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Match force with force Ï Rerun, election of our lives, says minister Ï ‘If they snatch ballot sheets, snatch them back’ Ï FG on mission to rescue Rivers from PDP Ï APC colluding with INEC, Police to manipulate results –PDP

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ÏÏÏ The Minister of Transportation and a two-term former governor of Rivers state, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has

charged supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to be courageous and return fire for fire in the Saturday December 10, legislative rerun Continued on page 6

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omorrow, December 10, 2016, the international community will observe Human Rights Day. It commemorates the day in 1948, when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It would be recalled that the formal inception of Human Rights Day dates from 1950, after the UN passed resolution 423 (V) inviting all states and interested organisations to adopt 10 December of every year as Human Rights Day. Although the Declaration with its broad range of political, civil, social, cultural and economic rights is not a binding document, it inspired more than 60 human rights instruments which together constitute an international standard of human rights. The theme for this year is; “Stand up for someone’s rights today.”

The focus on “freedoms recalls the theme that underpin the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as first articulated in 1941 by the United States President, late Franklin D Roosevelt. The four freedoms are: freedom from fear, freedom of speech, freedom of worship and freedom from want. Even though many countries recognise human rights and the rule of law as the basis for fair and stable societies, the majority of them especially in Third World countries still lack political institutions, judicial systems and economics that allow ordinary people to live with dignity.

In Nigeria, the constant abuse of human rights has been at forefront of national discourse for several years with successive governments doing little or nothing to improve the situation. It is a fact that many of the state security agencies carry

out their duties with brazen impunity and total disregard to the constitutional rights of the citizens.

There is no denying that the police, military and other paramilitary outfits behave as if they are above the laws of the land. Most appalling is the increasing incidence of extrajudicial killings by the police, as our prisons and detention centres are full of suspects that are detained for months and even years without judicial trials in competent courts.

For example, the fundamental human rights Chapter 4 of the 1999 Constitution Section 35(3) stipulates that “any person who is arrested or detained shall be informed in writing within 24 hours (and in a language that he understands) of the facts and grounds for his arrest or detention.” Section 39 (1) says “every person shall be entitled to freedom of expression, including freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart ideas and information without interference.”

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Rivers: APC not ready for tomorrow’s election -Senator Nwogu ÏÏÏDescribes mega campaign rally as charade

Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

ÎÎÎThe candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Saturday’s ReRun Election for Rivers South East Senatorial District, Senator Olaka Nwogu, who is to slug it out at the poll with Senator Magnus Abe, has described the campaign rally by the All Progressives

Congress (APC) which held at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt, on Thursday, as nothing but a charade that clearly showed that the APC did not prepare for the election.

Senator Nwogu said in a statement issued from the press unit of his campaign organisation in Port Harcourt on Thursday that the 16,000-capac-

ity stadium which he described as half empty, was not a shocker to Rivers people who, he said, knew all the while that the APC existed only on the pages of newspapers.

The PDP candidate noted that it was common knowledge that the APC went to neighbouring states to hire crowd, adding that the “empty seats at the stadium show that

you cannot fool the people all the time.”

Senator Nwogu also called on youths of the Rivers South East Senatorial District to ignore APC’s alleged call for violence and to make the right choice by voting for him and other PDP candidates.

He said: “We are not surprised at the emptiness of the stadium which is another evidence of a failed

political party. Even the lens of the television camera could not conceal the deceit. This does not only show the wide rejection of the APC in all fronts, but the crowd they hired from neighbouring states apparently disappointed them.”

Nwogu, the former Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment, said that his belief in the people of the Rivers

South East remained unshakable, stating that the election on Saturday was a litmus test to give the APC a decisive and final defeat at the polls.

He emphasised that the PDP, as the only party with genuine commitment to the welfare of Rivers people, would never waver in propagating a non-violence and peaceful election.

Lagos restates commitment to steady power supply ÎÎÎLagos State Government

on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to embark on 24 hours power supply in the state in order to accelerate realisation of the state’s socio-economic growth and development.

Commissioner for Energy and Solid Minerals in the state, Mr. Olawale Oluwo, gave the assurance while speaking with newsmen after defending the ministry’s 2017 budget proposal with the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Energy and Minerals.

Oluwo said: “We have a programme we have been working on almost eight months ago. It is called the Lagos State Light up embedded programme. The focus is to see how we can begin to take Lagos off the National grid area by area.

“We will work with the

Discos, our intention is to guarantee those that will generate and let the Discos distribute to homes and businesses.

“This embedded power project will involve government supporting the general power generation and the people who will use the power would pay.

“It has to be area by area because we don’t have the capacity to take the entire state at once. We start with the pilot scheme.

“We choose some areas and power it, because any area we power, we must metre the people otherwise the system will fail. We are on course, nothing will change it and by 2017, we are going to go into the implementation.

“We gave assurance last year (2015)) that Lagos will become oil producing state and that Lagos State will

have its own oil and gas company. We have delivered on those two.

“We gave assurance also that we will light up Lagos with street lights, we have done that substantially.

“Now, this year, we are giving residents and business owners assurance that we will begin the 24 hours power supply gradually with pilot areas we are going to select.

“We also give residents assurance that in 2017, we are working with consultants to tell residents all the solid minerals that are present in the state.”

The commissioner added that the ministry intended to put up an application to get an oil bloc for the state in 2017.

He expressed confidence that the State Executive Council would approve the programme early next 2017.

Nigeria airlines panic as shortage of aviation fuel hits Ghana Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

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Nigeria is passing through hard time in the aviation sector as Ghana, the reliable source of aviation fuel, is drying up.

Ghana and Libreville served as succour to airlines operating in Nigeria in acquisition of aviation fuel, otherwise known as Jet A1.

But a reliable source has it that the product is said to be running out of stock in Ghana, making it difficult for airlines to get the product

and to worsened situation of airlines.

Aviation fuel scarcity has become a perennial problem prompting the carriers to source the commodity in Accra, which is cheaper to what is obtained in Nigeria.

Before now, Ghana was said to have the highest cost of fuel across the sub-region.

Worried by the hardship faced by the carriers, Ghana’s National Petroleum Authority (NPA) took a decision to reduce the cost of aviation fuel

by 20 percent. Aside reduction in price, the availability of the commodity made it a destination for many carriers in search of fuel.

The Regional Manager, North, West and Central Africa for South African Airways, Ohis Ehimiaghe at an interactive session with the media, disclosed that despite the challenges posed by difficult operating environment in the country, the airline would continue to tap into the burgeoning Nigeria’s avia-

tion market.

The airline chief lamented that for long, airlines had been battling scarcity of Jet A1, noting that unavailability of the commodity for several months has done incalculable damage to their operations.

According to him, “There is no Jet A1 in Nigeria. The priority is not on aviation fuel but on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). We get it at a premium here, but unfortunately, Ghana is running dry of the commodity. The high cost of fuel adds

to cost of doing business.”

“We are fortunate that South Africa Airways have huge operations in Ghana.

Most times, we fly to Libreville to get fuel”, he added.

He said his firm has reviewed its contract with its fuel suppliers in Nigeria hinting it was the best thing to do under the prevailing situation.

“We have contracts with all our fuel suppliers throughout the year in Nigeria. The contract is supposed to run for two years but because of the

situation at hand, we allow it to run for one year. This helps us to restrategise in order not to be caught unawares.”

Country Manager for one of the European airlines who pleaded anonymity confirmed the running out of stock of Jet A1 in Accra.

The source said the carrier had on Tuesday requested for 35, 000 litres of Jet A1 but was told they could only sell 25, 000 litres to the airline, adding that the situation is becoming dire for operators.

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He gave the charge to supporters at the APC mega rally rounding off the party’s campaigns in Port Harcourt, the capital city of Rivers state, saying that the rerun election “is the election of our lives. He said that gone are the days when APC supporters took to their heels in the face of alleged attacks and electoral violence by the PDP. The former governor stated: “I have not spoken to you people like this before. Don’t kill anybody so that you can still take Holy Communion, but also make sure you are not killed. If they snatch a result sheet, snatch it back.”

He recalled: “My friend in the army told me that if you hear the sound of a gunshot, it is not meant for you. Let them know that they are not the only ones that have right to their lives. We all have a right to our lives. If you allow them to shoot you, you will die. It’s not only them that have rights to life. So, this election is the election of our lives. The federal government has provided enough security, so come out and vote for APC candidates.”

Also speaking at the rally was the national chairman of the APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, who declared that the party, controlled by the federal government, was on a well-programmed mission to rescue Rivers State from the “clutches of the PDP.” Chief Oyegun, a former governor of Edo State, stated: “The December 10, legislative re-run symbolises our mission to rescue the people of Rivers State from an oppressive regime. The entire national leadership of the party is here. President Mohammadu Buhari is with the people of Rivers State. We have heard your cry; we feel your pain; we are pained by your anguish. Enough is enough.

All we ask of you is to come out on Saturday, December 10, and vote for all APC candidates”.

He stressed: “The APC federal government is poised on rescuing

‘Match force with force’ Rivers State. And Rivers State will be rescued. I am happy with what I have heard you say, today. If they push you, push them. If they slap you, slap them. Don’t be afraid.

Don’t let anyone intimidate you.

The federal government has provided enough security to ensure a peaceful election.”

Speaking also at the rally, Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong, assured APC supporters that no aggrieved candidate would approach the tribunal after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the final results, stating that the “APC has come back to its winning ways. We did it in Kogi State. We did it in Edo State. We did it in Ondo State. We will do it, too, in Rivers State. Just come to vote massively for APC so that we can take back Rivers State from electoral robbers.”

Also, the governor of Kano state, Alhaji Mohammed Ganduje, chairman of the Rivers Rerun Election Planning Committee for APC, encouraged the voters not to run away any more but to fire back at anybody who attacked them.

The rally was attended by other APC leaders, including the Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal; former Akwa Ibom state governor, Don Etiebet; Ondo State governor-elect, Rotimi Akeredolu, and Senator Jibrin Barau.

Meanwhile, the PDP in the state has warned against sabotaging Saturday’s State and National Assembly rescheduled rerun elections in parts the state. The party in a press statement from the office of its chairman, Chief Felix Obuah, said that the warning was necessitated by its firm

believe that the APC, INEC, and security operatives in the state were planning to rig the election.

The PDP in the statement signed by the chairman’s special adviser on media and publicity, Jerry Needam, alleged that the agreement to rig the election was sealed in a secret meeting between the State leadership of the APC, security agents, and the electoral body at the residence of one of the APC’s chieftains in Port Harcourt.

The statement further alleged: “Certain persons hired and equipped for the assignment will cause crisis in each of the collation centres to enable the security agents come in under the pretext to calm the situation, and while the melee lasts, the fake INEC result sheets will be substituted for the genuine ones.”

The State PDP chairman then

warned that any attempt by the APC, INEC officials, and security personnel to scuttle this last opportunity to settle these election issues in the State by taking sides in the election and, or indulging in any act(s) that will cause crisis in the State, will be resisted.

“Let me restate that we are ready for this election, having campaigned adequately, demonstrated that we have all it takes to give our people quality leadership through Governor Nyesom Wike’s landmark achievements in one and half years, which our good people of Rivers State have seen and acknowledged and are willing to reciprocate by filing out in their numbers on Saturday to confirm. We will not, therefore, take it kindly with any act, overtly or covertly aimed to ridicule the Saturday’s exercise,” the chairman warned.

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Court okays group’s bid to compel Buhari to sack Amaechi, Onu Andrew Orolua , Abuja

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Justice Ahmed Mohammed has granted permission to Human Rights Foundation International to file a suit to compel President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, and his Science and Technology counterpart, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, for allegedly influencing two justices of the Supreme Court.

In the main suit the non-governmental organisation is seeking an order of mandamus to compel the Department of State Security Service and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to “perform their statutory obligation” by immediately

arresting and prosecuting the two ministers.

They are also asking for an order directing the President to sack or suspend the two ministers “in public interest and public morality” pending when they will be cleared of every allegation of corruption by a court of competent jurisdiction.

Amaechi and Onu were accused by two Supreme Court Justices, who were recently arrested by the DSS, of influencing them to pervert justice and favour their sponsored candidates in an election appeals before the court.

In the relief sought, the plaintiff raised the following questions: “Whether or not the allegation made by two justices of the Supreme Court namely Inyang Okoro and Nwali Sylvester Ng-

wuta in connection with the criminal-like invasion of their houses by agents of the State Security Service on alleged allegation of corruption which the matter is already in the public domain should be investigated and those arrested and prosecuted by the 3rd and 4th defendants.

“Whether or not the allegation made by the two justices of the Supreme Court; Inyang Okoro and Nwali Sylvester Ngwuta, in connection with the criminal-like invasion of their houses by agents of the State Security Service on alleged allegation of corruption.

Which the matter is already in the public domain, is a reasonable ground to warrant the 5th defendant which is the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and who claims that his administra-

tion is fighting corruption to sack or compel Amaechi and Onu to resign from office as ministers, pending when they are cleared of every allegation of corruption”.

It would be recalled that Justices Sylvester Ngwuta and Inyang Okoro, both of the Supreme Court, had accused Amaechi and Onu of attempts to influence court decisions in some election cases between 2015 and 2016.

Ngwuta and Okoro levelled the allegations against Amaechi and Onu in their separate letters addressed to the then Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, following their arrests alongside some other judicial officers by the DSS on allegations of corruption between October 7 and 8, 2016.

They both claimed that that

their refusal to help the ministers was the reason their arrests were instigated.

Ngwuta, had in his letter alleged that Amaechi had delivered to him a purported instruction from President Buhari asking him to help to sway the judgments of the Supreme Court on Ekiti and Rivers state governorship elections in favour of their party the All Progressives Congress.

The apex court justice, who is now being prosecuted by the Federal Government on charges of corruption, also alleged that Onu sought his help to influence the decision of the Court of Appeal in favour of the Labour Party candidate in the last year’s governorship election in Ebonyi State.

The matter has been fixed for 15, December, 2016 for mention.

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ÏÏÏ The governor of Rivers

state, Chief Nyesom Wike, has challenged the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, over what he called the surreptitious withdrawal of his Chief Security Officer (CSO), which he claimed has exposed his life to danger.

Wike bared his mind when he granted audience to the IGP, on Thursday at the Government House, Port Harcourt. He regretted that without consultation, the police helmsman took sides with an overtly Assistant Commissioner of Police , Steven Has-

Wike tackles IGP over withdrawal of security chief so, who attempted to invade the Government House with All Progressive Congress (APC) supporters.

The governor appealed to the IGP to transfer the ACP Hasso and the Commander of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), Akin Fakorede, for deliberately compromising the security of Rivers state because of partisan reasons.

The governor said that he was shocked by the inaccurate statement released by the Office of the Inspector General of Police that his Chief Security Officer was withdrawn for misconduct.

He informed the InspectorGeneral that contrary to his claim that his Chief Security Officer was withdrawn for misconduct, the Chief Security Officer only stopped

Steven Hasso and APC hired crowd from invading Government House, Port Harcourt.

“The moment you touch my Chief Security Officer, you are telling me that you are ready for me. As I sit here, I am empty, I have no protection.

“When people start to embarrass the governor, take his Chief Security Officer

without information, it is completely wrong. What you have done is the highest disrespect to the office to the Office of the Governor.

“I am pleading with you; my life is very important. I will not take any Chief Security Officer you bring to me that I don’t know. This is a matter of security and protection, it is not what you do with levity.”

Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has debunked the claim by Senator Magnus Abe that he is working to provide a clear political advantage for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the upcoming National Assembly rerun elections in Rivers state.

Dogara in his response to Abe’s diatribe described the statement as unfair, stating that he remains a loyal party man that will never work against the interest of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The Speaker who made the clarification in a press release signed by his special adviser on Media & Public Affairs, Turaki Hassan, said: “while the honourable Speaker does not wish to join issues with the distinguished senator, it is important to set the records straight.

“The Speaker’s only role in the allegation made by the distinguished senator is that of a presiding officer who brings down the gavel in affirmation of a decision taken by majority members of the House of Representatives.

“Dogara neither introduced the motion to conduct a public hearing on Rivers state election; neither did he support any party during the debate.

The Speaker wishes to make it clear that he is always fair when presiding over issues raised by members of various parties in the House of Representatives, and this does not equate to discriminating against his own party, the APC.”

Court orders arrest of two Imo govt officials

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A Federal High Court in Owerri presided over by Justice Lewis Alagoa, on Thursday, issued warrant of arrest against two top officials of Imo state government for disobedience of an earlier summon issued by the court.

The two affected officials include Dr. Chibuzor Iwuagwu, the Permanent Secretary State Ministry of Works, and Mr. C. E. Egbuka, an engineer and director of works, of the ministry.

Justice Alagoa made the order in suit number FHC/ OW/133/2016 filed by former Minister of Interior, Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho,

against the state governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, and five others for trying to demolish his property.

The court had on November 14 this year summoned Mrs. Josephine Udoji, the Commissioner for Works and Transport, Commissioner for Lands, Survey, and Urban Planning, Lawrence Eburuoh, and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works Dr. Iwuagwu, to appear before it.

Also summoned to appear in court on December 8, 2016 were Engr. C. E. Egbuka, the director of works, Ministry of Works, and Mr. Emeka Duru, the Director of Works, Government House Owerri.

When the matter came

up for hearing on Thursday, the counsel to the plaintiff, Chief Ken Njemanze (SAN), told the court that they were looking up to the court on the earlier order made against the third to seventh respondents on November 14, this year.

Njemanze told the court that after the order made summoning the third to seventh respondents for the disobedience of court order of July 3 all the respondents after November 14 court session went ahead and demolished part of the plaintiff property.

The counsel however observed that what was discouraging to him was the intentional act of frustrating

progress in the suit by the defendants, saying ``since the November 14 order, it was only yesterday they counsel to the respondents served me with five processes.’’

He therefore said that it was sad that none of the respondents were in court in spite the information to him that two of the respondents have been duly served by the bailiff of the court.

Njemanze further told the court that the respondents treat the order of the court with levity and contempt, saying ``they think they are all above the law that explains the way they behave this way to this honourable court.’’

ÏÏÏA Lagos High Court

sitting in Ikeja on Thursday ordered variation into the bail condition earlier granted Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of a Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin, and Mr. Godwin Obla, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria.

Justice Hakeem Oshodi gave the order after listening to both counsels on the application for the variation of the bail conditions initiated by both Justice Ajumogobia and Obla.

Justice Oshodi held that he had no choice than to exercise his discretionary powers in favour of the duo in view of the fact that the Economic and Financial

Crimes Commission (EFCC) did not raise any objection to the application for bail variation.

The trial judge therefore granted the request of Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia, alongside Obla to carry out a N20m bail bond with the Chief Registrar of the Lagos State High Court instead of cash deposit of the sum.

While directing the defendants to swear to affidavits of means, Justice Oshodi also declared that the prayer of the defendants asking for an order mandating the EFCC to immediately surrender their passport to the court’s registrar was “not well founded” because the passports were already in the custody of the court.

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The School feeding programme initiated by the Federal Government as part of Social Investment Programmes of the Buhari administration, has kicked off in Anambra state.

The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande in a statement yesterday, said Federal Government has released over N53M to feed about 76,690 pupils in 1050 primary schools across the state.

The statement indicated that federal government will be feeding a total of 3.5 Million pupils in 17 states across the country in the 2016 budget under the primary school National Homegrown School Feeding scheme The statement however warned against extortion of money from pupils as the feeding programme is free, adding that no condition is attached to the exercise.

According to the statement, “no one should have to pay any fees to

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FG kick-starts school feeding in Anambra benefit in the N-Power or the Homegrown School Feeding programmes, and any such imposition or request for fees is uncalled for and illegal” Adding that “Reports of such acts of extortion in some states where beneficiaries are being asked to pay a ‘fee for registration’ have reached the Presidency, and firm instructions have been given that such acts should stop.”

Last month, the N-Power scheme kicked off with the selection of the first batch of 200,000 unemployed graduates, many of whom are now being deployed in the 36 states/FCT in the first batch of the planned half a million graduates to be engaged in the N-Power Volunteer Corps, NPVC. Speaking from Awka, Anambra State capital earlier today, the Special Assistant on Homegrown School Feeding Programme in the Office of the Vice President, Mr. Dotun Ade-

bayo said primary school pupils in Anambra were excited as the feeding started in their schools.

Adebayo who led a team of federal and state officials to some of the schools on day one of the Homegrown School Feeding Programme implementation said they witnessed the feeding in three schools in Akwa: Community Primary School, Awka South, Central School Ameobi, and Central School in Nibo.

“The pupils were excited and enjoyed the meals,” he stated, adding that the cooks in those three schools, among the total 774 already recruited and trained for the feeding programme, served ‘Okpa’ a.k.a Moin-moin garnished with vegetables to the delight of the pupils who took the meals during their break time about noonday.

All together in Anambra State, an estimated 76, 690 pupils in 1050

schools would be served every day of school. The feeding programme caters to pupils from primary 1-3.

Having met the stated requirements for Federal Government funding for the Homegrown School Feeding, a sum of N53, 687, 900 had been released directly to cooks for the kick-off of the school feeding programme in Anambra, to last till the end of the current school term.

All the cooks were recruited from communities around the primary schools for the program, verified and trained to provide the catering service in the 21 LGAs in the State.

Generally, the Homegrown School Feeding programme, which is one of the Social Investment plans of the Buhari presidency, is driven through community participation where residents in the community are engaged as cooks to provide feeding services.

Also the programme leverages on the agricultural produce available within the communities.

The Homegrown School Feeding programme of the Buhari administration will not only boost school enrollment and improve the nutritional status of the pupils, it would also stimulate local farming, while equally creating jobs including the 774 cooks now in gainful employment in Anambra State.

While the 2016 Budget of Change made provision for funding of the feeding programme in 18 states, a total of 17 States have concluded the designing of the School feeding models through state-level multi-sectorial capacity building workshops, based on FG’s stipulated requirements. Those states will proceed in the planning and would soon get to the implementation stage.

EFCC releases ex- FCT Minister Bala Mohammed Andrew Orolua, Abuja

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After six weeks in detention, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday released former minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Bala Mohammed from its custody.

The decision was sequel to an order of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), vacating the remand warrant which the Commission was relying upon to hold the former in its custody.

Justice Hussein Baba Yusuf yesterday issued an order vacating the remand warrant Chief Chris Uche (SAN) the counsel to Bala Mohammed.

The judge had on 29 November granted Mohammed bail pending the determination of the substantive suit he had filed but he was not immediately released.

Days after the enrolled order of the court was served on the Commission, it refused to comply with the order of court relying on the remand order of court, which was yesterday vacated by Justice Yusuf.

Before his eventual release yesterday, the former minister had threatened to commence committal proceedings against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over his continued detention against a subsisting order of court that directed his release from the custody of the Commission.

In a letter addressed to the Acting Chairman of the EFCC dated December 5, 2016, Uche lamented the inability of the Commission to obey the orders of the court after same was been served on them.

The letter which was cited with the caption ;Refusal to obey court order in suit no: FCT/HC/ CV/220/2016 Senator Bala Mohammed Vs EFCC” noted that his client had since met his bail conditions yet “you have refused to release him or produce him to court.”

Bala Mohammed was arrested and detained since October 24, 2016, when he went to honour an invitation by the Commission. He has filed a N100 million fundamental human right suit against the anti-graft agency over his illegal detention.

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Network will be holding their 7th Annual Conference 2016 on Saturday, December 10, with the theme, Restoring Dignity to Womanhood.

A statement by the Convener of the annual event, Pastor (Mrs.) Phil Uzoma, said that the target audience includes, all women in the Ministry of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, spinsters, widows and the less-privileged single mothers, among others.

The statement said that, “I invite them all to be my special guest if you

are within Lagos-Lekki Metropolis, this Saturday,” adding that, “It’s all about Jesus and a testimony awaits you as you come.”

According to the statement, the venue of the programme expected to attract thousands of Christians, is the 4th Round About, Off Chisco B/stop, by Conoil fuel station; Plot 25, Kusenla Street, Elegushi, Ikate-Water Front, Lekki.

The statement said, “The Endtime Maidens Global Network has passion for raising global intercessors for family, marriage and nations.”

A cross-section of overall winners of Spelling Bee Competition of Al-Akeedat Model College after they received their awards at the school premises in Lagos… recently.

Saraki decries Nigeria’s justice system Olufemi Samuel and Chris Emetoh, Abuja

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The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, Thursday decried the country’s justice system saying that it is too cumbersome and agonizingly slow.

Saraki who sadly observed that laws, their interpretations and adjudication had not been amenable to continuous reforms stated this while declaring open a public hearing on six Bills, organized by the Senate Committee on Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, said that the process has led to a lot of frustration which is seen symptomatically in the rise and rate of extra legal alternatives by desperate citizens.

Represented the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Olusola Adeyey, Senator Saraki regretted that the right to life and liberty which were the most vital freedoms guaranteed in the 1999 constitution cannot be adequately safeguarded if the justice system was

incapable of dispensing justice safely.

Warning that the failure of the justice system has several implications for any country, the Senate President stressed that the absence of the country’s capacity to enforce law and to carry out timely justice and the rule of law is imperiled, adding also that as a result, extra judicial mechanism for redress of grievances and providing rough and quick justice had sprung up. ‘’For example the growing rate of jungle justice all over the country had led to crisis in Nigeria. This alarming situation calls for speedy intervention and reform. ‘’The justice machinery is likened to the last hope of the common man and must be regularly reformed to meet the change and tenements of contemporary times,” he stated.

Saraki also observed that timely and efficient justice delivery was central to the economic growth and development of every nation.

He called for the creation of an independent police which should be

fully in charge of effective crime investigation.

Saraki nonetheless said that the Public Hearing was apt and timely as it would assist lawmakers to get contributions from all stakeholders for the reform of Nigeria’s criminal justice system and law enforcement agencies. ``At the end of the Public Hearing, we will enrich our laws to help fast track the dispensation of justice in Nigeria.”

Speaking earlier, Chairman of the Committee Sen. David Umaru noted that the Public Hearing was on six Bills: The Witness Protection Programme Bill 2016, the Whistle Blower Protection Bill 2016.

“The Prohibition and Protection of Persons from Lynching, Mob Action and Extra Judicial Execution Bill 2016 among others.”

“The decision for the two day hearing is our resolve to fast track the legislative process in the national interest and in order that legislative actions are concluded early and reports submitted to the senate.”

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As the battle gets messier between el-Rufai, Shehu Sani Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja To the ordinary man, the year 2019 is still a long time to come, very long. That is some three years or about 1,075 days from now. But to the politicians, the year 2019 is very short or, better still, almost around the corner. To the latter category, three years is just like three months.

This, no doubt, must have informed the jostle for political power in virtually all the states of the federation ahead of the 2019 general elections. From one state to the other, the story is the same. The struggle to grab political power has begun. The race for the National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly, governorship and even the Presidency of the nation has started.

A lot of campaigns are already going on underground with series of political alignments and re-alignments. Many of the incumbent holders of the various offices want to retain them, while several others want to dethrone them and as such the struggle becomes intense.

A classical case of such struggle for power or the struggle for who gets what in 2019 is, for instance, already playing out, in full force, in Kaduna State, where Mallam Nasiru Ahmad el-Rufai of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is currently occupying the government House. El-Rufai was sworn in on May 29, 2015 as the Executive Governor of the State and he is presently doing his first term in office.

One of those who have clearly and unambiguously indicated interest to run for the same office in 2019 is a current serving Senator from Kaduna Central and erstwhile human Rights activist, Senator Shehu Sani. The Senator, who is also of the APC, is believed to be among those who assisted El-Rufai to emerge victorious during the 2015 general elections after defeating the then sitting governor of the state and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Muktar Ramalan Yero.

An account has it that Senator Sani was actually prevailed upon by some political elders and chieftains to step down for El-Rufai and wait for the 2019 general elections for his turn.

However, the Senator’s decision to join the political fray for the 2019 governorship election in the state, has without mincing words, created a lot of bad blood between him and the sitting governor.

As a first step towards curbing the Senator’s rising political influence, the APC in the state has, in the last few months, suspended him indefinitely twice. After the first suspension, logical reasoning prevailed and the suspension was quashed. Last week again, he was suspended by the party, as usual, for anti-party activities.

The Senator has however accused the members of the APC executive in the state of being influenced by El-Rufai to “deal with me”.

Not quite long after the suspension, Sani’s constituency office along Constitution road, Kaduna, was attacked by some political thugs who vandalized the place and inflicted bodily injuries on those they met on ground. Also, few

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days ago, his family house was attacked. These incidences have thus fuelled suspicion that all these attacks were as a result of his plan to vie for the number one seat of power in Kaduna State.

Senator Sani, who is believed to be well favoured for the governor’s job in the next political dispensation, has however been telling anybody who cares to listen that his travails are all because of his aspiration. Is there anything wrong with aspiration? That is one question that he seems not to have found answer to yet.

The Senator, in a statement issued after his suspension, said, “My Indefinite suspension

by Governor Nasiru el-Rufai controlled, induced and misinformed self acclaimed APC excos and the paper it was written upon is as worthless and as useless as the used sanitary pads in the toilets of his family official residence.

“It’s as valueless as the used tissue papers of his gluttonous and bulging poodles and lackeys. “I wish to fully assure the bespectacled pygmy and his running dogs that the new suspension will not give them the public support they couldn’t gather with the first suspension.

“For a man who has been unable to address the pervasive insecurity and genocide in Southern Kaduna, for a man who has been

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unable to stem the tide of rampant kidnapping and abductions in Kaduna, suspending Shehu Sani cannot be counted as an achievement.

“Mr Governor, my suspension will not increase your physical height nor give you the flesh or muscle of a macho.

“El-Rufai remains a typical establishment man, who was brought to limelight by the PDP, nurtured by the PDP. “El-Rufai is a bug, a lice and a parasite to PMB’s (President Muhammadu Buhari) administration. His loyalty to PMB is nothing but self serving and self preservation. El-Rufai is a foul air to any serious concept of change.

“El-Rufai remains the excrement of the toilets of PDP Wadata House (PDP headquarters in Abuja) and no broom or deodorant of change can give him a new identity.

“We will continue to work for the masses and defend their interest,” he said.

Continuing, the Kaduna Central Senator stated that the present administration came to office on May 29, 2015,the Kaduna APC has held about eight press conferences and all the press conferences were about ‘suspending Shehu Sani’ or ‘confirming the suspension of Shehu Sani’ or “ratifying the suspension of Shehu sani” or ‘affirming the suspension of Shehu sani’.

I have been so suspended by El-rufai’s men to the point that my car may not need suspenders again. I am also thinking of opening a private chemistry school to teach students on suspension. I remembered my elementary chemistry where suspension is defined as a heterogeneous mixture in which the solute particles do not dissolve, but get suspended throughout the bulk of the medium.

Sani pointed out that it has ridiculously reached a point that each time Kaduna journalists are invited by the Kaduna APC , such was always to write the repeated story of Shehu Sani’s suspension.

He said, “I have been so suspended by Elrufai’s men to the point that my car may not need suspenders again. I am also thinking of opening a private chemistry school to teach students on suspension. I remembered my elementary chemistry where suspension is defined as a heterogeneous mixture in which the solute particles do not dissolve, but get suspended throughout the bulk of the medium.”

Stating that he was proud to be suspended by the APC, the Senator said, “Kaduna APC is a congregation of political appointees of Mr Governor, they want him to sleep, snore and fart without noise from Shehu. If my repeated suspension will earn our governor a shirt in the Nigerian or American Basketball team, I’ll be happy.

He added, “The Kaduna APC that accused Shehu of disrespecting the party is the same one that reigned insults and abuses against the National Vice chairman North West who invalidated their cretinous vituperation. They are the same people who don’t recognise and respect any Committee set up by the national secretariat of the party including the one headed by Katsina State governor Aminu Masari.

“Their suspension ends in the executive W/C and then the cesspit hole of their Government House where it will converge with the outcome of Suya, Pap and Beans cake meal,” he said.

Whichever way it goes, the electorate in Kaduna State will elect who will govern them in 2019 after the four year mandate of Governor El-Rufai.

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Ayade has no reason to defect to APC -Odey Dr. Steve Odey is the chairman, Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). He speaks on the many developmental strides of the state governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, and his gigantic projects as well as how he is re-positioning the state. Odey in this interview with a group of journalists on the occassion of his confirment with a merit award (Ogude Makuojuabuode) by Yache Development Association in Abuja, touched on varying issues.

TOM OKPE was there for The Daily Times and reports.

Cross River State is a state that has distinguished itself as a blossoming state. What is the secret of these strides?

The governor is very proactive, he is very innovative, he is very intelligent, he is a goal setter and he is a man that wants things to happen. He does not share money like other politicians, the way it used to happen. Money is for projects, the little that we have we put into projects. Even last month he had zero allocation, but if you go to Cross River, you will see construction work going on here and there. Don’t forget that I am in the Education sector where there is no money, but the man was able to give me N3.8 billion counterpart funding for the state that was left unaccessed four years before he came into office, so you can see how innovative the man is. He is the digital governor of Cross River State. So everything that we are doing is digitalised. We are making progress because the man on top, the man on the driving seat is very innovative.

How impressive is school children enrollment in your state?

Very impressive, Cross River people are people who don’t joke with education, they like education, so we cannot compromise education for anything. That is why there is massive infrastructural development in the basic education sector in particular to see that every child that goes to school has a place to study and learn constructively. That is what the government is out to achieve.

What are the major challenges you face in the education sector.

One of the major challenges is falling standard of education which we have tried to address aggressively. We have the issue of ghost teachers and ghost workers. Teachers that came into our employment list but came in with fake certificates, we are trying to weed them out. We have uncovered up to 250 teachers with fake certificates. There are issues of ghost workers which as I talk with you, we have embarked on the bio-metrics of all the teachers in all the local councils in

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Cross River State. It is very tasking but we must get the place sanitized.

Do you have plans of employing new

teachers into the state school system?

Of course, the governor just gave me approval to employ 1,000 teachers. For over 10,

Why will he change from PDP and leave, for who? The governor is in the opposition, people should not expect the governor to go and start fighting President Buhari when he has a lot to do in the state. This is a man that has brought about super highway; this is a man that has brought about deep sea port, all Federal projects. He needs their assistance; he needs the collaboration of the federal government. Should he antagonise the President because he is a PDP member

15 years now there has not been any employment of teachers. But the governor knows that no matter the fantastic infrastructure you put in place, there must be those to deliver the goods, they are teachers, you must have quality teachers. In my own case, I am not just recruiting teachers; I have subjected them to aptitude test which was done across the 18 local governments. We have just finished marking, the next stage is oral interview, then we will verify their certificates, to ascertain that you a competent teacher. The stage is very herculean and tasking so that by the time we give you your employment letter, people will know that you are a material.

Governor Ben Ayade, is one of the governors that the All Progressive Congress (APC) is desperately trying to capture.

Do you see the governor dumping the PDP? Why will he change from PDP and leave, for who? The governor is in the opposition, people should not expect the governor to go and start fighting President Buhari when he has a lot to do in the state. This is a man that has brought about super highway; this is a man that has brought about deep sea port, all Federal projects. He needs their assistance; he needs the collaboration of the federal government. Should he antagonise the President because he is a PDP member, don’t forget that the governor is more refined, he is a professor, a lawyer, and he does not practice gangster ism. He does not play the kind of politics that people play. I am saying that it does not mean that because you are in the opposition you should start fighting your president. The President is the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

You have won several awards since your appointment as SUBEB Chairman, what is the secret?

Well, performance is not hidden, you can see everywhere, everybody feels my impact, even the blind can see what we are doing in Cross River state. And so if the people say they want to honor you, you will be motivated to do more.

Umahi to Ebonyi residents: Protect your PVCs against cloning Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has called on residents to protect their Permanent Voters’ Cards against the activities of unscrupulous elements moving from house to house in the state to collect PVCs in the name of registering them as political party members.

Umahi gave the advice during a special church and thanksgiving service organised for him and his wife, Rachel,by the Abakaliki Diocese of the Anglican Church.

The governor, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Emma Anya, described the activities of the “unscrupulous elements “ as a desperate move to clone the PVCs ahead of 2019 general elections.

He warned that a time would come when anybody that did not show his or her PVC would start paying school fees for their children and wards in the state.

He said, “Some people are into desperation again. They are trying to dis-

tract us by going from house to house to collect PVCs from people in the name of registering them for different political parties.

“A time will come that if you don’t have PVC, your child will start paying school fee. So, resist giving your PVC. If you have no PVC, you will not partake in our numerous empowerment programmes.

“Some of them also clone the PVCs so that during the day of election, you will see two people answering your

name. So, don’t even show them your PVC, don’t even tell them your PVC number.”

Umahi also disclosed that his administration had concluded plans to start evangelical school programmes early next year to inculcate good moral education in “our school children.”

Turning to the clerics of the diocese, he added: “Let me also tell the church that we have planned for school evangelism from next year. We intend that in the three senatorial districts, we are

going to have ministers of God that will go round all the primary and secondary schools as well as tertiary institutions to preach about Jesus Christ and his righteousness. They will inculcate moral education in our children and also educate them on our policies.”

Commending the Anglican Church for preaching true repentance and salvation, Umahi thanked the church for their support and prayers which he said, contributed to his victory at the polls.

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Ikpeazu, Abia PDP chief charge party faithful on LGAs polls Sunday Nwakanma, Umuahia Abia State governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu and the State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Johnson Onuigbo has mandated PDP members in the state to do all they can to ensure that the party wins all the 17 chairmanship and more than 200 councillorship positions in the state, come December 17 LGA chairmanship and councillorship election.

This directive came in Umuahia during the flag-off of the PDP chair-

manship and councillorship election campaign in the state by the governor.

According to Ikpeazu, there is no opposition in the state, even as he directed the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC) to be free and fair in the conduct of the election in the state.

He expressed his fear that although no opposition exist in the state politics, the party and the candidates should not relax, urging the candidates to run an issue-oriented campaign.

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I’m not APC’s new leader in South West, Amosun declares Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has said that he was not the new leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the Southwest geopolitical zone.

Amosun made this position clear following insinuations about his new role in the political circles since the recent gubernatorial election in Ondo State.

The governor, who is believed to have played a major role in the emergence of the Ondo State governorelect, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu SAN, said in a statement he personally signed that, the recurring mis-description in political nomenclature particularly as they relate to the politics of the South-West, and by extension, the country as a whole was a misnomer.

“I refer to the emerging tendency of referring to me and some other members of our great party as the ‘Leader(s) of the South West’ or ‘New Leader(s) of the APC in the South West’.

“When that phrase was first brought to my attention, particularly during the weeks preceding the Ondo State gubernatorial election, my immediate reaction was to ignore same as yet another distractive antics of the opposition.

“Somehow, the misnomer stuck and it came to appear rather more

frequently in several other fora and publications, including respectable gatherings and the media.”

While rejecting the title, Amosun, said it was an error to be addressed as the leader of South West APC, even as he reiterated his support and loyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling party.

He categorically stated that, “I am not, by any stretch of imagination, the leader or new leader of the APC in the South-West. I am a loyal party member, and I shall stand by our party and of course, with President Muhammadu Buhari. I am also obliged to respect all our leaders in the state, South-West and Nigeria.

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ing the campaign, stating that the chairmanship candidates are the eye of the state government at the grassroots and will be telling the government at the centre “where we are needed.”

While pleading with “offended” aspirants to “forgive and support their candidates”, he urged all the 17 PDP chairmanship and councillorship candidates to develop their blueprint and cue into the five pillars of development of his administration if they win.

Describing the occasion as a his-

toric one in the state, the governor assured that local government election in the state will be a continuous process and will be conducted regularly every two years, and urged the chairmanship candidates to make every effort to reconcile with stakeholders and aggrieved members in their respective LGAs and try as much as possible to see themselves as members of one family, as well as pray for smooth campaigns.

Earlier, the State Chairman of PDP, Chief Johnson Onuigbo said the party carefully elected them

as their candidates and therefore they have no reasons not to win the election with landslide putting into consideration the landmark achievements of Gov. Ikpeazu in the state, especially on infrastructure, noting that the election would be fair and competitive and urged them to vote in all the 17 chairmanship and over 200 councillorship candidates of the party into office.

The LGA chairmanship candidates and their deputies were later handed over the party flags as LGA flag-bearers in their respective LGAs.

Ambode links strong democratic institutions to economic growth Lagos State governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday called for a strong democratic institution in Nigeria, saying that such was critical to economic growth and overall development.

Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Lagos House in Ikeja when he received the new United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Stuart Symington, who was on courtesy visit to his office said the transformation of the country depends largely on strong institutions rather than individuals, and as such, all hands must be on deck towards achieving such.

While congratulating the American people on the success of their general elections last month, Governor Ambode said Nigeria has a lot to learn from the United States, especially in the area of strong democratic institutions.

The governor said: “We know that we have common grounds in terms of democratic experiences.

We are very glad that the American election that took place last month was very successful and we believe strongly that in this partnership, moving forward, we

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believe so much has to be learnt in terms of democratic institutions that have actually succeeded in bringing out the kind of election results that we got.

“We think that more of our own democratic institutions here in Nigeria should also become stronger so that we think more about institutions rather than persons and those are the things that actually make the economy to grow and the society to thrive.”

Governor Ambode who also

congratulated the envoy on his new posting to Nigeria, pledged the commitment of the State Government to continually protect the business interests of Americans and others in the state.

He particularly expressed readiness to partner with American firms in scaling up the transport system and the health sector in the state, among other areas.

He added that in the last 18 months, the State Government has committed huge resources and efforts to security of the people, assuring that the government would continually give greater attention to the safety and welfare of residents, including American investors.

He said: “Lagos is a beautiful home to American Embassy. We known that a lot of Americans reside in Lagos and we have tried as much as possible to create an enabling environment for investors in the state and also protect all citizens and residents.

“We are very strong on judicial and security sector reforms and we have maintained in the last 18 months, a peaceful environment in Lagos and we have continued to ensure also that Lagos is safe.”

Bauchi: Govt only awards contracts to APC, exco members, residents allege Emmanuel Iriogbe, Abuja The Bauchi State government is in the news for the wrong reasons as accusations are making the rounds that Governor Mohammed Abubakar has been awarding contracts only to government officials and cronies in his All Progressives Congress (APC) without resorting to due process.

He was also alleged to have recently awarded road contracts in the state to the tune of over N20bn based only on engineering estimates, without a design, these contracts agreements were entered

into since October, but till date, no design According to a reliable source, these contracts are usually shared among government officials and state party executive members.

The source gave a classical example of the contract awarded to QIDAS Design CONSULTANTS through a letter with reference number: MDGs/CGS/2015/S/V.I and dated 19th April, 2016.

The contract for which payment has fallen due and worth Nine Million, Nine Hundred and Fifty-four Thousand, Three Hundred and Ten Naira and seventeen- five Kobo

(N9,954,310:75), is a project for Water and Sanitation work. In a letter obtained through our source, a 50 percent mobilisation fee of Four Million, Nine Hundred and Seventy-seven Thousand, One Hundred and fifty-five and Thity-seven Kobo has already been disbursed to Qidas after the company presented a bank guarantee.

Qidas, our source confirmed belongs to the Chief of Staff to Governor Abubakar, Audu Sule Katagum. Citing the case of the above company, our source also informed that the state government was in the habit of awarding con-

tracts without due process of advertising them and that except for three (3) contracts, no bidding were carried out and that cases where bidding takes place, it was usually done in a shoddy manner.

The turn of events in the state is causing palpable tension as citizens, especially those left out of the contract awards are spoiling for a fight with the state government.

When contacted, an aggrieved state contractor, Mallam Isa Daudu said; “I think this is the worst government this state has ever had. It does not take kindly to criticism even if offered in good light. I am

a duly registered contractor with the state government. You won’t believe that since this government came in May 2015, I have made efforts to get a contract all but in vain. What they do is to give these contracts to APC executive members and government officials.

Things were not as bad as they are presently in the past.”

All efforts to get government’s reaction through the Special Assistant to Bauchi State government on development partners and NGOs, Mansur Manu Soro proved abortive as he refused to pick his calls.

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Reps move to impose time limit on ministers nomination Continued from page 1 second reading a bill that nomination for appointment of ministers should not be later than 30 days from when the president takes oath of office.

The bill also seeks to provide that nomination for appointment of commissioners shall be made not later than 30 days from the date a governor is sworn in.

This is even as the bill for an Act to provide for the inauguration of the president and vice president, also known as Presidential Inauguration Bill, scaled second reading in the Senate.

Sponsored by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, the Presidential Inauguration Bill, seeks to align presidential inauguration in the country with international best

practices as obtained in the United States of America (USA), and many other democracies.

Presenting the bill for the time limit on the nomination of ministers, in the House of Representatives, yesterday, Hon. Solomon Adaelu (PDP-Abia), said that the need to ensure improved efficiency in governance prompted the amendment bill which sought to alter sections 147 and 192.

According him, sections 147 and 192 of the constitution are not explicit as to when the president or governors are to make the nominations for appointment of ministers and commissioners.

“Consequently, it is feasible and practically necessary to impose a constitutional time limit for a president to present nominated ministers and their portfolios to the senate.

“Preferably, 30 days’ time limit after swearing in will be ideal as it provides sufficient time for the president to settle down into governance and carry out final vetting of his nominations.

“And also ensure that the running of governance is not necessarily delayed or held up by the absence of ministers to run the various government departments,’’ Adaelu said.

He emphasised that experience from other developed countries revealed that the chief executive already had clear nomination list prior to swearing in.

“And this is forwarded to the parliament within a short time of inauguration.

“This practice should be constitutionally mandated in Nigeria to improve the efficiency of governance upon a change in govern-

ment.

“The experience of 2015 whereby it took almost four months after swearing in for the president to forward nominated names to the legislature resulted in a serious setback for governance.

“This adversely affected the serious handling of pressing national issues in the country; this must be prevented by constitutionally imposing time limit,’’ Adaelu said.

He said that attaching portfolios would facilitate effective screening and deliberation by the legislature on the competence of the nominated person for the particular role he would play in government.

“This will greatly reduce the fixing of round pegs in square holes which is the bane of governance in Nigeria.

“The discretion of the president to assign people to whatever department he deems fit after screening by the legislature is unhealthy as the legislature will not be able to adequately assess his suitability for that role,’’ Adaelu said.

The Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, referred the bill to special ad hoc Committee on Constitution Review.

Leading the debate on the general principles of the Presidential Inauguration Bill in the Senate, Ekweremadu explained that the Bill seeks to move the inauguration of the president and the vice president from the Eagles Square, to within the precincts of the National Assembly, but without precluding the Chief Justice of Nigeria from swearing them.

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for the seat of governors of their various states.

While the court will be deciding whether the nomination of Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate during the 2015 Sokoto State governorship primary election was proper, having only defected to the APC at the 11th hour from the PDP, it will also have the responsibility of deciding whether Governor Benedict Ayade of Cross Rivers State should not be disqualified on account of filling two conflicting birth dates on his form as submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Two APC chieftains, Alhaji Umaru Dahiru and Mr. Aliyu Abubakar Sanyinna, who were governorship aspirants on the APC platform, had challenged nomination of Tambuwal, who shifted camp from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the

last minute to take the APC ticket.

Although, the Court of Appeal had dismissed their appeal, the appellants want the apex court to reverse that decision and uphold the judgment of the Federal High Court.

Through their lawyer, Professor Awa Kalu (SAN), the two appellants have urged the apex court to reverse the decision of the Court of Appeal, which held that their suit had become academic exercise by virtue of the election of Tambuwal in the April 11, 2015 governorship poll.

They had asked the Supreme Court to decide whether Tambuwal was nominated in compliance with provisions of the Electoral Act 2010 and the APC 2014 guidelines for the nomination of candidates for elective offices.

Specifically, the court will determine the issue of swapping of delegates’ list at the primary election of the APC conducted on December 4, 2014 at Giginya Stadium in Sokoto.

Justice Bode Rhodes Vivour, who presided over the hearing on the matter, fixed today after submissions by various parties in the appeal.

In the brief of argument adopted by Mr. Ikoro M. Ikoro, the two appellants insisted that the lower court (Appeal Court) erred in law by holding that their joint suit has no life to sustain it simply because of the conducted general election.

They argued that the April 11, 2015 general election cannot take life out of their case or render it academic exercise because the suit had been filed on January 27, 2015 long before the general election was conducted.

The appellants chronicled the genesis of their suit, claiming that several frivolous motions and applications filed by the respondents at the Federal High Court in Abuja delayed judgment delivery until after the general election.

Respondents in the appeal are the APC, INEC and Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal.

But counsel to Tambuwal, Mr. Sunday Ibrahim Ameh (SAN), in his submission, said that the reliefs sought by the appellants at the Federal High Court have been overtaken by the general election and the declaration of Tambuwal as winner of the April 11, 2015 election.

The counsel urged the court to dismiss the appeal on the ground that it had become pure academic issue without any live.

In his argument, Mr. Jibrin Okutepa (SAN), who stood for APC, aligned himself with the third respondent’s submission.

The appellants had at the Federal High Court, sued Tambuwal and asked the court to declare that the primary poll of December 4, 2014, which produced him, was unlawful, unconstitutional, null and void and inconsistent with the Electoral Act, 2010 and the APC guidelines.

Justice Evoh Stephen Chukwu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, who is now late, ruled in their favour.

(IYF), a socio-cultural group, has condemned what it described as the orchestrated attack on the Amnesty International for its report alleging that the Nigerian security forces killed over 150 members of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the Movement for the Actualization of Biafra (MASSOB) and other Biafran activists.

The President of the Forum, Comrade Kenneth Emeh, told the Daily Times that the attack by Rev Christe Amor, the promoter of the Stand Up for Nigeria, a civil society organization, on Amnesty International, showed the obvious partisanship of the group.

He said the case of Amor was a clear indication that some civil society groups were set up by government to hold brief for it, accusing Stand Up Nigeria as being one of such groups.

Emeh described Amor as “an agent of darkness to truncate the move for the sovereignty of the people of Biafra”, saying that this would surely fail.

“Where was he when IPOB members were massacred in a church at Nkpor, near Onitsha, by the Nigerian army. As a civil society group, they are supposed to be neutral but they are not, which means they are government stooges.

“Where were they when the Fulani herdsmen killed over 200 Igbos in Nimbo, Uzo-Uwani Local Government of Enugu State, when our sister was murdered in Kano and the the killers were set free” he said.

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Mimiko in eye of History (1)

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Tola Adeniyi

was at Oke Agbe, Akoko North West in Ondo state home to business mogul Otunba Solomon Oladunni and the late Chief Rufus Giwa where I was Guest Speaker and Special guest of honour at the commissioning of one of the 50 Mega schools built by the Mimiko administration. Each of the schools with capacity for 550 pupils provides conducive learning environment. The facilities include among others: computer laboratories, modern library, sickbay, and recreational facilities with magnetic boards.

Primary school children clad in uniforms freely provided by government were seen working dexterously with the computer to the amazement and appreciation of parents and guests conducted round as witnesses. The aesthetic beauty of the architectural design and landscape of the Mega School is food for the eyes!

Nelson Mandela tells us Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.

Education could and would make the child of a ‘nobody’ to compete and most times outclass the children of somebody.

Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan says that education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family while Malcolm X affirms that education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. The great philosopher Obafemi Awolowo says the Mind is the master of man.

In the light of the greatness and power attached to education, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has been harping on the theme of education these past 8 years. His mantra has always been service to motherland, and there can be no better service than to ensure that your motherland has a better future. This is what informed his administration’s unparalleled investment in education, the provision of several primary school blocks, secondary schools, outstanding world class 50 Mega schools, the refurbishment, expansion and reinvigoration of the Adekunle Ajasin University at Akungba, and the first of its kind the University of Medical Sciences at Ondo City, the first in West Africa and second in the whole of Africa among several others.

Investment in knowledge [education] yields the best interest, dividend, according to Benjamin Franklin and to that end, we are guaranteed that the huge investment by Mimiko in education is bound to yield bountiful interest.

Some critics are quick to query the need for Mega schools arguing that most towns where these schools are been established do not have sufficient population to fill up the spaces. This line of thought is of course either myopic or deliberately mischievous. Nigeria today is one of the fastest growing coun-

tries in the world. She is currently the seventh most populous country in the world with 186,879,760 million people [Source: Internet World Stats] and believed to jump to 225 million in less than ten years; it is only reasonable that a man with foresight should plan. Besides, Mega schools operate on the economics of scale.

I should quickly add that Mimiko being an award winning medical doctor knows the relationship of sound body to sound mind as beautifully espoused by the late Professor B.O.O. Osuntokun. He has ensured that along with education adequate provision was made for the health and general well being of not only the school-going children but also of their parents especially their mothers who Nature made to provide nurture and nourishment to their children and wards.

The Trauma Centre, Ondo The greatest attraction for history is Mimiko’s extraordinary investments in health care delivery facilities making his state first among equals in Nigeria. The most outstanding is the world acclaimed Trauma Centre currently run by Dr Oluwole Ige as CMD. I took time to visit the facilities. According to the CMD Dr Ige, the hospital became functional exactly 3years ago, November 2013. It is a purpose built hospital with structure that allows the right flow for efficient trauma and surgical care delivery, comparable to the best in the world.

The environment and surrounding is striking, clean and devoid of the typical hospital smell. It has well-maintained lawns and general aesthetics that can make a visitor feel like being a patient.

The centre has a group of young, committed professional caregivers across medical fields that are full of energy and drive to deliver excellence at all times.

The hospital has state of the art

equipment, instruments, gadgets and furniture and it is remarkable that these have been well maintained and the necessary supplies needed for functionality of these equipments have never been lacking unlike what is obtainable in most public hospitals in the country where equipment get out of use due to lack of maintenance or consumables.

It is worthy of note that all these resources are connected to efficient service delivery by a well researched operating protocol and processes that recognises the inherent challenges of trauma and surgical care delivery in Nigeria.

Therefore, victims and patients who require emergency care get the right and prompt attention.

Other services rendered include Arthroplasty surgery i.e. Total knee and hip replacement, minimally invasive surgery like laparoscopy, Arthroscopy and Endoscopic procedures, all the range of Spine Surgeries, Pediatric Orthopedics, Sport Medicine, Cancer and Oncological Care, Complex trauma care, Burns, Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery, Urological Surgery, General Surgery, Maxillofacial and General Dental surgical services, Otorhyngolaryngology (ENT), Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Pediatric Surgery, Interventional Radiology, Anesthesia and Critical Care as well as Physical therapy and automated multi specialty laboratory and blood transfusion services.

The trauma response is fast and efficient, it gives the maximum chance of survival to victims irrespective of the severity or degree of injury. This is achieved through a crash system that has the state of the art crash bay as its engine room. In the Crash room are Overhead bed Panels with constant Oxygen flow, suction pumps, multi parameter invasive moni-

tors per station, a functional crash cart with constant supplies, Point of care machine that can rapidly carry out blood investigations including arterial blood gases, base deficit and lactate level which are essential investigations that is not done in more than 90% of Nigerian hospitals. The crash room is also equipped with high resolution ultrasound machines for Focused assessment sonography for trauma (FAST scan), mobile X ray, facilities to quickly establish and maintain Airway including tracheotomy, insert central lines and chest tubes.

Any patient who requires ventilator support has that commenced in the crash room.

Unpublished data in the hospital puts the reduction in Morbidity and Mortality at more than 50% as compared to other tertiary centres in the country. The Centre also has the record time for carrying out emergency surgical intervention, which implies that all the preliminary preparations before surgery are done in a record time. It’s noteworthy that the hospital was granted accreditation to train post graduate doctors in Surgical specialties, in an unprecedented record time of less than 1year after its commencement by the National Postgraduate Medical College, the West African College of Surgeons after a year and later by the West African College of Surgeons and National post graduate medical college for Anesthesia and Radiology Mother and Child Hospital, Ondo (MCHO) History will certainly look kindly on Mother and Child Hospital Ondo, MCHO Currently headed

by DR Michael O. GBALA as The Chief Medical Director, The Mother and Child Hospital Ondo (MCHO), commissioned on November 30, 2012 has according to the CMD registered and attended to over 85,212 patients in the four years of her existence. It has performed over Four thousands of major Obstetrics and Gynaecological surgeries free of charge. The hospital is a major battle axes in the Ondo State, world-acclaimed “ABIYE Safe Motherhood Initiative”, a lethal bullet against maternal death and under-5 morbidity and mortality. This was instrumental to the success of Ondo State being the only State in Nigeria to achieve MDG 5. MCHO has been accredited and commenced training of postgraduate resident doctors in Obstetrics and Gynaecology by the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) and National Post Graduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN). Residents from some Federal Teaching Hospitals and Federal Medical Centres do come to MCHO for Clinical attachment.

The Anaesthesia unit of MCHO collaborates with Ondo State Trauma and Surgical Centre for training of Residents in Anaesthesia.

To be continued

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Africa and the Esau mentality

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Ken Agala

he news that the Nigerian customs intercepted a container of “READY TO EAT FOODS” like egusi soup, jollof rice, ogbono, yam porridge imported from India should actually worry every African. What this means is that it was cheaper and easier to make egusi soup and package it in India than it is to make in Nigeria.

It is not shameful enough that we produce crude oil and import petrol, we produce cocoa and import chocolate, diamonds are mined in Africa, but Switzerland is the diamond capital of the world, now we are importing cooked egusi, ogbono, jollof rice and yam porridge into Africa!

Proverbs 12:27 say, “The lazy man roasteth not that which he took in hunting”.

Isn’t this part of the Bible a little bit of an oxymoron? I mean how can you say a man who went hunting is lazy. Hunting is a very physical activity, which entails running after animals and killing them. Why does the book of proverbs declare such person a lazy man?

This brings to mind the story

of Esau and Jacob. We recall that Esau was a hunter and apparently hard working man. Moreover, Jacob was described as a mild man.

Yet, we recall that Esau came back home one day and had to depend on Jacob for food. Of course Jacob made him pay a high price for the food – his birthright.

In the second incident, their father called Esau to bring him food so that he can eat and bless him.

While Esau headed to the forest to look for game, Jacob engaged the use of a consultant. Who was the person that had constantly produced food for their father for many years?

Her name, Rebecca – the wife of their father, Isaac. Therefore, while Esau was running to the forest, Jacob was consulting and strategising. He found the answer.

He produced one of his animals.

Not from the bush, but from the backyard. Isaac was blind. He would never know the difference between animal from the bush and animal raised in the backyard.

Therefore, while Esau was still in bush working hard, the strategist had produced the desired satisfaction for the client effortlessly.

This is the difference between muscle work and brainwork.

There are two types of nations on earth. There is Esau nations

and the Jacob nations. The Esau nations produce all the resources and pass them on to the Jacob nations, which transform and sell them back at higher prices to the Esau nations.

This is the reason why a country like Belgium, with 11 million people and 30,000 square kilometers, and with no mineral resource, can have a GDP of $500 billion and per capita income of $45,000, to become ranked 21st on the global human development index.

On the other hand, a country like the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a total size of 2.4 million square kilometers has a population of 85 million people.

Congo has 70 percent of the world’s coltan, a third of its cobalt, more than 30 percent of world’s diamond reserves, and a tenth of its copper. Congo is arguably the world’s richest country with an estimated mineral value of $24 trillion. However, Congo, pitiably, has a GDP of $68 billion and a per capita income of $816, while sitting as 176th on the global human development index rating.

History shows how Britain, a tiny island, colonised almost half of the world. From the United States to India, South America and the Caribbean, almost 70 nations and two billion people fell

under the colony of a tiny island of less than 30 million people as at 1900.

What did the British do that gave them edge? Time management. The British people actually triggered off the industrial revolution when they began to use machines to make clothes and steam engines. A Jacobian mentality.

Up until today, many African women still believe that yam pounded by hand in a mortar is sweeter and better than machine grounded powdered yam. I am told that Egusi broken by hand is still more expensive in Nigeria than the ones broken by machines. An Esau mentality.

In Nigeria, we still attach value to things because of how difficult their productions are. That is why we still move files from table to table in our ministries, and processes that will take only a few minutes through the intranet and iCloud will drag on for days at the ministries.

It is this same mentality that has made an elected president squander a whopping six months before he could form a cabinet, while we are clearly seeing a Donald Trump appointing almost all his ministers and a 16-man economic advisory team some two months to his inauguration.

T.B. Joshua, US elections and matters arising

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Godwin Ikechukwu

ne Osagie Ogunbor in The Punch newspaper of Tuesday, 06 December 2016 tried in vain to rubbish the hardearned reputation of Prophet T.B. Joshua, basing his arguments on premises, which belied a clear stereotypically negative perception of the cleric. First, he argued that Prophet Joshua relied on polls and media coverage for his prediction, a position that clearly shied away from objectivity. He refused to look at the impressive prophetic record of accomplishment of T.B. Joshua who once prophesied the victory of the late John Atta-Mills of Ghana at the presidential polls, as well as the emergence and rise to power of the All Progressives Congress in Nigeria (APC) – against all media and public permutations.

While highlighting the tensions that ensued in the aftermath of the historic election, the writer additionally did not point out that in American political history, no candidate has won the popular vote by such a huge margin yet failed to ascend to the seat of power.

The protests that swept across the United States after Trump was announced as winner have given further steam to growing insinuations of electoral malpractice that necessitated the current ongoing

recount – a process Trump’s lawyers are fighting tooth-and-nail to quash. Even the NSA Director, Admiral Michael Rogers astonishingly admitted that Russia was involved in a hacking scandal that affected the outcome of the elections – causing question marks to still linger over the veracity of the supposedly sacred democratic process.

Aspersions cast by the writer that the social media ‘backlash’ is somehow affecting Joshua’s reputation or spiritual standing show the writer’s clear unfamiliarity with the subject matter. Irrespective of all campaigns of calumny, Prophet T.B. Joshua and The SCOAN remain among the most respected Nigerians abroad and West Africa’s most popular tourist attraction, respectively. Statistics on YouTube show Emmanuel TV as the most viewed Christian channel globally, figures that have actually increased in the wake of the contentious prediction. Indeed, if anything, the election prophecy has served more as a ‘free advert’ for the cleric.

The writer’s additional comments mockingly reminding readers of Joshua’s alleged ‘inability’ to predict the tragic building incident at The SCOAN in September 2014 proves further the write-up was nothing more than a sponsored hate-piece. How can someone who is writing draw such comparisons

on such sensitive, spiritual matters? Do prophecies originate from man? Can a mere mortal choose what and when to speak forth the mind of the Almighty? This is beside the point that Joshua did in fact prophetically warn of the tragic incident months earlier.

Those such as Osagie who have taken to the media to condemn and criticise the Founder and General Overseer of The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN) should have been more liberal in their outbursts, bearing in mind the indubitable fact that prophecies originate from One who can neither be questioned nor queried.

Even though the outcome of the elections has gone in favour of the Republican candidate and business mogul, Donald Trump, going by the consistency and accuracy of Joshua’s past prophecies, one thinks it is too early for him to be the subject of such wrath.

Indeed, there are biblical examples of prophecies that were altered due to the actions of the recipient. In 2 Kings 21:21-29, there is the account of how God sent a message to King Ahab through Prophet Elijah about the impending doom that was to befall him.

Upon receiving the prophecy, King Ahab humbled himself and repented. God in His infinite mercies saw his sincere repentance and

averted the doom that would have befallen him. There is also the case of King Hezekiah whose impending death was prophesied by Prophet Isaiah only to be averted by God after the King humbled himself and asked for mercy. God even added 15 more years to his life (Isaiah 38:1-4).

Based on the foregoing, it is only God that has the final say as far as prophecies are concerned. No mortal can be as perfect as the Creator who knows all can can can can can.

There is definitely a shroud of uncertainty hanging over the emergence of Donald Trump as President-Elect, heightened further by his already unorthodox approach to transition. Hence, the media outburst against Prophet T.B. Joshua is more of a baseless reactionary outrage that does not take into consideration the Prophet’s intimidating record of accomplishment in the hallowed field of prophecy.

Remember, prophecies are not bound by time. They can even take years to be fulfilled, irrespective of their seeming physical exactitude.

The man of God is a global brand that has since attained equity and no contagion of ungodly market forces can diminish his Olympian reputation.

Ikechukwu is the Public Relations Manager for Arise Africa, Lagos,

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Igbo Day: Resonating people at peace with host community Femi Ganiyu The Aluko Field, in the heart of Aboruland, Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, venue of the Igbo Day, was parked full of people from all walks of life on that hot Saturday afternoon.

Apart from the Igbos, organisers of the programme, other distinguished Nigerians, who were at the venue, included their hosts, the Yorubas; Hausa/Fulanis, Edos, Urhobos and Ikwerres.

The distinguished guests included, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode, represented by Chief Akintunde Ambode; Baale of Aboru land, High Chief Rasaki Bamigbopa, among other people.

Strikingly, men, women and youths, who were gaily dressed in their unique traditional attires, were the cynosure of all eyes, as they danced rhythmically to drumming and songs with deafening sounds that spiced up the historic occasion, which lasted till late in the night of that day, November 26.

Indeed, age groups of people, who were obviously ecstatic, mixed freely with the Yoruba people, whose males dressed in their unique traditional agbada and sokoto, while their females appeared in buba/iro to match.

It was such an admixture of culture, thereby engendering unity in diversity. For kola nuts, garden eggs, wine, among other menus, were freely shared among the people.

However, the main ceremony had been preceded by the conferment of chieftaincy titles on three eminent Igbo in the area, including, Prince Emmanuel Jaja and Patrick Ogbuefin, by the Eze Ndigbo of Aboru Kingdom, His Roy-

al Highness, Ephraim C. Nnaemeka.

Speaking with The Daily Times at his palace located in the area, the monarch urged Nigerians to live in harmony with one another, despite our differences and the current economic challenges facing the country.

He acknowledged the mutual respect and co-habitation that thrive between his people and their Yoruba hosts, adding that it was worth emulating by other states across the country.

Following the opening prayers said by the spiritual father of the day, who is also the Parish Priest of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Aboru, The Very Rev. Monsignor Livinus Ukah, the chairman of the occasion, Chief Nduka Osuji, thanked the people of the area for their support and interest.

He said his people were happy living among their host communities, and urged everyone to interact freely with each other.

While welcoming his guests to the venue

of the celebration, President of Igbo Community in Aboru land, Chief Joseph O. Oba, described the Igbos as hardworking, industrious and patriotic.

He, however, regretted that his people have for long been marginalized in the scheme of things by successive Nigerian government and called for an end to it.

No doubt, it was a fun-filled day, as the hosts and their guests, went home with memories that would linger for a long time.

This man is dying of lifethreatening ailment!

Ladesope Ladelokun For 42-year- old Ogun State born, Rafiu Adekanbi, life was one blissful experience which also held great hope and expectations for this trained baker; he looked forward to a future anchored on limitless potentials and achievements . However, Rafiu’s tall dreams and expectations seem to have hit the brick walls and awry. This father of three, who resides at a seedy part of Alakoko area of Lagos, now lives in great pains and anguish with no hope of bouncing back to a life of strength and vitality--No thanks to a strange ailment doctors diagnosed in 2014, as ‘Generalited Tremors.

Rafiu’s pale, gaunt and malnourished look gave him away as one who is bat-

tling with a monstrous ailment, and many would ordinarily take his illness to be Parkinson disease syndrome, as he walks unsteadily with his hands shaking violently and ceaselessly; and is unable to firmly hold any object. His sight is equally affected, as he could not identify printed matters.

Amid sobs and in a tone laden with grief, Rafiu narrated his ordeal: “My illness began in 2014 and thereafer, I was referred to Ile-Epo General Hospital, Lagos and the doctors said I was suffering from what they called’ Generalited Tremors’.I was directed to do five tests and one of the tests costs N45,000.I have not been able to do any of the tests till now because I have no money and nobody to help me.”

He continued :”I am a bread baker but

since this illness began, I cannot work because l have no strength at all; l cannot ever see well now. My wife who is a petty trader has exhausted all her money trying to assist me to get well .I am really in pains and l appeal to well -meaning Nigerians to assist me in getting the right treatment. Doctors have said l need about N 2.5 million to treat the illness, but l have no money and there is no helper .I now depend on what friends give me to feed my family.”

As he spoke , one could see the ring of urgency but hopelessness in Rafiu’s croaky voice as his health was evidently deteriorating by the day. He genuinely needs assistance, and donations can be made via FCMB Account Number 4169732014.

Rafiu Adekanbi

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How two Nigerian pastors made global reckoning God’s Covenant Snr It was yet another golden moment for Nigeria, as two of its renowned Prophets have been listed among the world’s greatest for their individual contributions to Christendom.

This feat, coming at this most trying moment for the country, when socio-economic challenges have challenged the over 170 million Nigerians across the 36 states and Abuja, Federal Capital, is refreshing for the country.

Indeed, a study carried out by leading United States-based digital media company for opinion-based and crowdsourced rankings, has published the names of two Nigerian prophets among 71 specially rated prophets since the beginning of time. They are Prophets Temitope Balogun Joshua,popularly called T.B. Joshua; ranked 13th on the list and Joseph Ayo Bablola.

The influential media, which, after painstaking research, had so rated these two Nigerians, one of whom is currently alive and still impacting the world with his evangelism( T.B. Joshua); the other,(Joseph Ayo Babalola), though long dead, has continued to be adored by his followers across the country and even beyond.

It is interesting to know that, on page 10 of the specialised publication, T.B. Joshua was recognised as, “A Nigerian preacher, leader and founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), a religious organisation that runs the Emmanuel TV television station from Lagos, Nigeria.

He has been awarded various accolades, notably receiving the Officer of the Order of the Federal republic (OFR) by the Nigerian government in 2008 and was voted the Yoruba man of the decade by the Pan-Yoruba media outlet, Irohin-Odua. He was recognised as one of Africa’s 50 most influential people by Pan-African magazines, The Africa Report and New African Magazine; and listed among the world’s most famous prophets.

Ranked 32 and coming a distant second to TBJ on page 19 of the publication, Joseph Ayo Babalola is recorded as, “Founder of the Christ Apostolic Church, popularly called Aladura in Nigeria.

He was credited with healing powers.

Babalola was born of Yoruba parents at Odo-Owa, Kwara State, Nigeria. The CAC regards Babalola as an apostle and his revival ministry as the beginning of the church. The Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), a private Nigerian university

located in Ikeji-Arakeji in Osun State, established by the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Worldwide, is named after him, located at the place where he says he was called by God in 1928.

It is noteworthy that Ranker, after combing through more than 250 million votes worldwide, placed Prophet T.B. Joshua at No. 13, behind Apostle Paul, who was voted No. 1, Moses, Noah, Abraham, John the Baptist, Zechariah, Jacob (later Israel) and Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, an Indian religious leader.

Others ranked before TB Joshua include, the 15th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gordon Bitner Hinckley, Miriam (elder sister of Moses and Aaron), the famous David, who was second king of the United Kingdom of Israel, and the 16th and current leader/President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Thomas Spencer Monson.

Remarkably too, T.B. Joshua was ranked ahead of famous prophets like Phinehas, a priest during the Israelite’s Exodus journey, Daniel of the lion’s den fame, Ezekiel, Barnabas, Isaac, Philip, Aron, Emos, Elisha, Joseph and Isaiah, Micah, Deborah and the great Prophet Samuel.

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Babalola

Philips’product innovation reshaping male grooming market Although, many segments of the cosmetics industry are slowing down, the area of men’s grooming has continued to report strong sales growth.

Product categories like, electric shavers, trimmers and home hair clippers, have emerged as some of the largest growth drivers in the personal care industry, boasting an overall sales growth of 12 per cent, up from 9 percent, in the last 12 months, according to renowned market researcher, Cosmetics Design.

Increasingly, the male grooming business in Africa is booming. Just the clipper segment of the market alone is currently valued at about 200 million with Nigeria, accounting for a major share of it, selling 3.5 million units.

The growth trend is attributable to a wider range of consumers opening up to and becoming comfortable with the idea of male grooming and total personal hygiene. Other growth triggers in the segment have been identified as increase in technologically-advanced products, innovative packaging and increased tempo of clever marketing strategies exclusively targeting male consumers.

Major global brands like L’Oreal, P&G, Unilever and Philips have continued to dig deep in the male grooming market, through innovation and tactical marketing strategies.

To underscore the increasing significance of innovation in the seg-

ment, Philips recently introduced to the Nigerian market, the first range of clippers designed to ensure no bumps and less rash. The two clippers in the range, the Philips Clipper Pro (ideal for professional barber styling) and Philips Clipper Home (for personal use) offer blades designed to avoid cuts and bumps for optimal skin comfort, close precision and durability.

The Philips Pro-Clipper, which is designed for a powerful expert trim, cut or shave has a chrome matt finish that is complemented by a smart textured handle for a comfortable grip, and a 2.8m cord to give a greater reach and to easily move around while clipping. Additionally, it comes with seven Click-on Combs as well as a styling comb and scissors.

On its part, the Philips Home Clipper has lacquering, textured high

gloss plastic finish and a 2.4m cord; and comes with four Click-On Combs, including the 3mm, 6mm, 9mm or 12mm combs.

The new Philips range of clippers came with a promise of innovative solution and was well received into a market where the concerns, when it comes to grooming, remain very clear.

The majority of men develop bumps on their skin after a very close shave (e.g. using a blade) on their face.

“Philips conducted extensive research across a cross-section of men in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa; the Philips clipper was developed and extensively field tested taking into account the core concerns that came out in the research – mainly the need to get that clean shaven feeling but to avoid the scratches, cuts and bumps that sometimes develop on the skin,”

states Chioma Iwuchukwu-Nweke, General Manager, Philips Personal Health – West Africa.

“The new Philips Clippers’ robust design promises to become a hairloom for generations to come. Its strong steel blades are manufactured to withstand chips and cracks lasting up to four times longer than the leading brand, while its state-of-the-art copper motor coil will outrun its predecessor four times over. These are the first clippers Philips is introducing in the African market, IwuchukwuNweke added.

She also explained that Philips’ commitment to research and development is part of its strategy of enlivening its vision to impact 3 billion lives by year 2025.

For its unrelenting investment in research and development as bedrock for birthing innovation which has cemented its place as global health and personal wellbeing leader, Philips International, has been repeatedly commended by diverse stakeholders in the grooming sector.

While answering questions from a group of journalists after delivering a lecture titled: “Have a Hair Cut, Not a Skin Disease” at a recent personal health sensitization forum organised

by Philips Nigeria as part of activities to herald the new Philips Hair Clippers into the Nigerian market, Consultant Dermatologist at the College of Medicine University of Lagos, CMUL,

Dr. Ayesha Akinkugbe said Philips deserved to be commended for continuously funding research on how to find affordable solutions to the growing menace of skin diseases among Africans.

Investigations show that prior to the introduction of its new range of clippers into the market, Philips, in 2014, conducted an in-depth qualitative study consisting of 20 barber interviews, 20 consumer focus groups with 8 participants per group and 40 in-home interviews in SA, Nigeria and Ghana, as part of research leading to the product design.

For brands like Philips and others willing to take big chunks of the market by focusing on innovative product birthing and aggressive marketing, the future outlook is indeed bright.

According to a report by Alliance Market Research (AMR) titled, ‘Men’s Personal Care Market: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast: 2014-2022’, the market is expected to grow astronomically beginning from 2016. Of course, a large chunk of the African figure is predictably expected from Nigeria.

AMR predicts the growth driver segments in the male grooming market to be Personal Care, Hair Care, Skin Care and Make Up while increased Health and Fitness Awareness, as well as need to retain youthful appearance continue to motivate consumer behaviour.

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HEAVENLY LIBERATION GLOBAL ASSEMBLY The above named Foundation has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (C.A.C) for registration in accordance with the provisions of the Companies and Allied Matter Act. 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Evangelist Nzekwe Samson Nwanozie 2. Mr. Benjamin OgechukwuUnekwe 3. Mr David ChigozieUmeohanu AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. To preach and teach the word of God all over the earth.

2. To organise crusade and liberate nations, states, families and individuals from any form of satanic attack.

3. To empower youths in the area of being independent entrepreneurs and care for the aged.

4. To organize outreaches, specialized seminars, and interdenominational meetings.

Any objection therefore should be addressed to the Registrar-general Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P.M.B 198, Garki, Abuja within 28 daysof this publication SIGNED: MEJULU HENRY ESQ Solicitor

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. CHIEF OKON ABANG ASUQUO 2. JOSHUA OAE JOSHUA 3. PASTOR SILVA-OSBORN MORRIS ROBERTZ THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES IN THE CLAN 2. TO PROVIDE WELFARE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CLAN. 3. TO CARRY OUT CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROJECTS TO UPLIFT THE LIVING STANDARDS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CLAN ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.Mr olusola Bamidele Ajayi 3.Mr oluwatimilehin omotola Ajayi 5. Mr Tolulope Ajayi

2.Mrs Abiola Alaba Ajayi 4. Mr oluwatoyin Adeyinka Adebanjo

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MICHELLE ODUNUGA 3. KAPTIN DANIEL IDOKO 5. BENJAMIN IDOKO

2. BETHIA IDOKO 4. JOSHUA IDOKO 6. ZEFANI IDOKO

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO ASSIST WIDOWS, ORPHANS AND THE NEEDY.

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: BARR. ROWLAND OLAIFA

CENTRE FOR REAL IMPACT AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

KIKA KIKALO SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

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

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. SOLA ADESOYE 2.VICTOR ADEYEMI 3. SAM OYE 4. HAKEEM LAWAL 5. FEMI JOHNSON 6. EKAETTE UMOH 7. TINA BAWA SHITGURUM 8. TOSIN OLUSHOLA 9. KUNLE JOE KOMOLAFE.

TRUSTEES ARE. 1.Prof. Chiedu Felix Mafiana - Chairman.

2. Patrick Etim Esq. - Secretary.

3. Chief Charles Okonkwo - Member.

4. Olurotimi Isiaka Olugbode - Member. 5. Adeyemi Ayofe - Member.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO BE A GLOBAL INSTITUTION WHERE CHANGE AGENTS ARE RAISED AND RELEASED FOR GLOBAL IMPACT. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Prof. (Engr) Jonah Chukwuemeka Agunwamba.

2. Prof. (Engr) Daniel Oray Nnamdi Obikwelu.

3. Engr Peter Etim Ekpo.

4. Dr (Engr) Bethrand Nduka Nwankwojike.

5. Chief (Engr) Ene Joseph Okon. 6. Franklin Nnaemeka Onah.

SIGNED: KABIRU BELLO.

SIGNED: EMEKA ALIOHA ESQ (NOTARY PUBLIC) 08035046609.

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TOTALE FEMININE FOUNDATION

AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION

The general public is hereby notified that there is amendment of constitution for the changes in composition of TOTALE FEMININE FOUNDATION trustees ARTICLE 8 NO 2 ( NOMINATION OF TRUSTEES ) which formerly consist of four (4).Trustees member and has been re-ammended to seven (7) due to removal of three (3) members and appointment of new ones.

SIGNED SECRETARY.

The General Public is hereby notified that the above named Association has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2004.

Any objection to the 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.

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

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

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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. 1. TO GIVE OUT SCHOLARSHIP TO BRIGHT AND OUTSTANDING STUDENTS BOTH IN LEARNING AND CHARACTER IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS. 2. TO HELP MENTOR YOUNG NIGERIANS TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS, BY PROVIDING THEM WITH LEADERSHIP SKILLS.

ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN INNOVATORS AND IDEATORS

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO EMPOWER INVENTORS AND INNOVATORS IN NIGERIA. 2.TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR ACCELERATED TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT IN NIGERIA. 3. TO SOLVE NIGERIAN PROBLEMS IN INDUSTRY,AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OLUCHUKWU GREEN IJERE NNABUGWU - CHAIRMAN 2. BISHOP INNOCENT ERIMUJO 3. MRS LOVETH EBERECHUKWU NNABUGWU 4. DR OSITA GODSON 5. PASTOR (ARCH) IFEANYI GODFREY CHIMERE 6. BARR GIBSON OGECHI NWEBO (SECRETARY)

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 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1. Youth Empowerment through education.

2. Sports development 3. Support children and women in the areas of health and education 4. Women Empowerment through entrepreneurship development.

ITA HEALTH FOUNDATION

GREEN OLUCHUKWU IJERE NNABUGWU

NEW CREATION AMBASSADOR INT’L GOSPEL CENTRE The General Public is hereby notified that the above named Church has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR OKOLIE EJIKE CLETUS - PRESIDENT 2. PASTOR UCHEBO JOSHUA CHINEDU - SECRETARY 3. PASTOR, MRS. FAVOUR OKOLIE CLETUS - MEMBER 4. PASTOR EGEONU JOSEPH KELECHI - “ 5. SISTER IJEOMA HELEN MBA - “ THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: a. To preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ worldwide b. To equip God’s people to exhibit and manifest the victory of Christ in every aspect of life.

Any objection to the 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

YEWALAND DEVELOPMENT FORUM

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ADIKWU NGBEDE JOEKING 2. ADIKWU PATIENCE ENE 3. ILOBA NDUKA CLEMENT. AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: 1. To provide information dissemination centre on infertility and invitro fertilization for members of the society.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED: SECRETARY OZUITEM SOCIAL CLUB OF NIGERIA

The general public is hereby informed that the above has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

TRUSTEES 1. IJIOMA JAMES. - CHAIRMAN 3. KALU PETER ASOBIE. 5. UCHE ONYEAMA 7. KALU COLLINS 9 ONYEMACHI ONYEMACHI

2. SUNDAY OBASI. - SECRETARY 4. NNENNA ONUIGBO 6. ROBERT MARTINS 8. CHIDIEBERE ASONYE

AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. To provision of benefits and other assistance to members as provide for in the constitution of the club , anywhere in the world.

Any objections to this registration should be forwarded to the registrar General, Corporate Affairs.Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Abuja.within 28days of this publication.

Signed BARR OBASI. ESQ

MOVING FORWARD EVANGELICAL MISSION

The general public is hereby informed that the above has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

The general public is hereby informed that the above has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Prof Bello Rahamon Adisa 2. Akinola Thomas Oluyemi Isola 3. Dr. Ademola Ogunleye 4. Adenike Ebun Oyagbola 5. Prof. Asiwaju Anthony Ijaola 6. Adeyemi Ayodele Fasasi 7. Olusola Ladipo - Ajayi 8. Mayor Mikhail Adetokunbo Akinlade 9. Reuben Iyiola Kehinde

TRUSTEES ARE : 1. REV.JOSEPH AJIBADE OYEBUNMI -CHAIRMAN 2. PASTOR PAUL ATENIBIAJE -VICE CHAIRMAN 3. ELDER MATHEW ADEOYE -TREASURER 4. PASTOR TIMOTHY TANIMOWO - SECRETARY

AIM AND OBJECTIVE To bring together Yewa sons and daughters from home and abroad for meaningful development of Yewaland .

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1 TO PREACH THE GOSPEL 2 TO WIN SOUL FOR CHRIST

General public should take note.

Any objections to this registration should be forwarded to the registrar General, Corporate Affairs.Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Abuja.within 28days of this publication.

Any objections to this registration should be forwarded to the registrar General, Corporate Affairs.Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Abuja.within 28days of this publication.

Signed: Barr. Remi Also.

Signed: Secretary

SIGNED BY SECRETARY.

22 Public Notice TRINITY TABERNACLE GOSPEL MISSION The general public is hereby informed that the above has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Olukoya Olutoyin - G. O 3. Faith Oluremi Olukoya 5. Adedeji Bukola Christiana 7. Olukoya Oluwatobi Olutoyin

2. Olalekan Adesina Kenny - Secretary 4. Babatunde Oladimeji Abayomi 6. Adetilewa Olurike Keji

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Any objections to this registration should be forwarded to the registrar General, Corporate Affairs.Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Abuja.within 28days of this publication.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

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AWAITING CHURCH OF CHRIST INT’L

The general public is hereby informed that the above has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Pastor Joshua Ademola Adeyinka. G. O 2. Adeyinka Mary Ronke.

3. Adeyinka Omolara Rachael - secretary 4. Alawode Omotoso Akinpelu AIM AND OBJECTIVE To preach the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

SEGUN OLARINDE WORLD EVANGELICAL MINISTRY The general public is hereby informed that the above has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. Olarinde Olusegun -G. O 2.Odedere Olugboyega Iyiola 3. Olarinde Christiana Moriselade 4. Olukotun Isaac Gbenga. -Secretary 5. Olarinde John Oluwatobi AIM AND OBJECTIVE To preach the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Any objections to this registration should be forwarded to the registrar General, Corporate Affairs.Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Abuja.within 28days of this publication.

Any objections to this registration should be forwarded to the registrar General, Corporate Affairs.Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Abuja.within 28days of this publication.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

Signed Secretary

AKACHUKWU BROTHERS CLUB OF NIGERIA

EZEAGU DEVELOPMENT UNION, UYO AKWA IBOM STATE

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

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Korie Goodluck Ebere 2. Ohaka Chidiebere Joachin 3. Nwodo Rapheal Ekenechukwu 4. Aleke Rufus Chijioke 5. Okorafor Obinnaya Omoke

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Onuora, Festus Osita 2. Nsianya, Ferdinand Nweke 3. Chigbata, Remagus Nwole 4. Okonkwo, Thomas Uchechukwu 5. Akabueze, Emeka Magnus

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Ugbagha, Eme Oba 3. Eni, Ogba Victor 5. Obasi, Okebulu Agwu

AIMS/OBJECTIVE: 1. To Cater for welfare of members

AIMS/OBJECTIVE: 1. To promote peace, love and unity among members.

Any objection to the registration shouls be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affaira Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this Publication.

Any objection to the registration shouls be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affaira Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this Publication.

Signed: CHAIRMAN. IRAWO TUNTUN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED BODY 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. OLABISI JACOB - PRESIDENT 2. OGUNTOLA GRACE - GEN SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ENSURE GOOD ROAD AND RADIO COMMUNICATION IN THE COMMUNITY 2. TO ENSURE CONSTANT POWERS OF LIGHT IN 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, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY.

UNITY ACTION LADIES WELFARA ASSOCIATION

Signed: CHAIRMAN.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Hon. Umotong, Edet Etim 3. Okim, Mfonobong Effiong 5. Markson, John Akpan

2. Ukpe, Efefiong Efiong 4. Iniunam, Iniunam Enefiok

AIMS/OBJECTIVE: 1. To create and foster spirit of understanding among the members and members of the public Any objection to the registration shouls be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affaira Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this Publication.

Signed: CHAIRMAN.

Trustees 1.Celestine Ugberase. - senior pastor 3.Nkechi Ugberase - Assistant pastor

2. Gladys Taire - Treasurer, 4.Ruben James - secretary

AIM AND OBJECTIVES 1. To preach the gospel of our lord Jesus Christ

AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. To provide the WELFARE OF MEMBERS AND ANCILLARY MATTERS SUPPORT TO THE DOWNTRDDEN,

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

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

Signed RUBEN JAMES. SECRETARY

Aims: To empower members of the society in vocational skill to ensure financial independence.

Any objections to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar general corporate Affairs commission plot 420 tigris crescent off aguiyi ironsi street maitama Abuja within 28days from the date of this publication.

Signed: Barr. OLUSOLA BUKOLA, 08034923860.

IDONG WILSON WORLD OUTREACH The general public is hereby inform that the above named Outreach has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Degree No. 1 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Wilson, Idongesit 3. Eakin, Comfort Idongesit 5. Ekanem, Nseobong Friday

THE AUTHORITY AND POWER OF JESUS MINISTRY This is to inform the general public that the above Named has applied for Registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matter Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Essien Emmanuel Udoh - (General Overseer) 2. Sam Peace - (Assistant General Overseer) 3. Thompson Oyebola Oluwabunmi - (Secretary) AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. To preach the gospel of the Lord Any objections to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar general corporate Affairs commission plot 420 tigris crescent off aguiyi ironsi street maitama Abuja within 28days from the date of this publication.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES.

2. Joseph, Albert Barnabas 4. Ekanem, Friday Joseph

AIMS/OBJECTIVE: 1. To bring Souls to God Almighty Any objection to the registration shouls be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affaira Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this Publication.

MAIMUNA AND USMAN YAHAYA FOUNDATION

NEW WINE EVANGELICAL GOSPEL CHURCH OF GOD.

TRUSTEES 1. ROSE NWANZE. - (PRESIDENT) 2 THERESA ODITA. - (VICE PRESIDENT) 3 THERESA OBIORA. -.(SECRETARY) 4 LILIAN NWANZE. 5 NKEM OPENE. 6 JULI NZEKWE 7. ISIOMA OPENE.

TRUSTEES 1) Prince Ajibola Afonja - Chairman 2) Prince Khalid Olabisi 3) Alhaji Rauf Tairu.

Signed: CHAIRMAN.

Signed: CHAIRMAN.

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

This is to inform the general public that the above Named has applied for Registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matter Act 1990.

2. Mang, Ude Otaka 4. Ndafia, Agwu Kalu 6. Ogbogu, Kalu Kalu

AIMS/OBJECTIVE: 1. To Cater for welfare of members Any objection to the registration shouls be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affaira Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this Publication.

THE RUBIES FAMILY INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION

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

REMILEKUN EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION

ERIWA AGWUGHAGWU COMMITTEE OF FRIENDS CLUB INT’L

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED BODY 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. ABUBAKAR USMAN YAHAYA 2. MOHAMMED BUHARI SHEHU 3. DR HASSAN ISAH YAHAYA 4. ALHAJI USMAN YAHAYA 1. To promote community service through charity.

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 HARMFUL AND HATEFUL AFRICAN TRADITIONS PREVENTIONS AND AWARENESS FOUNDATION

This is to notify the general public that the above named foundation has applied for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

TRUSTEES 1. MRS ROSELINE ODEH - Chairman 2. MRS IZE-IYAMU IDIA 3. MR. IDEHEN ODEH AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. To Modernise Harmful African Traditions Not Only In Africa But Anywhere There Are Similar Or Such Abuse In The World.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: Barr. AGBOEGBULEM ERIZ

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TEEN SCREEN INITIATIVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED BODY 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. Ortom Gwaza Solomon -Chairman 2. Ortom Erdoo Eunice 3. Asan Joseph Iorhemba-Secretary 4. Emeter Sheila Odera 5. Ortom Jighjigh Noel 6. Denga Manasseth Terna-Treasurer AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO ESTABLISH A PLATFORM FOR TEENS & YOUTHS FOR RE-ORIENTATION TOWARDS NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 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 JOHN IYAFOKHAI ESQ

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TORI-LOVI AGEMOWO LANDLORDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

This is to inform the general public that the above Named has applied for Registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matter Act 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1 AKAMAGWUNA CHRISTOPHER OBIAJULU - President 2 SOHE SAMUEL YISEYON -General Secretary 3 SUP. EVANG. DENAGAN OLU -Treasure 4 OCHULO HOFTEN JOHN -Member 5 CHIEF U. K. ARASAH. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: To promote good neighbourliness amongst members and other residents within the community 2 To seek for better amenities for our general development and up liftment 3 To defend our rights and properties within the confines of the Nigerians constitution.

Any objections to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar general corporate Affairs commission plot 420 tigris crescent off aguiyi ironsi street maitama Abuja within 28days from the date of this publication SIGNED: SECRETARY.

DOMINION LIFE ACADEMY FOUNDATION This is to inform the public that the above named has applied for Registrartion to the Corporate Affairs Commission under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1 MR. SUNDAY MCDICKSON SAMUEL - CHAIRMAN 2 MRS. IBITAYO OLUWATOSIN SAMUEL - SECRETARY. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1 To assist indigent students to start or continue their studies by providing scholarships, grants and educational material for better success in the education of less privileged children and youths.

Any 0bjection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission plot 420 Tigris Crescent off Agvyi lronsi street Maitama Abjua within 28 days of this Publication SIGNED: SECRETARY.

NOURISHING GROUND MINISTRY

DIVINE ESCHOL, CHERUBIM & GLORY MINISTRY

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied for Registration to the Corporate Affairs Commission under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990

This is to inform the gemeral public that the above named has applied for Registration to the Corporate Affairs Commission under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990

The general public is hereby notified that the above named Ministry has applied to the Corporate affairs commission Abuja for registration under the part C of the companies and allied matters act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1 MR. SUNDAY MCDICKSON SAMUEL - CHAIRMAN 2 MRS. IBITAYO OLUWATOSIN SAMUEL - SECRETARY.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1 DR AYO OLUDE 3 FUNKE IGE 5 RONKE OLA

BOARD OF TRUSTEES: 1. ANIDUGBE OMOTAYO ADISA. 3. ANIDUGBE TOLUWANI MOSES.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1 To establish rural medical and health service centres and dispensaries with adequate facilities and wards, including maternity and child welfare unity with a view to providing quality and affordable medical facilities to indigent Nigerians.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1 To propagate the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

2 To practically apply Biblical principles for abundant life.

3 To enlist believers into the effective ministries of our lord Jesus.

4 To equip people for leadership.

Any 0bjection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registra General Corporate Affairs Commission plot 420 Tigris Crescent off Aguyi lronsi street Maitama Abjua within 28 Days of this Publication

Any 0bjection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registra General Corporate Affairs Commission plot 420 Tigris crescent off Aguyi lronsi street Maitama Abjua Within 28 days of this Publication

SIGNED: SECRETARY.

SIGNED: SECRETARY.

DOMINION PLUS MEDICARE FOUNDATION

2 BARR. OPEOLUWA ONAFADEJI 4 JESUTOWO IGE 6 TEMILOLUWA OLA.

AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To preach the gospel.

3. To give succour to the helpless.

2. ANIDUGBE DAMILOLA PETER.

2. To rehabilitate prison inmates.

4. To teach the bible.

Any objections to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar general corporate Affairs commission plot 420 tigris crescent off aguiyi ironsi street maitama Abuja within 28days from the date of this publication.

Signed: Secretary

GRACE MODUPE FADESERE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

PUBLIC NOTICE. WISDOM FAITH CHAPEL WORLD WIDE

ALMIGHTY GOD GOSPEL OUTREACH

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

This is to inform the general public that the above named “MINISTRY” has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under the part “C” of Companies and Allied Matters Acts 1990.

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

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts No 1 of 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. Pastor Onyemaechi Favour Wisdom (President) 2. Dr. (Mrs.)Onyemaechi Chinwe Ifeyinwa (Secretary.

3. Deaconess Uwaoma Ebere Justina (Treasurer) 4. Pastor Mbisike Chima Nicolaus ( Member) 5. Evang. Ononenyi Chijioke Calistus (Member) 6. Mr. Promise Chinedu Uluocha (Member).

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. Preaching Current issues in the Kingdom to Members 2. Teaching Members what is required to acquire their desire in accordance with God’s Kingdom Principles.

3. Teaching and Engaging in activities that will enhance human dignity and status of Members.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: DR. MRS ONYEMAECHI CHINWE IFEYINWA.

Signed: TRUSTEES.

MUSLIM COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION ABAKPA NIKE ENUGU

FOUNDATION FOR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

IMAFON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA

The general public is hereby informed that the above named association has applied to the corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990

This is to inform the general public that the above named FOUNDATION applied for registration to the Corporate Affairs Commission under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act. 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) Prof. Adisa Ademola Bello - Chairman (2) Suv. Adams Benjamin Olugbenga - Secretary (3) Engr. (Mrs.) Margaret Aina Oguntala (4) Mr. Isqil Najim (5) Engr. Adeolu Ogundare AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To mobilize global science, engineering, technology and vocational enterprises to tackle the interlocking crises of hunger, disease, environmental degradation and conflict that are holding back the community development.

2. To mobilize the instruments and culture of Science, engineering and Technology to solve the social problems confronting the society and contribute to science, engineering and technology advancement in sub-sahara Africa.

3. To promote and develop innovation in technology entrepreneurship among professionals of technical cadre. This including promoting networking with other non-technical professionals to achieve the goal.

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

This is to inform the general public that the above named applied for registration to the Corporate Affairs Commission under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act. 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (6) ARABA MUTIU KOREDE (7) OGUNSUYI MORUF OLAKUNLE (8) ARABA TAOFEEQ ADESOYE (9) ADEWALE TINUKE SERIFAT (10) ADEBISI GANIYAT OMOWUNMI

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DELE JOACHIM FADESERE. 2.MRS. OLABISI OMOWORARE. 3. PETER ADEBOWALE FADESERE. AIMS & OBJECTIVES. 1. TO GIVE EDUCATIONAL AIDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIGENT STUDENTS. 2. TO PARTNER WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FOR THE PURPOSES OF AIDING THEIR DEVELOPMENT.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Alh. Mohammed Isah 3. Alh. Sabo Jeda 5. Alhaji Haruna Musa

2.

4.

6.

Alh. Olayi Mohammed Ibrahim Mallam Bilal Mohammed Isah Abubakar Mohammed

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To unite members into one body.

2. To foster sense of unity among members.

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

Signed: TRUSTEES

KOSOKO FOLAYEMI BUKOLA

I, formerly known as BALOGUN FOLAYEMI BUKOLA, OYEBADE FOLAYEMI BUKOLA, OYEBADE YEMI AND OYEBADE FOLAYEMI ABOSEDE wish to be known and addressed as KOSOKO FOLAYEMI BUKOLA. All former document remain valid, general public please take note.

Signed: LUKMAN OLUSEYI AGBELU ESQ 07067995423,08051576569

OKU NA NMA-AGHA SOLUTION MINISTRY This is to inform the general public that the above Named has applied for Registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matter Act 1990 Names of trustees: 1.Pst mrs Chikwe, Ogechi ‘chairman’, 2. Ihedioha Goodluck Udo ‘vice chairman’ 3. Apst. Dr Onyeike Christian Chinkata ‘secretary’ OBJECTIVES: TO PLANT CHURCHES, TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

TRUSTEES ARE AS FOLLOWS (1) Prophetess Deborah Oluwakemi Adebola - General Overseer.

(2) Deacon Adeleke Samuel Adebanjo.

(3) Evangelist Sunday Osigbiyan Benson - Secretary.

(4) Pastor Amos Olayiwola Ape. (5) Shakirat Morohunkeji Balogun.

(6) Deacon Segun Odukoya.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES. 1. To preach the gospel of our lord Jesus Christ.

2. To equip, train and build the people in the understanding of the word of God. 3.. To do all things that may be incidental to the attainment of the above aims and objectives.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To foster unity and progress among members.

2. To promote the family interest on the family landed property.

3.To help the less privileged one and to promote equality among members.

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

SIGNED BY THEIR SECRETARY BARR. T. A. OGUNLAJA

JESUS IS THE LIFE BOAT DELIVERANCE

This is to inform the general public that the above Named has applied for Registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matter Act 1990 .TRUSTEES Pst Uchemmadu Ezinma-President (2)Chika Nwamara lydia-Secretary (3)Ihevueme Justina Chikaodi-member (4)Igwe Adiele Godgift-member (5)Nwamara Comfort Ihuaku-member (6)Ekeleme Chidinma Blessing.

(Aims/Objective To preach the word of God.-

Any objections to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar general corporate Affairs commission plot 420 tigris crescent off aguiyi ironsi street maitama Abuja within 28days from the date of this publication

Any objections to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar general corporate Affairs commission plot 420 tigris crescent off aguiyi ironsi street maitama Abuja within 28days from the date of this publication

Signed: TRUSTEES

(SIGN SECRETARY)

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GANIYU. NURUDEEN. KUNLE

FEYITIMI. MARVELLONS. ADEBOYE

I. Formely known and addressed as Ganiyu. Nurudeen. Amoo. Now wish to be known and addressed as.

Ganiyu. Nurudeen. Kunle. All Former documents remain valid general public should take note.

. Formely known and addressed as. Feyitimi. Marvellons Oluwafemi. Now wish to be known and addressed as .

Feyitimi. Marvellons. Adeboye all Former documents remain valid general public should take note

CHUKWUEMEKA LORD DAVID

NWOKE ANTHONIA NGOZI I formerly known as MISS. ANTHONIA KELECHUKWU EZEAKUNNE AND ANTHONIA NGOZI EZEAKUNNE wish to be known and addressed as MRS. NWOKE ANTHONIA NGOZI. All former document remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as CHUKWUEMEKA DAVID OKPOMECHINEand EMEKA LORD DAVID now wish to be known and addressed as CHUKWUEMEKA LORD DAVID All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

IYABODE ARAMIDE LESHI.

AYETOLU FEYISARA OLUBUSAYO

I formerly known and addressed as IYABO LASHI now wish to be known and addressed as IYABODE ARAMIDE LESHI. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid.

The general public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS SALAKO FEYISARA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. AYETOLU FEYISARA OLUBUSAYO. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid.

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ADENIRAN EVELYN

AMUSA KEMI FATIMO I formerly known and addressed as GANIYU KEMI FATIMO now wish to be known and addressed as AMUSA KEMI FATIMO. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. The general public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as NWACHUKWU EVELYN now wish to be known and addressed as ADENIRAN EVELYN. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid.

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CORRECTION OF NAME

ALAFUA SANDRA UFOMA

I, EGWU VICTOR OGBONNA wish to state that my name was wrongly written as AGWU OGBONNA VICTOR instead of EGWU VICTOR OGBONNA. That my correct name is EGWU VICTOR OGBONNA. The general public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OGBONE SANDRA UFOMA now wish to be known and addressed as ALAFUA SANDRA UFOMA. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. The general public should please take note.

TITILAYO OLUFUNMI OLAWOYIN

CHRISTIANA OLADIMEJI

I formerly known and addressed as MISS TITILAYO OLUFUNMI TAYO now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. TITILAYO OLUFUNMI OLAWOYIN. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. The general public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS CHRISTIANA IDIALU now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. CHRISTIANA OLADIMEJI. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. The general public should please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME,

I. That. I am the. Same person bearing. Moses Aborishade. And. Aborishade. Mose. Bamidele. Now I want to be now and addressed as Aborishade. Moses Bamidele Date of Birth 14/ March/ 1948 all former documents remain valid general public should take note

ENANG YETUNDE ABISOLA

I formerly known and addressed as ADEWUMI YETUNDE ABISOLA now wish to be known and addressed as ENANG YETUNDE ABISOLA All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

OFFA WASIU

I formerly known and addressed as MR RAIMI-WASIU AKANNI now wish to be known and addressed as OFFA WASIU All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

OKEKE NKONYE ANN

ABIDAKUN – ADEBOLA MATHEW.

I formerly known and addressed as NKONYE MARYANNE UGOCHUKWU now wish to be known and addressed as OKEKE NKONYE ANN. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. The general public should please take note

I formerly known and addressed as ABIDAKUN -ADEYEMI TAIWO now wish to be known and addressed as ABIDAKUN – ADEBOLA MATHEW. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. The general public should please take note.

ANASIUDU MATHEW CHINAEWUBEZE

IBE CECILIA OGECHI

I formerly known and addressed as ANASIUDU TITUS CHINAEWUBEZE now wish to be known and addressed as ANASIUDU MATHEW CHINAEWUBEZE. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. The general public should please

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DELE COMFORT LOLA. I formerly known and addressed as SALAWU COMFORT FUNMILOLA now wish to be known and addressed as DELE COMFORT LOLA. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. The general public should please take note.

OLALEYE PATIENCE OLUFUNKE I formerly known and addressed as LUSOLA PATIENCE OLUFUNKE now wish to be known and addressed as OLALEYE PATIENCE OLUFUNKE. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid.

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JOSEPH CHIDINMA I formerly known and addressed as OSUAGWU CHIDINMA now wish to be known and addressed as JOSEPH CHIDINMA. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. The general public should please take note.

EZE STELLA OGOCHUKWU I formerly known and addressed as OKONKWO STELLA OGOCHUKWU now wish to be known and addressed as EZE STELLA OGOCHUKWU. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as OLAMIDE FRANCIS SUNDAY now wish to be known and addressed as OLAMIDE FRANCIS MAOTIN. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. The general public should please take note.

OLOYEDE SANDRA UFOMA.

ADEOSUN CHIKA GINA I formerly known and addressed as MADUOCHA CHIKA GINA now wish to be known and addressed as ADEOSUN CHIKA GINA. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. The general public should please take note.

EUNICE SILVIA AGUNBIADE I formerly known and addressed as EUNICE SILVIA ODJEGBA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. EUNICE SILVIA AGUNBIADE. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. The general public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OLADELE OLAIYA SAMUEL now wish to be known and addressed as OLAIYA OLADELE SAMUEL. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. The general public should please take note.

PHILIP STEPHEN DAWA.

SAHEED SEMIU OLATUNDE

UZOMA ROLAND UDONNA

I formerly known and addressed as NYEANANAM ROLAND UDONNA now wish to be known and addressed as UZOMA ROLAND UDONNA All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as DAWA ALI STEPHEN now wish to be known and addressed as PHILIP STEPHEN DAWA. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. The general public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ODEWUMI SEMIU OLATUNDE. now wish to be known and addressed as SAHEED SEMIU OLATUNDE. Zenith Bank and the general public please take note.

OLOLADE ESTHER BOLATITO I formerly known and addressed as BABAFEMI ESTHER BOLATITO now wish to be known and addressed as OLOLADE ESTHER BOLATITO. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. The general public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ALAFUA SANDRA UFOMA now wish to be known and addressed as OLOYEDE SANDRA UFOMA. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. The general public should please take note.

ONWUMELI PATIENCE.

I formerly known and addressed as OGBU PATIENCE now wish to be known and addressed as ONWUMELI PATIENCE. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid.

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AHMED OMUIYA ABIODUN

I formerly known and addressed as MUHHAMED ABIODUN AHMED now wish to be known and addressed as AHMED OMUIYA ABIODUN. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid.

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JEMIMAH ATOSEH ADAMS. I formerly known and addressed as OIKELOME ATOSEHOA PATIENCE now wish to be known and addressed as JEMIMAH ATOSEH ADAMS. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. The general public should please take note.

OLAMIDE FRANCIS MAOTIN

OLAIYA OLADELE SAMUEL.

EMEKA FREDRICK OKOYE I formerly known and addressed as EMEKA FREDRICK UYAWUNE now wish to be known and addressed as EMEKA FREDRICK OKOYE. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. The general public should please take note.

IFE OMODE FOUNDATION.

ADDRESS : NO. 20, FIRST AVENUE, OPPOSITE HOUSING CORPORATION, IBARA G. R. A, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE.

This is to inform the General Public that the above named FOUNDATION has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) Mayfield Goddard - Adetimirin, (2) Michael Adenrele Adetimirin, (3) Kolade Yinka Adegelu.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. To transform lives and communities by empowering disadvantaged children through access to education., 2. To facilitate educational sponsorship for students, 3. To aid the distribution of school supplies and educational materials to children, 4. To Carter for vulnerable and disadvantaged children in the society Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

SIGNED BY : SECRETARY

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PATRICIA OFOKE

I formerly known and addressed as Ndidi Ofoke, Now wish to be known and addressed as Patricia Ofoke.All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note CONFIRMATION/CHANGE OF NAME

PATRICK OFOKE.

I formerly known and addressed as Ndidi Ofoke, now wish to be known and addressed as Patrick Ofoke. All former documents remain valid.

General Public please note.

ADU OLALEKAN VICTOR

This is to inform the general public and authorities concerned that I am the same person bearing Mrs. Adebayo-Ewunuga Olushola and Mrs. Adebayo Olushola Maltina but now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. Adebayo-Ewunuga Olushola Martina. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

Formerly ABIODUN OLALEKAN FISAYO. Now ADU OLALEKAN VICTOR. All former documents remain valid. General Public please note.

AYENI ADEROJU IDERA

POSSI ADEDARE DANIEL.

I, formerly known and addressed as BALOGUN ADEROJU IDERA now wish to be known and addressed as AYENI ADEROJU IDERA. All former documents remain valid. General public, take note OZIGBO PRUDENCE EZINNE.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS UBA PRUDENCE EZINNE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OZIGBO PRUDENCE EZINNE. All former documents remain valid. General public, note ANI CHIKA ANNE

I formerly known and addressed as NOUTAI DANIEL now wish to be known and addressed as POSSI ADEDARE DANIEL. All former documents remain valid.

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FATUGBAYI ADERONKE IDAYAT.

I formerly known and addressed as Miss Ojebunmi Aderonke Idayat. Now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Fatugbayi Aderonke Idayat. All former documents remain valid. General public and authorities concerned should please take note.

IGBODUKA JOHN OKEY.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS OBIEBUKA CHIKA ANNE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MISS ANI CHIKA ANNE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as JUSTIN IFEANYI ANYASO, now wish to be known, called and addressed as IGBODUKA JOHN OKEY. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS EMMANUEL EBERE VICTORIA

IDRIS MUHAMMAD

I, formerly known, called and addressed as MISS. NLEMADIM VICTORIA EBERE, now wish to be known, called and Addressed as MRS EMMANUEL EBERE VICTORIA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as IDRIS SANNI MUHAMMED, now wish to be known, called and Addressed as IDRIS MUHAMMAD. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

GRACE UDOKA JOHNSON

Formerly known as ANIEFIOK UDOKA JOHNSON UDOKA now which to be know as GRACE UDOKA JOHNSON. All former documents remains valid.

General public note AGAVA ABDULMULIKU OZIGI

MBONU APPOLONIA NKECHINYERE

OLAJIDE SUNDAY OLAGBEJE

ISRAEL STELLA.

ANGMOR MARGARET BAMIDELE.

I, formerly known and addressed as NGWOKE APPOLONIA NKECHINYERE now wish to be known and addressed as MBONU APPOLONIA NKECHINYERE. All former documents remain valid. General public, note.

ODUWARE ERONWON BECKY

I formerly called ODUWARE GLADYS BECKY which was stated in my account name at ZENITH BANK PLC instead of ODUWARE ERONWON BECKY. That I am the same person bearing ODUWARE ERONWON BECKY and ODUWARE GLADYS BECKY. Now wish to be called and addressed as ODUWARE ERONWON BECKY. All former documents remain valid. General public and the authorities concerned should please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as MR OLAJIDE OLAGBEJE SUNDAY EZEKIEL now wish to be known and addressed as MR OLAJIDE SUNDAY OLAGBEJE. All former documents remain valid. General public, note.

MARGARET UDOABASI

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS MARGARET BASSEY, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. MARGARET UDOABASI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

UGBEKILE ODION DIANA

OLATUNJI CHRISTOPHER OLUWATIMILEHIN

I, formerly known and addressed as OLATUNJI CHRISTOPHER DANIEL, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OLATUNJI CHRISTOPHER OLUWATIMILEHIN. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

ONABANJO OLUWABUSOLA ROSEBUD

OLAJIDE DAMILOLA ANUOLUWAPO I, formerly known, called and addressed MARY DAMILOLA FREDRICK which I used for my BVN documents at GTBANK, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OLAJIDE DAMILOLA ANUOLUWAPO which I used in my Fidelity Bank account. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

KAMA ADAOBI FLORENCE.

CHINASA PATRICIA UGWUAGBO

NORAH CHIKA ANIH I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NORAH CHIKA OCHU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NORAH CHIKA ANIH. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

LUKE CHUKWUMAILO AKPATA

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ILOANI EUCHARIA UZOCHUKWU.

PATIENCE NGOZI NWAGU

CHUKWUAGBANARILAM GIFT MARIA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS PATIENCE NGOZI NWANGWU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS PATIENCE NGOZI NWAGU. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed asCHUKWUAGBARILAM MARIA ONYINYECHI, now wish to be known and addressed as CHUKWUAGBANARILAM GIFT MARIA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

This is to confirm and certify that, OSIGWE EDWARD NNANNA CHINEDU and OSIGWE EDWARD N.C. refer to one and the same person, now wish to be known and addressed asOSIGWE EDWARD NNANNA CHINEDU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

DORATHY AMOBI.

CORRECTION OF NAME

That on my documents, my name was wrongly quoted as RAUFU MOROOF ALAO instead of ALAO MORUF. That my correct name is ALAO MORUF. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as ONABANJO ROSEBUD FAVOUR B. , now wish to be known, called and addressed as ONABANJO OLUWABUSOLA ROSEBUD. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as KAMA UCHENNA FLORENCE, now wish to be known and addressed as KAMA ADAOBI FLORENCE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

FELIX OMONAFE.

Formely known and addressed as. Osegi. Felix.

Omonafe. Now. Wish to be known and addressed as Ikechukwu. Felix Omonafe.

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ABOLAJI ROSELINE

Formely known and addressed as. Ogungbemi mariam. Roseline now wish to be Known and addressed.

Abolaji Roseline all Former documents. Remain valid general public should take note.

ABBEY SUNDAY ADENIYI.

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME This is to confirm that I am the same person bearing ADAMS VERA OSAWE and ADAMS VERA. Henceforth I now wish to be known and addressed as ADAMS VERA OSAWE . All former documents bearing any of the above mentioned names remains mine and valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OBALADIKE EUCHARIA UZOCHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ILO EUCHARIA UZOCHUKWU and MRS ILOANI EUCHARIA UZOCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as DORATHY SAMUEL OKONKWO now wish to be known and addressed as DORATHY AMOBI. All documents bearing my former name remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

YEWA SIMEON MONDAY.

I, formerly known and addressed as AYOBAMIDELE MARGARET AWO now wish to be known and adressed as ANGMOR MARGARET BAMIDELE. All former documents remain valid. General public, note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AKOTEYAN SIMION, now wish to be known, called and addressed as YEWA SIMEON MONDAY. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Miss lGHALO Diana Odion now Mrs. UGBEKILE ODION DIANA. All documents remain valid. General public, take note.

AGU NGOZI EDITH

LOSS OF DOCUMENT

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UNWANA SOLOMON FRED NOW WISH TO BE ADDRESSED AS ISRAEL STELLA. ALL FORMER DOCCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE .

That my name was wrongly written on my BVN as ISMILA ABDULAHI instead of ABDULLAHI ISMAIL. That my correct name is ABDULLAHI ISMAIL. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

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The general public is hereby notified that the Original Deed of Conveyance to INNOCENT OKOLOCHA the bonafide owner of a piece/parcel of land situate at Umuenukwa Amechi Emene Nike in Enugu East LGA of Enugu State measuring 760.395 square metres, and bounded by Beacon Nos. AC4020, AC 4021, AC4022 and AC 4024. Got lost. If found return to Ministry of Lands.

AIGBOLOGA STEVEMEEK AILEME

FORMERLY KNOWN AS ABUBAKAR BAWA AND CURRENTLY WANT TO BE ADDRESSED AS MALLAM MODU ADAMU. General public please note.

ENEH LUCY UCHECHUKWU

AGBODE IFEOMA BLESSING

MALLAM MODU ADAMU

I, formerly known and addressed as AIGBOLOGA MONDAY STEPHEN now wish to be known and addressed as AIGBOLOGA STEVEMEEK AILEME . All former documents remain valid. General public, note

I, formerly known and addressed as ENEH LILY UCHE, now wish to be known and addressed as ENEH LUCY UCHECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid.

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FASHINO MARY ADUNNI

DORIS OBIADERI. AMADIN.

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Formerly Miss. DANIEL MARY now Mrs FASHINO MARY ADUNNI. Former documents remains valid. General public note.

EJIAGWA CHIEDOZIE

NWEKE CHARITY

UMARU ABBA HAMIDU

I, formerly known and addressed as, HAMIDU ABBA YAGA MANYEHOA and UMORU ABBA HAMIDU, now wish to be known and addressed as, UMARU ABBA HAMIDU. All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as AGAVA ABDULMULIKU henceforth wish to be known and addressed as AGAVA ABDULMULIKU OZIGI. All former documents remains valid. General public note.

I, formerly known and addressed as EJIAGWA CHIEDOZIE GODSFRIN, now wish to be known and addressed as EJIAGWA CHIEDOZIE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ONYIA JULIET OBIAGELI, now wish to be known and addressed as NWEKE CHARITY. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

NWACHUKWU NELSON CHUKWUKA

I, formerly known and addressed as, NWACHUKWU NELSON CHIWEDU, now wish to be known and addressed as, NWACHUKWU NELSON CHUKWUKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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I, formerly known and addressed as MISS. KWUSIKE CHINASA PATRICIA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS CHINASA PATRICIA UGWUAGBO. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

ADAOBI IFUNANYA EZIKE.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ADAOBI IFUNANYA NWAGBO, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ADAOBI IFUNANYA EZIKE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME.

This is to confirm and certify that, NNAMANI JOSEPHAT SUNDAY is the same person as NNAMANI JOSEPHAT EDEOGA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

OYEWOLE OLAOSEBIKAN. ADENIKE

I. Formely known and addressed as Olaosebikan.

Bolatito Adenike Oyewole now wish to be known and addressed. Oyewole Olaosebikan. Adenike all Former documents remain valid general public should take note

OKPO GRACE OKON

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CHUKWUNEKEH GERALDINE EBERE

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AKPOFEH RITA IFEYINWA.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ODOH RITA IFEYINWA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AKPOFEH RITA IFEYINWA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

This is to inform the general public that my name ONOH SELINA NNENNA was wrongly written when opening my account but now wish to be corrected and addressed as ONOH CELINA NNENNA. All former documents remain valid.

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FEYISOLA OLUWASEYI AWODELE

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EKE ELIZABETH TOCHUKWU

I formerly known and addressed as EKECHUKWU ELIZABETH TOCHUKWU now wish to be known and addressed as EKE ELIZABETH TOCHUKWU All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

SHOFULEJI LATEEFAT ADEOLA

ANUSHIEM PRECIOUS NDIDI

I formerly known and addressed as IBEH PATIENCE NDIDI, I wish to change my surname from IBEH to ANUSHIEM now wish to be known and addressed as ANUSHIEM PRECIOUS NDIDI (MRS) All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

AMOSU AYO ADETUTU

I formerly known and addressed as YUSUF LATEEFAT ADEOLA now wish to be known and addressed as SHOFULEJI LATEEFAT ADEOLA All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ADETUNJI AYO ADETUTU now wish to be known and addressed as AMOSU AYO ADETUTU All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

AIRIOHUODION BETTY OFURE

AYENI BOLA OLUFUNKE

I formerly known and addressed as OBOH BETTY OFURE now wish to be known and addressed as AIRIOHUODION BETTY OFURE All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

DURODOLA FOLASHADE OLUSHOLA

I formerly known and addressed as OLANREWAJU AYENI now wish to be known and addressed as AYENI BOLA OLUFUNKE All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

EMMANUEL OLAYEMI ALABA

I formerly known and addressed as ADEGBESAN OLUSHOLA OLUFUNKE now wish to be known and addressed as DURODOLA FOLASHADE OLUSHOLA All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as MISS ALABA AWOYEMI OLAOGUN now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EMMANUEL OLAYEMI ALABA All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ADEWUSI MARIAM TITILOPE

CEESAY MORENIKE MOWUNMI

FAFIYEBI OMOBOLANLE OLAJUMOKE.

UBE WILLIAMS MARCUS OKECHUKWU

I formerly known and addressed as AJAYI OMOBOLANLE OLAJUMOKE. Now wish to be known and addressed as FAFIYEBI OMOBOLANLE OLAJUMOKE. All former document to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as UBE MARCUS now wish to be known and addressed as UBE WILLIAMS MARCUS OKECHUKWU All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

HASSAN BLESSING KUJE

MAUZU PRECIOUS MARGARET

I formerly known and addressed as MAUZU MEG PRECIOUS now wish to be known and addressed as MAUZU PRECIOUS MARGARET All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note

FOLORUNSHO MERCY APATA OBAARA

I formerly known and addressed as IBRAHIM MERCY FOLORUNSHO now wish to be known and addressed as FOLORUNSHO MERCY APATA OBAARA All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as GOFOR NAKUP BOI now wish to be known and addressed as HASSAN BLESSING KUJE All former documents remain valid.

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

UZOMA ROLAND UDONNA

In some of my documents my name was written as MISS MTOM COMFORT PEVER while in some other documents it was written as MISS MTOM VANEN PEVER .I am the one bearing all the names.

All documents bearing the names are valid. General public to take note.

In some of my documents my name was written as KABIRU SALISU SANI while in some other documents it was written as SALISU SANI KABIRU.I am the one bearing all the names. All documents bearing the names are valid. General public to take note.

I formerly known and addressed as NYEANANAM ROLAND UDONNA now wish to be known and addressed as UZOMA ROLAND UDONNA All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

GLORY ATAT

FAUSTINA JUNE

AINA AITALEGBE

CONFIRMATION OF NAME/DATE OF BIRTH

I formerly known and addressed as AINA IMOHIOSEN now wish to be known and addressed as AINA AITALEGBE All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

In some of my documents my name was written as AKPAN GRACE OKON while in some other documents it was written as MFON OKON AKPAN .I am the one bearing all the names.

My date of birth was wrongly written as 27/6/1987 instead of 6/6/1992 All documents bearing the names are valid. General public to take note

I formerly known and addressed as GLORY DANIEL now wish to be known and addressed as GLORY ATAT All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note AKOGUN OYEWALE AKEEM

I formerly known and addressed as KOSEBINU OYEWALE OWOLABI now wish to be known and addressed as AKOGUN OYEWALE AKEEM and my date of birth is 29/4/1983 All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as FAUSTINA ADEYEMI now wish to be known and addressed as FAUSTINA JUNE All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ADEBOWALE OLUFUNMILOLA MERCY

I formerly known and addressed as AKINWUNMI BIBIANA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ADEBOWALE OLUFUNMILOLA MERCY All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ABDULSALAM JAMIU TUNDE

I formerly known and addressed as SALAMI JAMIU TUNDE now wish to be known and addressed as ABDULSALAM JAMIU TUNDE All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

YOUNG EZE ONYEDIKACHI

I formerly known and addressed as CHIOMA EZE now wish to be known and addressed as YOUNG EZE ONYEDIKACHI All former documents remain valid.

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EMIOLA KAFAYAT OLABISI

ONIBUDO ENIOLA KUBURAT.

JOHNSON ELIJAH EGBE.

I formerly known and addressed as ERATIEMENOMO EDITH PROMISE now wish to be known and addressed as AMIANDAMEN EDITH P. OSABHOHIEN All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ABDULWAHEED KAFAYAT OLABISI now wish to be known and addressed as EMIOLA KAFAYAT OLABISI All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note

I formerly known and address as ADEKEYE ENIOLA KUBURAT,now wish to be known and address as ONIBUDO ENIOLA KUBURAT. All former document remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as, JOHNSON ELIJAH AGABA, now wish to be known and addressed as, JOHNSON ELIJAH EGBE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

GOODNESS GODSPOWER IKEGWURU

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

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. WOKOMA GOODNESS CHIGERU, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. GOODNESS GODSPOWER IKEGWURU. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

TERRY-JESUS TOCHI JULIET I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. NWACHUKWU TOCHI JULIET, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. TERRY-JESUS TOCHI JULIET. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

AMANZE ALOYSIUS CHINONYE.

NENGI CHARLES DERRI.

NKECHINYEREM OFFOR.

IHEDIWA MANASSEH FAITH.

I, formerly known and addressed as, AMANZE ALOYSIUS CHUKWUNONYE, now wish to be known and addressed as, AMANZE ALOYSIUS CHINONYE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. ANAYAITE ARTHUR CLEMENT, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. NENGI CHARLES DERRI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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

MARY IBENNA OGBOWU.

NWALA ARTHUR

I formerly known and addressed as ADEWALE MARIAM TITILOPE now wish to be known and addressed as ADEWUSI MARIAM TITILOPE All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I, formerly known as OGUNDELE MUHIBAT ADEWUNMI wish to be known and addressed as CEESAY MORENIKE MOWUNMI. All former document remain valid, general public please take note.

VIOLA EZEANYANWU

JOYCE COSMUS

I, formerly known and addressed as, CHINWENDU ANYANWU, now should be known and addressed as, VIOLA EZEANYANWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

IGWE RUTH CHITURU.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. NWISANE FAITH LEKIA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. IHEDIWA MANASSEH FAITH. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MERCY UGONMA UCHECHUKWU-EMETU.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. MERCY UGONMA AKUEBIONWU, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. MERCY UGONMA UCHECHUKWUEMETU. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

OKECHUKWU UNAHA JOSEPH

IHEANACHO CHIDOROM ANN.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MRS. AKOR CHIDOROM ANN, now wish to be known and addressed as, MISS. IHEANACHO CHIDOROM ANN. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

GIFT BROWN

I, formerly known and addressed as, GODSTIME JOSEPH OKECHUKWU AND OKECHUKWU N. JOSEPH, now wish to be known and addressed as, OKECHUKWU UNAHA JOSEPH. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as, NWALA CHINALOR, now wish to be known and addressed as, NWALA ARTHUR. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MRS. MARTHA CHIDINMA UZOAMAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. MARTHA CHIDINMA IHEANACHO. All former documents remain valid.

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I, JACK ADUBARI E., AND JACK ADUABA SYDNEY, refer to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as, JACK ADUBARI E. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME I, INYAMA FIDELIS CHIJIOKE, wish to correct my name which was wrongly written as, NWAOSU FIDELIS CHIJIOKE, instead of, INYAMA FIDELIS CHIJIOKE. I now wish to be known and addressed as, INYAMA FIDELIS CHIJIOKE. All former documents remain valid.

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EKUE OLIVER.

OYEYEMI SEUN ABOSEDE.

OLAYIWOLA ALIRATU OMONILE

ODEBODE AJADI NOAH

I, formerly known as SAMSON IFOMA wish to be known and addressed as EKEOMA GLORIA IFEOMA. All former document remain valid, general public please take note.

I, formerly known as Teko Oliver wish to be known and addressed as Ekue Oliver. All former document remain valid, general public please take note.

I, formerly known as MISS. ARAWA SEUN ABOSEDE wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OYEYEMI SEUN ABOSEDE. All former document remain valid, general public please take note.

I, formerly known as OLAYIWOLA OMOLAYO wish to be known and addressed as OLAYIWOLA ALIRATU OMONILE. All former document remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as AJADI NOAH FOLAJIMI, now wish to be known and addressed as ODEBODE AJADI NOAH. former documents remain valid. public take note

OLASUNBO SEGUN- OSHIYOYE.

ALICE EMEM OYINBO

OKAFOR ONYINYE, FIDELIS

OKEM MARIA EGBUJU

BENA ELLIS MAMUGHA EKPEBU

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

I, formerly known and addressed as, MARY PETER OGWUNE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MARY IBENNA OGBOWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

AGBOOLA WASIU

EKEOMA GLORIA IFEOMA

I formerly known and address as Isiaka Lookmon now wish to be known and address as Agboola Wasiu. All former document remain valid.

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RICHARD LINDA ONYEKA,

I Formerly known and addressed as MRS NWADUBA LINDA ONYEKA, Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS RICHARD LINDA ONYEKA, All former documents remain valid, the general public should please take note.

AMIANDAMEN EDITH P. OSABHOHIEN

I Formerly known and addressed as. Olasumbo Adebola-Gbojuwo . Now wish to be known and addressed as Olasunbo Segun- Oshiyoye.

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I Formerly kmown and addressed as Alice Okokon WillIe Now wish to be known and addressed as Alice Emem Oyinbo all former document remain valid general public take note

MARTHA CHIDINMA IHEANACHO

I formally known and addressed as GIFT OKAFOR Now wish to be known and addressed as OKAFOR ONYINYE, FIDELIS. All formal document remains valid, general public and banks should take note.

I formaly known and addressed as OKEM MARIA Now wish to be known and addressed as OKEM MARIA EGBUJU. All formal document remains valid,general public,and banks should take note

I formerly known and addressed as Miss. Bena Ellis Igbagara now I wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. Bena Ellis Mamugha Ekpebu.

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Lagos to reward talent in expanded one Lagos fiesta

Dasuki writes S’Court, seeks speedy hearing of bail bid

Benjamin Omoike

Andrew Orolua, Abuja

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The Lagos State Government on Thursday said this year’s edition of its flagship Yuletide revue popularly known as the ‘One Lagos Fiesta’ (OLF), is going to be bigger better and bolder.

Addressing journalists at the Banquet Hall, Lagos House in Ikeja, the State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, said in line with the vision of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, the event would continue in its tradition of holding across the five zones as it held last year including Ikeja (Agege Stadium), Badagry (Badagry Stadium), Ikorodu (Ikorodu Town Hall), Lagos Island (Baoing Beach) and Epe (Epe Recreation Centre).

Ayorinde said this year’s edition would stand out as instead of the five days that it held last December, this year’s will run for eight days across all the zones, commencing from Christmas Eve on December 24 till the wee hours of the New Year.

He said the reason for the expanded fiesta was to keep Lagosians, especially

the youths, happy and creatively busy.

“You will recall that we have just had a successful maiden edition of The Lagos Street Party (TLSP) last weekend, in which the popular Ahmadu Bello way in Victoria Island was turned into a carnival and concert ground.

“While TLSP delivered on its mandate to formally usher in the Yuletide season in Lagos and create an additional platform for creative enterprise to flourish, OLF will fulfill its traditional obligation of ending the year on an entertaining note and usher in the new year with fun and fanfare, while carrying along every part of the state in line with the governor’s electoral promise that no part of Lagos will be left behind,” the Commissioner said.

Ayorinde said this year’s edition of the One Lagos Fiesta would also see the introduction of a talent hunt exercise tagged ‘Lagos’ Got Talent’, which according to him, seeks to discover, celebrate and reward exceptional talents among the youth or the young at heart in the areas of music, dance, comedy and other creative stunts.

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Former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (rtd) has written the Supreme Court asking for speedy hearing of his appeals pending at the apex court.

In the appeals he filed in August, Dasuki is seeking to reverse the decisions of the Court of Appeal, Abuja division which upheld the judgments of two high courts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that the Department of State Security services (DSS),that is currently holding him in custody cannot be held liable because it was not a party in the criminal charges brought against him by the federal government.

“It is our humble prayer

that these appeals be heard immediately after the Christmas vacation so that all the false hue and cry by government that the cases are being delayed by counsel or the client himself will be put to rest once and for all,” he stated.

In the letter dated November 30 sent to the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen by his lawyer, Joseph Daudu (SAN), Dasuki said that his two appeals were filed in compliance with the Supreme Court practice directions in August this year and are still pending for hearing.

Dasuki said he has been dumped in the detention by the Department of the State Security Service (DSS) since December last year and prayed the court to hear

the appeals in order to stop government from further infringing on his fundamental human rights.

He recalled that he was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) on charges of breach of trust, criminal misappropriation and sundry offences before two high courts of the FCTbetween September and December last year.

That following his not guilty plea, the two courts granted him bail and he perfected the conditions of the bail.

The letter explained that no sooner had Dasuki perfected his bail conditions than the DSS operatives swooped on him and abducted him at the Kuje prison gate and have since kept him

in detention at an unknown location without trial.

He said that the only reason given by government to justify the abduction that “Dasuki is a security risk” is not backed by any law.

The letter read in part; “the same government having breached his right to fair trial by not allowing him proceed on bail to have adequate time and facilities to prepare his defense, interfered with his constitutionally guaranteed presumption of innocence by continuing to detain him without trial has insisted on several occasions to proceed with the charges afore described, knowing fully well that the appellant has no access to documents with which he would wish to defend himself, among others.

Group advocates cleaner energy Simon Ugwu

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The executive director, Spaces for Change, (S4C), Victoria Ibezim-Ohaeri, has advocated for cleaner energy for women to advert health hazards associated with the use of kerosene.

She stated this in an exclusive interview with Daily Times in Lagos, adding that Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) should be made available to women in smaller quantities such as three litres, six litres, 12litres so that the down trodden can afford the prices. As the low income earners may not afford the prices of big cylinders available.

According to her, “welfare of women and children should be paramount as there are substantive evidence showing that indoor air pollution (IAP) from biomass fuels is a cause of respiratory health problems. One estimates suggests that 4.3 million deaths were attributable to household air pollution(HAP)in 2012 from cooking with solid fuels(WHO 2014), and as a result of pneu-

monia 12 percent, stroke 34 percent, ischaemic heart disease 26 percent, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 22 percent and lung cancer six percent. Adverse health outcomes associated with IAP include asthma.

Bronchitis, tuberculosis, eye conditions such as cataracts low birth weight and heart disease”.

“Such women and children spend more time indoors than men, and because they are responsible for cooking, they are more likely to experience these effects. For example, women exposed to indoor smoke are three times as likely to suffer from COPD, such as chronic bronchitis, than women who use cleaner fuel types . Introduction of modern energy sources which reduces the reliance on biomass can address health consequences”, she said.

The executive director maintains that access to cleaner energy should be prioritized as the time taken to secure energy supplies, for instance the collection of firewood, is expected to fall.

L-R: Head, Community Service, Lagos Mainland, Kunle Balogun; Baale, Ilaje Community, Chief Oladipupo Arowoloju; Director, Enterprise Business, Airtel Nigeria, Tawa Bolarin; Secretary, Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA), Femi Agbesanwa and Head, Project, LSACA, Dr. Oladipupo Fisher at the Airtel/LSACA awareness outreach in Ilaje Community in Lagos… on Thursday.

Abia warns against constructing soak away outside fence Sunday Nwakanma, Umuahia

ÏÏÏ The Abia state gov-

ernment has vowed to prosecute anyone in Aba who constructs any soak away pit beyond his perimeter fence or drain sewage water on the roads.

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu disclosed this while inspecting the progress of work on the Brass/Faulks road being undertaken by Setraco Construction Company, directing

the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency, ASEPA and the Aba Town Planning Authority to commence the process of prosecution of the offenders immediately. .Frowning at the ugly practice which he said is unfortunate and ought to be discouraged, Ikpeazu expressed satisfaction with the quality and speed of work by the contractor handling the project, noting that the work is progressing according to specifications.

He mandated the contrac-

tor to keep up the speed in order to progress further before the rains set in and assuring that his government is determined to ensure nothing stops or slows down the pace of work, stating that recovering the Ifeobara basin near Ukwu Mango axis is a task that must be accomplished.

The Governor who also inspected other road projects going on around Ngwa road comprising of Aharandu through Onyebuchi and Ibadan streets, linking Ibere Street, charged the contrac-

tor handling the project to speed up work on the project before the next rains.

Conducting the Governor round the projects, the commissioner for Works, Hon Eziuche Ubani said the roads were being done in line with the designs and specifications, informing the Governor that some buildings that would obstruct the work have been identified and would be handled, assuring that the Governor will be satisfied with the quality of work at the end of the day.

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Octogenarian alleges threat to life, seeks protection

Bindow distributes 105 tractors to Adamawa farmers

Titus Eleweke

Tom Garba,

ÎÎÎThe family of an Ibadan based

octogenarian, Mrs. Abimbola Olaosebikan, got a rude shock recently, when people suspected to be members of the Ogboni fraternity, burnt down her property.

Following this development, she called both local and international communities to protect her and her family members from the group, as the entire family is now living in fear since then ugly incident.

The family matriarch also sought

the help of human rights groups to save her granddaughter, Precious Oluwajomiloju Olukanni, who is said to be the target of the group led by her father, Mr. Olubunmi Olukanni.

According to the family, the suspected cult leader allegedly threatened to kill Mrs. Olaosebikan, if she fails to turn in Precious to him.

Mrs. Olaosebikan spoke at a special interactive session organized by the Nigerian Forum of Human Rights Journalist (HRJ) in Lagos recently.

Speaking through the family spokes-person, Mr. Bowale Olaosebi-

kan, the octogenarian said trouble started when Olubukola’s affairs with Olubunmi resulted in a contested pregnancy that produced Precious.

Olaosebikan said Olubukola informed Olubunmi of the pregnancy, but he refused to take responsibility for it and insisted on an abortion.

He said “I want to use this opportunity to appeal to local and international organizations, especially human rights groups across the globe, to save our aged mother, Mrs. Abimlola Olaosebikan; her granddaughter, Precious Oluwajomiloju Olukanni and

the Olaosebikan family from people suspected to be members of the Ogboni Fraternity.

“We are shocked a few months ago, when Olubunmi Olukanni approached our family to forcefully take custody of Precious, after the demise of his father, who was allegedly a leading member of the Ogboni Fraternity in the community.

This is a child he has not seen since birth. Now that he wanted to assume the role of his father in the fraternity, he suddenly remember that he has a first child with our daughter.

We’ll protect women’s rights, says Delta Speaker Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

ÏÏÏReiterating the commitment

of the legislature to ensure laws that would protect the wellbeing of women were made, the Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Monday Igbuya on Thursday, assured that the House would expedite action to a quick passage of the violence in public and private life bill before it.

The Speaker gave the assurance when the Assembly played host to the visit of the Commissioner for Women Affairs to mark the 16-Day Activism/ Commemoration of The International Day of Elimination of all Forms of Violence Against Women/Girls and Women Human Right Defenders Day held in Asaba.

Igbuya said that the House has from time indefinite, stood for the rights of women; hinting that most evident is the law passed in the 4th Assembly to curtail the menace of female genital mutilation and abuse of the girl-child.

While assuring women of the House’s stand on the protection of their rights, Igbuya, however, stated that it would be fairer if the protection of the male child is also held sacrosanct by members of the international community. In her address, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Community and Social Development, Rev. (Mrs.) Omatshola Williams, said that the 16-Day Activism is a yearly international campaign earmarked for the elimination of violence against women.

She said that the campaign themed, “From Peace in The Home To Peace In The World: Make Education Safe For All”, is aimed at reducing violence against persons and to encourage influential participation of women and girls in peace building.

Omatshola said, “the cardinal objectives of the theme of this year’s event, which are peace, education and empowerment are also the very formidable and focal aims of the SMART Agenda of our amiable Governor of Delta state, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, targeted at achieving meaningful peace building platform relevant health and educational policies among the other achievements for all Deltans.”

L-R: Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission (NPC), Federal Capital Territory, Dr. Aliyu Kwali; Chairman, NPC, Chief Eze Duru and Minister of FCT, Muhammad Bello, during a courtesy visit on Bello in Abuja... on Wednesday.

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Expert counsels on need for students’ AIDS status

Adeyemi Akeem

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A non-governmental organization, Prevent AIDS Society (PAS), Federal Polytechnic Offa chapter, Kwara state, during the week, organized HIV/AIDS test and counselling to all students in the campus to mark the World AIDS Day. The Chief Matron of the polytechnic’s Health Canter, Mrs. M. O. Aduroju, who lead the awareness campaign in the campus, advised the students to know their own HIV/AIDS status, noting that a problem detected is problem solved.

Said she: “As we are celebrating the World AIDS Day, we will mourn the people who have lost their lives through this deadly disease, and also use this medium to show more love to the people who are living with these

diseases, to give them hope that they can live healthy lives with it once they keep on with their medication.

“Moreover, we will orientate those that have not been affected to stay away from sharp objects which have been used by other people, stay away from casual sex to avoid the risk of AIDS.” The spokesman of Prevent AIDS Society (PAS) in the polytechnic, Prince Adeyemi Akeem Adewale, observed that “it is difficult for someone, mostly among ladies on campus, who has zipped-down to zip-up again.

“If you’ve not zipped-down, keep it up, it’s good and worthy to be proud of being a virgin.

Don’t say you are free now that you are not under the canopy of your parents. However, as for you that already zipped-down,

PAS has provided four letter antidote to help students”, he said.

He enumerated those letters as A: Abstinence, don’t let them fool you to lose your dignity (virginity); B: Be faithful and abide to it in order to avoid the risk of contracting the disease.

Third, C: Condom, but note that, condom is 50 percent risk and 50 percent safe, so be wise.

Lastly, D: Don’t discriminate people who are living with HIV/ AIDS, rather be kind to them to show them love.

He also added that, “for those who say they can’t leak sweet with nylon and enjoy the sweet, then be ready to die because you may not contact HIV at once but, surely you would contact different Sexually Transmission Disease (STD) and it could accumulate to something else if care is not taking.”

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ÏÏÏThe Adamawa state governor,

Senator Muhammadu Umaru Jibrilla Bindow, has commissioned the distribution of 105 tractors to state farmers in order to boost agriculture sector.

While performing the commissioning ceremony, the governor called on the chairmen of 21 local government councils to purchase the tractors for use by their rural communities in order to engage in large scale farming that will result to mass harvest of farm products.

This is purchased to further caution the effects of over dependence in oil sector and a follow up to the federal Government’s policy thrust on boosting Agriculture.

“This gesture is deliberately taken to fulfil some of my campaign promises made to Adamawa people during my campaigns.

“I promised you more Agricultural interventions are still coming to boost Agriculture in the state.” He stated He stated the Tractors which made from Massey ferguson company and are one of the best in the world and called on the local Government chairmen to maintain these Tractors and ensure their efficiency.

Governor Bindow continue to say that each LGA will be entitle of five tractors which are evenly going to be distributed among the 21 Local Governments.

In his response, the chairman of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) who is also the chairman of the Fufore Local Government area, Barr. Aliyu Wakili Boya, expressed appreciation with the effort made by governor for procuring the 105 tractors to the state farmers.

Prof Etinagbedia passes on

ÏÏÏThe Director General of the In-

stitute of Chartered Administrators and Researchers of Nigerian (IARN), Prof Jacob Edesiri Etinagbedia, has passed on to glory. He died after a brief illness.

Until his death, Prof Etinagbedia was also President/Chairman of Council of the Chartered Institute of Corporate Marketing and Management of Nigeria (ICMM), the Institute of Corporate Management Accountants and Managers of West Africa (ICMAMWA).

He was the Proprietor/Chairman Governing Council of a newly approved private polytechnic, the IARN Polytechnic in Delta state.

In a press statement signed by Rev. David Vama Idabor, Coordinator of the Etinagbedia Group, calls on all members of the Institutes to jointly give their late DG and President a worthy honour, during his burial ceremony which holds on Friday December 16, 2016 in his home town Okurekpo – Okpara in Delta State.

However, the Christian wake keep comes up on Friday 9th December, 2016 in his Lagos residence at Ojokoro Lagos.

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Lagos presents FHUWLÀFDWH RI participation to Pilgrims Subair Mohammed Over two thousand participants in this year’s Hajj exercise from Lagos State were presented certificate of participation last Tuesday.

Presenting the certificates, the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Dr Abdulhakeem Abdullateef explained that the gesture was geared towards rewarding the pilgrims for their exemplary behaviour in holy Land of Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Abdullateef called on the pilgrims to continue to be of good conduct and refraining from bad conducts to reap the reward of taken part in Hajj exercise.

“It is our joy that no Pilgrim absconded. They all represented us well as good ambassadors. They deserve commendation” The Commissioner stated that, the state government has introduced more innovations to the next year hajj to ensure that pilgrims enjoy their stay better in Saudi Arabia.

Urging low income earners who are desirous of performing Hajj to key into the pay small small scheme, Dr Abdullateef said Lagos International was a new scheme that allows pilgrims to choose the date of arrival on completion of hajj exercise by themselves.

“People can now pay in instalments for Hajj. They can now go to Hajj with Lagos State and spend few weeks.

The Regular Standard package which allows the pilgrims to spend the minimum numbers of days in the holy land is also available “ The presentation of the certificates which was held at the Old Secretariat Central Mosque, Ikeja was a reunion for the Pilgrims who took in this year’s Hajj exercise from Lagos State.

And Allah knows best!

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What Muslims should know about MMM scheme

Subair Mohammed

Having possessions or acquiring wealth is not incompatible with moral teachings of Islam; it’s very much within the rights of Muslims to do so.

However, there is danger for believers who acquire wealth illegally as the Prophet of Allah has clearly warns that, “The son of Adam will not pass away from Allah until he is asked about five things: how he lived his life, and how he utilized his youth, How did he earn his wealth, how did he spend his wealth, and what did he do with his knowledge.” {Tirmidhi} Before concluding on whether the MMM scheme is an ideal business for true Muslims or not it is pertinent to understand how the scheme works.

First, a participant in the scheme will deposits some amount of money into the system (the company claims otherwise though) after which he starts contributing (depositing), he starts earning points called “Mavros” on a monthly basis.

This amount increases by 30% each month. Meanwhile, all these contributions are done in the name of “help” or “assistance”.

A participant may request to withdraw his money (based on points

earned), at the end of the month or even before the month ends as bonuses are given after registration as well as when a new member is invited into the fold.

However, all the money that is being paid to members is from the deposits of other members. In other words, there are no business transactions, no alternative source of income to fund the scheme expect through payment by members but members or participants on a monthly basis earn profits.

This business model is a typical example of what is referred to as a “Ponzi scheme”. This is a summary of how the system works.

In this system, what happens is that the operator/company pays returns to its investors from new capital paid by new investors and not from any profits. No business transactions or products are involved-only a pooling of funds by depositors into the scheme which makes it haram.

Allah says in Surat-ul-Baqarah verse 275 thus “Those who consume interest cannot stand [on the Day of Resurrection] except as one stands who is being beaten by Satan into insanity. That is because they say, “Trade is [just] like interest.” But

SAYINGS OF THE PROPHET Actions are (judged) by motives (niyyah), so each man will have what he intended. Thus, he whose migration (hijrah) was to Allah and His Messenger, his migration is to Allah and His Messenger; but he whose migration was for some worldly thing he might gain, or for a wife he might marry, his migration is to that for which he migrated.”

Source: Bukhari & Muslim

Allah has permitted trade and has forbidden interest. So whoever has received an admonition from his Lord and desists may have what is past, and his affair rests with Allah . But whoever returns to [dealing in interest or usury] - those are the companions of the Fire; they will abide eternally therein”.

The MMM scheme falls into the category of usury as it involves depositing some amount of money and getting returns on it later on without actually doing anything or putting the money into any form of business dealing. This in Islam is ribah (usury).

Also, the business model is very risky because it is by nature unsustainable. The reason is that a continuous stream of new investment from existing and/or new investors is needed to fund the higher returns promised.

If such inflow of money slows, then it would become slows, then it would become difficult or impossible for the company to pay the promised return.

Apart from this, once an economy starts to decline investors tend to with-

draw part or all of their money leading to the same problem.

Eventually this system would collapse sooner or later and people would automatically lose all the money deposited.

This scheme is fraudulent, haram and above all it is against the teachings of the noble Qur;an. It is anti-Islam and has been declared illegal in most countries of the world.

As believers, we must know that Allah is the possessor of all wealth. Also, we must know that worldly possessions bring only short-lived benefits and advantages and are of little value compared to the eternal life of the Hereafter.

Therefore, we must never forget that Allah gives wealth and riches and it should make us closer to Him by acquiring it through the right means and spending it on His path.

May Allah (swt) protect us from His wrath, evil income and grant us pure wealth.

Jaiz Zakat empowers Ebonyi indigents with N1.3m

the health challenges of others.”

According to him, Jaiz Zakat and Waqf Trust Fund [JZWTF] was a non-governmental and nonprofit organisation, established in 2014 and incorporated by the Corporate Affairs Commission [CAC].

“It is inspired by Islamic faith to provide socio-economic and humanitarian services to the poor and needy people. Some of our services which include but not limited to Zakat assessment, collection and distribution, Waqf administration and management, economic empowerment, educational support, medical support, collection, rebranding and distribution of fairly used or old materials, Iftar Saim and human capital development of scholars and Imams.

A beneficiary, receiving cash grant at the event.

He said that out of the N1.3million earmarked for disbursement, 71.54 per cent was meant for the economic empowerment support of the beneficiaries while 23.84 per cent and 4.62 per cent were to take care of their educational and health needs respectively.

Abdullahi listed the items donated to include three sewing machines and two generators for a business centre and a laundry business. Also cassava grinding machine and various cash grants were distributed to petty businesses, who sell food stuff as well as phone accessories.

He reiterated the commitments of the organisation to the uplift the standard living of the poor and needy.

Sheikh (Dr.) Haroun Ajah, Vice President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Ebonyi State presenting a sewing machine to Aisha Usman.

Stories by Subair Mohammed No fewer than 50 persons in Ebonyi State have been empowered by Jaiz Zakat and Waqf Trust Fund on Sunday.

The gesture was to boost economic status of the less privileged in the state.

At the presentation of the empowerment items, Imam Abdullahi Shuaib, the Executive Secretary/ CEO organisation, said that the event marked fulfilment of the faith-based Non-Governmental

Organisation’s promise to support the most vulnerable and less-privileged, who have suffered some sorts of deprivations, marginalisation and neglect.

Shuaib recalled that the organisation was in Abakaliki in June this year for the distribution of food items to enable fasting Muslim brothers and sisters to perform their socio-religious obligations to Allah and humanity and that it promised then to come back in a big way to assist less privileged to raise their economic power.

He said: “Today, we are here in fulfilment of our promise that we would support the most vulnerable and less-privileged people amongst you who have suffered some sorts of deprivations, marginalisation and neglect.

“On behalf of Jaiz Zakat and Waqf Trust Fund, I am delighted to share the good news of our commitment to the Ummah to wipe off your tears, soothe your pains by empowering some of you economically, meet the educational needs of some of you and take care of

And Allah knows best!

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Super 4: Egbuchlam delighted to down Rivers Utd

M Chisom Egbuchulam of Rangers (middle) on the prowl.

a n - o f- t h e - m a t c h Egbuchulam has said he is delighted his brace defeated a Rivers United team, who have improved from last season at the ongoing Super 4.

Egbuchulam netted a spectacular second-half brace to put United to the sword at

a frenzied Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu.

“It was a great game and we got the deserved three points,” he said.

“It wasn’t an easy game, but we thank God for the victory and I am also pleased with the goals I scored.”

Rangers outclassed

United 4-0 in their previous meeting at the same venue on September 4, but struggled for long periods, especially in the first half against the Port Harcourt club on Wednesday night.

Egbuchulam identified improvements in the United side who again fell at ‘The

Cathedral’ on Wednesday, noting that the new players drafted in by Stanley Eguma have made the Port Harcourt club look a more decent proposition.

“They are a good side. They played very well in the first half, but were unable to score,” he said.

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“They can give Nigeria good representation on the continent and there are a lot of changes in the present Rivers United team.

“They have a lot of new players who are very good as well.

“This is a much better Rivers United team.”

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Pinnick dares Hayatou over CAF executive seat Taekwondo coaches,refs update

skills ahead Korean Amb.Cup Pius Osemwegie

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igerian Taekwondo coaches and referees, took to the mat for a three-day session aimed at updating their knowledge of the basics of Taekwondo and poomsae techniques.

The session put together by the Taekwondo Federation of Nigeria was essentially meant to ensure the standards for usage and application of taekwondo techniques by coaches and referees is updated in order to improve the knowledge transferable to athletes by coaches for the development of the sport.

Tagged, “Kukkiwon Taekwondo Seminar”, it was the second in the annual series featuring forms, movement as well as competition rules.

Participants numbering over thirty were afforded the opportunity to go through the experience of athletes, under the directions of the Grandmaster and coach of the Nigerian Olympic team, Grandmaster Kim Jin Beom who was assisted by two others, Grandmasters Bassey Dominic and Koffi Sunday.

Though invitation to attend was an open one, observers believe that the relatively low turn-out of participants may

not be unconnected with the current economic hardship.

Commenting on the experience, Dr. Ferguson Oluigbo who doubles as head of Nigerian Taekwondo Referees and Secretary General of West African International Taekwondo Referees Union, described the session as a necessary tool for improving referees reflexes, their interpretation of rules and athletes performance for appropriate scoring at competitions.

The closing session saw participants took to the mat at the Indoor Sports Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos

Eguma rues defensive blunders against Rangers

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Taekwondo Grandmaster Jin Beom Kim in action. dovetailing into the opening of the Korean Ambassador Championship, featuring Taekwondoists from Nigeria, Ghana, Niger and Mali with over three hundred athletes

he formal bid by the president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick to be on the CAF executive committee is a direct confrontation with CAF boss Issa Hayatou, it has been specially scooped.

This week, Pinnick threw into the ring his hat to be elected on the CAF executive committee next year.

However, this is against the advice of CAF president Hayatou, who has told Pinnick he cannot jump ahead of queue of more experienced FA bosses to be on the highest decision-making body of African football.

“Hayatou has told Pinnick he is still new in the system and there are many other more experienced FA presidents also angling to be on the executive committee,” a top official informed.

“And now for Pinnick to submit his nomination for the CAF elections in March next year means is ready to take on the might of Hayatou to be on the executive committee.”

It is also unclear if the NFF boss, who failed to get on to the FIFA council in September, got the backing of the federal government before he put in his bid for CAF executive position.

Pinnick was controversially elected NFF president in September 2014 riding on the wings of bringing corporate Nigeria to finance the sport in Nigeria.

But halfway through his four-year tenure, the finances of the NFF are in shambles with major sponsors pulling out and the federation heavily indebted to various national teams, coaches and even secretariat staffers.

ivers United coach Stanley Eguma has blamed defensive mistakes for a 2-0 loss they suffered against Rangers in the Super 4.

The experienced coach praised his players for the effort and identified isolated individual and collective mistakes for the loss to the ‘Flying Antelopes’.

“The goals they scored were against the run of play which were as a result of some defensive blunders we committed,” Eguma said.

“Generally, my team did not disappoint but we will get better.

“Don’t forget too that Rangers played basically, the same team from last season while we are still trying to build a new team and that gave them a little edge over us.

“We lost concentration in some moments in the second half and also failed to score from some very good chances we created.”

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Rashford desperate to learn from Ibrahimovic M

anchester United attacker Marcus Rashford is desperate to learn from Zlatan Ibrahimovic as he aims to become a key figure at Old Trafford.

The 19-year-old is regarded as one of the biggest prospects in the Premier League, but he has acknowledged he still has plenty of room for improvement and aims to make the most of the former Paris Saint-Germain striker’s presence.

“Playing as a lone striker is a bit different because you are on your own and obviously it depends on what centre-halves you are up against and what their skills and their characteristics are,” Rashford told reporters.

“But Zlatan has been a big help.

He has spoken to us a lot about things he has come up against in the past and you have to listen because he has been there, he has done it and he has won a lot of trophies and that is what we all want to do.

“It is important we listen and take his advice on board. For instance, it is not just about his strength. He puts his body in the right areas and these are things you pick up on. It is about trying to put those things into your own game.”

Rashford is not only looking to learn from Ibrahimovic’s actions on the pitch, he also sees the 35-year-old as an example to follow off it.

Sanchez, Ozil going nowhere, says Wenger Arsene Wenger does not expect Alexis Sanchez to leave Arsenal for China and insists Mesut Ozil will not be sold. Sanchez and Ozil have 18 months left on their Arsenal contracts and renewal talks are yet to

bear fruit, fuelling speculation the duo could be on the move. Recent reports suggest Sanchez could earn £400,000 per week in the Chinese Super League, while Wenger is allegedly ready to cash in on Ozil if he is forced into selling one of the two.

Cazorla undergoes successful surgery Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has confirmed via social media that he has undergone a successful operation on his ankle.

The 31-year-old travelled to Sweden this week to receive surgery on the plantaris tendon in his right ankle, which has persistently troubled the Spaniard.

Cazorla has been sidelined since he was hurt an hour into the club’s 6-0

Champions League win over Ludogorets on October 19.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirmed in December that the midfielder was likely to be out until March after opting for surgery.

But Arsenal supporters were given a boost after Cazorla posted a picture on Instagram from the hospital bed to reveal his operation went well and that he is on the road to recovery.

Dybala delighted with Juve return Paulo Dybala was over the moon with his return from injury in Juventus’ 2-0 Champions League win over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday. The Argentina international last featured for Juventus in the 1-0 Serie A defeat to AC Milan on October 22 following a spell on the sidelines with a thigh injury. But

Dybala came off the bench for the final 10 minutes of the match against Dinamo and he was delighted to make his long-awaited comeback. Dybala’s return gives Massimiliano Allegri more options up front and the 23-year-old is ready to play wherever he is needed.

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Mane, Matip fit for Liverpool!

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Suarez’s Barca renewal on course — Bartomeu

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adio Mane and Joel Matip are both expected to be fit for Liverpool for their Super Sunday clash against West Ham, according to sources.

Mane limped off in the second half of the 4-3 defeat to Bournemouth last weekend, but trained fully with the squad on the bonding trip to Barcelona this week.

Meanwhile Matip, who travelled to the south coast last Sunday but was not risked because of an ankle injury, also suffered no reaction to training and should take his place in the heart of Jurgen Klopp’s defence.

However, striker Daniel Sturridge is unlikely to make the squad to face the Hammers.

The England forward did not travel with his team-mates to Barcelona, preferring to stay at home and continue his recovery from a calf injury at Melwood.

Sturridge did not take full part in training on Thursday, and while he has not been officially ruled out, he is not expected to be risked by Klopp at Anfield.

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uis Suarez has already agreed to a contract extension at Barcelona until 2022, president Josep Maria Bartomeu has said. The Uruguay international stated last month that talks were progressing well on renewing his deal at Camp Nou. And Barca are set to confirm the former Liverpool forward has agreed to fresh terms before the end of the year according to Bartomeu. Suarez has scored 65 league goals since joining ahead of the 2014-15 season and has won two LaLiga titles, two Copas del Rey and the Champions League during his time at the club.

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IFA president Gianni Infantino has called for a “zero tolerance” approach towards child abuse in football.

Infantino’s comments come amid a scandal engulfing British football, with the Football Association having launched an investigation into claims of sex abuse at professional clubs.

The Swiss, speaking to reporters in Singapore, said: “It has to be taken seriously. There must be zero tolerance from that point of view, from a football perspective, but also from a criminal perspective as well.

“Those who have been guilty of abusing on children need to be punished very seriously. They have to be out of football, that is without question, but also on the criminal side they need to be punished.

“There are not many worse things in life, not in football life but in life generally, than child abuse.”

Infantino also stated that football needs to review its methods of safeguarding children at clubs.

“The Football Association is already, of course, looking into that matter and this is something that has to be taken very seriously,” he added.

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he stage is set for the second edition of the Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations to be hosted by Nigeria next week, after officials of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) flew into Lagos on Thursday.

CAF Secretariat staff will set up a desk inside the Eko Hotel and Suites today, just as Extra Time learnt on Thursday that all participating teams are to take up their accommodation on Saturday.

The delegations of Ghana, Egypt, Cote d’Ivoire, Madagascar, Libya, Senegal and Morocco will fly into Lagos on Saturday, as host team, Supersand Eagles, also make the short trip from their Aivoji Beach camp in Badagry to Victoria Island the same day.

Meanwhile, the Ivorian beach soccer national team on Thursday traded tackles with their Moroccan counterparts in an international friendly by both countries ahead of the second edition of Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations starting in Lagos next week.

Cote d’Ivoire will face hosts Nigeria, Ghana and Egypt in Group A of the six –day championship scheduled for the Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island, from December 13th – 18th. Morocco will confront Cup holders Madagascar, Libya and Senegal in Group B. Extra Time gathered that Moroccans have been in camp since September, and arrived in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan on Monday.

Egypt, who have been in camp since August, participated in the Samsung Invitational Tournament in Dubai before flying to Lebanon, and will play the Lebanese team in a three –match series.

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Nigeria’s oil sector to drop by 40% in 2025 Nigeria’s oil and gas sector is expected to shrink by at least 40% between 2015 and 2025, according to consultancy Wood Mackenzie.

As part of its efforts to reform the energy sector, President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has tried to tackle some long unresolved problems with partnerships between the government and international oil companies.

Although western energy companies recently reached a $5bn settlement to resolve a protracted dispute with the government over its share of historic exploration and production costs, executives are only cautiously optimistic about their relationships with the government.

Company executives, industry analysts and government representatives have issued warnings.

Their warnings come as capital expenditure in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector is expected to drop by at least 40 per cent from 20152025, according to consultancy Wood Mackenzie.

Projects such as Shell’s Bonga South West-Aparo, Chevron’s Nsiko and ExxonMobil’s Bosi developments have been put on hold because energy companies do not see them as viable with oil prices around $50 a barrel if invested into.

“This is significant” because such developments account for “much of the pipeline of deepwater projects that are expected to be the engine of oil production growth, especially given the (security) risks of operating onshore,” says Gail Anderson, lead Nigerian analyst at consultancy Wood Mackenzie.

BUSINESS TIMES Editor Andrew Odioko Head Business Azubike Nnadozie Capital Market Editor Bonny Amadi

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Savings culture: Fidelity Bank creates 7 new millionaires Motolani Oseni

In its determination to transform not less than 63 lucky customers into instant millionaires, Fidelity Bank, has again created new seven millionaires through its exhilarating consumer promotion ‘Fidel-

ity Get Alert in Millions Savings promo.’

The bank, held the 3rd Draw/1st Quarterly Draw of the ongoing Fidelity Get Alert in Millions Savings promo at its corporate Head Office in Lagos on Thursday.

One of the new luck millionaires in town, Salman Umar

Musa, was very surprised and at the same time exited as he emerged the star prize winner of N5 million in the third monthly draw of the ongoing Fidelity promotion.

It was such an outpouring of emotions as Musa could hardly believe his ears when Executive Director, Shared Services &

Product, Chijioke Ugochukwu, delivered the delightful news via a phone call.

According to the bank, the Fidelity Get Alert in Millions Savings promo is designed to raise awareness on the need for Nigerians to acquire a savings culture. “It is a clear demonstration of our steadfast commitment to support initiatives that enrich the lives of our loyal customers even in times of economic uncertainties.”

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We ‘ll continue to protect telecom consumers’ interest, says NCC Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja Worried by the barrage of complaints from the consumers of telecom services in the country, the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, on Thursday declared that it would continue to protect their (consumers’) interest.

The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Prof Umar Danbatta made the declaration in his opening address at the 79th edi-

tion of Telecom Consumer Parliament (TCP) in Abuja.

Danbatta stated that in order to uphold the belief that the consumer is the king, NCC has put in place various programmes to inform, educate and protect the consumers of telecom services.

According to him, “One of such programmes is the Telecom Consumer Parliament. The forum provides a unique opportunity for tripartite meeting of the regulator, operators and consumers, ROC, to discuss pressing issues affecting the industry in general and consumers spe-

cifically.

“The forum also affords a platform for the consumers to express their views freely and state their expectation from the regulators and the service providers”, he said.

He recalled that NCC, following the complaints from consumers on the menace of unsolicited messages, swung into action by mandating the activation of the ‘2442’ short code to enable consumers control thetypes of messages they receive.

The EVC/CEO of the NCC added, “I am glad that it has

come into effect and i urge all consumers to take advantage of this new regime by sending stop to 2442 to avoid unsolicited messages”.

The NCC, he pointed out, was quite aware that for the initiative to succeed, there should be massive public awareness campaign by both the regulator and operating companies.

He therefore urged participants at the TCP to discuss freely and contribute towards the success of “this laudable initiative” and the industry in general.

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Savings culture: Fidelity Bank creates 7 new millionaires

L-R: Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Nominees Limited, Mr. Akeem Oyewale; Executive Director, Business Development, Nigerian Stock Exchange, Mr. Haruna Jalo-Waziri; Head, Treasury, Nigerian Stock Exchange, Mrs. Tolani Akanbi; Member, Governing Council, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Mr. Abdulrahman Yinusa; and Deputy Managing Director, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Dr. Demola Sogunle; during a forum on custody services organized by Stanbic IBTC in Lagos on Wednesday.

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In an email document sent to the Daily Times, total of 19 customers emerged winners in the quarterly/third monthly draw, while seven lucky customers smiled home with cash wins worth N15 million while 12 others were pronounced winners of consolation prizes such as refrigerators and generating sets.

For transparency and credibility, the draw was conducted under the close supervision of representatives of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) and the Consumer Protection Council (CPC).

Meanwhile, the lender at the second draw of the promo disclosed that its customers’ base has grown in excess of 2 million since it commenced its on-going customer loyalty scheme, Get Alert in Million Promo’.

Ugochukwu stated that the promo has proven to be one of the most successful in the series of promos the bank has conducted in the last nine years, saying that the bank hoped to open additional 500,000 new accounts by the time the promo comes to an end. Six customers of the bank drawn from the six geographical zones went home with the sum of N8 million, while another 12 were rewarded with consolation prizes.

The prize presentation took place simultaneously across the six geographical zones in the country.

She said that the bank decided to give out cash to help its customers cushion the effect of the economic recession.

Tony Nwakaegho Chris Maroleng, Executive for Corporate Affairs, at MTN Group has said that doing business with a social conscience is a recipe for commercial success in Africa.

“As a company which operates primarily in emerging markets, success is not merely measured in terms of how much money we make, but also the number of lives that we impact positively every day,” Maroleng said.

Maroleng’s remarks come as this week, MTN marks 15 years in the frontline of addressing socioeconomic challenges across Africa and the Middle East, through its vehicle for corporate social investment, the MTN Foundation.

MTN formalised its commitment to invest in local communities in December 2001, with the launch of the first MTN Foundation in South Africa, officiated by the late President Nelson Mandela. Fifteen years later, MTN has

Social purpose critical for business success in Africa - Maroleng 14 Foundations and functional corporate citizenship units across its global footprint.

Reflecting on MTN’s journey over the past two decades, Maroleng said that doing business in emerging markets is hard work, but in Africa and the Middle East, the task is both exciting and rewarding. He added that one of the lessons MTN has learnt over the years is that commercial success in Africa favours companies with a strong social purpose.

“The scale of opportunity in the markets in which we operate, matches the enormity of the prevailing socio-economic challenges, which companies must overcome in order to create sustainable shared value. If your business model is not geared towards addressing the day-to-

NUPENG to begin warning strike over workers’ welfare Stories by Joy Ekeke The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) on Wednesday warned oil and gas companies of its decision to embark on a threeday warning strike in 2017 if companies failed to address workers’ welfare.

NUPENG President, Mr. Igwe Achese, who is yet to disclose the date, said in a statement that the union took the decision after its National Executive Council meeting.

The Union stated that the date in January will be communicated

to all its members but advised them to start wearing red bands to work from next week while the members of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers have been instructed also to put green leaves on their tankers as a protest preparatory for the commencement of the 3-day warning strike next month.

NUPENG added that it will resist any divestment by the multinationals that does not carry the Union along, especially in OML 53 and 55 operated by Chevron and now OML 30.

The union stressed that it believes that whatever goodwill government has to encourage inves-

tors to come should not lead to job loses but job creation.

“The unresolved labour related issues which made the union to issue a 21-day ultimatum for the federal government’s intervention include the non-payment of terminal benefits to 48 contract staff and 250 contract staff terminated in Lagos and Port Harcourt by the Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC).”

“The others are the refusal of Exxon Mobil Producing to reinstate over 200 NUPENG Members sacked through its directives to her labour contractors despite ultimatum jointly issued by NUPENGASSAN.

day socio-economic needs of the people you provide services to, you are not likely to make the best of the potential which the market presents. It is for this reason that active corporate citizenship is embedded in MTN’s growth strategy and investment philosophy.

“As part of its corporate citizenship programme, MTN is heightening the execution of development projects across its footprint, as it prepares to celebrate 15 years of partnering with communities in various life-changing interventions across the areas of health, enterprise development and education, with a particular focus on the digitization of learning and teaching.

“Whether it is facilitating economic freedom and curbing unemployment through economic

development initiatives, ensuring children across our footprint are able to access quality education, or keeping our communities healthy, the work of the MTN Foundations is about contributing to the social development of each market.

Maroleng

PIGB: PENGASSAN tasks lawmakers on workers’ protection The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) have called on the National Assembly to include the interest of workers in the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB) currently undergoing the process of passage by the lawmakers.

The union made the call in a memorandum submitted to the joint Senate Committee on PIGB at a public hearing on the bill in Abuja on Wednesday.

The oil workers based their memorandum on five major policy broad thrusts, which include transparency and accountability, fiscal terms, institutional

framework (minister, regulator and commercial entities), refinery and other downstream activities, labour issues and membership of institutions, boards and committees.

“The position of NUPENG and PENGASSAN is that wherever matters concerning or connected with the workers such as remuneration, pension, welfare, transfer and deployment are mentioned, the unions (PENGASSAN and NUPENG) must be involved and collective bargaining agreements must be respected and clearly included in the law,” the two unions stated in the memorandum.

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Naira depreciation, economic challenges impact ECOWAS single currency The depreciation of the naira and other economic challenges affecting member states have slowed down ECOWAS economic integration and the adoption of a single currency expected to be achieved by 2020, the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports.

This was one of the main issues discussed at the technical meeting of the ECOWAS Macroeconomic Policy Committee on Multilateral Surveillance in Abuja on Thursday.

The out-going chairperson of the committee, Ms Ommy Sar Ndaiye, said that it was pertinent for member states to develop strategies to address the prevailing economic challenges.

Ndaiye, however, noted that the commission had made progress in its macroeconomic policies.

“The depreciation in value of the naira and other economic factors in Nigeria are affecting ECOWAS. “We all know that whatever happens in Nigeria weighs heavily on our economies.

“If there are challenges there, it would reflect on the region,” she said.

She urged the committee to make recommendations that would strengthen sub-regional economic integration and

development and could also be implemented through the economic policies of member states.

The ECOWAS Commissioner, Macroeconomic Policy and Economic Research, Mr Mamadou Traore , said that the 2015 report on the macroeconomic convergence for the region showed a slowdown the growth of the economy compared to 2014.

Traore said the lack of raw materials, poor state of infrastructural development in member states and the depreciation in value of the naira contributed to the slow growth rate.

He said that that despite measures put in place by the commission, the ECOWAS economy “is still vulnerable to external shocks”.

He called on member countries to do in-depth analyses to determine the growth factors that made the sub-region vulnerable.

“Member states should get an update of implementation of the ECOWAS single currency programme.

“The deadline for the adoption of single currency is fast approaching; this committee should set an agenda to look into the progress made so far and identify challenges that may hinder its smooth operation.”

Wema Bank opens new branch in Abuja Wema Bank has opened a new branch on Dunukofia Street, Area 11, Garki, Abuja .

The new branch is expected to strengthen the bank’s business in the Federal Capital Territory as the bank continues on its growth path.

“When we reopened our branch in Minna in September, I emphasized that Wema Bank, in its quest for growth, will only expand to places where there are compelling business opportunities,” noted

Adeyemi Oshundiya, the bank’s Regional Operations Executive, South West & Abuja. “The bank’s position on this has not changed.”

In addition to expanding strategically, Wema Bank is also using technology to improve how it serves its customers. One such is the recent launch of Wema EasySavers, an account that can be opened with the unique code *945*10#, launched in partnership with youth-friendly telco Etisalat.

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Naira steady at 485/$1 at parallel market Stories by Motolani Oseni The Naira yesterday steadied at the parallel market to trade at N485 against the dollar compared with N483 to a dollar, traded on Wednesday.

This is even as the federal government plans to raise about N1.23 billion through issuance of treasury bills in the first quarter of next year. It further plans to raise N1.24 billion from treasury bills which are rolled over into 2017 and maturing at different dates In spite of the current

Credit Conditions Survey Report (CCSR) for the fourth quarter 2016 has shown that increasing loan default rates have worsened, hence, responsible for commercial banks demand for more collateral from firms seeking loans.

The report, which is from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revealed that the overall availability of credit to the corporate sector increased in the quarter under review and was expected to further increase in the first quarter of 2017.

It said that the major factors contributing to the increase in credit availability were changing sector specific risk, brighter economic outlook, favourable liquidity conditions and tight wholesale funding

exchange rates across the several windows, forex dealers are optimistic that the local currency is likely to appreciate next week on dollar inflows from Nigerians visiting home during the holidays against waning demand.

The naira is expected to hold steady around its present level against the greenback in the parallel and official interbank market as dollar flows from Nigerians living abroad who are expected to visit home during the December holidays.

The local currency fell 1.78 percent week-on-week

on Thursday to 485 to the dollar on the parallel market from 480 a dollar last week, while it was quoted by commercial lenders at 315 a dollar on the official interbank market.

The naira has, however, consistently closed around 305.5 a dollar level since August via the official window.

“Demand for the dollar is seen dropping ahead of the Christmas as businesses gradually wind down, while dollar flows from Nigerians in Diaspora visiting home on holiday is expected to increase supply in the market,” one dealer

said. .According to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issuing calendar for treasury bills, which was posted on its website, bills maturing in three months, six months and one year are expected to yield N244.76 million , N321.51 million and N665.54 million respectively in Q1 2017.

However, the rollover issuance is expected to generate N244.76 million, N337.30 million and N665.54 million for bills with 91, 182 and 364-day tenor respectively.

The federal government issues treasury bills as part of a borrowing plan to finance part of the government budget deficit as well as to help manage liquidity in the banking system and curb inflationary growth.

Rising loan default responsible for high collateral-Report conditions.

According to the report, availability of credit increased for the large Private Non-Financial Corporations and other financial corporations in the fourth quarter but decreased for the small businesses and the medium PNFCs, and the same trend is expected in the next quarter.

The report said, “Corporate loan performance worsened across all firm sized business in the current quarter as default rates on lending to small, medium and large PNFCs worsened in the current quarter.

“Lenders demanded more collateral requirements from all firm sizes on approved new loan application in Q4 2016. Similarly, lenders expect to demand for more collateral from all firm sizes in the next quarter.”

The CBN said lenders had mixed opinions on default rates in the next quarter, adding that they were of the opinion that default rates for the medium and large PNFCs would improve, while the default rates for the small businesses and other financial corporations would further deteriorate.

It said tenors on new corporate loans deteriorated in

the fourth quarter and were expected to further deteriorate in the next quarter.

The report noted that changes in the spread between bank rates and the Monetary Policy Rate on approved new loan applications to the small, medium, large PNFCs and OFCs widened in Q4 2016.

It said, “Following the widened spread, the proportion of loan applications approved for the small and medium-size firms decreased in the current quarter and was expected to increase and decrease, respectively in the next quarter.”

Capital Market B4 Stories by Afolabi Adesola The bourse sustained Wednesday’s rebound to close on Thursday with an appreciation of N22.5 billion, as a result of gains recorded in Forte Oil and 18 other stocks.

Consequently, the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) All-Share Index (ASI) rose by 0.25 percent to settle at 25,739.18 points, while market capitalization grew to N8.856 trillion from N8.833 trillion.

Market breadth improved but remained negative with 19 gainers to 20

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Gains in 19 companies sustain equities market rebound losers. Forte Oil retained the lead position on the gainers chart with a 10.24 percent appreciation, to close at N96.37 per share.

Honeywell Flour followed with a growth of 9.28 percent to close at N1.06 per share, while Portland paints added 4.59 percent to close at N2.28 per share.

Wema Bank recorded a growth of 3.77 percent, to close at 55 kobo per share

and AIICO Insurance improved by 3.51 percent to close at 59 kobo per share.

Conversely, Total led the losers table with a loss of 9.08 percent to close at N276.05 per share on the back of profit taking, haven risen to N304.44 per share in Tuesday’s session. International Breweries and Mobil trailed with a depreciation of 5 percent each to close at

N18.05 and N307.15 per share respectively.

Fidson Healthcare Pharmaceuticals dropped 4.79 percent to close at N1.39 per share as Neimeth depreciated 4.76 percent to close at N1.39 per share.

Losses in Total and Mobil dipped the NSE Oil and Gas index by 0.62 percent to record the highest losses among the sectors, while the Banking index

that soared 0.36 percent (the highest) on Thursday was buoyed by gains in FBN Holdings that rose 3.22 percent to close at N3.53 per share and Wema Bank that closed with a growth of 3.77 percent to close at 55 kobo per share.

Contributing further to the growth of the banking index were Zenith Bank, UBA and Guaranty Trust Bank that also recorded

gains of 1.75 percent, 1.16 percent and 0.39 percent respectively.

Diamond Bank emerged the most traded stock with 80.3 million shares valued at N64.3 million, International Breweries followed with 16.5 million units of shares worth N297.2 million while Transcorp came third with the sale of 11.4 million shares worth N9.9 million.

SEC leaves unregulated private placement subscribers to their fate Bonny Amadi The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has again cautioned investors against venturing into private placement or any form of investment that promises quick and questionable returns.

The apex capital market regulator sounded this warning recently in response to petitions against Aims Asset Management Limited on private placement transactions by the company in respect of the issuer.

In a release on its website, the commission acknowledged petitions from alleged subscribers of private placement by Aims Asset Management, but reiterated that private placement does not fall under its purview of regulation since the affected companies are not listed or regulated by the SEC. The SEC statement captioned ‘Complaints against AIMS Asset Management Limited in Respect of the Private Placements of Pet-

drill Development Company Limited and AIMS Assurance Company Limited” partly read: “The Securities and Exchange Commission received various complaints against AIMS Asset Management Limited who solicited and marketed private placements for two private companies namely Petdrill Development Company Limited and Aims Assurance Company Limited.”

SEC said that it commenced investigations into the allegations, but could not make any headway because the affected companies were not regulated by the commission and that the commission. While investigating the activities of AIMS Asset Management Limited which is a registered Capital Market Operator, it was discovered that the two privately owned companies, Petroldrill Development Company Limited and Aims Assurance Company Limited are not captured by the commission.

L – R: Mrs. Adeola Olumeyan, Company Secretary/Head, Legal and Compliance Department, Channels Media Group; Mr. Oscar N. Onyema, OON, Chief Executive Officer, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Mr. John Momoh, OON, Chairman, Channels Media Group; Mrs. Sola Momoh, Vice Chairman, Channels Media Group; Mr. Steve Judo, General Manager, Special Duties, Channels Media Group and Mr. Haruna Jalo-Waziri, Executive Director, Capital Markets Division, NSE at the Closing Gong Ceremony at the NSE on Wednesday.

Widow commends NSE for investors’ protection A widow, Professor Bola Osifo, has commended the Nigerian Stock Exchange for helping to recover about N20m being her late husband’s investment that was fraudulently converted by some scammers. In the letter dated November 1, 2016 obtained by our correspondent, she wrote: “On behalf of the Osifo family, we will like to thank the NSE for the dedicated ef-

fort in ensuring the stolen shares were reimbursed to my husband’s estate.”

The late Professor David Osifo had equity investment of N20, 176,852.19 in the capital market but was illegally appropriated by some fraudsters. Upon the detection of the crime, his widow contacted the NSE. The Exchange swung into action and collaborated with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to recover

Experts forsee Nigerian music industry earning over Bonny Amadi Experts across capital market trade groups and the entertainment industry yesterday brainstormed on increased earning opportunities for the economy and value chain from the entertainment industry.

As part of the Music Week Africa, the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Thurs-

day partnered with the British Council and Businessday to advance economic growth using the music industry.

With the theme, ”The role of music industry in revitalizing the economy, jobs and opportunities,” the experts regretted that artistes were losing billions they could have earned through permission for free downloading of their works and air play, for the slim

benefits of free advertising.

Developments of capital market instruments from the entertainment industry, Daily Times found, could advance the earning potentials of Nigerians across board, increase market offerings and further advance deployment of evolving information technology and smart phone appliances to generate more revenue.

the sum in full which has since been paid to late Professor David Osifo’s estate.

The collaboration between The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to prevent and combat abuse and infractions by players in the capital market continues to yield fruit as crimes are being prevented and prosecutions of culprits are ongoing.

The NSE had in 2013 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the EFCC to tackle market infractions and abuse. This partnership has successfully opened direct lines of communication and information sharing with the EFCC for reporting and investigations of incidents leading to a more proactive law enforcement and swift recovery of stolen securities.

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Lafarge Africa expends N160m on bursary awards Stories by Charles Okonji In continuation of annual give-backto-host communities day organised by the giant cement multinational company, Lafarge Africa, a member of LafargeHolcim, has expended a total of N160 million on various developmental projects, spanning education, youths and farmers empowerment in 12 communities that make up its host community in Ogun state.

According to official

Ï&ƌƍ ƓƆƏ ƕ ƑƐ ƈ R Ƒ ƅ ƌƌƑ ƈƐƈƆ statement, Lafarge Africa gave bursary awards of N100,000 each to 204 undergraduates, agricultural fund intervention for 127 farmers, elderly care support for 128 senior citizens and start-up kits such as tricycles, motorcycles, deep freezers, sewing and grinding machines, among other tools for 119 youths across 12 communities that make up Lafarge’s host community in Ewekoro Local Government Area of

Ogun state.

Speaking shortly after the commissioning of some community projects which include modern Police Station at Itori, a Town Hall at Olujobi and a Block of Classrroms at Lapeleke, the Country CEO, Lafarge Africa, Michel Puchercos, explained that Lafarge Africa’s investments in community based CSR is borne out of its sustainability strategy with four main pillars including climate, circular economy,

water and nature as well as people and communities.

The Country CEO, whow was represented by Bruno Hounpkati, Logistics Director, added, “Lafarge Africa’s CSR investments are strategic and needs-based. Our commitment to the development of our local communities is unwavering because we recognize host communities as strategic partners to our business.”

In his address, the

Ogun State Commissioner for Community Development, Mr. Gbenga Ademosun affirmed that Lafarge Africa has continued to reinforce its position as a socially responsible corporate citizen of the state.

He admonished the traditional rulers and the people of Ewekoro host communities to put to good use, the infrastructure and equipment received from Lafarge by developing a good maintenance culture.

The Olu of Itori, Oba Abdulfatai Akorede Akamo prayed for the contin-

ued growth of the company, while adding that the construction of a modern police station in the headquarters of Ewekoro Local Government will help to meet the security needs of the host community.

The occasion was graced by eminent personalities and key stakeholder representatives including the Ogun State Commissioner of Community Development and Cooperatives, Mr. Gbenga Ademosun, Hon. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief Jide Ojuko and representative of the Commissioner for Youths and Sports, others were Olu of Itori, Oba Abdul Fatai Akorede Akamo and the Onipapa of Papalanto, Oba Rasaki Jimoh.

We would leverage on NIRP, NEDEP to drive investment, economic growth - FG The Federal Government has announced it would Leverage on the framework of Nigerian Industrial Revolution Plan (NIRP), and the National Enterprise Development Programme (NEDEP) to drive both domestic and foreign investments and economic growth into the country.

Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, Minister, Industry, Trade and Investment, explained that the present administration is committed to further stimulating domestic and foreign investments in the country relying on the support of the Organised Private Sector (OPS).

The minister who was represented by the acting Managing Director, Bank of Industry (BOI), Mr. Waheed Olagunju, at the 128th annual general meeting of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) stated that Nigeria worths about N90 trillion, and cannot depend on a meager budget of about N6 to N7 trillion to run effectively as a nation.

He said; “A N7 trillion budget is not enough to run a N90 trillion economy. The best the government can do is to catalyse the private

sectors to mobilise resources for the sector to ensure that the Nigerian economy is well operated for Nigeria to actualize its full potentials. This explains why we will continue to support the LCCI and indeed other private sectors organisations in the country using mainly the framework of the Nigeria Industrial Revolution Plan (NIRP) as well as the National Enterprise Development Programme and other initiatives of the ministry. We are committed to further simulate the domestic and foreign investments in the country.”

According to him, “The times are hard and Nigeria is in challenging times, but it is optimistic that given the very strong fundamentals of the Nigerian economy, we will be out of the woods sooner than expected. We will continue to count on the support of the private sector particularly the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) given the fact that Lagos accounts for a significant percentage of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and by virtue of historical factors and geographical circumstances, Lagos will continue to be the trigger for the Nigerian economy.”

In his capacity as acting

L-R: Titilope Oguntunga, Communications and State Relations Manager, Southwest, Lafarge Africa and Chief Mukaila Ogunsola, Baale Oke-Oko Sekoni presenting a cheque of N20.4 million to two of the 204 bursaries beneficiaries at the 2016 Lafarge Africa Ewekoro Community held at Agbesi Estate, Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun state on Thursday.

Our new mandate is to safeguard local industries - SON

As part of its war against substandard and fake products in the Nigerian market, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has stated that its new mandate is to safeguard local industries in

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Nigeria from unfair competition, as the standards regulatory body is stepping up its operations in its fight against the influx of substandard goods.

The Director General, SON, Dr. Osita Aboloma, explained that this move was to ensure that local production is given the necessary support and encouragement to compete favourably with only goods that meet the minimum requirement of the Nigeria Industrial Standards (NIS), while also earning the much needed foreign exchange for the country.

He noted that for local industries to grow, there is

need to protect the industry from unfair competition, maintaining that Nigeria’s economic growth is hinged on industrial development.

The DG during a destruction exercise of goods the agency intercepted through intelligent reports, VDLG ´2XU ILJKW DJDLQVW these goods is to help government to achieve its effort to diversify the economy by supporting our local industries. For our industries to grow, we need to protect them from unfair competition from these fake products.

He noted that some of the substandard goods imported from unknown des-

tinations were carrying the made-in-Nigeria logos to deceive the unsuspecting Nigerian consumers. ”This is part of our duty to checking the menace in Nigeria, we have apprehended various substandard products that was imported by fraudulent Nigerians. These goods such as cables, baby diapers, energy saving bulbs and many more are going to be destroyed, we are not only going to stop at destroying them, but will also go after the unscrupulous elements who brought this in and prosecute them in accordance with the SON act 2015,” he said.

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Stories by Siaka MOMOH Do you know thousands of retirees-to-be dread going into that ‘unknown’ world of self-employment when their retiring day gets near? These are retirees to be who never try their hands on business when they are at work. At retirement, they look askance, not knowing what to do, not knowing where to start from.

This writer once asked a retired senior staff of a federal ministry why he was not doing business. His answer was: ‘What business will I do? I don’t know. I have never done business in my life, and I do not feel like doing one.’ He retired as a director in the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing. He could go into contract jobs. He could do consultancy; all from home, using space in his residence as office.

Perhaps he felt he had made so much money in the public service, enough to keep him and his family alive for the rest of his life. Is there any wisdom in this?

There are numerous business opportunities for people who are currently in employment – businesses they can do from home.

They are not doing so because they are reluctant to venture.

B7 Real sector digest

Doing business from home

Many believe they do not have the time to do it. They can get somebody to manage the business for them. Some can get their wives to do the management of the business for them. After all, some wives are either by design or by accident of history, full housewives, and so can become

useful as family business managers. There are many too that leave self-employment to run businesses from home. In fact, many start-ups start off from home.

Tract Stapp of Entrepreneur tells the story of Coffee News owner and CEO Bill Buckley,

who left the financial industry to start a Coffee News franchise out of his home: “I really didn’t want a ‘real job.’ I wanted to work for myself,” Bill Buckley recalls. “And I loved working from home.”

That was 1995, after Buckley had spent 25 years in the banking industry. He did a 180 to become the first U.S. franchisee of Coffee News, working out of two rooms in his home in Bangor, Maine, to produce free weekly newspapers for local restaurants.

A lot has changed in 16 years.

Buckley went from franchisee to U.S. sub-franchisor in 1996, and to owner and CEO of the entire company in 2008. But one thing hasn’t changed: He’s still working from home.

“It gives me the flexibility to do all the other things I want to do in my life,” Buckley says. “I work whenever I have things to do, and when I don’t, it’s all free time.”

Being able to skip the commute and make his own schedule means more time playing tennis, golfing and going to car shows

with his wife, Coffee News vice president Sue-Ann Buckley.

But that doesn’t mean being a home-based franchisor is all play and no work. “I work just as hard-if not harder and longer--here at home than I would if I were in an office,” Buckley says. “We have close to 400 franchisees around the world, so I have 400 bosses.

When they call, I sit up at attention. You have to be responsive.”

Buckley makes sure his 400 “bosses” get all the same support a non-home-based franchisor would provide. Every eight weeks he takes over a local hotel to offer new franchisees a threeday training session. After that they’re assigned a mentor and given a free website, software package and access to an online chat group so they’re never on their own.

“It’s all perception. My office tower today is my web page,” Buckley says. “When you call, you don’t know whether you’re calling an office building in New York City or a farm in the middle of nowhere. That’s the new normal.”

economy to a creative, competitive and more knowledge-based system. So following extensive consultations with different groups across Government and society at large in and around the year 2000, Rwanda launched its Vision 2020, the country’s roadmap for development, with a focus on IT as a crucial cornerstone. It was an unusual vision, one that looked over the horizon with a confidence rarely shown by developing nations.

They reported that to make this vision work, the Government decided to invest in people — especially teachers and the tools they needed. After the genocide in 1994, Rwanda needed to rebuild the country’s tech infrastructure, but had a shortage of

trained local people to get the job done. To address the issue, in 1997 the Government opened the Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST). Since then, KIST has graduated thousands of Rwandan tech experts and is now recognised as a leader in the development of biogas technology and renewable energy.

The investment, they said, wasn’t just limited to the capital, or to university-level students.

They said as part of its IT outreach Rwanda focused on bringing computers and Internet access to young people across the country, that today, over 1200 primary schools (not to mention secondary and university classrooms) have computers available. It’s currently estimated that some 10 percent of all Rwanda’s secondary schools already have wireless internet access, and plans are underway to expand this substantially.

The duo explained: “Of course to make the kinds of big investments the country needed, Rwanda would need big support from the international donor community. And they got it, focusing a significant part of its donorfunded work on IT-related projects, among them a $20mn Public Sector Capacity Building project and in 2006, a $10mn e-Government project — both funded by the World Bank.

Success at home Here are some words of advice from Donna Partow, author of Making Money from Home: How to Run a Successful Home-Based Business: What are the advantages of working from home?

One of the great advantages is the tax savings. The average person can save about $2,800 a year on their taxes just by virtue of having a home-based business.

The other advantage is the ability to balance family and career.

How do you achieve that work/life balance?

It’s critical to have a distinct and separate space for your business. When you’re in that space, you’re working, and when you’re out of that space, try to leave work behind.

It’s also important to establish accountability. One advantage of connecting with a larger organization like a franchise is that it gives you structure and people with whom you can connect, set goals and establish accountability.

What about marketing?

Harness the power of social media: Twitter, Facebook, blogs, online stores. Nowadays someone working out of their home can present just as powerful a marketing front as a company with thousands of employees.

And don’t forget YouTube--people want to see and hear information, not just read it. Home-based

entrepreneurs actually have a competitive advantage over big corporations in this area, because slick video productions are viewed as unwelcome advertisements, whereas a homespun information-packed video is considered more trustworthy.

Enterprise Strokes with Siaka Momoh siakamomoh@yahoo.com Rwanda wonder What will most likely strike you first at the mention of the word ‘Rwanda’ is genocide. This is natural if we recall the Rwandan Genocide of 1994 - the mass extermination of hundreds of thousands of ethnic Tutsis and moderate Hutu sympathizers in Rwanda - the largest atrocity during the Rwandan Civil War. This genocide was mostly carried out by two extremist Hutu militia groups, the Interahamwe and the Impuzamugambi, during a period of about 100 days from April 6 through mid-July 1994. Some reports put the casualty figure at over 500,000 Tutsis and thousands of moderate Hutus, while some put it at between 800,000 and 1,000,000 Tutsis.

But would you believe if you are told that there is now a new Rwanda, a Rwanda that is working to re-build into a modern, knowledge-based economy, one that is on track to become the hottest IT spot between Cairo and Durban, a kind of “Silicon Valley

of East-Central Africa? This is what a report by Jeremy Goldberg and Andrew Mark tells us.

Jeremy Goldberg is the Director of Communications for AMGlobal Consulting; Andrew Mack is a former World Bank official and Principal of AMGlobal Consulting. They blog at Andy’s Global View.

According to them, everything started with vision. While much of the development of IT and the Internet around the continent has historically been ad hoc, Rwanda decided early on to build IT into its strategic plans for the future — in tangible, not just rhetorical ways. Since coming to power, President Kagame had stressed his eagerness to move the country from an agriculturally-based

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Siaka Momoh, a media consultant, is publisher of The Real Sector monthly digital magazine and Realsectornow.com. Contact:siakamomoh@yahoo.com; 08061396410

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Market analysis for Business Plan (Part 2) Last week we ended the series with the explanation of the bottom up approach, this week therefore we shall be explaining the top down approach. The top down approach consist in starting with a global number and reducing it pro-rata.

In our case we would start with the value of UK office furniture market which research estimates to be around £650m and then do a pro-rata on this number using the number of businesses in our delivery area x their number of employees / total number of people employed in the UK. Once again the number of employees would only be a rough proxy given all business don't have the same furniture requirements.

When coming up with an estimate yourself it is always a good practice to test both the bottom up and top down approaches and to compare the results.

If the numbers are too far away then you probably missed something or used the wrong proxy.

Once you have estimated the market size you need to explain to your reader which segment(s) of the market you view as your target market.

Target Market: The target market is the type of customers you target within the market. For example if you are selling jewellery you can either be a generalist or decide to focus on the high end or the lower end of the market.

This section is relevant when your market has clear segments with different drivers of demand.

In my example of jewels, value for money would be one of the drivers of the lower end market whereas exclusivity and prestige would drive the high end.

Now it is time to focus on the more qualitative side of the market analysis by looking at what

to meet. You would then present your competition.

And in the Strategy section explain that you will focus on locals looking for a place to meet rather than takeaway coffee and that your differentiating factor will be the authenticity and atmosphere of your local shop.

drives the demand.

Market Need: This section is very important as it is where you show your potential investor that you have an intimate knowledge of your market. You know why they buy.

Here you need to get into the details of the drivers of demand for your product or services. One way to look at what a driver is, is to look at takeaway coffee.

One of the drivers for coffee is consistency. The coffee one buys in a chain is not necessarily better than the one from the independent coffee shop next door.

But if you are not from the

area then you don’t know what the independent coffee shop’s coffee is worth.

Whereas you know that the coffee from the chain will taste just like in every other shop of this chain.

Hence most people on the move buy coffee from chains rather than independent coffee shops.

From a tactical point of view, this section is also where you need to place your competitive edge without mentioning it explicitly. In the following sections of your business plan you are going to talk about your competition and their strengths, weaknesses and market positioning before reaching

the Strategy section in which you’ll explain your own market positioning.

What you want to do is prepare the reader to embrace your positioning and invest in your company.

To do so you need to highlight in this section some of the drivers that your competition has not been focussing on. A quick example for an independent coffee shop surrounded by coffee chains would be to say that on top of consistency, which is relevant for people on the move, another driver for coffee shop demand is the place itself as what coffee shops sell before most is a place for people

Competition: The aim of this section is to give a fair view of who you are competing against. You need to explain your competitors’ positioning and describe their strengths and weaknesses. You should write this part in parallel with the Competitive Edge part of the Strategy section.

The idea here is to analyse your competitors angle to the market in order to find a weakness that your company will be able to use in its own market positioning.

One way to carry the analysis is to benchmark your competitor against each of the key drivers of demand for your market (price, quality, add-on services, etc.) and present the results in a table.

There are example in various enviroments and industries where you see all the actors on the market currently focused on the low medium range of the market leaving the space free for a high end focused new player.

This section is all about answering two questions from your investors: what prevents someone from opening a shop in front of yours and take 50% of your business? having answered the previous question what makes you think you will be successful in trying to enter this market? (start-up only).

As you would guess barriers to entry are great.

Investors love them and there is one reason for this: it protects your business from new competition.

Here are a few examples of barriers to entry: Investment - (project that require a substantial investment) Technology - (sophisticated technology, a website is not one, knowing how to process uranium is) Brand - (the huge marketing costs required to get to a certain level of recognition).

Regulation - (licences and concessions in particular).

Access to resources - (exclusivity with suppliers, proprietary resources).

Access to distribution channels - (exclusivity with distributors, proprietary network).

Location - (a shop on Marina or Broad Street Lagos).

The answer to the questions above will be highly dependent on your type of business, your management team and any relations it might have.

Therefore it is hard for me to give any general tips about it.

Regulation: If regulation is a barrier at entry in your sector then I would advise you to merge this section with the previous one. Otherwise this section should be just a tick the box exercise where you explain the main regulations applicable to your business and which steps you are going to take to remain compliant.

Now you know how to carry out a market analysis for a business plan. I hope you found this article useful. If so get in touch for indepth analysis and adoption to your particular enterprise and situation in our personalised intensive bespoke business coaching sessions, also for busness advisory services and training send me a message via WhatsApp or SMS..

From a tactical point of view, this section is also where you need to place your competitive edge without mentioning it explicitly. In the following sections of your business plan you are going to talk about your competition and their strengths, weaknesses and market positioning before reaching the Strategy section in which you’ll explain your own market positioning. What you want to do is prepare the reader to embrace your positioning and invest in your company.

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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Ade Bantu announces Afropolitan vibes, ‘Two days music festival’ This December, music ORYHUV DUH VHW WR H[SHULHQFH the biggest celebration of both FODVVLF DQG FRQWHPSRUDU\ 1LJHULDQ VRXQGV DV %DQWX SUHVHQWV WKH ÀUVW HGLWLRQ RI $IURSROLWDQ 9LEHV· WZR GD\ music festival.

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Hon Jonathan Daniel raises the bar again

..Honoured alongside Rivers state governor 7KH ULVHQ SURÀOH RI +RQ Jonathan Daniel has continued to rise. Within a week, he has a lot to celebrate about. Last week Friday LQ 1LSRQ JURXQG +RWHO $EXMD KLV PHGLD RXWÀW -RGHOD 0HGLD in collaboration with Church Foundation unveiled their plan for the forthcoming charity event to celebrate the United Nations day for the physically challenged person.

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ECOBA honours members at Annual Dinner The 2016 annual dinner of the Edo College Old Boys Association (ECOBA), Lagos Chapter would ever remain memorable as the ceremony which serves as a forum for members of the association and their families to reunite and share ideas, was also used to honour three distinguished members who have excelled in various professions and whose works have contributed immensely to the development of the country and Edo College, Benin City.

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Entertainment is part of society -Eve Thomas +RQ 'DQLHO

Omolope stages a come back For many people who are conversant with gospel music especially in the early 2000, the name Queen Adejole Bankole aka Omo Olope will not be strange to them. She has been off the scene for many years and now, according to her, she is back for her familiar terrain.

Speaking with Daily Times recently, the Aiyetoro Ogun stateborn gospel artiste disclosed why she has been off the scene. “ I just took some time off for a personal reason

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best known to me. After , UHOHDVHG P\ ÀUVW DOEXP titled “Omo Olope” that featured Wasiu Alabi, it was follow by a lot of critics, with many people saying why a gospel should artiste should collabo with a fuji artiste, though the album brought a lot of success to me and also gave me name but it really affected my other albums” Speaking further, Adejoke who said she released an album last year but did not give it to any marketer. “I release an album last year, but I did not give it to any marketer.”

When asked if there had been any changes in gospel music compare to 15 years when she UHOHDVHG KHU ÀUVW DOEXP She said “The only changes I now see is that a lot of people now follow my footstep, because before I came on board not many of gospel singers sing gospel fuji but after my ÀUVW UHOHDVH WKDW IHDWXUHG Otunba Wasiu Alabi, a lot of gospel musicians started singing gospel fuji”

She looks extremely beautiful, sexy and attractive and she will not fail to tell you that her assets remain her sexy shape, lips and simplicity.

Welcome to the world of Eve Thomas, an upcoming Nollywood actress who is set to take the Nollywood industry by storm A Biochemistry graduate from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State (2008), the ogun state- born ODVW FKLOG LQ D IDPLO\ RI ÀYH in a chance meeting with Daily times spoke about herself and her dreams. “I joined the industry through my brother who is in USA (Edward Thomas). And ever since then, I have been doing well at least going by my performance which has seen me acted with some good hands in the industry.

I have acted with the likes

of Baba Wande, Jimoh Aliu, Ojopagogo, kunle Afod among other established actors in the industry” Though she claimed to be single but said she is not searching. “I am single but not searching” she then rolled back the hands of FORFN WR UHÁHFW RQ KHU ÀUVW sex experience. “I had my ÀUVW VH[ LQ P\ ÀQDO \HDU DW WKH XQLYHUVLW\ DQG LW ZDVQ·W D nice experience,” she said.

She said, “There is sexual harassment in the industry, I have encountered it before” disclosed Eve, who singled out Bimbo Akintola as her role model On her career, she said “I am always after my career and I think differently” concluded the society- cum actress who never fails WR VD\ VKH GRHVQ·W NHHS friends

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Eve Korobad Thomas

Though his name is Tayo Koroma but he is popularly known and addressed as “Korobad,” thanks to his brand of music which has endeared him to many societies Korobad who was opportuned to work with some artistes from UK and France in 2013 confessed he never doubted his talent to be an artiste. “I have always had it at the back of my mind that I would be an artiste but going professionally with the music was when

I had the opportunity to work with some artstes from UK and France in 2013.

After that experience I really felt that I could do this and make a living out of it On his role models whom he calls“my LGROV· KH VDLG ´ ' %DQM DQG )DFH , JUHZ up listening and perfecting their songs and that is how I perfected the acts of composing. Notorious B.I.G, Enimem, 0LFKDHO -DFNVRQ -RE 0DUOH\ DQG )HOD DUH DOVR PDMRU DUVWHV WKDW LQÁXHQFH P\ career to where I am today.

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MultiChoice celebrates King Sunny Ade at 70 …set to air Sunny on Sunday on all platforms

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(Pics: Sunny Ade) Leading video entertainment company, MultiChoice Nigeria, has concluded plans to broadcast live the Sunny on Sunday concert on DStv Channel 198 and GOtv Channel 29 on Sunday, 11 December, 2016.

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The Success Story of ’The Experience 2016’ To say it was an amazingly electrifying night would not do it adequate justice. It was phenomenal! The awe that captivated the audience from the moment WKH\ ÁRFNHG LQWR 7%6 JURXQG DW SP WR ZKHQ 7RSH Alabi released them at 5am was tangibly felt. It was DQ HYHQLQJ WKDW ZDV EHWWHU H[SHULHQFHG WKDQ WDONHG DERXW 6R ZDV WKH VXFFHVV WKDW ZDV ·7KH ([SHULHQFH · The evening started with a colourful ministration E\ WKH +RXVH RQ WKH 5RFN FKRLU DQG SURJUHVVHG LQWR VRXO VWLUULQJ SHUIRUPDQFHV IURP 2QRV (QR 0LFKHDO

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bout of pure and undiluted worship.

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