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country is respected by the way it treats its less privileged citizens. Such less privileged ones are not only those living on the fringes of existence but also those incarcerated by the state for various offences. Therefore, when it comes to looking after the welfare of those at the margins of society, Nigeria had always been found wanting. That is why the lamentation by the Deputy Comptroller of Prisons (DCP), Mr. Matthew Kalu, over the decaying state of Owerri Federal Prison gives room for concern.

While on an official tour of the facility, the prison boss decried a situation where a facility built to accommodate only 500 persons now holds more than 3,000 inmates. According to him, the population is above what the facility can conveniently accommodate at a time. We are also alarmed at this unwholesome development. We all know that prisons in Nigeria perform the functions of keeping convicts safe including suspects as well as execute sentences passed on persons by the courts of the land. They also ensure the reformation and rehabilitation of inmates through moral training, education and offering them opportunities to develop other potentials and skills for effective reintegration into the society on discharge.

In addition, prisons are invested with the responsibility of ensuring welfare of inmates through the provision of good health care, feeding, clothing and recreational facilities in order to create the enabling environment for reformation and rehabilitation programmes. Unfortunately, the status of the country’s prisons does not attract a great deal of public attention unlike the police and courts.

For long, human rights organisations and other concerned citizens have called for radical transformation of the country’s prisons in line with what obtains in more democratic and developed societies. Sadly, successive administrations have been bereft of ideas as to what to do with prison inmates including how to treat them. It was as result of this confusion that a Prison Reform Programme (PFP) was undertaken in 1999, which focused attention on the many problems confronting the prisons.

Even when huge sums of money have been spent on the programme not much was achieved in reforming the institution towards making it serve the interest of the larger society. It is a fact that as society develops, there are bound to be more deviants who break the laws and commit other crimes that demand incarceration. Pathetically, such environment where they are kept has become a sore thumb on the conscience of society. In many of the prisons, the water cistern toilets are either broken or even where they exist, there is no water to flush after use.

It is common knowledge that in this day and age, many of the prisons still use the bucket system which not only create stench in the cells but more so pose serious health hazards to inmates. With the ensuing overcrowding, most prisoners sleep on the floor.

Such overcrowding and poor sanitation leads to a high incidence of disease such as tuberculosis, skin infections and malaria. It is even more pathetic when it is realised that most prisons lack health facilities. We believe it is time the authorities look into the problems confronting the prisons with a view to decongesting and making them more conducive for inmates

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Oshiomhole’s painstaking views on minimum wage Segun Adio

ÏÏÏ You cannot be bored with

Comrade Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, of Edo State, anytime he takes to the podium. Just like his days as a fiery labour leader, Oshiomhole always wowed his listeners who often chanted that he should ‘ride on.’

He was at it again, on Wednesday, this week, in Abuja, at The Podium organised by the Kukah Centre for Faith, Leadership and Public Policy. The event had as its theme “From activism to political power: The challenges of democratic governance in Nigeria.” Seated among the packed hall were eminent Nigerians, past and serving public servants as well as rights activists.

While addressing the audience, Oshiomhole berated his fellow governors who have failed to meet part of their constitutionally-mandated roles, payment of salaries to their workers. Speaking, the Edo governor declared that it was criminal for any state governor not to pay his workers.

Hear him, “What I questioned and which I don’t accept is that you cannot have a centralised system of compensation for executives, governors, commissioners and local government chairmen. Their pay is centrally determined and the economy can afford that.

“It is that selective application of fiscal federalism that I found extremely offensive and unacceptable.

“Even today, I remain firm that we must maintain a national minimum wage and we must find ways to implement and adjust it to reflect the cost of living and it is the duty of government and employers to find the revenue to pay those they hired to work whether in private of government employed. Nonpayment of wages is a criminal breach of contract whether in recession or prosperity,” (Emphasis the last sentence).

This is statement well said really. The Comrade governor hardly disappoints and this time he spoke well. He actually spoke the minds of the Nigerian masses of whom civil servants are an integral part.

Oshiomhole’s outburst at Ku-

kah Centre was really nothing new. He only re-echoed what had been the clamour of Nigerians all along. It surely gladdened the hearts of the oppressed Nigerian masses to hear that some of those we look at as role models, some of those we defy scorching sun to vote into power, are criminals.

Oshiomhole is in the best position to know how state governments are being run by chief executives of those states, having himself been one in the last eight years. So, his vituperation against ‘their Excellencies’ could not have been more apt.

Already, even many of Oshiomhole’s sworn enemies have commended his courage to lampoon his colleagues for their ineptitude to meet their core objectives as state governors, which is payment of their workers.

The Holy Books, having envisaged this scenario, had warned that ‘a workers deserve his wages’. But today, even those that are Christians among the governors do not remember this anymore.

It is not a problem for Nigerian leaders President, National Assembly members, state governors, local government chairmen, commissioners, and their spouses to draw their various convoluted allowances, but it is a ‘herculean task’ for the poorly remunerated civil servants to get their paltry take home. What a tragedy?

Apart from the sleaze called security vote, these state governors live larger than life far above their legitimate means.

One even had the audacity to abandon his state duties to go watch English Premiership match in London the other day.

Those are the kinds of people we have as leaders. Not many of their aides would pray for them in the corners of their rooms as their lives are not in any way bettered than the time they were appointed. Harsh economy and recession never affects our government officials. Their votes and contract returns come in uninterrupted. That is Nigeria for you.

But the comrade governor needs to go a step further beyond his declaration. He failed to tell his audience what should be done to criminal chiefs executive who could not pay their civil servants. His advice will be golden indeed.

LIRS clampdown on tax defaulters Segun Adio

ÏÏÏThe Lagos State Internal

Revenue Service has begun a massive clampdown on corporate tax defaulters and evaders in Lagos. Just last week no fewer than eighteen hotels and event centers were allegedly sealed up under the Hotel Occupancy and Restaurant Consumption Laws of Lagos State 2009.

The affected Hotels and Restaurants were reported to be owing the State a cumulative sum of ninety one million one hundred and fifty seven thousand, two hundred and eighty six Naira, seventy five Kobo (N91, 157,286.75).

Speaking tough on the stand of the state government, Director of Legal Services of the LIRS, Mr. Seyi Alade gave a

stern warning during the statewide tax enforcement exercise that defaulting Hotels, Restaurants and Event Centers would now face the full wrath of the law if they fail to deduct and remit their taxes as provided by the law.

According to him, failure to deduct and remit taxes as and when due attracts very serious penalties that may lead to the sealing and the seizure of the goods and chattels of the affected entities.

He said the LIRS gives a long rope by issuing multiple notices to the taxpayers to inform and also remind them of their tax liabilities and only recalcitrant taxpayers are shut down as in the present case.

He therefore urged all business entities operating in the state to ensure prompt remit-

tance of their taxes to avoid the costly disruptions that could be visited on their businesses as a result of a distrain exercise.

Earlier in the year, the chairman of LIRS, Mr. Folarin Ogunsanwo had urged Lagosians to comply with the relevant tax laws of the country , saying Lagos state will not hesitate to bring to justice any defaulting individuals and corporate bodies as the capacity of LIRS is not in doubt.

List of Hotels shut include Zaaz hotel, Cottage hotel 2, Pcadilly Suites, Starfire hotel, Le Parisian, D Yard entertainment, Florida international motel, Suite 29, Taesuites, Nufcam hotel, Peaceland, Larex hotel, Cristabol place, posh Spice, Hotel De Jas, BEC IND CATERING COMPANY, Soul center and Atlantic product limited.

Police, NSCDC officials clash over Ogun Speaker, ex-lover’s case Abiodun Taiwo, Abeokuta

ÏÏÏ Hell was let loose, at the Cus-

tomary Court sitting in Agbe’loba area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Thursday, when men of the Nigerian Police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) clashed over a court judgment.

The judgment was in a case involving the Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Suraj Adekunbi.

Adekunbi’s ex-lover, who is also an NSCDC official, Iyabo Adedotun, had filed a suit in the court

alleging threat to her life by the Speaker. She also alleged that the Speaker prevented her from marrying another man and that he was not meeting up on his responsibilities on the only child, Samiat, produced by their relationship.

Adedotun had prayed the court to restrain the speaker from further threat to her life and to allow her marry another man of her choice while the speaker prayed the court for her daughter to be returned to his custody.

But at the court sitting on Thursday, the three-man panel unanimously ordered the return of the child to the custody of the Speaker.

The court also set aside their relationship which had lasted for 10 years and also ruled that all parties to the case should be free to marry any person of their choice.

Immediately the verdict was delivered, the complainant resisted and engaged in altercation with the court officials, alleging that they were compromised by the Speaker. In the ensuing melee, the complainant and an unidentified NSCDC officer who had accompanied her, attempted to stop the court officials from handing over the child to the Speaker, who left the premises immediately after the judgment.

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L-R: President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote; Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; President, Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Mrs. Nike Akande and Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma, at the 2016 Presidential Policy Dialogue session of LCCI in Lagos… on Thursday.

Budget scandal: We carried out our mandate – Dogara Henry Omunu & Emmanuel Iriogbe Abuja

ÏÏÏNo member of the National Assembly can be investigated or charged to court for performing their constitutional responsibility of lawmaking including budget, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has said.

However, the embattled former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, Rep. Abdulmumin Jibrin, on Thursday, insisted that the National Assembly abused its powers to appropriate in committing fraud in the now controversial 2016 budget.

Meanwhile, the All Progressives Congress (APC) said it would not sanction Speaker Dogara, or Rep. Abdulmumuni Jibrin over allegations of budget padding in the lower legislative chamber.

Dogara, who spoke in Abuja

on Thursday, at the Civil Society Dialogue Session on one year of the Legislative Agenda organised

by Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), noted that the 2016 budget had been controversial from the beginning and that it took dialogue, compromise and consensus to produce a workable document.

The Speaker argued that by virture of the provisions of the Legislative Houses Powers and Priviledges Act, no member of the parliament can be charged to court or investigated for exercising their powers of law making.

On the powers of the National Assembly over budget, Dogara maintained that the appropriation bill is just like any other bill which must be subjected to normal legislative processes and scrutiny.

“The constitution talks about the estimates of revenue and expenditure to be prepared and laid

before the National Assembly.

The constitution did not mention the word budget. And the reason is very simple. Budget is a law.

Going by very predestrian understanding of law which even a part one law student can tell is that the functions of government is such that the legislature makes the law, executive implements and the judiciary interprets the law.”

“The budget being a law therefore means it is only the parliament that can make it because it is a law. And I challenge all of us members the media and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to look at our law and tell me where it is written that the president can make a budget.”

The Speaker maintained that by the provisions of the 1999 constitution, only the National Assembly has powers to scrutinise the revenue and expenditure estimates submitted by Mr. President.

“What I am saying is further reinforced by section 80(4) of the constitution which says that no money shall be withdrawn from the consolidated revenue fund or any other fund of the federation except in the manner prescribed by the National Assembly.”

“I want this thing to sink so that we can understand it from here and perhaps it may change the ongoing discourse.”

“If you say the National Assembly doesn’t have the powers to tinker with the budget that we just pass it. When it is prepared and laid, we turn it into a bill. If it is a bill, how does other bills make progression in the parliament in order to become law?”

“If you contend that we cannot tinker with the appropriation bill, eventhough it is a money bill, it therefore goes without saying that we cannot tinker with any Continued on page 12

Every state in Nigeria is safe, FG replies US Continued from page 1 Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN).

Mohammed said that the advisory published by the U.S., which was awash in national dailies declaring 20 Nigerian states ``unsafe and completely no go area’’, was not correct.

The minister admonished the media to desist from propagating negative news about the country, stressing that it would discourage investors and be counter productive to tourism growth. ``Recently, all the newspapers carried the negative story that 20 states in Nigeria are not safe, according to

a U.S. report. ``We are in Nigeria, how can we believe the claim that 20 states in Nigeria are not safe. ``That is not correct. There is no state in Nigeria that is not safe today. ``Is there any week they are not killing people in the U.S. by either shooting in schools or driveways or people committing suicide or mass bombing. ``How many of these stories do their media celebrate? ``If they want to tell their people not to come to Nigeria, it is not for us to help them propagate it,’’ he

said.

The minister urged the media and members of the association to complement efforts of government to reposition the tourism sector.

He noted that tourism was driven by perception rather than reality, adding that every Nigerian must invest in perception management for the country.

The minister also urged leaders in the public and private sectors to help promote local tourism by spending their vacations and holidays at tourist sites within the country.

He said that the ministry would

soon embark on visitation of major tourist sites in the country to assess their potential for development.

Earlier, the National President of the association, Alhaji Kabir Malan, who led the delegation, commended the minister for his efforts at repositioning the tourism sector.

He called for the review and implementation of the Tourism National Plan as well as the enactment of laws that would guide the operation of tourism practitioners.

Malan also urged the government to encourage investors to set up tourist camps across the country and make loans accessible to them.

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Edo guber: INEC okays Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu, 17 others Continued from page 1 Nogheghase Obaseki of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and 17 other candidates for the Edo State governorship election slated for September 10 this year.

This is even as the electoral umpire said in Benin, the state capital, said that total of 1,924, 072 eligible voters registered for the Permanent Voters Card (PVC) ahead of the election.

Ize-Iyamu, a Lawyer, was the candidate who emerged from the primary conducted by the Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led National Caretaker Committee of the PDP. The governorship flag bearer, who was chosen at another parallel primary held by a faction of the PDP led by Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, Mr. Matthew Iduoriyekemwen, was not accepted

by INEC. According to the final list of governorship candidates for Edo State signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Mrs. Augusta C. Ogakwu, Pastor Ize-Iyamu’s name was among the 19 governorship candidates cleared by INEC to contest the election.

The Prof. Mahmud Yakubuled INEC pointed out that it was guided by Section 34 of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended).

The section categorically provides that, “The Commission shall, at least thirty days before the day of the election, pubContinued on page 12

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State NUJ disowns union’s national Vice President

Marginalisation of Igbo gives rise to Biafra, says Uwuazuruike ÏÏÏ

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Dilionye Dilibe, Onitsha

ÏÏÏChief Ralph Uwazuruike,

leader of Biafra Independent Movement (BIM) has declared that the absence of Igbos in key political appointments made by former Nigerian military Heads of State and Presidents inspired him to float Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of (MASSOB).

Uwazuruike recalled that on August 7, 1999, then as President, Igbo National Council of Chiefs, he made public the communique of the National Delegates Conference of the Igbo National Council of Chiefs that were mandated to work out the modalities and pursue the immediate actualization of sovereign state of Biafra based on the principle of “non-violence” adopted by the Indian people in their struggle for independence.

The BIM leader said in a press statement signed by one of his collaborators and member, Biafra Elders-in-council of BIM, Mazi Chris Mocha, advised Igbo leaders, who were indisposed to lending support to the Biafran cause to stay out of it, warning that any attempt by any Igbo leader to sabotage the objective of actualizing Biafra as an independent State would incur the wrath of Ndigbo “as we have resolved that Ndigbo can no longer continue to live like

L-R: Cletus Obeke; Mrs. Isabella Williams; Head, Lagos Operations, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mrs. kate Popoola; former Head, NAN, Lagos Operations, Mr. Joe Bankole; his wife, Yemisi, during the sent-off for Bankole at the NAN office in Lagos… on Thursday.

this”, the communique concluded.

According to the communique the Executive of the Igbo National Council of Chiefs conveyed to the then president, Obasanjo, the intention of the Eastern Nigeria which existed for 3 years between 1967-1970 as an independent nation under the name and title: Republic of Biafra to re-actualize itself as a sovereign independent nation.

The release stated that it was on that premise that led to the formation of Movement for Actu-

alization of Sovereign State (MASSOB).

Uwazuruike declard that it was based on that mandate given him by the council on August 16, 1999, that he drafted a petition to the members of the Nigerian National Assembly from South East and intimated them of the desire of MASSOB to actualize Biafra, stressing that it had become clear that the hatred of Ndigbo in Nigeria was natural and could not be changed by their patriotism or good statesmanship.

“We also hope you feel concerned about the unperturbed humiliation of Ndigbo in terms of office sharing in Nigeria, adding that it was no longer news that no Igbo man can be president of Nigeria”, he reportedly told South East senators and House of Representatives members.

He assured them that MASSOB had adopted the principle of nonviolence and non-exodus to guide the struggle in order to avoid jeopardizing the huge investments of Ndigbo outside Igbo land.

Ogoni Cleanup: FG not handling issue well — ERA Titus Akhigbe, Benin

ÏÏÏ Executive Director of the

Environmental Rights Action/ Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN), Dr. Godwin Uyi Ojo, has lamented that from the way and manner that the federal government is handling the issue of the cleanup of Ogoni land it is obvious that much still needs to be done.

He was responding to enquiries on the recent moves initiated by the government to address the issue.

“The clean-up is a welcome development, likewise the inauguration of the committees, the governing councils and the board of trustees are welcome developments.

“They have been long anticipated; we have campaigned for it and we requested for it. So, it is a good thing.

“But we are concerned that even though there is a level of political will there is no much commitment from what we are seeing.

“Since their electioneering campaign and the pledge to clean up Ogoni land this is com-

ing almost five years after the UNEP (United Nations Environmental Programme) report was submitted on August 4, 2011.

“Government is a continuum but for the fact that past governments swept the issue under the carpet and this present government is resuscitating it shows a new wind of change in environmental issues”, he stated.

However, he lamented that the change is not driven structurally and systematically.

“What we expected is that by now the institutional framework, apart from the board of trustees that have just been put

Buhari

in place, the policy direction that shouldn’t safeguard the framework is not there.

“There is a gazette that is in the making.

The Nigeria Union of Journalists’ (NUJ) Osun State Council on Thursday passed vote of no confidence on the National Vice President B Zone, Mr. Cosmos Oni and called on the National President Mr. Waheed Odusile not to delegate him on any assignment in Osun.

The union at the Congress attended by all Chapel Chairmen and Secretary held at the NUJ Press Centre Osogbo on Thursday, alleged that Cosmos Oni was “supervising criminality and fueling unnecessary crisis” in the state council of the union.

NUJ congress presided over by the Acting Chairman, Mr Kehinde Ayantunji, condemned in its totality the violent posture of some individuals who are claiming to be caretaker members of the union and urged the members of the public to disregard them saying that they are still on indefinite suspension since May. In a communiqués issued after the congress, the union accused the vice president of double standard, dishonesty, deliberate degrading of the union and supervision of criminal activities. According to the communiqué, “the conduct of the NUJ Vice President has become a source of concern to the right thinking individuals in Osun and we challenged him to explain his interest in Osun, and why he wants to destabilize our union, during Ramadan, the same man came to press centre, and asked the thugs to break offices of our union charted away valuable documents that are nowhere to be found.

“No Trade or Professional union in Osun was known for this criminality in the past not to talk of the prestigious NUJ, until the recent involvement of Cosmos Oni who introduced the idea of burglary, as at the period of this congress, the 22 seater NUJ Bus is nowhere to be found and further investigation revealed that some car theft syndicate and the purported caretaker committee with the support of Cosmos Oni, forcefully broke the ignition of the bus valued at N8 Million donated by the state government and charted it away.”

a former head of the NAN along during his tenure as head lived in that Bankole does not Encomiums ÏÏÏ It was showers of praises liams, clinic and Mr. Cletus Obeke, a of Lagos Operations. know. on Thursday at the Lagos Zonal former Chief Technician retired ``He is so easy to work with,’’ He advised the retirees and of the News Agency of as NAN Zonal Office recently from the agency.

Popoola said. staff to always make their Nigeria (NAN) as staff bid Mr. The Head, Lagos Operations For Mr. Dele Bodunde, Direc- positive contributions to every Bankole, and two others Director, 2 others Joe and Director of Marketing, Mrs. tor, Editorial Services, he had course that was good. farewell.

Kate Popoola, said that Bankole enjoyed quality friendship with Mr. Mathias Ajudua, Head, the outgoing Direcbow out of torBankole, would be greatly missed for his Bankole for 34 years.

Technical Department, said of Operations at the Lagos leadership qualities. ``I have known him for 34 that ``Bankole was and is still a Office and Mrs. Isabella Wilservice ``Bankole always carried me years. There is no house that I leader’’.

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JOHNSON AGBONAYINMA

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Calls for Dogara’s resignation unpatriotic - Lawmaker

Rep. Johnson Agbonayinma (PDP-Edo) says those calling for Speaker Yakubu Dogara’s resignation do not mean well for the country.

Some civil society groups have being calling on the Speaker to tender his resignation over the 2016 budget padding allegations.

Reacting to the development, Agbonayinma told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja that the Speaker before and even during the entire imbroglio

had unified and carried members of the green chamber along.

According to him, the allegations levelled against Dogara by the former Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Rep. Abdulmumin Jibrin, were unwarranted. ``Those who are calling for the Speaker to step aside don’t mean well for this great nation, they are being used by external forces to destabilise this honourable House.

``The Speaker is somebody that over the period of time I happen to have watched him, studied him, I think it will be very difficult to find such a unifier. ``He sees himself and the entire House as one family regardless of your religious background or political affiliation. ``He has been able to carry everyone along, yes there is no perfection in humanity. No one is perfect apart from our Lord Jesus Christ.

Political office holders don’t deserve immunity for criminal offences — Sen. Yusuf

``Why should someone go and give immunity to President Muhammadu Buhari if he commits a financial crime or he commits fiscal crime or he commits another crime?’’

The Islamic State (ISIS) announced that a new leader has been named for the dreaded Boko Haram insurgents in Nigeria in Abu Musa al-Barnawi to replace former leader Abubakar Shekau.

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Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, who led the country during the Biafra Civil War said there was nothing wrong with restructuring Nigeria, amidst growing calls for restructure.

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Enugu Catholic Priest and Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka warned that Nigerians will not vote for him in 2019 if he does not address the high level of poverty in the land.

anytime. ``But for civil crimes, yes, because there might be some people who will come and say this guy has this and they are going to distract. ``But for crimes, I don’t think there should be immunity.”

He, however, expressed confidence in President Buhari as an upright man.

The senator said that the clamour for life pension for principal of the National Assembly was unnecessary. ``Personally, I don’t agree that the leaders in the National Assembly should be pensionable, I do not agree,” he said.

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Controversial deposed Chairman of House of Representatives Committee on Appriopriation Hon. Abdulmumini Jibrin formally petitioned ICPC, EFCC, Police and others over his allegations on Budget padding.

nity clause should set aside the section dealing with specific crimes. ``Why should there even be immunity in the first place? For me, there should not be immunity for criminal offences. ``There should be immunity on civil matters but on crime, why should there be immunity? ``Why should someone go and give immunity to President Muhammadu Buhari if he commits a financial crime or he commits fiscal crime or he commits another crime? ``Why should there be? For me, I don’t think it is right and I will not support it anywhere,

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A member of the National Assembly, Senator Yusuf Yusuf (APC-Taraba), on Thursday, called for the removal of the aspect of immunity clause pertaining to criminal offences committed by political office holders.

Yusuf, who is the Vice-Chairman, Senate Committee on Science and Technology, made the call at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja.

The senator made the call following the move in the House of Representatives to accord immunity to principal officers of the National Assembly.

According to him, the immu-

Retired Justice Dahiru Saleh, former Chief Judge of the Federal High Court who pronounced the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, has absolved former President Ibrahim Babangida of blame in the controversial decision

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Commission waits for fund to conduct LG polls in CRS The Cross River Electoral Commission (CROSIEC), says it is waiting for release of the required funds to conduct the 2016 Local Government Elections in the State.

Chairman of the commission, Dr. Mike Anake, stated this in an interview with newsmen in Calabar on Wednesday. ``As a commission, we are ready but we are still waiting for release of funds. As soon as we have the required funds, activities will commence in earnest. ``No cause for alarm, we are good to go. As I talk to you, we have prepared a tentative timetable and a template for the election. We are just waiting for the funds’’, he said.

According to him, the commission is also trying to persuade the State Government to increase its budgetary allocation for the election. ``We proposed N1.36 billion in the 2016 budget for the election but the government cut it down to N600 million. ``And considering that the previous management of the commission spent N900 million for 2013 election, it is obvious that N600 million is not enough; so we are pushing for an increase in our budget‘’, he said.

Anake added that the commission had gone digital as all its activities were now online, and advised interested members of the public to check online for latest information on the electoral process.

He advised all interested political parties for the election to continue preparations by selling themselves to the electorate. ``We are ready to do our best; we are going to ensure a level playing ground for all political parties. ``What you have in the field is what we are going to give you.

So, I advise them to go and do their work because as soon as funds are released, we move on the next day‘’, he stated.

There had been widespread belief that the government was planning to enplce caretaker committees to manage the affairs of the 18 local councils.

The tenure of the present chairmen ends in December and election is expected to hold in Oct.

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Ondo APC Chairmen reject Aisha Buhari: Rep asks Fayose imposition of candidate to apologise to Nigerians

‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure The Local Council Chairmen of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State have rejected the imposition of candidates on the members of the party ahead of its August 27 primary election.

A total of seventeen of the Chairmen made the rejection in a communiqué issued shortly after a press conference held at the Press Centre of the Ondo State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of journalists (NUJ), in Akure, the state capital.

It was observed that the party’s Local Council Chairman from Akoko North East Local Government Area refused to tender his signature on the communiqué.

The Chairmen have also tasked the national leaders of the party to make use of the delegates lists produced during the 2014 congress of the party held in Akure.

Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Rasheed Badmus, the party’s Local Chairman in Akoko North West Area, said they are ready to kick against any plan of imposition of candidate on the members of the party.

He disclosed that any imposition without free and fair primary election would further spell doom for the party in preparation for the governorship election that would hold in November 26.

Badmus further maintained imposition candidate would not

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be acceptable to the party’s local chairmen.

“The people of Ondo State are embodiment of pride and esteem, thus, any imposition without free and fair primary would not be acceptable by them.

“We wish to appeal to the na-

tional secretariat of our great party to wade in that free, fair, transparent and credible primary must not be compromised as being speculated and that the delegates list of the state congress in 2014 must not be doctored”, he said.

A member representing Atakumosa East/Atakumosa West/ Ilesa East and Ilesa West Federal constituency in the House of representative, Hon Ajibola Famurewa has urged Nigerian to stop taking Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose and his cohorts serious on his incessant attacks on the Buhari-led government.

He said this against the back drop of the allegation by the Ekiti State Governor that the wife of the President of Nigeria, Hajia Aisha Buhari can’t travel to United States of America because she is wanted for her alleged involvement in the infamous Halliburton scandal, and that “Aisha Buhari” was mentioned in related court documents despite the fact that reputable media outfits investigation showed that there is no “Aisha Buhari” mentioned in the Halliburton scandal.

Famurewa described Mr. Ayo Fayose and his team as people of self-imposed frustration borne out of their inability to move on after the election defeat.

He challenged the Ekiti Governor to dare step on the American soil as the Nigeria’s first lady has done since he also has diplomatic immunity.

PDP loses Assembly candidate to APC in Sokoto The PDP candidate for Tureta state Constituency in the August 20 bye-election in Sokoto State, Alhaji Jazuli Liman, has defected to the All Progressives Congress ( APC).

Liman announced his defection in Tsamiya village at the inauguration of the campaigns for the poll to be conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

He said: ``I left my former party to the APC because of its remarkable achievements, at all levels. ``I have wholeheartedly joined the APC and I will honestly work for its success at the forthcoming poll.’’

Also speaking, Sen. Aliyu Wa-

makko (APC-Sokoto State), commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his tireless efforts to better the lives of Nigerians.

Wamakko also noted with happiness how Buhari had tremendously improved the security situation in the country.

He urged Nigerians to exercise more patience and offer prayers for the sustenance of peace and unity in the country. ``We should all be patient as Nigeria will soon be better for all of us,’’ the lawmaker and former governor of the state said.

On his part, Gov. Aminu Tambuwal noted that APC was committed to taking Nigeria to greater heights at all levels.

Tambuwal promised to sustain more laudable programmes and policies aimed at improving the living standard of the people.

The state Chairman of the party, Alhaji Usman DanmadaminIsa, described APC as a strong, united and resolute party. ``The party will Insha Allah (God’s willing) win the election with a landslide victory,’’ he said.

The state Commissioner for Water Resources, Alhaji Arzika Tureta, and the Tureta Local Government Council Chairman, Alhaji Aliyu Tureta, pledged to work for the success of the party.

The APC candidate, Alhaji Abdullahi Rand, also promised to live aboard, if given the mandate.

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Party chieftain asks Tinubu, Atiku, others to douse tension in APC Tom Okpe, Abuja A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has said it is high time National leaders of the party like former Lagos State governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, among others to intervene in the crisis rocking APC in all the states of the federation so as not to put President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to shame.

Addressing a press conference in Abuja, Frank blamed the silence of the APC leadership for the escalation of the scandal among the party members in National Assembly, believing that the NWC ought to have acted promptly.

He admonished the leadership of the APC to be proactive and apt at managing crisis involving members of the party so as to save the President from embarrassment.

The party chieftain had recently berated the party’s silence over the budget padding allegations rocking the House of Representatives, a move that apparently informed the decision of party’s leadership to summon the sacked House Chairman on Appropriation, Abdulmumini Jibrin for questioning.

Frank, a strong critic of the

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Oyegun’s led National Working Committee commended the move to summon the Kano lawmaker but however said the move was too late and had caused the party leadership an embarrassment including the President.

“Barely few days ago, I raised an alarm about the silence of our party, the APC over some burning issues. For the first time, the party yielded to my call but it is like medicine after death.

“Whether we like it or not, what is happening to the speaker today is embarrassing to the party and nation entirely.

“Yes, I commend them (NWC) for summoning Jibrin, but I feel

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it’s already late. This is what they ought to have done earlier.

“Why I said this has become late is that, it is very clear that this is like medicine after death and it is sad we allowed it to get to this level. This still boils down to my earlier statement about the incompetency of our party leadership.

“I expected that after summoning Abdulmumini to the party secretariat yesterday, he would have restrained himself but reading the dailies today, the man is still speaking and insisting that the Speaker must resign, this has shown that because the battle has gone dirty, he cannot listen to the

party anymore. It’s very sad that we allowed this to get to this level, I expected us to intervene when Abulmumini first came up with the allegations against the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, that’s when the party should have moved to save this whole saga.

“Whether we like it or not as a party, what is happening to Hon. Dogara, the Speaker of the House of Representatives is not just embarrassing to him as the number four man in Nigeria but embarrassing to the APC leadership and Nigerians at large who have confidence in our party.

“At this point in time, I want to use this opportunity to advise my

party leadership, we must not let this type of mistake to repeat itself again, we must be prompt to respond to issues before they get to the public.

“For 17 years of our democracy, this is the first time we have seen where the number three man is being tried within its own party.

This is a clear pointer that our party could not handle the issue when it was raised in the beginning. As far as I’m concerned, the party for keeping mute allowed the Senate President to be disgraced that is why he’s being tried.

“We must do everything to make the President achieve his

Why I joined PDP chairmanship race- Adedoja, ex-sports Minister Remi Oladoye, Ibadan A former Minister of Sports and Special Duties, Professor Taoheed Adedoja on Thursday joined the list of aspirants to contest for the National Chairmanship of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) .

Professor Adedoja, an administrator and holder of Ibadan traditional title of Mogaji promised to pursue genuine reconciliation of all aggrieved members of the party by ensuring that all members of the party who have left were brought back into the fold and re-invigorate the entire party.

Scores of members of the party in the state witnessed the declaration for election as national chairman of PDP, including state party leaders among whom were former Senate Leader, Teslim Fo-

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larin, former Minister of Power, Elder Wole Oyelese, Chief Jacob Adetoro, Mogaji Nureni Akanbi, Alhaji Bashiru Akanbi and other PDP leaders across the state.

In his speech delivered at the event held at the PDP state Secretariat, Molete, Ibadan, Professor Adedoja said before his declaration, all the leaders of the party in all the six geo- political zones were duly consulted and had received the blessings of all the stakeholders.

While admitting that PDP had been torn by factional crisis, Professor Adedoja prayed that God will provide the thread and needle to sew back the umbrella that was torn resulting from the various challenges the party had witnessed in the last few years.

His words: “ With the PDP leadership under my humble self as

National Chairman, the rebranded PDP’s umbrella will stand out in the air and under the bright sun as the new shade for Nigerian’s true democracy come 2019”.

The aspirant who expressed dissatisfaction with the condition of service of workers at the PDP Wada Plaza Headquarters promised to ensure a more conducive environment for staff at the party national secretariat if elected.

Describing himself as the symbol of unity, fairness, equity, progress and justice, Professor Adedoja explained that despite the challenges facing the PDP, the party has remained the only hope for Nigerians as the largest and biggest party in Africa.

According to him, it is normal for a party like PDP to have crisis, and it should not be used to demonise the party.

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Ban on street trading, hawking: In whose interest?

11 Vox Pop Maxwell, student Actually, sending hawkers out of the streets is a not a bad idea, but it does not end there. It has been established that most, if not all, of those people hawking on the streets only do it for survival.

Remember it is said that an idle mind is devil’s workshop. What I am saying is that if chasing them out of work is not properly managed, these people could turn out to become criminals even terrorists sooner than later.

So, our government should tackle hard unemployment issue and create legitimate jobs for the teeming youths.

Our team of reporters recently hit the streets of Lagos to find out people’s opinions on recent ban on street trading and hawking in the state.

Abeni Israel, Accountant If you ask me, I will say that the government meant well for the society by trying to rid the streets of hawkers and their likes. But on the other hand, these people are the lowly in the society, who can barely afford one meal a day. I tell you they are not happy to be hawking of the streets but the society has made them so. What they are doing is trying to survive. They seem not to have an option and are helpless too.

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Dennis, hawker

To me I will say street trading and hawking is not good. But our government should know that these people are left without any option than to go into street trading because of the skyrocket amount demanded by shop owners. If you go street-trading, you could get knocked down by vehicle and this may be one of the reasons why the government took the decision, but the government too needs to go beyond that and provide alternatives for them.

I feel pained when government came up with the idea of banning street trading. Do they need to be told that they as government has not provided jobs for their youths? Listen to me, there is hunger in the land; there is no work, no money. Nothing seems to be working.If there is work out there to do, who do you think will come and risk his life hawking on the streets? The truth is that if truly the government are serious about stopping street trading and hawing, they have to provide a lot of works for us. Once this is in place, we will leave the streets.

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Joseph Umuokoro, Sales Person

I think it is unfair on the part of the government to just place a ban on hawking and street trading. Those people you see have no other means of livelihood. What they are doing is to make ends meet and survive. Before such policies are introduced, the government ought to have provided alternatives for them in terms of where there would go to display their wares. You go ask how much a six feet shop in a Shopping Complex; they are unapproachable. Give them shops that will be very cheap for them to afford. On the other side, banning them is also good because some of them use hawking to rob innocent people. If possible the government should find a way of legalizing street hawking with some modification may be they will be operating in one corner of the street or something like that.

I like the idea of taking street peddlers off the streets, but finding an alternative for them is key. We can’t just send them off the streets with this present hard times. People can’t just sit at home without looking for something to do. We hope government can resolve this issue quickly.

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Removing street hawkers and traders, to me is not welcomed at all. The government should have empowered those hawkers before banning them; they should also reduce the rate of poverty among the citizens, or better still, subsidise the cost of buying modities before such steps are taken.

As far as I am concerned, banning street trading and hawking is a welcome development. Many of these street hawkers are just using the trade to hide their true selves.

Some of them are pickpockets and thieves. They rob people in traffic and so on. Some of them rape innocent young girls and other atrocities they commit.

I think what the government should do is to create a place for them to display their wares because they still have to hawk to makes ends meet too.

Kinsley Monday, Taxi driver

Miss Akinshiku Abosede, Street Trader

For people to stop selling on the streets is a good thing in a way, but when the economy is harsh as it currently is, everyone resorts to means to survive the hardship.

I believe that is the case of the street hawkers.

So as for me, I do not wholly support the idea of banning them, because a lot of people feed from there, and at the moment, there is no work to do.

People are looking for alternatives means to feed their families.

It is a big challenge, because some people use it for means of survival. Jobs are so scarce these days, and most companies are retrenching people. I can only say I support this motive 50 per cent. For the government taking hawkers off the streets, they should consider creating some alternative avenues for them where they (traders) can stay and just collect a token from them.

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Ajaokuta Steel: BPE not part of

NIOMCO’s concession -Ag DG Henry Omunu & Emmanuel Iriogbe Abuja

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Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) on Thursday said it did not participate in the processes that led to the modified concession of the Nigerian Iron Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO), Itakpe, with Global Steel Holdings Limited (GHIL).

The Daily Times recalls that the Federal Government had a fortnight ago signed a renegotiated concession agreement with Global Steel Holdings Limited for the running of the Nigerian

Iron Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO), Itakpe.

Acting Director General of BPE, Dr. Vincent Onome Akpotaire, who disclosed this at an investigative session by the House of Representatives sub-committee on steel on the signed modified agreement with GSHL over the management of NIOMCO in Abuja, declared that “the concession of NIOMCO was done by the ministry and not by BPE, so BPE doesn’t have the details”.

He said: “We are being supervised by the NCP. So essentially, there has to be directives and in-

struction from the NCP”.

Addressing the committee, Executive Secretary General of the African Iron and Steel Association, Dr. Sanusi Alhaji Muhammed, alleged that stakeholders in the sector were not involved in the modified agreement with GSHL, insisting that it was illegal.

According to him, the “privatisation of NIOMCO is null and void since BPE, the technical partner of NCP in charge of privatisation did not participate.

“And the minister said it is a modified agreement but nobody

is allowed to see it. No stakeholder was invited. So, we are interested in knowing what the agreement looks like”.

Also, querying the handing over of the company to GSHL, Co-chairman, Iron and Steel Development Committee, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Prof. David Esezobor, said there were outstanding issues with this modified privatisation, which has to be sorted out.

He said: “We held a meeting and agreed that NIOMCO should not be concessioned to GSHL.

Group General Manager, Daily Times, Mr. Olisa Egbunike (4th right), presenting a copy of the paper to Director-General, Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC), Sir Ferdinand Anikwe (3rd left) during a courtesy visit to the Head Office of Daily Times in Lagos… on Thursday. With them are CBAAC’s officials.

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Edo guber: INEC okays Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu, 17 others Continued from page 6 lish by displaying or causing to be displayed at the relevant office(s) of the Commission and on the Commission’s website, a statement of the full names and addresses of all candidates standing nominated.”

One of the candidates also cleared for the Edo gubernatorial election included Mr. Onaiwu Osaze Osaro of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA).

Nineteen political parties are fielding candidates for the Edo State governorship election.

However, the Senator Sheriff camp has insisted that Iduoriyekemwen remains the PDP’s governorship candidate for the election.

Speaking through Hon. Bernard Mikko, who is the acting spokesperson of its camp, the Sheriff camp maintained that the faction was not, in any way, bothered by the list released by the INEC. The Sheriff camp expressed the firm optimism that its candidate would eventually be the PDP candidate, even after the September 10 Edo governorship election.

Menwhile, INEC on Thursday in Benin, the Edo State capital, said that a total of 1,924, 072 eligible voters registered for the Permanent Voters Card (PVC) ahead of the September 10 gubernatorial elections.

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executive bill.”

“Because if they (Executive) bring a bill, they will not consult the public to say come and give us your input on this bill. It is the legislature that does that by the instrumentality of public hearing and when we aggregate your views, it is only our duty as representatives of the people including the media and CSOs to make sure that your voices are reflected so that by the time we hear from you, we now turn it into a legislative bill and when it gets to the President and he signs, they say oooohhh some people have padded the bill.”

“It doesn’t even make sense and they have forgotten about the legislative houses powers and privileges Act Sections 24 snd 30 and others, which means most of the things we do in the National Assembly are privileged. They cannot be grounds for any investigation on the procedure or pro-

ceedings to commence against a member of parliament either the Speaker or the President of the Senate once they are done in the exercise of their proper functions.”

“The law is there, you can go and read it. This is in order to give independence to the legislature. If the legislature is not independent, we can’t do anything. If whatever you say on the floor of the House or either in the Committee is subject to litigation, then all the members will be in court. And at the end of the day when debate comes, you cannot even air your view. Nobody can hear you.”

“The budget is a law and nobody can object to the fact that only the legislature can make law, so only the parliament that can conclude it.”

The Speaker emphasised on the need for more sensitisation of the public on the role of the legislature in the appropriation process, saying the misconcep-

tion of this role led to attempts to discredit the 2016 budget.

However, embattled former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, Rep. Abdulmumin Jibrin, on Thursday, insisted that the National Assembly abused its powers to appropriate in committing fraud in the now controversial 2016 budget.

Reacting to Speaker Yakubu Dogara claims that the House acted within its constitutional mandate in passing the budget, Jibrin in a statement on Thursday, reaffirmed his claim that the quartet of Speaker, Deputy Speaker and others made fraudulent insertions into the budget and as such committed an offence and should be prosecuted.

He therefore challenged Speaker Dogara and his corrupt cabal to a public debate on their claim that the fraudulent insertions they made in the budget don’t constitute an offense under the laws of Nigeria.

“Rather than continue their fu-

tile effort to blackmail the entire country or continue their begging mission to the party, Transparency and Integrity Group, Speaker Dogara and his gang of thieves should submit themselves to the anti-corruption agencies and answer thousands of questions waiting for them.

“I am pretty sure not even the two Governors and three former House members backing them can help them evade the anticorruption agencies. It is pertinent to note that beyond the budget issue, there are tens of other criminal allegations I have raised against Speaker Dogara and the 12 others, none of which they have responded to”.

According to him, he has forwarded to the anti-corruption agencies documents showing how Dogara and the other principal officers allocated the N40 billion they stole from the N100 billion for constituency projects, how they inserted about N20 billion of wasteful projects into the

budget and how they cornered the entire 20 per cent of inputs reserved for the House after the harmonisation exercise.

Meanwhile, the All Progressives Congress (APC) said it would not sanction Speaker Dogara, or Rep. Jibrin over allegations of budget padding in the lower chamber.

Deputy National Chairman of the party, Mr. Lawal Shuaibu, said this while briefing newsmen at the National Secretariat of the party on Thursday in Abuja.

Quoting Article 7, sub-section 5 of APC Constitution, Shuaibu said that the party had the power to do certain things but that whatever was going to be done would not be revealed to the public.

He said: ``What is padding?

The party does not sanction anybody on that. What concerns us is where any member contravenes the party’s Constitution by his conduct. That is why I refer you to Article 7 sub-section 5 of our party constitution.

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Politicians and the courts are shackling INEC (1)

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he legal tussles over the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, present a real challenge to the Independent National Electoral CommissionINEC. The challenge appears as an encumbrance on the statutory powers of INEC to conduct free and fair governorship elections, it also potentially implicates its ability or otherwise to prepare adequately for the Edo state governorship election, in particular and other elections in general, and encumbers framework for dealing with the problems of uncertainty and negative public perception of its work that the lack of consensus and consultation, crisis of confidence, squabbles in the party political ranks and politicians behaving badly, judicial rascality and conflicting judgments emanating from courts of coordinate jurisdiction create for the commission and for the polity.

Here is the evidence of party political squabbles that is today most pronounced in the leading opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Between 29th May, 2015, when the leading opposition party relinquished control of political power, and 29th May, 2016, a year following the assumption of power of the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), the leading opposition party had witnessed all sort of internal squabbles and crisis of confidence that have torn the once coercive party down the middle.

In the past few months, the baton of party political power has changed hands between the two warring claimants, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff and Senator Makarfi. The warring battles for the leadership of the party have often taken place within its state chapters and wards, creating factions within its ranks. These battles, more pronounced in the courts, with conflicting rulings and judgments emanating from such courts of competent jurisdiction in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, imperil serious attempts at resolving the crisis in the party from within and without. While the in-fighting and squabbles effectively undermine the ability of the party to play its opposition roles, it raise questions on the commitment of leaders of the party to the Nigerian democratic project and to the broadening out of political relations made profound by democratic tradition, political experiences and political horizon

that share a common or contiguous relationship. It is these shared relations, experiences and horizon that these politicians appear to take for granted.

The point here is that it is the political that gives meaning to politics, and for our experience we can imagine what will be lost to opposition politics if the political were to be lost to the shenanigans of our politicians and the rascality of judges.

KEEPING TAB ON THE ACTIONS, CONFLICTING RULINGS AND JUDGMENTS If the loss of the political and the demeaning of politics don’t make sense, it is difficult for anyone, much less the Independent National Electoral Commission, to make sense of the challenge that conflicting rulings and judgments of competent courts on the crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP as follows, pose to the polity: A. Ali Modu Sheriff and two others v INEC and another- suit number FHC/L/CS/613/2016 A suit filed at the Lagos Division of the Federal High Court in which the presiding judge, Justice Buba granted the following reliefs on May 12, 2016: 1) An order of interlocutory injunction restraining the PDP from conducting an election into the National Offices of the National Chairman, National Secretary and National Auditor occupied by the 1st, 2nd and 3rd plaintiffs respectively, pending the determination of the substantive suit.

2) An order of interlocutory injunction restraining INEC from monitoring and recognizing the conduct of any election by the PDP into the Offices of the National Offices of the National Chairman, National Secretary and National Auditor occupied by the 1st, 2nd and 3rd plaintiffs respectively, pending the determination of the substantive suit.

B. Emeka Dibia v PDP- suit number FCT/HC/CV/1443/2016 This action which was commenced at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory and on May 18, 2016, the court declared that “ by Article 47(i) of the PDP Constitution, the appointment of Ali Modu Sheriff as Chairman after the resignation of Adamu Mua!azu is pending the conduct of an election to fill the vacancy.

The court further declared that the tenure of 16 other national officers of the PDP is for four years and subsists till August, 2017”.

It must also be stressed that on May 26, 2016, the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos delivered another ruling where it ordered that “Senator Ahmed Makarfi and Senator Ben Obi too shall be

served and heard as to why the order of the court is ignored and show cause why their appointments should not be nullified”.

C. In Chief Joseph Jero v PDP- suit number FCT/HC/ CV/1867/2016, the court held as that: 1) The purported amendment of Article 27(6) of the PDP Constitution of 2012 at a special convention of the party held on 10th and 11th December, 2014 is unconstitutional, null and void and of no effect, for non-compliance with mandatory due process as provided for in Article 66(2) and(3) of the said Constitution; 2) By the reason of this judgment, the purported amendment introduced in Article 47 on the aforesaid date is hereby set aside; 3) All persons or individuals, officers, servants and agents of the PDP parading themselves as national officers of the PDP purportedly pursuant to the said amendment, which has now been nullified are hereby restrained from further parading themselves around in those capacities and claiming the rights and privileges or appurtenances.

D. Benson Akingboye and another v INEC and PDP- suit number FHC/AB/CS/439/2016 In its ruling delivered on June 30, 2016, the court made the following orders: 1) An order of interlocutory injunction restraining the 1st defendant by itself, officers, servants or privies from dealing with and according any recognition (including primary elections/congresses of candidates of the PDP for the gubernatorial elections to be conducted by the 1st defendant in Edo and Ondo states of the Federal Republic of Nigeria) purportedly on behalf of the 2nd defendant or by any other persons other than Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, Professor Wale Oladipo and Fatai Adeyanju led

National Executive Committee of the PDP, pending the determination of the Originating Summons; 2) An order of interlocutory injunction restraining the defendants or their organs, officers, agents, servants, surrogates and privies from according recognition to, dealing with and according all facilities required by law ( regarding gubernatorial elections to be conducted by the 1st defendant in Edo and Ondo states of Nigeria) to any other persons or group of persons other than Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, Professor Wale Oladipo and Fatai Adeyanju led National Executive Committee, pending the hearing and determination of the Originating Summons; 3) An order directing the 1st and 2nd defendants by their organs, officers, agents, servants, surrogates and privies to recognize, deal with and accord all facilities required by law (regarding the gubernatorial elections to be conducted by the defendants in Edo and Ondo states) to the National Executive Committee and National Working Committee of the 2nd defendant, pending the determination of the originating summons; 4) An order directing the 1st and 2nd defendants to reject and ignore any activity (including primary elections/congresses for the nomination of candidates of the PDP for the gubernatorial elections in Edo and Ondo states of the Federal Republic of Nigeria) purportedly conducted on behalf of the 2nd defendant by any other persons or group of persons other than the Ali Modu Sheriff, Professor Wale Oladipo and Fatai Adeyanju led National Executive Committee of the PDP, pending the hearing and determination of the originating summons.

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When I see the broom, I will pass over you

O Felix Amadi

nce politics is corrupt, it spurs corruption at other levels.

If I used unfair means to become a governor or president by using public funds to fight my election, I have no moral basis on which to stand to ensure that things are properly done (Olu Falae) The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines corruption as “dishonest or illegal behaviour especially by powerful people. In lending its voice to the meaning of corruption, the Transparency International defines corruption as “the abuse of entrusted power for private gain”.

Rightly and wrongly, Nigeria, and her citizens have always been identified and associated with corruption. I remember an ugly experience I had in Malvern, Johannesburg, South Africa. I went to rent an apartment owned by an aged Indian-South African woman, and the first question the woman asked me was this: Where are you from?

When I answered Nigeria, she told me that she can NEVER rent her apartment to a Nigerian. When I enquired from her the reason for this anti-Nigerian sentiment, she retorted: “you Nigerians are criminals”. I further enquired from her

as to how many Nigerians she has met in her life. She replied: “Don’t you watch the news my boy?

It is with little wonder and bewilderment then that one will view the brazen description of Nigeria as a “fantastically corrupt nation” by the immediate past British Prime Minister, Mr. David Cameron. My only problem with the Cameron submission hinged on his inability or rather unwillingness to x-ray the role that some British people and institutions played and still play in the sponsor and encouragement of corruption in Nigeria.

That corruption has eaten deep into the fabric of the Nigerian society is a fact. Therefore, it did not come as a surprise to serious and committed political pundits that President Muhammadu Buhari won the last presidential election in Nigeria on the backdrop of his anti-corruption credentials. He came with the change slogan. He charged Nigerians to kill corruption or it will kill Nigeria. In fact, before the presidential election of 2015, many rallied around Buhari, and heralded him as the political messiah.

Owing to this widely held perception many people hoped and believed that once in power; Buhari will strangle the neck of corruption. In fact, many Nigerians

believed that a President Buhari would not have sacred cows as far as the probe and prosecution of corruption cases were concerned.

How wrong we were. President Buhari’s pre-election political messianic postulation has now turned into a nightmare that has unleashed a great dosage of hardship and regret on those who gullibly campaigned for change.

As it stands today, the anticorruption campaign of Buhari has degenerated into an exercise of witch hunt and intimidation for the opposition political party stalwarts. The corrupt politicians in his political enclave, the All Progressives Congress (APC), have been anointed with the oil of exemption and immunity. As long as you are corrupt but a loyal member of APC, old things have passed away, and you can walk around in saintly strides. Once one remains a dedicated chorister of change, he or she has been transformed from an economic Judas into a political St. Paul. And once you are clever enough to hang your broom in front of your castle of loot, the angels of probe and intimidation (EFCC and DSS), will pass over you. The embattled Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives are in hot waters chiefly because when

the change angels and agents were unleashed for assignment, they did not find their brooms hanging on their castles of illegal possessions and undeclared assets.

Nigerians now know that the anticorruption campaign of Muhammadu Buhari is not credible, and must be discarded as a charade, because it is spiced up with double standard and hypocrisy.

There has never been any honest and conscientious effort aimed at rooting out corruption in Nigeria by our so-called leaders. This is owing to the fact that many of them (if not all), are mired in the mud and dent of corruption. In the same regard, no administration in Nigeria will successfully purge Nigeria of the scourge of corruption, while at the same time engaged in hot romance with those steeped in corruption.

One would recall that shortly after the Buahri administration was ushered in, many state governors declared that their states were bankrupt and therefore, unable to pay workers salaries. Truth is that they used workers’ salaries for Buhari’s election campaign. Is it not an irony that Rochas Okorocha is battling to pay workers salaries after hugely contributing funds and resources to Buhari’s campaign? Then on which moral ground would Buhari stand to fight corruption.

Nigeria needs ethnic self-determination—An addendum

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r. Toyin Adepoju in an article titled “Nigeria Needs Ethnic Selfdetermination for Its Constituent Nationalities” asserts that the breakup of Nigeria is the answer to the country’s manifold problems.

According to him, the country is a farce, created by a coloniser, and run largely by soldiers of fortune.

The culture of everybody for themselves and their cronies is the core of corruption The welding of a nation by force is not working. All the ethnicities should decide how they want to move forward.

Those ethnicities that wish to be on their own should do so. To insist on this current nation, perhaps even in the name of so called restructuring, looks like looking for more of the vampirism represented by legally entrenched blood sucking manifest in ridiculous incomes for politicians and the recurrent terrorism flows from the Muslim North that continues to support Fulani herdsmen militia and murders of Christians in the North.

Mr. Adepoju’s words would be music to many ears but on second

thought the essay needs a little more clarifications. For example, there are currently about 350 ethnic nationalities in Nigeria. Although he says that each nationality would then decide to go it alone or form coalitions but at which point would this take place? After breakup or before then? How would assets and liabilities be shared? How does Nigeria determine borders and ethnic nationalities? Are we sure, which people are Urhobo, itsekiri, Ijaw, Ikwerre, Igbo? In Kwara, which people are Yoruba and others? It will not be easy to breakup Nigeria into ethnic nationalities.

We know that the looters of Federal Nigeria come in all ethnic clothing. We also know that looters in the state governments come from all LGA. What makes anybody think that an Oduduwa/Biafra nation would be free of corruption? The root cause of corruption as I have asserted in more than one occasion is not ethnicity but poverty. Social and economic security structures do not exist so people who have opportunity try to ensure that they would never lack. Nigerian corruption is an opportunity crime. People of all ethnic groups who have the opportunity steal. If it now looks as if the northerners are the most corrupt, it is merely because they have

had more chances.

The welding of a nation by force is not working. Mr. Adepoju is on the money here. Force ought not to be used to hold a people together.

However, how to undo what has been welded together is the challenge. It is here that the restructuring, which Mr. Adepoju had taken out of the table, is called for.

I completely agree that arresting Nnamdi Kanu and holding him in jail is not any type of rational thing to do. Killing Biafran agitators in the name of keeping Nigeria 1 is a misguided policy.

Blaming the North/Islam for everything: Mr. Adepoju is correct up to some point. The north has ruled Nigeria for all but 18 years of its 56 years of independence and even under OBJ’s first 8 years the north had him in a stranglehold. It was in his last 4 years that he had a kind of leeway.

If Mr. Adepoju’s suggestions are difficult to implement what is the alternative proposal?

We have to start from the knowledge that there is no simple solution. Mr. Adepoju stated the obvious: the welding of a nation by force is not working; the country is a farce, created by a coloniser, and run largely by soldiers of fortune; Right wing Islamists as dominate

Northern Nigeria cannot coexist peacefully with anyone else. Their only condition for peace is that they dominate you and do what they like, such as killing your people anytime they wish.

Giving these conditions there is need for some actions. Another possible solution would be to add a secession clause to the constitution. Any group that wishes to part ways with Nigeria would after a referendum. The beauty is that Nigeria would remain as a unit while the disintegration is going on.

Even this simple idea would be difficult to implement especially in President Buhari’s time in office. Buhari is like late Winston Churchill who in November 1942 asserted that: “I have not become the King’s First Minister to preside over the liquidation of the British Empire.”

Yet, less than five years after Churchill’s defiant speech, the British Empire ended with India’s independence in 1947 and the end of the British Mandate in Palestine in 1948. Moreover, in 2016, another major setting of the sun seems to be taking place in what has remained of the British Empire. Therefore, Buhari might try but may not be able to stem the tide.

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DR. MARTINS TO BUHARI:

Restructure this country in the path of true federalism

CATHOLIC Gbubemi God’s Covenant Snr The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, His Grace, Most Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins has added his voice to the call for President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently restructure Nigeria in the path of true federalism.

Dr. Martins was addressing a large turnout of priests, religious and lay faithfuls as well as members of the press on Thursday at the thanksgiving Mass marking his fourth year enthronement as the Archbishop of Lagos.

Revealing in retrospect that he had nursed some trepidation shortly before his enthronement, His Grace acknowledged that the last four years of his stewardship in the Archdiocese have been both challenging and fulfilling. Howbeit, the revered clergyman was full of praise for his predecessor, Anthony Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie for his fatherly support

over the years and gave a brief chronicle of some accomplishments under his watch. These include Completion of the Augustine University and St. Albert the Great Seminary; expansion of the parishes and deaneries; establishment of Caritas as a means through which more endowed parishes assist lesser endowed ones and through which he Archdiocese assist other diocese and groups in need of support, amongst others.

He also noted that there has been commendable growth in spirituality and physical infrastructures across the Archdiocese, stressing that these all have only been possible through the collaborative efforts of the priests and lay faithfuls who have been very supportive of his ideas and actions.

Earlier in his homily, Rev Fr. Paul Ijasan, Parish Priest, Church of Assumption, Falomo described Archbishop Martins as a highly favoured clergy who, in true re-

flection of his motto, ‘Called to serve in love’, has demonstrated immense wisdom, simplicity and humility in his administering of the Archdiocese since the past four years.

In his vote of thanks during the Mass, the Vicar-General, Msgr John Aniagwu, while appreciating the entire people of God for their unflinching support and loyalty for the celebrant, thanked God for the life of Archbishop Martins and prayed that the Almighty would continue to abide with him and give him the enablement to lead the people of God aright.

State of the nation address Shortly after the Mass, the Archbishop briefed the press on the state of the nation, during which he added his voice to the call for a restructuring of the country.

“The federal structure that we have practiced over the years has not been truly federal and it has only succeeded in making the socalled federating units to be dependent on the centre that doles

Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins in procession at the Holy Cross Catholic Cathedral, Catholic Mission Street, Lagos

out money accruing mainly from the sale of oil, rather than encouraging them to develop their potentials.

Dr. Martins frowned at the state of the economy and said we have no justifiable reason for continuing to be in this state of recession that we are have found ourselves in.

“It is very shameful that despite all the gifts that nature has so graciously bestowed us with, we are still being categorised amongst the poor countries of the world.

It is most unfortunate that our universities, polytechnics and Colleges of Education churn out millions of highly skilled youths each year only for most of them to end up as Okada riders and street hawkers. Is it not shameful that over twenty states have been unable to pay their workers salaries for months now?

“This is the time to tell ourselves the gospel truth by calling a spade a spade. Let us look beyond partisan politics and do the needful by restructuring this country

in the path of true federalism, so that each of the federating units can develop at its own pace, unencumbered.”

Visiting the unhealthy cost of running the Nigerian type of democracy, the Father said one of the major burdens strangulating this country is the unnecessary high cost of governance. “A large portion of our annual budget is being spent in paying the bloated salaries and allowances of numerous political office holders, to the detriment of the long suffering workers who barely earn enough to take care of themselves and their families.

“We have said it over and over again that there is dire need for a drastic reduction of the salaries and allowances of our political office holders, starting from the President, his Vice, the governors, ministers, senators, house of assembly members up to local government chairmen and counselors. They must be ready to make sacrifices to move the nation forward,” he counselled.

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FG must emphasise technical education now - Educationist Peterclaver Egbochue A renowned educationist, Dr Israel Oseafiana has advocated a restructure of the educational sector where emphasis would be more on technology and skill acquisition, urging the federal government to initiate a deliberate policy to develop the education sector and prepare students for self-reliance upon graduation from the various tertiary institutions, stressing that the current policy on education only prepares students to become dependent on government for job creation.

Oseafiana who stated this in an exclusive interview in Ogun State recently said one of the measures to address youth unemployment was for government to create the enabling environment for the people to maximise their potentials.

He cited China, Japan and other countries where science and technology were being emphasised even at the primary and secondary levels of education and how they have been able to address youth unemployment.

“In China, a family can start production activity in their house and before you know it, they will start exporting the product abroad because there is constant power supply.”

Speaking on the state of the nation, Oseafiana urged FG to visit the report of the 2014 national conference, stressing that the agitations in different parts of the country simply shows that something is fundamentally wrong. He cited the mayhems by the Fulani herdsmen which

has claimed many innocent lives and called on government to urgently address it to avert such needless waste of human capital in the country.

Commenting on the recently proscribed Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the post University Matriculation Examination (UME), Oseafiana who had lived and worked in more than twelve countries of Africa described JAMB as only a clearing house, and congratulating the ministry of education for trusting the various universities to determine the quality of applicants they want to engage in their institutions.

The academician however acknowledged the contribution of JAMB in its time; “It does not mean that JAMB had not done a good job over the years, it’s just that the element of corruption in the society having crept into every segment has also affected JAMB to the extent that it now gives people qualifying credentials when they do not really merit it in person.

“Then there is the infrastructural flaws compounding institutions and businesses in the country. I lived in Botswana for almost two years where the light never blinked once and everything that happens in that country is computerized.

“Every adult that is up to 18 years gets a national ID. You can live in any part of the country and you are assigned a plot of your own. If you are gainfully employed, the organisation gives you a mortgage loan which you pay over several years; that way,

everybody gets a good and clean house to live in. I know a number of Nigerians who are lecturers in the University of Botswana; they would never come back to Nigeria because University of Botswana is the highest paying university in Africa.”

Oseafiana expressed concern that corruption had destroyed the different sectors of the economy education inclusive.

He further said, “But here what do we find even when government provides infrastructure, it is given to one class of people. Now, sometimes government build markets, they allocate stores on political basis and assign stores to people who don’t really need them. These people now become agents or middle men who now have to increase the cost for the average market man or woman who really needs it. These are issues government should address.

“Often times, government actually appoints technocrats in education but when they go there, because of the system they operate in, nothing much is seen. So it is no longer the vision of the helms man at that particular point but what the party that appointed him wants. We must have 100 party people given job here whether they are qualified or not. So that aspect corrupts the entire system. Just as it affects the educational system, it affects the health system.”

Speaking further on the falling standard of education, the renowned educationist hinged the blame on educational institutions who give qualifying credentials to some persons who

Dr Israel Oseafiana

did not deserve them and parents who sponsor such perfidy.

His words, “But if we are not able to nip corruption in the bud such that the area where officials now compromise or allow special centres to operate even under their nose without doing anything is eradicated, then the standard of our education will continue to go down. Government cannot deny the fact that it does not know about the existence of special centres which the children of the poor cannot afford.

“I went around a centre when a public exam was being conducted and a particular family had already arranged with an invigilator who brought out examination questions while the exam was going on, he crossed the reception area and went to the gate where someone was already waiting and they took the paper out. I’m sure that paper

was eventually submitted after it was written by somebody else.

So you will discover that these days, a candidate could have nine ‘A’s but when they get to the point where they face the universities themselves who naturally will be more strict than the JAMB, such people become jittery. “And because you must always use a lie to cover a lie they go to the next level to look for someone within that system to buy over at all cost and so the problem migrates from one level to the other. And such people when they are eventually admitted, I can tell you they cannot sit down to read. They will always get a permanent lecturer or a HOD they will put on their own pay roll so that they can always influence the academic performance of that person all through the four years or so in the university.”

Five young men gang-rape woman, blackmail her with sex video Dan Okposio

The-suspects

The Lagos State Police Command has rounded up five suspects, who posed as businessmen, and allegedly abducted and gang-raped a woman.

The Daily Times gathered that the suspects – Ugochukwu Eso, Gabriel Obinna, Chinedu Ezechukwu, Akubueze Nnadozie and Godwin Balogun – used a hotel (name withheld) in the Agege

area of the state to commit the crime.

Our correspondent gathered that 18-year-old Obinna allegedly used a Magic Voice application on his mobile phone to change his voice to that of a woman while communicating with the victim on the telephone.

Using a pseudonym, Vanessa, he allegedly invited her to inspect some non-existent goods in his house.

A police source said the gang’s mode of operation was to lure female customers into their midst, gang-rape them and threaten to blackmail the women with video recordings of the rape unless some money was paid to them.

In the latest incident on Tuesday, August 2, the gang members allegedly lured their female victim through telephone calls to their apartment, which was a hoCONTINUED ON PAGE 19

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Evil in the form of floods is on the prawl, visiting communities across the country, displacing and evicting families to the middle of nowhere. This is coming on the heels of a warning issued by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) barely five days ago.

Below is a brief chronicle of the horrifying statistics in the worst hit states.

Plateau state: Cows, bridges, farmlands washed away Plateau residents yesterday had a bitter taste of the NiMET warning. An all-night downpour on Tuesday wreaked havoc on residents of a community in Jos East Local Government Area of the state.

Some herdsmen in the local government area lost 20 of their cows to the ravaging flood. It was learnt that the herdsmen had to climb trees to escape being swept away. Also some bridges on the Fobor-Angware and Maza roads were also washed off by the flood, cutting the local government area off from other parts of the state.

The House of Assembly member representing Jos East State Constituency Joshua Madaki said his kinsmen lost their means of livelihood to the flood.

His words: “The flood caused heavy losses to herdsmen and farmers in the local government.

The damages caused by the flood can be quantified in hundreds of millions of naira. After the flood subsided, the owners of the cows followed the flood path from Angware to Federe where they discovered bodies of 29 cows.

“The flood also washed away farmlands and food crops, especially yam, rice and maize plantations. The affected bridges and culverts have disrupted the transport system in the locality and residents can only go out of the state through neighbouring Bauchi State.

“From the damage I saw, the affected farmers and pastoralists will require government’s assistance to recover what they

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The floods are here for evil

Flood at Ayonijesu Street area of Ijaiye in Lagos

lost. I’m therefore soliciting for government assistance for them.

The huge loss is beyond what the local authority can handle.”

5,300 houses ravaged in Kano According to the Kano State Relief and Emergency Agency (SREA), at least 5,300 houses were destroyed by flood in six local government areas of the state.

The houses are in Bebeji, Dawakin Kudu, Kiru Shanono, Bagwai and Garun Mallam local government areas, SREA’s Executive Secretary Aliyu Bashir said, assuring that the state government would provide relief materials to the victims, after the conclusion and submissions of the agency’s report.

801 displaced in Zamafara The Executive Secretary of

Zamfara State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Alhaji Sanusi Muhammed, Zamafara said yesterday that more than 801 persons were dislodged from their homes by flood in Maru community.

He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone chat that the affected persons included 180 women and 621 children, adding that 52 houses and farmlands were also destroyed.

Muhammed said that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and its counterpart in the state had visited the affected town for assessment.

His words: “NEMA and SEMA have visited the affected town and conducted a joint assessment of the disaster. We will forward such assessment to our respective agencies for immedi-

ate assistance.”

He called on residents of the state to avoid blocking drainages building on the water way to avoid similar disasters.

Onistha, Lokoja on the red alert The NiHSA yesterday warned of an imminent flood in Onitsha, Anambra State and Lokoja, the Kogi State capital.

A NiHSA report on Monday alerted the nation of the overflow of various banks of River Niger, River Benue, Kainji Dam and the Confluence of water bodies in Lokoja.

The report: “At the Confluence in Lokoja, the water level as at 8th August, 2016, is 7.74m, which has exceeded the 7.72m recorded value on 8th August, 2012. This value is sending a strong signal to dwellers within the flood

plains to relocate immediately to safer and higher grounds.

“Downstream of Lokoja and Onitsha, the water level has risen to an alarming height of 9.16m. This value is expected to increase with time. Therefore, residents along the Habour Bridge Head and industrial activities within the Habour Industrial Layout, Onitsha, should be on the lookout.”

NiHSA’s Director-General Moses Beckley said in a statement in Abuja that various agencies were struggling to ‘impound’ the floods, which in a matter of days shall be felt in many more locations across the country.

Beckley warned that the flooding situations at the upper reach of the River Niger portended imminent danger for Nigeria in the coming weeks and months.

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headquarters, Ikeja, on Wednesday, Eso said his gang collected N20,000 from the lady and she willingly had sex with him and Obinna.

“The lady came into the hotel to meet another woman. When she saw us, she became nervous.

We calmed her down and told her we were just looking for money to eat and she should give us whatever she had.

“She gave us N20,000 and we began to talk freely in the room.

She used some drugs and willingly had sexual affair with me and Gabriel (Obinna). After the

sex, we accompanied her to the taxi and we parted amicably. It was not a rape.”

Obinna said, “The lady and I had been discussing on the phone; we were friends. I have a Magic Voice application on my phone which I used to discuss with her. We did not rape her.

She did not make any noise during the sex; she was just smiling.

We were the ones who put her on a bus. Only two of us slept with her.”

The DSVRT Coordinator, LolaVivour Adeniyi, said, “One of the suspects, named Vanessa,

chatted with the victim on Instagram. She claimed that she was a graduate and she sold clothes.

According to the victim, the fake businesswoman called her from time to time to discuss business with her.

“On the day of the incident, the unsuspecting victim came from Oshodi to the address Vanessa gave her in Agege. As she climbed into the house, reportedly owned by Vanessa, three men pushed her into a room and increased the volume of the television so that no one would hear her voice.

tel, before gang-raping her.

The suspects reportedly demanded N2m to release her, but she later parted with N50,000.

Our correspondent gathered that the victim reported the matter at the Isokoko Police Division and the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team, Alausa, after leaving the hotel.

The suspects were, thereafter, trailed to the hotel and arrested.

Talking to our correspondent after the police parade at the Lagos State Police Command

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Lack of knowledge, Point of View understanding Pillars of Hajj cause of dispute among scholars —Sheikh Shafii Islamic

Subair Mohammed

Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam. It is a visit to the Ka’ba, the house of Allah (SWT). The Ka’ba is the oldest House and was built for the purpose of worshipping Allah (SWT).

It is compulsory for every Muslim to make at least one journey in their lifetime to Makkah for Hajj if they can afford it. The teachings of Hajj are very significant to a Muslim’s daily life.

During Hajj, Muslims learn to establish prayers five times a day and stay pure at all times. Prayer is mandatory during the period of Hajj as well as throughout one’s life. Praying near the Ka’ba rewards a Muslim more than 100,000 times the reward of praying anywhere else in the world.

Sacrificing a lamb or goat during Hajj teaches us to share and to give to the poor. It teaches us generosity, kindness, and the ability to share with less privilege.

In Mina, when pilgrims throw pebbles at the three pillars representing Shaitaan, at this period, Muslims learn to be truthful and clean and live a life free of sins.

Also, Muslims learn to try to reject and avoid the evil whispers of Shaitaan and stand against him. Apart from kindness and generosity, Hajj teaches us that Allah (SWT) has blessed us greatly. The water from Zam Zam is a special gift from Allah (SWT) to Muslims till the Day of Judgement.It is said that anyone who drinks the water of Zam Zam will be granted a cure from all the illnesses and diseases.

During Hajj, the gathering of Muslims in Makkah from around the world helps us to remember that we are all Muslims and worshippers of Allah (SWT) and that we are all brothers and sisters in Islam regardless of race, colour and languages. This strengthens the spirit of unity, equality and brotherhood. These are the values on which Islam builds human society and it will continue this way till the Day of Judgment insha’Allah.

The first pillar of Hajj is the state of Ihram. Although, the word Ihram is often referred to as the two pieces of white cloth that men wear while on Hajj pilgrimage and Umrah. It is more than that. Ihram is actually a state one is in while performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah.

Sheikh Dhikrullah Shafii is the Mufti, The Muslim Congress and the Conference of Islamic Organisations in Lagos state.In this interview, the renowned Islamic scholar shares his thought on disunity among islamic scholars,sufism and other sundry issues.

Subair Mohammed writes.

Imam Shaffi

What does Allah says about unity in Islam?

Fostering unity among Muslims is a compulsion as emphasised

by Allah in Qur’an chapter 3 verse 103 “And hold fast, all together, by the Rope which Allah (stretches out for you), and be not divided among yourselves...”

Also, Prophet Muhammad (saw) has said that there is power in unanimity and that the gathering of Muslims is like the human body which if any part of the body aches, the entire body would be affected.

With this, it has been established that both the Qur’an and Sunnah are not silent on unity among Muslims because Allah is one and His religion, Islam is one too.

If Allah and Sunnah command unity why is there conflict of opinions and of interest among different sects in Islam particularly among Islamic scholars in the country?

The reasons for disunity among Muslims as established by the Qur’an is nothing short of lack of faith in Allah, envy, arrogance and promotion of one’s selfish interest rather than collective interest and hypocrisy among scholars in Islam.

Also, there are differences between knowledge and understanding. The lack of both in many of our scholars is another cause of conflict of opinion. One may be vast in knowledge but lacks adequate understanding for it to be of benefit to him/her and the society.

Another is the existence of various sects in Islam with various ideologies. There is the Sunni sect, Sufi and various other groupings with different worldview.

However, if there is any disagreement on any subject matter in Islam, Allah has commanded us to seek for solution to such knotty matters in the Qur’an and hadiths.

It is somehow irresponsible for Muslim scholars to invade the media and social media space with unguarded utterances. Islam allows for a forum comprising of knowledgeable scholars where difficult issues affecting Islam could be discussed with reference to Qur’an and Sunnah and consensus reached.

So, both the electronic and print media as well as the social media platform should be tools for enlightenment and propagation of Islam and not to be used as an instrument for destruction and name calling by

SAYINGS OF THE PROPHET “Whoever prays like us and faces our Qibla and eats our slaughtered animals is a Muslim and is under Allah’sand His Apostle’s protection. So do not betray Allah by betraying those who are in His protection” Source: Sahih Bukhari

scholars.

As Muslims how do we manage our differences whenever it arises?

Part of what Islam teaches is techniques on how to cope and manage differences among Muslims. Under this, Muslims are made to understand that no two men are the same.

Although, we are all created from one source but differ in our exposure, intelligence, wisdom and in status.

Therefore, understanding this fact will further enhance unity and harmonious living amongst different sects.

However, it is unfortunate that many Islamic scholars are so called not because of their vast knowledge or their distinct contributions to Islam but they paraded themselves as Sheikhs and scholars because their father was a scholar and this shouldn’t be. Knowledge is not what you inherit; you strive and study hard for it.

The solution to managing our differences is to fear Allah in whatever we do, be patience, be humble, seek for knowledge and practice it.

Is there any possibility of one voice in Islam and a conflict free relationship among scholars?

Yes, it is possible. In an environment where religious tolerance and understanding reigns supreme there won’t be any cause for conflict.

It is possible to have one voice in Islam. It is for the government, Islamic organisation and scholars to be upright and truthful in discharge of their responsibilities. They need to respect constituted authorities and guard their emotions and utterances against statement that is capable of causing discord among Muslims.

Aliamdulilah, things are getting better because the need for the promotion of unity among Islamic organisations and the propagation of Islam necessitated the establishment of the Conference for Islamic Organisation, CIO. (Cuts in) But it is said in some quarters that CIO is largely for Sunni scholars?

No, that’s not correct. Although, Sunni scholars constitute larger percentage of members in the organisation but there are scholars from other sects too.

What is the role of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in ensuring harmonious relationship among Muslim scholars?

Certainly, the Supreme Council for Islamic Affair which is the apex body governing Islamic activities in

the country is trying its best in fostering unity among Muslims in the country but the body is not independent of government control.

Apart from this, the body lacks the power to influence and checkmate the excesses of some scholars.

For instance, if there is a committee comprising of ten Alfas and eight of them are Markazi or Addabiyyah be sure that whatever conclusion they arrived at not minding the substance would not be acceded to by the other two. Why is this? They do need share the same thought.

If you could recall during the verbal attack on a scholar at the last Ramadan, we, The Muslims Congress constituted a panel and made our positions on the issue at hand known to the world. Ours is to promote harmonious living in accordance with the Qur’an and hadiths.

Is there anything like the hidden knowledge in Islam?

It exists and has meaning among Sufis. But for me, there is nothing like hidden knowledge other than the misinterpretation of the Qur’an and hadiths of the prophet. It is like a mirage that is non-existent which was why seekers of such knowledge are at most time confused and misled. Therefore, hidden knowledge has no basis in Islam because it is not backed by the Qur’an, hadiths and by consensus of eminent scholars.

Finally, the Court of Appeal has given its verdict which affirms for the use of hijab in public schools in Lagos state, what’s your advice to the government on its implementation?

The recent Appeal Court verdict which grants pupils in both primary and secondary schools in Lagos state was a well deserved one. It is victory for Islam, for Lagos schools pupils in particular and the entire Muslim community in general.

However, I want to urge the Lagos state government to act in accordance with the judgment. I also want to encourage them to do the needful by issuing a circular to all heads of public primary and secondary schools in Lagos state advising them to implement the court verdict and allow the use of Islamic veil which is the hijab by female Muslim pupils in public primary and secondary schools.

On the harassment and persecution of female Muslims in hijab, I want to implore the Akinwunmi Ambode led administration to ensure that a stop is put to it. I want the government and the security agencies concerned to uphold significant attitudinal change in dealing with religious issues in the state.

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AMAH ORJI-UGO WOMEN ORGANIZATION

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied for registration to Corporate Affairs Commission under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act N0. 1 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE; MRS. OKOSI CHIKA NWAERI - PRESIDENT. 2. MRS. ORIKE ETHEL F. - SECRETARY .

3. MRS. OBULOR ANTHONIA - TREASURER. 4. MRS. NWAEZE CHARITY ORIANU - PRO 5. MRS. OKORO DESTINY - ASSISTANCE SECRETARY. 6. MRS. OREKE GLADYS - MEMBER. 7. MRS. IKE VICTORIA IFEOMA - MEMBER 8. MRS. UGADA PATIENCE - MEMBER. AIMS /OBJECTIVES; 1. To cater for the welfare of Amah Orji- Ugo members.

2. To foster help to the less privileged widows in the society.

3. To support widows in the society through empowerment programmes and welfare packages.

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 from the date of this publication.

SIGNED ; MRS. OKOSI CHIKA NWAERI - PRESIDENT.

PROJECT FOR EMPOWERMENT OF DESTITUTE CHILDREN AND WIDOWS INITIATIVE

The general public is hereby given notice that the above named organisation 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 Felix Okeke Chairman 2. Lolo Ngozi Okeke Vice Chairperson 3. Mr. Obinna Amaechina General Secretary 4. Rev. Sr. M. Alessia Spinelli, OP Member 5. Mr. Chijioke Okeke Member 6. Barr Aloy Abarah Legal Adviser Aims and Objectives: To provide financial and economic support as well as healthcare to indigent or destitute women and children.

Any objection should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission at Plot 420 Tigris Crescent off Aguiy Ironsi Street, P.M.B. 198 Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

Signed: Barr. Aloy C. Abarah 08033734962

NEXUS ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ADVOCACY INITIATIVE The general public is hereby notified that the above Named INITIATIVE has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

The Trustees Are: 1. Dr. Hassan Olayinka Olayiwola 2. Mr Adeleke Anibinran Abdul-Rasheed 3. Mr. Richard Imoh Enoh 4. Mr. Ibraheem Ola Balogun 5. Prince Muideen Adetoyese Bakare.

6. Ahmed Adetola-Kaseem 7. Captain Shettima Aba-Gana 8 Mr. Ibraheem Adetola-Kaseem Aim And Objective: To facilitate the advancement of entrepreneurship and advocacy amongst youth in the society.

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

Signed: Trustees.

SAVE A SOUL AUTOCRASH VICTIMS FOUNDATION

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FREEDOM SHAREHOLDERS ASSOCIATION LAGOS NIGERIA This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied for registration to Corporate Affairs Commission under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act N0. 1 of 1990.

NAMES OF TRUSTEES 1. OHALEKWU CHRISTIAN ELEHIA - Chairman 2.ELELIA BLESSING UKAMAKA - Secretary 3.OKAFOR RUTH ESOHE - Member 4. AINA MORUFU OLAWALE - Member 5. IGBOKWE LAMBERT EJIKE 6 MBAH PATRICH IMILIKE 7.CHRISTIAN AGNES 8. IFOT AFFIONG JACKSON 9. MUKAILA USUFU OLATUNJI 10. IDRIS LATEEF OLANREWAJU - Member Aims & objective To foster cooperation within members.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to Registration General Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420 Trigris crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitama Abuja within 28days from the date of this publication Signed: Trustees.

MERCY OF GOD GOSPEL MISSION INT’L .

TRUSTEES ARE: 1) Rev Samuel Ayodele Adeleke.

2) Pas. Taiwo Olayiwola.

3) Elder Jubril Titilayo Ajobiewe.

4) Lady Evang. Titilayo Theresa Adeleke.

5) Ngozi Ndubisi.

6) Bro. Ozor Ogbah

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) Akin-Salami Adesunbo Opeyemi (2) Salami Ibidapo Akinjide (3) Seun-Arije Olubukola Titilola (4) Toriola Adeola Mary

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: To preach the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

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

Signed Secretary

THE HEIRS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS BIBLE CHURCH

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) Edet Edet Inyang - General Overseer/President (2) Ekwere David Etim - Vice President (3) Essien Daniel Sunday - General Secretary (4) Inyang Sarah - Treasurer (5) Njoku Vitalis Onuma - Assistant Treasurer (6) Willie Ika Willie - Member Aims And Objectives (1) To preach and propagate the gospel of Christ to all the countries and all over the world as commanded by God (2) To establish Local churches (3) To print, publish and distribute religious literature (4) To provide assistance to needy members of the church 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: Nwosu Chinedu Sabinus Esq. (Solicitor)

KNOWLEDGE AND CHARITY INITIATIVE

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. CHIBUZOR KENNETH - CHAIRMAN 2. CHIBUZOR CHRISTOPHER - SECRETARY 3. OGUNSEITAN OLUWASEGUN AJANI

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. OLAYIWOLA OLUFUNKE ADUKE - CHAIRPERSON 2. OLAYIWOLA AKANNI OLAYIWOLA 3. DR. BABATUNDE EZEKIEL AJANI 4. OLAWUNI ESTHER OLUYINKA – SECRETARY 5 OYEDELE OMOBOLANLE 6 AKINRINADE BABATUNDE AKINTAYO

SIGNED:TRUSTEES

BURDEN BEARER DELIVERANCE CHURCH

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.

TRUSTEES 1. PASTOR JOHN OLURANTI OJO 2. BRO ISAAC OLAYINKA OJO Aims and Objectives 1. To carry deliverance 2. To win soul for Christ 3. Evangelism and gospel of our lord Jesus Christ Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication Signed secretary

THE PALM OF DEBORAH’S BRIDGE INITIATIVE

The general public is hereby notified that the above Named INITIATIVE has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registrationunder Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

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

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.

This is to inform the general public for the loss of original deed of sublease of plot 260, block 15 G. R. A , Amuwo Odofin residential scheme registered as no 14 page 14 in volume 2001 Lagos State Lands registry.

All effort to trace the aforementioned document have proved abortive.

Please if it is found , contact Mr Victor Adewale Banjo of plot 20-21 femi Ogun Street, management village, Ikeja, Lagos or Barr.

Oluremi Soetan( Mrs) on 08023068586

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied for registration to Corporate Affairs Commission under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act N0. 1 of 1990.

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

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE 1 To upsurge the survival of accident victims 2 To promote quick access to medical attention for accident victims

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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE 1. To promote public health education 2. To promote dissemination of knowledge on prevention and control of diseases.

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

Aim And Objective: (1) To bridge the gap between the blessed and the needy.

Signed by Akin-Salami Adesunbo Opeyemi

AUNTY AYO GIRLS COMPREHENSIVE SECONDARY SCHOOL OLD GIRLS ASSOCIATION 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. FARIU-AREBI NASIRAT DENISE YETUNDE 2. IDOWU OLUBUNMI OLAJUMOKE 3. AKERELE AANUOLUWA YETUNDE. Aims And Objectives: (1) Encouraging association members’ dreams and objectives.

(2) Promoting honesty and devotional among association members Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: Trustees

IMAGE PLANET MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION 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.

TRUSTEES 1. IKPE HILARY IFEANYICHUKWU 2. IKPE ESTHER NKECHINYERE Aims and Objectives 1. Make medical diagnostic testing available to all Nigerians 2. Advocacy for the rights of patients undergoing medical diagnostic test ADDRESS: 5 Paulson Close, Graceland Estate, Ajiwe Ajah Lagos Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication Signed: Hilary Ikpe (Chairman)

JESUS RESTORATION COVENANT CHURCH OF GOD

VERISSIMO CAETANO LAWRENCE FAMILY ASSOCIATION

This is to inform the general public that the above named “MINISTRY” has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1. 1990.

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

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE 1. NWACHOKOR JONAH - G.O 2. NWACHOKOR RACHEAL -SECRETARY. 3. SYLVESTER OSADEBE..

4. IWERIEBOR JOSEPH. 5. IZIEGBE EHIGIATOR. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. 1.To Preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Any Objection(s) to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, PMB 198, Garki, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

Signed By: Secretary.

TRUSTEES ARE 1. MR PAUL VERISSIMO -CHAIRMAN 2. MS CYPRIANA ABIMBOLA ADESANYA -TRUSTEE 3. MRS OMOLARA WEY -TRUSTEE 4. MR DAVID VERISSIMO -TRUSTEE 5. MR RASAQ THOMAS -SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES (I) To promote unity and love among the members of the association.

(II) To assist and empower members of the association 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 twentyeight (28) days of this publication Signed By: MR PAUL VERISSIMO

Public Notice 22 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM 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 OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.EDMONS CHIJIOKE ADINDU - NATIONAL PRESIDENT 2.PRINCE C. OMENI - - VICE PRESIDENT 3.ELIZABETH NELSON - NATIONAL SECRETARY 4.COLEMAN AJIBOYE JOSEPH - NATIONAL TREASURER 5.MAJOR AMBOSUN A. AKU (RTD) THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.To provide, promote and encourage social interaction, co-operation and exchange of ideas among the alumni.

2.To promote and protect academic excellence and training in the institute.

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 : KESTER OSIFOR ELEBESUNU ESQ. – 07060952546

DAVID OMENUKOR 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 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: OMENUKOR KEYNA NKEMJIKA (MRS.) - Chairman OMENUKOR UDOKA EZICHI OMENUKOR OBIKA MELVILLE OMENUKOR CHIDI CHESTER NWOGU CHIDIEBERE SAMSON (DR.) MADU DECLAN OBIOMA (BARR.) OSONDU KEVIN EJERE (PROF.) EGBUJOR GERALDINE ANAYOCHI (MRS.) - Secretary THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To help the less privileged Encourage and promote reading as a developmental tool for all Nigerians 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: BARR. ABEL .O. EZEAGWULA –(Solicitor)

ASSOCIATION FOR DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION AND ADVOCACY

This is to inform the general public that the above named Association has applied for Registration to the Corporate Affairs Commission under Part “C” of the Companies And Allied Matters Act 1990.

Trustess 1. DR. DONALD AGUMENU 2. DR. KINGSLEY OKAFOR 3. BARR. PATIENCE OGECHUKWU OCHUBA. 4. EMEKA ANUFORO 5. ABDUL BABA Aim and objectives 1. To support place based solution for development of communities.

2. Initiate welfare projects for the underprivileged segments of the society.

Any objection to the Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar general, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: Barr PATIENCE OGECHUKWU OCHUBA.

FARMERS EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE IN VALUE CHAIN AGRICULTURE This is to inform the general public that the above named Initiative has applied for Registration to the Corporate Affairs Commission under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PROF. CHUKWUEMEKA OMALIKO-PRESIDENT 2. HON. MADU REUBEN ONWUKA-SECRETARY 3. DR. (MRS.) VICTORIA CHINWE AGU-TREASURER 4. PROF. (MRS.) NNENNA NNANNAYA OTI-MEMBER 5. ENGR. EMMANUEL AGU -MEMBER 6. DR. EME OKORO-MEMBER THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To provide agricultural food processing, packaging, storage, transport and distribution services for the benefit of rural farmers and Nigeria economy.

2. To provide agricultural education for urban and rural women 3. To provide free educational scholarship on Agriculture for indigent students and women.

Any objection to the Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar general, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed:R. ONWUKA - 08037870639

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STOP SEXUAL CHILD ABUSE NOW ORGANIZATION

UNITED SISTERS SUPPORT FOUNDATION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. NKEMAKONAM LINDA IJEH - PRESIDENT 2. ASABI ABIOLA OLATUNDE - VICE PRESIDENT 3. ONYEDIKA CHARLES ANUSIONWU - SECRETARY 4. NGOZI IFEOMA MALO - SENIOR ADVISOR 5. ADAOZO UMENWALIRI - ADVISOR 6. MIRANDA BUBA GYANGGYANG - ADVISOR 7. PAMELA ARNOLD UDOKA - ADVISOR THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. Engage with Communities to create awareness on the dangers of child sexual abuse 2. Connect victims and survivors with providers of adequate services required.

3. Campaign for policies that aid the eradication of child sexual abuse and education of the community.

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P.M.B. 198, Garki, Abuja within Twenty-Eight (28) days from the date of this publication.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

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, 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. HAJIA MARYAM ABDULLAHI ABUBAKAR - CHAIRPERSON 2. HAJIA MAIRO SULE - SECRETARY-GENERAL 3. HAJIA FATIMA AHMED - TREASURER/F. SECRETARY 4. HAJIA FATIMA YUSUF - ASST. SECRETARY 5. HAJIA BARAKATU IBRAHIM TIJJANI - PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To help and support the less privileged, sick people, the aged who are in needy.

2. To encourage the less privilege women and youths who are interest in Pilgrim to Hajj.

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

DE DYNAMIC BUILDERS PROGRESSIVE INITIATIVE

STANDARD YOUTH EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE

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

TRUSTEES 1. Engr. Oladejo Anthony Adeola 2. Evang. Harrison Kola Imoukhuede 3. Mrs Ajala Folashade Aolat 4. Chief Alfred Galabah Obi 5. Deacon Monday F.O.Obuwoma 6. Mr. Ochui Justine Adie 7. Mr. Mouhaodu Adam Malidou 8. Evang. Success Ebaji 9. Pastor Tele Quadri.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. Sensitizing Nigerians towards National Development 2. Providing Initiatives towards alleviation of poverty among Nigerian people 3. capacity building of the Nigerian people towards self reliance 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 Olasunkanmi Fasule (Mrs) Olasunkanmi Fasule & Co, No 22 Abeokuta Street, Off Oba AKran AVenue, Anifowoshe Ikeja , Lagos

This is to inform the general public that the trustees of the above named Association with headquarters in Lagos wish to apply to the Corporate Affairs Commission, for registration as a corporate body under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Okobah Kingsley Chuks -President 2. Ekwubi Gloria -Member 3. Okobah Ekene Member AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To provide intervention for individuals with alcohol and substance abuse.

2. To fully engage the individuals with alcohol and substance abuse and work on their recovery.

3. To provide funds for the poor and less privilege in the society to enable them engage in small business activities which will in turn, improve their living conditions.

4. To provide funding to small business operators at the grassroots level who meet the organization’s set out criteria.

5. To provide a platform through which the less privilege could be self-employed.

6. Provision of aids to the orphanage homes.

Any objection to the registration should be addressed to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198 Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

SIGNED: Julius Adeosun – Olaosebikan Adeosun & Co. Barristers, Solicitors and Notary Public, 229 Ikotun Road, Idimu, Lagos 07068971207

FLORA NWAPA FOUNDATION

ACCESS TO BASIC HEALTH INITIATIVE

This is to inform the general public that the above named FOUNDATION 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 general public that the above named INITIATIVE has applied for Registration to the Corporate Affairs Commission under Part “C” of the Companies And Allied Matters Act 1990.

Trustees 1. UZOMA NWAKUCHE. - CHAIRMAN 2. EJINE NZERIBE. 3. AMEDE NZERIBE

Names of Trustees: 1. Adebayo Afolake Anike.

2. Adebayo Adeyinka Temitope.

3. Oluwo Abiodun Latifat.

4. Michaels Danielle Bibitayo Nike.

Aim and objectives 1. To promote women’s literature.

2. To promote women’s economic independence and enterpreneurship 3. To encourage young women to read and write books.

Any objection to the Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar general, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed.

AKPOFURE OBATARE

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

THE NAMES OF TRUSTEES ARE:1. VALENTINE S. WHENSU 2. AREMU ABIODUN 3. LAWAL I. LAMIDE 4. AKANBI ADELANI 5. OLAWALE OLUWATIMILEHIN 6. ADIO BABATUNDE GBOLEGADE 7. DANGALADIMA USMAN ALIYU THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. To provide opportunities for both new and old students by engaging them in any lawful acts or activities focusing on youth development or empowerment.

2. To campaign for quality education and positive engagement of Nigerian youths.

3. To participate in jobs creation, skill improvement, poverty alleviation and all those programs and plans designed to raise the living standards of members.

Any objection to this 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: G.U Ihuchukwu, Esq. G.U Ihuchukwu & Co. 45, Ademola Street S.W Ikoyi Lagos Telephone:+2347033839999, +2347055275166

Aims and Objectives.

1. To provide primary Health Care Services.

2. To promote capacity building among care givers, beneficiaries and community members.

Any objection to the Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar general, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: Trustees.

HOLINESS CHERUBIM & SERAPHIM CHURCH, OKE-AJAYE, INTERNATIONAL

The General Public is hereby notified that the above named MINISTRY has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE NAMES OF TRUSTEES ARE:1. MOST. REV’D AP. OLANREWAJU AKANNI AWOBADEJO. 2. AP. HON. JUSTICE GEORGE OLADEHINDE SHOREMI JCA (Rtd) ACOA, JP (CHAIRMAN ) 3. SNR. AP. EBENEZER ADETOYE ADENUGA 4. SNR. AP. JONATHAN OLUKAYODE ADEGBUYI. 5. EVANG. EMMANUEL ADEBARE ADELIYI. 6. REV’D APOSTOLIC MOTHER MARION OLAWUMI ONAKOYA 7. REV’D APOSTOLIC MOTHER FLORENCE KEHINDE MAJEKADEGBE (JP) 8. APOSTOLIC MOTHER FLORENCE BOSEDE SUNMBOLA. THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS:To Preach D Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Any objection to this 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

HIGH FLYERS’ ACHIEVES’ CLUB

NOLLYWOOD COMEDY CLUB

ILEOGBO DEVELOPMENT FORUM

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. Theophilus Tolulope Oluwole (PRESIDENT) 2. Soola Adura Funso (SECRETARY) 3. Akinlaja Olatubosun 4. Akhigbe John Oziegbe THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS:-

The General Public is hereby Notified that the above named CLUB 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 Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. ORIKOHA UGOCHUKWU DANIEL -(CHAIRMAN) 2. OSUAGWU VICTOR IFEANYICHUKWU -(SECRETARY) 3. IGWEMBA AFAMEFUNA KLINT 4. ODILI UGOCHUKWU OPUTA

THE NAMES OF TRUSTEES ARE:1. ALLI YAKUBU ADEKUNLE -(CHAIRMAN) 2. DR ABAYOMI AYODELE AKOMOLAFE -(VICE CHAIRMAN) 3. ADERIBIGBE ADETUNJI -(SECRETARY) 4. FALOLA SAKARIYAH OYEJIDE ADEDAPO. 5. OLALEYE BUKOLA MUTIAT. 6. AKOMOLAFE OYEJIDE ADEDAPO. 7. ADEBISI AKINLOYE OLALEKAN. 8. MAKINDE SERIF AYODEJI. 9. OLOYEDE WASIU (TREASURER) THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1.The forum is mainly for development of Ileogbo.

2.To engage Ileogbo Indigenes intellectually for the development of Ileogbo and her people.

Any objection to this 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

To provide moral support when the need arises and to render future assistance.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. TO PROMOTE COMEDY IN NIGERIA 2. TO DISCOVER NEW TALENTS IN COMEDY BUSINESS 3. IMPROVE THE ACT OF COMEDY IN NIGERIA

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication

Any objection to the Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, PMB 198 Maitama,Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

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PALACE OF KING MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL. 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.

Trustees: 1. Prophet Faith Adegbonmire.JP. 2. Elder Felix Eko. 3. Mrs. TOPE Ademulegun.

Aims: To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Any objection to this registration must reach the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: OLUSOLA BUKOLA, 08034923860.

ALETHEIA DEVELOPMENT CENTER 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. Akpa’Nsubong, Samuel Tom 2. Smith, Ajibabi Yewande 3. Ishaku, Racheal Jamila 4.Sule, Musa 5. Okafor, Chika Nwamaka 6. Utuk, Iniobong Sunday THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To promote the welfare of members, Any objection to this registration must reach the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: Secretary

THE INFLUENTIAL MINDS OF THE LESS PRIVILAGE 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. Kolade Kayode 2. Kolade Gloria 3.Victoria Emenubi The Aim And Objectives: 1. To Coordinate The Activities Of The Organisation In Such A Manner Of Enhancing The Togetherness Of Members 2.To empower members to establish businesses of thier own as well as impartation of knowlege of any dimension Any objection to this registration must reach the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: Secretary

GRACIOUS HOPE FOR ELDERLY CARE INITIATIVE 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. Oyindamola Roseline AKINKUGBE - Chairman/Chairperson 2. OLOWE Oluwaseun Emmanuel - Secretary 3. Busayo ODUSANYA - Member 4. OLOWE Abiola Festus - Member THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. To help and care for the elderly needs in the society.

Any objection to this registration must reach the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: Matthew Echo Esq

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

THE TRUSTEE ARE: 1. Mr Udoh Mike Matthew 2. Mrs Udoh Joy Aims And Objectives: 1. To Preach The Gospel Of Jesus Christ 2. To Heal The Sick Throughout The Power In The Name Of Jesus Christ 3. To Set The Capture Free Through The Preaching Of The Word Of Faith 4. To Deliver The Oppressed And All Those That Are Under The Bondages Of The Devil.

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: THE TRUSTEES.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Rosemary Peter Oche 2. Jacob Oche Peter 3. Anthony Agbo 4. Fidelis Nnaji 5. Maryann Peter Akogwu 6. Felicia Okwori.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ all over the World Any objection to this registration must reach the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

THINK HOME NIGERIANS FOUNDATION

EAGLE WAY HUMANITARIAN CENTER

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 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. Onu Augustine onyekwelu 2. Rev. Fr Chukwu Cornelius Chukwukadibia. Principal 3. Okolo Chigozie Emmanuel.

4. Anyigor Ifeoma Evelyn The aim and objective: 1. To discourage the large number of Nigerian illegal immigrants to other parts of the world

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Mr. Agada Sunday 2. Mrs. Agada Ojonugwa Blessing 3. Mr. Joseph Achem 4. Mr. John Ekpa Raphael Akogu 5. Mr. Jeremiah Ojonugwa 6. Mr. Adegbe Benjamin Ojonugwa The Aim And Objective: 1. TooOffer Investment Advisory for sustainable Wealth Creation Any objection to this registration must reach the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: Israel Gabriel Abah, Esq.

Any objection to this registration must reach the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: Secretary

CENTER FOR PROTECTION & DEFENCE OF PEOPLES RIGHTS IN AFRICA 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. Ayo Opadokun 2. Fred Agbeyegbe 3. Popoola Ajayi 4. Ejiofoh Sylvester Ofili Zephynus THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To work for the establishment of a viable structure for the protection and defence of peoples rights in Nigeria in particular and Africa, generally.

2. To provide aid and assistance for peoples whose rights are about to or have been violated by others or by their governments for the purposes of vindicating those rights.

3. To provide capacity training and education for civil organisations on the national constitution and various enactments like criminal laws, budget appropriation as to how they affect them.

Any objection to this registration must reach the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: Secretary

ASSOCIATION OF FORMER TELECOMS EMPLOYEES OF NIGERIA CAC/IT/ NO: 50040.

NEHEMIAH SHELF 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. Grace Televi Orife - Chairman 2. Kate Onakomaiya - Secretary 3. Onyinye Chidiebere-Nwokeocha - Financial Secretary/Treasurer 4. Onanefe Orife 5. Chidiebere Nwokeocha 6. Emmanuel Iluebe Dania 7. Yinyinade Abiola Dania 8. Marjo-Flo Etchi Motonga THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To advance biblical and moral values focused on rebuilding lost societal order and values.

2. Providing free Christian and Academic materials.

3. Encourage and advancing praying meetings to draw Christians closer to God. Any objection to this registration must reach the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: Secretary

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

THE CLAUSES TO BE AMENDED ARE: A. ARTICLE 3, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. FROM NO.7 -12 is added.

B. ARTICLE 4, MEMBERSHIP. PARAGRAPH 1 - 3 is added.

C. ARTICLE 6, BOARD OF TRUSTEES. PARAGRAPH 1 - 6 is added.

D. ARTICLE 10, SOURCE OF FUND. NO.1 - 9 is added.

Any objection to this Application must reach the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed:

Secretary

CHILD RIGHT AND SAFETY INITIATIVE

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 TRUSTEE ARE: 1. AMOBI OKORIE OGUDU - PRESIDENT 2. MRS ROSELINE ADA AMOBI 3. SUNNIE UZEZI ODAFE 4. MRS ADEOLA OLASIMBO ODAFE 5. UCHE OGBOLU 6. CHINENYE AUGUSTA NWEVO Aims And Objectives: 1. To promote the protection of the child right, safety and welfare of the child.

2. To provide and promote advocacy and support services in the area of child right, safety and welfare.

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: UCHE OGBOLU.

PRIVATE MEDICAL LABORATORY PROPRIETORS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA

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) OKECHUKWU CHUKS IRONKWE 2) ISAH AHMEDU 3) ONAH LINUS 4) FLT LT DAUDA M. PHILIP (RTD) 5) CHIEF OBODO KENNETH THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To protect the interest of members Any objection to this registration must reach the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: Secretary

LYDIA SECONDARY SCHOOL - OLD STUDENTS CLUB OF BENIN The general public is hereby notified that the above named Club has applied to the Corporate affairs commission Abuja for registration under the part C of the companies and allied matters act 1990.

Trustees are : 1. Asabor Amadin (chairman).

2. Uyi Darlinton Osamuyi.

3. Igbogidi Ogagaoghene Edorodion.

4. Odagwe Emmanuel Blo-Ndi. 5. Okosun Ehizogie.

6. Ipogah Osikhena Anthony.

7. Eboigbe Samuel A. 8. Otoide Idialu Vincent.

9. Udoroh Joy Ifeanyi.

10. Igabali Imoisili Darlinton - secretary.

Aims and Objective: 1.To promote purity and progress of the club 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.

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

THE TRUSTEE ARE: 1. OJEAH JEHOSHAPHAT EMEKA -CHAIRMAN 2. OJEAH WISDOM ADERONKE -TREASURER 3. AMBLESSED OMOYENI -SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED: BARR. EKPENISI EMMANUEL - (08060035089).

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Daily Times Nigeria Friday, August 12, 2016

Bye election: Lagos APC youths warn leaders against imposition

By Alade Tasma

ÏÏÏ Some members of the Ifako/Ijaiye Youth Action for Good Governance (IYAGG), the umbrella

body of All Progressive Congress (APC) youths at the local council have warned leaders of the party in the state against imposition of candidate for the yet to be fixed bye

OLUBIYI ODEGBAIKE SOULAGE FOUNDATION FOR SICKLE CELL. The general public is hereby notified that the above named FOUNDATION has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registrationunder Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

Names of Trustee: 1. Folusho Odegbaike 2. Seun Ayinla 3. Shola Ayeni 4. Ikeoluwapo Adebowale Aims and Objectives: 1. To provide free medical support to indigent patients of Sickle Cell disorder 2. To provide free routine drugs to indigent patients of Sickle Cell disorder 3. To carry out awareness programme at grass root level 4. To create awareness about Sickle Cell disorder using the print media among others 5. To help Sickle Cell disorder patients in securing employment 6. To carry out research and development of medical exercise and test that help in this regard.

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: Folusho Odegbaike

CHRIST LIBERTY MOUNT ZION MINISTRY The general public is hereby notified that the above named MINISTRY has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registrationunder Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

The Trustees Are: 1. ADEROUNMU KOREDE JOHN 2. MRS. ADEROUNMU OLUWAYEMISI MARY 3. OLADIMEJI ADEOLA RACHAEL 4. ALABI TEMITOPE PATRICIA 5. NATHANIEL SUNDAY Aims and Objectives: 1. To proclaim the gospel of Christ for the fsalvation of mankind.

2. To teach and pastor the converts unto spiritual maturity.

3. To raise disciples who will in turn reach and discip 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: Barrister Olorunfemi Samuel Jimson

election of Ifako/Ijaiye federal constituency at the House of Representatives following the death of the member representing the Constituency, Hon. Dr. Elijah Adewale, aka Dr.

Jah. The youths who have resolved to stand against any form of imposition at replacing the late federal lawmaker warned that they would resist the

HOUSE OF PRAISE MINISTRY INT’L The general public is hereby notified that the above named MINISTRY has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registrationunder Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

The Trustees Are: 1. PASTOR ODUTOLA SUNDAY OLUSEGUN 2. MRS. ODUTOLA FELICIA FOLUKE 3. ODUTOLA OLUSEGUN OLUMIDE 4. OMOLOLU LEKAN LAJIDE 5. ODUTOLA OLUWASEYE EBUNOLUWA Aims and Objectives: 1. To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ.

2. To worship God in spirit and truth.

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: Trustees

SEVEN SISTERS FOUNDATION

This Is To Inform The General Public That The Above Named Has Applied For Registration To Corporate Affairs Commission Under Part C Of The Companies And Allied Matters Act No. 1 Of 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. Idowu Adejumoke Senbanjo 2. Mopelola Olufunmilola Adejohn -Chairman 3. Olabisi Aderonke Apeneye 4. Oluwatobi Efunbowale Rotimi 5. Olumuyiwa Olutayo Gbadegeshin (Dr.) 6. Kehinde Olabisi Daniel 7. Alaba Omowunmi Fagun AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To Encourage The Promotion Of Acquisition Of Skills.

2. To Contribute To Poverty Alleviation In The Society 3. To Provide Charitable Services.

Any Objection To This Registration Should Be Forwarded To The Registrar-General. Corporate Affairs Commission, 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguyi Ironsi Street. Pmb 198, Matiama, Abuja Within 28 Days From The Date Of Publication.

SIGNED: BANWO & IGHODALO, SOLICITOR

leadership of the party in the event of any imposition of candidate, noting that imposition of candidate will not be in the best interest of the constituents and the constituency in particular, this, they said will be vehemently resisted.

In a statement signed by IYAGG Publicity Secretary, Comrade Niyi Adelaja, the youth group said it decided to come out LOSS OF DEED OF ASSIGNMENT

This is to inform the general public of the loss of Deed of Assignment dated 17th April, 2003, registered as No. 45 on page 45 in Volume 2081, Lagos belonging to Mr. Oluwole Akinsola Vester for a piece or parcel of land situated at N0. 3 Egbeyemi Close, off Folarin Road, Alimosho Local Government Area, Lagos. All efforts to to recover the said document have been abortive.

If found, please contact the Lagos State Land Registry Office, Alausa or call 08023265397.

LINUS MBI

with its position following the rumour making the rounds that a certain senator from another state is scheming through his State governor to force an unpopular candidate whom they claimed has never won any election on the constituency on the constituency.

The statement states, “We are aware of all the intrigues, scheming and political subterfuges currently going on to impose on us an inconsistent politician that sees politics more or less like a gamble or lucky deep, where you try your luck and if it doesn’t work you disappear from the political scene until there is another chance to try your luck.

MUSA HUSSAIN

I, Formerly known as ANDREW MBI, now wish to be known and addressed as DR.LINUS MBI. All former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

I, Formerly known as HUSSUEINNI MUSA MAGGA, now wish to be known and addressed as MUSA HUSSAIN. All former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

MUHAMMED-TOHIR

RISIKAT FUNMILOLA

I MUHAMMED MURITALA BABATUNDE and MUHAMMED MURITADHO. now wish to be know as MUHAMMED-TOHIR MURITADOH. All former document bearing any of the above mention names belong to me and remain valid .General public sholud take note

I,formerly known and addressed Risikat Funmilola Bello ,Now wished to be known and addressed as Risikat Funmilola Hassan. All former documents remain valid General Public Take Note.

LOSS OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY NO. 1522W-88CEZ55 FOR –DEDAU 10

BALOGUN BILIAMINU OLALEKAN

AFOLABI FUNMI BRIGHT

OMOTAYO SHOLA

LILIAN OGECHI

Notice Is Hereby Given To The Public That A Certificate Of Occupancy No. 1522w-88cez55 For –Dedau 10; File No. Rv/0072 Dated 19/09/2005, Registered As No 10512 At Page 10512 In Volume 53 Of The Certificate Of Occupancy Register In The Land Registry Office At Abuja, Nigeria, Belonging To Sotonye Inyeinengi Etomi, Has Been Lost.

I, Formerly known as ADEGBITE ADENIYI AYINDE, now wish to be known and addressed as BALOGUN BILIAMINU OLALEKAN. All former documents remains valid.

General public should take note.

I formerly known as AFOLABI FUNMILAYO CHRISTIANA wish to be known and addressed as AFOLABI FUNMI BRIGHT All former document remain valid, general public please take note.

I Formerlly Known And Addressed As Oluomo Omotayo Shola, Now Wish To Be Known And Addressed As Omotayo Shola Emmanuel. All Former Documents Remain Valid.

General Public Take Note.

I Formerlly Known And Addressed As Lilian Ogechi Amadiwochi, Now Wish To Be Known And Addressed As Lilian Ogechi Ekpeluchi. All Former Documents Remain Valid. Uk Embassy And General Public Take Note.

Consequently All Persons Are Hereby Informed To Desist From Dealing Or Carrying Out Any Transaction With An One On The Basis Of The Said Missing Document. If Anyone Has Either Found Or Carried Out Any Transaction On The Basis Of The Said Document, Kindly Contact The Owner At The Below Mentioned Address.

This Publication Is Made For Record And Official Purposes, Particularly For The Attention Of The Deed Registrar In The Land Registry Office At Abuja And Abuja Geographic Information System (AGIS).

Sotonye Inyeinengi Etomi, George Etomi & Partners, 11 Finima Street Old Gra Port Harcourt.

NNAMDI OBI I, Formerly Known As Mr Emmanuel Asaije. Now Wish To Be Known As Mr Nnamdi Obi. All Former Documents Remain Valid.

All Authorities Concerned And General Public Please Take Note.

CHINWENDU-ONYECHE

SERGIUS

OKOH

: I formerly known and addressed as SERGIUS OLISAKWE now wish to be known and addressed as SERGIUS OLISAKWE CHINEDU. All documents bearing my former name remain valid. Diamond Banks and general public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OKOH THEOPHILUS NNAMDI now wish to be known and addressed as OKOH FERDINARD NNAMDI. All documents bearing my former name remain valid. Banks and general public take note.

ALISI

ITODE RUTH

OJEMBA EKINE

I, formerly known and addressed as, MMADUKA UCHECHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as, ALISI UCHECHUKWU VICTOR. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, Benson Ruth, Benson Ruth Ikata, Ruth Oseeny Benson Ikata And Itode Ruth Oseeny Sambo, refer to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. ITODE RUTH OSEENY SAMBO. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

I, OJEMBA EKINE ABBEY, AND TOMIKEIPIRIYA EKINE, refer to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as, OJEMBA EKINE ABBEY. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

ONYIA

GAMBO NIMYEL

IWORIMA

I formerly known and addressed as MISS. ONYIA UJUNWA CECILIA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. MADUMERE UJUNWA CECILIA . All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as GAMBO NIMYEL AND KURNAP POLYCAP NANSEL AND VANGLE POLYCAP NANSEL now wish to be known and addressed as KURNAP POLYCAP NANSEL . All former documents remain valid. General public should take note .

I, formerly known and addressed as IWORIMA WARIBO TOM JAJA now wish to be known and addressed as IWORIMA TOM JAJA. All former documents remain valid.

Relevant Authorities and general public should take note .

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. THOMPSON HAPPINESS IREKWERU, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. CHINWENDU-ONYECHE HAPPINESS IREKWERU. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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ESTHER OLUCHI

SAMUEL

I, Formerly Known As Esther Oluchi Onyegbula. Now Wish To Be Known As Esther Oluchi Ugboaja. All Former Documents Remain Valid. All Authorities Concerned And General Public Please Take Note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS SAMUEL GLORIA now wish to be known and addressed as MISS ECHEBIRI CHIDERA .H. All documents bearing my former name remain valid. Banks and general public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS ISACC FLORENCE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NWACHUKWU BLESSING CHINAEMEMMA. All documents bearing my former name remain valid. Banks and general public take note.

OGBUEHI PRISCA

CHUKWU I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. CHUKWU BLESSING ELIZABETH, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OBINNA BLESSING ELIZABETH. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

NGENE

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. PRISCA KASARACHI IROMUANYA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OGBUEHI PRISCA KASARACHI. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

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AGBOR LOVETH

COMFORT

I formerly known and addressed as Miss AGBOR LOVETH NKEM now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. VICTORIA CHIEMEKE JOSEPH. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS COMFORT UDO THOMPSON, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS COMFORT MCCARTHY ETUKENYEN. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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ODIHA ESTHER

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, ODIHA ESTHER DANIELLA, is the same person as ODIHA ESTHER IFEYINWA. All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

This is to confirm that AILERU MUIDEEN TAIWO AND AILERU TAIWO ABOLORE is one and the same person All documents and certificates bearing both names remain valid.

General Public, Banks and relevant authorities please take note

NWCHUKWU

I, formerly known and addressed as, MR. NGENE OBINNA DENNIS, now wish to be known and addressed as, MR. OBINNA JOSIAH DENNIS. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

GOD’SWILL

I, formerly known and addressed as GOD’SWILL EFFIONG EKPEME, now wish to be known and addressed as UWEH ASUQUO EKPE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

LOSS OF DOCUMENT

This is to notify the general public of loss of Indenture of Lease, belonging to MR. DAVID CHUKWUEMEKA NWAIZU, a native of Nnewi in Nnewi L.G.A. of Anambra State. Registered as No 63/63/415 and 89/89/422 at lands registry, Enugu.

All that piece or parcel of land situated behind the University Campus Enugu.

All efforts to trace it proved abortive. If found, please return to Ministry of Lands, Enugu.

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, August 12, 2016

Agozino Agozino

ÏÏÏ The government of

the United Kingdom has been called upon to return to Nigeria stolen artefacts its officials took away from various m museums in the country.

The call was made in Lagos by Director-General of Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) Sir Ferdinand Anikwe, during a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the Daily Times newspaper on Thursday.

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CBAAC seeks return of stolen artefacts from UK, others The visit was to seek the support of heritage newspaper towards the hosting of the 40th Anniversary of FESTAC 77, billed for next year.

In the words of Anikwe, “The legality of the selling and buying of the stolen/looted artefacts has not yet been the object

of any judicial investigation and adjudication.

The Government of Nigeria reserves their right to challenge the legality and legitimacy of the looted objects.

Incidentally, it is unfortunate that many think only the laws of the Europeans are applicable to the question of legiti-

macy and legality of these looted artefacts.

“Why should we think it is only the laws of Europeans who came thousands of miles away to steal the properties of Africans?

Why apply the laws of the aggressor and ignore the laws of the injured party, especially since the place

of the initial wrongdoing is here?”

The CBAAC boss also said that the forth-coming 40th Anniversary of FESTAC 77 would engender a lot of reunion of many Africans in the Disapora as well as accrue a lot of economic returns into the country.

Speaking during the visit, Group General Manager of the Daily Times, Olisa Egbunike, while lauding the efforts of CBAAC at promoting Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage, assured him that the newspaper, being a foremost news media, would support the celebration when it kicks off.

Traditional rulers closer to people than govt, says Ooni Kehinde Akinpelu Ilorin

ÏÏÏ The Ooni of Ife, Oba

Enitan Ogunwusi and the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Zulu Gambari, have emphasised role of traditional rulers in the country, saying they are closer to people than government.

Speaking when the two monarchs met in the Emir’s palace in Ilorin on Wednesday, Oba Ogunwusi said that royal fathers are divine, adding that they are born and not a creation of human beings.

The Ooni, who said that people first come to traditional rulers when problem arises, added that they should be honoured and accorded roles to encourage peaceful coexistence.

He called on all kingdoms in the country to come together, saying that they should concentrate on issues that unite people than what could divide them.

“If we focus on matters that are common to us, with this in our subconscious nature, we will know that we are the same and one and from one God”, he said.

The Ooni also said that he was ready to cooperate with the Emir in the interest of development of Nigeria, adding that his mission was based on the spirit of love, unity and development.

Also speaking, the Emir of Ilorin commended hands of fellowship being extended by the Ooni across Nigeria and beyond, saying that, “in Islamic parlance, kings are moulded in the shadow of Almighty God.”

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Abia North rerun: Tribunal set to deliver judgment Sunday Nwakanma Umuahia

ÏÏÏ The Abia North Re-run

election petition tribunal is set to give judgment. The tribunal however said that will be communicated to the parties soon.

This followed the adoption of the final written addresses of the counsels to both parties after the tribu-

nal had gone through their submissions.

The Chairman of the tribunal, Justice James Abundaga, had opened the sitting by calling for the motion for the addresses and the adoption of the written addresses, as Mr. Bolarinwa Awojola, a member of the team of lawyers to the 1st Respondent, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, opened

by urging the tribunal to strike out the petition on the ground of incompetence. He said he opposed the petition on 11 grounds which were contained in the written address.

However, the counsel to Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, Kelvin Nwufo (SAN) opposed the application with a 5-paragraph counter affidavit accompanied by rules of the

tribunal. He argued that the cases cited by the 1st Respondent’s counsel were not applicable in the extant case saying that the position of paragraph 4 (7) of the Electoral Act relied upon by the 1st Respondents counsel had been deleted by the amendment of the Electoral Amendment 2010 as indicated in section 38.

“We submit that the ap-

plication which is hinged principally on paragraph 4 (7) of the Electoral Act should be struck out and dismissed as incompetent.”

Counsel to INEC, Mr. Anagha Kalu, also urged the tribunal to strike out the petitioner’s case on the ground that the evidence of the forensic expert was based on hearsay and could not be relied upon.

Delta Speaker urges women to be submissive ÏÏÏ The Speaker, Delta

State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya on Wednesday appealed to women to be submissive to their husbands.

“Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. It is only when the woman is

totally submissive to the husband, that the man can show love. And husbands must love their wives with tender and faithful affection. It is very difficult to have two heads of authority”, the Speaker said.

Igbuya who was happy at the turn out of prominent

Nigerians to the traditional marriage of his son, Rowan, expressed profound appreciation to God for making the occasion a resounding success.

The traditional marriage undoubtedly brought together the crème de la crème of our society.

Igbuya expressed sincere gratitude to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, members of the Delta State House of Assembly, party leaders, commissioners and board members who despite their numerous and rather tight schedule found time to grace the occasion.

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Femi Kuti in performance at the event

Femi Kuti, from Lagos to Very few youths, usually, take after their parents in the choice of career and keep the legacy running, even after the demise of such parents.

Femi Kuti belongs to this class and he keeps the memory of the Afro beat music maestro, the ‘Abami Eda’, Anikulapo-Kuti alive. NKECHI CHUKWU, who watched Femi’s recent show in London, reports They came for entertainment, but, the audience got more than they bargained for, recently, when Femi, the torch bearer of the Afro beat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the ‘Abami Eda’, proved to a cheering crowd that he is, truly, worthy of being called ‘Wonder Wonder’ and a true representative of his late father.

The audience at the Royal Festival Hall, where the show was held on Saturday, June 11, 2016, would, probably, have gone home disappointed, but, thankfully, Femi and his 12-man Positive Force band did not only make the show memorable, it was some 90 magical minutes of Afrobeat at its best.

Beginning with the well choreographed entry on stage by the five seasoned instrumentalists and the three exotic female dancers, the hall was, literally, set on fire, but, when Femi came in into the already charged atmosphere, like a parade commander, nobody in the audience could have guessed that the two-time Grammy Award nominee, also popularly called ‘Eleniyan’, was vomitting in Lagos and nearly called off the show a few days earlier.

“It was as if I wanted to die as at Wednesday, because I was throwing up”, he revealed, after whetting the appetite of

the audience with his saxophone.

He also told the audience that he was so sickly to the point of wanting to ask his agent to call off the show altogether because he thought he was dying, “let me die in Lagos and not in Her Majesty’s country”. Afterwards, the show continued, as he declared, “Welcome to Lagos”, this is Afrobeats”. Instantly, the audience went ecstatic with applause as the show kicked off fully.

Typical of Femi, the London show was spiced with political innuendos, as he pleaded with African leaders not to mess up their people’s live because of their

greed and corrupt practices.

With tunes such as “Africa for Africa, People, and Politics na big business”, Femi weaved the danceable numbers into pleas for social justice, noting that “Africa is blessed, but, regrettably, corruption dey kill us”.

He also used the lyrics to alert that because “the world is facing recession, many people are (now) dying”. Moreover, he pointed to the fact that “the world is changing”, because “poverty is winning again, in many countries”.

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Artist as an environmentalist As he prepares for his new solo exhibition, The Big bang, the Pandora and Flight Lieutenant, environmental artist, Muraina Akeem, tells AGOZINO AGOZINO how some of his environmental works came into being.

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The audience was appreciative of how Femi and his Positive Force crew preached his political messages through melodious Afro beats, thus, giving them more than their money’s worth.

From the instrumentalists to the energetic dancing trio, that caused all eyes to be glued on their sexy body moves on stage, to the commander-in-chief of the band himself, you couldn’t excuse yourself to use the bathroom.

Never relenting in coming down hard on African leaders, as Femi says “our leaders should be called stealers and we should

remember (that) na our money dem dey blow”, Little wonder then, that he sang “Sorry, Sorry o, Sorry for Nigeria, Sorry for Africa”.

Of course, that is what you expect, be it at the spiritual home of the band at the Shrine in Lagos, or on a roadshow like this.

But, apart from his politically charged lyrics of Afrobeats, he also treated the audience to philosophically jazz numbers, especially, when he did two from his forthcoming album. “Our lives in this life move very fast,” was one of those, and this too was beautifully performed with the crew on stage.

Walking into his compound at 3 Alomo Close, Iju Ishaga, Agege, Lagos, the first compelling thing that grips your imagination is the large on-going metal sculpture made of long sheets. The masterpiece dubbed The Mart of Solomon, is one of the new metal sculptures for his next solo exhibition entitled The Big Bang, the Pandora and Flight Lieutenant, by environmental artist, Muraina Akeem.

In reality, the variety of metals is symbolic, representing the output of the artist, who believes in standing out in the crowd. He belongs to the class of artists that transmits waste to wealth.

This testimony which awaits the visitor, as he peers deeper into his house, tells you more about his creative creativity.

The metal pieces, books, designs and decorative forms tell the symbolic story of Muraina and his deep philosophical mind. A visitor will also not fail to notice the drive for new experimentation as metal pieces of all sizes tell the stories of the environment through his sculpture, which is now a global issue.

Many agree that he is not yet a master, but, Akeem’s aesthetic record, when it comes to metal work, speaks for him. As a young lad in Okuku, a pristine Osun State community, where his muse berthed, Akeem yearned for self-expression, which he thinks he can do through converting waste materials into

wealth, and since then , and to him this adventurous spirit has been achieved. He started his studio work after his HND programme in YABATECH in 1993.

At Okuku, the NITEL logo edifice is a testimony. In Lagos, he sculpted the effigy of the late S.L. Edu at Lekki, where the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) is located, these include some of the works that speak volume of his creativity.

His growing creativity is recognised by the President of the World Wide Foundation (WWF), Sara Morrison, who collected his animal sculpture for a display in United Kingdom.

For this sculptor, his love for representing animals through his work is unique. He is keen on making a statement on the arts again. Since his last exhibition in Lagos, Akeem has been making a research, which, he said, would constitute what this new exhibition is all about.

Before now, Muraina had exhibited at the Niger-Delta Arts and Cultural Centre in Delta State, in 2000, the Harmattan Workshop organised by the Dr. Bruce Onobrakpeya Foundation, at Agbara Otor, Delta State, where he participated, and where the Header of Reindeer, one of his works became a cynosure of all eyes.

Similarly, his last exhibition, Eden Before Us, held at the National Museum Onikan, Lagos, was a success story. When

Akeem explaining one of his work at his studio

one engages Akeem, he talks on issues of art, carefully choosing and analyzing his words. He said that his going for the art has been a childhood passion. The studio artist is an ex-officio member of the Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA), Lagos State, and cofounder of Art Zero Group.

Akeem, who had taught art to students and presented papers at seminars says “My philosophy is that man should first pay attention to what is lesser than him so that greater things will follow. And that is why I work on discarded materials. But when I work on them, they become a collector’s item”.

Again, throwing more light into his studio trait, the artist, who is a devout Muslim, said all religions should promote peace and the sanctity of life and not destruction. “One should see himself as a complete part of humanity, so as to be part of humanity”.

As a sculptor, Muraina has garnered awards such as the Distinguished Stewardship Award by the SNA, where he served as an executive member.

His works have been collected by many dignitaries and has participated in several group and solo exhibitions and creative workshops. “I believe that the smallest component or element of a collage is as significant as the whole. One has to contribute meaningfully in life so as to benefit the entire humanity.’’

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Why I Anambra govt embarks on on-shore, Soyinka: met Buhari off-shore health scheme ÏÏÏ Nkiru Nwagbo Awka

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Anambra State Government is to introduce a scheme which it tagged onshore/off-shore health scheme to be implemented by its health ministry.

The scheme is intended to make quality healthcare services accessible to grassroot dwellers in the hinterlands.

Governor Willie Obiano who made the disclosure in Awka during the commissioning of an Ultra-Modern Slice CT-SCAN diagnostic machine at Eldorado Multi-Specialist Hospital Awka, further revealed that the state government would also renovate about 63 primary healthcare facilities across the state in order to improve healthcare delivery at the community levels.

Obiano, who was represented on the occasion by the Director of Public Health in the Anambra state ministry of health Dr. Emmanuel Okafor said the federal government also planned to equip one primary healthcare centre in each political ward across the country while the state government would complement federal government’s effort through the renovation of the earmarked 63 hospitals to boost healthcare delivery in the state.

The governor announced that about 400 workers were recruited into the health sector ranging from doctors, nurses, laboratory scientists and pharmacists pointing

out that the recruitment exercise was necessary to address dearth of medical personnel in the state health sector as well as beef up the requisite personnel to ensure that healthcare services were rendered without interruptions.

He said that the on-shore/offshore health scheme would entail posting health workers to hardto-reach areas and stay there for two weeks after which they will be replaced by another set of health

workers stressing that the aim was to make quality healthcare services get to rural dwellers in the remotest communities and villages in Anambra state.

Obiano therefore stated that state government’s involvement in the commissioning of the CTSCAN diagnostic machine at Eldorado hospital was to provide the enabling environment as well as ensure that the hospital was registered with the appropriate

departments in the ministry of health to enable it operate without hindrances, adding that private health facilities are fully integrated into the health objectives of the state government.

Also speaking, the Vice chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association Awka zone Dr. Okeke maintained that the CT-Scan would help reduce medical tourism abroad and create job opportunities for Nigerians.

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The Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on Thursday, met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The meeting which lasted about an hour was held inside the President’s office.

Soyinka, who was accompanied by a public relations expert, Dr. Yomi Ogunbiyi, arrived the villa at about midday Thursday and went straight in for the meeting.

Speaking to newsmen after the meeting, the Nobel Laureat said he came to discuss national and international matters, general matters.

He declined to give further details, saying he would hold a press conference in about a week’s time.

“You can ask me any question then, but now, please I will just like to get away,” he said.

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Buhari: We’re tackling severe shortage Failed coup: Turkish citizens protest in Abuja of resources with prudence

ÏÏÏPresident

Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said his administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability is serving the government in good stead, despite severe shortage of resources in the country.

Buhari stated this when he received the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Executive Director and UN Under Secretary General, Prof. Babatunde Osotimehin, at the State House, Abuja.

He lamented that the country had been experiencing serious economic challenges occasioned by the crash in the price of crude oil in the international market. ``It has been a very difficult year for Nigeria. Before we came to office, petroleum sold for

about $100 per barrel. ``Then it crashed to $37, and now oscillates between $40 and $45 per barrel. ``Suddenly, we’re a poor country, but commitment to transparency and accountability is not making people know that there is severe shortage,’’ Buhari added.

The president, therefore, urged the UNFPA to bear with Nigeria in whichever area the country could not live up to its responsibilities for now.

According to him, exploding population and different cultural practices in the country will provide fertile ground for research to organisations like UNFPA. Buhari thanked the UN agency for its commitment to saving lives in Nigeria, particularly of

ÏÏÏTurkey citizens resident in

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women and children.

On food security, the president said reports from the North East of the country were encouraging, as people were returning to their farmlands, with the guarantee of relative security.

Nigeria on Thursday protested in Abuja, calling for support for President Tayyip Erdogan who survived a coup attempt on July 15, 2016.

This is even as Turkey has detained 35,022 people, of whom 17,740 have been formally arrested under court orders, since the attempted coup, a government official said on Thursday.

The protest by Turkey citizens resident in Nigieria was organised by two groups – Musiyad and Little Turkey Nigeria.

The protesters, about a hundred, embarked on a peaceful procession from the popular Abuja parade ground, near the magnificent International Conference Centre to the Turkish embassy located on Diplomatic Drive, near the Nigeria’s Minis-

try of Defence.

As they marched, the protesters waved Turkish flags and sang songs of solidarity in praise of President Erdogan.

As they arrived the embassy building, the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Hakan Cakil, was already waiting outside to receive them.

Cakil had on July 28 called on the Federal Government to close 17 Turkish schools in Nigeria for their alleged links with a movement his government says was involved in the July 15 failed coup attempt in Turkey.

According to the ambassador, investigations by the Turkish government showed that a movement led by US-based Fethullah Gulen was responsible for the failed coup attempt, which claimed over 200 lives.

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Sanusi denies ordering withdrawal of jersey KESANDU EGBURONU

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eneral Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi has denied in strong terms a report in a national newspaper of Thursday that he had instructed the withdrawal of some

kits from players of the U-23 National Team presently campaigning for glory at the Olympics in Brazil.

“I was shocked to read the report.

This is pure mischief and distraction, because we do not take jerseys that we have already given to players and officials. They are free to do whatever they want with jerseys that have

already been handed to them, after matches and/or tournaments.

“Whenever we receive consignment of kits, and the Store Officer is not on the spot (as is the case in Brazil), the Team Administrator takes charge of the supplies and distributes what is due to each player and official.

I specifically instructed the Team

Administrator of the U-23 to ensure that players and officials got what is due to them with regards to kits.

“I want to specially appeal to representatives of the media, whom we hold in very high esteem, to always endeavour to cross –check their stories before going to town,” said Sanusi.

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Siasia worried over Dream

TeamVI’s defence

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ollowing the Nigeria U-23 team’s 0-2 loss to Colombia in their final Group B game at the Men’s Olympics Football Tournament Rio 2016, Coach Samson Siasia is worried and has planned on building a solid defence–line as the African champions get set to tackle Group A runners–up Denmark in the quarter finals on Saturday.

Speaking at the post match conference on Wednesday, Siasia said: “Of course when you make too many changes, it won’t work the way you expected.

Going into the knock–out stage, that’s a different ball game. If you lose, you go home, so all those mistakes we have been making mostly in the backline have to be corrected. We didn’t do a good job on the Colombian forwards. We really have to work harder on our defending.

“In the first half, we had a couple of good chances and Oghenekaro Etebo, had a very good one that he should have scored. But one good thing about him is that he always put himself in good positions. He didn’t score; that’s football. Hopefully, in the next game, we can convert our chances and defend better.”

On his assessment of the Colombia squad, Siasia stated: “Colombia has always been a good team, in spite of the challenges they faced before coming to the Olympics. All the teams at this tournament are good; you just have to take your chances when you have them. The Colombians took their chances against us and are now in the quarter –finals.”

Garba upbeat Siasia

SuperSport brings unprecedented football coverage in new season ANDREW EKEJIUBA

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he best football leagues in the world are back and from Saturday, August 13, 2016, the World of Champions, SuperSport has revealed. They also assured that they will bring football fans in Africa all the live action of the new season in HD glory on DStv! “SuperSport is set to bring viewers unprecedented football coverage which includes UEFA Super Cup, Champions League, the FA Cup, the Capital One Cup, the Spanish Super Cup, Copa Del Rey final and the German Cup. “Also, all 760 games of the new English Premier League and La Liga seasons will be available on DStv,” the World of Champions, SuperSport said in a statement.

Football fans where given a preview of the

upcoming season last weekend when DStv showcased the much-anticipated Community Shield clash which saw Man United scoop their first silverware over last season’s Premier League title-holders, Leicester City. And if the hype and hysteria of the previous season is any indication, the looming Premier League is bound to be just as captivating with all 380 matches of the new season available on DStv! Extra Time gathered that at least 300 of the matches will be broadcast live, confirming SuperSport as the football destination of choice for viewers across Africa. The sports channel’s breadth and depth of the coverage, which will include first-class Premier League TV buildups with respected analysts, will remain unrivalled on the continent.

This coming season will also bring an exciting new dimension with the Premier

League scheduling Friday fixtures for the very first time. These, too, will be part of SuperSport’s vast Premiership offering to football fans.

As usual, Saturdays will be firm football days with simultaneous 3pm kickoffs that will see SuperSport air up to three extra games at a time over multiple SuperSport channels SS3, SS5, SS6, SS7 and SS11. The popular 24-hour Premier League channel will continue as standard on SS11, reaffirming SuperSport as the home of international football.

There will be little respite for Premiership fans as there will also be five weeks in the season with midweek games that will air on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Depending on channel availability, all 10 matches could be broadcast live, as was the case in the previous season.

despite Eaglets’ loss to Diamond Academy G

olden Eaglets Head Coach, Manu Garba has described his team’s 2-1 loss to Diamond Football Academy as a rude wakeup call ahead of next week’s second leg Africa U-17 Cup of Nations qualifier against Niger Republic in Niamey.

The Umuahia-based Academy on Wednesday at the NFF/FIFA Goal Project Pitch in Abuja came back from a first half deficit to record their first ever win against the national U-17 side.

Eaglets’ Captain Abduljabar Sani scored the opener for Garba’s wards in the seventh minute but George Chukwuemeka and Ugonna Onwuamaeze struck in the 61st and 85th minutes much to the delight of Diamond Academy supporters in the crowd.

“We are happy because this is our first win against the national Garba team,” an excited President of Diamond Academy, Prince Martin Apugo said.

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afael Nadal reached the Olympic Games quarterfinals Thursday, winning the first of 10 matches he will need to sweep in just four days to secure triple Rio gold.

The 2008 champion defeated Gilles Simon 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 for his eighth win over the Frenchman in nine meetings.

Nadal, a 14-time major winner, is playing in his first tournament in two months after a wrist injury caused an early withdrawal from the French Open.

“I won, that’s what’s important. I’m in the quarterfinals, which is very good news,” said Nadal.

“A few days ago I wouldn’t imagine being in this position, but we have the desire and the energy high to give my best at every moment and that’s what I am doing.”

After torrential rain wiped out Wednesday’s entire programme, the 30-year-old faced an epic test of his fitness and stamina.

Simon’s only win over Nadal came eight years ago, but he proved a thorn in the side of

the Spaniard in the opening set.

He broke for 2-1 before the third seed levelled at 2-2. Nadal was quickly 4-2 up but the dogged 15th seed hit back in the seventh game.

Nadal swept to a 5/1 lead in the tiebreaker but he still could not shake off the 31-yearold who clung on for 5/5 before the former world No 1 grabbed the opener.

Nadal grabbing a double break to stretch to 4-0 lead in the second set on his way into the last-eight.

Schooling shocks Phelps in swimming S Schooling

ingapore’s Joseph Schooling made life harder for Michael Phelps after beating the master in their 100 metres butterfly heats on Thursday and going through to the semifinals with the fastest time.

The Texas-based swimmer, a 100m butterfly bronze medallist at last year’s world championships, set a time of 51.41 seconds with boyhood idol Phelps second in the heat with a 51.60 that left him

fourth overall.

“It feels like a morning swim. Relaxed, easy,” Schooling told reporters.

Phelps has already amassed three golds at the Rio Games and has other priorities.

Phelps admitted he had messed up, even if the time was acceptable, because he now faced being in the opening semi.

An odd finish number would have put him in the later group.

Hungary’s Laszlo Cseh, who boasts the fastest time of the year so far, was second fastest with Tom Shields of the United States third.

South Africa’s world champion Chad Le Clos, who shared the 100m butterfly silver medal in London with Russia’s Yevgeny Korotyshkin, was seventh.

Singapore had two swimmers in the semis with Quah Zheng Wen qualifying 16th with a personal best of 52.08.

Unbeatable aura of US

NBA stars dimmed R

io Olympic rivals saw the US NBA squad’s aura of invincibility punctured with a down-to-the-wire win over Australia, but the American millionaires say they were happy for the true challenge.

Carmelo Anthony scored 31 points and passed LeBron James to become the all-time US Olympic scoring leader in a 98-88 victory, but the twotime defending champions could not escape the stubborn Boomers’ threat until the dying seconds.

“I feel like we needed a test like that to prepare for what’s ahead of us,” Irving said. “We definitely took some steps in the right direction and building our character and identity as a team.”

The Americans next face Serbia today with

a Sunday date against France to end their preliminary round play. Two wins will make them a top seed for next week’s playoff rounds.

It was the 20th US victory in a row since the Americans lost to Argentina in a semifinal at the 2004 Athens Olympics.

“It was a tough game. Adversity is always good,” said US forward Kevin Durant. “We fought through. That’s good for us just to see where we are. We needed it.

“We’ve all been through tough times playing basketball, been through tough stretches. We kind of know how to dig ourselves out of it.”

US coach Mike Krzyzewski has plenty of worries in analyzing the US path going into the knockout stages.

SA’s Keeling, Brittain win rowing silver

South Africa’s rowing coach Roger Barrow gets so nervous, he doesn’t watch the finals his rowers are competing in. So it was only in the last 100m when a fellow coach told him the men’s pair of Lawrence Brittain and Shaun Keeling had the silver medal in the bag that he turned to face a TV screen – away from the actual water.

Speaking after the race, Keeling expressed delight about the moment the South Africans took control to move from fourth to second.

Gold for Germany

in women’s

shooting

Barbara Engleder of Germany won gold in the closely fought women’s 50 metre rifle three position event on Thursday, her first medal in her fourth and probably last Olympic Games. The 33-year-old Engleder ranked at or near the top through the kneeling, prone and standing positions of the competition for a total score of 458.6, finishing just 0.2 of a point ahead of firsttime Olympian Zhang Binbin of China, who mounted a late surge.

Gymnast waiting on

booze-ban ruling

Anthony

Dutch team bosses must decide whether gymnast Yuri van Gelder can compete in the rings final after being thrown out of the Rio Games for breaking a booze ban when he celebrated qualification, Olympic chiefs said on Thursday. The 33-yearold was expelled from the Olympics for violating Dutch team rules on alcohol consumption and leaving the team base after heading out of the Olympic village on Saturday evening and spending the night celebrating.

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Mustafi agrees to join

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alencia’s Shkodran Mustafi has agreed to join Arsenal but the clubs have yet to finalise a fee, according to sources.

Arsene Wenger is in the market for a centre-half after Per Mertesacker suffered a longterm knee injury and Gabriel was ruled out for up to eight weeks.

Reports from Germany revealed that Mustafi has agreed to move to the Gunners, although sources say the player has signed nothing and there is no agreement yet between the clubs.

The 24-year-old Germany international, who is valued at around £30m, is still training with

Valencia, and Wenger’s immediate focus is on preparing a team including a makeshift defence - for Sunday’s Premier League opener at home to Liverpool.

Laurent Koscielny returned to training on Wednesday but has already been ruled out by his manager, who does have England U-21 duo Calum Chambers and Rob Holding available.

Nacho Monreal and Mathieu Debuchy have both filled in at centre-half in the past and are more experienced options.

Mustafi, 24, was on Everton’s books as a youngster and played for Sampdoria before joining Valencia in August 2014.

Mustafi

Sissoko targets Real

switch

M Swansea sign Villarreal £15.5m Baston appoint Escriba Swansea have confirmed the signing of Borja Baston for £15.5m from Atletico Madrid, subject to international clearance. Sources revealed the two clubs had agreed the deal on Tuesday, with the 23-year-old becoming Swansea’s record signing. Baston is the second forward to arrive in the space of a week after Fernando Llorente joined on a two-year deal from Sevilla.

Lazaar claims Marseille interest Palermo full-back Achraf Lazaar claims Marseille are interested in his signature and he would be open to a move to the Stade Velodrome.

Marseille coach Franck Passi has already signed

Cameroun left-back Henri Bedimo from Lyon during the close season, but Lazaar could provide strong competition for the 32-year-old if Palermo were to agree a sale.

Poch upset over

Mitchell’s exit

Mauricio Pochettino admits he is “very disappointed” Tottenham’s head of recruitment Paul Mitchell has chosen to quit the club.

Mitchell was lured to White Hart Lane from Spurs boss Pochettino’s former side Southampton in 2014 and arrived with a reputation as one of the game’s sharpest spotters of talent. The 34-year-old will remain in his post until a departure date is agreed.

Ranieri

Escriba

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ran Escriba has been appointed as Villarreal’s head coach for the 2016-17 season, the La Liga club have confirmed.

Villarreal issued a statement on Wednesday confirming Marcelino had “ceased to be the coach” of the team who reached the Europa League semifinals and finished fourth in Spain’s top flight last season – sealing qualification for the Champions League following an eight-year exile.

The club thanked Marcelino for the “great success” he achieved at El Madrigal but reports in Spain suggested both a rift with the board over its close-season transfer policy and a breakdown in dressing-room relations on account of stripping defender Mateo Musacchio of the captaincy.

Former Elche and Getafe boss Escriba is the man charged with picking up the pieces.

The 51-year-old’s first game in charge will be the home leg of the Champions League play-off tie against Monaco next Wednesday, with a trip to Granada beginning the La Liga campaign that weekend.

oussa Sissoko is hoping for a move to Real Madrid after expressing his desire to leave Newcastle.

The France midfielder, whose stock rose after some impressive performances at Euro 2016, has stated he does not want to remain at St James’ Park and play in the Championship.

Newcastle are yet to receive what they consider an acceptable o f f e r for the 26-year-old a n d reports suggest he may even be part of Rafael Benitez’s side a g a i n s t Huddersfield this

weekend.

But Sissoko has his heart set on a move in the final weeks of the summer transfer window, with Spain his destination of choice.

“I hope Real will come for me, I’m still waiting,” Sissoko told reporters. “If Real Madrid are interested in you then Sissoko of course you will be happy, but right now I am still a Newcastle player.”

Sissoko’s stance has angered some Newcastle supporters, but he added: “They need to understand, I spent three-and-a-half years here.

“I gave everything for this club and I want to play some big games. For that I need to go somewhere else.

“I want to play in the Premier League, I want to play for a big club who can get into the Champions League.

That’s why I said I want to leave this year.

“I’ve spent a lot of time here and now it’s time to look forward. The fans need to understand my situation, I hope they will and that everything will be OK.”

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purred by the scintillating performance of the U-23 Eagles which has booked a berth in the quarter-final stage of the ongoing men’s soccer event of the Rio Olympics, Nigeria’s Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike, has rallied support for the Nigerian contingents to the event to enhance medal prospects.

In a statement released by the Chairman, Office of the Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Prince Olayioye Ajide, Ejidike said there is need to

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keep the flag flying by giving the performing football team and other athletes the necessary motivations and support.

Chief Ejidike noted that the preparations of the Nigerian athletes and players were shoddy which reflected in their appearance at the opening ceremony and even departure to Brazil.

Ejidike who also doubles as National President, Karate Federation of Nigeria, bemoans the lack of funds for the team and also took a swipe on the usual fire-brigade approach to preparations embarked upon by sports administrators to major international tournaments.

He further warned that it is high time

Nigeria adopt a serious approach to major sports competitions.

“We are hopeful of winning a medal in the male football event, though the players did not prepare well; however, their performances so far have raised hope for Nigeria to clinch medal in the round-leather game, hence the need to motivate the boys.

“I want to call on the Nigeria Football Federation and most importantly the Federal Government to show support for the boys.

“Now that Nigeria has booked quarter- final ticket, it is highly imperative to mobilize fans to support and cheer the U-23 Eagles to victory,” said Ejidike.

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igeria have threatened to boycott a Rio Olympics quarterfinal clash against Denmark on Saturday and have already skipped training in Salvador because they insist on receiving the balance of their allowances in Brazil.

Nigeria won Group B despite going down 2-0 to Colombia on Thursday and will face Group A runners-up Denmark in Salvador by 8pm Nigerian time on Saturday to determine the team for the semifinals.

The team are now ready to make history for the wrong reasons by staying away from the match against Denmark unless their remaining monies are paid.

Reliable sources revealed that the players spent close to a month in the Atlanta Georgia, United States of America training camp site before their departure for the ongoing Rio Olympic Games in Brazil.

The players, according to the source, disclosed, “The players said that their level of patriotism has already dwindled because of the way they have been treated by the government officials prior to the Olympic Games.

“Now they said they won’t step out to train until the remaining balance of their training and camp allowances are paid.

“Not only that, they have threatened not to play the quarter-final against Denmark on Saturday until all the monies owed them are paid.

“As we speak now, the only money that the players have received was the $150 dollars per day for 11 days, while there are more than 11 days still to be paid and no extra money was received for the matches played so far”, the source said.

The coach Samson Siasia-led team have already been overtaken by drama and controversies in the last few weeks, from the players stopping their coach from quitting his post to the team being stranded for several days at their training base in Atlanta, Georgia.

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NPA boss wants Port Concession Page B2 agreement reviewed

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday said that a Presidential Economic Committee had been inaugurated by the Federal Government to ease the cost of doing business in the country.

Osinbajo said this during a Presidential Policy Dialogue Session organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) in Lagos.

According to the vice president, the task ahead of the government is clear. It is to ensure security, fight corruption, improve the economy and business environment.

“Our immediate task is to re-

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FG inaugurates committee to ease cost of doing business duce fiscal and foreign exchange imbalances, boost foreign exchange liquidity, curb inflation, lower interest rate, ensure lending to the real sector.

“These challenges are significant but the opportunity to get it right is even more significant. For us, focus, steadfastness and con-

sistency are crucial,” Osinbajo said.

He said that the government was committed to engage the private sector and institutionalise quarterly meetings with the sector to achieve an enabling environment for businesses to thrive.

Osinbajo said that the corner-

stone of this administration was increased investment in infrastructure and diversification of the economy for growth.

According to him, the economy is resilient, has robust market with innovative and dynamic entrepreneurs, huge natural resources endowment that will be

leveraged upon for economic recovery.

Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma, Minister for Budget and National Planning, said that the target of the presidential committee was to move the country 20 places up in the ease of doing business.

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Globacom boss, Adenuga inducted into Telecoms Hall of Fame

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Chairman of Globacom, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., was within the week named Platinum member of the Telecoms Hall of Fame in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the growth of Nigeria’s telecommunications industry.

The billionaire businessman was given the honour at the 2016 Nigerian Telecoms Awards.

His company, generally regarded as the grandmasters of data and innovation pacesetter, was also named the Telecoms Mobile Operator of the Year by the organisers of the event.

The awards plaques were presented to Globacom on Wednesday at its retail outlet, Gloworld,

MainOne, the premier connectivity and data center Solutions Company, yesterday announced that its Data Center subsidiary, MDXi is now a SAPcertified provider of infrastructure services for SAP solutions.

According to MainOne sources, this new certification confirms the ability of the company to deliver high-quality cloud and infrastructure operations services for customers running SAP solutions and recognises the company as the region’s first SAP Certified Data Center.

The certification will enable MDXi to host and manage SAP applications utilizing the company’s enterprise cloud platforms, across its private, public and hybrid cloud solutions, via a con-

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NNPC boss calls for joint committee with FIRS on tax audit The Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru, has suggested the setting up of a joint committee by the NNPC and FIRS to update the corporation’s tax obligation up to 2015.

This was contained in a statement signed by Alhaji GarbaDeen Muhammad, Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, NNPC, and

made available to the media yesterday in Abuja.

It said Baru made the call during a courtesy visit on Mr Tunde Fowler, the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue in Abuja.

The statement said Baru assured that all NNPC’s its joint venture partners would align themselves to ensure that the right taxes were paid.

Baru in the statement, expressed the readiness of the NNPC to continue to collaborate with the FIRS, Central bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other government agencies to generate revenue for the Federal Government.

According to the statement, the FIRS boss commended the corporation for subjecting itself to tax audit.

According to the statement, the move shows that the corporation operates as a good responsible corporate citizen.

Fawler thanked NNPC for the cooperation it had extended to FIRS on tax matters over the years, adding that the two organisations were ``children of the same father’’ committed to generating revenue for the Federal Government.

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Sterling Bank launches Back-To-School campaign

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L - R: Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige; Head of Public Section of Union Bank, Mr. Rabiu Fagge; Director of Insurance and Surveillance Department, Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation, Mr. Tijjani Yakasai, during the Minister’s meeting with Chief Executive Officers of Banking and Finance Organisations in Abuja on Thursday.

NPA boss wants Port concession agreement reviewed Babajide Okeowo The clamour for port concessions agreement to be reviewed has finally gotten the attention of the new Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Ms. Hadiza Bala Usman who has revealed that agency has instituted a process that will ensure that the concession agreement it had entered into with Terminal Operators in 2006 is reviewed.

Hadiza made this disclosure in Cross Rivers State at the commencement of a 2-day familiarisation tour and inspection of terminal operators’ facilities at Calabar Port.

The NPA boss used the occasion of the tour to visit terminal operators; ECM Terminals Oil and Gas Logistics, INTELS as well as Shoreline Logistics Nigeria Limited. While on an inspection of the terminal operators’ facilities, Bala Usman

stressed that NPA is taking steps to ensure that the concession agreement it had entered into with terminal operators in 2006 is reviewed.

She charged the terminal operators to live up to expectations in their financial obligations to the NPA as the agency under her watch is ready to shore up government revenue and block all loopholes.

“You are not doing us a favour by paying us (NPA) our financial entitlements; you are making gains so you must fulfill your concession agreements” “Some of you have owed us and this is why we are desirous of reviewing our concession agreement” she said.

After listening to the operational challenges of the terminal operators which are based mostly on low draft of the channel, the NPA boss assured the operators that their outlined challenges will be addressed by NPA.

for school fees and allow them put their kids in school while awaiting salaries and other receivables.

He explained that under the Bank’s Asset finance scheme, existing and new account holders will qualify for short-term financing against receivables while “Sterling Bank can finance acquisition of Buses, ICT Infrastructure, Interactive Boards and other items the school may wish to purchase in the Back-to-School season under the asset finance scheme”.

The Bank’s chief strategist explained that Schools in the books of the Bank can access finance for a 90-day tenor at very competitive rates compared to the industry benchmark. “This would be an incentive to school owners as surveys have shown that a large number of schools have challenges with payment of salaries and for renovation projects when school fees are not fully received’’, he explained.

Mr. Atilola added that existing and prospective schools can also enjoy free deployment of our Eduportal and Payment Gateway at no cost to the school.

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on Victoria Island, Lagos, by organisers of the award.

The company’s Executive Director, Special Projects, Mr. Mike Jituboh, received the award plaque for the Platinum Hall of Fame Award on behalf of Dr. Adenuga.

Otunba Biodun Ajiboye, Executive Chairman of Logica Communications, the award organisers, said that the Globacom Chairman was given the honour because of the exceptional role he has played in the Nigerian telecoms revolution and for being an African icon in the telecommunications business.

Speaking on behalf of Dr. Adenuga and Globacom, Mr. Jituboh

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said that the company’s Chairman would continue to make business investments that would positively impact the lives of Nigerians, noting, “His philosophy is that if we do not invest in our country, nobody will do it for us”.

He also promised that Globacom would keep faith with its vision of being the biggest and best telecommunications network.

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MainOne’s Data Center attains West Africa’s 1st SAP HANA certification sumption-based delivery model.

As a SAP-certified provider of hosting services, MDXi will offer a cost-effective yet reliable delivery model for mission-critical applications for customers of SAP. SAP customers that rely on MainOne’s data center for hosting services will be empowered to focus on the business value of

In a related development, Senator Ben Ayade who hosted the NPA MD has assured that the state would support the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in ensuring that Calabar Port dredging is carried out, and also ensure that complete functionality of the proposed Ibaka Deepsea port starts in earnest.

The Governor who was a member of the Senate Committee on Marine Transport in the last administration recalled that the Calabar Port dredging has been a recurring issue.

He however expressed hope that with the coming on-board of Ms Hadiza, the dredging of Calabar Port channel would be actualised. He said that the completion of the Ibaka deep-sea port rests largely on the completion of the Calabar channel in order to allow Calabar Port serve as transit point for mother vessels which are envisaged to call at the Ibaka port.

Relief may have come the way of parents, guardian, teachers and proprietors of schools in Nigeria as Sterling Bank Plc launches it’s the BackTo-School Campaign. The campaign is aimed at providing succor for all stakeholders in the sector as schools resume in September.

The primary target for the campaign are the primary and secondary schools (administrators, owners and teachers) while the secondary audience are all primary and secondary school-students and their parents.

Areas covered under the campaign include School financing, Asset Finance, Textbook and Educational Materials Finance for schools; School fees finance for parents; Coding and Robotics Summer Boot Camp for children, Household Equipment finance and Training for teachers to mention a few.

The Bank’s Group Head, Strategy & Finance, Mr. Shina Atilola in a statement made available to reporters at the weekend explained that the school fees financing solution was introduced to provide parents with instant financing

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their solutions and benefit from reduced operational expenses that a commercial data center provides.

He said that the government would remove bottlenecks to create an expansive and productive economy.

Udoma said that the government would leverage on agriculture, mining and manufacturing to transform the economy.

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chairman, Dangote Group said that the

three tiers of government should collaborate with the private sector to solve the country’s economic challenges.

According to him, Nigeria is still the number one economy in Africa with a vibrant private sector.

He urged the government to address challenges that hindered the performance of the private sector

for improved contribution to GDP. Dr. Ousmane Dore, Country Director, African Development Bank, said the bank was committed to accompany Nigeria grow economically.

Dore said that the bank would provide $2 billion intervention fund for the real sector of the country to improve employment opportunities and feed the nation.

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Briefs FirstBank supports Nigeria society for the blind with charity walk First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has again demonstrated its commitment to providing inclusion, advocacy and public enlightenment for blind and visually impaired persons in the country through its support for the Nigeria Society for the Blind (NSB) charity walk.

The fitness walk which is intended to create advocacy and public enlightenment on the special needs of the blind, tagged, ‘The White Cane Day Fitness Walk for Sight’, the lender stated that the walk would also demonstrate the acceptability of the White Cane as the tool of independence for the visually impaired and it has been scheduled for 7.00 am on Saturday August13, 2016, with the National

Stadium Surulere as takeoff point.

In a statenent obtained by Daily Times Nigeria, the bank dusclosed that its support for the fitness walk for sight is implemented on the platform of its “Hope Rising” initiatives aimed at providing health and welfare support for indigent persons and persons living with disabilities.

According to the bank, “The Bank’s staff would also participate at the event under the its Employee Volunteering Scheme (EVS), designed to encourage employees to individually and collectively contribute to social responsibility projects to further entrench social responsibility as a core component of its organisational culture.”

Gov. Ibrahim Dankwambo Of Gombe State (L) And Acting Managing Director Of The Bank Of Industry (Boi), Mr Waheed Olagunju (R), Signing A Memorandum Of Understanding Of N44 Million For Installation Of Micro-Grid Solar Energy To Three Communities In Gombe State On Thursday. With Them Is Permanent Secretary, Gombe State Ministry Of Commerce And Industries, Alhaji Saudi Yusuf And The Others.

Nigerian economy shrank How Nigeria lost byThe 0.4 percent in the three months Naira strengthens to N390/$1, as through March from a year earlier largest GDP in amid low oil prices and output and dealers anticipate more gain of foreign currency.

Africa to South shortage That curbed imports, including gains at the official interbank proceeds of International Money fuel. In South Africa, GDP con- Stories by Motolani Oseni Africa market, closed at N310 to the Transfer Operators (IMTO) by tracted by 0.2 percent from a year South Africa’s economy has regained the position of Africa’s largest in dollar terms more than two years after losing it to Nigeria as the value of the nation’s currency moved in opposite directions. Based on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at the end of 2015 published by the International Monetary Fund, the size of South Africa’s economy is $301 billion at the rand’s current exchange rate, while Nigeria’s GDP is $296 billion.

That’s after the rand gained more than 16 percent against the dollar since the start of 2016, and Nigeria’s naira lost more than a third of its value after the central bank removed a currency peg in June.

Both nations face the risk of a recession after contracting in the first quarter of the year.

earlier as farming and mining output declined.

“More than the growth outlook, in the short term the ranking of these economies is likely to be determined by exchange rate movements,” Alan Cameron, an economist at Exotix Partners LLP, said.

Although Nigeria is unlikely to be unseated as Africa’s largest economy in the long run, “the momentum that took it there in the first place is now long gone.”

The South African rand rallied as investors turned to emerging markets with liquid capital markets to seek returns after Britain voted to leave the European Union on June 23, even as the central bank forecast the economy won’t expand this year and the nation risks losing its investment-grade credit rating.

The Nigerian currency, naira, that recently depreciated by over 91 percent at the parallel market, gained a total four points on Thursday, to exchange at N390 to the dollar, from N394 it traded on Wednesday, representing an appreciation of 1.14 percent.

The naira, also hedged against the Pound Sterling and the Euro as it traded at N390 and N420, from N500 and N426 it posted on Wednesday.

At the Bureau De Change (CBN) segment of the market, the local currency also appreciate slightly against the dollar, the Pound Sterling and Euro as it closed at N390, N500 and N426 respectively, from N392, N503 and N426 sold in the previous day.

Similarly, the naira, extended

dollar, from N317 it posted on Wednesday.

However, traders have expressed optimism that the intervention of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at the Forex market would translate to a steady recovery of the naira and more gains.

Speaking on this development, a Bureau De Change (BDC) operator, Mr. Raheem Bello, said that Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) were perfecting the required documentation to begin the sale of dollars to BDCs. Bello noted that the exercise would, sooner than later, see to the appreciation of the nation’s currency at the Forex market.

We reports that the CBN had on Tuesday re- issued the guidelines on the sale of dollars from

DMBs to BDCs. The CBN said that each BDC would be allowed to purchase a maximum of 30, 000 dollars per week from an authorized dealer.

The apex bank warned that any violation of procedures by BDCs would be punished accordingly.

FG to auction N110b worth in bonds next week The Federal Government has concluded all plans to raise 110 billion naira in local currency denominated bonds on August 17, the Debt Management Office (DMO) said on Thursday.

The office said it would sell 40 billion naira of a bond maturing in 2036, 30 billion naira of paper maturing in 2026 and 40 billion of debt maturing in 2021, using the Dutch auction system.

Results of the auction are expected to be released on the following day.

All the bonds on offer are reopening of previous issues.

Africa’stop crude exporter issues sovereign bonds monthly to support the local bond market, create a benchmark for corporate issuance and fund its budget deficit.

The nation plans to borrow about N900 billion locally to fi-

nance part of the N2.2 trillion deficit in its 2016 budget. It is also seeking advisers and bookrunners to manage a planned $1 billion Eurobond sale this year.

However, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday participated in the interbank market to boost liquidity and help the local currency to strengthen against the greenback, traders said.

Foreign exchange traders

noted that the apex bank asked some of them to bid for $1.5 million each, adding that the bank had been selling hard currency since this week, with a total of $6.27 million traded on Thursday.

The naira, which opened at 320 per dollar, closed at 310 yesterday at the interbank market on Thursday, which was about N40 different from an all-time low of N350 sold per dollar on

Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian economy is at high risk of experiencing its first full-year recession since 1987, after output contracted 0.4 percent in 1Q from a year earlier. A drop in oil output to a 27-year low and paralysis in other sectors due to fuel and foreign-exchange shortages mean that economic growth is likely to be more sharply negative in the remaining quarters of 2016.

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NTMA urges FG to mandate MDAs on patronage of local textiles Stories by Charles Okonji The Nigerian Textile Manufacturers Association (NTMA) has urged the Federal Government to mandate its MDA’s to source all their uniforms from the local textile mills to boost their production.

Mr Hamma Kwajaffa, the Director General of NTMA stated this in a statement made available to the press on Wednesday in Abuja.

He advised the Federal Government to check the influx of counterfeit smuggled textiles and take action against those that use Nigerian trademarks on the im-

ported ones.

Commenting on the dual exchange rate policy being currently pursued by the industry, the he called on CBN to allocate Forex at official rate for the industry to import of essential raw materials by the textile mills.

The DG bemoaned that Nigeria was currently spending over 4 billion dollars annually to import textiles and readymade clothes, stressing that most of the imported textiles could be found at Kantin Kwari in Kano, Balogun and Oshodi in Lagos.

“Influx of smuggled goods continues to flood major textile markets in Lagos and Kano state;

textile importation did not only undermine the local industry but steal our jobs.

“It deprived government of revenue; it is a drain on Nigeria’s precarious foreign exchange reserves,” he added.

Kwajaffa stated that Nigeria had the potential to produce for the local market and to export to the ECOWAS market of 175 million people.

He said that Nigeria also had the potential to produce for the U.S. under AGOA and EU GSP Scheme which Kenya, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Madagascar and a number of African countries were already exploiting.

He noted that textiles was once Nigeria’s foremost industry being the second largest employer of labour after government and utilising indigenous raw materials such as cotton and some others.

He said however that in spite of government intention to revive the sector, the reality on ground continued to be worrisome.

He said, “The prevailing unprecedented harsh environment has dealt seriously on the already fragile industry. Unless government takes urgent steps to address key issues raised by the industry, the ray of hope that has arisen from the recent government Initiatives may get extin-

guished.

“Other developing countries are helping their textile industry in many ways due to its high employment potential. Nigeria’s huge population of over 165 million people represents a large natural market for textiles.’’

According to him, India which is the second largest textile producer in the world after China, recently announced 1 billion dollars incentive package for the textile and apparel industry to create 10 million jobs in three years.

“We commend the interest shown by the government in reviving the Nigerian textile industry in the past six months.’’

NDE commences training of 360 persons in skills acquisition The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has on Wednesday started with the training of 360 people in various vocational skills’ acquisition in Ondo State.

The Director-General of NDE, Mr Olakunle Obanyan, who told the participants in Akure, that the state was fortunate to be listed among the 17 states where the training was currently holding, urged the trainees to be seriousminded and focused during the training period.

Obanyan, who was represented

by Mr Solomon James, the Desk Officer in charge of Ondo, Bayelsa and Taraba States, said that the training would afford the participants the opportunities to live a better life.

According to him, Ondo and Oyo States the only states considered for the programme in the South-West.

Also speaking, Mr Mayowa Aliu, the State Coordinator of NDE, said the training was under the directorate’s Basic National Open Apprenticeship Scheme (BNOAS), explaining that it was one of the tools designed to address the menace of unemployment among the youths.

Aliu noted that the trainees would undergo trainings at the three NDE/MDG skills centres in Ilutitun, Akure and Irun/Ogbagi representing the three senatorial districts of the state.

“Today, 360 trainees will commence five months’ intensive trainings in all the skill acqui-

sition centres across the state.

The eight skills are; cosmetology, handset repairs, tiling, shoes and bag making, hairdressing and barbing, basic electrical works, catering and computer operation,” he noted.

According to him, 150 students in JSS3, SS1 and SS2 classes are currently undergoing various skills’ acquisition under the School-to-Work-Quick-Win Scheme training during the long vacation.

He advised the trainees to avail themselves the opportunities the training would afford them.

In his speech, Mr Bode Ogunyankinnu, Head, Departments of Vocational Skills, NDE, Ondo State, commended the trainees for their impressive turnout, warning them that some measures had been put in place to evaluate their performances.

He noted that those found wanting would be dropped and be replaced by those still on the waiting list.

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DR. GODWIN EHIGIAMUSOE

Managing Director, Lift Above Poverty (LAPO) Microfinance Bank

LAPO targets 5m customers in 2017– Ehigiamusoe Dr. Godwin Ehigiamusoe, the Managing Director, Lift Above Poverty (LAPO) Microfinance Bank, has stated that the bank targets a five million customer base by the year 2017.

Ehigiamusoe who stated this in Lagos on Wednesday noted that as at the end of the 2014 financial year, the bank’s customer base had hit 2.2 million, adding that 92 percent of these customers were women.

He said; “In further commitment to alleviating poverty in sub-Saharan Africa, LAPO committed N113.7 billion to boost Small and Medium-Scale Enter-

prises (SMEs) in the 2015 financial year. As we speak, over 2.5 million Nigerians and Sierra Leoneans have directly accessed a range of our bank’s services.”

Ehigiamusoe pointed out that the bank has some ‘romantic strategies’ in the pipeline to create awareness for its financial services and achieve its target.

He noted that the tactics would specifically benefit SMEs, adding that it would be unwise to disclose the strategies now.

The MD assured that applying the tactics would increase its customer base, stressing that there were many small-scale en-

trepreneurs who do not yet have access to finance because they could not meet the stringent conditions set by the commercials banks for accessing loans.

“LAPO will not make access to its finance difficult and will bring the concerned to financial liberty. To assist us, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) also granted us a N2.364 billion credit facility in 2015,’’ Ehigiamusoe said.

He added that the bank’s growth and development over the years was largely hinged on the commitment and dedication of its staff.

Capital Market B6 Briefs

Half year results: Zenith Bank posts 15.7% profit decline Zenith Bank Plc has released its operating results for the six months period ended 30th June 2016, revealing a 15.7 percent decline in its profit after tax of N44.8 billion from N53.2 billion posted for the same period of 2015.

Gross earnings of the Group decreased by 6.2 percent to N214.8 billion, Interest income increased by 3 percent to N181.4 billion while a 12.8 percent increase in Net Interest income to N127 billion from N112.6 billion recorded previously was attained.

The banking group pruned operating expenses by 7 percent to N43.1 billion from N46.3 billion, but profit before tax decreased by 12.4 percent to N63.3 billion from N72.2 billion.

Other highlights of the Group’s results for the period under review are Basic and Diluted earnings per share of N1.43 which is 15.4 percent lower than 2015’s N1.69 per share and a 62.5 percent increase of Nonperforming loans ratio which grew from 1.44 percent in 2015 to 2.34 percent as at 30th June 2016.

The Board of Directors of the Bank however, proposed an interim dividend of 25 kobo per share not different from what was proposed in the same period of 2015.

The bank said pursuant to

the powers vested in it by the provisions of section 379 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) of Nigeria the proposed dividend will be removed from the retained earnings account as at 30 June 2016, and will be presented for ratification by shareholders at the next Annual General Meeting.

“If the proposed dividend is ratified, the Bank will be liable to pay tax in advance totaling N3.45 billion representing 30 percent of taxable profit N11.49 billion for period ended 30 June 2016. The bank further added that “payment of dividends is subject to withholding tax at a rate of 10 percent in the hand of recipients.”

Following the release of Zenith Bank’s half year results, stocks of the bank recorded a 2.5 percent drop in the price of its stock yesterday which closed at N15.60 per share

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, August 12, 2016

Equities market relapses by 0.52 percent Afolabi Adesola The Nigerian equities market lost 0.52 percent in the course of trading yesterday, relapsing after a one day gain of 0.55 percent recorded on Wednesday.

The NSE All-Share Index which opened at 27,421.83 basis points lost 140.88 points to close at 27,280.95 while the market capitalisation decreased

by N48.4 billion to close at N9.369 trillion compared with Wednesday’s gain of N52 billion when it closed at N9.418 trillion.

Diamond Bank Plc led the day’s 24 declining stocks with a loss of 9.09 percent or 12 kobo to close at N1.20 per share. CAP Plc and PZ Nigeria Plc followed with a decline of 5 percent each or N1.67 and 95 kobo to close at N31.73 and N18.05 per share respectively.

Oando recorded a depreciation of 4.91 percent or 28 kobo to close at N5.42 per share and 7up Plc dropped 4.88 percent or N5.26 to close at N102.60 per share.

On the flip side, 14 gainers were led by International Breweries Plc which gained

5.93 percent or N1.12 to close at N20 per share, Wema Bank followed with a 4.29 percent or 3 kobo gain to close at 73 kobo per share while Africa Prudential Registrars came third having added 4.15 percent or 11 kobo to its share value to close at N2.76 per share.

At the end of the day’s transactions, investors on the floor of the exchange had in 3,647 deals moved a total of 243.6 million shares valued at N2.6 billion, compared to a total volume of 391.4 million shares worth N3.4 billion moved in 3,103 deals on Wednesday.

Summary of trading activities on NSE ASI

27,280.95

DEALS

3,647.00

VOLUME

243,608,408.00

VALUE

2,556,165,589.46

CAP

9,369,625,801,767.19

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NSE All-Share Index which opened at 27,421.83 basis points lost 140.88 points to close at 27,280.95 while the market capitalisation decreased by N48.4 billion to close at N9.369 trillion

NSE stops Trading Fee charges on fixed income market In order to boost market efficiency, the NSE has announced the revision of the listing and trading fees for securities listed and traded on its Fixed Income Market.

Under the revised fee structure, the NSE has said it will no longer charge trading fees on fixed income traded on its platform.

A trading fee is an amount charged by an intermediary, such

as a broker-dealer or a bank, for assisting in the sale or purchase of a security, while a fixed income is an income from a pension or investment that is set at a particular figure and does not vary like a dividend or rise with the rate of inflation.

The NSE who gave this information in a release made available to Daily Times pointed out that the initial flat listing application fees of 0.15 percent for

all bond types has been replaced with variable listing application fees. Meaning that, Corporate Bonds exclusively listed on the NSE, with existing equity listing, will attract 0.01 percent listing application fee, Dual listed Corporate Bonds with existing equity listing and other Corporate Bonds will attract 0.0375 percent listing application fees, while the listing application fees for State and Supranational Bonds has

been reduced to 0.05 percent.

The Exchange also replaced the fixed Brokerage Commission of 0.0005 percent with a negotiable rate capped at 1 percent, leaving the Annual listing fees for market capitalization metrics unchanged.

According to the Exchange, the reviewed fees will enable investors negotiate trading commission with brokerage firms, thus driving competition and best ex-

ecution.

Mallam Garba Kurfi, the Managing Director, APT Securities and Funds Ltd while reacting to the news said “It is a welcome decision that will promote more activities on the trading floor which is what could have done earlier before the establishment of FMDQ OTC Securities and Exchange and could have been the one recording the trillions transaction record by that market.

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, August 12, 2016

An estimated 11 percent of deaths in men and 16 percent of deaths in women could be prevented if people decrease their red meat consumption to the level of the group that ate the least.

Stories by Siaka MOMOH Research results concerning public health and the environment, these days, are frightening. They must therefore serve as clarion calls on government to guide its loins for the task of confronting this burden frontally.

Global meat production and consumption have increased rapidly in recent decades, with harmful effects on the environment and public health as well as on the economy, according to research done by Worldwatch Institute’s Nourishing the Planet project for Vital Signs Online.

According to the research, worldwide meat production has tripled over the last four decades and increased 20 percent in just the last 10 years. Meanwhile, industrial countries are consuming growing amounts of meat, nearly double the quantity than in developing countries.

It notes large-scale meat produc-

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Dangers of uncontrolled meat consumption tion also has serious implications for the world’s climate, animal waste releases methane and nitrous oxide, greenhouse gases that are 25 and 300 times more potent than carbon dioxide, respectively.

Research findings have proved that dirty, crowded conditions on factory farms can propagate sickness and disease among the animals, including swine influenza (H1N1), avian influenza (H5N1), foot-and-mouth disease, and madcow disease (bovine spongiform encephalopathy), the study argues.

“These diseases not only translate into enormous economic losses each year the United Kingdom alone spent 18 to 25 billion dollars in a three-year period to combat foot-and-mouth disease----but they also lead to human infections.”

According to experts, the amount of meat in people’s diets has an impact on human health as well. Eaten in moderation, meat is a good source of protein and of important vitamins and nutrients such as iron, zinc, and vitamins B3, B6, and B12. But a diet high in red and processed meats can lead to a host of health problems, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.

They argue eating organic, pasture-raised livestock can alleviate chronic health problems and improve the environment, that grassfed beef contains less fat and more

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Ïj Ɔ Ɠ Ə Ǝ Ɔ ƈ ƕ ôƎ Ɗ ƎƎƄƍČ They do, and quite well too. Experiences have informed me of this. And I was very pleased recently when Harvey Mackay, author of Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive corroborated this point of view.

Harvey Mackay is called ‘MrMake-Things-Happen’ by Fortune magazine. In one of his quickies in Swim With the Sharks…, which he tagged ‘Take a Millionaire to Lunch’, he talks about how entrepreneurs can use short notes to make that personal gesture to their employees and customers – a lesson in staff and customer relations. And how this simple device has become almost a trade-mark of some of the savviest businesspeople he knows.

He recalls buying a car in the US is a major purchase decision for any one, that he buys one ev-

ery couple of years, but has never once heard from any car sales person – or any salesperson of any substantial item – ‘once I have made the purchase from him’.

Mackay says he has never heard ‘a thank you note’ or ‘we have just got a new shipment in’ from any salesperson. Yet many successful people he knows are constantly sending out short notes. He lists Lou Holtz, the Notre Dame football coach; Pat Fallon, US hottest advertising agency; Wheelock Whitney, who built one of the nation’s most successful brokerage firms.

Short notes such as ‘I want you to know how much I enjoyed our meeting/your gift/your hospitality’, ‘Congratulations on your new financing/house/wife/kids performance at tennis’ etc, are relished by these successful busi-

ness people.

This talk about things that matter but which many do not know matter reminds me of a business deal with a colleague and friend few years back. Once our discussion centred on how one should relate with one’s client, who by all standards, is more financially endowed than one. My argument then was that if such a person was a friend and a client or one that was a friend and linked one to a business, contract or whatever, it was not necessary one should present such a person a gift. He told me I was wrong, that however small a gift was, he would appreciate it. He said all I needed to do was find out what thrilled him.

‘It may be tobacco, a fine shirt’ he suggested. That was a good lesson for me, one that registered very well and remains part of me till today.

nutrients than its factory-farmed counterpart and reduces the risk of disease and exposure to toxic chemicals.

Worldwide, per capita meat consumption increased from 41.3 kilogrammes in 2009 to 41.9 kilogrammes in 2010. People in the developing world eat 32 kilogrammes of meat a year on average, compared to 80 kilogrammes per person in the industrial world. Of the 880 million rural poor people living on less than $1 per day, 70 percent are partially or completely dependent on livestock for their livelihoods and food security.

The study gives more details: Demand for livestock products will nearly double in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, from 200 kilocalories per person per day in 2000 to some 400 kilocalories in 2050. Raising livestock accounts for roughly 23 percent of all global water use in agriculture is equivalent to 1.15 liters of water per person per day. Livestock account for an estimated 18 percent of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions, producing 40 percent of the world’s methane and 65 percent of the world’s nitrous oxide. Seventyfive percent of the antibiotics used on livestock are not absorbed by the animals and are excreted in waste, posing a serious risk to public health.

CƏ Ǝ ƉƆƎƎƉƄ ƊƆƉƄ ƑƆƉƉ ƕ Ǝ Ƅ Ɗ Ɔƃ Where I live in Lagos, I have a choice of three vulcanizers for my flat tyres.

Two of the vulcanizers are write-offs while one is an excellent artisan. The two I have problem dealing with, wear long faces all the time.

Of course, the vulcanizer who wears smiles on his face earns more of my patronage than these other two.

Back gain to Harvey MacKay. For him, if you run a business, there are 1001 ways to screw up every day, and almost all of them can be avoided with a little more attention to detail or common courtesy. He argues, a customer calls and gets put on hold for too long or gets shuffled around to three or four different people. This, he says, is wrong because it can result into your losing that customer. And when

you lose such customer you will most likely lose some others who get informed about the incidence – friends and associates of the customer in question. One Lagos Business School lecturer had a related experience in a neighbourhood shop where she did her shopping and said bye-bye to the shop.

One other thing that matters is paying attention to details.

MacKay argues, if you are in charge, your job is to minimize mistakes and you must pay attention to details. He says the strategy is leadership. Nobody, he says, is going to believe it is important, unless you, the boss make it seem important.

For him, the tactic you use is by example. The boss must be a stickler for details, he says.

Some details you think don’t matter, matter a great deal.

Siaka Momoh, a media consultant, is publisher of The Real Sector monthly digital magazine and Realsectornow.com. Contact:siakamomoh@yahoo.com; 08061396410

Entrepreneurship B8

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, August 12, 2016

Just resigned from an executive position, why not start a Consulting Business –Part 1 A consultant is “an expert in a particular field who works as an advisor either to a company or to another individual.” This sounds pretty vague, but it has been popular in the past two decade or so, and you probably have a good idea what a consultant is.

Businesses certainly understand what consultants are. In 1997 it is said the U.S. businesses spent just over $12 billion on consulting. According to Anna Flowers, spokesperson for the Association of Professional Consultants in Irvine, California, the association has recently noticed an increase in calls for information from people who want to get into the business. “The market is opening up for (the consulting-forbusinesses) arena,” Flowers says.

More people are getting into the consulting field because technology has made it easier to do so.

Technology has helped even more consultants to be successful as it is making it easier for others to get started.

A consultant’s job is to consult.

Nothing more, nothing less. It’s that simple. There’s no magic formula or secret that makes one consultant more successful than another one.

But what separates a good consultant from a bad consultant is a passion and drive for excellence.

A good consultant should be knowledgeable about the subject he or she is consulting in. This makes all the difference.

You see, in this day and age, anyone can be a consultant. All you need to discover is what your particular gift is. For example, are you very comfortable working around computers. Do you keep up with the latest software and hardware information, which seems to be changing almost daily. And are you able to take that knowledge you have gained and turn it into a resource that someone would be willing to pay money for. Then you would have no trouble working as a computer consultant.

Or are you an expert in the fundraising field. Maybe you have worked for nonprofit agencies in the field of fund-raising, market-

ing, public relations or sales, and over the years you have discovered how to raise money. Some people have decades of fund-raising successes while working for nonprofit organisations, so why not turn it into lucrative consulting business, I can tell you that fund-raising consulting is indeed a growing industry all over the world, especially in Nigeria.

Things to consider before you become a consultant What certifications and special licensing will I need - Depending on your profession, you may need special certification or a special license before you can begin operating as a consultant. For example, fund-raising consultants don’t need special certification, although in the U.S.A. you can become certified through the National Society of Fund Raising Executives and in some of their states, you may need to register as a professional fund-raising consultant before starting your business.

Am I qualified to become a consultant - Before you hang out your signboard or shingle and hope that clients begin beating your door down to hire you, make sure you have the qualifications necessary to get the job done. If you want to be a computer consultant, for example, make sure you are up to date in the knowledge department with all the trends and changes in the computer industry.

Am I organised enough to become a consultant - Do I like to plan my day. Am I an expert when it comes to time management. You should have answered “yes” to all three of those questions above, plus do I like to network. Networking is critical to the success of any type of consultancy today. Begin building your network of contacts immediately. Have I set long-term and short-term goals. And do they allow for me to become a consultant. If your goals do not match up with the time and energy it takes to open and successfully build a consulting business, then reconsider before making any move in this direction.

Although you can be a consultant in just about any field these

BUSINESS days, the current top 20 consulting businesses include: Accounting: Accounting is something that every business needs, no matter how large or small. Accounting consultants can help a business with all of its financial needs.

Advertising: This type of consultant is normally hired by a business to develop a good strategic advertising campaign.

Auditing: From consultants who audit utility bills for small businesses to consultants who handle major work for telecommunications firms, auditing consultants are enjoying the fruits of their labour.

Business: Know how to help a business turn a profit? If you have a good business sense, then you’ll do well as a business consultant.

After computer consulting, people in this field are the next most sought after.

Business writing: Everyone knows that most business people have trouble when it comes to writing a report or even a simple memo. Then enters the business writing consultancy, and everyone is happy.

Depending on your profession, you may need special certification or a special license before you can begin operating as a consultant

Career counseling: With more and more people finding themselves victims of a corporate downsizing, career counselors will always be in demand. Career counselors guide their clients into a profession or job that will help them be both happy and productive as an employee.

Communications: Communications consultants specialise in helping employees in both large and small businesses better communicate with each other, which ultimately makes the business more efficient and operate smoothly.

Computer consulting: From software to hardware, and everything in between, if you know computers, your biggest problem will be not having enough hours in the day to meet your clients’ demands.

Editorial services: From producing newsletters to corporate annual reports, consultants who are experts in the editorial field will always be appreciated.

Executive search/headhunter firms: While this is not for everyone, there are people who enjoy finding talent for employers.

Gardening: In the past decade the demand for gardening consultants has blossomed into a million dollar business. Not only are businesses hiring gardening consultants; so are people who are too busy to take care of their gardens at home.

Grantsmanship: Once you learn how to write a grant proposal, you can name your price.

Human resources: As long as businesses have people problems (and they always will), consultants in this field will enjoy a never-ending supply of corporate clients, both large and small. (People-problem prevention programs could include teaching employees to get along with others, respect and even violence prevention in the workplace.)

Insurance: Everyone needs insurance, and everyone needs an insurance consultant to help them find the best plan and pricing for them.

Marketing: Can you help a business write a marketing plan or do you have ideas that you feel will help promote a business. If so, why not try your hand as a marketing consultant.

“But what separates a good consultant from a bad consultant is a passion and drive for excellence. A good consultant should be knowledgeable about the subject he or she is consulting in.

This makes all the difference” 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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VLJennifer Aniston and Aaron Eckhart Star in this touching movie. A self-help author meets a woman at one of his seminars. She could unexpectedly help him, but the timing is wrong. Aaron Eckhart, Jennifer Aniston.

(2009) Brandon Camp

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Britain’s beloved Mr. Bean gets his first movie. More hilarious and bumbling antics ensue when Bean is dispatched to LA to deliver and extremely valuable painting.

Peter MacNicol, Burt Reynolds, Rowan Atkinson.(1997) Amelia Bryn Smith.

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