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FG releases N100bn Sukuk Bond proceeds for 25 road projects

Ï Each geo-political zone gets N16.67bn Ï Senate to President: Budget 2018 may exceed N10trn Olufemi Samuel and Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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The Federal Government has released the proceeds of the N100billion Sukuk bond to 25

key economic road projects of the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing across the country. The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Continued on page 6

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Looters’ trial: Controversy trails Justice Salami’s panel Ï Stakeholders raise conflict of interest among members Ï Want CJN to remove ex-NBA presidents Ï Pending petition against ex-NBA boss before EFCC

Francesca Iwambe, Abuja

ÏÏÏ A cross-section of senior lawyers and other stakeholders in the judiciaContinued on page 5

Kachikwu’s letter: SERAP wants Buhari to suspend Baru over $25bn contract 5

Health minister calls for calm over Monkey pox outbreak in Bayelsa 8 Teachers’Day: Fayose splashes car gifts, N100m on Ekiti 6 teachers

L-R: Minister of State for Power, Works and Housing, Mustapha Baba Shehuri; Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN) and Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, during the presentation of N100billion Sovereign Sukuk Bond proceeds cheque in Abuja… on Thursday.

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Controversy trails composition of Justice Salami’s panel Continued from page 1 ry on Thursday expressed concern that the appointment of some senior lawyers into Justice Ayo Salami-led anti-corruption trial monitoring committee will adversely affect the work of the committee. The senior lawyers want the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, to revisit the panel list and ensure that acts of those appointed do not create conflict of interest that would compound the problem for the judiciary. The former NBA presidents on the list are the current president of the association, Mr. Abubakar Mahmoud (SAN); Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN); Mr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN); Mr. Joseph Daudu (SAN) and Mr. Augustine Alegeh (SAN). Speaking during a telephone interview with The Daily Times correspondent, Chief Emeka Ngige,

SAN, questioned the credibility of the panel, saying, until the former presidents of the NBA are dropped from the panel, nothing good will come out of the committee. This, according to him, is because most of the lawyers whose names appeared as members of the panel are big lawyers who are actively involved in the profession as well as the prosecution of corruption cases. He said: “Some of the names (especially former NBA presidents) who are listed as members in the Justice Salami panel on corruption cases are currently defending their clients in various courts, so to now put them on the same panel with Salami will create a lot of conflict. “It is going to cause problem between the committee and the CJN because the judges Salami is monitoring will not be comfortable to see a defendant lawyer

before him. He will believe that if he gives a verdict that is not favourable, the lawyer will write a negative report against him” Ngige said. On its part, the SocioEconomic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, urged the CJN to use his “good office and position to urgently revisit and review the composition of the Panel. The organisation proposes “that for the Salami Committee to perform its tasks effectively and with propriety, it should preferably be composed entirely of members of the judiciary, particularly drawn from available pool of brilliant and incorruptible retired judges.” SERAP Executive Director, Adetokunbo Mumuni, said that “While the international law does not prohibit some representation of the legal profession or academics, there is need to select candidates who had

in the past demonstrated their commitment to the fight against corruption,” adding that “doing this would ensure accountability, keeping the independence of the judiciary intact and un-compromised”. Mumuni added that until the issues raised are resolved, Nigerians would continue to have doubt in their mind as to the ability of the Salami committee to discharge its mandates effectively and with propriety, and would have a right to have a doubt.” Meanwhile, a petition to investigate the immediate past president of the NBA, Augustine Alegeh, SAN, over allegations of misappropriation of the Association’s funds and abuse of office is currently pending before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Alegeh was recently named by the CJN as a member of the Justice Salami anti-corruption panel.

A copy of the petition sighted by our correspondent was written by Lawyers for Justice and signed by Seth Amaefule and Dotun Hassan. The petition was received and stamped by the EFCC on September 14, 2016. The Lawyers for Justice alleged in the petition that Alegeh had during his tenure as NBA president corruptly enriched himself. They further alleged that Alegeh estate at No: 24 Illabere Avenue, off Macpherson Street, Ikoyi, Lagos, and his large country home yet to be completed in GRA, Benin City, were allegedly acquired through the proceeds of crime. They also accused him of allegedly receiving colossal sums as donations for the NBA building project which he was said to have diverted for personal use. The petition reads in part, “When Alegeh was sworn in on August 2014, and at the time Schaums

Nig Ltd was at the first floor stage of the NBA building. The said contractor continued to roof and block works stage when by strong arm and self-help, Alegeh invaded the said premises, while the building contract was not terminated. Mr. Alegeh took over the building project using “direct labour” approving and paying money to himself via proxies. Against ethical and lawful conduct, he retained his position as chairman/CEO of Tratrix Engineering Limited during his NBA presidency from August 2014-2016”. The Daily Times recalls that besides Justice Salami who is the chairman, other members of the committee are the Chief Judge of Borno State, Justice Kashim Zannah; the Chief Judge of Imo State, Justice P.O. Nnadi; the Chief Judge Delta State, Justice Marsahal Umukoro; and the Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice M. L. Abimbola,

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Kachikwu’s letter on corruption in NNPC: SERAP wants Buhari to suspend Baru

Peter Fowoyo

ÏÏÏ Days after the memo

written by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, over allegations of corruption in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) leaked to the public, a non-governmental organization, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has called on the President, Muhammadu Buhari, to use his “good offices and leadership position to urgently refer the allegations of corruption and abuse of office against Mr Maikanti Baru, Group Managing Director of the corporation to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and

the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for investigation. Besides, the NGO noted that should there be relevant and sufficient admissible evidence against Mr. Baru, he should be prosecuted. The organization also urged Buhari to “suspend Mr Baru pending the referral to the EFCC and ICPC, and the outcome of any investigation by the anti-corruption agencies in order not to create the impression that your government is treating Mr Baru as a sacred cow. “We urge you not to allow the allegations against Mr Baru go the way of past inconclusive investigations of allegations of massive corruption within the

NNPC.” In the letter dated October 5, 2017 and signed by SERAP executive director Adetokunbo Mumuni the organization said that, “The allegations by Dr Kachikwu constitute grave breaches of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Act of 2000; and the UN Convention against Corruption (UNAC) which Nigeria recently ratified. In particular, the UN Convention against Corruption imposes clear obligations on Nigeria to investigate allegations of corruption such as the present one; prosecute suspected perpetrators and ensure return and repatriation of proceeds of corruption. The letter reads in part: “SERAP is concerned that years of systemic corrup-

tion within the NNPC and looting of Nigeria’s natural resources have had uneven consequences against the vulnerable groups of the society, including the poor, women and children, perpetrating and institutionalizing discrimination, and jeopardizing the needs and well-being of future generations. If left unaddressed, the allegations by Dr Kachikwu have the potential of undermining your government’s expressed commitment to returning Nigeria to the path of transparency and accountability. “SERAP believes that Mr Baru’s case presents your administration with yet another rare opportunity to reassure a lot of Nigerians who may be worried about the direction of travel of

your anti-corruption agenda. Rather than keeping silent on the matter, we advise you to use this case to show to Nigerians that no form of corruption will be tolerated in the NNPC under your watch.” “SERAP also believes the recommended approach would help to address the growing public suspicion and pessimism about your government’s ability to fight high-level official corruption to a standstill, and to avoid any collateral consequences. It is absolutely important that the public should have complete confidence and trust in your Administration’s oft-repeated commitment to fight corruption and the impunity of perpetrators. “SERAP notes the re-

cent allegations of corruption against Mr Baru by Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, Minister of State of Petroleum and Chairman NNPC Board. In the letter to you Dr. Kachikwu alleged among others appointments and postings in NNPC without due process; award of contracts above $20m without following the legal and procedural requirements for such contracts including the Crude Term contracts- value at over $10bn; the DSDP contracts- value over $5bn; the AKK pipeline contractvalue approximately $3bn; various financing allocation funding contracts with the NOCs – value over $3bn; and various NPDC production service contracts – value at over $3bn--$4bn.”

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FG releases N100bn Sukuk Bond proceeds for 25 road projects Continued from page 1 Kemi Adeosun, on Thursday, in Abuja, handed over the N100bn proceeds cheque to the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN). Fashola will release the funds to the contractors handling the projects across the six geo-political zones in the country. The Federal Government had issued the debut Sov-

ereign Sukuk of N100bn in September 2017, which was successfully completed last week. The Sukuk bond has a tenor of seven years. Adeosun, who disclosed that the offer was oversubscribed to the tune of N105.87billion, said the milestone was a sign of confidence on the Nigerian economy and the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. She added that the Sukuk proceeds would unlock the

potentials of Nigeria. She said, “This is the first Sukuk bond issuance for Nigeria. It is about financial inclusion and deepening of our financial markets. “The proceeds will be used to further support government capital spending for 2017 - the construction and rehabilitation of 25 key economic roads across the six geo-political zones of the country. “The roads will ease commuting, spur economic

activities across the country and further close our infrastructural gap.” Each of the geo-political zones of the country is expected to receive the sum of N16.67bn for road projects in their respective zones. The North Central and South-South zones accounted for five each of the 25 key economic road projects, while the North East, North West and South East have four road projects each. Three projects are to re-

Ogun State Governor, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun (middle); Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs.) Yetunde Onanuga (left); Head of Service, Mr. Abayomi Sobande (right); Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mrs. Modupe Mujota (3rd left); Ogun State Chairman, Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Titi Adebanjo (2nd left); Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Senior Secondary Schools in Ogun State, Comrade Akeem Lasisi (3rd right) and Chairman, Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Bunmi Fajobi (2nd right), during the World Teachers’ Day Celebration in Abeokuta, Ogun State... on Thursday.

ceive funding from the Sovereign Sukuk proceeds in the South West zone. Fashola had earlier commended Adeosun, the Director-General of Debt Management Office, Ms. Patience Oniha and the financial advisers for the bond issuance for their painstaking efforts realising the milestone. Fashola assured the ministry’s contractors that the Federal Government was committed to the funding of its infrastructural projects across the country. The representative of the contractors, Mousa Nahkia, expressed the contractors’ gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari and ministers, Adeosun and Fashola, for “working day and night to make this a reality.” Nahkia, who is the Managing Director of RCC Construction Company, further said, “Nobody can hide our smiles today, we believe in this country; and its economy. This is really a great development and accomplishment. We really want to thank President Muhammadu Buhari, the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun and the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, for increasing our confidence

in this country and the Federal Government,” A breakdown of the allocation of the Sukuk Bond proceeds for roads projects in the six geo-political zones is as follows: North Central’s five roads gets N16.67billion; North East’s four roads gets N16.67billion; North West’s four roads N16.67billion; South East’s four roads N16.67billion; South South’s five- N16.67billion and South West’s three roads -N16.67billion; bringing the total amount that would be spent to N100bn. The key economic roads in the each geo-political zones are: for the North Central (Construction of Loto -Oweto bridge, dualisation of Abuja Lokoja Road sections 1 and 4, dualisation of Suleija - Minna Road phase 2, dualisation of Lokoja Benin Road section 1). North East (dualisation of Kano- Maiduguri Road section 2, 3,4 and 5) while the North West are dualisation of Kano-Maiduguri Road section 1, dualisation of Kano-Katsina Road phase 1, construction of Kano Western By-pass and construction of Kaduna Eastern By-pass. For the South East: reContinued on page 7

Teachers Day: Fayose splashes car gifts, N100m on teachers Gbenga Sodeinde, Ado Ekiti

ÏÏÏ Ekiti State Governor,

Ayo Fayose, has on Thursday during the celebration of World Teachers Day, organised yesterday in Ado Ekiti blamed anti-graft’s detention of commissioners for his inability to pay state’s workers’ salaries. Fayose at the event held at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital said that the EFCC on September 28 picked up the two of his commissioners while declaring his ambition for president in Abuja. The EFCC had said it arrested them after they failed to honour prior invitation extended to them on the need to explain an alleged misuse of Paris Club loan refund. Fayose lauded the teachers’ efforts in getting the state to come tops in NECO for two consecutive times. He announced automatic promotion to level 16 for all level 14 graduate primary school teachers in the state and car gifts

with a weeklong holiday in London or Dubai for all best teachers in the category of primary and secondary school and the tutor general of the state. Fayose said: “I thank you so much. You have done very well and deserve to be celebrated. Today, you have put my enemies to shame by making me proud. They said I am not educated but I have improved greatly on education in the state. “Today, I have made Ekiti teachers proud without subjecting them to inhuman treatment that the last administration subjected them to. You will not see those tormentors again. “Today, you can see the difference. This is why I am giving you my dear son, Olusola for next governor, just like Jesus gave the Holy Spirit as Comforter when He was leaving the Christians.” Any other person crying in our party, is crying for his selfishness, because we already have a Southern agenda in my

deputy, Olusola.” “ It is only in continuity that you can continue to have car gifts for teachers in the state. Just like it is being sustained in Lagos, let us sustain the Fayose legacy in Ekiti and ensure this government continues.” Recall that Ekiti has since 2016 coming tops in the National Examination Council (NECO) exams and maintained the top position till date with a margin of 85 percent in the recently released results of NECO. Governor Fayose had celebrated the last year World Teachers day with brand new car gifts to best teachers from both the primary and secondary sections of the state. He also distributed a cash of N50 million, which was paid directly into the teachers’ personal bank accounts. For this year’s edition of the World Teachers’ Day, Fayose dished out a cash gift of N100 million which would be paid directly into the personal accounts of the teachers. He also

promised to increase the cash gift to N150 million next year should the success be repeated. The brand new car gifts were presented to the best teachers from both primary and secondary schools as well as the best head master general. Other cash gifts and many other gifts were handed out to the teachers. Fayose granted the prayers of the teachers and announced the immediate and automatic promotion of all primary teachers on level 14 to level16 for those who are graduates among them. This attracted great applause from the excited teachers who hailed him severally. Assuring for the umpteenth time that he would ensure outstanding salaries would be paid workers before his exit, Fayose, announced Toyin Arogundade as new state Tutor General, Petoa Group of School as best private in the state, best primary school teacher, As a show of gratitude, the teachers assured the

governor of their support for Fayose’s anointed candidate for Ekiti 2018 gubernatorial election, his deputy, Olusola Kolapo. Ealier, Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Gbenga Olugbesan, called on governments and employers of teachers to empower the teachers so as to ensure they improve on their performance and productivity. Also speaking, national President of the Nigeria Union of Teacher (NUT), represented by Adesiyan Saka lauded governor Fayose’s efforts in empowering the teachers. Speaking about local government autonomy, he said the national body of teachers prefer that their salaries are not paid by local government areas as prior treatment from the. Local councils have been unfavourable. appealed to governor Fayose to ensure primary schools are given same recognition as the secondary school teachers enjoy, such as adding more years of service to theirs and promoting them to

level 18. “Your contribution to encouraging teachers in Ekiti is first among what other state governments are doing for us. This is why you are having best results in the exams across the nation.” The state coordinator the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Mrs. Nwanu Ukagha, who had received a brand new car gift from governor Fayose, graced the occasion with many corps members who shared the glory of the state’s teachers’ success as part of the teaching team. She said: “we felicitate with teachers in Ekiti on this occasion of World Teachers’ Day celebration. I specially commend and rejoice with governor Fayose for his excellent performance in Ekiti. I congratulate the teachers and gentlemen corps members on the emergence of Ekiti as first in NECO, it is a testimony that the state is moving forward under the able leadership of Governor Fayose.”

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FG releases N100bn Sukuk Bond proceeds for 25 road projects Continued from page 6 habilitation of OnitshaEnugu Express Way, rehabilitation of Enugu- Port Harcourt Road sections 1, 2 and 3. South-South: rehabilitation of Enugu - Port Harcourt Road section 4, dualisation of Yenagoa Road Junction to Kolo, Otuoke to Bayelsa Palm and dualisation of Lokoja-Benin Road sections 2, 3 and 4. In the South West: reconstruction of Benin-Ore, Shagamu-Adebandele dual

carriage way phase 3 and 4, and dualisation of IgbadoIlorin section 2. In a related development, the Senate, on Thursday, appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure good implementation of the 2017 Budget, warning that failure to do that may cause the 2018 Budget to get over bloated. On this, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, warned that improper implementation of the 2017 Budget will ultimately jerk up the 2018 budget to over N10trillion.

Saraki expressed concern that in the event of failure by the executive arm to implement the 2017 budget by more than 50 percent, the 2018 budget might be more than N10trillion. Finance Minister, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, had hinted that 60 percent of the votes in the 2017 Budget may be rolled over to 2018 against the background of shortage of funds, which had stifled the smooth implementation of the budget of the current year. Saraki said: “The execu-

tive must carry out the implementation of the budget in line with what is passed. They should not go about selective implementation of the budget. If they want to borrow, they should not hesitate to send their requests. He added: “If the implementation of the 2017 budget will not be up to 50 per cent, it means we should expect to have a budget of N10 trillion in 2018. I hope the executive takes note of that.” The Senate President,

however, presented the resolve by the Executive arm to vire the sum N135 billion from the 2017 budget for execution of some projects tagged as priority as he appealed to Senators not to reject the request by the executive. Many senators had kicked against the request for virement of the N135billion by the government of President Buhari, anchoring their reasons on poor implementation of the 2017 Budget. Saraki had to plead with his colleagues before the senators eventually agreed to approve the request, as the Senate referred it to the Committee on Appropriation for consideration. Notwithstanding, Saraki acknowledged the arguments canvassed by senators who opposed the bid for virement by the executive, insisting that certain level of commitment in budget implementation must first be shown before a request for virement. Saraki said: “Before virement could be considered,

Senate should have seen a more significant level of implementation, but this is in line with Senate’s commitment to give support to the executive as much as possible within the law”. In the same vein, Saraki differed with Adeosun who earlier told Senators that the poor implementation of the 2017 Budget was partly caused by the delay in getting requests for foreign loans approved by the National Assembly. Saraki said the statement by Adeosun was not true as all requests from Buhari were approved before the National Assembly embarked on its annual recess in July, 2017. The Senate President said, “There is no request before us about borrowing that we have not approved. We approved all the requests before we went on break. I needed to make this explanation because of what the Minister of Finance said that the National Assembly is holding on to borrowing requests sent by the executive.”

APC, PDP Reps clash over lawmakers defection Cross-section of Nigeria Union of Teachers, Nassarawa chapter, during a march past to mark the World Teachers’ Day Celebration in Abuja on Thursday

Over $60bn invested in Nigeria’s ICT sector – Shittu

Tony Nwakaegho

ÏÏÏ The Minister of

Communications, Barrister Abdur-Raheem Adebayo Shittu has said that over $60 billion US dollars have been invested in the ICT sector since the year 2001 when digital mobile services were launched. He said this was made possible because the global attention returned to Nigeria as the country with the highest potential for investment. This was contained in a press statement signed by the Special Adviser Media to the Minister, Victor Oluwadamilare, and made available to Daily Times. He stated that the government of Nigeria has been conscious of the role ICT can play in national development and has been ensuring that ICT facilities and services are expanded rapidly.

Ï Sector contributed 9.8 % to GDP in 2014

Shittu stated in a keynote address he delivered at the 6th European UnionNigeria Business Forum 2017, held at the Eko Hotels, Lagos recently, that the Nigerian ICT sector today is one of the fastest growing despite the economic recession and it contributed 9.8 per cent in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2014 alone. “Globally, ICT has become a veritable tool for advancing growth and economic diversification in countries, even those that are not endowed with natural resources. ICT has changed the way people communicate, learn, and conduct businesses. A World Bank econometric study carried out in 2009 showed that every 10 per cent increase in ICT investments generates a 1.38 per cent increase in GDP,” the

minister. The minister said: “In order for the ICT sector to supplement or replace the oil and gas sector, we have put in place strong policy frameworks which favour the sector. We want the ICT sector to be the cash cow for our nation. The success of Local Content drive in the telecom and ICT in Nigeria would accelerate the progress of the sector.” He said,“Nigeria is also using ICTs to build a more inclusive society. Our broadband initiatives, which are being implemented across technologies and at various level of governance, are in line with union’s priority of bridging digital bridge and providing broadband for all. Nigeria is committed to a sustainable ICT environment at a global level, as well as within its national boundaries.”

He said the government is addressing the issues of investment in ICT infrastructure, ICT education and regulation in order to build on the successes of this digital revolution. Shittu commended the EU-Nigeria Business Forum, organizers of the forum for its unflinching commitment towards transforming economies of developing and emerging to Digital Economy, stressing that the theme of the conference ‘Youth as an Engine of Broad-based Economic Transformation’ is apt, because it brings attention to a segment of the Nigerian population that should have been increasingly contributing to the economy of the country. The minister added that the theme aligns with the ministry’s mandate and forthcoming Africa Union and EU summit later this year.

Henry Omunu, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The House of

Representatives on Thursday witnessed a rowdy session following disagreement following the defection of two lawmakers from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressive Congress (APC). The two defecting lawmakers are Rep. Zephaniah Jisalo, who represents AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency in the Federal Capital Territory and Rep. Abdullahi Bello, who represents Okene/Ogori-Mangongo Federal Constituency of Kogi State. Trouble began when Speaker Yakubu Dogara read out the letter written by the two House members announcing their defection from the PDP to the APC. According to the defecting lawmakers, they were leaving the PDP for the ruling APC because the PDP is factionalized. But the reason for the defection was stoutly opposed by PDP lawmakers led by the Deputy Minority Whip, Rep. Umar Barde and Rep. Nicholas Ossai

(PDP/Delta), both of who cited relevant sections of the 1999 Constitution and demanded the two men to vacate their seats. According to them there was no faction in the PDP to justify the defection of the two former PDP House members to the APC. Defending the action of the defectors, House Deputy Whip, Rep. Pally Iriase queried the interpretation of the constitution by the PDP lawmakers since they were not lawyers. This infuriated PDP House members led by Rep. Diri Douye (PDP/Bayelsa), who demanded the retraction of the statement made by Rep. Iriase, alluding to Rep. Ossai as “a fake lawyer”. Rep. Iriase stood his ground by asserting that to the best of his knowledge, Rep. Ossai was not a lawyer and so the statement was not directed at him. Order was however restored by Speaker Dogara, who sensed that tempers were rising. He immediately ruled by declining that “defection in political parties is not defined. It is left for the judiciary to do their work”.

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NNPC’s $25bn scandal: PDP seeks suspension, probe of Baru

Ï Ƌ ƈƌ ƌ Ɔƕ ƈ Ƈ Ə Ƒ Əƈô Ɔƅ Ɨ ƐƆƏƌ ƄƈƗ Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Thursday, tasked President Muhammadu Buhari to suspend the embattled Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Dr Maikanti Baru so that investigation into the N25 billion contract scam at the corporation can be conducted without interference. The opposition PDP also demanded that the President should order the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other anti-graft agencies to immediately commence investigation

into all issues of corruption levelled against Baru, as well as other persons who might have overtly or covertly participated in the illegal act. The party said these at a press conference addressed by its National Publicity Secretary, Prince Dayo Adeyeye in Abuja. The PDP claimed that the N25 billion contract scam at the NNPC is meant to fund the campaign for President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term ambition in 2019. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, in a leaked letter to President Buhari dated August 30, had accused the Group Managing Director (GMD) Dr.

Maikanti Baru of insubordination and corruption. The PDP, at its press conference said, “As a political party, we expect that the President, who prides himself as an indefatigable corruption fighter, would for once try to live above board, by genuinely allowing one of his own, accused of corruption, get properly investigated and prosecuted as a show of his impartiality in the war against corruption,” the party said. The party added that allegations levelled against Baru by Kachikwu was too grave to be swept under the carpet, insisting that the NNPC GMD should be treated like an accused person who should not

have the opportunity to influence investigation into his alleged misdeeds. The PDP, which alleged that there is insincerity in President Buhari’s anti-corruption war, challenged him (the president) to correct the open impression Nigerians have about his so called anti-corruption war. The party’s press statement reads: “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) wishes to express our shock at the loud silence of President Muhammadu Buhari on the humongous corruption scandal and other illegalities currently being exposed at the nation’s cash cow, the NNPC in which two of his henchmen.

Court remands ex-Edo SUBEB chair, Alao, four others in prison Andrew Orolua, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe Edo State high Court

on Thursday remanded a former Chairman of Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Prince Stephen Alao and four other members of the board in prison custody pending the hearing of their bail application. The remand order followed the arraignment of Prince Alao , the Director of Finance and Administration),Adams Osabuohie, (Director of Finance and Administration), Dove Momodu , Acting Board Chairman Mallam Ali Sulayman and Dr. Aisosa Amadaun on charges of conspiracy, self enrichment and corruption by Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC).

A statement issued by the Head ,Media & Publicity Mr. Wilson Uwujaren said the defendants were remanded by Justice Ohimai Ovbiagele of the Edo State High Court, Benin City, on charges bordering on criminal conspiracy, conferring corrupt advantage upon self and knowingly holding private interest in a contract award and abuse of office. But they all pleaded not guilty to the charges and in view of their plea, the defence counsel, F. Eleme, M. C. Ohio and I. Aiguobaruejhin filed bail applications on behalf of the defendants and served the prosecution team led by Benedict Ubi . The prosecution counsel however prayed the court for time to study and respond to the application.

Multi-million dollars fraud: Court chides police over shoddy prosecution of film maker Peter Fowoyo

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its lack-lustre approach in the ongoing trial of a film maker, Olajide Kazeem, popularly called Seun Egbegbe, arraigned over alleged multi-million dollars fraud, a Federal High Court on Thursday chides the Nigerian Police Force (NPF). Also charged before Justice Oluremi Oguntoyinbo by the police are: Oyekan Ayomide, Lawal Kareem, Olalekan Yusuf and Muyideen Shoyombo. At the resumed trial of the accused persons on yesterday, the prosecution failed again to produce it first witness, Insp Bello Abubakar who is testifing before the court. The witness, Insp Abubakar had failed to appear in court to conclude his testimony despite several adjournment , the situation made the court to issue bench warrant against the witness at the last adjourned date. The prosecutor , Innocent Anyigor informed the court of various attempt to get the witness who he said was out of the jurisdiction of the court. But the court expressed it disappointment over the ways and manners the police is handling the case. Justice Oguntoyinbo ordered the prosecutor to produce the witness unfailingly on October 18 , in order not to strike out the testimony of the witness. It would be recalled that Egbegbe and his coaccused were re-arraigned by the police in a third amended charge marked FHC/L/40c/2017, on charges bordering on conspiracy, stealing, and fraud in the sum of N39, 098,100, $90,000 and £12,550, belonging to over 30 Bureau De Change Operators. The police alleged that the defendants defrauded the BDC operators mostly by falsely representing to the victims that they had foreign currencies to sell to or buy from the BDC operators.

Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu (right), addressing teachers and guests, during the World Teachers’ Day Celebration in Benin, Edo State... on Thursday.

Health minister calls for calm over suspected monkey pox outbreak in Bayelsa

Ibeneme Ebelechukwu, Abuja

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Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has called for calm on the reported suspected cases of Monkey pox disease in Bayelsa State, saying that concerted efforts are on ground to curtail further spread of the virus. Adewole, who disclosed this on Thursday in his office in Abuja, stated that health facilities in Bayelsa State had been placed on alert as the patients

suspected of having Monkey pox have been quarantined. The health minister added that supportive treatments were being offered to the victims, saying that there was no cause for alarm. Adewole also disclosed that Monkey pox is a viral illness by a group of viruses that included chicken pox and small pox. He further said, ‘Investigation is still ongoing and our partners are working with us on this reported outbreak’ while the NCDC team in Bay-

elsa State would give necessary support’. According to Adewole, although Monkey pox cannot be confirmed until laboratory investigations by World Health Organization (WHO) referral laboratory in Dakar, Senegal says so, Monkey pox is milder and has no record of mortality. He said, “The symptoms include headache, fever, back pains and in advanced cases, rashes bigger than those caused by chicken pox. “Anyone with symptoms of

monkey pox should immediately report to the nearest health facility, while health workers are advised to maintain a high index of suspicion and observe safety percussion.” He said that the virus is mild, saying that there was no known treatment and no preventive vaccines, hence the public should be at alert and avoid crowded places as much as possible. The health minister however advised the public to avoid eating dead animals, bush meat and bush monkeys.

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News 9 Teachers want Gov Ugwuanyi to recruit more teachers, renovate schools

Moses Oyediran, Enugu

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L-R: Head, Personal Banking, Nkolika Okoli; Head, Human Capital, Mrs Olufunke Amobi, all of Stanbic IBTC Bank; keynote Speaker, Prof. Franca Ovadje and Head, Silver Banking segment, African Regions, Standard Bank Group, Marietjie Fourie, during the launch of Stanbic IBTC Silver Banking/Workplace Banking in Lagos… on Thursday.

Senate demands adequate provision for teachers Chris Emetoh, Abuja

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adequate provisions in the 2018 budget to cater for the welfare of teachers. This is as Nigeria, yesterday joined the rest of the world to celebrate World Teacher’s Day. The call followed a point of order raised by Senator Chukwuka Utaki (Enugu North) on the floor Of the Senate to commemorate with Nigerian teachers. Utazi in his point of order prayed the senate to urge the federal government to make adequate provisions in the 2018 budget to cater for teachers welfare and the education sector. In a remark, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, commended the resilience of teachers in spite of prevailing circumstances. He also assured that there will be a roundtable that will address the numerous challenges bedevilling the education sector. Meanwhile, Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has called for an investigation into the alleged squandering of N1.27b by the National Broadcasting Commission. Raising Order 42 of the Senate Standing Rules, Melaye Alleged that the NBC squandered the sum which formed part of revenue generated in 2016. He said the amount was spent on training, overseas travelling, among other things.

Nigerian scientist urges FG to fund cancer research

Angela Onwuzoo

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part of efforts to address the rising cases of cancer deaths in Nigeria, a renowned cancer researcher and Professor of Pharmacology at the University of Maiduguri, who is currently exploring different Nigerian plants for cancer therapy research, Prof. Isa Marte Hussaini, has urged the Federal Government to invest in and fund cancer research. A former Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Maiduguri, Hussaini said his research team has identified some Nigerian medicinal plants that showed more promise than the

current drugs used in the treatment of cancer. The scientist who was the keynote speaker at the 2017 Investiture of New Fellows of the Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy held in Lagos recently, stressed that research which, he said, requires huge funding, remained the only way to find cure for cancer. He expressed displeasure over government’s lack of interest and funding for cancer research, which he said was worsening the cancer situation in Nigeria. His words: “Inadequate funding is still a big challenge for research and development in Nigeria, as well as lack of con-

stant power supply and nonavailability of reagents which we have to buy from US and UK. We need more research grants in our country; it is not about the personnel but the tools to work with.” Commenting on the investiture of the new fellows, President, Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy, Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi, said “Individuals we are today inducting into our ranks are those with a strong passion for scientific research. These are tested professionals who appreciate the value of research in fast-tracking the social and economic progress of societies.”

Okowa identifies poverty, media, others, as challenges facing 21st century teachers

Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

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celebrated yesterday with Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State saying poverty and the media are new challenges being faced by today’s teachers. Addressing teachers who turned out in their large numbers in Delta State under the aegis of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Asaba to mark the event, Governor Okowa stated, “sometimes, the importance of inculcating good values to our students, is daily undermined and challenged by the realities outside

the classrooms - poverty and media, especially the internet including another harsh reality - the economy.” The Governor who observed that in his days, he was not only taught, but the right values were inculcated in him, emphasised that teachers should be empowered and have the freedom to carry out their duties. While noting that the theme for this year’s celebration, ‘Teaching in Freedom, Empowering Teachers’ was apt, Governor Okowa said, “at all times, we should take time to consider in earnest, the direction our educational system should take, regardless of what resources

we have or do not have, to allow us to go head to head with other countries, with our comparative strengths and weaknesses; this is what makes education not simply a matter of filling a bucket that was empty, but rather a matter of igniting a needful fire where none existed before.” “Indeed, if our aim is to change the world as we know it, we can only do so by setting the hearts and minds of our students on fire for knowledge; in practical terms, this means we cannot settle for mediocrity, we must constantly aim for the perfect score, as a matter of practice, as a matter of principle,” the Governor who was ac-

NUT, Enugu State chapter has appealed to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi to recruit more teachers for the primary and secondary schools, they also called for the renovation of dilapidated school buildings in the state. The State chairman of the NUT, Comrade Ozor Paul Nnaji who raised the teachers concerns in his addressing to mark the occasion, commended the state government for the cordial relationship that exists between the government, the teachers union and the teachers, especially in the area of prompt payment of salaries and other entitlements, pointed out that there is need to government make haste to ensure that more teachers are recruited as well as renovate the dilapidated schools blocks for a better learning and teaching environment. For instance, Nnaji pointed out that about six thousand teachers are required to see that education system does not collapse. “We need about 6,000 teachers to ensure quality teaching and learning. The attendant effect of acute shortage of teachers in the school system cannot be over-emphasised,” he said. In the area of renovation of schools, he continued: “While appreciating the efforts of government in this area, we have observed that there are still many schools that are dilapidated and unconducive for teaching and learning. We request the various education boards to compile lists of such schools and bring to the attention of the state government.” Highlights of the occasion include the award of merits to deserving individuals such as the Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Chief Mrs. Cecilia Ezilo. companied to the venue of the celebration by retinue of aides emphasised. He continued, “the empowerment of teachers has always been our priority, more so, now that the United Nations has adopted it as the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal for Education; my administration places high premium on education which was evident on assumption of office on 29 May, 2015, when we made education one of our top priority areas as encapsulated in our SMART Agenda. We quickly instituted a comprehensive needs assessment to reposition the education sector in the State. The welfare of teachers, including payment of salaries, promotions, training and sundry obligations, have continued to occupy centre stage in this administration.

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Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (3rd right); his wife, Sherifat (2nd right); Deputy Governor, Mrs. Titi Laoye-Tomori (2nd left); Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti (left) and Commissioner for Education, Mr. Kolawole Omotunde Young (right), during the Prize Presentation Ceremony to the winning teams of the state’s 2017 School Calisthenics display in Osun State… on Thursday.

Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

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Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has scheduled July 14, 2018 for the conduct of Ekiti State governorship election. The Commission has similarly slated the Osun State governorship election for September 22, 2018.The dates for the two elections were contained in a separate timetable and schedule of activities released on Thursday in Abuja by the Commission and signed by its Secretary, Mrs. Augusta Ogakwu. The INEC National Commissioner in charge of Publicity, Prince

Adedeji Shoyebi announced the time table and schedule of activities at a press conference held at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. While the tenure of the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose will expire on 15th October, 2018, that of his Osun State counterpart, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola expires on 26th November, 2018. The commencement of public campaign by political parties in Ekiti State, according to the time table and schedule of activities, has been scheduled for 4th April next year, while collection of forms for the election by parties at the INEC headquarters is slated for April 16, next year. The conduct of party primaries

including resolution of disputes arising from the primaries will take place between April 15 and 14th May, 2018, while May 15 has been listed as the last day for the submission of forms CF001 and CF002 at the INEC headquarters. Publication of personal particulars of candidates (CF001) and list of candidates is on May 22, while the last day for withdrawal by candidate(s)/replacement of withdrawn candidate(s) by political parties is May 30, 2018. The last day for the submission of nomination forms by political parties is on June 13, with the publication of official register of voters for the election slated for June 14, 2018.

In the case of Osun governorship election, notice of election, according to the timetable and schedule of activities, is on 23rd June, 2018, while the commencement of campaign by political parties in public is fixed for 24th, June, 2018. Collection of forms for the election by parties at INEC headquarters is scheduled for 25th June, 2018, while conduct of party primaries including resolution of disputes arising from same will take place between June 24 and 23rd July, 2018. The last day for submission of forms CF 001 and CF002 at INEC headquarters is on 24th July, 2018, while publication of personal particulars of candidates (CF001) and list of candidates will on July 31, 2018.

Lagos airport gets 1,300 capacity multi level car park

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

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car park has been commissioned at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. It was built by Seymour Aviation Limited in collaboration with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Speaking during the commissioning of the outstanding edifice, the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Engineer Saleh Dunoma, who commissioned the edifice, said the facility was long overdue and also timely as “it will improve passenger facilitation and reduce the menace of indiscriminate parking within and around the airport.” He added that “the project is one of the numerous partnerships FAAN has, and is exploring to improve the infrastructural developments at our airports.” The MD who was represented by the Director of Engineering Service, Engr.

Salisu Daura, explained that the “event is a testament of a Public Private Partnership with FAAN and Seymour Aviation Limited. “The facility which is being commissioned today is a six level car park facility of 1300 cars parking capacity built on a land measuring 9119.969m2, with a 30 years tenure.” The FAAN boss added that FAAN has put in place some measures to improve service delivery, even as he appealed to relevant stakeholders to cooperate with FAAN in this regard. Managing Director of Seymour Aviation Limited, Mr. Francis Ikenga said “the multi-level car park was conceived as part of our corporate aim of supporting FAAN’s objectives of making MMA a hub for the West African aviation industry and destination of choice to airport service providers and end users”. According to him, “we consider this project a major mile stone for the country and a national pride to the stakeholders

and the citizens as a whole”. Explaining that the facility meets international standard, he listed some of the other features of the ultra-modern car park to include Male and female conveniences on every floor, ablution areas, executive waiting lounge, public address system to be linked with flight arrival/ departure information, commercial lifts, bomb detector etc. Applauding the commitment of the management of FAAN in seeing to the completion of the project, he stated that “this event wouldn’t have been possible without the cooperation of FAAN personnel and financial support of banks.” Car parking in the facility costs N500 and N600 per hour respectively for cars and SUVs respectively, while additional parking hour attracts N100 only. It costs N1000 for buses and N200 for additional hour. However, you must be very careful with your parking ticket as loss of ticket attracts a penalty of N5000 plus payment for time used

Katsina inaugurates c’ttee on restructuring Segun Olaniyan, Katsina

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the clamour and agitations for restructuring of the Nigerian political landscape rages on, the Katsina state government has constituted a 37-man technical committee to come up with a document on the state’s stand on the issue. Speaking shortly before inaugurating the committee, the state governor, Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari, said the clamour for restructuring across the country would be better understood if it would not erode the powers at the federal level. According to him, the state would support true federalism if it would not erode the powers at the centre. Masari said the centre must be effectively empowered to deal decisively with anyone or group that could threaten the unity of the country. He also used the fora to debunk the insinuation that the state government and others are against the restructuring exercise, saying that what they would not subscribe to was the arrangement that would threaten the peaceful existence of the country. “We are not against true federalism, we strongly believe in devolution in some areas and there should be a strong government at the centre,” he posited. The Governor said on completion of the exercise, the document would be presented to stakeholders in the North to be considered among others as collective stand of the region on the matter.

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Nigeria making positive impacts under Buhari Today, 22 years ago, October 6, 1995, Pa Alfred Rewane, a silent politician and one of the key financier of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), was assassinated by the Military government of General Sani Abacha. His grand son, Adejare Adegbenro, who incidentally is also a paternal grandson of Chief Dauda Soroye Adegbero, who was Acting Leader of the defunct Action Group (AG), and at one point, the Premier of Western Region, speaks on why he believes in the project Nigeria. Adegbenro, an entrepreneur and political commentator in this interview speaks on the President Muhammadu Buhari Federal Government and his project one Nigeria, titled, ‘Am a Nigerian first and my tribe comes second,’ and why he will be taking it round to primary and secondary schools and universities across the country. PATRICK OKOHUE reports. Q: With is your background as a descendant of great politicians, are you also a politician? I am not a politician. I am a businessman. Though I was born into politics and I know politics. I believe I know politics. But I believe there are certain times you have to choose what you want whether you want to be a businessman or a politician. I believe I don’t have the right temperament to be a politician. But I will always give assistance, I will always grant interviews and I will always say what I believe is right for humanity and the country especially in the political terrain that we are in today. As a businessman, are you comfortable with President Muhammadu Buhari’s style of governance? With the way President Muhammadu Buhari has started, I believe he is putting the country on course. Although he is old school so to say, his efforts at making Nigeria better, we are on the right track. The problem with us, the youth and middle-age people is that we think we know all. And so, we don’t want to be patient with the old people who have seen it all and who have garnered required experience to put things right. With Buhari, I believe he has the right temperament for the job because all the people that voted for him in a free and fair election believe in him and are satisfied with what he is doing. I am sure he tapped from his past antecedent as former Military Head of State, when he waged serious war against corruption and indiscipline to know that no country moves forward without discipline. So, we must imbibe discipline in ourselves.

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Another problem with us is that we Nigerians are always quick to judge. In the situation we find ourselves now, we need to give support and offer useful advice rather than heat up the polity which will not do any of us any good. Many people may be in a hurry and may not like the way President Buhari is using old school method to mend Nigeria, but how many countries of the world did not spend many years to get to where they are today? We are only two years into the rescue mission. Let us understand that magic doesn’t happen overnight. I believe we should come together as

one to do what is right. And it is gratifying to note that the economy is growing under Buhari. Whether we like it or not, there are positive things happening in the economy but politicians, because of their grievances are just trivialising things and playing politics with serious matters of national importance. Whatever political points they might want to make, I will say it is not right. Rice is being produced in Nigeria today and people are feeding on rice. Yes, the poverty level is quite high, but there is time for everything. We must to look inward first before looking outward.

With Buhari, I believe he has the right temperament for the job because all the people that voted for him in a free and fair election believe in him and are satisfied with what he is doing. I am sure he tapped from his past antecedent as former Military Head of State, when he waged serious war against corruption and indiscipline to know that no country moves forward without discipline. So, we must imbibe discipline in ourselves.

When we first satisfy our food belief in Nigeria, we can then start to focus on income from abroad. This was an economy that was totally bad before Buhari came in. it was strictly based on importation. What are will producing? Well, what I discover in Nigeria is that people like to talk much about what is not right rather than talk about what is right. President Buhari is old enough to be my father, but God has a reason to bring back Buhari to be our president. It is natural if age and health challenges are affecting his agility, but we have to be patient with that and give necessary support and assistance for the benefit of all. So, all of us, in addition to support and assistance should be prayerful for the man to achieve his set goal for the country. There is no doubt he means well for the country and he is doing his best for the country. We have to be prayerful so he can utilise well the mandate we freely gave him to serve us. We should therefore stop trivialising matters that concern our collective good. His health challenges should not be the subject of discussion but the corruption he is fighting of which all of us are guilty. We all caused it and we should all fight it or else Nigeria will not move forward. It is not what the President alone can do. The only way we can foster unity in Nigeria is to imbibe my slogan which is, “I am a Nigerian, my tribe comes 2nd.” I am half Yoruba and half Deltan. It seems the youths are impatient with this administration. What will you tell them? First and foremost we must be patient. Secondly, they need to go and educate themselves on the past, on the formation of Nigeria. How Nigeria was formed. Then, if they are not sure, they should ask the elders to know how the country was formed then. I think lack of such knowledge led to what Nigeria is today. The education is necessary because they are going to be the leaders of tomorrow. The youth should learn how to earn power. Power is not taken just like that, they must earn it. All the people that ruled Nigeria earned the power to do so. Go and check at what age they started ruling the country. But some of our youths today just sit in their room and start to condemn the government and those in government. How many of them have come out to do anything about what they are complaining about? Do you believe in one Nigeria? Yes I do. And that is why I said, Nigeria first, and my tribe comes second. And until all of us believe in that slogan, we cannot move forward. And it would be a shame if the country fails to move forward because of our selfishCONTINUED ON PAGE 12

12 Politics CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 ness. Let us hold that slogan as part of where Nigeria stands for. Nigeria is not too big to be one. How is it too big to be one? How is it that we have been living together for so long? People just bring that up for whatever political gain they want. So, this slogan, ‘Am a Nigerian first and my tribe comes second,’ is what I am going to take to primary and secondary schools and the universities with my own money. Let people start to know and key into that thing that will make us be proud of our green passport. How then do you think the government could handle various agitations across the country? We should all agree that all the stakeholders, traditional institutions, politicians, should sit down with President Buhari to iron things out and chat a way forward. It is not for me to say what the way forward should be because I am also limited to a lot of information that I do not have. So, it would be unfair for me to say things I do not know. All I want is a secured country, a business enabled country and to leave a legacy as a Nigerian for the children and the generations to come. That is Nigeria I want to have. When we were growing up, we used to drive from Lagos to Warri, to Ibadan and come back. Today, we cannot do it because of different agitations. My father is a Muslim, I am a Christian. Would that make me hate my father? My son is also a Muslim, does it make me to hate him? His mother

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Nigeria making positive impacts hari has got other channels of revenue and we must nurture it if we want the country to move forward. And I don’t think four years is enough to do it. I pray God for good health and long life for President Buhari. It is left to him to decide whether he wants to do eight years or four years and bring out a successor. There are a lot of people in Nigeria today that can equally pilot the affairs of the country successfully. Just let us start with what we have now before we jump the gun. We have not finished a race, yet we are starting another race. We are confusing the masses.

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is from Zaria, my wife is from Ikorodu, Lagos. It is all intertwined. If the agitators say we should split Nigeria, how am I going to go about it? Am I going to spilt myself into several pieces? It is so cumbersome as far as I am concerned. As a businessman, how conducive is Nigeria’s environment for business now?

Anambra 2017: Ogbaru community endorses Obiano for second term

Buhari missed opportunity to unite Nigeria in his independence speech - Fasheun

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Iniobong Iwok Founder of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Dr Federick Fasheun has described Nigeria’s 57th anniversary independence day speech by President Muhammedu Buhari as nonsense, empty and a diversion from current realities in the country. Fasheun who was reacting to the Independence day speech by the President, in an interview with The Daily Times, noted that the President wasted an opportunity to unite the nation, bring peace and raise issues for national discourse among Nigerians. The OPC leader added that Nigerians did not deserve the hard words from the President considering how they wholeheartedly prayed for his fast recovery, while he was in London for medical treatment. He noted that the clamour for restructuring among prominent Nigerians and the different ethnic groups in the country, had proven that it has become inevitable, while stressing that it was unfair for the President to support the Northern part of the country against other regions on the issue. Speaking further, Fasheun advised President Buhari to learn and speak like a leader, adding that several speeches made by the President did not portray him as the father of the nation. On Nigeria’s 57th anniversary, he expressed dismay on the State of the country, stressing that Nigeria had lagged behind its contemporaries because of poor leadership and present

It is changing. Discipline is coming. It is not business as usual as it was before. I mean the period that we used to be briefcases businessmen. You have to do the job now. It is not business as usual when people would collect contract, sell it and go away without minding whether the buyer did the job or not. Nigeria cannot continue like that. It is country that is solely based on oil. But right now, Bu-

When people like you refuse to join active politics, how can we come about the change we are longing for? The necessary change is first and foremost, all of us should come together and look for viable people, well educated, well-travelled, knowledgeable, incorruptible, to come out and be voted for. As I always said, corruption starts from every single of us. Corruption doesn’t mean spending or giving out money. Fighting corruption is to abide by law, to be discipline. Can a Nigerian go to other countries and slap their policemen? It is inside us. But we are just naturally wicked people who don’t want to use our good side. It doesn’t make any sense. Let us stop being selfish and let us make this country great by putting that discipline first before any other thing. It is then you will see the drastic change in Nigeria.

FASEHUN structure of the country. He said “I did not expect the President to make such speech, it is nonsense. That was an opportunity for him to unite the nation and make peace. As a father of the nation, you should not talk anyhow; unfortunately Buhari has not seen himself as the father of Nigeria. “Nigeria doesn’t deserve this hard speech from him, considering how they wholeheartedly prayed for his fast recovery and look how he is thanking them. I would have preferred him to say ok, we would look into the issues of restructuring, but he chose to take sides with the North. “By now at 57 we should be at the same level with Israel and trying to catch up and with America. But Nigerians know that where we are now is not where we should be. “That is why Nigerians, even prominent Nigerians, like one of the best political brain we have, Ezeife have said restructuring, even Utomi and Soyinka, have said restructuring is the way forward, is Buhari saying he is better than these people and can’t listen to them?” Fasheun said.

As the chances of Governor Willie Obiano in clinching the November governorship election in Anambra State brightens by the day, the Umunankwo community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State led by its traditional ruler, His Royal Highness, Igwe Emeka Gilbert Ononuju has endorsed him for a second term. The riverine community took the stand when the Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Political Matters, Comrade Arinzechukwu Awogu, visited the community as part of the ongoing grassroots mobilisation for the re-election of Gov. Willie Obiano. Awogu and his team were received at the palace of the traditional ruler by Igwe Ononuju himself and his cabinet members alongside elders and youths of the community. Speaking through the immediate past

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President General of the community, Chief Victor Mbanefo, the community thanked Gov. Willie Obiano for remembering them in his last three and half years in office, saying that erosion was almost cutting off the community from the rest of Ogbaru until the Gov. Willie Obiano rescued them through the N20m Choose Your Project Initiative and today that they have been reconnected with other communities in Ogbaru. They also said that never in the history of the community has any government remembered them for appointment as Obiano did in the appointment of their son, Engr Walter Okechukwu Udeze as Senior Special Assistant on Political Matters. He said they have also heard of another appointment coming the way of the community and therefore have concluded that Gov. Willie Obiano has the votes of their people even without asking of them. But the community wanted to be assured that their votes for Gov. Willie Obiano will be credited to them and not to those who were given money in the last general election (2015), but instead of using the money to deliver APGA chose to hide the money in their car booths which led to APGA losing the 2015 election in Umunankwo. In his address, the traditional ruler Igwe Ononuju affirmed that the community has resolved to support the governor for a second term in office and appealed to the governor to look into the community’s Town Union matter with the view to recognising the choice of the majority of the community as the chairman for the Caretaker Committee now that the three months period given to the former Caretaker Committee has expired.

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Tribute to Bethel Njoku (1934- 2017)

ecently, Nigeria lost one of her indefatigable and consummate administrators in the person of Mazi Bethel Njoku whose death occurred on August 17, 2017 in the United Kingdom at the age of 83. With his demise, the media and corporate world have lost an indefatigable genius whose motivational streak in the workplace would be hard to replicate in a long time to come. No doubt, his death has added another sad chapter to the increasing number of patriotic citizens who have fallen victims to the cold hands of death in recent times. Born in 1934 in Ezinihitte, Mbaise, Imo State, the late Bethel Njoku was a child prodigy who after secondary school education in 1956 was recruited to teach at the famous Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS), Onitsha, Anambra State. But ever hungry for higher education and academic excellence, young Bethel in 1957 sat for and gained admission into the then University College Ibadan (UCI) and later University of Ibadan (UI). In 1960, he graduated with honours in Geography and was later employed by the oil multinational, Shell BP as personnel officer in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. It did not take long for the oil giant to discover the prodigious talent of this administrator which in 1964 culminated in his promotion as personnel manager and eventual deployment to Shell headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands and later to Kampala, Uganda in an executive capacity. Unfortunately, the Nigerian Civil War of 1967-70 intervened to disrupt the meteoric rise of Bethel Njoku in Shell BP, thereby forcing him to hurry back home. Following cessation of hostilities in 1970, The Daily Times of Nigeria (DTN) in 1971, headhunted Bethel Njoku for the position of Manpower Development Controller. That move was to change the fortunes of The Daily Times for good and establish it as the foremost flagship of the print media in Nigeria.

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Daily Times Nigeria Friday, October 6, 2017

Nigeria’s pay-TV sector: Can TSTV walk the talk?

Cynthia Ogidi

n the middle of the excitement generated by the planned launch of TSTV, a cable TV provider whose unique selling point is pay-as-you view proposition, Nigerian subscribers have begun to sing discordant tunes. While some are excited about the promise of extra values that transcend the current realities in the sector, some are quite skeptical about the sustainability of the promises and challenged the credibility of a company that came out of the blues, and is completely alien to Nigeria’s complex operating environment. This development has further ignited various concerns such as trust issues, credibility of its promises, and sustainability of its proposition, among other issues. The new pay-TV bride, even before testing the stormy waters of Nigeria’s operating business environment has quickly gone to the media with the promises of enhanced services to subscribers at very affordable prices. But the question is, how well can we trust TStv especially with its superfluous brand promises? Will it be reliable and dependable, or is it another ploy to extort money from unsuspecting Nigerians? Does TSTV have a robust technical expertise as well as the financial wherewithal to compete with the existing pay TV providers? Can it also provide the required high quality content, comparable with global standards, that well-discerning Nigerians are already used to courtesy DStv? Certainly, Nigerians would not easily forget the history of HiTV and the broadcast right of the English Premier League, which the company got but could not manage due to huge financial implications.

Just like TStv is currently using the media to sell its promises, HiTV came with pricing strategy to compete with the dominant player in the sector. It offered its decoders at a competitive price so as to harness a larger market share. This development instantly made HiTV the go-to brand as millions of Nigerians are very passionate about football, especially the English Premier League. HiTV had a fulfilling experience as Soccer fans, bar owners, and viewing centres across the country, all jostled for the HiTV decoders. Surprisingly, like a firework, whose effect is short-lived, HiTV could not stand the test of time and it fell like a pack of cards shortly after it got the EPL broadcast right. A few years after, the CEO of HiTV, Toyin Subair, in an interview, shared his experience on the collapse of a once vibrant business that appealed to thousands of football loving Nigerians. Mr. Subair disclosed that HiTV essentially collapsed due to a mandatory clause in the company’s shareholders agreement, which prevented HiTV from raising the required capital to renew the broadcast rights of the English Premiers League (EPL). Then, the EPL was a major tool to acquire subscribers and it contributed to the company’s rapid growth. However, the lesson here is that procurement of rights, or content, especially from foreign markets, comes with huge financial implications. This largely explains why the company had to pull the plug on the deal, even when its subscriber base was growing. It appears the scenario of yester years is at play as TSTV gets set to hit the Nigerian market with its highly hyped pay-as-you consume proposition. Enticing as this may seem, some of the industry key

stakeholders have expressed their concern on the issue of the payas-you view, stating that this is not practised anywhere. In contrast to the above claim, a critical question that comes to mind is, are Nigerian subscribers ready for pay-per-view, even if it is practicable? Some schools of thoughts have continued to argue that this might have high-cost implications, not considering the fact that it limits the choices of programmes that subscribers can enjoy. The question which needs to be asked are whether Nigerians are ready to settle for pay-per view when other digital operators are offering variety of quality programmes at competitive prices especially when compared to what is obtainable in other climes around the world. Again, for those subscribers whose choices cut across entertainment, news, sports, among others, it means they may have to pay more to be able to access these programmes. Another factor that needs to be considered is the credibility and integrity of the management of TSTV. The promise of free data and WIFI has got prospective subscribers excited. But how sustainable is this, will this be for the short or long-term? If it is long-term, will they be able to sustain this, given the peculiarities of Nigeria’s operating environment such as challenges of power, and other overhead costs? Not much is known about TSTV’s background and Nigerians should not be surprised when the promised incentives suddenly become missing. Another factor that subscribers might find worrisome is the issue of sustainability. It is very easy to make promises, especially as a new entrant that yearns for publicity,

actualising this proposition indeed comes with its attendant challenges. Delivering on these promises in view of the peculiarities of the sector will invariably determine the viability of its services. Most importantly, the issue of high-quality content is paramount. Can TSTV match DStv’s world class content delivered in High Definition, at competitive rates compared with rates available in other African markets where DStv is operating? For those that are in the pay-TV sector, high-quality content production comes with huge financial consequences and this is an area DStv has distinguished itself. High-quality programmes that compare with global benchmarks and delivered on HD are what DStv is reputed for. Will TSTV be able to wear this shoe by weathering the storms that had some of its predecessors winding down their business shortly after they commenced? Time will tell. Essentially, DStv and GOtv are broadly known for their world class content offerings that are at par with global standards and at competitive prices, mostly reputed for their significant contributions to the growth and development of the sector. Perhaps, that is why they are perceived as dominant pay-TV service providers. However, there are other players such as Kwese, Netflix, and StarTimes, among others. While competitive pay-TV market is desirable for Nigerian subscribers who want the luxury of choice, it is also important that hopes are not raised only to be dashed particularly at a time the country is gradually ridding itself of the increasing inflation that brought about economic recession.. Ms Ogidi is a social analyst and a pay-TV customer

Zamfara industrial action: My take

Ahmed M. Rabiu Gusau

here is dignity in labour, goes the popular saying. Therefore, energy invested in production, however insignificant must not go unrewarded. Civil servants in Nigeria irrespective of tiers of government that engage them, are entitled to their wages. Needless stressing that, agreed wages must be paid as at when due. Zamfara State has faithfully kept to this sacrosanct mandate amidst peculiar economic challenge facing the state. Zamfara State labour union led by its chairman, Comrade Bashir Marafa, on September 11, embarked on an indefinite strike to protest against what they described as the failure of the government to meet their several demands. Perhaps, the strike may have been partially called off, but the demands remain perturbed. Such demands according to the union, include: Implementation of N18,000 minimum wage for local government and primary school staff; payment of promotion and annual increment for workers; Increment for pensioners; as well as payment of gratuity for retired workers. Prior to the declaration of the strike, the state government had appealed to the workers to be patient as it was trying to upset the bank loan obtained to pay the previous salaries , including promise to work out the necessary modalities to offsetting the outstanding arrears. While this was being worked on, the states’ civil servants downed tools. The action elicited rash reactions from discerning minds . While they are not against strike per say, they faulted the timing. To this particular school of thought, proceeding on industrial action

when government was doing all it could to pay the workers was one action that was ill timed. They posit that, though workers deserve their wages, the action of the union, was orchestrated by ulterior motive. In comparison with some states in the federation, the state civil servants have been so lucky to having leaders that put the interest of the state above selves and this is why Zamfara, being one of the states created in 1996, is developing far beyond its contemporaries despite the meager resources it receives from federation account. Needless to restate that from 2014, the revenue flow from the federation dropped drastically, a development that affected many states including Zamfara to the point that many started owing workers salaries. Owing workers salaries was not synonymous with Zamfara alone but including those states that earn higher revenue than Zamfara. Apart from being one of the states with lowest monthly allocation from federation account, Zamfara State is also one of the worst hit by the current insecurity in the country. While other states in the North-East have received national and international supports to rid them of the insecurity challenges, Zamfara State government has been draining its meager resources to curtail the insecurity and make the state conducive for investors without the support from outside, aside the military presence. The state government is currently battling the activities of armed bandits, the cattle rustlers. While state civil servants have legitimate cause to press home for improved welfare, they mustn’t lose the sight that, Governor Yari is a listening chief executive that will not sacrifice welfare of civil servants for anything. This is why the civil servants should at least show some leniency towards the efforts

of Governor Abdul-Aziz Yari’s led administration in Zamfara State. In terms of allocation comparison, states like Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Imo amongst others that receive higher allocation couple with their high internally generated revenue also owe workers salaries indicating that the situation is not peculiar to Zamfara State. In most of these aforementioned states, the workers did not shutdown the state in the name of protest rather they go into dialogue and negotiation with the government to proffer solution on how the issue could be resolved. To sustain work in progress which His Excellency is currently doing in Zamfara State, the leadership of NLC must be a partner in the journey of transforming the state . Rather than shutting down the state with strike, they could come up with suggestions that will help the government to pay the arrears of workers salaries without encumbrance. Governor Yari is passionate about his people and has continued to ensure that the workers get their salaries without hitches if not for the current economic challenges. The governor, in an effort to rid the state civil service of ghost and fake workers who have been feeding fat on the coffers of the state, had in April 2012, constituted a verification committee chaired by Ahmed Abubakar to determine the authentic workforce under the payroll of the government. That committee, at the end of its verification, uncovered more than 7,000 ghost and redundant workers on the government’s payroll. This was part of the effort of the government to implement the N18,000 minimum wage being clamoured by the state NLC. After a thorough audit of the workforce in the state, the Abubakar led committee discovered that out of the 28,183 workers being paid salaries,

only 21,067 were genuinely working for the state government. This is quite commendable. Perhaps, Yari is indeed, an administrator with high repute and integrity who brought his wealth of experience, exposure and wisdom to bear on his performance in Zamfara State. He has continued to ensure that the common man benefits from dividends of democracy. The governor has initiated and completed meaningful and people-oriented programmes and projects in all the local governments in the state. Buoyed by a vision to better the lives of his people and make them enjoy the dividends of democracy to the fullest, the positive attitude with which the governor approaches governance speaks volumes of a man who strongly believes in results. This is so because Yari, who gladly inherited former Governor Ahmed Sani’s previous Zamfara Comprehensive Agricultural Revolution Programme (ZACAREP), has turned Zamfara State into a true ‘Jewel in the North West’ in terms of unprecedented massive production of rice and other grains. Yari‘s revolutionary blue print is the facilitation and utilisation of Zamfara economic growth, poverty alleviation and job creation. This wonderful window of opportunity has led to training of 5,000 farmers on rice and cotton value chain. His leadership qualities show how a focused and principled leader can cause a positive turn around in his sphere of influence. He is driven by the philosophy of selfless service and the people of the state should , irrespective of political divides, accord him the needed support to accomplish the good work he has started over six years ago. Rabiu Gusau sent this piece from Talatamafara Polytechnic, Zamfara

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Fagbenle: Tribute to the pundit emeritus

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Fagbenle has paid his dues and his candour and humanity shine brighter and brighter. If 70 is the new 60, why should he keep his pledge to go backstage and stay backstage. He should make yet another cameo appearance as “Pundit Emeritus.” I swear, just one more… And why not? That’s saying it the way it is!

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e love to blame most of our miseries on the older generation – the corruption, the greed, the rot and decay, and the rise in ethnic politics; everything that has held us back. It’s okay to beat that generation over the head with our woes, but I’ve been thinking of what my world, my professional world, would have been without these folks; that is, the good folks among them that we often lump with the bad. I’ve told the story before of how Olatunji Dare helped to give me my first writing job and how after meeting Ray Ekpu and shaking his hand at the lying-in-state of Dele Giwa in 1986, I refused to shake anyone else for the rest of that day to preserve the fragrance and memory of that contact. There’s yet another man from the older generation of writers that I owe more gratitude than I could repay: Egbon Tunde Fagbenle. His writings have inspired me, but knowing him has inspired me even more. He was 70 on October 4 but is still as passionate about a Nigeria that works for all, as he was when I first met him in the 1990s. I can’t remember what struck me the most in those early days – his writings, his personal warmth and hearty laughter or his frequent swear words. I think it must have been his writing above all – his breezy, conversational style and that ability to call a spade by its name. But for a long time, I never quite matched his face with his writings. I don’t know what it was Fagbenle was discussing with Ademola Osinubi (who was then PUNCH General Manager) on that day. But even before I entered Osinubi’s office where I met Fagbenle for the first time, I heard the echo of his laughter like a boomerang, rocking the plywood panels of the wooden building that used to be the company’s first office in Onipetesi, Lagos. We hit it off from that first meeting and I still remember the ease with which he switched

Fagbenle back-and-forth from English to Pidgin English, swearing intermittently as he did so. In the small talk that followed, I sensed the anger and frustration in his voice as we talked about the annulment of the June 12 election. The country had been brought to its knees by the refusal of the military government to hand over to the winner, MKO Abiola and Abiola was not going to take it lying down. In the showdown that followed, it was clear that the worst was yet to come. And the military government, egged on by selfish politicians who would soon sell Abiola down the river, didn’t care if the country burned. “Dem madness no get cure, I swear!” Fagbenle said repeatedly of the military government. Madness no get cure. And that was saying it as it is. He was in his late forties then. His eyes twinkled fairly rapidly. Though you could see that he was not a very young man from the greying strands of his goatee, yet he joked with the conviviality of a teenager. In my relationship with him over the years – and I have come to see that that is how he truly is – he never wears his age on his sleeve. Fagbenle gives as much as he takes. He praises effusively, rolls with the punches and, damn it, as anyone at the receiving end of his attack might agree, he strikes like

a rattlesnake. Love or hate him, you can hardly deny the honesty in his writings. If age calms rage, I’m still looking for that soothing effect in Fagbenle about two decades after he made that blistering comment about the “incurable madness” of the Babangida/Abacha military regimes. A collection of his articles in Nigerian newspapers from 2010 to 2016, under the title, “And that’s saying it the way it is,” published to mark his 70th birthday shows that Fagbenle is still as enraged about the state of affairs in the country today as he was many years ago. The transition from the earlier title of his articles “Damn It!” to “Saying it the way it is”, did not change the force or cutting edge of his message. Take the article, entitled, “Time to sack the National Assembly,” for example. The article starts with four stanzas of “Crazy baldheads,” by Bob Marley. Likening the legislators to rogues who reap where they have not sown, Fagbenle calls out Representatives and Senators, who were on a combined annual salaries of N136billion – and hold on for this – after former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Professor Itse Sagay had also criticised the legislators’ pay! “We need to chase them crazy baldheads out of Abuja,” Fagbenle

said. “The impunity and recklessness with which our legislators have so far carried on allotting to themselves all sorts of allowances and funds for their so-called constituencies...it is time the people take their own fate into their own hands…and chased the crazy baldheads out of town!” Well, that article was published nearly seven years ago but it still sounds like a soundtrack for the crazy baldheads in today’s Abuja. Fagbenle, Obasanjo and Sagay – all over 70 now – who crooned about the wasters, are still at the barricades; while the harried public can only guess what the legislators earn moons after they promised to make it public. Also in this collection, his “Conversations with Mandela”, a purely imaginary encounter, which touched a nerve on the question of Winnie, is so real and so authentic you’ll have to read it more than once to believe it’s a work of fiction. It’s a master class in creative writing and I wonder what Mandela thought, if he ever got to read it. Fagbenle’s life, like that of most writers, is an open book. In the six years covered by his collection, he wrestled with two major public figures – former President Goodluck Jonathan and President Muhammadu Buhari. Choosing between the two was not easy for him. Jonathan’s “inept and incompetent” government exasperated him to the point where he asked, in one headline, “How many times would one have to forgive Mr. Jonathan?” Yet, Buhari’s “arrogance” and “narrowmindedness” rankled him no less. So deep was Fagbenle’s frustration with the two candidates that he endorsed Pius Adesanmi’s call for Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah to join the presidential race in 2015. But I’m sure he knew that was wishful thinking. Nigeria is not Rome. His idealism had obviously gotten the better of him, sweeping into distant memory his own political adventure as a candidate of the National Conscience Party in Osun State and the gallant but disastrous aftermath of that odyssey! Fagbenle has paid his dues and his candour and humanity shine brighter and brighter. If 70 is the new 60, why should he keep his pledge to go backstage and stay backstage. He should make yet another cameo appearance as “Pundit Emeritus.” I swear, just one more… And why not? That’s saying it the way it is! Ishiekwene is the MD/EditorIn-Chief of The Interview magazine and board member of the Paris-based Global Editors Network

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Daily Times Nigeria Friday, October 22, 2017 Ladesope Ladelokun with Agency report Piqued by what she described as the new trend in human trafficking, the Director General of National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Julie OkahDonli, recently read the riot act to organ traffickers and their accomplices in Nigeria. According to the anti-trafficking czar, influential Nigerians are behind this mode of trafficking - Organ trafficking, deemed far more lucrative than the normal run of human trafficking. “The new trend now in human trafficking is organ transportation or organ trafficking, so to speak. They think selling of human parts is easier to make more money, unfortunately, that is the latest way of human trafficking now. “The agency under my watch will not spare anyone caught in this act,” OkahDonli declared. Before now, the attention of the body charged with the responsibility of fighting human trafficking in Nigeria (NAPTIP), was, according to stakeholders, riveted on trafficking in persons alone But, a report by organ watch, an organisation based in the University of California, USA, identified Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, Oman and Saudi Arabia as major organ importing countries, noting that transplant tourism had become an issue in many other countries of all continents and regions. However, investigation reveals that shortage of organs is now a naggin worldwide problem, as demand for organs outweighs supply. According to reports, as of early 2016, 100,791 people were waiting for life-saving kidney transplants in the US while only 17,107 kidney transplants took place there in 2014. That year, 47,621 Americans died while waiting for kidney transplant that never came. Proof According to Asit Efrat of the Government Interdisciplinary Centre in Israel, “Organ brokers in the developing countries were poor, uneducated individuals; they are the people into selling their organs through the promise of financia gain and a better future. Economic need drives most organ sellers, but in some

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Organ trafficking:

Booming trade amidst denials, fears

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cases, actual coercion is applied. Such cross-border form of organ trafficking is now known as “transplant tourism”. A DG’S Alarm and the People’s Worry Nigerians have expressed worry over the alarm raised by the DG of NAPTIP. Reacting to the latest mode of trafficking, public affairs commentator, Adeniyi Kunnu, said unlike human trafficking where one who runs a brothel, the secrecy of trafficking in organs is high. “It is even more dangerous because victims whose organs are trafficked do not know. At times, they are told a lie; in other instances, they are shortchanged for giving their lives away. These amongst others are critical issues.’’ But, an engineer, Babajide Oladapo, expressed dismay at the development. “This is really strange. Organ traffick-

ing? How do they do it? It’s amazing what people will do for money in this world,“ he exclaimed. One business developer, Mr. Dare Ajenifuja indicts medical practitioners as accomplices before such horrible trafficking can succeed. “I do not think this kind of trade can be successful without the assistance of doctors. Many things are happening that we don’t know.

You cannot move organs from Nigeria to another land without the cooperation of experts.’’ Culpable doctors will be punished if… – NMA president Speaking with The Daily Times on the possible involvement of doctors in organ trafficking, the president of the Nigerian Medical Association, Dr Mike Ogirima, absolved doctors of blame. However, stated that no one will be protected if they are found culpable in such unethical practice. His words: “That cannot be true. Of course, if any of our colleagues is caught in the act, the law will take care of him or her,” and he asked incredulously: “Is it possible for doctors to exhume bodies and remove their parts?” But another medical doctor, Mustapha Musa, disagrees with the NMA President. For Musa, the crime of organ trafficking can hardly be successful without the assistance of doctors. The Jos-based practitioner said, “I don’t have any idea about the industry. I don’ even know if the “trade” is booming in Nigeria, but I know sometimes ago in India, it was such a horrendous story regarding kidney trafficking. But my conviction is that such so-called trade cannot thrive without the complicity of my colleagues. Of course, a layman on the street cannot perform nephrectomy.’’ “We arrested a man with fresh heart” -Police Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, admitted that although some suspects have been arrested with fresh human parts, it has not been established that they are into organ trafficking. Ogunyemi told The Daily Times that, “We have arrested some people with human parts, but I can’t say we have recorded any case of organ trafficking in Ogun state. “However, I can confirm that the activity of ritualists has increased. Some weeks ago, we arrested a pastor in Sango with human parts. Also in Ijebu, we arrested a man with a fresh human heart. These people are still being investigated,” he said. The search for traffickers are ongoing, a police told our correspondent, but how soon this gory bloody trade will continue undercover is still a worry to the society at large.

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AIMS/OBJECTIVES; 1. TO FOSTER UNITY, PEACE AND LOVE AMONG MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED; BARIMA, DEEDE OLIVER (PRESIDENT)

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO IMPROVE THE WELLBEING OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC 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: IBITAMUNO N.T. JUMBO (ESQ) 08037778923

2. That after the purchase I registered the Deed of conveyance of the land with the OBIO-AKPOR L.G.A and was issued with a land titled number of OBALGA/ BP/722/2010. 3. That however sometime within July, 2017 I lost my original copies of the Deed of conveyance to a fire incident which occurred at my residence. 4. That this publication is made for record and official purpose of recovering the copies of the Deed of conveyance and to notify all relevant authorities and the general public. SIGNED CHINEDU VALENTINE ARALU

AKINADE BOLA TAIBAT

IDIOK IMAOBONG JAMES

ADEOLA VIVIAN AKINSEMOYIN

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as Oji Deborah Ifeoma, now wish to be known and address as Bisiriyu Deborah Ifeoma . All former documents remains valid. The general public should please take note.

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

I formerly known and addressed as AKINBOWALE BOLA TAIBAT. Now wishes to be known and addressed as AKINADE BOLA TAIBAT All former documents remain valid general public should please take note .

Formerly AFFIAH IMAOBONG, Now IDIOK IMAOBONG JAMES.former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known as ADEOLA VIVIAN ALAWODE now wish to be known as ADEOLA VIVIAN AKINSEMOYIN. All former documents remain valid. Gen public to please note.

This is to confirm that the Names: ADEGBOYEGA OLAYINKA ELIZABETH and ADEGBOYEGA OLAYINKA OLUWABUSAYOMI refer to one and the same person. Henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as ADEGBOYEGA OLAYINKA OLUWABUSAYOMI. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MR KESS MOWOE

BALOYE OLUWABUNMI CHRISTIANAH

DANIELS GABRIEL OBICHUKWU

OYAMIENLEN ODION SYLVESTER

ABDULMALEEK MUHAMMED

FORMERLY OYAMIENLEN OSEMUDIAMEN SYLVESTER NOW OYAMIENLEN ODION SYLVESTER . Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

Formerly Abdul Maleek Ezizioh now to be addressed as Abdulmaleek Muhammed. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

Formerly called Oje Joy now to be addressed as Ojah Joy Ene. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

MRS AHAMEFULA-AMADI JOY UDOCHUKWU

SAMPSON ARIKPO IKOI

FADAYOMI FUNMILAYO ANNA

I, formerly known and addressed as ONAFOWOKAN FUNMILAYO ANNA, now wish to be known and addressed as FADAYOMI FUNMILAYO ANNA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

BISIRIYU DEBORAH IFEOMA

ETOUFOK PAUL EMEM

OJAH JOY ENE

I, formerly known, called and addressed as MR KESIENA JAMES MOWOE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MR KESS MOWOE. All former documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities concerned take note.

Formerly : Osibodu Oluwabunmi christianah, i Now: Baloye Oluwabunmi Christianah. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

FORMERLY OBIONYE GABRIEL DANIIEL. NoW DANIELS GABRIEL OBICHUKWU. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

FASUNLOYE ABIODUN EMMANU

BELLO TIMILEHIN RUKAYAT IYABO

MRS. UWANDU STELLA CHIOMA

Formerly FASUNLOYE ABIODUN YINKA. Now FASUNLOYE ABIODUN EMMANU. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known as Bello Adijat Iyabo, now wish to be known and addressed as Bello Timilehin Rukayat Iyabo. All former documents remains valid, general public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OGUJIAKU STELLA CHIOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. UWANDU STELLA CHIOMA. All former documents remain valid. NYSC, banks and general public please take note.

I, formerly known and addresse MISS AMADI UDOCHUKWU JOY, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AHAMEFULAAMADI JOY UDOCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addresse ARIKPO SAMPSON, now wish to be known and addressed as SAMPSON ARIKPO IKOI. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

ENEJI USMAN HASSAN

ONYEKACHUKWU EMMANUEL IKE

MRS BLESSING JONAH EBUN I formerly known and addressed as KOLAWOLE TEMITOPE BLESSING now wish to be known and addressed as MRS BLESSING JONAH EBUN .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ABDURASHIDU SAADU

AGENYI AUSTINE OJONUGWA

UKWU VIVIAN CHINELO

I formerly known and addressed as ABDULRASHEED MUTTALA MUSA now wish to be known and addressed as ABDURASHIDU SAADU .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as AUGUSTINE AGENYI OJONUGWA now wish to be known and addressed as AGENYI AUSTINE OJONUGWA .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as IGBOANUGO VIVIAN CHINELO now wish to be known and addressed as UKWU VIVIAN CHINELO .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

ABDULAZEEZ MUHYIDEEN ADESHOLA

OBIEKEZIE ONYEKACHUKWU ALOYSIUS

I, formerly known and addressed as OMEIZA ENEJI HASSAN, now wish to be known and addressed as ENEJI USMAN HASSAN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as STANLEY STEPHEN now wish to be known and addressed as ONYEKACHUKWU EMMANUEL IKE .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

AGBAKWURU O. G. KELVIN

ABALI ANTHONY ENOGELA

I formerly known and addressed as AGBAKWURU ONYECHERE KELVIN,AGBAKWURU KELVIN and AGBAKWURU GODSWILL ONYE now wish to be known and addressed as AGBAKWURU O. G. KELVIN .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ABALI EMMANUEL BERNARD now wish to be known and addressed as ABALI ANTHONY ENOGELA .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MRS CECILIA IBIYEMI COKER now wish to be known and addressed as MRS CECILIA IYANIWURA FARINDE .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ABDUL AZEEZ ADESHOLA now wish to be known and addressed as ABDULAZEEZ MUHYIDEEN ADESHOLA .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as JOHN ONYEKA now wish to be known and addressed as OBIEKEZIE ONYEKACHUKWU ALOYSIUS .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

MR OSOFISAN OLUSOLA EMMANUEL

TEMITOPE OLUJUWON OKOSUN

ANYANWU VINI UJUNWA

JOY OMORAKA INNOCENT

OKORONKWO ONYEDIKACHI

I formerly known and addressed as MR OSOFISAN OLUSOLA OLUFISAN now wish to be known and addressed as MR OSOFISAN OLUSOLA EMMANUEL .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as TEMITOPE OLUJUWON ABAYOMI now wish to be known and addressed as TEMITOPE OLUJUWON OKOSUN .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as DANIEL JULIANAH JOY now wish to be known and addressed as JOY OMORAKA INNOCENT .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OKO ONYEKA EZE now wish to be known and addressed as OKORONKWO ONYEDIKACHI .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

MRS CECILIA IYANIWURA FARINDE

I formerly known and addressed as ANYANWU VINI UJUMWA now wish to be known and addressed as ANYANWU VINI UJUNWA .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

ADENIRAN RASHIDAT OYESIGI I formerly known and addressed as OYESIGI RASHIDAT OYEPEJU now wish to be known and addressed as ADENIRAN RASHIDAT OYESIGI .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note. ADETOYINBO OLUFUNLOLA

I formerly known and addressed as AJENISE-KUTI OLUFUNLOLA now wish to be known and addressed as ADETOYINBO OLUFUNLOLA. My date of birth is 03/11/1982. All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

22 Public Notice OSAGIE RITA

ADDITION OF NAME

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EHUJUO CHINENYE OKAFOR

NJIDEKA MARY AKINWUMI

I, formerly known and addressed as NJIDEKA MARY ONUORAH now wish to be known and addressed as NJIDEKA MARY AKINWUMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OSAGHELE RITA now wish to be known and addressed as OSAGIE RITA. I was born on 29/05/1968. All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ATIVIE RITA now wish to add ESIE to my name,henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as ATIVIE RITA ESIE .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

In some of my documents my name was wrongly as follows:EHJUO CHINENYE; EHUJUO OKAFOR and OKAFOR CHANAENYE EJUJUO instead of EHUJUO CHINENYE OKAFOR . My correct name is EHUJUO CHINENYE OKAFOR. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

NGOZI JACINTA MAHA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

JOSEPH AFEBUAMHE CALEB

IRABOR VIOLET OFURE

MRS OLAWUSI ADENIKE MUTIAT

I, Formerly known and addressed as Miss Bakare Adenike Mutiat no wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Olawusi Adenike Mutiat. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. ELIZABETH OBIAGELI ONYEKWELU

I ,formerly known and addressed as NGOZI JACINTA OJIM now wish to be reffered to as NGOZI JACINTA MAHA. All former documents still remain valid, general public and other affected Institution please take note.

I am same person bearing OYEKAN ODUNLAMI SEGUN and OYEKAN ODUNLAMI , now wish to be known and addressed as OYEKAN ODUNLAMI SEGUN , all former document remain valid general public take note

I, formerly known and addressed as JOSEPH GBENGA now wish to be known and addressed as JOSEPH AFEBUAMHE CALEB. My correct date of birth is 13/6/1984 as against 13/6/1982. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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

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

ADENIRAN EJIRO CYNTHIA

YUSUF OLALEKAN IDRIS

EMERIBE PEACE EBERE

SUNDAY DUNU

UBACHINAKA DORATHY IJEOMA

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

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

I, formerly known and addressed as UGWU ONYINYE CHINWEOKE, now wish to be known and addressed as OKEKE ONYINYE CHINWEOKE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS MUOBIKE SOMADINA EMMANUELLA I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EZECHI SOMADINA EMMANUELLA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS MUOBIKE SOMADINA EMMANUELLA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS ULODIAKU NKECHI MARYANN

MRS NWADINOBI-NWAJAGU CHIDERA STACEY

OKEKE ONYINYE CHINWEOKE

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS PULIFE NKECHI MARYANN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ULODIAKU NKECHI MARYANN. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EZEOFOR CHIDERA STACEY, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NWADINOBI-NWAJAGU CHIDERA STACEY. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

ENE NKIRU CAROLINE

LADY PETER-UDEOGU ELIZABETH CHIOMA

I, formerly known and addressed as EZEH NKIRU CAROLINE, now wish to be known and addressed as ENE NKIRU CAROLINE. All former documents remain valid. First Bank and General Public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS UZOWULU ELIZABETH CHIOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as LADY PETERUDEOGU ELIZABETH CHIOMA. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

BENARD NKECHINYERE CONFIDENCE

ANDREW BOLA MATHIAS

I formerly known and addressed as EHIRIM NKECHINYERE CONFIDENCE now wish to be known and addressed as BENARD NKECHINYERE CONFIDENCE. All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note. CORRECT ARRANGEMENT OF NAME

That I GIWA BOSEDE SHADE my name was wrongly written GIWA SHADE BOSEDE wish to be known and addressed as GIWA BOSEDE SHADE. All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note. MRS IKPONMWONSA EZEA RACHEAL.

I formerly known as Miss ALEONOTE RACHEAL wish to be known and addressed as Mrs IKPONMWONSA EZEA RACHEAL. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. CALLISTUS OSITA UMENDUKA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Callistus Osita Umeh, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Callistus Osita Umenduka. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I formerly known and addressed as ANDREW MATHIAS, now wish to be known and addressed as ANDREW BOLA MATHIAS. All former documents remain valid. Banks and the general public should please take note. MRS. AGBAOSI CECILIA EFUNSOMI

I, formerly known and addressed as ONYEMAECHI PEACE EBERE, now wish to be known and addressed as EMERIBE PEACE EBERE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

NDUKA VICTORIA

I, formerly known and addressed as NDUKA VICTORIA NWANYISUNDAY, now wish to be known and addressed as NDUKA VICTORIA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note. MRS OKONKWO CHIDIMMA NGOZI

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OKOYE CHIDIMMA NGOZI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKONKWO CHIDIMMA NGOZI. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note. CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as SUNDAY JEFFREY DUNU, now wish to be known and addressed as SUNDAY DUNU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as CHINAKA IJEOMA UBA, now wish to be known and addressed as UBACHINAKA DORATHY IJEOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MONDAYAFFAH ABALUMHE

OCHOGWU DAVID ADA

I, formerly known and addressed as JOSEPH GABRIEL., now wish to be known and addressed as MONDAYAFFAH ABALUMHE. All former documents remain valid. BANKS and General Public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ADEMU DAVID, now wish to be known and addressed as OCHOGWU DAVID ADA. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

JOEL BUNMI KEHINDE

I, formerly known and addressed as Kehinde Olubunmi Joel now wish to be known and addressed as Joel Bunmi Kehinde. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. OLATUNJI-ALAO AFOLASHADE GANIAT

I Formerly known and addressed as OGUNMOWO AFOLASHADE GANIAT now wish to be known, called and addressed as OLATUNJI-ALAO AFOLASHADE GANIAT All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. Banks, Immigrations, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

MRS OGBODO CHIOMA HELEN

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NZEAKO CHIOMA HELEN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OGBODO CHIOMA HELEN. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note. MRS AJAYI JANET AFOLAKE

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS BABALOLA JANET AFOLAKE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AJAYI JANET AFOLAKE. My correct date of birth is 20th march 1972 All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

SHARON CHINWE ANIH

ONUIGBO NNAEMEKA CYPRIAN

MRS IKEDI BLESSING USIGBE

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

I, formerly known and addressed as ONUIGBO EMEKA CYPRIAN and ONUIGBO EMEKA , now wish to be known and addressed as ONUIGBO NNAEMEKA CYPRIAN. All former documents remain valid. BANKS and General Public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS USIGBE BLESSING ESE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS IKEDI BLESSING USIGBE. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note. I, formerly known and addressed as MISS USIGBE BLESSING ESE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS IKEDI BLESSING USIGBE. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

LOSS OF DOCUMENT

LOLO NKECHI JULIET NNANNA OSUAMADI

This is to certify and confirm that KPEKE-JOHNSON FRANCIS OWEIKENEYOAFA .S. and KPEKE FRANCIS OWEIKENEYOAFA .S. refer as one and the same person now wish to be known and addressed as KPEKEJOHNSON FRANCIS OWEIKENEYOAFA .S. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I ANOCHIE JOSEPH CHUKWUEMEKA, the Managing Director of and on behalf of ANOCHIE NIG LTD do hereby declare that the original copy of the Deed of Lease dated 13/10/1976 and Reg. as 16/16/938 of the land Registry Enugu was misplaced. All effort to locate it was in vain. If found please contact the Ministry of Lands.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS JOHN JULIET CHINWENDU , now wish to be known and addressed as LOLO NKECHI JULIET NNANNA OSUAMADI. All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

IGBOALISI KASIEMOBI KINGSLEY

MRS. NWABUIKE NKEIRUKA BERNADETTE

OTO UDOH ANTHONY

I formerly known and addressed as IGBOALISI KINGSLEY KENNETH, now wish to be known and addressed as IGBOALISI KASIEMOBI KINGSLEY. All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS ELEONU NKEIRUKA BERNADETTE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. NWABUIKE NKEIRUKA BERNADETTE. All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

QUADRI FOLASHADE RAMOTALAHI

YOUDUBAGHA TARI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AS OKU NDOH TONY NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS OTO UDOH ANTHONY . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE. GBOLAGADE MARIAM ADEBANKE

ONUOHA CHUKWUEMEKA

I formerly known and addressed as ONUOHA CHUKWUEMEKA .I. , now wish to be known and addressed as ONUOHA CHUKWUEMEKA . All former documents remain valid. Banks and the general public should please take note. OWOLABI ROTIMI ADEBOWALE

I formerly known as Timi Micheal, Albarney Timi Micheal and Rotimi Owolabi Adebowale wish to be known and addressed as OWOLABI ROTIMI ADEBOWALE. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. OGOCHUKWU LOVETH OGUBUIKE

I formerly known as Miss. SHO-SILVA CECILIA EFUNSOME wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. AGBAOSI CECILIA EFUNSOMI. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as KADIRI FOLASHADE RAMOTALAHI wish to be known addressed as QUADRI FOLASHADE RAMOTALAHI .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as URANTA BECKY wish to be known and addressed as YOUDUBAGHA TARI. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as IBRAHIM MARIAM ADEBANKE AND MARIAM ADEBANKE IBRAHIM wish to be known and addressed as GBOLAGADE MARIAM ADEBANKE .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as OGOCHUKWU LOVETH AGBARAGU wish to be known and addressed as OGOCHUKWU LOVETH OGUBUIKE .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

MRS. ADENIKE RASHIDAT OSOKOYA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME/ CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH THIS IS TO CONFIRM THAT I am the one bearing all the names OLUFUNKE BISI IYABO ONAFOWOKAN and OLUFUNKE IYABO ONAFOWOKAN REFER AS ONE AND wish to be known and addressed as OLUFUNKE BISI IYABO ONAFOWOKAN MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 4th day of March,1956. All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME That I SUNDAY BAMIDELE MOSES my name was wrongly written as SUNDAY BAMIDELE wish to be known and addressed as SUNDAY BAMIDELE MOSES. All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME & CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH That I AROWOLO FATAI OGUNSHINA is the same person bearing these names OGUNSHINA AROWOLO and Corrected date of birth is 14th November, 1943. All Documents / Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

That I am the same person bearing KADEJO TAIWO NIKE as well as BAKARE BOSEDE OLANIKE that KADEJO TAIWO NIKE Was The name used when opening my Zenith Bank Account including the registration of my BVN. Wish to be known and addressed as BAKARE BOSEDE OLANIKE. All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

BUSARI YUSUF OLATUNJI

ADELEKE ISAAC ADEREMI I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Adeleke Isiaka Aderemi, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Adeleke Isaac Aderemi. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. Banks and GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

OJO JULIANA IMUSEADURA

ODIGBO CYNTHIA NGOZI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OJO OYINDAMOLA TITILAYO, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OJO JULIANA IMUSEADURA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Opara Cynthia Ngozi, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Odigbo cynthia ngozi. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I formerly known as Miss ADENIKE OLUBUNMI BALOGUN wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. ADENIKE RASHIDAT OSOKOYA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AYOOLA TAOFEEK OLAMIDE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BUSARI YUSUF OLATUNJI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

BAKARE BOSEDE OLANIKE

BILKIS LAMIN KUKU

I formerly known and addressedas BILKIS LAMIN ASUGBO, now wish to be known and addressed as BILKIS LAMIN KUKU. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

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MRS. AJANDE OLUWATOSIN OSESEME

RETRACTION OF STATEMENTS

I formerly known as Isei Oluwatosin Oseseme, now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. Ajande Oluwatosin Oseseme. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I Murphy Ijemba, on the 5th of November 2017, tweeted that Larry Izamoje hates people making progress. I hereby use this medium to retract these statements. The General Public should take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

AMIOKHORIA EMMANUEL IROBEKHIAN

This is to state that my name was wrongly written on my BVN as BOYEGUN MUDASHIRU instead of AUDU MUDA JIMOH. That my correct name is AUDU MUDA JIMOH. General public take note

I formerly known and addressed as AMIOKHORIA EMMANUEL now wish to be known, called and addressed as AMIOKHORIA EMMANUEL IROBEKHIAN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

CORRECTION OF NAME

certify that OLABIYI LYDIA MODUPE and OLABIYI MODUPE OMOWUNMI is one and same person but now wish to be known called and addressed as OLABIYI MODUPE OMOWUNMI. General public take note BABATUNDE JAMES OLARINDE

I formerly known as BABATUNDE JAMES OLARENWAJU, now wish to be known and addressed as BABATUNDE JAMES OLARINDE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note SANUSI RASHIDAT OMOBOLANLE

I, formerly known, called and addressed as ALUFOGE RASHIDAT OMOBOLANLE now wish to be known, call and address as SANUSI RASHIDAT OMOBOLANLE. All former documents remains valid, the general public should please take note.

EKA UFOT DANIEL Formerly known and addressed as EKA UFOT, now wish to be known and addressed as EKA UFOT DANIEL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Public Notice

FAGBENRO BABATUNDE JELILI

CHIBUIKE ANAETO THOEFILOS

I formerly known and addressed as FAGBENRO BABATUNDE ADISA now wish to be known, called and addressed as FAGBENRO BABATUNDE JELILI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

ALLONG FRANCISA OMONO

EWEDEMI PAUL OLUWAKEMI

I formerly known and addressed as CHIBUIKE ANAETO now wish to be known, called and addressed as CHIBUIKE ANAETO THOEFILOS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

I formerly known and addressed as MALONG FRANCISCA now wish to add OMONO to my name. That I now henceforth wish to be known called and addressed as ALLONG FRANCISA OMONO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known as EWEDEMI AKEEM OLUWAKEMI, now wish to be known and addressed as EWEDEMI PAUL OLUWAKEMI. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MISS. JIMOH MUJIDAT OMOBOLANLE

ARIWAJOYE HAKEEM HAMED

HUSSENI AMIDU IBRAHIM Formerly known and addressed as ADEJOH AMIDU IBRAHIM, now wish to be known and addressed as HUSSENI AMIDU IBRAHIM. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. ARIWAJOYE HAKEEM HAMED

OLUGBAYE MOSHOOD AKOREDE I formerly known as OLUGBAYE MOSHOOD ADEREMI, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUGBAYE MOSHOOD AKOREDE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note

Formerly known as MRS. MUJIDAT OMOBOLANLE ADEDEJI, now wish to be known and addressed as MISS. JIMOH MUJIDAT OMOBOLANLE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note

MRS. DIRIBE ELIZABETH LEE-LEE

Formerly known as HAMED HAKEEM , now wish to be known and addressed as ARIWAJOYE HAKEEM HAMED. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note MS MOJISOLA OLUFUNMILAYO OLUGBEMI Formerly known as MRS MOJISOLA OLUFUNMILAYO ODETOLA- ODELEYE, now wish to be known and addressed as MS MOJISOLA OLUFUNMILAYO OLUGBEMI. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note

This is to state that my name was wrongly written as UBA UMAR instead of ABDULLAHI UMAR UBA. That my correct name is ABDULLAHI UMAR UBA. That I was born on the 11-15-1993 General public take note

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SUNDAY CHARITY CHINAEMENMA . I formerly known as SAMUEL CHINAEMENMA CHARITY, now wish to be known and addressed as SUNDAY CHARITY CHINAEMENMA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note

YUNISA AKPA HASSAN

IGBAFE AMINA ESELE

MOBOLA OBILEYE

I formerly known as IGBAFE ESE ALEXANDRA, now wish to be known and addressed as IGBAFE AMINA ESELE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note

AKINWUMIJU GABRIEL AYOOLA

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MRS ADEBAMBO TOLULOPE KAYODE

AKINFENWA IBUKUN ENITAN

ADENIRAN SULIAT BUSOLA

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HEONYE OBIOMA NONYELUM

MRS EMABA MORRISON OGHENEFEGOR RUTH

SONUB SAHEED OLUWAKAMIKUN Formerly known as SHONUBI SAIDI now wish to be known and addressed as SONUB SAHEED OLUWAKAMIKUN. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note

I formerly known as HASSAN AKPA JIBRIN, now wish to be known and addressed as YUNISA AKPA HASSAN. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note AHMAD RABIA TANI Formerly known and addressed as AHMAD RABIA MUHAMMAD, now wish to be known and addressed as AHMAD RABIA TANI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. JEGEDE OMOWUNMI HALIMOT

Formerly known and addressed as OLANIYI ALIMAT OLAITAN, now wish to be known and addressed as JEGEDE OMOWUNMI HALIMOT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

SILVER STEPHEN

ADITTION OF NAME

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Formerly known and addressed as ABAGANA ANTHONIA, now wish to add CHIMALU to my name, That I henceforth wish to be known and addressed as ABAGANA ANTHONIA CHIMALU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CLARA ONWUEMEZILEM PAUL

AROGUNDADE BASHIRAT JOKOTOYE

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OWOKADE STELLA IYABODE Formerly known and addressed as OWOKADE IYABODE SELIMOTU, now wish to be known and addressed as OWOKADE STELLA IYABODE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME This is to confirm and certify that IKECHUKWU AGNES NNEKA is same person bearing IKE AGNES NNEKA. That I now wish to be known and addressed as IKECHUKWU AGNES NNEKA. That my date of birth was wrongly written as 19th of August 1960 instead of 28th of August 1964. That my correct date of birth is 28th of August 1964. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

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IYANU ANTHONIA

NTO CHRISTIANA NWANNE I formerly known as MICHAEL ULUMA MAGIDALINE now wish to be known and addressed as NTO CHRISTIANA NWANNE. All former documents remain valid General public to note.

ADEOLA ABIODUN HANNA

CONFIRMATION AND CHANGE OF NAME

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That on my Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Licence, my name was wrongly written as FEYIPITAN ADENOLA instead of FEYIPITAN ADELOLA. That my correct name is FEYIPITAN ADELOLA. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I formerly known called and addressed as JUNIOR AGBONYERIAN. Now wish to be known called and addressed as MATTHEW JUNIOR OSATOHANMWEN. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

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On my Zenith and Diamond bank, primary and secondary school was written as JOHN OLUWATOBILOBA MARY instead of My correct Name as OLADELE OLUWATOBILOBA OHUNENE. That i now wish to be known, called and addressed as OLADELE OLUWATOBILOBA OHUNENE. Banks and the general public should please take note.

MRS. NNANKE JACK OMA

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES

RIMI AMINU

ADDITIONAL OF NAME

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That on some of my documents, my name appears as SIMEON OLUWADUROTIMI, while on other documents, it appears as SIMEON OLUWADUROTIMI FRIDAY. That I am the same person bearing both names mentioned above. That all the documents bearing these names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as RIMI AMINU STEPHEN, now wish to be known, called and addressed as RIMI AMINU. That my date of birth is 12th day of March, 1978. All documents bearing my former name remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

AYENI OLUMUYIWA BABATUNDE

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I was formerly known and addressed as ZACCHAEUS KAYODE and now wish to be know and addressed as ZACCHAEUS KAYODE PETER. All former document remain valid general public take note

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NUGA ALOWONLE TITI NURAT

CHINEMELUM CHARLES NNAMDI

AKASHAT-ZIBIRI NIHMATALLAH OKHOLO

JOEL TOBI SOLOMON

MRS. LAWRENCE EDEOMONAL ROSE

ADEKUNLE OLUWAYOMI DARE

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. I, formerly known and addressed as MALIK TOBI SOLOMON, now wish to be known, called and addressed as JOEL TOBI SOLOMON. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EROMOSELE EDEOMONAL ROSE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. LAWRENCE EDEOMONAL ROSE due to change in my marital status. All documents bearing my former name remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ADEKUNLE YOMI FAYEMI DAMILARE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ADEKUNLE OLUWAYOMI DARE. All documents bearing my former name remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

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FREETHINKERS ASSOCIATION FOR SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION

HUDAIBIYYA FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION 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 FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. MR REMIGIUS NWAJU………………… CHAIRMAN 2. MR FELIX KALU…………………………..SECRETARY 3. MR. NZE BENEDICT MBILITEM AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND RELIEF FOR STIGMATIZED AND OSTRACIZED PEOPLE 2. TO CREATE AWARENESS AND ENCOURAGE PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE AS THE ONLY WAY TO TREAT HEALTH ISSUES WHILE DEBUNKING HARMFUL THEORIES ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONXSI STREET, MAITAMA. P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DR. UMAR BASHIR ALIYU……………..CHAIRMAN 2. INDABAWA UMAR IBRAHIM. 3. SALISU BELLO - SECRETARY. THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. FOR THE PROMOTION AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

THE WORLD GREATMINDS CHRISTIAN EVANGELICAL MISSION

EASTERN CHRISTIANS EMMANCIPATION & DEVELOPMENT ASSEMBLY

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1 ALATISE SUNDAY OLUSEGUN - PRESIDENT 2. ALATISE OLUBUKOLA AYOKA -SECRETARY

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. OMEH DANIEL CHUMA…………… CHAIRMAN 2. OMEH JOY……………………………..SECRETARY 3. AKUJOBI CHISOM FRANCES 4. CHIGBU FRANCIS 5. AKUDINOBI CHIKODI AKUDO 6. DR JOHNSON AMOBI

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 EVANGELIZE TO ALL MEN FOR TOTAL EMMANCIPATION 2. TO REACH THE UNREACHED WITH THE GOSPEL. 3. TO DEVELOP THE SPIRIT OF UNDERSTANDING, GOOD WILL, BROTHERLY RELATIONSHIP AMONG MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.

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) ONOMAH JOSEPH ONOKPASA --CHAIRMAN (2) ONOMAH JOSHUA OGHENETEGA PETER --MEMBER (3) IGHORODJE OGHENE JOSEPH --SECRETARY. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (1)TO PROVIDE YOUTH ENPOWERMENT IN SPORTS AND ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT. (2)TO ENGAGE IN TALENT HUNT, DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE AREA OF SPORT GENERALLY. (3)TO CREATE A CONDUCIVE ATMOSPHERE WHERE THE LESS PRIVILEGED, PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED CAN PARTICIPATE IN SPORTING AND ATHLETIC GAMES 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 BY SECRETARY

FIRE OF TRANSFIGURATION GOSPEL MINISTRY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR OLADIMEJI JAMES OLUWAROTIMI - CHAIRMAN 2. ADEWALE ADEWOLE VINCENT - SECRETARY 3. AHMED OMOBOLANLE FATIMOH 4. OMOWUNMI OMOLAYO BELLO 5. OLORUNTOBI OGUNSEMORE 6. OBATOYE BEATRICE OLUWATOYIN 7. TEMITOPE OLADIMEJI ITUNU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO ESTABLISH BRANCHES WHENEVER CONVERTS ARE MADE FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE MINISTRY 3. TO WIN MORE SOULS FOR THE KINGDOM OF ALMIGHTY LORD. 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.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. IKUSEMORI OLATUNBOSUN ADE BOBOLA 2. IKUSEMORI OLUWABUNMI FOLUKE. 3. MEDUPIN AMOS SEGUN. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO OFFER SPIRITUAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE EVANGELISM. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR ANYANWU EUSEBUIS

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO PROVIDE WELFARE SERVICES TO MEMBERS. 2. TO WORK TOGETHER TOWARDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION AND COMMUNITY. 3. TO FOSTER THE SPIRIT OF UNITY, PEACE, PROGRESS AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AMONG MEMBERS. 4. TO ADD VALUE TO DAILY LIVES BUSINESSES OF MEMBERS THROUGH TARGETED PROJECTS AND OBJECTIVES. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : IDAEWOR ALOAYE, ESQ

MIGHTY VOICE OF CHRIST POWER MINISTRY INT’L THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PROPHET PASTOR MICHEAL ADEWALE OLOWU 2. LADY EVANGELIST JOLADE OLOWU 3. DEACON BANJO OMOLADE IDOWU 4. ELDER VICTOR ADEBOLA ADEDAYO 5. ELDER BUSUYI AKINWANDE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO OPERATE AS A RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE GROUP FOR ECCLESIASTICAL PURPOSE. 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

HEART OF PEACE CATHOLIC MISSION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES ALLIED MATTERS ACT. 1990. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEE: (1). SUNDAY TONY-VOKE OFORISHE - PRESIDENT (2). OF OR IS HE SAMUEL OGHENETEJIRI - MEMBER (3). TONYVOKE EUNICE OVWIGHO. - MEMBER (4). UMUKORO SAMESE GOODLUCK - SECRETARY THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION ARE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST THROUGHOUT THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD 2. TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOVE OF CHRIST TO ALL MANKIND THROUGH MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES OF CHURCH PLANTING, EDUCATION AND MEDICAL MISSIONS, CHAPLAINCY, CHARITY AND ORPHANAGES. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 WORKING DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

ELEPHANT CLUB OF OGBA, ASHADE – AGEGE, LAGOS 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. TRUSTEES NAME ARE: 1. MR. OLUYINKA OGUNDINMU - CHAIRMAN 2. MR. JUBREEL ABDULKAREEM 3. MRS. KEHINDE OREJOKO - SECRETARY 4. MR. WOLE OGUNLOLU 5. MR. AKIN RICHARD OSHUNGBOYE 6. MR. UMAR MUHAMMED 7. MR. OLASUNKANMI FELIX AJANAKU 8. MR. ALILU SALAUDEEN 9. MR. MOROOF OSENI 10. MR. GAFAR BUSARI 11. MR. RASAQ AKINGBADE 12. MR. YUSUF ASHADE 13. MRS. BOUNTIFUL TAIWO – ADELANWA 14. MR. SHAKIRU BALOGUN 15. MR. YAYA LASISI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: A) TO FOSTER UNITY AMONG MEMBERS B) TO BUILD SOCIAL / ECONOMICAL RELATIONSHIP AMONG MEMBERS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF CLUB AND MEMBERS. 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

SIGNED: RT.REV’D SUNDAY TONY-VOKE OFORISHE

BIBLE - BASE BELIEVERS’ BAPTIST CHURCH THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CHURCH HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR SODEINDE OLAOLUWA MOSES. 2. PASTOR OREKAN OLAWALE. 3. PASTOR ADEPETU AJIBADE ISAIAH. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. GOSPEL TO THE LOST, GROWTH OF THE BELIEVERS AND GLORIFYING GOD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PRESIDENT

SIGNED: SECRETARY.

POWER HOUSE OF JESUS MINISTRY

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. ISAAC OFU - CHAIRMAN 2. MRS. OMOLOLA BOLARINWA - SECRETARY 3. MR. DANIEL OLUWATOYIN AMUSAN 4. MR. GIFT IHEANACHO 5. MR. KINGSLEY AKHIGBE

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

SIGNED BY GABRIEL OLUSESI 08023114471

JOE AND JOSH FOUNDATION

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO EVANGELISE AND WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST 2. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO ALL NATIONS OF THE WORLD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WORD OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 3. RAISING A GENERATION OF CHRISTIANS THAT WILL BUILD A BETTER CHURCH WITH THE FEAR OF GOD 4. TO PUBLISH CHRISTIAN JOURNALS, TRACTS, BOOKS FOR EVANGELISM 5.ANY OTHER MEANS TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

EASTLINE SHOP OWNERS ASSOCIATION

EVER INCREASING LOVE OF CHRIST MINISTRY BENIN

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

CORMODE CANCER 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. EJOH DENISE - PRESIDENT 2. SHEIDU ABUBAKAR - SECRETARY 3. SHEIDU MOHAMMED 4. ADEBOLA BABANGIDA MOHAMMED 5. CHUKWUMA AJOKE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CREATE AWARENESS FOR CANCER DISEASES IN NIGERIA BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY 2. TO EMBARK ON HUMANITARIAN SERVICES OF PROVIDING MATERIALS, FACILITIES TO PREVENT CANCER IN NIGERIA 3. TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SENSITIZATION ABOUT CANCER DISEASES TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. 4. TO ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY SERVICES BY WAY OF SENSITIZING THE YOUTHS AND TEENAGERS ON POSSIBLE WAY OF PREVENTING CANCER. 5. TO RAISE FUNDS IN ORDER TO ASSIST CANCER PATIENTS. 6. TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE PROVISION OF TREATMENT, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER FACILITIES FOR CANCER PATIENTS 7. TO PROMOTE THE SUSTENANCE OF MORAL ETHOS IN RE-ORIENTATING A DECADENT WORLD. 8. TO ORGANIZE PROGRAMME GEAR TOWARDS INCREASING AWARENESS FOR PREVENTION OF CANCER AND ITS TREATMENT. 9. TO DO ALL ACT OR THINGS THAT MIGHT BE NECESSARY TOWARDS ELEVATING PEOPLE THAT MIGHT BE DIAGNOSIS OF CANCER. 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

KOMAADAN ALAO FOUNDATION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PST. BENJAMIN ABHADEMERE 2. ABHULIMEN MARCUS 3. EHIAGWINA FRIDAY 4. UIDIA PETER

TRUSTEES: 1. ALHAJI SHITTU PRINCE OLAYIWOLA -CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT 2. CAPT. TAJUDEEN OWOLABI ALAO 3. ALHAJI KAZEEM YESIRU ALAO 4. ALHAJA AJAO FAUSAT OLAYINKA 5. ALHAJI SHITTU IBRAHEEM ADESOLA 6. BARR. SHITTU YAHYA MUHAMMED - SECRETARY

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1) TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2) WINNING SOULS THROUGH EVANGELICAL MISSIONS AND PROGRAMMES AND PREPARING THEM FOR THE SECOND COMING OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 3) TO ESTABLISH A SEED OF LOVE THAT WILL PROMOTE MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING RESULTING TO PEACE AND UNITY AMONG MEN AND BRETHREN. ANY OBJECTION(S) TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY.

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THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PROPHET OMOTIMEHIN LAWRENCE ONAOLAPO 2. PASTOR OMOTIMEHIN FUNMILAYO STELLA 3. ILORI ADEOTI OLUFUNKE, 4. DR. OLUWASEUN MOSES OKE 5. OLUWALE ADERIBIGBE 6. OMOTIMEHIN OLAJIDE ADEWUMI 7. KEHINDE AJAYI TEMITOPE THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD 2. TO ESTABLISH A CHURCH OF GOD ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

TRUSTEES: 1. EVANG. UCHENNA OKEDU 2. PASTOR MRS JOVITA UCHENNA 3. PASTOR MRS ESTHER EMMANUEL 4. ELDER CHRISTOPHER NWAORIA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST WORLDWIDE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

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Ondo NSCDC nab suspects for alleged kidnapping of a baby in Akure ‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo state said on Thursday that it apprehended some suspects for kidnapping a little baby. The suspects, who were arrested during the process of demanding a ransom from the parents of the child before he could be released, were paraded at the Alagbaka head office of the corps in Akure before journalists. The state commandant of the NSCDC, Mr. Pedro Awili, disclosed that the command also nabbed a truck driver with Registration Number: KSF 636 ASHOLA ABIMBOLA ABIGAIL I Formerly called known and addressed as Ashola Abimbola Abigail, now wish to be known and addressed as ASHOLA ABIMBOLA GBEMISOLA. All former documents remain valid and general public should please take note. ESIONEYABA GOD,SWILL UCHENNA

I, formerly known and addressed as, GOD,SWILL UCHENNA, now wish to be known and addressed as, ESIONEYABA GOD,SWILL UCHENNA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note. MPI INNOCENT ONYEMAECHI I, formerly known and addressed as, INNOCENT ONYEMAECHI INNOCENT, now wish to be known and addressed as, MPI INNOCENT ONYEMAECHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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I, BRIGHT OBI ASHIRI, wish to add, ASHIRI, to my name which was formerly, BRIGHT OBI. I now wish to be known and addressed as, BRIGHT OBI ASHIRI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

EDEH DENNIS

XH loading his vehicle with 45, 000 litres of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) on the Akure/Owo road. He said the driver who was arrested for an unlawful diversion of the product was paraded alongside four other suspects. “We apprehended them inside a white J5 bus used for transporting 22, 000 litres of suspected Adulterated Automobile Gasoline Oil (AGO),” Awili said. According to him, some of the suspects were caught at Ogudugbuja in Okitipupa Local Government Area of the state. Mr. Awili also stated that another three susTOMORI OPEYEMI MARIAN

Gov. Akeredolu pects who specialised in defrauding the people were arrested by the corps for collecting the sum of N52, 000 from one Miss Agoi under false pretence. He gave the names of the trio as: Ojo Nike, Seun Oke and Bakare Temitope adding that they giving the command useful information that could lead SAIDU ABUBAKAR ATAKAMA

to the arrest of other fleeing members. He stated that the command recovered a snatched Toyota Avensis vehicle and three locally made pistols from some armed robbery suspects around Omifan in Odigbo Local Government Area. The NSCDC boss said that the arrested suspects are already under investigation and would be charge to court for proper prosecution according to the law. He asked the people to always give the state command the needed information on the nefarious activities of criminals in order to combat crime in the state. UDEH CYNTHIA OGOCHUKWU

I formerly known and addressed as ABDUL RAHEEM MARIAM TURAYO.now wish to be known and addressed as TOMORI OPEYEMI MARIAN. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

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I formerly known and addressed as Emmanuel Cynthia Ogochukwu now wish to be known and addressed as Udeh Cynthia Ogochukwu. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

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ABRAHAM PETER SATURDAY

IWUCHUKWU PRINCE CHIMUANYA

I, formerly known and addressed as, ANITA JOSEPH TOM HART, now wish to be known and addressed as, TOM HART ANITA ANIEFIOK. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, SATURDAY PETER, now wish to be known and addressed as, ABRAHAM PETER SATURDAY. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, CHIMUANYA JESSY IWUCHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as, IWUCHUKWU PRINCE CHIMUANYA. My correct date of birth is, 19th June, 1973, not 1st January, 1940. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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I, formerly known and addressed as, AKARAONYE STELLA CHIZOBA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. CHARLES STELLA CHIZOBA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, SHOTOMI ADEKUNLE OLUSHINA JAMES, now wish to be known and addressed as, OLUTOMI ADEKUNLE OLUSHINA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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OSINAME OLUDAMILOLA MARGARET

ISRAEL FIDELIS NMEZEH ONYEKWELU

AJUZIE IHUAKU PRINCESS

I, formerly known and addressed as, ANNUMS MARGARET CHINYERE, now wish to be known and addressed as, UZOMAKA MARGARET CHINYERE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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I, formerly known and addressed as, OGUNMOLA OLUDAMILOLA MARGARET now wish to be known and addressed as, OSINAME OLUDAMILOLA MARGARET . All former documents remain valid. General public should take note

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EDE VUGA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EDEH DENNIS. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ELOHO MIRACLE APOCHI WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ELOHO MIRACLE ARUGHA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL OF NIGERIA AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN TO NOTE.

I formerly known and addressed as TAIYE MUYIDEEN, now wish to be known and addressed as MUIBIL TAYE. My correct date of birth is 5TH of FEBRUARY I980. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

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EUNICE CHINONSO EZEUGWU

MRS AJIBADE TINUOLA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OLADELE TUNRAYO BALIKIS NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS MRS OGUNDEYI TUNRAYO BALIKIS. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHINONSO EZEMMA NOW WISH TO BE KNOW AND ADDRESS AS EUNICE CHINONSO EZEUGWU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OPESEYITAN, TINUOLA BUKOLA NOW I WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS AJIBADE, TINUOLA BUKOLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I, formerly known and addressed as ISRAEL FIDELIS ONYEKWELU, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ISRAEL FIDELIS NMEZEH ONYEKWELU. All documents bearing my former name remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME Formerly known and addressed as YUSUFF TAIRU, now to add ADEBOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as YUSUFF TAIRU ADEBOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note. HASSAN-ADETAYO SEKINAH FUNMILAYO

I formerly known and addressed as Adetayo Sekinah Funmilayo, now wish to be known and addressed as Hassan-Adetayo Sekinah Funmilayo. General Public take note.

My major priority is to make Ondo first investors destination in Nigeria -Akeredolu Joy Ekeke The Ondo State Governor, Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has said that his major priority in office is to make the state the number one destination of investors in Nigeria by year 2020. Speaking during the Inauguration of the board of the State Development and Investment Promotion Agency (ONDIPA) on Thursday in Akure, the state capital, Akeredolu said the state has no reason to rely on federal allocation from Abuja before she could meet her commitments to the people if the large deposits of mineral and agricultural resources in the state are well annexed. The Governor said Nigeria spend N300bn annually on importation of bitumen despite the fact that the state has the largest deposit of bitumen in Nigeria which if processed, can reduce pressure on our naira and boost the nation’s foreign exchange. The Governor who spoke on several investment opportunities in the state said he establishes ONDIPA to ensure that corporate organizations and business men and women interested in doing business in the state do their transactions without any hues. He also declared that DAHUNSI OLUFEMI FESTUS I formerly known and addressed as DOHUNSI FEMI now wish to be known and addressed as DAHUNSI OLUFEMI FESTUS. All former document remain valid. Genreal public should please take note. OLUWATOBI JUBRIL LAWAL

I, formerly known and addressed as, OLUWATOBI JUBRIL L., now wish to be known and addressed as, OLUWATOBI JUBRIL LAWAL. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

IDUU CHIZOBA ANTHONY

his administration has dedicated 150,000 hectares of land to boost cocoa, oil palm and cassava plantation in the State. Akeredolu also announced that the first company for Bitumen Exploration and Processing in Nigeria would commence operation in the state before the middle of 2018. In his word, Akeredolu said: “We are the largest producer of cocoa in Nigeria. We are the largest producer of cassava in Nigeria. We have the largest deposit of limestone in Nigeria; let me inform this gathering that Ondo has the largest deposit of bitumen in Africa and second in the world. “I want to use this opportunity to announce to this gathering that the first company for Bitumen Exploration and Processing in Nigeria will commence operation in our state before the middle of 2018. “We are the largest producer of oil palm and cashew nut in South West. We have dedicated 150,000 hectares of land to boost cocoa, oil palm and cassava in Ondo State. We have major cash crops; maize, rice, soya beans, citrus, plantain; coffee, cowpea; we have the highest load of granite in South west. We have large rubber plantations in Ondo. EREWARIFAGHA WLLISON JUMBO

I, formerly known and addressed as, EREWARIFAGHA D ALLISON, now wish to be known and addressed as, EREWARIFAGHA WLLISON JUMBO. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note. MRS. AYANTOYE OMOWUMI

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I, formerly known and addressed as, CHIZOBA ANTHONY, now wish to be known and addressed as, IDUU CHIZOBA ANTHONY. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MINIMAH SODIENYE DAVID, now wish to be known and addressed as, MINIMAH SODIENYE. My correct date of birth is, 5th May, 1965. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

SODEKO ADUNOLA SHERIFAH I formerly known and addressed as KELANI ADUNOLA SHERIFAH, now wish to be known and addressed as SODEKO ADUNOLA SHERIFAH. All former documents remain valid. FIRST BANK NIG PLC and general public please take note

I formerly known and addressed as MALLAM ABUBAKAR BANO , now wish to be known and addressed as USMAN ABUBAKAR. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

USMAN ABUBAKAR

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Daily Times Nigeria Friday, October 6, 2017

CBN faults EFFC report on Deputy Governor .Buhari nominates Ahmad as CBN deputy governor, replace four MPC members Motolani Oseni

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Nigeria (CBN) has faulted a newspaper report alleging that one of its Deputy Governors was arrested and made to forfeit some amount of money to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Coincidentally, President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday presented Mrs. Aishah Ahmad to the Senate for confirmation as Deputy Governor of the CBN, while seeking the confirmation of appointment of members of the Monetary Policy Committee of the apex bank. The Ag. Director, Corporate Communications

Department, Mr. Isaac Okorafor, in a statement said that the attention of the central bank has been drawn to the newspaper report but wish to state categorically that there is no iota of truth in the report and it is, without doubt, a mere figment of the writer’s imagination. According to him, the Bank and its officials will not be distracted from the onerous task of ensuring stability in the financial system, and indeed the economy, at this critical time. However, such person(s) bent on disparaging the Bank and its officials should note that legal options would be explored to protect its reputation from being

tarnished in any manner. “We therefore implore members of the media to always exercise caution and endeavor to verify their stories before rushing to the press”, he stated. According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and publicity, Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Thursday, she is to replace a former Deputy Governor, who retired early this year. The statement did not however name the retiree, but it said in accordance with the provisions of Section 8(1) (2) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2007, President Buhari urged the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, to con-

sider the expeditious confirmation of Mrs Ahmad, who would then resume work immediately. In the same vein, the President has written the Senate, seeking the confirmation of appointment of members of the MPC of the central bank, who are to replace four members, whose tenure expires at the end of this year. The nominees are: Professor Adeola Festus Adenikinju; Dr Aliyu Rafindadi Sanusi; Dr Robert Chikwendu Asogwa and Dr Asheikh A. Maidugu. The statement added that after Senate clearance, the new members of the Monetary Policy Committee are to resume duties next January.

Six feared killed in suspected Fulani herdsmen’s fresh attack on Delta community Nosa Akenzua, Asaba Six persons have been reported feared killed in a fresh attack allegedly launched by suspected Fulani herdsmen who had been on the rampage in Obodogba community, Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. Reports said that the incident which occurred in the early hours of Thursday, had unsettled the entire Okpanam community, particularly Obodogba Quarters where residents’ farms’ crops worth millions of naira were destroyed by the herdsmen’s cows. Although the police image maker in the state, Mr. Andrew Aniamaka denied the incident as untrue, but the Ugoani-in-council, in Okpanam who confirmed the incident, disclosed that a petition had been written to the State Police Com-

mand, Headquarters Asaba over the alleged invasion of Obodogba community’s farmlands by the suspected Fulani herdsmen, saying that the invaders have in the process started erecting permanent structures for permanent occupation apart the alleged attack on the residents where six persons were feared dead. In the petition dated September 29, 2019, signed by the Acting Secretary, Ugoani-in-council, Okpanam, Mr. Mathew Okafor, a copy made available to our reporter, part of it with filled: “invasion of Obodogba farmland by Fulani herdsmen, and forwarded to the Area Commander through the Divisional Police Officer, (DPO) Okpanam Police Division, stated that “when officers and men of your division visited the site on 28th September 2017, you successfully dispersed them, but they later regrouped.

Foundation donates drugs, consumables to two PHCs, IDPs camps in Bauchi Samuel Luka, Bauchi ÏÏÏ A Bauchi based nongovernmental organization (NGO), Bellah Foundation, has donated drugs, consumables to two Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps to ameliorate the hardship of less privileged persons attending the facilities in Bauchi. Comrade Daure David Yankoli who is the coordinator of the group disclosed this during the presentation of the drugs to officer in charge of Tashan Babaye Primary health care in Bauchi Metropolis on Tuesday , saying the gesture was part of giving back to the society. He explained that “We are here to donate drugs to two health facilities of Tashan Babaye and PHC Yelwan tudu and IDPs to help alleviate the sufferings of the downtrodden in the neighborhood, considering the number of people that attend those facilities regularly, “So we feel this is the right time for us in the foundation to give back

to the society,” he stated. While enumerating the drugs donated, Comrade David said “ we donated antibiotics, anti malaria drugs, typhoid drugs, respiratory tract infection drugs, drugs for pregnant and nursing women, headache iodine, general first aid that worth 500,000, and carried out fumigation in many communities within the metropolis considering the raining season and treat to malaria”. Mr Daure while appealing to the authorities to make good use of the drugs donated said through such medical assistance and the gesture, the communities would have sense of belonging especially the IDPs “and that will also cement cordial relationship between the host communities and the IDPs. On funding the foundation, David Daure who is also the President of Bauchi South Youth coalition said their funding come through contributions among members and Philanthropists Alhaji Kabiru Salau who have been a strong supporter of the foundation.

President, Rotary Club of Naraguta, Jos District 9125, Theresa Eyetan (left), distributing exercises books to the pupils of Islamiya Primary School, to mark the Rotary Club Celebration of Basic Education and Literacy Month in Jos, Plateau State… on Wednesday.

Kogi youth urge Dangote to provide social amenities to host communities Idris Ahmed, Lokoja

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The National Youths Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Kogi state chapter has urged Dangote Cement Caompany to provide potable water, electricity, access roads and other basic amenities to its host communities. The state chairman of NYCN, Mr. Oladele Nihi, made the appeal during a courtesy visit by the state’s executive of NYCN to Dan-

gote Obajana Cement Plant on Thursday in Obajana, Lokoja. In a letter presented on behalf of the youth, Nihi urged the management of the company to, as a matter of urgency, connect the host communities to the company’s water source as soon as possible. The youths also demanded that the Obajana and Oyo-Iwa communities be reconnected to the company’s electricity power supply to

enable the people have access to constant light adding that the people of Awowu and Onupi communities in Ankpa Local Government and Obajana community in Lokoja where the company has been involved in exploiting minerals, extraction and production of cement, were left suffering from negative effects of mining activities. “The negative impact of uncontrolled environmental pollution that is ongoing in these communities and

the neglect of the corporatesocial responsibility of the company to the host communities are quite worrisome “The reckless attitude of Dangote truck drivers on our roads which has led to series of death on the highway are of enormous concern to us as youth council.”It is estimated that Dangote trucks kills averagely 200 people yearly around Kogi state alone and destroys properties worth hundreds of millions of naira.

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PDP to Reps’ Speaker: Declare seats of Tijani, Jisalo vacant Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

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The national leadership of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has demanded that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara should declare the seats of two of its members who defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC, on thursday , on the floor of the house, vacant. The duo of Hon. Ahmed Tijani from Kogi State and Zaphaniah Jisalo from the FCT announced their defection from our Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday. The PDP, in a statement yesterday by the National Publicity Secretary of its National Caretaker Commitee, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, told Nigerians that it is presently not having any crisis nor any division within its leadership structure which could justify the decision of the two members to House of to jump ship. The party, in the statement said, “The attention of the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been drawn to the act of illegality perpetrated on the Floor of the

House of Representatives today (Thursday) by two members of the Parliament who were elected on the Platform of our Party. “ We wish to announce to all Nigerians that the PDP as a Party, do not have any crisis nor do we have any division within the leadership structure of our Party which could justify the Decision of the Two House of Representatives Members to jump ship. “ In the light of this, we wish to inform all Nigerians and the leadership of the National Assembly, most especially, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Yakubu Dogara that the Duo of Hon. Ahmed Tijani from Kogi State and Zaphaniah Jisalo from the FCT who announced their defection from our Party to the Ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have embarked on illegal acts, contrary to the Provisions of the Nigerian Constitution”, it said. The PDP described the excuses for defecting from the two lawmakers as vague, cooked up and purely irrelevant to any section of the Nigerian Constitution.

Nigeria loses over N2.7 trillion annually to post-harvest losses —NSPRI Val Okara, Owerri

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The Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) said that Nigeria lose more than $8.9 billion (N2.7 trillion) annually as a result of post-harvest food loses for all the agricultural produces. The Executive Director of NSPRI, Prof. Olufemi Peters, disclosed this at commencement of a two-day capacity building workshop on agricultural products loss reduction and value addition for rural farmers held at Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State.

Peters explained that that the figure was part of the findings from FAO Fact Sheet of 2013 and NSPRI survey conducted in all the six geo-political zones of the country in the same year. ``More than 51.3 metric tonnes of food are lost due to post-harvest food losses for all the agricultural products from the country. ``The institute further observed that the losses were much higher in rural communities that were in dire need of development because of inadequate presence of basic facilities and infrastructure in these communities. “Presently, post-harvest

food losses for grains, roots and tubers, fruits and vegetable, livestock and fisheries etc are about 15, 35, 50, and 30 percents respectively’’. ``The money the country is losing could be annual budget of more than twenty countries, because almost one quarter of the staple and perishable foods produced in Nigeria never reach the consumers.” He added that if the losses were reduced to minimal, the country would not only be self sufficient in food production, but will emerge as a major exporter of food products. Peters represented by

Dr Foline Folorunso Olayemi, the NSPRI Director, Post-Harvest Engineering, described post-harvest loss as a major challenge in agricultural sector in Nigeria. He noted that if Nigeria must achieve food insecurity, the stakeholders in the post-harvest value chain must synergize to safe-keep agricultural surplus after the harvesting period. ``In spite the remarkable progress made in food production in the country, successive governments had not adequately identified and addressed the challenge of post-harvest value chain’’,.

House constitutes committee on political agitations Edem Bassey, Calabar

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ing Bekwara/Obudu/Obanliku federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Legor Idagbo, said that the lower chamber has constituted a committee on political agitation in the country which includes restructuring. Hon Idagbo, who disclosed this in an interview on phone to our correspondent in Calabar, said the committee will go round the six geopolitical zones in the country and speak to all stakeholders, all interest groups, governors, local government chairmen, traditional rulers, socio-political groups and find out what their feeling are as concerning the state of the country and what can be done to reduce tension and move forward. “When we go around people should be ready to come out and make their voice heard”. On marginalization Hon Idagbo explained was one of the reason that take

the committee round adding, “As we go out, we will work with IPOB and other interest group in the South East to hear from them what we can do to reduce the marginalization which we hope will reduce tension in the country and gulped corruption.” Hon Idagbo who represented the South-South in the committee said that after the visit, the committee will deliberate on their findings and make their recommendations to the House, “And as a result of our deliberation after moving round the zones, we will come and make recommendation to the House which will result in amendment of the constitution to reflect the yearning of the people.” He said it was only the National Assembly that can make laws for the country. “It is only the National Assembly that makes laws for the country, so if we are to include in the constitution a certain system that will accommodate all the views of the people we will do that.”

Delta State Governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa (middle) with members Anioma Congress, led by Chief B.Sc Elue, during a courtesy visit on the Governor in Delta State… on Wednesday.

Provost harps on importance of teachers in nation building Esther Taiwo

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Management and staff of Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED) Otto Ijanikin, Lagos, on Thursday joined their counterparts’ across the world to mark the International Teachers Day with the theme ‘Teaching in Freedom, Empowering Teachers’. Addressing participants at the Oluremi Tinubu Hall of the College, Provost Dr (Mrs) Aina Ladele said the place of teaching in nation building is a dominant paradigm to the extent that teaching serves as the barometer by which the development of a nation is being measured. Aina noted emphasised that

despite inadequate funding of education, reduced autonomy of educational institutions, general low wages among others, teachers remain committed to duties, improvising instricutional materials tom drive effective teaching service delivery. “Teachers, the world over, wear the toga of nation builders as doctors, lawyers, engineers and other professionals hold their statuses to the clemency of teachers. Therefore it is expedient that teachers are adequately empowered , sufficiently motivated and stronglu supported within a resourced , efficient and well-defined system”, she said. The Provost also advocated for security of employment

for teachers as well as career development opportunities and good conditions of learning as frontline workers without whom quality learning re,mains a paper tiger. In her own submission, Chairman Organising Committee, Dr (Mrs) Foluke Omosehin said the importance of teachers in any society cannot be overemphasised and the more they are empowered, the more they will be able to deliver. He said in order to enhance teaching, teaching should be professionalised as she urged all teachers to register with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) saying this is because a lot of teachers in the classrooms are not profes-

sionally qualified. She also urged her counterparts in the teaching profession to ensure that they are ICT compliant in order to be ahead of the students they impact knowledge on. One of the participants, Mr Tope Ogunyemi, a part-time teacher in the College stressed the need to also empower students alongside their teachers so as to have a free choice of their desirable area of knowledge. “Students cognitive integrity should be preserved because they too can think and be creative, a teacher should not assume he knows it all but should respect the opinion of his students as well”, he said.

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Global church body to intervene in Ethiopia – Eritrea border ÏÏÏThe

World Council of Churches (WCC) has said it will pray and work for peace between Eritrea and Ethiopia in an attempt to partake in the resolution of a longstanding border dispute. This was disclosed by a WCC delegation that visited the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church last month in what was labeled a historic visit by the body. It was the first time in over a decade that such a visit had been executed. The delegation was led by WCC programme executive

and convener for Africa, Dr. Nigussu Legesse and Fr. Dr. Daniel Buda head of the Ecumenical Relations. They were met at the Asmara International Airport by high ranking officials of the Eritrean Church. This is a historic visit aimed at reviewing the situation within the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church and strengthening the relationship that has been loosened over the past several years. The two parties held synod meetings following which

the WCC delegation visited ancient monastries and archeological excavation sites dating back some 1,700 years. “We came here with great expectations and we are looking forward to having constructive dialogue and encounters with the Eritrean Orthodox Church which is our WCC member church here in Eritrea and with other churches, religious communities and state authorities,” said Legesse during Trump the synod meeting.

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Kagame crushes opponents as critic appears in court Friday

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president has sustained fireworks aimed at crushing his opponents and critics, as his former opponent is charged today. Rwandan President Paul Kagame’s critic Diane Shima Rwigara, will appear in court today Friday October 06th 2017, charged with inciting insurrection and forgery, the prosecutor’s office said on Thursday. Rwanda last month charged another opposition official and eight others with forming an armed group and seeking to overthrow the government. “With each arrest in Rwanda, fewer and fewer people will dare to speak out against state policy or abuse,” read a Human Rights

Rwabda’s Diane Rwigara Watch in a report released last month. According to agency report, Rwigara, a 35-year-old accountant, is the latest political opponent of Kagame to face criminal charges. She was barred from contesting the presidency in an August election he won with 98.8 percent of the vote. She has repeatedly accused him of stifling dissent and criticised his Rwandan Patriotic

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Front’s tight grip on the country since it fought its way to power to end a genocide that killed more than 800,000 people in 1994. “The Court will examine the serious grounds justifying provisional detention of the suspects,” the prosecutor’s office said on Twitter. The office noted that the other two suspects to appear in court are Rwigara’s mother Adeline and sister Anne.

An attack on U.S.-Niger military joint patrol on Wednesday in southwestern Niger led to the death of three U.S. service members and injury of two others, the U.S. military has confirmed. Agency report said that a U.S. defense official confirmed to VOA Thursday that the soldiers killed in the attack were members of the U.S. Army’s Special Forces, also known as Green Berets. According to the statement from U.S. Africa Command says one soldier from a “partner nation” also was killed, whom a U.S. official confirmed was a member of the Niger Armed Forces. Emmanuelle Lachaussee, an official at the French embassy in Washington, told VOA that French forces helped evacuate the U.S. soldiers after the assault. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack on the patrol of about 10 U.S. and Nigerien soldiers. AFRICOM says the attack took place about

200 kilometers north of Niger’s capital, Niamey, not far from the NigerMali border. The United States has about 800 service members in Niger to provide support for the U.S. embassy and counter-terrorism training for government forces battling Islamist militant groups. Nigeria-based Boko Haram operates in eastern Niger, while Algeria-based al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) and pockets of Islamic State fighters operate in the west. AFRICOM said the U.S. personnel were “providing advice and assistance to Nigerien security force counter-terror operations” when the patrol came under hostile fire Wednesday. It said the two wounded soldiers were evacuated in stable condition to Landsthul Regional Medical Center in Germany. The White House said President Donald Trump was briefed on the attack.

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Andrew Ekejiuba he Local Organizing Committee Chairman of the Modern Pentathlon Youth Olympic Games Qualifier and Senior African Championship tournament, Chief Francis Ogboro has commended the Modern Pentathlon world body for their foresight in giving Nigeria the hosting right for the global event. Chief Ogboro said the Modern Pen-

Ogboro commends Pentathlon ruling body tathlon Union did not make any mistake in choosing Nigeria as hosts for the event that would be taking place in Africa for the first time. On his position as the Chairman of the LOC which may not be comfortable for many, Chief Ogboro who is also the President of the Nigeria Polo Federation said: “People see me as an

icon when it comes to sports administration because of my record and when I was approached by the President of the Modern Pentathlon, Chief Jonathan Nnaji, who incidentally is the vice chairman of the LOC, there was no way I could refuse having known that they must have done their research very well before ar-

riving at the conclusion .And I want to assure you that we will not fail the nation.“ Adding that he is already getting positive report from all the seven sub-committees under his LOC just the way the Media/Publicity sub-committee has been working and that further boosts his confidence that his team will make Nigeria

proud come the month of December 2017. On the security of the life and property of those visiting Nigeria for the event, the Nigeria Polo Federation President stressed that there is no cause for alarm even as he reaffirmed that the visitors would definitely sleep with their two eyes fully closed as a twenty –four hour all round security network has since been put in place.

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Ezenwa tasks NPFL stars on Eagles’ invitation Frank Jumbo with Agency Report

C Ifeanyi Ubah goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa has advised fellow Nigeria Professional Football League stars dreaming of playing for the Super Eagles not to lose hope if they have not been invited yet. Manager Gernot Rohr ran the rule over four home-based stars, Ezenwa, Dele Ajiboye, Ifeanyi Ifeanyi and Afeez Aremu, in Wednesday evening’s workout, and has left the door open to players who distinguish themselves in the NPFL. ‘’I want to thank God Almighty for everything and the most important thing is all about focus and determination that you can do it,’’ Ezenwa said. ‘’So far so good in my career it has been a good one for me. ‘’The LMC has done very well, there are about three of us here with the team and because of hard work it has given us a way into the Super Eagles. ‘’I think every other player back home will always keep working hard for the next game because the door is open to everyone, when you do well for your club you have the opportunity to come here. ‘’

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FG upbeat on Russia World Cup ticket

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inister of Youth and Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung says the Federal government of Nigeria is upbeat about the Super Eagles chances of clinching a 2018 World Cup ticket on Saturday. Nigeria hosts Zambia’s Chipolopolo at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium Uyo, Akwa Ibom state this weekend, in a crucial World Cup qualifier which will determine who picks the Group’s slot to Russia. Barrister Dalung is optimistic that the Super Eagles, knowing that a victory against the Chipolopolo will guarantee them an automatic qualification for the 2018 FIFA world cup in Russia will go for the maximum 3 points. Reacting ahead of the important match, Dalung urged the Super Eagles to put up a worthy display against the second placed Zambia. “This match is a very important one for both teams as the result will play a key role in determining who will be at the World Cup in Russia. We started the World Cup qualification campaign in Zambia and we beat them 2-1 in the presence of their President and their home crowd. We have maintained the lead after a 4-0 routing of Cameroon here in Nigeria last month. “Despite topping the group, we will not leave anything to chance against the Zambians who will be desperate to record an upset against us. We saw what Zambia did to Algeria on match day 4 of the world cup series and we cannot afford to be complacent against a team who will be desperate to make a difference,” Dalung stated. Dalung who will be physically present in Uyo to support the team tasked the Super Eagles to once and for all put the qualification campaign to bed with one game to go against Algeria.

kwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel on Wednesday redeemed his pledge of $10,000 per goal for the matches against Cameroon to the Super Eagles, while calling on the three –time African champions to go all out for a win against Zambia on Saturday and expect ‘a handsome reward’ from him. Governor Emmanuel had promised the players the sum of $10,000 for every goal, two days before their clash with the African champions, whom the Eagles walloped 4-0 in Uyo on the first day of September, before earning a 1-1 draw with the Lions in Yaounde three days later. On Wednesday, the football –loving Governor and great host of the Super Eagles in this qualifying campaign, said there is more where the money came from, if the team earns a sixth FIFA World Cup appearance by winning on Saturday. “I know you have the quality to overcome in this important match, but I don’t want you to under –rate your opponents. I love the professionalism and dedication to the cause that you have shown since the beginning of this qualifying campaign. Those efforts have put Nigeria at the top of the table. “I want to commend the NFF, your coaches and the support staff for the great job they have all done in support of your efforts to get to this position. You are just one win away from achieving your goal. The Zambians are taking this game as a do-or-die affair, so we need to be totally focused and play like soldiers.” Responding on behalf of the team, Captain Mikel John Obi thanked the Governor and pledged to him and indeed Nigerians everywhere that the Super Eagles will not disappoint on Saturday.

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homas Meunier conceded that he does find life a little frustrating at Paris Saint-Germain as he competes with Dani Alves for selection. Belgium international Meunier joined PSG at the start of last season and played 22 times in Ligue 1, with Serge Aurier providing stiff competition. Although the Ivorian has since departed for Tottenham in the Premier League, Meunier’s task of nailing down a first-team role has not got any easier, with Alves joining on a free transfer from Juventus. Meunier has, however, managed four starts in the league so far this term, the same as the 34-year-old Brazilian, yet he does not feel quite as important, particularly considering he has not yet featured in this season’s Champions League. When asked whether he finds such situations frustrating, he said: “Yes, because I want to play every match, whether it’s against Gueugnon, Niort or Bayern Munich.” Meunier feels as though he is in a similar position to last season, insisting there is no gap in quality between Alves and Aurier, but he remains confident that the PSG technical staff can count on him.

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Bernardeschi happy to bide time at Juve

ederico Bernardeschi is holding up Paulo Dybala as the example to follow after being forced to remain patient in the early stages of his Juventus career. The Italy international joined from Serie A rivals Fiorentina in a €40million switch in July, but was made to wait until Sunday for his first start in a Bianconeri jersey. Bernardeschi enjoyed quite the impact, scoring the first and setting up Gonzalo Higuain for the second as Juve took a 2-0 lead against Atalanta, only to see their hosts level before Dybala missed a late penalty as the champions dropped points for the first time this season. And Bernardeschi is happy to bide his time - much like Dybala following his 2015 move from Palermo - as he looks to establish himself in Massimiliano Allegri’s plans. “What’s happening to me also happened to Dybala when he started at Juventus. I am not the first, nor will I be the last. It takes sacrifice, hunger and quality,” he told reporters. “I haven’t played much thus far, but I’m not worried. It’s like that at Juve, there is an apprenticeship to go through. “When you arrive at a squad that won six Serie A titles in a row and played two Champions League finals in three years, that’s only normal.”

Heynckes confirms Bayern approach

J Areola denies rumours over PSG rejected contract

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umours that Alphonse Areola has rejected Paris SaintGermain’s proposal of a new contract have been steadfastly denied by the goalkeeper. France Football reported that PSG offered Areola extended terms beyond the 2019 expiry of his existing deal and the 24-year-old turned down the offer. That speculation led to Areola being linked with the likes of Juventus and Newcastle United, but the keeper - currently on international duty for France’s World Cup qualifiers against Bulgaria and Belarus - has been quick to insist the stories are not true. Areola has ousted Kevin Trapp in becoming PSG’s number one this season, starting each of the club’s 11 matches across all competitions. “I am currently concerned with two very important matches with the French team,” Areola posted on Twitter. “The rumours about my future are totally unfounded even though I understand that the media have to tell or write some stories and that Paris Saint-Germain arouses a lot of attention. “I want to say that I am attached to the club that has the ambition to win everything, to the city of Paris, and that I am very focused on my season. “Everything said about me is wrong! We’ll talk about my future in time and internally with the club.”

upp Heynckes has confirmed that Bayern Munich have approached him about returning to the club to succeed sacked coach Carlo Ancelotti, but the 72-year-old insists no decision has been made. Bayern dismissed Ancelotti at the end of September following a 3-0 Champions League defeat to a rampant Paris SaintGermain side. That loss proved critical in sealing Ancelotti’s fate, but reports have suggested that the Italian had already lost the support of several key players in the changing room. It did not take long for reports to begin circulating about an approach for Heynckes, who led Bayern to an historic treble before stepping down in 2013, with speculation intensifying on Thursday. Heynckes has now revealed that there is truth in those claims as he confirmed an offer from Bayern, but he is eager to think things through thoroughly before making a final decision. “Nothing is clear or cut and dried,” Heynckes told reporters. “I have to analyse it for now. Four years have passed since I ended my work at Bayern and the football world has continued to change. “They have asked me to take over as a coach until summer 2018. We spoke about many things.” It has been widely reported that Bayern have already identified Hoffenheim’s 30-year-old coach Julian Nagelsmann as the ideal man to take them forward after the current campaign.

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By Tony Nwakaegho The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said it would partake in National Cyber Security Awareness Month this October to be organised by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). A statement on the commission’s website, noted that the programme is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of cyber security and to equip the Nigerian public with the tools and resources they need to stay safe. The commission said that the awareness programme was a collaborative effort between the DHS and some private partners,

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which includes the National Cyber Security Alliance. It added that the event was to raise awareness about the importance of cyber security and individual cyber hygiene. “Each week in October is dedicated to a specific cyber security theme with corresponding messaging to offer opportunity for government and industry to be

involved in cyber security activities most relevant to them. “The commission believes strongly in this mission and as a partner in the Department of Homeland Security’s `Stop -Think. Connect’ campaign, NCC is committed to promoting online safety for everyone,’’ the statement said. NCC urged every Nigerian to

take steps during the campaign to create a safer Internet, stressing that even small actions could make a huge difference in defending the public from cyber threats. The commission listed some simple tips that everyone could follow to keep themselves, their identities, and their information safe online. It advised Nigerians to set

strong passwords, adding that passwords should be made long and complex, and changed regularly and not be shared with anyone. The commission urged Nigerians to secure their most sensitive accounts by using multi-factor authentication to keep their accounts more secure when available. NCC underscored that all personal information should be CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1

Keystone Bank’s academy gets CIBN’s accreditation ÏGMD exudes confidence on training more professionals Ganiyu Obaaro

L-R: Hon. Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, SAN (left),Minister of Energy, Republic of Niger, Hon. Amina Moumouni (2nd left), Ambassador, Republic of Niger to Nigeria, Mr Alat Mogaskia (2nd right) and an Interpreter during a courtesy visit to the Hon. Minister’s Office to discuss issues relating to Republic of Niger’s Power Sector at the Ministry of Power, Works & Housing Headquarters, Mabushi, Abuja... on Tuesday.

World Post Day: NIPOST to unveil online postal, money order By Tony Nwakaegho The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has disclosed that it will unveil an on-

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line Postal and Money Order as part of the activities to commemorate the World Post Day coming up on October 9. According to a statement by Mr. Franklin Alao, the General Manager, Corporate Communications of NIPOST in Abuja and made available to Daily Times, the portal is aimed at bringing postal service at par with best global practices. He said that NIPOST was taking advantage of the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) era to introduce into its op-

erations a number of innovative products that would change the face of postal service in the country. He added that the online postal and money order alongside other products were slated to be unveiled at the event as the organisation re-launch itself back into the public consciousness. The Universal Postal Union (UPU), the world postal body, has set aside every October 9 as a day where its members all over the world review postal activities in each country annually with

a view to celebrating achievements, set new objectives and strategies for enhanced postal service. NIPOST, formerly Post and Telecommunication, P&T, one of the Federal Government’s money spinning parastatals, has been bugged by poor patronage, especially following the introduction of Global Satellite for Mobile Telecommunication, GSM, which has enhanced businesses and enabled social contacts, in place of the former role of the P&T.

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has certified and granted full accreditation status to the Keystone Bank Limited’s Training Academy in Lagos. This is in recognition of its compliance with regulatory standards and best practices. The certification came at the end of a recent evaluation exercise carried out by the CIBN which is the sole accreditation agency under the Competency Framework for the country’s Banking and Finance Industry put in place by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The academy is a full-fledged learning and development centre responsible for the continuous building of skills and the expansion of knowledge base of new and existing workers of the bank. In the letter communicating the development, the institute commended the bank for its consistent efforts towards meeting high standards for the benefit of the banking industry and larger economy. Part of the accreditation is the exemption of trainees who are successful at the Keystone Bank’s Entry Level from nine courses from a total of nineteen in the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria Professional Certification examination.

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FAAN boss harps on trust in business Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

L-R:Mr Adeyinka Adesope, Group CEO, Palton Morgan Holdings, Mr Peter Obi, Former Governor Anambra State, Prof (Sir) Chris Ogbechie, honouree and Management Board Member LBS, Mr Pascal Dozie, Mr. Femi Olubanwo; Chairman Palton Morgan Holdings...recently

Electricity: JED records increase in customer data base, targets 1m customers in 2018 Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED) Plc on Wednesday, said one of its notable achievements was the successful migration of the entire customer data base from the old billing system, the ‘NEBSA platform,’ to the new ‘JED Cloud Stratum’ Customer Information and Billing System. The company said this has recorded a sharp increase of 472,000 in 2017 and is expected to hit one million, by the middle of 2018.

This was stated by the Managing Director and Chief Executive officer JED Plc, Mr. Mohammed Gidado Mobiddo, on the occasion of Customer Consultative Forum, held in Jos, Plateau State capital, to receive complaints on challenges faced by customers with the aim to address them. Mobiddo said the Customer Consultative Forum is synonymous to the development of customer service and, generally, electricity supply to its customers, adding that its strategy is to ensure extensive consultation

Two content providers accuse TSTV of copyright infringement Tony Nwakaegho with agency report Turner Broadcasting System Europe Limited and belN, two international content providers, have allegedly accused Telcomm Satellite TV (TStv) of infringing their exclusive distribution rights to certain television programmes, according to The Herald. Turner Broadcasting System Europe Limited Company (Turner) owns exclusive distribution rights for the CNN channel in English. BeIN is the exclusive licensee of the broadcast rights to many of the world’s major international sporting leagues and other entertainment content in various territories. These content providers claim TStv is not permitted to

copy and rebroadcast content without express authorization. “The distribution and broadcast of this channel without authorisation will infringe our intellectual property rights and constitute acts of piracy.” – Turner Turner released a letter on the issue on September 27, it read; “In this respect, the distribution and broadcast of the above-mentioned channel in Africa including in Nigeria has to be authorised by us in advance. “The distribution and broadcast of this channel without authorisation will infringe our intellectual property rights and constitute acts of piracy. “This would amount to an unlawful use, which will infringe the rights and harm the interests of our company, and cause us a substantial prejudice.

with them to enable the company receive first hand feedback on the provision of services with the view to improving customer satisfaction. Represented by the Executive Director, Marketing, Verr Jirbo, Mobiddo, said: “the company has over the past three years, set up a 24 hour customer service center through which customers can reach out to customer service representatives and lodge their complaints regardless to the time and date. “Irrespective of all these platforms JED deem it necessary to

conduct an extensive customer consultation forum for a one on one engagement with our esteemed customers to hear from them; and also relate the areas of challenges presently faced by our company, in the provision of services to our esteemed customers to tell us their experiences and the areas where we need to improve on our services.” The JED boss said that mechanism are in place to ensure sustenance of the customer data sanitization exercise and connection of about 178,675 new customers.

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Engr Saleh Dunoma has charged workers of the agency to build trust in customer service delivery in order to grow the system. Speaking at the 2017 ‘Customer Service Week’ at the Murtala Mohammed Airport Ikeja, Engr Dunoma said only trust will keep the agency in business by ensuring customers satisfaction. Dunoma, represented by the director of commercial services FAAN, Mr. Sadiq Rafindadi, urged workers to recognise the importance of trust in forming strong productive and lasting relationships with customers and co-workers. He also stressed the need for workers to create more awareness on the importance of building trust while remaining committed through hard work. Dunoma assured of rewards for hard work in order to encourage others to perform creditable. He noted that the organization will only succeed in business as customers carry out their business seamlessly especially with the Executive Order on ease of doing business in the country. In her welcome address, the general manager Servicom FAAN Mrs Ebele Okoye pledged to ensure that customers of FAAN will continue to get best in the near future.

Okowa assures local fabric producers of increased market Nosa Akenzua, Asaba Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has assured makers of local fabric popularly called Akwa-Ocha of his administration’s support to enable them to meet with market demands. The governor gave the assurance yesterday at the graduation ceremony of the 2017 Akwa-Ocha Trainees, at the Delta State Leather Works/Shoe Factory, IsseleUku. According to the governor, who was accompanied to the occasionwith his wife, Dame Edith and top government functionaries, “it is gratifying that the demand for Akwa-Ocha has greatly increased, proving that it is economically viable.” He said,”As a government, we shall encourage you to increase

your production, we will train more persons to acquire the skills and we encourage you (the graduands) to train especially, the youths as it is in line with our Strategic Wealth Creation Projects and Provision of jobs for all Deltans in the SMART agenda of my administration.” He assuring that aside providing modern machines that would make the beneficiaries to be producing more than three AkwaOcha in a day instead of the number of weeks it was taking to produce one, there will be close monitoring for teething problems associated with beginners to be tackled. He observed that the addition of Akwa-Oma, which is other colours apart from white of the local fabric has increased the choice, noting that it was also, more beneficial that the fabric

has been integrated into the design for leather and foot ware, thereby, creating unique Delta products for the market. “I congratulate the graduands, I urge them to form themselves into cooperative societies to enable them to benefits from different facilities offered by government and other institutions.” He also inspected the shoes and other leather materials being manufactured in the factory. Earlier, the Chairman of Delta State Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (DEMSMA), Chief Suru Salami said, “65 (sixty five) Akwa-Ocha trainees are graduating today and will be given starter parks in form of equipment and cash to set up their own industries and employ others; today’s graduation ceremony is not only about self-employment.

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Stories By Motolani Oseni The Bankers’ Committee, comprising the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Chief Executive Officers of commercial banks operating in the country on Thursday, agreed to blacklist any exporters who fail to repatriate export proceeds. The committee, through its Chairman, Director, Banking Supervision of CBN, Mr. Ahmad Abdullahi, disclosed to journalists after their meeting in Lagos, yesterday, that the regulatory sanction is necessary to enable the bank to track Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings, and maintain stability in the foreign exchange market. He explained that the sanction will be by way of blacklisting them, such that the concerned exporter will not have access to any banking transaction with

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Bankers’ Committee: CBN, banks to blacklist exporters commercial banks. It worthy of notes that as part of efforts to arrest the situation, the CBN recently approved two funding schemes and appointed Nigeria Export-Import(NEXIM) Bank as the fund manager. The schemes are N500billion Export Stimulation Facility (ESF) and the N50bn Export Rediscounting & Re-finacing Facility (RRF). The purpose of the latter is to create a liquidity window for banks that have supported exporters to ensure continuous flow of credit to the export sector and in the process reduce the cost of funds to the exporter. Explaining the N500 billion

intervention funds for the export sector, Mr. Abdullahi, said that the apex initiative to support export, so as to enable exporters access funds in order to boost their businesses. He, however, threatened that erring exporters risked being blacklisted such that they may not have the access to other banking services, because there is a provision in the foreign exchange manual that requires all exporters to repatriate the proceeds on their exports. “The fact is that, a number of exporters don’t and so the bankers committee deliberated on that matter and find out the need to sanction appropriately

those exporters, and part of the sanction could be the blacklisting of an exporter such that they may not have the access to other banking services”, he added. Also, the Managing Director/ CEO, Unity Bank Plc., Mrs. Tomi Somefun, explained that the N26bn special for agric SMEs, even though there are other intervention funds for SMEs, but this is an equitive funds for agric SMEs as regards. She said that the frame work would come out very shortly but disbursement will begins in the last quater of this year. “It is an equity funds; and to that extent, the body of banks would be shareholders in such

agric SMEs, so it is not a loan it is an equity funds”, she stressed. Meanwhile, the committee also recognized the fact that the Africa’s largest economy growth remains fragile, with the o.55 per cent even though it is a good development compared to the negative of 2.5 per cent that we witness in the middle of 2016. According to the Chairman of the committee, “I have to recognise stability in the forex market, vibrancy in the capital market, and also in the economic growth. And we are also happy to know the moderation in inflation, so all these aside that more hard work in the GDP is going to be more deeper and more robust.”

Leasing industry targets health care The Equipment Leasing Association of Nigeria (ELAN) has moved to further contribute to the healthcare sector in Nigeria in line with its developmental role. The move is aimed at enhancing development contributing to the repositioning of the sector targeted at meeting the huge infrastructure and other challenges affecting the sector. The commitment was recently expressed by the association, during the signing of the memorandum of understanding between ELAN and Swiss Biostadt Limited, a renowned healthcare equipment vendor and a member of the association, aimed at stimulating development of the healthcare sector in Nigeria. The partnership, which was said intended to provide players in the healthcare sector with the needed equipment, for enhanced service delivery. Commenting on this development, the Executive Secretary of the Association, Andrew Efurhievwe, stated that Nigeria has over the years, been faced with the challenges of providing efficient healthcare services to its people. The issue is not so much about shortage of personnel but the provision of necessary equipment and other infrastructure to enhance service delivery. The consequential effects of this include avoidable deaths due to wrong diagnosis and treatment as well as huge expenditure on medical treatment abroad. The contemporary development in the sector where technology drives most activity, and efforts concentrated on capital investment in modern equipment to meet the increasing demand of healthcare services, has necessitated the increasing need and demand for efficient medical equipment to facilitate effective diagnosis and treatment.

L-R: Nnaemeka Ejeh, Group Executive, Retail Banking South (middle), with FirstBank staff, teachers and students of Methodist Girls School, Port Harcourt, during FirstBank’s career counseling day at the school in commemoration of FirstBank’s Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Week... recently.

Naira extends gain at Interbank, parallel market The Nigerian currency, Naira, on Thursday, extended its gains at the Nigerian interbank foreign exchange market and the parallel segment, as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) continuously ensuring availability of liquidity in the forex market. The naira, at the official interbank forex market appreciated further with the closing rate of 305.65 against 305.70 traded the preceding day, 305.75 recorded on Tuesday and 305.80 exchanged a week ago. Looking at the yesterday’s trading at the parallel market, the naira, as at close of trading stood at 363 compared to 364 declared a day earlier and 365 sold

during the holiday on Monday. However, remained steadied at 480 and 421to the Pound sterling and Euro, respectively, the same rate it traded on Wednesday but stronger than 485 and 430 sold last Thursday at the unofficial forex market. Although, the local currency, at the Nigeria Autonomous Foreign Exchange (NAFEX) window opened yesterday transaction at a depreciated rate of 359.65 weaker than 359.40 on Wednesday; and also dropped to close at 360.33 against 360.07, weaker than 360.40 exchanged the preceding day and 360.00 sold last Thursday. But the autonomous forex window declared an appreciable

daily turnover of $367.44 million compared to $257.56 recorded the previous day, better than $340.07m traded on Tuesday and $299.94m declared in the corresponding period a week ago. Consequently, the central bank in continuation of its efforts in sustaining the forex market within the week lifted the inter-bank Forex market with the sum of $195m. The Daily Times, however, observed that the local currency, the following day appreciated by 0.02 per cent at the official market to close at 305.70 to the dollar, compared to 305.75 traded on the intervention day. Figures released by the Bank show that it offered the total

sum of $100m to the wholesale segment, while the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) segment received the sum of $50m. The invisible’s segment, comprising tuition fees, medical payments and Basic Travel Allowance (BTA), among others, received $45 million. Mr. Isaac Okorafor, Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department at the Bank, while confirming the figures, said the CBN was pleased with the state of the Forex market, adding that the Bank will continue to intervene in order to sustain the liquidity in the market and guarantee the international value of the naira.

Capital Market B4 SEC targets women, artisans to celebrate World Investor Week 2017 Afolabi Adesola The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced plans to join the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and other capital market regulators across the globe to celebrate the 2017 edition of the IOSCO World Investor Week, which is a first of its kind from 2nd through 8th October 2017. The commission, under the leadership of Mounir Gwarzo, says it has lined up a series of investor based activities targeted at investors, market women, artisans, students and the general public. “Specifically, it has set aside time for an outreaches to a tertiary institution and a local government headquarters in the Federal Capital Territory on Thursday and Friday, 5th and 6th October respectively.” a statement from the SEC read The lined up activities will culminate in an interface between regulators, market intermediaries and shareholder groups at a session tagged ‘Investor Clinic’ which will hold in Lagos on Saturday to close the 2017 edition of the week. The clinic, which promises to be interactive, rich and engaging, is intended to enlighten shareholders on recent developments in the market and discuss general everyday retail investor issues. The WIW offers a unique opportunity for IOSCO members to work in collaboration with all investor education and protection stakeholders, at both the local and international levels.

Equities market sustains growth as investors gain N143bn Afolabi Adesola

The growth recorded in the equities market on Wednesday, was further strengthened as the Nigerian Stock Exchange All- Share Index (NSE ASI) appreciated by 1.17 per cent improving the year to date returns to 33.11 per cent at the close of Thursday’s trading session. The NSE ASI added 415.41 points to close at 35,773.98 basis points the highest index point in the last five trading sessions, while the market

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The FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange in collaboration with DCM stakeholders has launched a sustainable finance sub-committee (SFS) in its Debt Capital Market Development (DCMD) Project. This was demonstration by the FMDQ in its commitment to the transform the Nigerian debt capital market (DCM) into a worldclass, properly functioning and globally competitive DCM. The Sustainable Finance Initiative is a market-driven initiative spearheaded by FMDQ’s DCMD Project. The initiative involves key market stakeholders across the financial market and received the support and blessing of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Ministry of Finance, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Debt Management

capitalisation grew by N143 billion to close the day at N12.314 trillion Linkage Assurance Plc emerged as the highest gainer for the day, leading 30 other stocks and appreciating by 8.70 per cent to close at 75 kobo per share, Presco was second on the list with a gain of 5 per cent to close at N61.95 per share and Dangote Flour added 4.73 per cent to close at N6.64 per share. Also featured on the top five gainers list are Nigerian Police Force Micro Finance Bank and Caverton Plc. They grew 4.50 and 4.39 per cent respectively and closed at

N1.16 and N1.19 per share respectively. On the flip side, Cadbury declined the most in share value for the day with a loss of 5 percent to close at N10.26 per share. MRS was next with a decline of 4.97 percent to close at N28.88 and Continental Re-Insurance dropped 4.90 percent to close at N1.36 per share. Mobil was the fourth top loser for the day with a depreciation of 4.87per cent in its share price that closed at N161.72 and Law Union ended the day 4.30 per cent lower to close at 89 kobo per share.

Topping the sectoral performance for the day was the NSE Industrial Index that added 2.80 per cent on account of a 2.38 per cent or N5 appreciation in the shares of Dangote Cement and a 4 per cent or N2.08 growth in the shares of Lafarge Wapco. The banking index came second with a 0.78 per cent increase and the consumer goods index grew 0.51 per cent At the close of the day’s trade, market turnover closed positive as volume moved increased by 82.36 per cent to 317.4 million shares compared to a decline of 72.56 per cent

L-R: Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Prof. Shekarau Yakubu Aku, chairman, Nigerian National Merit Award (NNMA), during a courtesy visit to the commission...on Thursday.

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Office (DMO). The launch event, which officially kicked off activities of the Sustainable Finance Sub-Committee took place on in Lagos recently. Consequently, an Investors/Issuers Roundtable Session, organised in collaboration with the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) held immediately following the official launch of the Sub-Committee. The Session focused on contemporary issues affecting the successful development of sustainable finance related bonds, such as green bonds principles, standards and benchmarks for the issuance of green finance notes, amongst others. According to the OTC market, the. sub- committee which is the fifth lever of the overall DCM Transformation Structure will focus on entrenching sustainable finance principles and concepts into the Nigerian Capital Market.

SEC celebrates World Investor Week 2017 Bonny Amadi The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced plans to join the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and other capital market regulators across the globe to celebrate the 2017 edition of the IOSCO World Investor Week, which is a first of its kind from 2nd through 8th October 2017. The Investor Week (WIW), is a week-long, global campaign for IOSCO to raise awareness about the importance of investor education and protection and highlight the various initiatives of securities regulators in these two critical areas. IOSCO securities regulators across the globe will, among others, provide a variety of activities, including launching investor-focused communications and services, promoting contests to increase awareness of investor education initiatives, organizing workshops and conferences, and conducting local/national campaigns in their

own jurisdictions. On its part, SEC Nigeria, under the leadership of Mounir Gwarzo, has lined up a series of investorbased activities targeted at investors, market women, artisans, students and the general public. Specifically, it has set aside time for an outreaches to a tertiary institution and a local government headquarters in the Federal Capital Territory on Thursday and Friday, 5th and 6th October respec-

tively. The lined up activities will culminate in an interface between regulators, market intermediaries and shareholder groups at a session tagged ‘Investor Clinic’ which will hold in Lagos on Saturday to close the 2017 edition of the Week. The clinic, which promises to be interactive, rich and engaging, is intended to enlighten shareholders on recent developments in the market and discuss general everyday retail investor issues.

Summary of activities on NSE ASI

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3,327.00

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317,440,638.00

VALUE

2,853,491,810.76

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Gov Akeredolu to boost agricultural tourism with N3bn Ebere Chibuzor/Joy Ekeke The Ondo State government says it is investing about N3 billion to boost cocoa and oil palm agriculture in the state. With such investments, the state is expected to achieve African biggest oil palm city and chocolate factory in Nigeria Akin Olotu, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Ondo State Governor on Agriculture and Agro Allied Industries gave the hint recently while speaking on the plans of the Akeredolu’s administration on Agriculture in the state. Olotu said that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu is convinced that Agriculture has to be private sector driven and is already working in that direction to impact on the life of the people. According to the SSA, Ondo has a window of about 2 billion Naira for oil palm plantation in the state and another window of another 1 billion Naira for cocoa farmers in the state, adding that before this month runs out, the state will be raising 1 million seedlings of cocoa for transplanting in 2018. “We are raising another 1million of oil palm seedlings to be transplanted in 2018 and the system is we are encouraging different scales of operation, weather it is small scale, medium or large scale so whichever might be your area of interest, you are well covered under the scheme and apart from that the other cocoa plantation, arrangements has been concluded for the 1,744 hectares of land for cocoa plantation that will enjoy tremendously from the 1million seedlings that we are planting. The 1 mil-

lion seedlings is not just for the plantation alone, it’s for the entire state; we have that plan and it’s going to be a continuous exercise; so that we can reposition Ondo state in terms of cocoa quality, quantity and create jobs for our people and by this the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the state will improve”. Speaking further on the government initiatives in agriculture, Olotu added “Also, another initiative of our government, the Rice on the Ridges; is on. We are looking at 10, 000 youths in different aspects of agriculture across the value chain; cocoa, oil palm, rice, pig, poultry, maize, cassava, just any area of their interest so, as from tomorrow the jingle will be on all our radio stations, registration will be directly through manual and online so when they are fully registered, before the month runs out we’ll commence the generic training for them”. “The generic training has to do with training that cut across agro-business. Immediately after the generic training, we proceed to specialized ones; we want to teach people on fish keeping, we want to teach on aquaculture; and also on hydroponics which is planting without soil; we’ve concluded arrangements and the training will take place first week of November, so you can grow vegetables, foliage for chicken, goat and even for pig’s, rice using very small space even within your house; so all those things are already in place”, he said. To achieve their aim, the SSA said the first thing they did in the state was to sys-

Gov Skeredolu tematically know and properly identify their farmers through an exercise called Know Your Farmers (KYF) in the state. With that knowledge, they carried out a comprehensive registration for farmers in the state so that they can have their data. Apart from that, Olotu said the state government equally brought in people that are interested in agriculture but are not practically interested in it, a situation that has helped the

government to have their data too. He said “presently as I’m talking to you, it’s still been uploaded and processed at the ICT centre; that is phase 1; the second phase has to do with making our farmers to access funds i.e. to access credit and you’ll agree with me that CBN has a lot of windows which we have leveraged on; with the commencement of this administration, Mr Governor wrote to express his interest in 5

major commodities and we are working with CBN and we are working with NICON”. He pointed out that; presently several thousands of farmers in the state, especially cassava farmers, have benefitted and more are still benefiting from the anchor borrowers window. He equally informed that Ondo State has a program that is known as Three Crops Development Agenda which is in 3 folds. “Princi-

pally we are looking at Cocoa, Oil Palm and Cashew and this government is not just working on production, we are working on the entire value chain; we want to make sure that we are producing good quality cocoa that we increase the size of what we are producing; the land area for production put into cultivation, not just that alone, to increase our yield per time and to achieve these, training programs has been put in place to build the capacity of our farmers and just about two months ago, Mr Governor distributed cheque that is worth over Two Hundred Million naira to our farmers on cooperative basis and majority of them are into cassava and rice cultivation”. Assuring that the state is also looking at the issue of mechanization, Olotu said “we looked at the past administration and we discovered that each administration always buy tractors and within a short time the tractors are gone; within 3 to 4 years the state will be back to zero level in terms of tractor; so mechanized farmers do not have access to these tractors; so Mr Governor said okay, it has to be done in a sustainable way and what we have achieved so far is that we have negotiated with an engineering outfit that will bring tractors to the state and give these tractors to private individuals; cooperative bodies and Agric Engineering Hiring Entrepreneurs ((AEHE) will come together; four to five graduates can come together to form a hiring company; and we’ll have farmers attached to them and thereafter they would go out to prepare their land when the season is over they know that they have to put their t

Tourism: Rush for Ghanaian dishes in Lagos as Akwaaba Africa Travel Market ends There was mad rush for Ghanaian dishes at the end of this year’s Akwaaba Africa Travel Market conference and exhibition in Lagos, Nigeria. Members of the Chefs Association of Ghana gave the packed auditorium a treat with boiled plantain and palava sauce, gari fotor, mashed plantain and kelewe. A long queue of more than 200 people was formed, with each person waiting patiently for their turn to sample the cuisines hyped by the Ghana Tourism Authority in a presentation at the event. The jollof war Perhaps, the savoury glands

of patrons were agitating furiously because earlier attempts to taste some Ghanaian food in a jollof contest were unsuccessful as immigration bureaucracy at the Benin-Nigeria border at Seme prevented the Ghanaian chefs from getting to the competition on time. For a country whose citizens are no strangers to spicy food, kelewele was on the lips of the many Nigerians who sampled the spicy fried plantain. “We eat fried plantain in Nigeria too, but this one tasted differently and nice. The gari too was not bad at all. I have marked these

two foods down for any time I visit Ghana,” a marketer, Mr. Afolabi Taiwo, told the Daily Graphic. For Ms Joy Ugochwukwu, a taste of the palava sauce was comparable to some local stews in Nigeria but eating it with boiled plantain was new to her. While commending the organisers, the GTA and the chefs for giving the participants in Akwaaba Africa Travel Market a bite of Ghanaian dishes, she said it would have been greater in subsequent years to have a stand mainly for Ghanaian dishes, even if they were for sale.

Property B7 Stories by Babajide Okeowo In a bid to underscore the vital role that Surveyors and Estate valuers play in the real estate sector, a key stakeholder has charged them with the implementation of international standards in their business. Speaking at the yearly conference of the Nigeria Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), Lagos State chapter with the theme: Standardisation of valuation reports in Nigeria, Nelson Alonge, a Chartered Surveyors and Estate Valuers urged stakeholders in the sector to uphold global best practice in their profession due to the critical role they play Alonge said in the absence of any standards, valuers have a lot of “flexibility” in calculations and approaches.

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“It is the exercise of this unguided ‘flexibility’ by valuers that results in negligent property valuation practices with accuracy and integrity issues,” he noted. He said it was not surprising that appropriate valuation standards and their regulations had become vital to promoting and sustaining public confidence in the profession. Uniform valuation standards, he further explained, help to reduce investment risks, boost financial reporting and provide an approach to portfolio and asset valuation.

He, however, warned that the failure to capture the value of underlying assets of private and public-sector entities could have severe global consequences not only for investors and shareholders but also for the public. “Valuation underpins financial decisions and forms the basis of a range of market activities. It is, therefore, important that valuation is recognised as a coherent and skilled profession. The profession must, however, continue to ensure that it is fit for future challenges,” Alonge said.

He noted that property business underpinned a major proportion of financial decisions. This is why the valuation report of a property is one of the most-important requirements that guide decision-making in selling a property, he said. To achieve this, Alonge said valuation reports help to evaluate the property, and the buyer, and the seller, in understanding its market value. “A valuation report thus helps the parties in negotiating the price to be paid for the property. Also, if you are getting a loan from a bank to pur-

chase a property, you will have to submit a report to the bank. This is required by the bank to ensure that even if the loan amount is left unpaid, the outstanding amount is covered by the value of the property,” the chartered valuer said. Property valuations are, he went on, commissioned for the following reasons: to understand the difference between value and price, make an objective assessment of the asset; remove the personal attachment from decision making and prevent funding shocks, among others.

Want to sell your house? Get an estate agent fast! When it comes to real estate, the thought of some sellers is that they can reduce the price to buyers and avoid sales commissions but in truth, that rarely happens. Houses sold by owners often take longer to sell and are not priced correctly from the start which allows prospective buyers to look elsewhere, wasting precious time. Consider these facts when it’s time to list your home. Real estate sales agents or professionals are trained and have the tools to price your home correctly leading to a faster sale. If a homeowner prices their home too low, they can lose money and too high results in long listing times. Real estate sales agents or professionals know the area and have expertise when it comes to regulations and contracts. They know what’s going on and work with clients that may already be looking in your area and can get buyers looking the moment your home is listed. These professionals know what it takes to sell a house. The sale of a house often includes offers and counteroffers that Real estate agents are trained in. They can also be there during the home inspection process, which is another area of expertise, and represent your interests in a professional manner. Real estate sale agents or professionals are mar-

keting experts. They know people and network with agents from many firms and can prepare professional marketing materials. They will list your home and may even use internet marketing techniques including open houses and make sure your home gets the kind of exposure and individual wouldn’t be able to do on his own. Buyers today are most likely to be represented by an agent of their own. These Real estate agents prefer to work with other agents when negotiating the sale and often avoid showing houses that are for sale by owner. Homeowners may not be aware of things they can do to make their home more marketable, however, an agent knows the tips and tricks that can make your home more competitive in the market. The closing is a difficult and confusing process and many homeowners wind up hiring an attorney to help with the process. Skilled Real estate professionals know exactly how to help you through the closing process and in the long run, save you money as well as the stress. Selling your property in today’s market can be a challenge. When you are contemplating putting your home up for sale, make sure it is ready and make sure you find a brokerage firm who will get you the most visibility.

L-R: Alumni and Corporate Affairs Manager(Africa), China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), Samuel Ocloo-Dzaba ; Vice President, CEIBS Alumni Nigeria Chapter, Hector Okposo, FCA ; President, CEIBS Alumni Nigeria Chapter/Group Head Private Sector, eTranzact, Mr. Sunday Adebayo Agboola; General Secretary, CEIBS Alumni Nigeria Chapter, Tega Tonukari ; Executive Director, CEIBS Africa, Professor Mathew Tsamenyi, and Council Member CEIBS, Alumni Nigeria Chapter, Omoyemi Chukwurah, during the annual general meeting and Induction ceremony of CEIBS Alumni Association, Nigeria Chapter held in Lagos…..recently

Expert charges FG on amendment of Land Use Act A stakeholder in the real estate sector and the Chief Executive Officer of RevolutionPlus Property Development Company, Bamidele Onalaja has charged The Federal Government to facilitate the amendment of the Land Use Act. This is even as he called for a huge reform in the housing sector and an enabling environment for private developers to assist the government in tackling the consistent problems of housing deficit in Nigeria. According to Onalaja, the issue of housing deficit in Nigeria dated back

to as far as 1957 when the first white paper on housing deficit in Nigeria was released. He maintained that despite successive administration’s policy to provide solutions to the problem, it keeps growing and has reached a staggering 19 million figure. “As Nigeria’s population keeps growing, especially urban settlements in terms of births and rural to urban migration, the demand for houses keep growing as well but without a commensurate response from the government at various levels,” he said. He, therefore, called on Mr. Babatunde Raji Fasho-

la, who is the minister in charge of the housing to champion the reform of the Land Use Act and to create an enabling environment for Nigerian families to acquire houses of their own by liberalising the processes obtaining mortgage facilities at government-owned mortgage institutions. He opined that between 1985 to 1993, Gen Ibrahim Babangida initiated a policy called “Housing for all by the year 2000.” According to him, the policy has not yielded much as the houses, if available at all, were beyond the reach of the populace since they

were not affordable. In his remarks at the occasion, the Surveyor General of Lagos State, Mr. Olutomi Sangowanwa commended RevolutionPlus Property Development Company and other private investors in the housing sector for their intervention saying government alone, at any level, “cannot take the land, acquire the land, compensate the people and build the houses” and that that is why the banking sector to have keyed into the private sector driven revolution in the housing sector by providing mortgage facilities.

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Daily Times Nigeria Friday, October 5, 2017

Bribery, corruption and evolution of prosocial institutions (2) The “Bribery Game” was the usual institutional punishment public goods game with the punishing leader, but with one additional choice—players could not only keep money for themselves or contribute to the public pool, they could also contribute to the leader. And the leader could not only punish or not punish, they could instead accept that contribution. What happened? On average, we saw contributions fall by 25% compared to the game without bribery as an option. More than double what the pound has fallen against the USD since Brexit (~12%. Fine, bribery is costly. The World Bank estimates $1 trillion is paid in bribes alone; in Kenya, 8 out of 10 interactions with public officials involves a bribe, and as pointed out in the paper, most of humanity—6 billion people—live in nations with high levels of corruption. The model also reveals that unlike the typical institutional punishment public goods game, where stronger institutions mean that more cooperation can be sustained, when bribery is an option, stronger institutions mean more bribery. A small bribe multiplied by the number of players will make you a lot richer than your share of the public good! So can it be fixed?The usual answer is transparency. There are also some interesting approaches, like tying a leader’s salary to the country’s GDP—the Singaporean model. So what happened when these strategies are introduced? Well, when the public goods multiplier was high (economic potential—potential to make money using legitimate means—was high) or the institution had power to punish, then contributions went up. Not to levels without bribery as an option, but higher. But in poor contexts with weak punishing institutions, transparency had no effect or backfired. As

did the Singaporean model. Why? Consider what transparency does. It tells us what people are doing. But as psychological and cultural evolutionary research reveals, this solves a common knowledge problem and reveals the descriptive norm—what people are doing. For it to have any hope of changing behavior, we need a prescriptive or proscriptive norm against corruption. Without this, transparency just reinforces that everyone is accepting bribes and you had be a fool not to. People who have lived in corrupt countries will have felt this frustration first hand. There’s a sense that it’s not about bad apples—the society is broken in ways that are sometimes difficult to articulate. But societal norms are not arbitrary. They are adapted to the local environment and influenced by historical contexts. In the experiment, the parameters created the environment. If there really is no easy way to legitimately make money and the state doesn’t have the power to punish free-riders, then bribery really is the right option. So even among Canadians, admittedly some of the nicest people in the world, in these in-game parameters, corruption was difficult to eradicate. When the country is poor and the state has no power, transparency doesn’t tell you not to pay a bribe, it solves a different problem—it tells you the price of the bribe. Not “should I pay”, but “how much”? There were some other nuances to the experiment that deserve follow up. If we had played the game in Cameroon instead of Canada, we suspect baseline bribery would have been higher. Indeed, people with direct exposure to corruption norms encouraged more corruption in the game controlling for ethnic background. And those with an ethnic background that included more

corrupt countries, but without direct exposure were actually better cooperators than the third generation+ Canadians. These results may reveal some of the effects of migration and historical path dependence. Of course, great caution is required in applying these results to the messiness of the real world. A further investigation into these cultural patterns is hoped to be carried out in future work.

The experiment also reveals that corruption may be quite high in developed countries, but its costs aren’t as easily felt. Leaders in richer nations like the United States may accept “bribes” in the form of lobbying or campaign funding and these may indeed be costly for the efficiency of the economy, but it may be the difference between a city building 25 or 20 schools. In a poor country similar corruption may be the difference between a

city building 3 or 1 school. Five is more than 3, but 3 is three times more than 1. In a rich nation, the cost of corruption may be larger in absolute value, but in a poorer nation, it may be larger in relative value and felt more acutely. The take home is that cooperation and corruption are two sides of the same coin; different scales of cooperation competing. This approach gives us a powerful theoretical and empiri-

cal toolkit for developing a framework for understanding corruption, why some states succeed and others fail, why some oscillate, and the triggers that may lead to failed states succeeding and successful states failing. Our cultural evolutionary biases lead us to look for whom to learn from and perhaps whom to avoid. They lead us to blame individuals for corruption. But just as atrocities are the acts of many humans cooperating toward an evil end, corruption is a feature of a society not individuals. Indeed, corruption is arguably easier to understand than my fearless acceptance of my anonymous barista’s coffee. Our tendency to favor those who share copies of our genes—a tendency all animals share—lead to both love of family and nepotism. Putting our buddies before others is as ancient as our species, but it creates inefficiencies in a meritocracy. Innovation are often the result of applying well-established approaches in one area to the problems of another. We hope the science of cooperation and cultural evolution will give us new tools in combating corruption. Putting aside what it means for something to be natural for our species, suffice to say these are recent inventions in our evolutionary history, by no means culturally universal, and not shared by our closest cousins.Genes that identify and favor copies of themselves will spread.Helping those who help you. The United Nations Human Development Index ranks the United States 10th in the world. Liberia is 177th. Temporal discounting the degree to which we value the future less than the present. Our tendency to value the present over the future is one reason we don’t yet have Moon or Mars colonies, but the degree to which we do this varies from society to society.

Indeed, corruption is arguably easier to understand than my fearless acceptance of my anonymous barista’s coffee. Our tendency to favor those who share copies of our genes—a tendency all animals share—lead to both love of family and nepotism. Putting our buddies before others is as ancient as our species, but it creates inefficiencies in a meritocracy. Nwaodu Chukwuemeka, is a consultant with IDEAS Exchange Consulting, Lagos. He can be reached at nwaodu.lawrence@hotmail.co.uk (07066375847)

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My CREAM platform is no scam –D’banj

Interview L2

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, October 6, 2017

Music is still on the front burner for me –D’banj Why did you establish CREAM platform? CREAM platform was established to harness genuine creative talents across the genres of entertainment, arts and entrepreneurship in all the states of Nigeria. The platform is not designed to sign the winners but market their content. To this end, we will collaborate with record labels to sign these talents. So, you can call CREAM the Google of African talents. I agreed to become an ambassador of Bank of Industry because they told me that they wanted to help structure and better monetise the creative industry. At the time, they did not understand how we (entertainers) ran our business. That was when I started Koko Garri and they gave us a loan of N50 million to start CREAM platform. And we were able to pay them back in six months and this was possible because in three months we had over three million subscribers. It really surpassed my expectations. Two months ago on your Instagram page you announced that your CREAM platform is worth $130 million. Do you To answer your question the platform was valued by KPMG nine months into the launch for 130 million dollars. Honestly I was surprised, since this is a platform, which we just launched, and an idea that God gave us with a wonderful team we put together. For it to be valued over 1 million dollars is a wonderful thing and to answer your question, has it changed? I think it has. We have had so much potential and investments and all and even expansion into other countries and offers are coming. I believe next time we sit here and talk about valuation I think the platform will be worth much more. Tell us more about your interests in agriculture? We launched the agriculture project in 2014 and this opened my eyes to a lot of possibilities in this sector. I am proud to tell you that I opened my own Koko Garri processing plant where we can process cassava into Garri in Sagamu last year. We are also trying to expand and I am happy with that my investment in agriculture has been on autopilot. Koko Garri is here to stay and when we want to expand we will be able to meet up with the demands of the public. Going into business and focusing on the showbiz angle of my career at the time I did, has been my greatest decision. My best career decision want to mention names but I know that everyone understands

money on the CREAM platform may affect your music career negatively? brands that can take them on t road trips. It will be reminiscent of what Nigerian Breweries did for me in 2004 with Star trek that

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put me on the world map. People ask me what I stand for talents and I am proud to say I can see myself rendering help to more with support from our partners. Some persons believe that the CREAM platform is a scam? I think you can answer that question yourself because I have laid the facts for you. With the large and unexpected enough mentors to coach those who wanted to do music. We also realised after the second month that some of the for them. With a great song and a great video, some of them still needed to pay bills. We also realised that people who support for their businesses. This was why we introduced the lottery side of the business. So, every month, we have two play to win between N50, 000 and N1 million monthly. We have had more entries and participants than ever before. The lottery side has been great other than the fact that some of the winners are scared. They think it is a scam. But we have been trying to convince them that it is a genuine venture. And we are trying to streamline the process such that people do not need to come to Lagos to collect their cheques. How have you being able to manage your business and personal life? When I wear my glasses, I am Dbanj. When I remove the

called a private life. I have had my fair share of being in the public eye, coming under public scrutiny and exposing myself to the public. Sometimes I tell people that in the daytime I am Daniel; at night when I go out for my shows I am Dbanj. My business side is Daniel while my entertainment side is Dbanj. I just keep staying focused. Whatever I do not want the public to know, I try and keep it away from them. With your busy career do you create time for your wife? I think my wife is in the best position to answer your the ones who are making my business boom. Like I said, I am a married man and right now I am focused on the creation of wealth for the future. By so doing, my son, Daniel, can see some visible wealth on the table in future.

Music is still on the front burner for me. Recall I released my latest album, King Don Come” in August. The project is my fourth solo studio album since I came into limelight 12

years ago. At the same time, I think that most artistes focus more on the creative side of showbiz than the business angle. Nigerian music industry needs more talented managers and business craftsmen, who know how to monetise contents and brand artistes. Musicians must endeavour to hire mangers that will manage their brands and turn N1 million into N10 million .You will agree with me that almost every family in Nigeria has a show man, a talented act, but what we need right now are resourceful brand managers and management companies to structure our industry so that artistes can make money out of their crafts. The business aspect of the Nigerian entertainment industry has not been given adequate attention.

Daily Times Nigeria

Friday, October 6, 2017

Society Gist L3

Ese Grage

things you may have missed from The Voice Nigeria Season 2

Concluding its 2nd Season, The Voice Nigeria has

competition. With successful artists like Arese, Chike and Nonso who plays the sexy lovesick doctor on very popular with aspiring singers. This Season pitched a unique selection of Coaches each other in a gruelling and demanding competition for 15 weeks. Audience members and viewers were treated to a rollercoaster ride with acts ranging from solo and team performances to special performances by the Coaches. Here are 6 things you may have missed from the show. For the grand finale naija teen pop sensation, DNA performed their new single “How Can” with a thrilling performance for viewers all over Africa. At the end of the performance however, The Voice Nigeria judges did not give the musical duo a standing ovation as is the norm for guest performances at such competitions. Maybe it was de javu or the judges

Cross section of coaches

Nigeria alumni. Surprising though because DNA is now a mainstream act. DNA twins

We were all surprised by the turn of votes and the From the colour, to the cut and the length, all surprise evictions. However, when Wow, Jahtell and we all know and love. their surprise. According to Waje, “if you follow wetin them they talk for social media, you go just drown”. The Coaches however refused to say more and not So all the judges had a fighting chance in the even the tenacious IK could get any of the judges to comment on the evictions. With all said and done, (Patoranking) and Idyl (Timi) but unlike season everyone agreed that the top four deserved the spotwhat do you think? year the women were knocked out after the top two were announced. The men really did step up their game from last year as the battle for the title was between Timi and Pato. We all know how package. Armed with looks to kill and a voice to that story ended, right? was electrifying. At that point, I was almost certain she would make it to the top two, the combination

As soon as Idyl was announced as The Voice Nigeria season 2 winner, Timi, his coach jumped on stage to show his solidarity and in an good luck charm for Talent show winners over the unexpected turn on events, lifted Idyl on his back, years.Top on the list are Chidinma from Project Fame walking around the stage with the newly minted and Omawunmi of West African Idols. The magic of super star. Now Idyl is not a small guy and we are guessing Timi was so pumped with adrenaline from his win that he found the strength to effortlessly lift Idyl off the ground and on his back

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At the first live show, viewers were surprised to Need a soothing ointment? Aboniki perhaps? see Steph dressed in a jumpsuit that could easily have been a lab coat or something from the hit however. Connect with The Voice Nigeria on week two though Steph came back strong, stunning social media, and YouTube to playback those week after week with her bespoke fashion pieces exciting moments and also catch behind the and innovative jewellery choices. In fact, her second scene footage from the finale. outfit for the finale was extremely breath-taking.

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Society Gist L4

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, October 6, 2017

Ajibade Alabi

When Omisore celebrated birthday with the less privileged

Jude Monye installed as 16th president of Rotary Ikoyi Club Metropolitan -

Despite challenges, Deaconess Deborah Akogun moves on

Maryam Abacha regains her grove

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Friday, October 6, 2017

Ajibade Alabi

When Hon Adeshina Ogunkoya preaches unity! Hon Adeshina Ogunkoya for 12 years from 1999 to 2011 was honourable member of Lagos State House of Assembly. Apart from been a politician he is also a public analyst who describe things as it is. Daily Times ran into the Hon Ogunkoya last week in social gathering and when he spoke about Nigeria unity he said there was nothing that could make Nigeria to break up “ I have been in politics for many years and when I speak about Nigeria politics or unity I was a member in the house of Assembly for 12 years from 1999/2011 . 12 years is not a joke during my time we make solid foundation for democracy as far as Lagos is concerned and Nigeria as a whole but thank God today, it is very interesting we laid the foundation, though we are not there at 47 you can compare us to United States, even though we are acclaimed giant of Africa we still need to be nurtured even though many people may be doubting our status but all I know is that we are the most populous black nation on earth we have no other

country. The unity of Nigeria is not negotiable though we may have different opinions or ideas but we will still remain as one even in a family we do have misunderstanding,

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Damilola Adegbite finally confirms separation from hubby, returns to maiden name

issues we will not learnt to be one. Remember in 1967 when we went to war, always said no country go to by crying out our agitation does not mean we want to go to war. There is no way we could leave without this little misunderstanding. God is always with us. But when he was asked of his political plan he waved know what next”

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Hon Adeshina

Genevieve Nnaji’s confusion status

Indeed there is no art to find the mind s construction in the face like Shakespeare would say. Outward beauty is like a flower which captivates the man or woman with its silvery dance by the moonlight. Once the day breaks, it lies cold, fruitless, and forgotten. Without two hearts beating as one, beauty is but a temporary fix for a leaking roof, as Nollywood actress Damilola Adegbite and her estranged husband, Chris Attoh must have found out When the going was good, Damilola and handsome Ghanaian actor, Chris were a hot item. They graced the covers of several magazine issue with hot, racy photos as their transitional romance furnished like well-watered green

shoots. Chris proposed to Dammy on an Atlantic boat cruise in Manhattan in August 2014 and the duo tied the nuptial knot at a glittering ceremony on valentine day in 2015 However for some months there were rumours on a separated relationship between the two. While their fans fasted and prayed like devout Christians on their behalf, Dami and Chris kept mum on the issue until a recent interview where the handsome dude confirmed their divorce Although the reason for their separation is not known, Dami has since revered to her maiden name, at least on internet. She has also wiped off all images and references to her ex-husband from her social media account

Lagos society lady, Bola Awosika at it again Bola Awosika is one of the leading event planners in town. She is the brain

Genevieve

that has handled a lot of

the lips of socialites; celebrities as well as friends as the marital status of this Nollywood actress who is one of the “senior” girls has got to a stage that Nigerians and Africans alike are worrying for their idols that they want to know how far the rumour about the Mbaise, Imo state born actress of been hooked. sure they assumed the pictures of her and her male friend in on. The mother of one is one lady who has succeeded in keeping her private life away from prying eyes of the media and Bola Awosika one even known the father of the 20 years old of her daughter.

and outside Lagos She is also well-known with her Laviva hair range, which has become one of the most sought-after hairpieces in the country. She is a goal- driven person and achiever. The latest effort coming from the stable of Awosika, is that she has decided to set up “eventindusrying” a platform set up to promote, train, educate,

and bring all event vendors in Nigeria together under one umbrella. It is also organizing, training and empowerment programme in collaboration with government and private organizain different packages been offered for SMS in Nigeria. The event according to be an annual fair and exhibition to promote the event industry. Awosika is a graduate of university of Lagos who has done a lot for herself over the years.

Rising Star L6

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, October 6, 2017

Mutiat Alli

I have a crush on Yemi AladeSinger, Eda Boi Cross River State fast rising RNB/Hip-hop singer, Emmanuel Arong better known as Eda Boi is one of the new kid on the block to look out for in the entertainment

University, Benin Republic; Eda Boi whose love for music started at a very tender age is set for the industry as he disclosed that his number one mentor is the late that he is currently crushing on Singer, Yemi Alade and would love to work with Music for you, how did it all started? For me, music started at a very tender age as my love for musical instruments knowing how to sing so early and playing some instruments like the mouth organ, drums amongst others. Also I could also remember vividly while growing up, my other siblings will drum and I do the singing at home, day after day we kept improving until I discovered that I am better singer. However the journey has not been a bed rose but I thank God am coping now because I remember when I

all that matters to me is the music which I have strong passion for. So how that does music correlate to computer science for you? Like I said earlier, music is something I have a stronger passion for and the fact that I study computer science makes it a whole lot better for me because my course of study deals with the usage of gadgets and computer machines. And we all know that the production of music is equally carried out on the system; so in all both my passion for music and course of study works hand in glove.

time to balance up but now we are here. Talking about playing the mouth (Laugh) well, I am not trying to but in honest, the mouth organ is just thing because I only play it at my leisure time. One of the best instrument I love is the drum set; there is this inner joy in me whenever am beating the drums.

Do you think the industry is actually ready for you? the reception I have received so far, I am sure that the industry is highly prepared for me and waiting patiently to see what I have in stock. My style of music is RNB, Hip Hop and a little dash of party Jamz. You started music 7years ago, what have you been up to before now?

Has there ever been a time when your career? Yes! Many times! My parents never supported my music, all they wanted was for me to focus on my education and right now, I think they are okay with what I have set out to do and all they do now is that they give me their support 100% and also advise me on how to be distinctive in whatever I do. Is it because money is coming in now Well, not necessarily because of the money but they just like it now. Since I am almost done with my education. They now support my career since it is my passion.

2010 and ever since then, I have been putting in more music and doing a lot of work with my team. I have released some couple of works too which gained massive media attention. Talking about collaborations, which top musicians would you love to work with? First Nigeria is blessed with a whole lots of talents and with this, most of time are people we all look up to in the industry for their great achievement and contributions to the music industry at large. I really would love to work with a whole lot of them that includes, Wizkid, Davido and Yemi Alade. Do you have a celebrity crush?

What are you studying presently? computer science at Houdegbe North American University, Benin Republic. With

you

focusing

be practicing your course after graduation? Well for me, I have always wanted

Yemi Alade because she is good at what she does. What inspired your single “Fine Woman”? I was in the studio and my producer dropped a beat. So I was like, let me lay a hook on this. I was able to just do it. In the beginning, it was somehow but we eventually came out with something nice.

music is the gate way for me. But as for parents who insisted on that. Right now

Unlike other musician who render the services of others to write their song;

do you write your song? my songs, I write all my lyrics myself and most time when am done with the songs, all I do is to show it to my management.

would want to be known for RnB songs. Do you think you can build a brand for yourself with that at this point knowing that breaking into the music industry via RNB seems

music is a talent. Once you know how to do something, it is no problem. I have a lot of RnB songs. The fact that other musicians who does RNB songs are successful, then nothing stops me from becoming one too. A lot of artists tend to let fame take control when they “Blow”. How do you intend to manage fame when it comes? Well, am doing music for the fact that it or fame control me in terms of doing my thing. Everyone knows how to handle themselves. Some are into it for the money and fame, but I am into it because it is something I have passion for. Why the name “Eda Boy”? Eda Boy is just an abbreviation of my names. Like I said, my name is Emmanuel. The D there is supposed to His name his David. The A stands for Akong, our surname. What makes good music? What makes good music is the rhythm, beat and most importantly the lyrics. What challenges have you had as an upcoming artist? I faced a lot of challenges. Like the I worked with, I paid them money for promotion and all but at the end of the day, they just ate my money. Laughs… I have put a lot into my music but I never allow it weigh me down. I just continue to do my beat. Are you in a relationship?

What are those qualities look out for in a woman?

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very good lady. Someone that can take care of me and look out for my kids.

What message do you have for your fans? I would like to say a big thankyou to my fans. Thanks listening to my music and believing in my music. I promise I music and good songs!

Daily Times Nigeria

Friday, October 6, 2017

Babalola Mujeeb

Album review:

Simisola ‘Simi preaches originality and firmness in new album’ easily go. name, Simi has proven she is no stranger in the Nigerian music industry. She won the heart of her music lovers through her joint lover who brings back the memories she never had intentions of reminiscing. The returnee lover comes back calling to take her Simi released her latest studio album titled “Simisola” on 8th back, but she remains adamant asking questions “why did you come back?” In a voice full of sadness & disappointment. includes remind me, Joromi (which is currently trending on TV While in “original baby”, simi preaches originality using lyrics stations), Aimasiko, complete me, gone for good, original baby, Omo contentment. question and tiff). Weeks before the release of this highly anticipated album, and move on with her life. In the song her lover starts by using the single, Joromi was released to salivate the appetite of her pseudonyms such as panel beater to save her concubines music lovers. The only guest artist in the album is Adekunle Gold, the pickup “Take me back” is the only collabo track in the album featuring singer who tendered his vocals on the track “take me back”. The Adekunle Gold. Here they settled a relationship misunderstanding, the persona apologise to her lover who she address as Kunle Oscar, Seyikeyz, Sess and Vtek, instruments from Fiokee, using lyrics like “take me back”, “Shakara is over” assuring him Alaba, Dami and Ayo, while mixing and mastering credits goes to simi and Vtek. The album also strays from love and touches the Yoruba Simi focuses on love in some tracks in the album. She values and virtues by the track “Aimasiko” a sample work of the played the role of wooing a man in the Joromi video where she eventually got his attention. to have faith and also believe in God, adding that everything in about a woman who is helplessly in love using strong lyrics like pleasure is the highest good thing in Lagos life. Anyone who faith without believe”, to convey how deep the love thing can resides in Lagos will be familiar with the custom and culture of

Mutiat Alli

Movie review

Warcraft: Two worlds, one home; a war for peace and survival The movie Warcraft, tells us about a peaceful realm of the city of Azeroth which stands on the of invaders. Looking to escape from his dying world. The Orc warriors are giants from another world, world. The main act Durotan is a man of integrity and a leader of a tribe who only wants his tribe to live peacefully wherever they went. His wife was pregnant when they decided to migrate to another world where she bore a male child.

this army of giants. Uniting to protect Azeroth from these hulking invaders are King Llane, the mighty warrior Anduin Lothar (Travis Fimmel) and the powerful wizard Medivh. also tells us to believe in ourselves and not let grief

to open a portal to the human realm of Azeroth. was left by the river bank while the mother saved organizes the Orc clans into a conquering army called the Horde. The use of black magic which claims the life of humans as a fuel to make it stronger is used to build a portal which transports them from their world to the other. As the portal opens, The Orc Army faces destruction while the other faces Extinction. In this War for survival, we are shown the will power of the

Evil where his father left off. Metzen, directed by Duncan Jones, produced by Fimmel, Paula Patton,

Relationship L8

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, October 6, 2017

The good ones are gone: A bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s search for companion When we were growing up, my grandpa while looking at his wife would smile and then would ask us to pray for a good life partner. We were too young to understand but we loved the smiles they shared. Nearly two decades later, we are living to understand had even fasted for his suggestion then. Especially now that we seem to be in trouble even understanding what long term happiness is in a relationship. In this age, people are used, things are loved, egos are treasured and happiness is rare. Living life as a partial or full Lagos bachelor with little enhancements (like a small crib and a car) has a way of showing people life from different angles. For one, your clique is improved and your lifestyle is merely overrated. For sure, the girls are fresher and the boys are doper. As long as you are living it up and

one cares about how happy you are after all. With all these about the city, the lives on this deceitful lane two facts that the old man told us. Firstly, we all hope for the best but we are constrained to choose only from the available especially in skirts adventures than what they were being offered at home. Good ones were gone from the According to what the old man explained, there are time parents shamelessly started to depend on three type of humans in mating (the good ones, the daughters for monthly survival. In fact, the good normal ones and the abnormal ones). Let me explain were gone from the period when feelings and that a bit. relationships became monetized. The good ones are those type my grandpa took time to smile about. They treat their relationship like better. For the singles, Normal is like pleading with to heaven. They nurtured it. Like our grannies, the nature to be at least fair with you after having the way they managed their relationships and marriages make us believe storybooks happy ending tales. to be involved but deep inside you, craving to be, struggles internally and maintain happy faces to the rest of the world. Normal is like the middle point of everything. Warri no win, warri no lose, kpatakpata na draw kind of tear more pieces of you apart. This is normal. relationship people. Normal to the married is seeking to, at least to be permit me to leave it this way for simplicity because I lack the exact English word in exchange of what he said. Second and most importantly, the city lane has opened my eyes to the fact that the good ones (both boys and girls) are gone and even normals are a big

dirty) were the new normal now before she talked herself to anger. She concluded by pointing that perhaps clothes should be given to animals since they will wear it better than humans. Good is rare and normal is scarce. When a friend did well to have almost clocked two years contrary to her believe it will only survive for a year or less. Her point to me, made marriage seem like a JAMB score which is only useful in one year and thus invalid in the next admission year. Is this the norm now and should it be? neighbour with so many funny acts. They claimed their relationship was complex. In their good times, they display all kinds of sexual profanity on the street and in their bad times, they were busy violently getting blood out of each other. Again, they will always say their love life is bad ass complex. Perhaps the bad ass complexity can be explained in how a married woman will come home super drunk in week days, not minding the fact that the children should be prepared for school early the next morning. Maybe bad ass complexity explains why the husband never had class in the type of skirts he pursued. Whatever the case, this

treatment and security. Good are rare, so we are having everybody wishing to settle for normal. In the absence of good, we only pray for normal these days and those normal too are fast becoming an endangered specie. Our liberties that were supposed to open good ones are almost gone and normals are greatly doors to self-enlightenment and discoveries are desired. becoming windows to our own doom. We openly bad times than good times and when they do, the area was turned into a war zone with words and understanding of his sayings, I want to relate his and boys we heard in stories can be restored after prediction or fear to our present state and even future and this is the stage most of us are, ranging from problems. to which they are supposed to be raised and relationships to marriages. maintained. We must accept the fact that if truly the good for excuses to not be committed) will tell you that the Talking about how we crave for even normal these ones are almost gone and the normal ones will good ones you seek have been too rare for a while days; the other day, I mistakenly left the TV on one soon be threatened, we collectively caused it. We now that these days people fast and pray for the of these Nigerian music channels for an aunt and replaced human disciplines with other things, the left to attend to some things. When I got back, she If we are truthful to our generation, then we know duties and now we are paying for it. The Reviewer the good ones were gone from when the gentlemen at least tell their children to be normal and or at is not giving marriage counselling but thinks we could no longer win ladies with acts of gentleness least wear normal clothes. When I told her that treated wrongly. Good ones were gone the moment wait for me to tell her the bum shorts (or pants folks made it work then but I sure do know that it good girls could no longer keep their men because was based on family structure that were laid as on the waist (plus tattoos that were too dark and foundation for day to day operation.