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t the just concluded 27th African Union (AU) Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, African leaders endorsed the Catalytic Framework to end AIDS, TB and Eliminate Malaria in Africa by 2030. The document outlines a pathway to eliminate malaria prevalence and mortality, and prevent its transmission and re-establishment in all countries by 2030.

While endorsing the framework, the Chairman of AU and President of Chad, Idriss Déby urged fellow leaders to redouble efforts to sustain existing donor funding while ramping up domestic resources to ensure the success of the roadmap and implementation of innovative health solutions to eliminate malaria. The framework defines continent-wide goals for HIV/AIDS TB, and Malaria, focusing on the guiding principles of country ownership and leadership, financial and political commitment, equal access to health services for vulnerable and hard-to-reach populations.

We applaud the initiative of African leaders in this regard; giving that malaria remains one of the biggest causes of mortality among children and adults in Africa. Even when the World Health Organisation (WHO) statistics show that malaria mortality rates in Africa have fallen by 66 percent among all age groups and by 71 percent among children, the disease remains one of the top causes of deaths in pregnant women and mortality in children under five. Before now, the Roll Back Malaria initiative launched

by WHO in 1998, led to the Abuja Declaration in 2000, which defined progressive intervention coverage targets for control designed to eliminate malaria as a public health problem, while emphasising that this could only be achieved through vastly strengthened local health systems. Although reports from global health organisations about the declining state of malaria cases

and deaths may be cheery news, the revelation that Nigeria accounts for 25 per cent of the global malaria deaths is disappointing and sobering.

In addition, WHO report states that, despite the steady decline in other parts of the world, sub-Saharan Africa is still being ravaged by the disease. Reason for this is development is not hard to find. For example, despite aggressive sensitisation programme, many Nigerians are still reluctant to use the Long Lasting Insecticide Net (LLIN), treated with insecticide to prevent mosquito bites.

Added to this is the fact that poor sanitary conditions caused by environmental and economic factors have also been implicated in the recurrence of malaria. This is besides misdiagnosis, abuse of drugs and drug resistance to the malaria parasite strain. It is therefore imperative that the authorities look into the causes of the continued prevalence of malaria among the population in order to prevent and eventually eliminate the scourge.

Arguably, while the LLIN remains the available credible tool to prevent the high incidence of malaria, steps must also be taken to address the human geographical and environmental situations that contribute to breeding of mosquitoes. In this regard, local health and sanitation officials should enforce strict adherence to proper hygienic and sanitation regimes laid down by health authorities. Long before malaria became a globally politicised disease, Africans have been dealing with the scourge. We therefore call on African researchers to reflect deeply and use today’s technology and scientific refinement to find a link between the resourcefulness of past generation and the present challenge of malaria.

What is needed is a self-redirection by the government and a re-orientation of mentality. This way, the goal of eliminating malaria by 2030 would not be a mirage.

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Will Amaechi-Wike truce stand test of time?

rich, among other states in Nigeria. It is also, at least lately, a crisisridden state, no thanks to self-proclaimed political gladiators (two of them, to be exact in recent history).

Towards the last phase of the Rotimi Amaechi administration in Rivers, the state began to witness bitter politicking of gargantuan proportion. Political thugs-turned freedom fighters, cultists and other social miscreants had since held the state by the jugular.

But all that seem to be a thing of the past now thanks to the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Daura and Acting Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris.

Last Tuesday, Governor Nyesom Wike and Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, were joined by the DG DSS and Acting IGP in a fence-mending meeting in Abuja.

The parley was called preparatory to the inevitable conflagration that would natural trail the conduct of National Assembly and State House of Assembly rerun election earlier scheduled for Saturday, July 30, 2016, but had to be called off at the 99th hour.

At the end of the meeting, Nigerians heaved a sigh of relief when it was announced that the ‘troublers of Israel’ had agreed to sheathe their swords and allow peace reign supreme in the ‘Treasure Base of the Nation’.

Both Daura and Idris had since spoken after ‘successful’ peace was struck. Also, Governor Wike, who needed to convince his supporters why he dared to sit on same table with Amaechi informed the world that his presence at the meeting was based on his conviction that peace is a must in Rivers.

“I was at the peace meeting because we love peace and want the

state to move forward. I signed an undertaking on your behalf that we are prepared for INEC credible, free and fair elections. It is not in our position to have crisis because we are the ones losing,” Wike’s spokesman, Simeon Nwakaudu, quoted the governor as saying.

If my memory is still intact, Minister Amaechi is yet to give his own side of the account as to what transpired in the closed door meeting and why he heed the call for sanity to prevail. It remains to be seen whether the peace deal would stand the test of time.

Anyway, Governor Wike should be commended for submitting himself to any peace deal with his strange bedfellow. Now that peace has returned to Rivers, the Independent national Electoral Commission (INEC) can now go ahead with the postponed polls.

While Nigerians await the rescheduled date for the election, it is expedient to ring it home to the ears of politicians, and by extension, their agents of death in the garb of supporters not to see politics as a do or die enterprise.

For the two lords of Rivers State, talk they say is cheap. Public pronouncement with screaming newspaper headlines of a peace deal is also cheap. Walking the talk is not only germane but is what Nigerians want to see.

Amaechi is now in charge of providing world class and internationally-accepted transportation system for Nigeria, while Wike has a mandate to bring development to the people of Rivers State. The two of them already have their hands full. Their aides and acolytes have also been ‘settled’. It is time for action and delivery of promises made.

Also, Nigerian politicians have a lot to learn from the Rivers example. Politics and political office cannot and should not be attained with bloods of fellow citizens. Let our politicians know that they would, now or in the future, be held accountable for their actions.

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LIRS introduces annual N5, 000 tax for artisans, tradesmen Segun Adio

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nally Generated Revenue (IGR) base, the Lagos State Government, through the Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has henceforth asked tradesmen and artisans operating in the state to pay a yearly tax of N5, 000.

This was disclosed on Thursday in by Chairman of the LIRS, Mr. Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, while addressing representatives of organisations and groups under Lagos State Council of Tradesmen and Artisans (LASCOTA) at Alausa, Ikeja, the state capital.

According to Ogunsanwo, the

responsibilities of the state government and the need to meet current challenges have made it imperative to shore up its revenue base. The LIRS boss lamented that of the nine million projected taxable residents in the state, only a little above million of them are tax compliant, which necessitates the need to include all in the informal sectors to contribute to the revenue pool.

Said he, “Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has committed himself to meeting the infrastructural needs of people of the state.

That is why he has ensured that the financial crunch affecting most states in the country does

not have any root here. But to meet these set goals we all have to help him to help us. We all must pay our taxes.

“It is sad that about five million of taxable residents of the state do not pay taxes and most of these are in the informal sectors. That is why we are proposing a N5, 000 for each of you and we hope you will all cooperate with us.”

Speaking at the event, President of LASCOSTA, Alhaji Nurudeen Buhari, while commending the LIRS boss for interfacing with his members, he assured the state government of LASCOSTA commitment to help the state government meet its set goals.

Abang’s judgement questionable, can’t stop our convention – PDP Lateef Ibrahim Abuja

ÏÏÏThe National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has described Thursday’s judgement by Justice Okon Abang of a federal High Court in Abuja, which recognised Senator Ali Modu Sheriff as the National Chairman of the party as objectionable, questionable and very strange in the history of Nigerian Judiciary.

The committee, in a statement by its spokesperson, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, maintained that the Judgment of the July 4, 2016 supersedes any Ex-Parte Order or Interlocutory Injunctions.

It thus declared that its National Convention will still hold as scheduled in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The party called on Nigerians and the international community to compel Nigeria Judiciary to address Justice Abang’s excesses before he kills the hard earned democracy.

The statement reads, “The Leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by the Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee, Senator Ahmed Makarfi has reacted to the Ruling of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday July 28, 2016, presided over by the controversial Judge, Justice Okon Abang, describing it

as objectionable, questionable and very strange to say the least in the history of Nigeria Judiciary”.

The Party declared that what Justice Okon Abang did yesterday was to seat on an Appeal over the Court of competent and coordinate jurisdiction and that’s what makes his Interlocutory Order very strange.

The Judgment of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, the PDP maintained, was very clear that the National Caretaker Committee was duly constituted and recognized; and in line with that, the scheduled National Convention for August 17, 2016 still holds.

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L-R: Wife of the deceased, Ucha; her twin sister, Mrs. Nnenna Anigbo; Son, Ukiwe and Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, during a condolence visit to late Ojo Maduekwe’s family in Abuja… on Thursday.

Exchange rate: Import duty to rise by 10% Babajide Okeowo

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are indications that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) may soon adjust import duty on cargoes coming into the country as the exchange rate of the naira to the United States dollars crashed further on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) official exchange window this week.

According to figures published on the CBN website, the nation’s local currency now officially exchanges for N311 to the dollar, as at Thursday. The naira had declined further yesterday from the N300 it traded on the official exchange window last week.

Customs Spokesperson Wale Adeniyi in an interview with Daily Times had revealed that Customs will have to charge tariff in accordance with the new CBN exchange rates.

If Customs adjusts the import duty rate using the new CBN exchange rate, tariffs on cargoes coming into the country will rise by 10.28%.

The NCS had, through a memo issued to all zonal coordinators and area controllers on July 1, 2016, directed that all commands should begin to charge duties based on the foreign exchange regime of N282 at the time.

The circular, signed by Deputy Comptroller-General, Tariff and Trade, A. Adewusi, said the calculation of customs duties based on the N197 to one US dollar exchange rate was no longer tenable.

The application of N282 to the dollar to calculate the rates led to a 43% increase on duties payable on imports.

However, Prince Olayiwola Shittu, President, Association

of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) and his counterpart at the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) Mr. Oluwale Adeyemi have complained that the operations of the NCS is shrouded in secrecy as their members have not been engaged in the implementation of new policies by the Customs management.

“Customs is not in the habit of circulating circulars to Customs agents. That is why the officers on the field continued to extort our members.

“Circulars from Customs about operations on what you have to do or comply with should be made public. Why the secrecy? Even now if you are bringing a vehicle into the country, you don’t know how much you have to pay until you go to the Customs and start

asking questions’ “They will tell you rates based on their discretions without showing you the official benchmark. Why shouldn’t people know? If you are talking about transparency in a new government, then everything should be open so that if you are bringing in a vehicle you already know how much to pay,” Shittu said.

As a result of the increase in import duty, President of The Shippers’ Association of Lagos State (SALS) Jonathan Nicol has said that its members might be forced to abandon their cargoes at the port.

“Due to the increase in import duty, importers will be made to source for additional funds to meet the costs of clearance.

When the costs of clearing goods go up, it will be passed to the final consumers.

PDP Chairmanship crisis back as court sacks Makarfi, recognises Sheriff Continued from page 1 thentic National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and said that the appointment of Senator Ahmed Makarfi as caretaker committee chairman of the party was illegal.

The court also stated that the purported PDP convention held in Port-Harcourt on May 20, was in violation of the two court orders of the Lagos Division of the Federal High court which barred the PDP, INEC from holding the convention.

Justice Okon Abang stated this in a ruling on Thursday as he barred Makarfi-led Caretaker com-

mittee from exercising any authority or taking any decision on behalf of the PDP henceforth as is an illegal body.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had on Tuesday accorded recognition to the Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led National Caretaker Committee, in a move seen by many as signifying an end to the struggle for the control of the national leadership of the party between Senator Makarfi and Senator Ali Modu Sheriff.

The Prof Mahmud Yakubu-led Commission, in its bulletin on Tuesday in Abuja, categorically stated that it has “ratified the administra-

tive approval granted to the Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on the judgment of the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt by recognizing the National Caretaker Committee of the PDP for all its activities.”

However, Justice Abang’s ruling on Thursday followed a tussle between two Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), Mr. Olagoke Fakunle and Ferdinand Obi who were logged in a fierce legal battle over who represents the PDP in the legal action filed by Sheriff who had sought to stop the rescheduled PDP Continued on page 12

Sheriff

Coup: Ambassador urges FG to close 17 Turkish schools Continued from page 1 The ambassador, who made the call when the Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Sen. Shehu Sani, paid him a courtesy visit, said the Turkish Government had nothing to do with the schools.

According to the ambassador, investigations by the Turkish government has linked the Fethullah Gulen Terrorist Organisation (FETO) to the failed coup attempt, which claimed over 300 lives.

He said the Turkish government was dissociating itself from any school bearing the country’s name in Nigeria, adding that while the country had schools in other countries, it had none in Nigeria. ``We are requesting the Nigerian Government to close down the schools. ``I have requested officially, both orally and in writing, the closure of these schools. Also, I have sent a letter to Mr Geoffrey Onyeama ( Foreign Minister) and Mr Abba Kyari (Chief of Staff to the President) about this subject and requested their support for the closure of the schools. ``I will also send letters to the Chairmen of Committees on Foreign Affairs in the National Assembly as well as the Senate Majority Leader over the issue and I am going to enclose some documents in English on how the group members are engaged in the army, police and the Judiciary. ``In Nigeria, there are 17 schools, which belong to the Gulen Movement, one in Kano, one in Kaduna, one in Abuja, Lagos etc and they are

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Ijaw leaders move to douse tension in Lagos Joy Ekeke

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leaders in Lagos have taken steps to douse the apprehension arising from reports of criminal activities linked to alleged militants from the Niger Delta.

Some communities in Lagos and Ogun states have been attacked by either armed robbers, pipeline vandals or kidnappers with accusing fingers pointed at militants.

A Yoruba youth group, recently threatened reprisal

attack on Ijaw indigenes resident in Lagos and other South West states.

Since the threat was issued, tension had heightened in areas with high population of the Ijaw and other Niger Delta indigenes.

Former president of the Izon Community Lagos, Mr. Regent Youmor, in a press release on Thursday, said leadership of the Yoruba nation at various levels are being contacted to address the situation in order to douse the tension.

“We are seriously worried about the spate of criminal activities and the colouration it is given in the media. The Izon community in Lagos is not taking the media reports and the feedback we get lightly.

“We are ready to collaborate with our Yoruba brothers and leaders as well as security agencies to ensure that criminals masquerading as militants are fished out and dealt with according to the laws of the land.

“We, however, frown at a

situation where a particular ethnic group appears targeted for negative and biased reportage in the media. We are a peaceful and peace-loving people, who abhor all forms of criminality whether in Lagos or anywhere else,” said Youmor, who is also vice chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) in Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state.

He disclosed that a friendly/unity football match to cement the relationship be-

tween the Ijaw and their hosts is to hold on Saturday, August 6 in Lagos.

“Football, like any other sport, is a unifying force. We want to use this friendly game to foster better relationship with the Yoruba, who have been very accommodating and hospitable. We expect that it will be an annual event. Our leaders in Lagos that are in support of this initiative will host their Yoruba and nonYoruba friends and associates on that day”, he said.

7 News Voters apathy, ballot snatching mar Imo re-run Val Okara Owerri

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mobile policemen and other security agencies, on Thursday, took over the various polling stations in the designated voting centres of the Imo North Senatorial ré-run (Okigwe zone) out of the 64 electoral wards in the zone.

Daily Times reports that the electoral officers and materials meant for the exercise arrived the centres on time, only few registered voters were seen in queues in most of the voting centres while thuggery and violence suspected to be ignited by the two major contenders- the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took the centre stage.

EFCC on wild goose chase in Ekiti - Fayose ‘Tosin Ajuwon Akure

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The remains of late Supper Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Keshi during the lying-in-state at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin… on Thursday.

UK Imo group writes FG: Call Fulani herdsmen to order now - Faults National Grazing Bill Nkechi Chukwu, London

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of the Imo State Union in the United Kingdom have expressed grave concerns over the current state of affairs in Nigeria, particularly as it affects the South Eastern zone. The Union is also worried about what it described as “the escalating ethnic conflicts” in the country and that it has noted with dismay “the massacre of innocent and hapless Nimbo natives in Enugu state and the wanton destruction of their properties by the so-called Fulani herdsmen.”

Making their feelings known through a press release at the end of its June general assembly, the Union noted that: “apart from the Nimbo killings, there have also been reports of several attacks attributed to the Fulani herdsmen in different parts of Igboland.”

The organisation then said: “we therefore demand that the Federal Government of Nigeria, live up to its basic and fundamental responsibility of securing without prejudice to any particular group, the lives and properties of the citizens and stop the marauding herdsmen now.”

The statement, which

was signed by the Union’s principal officers, including the president (Chuks Ogbonna) and Secretary General (Chief Frank Abanihi) continued, “it is an undeniable fact that the Igbo people have a chequered history of insecurity in Nigeria,” noting that “the recent beheading of an innocent Igbo woman of Imo origin in Kano is a good example and brings back the very sore and fragile memories of previous planned massacres of the Igbos in Nigeria.”

The association therefore said that: “it is very disheartening that since the past and current kill-

ings, no tangible or visible attempt has been made to bring the culprits to book.”

This, according to them, “is a matter of concern to us again, that these recent incidents will as usual be swept under the carpet, thereby encouraging the perpetrators of these dastardly acts to engage in further violence against the Igbo people.”

Nigeria, the Union noted, “Is presently at a cross-road and there is urgent need for our political leaders to be firm and cautious,” as “there is hardly any part of the country without an ongoing violent conflict occasioned by senseless

bloodshed.” The Union continued, saying that it is against this backdrop that “we object in strongest possible terms, the proposed National Grazing Bill, which no doubt will exacerbate violence and the loss of lives in the country.”

They described the Bill “as inimical to Igbo socio-economic interests and against any rational modern economic practice.” Besides, “it also contains seeds of disharmony and conflict in a country like Nigeria,” reason being that “cattle farming is a private enterprise all over the world, just as any other form of farming.”

Ayodele Fayose has said that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is only on wild goose chase in the State.

He noted that “the anticorruption commission has now shifted attention to the finances of Ekiti State after its failure to establish any link between him and fund from the Office of the National Security Adviser, under Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd).”

Fayose, who spoke on Orange FM (88.9) in Akure, said “the EFCC has been harassing banks in Ekiti, seeking for records of government and chasing contractors, claiming that the contractors gave me kickback.

“They are on vendetta mission. They said I collected money from Dasuki and I have told them that I did not collect a dime from Dasuki. I have N300 million in my fixed Deposit Account in Zenith Bank and I declared it in my Assets Declaration Form.

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Kwankwaso, Ganduje’s war worsens over bye-election

In what appears as a worsening of the cold war between Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abdulahhi Umar Ganduje and his former boss and predecessor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso are said to be divided over tomorrow’s byeelection in the state This is because the Kano State government said it has uncovered a plan by a political pressure group Kwankwassiya,

led by former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso that has allegedly hired thugs to disrupt next Saturday’s state House of Assembly by-election in Minjibir.

State commissioner of information, Youth, Sports and culture, Muhammad Garba who made the revelation in a terse statement distributed to newsmen in Kano, said supporters of Kwankwasiyya group have

orchestrated plans to unleash mayhem during the rescheduled election.

Garba further alleged that information at the state government’s disposal suggested that “Kwankwasiyya group has hired thugs from neighboring country of Niger Republic and states of Katsina and Jigawa to unleash mayhem on innocent and law abiding electorate, CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

2019: Atiku, Haruna, Abdullahi, Ogbemudia to speak at Gen Katsina’s remembrance

“Eminent Nigerians expected at the event are former Military President Ibrahim Babangida while the Sultan of Sokoto will northern Emirs and Chiefs,” Alhaji Kaita said.

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) finally announced that the Chairmanship position of the party has been zoned to the southern part of the country, an indication that its 2019 Presidential candidate will come from the north.

The Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Shehu Malami (SAN) announced that some former governors since 1999 whose corruption charges were swept under the carpet may go on trial any moment from now as their files were being dusted up.

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced the raising of interest rate to 14 percent, a move that the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has flayed saying it will further hurt businesses.’

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As the Federal Government unveils a 3-year economic plan pegging 2017 budget at $42.5 per barrel, former President Olusegun Obasanjo joined in the fray over allegations of budget padding in the House of Representatives describing legislators as corrupt.

nor Aminu Bello Masari, General Ibrahim Babangida and other well-wishers, is convened by His Highness, the Emir of Katsina, Dr Kabir Usman.

“The theme of the conference is Challenges of National Integration and Survival of Democracy in Nigeria”, Kaita stressed in the statement.

Hassan Katsina was a Nigerian Army Major General and son of Usman Nagogo, the Emir of Katsina from 1944 to 1981. He was governor of the Northern Region of Nigeria from 1966 to 1967. He was born on March 31, 1933, in Katsina and died on July 24, 1995, in Kaduna, capital of the old Northern Region.

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President Muhammadu Buhari for the first time in 31 years spoke about his removal as Head of State in 1985 in a bloodless coup led by former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida.

to deliver papers at the occasion include former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, General IBM Haruna, Professor Ango Abdullahi and General S.O. Ogbemudia.

Alhaji Kaita said the conference, aimed at immortalising the late General, shall be chaired by Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon and hosted by the Kaduna State government.

“Eminent Nigerians expected at the event are former Military President Ibrahim Babangida while the Sultan of Sokoto will northern Emirs and Chiefs,” Alhaji Kaita said.

He said the conference supported by Katsina State, Gover-

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As the late General Hassan Usman Katsina is to be remembered in Kaduna at a one-day conference to be attended by eminent Nigerians across the country.

Gen Hassan Katsina was a former military Governor of the Northern region and held in awe by the political conservative Kaduna Mafia and perhaps only next in line to the former Premier of the Northern Region and Sardauna Sokoto, Alhaji Ahmadu Bello.

A statement signed by Alhaji Lawal Kaita, former Governor of the old Kaduna State and chairman, organising committee of the conference said, those billed

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with the aim of scuttling the entire process for his selfish reasons.”

His words: “we have received credible information that the Kwankwasiyya group, knowing fully that their anti- party intention will fail has resorted to hiring of thugs from the republic of Niger and neighboring states of Katsina and Jigawa. We have learnt on good authority that the thugs imported are armed to the teeth.

“We want to warn that as a responsible government, we will not sit down and fold our hands for some disgruntled elements to cause chaos in the state and destroy the relative peace in state.

“We have informed the security agencies of this nefarious plan; we will support them to protect lives and property of law abiding citizens. As a responsible government, we will not be party to any process that is undemocratic and unlawful”, the statement warned.

The Commissioner therefore enjoined all citizens of the state especially the people of Minjibir local government to be law abiding, urging them to go out and exercise their franchise without any fear of molestation, while assuring them of their safety.

Cleric: Darkness hanging over Rivers On the day that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State in an historic occasion in Abuja met with former Governor Rotimi Amaechi on the worrisome security situation in the state, Rev. Minaibim Harry, Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in the state in the 2015 elections, has decried the spate of kidnapping, robbery and violence in the state.

Harry told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt that he was saddened by the development and saying: “darkness is hanging over Rivers”.

He charged the Federal Government and security agencies to ensure that they protected lives and property of the people of the state.

“The Federal government should ensure that all these crimes and violence stop; just to conduct an election many people were killed or maimed in Rivers State”, he said.

According to him, clerics that were expected to speak up against the atrocities failed to do so.

“If we want to shine and be happy in Rivers, we need men that fear God,’’ the clergyman said.

As a result of the ongoing crisis which has claimed many

Wike

lives since last year elections, the inconclusive polls slated for Saturday had to be postponed again following increasing threats of violence across the state.

This was sequel to the bombing of the offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ogoni and Khana Local government

areas ahead of the bye elections in the area.

On Wednesday, the Inspector General of Police, the Director General, Department of State Security (DSS) and other leaders of top security apparatus met with Wike and Amaechi, Transportation Minister in Abuja on how to end the bloodletting in the state.

Labour protests delayed meeting of Palliatives Committee The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed worry over the Federal Government’s delay in convening a meeting of the Committee on Palliatives almost two months after its inauguration.

The committee was announced by the Federal Government following the scrapping of fuel subsidy in May and the need to cushion the effect of the huge increase in fuel price from N87 to N145 per litre.

NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, said that the meeting was long overdue sequel to the harsh economic situation in the country.

His words: “We were supposed

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to meet immediately after our return from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Conference but due to the Sallah festivity, it was postponed.

“However, from the discussion we had with the Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, we are supposed to meet within this week.

“It is our hope that the meeting will still be convened and we will make ourselves available for it.

Our position paper as organised labour is almost ready and that is where we are now.

“We have also used this period of recess to look at the totality of issues that will address the impact of the harsh economy, especially the increase of fuel price,

as it affects purchasing power of the worker.

He said that after the inauguration, the members of the committee had independently done some work, looking at the framework for another committee that would consider the issue of minimum wage.

NAN recalls that the Federal Government accepted to set up the Palliatives Committee and National Minimum Wage Committee in the heat of the nationwide protest by organised Labour over the increase in fuel pump price.

The Committee on Palliatives was inaugurated on June 2, 2016, by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).

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NDDC Board: Groups back Ajasin, flay divisive comments Groups, organisations and prominent individuals in Ondo State have thrown their weights behind the appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari of Mr. Olatokunbo Ajasin as a member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

The groups, which included, the Ilaje National Development Initiative (INDI), Owo Integrity Group (OIG), Ijaw Development Cause (IDC) amongst others lauded President Buhari for the appointment saying Ajasin was a the best choice stating that comments against him could divide the state.

A statement by INDI’s president, Engineer Thomas Mogbomerun, berated critics of the nominations as self-serving opportunists, saying they were speaking for themselves and not the people of the oil producing states.

President Buhari had on Thursday, forwarded a 17-man list to the Senate for confirmation as members of the interventionist agency’s board.

The list include former senate leader, Victor Ndoma Egba as and Mr Isima Nkere as chairman and managing director designates respectively.

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APC youth proffers solutions in power sector crisis Tom Okpe, Abuja An All Progressives Congress (APC) youth advocate, Chris Emejuru has proffered solutions to the crisis bedeviling the power sector in the country.

Emejuru who spoke with APC correspondents at the party secretariat in Abuja on Thursady observed that the crisis in the Power Sector could have been avoided if more emphasis were given to Qualification, Enforced Legislation, Accountability and Transparency.

His words: “When an Employer hires an employee, the first thing the employer looks at is his qualification for the job, does the employee have the background, the extensive experience, the knowledge, and ethical reasoning suitable for

the position. An employer needs to conduct responsible due diligence to create a responsible input on the job.

“Creating Legislation should not be the only decision to affect an outcome. Implementing legislation should be. If you create rules, and they are not followed, then what is the point of creating them? So this reasoning leads to accountability.

Any stakeholder who is not law abiding should be held accountable for their actions. Rumors of overcharging customers either through estimated billing or pre-paid meters needs to be looked at and should not be taken likely”, he stressed.

According to him, transparency is the key, challenging all stakeholders in the sector to open their books, produce financial statements and all oper-

Jibrilla signs LG tenure reduction bill into law in Adamawa

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ating information with a view to sanitising the sector.

“I guarantee it will be of benefit, not only in the short term but the long term; Nigeria has a lot of resources, including Coal.

Coal should not go to waste, but the future’s renewable energy.

This alternative energy is to fossil fuel or traditional energy.

There was a renewable energy

policy which was launched in April 2015, and it gives more attention to alternatives. It was set according to similar German legislation in regards to decreased reliance on Fossil Fuel.

Today, almost all of Germany relies exclusively on renewable energy and it would be great to see Nigeria going in that direction”, he added.

In what is being interpreted as hurriedly done, barely 24 hours after the House passage, Gov. Muhammadu Jibrilla of Adamawa has signed into law the Bill reducing the tenure of elected council officials from two and half years to two years. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the bill sponsored by Alhaji Suleiman Alkali (APC-Yola North) was on Tuesday passed at the plenary of the State House of Assembly.

A statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Malam Ahmad Sajoh, said that the governor has assented to the bill.

“The Executive Governor of Adamawa State has signed Adamawa State House of Assembly Bill No. 5 of 2016 into Law. “The bill is now to be known as Adamawa State Law No. 5 of 2016 which amends Adamawa State Local Governments System Administration Law No. 4 of 2000,’’ Sajoh said.

NAN also reports that the law is coming ahead of Saturday’s local government election in the state.

(NAN) On Tuesday, the state house of assembly passed the bill in a unanimous decision. The Speaker of the house, Alhaji Kabiru Mijinyawa, who presided over the plenary, directed the Clerk of the house to send a clean copy of the bill to Gov. Bindaw Jibrilla for his accent.

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states but Nkere’s nomination has come under criticism just as that of Ondo representative and son of first civilian governor, Tokunbo has been rejected by some Ilaje youths and leaders on the ground that Ajasin was not from an oil producing area, being an Owo indigene.

But INDI flayed the position of the critics, saying: “This is another ego trip that cannot stand the test of time. To say the least, the orchestrated opposition against the nomination of Tokunbo Ajasin is only the handiwork of self serving opportunists who are living the past of a warped order that has always worked for them.

“By this singular nomination, President Muhammadu Buhari has completed the circle of equi-

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ty, fairness and justice by evenly distributing the ministerial nomination for south, membership of the NNPC board for central and that of the NDDC for the northern senatorial districts. ”We, therefore, implore President Buhari to ignore the calls for the withdrawal of the nomination of Ajasin. He is qualified and eminently so. He is a true son of Ondo State and a proud Oduduwa descendant,” the statement said.

President of OIF, Comrade Segun Adetula in a statement who said OIF is perturbed by the propaganda of some groups from Ilaje area of the state, added: “The act that established NDDC states in clear terms in paragraph 2b that one person who shall be an indigene of an oil producing area shall be appointed to

the board and the reference to an area was defined by specific mention of the respective oil producing areas which include; Abia, Akwa-Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross-River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo and Rivers State. There is no reference to any particular locality.

“If Owo could allow an Akoko man Prof Igbekele Ajibefun to head Rufus Giwa Polytechnic in Owo, that’s to tell how accommodating and peace loving we are. Going by the antecedents of the Ajasin family in the development of Ondo State, positive change and Development projects should be expected in a couple of months.”

The group called on all Ilaje indigenes to join hands together with Ajasin move Ondo State forward.

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Scrapping Post UTME for point system: to whose benefit?

The Federal Government, on Thursday, June 2, scrapped the conduct of post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME), and its place adopted a Point System strategy for candidates seeking admission into higher institutions in the country.

The government and stake-

Akintoye Michael- Graduate Using of point sytem is betetr than the post UME. I used to wonder why an applicant would have to sit for about three examinations before getting admission into an institution.

The scrapping of the post UME favours those that scored high marks in JAMB, while it will not favour those that had technical problems. It will strongly reduce fraud in our universities.

holders in the education sector also pegged 180 as the benchmark for 2016 admission into universities, polytechnics and Colleges of Education ostensibly to improve the quality of education in Nigeria.

Our reporters went to town to seek Nigerians’ views on this developments.

Sanni Omobukola - Student

Victoria Ojaekomo - Student I feel it is not good enough, the issue is that if we are to consider O’level results, then what about people that had Credits all through.

They are going to have 27, what if they have low JAMB score? The system will not favour them at all, because now JAMB may decide to start giving people useless marks. It is going to increase corruption rate for sure, because people will want good grades, and it will definitely invite corruption.

The policy will only make the educational system of Nigeria become poorer as it will rub off brilliant students’ eligibility for university admission.

The points system makes the whole thing stupid and absurd. For instance, some pious students write WAEC and JAMB without any inducement or cutting corners and score marks that may be way far from their counterparts who cut corners. How do you explain that? With the new policy, those that engaged in malpractices could be favoured. It seems the government now prefers admitting the less intelligent students for admission. In the first place, I do not think WAEC should even be part of admission determinants, the policy is complicated. The whole thing is cumbersome.

Ishola Abdulazeez- Teacher The new policy to scrap post UME and decide admission into the nation’s University based on point system is not a welcome development from my own point of view. Looking at the remarks by universities administrators across the country on the positive results that have been recorded since the introduction of post UME, then one would expect the Federal Government to look into how to improve on the system rather than trying to scrap it which it is more like starting all over again.

Oluwayemisi Olaitan - Student The new JAMB policy will benefit some students and may probably not suite some institutions. JAMB ordered all institutions to collect N2, 500 for screening fees which many institutions will not want to agree with because some schools’ post UME form then was about N5, 000 or more than that but for them to come down to N2, 500 for screening fees might not favour them and they won’t want to adapt to the system.

I think JAMB should allow each institution to fix prices for the screening fees if they want institutions to support the new policy laid down.

Hannah Williams – Student

Alade Seun – Student Well, from my own point of view, I think the new JAMB policy is okay. Judging by the fact that most schools just used the post UME screening to extort money from candidates, while they will offer admission for only a fragment of them.

The new policy will help those with good grades in O’levels, but one thing is most students will now want to use all means to get A’s in O’level examinations This means that students will want to engage in malpractice during SSCE. So, the policy could be a double edged sword in that it will make applicants to go beyond conventional means to pass exams.

Flora Elimigbe - Student I think it is the best for our system, because it makes students to buckle up and read harder. It also gives candidates more chances of admission into tertiary institutions.

I cannot say it is a completely bad policy, though looked at from another way, it may seems not too palatable a policy.

For instance, if you look at JAMB this year, you can say it is good, because most people had high scores.

But it is bad when you consider that it is a way of cutting some candidates off especially those that did not do too well in JAMB.

Ibukun Mary – Undergraduate

Okwu Onyekachi – Student

I say a big No. This is because if I should get anything less than 220, that is 27 points. That means I will have to go to a university that is not of my choice. To be honest, the latest system is too cumbersome to be meaningful. It will be to the distaste of many students.

For me, the policy is a welcome development considering the outrageous fees some Universities impose on their forms. It will also go a long way to tackle the issue of favoritism that has eaten deep into our educational system. Admission now will be determined by the candidates’ capability and qualifications in 0’Level examinations.

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Indonesia rejects pleas, executes three Nigerians for drugs ÏÏÏIndonesia

late on Thursday (Nigerian Time) executed one local and three Nigerian drug convicts by firing squad, an official said.

The execution took place after the country rejected appeals from the United Nations (UN) and European Union (EU) among others to halt the execution of the three Nigerians and a local among 14 other drug convicts.

The three Nigerians and one Indonesian were put to death shortly after midnight (Indonesian time), Noor Rachmad, Indonesia deputy attorney general for general crimes, told reporters.

He did not say why 10 other drug convicts, who had been expected to face the firing squad, were not executed, although the island where the convicts were being put to

death was hit by a major storm as the executions took place.

“The executions were for now conducted on four convicts on death row. This is not a fun job. For us, this is really a sad job because it involves people’s lives. This was done not in order to take lives but to stop evil intentions, and the evil act of drug trafficking,” he said.

The execution took place after the families of the three Nigerians were granted last visits on Thursday afternoon, a lawyer said.

The lawyer, Antonius Karwayu, who represented two of the convicts, said: “The families have been notified that there would be executions and the convicts had been asked for their last wishes.

“Their families were given until 3pm today (Thursday) to visit them, so it is likely that the execu-

tions would be carried out tonight (Thursday).”

Local and international human rights groups had urged Indonesian President Joko Widodo to halt the executions.

But President Joko Widodo has defended the use of the death penalty to combat rising narcotics use.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein on Wednesday called on Indonesia to end the “unjust” use of the death penalty, while the European Union urged Jakarta to stop the “cruel and inhumane punishment, which fails to act as a deterrent”.

Indonesian foreign ministry spokesman, Arrmanatha Nasir, defended the looming executions as “pure law enforcement”.

“I need to emphasise that all

the legal processes of the convicts have been completed, all their rights have been fulfilled — we target the drug traffickers and not users,” he said.

But Amnesty International outlined on Wednesday “systematic flaws” in the trials of several of the death row inmates, and warned the executions could not proceed while appeals for clemency were pending.

Indonesia has some of the world’s toughest drug laws and executed 14 drug convicts - mostly foreigners - last year, to widespread international condemnation.

Human rights groups and lawyers have lobbied President Joko Widodo to grant the prisoners clemency, but the hardline leader received similar petitions last year and denied them.

Onlookers at the Bola Ige Market that was gutted by fire in Ibadan… on Thursday.

IYC to Buhari: Avengers are within your govt ÏÏÏThe Ijaw Youth Council (IYC)

has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to look for Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) within his government.

President of the group, Mr. Udengs Eradiri, revealed this to newsmen at the headquarters of the council in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.

He also lamented endless linkage of avengers and criminals in Lagos State to Ijaw people.

Eradiri urged President Buhari to commence the search for Avengers within his administration insisting that members of the militant group were in Aso Rock Villa.

The Ijaw youth leader said: “Why are they always quick to attack our communities? Gbaramatu is not the headquarters of Avengers.

It does not habour any Avenger.

Do you think that the community people are happy that they are under siege and cannot go about their normal duties?

“The more they are doing this thing, the more Ijaw people will begin to come together and we will never be divided. The government should stop harassing our people. The NDA is within them.

They know themselves. They are blocking the President left, right and centre so that he would not see them. The NDA is with him and his people there.”

He also restated that the Ijaws were not behind the violent onslaughts on communities in Lagos and Ogun states by militants, lamenting that some people intentionally credited such criminalities to Ijaw to cause ethnic war between Ijaw and their Yoruba neighbours.

Eradiri added: “There are some groups in Lagos engaged in criminal activities and those activities are now threatening the brotherly relationship our people have enjoyed in Lagos. “First, Nigeria should stop ascribing anything that happened in the Niger Delta to Ijaw people.

PDP Chairmanship crisis back as court sacks Makarfi, recognises Sheriff Continued from page 6 National Convention bill for August 17, 2016 in Port-Harcourt, the River State capital.

Justice Abang said that Makarfi faction which appointed Obi to represent the PDP has no legal authority to do so.

He held that the letter by Senator Ahmed Makarfi appointing Obi SAN, for PDP was illegal, unlawful and he set it aside on the ground

that Makarfi has no power to appoint a lawyer for PDP or carry out any act on behalf of the party.

Justice Abang said that the appointment of Olagoke Fakunle SAN to represent PDP by the Ali Modu sheriff led committee was proper.

The Judge took a swipe at the Makarfi-led group for missing their way to Port Harcourt to obtain a favourable judgment from a division of a Federal High Court which is a court of co-ordinate jurisdiction to

that of Lagos division.

Justice Abang said that the judgment of the Port Harcourt division which recognized Makarfi-led caretaker committee was unlawful, illegal and has no foundation in law to stand.

He maintained that until the orders made by the Lagos Division of the Federal High Court which restrained PDP from holding convention at the time it did was set aside, anything done in contraven-

tion of the two subsisting orders are unlawful, illegal and should not be recognized “It Makarfi-led caretaker committee as an apostle of impunity kick their way to Port Harcourt to get judgment, that judgment cannot stand.

“The Port Harcourt Division of the Federal High court cannot make an order to neutralize the effectiveness and potency of orders of Lagos Division of the Federal High court.

“As at the time the Makarfi led committed found their way to the Port Harcourt Division of the Federal High court, the order of the Lagos division of the court was still subsisting.

“The Port Harcourt Division of the Federal High court therefore has no business to have dabbled into the issues of PDP leadership in the light of the subsisting orders issued in Lagos by a court of competent jurisdiction.

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On the new poor

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here’s so much drama taking place in the absurd theaters of our country.

Forget the theater of the red chambers of the National Assembly and the script of jesters, distinguished by their buffooneries than by the calling of their high offices.

If the preposterous claims of the Lagos empress that a jester of threatened to beat her up, forcefully impregnate in her in the process, and the further claim of threat to life, make you shake your head in disgust, well the counterclaims and actions of the jester will forever make you shake your head like the agama lizard.

Don’t suffer the fate of the poor lizard. Forget the empress and the jester.

There are sad things happening around us that make our hearts bleed those bitter tears the eyes reserve for themselves.

Take a look around you and you will find those who carry the crosses of darkness from their homes to occupy the front row seats of the protest theaters of our country.

Look: someone, tattered, hungrylooking with eyes pressed into their hollow sockets, is raising her placard aloft. “Leave our empress alone.

Go and impregnate your mother”, she cries. That she insults another woman- the mother of the jester- to protect the integrity and honour of the empress is of scarce concern to her, or to folks like her.

She is not worried about the sorrows of the world that have long taken residence in her home. She is not crying from hunger, or from anger at her condition, she is waking up the protest theaters and streets of our country to the dignity, honour and glory of the one she calls her leader, she is singing through the streets, calling attention to the dangers of patriarchy.

Take another look. Look- a little to the left and a little to the right- this way: here’s is your king descending into the arena of conflict. He isn’t carrying the placard like the poor woman of the protest street. He is not crying from hunger, or from anger at his condition, after all the king shall not want, he is pouring curses on the jester.

Someone is keeping vigil in every doorway leading to his kingdom, someone is threatening the jester with death. “Don’t venture near the kingdom by the lagoon”.

Forget those ones fetching sobs from the watery bellies of the two great rivers to cover their mascara faces, those ones painting silhouettes of shame and the canvases of kisses on the landscape of the confluence

town. “Leave our son alone. You are not God. Our son cannot bow to you”, they sing.

Someone is on the phone and someone is pleading with me to write about the jesters of the other Housethe green chambers -write something, write about honour among thieves.

I have no time for thieves this week. Don’t bother about them for now, folk.

Look beyond the confluence of jesters and thieves who strut the chambers of our collective ownership to stamp their stupidity on our consciousness and rob us of our humanity, and you will glimpse the new poor among us, who, kindled by innocence and silenced by the voiceless nature of their condition, are never heard. The new poor are those children forced to seek shelter in our streets, compelled by the circumstances of their births to fend for themselves on the dump heaps of our towns and cities, the ubiquitous suburbia sprawling beyond where the eye can see.

The new poor are those children who go to bed hungry and who rise up hungrier to the awakening dawn of hunger.

Children who wake up from the nightmares of scary nights and prowl through the length of dawn and the breadth of dusk scraping hardship from light, hard life from moving traffic and the waste of the streets, and more hardship from darkness, from incessant pain, are not only wounded by those car owners who eye them in quizzical ways as they scamper back to the hard shoulders of the road, far from the rearview mirrors of moving cars, but are also wounded by the heavy steps of the adulthood they are forced to long for, where childhood - innocence, dreams, hope- paces around hopeless and hunts for them, and pain stitches over the scars with time and without time.

There where childhood hunts, the inclement days of their poor lives are disrupted by the sirens of chauffeur- driven jesters, by cheerleaders who sing their praises and claps the day to its death until night is reborn, politicians dressed up like kings and queens strut IYANGA TOLOTOLO, empresses dressed in suffocating perfume emerge with stars in their long hairs while poor children are compelled to glimpse and behold them.

Given our type leaders, given the puppets we call leaders, who will protect the new poor from beholding the ugly sight of jesters battling with empresses for the worldliness of the world?

Who will prevent our children from learning or touching or seeing the puppetry that has allowed nonsense to go on inside the red and green chambers of our National Assembly for too long? Who will protect their eyes from tears? Will our children meet adulthood at their own time?

Will hope ever arrive where they wait?

Those jokers who live off our commonwealth, take so much from it, enjoy the wines of our sweats so much, have taken happiness, joy, faith and innocence out of the world of our children. They have taken the real world out of our children, leaving them with a world with no future, a world imperiled by hopelessness, hunger want and fear.

What a shame.

Certainly, these are not good times for our children.

The nonsense our leaders permit in our public space has permeated our homes, enclosing the joys that make life profound in families, life worth living even in languid times.

Across the length and breadth of our country many parents abandon homes to emptiness, leaving empty rooms made of absent fathers and mothers, and children who end up

play-acting their roles.

Here is the story of that empty home in Enugu where a seven year old child tried to either try to play-act the role of the absent father, or the role of the gun-toting lead character of the western, by pulling the trigger of a gun loaded with bullets on his minder.

The minder was lucky. The bullets missed her by a whisker. A boy who was playing in the open space of a nearby house wasn’t lucky. He didn’t survive his gun wounds.

Guns aren’t play things that should be left carelessly by parents on side drawers.

Children are children and they are bound to explore the world around them, uncover it, prise it open, hammer away at it, pound it with childhood glee, and threaten it with their hands of innocence.

In spite of the pounding and the hammering, the world doesn’t die at the hands of children, the world suffers no injuries- permanent or impermanent.

What the world was once, and is, what the world loses at the hands of children, it regains with ease, without pain, because it exists for them.

The accident in Enugu was bound to happen. The world of everyonethe child-killer, deceased and their parents- connected to the killing was bound to be prised open by grief, and in such a ghastly way. If only we had not turned our homes into the viewing centers for wild and violent movies, the child-killer would have learned the companionship of childhood through playthings, learned to love the world of joy and tell his stories from the things around himflowers, football, skip ropes, toys and hopscotches- from the cool stuff for around him.

If only the parents had not abandoned the home to emptiness, leaving the minder and her ward of care to fend for themselves, the child-killer would not have boarded the train of death to pull the loaded gun on his minder and killing an innocent child in the nearby house. Sadly, the grieve of the parents won’t go with weeping.

When parents leave children on their own, everything in the world around them opens for them as new experience to be learned, to be gained, and to be acquired in stupid ways. Nothing in the world is sacred to them.

We live in a country with a Police Force that simply do not understand the criminal liability of minors. Why the police arrested and detained the child-killer for almost a month in spite of the clear provisions of our criminal statute beats me.

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Revisiting unsolved murders of Bola Ige and Aminisari Dikibo

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William Bozimo

he recent directive by President Muhammadu Buhari to the Acting Inspector General of Police, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, to reopen the unresolved murders of a former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Chief Bola Ige, the Cicero from Esa Oke , Osun State and Aminasari Dikibo, a PDP former Deputy National Chairman, is a refreshing revisitation of sorts.

These gruesome assassinations occurred in 2001 under the regime of Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo . The killers were never found for almost 16 years.

Many believed the murders were principally driven by political motivations to remove certain key politicians from the polity. If this government is determined to uncover the murderers, they should also extend their searchlight on two other unexplained murders of Chief Funsho Williams and Chief Harry Marshal. In addition, this will bring to four of such dastardly assassinations in those dragon-ridden days of political intolerance and intimidation by the authorities.

The idea to unravel these curious

murders is quite a welcome development.

It will be first of its kind if the government can dig deeper into who the murderers were and who sent them to snuff the life of Bola Ige. The failure by successive governments to reveal the identity of the killers had remained an enigma for the security forces.

Bola Ige, a former civilian governor of old Oyo State and critic of the attempts by politicians scheming to enthrone General Sani Abacha, as sole candidate which he described as ‘FIVE LEPROUS FINGERS’.

He was a close associate of the Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, and the death of Ige in Bodija, Ibadan, was a fatal blow to progressive politicians in the country.

Watchers of the polity may never know what motivated Buhari to dig into the unresolved murders. It may well be part of the change mantra.

The burden on the new acting IGP is enormous.

If Buhari would oblige the nation by adding the killings of Funsho Williams.

The multi-million naira questions Buhari wants to unravel, who are the killers.

Anything worth doing is worth

doing well. Political assassinations have not been new to Nigeria and if any government would uncover the killers, no matter how long, the better for the polity.

It is difficult tell what the motivations were for people in authority at the point in time.

Who were the governors of the two states involved when this butchery of fellow politicians were organised? Do they have any inkling either covertly or overtly?

The Governor of Delta State then, Chief James Onenefe Ibori, wept in Asaba, when news of the murder of Aminasari Dikibo got to him at the venue of a meeting of South South caucus of the PDP. President Buhari’s move to investigate the unresolved murders speaks volumes about his feelings for the dead.

A son of Bola Ige on hearing the news of the reopening of the investigations into the murder of his father heaved a sigh of relief and called it a ‘New era in Nigeria.’

While we await the unraveling of the assassination of Bola Ige and Aminasari Dikibo, Buhari should also add the other two politicians – Harry Marshal and Funsho Williams in order to do a thorough job

of finding the killers.

If Nigeria lacks experts in forensic investigations to the killings and if there were, any suspects arrested earlier, foreign help could be useful and US FBI could come in handy.

The only caveat for the government is to de-emphasise political undertones and we must avoid vindictive tendencies in these investigations.

We must guide against the trends in the anti graft war where most of the casualties had been known political opponents of yester years and newly- created enemies of the moment who do not belong to either the APC or former military renegades who may have played roles in the past against any member of the ruling APC. I want top add Chief Rewane of Warri who was killed too in his residence during those dragon- ridden days of high-wire politics, when politicians regard friends of your enemy as equally a potential enemy who must be eliminated. I think, we can overcome assassinations in our body polity, if we are clinical in our search for the unknown assassins.

Let us keep an open mind as we proceed on this venture to uncover the deadly assassins in our country.

Corruption and Nigerian criminal political class

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hat Nigeria has become a country that condones evil because of ethnicity and religion is not in doubt. What is in doubt is if Buhari is honest to address her ills. In attempt to avoid rocking the boat, many Nigerians allow evil to flourish.

Since Buhari came to power, the security agencies have committed many atrocities, from the massacre of over a thousand Shite Muslims to hundreds of Igbo youth killed in cold blood. Not surprising, very few Moslems and northerners have condemned these crimes against humanity. They know it is evil, but because their own man is committing it, it is acceptable.

The violations of human rights under Buhari in the bogus pretensions of keeping Nigeria one and fighting corruption is unacceptable and is a stain on democracy and the rule of law.

There is no reason to detain people indefinitely, without trial in a democracy.

There is urgent need for well meaning Nigerians to prevail on the government to release those incarcerated in army barracks, EFCC and police cells.

Human freedom and dignity must mean something in a democracy and

Buhari cannot be allowed to hide behind war against corruption for the violations of human rights under his watch.

There is no need to fight corruption in the selective and opaque way he is doing. There is no excuse to violate fundamental human rights of the accused to bring them to justice.

A government, which is sincere and honest, would fight corruption in a transparent and lawful way.

In Nigeria, a better way would be to set up a public commission of inquiry into corruption and establish a tribunal to try all those involved. In this way, due process would be preserved and accused will have justice and the law upheld. Moreover, the amount recovered would be known and would have less chance of being ‘relooted’ What is happening under Buhari is not war against corruption. It is the misuse of the law to achieve political and personal objectives. A malady that has been a future of Nigeria under the generation of Buhari.

Buhari was not elected to do what he wants and serve his personal prejudices. He was elected to uphold the constitution, respect the rule of law.

He was not elected to use his power settle personal grievances.

Buhari is prosecuting a selective war against corruption, where he

ignores the monumental crimes of friends, associates, and often has the temerity to absolve them, while abusing the law to intimidate and punish his opponents, who have committed less offence.

How can anybody take seriously a war against corruption, which does not address how presidential elections were funded and what happened to billions budgeted for the ministry of works for road infrastructure under Obasanjo?

How can Buhari claim to be fighting corruption, when he fails to address the concurrent claiming of pensions and salaries by ex governors who are also senators? The padding of budgets, the lack of transparency in government etc?

How can Buhari fight corruption, when there is no attempt to reduce the power of patronage of the executive?

Nigeria’s political class shows no sign of change. All over the world, honesty and fairness demands that a person cannot be in two full time state employment, at the same time.

However, the criminal minds of some Nigerian politicians have worked out how this can be possible.

They serve for 8 years abusing their power and engaging in corruption. Instead of claiming 8 years pension, they change the law and claim pension for life.

Thereafter, they rig election and enter the senate, to escape prosecution.

In the senate, they start claiming pensions as ex-governors in addition to insane remunerations paid to senators.

This is the worst form of political corruption and criminality. Nigerians should be protesting this open robbery.

Nigerian civil liberty organisations should either go to court or ask the state house of assembly to pass a law to outlaw it.

Ending this crime should be part of the war against corruption. It is surprising Buhari does not seem to think so.

The state must have institutions powerful enough to stop the triumph of greed in the Nigerian polity.

Honesty is trying at all time, not to take more than one’s fair share of what belongs to all.

This is what many Nigerian politicians are not doing. Rather, they see politics as easy way to enrich them.

What is the justification for the excessive renumeration people who have held public offices in Nigeria claim?

The people must decide to provide the kind of leadership they want.

Nigeria does not belong to Buhari and his generation. Enough must be enough.

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SNAKE ISLAND:

Over 20,000 residents with no health centre, no power

AT IGBOLOGUN Lara Adejoro In Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s mega city of Lagos is a community called Igbologun, but known popularly as Snake Island; not that it is a haven for snakes. The area is home to over 20,000 residents who have no access to a single government functioning healthcare centre.

Located along the riverine area of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State, Snake Island is accessible through water transportation from Coconut Island end of the Tin can Island area of Apapa.

Mothers in this community lament the needless deaths of their infant children for lack of healthcare; even husbands also watch helplessly when their wives groan in labour of childbirth.

Mrs Felix breastfeeding her baby

The Daily Times correspondent who spent time in with the people recently, observed that besides the very important need of healthcare, the people have no motorable roads, no drainage system, no potable water and no power supply. The environment itself is a dirty mosquito breeding threat.

Our correspondent also observed that, in every three houses, there is at least a pregnant woman, yet they lack a functional health centre to offer pre-natal and post-natal care to them, even to people in the surrounding riverine areas.

However, a private medical practitioner, Dr. Sodipo Gbolahan was moved to establish the Igbologun Medical Centre (IMC) which has been striving to meet the healthcare needs of the residents of the community and environs five years ago.

A nurse attending to a patient, Pascal Kakpo

A close source at the hospital told The Daily Times that in the five years of IMC in the community, it had been observed that pregnant women in the commu-

nity and environs would rather have their babies at home or visit Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs). “They only come to the centre when they have emergen-

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cies or complications. The women prefer to stay at home and deliver their babies or patronise Traditional Birth Attendants and only come to the centre as a last resort,” the source said.

This claim was corroborated

by Mrs Juliet Kakpo, 20, who had come from Sagbokodji, one of the riverine communities around Igbologun to seek medical care for her baby.

She had thought the condition of Pascal, her 18 months old baby, would get better after administering herbal concoction to treat his sudden, irregular movement of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles; but when his condition deteriorated after a month, she and her husband, John Kakpo, 32, had to rush him to a Traditional/herbal doctor in Sagbokodji, where they also lack a health centre.

After four days, the native doctor told them she couldn’t treat their son’s condition and advised that they take him to Igbologun Medical Centre (IMC), privately owned by one Dr Gbolahan.

“When we came here, we were told my baby lacked blood and the doctor and the nurses teamed up to help him survive.”

Kakpo described the TBA’s place as dirty. “Some of the children taken there end up dying for lack of appropriate medical care, but because I didn’t have enough money on me, I had to take my baby there even though, we were told they could not treat his condition.

“I used to be a tailor but I have no job anymore. My wife has ear impairment and can’t speak well,” he said.

Mrs Kakpo who is some months pregnant said, “Whenever my son catches cold, I always use herbal concoction for him but this one is beyond my power and I had to rush him here.”

Charity Felix, 32, also came for delivery at IMC from one of the nearby communities. She fell into labour at mid-night.

“One of the midwives brought me here because they said I would need operation. I needed.

When I came here at about 2am, the doctor attended to me even though my husband, for superstitious belief, didn’t want me to have a cesarean delivery, but I was already between life and death and he had no choice than to sign the paper.

“Dr Gbolahan was God sent; he treated me without any deposit and my baby and I survived. My husband has gone to source for money to pay my hospital bills,” CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

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Leave hijabs, uniforms alone; Implement your manifesto – Reverend Augustine

Group photo of the clergyman at the occasion (inset) Rev Ambrose

Iniobong Iwok and Edokpolor Osayande It was fun and excitement at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Ikorodu recently as priests, members and friends of the church held the 15th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination of one of their own, the Very Rev. FR. Agustine MedaiyeduAmbrose, who has dedicated his life for the service of God’s work

for one and half decade.

Chairman of the occasion, Sir E.U. Emmanuel, in his speech, commended Rev. Ambrose for his selflessness, discipline, sacrifice, firmness to resist temptations and to heed to the special call of God. He stressed that making it to ordination is not a full proof that guarantees one to remain in priesthood as there were numerous challenges to cope with in

post ordination.

The Reverend commended the planning committee for their dignified presence and unmindful sacrifice, inspite of all the odds to make the anniversary a successful one, noting that the anniversary was significant because it also coincided with the launch of a book - The Treasures of Eucharistic Adoration, authored by the Very Rev. Fr. Augustine Medaiyedu.

Rev. Ambrose who is a graduate of English language from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, had previously served in parishes in Ibadan, Ijebuode and Abuja and has left indelible footprints in these parishes.

Speaking to The Daily Times on his experience in the pulpit in the last fifteen years, the Kaba born clergy said service to God and humanity is his responsibility and thanked God for his grace and being found worthy to lead his brethren.

Ambrose revealed that the fifteen years had been challenging but the grace of God has held him. “When I look back, I can only give thanks to God, because it is not as if one is the most worthy or most enlightened, but is by the grace of God that has kept us going.

“In the coming years I hope to remain faithfully, win more souls to God and bring his people to him than I have done in the last fifteen years.”

Ambrose further said that we all need the knowledge of God and Nigerians need to be closer to God. “You meet different people

from different cultures and bring the word of God into their culture without imposing it on them.”

Reacting to the controversial wearing of hijabs in public schools in Osun state, the cleric stated that Nigeria is a circular state, noting that the issue of hijabs is a diversionary measure by the government because it has failed to meet its obligations to the citizenry.

“Our people usually say there is no smoke without fire. At the moment, the government is insinuating that Islam has the upper hand, which is why we are seeing the kind of things going on now; we have forgotten that Nigeria is a circular state.

“Now that students in Osun schools are wearing different uniforms to school, I ask you: is that what we want? The government in the center has a lot to do, but it seems they are not ready.

“After one year they are still blaming the past government; you are there to correct the mistakes of the past. What happened to their manifestos?” Ambrose queried.

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Mrs Felix, the mother of two other children, explained.

In tears, she said life has been very hard on her family; “We have no job; to feed once in a day is hard; even to pay house rent is difficult. My mother left me 11 years ago. I don’t even have a phone to reach any member of my family.”

She however called on the government to help the riverine community by providing health care facilities.

“Even though I registered in another community for antenatal at the TBA, because I had my two other children at an Ijaw woman’s place but when there’s problem at night, it is difficult to get a boat to cross over to get to the hospital here. We don’t even have light, water and no road.

Government should please come to our aid.”

Another nursing mother, Elizabeth Luke in her twenties said she came in around 4am in a boat.

“Crossing from Sagbokidji to this place costs N500 but I thank God the doctor could save my baby

and I.” When The Daily Times visited the Chief Imam of Igbologun, Oseni Saka Olaribigbe, he acknowledged that his people are suffering untold hardship because of lack of government presence.

“We face a lot of challenges especially our pregnant women and children. Due to the peculiar location of our community, going to neighbouring communities to get health attention is difficult as there is no means of transportation except using the boat.

“Consider those situations when people fall ill at night and the only private doctor here cannot handle it; or when our women fall into labour at night.

Sometimes the children take ill at nights and almost dying. There are about 36 communities around us and Igbologun is at the centre, yet we are in this predicament.”

Going back memory lane, the Chief Imam said, “when the Igbologun Maternity Centre was commissioned in 1988 by the then Military Governor of Lagos State, Captain Okhai Mike Akhigbe, we had doctors but now, we have just two nurses but the centre is now

Chief Imam of Igbologun, Mr Olaribigbe

just a building.

“There are frequent emergencies and complications, especially for pregnant women and children. We need a hospital or a functioning health facility that will cater for the need of the communities in this riverine area. A health facility, at least, will help our women deliver safely.”

On the health centre in the community, the Chief Imam said centre does not have enough equipment to carry out their services

and there’s no doctor, except for nurses who come on weekdays from 9am to 3pm, at most 4pm.

“So what happens when they are not around? Meanwhile, there are limitations to what the nurses can do.”

The Baale of Igbologun, Chief Amusu Alao Gegeiyawo said, “this community needs a health facility that will be equipped to take care of our health needs.”

He said, he had been to Amuwo Odofin Local Government to

complain but there has been no positive move to help them.

“We plead with the present administration to remember us. We need water, light, clean environment and health centre.”

A pregnant woman, Mrs Oladipupo said, none of the pregnant women in the community could go to the government built health centre for care.

“Most of the times, when we visit there, we buy drugs that are meant to be given for free. When you tell them the drugs are to be given for free, they say, they pay their way here so we have to pay for the drugs. Despite that, one won’t get the necessary treatment, so I had to go to a private medical centre.

“The nurses at the government owned health centre come and leave whenever they like. Even if there’s a patient who is critically ill and has to be admitted, the patient would be told to go home.

This is saddening. It is better the government come by themselves to see what we have here. That centre has been there since but there has been no monitoring and it is not functioning.”

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News 20 NMA canvasses more funding for Hepatitis treatment, prevention Kehinde Akinpelu Ilorin

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As Nigeria joined the rest of the world in celebrating 2016 World Hepatitis day, the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Kwara State branch, has called on Federal and states government to increase funding for Hepatitis treatment and prevention.

The Chairman of NMA in Kwara, Dr. Kunle Olawepo made the call in llorin on Thirsday, in a statement commemorating 2016 celebration of World Hepatitis day.

The statement noted that provision of more fund for the treatment would allow victims have access to better treatment and prevention.

The Association urged the government to reduce burden on Hepatitis to alleviate the sufferings of the victims.

The Association pledged to further embark on Public Enlightenment campaign in Print and Electronic media to prevent the spreads of the disease.

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Plateau JTF scraps use of social media among troops Chijioke Kingsley Jos

ÏÏÏ Commander, Special Task

Force, code-named Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), Major Gen. Rogers Nicholas, has warned officers under his command to desist from the use of facebook, as any officer caught indulging in the use of facebook to disseminate information will be dealt with.

Gen. Nicholas, stated this Thursday in Jos while assuming office as the new Commander of OPSH in Plateau.

He warned that any officer caught divulging information to the public via the use of any form of social media without going through the authorised Military

media officer, that officer will be made to face the full wrath of the law.

According to him, “I will deal with you if I catch any soldier under any guise posting on Facebook or talking to the Press”, he said.

The Army boss maintained that professionalism should not be found wanting among officers, in the cause of carrying out their duties, warning officers not to take sides in crisis situation.

His words, “I am here as your new Commander to maintain peace on the Plateau, that is what I am here to do, so I need your corporation. We should ensure that the mandate of the task force is maintained and we must also

protect the rights of the citizens ensuring that the human rights of the citizens are not violated.

“You are all aware that this Command was audited recently and I assure you that I will abide by the audit report. I am here to run an open and transparent Command and I expect nothing but your corporation and discipline.

“I don’t want to hear that any soldier is taking sides. I will not condone any soldier taken sides and if you are caught, I will not hesitate to deal with you”.

However, while formerly handing over to the new OPSH boss, Brigadier General Abdulsalam B. Ibrahim, who has

been under the acting capacity of the Command, since the compulsory retirement of the erstwhile Commander Major General Tabo Ude, said that he is handing over a safe Plateau to the new Commander.

According to him, “from the 14 of June till date I am handing over OPSH to you. The team I am handing to you can be trusted and you can depend on them.

“I am also saying that I am confidently handing over a safe State to you. Before you came to Plateau, there was a problem in Bokkos and under 48 hours, we were able to restore normalcy.

This is as a result of the competent officers and soldiers in this Command.”

Ikpeazu: Abia group cautions Judiciary Sunday Nwakanma Umuahia

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A group under the aegis of Abia Youths Progressive Ambassadors (AYPA) has advised the Judiciary to be cautious in its decision in order not threaten the already existing peace in the State.

National Coordinator of the group, Mr. Uba Anyanwu, who disclosed to newsmen in Aba, said the present relative peace in the state may be disrupted considering the tension and anxiety the ruling from the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, is presently generating in the State. He described the emergency of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu as a result of the political arrangement among the three senatorial zones of the State, while recalling that under the applied zoning formula, the Abia North and Abia Central have all taken their fair share of the political agreement under the Abia State Charter of Equity.

Anyanwu further reasoned that any further attempt to disrupt the political arrangement may be seen as a big denial of the Abia South turn to produce a governor for the state, and described Governor Okezie Ikpeazu as the epitome of equity, justice and fair play in the state under the Abia Charter of Equity.

Gov. Ikpeazu

L-R: President, Trade Union Congress of Nigeria and National President, Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), Com. Bobboi Kaigama; Ogun State Governor, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun; former Head of Service, Mrs. Modupe Adekunle and the Head of Service, Elder Sola Adeyemi at the 3rd Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the ASCSN in Abeokuta… on Wednesday.

Judge berates EFCC lawyer for misconduct Titilope Joseph

ÏÏÏ A Lagos High Court Judge,

Justice Oluwatoyin Ipaye, on Thursday, chided Mr. Babatunde Sonaiki, a legal counsel with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for what she called “professional misconduct”.

Justice Ipaye blasted the EFCC counsel during the hearing of a criminal charge filed by the commission against a business woman, Mrs. Moji Yakubu, her company, Monan Trading Company and nine persons over alleged N800million land theft charge.

Moji Yakubu and the nine other defendants were alleged by EFCC to have conspired to steal about 10 hectares of land located at Sangotedo, Lagos.

At the resume of the matter, when the defendants were arraigned sometime in February, the judge had asked the EFCC counsel to address the court on whether land can be stolen.

However, while the matter was slated for ruling, the EFCC lawyer had also went before another judge, Justice Aishat Opensanwo and obtained a forfeiture order to temporary seal an ongoing project by Monan Trading Company on the 10 hectare land.

However, when the matter came up on Thursday, Justice Ipaye informed parties that the ruling was not quite ready thereby adjourned till September.

Counsel to the defendant, Mr. Yemi Adeshina, also drew the attention of the judge to the forfeiture order allegedly

obtained by the EFCC against his client.

He informed the court that the order amounted to window shopping by the EFCC and should be immediately set aside.

Justice Ipaye asked the EFCC counsel if the allegation made

by Adeshina was true. Sonaiki, however, confirmed to have gone before Justice Opesanwo to obtain the temporary forfeiture order.

On hearing that, the judge bashed Shonoiki for going before another court to obtain such order when the matter was still pending before her court.

Justice Ipaye noted that it appeared that the EFCC was poised on taking the law into its hand by such ‘window shopping’.

The judge also averred that

the action of the EFCC lawyer was in bad taste which can give the commission a bad name.

“It appears that you are keen on taking the laws into your hand. Why would you go before another court for this kind of order when the matter is before me? This kind of action is what is giving the judiciary a bad name” Ipaye said.

Justice Ipaye in a short ruling said, she would institute a disciplinary action against the EFCC lawyer before the appropriate authority.

She thereby adjourned the matter till September 14, 2016 for ruling on the defendant’s application to set aside the forfeiture order and also on whether land can be stolen as alleged by the commission in its charge.

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Nigeria’s security situation still volatile -DHQ ÎÎÎThe Defence Headquar-

ters on Thursday, raised the alarm that the country’s security situation was still very fluid, asking for the cooperation of the media to defeat these criminals.

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Gabriel Olonisakin, who spoke at the opening of the Defence Correspondents Seminar in Abuja, said that although the military was defeating the Boko Haram insurgency, other forms of security challenges and civil disturbances have cropped up which were of great concerns to govern-

...Seeks media help to defeat enemies

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He said that the challenges of the farmers/ herdsmen feuds in the north, vandalism and militancy in the Niger Delta amongst other forms of violent crimes have left government with no option than to engage the military to assist in resolving these challenges.

His words, “In the past one year, the Armed Forces of Nigeria has made remarkable progress in the provision of security across the nation.

“In particular, I can proud-

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ly state that the patriotic and gallant efforts of our troops in alliance with other keyplayers, downgraded the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) in the North East.

“However, the security situation in Nigeria is still rather fluid and calls for the patriotic commitment of all institutions and citizens, governmental and non-governmental organisations. This is where the role of the media is paramount and as the watchdog of the society, you are required to be responsive

in your reportage of sensitive security issues”, the CDS said.

The Defence Chief reiterated that, “it is not in anybody’s interest if you wittingly or unwittingly play into the hands of those who do not mean well for the country through insensitive or unprofessional reportage.”

Olonisakin said that for a country as Nigeria, which is engulfed with a dynamic flux of security challenges, the media was required to build bridges of understanding

between the military and the people in the discharge of its national security mandate.

On his part, Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, who was represented by his Permanent Secretary, Ayotunde Adesugba, said that the military has conducted itself well over the years in managing the security and peace of the nation.

He said what remained was the civil populace to play its part in also ensuring the security and peace.

The minister urged citizens to give maximum support to the military to ad-

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The Seminar which was organised by the DHQ to acquaint Defence Correspondents with reporting military operations had as its theme, “Constructive reportage as an important ingredient for national security and integration.

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1 of 1990.

TRUSTEES; 1. ADEFIRANYE ADEMOLA ISAAC 2. ADEFIRANYE OLUWAKEMI ELIZABETH 3. OMOYELE OLAWALE MARTINS 4. OGUNLADE GBOLAGADE 5. ODEMO ADEOLU BAMIGBOYE 6. OLAOBAJU AYOOLA JOHNSON 7. OLALERU ABOSEDE AFUSAT 8. OJO OLUBOLA DEBORAH 9. JAIYEOLA RASAK BABATUNDE 10. OLANIPEKUN DANIEL OLUWOLE

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. ATUNWA LUKMAN ADEBAYO 2. OLADAPO JELEEL OLATOKUNBO 3. DANIELS OLUWABUNMI VERONICA 4. SANUSI OLUFUNKE IYABO 5. ADESANYA ADEDOYIN OLUGBENGA

AIMS 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO SET CAPTIVE FREE FROM THEIR BONDAGE.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES * Promote the growth and progress of members educationally, financially, politically and in all progressive and positive ways. * To be a social group that will influence both immediate and extended communities. * To constantly evolve to meet challenges through innovative synergies and networking * To undertake charitable and humanitarian project that will enhance the life the less privileged in our society.

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

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

Signed: secretary.

Signed: secretary

BORISHADE QUEEN OLUWAFUNMILAYO

I formerly known as EZEAGU TOCHUKWU DOMINIC wish to be known and addressed as EZEAGU TOCHUKWU DOMINIC SIMON . All former document remain valid, general public please take note.

I Formerly known and addressed as BORISHADE MARY OLUWAREMILEKUN Now wish to be known and addressed as BORISHADE QUEEN OLUWAFUNMILAYO. All former documents remain valid.

General public to please take note.

OBOT JUSTINA CHRISTOPHER

TAIYA, HASSAN MURTALA

MRS ELEODIMUO NJIDEKA MATILDA

AROWODASA OLAWOLE MICHAEL

MWUESE AMADU

I, formerly known and addressed as Arowodasa Olawole, now wish to be known and addressed as Arowodasa Olawole Michael.

All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known as MWUESE ORDAM now wish to be known and addressed as MWUESE AMADU. All former documents remain valid.

The general public should please take note

DANIEL UKOINWEK

TONY BRENDY

I, formerly known and addressed as, JOSHUA INWEK, now wish to be known and addressed as, DANIEL UKOINWEK. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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

MARGARET OLUBUKOLA ADEKUNLE

I, formerly known, called and addressed as Miss Anajemba Njideka Matilda ,now wish to be known, called and addressed as Mrs Eleodimuo Njideka Matilda. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note

I formerly known as Morinye Gbemisola now wishes to be known and address as AROGBESAN GBEMISOLA. All documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, CHRISTOPHER UPRIGHT INEME, now wish to be known and addressed as, OBOT JUSTINA CHRISTOPHER. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as HASSAN, MURTALA now wish to be henceforth reffered to as TAIYA, HASSAN MURTALA. All erstwhile documents still remain valid. General public please take note.

MRS. TEMILADE ABIMBOLA OWOLABI COLE

MRS. TONYE EREKOSIMA ADIO

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. TEMILADE ABIMBOLA OGUNDORO, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. TEMILADE ABIMBOLA OWOLABI COLE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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

OWOSENI OMOBOLA MEDINAT

I formerly known and addressed as ADEBOWALE OMOBOLA MEDINAT now wish to be henceforth reffered to as OWOSENI OMOBOLA MEDINAT. All documents still remain valid. General public please take note.

I FORMER LY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS KADRI OLAJUMOKE HALIMAT NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS SHOLEYE OLAJUMOKE HALIMAT ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

MICHAEL AJOGWU DANIEL

I, NANCY ANINWE, AND ANINWE GRACE N., refer to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as, ANINWE GRACE N. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

AHMADU ALLI

UDE JOY AMAMCHUKWU

OMOLARA .A. OLUSANYA

ETUOKWU CECILIA CHIME

I, AROME DANIEL, AND MICHAEL AJOGWU DANIEL, refer to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as, MICHAEL AJOGWU DANIEL. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, ALLI ABUBAKAR, now wish to be known and addressed as, AHMADU ALLI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, UDE UJUUCHE J., now wish to be known and addressed as, UDE JOY AMAMCHUKWU. All former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, OMOLARA .A. ADEGUN, now wish to be known and addressed as, OMOLARA .A. OLUSANYA. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as IBEKWE CECILIA CHIME ABASS. Now wish to be known and addressed as ETUOKWU CECILIA CHIME. All former documents remain valid .

General public should take note.

ANDREW AGNES

BARNABAS OGHENEKOME YVONNE I, formerly known and addressed as, BARNABAS KOME, now wish to be known and addressed as, BARNABAS OGHENEKOME YVONNE. All former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME. THAT I AM THE SAME PERSON BEARING ABRAHAM IBIPOJOLA AND ABRAHAM IBIPOJOLA THOMAS ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

CORRECTION OF NAME .MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS JIMOH .A. ABDULMALIK MPAC INSTEAD OF JIMOH ADEIZA ABDULMALIK ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

CORRECTION OF NAME MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS ADENUGA GBENGA OLUSOLA INSTEAD OF ADENUGA GBENGA FATAI ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

MRS SHOLEYE OLAJUMOKE HALIMAT

GRACE IBUKUNOLUWA OLAYEMI ABORISADE. I, formally known and addressed as GRACE IBUKUNOLUWA OLAYEMI ADEPOJU now wish to be known and addressed as GRACE IBUKUNOLUWA OLAYEMI ABORISADE. All former documents remain valid . General public should take note.

I FORMALLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Ogundare Sola Esther, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Margaret Olubukola Adekunle. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

GANIYU ADEBOYE MUFTAU

OLAGUNJU ADENIYI MOSES

I formerly known and addressed as MUSAFIU ADEBOYE MUFUTAU AKOFE.now wish to be known and addressed as GANIYU ADEBOYE MUFTAU.all former document remain valid.

General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, ADENIYI MOSES OLANIYI, now wish to be known and addressed as, OLAGUNJU ADENIYI MOSES. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, ANOKE AGNES, now wish to be known and addressed as, ANDREW AGNES. All former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

Public Notice 22 EMBASSY OF FAITH CHURCH INTERNATIONAL This is to inform the general public that the above named Incorporated Trustee has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE; Charles Saviour- Clergy Ayodele Samuel Abasemo- Accountant Prince Ifeanyi Nwanegbo James Akpan Charles Ndubueze Chukwunyere E.- Clergy

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CHRISTIAN VISION & VALUES FOR ALL INT’L MINISTRY 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.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Prophet Olakunle Kehinde Olanrewaju 2. Mrs Agunbiade Rasidat Bolanle

THE WINGS OF GRACE GLOBAL MISSION 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.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE 1.REV Stephen Shittu(chairman) pastoring.

2.Pastor Nathaniel Oyebamiji(secretary) pastoring. 3. Pastor Tunde Adediran, pastoring 4. Pastor mrs Grace Oyebamiji, pastoring.

5 Mr jeremiah Oyekunle, accountant.

6 Pastor Oyebamiji James, general overseer.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE 1.Reaching out with inflamed passion to bring the church to Christ.

2.To build people’s integrity and reputation using the word of God. 3.To accomplish Kingdom values.

Aims & objectives: For the advancement of Christian Faith, relief of poverty and other charitable purposes that will enable people to serve God in joy and happiness..

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

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

Any Objection(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: PASTOR CHARLES SAVIOUR

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

Signed By; Secretary.

THE ARK BEARERS REVIVAL MINISTRIES RC NO: CAC/IT/NO: 40091 The general public is hereby notified that the above named Ministry has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Change of Trustees under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE OLD TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Ojo Olayinka - Removed 2. Aja Alfred Abolade - Removed 3. Adebayo Precious - Removed 4. Orimoloye Ebenezar Gbolahan - removed 5. Onigbogi Moyosore Tolu - Removed THE NEWLY APPOINTED TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Orimoloye Jesulewami Bolanle 2. Akpovi Daniel 3. Isah Aigbepue Muktari 4. Ruth Otiotio

TREASURE OF WISDOM FOUNDATION MINISTRY.

The general public is hereby notified that the above named FOUNDATION has applied to the Corporate affairs commission Abuja for registration under the part C of the companies and allied matters act 199 0.

The Trustees Are: 1.Enoch Adewale Adeyemi 2.Faith Modupe Adeyemi

The Trustees Are: 1.Enoch Adewale Adeyemi.

2.Faith Modupe Adeyemi

The Aims And Objectives Are: 1.To Preach And Propagate The Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ To The Whole World.

2.To Establish A Bible School.

3.A Global Humanitarian Services To The Helpless.

Aims And Objectives Are: 1.A Global Humanitarian Services To Helpless And The Needy.

2.To Help The Less Priviledged,widows And Orphans.

3.A Christain Charity Motivated By Gods Love.

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

Signed: Pst Enoch Adewale Adeyemi 08083388769.

CHRIST’S EAGLE OF MERCY GLOBAL ASSEMBLY 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. Nkechi Achebert 2. Ezenwa Patricia Ukamaka The aim and objectives: 1. To preach the word of God to bring back soul to Christ 3. To seek harvest for kingdom of God 3. To work with other Christian religious for propagation of good news

COUNSELLOR PROPHETIC MINISTRY INT’L 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. Okorie Prince Ebuka 2. Okorie Lawrence Nwakaeju 3. Okorie Margaret Ifeoma The aim and objective: 1. 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.

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

Signed: Secretary

Signed: Jimmy & Jimmy Associates

CENTRE FOR RESTORATION OF VALUES 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.

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. Dr Ogunwande Isiaka Ajani ...Chairman 2. Mr Kamor Babatunde Lawal ...Secretary 3. Mr Agunbiade Adesina Ibrahim 4. Mrs Tahir Ramotalai Titilayo 5. Mrs Idris Khadijah Abolanle Abdul Wahab AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE 1To promote ethical values in the society 2. To imbibe moral consciousness and raise upright personalities Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abujawithin 28 days of this publication.

Signed: AMOO & ASSOCIATES

ENOCH ADEYEMI FOUNDATION

The general public is hereby notified that the above named MINISTRY has applied to the Corporate affairs commission Abuja for registration under the part C of the companies and allied matters act 199 0.

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.

The aim and objectives remain the same

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. 1. To propagate the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

NOTICE OF MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY WINDING UP OF COMPASS OFFICES NIGERIA LIMITED (RC 1273434) PURSUANT TO SECTION 458 OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the general public that a Written Resolution was passed on the 2nd of June 2016 for winding-up of the above-named company and the CAC has given its consent for the winding up process to commence.

Any creditor or contributory of the said company desirous to support or oppose the proposed winding-up should within (14) fourteen days of this publication send details of any claims together with the supporting documents they may have against the company to the liquidator at the address provided below:

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: Pst Enoch Adewale Adeyemi. 08083388769

CHRIST ON MOUNT CARMEL MINISTRY This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied for registration under part”C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1.PASTOR JOEL OLUFEMI OLULEYE=CHAIRMAN 2.REVEREND OLASOJI GBADEBO =SECRETARY 3.DEACONESS EDNA OLUFUNMILAYO OLULEYE 4.EVANGELIST ISAAC ABOLADE 5.DR BODE AYORINDE 6.DR ABIMBOLA BANKOLA 7.MRS OLUWATOYIN OLADELE. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO TEACH THE FULL GOSPEL OF SALVATION,HEALING,DELIVERANCE,AND BAPTISM OF THE HOLY GHOST, TO REACH THE SINNERS AND BRING THEM BACK TO THE IMAGE AND LIKENESS OF GOD THROUGH JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD..

Any Objection to this registration should be forwarded to the registrar General, corporate Affairs Commission, 420, Tigris crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja, within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED.TOYE OWOEYE SUITE 40,AREA 2 SHOPPING COMPLEX,ABUJA. TEL:0803368486 .

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF LIQUIDATOR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the general public that Mr. Yomi Awotunde has been appointed as Liquidator of Compass Offices Nigeria Limited following a Resolution for winding-up of the company.

Any creditor or contributory of the said company desirous to support or oppose the proposed winding-up should within (14) fourteen days of this publication send details of any claims together with the supporting documents they may have against the company to the liquidator at the address provided below: Mr. Yomi Awotunde Rockville & Co 4th Floor, The Rock Towers 1, The Rock Drive, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.

Mr. Yomi Awotunde Rockville & Co 4th Floor, The Rock Towers, 1, The Rock Drive, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.

CHARLESLINA FOUNDATION

MERCY CITY INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

THE PEACE OF GOD MISSION

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 Decree No 1 of 1990.

The general public is hereby notified that the above Named has applied to the Corporate affairs commission Abuja for registration under the part C of the companies and allied matters act 199 0.

The general public is hereby notified that the above named FOUNDATION has applied to the Corporate affairs commission Abuja for registration under the part C of the companies and allied matters act 199 0.

The Trustees Are: 1. Lanre Taiwo - Chairman 2. Yemisi Taiwo - Secretary 4. Francis Umeh 5. Dele Jimoh

Trustees Name: (1) Okoronkwo Ebube Benjamin (2) Oluwalana Felix Bankole (3) Okoronkwo Grace Oluwabuk

The Trustees Are: 1. Nse-Abasi Olugbenga 2. Benjamin Udeze 3.Mbamala Oby Valentine 4. Patrick I Nwokeogu 5. Ifeanyi A. C. Eze. 6.Rev. Constantine Osuchukwu 7. Madu Charles Okany 8. Madu Oluchi Livina

Aims and objectives: 1. To teach all nations the word pf God through the help of the holy spirit.

2. To spread the love of Christ through evangelism and fellowship.

3. To reach all vanguards of youth through campus fellowship.

4. To fulfill the great mission in Mathew 28: 19-20

Aims And Objectives: 1. To preach the gospel of jesus Christ.

2. To teach the world of God to the lost soul in all nations.

3. To carry out soul winning evangelism through out the world.

4. To establish branches through out the world

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

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

Signed: Chairman.

Signed: Trustees

Aim And Objective: 1. A Global Humanitarian Services To The Helpless.

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

Signed: Trustees.

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MOUNTAIN OF GRACE MIRACLE 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 Decree No 1 of 1990.

The Trustees Are: 1. ENIJORE SUNDAY OJUOJO 2. ENIOLA ADEBIMPE SHEILA 3. BAMITEKO ABOSEDE MARY 4. UBAH DANIEL ELUEMUNOR Aim And Objective: 1. To propagate the word of JESUS Christ.

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

Signed: Trustees.

TRUSTWORLD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

The general public is hereby notified that the above named Foundation is seeking for registration under the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Part C., 2004.

TRUSTEES 1) Ibrahim Isa Abdulsalam 2) Ruqayya Bawa Ahmed.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To help support the less privileged in the society.

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

Signed :SECRETARY

OSOGBO TENNIS CLUB

23 Public Notice

LOSS OF DOCUMENTS THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE LOSS OF ORIGINAL TITLE DOCUMENT (C OF O) IN RESPECT OF PLOT NO.3088 WITH FILE NO.BN 21705, CERTIFICATE NO: B00110S20133G13103-01;DISTRICT NORTH BANKWEST CADASTRAL ZONE:MKD 02, BEHIND NNPC FILLING STATION NORTH BANK MAKURDI BELONGING TO THOMPSON NATHANIEL IGBA GOT LOST.ALL EFFORT MADE TO TRACE THE SAID DOCUMENT PROVED ABORTIVE IF FOUND RETURN TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE. INDIGENOUS PLANT OPERATORS ASSOCIATION OF OGONI. 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 ; 1 . KOALEBARI JOCOSE N-UE - PRESIDENT. 2. EDMOND WUGATE GBENE - SECRETARY. 3. NEKABARI KPUGURU - VICE PRESIDENT. 4. HARRISON DUMLE ZINI - TREASURER. AIMS/OBJECTIVES; 1. To promote Love,Unity, Pe ace and progress among members.

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

SIGNED: KOALEBARI JOCOSE N-UE (PRESIDENT)

GOD’S GLORIOUS HEAVEN MINISTRY

ORASHI DEVELOPMENT & EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE 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 : 1. RICHARD SAMUEL OBULOR MASI. 2. KENNEDY OSOH. 3. ASELEMI DEKI. 4. MANNY MORGAN. 5. MAXWELL MASI. 6. CHRISTIAN OJOBAH. AIMS / OBJECTIVES ; 1. To pursue sustainable peace, empowerment and development of Orashi region.

2. To promote social development and peaceful Co-existence of the people of Orashi region.

3. To initiate programs geared toward training /skill acquisition with aim to empower the youths and women of Orashi region.

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

SIGNED : RICHARD SAMUEL OBULOR MASI.

GREAT UNIQUE FRIENDS ASSOCIATION OF PORTHARCOURT 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 : 1. Pastor Gift Ekere .

2. Owhonka Aleruchi .

AIMS / OBJECTIVES ; 1. To inculcate in the members the spirit of Oneness 2. To foster love and Unity among members irrespective of ethnic tribe.

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

Signed : Pastor Gift Ekere

DIVINE GRACE HOUSE OF REFUGE MINISTRY.

The General Public is hereby notified that the above named CLUB has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act NO.1 Part C 1990.

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.

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:1. Bello Rafiu Adejare 2. Adeoti Moses Layiwola 3. Monyeh Emmanuel Chukwuemeka 4. Oguntunde Samuel Adebayo 5. Okpro Abraham Omodaro

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. AKINRINLOLA FEMI EBENEZER. 2. MODUPE OLOUNFEMI AKINRINLOLA. 3. BABALOLA JOSIAH AKINRINLOLA. 4. OLUWATIMILEHIN GABRIEL AKINRINLOLA.

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. PST. MRS. ENO ABASUBONG UDOKA .

2. PROPHET ISREAL ABASIKAN UDOKA. 3 PST. OLUWASUYI OLANREWAJU AKOMOLEDE. 4. PST EMAMOKE FRANK OKOGBE. 5 PST. CYRIL NICOLAS ASIABO.

AIMS / OBJECTIVES : 1. To preach undiluted word of God. 2 To restore the dignity of mankind by preaching the word of Hope.

3. To expand the gospel to the rural areas and bring men to knowledge of Jesus Christ.

AIMS / OBJECTIVES ; 1. To preach undiluted word of God. 2 To restore the dignity of mankind by preaching the word of Hope.

3. To expand the gospel to the rural areas and bring men to knowledge of Jesus Christ.

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

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. To promote social interaction among its members.

2. To provide for its members recreational facilities.

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

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

TRUSTEES: 1. REV. FR. PATRICK ETUK. 2. REV. FR. STEPHEN OJAPAH. 3. MRS OBETTA CHARITY. 4. REV. FR. VICTOR ONWUKEME. Aim and objectives 1. ; TO REDUCE POVERTY RATE BY INCREASING FARMERS EARNING. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJAWITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. Signed: BARR. BEN. C OKPE. Plot 576 independence avenue, central buz area Abuja.

RISING DIAMOND BROTHERS CLUB The general public is hereby notified that the above named Club has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. ANENE NKEONYENEME 2. MR. SAMSON OGBUZURU 3. MR. IKECHUKWU EJIKE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To promote peaceful co-existence among the members.

2. To create and promote programes for the welfare of the members and their families.

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: Jahwins Ugokwe Esq

SIGNED : AKINRINLOLA FEMI EBENEZER

SIGNED : PST. MRS. ENO ABASUBONG UDOKA

THE ASSEMBLY OF CHRIST’S CHOSEN APOSTLES

THE VIOCE OF GRACE APOSTOLIC MISSION

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

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Omoworare dares Saraki, says ‘I’m an unrepentant Tinubuist’ Remi Oladoye ibadan

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The lawmaker representing Osun East Senatorial District, Babajide Omoworare, has cautioned reactionary elements in the National Assembly against distracting the executive arm of government from realising its great agenda for Nigerians.

Senator Omoworare said this when he spoke with journalists at a function in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Thursday.

He said: “In the spirit of progressivism as a dutiful lawmaker, I am personally opposed to the unwarranted distraction and diversionary tactics as presently displayed between the legislature and executives, deployed by reactionary elements in the National Assembly.

“President Muhammadu Buhari needs 100 per cent concentration and support from all quarters to fight corruption to a halt, revive the sleeping economy, boost income generation through

diversification from a monoproduct economy to initiate sustainable programmes.

Omoworare, who assured Nigerians that the All Progressives Congress government will not betray the confidence reposed in it, added: “The expectations of an average Nigerian is to see economic buoyancy, reduction in the rate of youth unemployment, an end to the scourge of insecurity and militancy, improved electricity supply, massive infrastructural development across the length

and breadth of our country.”

While reacting to the recent reshuffling of the chairmanship of committee in the Senate, which saw him moved as Chairman from the Rules and Business Committee to the newly-created Legislative Compliance Committee, Omoworare said; “I have remain objective and sincere to every assignment and responsibility since my days even as a state lawmaker and I must tell you that that has not changed and if my sins are prejudiced on my allegiance to the prospectus of party supremacy or my inferred alliance to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, so be it. I dare say I remain unrepentant Tinubuist as I crave for selfless service to my people.”

Amaechi eulogises late Maduekwe ÏÏÏ

The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has described the late former Minister of Transport, Mr. Ojo Maduekwe, as a man full of life and innovation.

Amaechi said this when he led a delegation from the Ministry of Transportation to pay a condolence visit to the family of the deceased former minister on Thursday in Abuja.

He stressed that Maduekwe, was a household name in the country and needed no introduction, having held so many key positions and served in various capacities.

He was a former Nigeria’s Ambassador to Canada, National Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Secretary of the party’s Board of Trustees, Amaechi said that the news of Maduekwe`s death came to him as a shock, because he was full of life. ``He was a man full of life and very innovative; it was that innovation that made him attempt introducing cycling as a transportation means in Nigeria as was the case in other countries.’’

He said that the deceased former minister wanted to use cycling to achieve two things at the same time -- which was solving transportation problem and improving individual health.

He urged his fans and immediate family members to accept his death in good faith, adding that death was an inevitable end that no man had control over.

Amaechi

A cross section of actors and actress during the rally organised by the Actors Guild of Nigeria (Abuja chapter) against trafficking of women and children in Abuja… on Thursday.

Budget scandal: We’re not part of plot against Dogara - Gombe Reps Henry Omunu & Emmanuel Iriogbe Abuja

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The Gombe state caucus of the House of Representatives on Thursday, dissociated themselves from the plot against the quartet of Speaker Yakubu Fogara and the other three House principal officers accused of corruption and abuse of their office by the sacked Chairman of the appropriations committee, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin during the consideration of the 2016 budget by the National Assembly.

Chairman of the caucus, Hon. Ali Isa, who addressed journalists accompanied by five other House members from Gombe state, said that they are not part of any evil group trying to cause disaffection and instability in the House.

Also, the caucus dissociated itself from any conspiracy and attack against Speaker Dogara and

the entire leadership of the House.

“We are aware that the current impasse is generated and orchestrated by Hon. Jibrin through his wild goose claim that the 2016 federal budget was padded by the leadership of the House, and we are appalled and shocked that Jibrin only came out with this accusation just after the House has duly sacked him as appropriations committee chairman over the offence of unlawfully inflating the budget in his own favour.

“During our executive session, there was internal wrangling that Jibrin must be removed because he jerked up the amount of his constituency project to N4.5billion as against the agreed formula that the constituency of each House member should get N500million for projects”, Hon. Isa added.

According to him, shortly after Jibrin was appointed as chairman of the appropriations committee, he sent letters to House members requesting them to send details of

projects they want captured in the budget.

“But we are now shocked and surprised that Jibrin is now using these same letters to blackmail the House as guilty of padding the budget. Nigerians must be told that the figures being reeled out

by Jibrin as his basis of blackmail against the leadership of the House were actually suggested by him.

“As a matter of fact, the appropriations committee under the leadership of Jibrin initiated the allocation formula with which the constituency projects of members were inserted into the 2016 budget.

“The appropriations committee conceded significant provisions to the principal officers of the House, but we are even shocked that Jibrin, who is not a principal officer allocated provisions to his constituency far beyond what the principal officers he is accusing got”, he added.

Oshiomhole hails Daily Times

Titus Akhigbe Benin

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Edo state governor, Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole has stated that without information, democracy is in danger. He asserted that in modern days, information goes a long way in issues of governance.

The governor made this assertion on Thursday when the management team of Daily Times Nigeria, publishers of Daily Times Newspaper paid him a courtesy call in his office.

The team was led by Mr. Fidelis Anosike, the Publisher/Editorin-Chief of the publication.

Comrade Oshiomhole praised the efforts of the newspaper in informing the public on issues as it’s relate to governance. He said that he has particularly loved the uniqueness of the paper in its reportage of events as they unfold. He promised to support the management in all aspects within the confines of his ability. He said that the publication has shown that its 90years of existence is meaningful in Nigeria history.

The governor praised the reigning Miss Nigeria on her involvement in efforts to clean Ogoni land. He said her initiative confirms his belief that beauty is a totally encompassing thing that transcends most ordinary definitions of beauty.

Earlier, Mr. Anosike had told the governor that the team was in his office to congratulate him and solidarise with him on his chain of achievement since he came into office over seven years ago.

Going down memory lane, he recalled his days as a student of the prestigious University of Benin (UNIBEN). He stated that the level of infrastructural development in the state now in comparison to those days before Comrade Oshiomhole assume office is laudable. He paid tributes to the governance of the state under Comrade Oshiomhole since he came into office.

Also, he asserted that the four years he spent as a student of UNIBEN were memorable and he left with good impressions about the people and the town, adding that he can safely claim to be a son of the soil and thus he is obliged to contribute his quota to the development of the state. He disclosed that plans are underway to establish an ultramodern office complex in Benin which will, among others, house a journalism institute and also act as the hub of the publication.

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Ize-Iyamu didn’t make me Governor — Oshiomhole ÏÏÏ Governor Adams Oshiom-

hole has taken a swipe at the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, for claiming that he made him (Oshiomhole) the Governor of Edo State, saying Ize-Iyamu did not even vote for him.

Speaking at a rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Garrick Memorial College, Benin City, on Thursday, Oshiomhole said Ize-Iyamu was in hiding from the EFCC on April 14 and so did not vote for him and could not have made him Governor.

The Governor said Ize-Iyamu was wasting his time as the people would reject him at the polls on September 10.

According to him, “Ize-Iyamu said he made me Governor in 2007. Check the records, on April 14 during my election, Ize-Iyamu was in hiding. He did not vote.

How can somebody who didn’t vote claim that he made me Governor? There is no village in Nigeria that I will go and spend five minutes, somebody will come out and say ‘na Comrade be dis’.

We have worked for our country, we’ve made our name, we are not tied to anybody’s apron strings.

We simply worked and fought for our people.

“When he begged me to make him the Director-General of my campaign, he said I should not make Pius Odubu my running mate, but I declined his request and with Odubu, we won the eighteen Local Government Areas.

“I didn’t appoint him into government because I didn’t want him to mislead me as he misled Lucky Igbinedion. That was how we were able to channel our resources in ways we have done, that today, Edo, whether you like it or not, can’t be as before, it can only get better.

“On Saturday, September 10, we are going to celebrate one man, one vote, because our power is defined by the quality of our message, the competence, credibility and pedigree of our messenger, Godwin Obaseki.

“Now the PDP is confused, they are not speaking on what they are

going to do because they are not capable of doing anything. They think the Edo of today is like Edo of the past.

Here in Oredo, in our books, they built a new hospital, but they took the money, they didn’t do it.

In our books, they built all the roads, they call them all kinds of name, but nothing on the ground.

What are they going to say, I don’t want to keep repeating, even Igbinedion, who was their leader, took all Benin land and started collecting royalty. But I have recovered the land for Edo people, I revoked their illegal land acquisition and returned it to the people.

L-R: Deputy Governor, Adamawa State, Mr. Martins Babale; Speaker, Mr. Kabiru Mijinyawa; Governor Muhamadu Jibrilla and Commissioner for Works, Mrs. Lilian Stephen, at the commencement of Yola-Yolde road construction in Yola… on Thursday.

Buhari not APC President but father to all Nigerians, says Ita-Giwa

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er on National Assembly Matters has reminded the Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Prosecution, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla that the President is a President to all Nigerians and not to just the All Progressives Congress Party and as such, the Bakassi people would continue to seek his assistance in properly resettling the Bakassi people.

In a statement signed, on Thursday, in Lagos, Obono Obla had criticised Ita-Giwa for urging Buhari not to neglect the Bakassi people and that as he was rebuilding the North East, he should remember the Bakassi people, who had been displaced for the past 11 years.

The statement read in part: “As a nationalist and mother of

Ogbemudia came and did his very best and we can never forget him, he did everywhere but in modesty, didn’t do the road to his own house. He was a PDP leader and for 10 years, PDP did not do the road to his house. But in appreciation of what he did for our state, we did all the roads around his house, about sixteen of them and we put street lights.”

On his part, the APC gubernatorial candidate, Mr Godwin Obaseki promised to build on the legacies of Governor Adams Oshiomhole and do more for the people of the state.

the nation, I will continue to agitate for my people. The Bakassi struggle should not be politicised because President Buhari is a father to us all.

“Meanwhile, Obono Obla is a man I have tremendous respect for and I urge him and other Nigerians to go back and read my statement. I wrote that President Buhari was a man of the people and as such prevailed on him to help my people because the suffering was too much. How does that amount to insult or hypocrisy?

“I want to remind my fellow Cross Riverian that if he has observed well, I am not actively involved in politics for now but my preoccupation remains the Bakassi issue and I will never stop agitating or fighting their course

because it was out of a violence free agitation that the late Sani Abacha created the Bakassi Local Government that we are laying claim to today.

“Now that we have Obono Obla in the Presidency, I urge him to start his activism over there and join us in calling on the President to resettle Bakassi people. I am not unaware that the PDP administration couldn’t resettle the people but being a man of honour that feels the pulse of the common man, we are convinced that President Buhari would come to our aid, as soon as possible”.

Ita-Giwa added that it was a democratic era and that opposing views should be accommodated as long as they were constructive and not to be attacked or gagged.

Gov. Muhammad Umar Jibrilla

Bindow flags-off construction of abandoned Yola roads

By Tom Garba, Yola

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of Adamawa State, Senator Mohammadu Umaru Jibrilla, has flagged-off the construction of a roads that takes off from Jippu Jam roundabout to Yolde Pate in Yola town, which has been neglected for over forty years.

According to Bindow, history is being made as the flag off ceremony has the like of Lamidon Adamawa, Alhaji (Dr) Barkindo Aliyu Musdafa to witness the occasion, haven been a commissioner of works in 1982 when the community of Yolde Pate was emerged.

He told the people of the state that his administration is purely a people oriented one and he does not have any Political God Father except the people of the state that is answerable to.

Jibrilla said the construction of the roads became paramount considering the economy potentials of the area and to fulfilled campaign promises he has made last year to them.

OAU resumes next Wednesday

Sodiq Adekunle, Osogbo

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The Senate of Obafemi Awolowo Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has asked students of the institution to resume next Wednesday.

The Public Relations Officer of the OAU, Mr. Biodun Olarewaju, said this in a press statement on Thursday.

The statement read, “The Senate of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, has approved Wednesday, 3rd August, 2016, for the resumption of continuation of screening exercise for the new students while the Stalites will come into residence on Sundays, 7th August, 2016.

“The Senate gave the go-ahead to reopen the institution during

a special meeting it held to consider a proposed amendment to this session’s academic calendar.”

The Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Anthony Elujoba, who chaired the meeting for the first time after his appointment last Thursday, was thankful to the members of the Senate for the confidence reposed in him to lead the university at this period.

“While assuring that he would fearlessly attempt all the changes that will glorify the the institution in fairness, truth and justice, Professor Elujoba discloses that he had plans to seek, and to gather the main lessons derivable from the unfortunate episode that brought the university to where it is today and make recommendations to prevent similar occurrences in the future,” the statement added.

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Art Review Ahead of the forthcoming Queen Moremi Ajasoro beauty pageant/ reality show in Ile Ife, this week’s Daily Times Art Review, looks into the history of the mythical heroine, whose bravery saved the ancient Ife Kingdom.

Agozino Agozino IF you rely on Western history and literatures and believe that it is only the classical Greek civilisation that had heroines who delivered their people from invaders, then you have been fooled.

The truth is that Africa, more specifically, Yorubaland, through the Ife Kingdom, has such historical heroines too!

In the ancient Ife Kingdom, in Yorubaland, the story is, regularly, told of Moremi Ajasoro, a heroic woman, who braved the odds to save the Ife people. She is well celebrated in Yorubaland, and in Ile Ife, in particular, but, many young people of this generation are not aware of this historical figure, thus, the Moremi Pageant holding in Ile Ife soon.

For a visitor to Ile Ife, if you stand in front of the palace of the Ooni of Ife, in Osun State, you will see an impressive and imposing statue of a woman holding a fire brand, it is that of Moremi, the heroine after whom the Edi festival is held. The festival, with an inspiring story behind it, is held every year in Ile-Ife. The story revolves around the life of Moremi, a beautiful woman from Offa, who was married to Oranmiyan, the reigning Ooni at a time Igbo invaders, (apologies, not Igbo people in the South East), dressed in raffia palms, harassed Ile-Ife. Stories had it that this continued for many years in IleIfe. Femi Adewole, an Ife indigene traditional healer but based in Agege Lagos , speaking on the legend of Moremi and the rampaging Igbo warriors, says “It was not just a Yoruba kind of invention, but, a story that had been known for many years, which the average Ife and Yoruba person knows”. He corroborated the story and that it made Ife kingdom what it is today.

Also Segun Makinde, a native of Osogbo , said the “Igbo warriors used to disguise in raffia palms and they, usually, covered their faces with masks, this made Ife warriors to believe that their attackers were supernatural beings, and, therefore, unassailable, consequently, Oranmiyan became troubled.”

Makinde added, “Moremi, in order to restore happiness in her king and ensure peace in the land, decided that a solution must be found. She approached the river goddess to find a solution to the incessant problem. The goddess promised to help her, but, at a cost, and Moremi agreed to pay any price.

“The goddess said that during the next attack by the Igbo raiders, Moremi should allow herself to be captured and she was, actually, taken captive. When the king of the Igbo saw her, he fell in love with her exquisite beauty, and, immediately, made her one of his wives”, Makinde added.

“Within a short period of time, she had integrated herself within the palace and

Moremi Ajasoro: A celebration of Ife heritage

Statue of Moremi (top) and Ooni of Ife Oba Ogunwusi (right).

the society, and soon found out that the raffia palms used by the mauraders was, simply, a disguise by the Igbo to make themselves appear invisible while attacking IleIfe. She also discovered that a fire brand would destroy the Igbo raiders.

This crucial information was passed across to the Ife warriors and when next the Igbo raiders, Ife people attacked the raffia with firebrand, which burnt the Igbo invaders and Ife was saved from further Igbo

attacks.

Today, Ife is not only known, globally, as the cradle of Yorubaland, but, for its rich cultural heritage.

Scholars agree that the ancient kingdom emerged around 800 A.D. and flourished as a commercial and cultural centre between 12th and 16th centuries.

It would be recalled that not very long ago, a monumental exhibition to mark Nigeria’s 50th anniversary by the British Museum, showcased artifacts and works unearthed in the city by veteran archeologist, Leo Frobenus. The works of art included depictions of youth and old age, health and diseases, suffering and serenity. One of the striking terracotta objects shows a man suffering from elephantiasis of the testicles, while the almost pure copper bust of Obalufon II, an early Ooni of Ife was one of the finest images of royal power from Ife on display at the exhibition.

Similarly, the superb Olokun head, socalled because it was dug up in Olokun grove in the 1800s, possibly, depicts one of the wives of Oduduwa, Ife’s first Oba. An exquisitely detailed bronze figure of a bow man, with a full quiver of arrows and headdresses with the snake-winged bird motif, dating back to the 1300s-1400s was also one of the thrills.

They were also those spectacular copper seated figure sculptures, dated late 1200s to early 1300s found in a shrine associated with fertility. Plump and curvy, it reveals sophisticated technical skill, made from almost pure copper, which is much more difficult to cast than brass and bronze alloy.

According to Yoruba myth, Ife was the centre of creation of the world and all mankind. Ife was home to many sacred groves located in the forests. Two groves, in particular, have revealed numerous sculptures.

The Ore Grove, with its stone monoliths, human and animal figures and the Iwinrin Grove which is associated with terracotta heads and fragments from the full size figures. One of the granite animal figures is of a huge mudfish, prized then and now as a source of food, but, also a symbol of rebirth.

Other sites have revealed exquisite pieces with royal association, including the only known complete king figure and a majestic terracotta head, possibly, portraying a queen. Also, there are terracotta elephant and hippocampus heads, lavishly adorned with beaded regalia, which came from the royal burial site of Lafogido.

The figurative terracotta sculpture, which represents the largest group of works, captures the diverse nature of Ife society at the time. Several terracotta heads bear facial marks, suggesting cultural markings, some, possibly, from groups outside Ife. Some of the heads also depict women wearing regalia or jewelery, indicating their high social status.

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Art Review

Mbock, from acting to reality

Mbock

In 2009, everyone was surprised when Annabelle Mbock, a beautiful diva won the Nollywood 12 Ambassadors TV Reality Show. Now, seven years after that feat, Mbock embarks on another solo project. She talks to Agozino Agozino about her new creative project and passion for blogging One good way to know a good actress is to sit with her, look into her eyes and, perhaps, engage her with not just a written script, but, some abstract questions. Each response from her tells more about her talent and ability to deliver; and what greater endowment can such a woman have than her power of delivery and charming young beauty.

Annabelle Mbock is one lucky lady, not only is she endowed with charming beauty, her plump, pinchable cheeks and appearance do not betray the truth that God endowed some women to be more beautiful than others, with her intimidating height. This Cross River State born young actress, in 2009, won the Nollywood 12 Ambassadors TV Reality Show.

For Annabelle, who had featured in some soap operas and movies, including Troubles of Life, Famous Five, Four Friends and Life Line, every good actress should dream big, and that is what she is doing. A versatile actress, even where others deem difficult, she ac-

cepts such roles and excel. But beyond the role is her beauty which open doors for her.

“Before I won the Nollywood 12 Ambassadors TV Reality Show Award, I have been working in the movies. But, a time comes in one’s life when one moves on to greater heights.

That is, in a way, what I do with my new project, which is all about promoting African cultural heritage. I am not limiting myself to acting, but, moving to other sectors that will impact creativity and our heritage in changing the negative orientation of Nigerian youths. I am also very active with blogging. “ Her story is very interesting that she is an interviewer’s delight. With ease, she steers the conversation to her passion for prompting young talents, which she said is a call. “Let me say that I have not dumped my career in acting, I am always an actress and will ever be. But, it is like moving from what one has been doing before to a bigger vision, to higher one.

“So being an actress doesn’t mean you can’t explore other

opportunities in life. Moreover, in as much as you are on the screen, you are acting, whether in a movie or soap or presenting. No matter where you work, be it banking, engineering, just to mention a few, one can still explore other areas of life”, she added.

While giving an insight into her recent project, Mbock says with a smile that revealed the drive in her face, “Recently, I tried to go into TV Reality Show and blogging. The reason is because after looking at the current trends in this country, I realised that most Nigerian youths, including myself, know nothing about their culture and traditions and such situation portends danger for the future of our country. Remember that the future belongs to the youth.

Again, I also discovered that many parents never deem it fit to educate their children about their culture. I am working on that project and very soon will let Nigerians know what it all about”.

“My Roots Reality TV Show is, primarily, to change negative

perceptions about the Nigerian cultural heritage. It will kill the Euro-centric and American-entertainment perception of lifestyle that is making youths of today to forget their culture and give life to Africa-styled creativity”.

Since coming back to Nigeria, the lady, who has a Cameroonian father and a Nigerian mother, wants to be different from others in the movie industry, “what I do is different, compared with what others do, because I aim, primarily, to project Nigerian and African culture to the world.

Apart from that, I also celebrate young creative talents. Many who follow my works have opportunity to be thrilled by their own unique heritage.

Her challenge, “Getting sponsors has been my major challenge. Secondly, some people said their culture is scary, while some said there is nothing to learn about Nigerian culture and traditions. But one thing I strongly believe is that many ethnic groups in this country have one thing or the other that makes them special”.

Weekend Poem RUNAWAY BEING I’ve been running for decades Running away from my evil deeds Running away from my crass life Masses everywhere rejects me I’ve been like a siren in my neighborhood I’ve been like a lion to frighten other animals I’m giving stones as alms by masses I’ve been like a cunning tortoise Bribery and corruption has been my life I’ve been a murderer all through my life I’m known for fornication Masses kick the bucket due to my hard labour I’ve made the deceased family suffer Now, the dead torments me Fear is penned all over me Am I still on the run for eternity?

Or my death?

Written by Caleb Akinboro

Islam 28 Islamic

Point of View

Guides to seeking knowledge Subair Mohammed In Islam, scholars have categorised knowledge into two: Fardh ‘ayn (obligatory knowledge) and fardh kifayah (optional knowledge). As the name implies, fardh ‘ayn refers to basic Islamic beliefs which are incumbent on all Muslims; It is the kind of knowledge that deals exclusively with Islamic faith, acts of worship and every other activity in Islam.

As there is no compulsion on individual Muslim in fardh ‘ayn for it is the collective responsibility of the community. Fardh kifayah is the knowledge relating to worldly affairs and its acquisition is subject to individual’s preference and it is optional.

Unlike obligatory knowledge, optional knowledge covers part of the Islamic knowledge and all worldly knowledge. In the world today, there is a presence of scholars who are spiritually blind with the light of Allah due to the weakness in their piety and the fear of Allah, thereby causing people to be misled by their incorrect and inaccurate fatwas.

But for people to be guided there is a great need for the acquisition of knowledge. So, what are the procedures guiding the acquisition of knowledge?

Sincerity of intention is one of the many prerequisites for the seeker of knowledge. Umar ibn Khataab narrated that the prophet said “actions are but by intentions…”

Therefore, if knowledge is devoid of sincere intention, then, it is far from being amongst the most noble acts of worship to being one of the lowest forms of violation, as there is nothing that destroys knowledge as much as showing off with the intent of being seen or heard off. Knowledge is light; it illuminates and reflects on whoever possesses it.

The fear of Allah is the foundation of knowledge. Therefore, a seeker of knowledge should also be committed to fearing Allah, the most high, both in secret and in public. This is also because the best of mankind are those who are fearful of Allah; and no one truly fears Him, except those that know Him. Therefore, the best of all persons are the seekers of knowledge. Our excesses in life, most times, are the manifestation of our unguided love

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Hijab Judgment: MURIC, MSSN urge Lagos to implement verdict The Amirah of Lagos State Area Unit Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Hajia Hafsah Badru, has urged the Lagos State Government to immediately implement the Court of Appeal ruling on the right of female pupils to wear hijab (Islamic headscarf) in public primary and secondary schools across the state.

A special five-man panel of the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, recently set aside the judgment of Justice Modupe Onyeabor of an Ikeja High Court, on October 17, 2014, which banned pupils in Stateowned primary and secondary schools from wearing the hijab on their school uniforms.

In a unanimous decision, the court, presided over by Justice A. B. Gumel held that the appeal was meritorious and should be allowed.

It also held that the refusal to allow female Muslim pupils wear the hijab “will amount to discrimination on the ground of their religion.”

Other Justices in the panel are Justice M. Fasanmi, Justice A. Jauro, Justice J. S. Ikyegh and Justice

I. Jombo Ofor.

Justice Gumel held that “the wearing hijab is an Islamic injunction and also an act of worship,” hence it will constitute “a clear violation of the appellants’ constitutionally guaranteed rights to stop them from wearing the hijab in public schools.”

Hajia Badru urged stakeholders in the Education sector, especially the principals and teachers, to abide by the ruling.

In similar vein, an Islamic rights organisation, The Muslim Rights Concern has described the Court of Appeal ruling on Hijab as victory for the rule of law.

According to a statement signed by the Director of the organisation, Prof. Ishaq Lakin Akintola, the judgment has restored hope in the judiciary as the last hope of the common man. it read, “The five judges deserve more accolades. They have proved beyond any reasonable doubt that they were principled men of the bench. It is the victory of the rule of law. Truth has prevailed over falsehood.

SAYINGS OF THE PROPHET “Truthfulness leads to righteousness and righteousness leads to paradise. And a man keeps on telling the truth until he becomes a truthful person. Falsehood leads to wickedness, evildoing and wickedness leads to hell fire, a man may keep on telling lies till he is written before Allah, a liar.”

Source: Sahih al-Bukhari

One-day Governor: MSSN urges other states to emulate LASG

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit has urged Governors in all States of the Federation to emulate the Lagos State Government by rewarding outstanding students in their various State.

Amir of MSSN in Lagos State, Saheed Ashafa, made the appeal when the organisation hosted the One-Day Governor and his cabinet at a reception recently at Ikorodu, Lagos.

According to Ashafa, the initiative of celebrating outstanding students with the accolade of being a day Governor and cabinet members would promote creativity and academic prowess.

“We commend the Lagos State Government for this initiative, especially the Founder of the Spell-

ing Bee Competition. We hope that other state government will emulate this laudable initiative and stop wasting the state’s resources on frivolities or promotion of intellectually defective projects,” he added.

While urging the students not to relent in emerging top in their academics, he advised that only activities that would make them improve should be embarked upon.

He said, “You must see your new feat as a challenge and not necessarily as victory. We are proud of your emergence and will do everything within our capacity to support you. Consider developing a unique strategy to cope with every challenge that you are confronted with.

2016 HAJJ: Lagos warns against illegal goods Ï Ɔ ƈ ƈƏƋƈƇƐ Ƈ ƍƈƋ Əƈƌ August 8 Stories by Subair Mohammed Lagos state government has put adequate logistics in place for an hitch-free Hajj exercise this year.

The State has also provided decent accommodation and proper healthcare service both in Medina and Mecca for this year’s pilgrimage to the Saudi Arabia.

Commissioner for Home Affairs, Dr AbdulHakeem Abdullateef stated this during a one-day seminar organized for year 2016 intending pilgrims in Lagos.

He explained that a list that would reflect order of departure of pilgrims would be pasted at the Pilgrims Board on August 5 adding that arrangement have been concluded with Med-view Airline for the exercise.

“The first batch of our Pilgrims would leave Lagos for Medinah on the 8th of August. Each batch would be accompanied by medical and other essential workers of the Board” He also assured intending pilgrims that there is effective welfare packages that would make their stay in the Holy land a memorable one.

“We have taken into consideration, hot weather condition by securing Tent B class for our Pilgrims.

The Amirul Hajj 2016 and Lagos State Honourable Commissioner of Home Affairs, Dr AbdulHakeem AbdulLateef addressing the gathering.

We have also procured desert air conditioner with numerous fans for our pilgrims” Warning intending Pilgrims against inclusion of prohibited items in their luggage, Dr Abdullateef implored the pilgrims to assembly their items themselves to be sure of its content.

“Don’t allow anybody to arrange your bag on your behalf. Hard drugs, Kolanuts are forbidden. vegetable, palm oil, cooking stove, pots, gas cooker are not allowed as well.

You are allowed to carry two bags each and food stuff that are not list

among prohibited items” “One 8Kg luggage will accompany you into the plane and should not consist any liquid or metallic objects such as cutleries. The 32 Kg luggage would be kept in the lugagge section. Note that Travelling bags of 32kg capacity will be distributed to all the pilgrims” Noting that the State government has saved huge amount of money that would have been used for sponsoring people on free pilgrimage for infrastructural development, Dr Abdullateef implored the pilgrims to embark on the journey with the

fear of Allah.

“Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, do it with the fear of Allah.

Consider the money, time, energy and other resources you have invested in the exercise” “I urge you to move in groups that you have been attached to once you get to the Holy land. Listen and obey instructions of the officials who are meant to guide you. May Allah accept the Hajj as an act of worship.

Some of the intending pilgrims expressed joy and gratitude on the preparation of the State government for the 2016 Hajj exercise.

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LMC hits Heartland with heavy fine H

eartland have been slammed with heavy fines totalling N4, 750,000 and an order to play three home matches behind closed door as well as suspended points deduction.

The league body, LMC said the punishments were sequel to crowd incidence in the NPFL matchday 28 clash against oriental neighbours, FC

IfeanyiUbah on Saturday at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri.

Aside the aforementioned, the supporters club chairman, Iyke Jacob was banned from all Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matches for the rest of the 2015/16 season.

The LMC also recommended to the

Imo State FA and NFF to reconsider the role of the ISFA Security Committee chairman, Mr Teddy Isiadinso who also serves as a Match Commissioner for the NFF. The recommendation was based on the Match Commissioner’s report which cited Isiadinso as pledging to accept responsibility for any breach of

the peace before, during and after the match.

The Owerri-based club were slammed six count violations of the NPFL Framework and Rules by the LMC after reviewing reports and video evidence provided by the match commissioner and delegates to the match.

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An injured FC IfeanyiUbah official after the mayhem in Owerri.

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he remains of Nigeria football legend, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, will be interred at his hometown, Illah, Delta State today.

The final rites began in Benin City, Edo State on Thursday with a one–hour church service at Saint Paul’s Catholic Church, off Airport Road, before lying-in-state at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, where Keshi played many matches for the New Nigeria Bank FC. A novelty match between ex–internationals and All-Stars at the same venue, in honour of the former libero, ended 1-1. The body was later taken to Asaba, the Delta State capital.

In Asaba, the remains of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winning coach laid in state inside the Indoor Hall of the Keshi Stadium, named after the legend by former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan.

Today, another church service is scheduled for Illah, before internment. Reception will take place at the Omorka Primary School in the serene town.

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joins UCL: Emenike nets double for Fenerbahce Lillestrom, gets No 6 jersey N N igerian striker, Emmanuel Emenike, was the match hero for Fenerbahce as they beat French side, AS Monaco, 2-1 in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.

Emenike, who spent the latter part of last season with English Premiership side, West Ham United, was in great form for the Turkish side as he opened scoring in the 39th minute of the game to put his team ahead.

Monaco, who were without Nigerian left-back Elderson Echiejile equalised in the 43rd minute when Falcao slotted the ball into the Fenerbahce net after a goalmouth scramble.

Emenike got his brace in the 61st minute of the game to put Fenerbahce back in the lead which turned out to be the matchwinner.

In another encounter in the UEFA

Champions League, the Nigerian quartet of Christopher Udeh, Rabiu Ibrahim, Samuel Kalu and Aliko Bala who play for Slovakian side AS Trencin lost 1-0 at home to Polish side Legia Warsaw.

All the Nigerians started the game but Bala was substituted after 79 minutes as the Slovakians chased the game to no avail.

In Greece, it ended goalless as Brown Ideye’s Olympiakos side played hosts to Israeli champions, Hapoel Beer Sheva, who had John Ogu and Anthony Nwakaeme in their starting line-up.

The encounter turned out to be a drab one with opportunities far and few between as Ogu picked up a caution in the game.

Efe Ambrose and his Celtic side were in Kazakhstan for their UEFA Champions League qualifying game with FC Astana. The Bhoys scored an away goal heading into the second leg as the game ended 1-1 apiece.

Emenike

igeria midfielder Ifeanyi Matthew has been handed “a traditional” jersey No 6 to underscore the confidence Norwegian club Lillestrom have in their latest signing.

“It’s a big show of confidence by the club that he has been given this shirt number, it’s a traditional jersey number,” a source close to the player stated.

The former Kano Pillars and El Kanemi Warriors star joined Lillestrom just a week after they sold Nigerian striker Fred Friday to Dutch club AZ Alkmaar.

Another Nigerian midfielder, Innocent Bonke, is at the club, while Rivers United striker Bernard Ovoke is currently on trials there.

Nosa Igiebor and Anthony Ujah featured for Lillestrom before they eventually transferred to bigger clubs.

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Man Utd agree €120m fee to sign Pogba Bale

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anchester United have agreed to pay Juventus’ €120 million (£101.3m) asking price for Paul Pogba, according to reliable sources, and are now hoping to come to an agreement over the final fees in order to clinch the deal by this weekend.

If that is the case, Pogba could have a medical in Miami by this evening, with the Premier League club now so optimistic a deal will be concluded that they have already made the necessary provisions.

The last detail that needs to be resolved is

over the €25m fee for his agent Mino Raiola, with Juventus having previously insisted that United must pay the sum in total.

However, the Old Trafford hierarchy are hoping to bring that down by at least €10m and sources have revealed that negotiations are now going more smoothly.

That was not the case earlier in the week when United were frustrated at the impasse, and sources revealed that manager Jose Mourinho was even considering setting a deadline on the deal for next

week. One source close to United had said that the next 48 hours would be make or break for the transfer.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is a huge admirer of the France international and wants to bring him in this summer, but president Florentino Perez is not as determined to secure his signature.

Real did make contact with Juventus this week over Pogba, but sources said that Perez was not going to pay as much as United for the midfielder.

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ewcastle have turned down a bid from Al Jazira for midfielder Cheick Tiote, according to sources.

The Abu Dhabi side are willing to hand the 31-year-old a multi-millionpound three-year deal, but their offer hasn’t matched Newcastle’s valuation of the midfielder.

Tiote sat out Tuesday’s friendly at Southend as a result of the interest from the Middle East, but he’s now back in training with the Magpies.

Newcastle have also knocked back a bid from Lazio for winger Florian Thauvin.

Sources confirmed that, as in the

case of Tiote, Newcastle are willing to sell if their valuation is met, but the bid from the Italian club fell well short.

Thauvin arrived from Marseille last summer for £13m but has failed to settle in England.

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Schalke. You know, I know, everyone knows we would like to have him but at the moment he is a Schalke player.

“If he comes we’ll be happy, if he stays in Schalke I will be happy for the fans and for the Schalke club.”

Earlier this month Stones was also keen on the transfer and has informed Everton of his desire to move to the Etihad this summer.

Guardiola said of Stones: “It’s the same answer for Sane -- he’s a player for Everton. Everybody knows we’re going to try but I don’t know what’s going to happen. I’m very happy with the squad we have, in the way they train and play. That’s all I can say.”

The two clubs have been in dialogue over Stones for most of the summer and sources confirmed that talks are at an advanced stage.

rubbishes Van Persie rumours Rangers manager Mark Warburton has revealed he is “both bemused and amused” by rumours of Robin van Persie moving to Ibrox. The former Brentford manager has been busy assembling his squad ahead of the club’s return to the Scottish Premier League, and Van Persie had been linked with a switch from Fenerbahce to the Glasgow giants in recent days. However, Warburton has rubbished those claims, claiming he has no idea where the reports have come from.

Gueye undergoes medical at Everton Everton are on the verge of signing Aston Villa midfielder Idrissa Gueye with the player undergoing a medical, sources close to the club have said. Everton have triggered Gueye’s £7.1 million release clause and the Senegal international has been given permission to travel to Merseyside for talks and a medical.

interest in Stones anchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed his interest in signing Leroy Sane from Schalke and John Stones from Everton.

Sources revealed that City are in talks with Everton over a deal for England defender Stones and Guardiola has outlined he wants to sign the 22-year-old.

He is also interested in Germany forward Leroy Sane but would not reveal if a deal for either player was close.

City drew 1-1 with Borussia Dortmund at the International Champions Cup in China, but won 6-5 on penalties, and Guardiola was asked in the postmatch news conference about his transfer plans.

The Catalan coach has revealed his interest in Sane before, but replied: “Sane is a player from

Warburton

Barbosa joins

Benfica on loan

Stones

Former Valencia midfielder Danilo Barbosa has joined Benfica on a season’s loan from Braga, his new club have announced. Danilo, 20, joined Valencia from Braga 12 months ago in a loan deal which reportedly included an option to buy this summer for €15 million, as part of an investment in emerging stars signed

by Valencia’s owner Peter Lim on the recommendation of Portuguese agent Jorge Mendes. This cleared the way for the youngster to complete a one-year loan move to Benfica.

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t a time like this one can only draw strength from the depths of philosophy. Any other way is laced with the anguish of the permanence of a loss that no one was prepared for.

Since the demise of The Big Boss I have been asking myself the questions: ‘Why Stephen Keshi? Why now?

Of course, there are no answers, just a numbing, humbling resignation to the force from which no one can escape.

Even this realisation fails to diminish the pain of grief, sorrow and sadness that come with the unexpected and shocking demise of a person we look on as a superhuman.

After all, Stephen Keshi was an authentic hero, an athletic specimen who has, with his skills and physicality, achieved an unprecedented deal within the short period of his 54-year sojourn here on earth. No one saw Stephen Keshi and death operating within the same realm. So, death’s visit was totally out of the blue.

Stephen Keshi was not old nor was he reported to be sick.

Either would have prepared us.

He had also only just lost his wife to cancer a few months ago, so death could not be so cruel as to come for him even before he had finished mourning her. So we thought.

But death had no qualms about s u c h sentimental considerations that are nothing b u t empty vessels o f wishful thinking lodged in the human sub-consciousness, never acknowledging the lurking ‘thief’ until he strikes in the dark of night leaving tears, bewilderment and helplessness in its wake. Oh, death how cruel thou art for you will come when you will come.

At the risk of repeating the good accounts I have already heard and read about my friend and football compatriot pouring in from all corners of the world, I must add my own little voice.

The past few weeks or months have been filled with sad tales of death.

Coach Yara, who discovered me in Ibadan and took me to Housing Corporation where my football career at club level really started in 1972, passed on in Abeokuta.

General Tanko Ayuba, ex-governor, ex-minister, senator, and husband to my cousin, Ronke, also died.

Muhammed Ali, my greatest sports hero, also died a few weeks ago.

Now this.

It is Keshi’s death that really brings home the fragility of our mortality.

He was a friend and colleague in the Green Eagles of the early 1980s, when I was captain of the national team and he was part of a new generation, whose emergence on the scene marked the

Keshi: Exit of an authentic soccer hero! beginning of our own era.

I played with Keshi and his group of exceptionally gifted footballers Bright Omokaro, Franklyn Howard, Rashidi Yekini, Henry Nwosu, Wole Odegbami, and so many others for three years before I retired. He rose to become captain of the national team soon after captaining Nigeria’s junior national team and New Nigerian Bank FC of Benin.

He was an outstanding centre-back, sweeping behind, or sometimes in front, of a back-four of defenders. He joined the Green Eagles in 1981 and, for the next 12 years or so, became the anchor of the team and its leader, on and off the field.

The Big Boss was a very apt sobriquet for the man. He led the national team to win

the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations and to that year’s World Cup, feats he repeated 20 years later as coach, the only Nigerian in history to achieve both feats.

The young, handsome ambitious football player left Nigeria in 1985 to start an eventful and illustrious professional football career in West Africa and later in Europe that lasted well over 10 years. In that period he amassed successes that embellish a career that may be unequalled in our country’s history.

That’s the immortal Stephen Keshi in the hearts of all Africans, not the one that I am told woke up few nights ago with some niggling pain in his legs and stopped breathing a few hours

“As I look back at his life, I choose finally to express sincere gratitude to Almighty God for Stephen Keshi’s life of triumph against all odds and challenges, a life full of achievements that make him a model for young, aspiring football players with big dreams.”

later on the way to a hospital for treatment.

Is life that cheap and death that easy?

I reach out to the deep. No one can question the giver and taker of life on his methods, timing and motives.

So, we must accept whatever fate throws at us including the reality now that Stefano (as I called him since we went together to Brazil in 1981 and I adopted the Portuguese interpretation of Stephen in calling him, and he called me Segundo Tempo in retaliation) has left us with all the foibles and troubles of this world for the peace and tranquillity of his Creator’s bosom.

Oh, that thought is consoling.

My heart is full of conflicting thoughts, from frustration, to pain, to anger and finally to gratitude.

As I look back at his life, I choose finally to express sincere gratitude to Almighty God for Stephen Keshi’s life of triumph against all odds and challenges, a life full of achievements that make him a model for young, aspiring football players with big dreams.

His life is an incredible 54-year journey acknowledged by the world as a legacy to future generations.

Stephen Keshi, without question, stands out as one of the greatest Nigerian football heroes of all times. Nigeria must immortalise him in ways that will make him truly rest in perfect peace. Adios The Big Boss! Ï Culled from supersport.com

The Big Boss was a very apt sobriquet for the man. He led the national team to win the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations and to that year’s World Cup, feats he repeated 20 years later as coach, the only Nigerian in history to achieve both feats…The young, handsome ambitious football player left Nigeria in 1985 to start an eventful and illustrious professional football career in West Africa and later in Europe that lasted well over 10 years. In that period he amassed successes that embellish a career that may be unequalled in our country’s history.”

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igeria U-17 coach Manu Garba has saluted his team after yet another big win, saying he is satisfied with the progress they have made within such a short time.

The Golden Eaglets trounced Super Lions of Suleja 4-0 in continuation of their preparation towards next week’s Madagascar 2017 AFCON qualifier against Niger Republic.

Goal scorers for Eaglets were Ishaq Abdulrasak, Musa Usman Babalolo, Nasifi Yahaya and Success Makanjuola in what was the team’s fifth win in six practice matches.

“This is a good improvement from our previous matches and we want to commend you for another job well done,” Manu, 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup-winning coach told the youngsters.

“We like the way you played in the second half, but we can always improve on our best performance and it’s important you listen to our instructions because winning all our matches is key to our progress in the qualifiers.”

Abdulrasak gave Eaglets the lead as early as the second minute when he nutmegged his shadows in the Super Lions’ box before curling ball beyond the reach of goalkeeper Emma Ita for the only goal of the first half.

Umar Musa Babalolo came off the bench in the second half to rev up the Eaglets midfield and he beat the offside trap to ram home the second goal in the 88th minute of the two-hour long encounter.

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aptain of Team Nigeria to the Rio Olympics, John Mikel Obi has denied media reports making the rounds in Nigeria that he gave 30,000 dollars to his team –mates in the U-23 team presently camping in Atlanta, USA. Speaking from the team’s camp at the Hyatt Place, the Super Eagles captain was furious: “I was first told of this unfortunate story by a friend who called me from Nigeria. I thought he was joking until he sent me the link.

“I don’t know the source of this story which to me is all out to divide us as a team. I would have thought that stories that should be coming out in the media are stories that will unite the team instead of dividing us. Our target in Rio is to excel, but if they continue like this, then I wonder how we can be united.”

Wondering why the writer thinks that the players are hungry and needed his money, Mikel asked: “Tell me the players who are in this team that are so hungry that will be looking up to me for survival?

Is it William Ekong, Oghenekaro Etebo, Shehu Abdulahi, Daniel Akpeyi, Kingsley Madu, Okechukwu Azubuike or Stanley Amuzie, who are my team–mates in the Super Eagles, that I will be donating to, or other players who are plying their trade abroad and are doing well for themselves? To me, this is just mere distraction that won’t help this team going into a major tournament like the Olympics.”

The Chelsea FC ace then appealed to the sporting press and Nigerians generally to rally round the team and wish the players and officials well as they get ready for the men’s football tournament of the Rio Olympics.

Business Times Daily Times Nigeria

Reactions trail hike in benchmark interest rate to 14%

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Shell earnings fall to 11-year low on lower prices, Nigeria losses Opeoluwani Akintayo Royal Dutch Shell reported the lowest quarterly earnings in 11 years and missed estimates by more than $1 billion as a mix of lower energy prices, weaker refining margins and production halts weighed on Europe’s largest oil company.

Profit adjusted for one-time items and inventory changes sank 72 percent from a year earlier to $1.05 billion, The Hague-based Shell said Thursday. Analysts had expected a $2.16 billion result,

while $3.8 billion was achieved the same time last year.

Chief Executive Officer Ben Van Beurden, who this year completed Shell’s record $54 billion purchase of BG Group, has vowed to boost savings from the acquisition following a two-year slump in crude. While Brent’s 25 percent rebound last quarter provided some prospect of relief, the rally is now fading while the safety net provided by refining has given way.

Production shutdowns in Nigeria, Canada and the Netherlands increased the pain for Shell.

“Lower oil prices continue to be a significant challenge across the business, particularly in the upstream (business),” said Chief Executive Ben van Beurden, who said last month he wants to turn Shell into the best oil company for investor returns.

Rivals BP and Statoil reported worse-than-expected secondquarter results this week mainly because analysts’ expectations on costs reductions had been too optimistic.

French oil major, Total did better, beating expectations on Thurs-

day.

Shell’s London-listed ‘A’ shares opened 3 percent lower, compared with a 0.7 percent fall in the oil and gas companies’ index SXEP. Its second-quarter oil and gas production rose 28 percent year on year, particularly because of the contribution of BG assets, which Shell acquired for $54 billion earlier this year.

The company not only posted a loss in its oil production division but also saw lower income in most other segments including gas, petrochemical and oil refining.

Nigeria’s oil production down by 700,000 bpd due to militant attacks Opeoluwani Akintayo Nigeria’s oil production has reduced by 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) due to continuous militant attacks on oil pipelines and infrastructure, figures by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC has shown.

Nigeria’s oil output is currently 1.5 million bpd compared to what would be a regular production of 2.2 million bpd. However, traders estimated that the current output may be even lower, at some 1.3 million bpd.

Oil militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, has claimed responsibility for most of the attacks with a two weeks ceasefire in June. Other groups have also claimed responsibility for some of the attacks.

Oil majors like Shell, ENI and Chevron, including national oil company, the NNPC and Nigerian company Aiteo, have had their share in the attacks.

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L-R: Executive Secretary, Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Waziri Adio; Country Manager, Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), Alex Gordy; Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki; Country Manager EITI, Pablo Vulverde and Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance & other Financial Institutions, Sen. Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim when the EITI team visited the Senate President in Abuja on Wednesday.

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Ngige tasks Huawei to deploy ICT to critical non-oil sectors Joy Ekeke The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has tasked Huawei Technologies Co Ltd to deploy it’s products to critical non-oil sectors of the economy.

He expressed optimism that Nigeria will come out of the present economic downturn a stronger and more prosperous nation.

Ngige, who was speaking when he received a visiting team from Huawei Technologies Co. Nig. Ltd, led by its Abuja managing director, Mr. Tank Liteng, recently, said President Muhammadu Buhari was committed to uplifting the economy.

“What Nigeria is going through today is a passing phase. Developed countries of the world have at one time or the other witnessed such. Your country China has passed through it but emerged for reasons of hard work and resilience. Nigeria shall certainly weather this storm and emerge a stronger and more prosperous nation. We are very optimistic,” he said.

According to Ngige, “we urge you to support the diversification efforts of the Federal Government by deploying information communication technology into agriculture and mining.

FG reviews trade, investment policies The Federal Government is reviewing trade and investment policies to create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive.

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr Aminu AliyuBisalla, said this at an interactive forum with captains of industries in Lagos on Thursday.

Aliyu-Bisalla said President Muhammad Buhari - led administration was planning to implement Nigeria Industrial Revolution Plan, Nigeria Enterprise Development Programme, Har-

monization of Quality Infrastructure and Certification.

He said government had also partnered with the organised private sector to ensure a successful review of the policies.

“The government is desirous of addressing these initiatives and programmes, including reforms in the power sector and the review of trade, industry and investment policies.

He said the ministry would also ensure the ease of doing business in Nigeria.

“All these policies are geared to-

wards stimulating socio-economic development in the country,” Aliyu-Bisalla said.

The permanent secretary added that the government was aware of the challenges facing the commercial and industrial sector ranging from transport to inability to access loan at single digit.

He said that the economic diversification agenda of the government would not be achieved without the organised private sector.

The minister, Dr Okechukwu Enelamah, at the forum, said the

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administration would partner with the private sector to operate objectively.

Enelamah said to further drive this policy, the Federal Government had set up an interministerial council called the ‘Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council.’

He said the council is led by the Vice President.

“This is to address the challenges, bottlenecks and roadblocks that get in the way of adding value to businesses and take away growth”, Enelamah said.

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Representative of Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr John Famous, (L) presenting certificate to Best Graduating Student of the Skills upgrading and vocational centre, Mr Aliyu Sahaadu, during the graduation ceremony in Kaduna on Thursday

MTN appoints Stanbic, others advisors on proposed Nigeria market listing Tony Nwakaegho

MTN Nigeria said it has appointed Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited and its affiliates as transaction advisors to commence the spade work on its proposed listing of its shares on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (The NSE).

The telecoms firm said Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited would be exercising the mandate together with its affiliates, which include The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited and Standard Advisory London Limited and Citigroup Global Markets Limited.

MTN also said the full syndicate, which would function as Joint Transaction Advisors and Joint Global Coordinators, with Stanbic acting as Lead Issuing House, would also include Nigerian receiving agents, banks and other advisers to be appointed in due course, as appropriate.

This development is sequel to the conditions agreed with the Nigerian government through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) last month, to settle the crisis over the $3.4 billion (N1.04 trillion) fine imposed in October 2015.

Daily Times recalled that MTN Nigeria had announced its intention to list its shares on the NSE as soon as commercially and le-

gally possible.

“MTN Nigeria is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has resolved to proceed with preparations for a listing of MTN Nigeria on The NSE”, the MTN Group said on Thursday in a statement.

As part of preparations, the telecom firm disclosed that it had established a management task team charged with the responsibility of guiding it towards a listing targeted to take effect in 2017.

The proposed listing, the MTN Group, highlighted would however be “subject to suitable market circumstances and conditions and the appropriate approvals from relevant regulators and other stakeholders.”

The inauguration of the management task team, it stated did not constitute an announcement of an intention to float MTN Nigeria, adding that announcements would be made on this issue at appropriate intervals on progress.

At the end of negotiations last month over the crisis that followed the fine saga, both NCC and MTN Nigeria had agreed that the company would pay only N330 billion, out of the N780 billion it was earlier reduced to, from the initial N1.04 trillion. The agreement with the commission is that the fine will be paid in six tranches between now and May 31, 2019.

Africa’s leading cement producer, Dangote Cement Plc has reported a revenue of N292 billion in the second quarter ended June 30th 2016 indicating an increase of 20 percent over N242 billion posted in the corresponding period in 2015.

According to the reports filed with the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), the company’s Profit for period stands at N106.3 billion representing a slight decline by 3 percent from 123.1 billion naira declared a year earlier.

Chief Executive Officer of the cement company Onne Van der Weijde in a statement said “We have achieved a commendable result, given the very challenging situation in our main market and general economic weakening across Africa.”

He said the management would continue to respond to the prevailing operating environment with strategically thought measures for the organization to maintain its leadership and profitability.

On expansion, he added, “While the company remains committed to its ambitious plans, we are taking a more measured approach to the roll-out of new capacity across Africa”.

Dangote Cement has more than doubled production capacity since 2013 and said in April it may increase cement capacity by a further 77 percent by the end of 2019. Foreign-exchange constraints in Nigeria have prompted the company to reconsider the pace of its expansion and now believes a five-year building program is more appropriate, it said.

Earnings in the period were affected by lower selling prices, higher fuel costs and the fact that several new plants are still in less-efficient start up phases, the company said.

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Delta, this time of a gas transport facility of the NNPC in the state of Akwa-Ibom. The disruption was the latest in a long stream of attacks on oil and gas production and transport infrastructure in the Niger Delta, which has also involved several other militant groups.

Recently, the Avengers claimed to have hit an ExxonMobil pipeline connected to the country’s largest crude oil stream, Qua Iboe. Although Exxon denied any attack, but later declared force majeure, citing “system anomaly.” Exxon is yet to issue a new statement informing of any ongoing truck loading.

“There is nothing stable at the moment because as one terminal comes back online, another goes offline, analysts in Nigeria have said, adding that “with militants wanting a greater share of the country’s oil wealth, outages are likely to prevail until any agreement can be made.”

In addition to Qua Iboe, Forcados and Brass River are also under force majeure, while Escravos and Bonny Light are facing significant loading delays.

Below is a table listing all Nigerian grades and outlining those affected by pipeline disruption and militancy, based on information from the companies, oil traders, Nigeria’s oil minister,

NSE launches recruitment portal

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The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE or “The Exchange”) has launched an online portal to attract top talent and optimize its recruitment process. The recruitment portal which is expected to enhance the Exchange’s recruitment capability, increase turnaround time and provide a consumerfriendly candidate experience, will handle all aspects of recruitment, from application, to scheduling interviews and onboarding of new hires.

Speaking on this development, Pai Gamde, Head, Human Resources, NSE, noted that “technological advances have streamlined almost all business functions and the Human resource function is not an exception. By taking our recruitment process online through our website, we have developed a secure platform to capture, reach out and engage with qualified candidates who can support our continuing drive for growth in the Nigerian capital market”.

“The entire recruitment process is automated from start to finish. This in turn allows for rapid feedback and real time

updates on whether an applicant has been successful or if the vacancy has already been filled. The platform also provides a fully responsive design, optimizing the site for mobile and desktop to provide a consistent, userfriendly experience on any device”, she added.

On her part, Chinelo Chukuma-Onwujei, Team Lead, Talent Management, NSE said, “The portal which can be accessed from the careers section of the NSE website supports the Exchange’s position on diversity and equal opportunities.

Through the portal, job seekers interested in joining the NSE team can efficiently search for jobs suited to their interests and capabilities, create resumes and submit applications for specific open positions listed on our website, in addition to submitting resumes for future general or specific consideration”.

The Exchange strives to sustain its employment value proposition by creating and maintaining a culture that develops talent, increases internal competition, promotes innovation, diversity, and provides opportunities for every employee to succeed to the full extent of their abilities. The Nigerian Stock Exchange recently received the 2016 Employer of Choice award in the Under 1,000 Employees category from the HR Peoples Magazine.

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Reactions trail hike in benchmark interest rate to 14% Stories by Motolani Oseni Reactions have continued to trail the recent decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to jerk up its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) otherwise known as benchmark interest rate to 14 percent.

The outcomes of the MPC has attracted different comments and predictions from the financial analysts and experts, that the decision simply means that the cost of lending to the private sector would be quite more expensive, hence, makes it difficult for Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) to lend to boosts economic activities in the country.

Industry experts have said that the decision of the MPC to hike the MPR would further slow down economic activities in the country.

Speaking exclusively with The Daily Times Newspapers by phone, Managing Director, Cowry Asset Management Limited, Mr. Johnson Chukwu, said that the decision to increase the MPR from 12 percent to 14 percent corridor of +200-500 simply means that the cost of lending to the private sector would be quite more expensive.

“For me, I thought that the priority of the MPC would be how to regulate economic activities by improving the number of liquidity in the system, but it looks like their propriety is in-

L-R: General Manager Enterprise Sales, MTN Nigeria and Guest Speaker, Mr Adekunle Adebiyi, Director Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce, Mr Osayaba Giwa-Osagie and the South African Ambassador to Nigeria Mr Lulu Louis Mnguni at the South AfricaNigeria Chamber of Commerce July 2016 Breakfast Forum sponsored by MTN Nigeria…Thursday.

flation. Unfortunately, inflation rate we are seeing today is not driven by liquidity, so even if you increase the MPR it is not likely going to moderate the high rate in inflation, because inflation we are witnessing today is driven by what we may call cost push and not demand push”, he explained.

He further explained that the current nation’s inflation is based on each-each cost of goods and services that make the inflation to go up and not because so much money is pursuing slower

growth.

“I don’t think this decision would be the solution to the inflation pressure now. But I thought emphasis would be to inject liquidity into the economy and actually predicted that they would reduce the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR).”

Also, the Managing Director/ Chief Executive, Financial Derivatives Limited, Mr. Bismarck Rewane, noted that the MPC decision is not an answer to recession, but the answer is to make

more money available, but the CBN has decided to be tactical because growth is a long term goal.

He stated that the MPR hike is a formalisation of what is happening in the money market, where treasury bills rate are already higher than 14 percent, hence it would not have effect on interest rate in the market. But it will increase cost of borrowing especially for small and medium enterprise (SMEs), increase default on debt, corporate failures and hence increase unemploy-

ment.

Similarly, Managing Director, High Cap Securities Limited, Mr. David Adonri said, “The increase in MPR to nearly match inflation rate is expected response from the monetary authority. It will crowd out credit from real sector and depress equities market. The manufacturers would be affected as credit would be on the rise. Response of fiscal authority should be to reduce domestic borrowing and move towards fiscal consolidation” Although, the CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, while addressing journalists at the end of the bi-monthly MPC meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, had pointed out the apex bank planned to reduce economic pains.

He said that the MPC has offered to coordinate activities with fiscal authorities to quickly mitigate the economic pains in the country, particularly inflation.

“The MPC underscored the imperative of coordinated action anchored by fiscal policy, to initiate recovery at the earliest possible time”, he said.

Emefiele, however, advocated for urgent diversification of the economy away from oil to manufacturing, agriculture and services and urged stakeholders to increase investment in growth stimulating and high employment elasticity sectors of the economy in order to lift the economy out of its current phase.

CBN identifies 8 industry verticals to achieve PSV 2020 In a bid to achieve the set Nigerian Payment System Vision (PSV) 2020, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has identified eight industry verticals to offer opportunities for adoption of electronic payments in the country.

In line with the nation’s determination to take advantage of the embedded economic benefits and opportunities in an electronic payment environment, the apex bank, identified: agriculture; smart cities; government flows and hotels and environment.

The CBN, also highlighted transport; education; health;

bill payment and direct debits, as part of tools in ensuring financial inclusion, nationally utilised and internationally accepted payment system in Nigeria.

The agriculture sector which is recognized as a key to the Nigerian economy because of its value chain that is ideally suited to integration and automation represents 43 percent of the Nigerian Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with 70 percent of labour force engagement.

In a document on the progress of the PSV 2020, which was obtained by our correspondent on Thursday in

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Lagos, the CBN stated, “Our initial engagement with the stakeholder community has received extremely positive feedback and a desire to work collaboratively to create a power voice for the industry.”

According to the bank, our country is acknowledged as a major economic force within Africa, but also increasingly an active player in the global economy.

“To participate actively, our payment system must be successful benchmarked against the best practices adopted by the most developed nations and

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as importantly, be recognized for it”, the CBN stated.

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(CPD) to deal with issues relating to customers’ complaints from their dealings with banks.

The CBN has also said that it is considering adopting a template of fines and other sanctions against any bank found to have made illegal deductions or charges on customers’ accounts without evidence of commensurate justification in service quality.

Entrepreneurship B4 Nwaodu Chukwuemeka It takes money to have fun in the university, and it’s no secret that tuition and costs go up every year. But with classes scattered throughout the day and even at night, how can one add a job. That’s why more and more university students are opting to go into starting their own business to fit their skills and limited time.

Here are some business ideas that cost little-to-no money that you as a u niversity student can build while you’re still in school.

Residential cleaning service Startup costs is little or nothing: Are you in search of a part-time job that caters to your busy class schedule. A residential cleaning service can be a viable option.

In 2009, someone started a residential cleaning services, and after successfully cleaning her first home, she was able to build her network of clients solely off referrals. She never had any financial concerns in school. “With cleaning, it’s a trust thing. When you trust someone, they’ll refer you,” she explains.

Cleaning homes granted her the flexibility to balance a heavy academic schedule while maintaining a part-time job based on her own availability. She eventually recruited other students to join her business, founding one of the largest independently owned cleaning services.

In the beginning stages, keep it simple, she advised, starting with an online ad for your services. From there, the opportunities will flow. To avoid heavy startup costs, require all of your clients to supply the majority of the cleaning supplies and use recyclable rags and a diluted white vinegar solution to clean.

For residential cleaning services, you can charge starting at 10,000 Naira a week. Other advice, is that you always overestimate the amount of time it will take to clean, and charge accordingly in case you have got a large space.

Moving service - Startup costs is little or nothing: Whether moving back for the September semester or to home for the long vacation, movers can make an incredible income helping on-the-go students. A mover can make up to 20,000 Naira for a single move.

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Someone can notice this need and create, a student moving service, which can spread nationwide. It’s twice what students could make working at a fast food shop, plus the regular tips, and they work whenever they want.

The catch is that being a mover is hard work and involves a lot of heavy lifting so having the ability to move large items and furniture with ease is a must.

Joining or starting a moving business where you are able to have flexible hours and build your own schedule is a great idea for university students. If you have a large network already, spreading your services through word-of-mouth, social media, online ads, flyers and a website can jump start your entrepreneurial career for little-to-no startup money.

Child caretaker - If you are good with kids, a position as a babysitter or nanny is the perfect opportunity for a university student seeking a part-time job.

Whether it’s taking care of kids on date night or picking them up from school, there is a constant demand for babysitters. Technology makes it simple and easy to promote your services as a baby sitter and tap into a network of busy parents. The universities in Nigeria should start officially encouraging entrepreneurship by offering a dedicated career listing sites that connect students to local babysitting and nannying

opportunities and others, though the best way to pick up new deals is through trusted referrals.

Babysitting involves an incredible amount of responsibility, so it’s important to have confidence in your skills as a caregiver. Providing a background check and taking first aid and babysitting training classes are great places to start. Babysitting rates can vary between 15,000 and 100,000 Naira a week depending on your experience, the city you live in, ages and number of children and the amount of responsibility (driving, cooking meals, handling pets, etc.).

Tutor - If you are in school, chances are you know a thing or two about certain academic subjects. Whether it’s math, essay writing, chemistry - or standardised testing - use your knowledge to make money and teach others who might be struggling in the areas you excel.

There will always be a high demand for tutors in universities and the resources for promoting your services are expansive. Students who wish to pursue a job as a tutor have multiple options, such as tutoring through your college’s peer-tutoring center; by applying and registering as a tutor at your school you will be able to earn extra cash without having to market your services yourself (leave that to the school). If you wish to go independent, find out if your school has an online

community board where you can post your services and rates or go into your student center and library and leave flyers at the front desk.

If you excel in a certain subject, talk to those professors and see if they’ll help spread the word. Many schools often let you register as a tutor with them so students are able to look up your information on the school’s website. Also, tutor secondary school students in your area. One area particularly in demand is WAEC, JAMB, Post-UTME tutoring for both the general WAEC, GCE and JAMB UTME students. Recognised prep companies review constantly and do have available job opportunities if you can contact them.

Tutors can charge anywhere from 8000 to 100,000 Naira per month depending on the subject matter and the city, however the going rate for JAMB UTME and POST-UTME tutors tends to skew higher. Look up what tutors are charging in your area before setting your rate.

Event organiser/promoter - It is undeniable that a number of university students get wrapped up in their school’s social scene.

Why not capitalise on it and create a great business and make the extra money. Use your time in the university to create an entertainment and event management, promotion and consulting startup; as you have noticed an unmet

demand for off-campus events in your university community.

To bridge the gap, network with local venue owners and musicians by acting as a liaison between local entertainers and venues; plan and execute successfully events that you are promoting on-campus through guerilla marketing tactics, such as passing out flyers, putting up posters and speaking to students one-on-one creating buzz among the student body. Also utilise major social media channels and created a website to get your name out to the community.

Make it a win-win for all parties: the venues to get more customers, musicians to get exposure and, you and your team to take a percentage of cover charges and ticket sales. Find the right people to work with and make sure you have good chemistry. Everyone is painting a small part of a larger picture so communication is key.

On top of exceptional communication skills, having organisational skills as well as a grasp on the fundamentals of business, marketing and finance are necessary as an event organiser.

We would continue with this article next week as we discuss further the subject of college entrepreneurship and how to take advantage of opportunities in the university community. Send me an SMS/WhatsApp message or Call for more details and training opportunities.

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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MAN tasks FG on forex rates harmonisation Stories by Charles Okonji The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Ogun State branch has called on the Federal Government to streamline the wide gap that exists between the CBN official rates of dollars and the parallel market (bureau-de change.)

Dr. Wale Adegbite, Chairman, MAN, Ogun Branch made this call at its 31st Annual General Meeting on Thursday in Ota. He stated that between December 31,2014 and December 31,2015, the naira depreciated at CBN official market by 14 percent, while parallel market rate deprecated by 43 percent.

“This development led to widening of the premium between the CBN and BDC market to 35 percent up from 9 per cent. The widening gap between the CBN and bureau-de change exchange rate had continued to be sources of concern as well fueling arbi-

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Lafarge Africa, Access Bank collaborate to bridge gender gap in manufacturing sector Access Bank’s ‘W Initiative’ in collaboration with Lafarge Africa Plc organized a workshop with some of Nigeria’s leading women professionals in manufacturing to discuss the issue of gender disparities in the manufacturing sector, while demonstrating the conviction that Women in Manufacturing is good for business.

With objectives including examining reasons for the unattractiveness of the sector to women, creating innovative solutions specifically targeted at professional women in manufacturing and increasing the number of women who work in the manufacturing industry, the workshop was attended by a large number of women executives and senior managers in the manufacturing sector Setting the pace for discussions at the workshop, Access Bank’s Executive Director, Elias Igbin-Akenzua declared that “approximately 600,000 manufacturing jobs are unfilled because companies can’t find qualified workers to fill them. Women are critical to filling this gap and we must empower them to do so. We

must also reduce the barriers for women in manufacturing in accessing funds from financial institutions for those who may want to transit from employees to manufacturing business owners.”

In her speech, MD Geocycle, Lafarge Africa Plc, Mrs. Adepeju Adebajo remarked that women represent manufacturing’s largest pool of untapped talent and the dearth of women in manufacturing has been made more prominent recently, due to the potential skills shortage facing the industry.

Identifying Nigeria’s formal education system as the most powerful agency of change from which several intelligent and confident women who now challenge many aspects of patriarchy in all leading occupations have emerged; Mrs. Adebajo sought for support, coaching and encouragement for more women to be successfully recruited and retained in manufacturing. She stated that “women have become leading industry players in different sectors which were for long the preserve of men, including manufacturing.

Mrs Oluneye Oluwole, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Business Hub Africa, stated on Wednesday that there was need to create online business hub with technical support and more market linkages to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

Oluwole who said this at a news conference during the launch of Business Hub Africa in Lagos noted that the organisation would create a platform and enabling business environment which would provide business support services for business owners, emerging entrepreneurs, start-ups micro Small and Medium Enterprises.

She said “Our focus is to foster the growth of Africa emerging entrepreneurs and SME’s sector. We also create State of Art business service, work stations, virtual office, unlimited internet access and uninterrupted power supply front desk service.

Administrative and beverage catering is also among the services we render to entrepreneurs and start-up.’’

She pointed out that the organisation has created a platform for expression of Africa’s upcoming creative talents through internship placement, entrepreneurial mentoring, coaching sponsorship, endorsement and creative arts events.

The chief executive officer said that the Business Hub Africa were ready to provide all external factors which discouraged emerging entrepreneurs in the country from thriving.

She highlighted the external

trary and speculative activities.”

Adegbite noted that the economic activities were marred by the scarcity and high rate of dollars in the market, stressing that the lingering issue had impacted negatively on Manufacturers’ operation as MAN could not secure forex for importations of raw materials and machine parts. ‘’The effect made Manufacturers to automatically cut down their operations and temporarily retrench hundreds of their workers with a view to cushioning the effect posed by the unavailability of forex.’’ Adegbite stressed.

In his remarks, Otumba Bimbo Ashiru, Commissioner, Commerce and Industry, Ogun State, who represented the Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun noted that is in comatose.

He said, all hands must be on deck to recover the national

economy from recession as the oil price has continued to dwindle.

He said; “We need to take advantage of agriculture to go back to the old days of our national glory where the economy was booming from the agricultural proceeds.”

“We need to restructure ourselves as Nigerians before we can talk of restructuring the economy. We need to be export led economy.”

He noted that a total of N115 billion investment was was done in Nigeria in 2015, stressing that over N75 billion was invested in Ogun State alone which made Ogun to be recorded as having the highest share of the overall investment.

Ashiru promised that the present efforts of the federal government towards regular power supply would yield sustainable results before the end December 2016.

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factors as power supply, work stations, provision of major amenities, finance and business links.

She said, “We provide an uninterrupted power supply, internet access, commercial publications and administrative support to them.’’

The Chief executive noted that the company would collaborate with inspiring young emerging female authors, talents in literary and creative arts for the expression of their talents through a monthly book club edition ``Readers R Leaders.’’

She said that the organisation had also created a platform where upcoming authors would showcase their talents, adding that they were planning to

launch a book written by Miss Chizoba Odilia, a final year student of Covenant University Ota. “We will partner with young talented writers and authors who have written books but could not showcase their talents as a way to give back to the public. We will create a business idea and enhance their proposal to scale through BOI facility assessment.’’ Oluwole stressed.

She pointed out that the organisation was also planning to create ideas for entrepreneurs to qualify for Bank of Industry (BOI) facility, advising the youths to pursue their dreams and ``not to see challenges as obstacles and take up a challenge because they were building blocks to success’’.

Capital Market B6 Stories by Afolabi Adesola FBN Holdings Plc, has announced the appointments of Ms. Cecilia Akintomide and Mrs. Oluwande Muoyo as Independent Non-Executive Directors on its board, effective July 19 2016.

FBN Holdings in a statement noted that the appointments have been approved by the Board of Directors, but remain subject to all necessary regulatory approvals. Other appointments in the group have Mrs. Titi Adebiyi and Alhaji Yusufu Modibbo join the Board of FBN General Insurance Limited also as Independent Non-Executive Directors, while Mr. Akin Osinbajo and Mr. Babatunde Odunayo join the Board of FBN Merchant Bank Limited and Mr. Folarin Alayande joins the Board of FBN Insurance Brokers Limited respectively, all as Non-Executive Directors.

According to the leading and most diversified financial service group in Nigeria, these developments are consistent with the FBN Holdings Group corporate governance, risk management, efficiency, diversity and sustainability outlook, enabling the Group to take advantage of

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FBN Holdings Plc announces new board appointments the synergies from its globally experienced Board members for the benefit of its wide array of customers and other stakeholders.

While announcing the appointments, Dr. Oba Otudeko (CFR), Group Chairman, FBN Holdings Plc, enthused: “These appointments are meant to deepen the corporate governance, insight and strategic decision making of the Boards in our Group, while extending value for our customers, shareholders, employees and other stakeholders in a sustainable manner.”

With these Board appointments, the FBN Holdings Group is poised to continue the drive to deepen its foothold across Africa, whilst maintaining presence in various regions of the world.”

Ms. Akintomide brings varied senior management experience with a legal background. She was until recently Vice Presi-

dent Secretary General of African Development Bank Group, a multilateral development bank, where she was responsible for managing shareholder relations involving 80 member states, providing final level policy and quality review, as well as negotiating project and policy approvals. She possesses excellent knowledge and experience in corporate governance, development policy, financing, resource mobilization, as well as working and leading in a multicultural and bilingual environment. She will bring to bear on the Board of FBN Holdings Plc her global wealth of experience spanning over 30 years’ post call to Bar. Mrs. Muoyo is a chartered accountant and professional banker with over 30 years’ post-qualification experience in the private and public sectors. She is the immediate past Honourable Commissioner for Budget and Plan-

ning in Ogun State and before then had been in banking for over 22 years. She is skilled in public finance management, budgeting, planning, financial control, treasury and financial services, private banking, foreign operations, corporate banking, transactional banking, auditing and taxation.

These experiences and her key skills in policy formulation, high level decision making, relationship management and business development will serve the Board of FBN Holdings Plc well.

With over 30 years’ experience as a practicing attorney, Mr. Akin Osinbajo was Honourable Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice Ogun State for eight consecutive years. He is a highly experienced Advocate and Commercial Law Practitioner, Chartered Arbitrator and Notary Public, who has represented several multinational and local clients, and worked with some of

the world’s reputed law firms in transactions with trans-national jurisdictions across many continents. His international commercial law and leadership experience are expected to positively impact the Board of FBN Merchant Bank Limited.

A highly experienced corporate executive, Mr. Odunayo, an agriculturist and chartered accountant, was Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of Honeywell Flour Mills Plc where he served for 17 years as pioneer CEO, part of a total 22 years in the service of the Honeywell Group. As Group Managing Director of Honeywell Group of Companies, he had responsibility for eight companies in the Group. He is Chairman of FBN Mortgages Ltd, among other board positions. His strong acumen in corporate growth and development will benefit the Board of FBN Merchant Bank Limited.

Stock market report Equities reverse two-day gain on waning risk appetite The Nigerian equities market reversed previous days gains as NSE Indices slumped by 0.56 percent to close at 28,046.96 basis points, compared to the increase of 0.93 percent recorded previously.

With the day’s performance, Year to Date (YTD) returns slides -2.08 percent.

The Market Capitalisation also dropped N54.5 billion to close at N9.632 trillion compared to an appreciation of N89.5 billion recorded in previous day’s session to close at N9.687 trillion.

Market breadth closed negative as MRS led 8 gainers with an appreciation of 10.20 percent

or N3.59 to close at N38.78 per share against 27 Losers topped

by SKYEBANK which lost 7.89 percent or 6 kobo to close at 70 kobo per share at the end of yesterday’s session, At the end of stock trading for the day, investors had exchanged a total of 270.7 million shares valued at N2.3 billion in 4,609 deals compared to 488.9 million valued at N4.8 billion exchanged in 4,713 deals on Wednesday.

Top traded stocks for the day by volume include FBN Holdings with a sle of 86.2 million stocks, GTB followed with an exchange of 38.6 million shares while Skye Bank traded a total of 22.8 million shares.

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Newly appointed Brand Ambassador for NASCON Allied Industries Plc, a subsidiary of Dangote Group, Zara Mustapha, also known as Chef Zeelicious, (middle), signing the ambassadorial documents, flanked by her manager, Chef Stone (left) and Olufemi Ashipa, Head of Marketing, NASCON Plc at a recent ceremony in Lagos.

Diamond Bank declares N9.05 billion PAT in H1 Diamond Bank Plc on Thursday released its first half (H1) 2016 financial statements for the six months period ended June 30th 2016, through the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), declaring a profit after tax (PAT) of N9.05 billion.

This represents a 25.5 percent decline from N12.2 billion declared as PAT in the corresponding period of 2015.According to the statement released by the Bank, its interim report and accounts for the first six months of the year surpassed industry expectations as total com-

prehensive income rose by 13.3 per cent year on year to N16.3 billion as against N14.4 billion recorded in comparable period of 2015. Noninterest income surged by 33.4 percent to N26.5 billion, reflecting the successful efforts targeted at improving this income line and also the focused strategy of management, which were sharpened at improving digital functionality and widening financial inclusion.

Profit Before Tax (PBT) remained modest albeit a decline of 26.1 percent to settle at N10.5

billion compared to N14.2 billion recorded a year ago. The Bank however, improved on its credit creation by 28.6 per cent as loans and advances to customers grew from N763.6 billion in the same period last business year to N982.3 billion. Also, loans to other banks jumped by 30.7 per cent to N78.5 billion in H1 2016 from N60.1 billion in the corresponding period last year, while its retail customers grew to over 13 million with 7 million of these opening accounts in the last 2 years.

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Placing Nigeria’s agriculture sector on path of growth Stories by Siaka Momoh Putting Nigeria’s agriculture sector on a path of growth will require actions to solve these two gaps: produce enough fresh, high quality foods for the Nigerian market; and serve the export market successfully and earn foreign exchange.

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has come up with a policy to put agriculture on a path of growth after identifying the challenges facing this important sector of our economy that is currently on the edge of the precipice. The following is an extract from the document: Nigeria is facing two key gaps in agriculture today: an inability to meet domestic food requirements and an inability to export at quality levels required for market success. The former problem, which is productivity-related, means that populations of farmers do not have enough seeds, fertilizers, irrigation, crop protection and related support to be successful.

The latter challenge is driven by an equally inefficient system for setting and enforcing food quality standards, as well as poor knowledge of target markets. Insufficient food testing facilities, a weak inspectorate system in FMARD, and poor coordination among relevant federal agencies serve to compound early stage problems such as poor knowledge of permissible contaminant levels.

Putting Nigeria’s agricul-

ture sector on a path of growth will require actions to solve these two gaps: produce enough fresh, high quality foods for the Nigerian market; and serve the export market successfully and earn foreign exchange.

The new federal Agricultural Promotion Policy (APP) is a strategy that focuses on solving the core issues at the heart of limited food production and delivery of quality standards. As productivity improves domestically and standards are raised for all Nigerian food production, export markets will also benefit impacting positively on Nigeria’s balance of payments.

Given limited resources and the importance of delivering sustainable results, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development (FMARD) in consultation with partners has identified an initial pool of crops and related activities that will be Nigeria’s path to tackling the aforementioned gaps.

First, FMARD will prioritize improving productivity into a number of domestically focused crops and activities.

These are rice, wheat, maize, fish (aquaculture), dairy milk, soya beans, poultry, horticulture (fruits and vegetables), and sugar. Nigeria believes that the gap can be closed by partnering closely with private investors across farmer groups and companies to develop end to end value chain solutions.

These chains will receive facilitated government support as they make deep commitments to engaging a new generation of farmers, improving supply

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of specialized fertilizers and protection chemicals, as well as wider scale use of high yielding seeds. In addition, Nigeria expects to work with investors to sharply improve the distribution system for fresh foods so as to reduce time to table, reduce post-harvest losses, and overall improve nutritional outcomes e.g. lowering of diabetic risk, stunting risk, etc.

Second, FMARD will prioritize for export markets the production of the following crops and activities: cowpeas, cocoa, cashew, cassava (starch, chips and ethanol), ginger, sesame, oil palm, yams, horticulture (fruits and vegetables), beef and cotton. FMARD will also work with a network of investors, farmers, processors and other stakeholders to deepen the supporting infrastructure to ensure that quality standards are defined and maintained across the value chain.

That will involve adding more testing laboratories, improving traceability of crops, disseminating intelligence on export markets and consumer preferences, etc. Our goal is to build a high quality brand for Nigerian foods based on rigorous data and processes that protect food safety for both domestic and export market consumers.

To ensure that the strategy is executed as intended, FMARD is working closely with states and other federal MDAs e.g.

Power, Transportation and Trade. FMARD will also evolve itself to become a more focused policy maker and regulator to ensure accountability for re-

sults. FMARD will use its convening and related powers to ensure that the enabling system is in place to support agribusiness. From investments in rural roads to reduce transport time to improved security of farming communities to reduce incidence of criminality to reduction in intra-state taxes and levies, FMARD will intensify oversight. That oversight will ensure that farmers and investors are working in a market that is safe, competitive, and capable of enabling wealth creation in the coming years and decades.

Finally, FMARD will periodically publish metrics to track performance against the strategy e.g. tonnage of rice paddy produced, or yields/milking cow. The systems to repeatedly collect accurate data and integrate these into policy making, as well as investor planning will be refined over the next few months as part of this next wave of reform.

We anticipate that if successful, key gaps such as Nigeria’s continued imports of rice will disappear, while Nigerian produce e.g. beans and cocoa will once again become a quality benchmark across the globe.

Reaching that point will require significant investments in people, processes and systems. Nigeria is committed to taking the necessary steps in order to move Nigerian agriculture from “a business” to a commercial ecosystem that can produce the capabilities necessary to create sustainable jobs and wealth.

Commodities update • Wheat futures up 0.66% to $4.20/bushel • Prices up due to increased demand for wheat for animal feed • Cocoa prices up 0.03% to $2,999/mt • Arrival of cocoa beans in Ivory Coast down 11.5% • Sugar prices up 0.05% to $0.1937/pound • Prices up due to shifting global sugar surplus to deficit • Corn futures up 0.50% to $3.50/bushel • Forecast of hot and dry weather in U.S Corn Belt boost prices Fact File • Staple food prices are inching upwards.

• Despite consumer resistance kicking in.

• Weak naira, diesel scarcity and high fuel costs inflate prices.

• Forex rate depreciated to N372/$.

• Imported commodities may be re-priced.

• Prices of domestic agric. commodities will remain high until harvest period. .Inflation skyrocketed to 16.5%, while the interest rate remained at 12%, with the former being fuelled by supply shocks and forex scarcity. .However, it is important to note that headline inflation encapsulates the bias of base year effect. Hence, headline inflation rates are not fully representative of current month-onmonth market realities.

Siaka Momoh is a media consultant and publisher Realsectordigest.com and can be reached via siakamomoh@yahoo.com; 08061396410

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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

23:30 American Crime 00:30 Made In Hollywood 01:15 Zoo 02:00 American Crime 02:40 Behind The Scenes: No Good Deed 03:00 Code Black

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152 Africa Magic Epic 23:27 Ojebe The Servant 00:45 Healthy Snacking

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Peter MacNicol, Burt Reynolds, Rowan Atkinson.(1997) Amelia Bryn Smith.

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23:40 The Face Of Destiny 00:30 Elena's Ghost 01:20 Cruel Love 02:10 For Love And Justice 03:00 The Face Of Destiny 03:50 Fearless Heart 05:20 Elena's Ghost 06:10 Husband For Hire 07:00 The Face Of Destiny 07:50 Fearless Heart 08:40 For Love And Justice 09:30 Cruel Love 10:20 Husband For Hire 11:10 The Face Of Destiny 12:00 Fearless Heart 12:50 For Love And Justice 13:40 Cruel Love 14:30 Husband For Hire 15:20 The Face Of Destiny 16:10 Fearless Heart 17:00 For Love And Justice 17:50 Cruel Love 18:40 Husband For Hire 19:30 The Face Of Destiny 20:20 Fearless Heart 21:10 For Love And Justice 22:00 Someone's Watching 22:50 Someone's Watching

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10:20 Ducks Quacks Don't Echo

23:45 World's Wildest Police Videos

00:18 An Idiot Abroad

11:05 Would I Lie To You?

00:35 World's Wildest Police Videos

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11:40 QI

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01:54 Police Interceptors

12:10 The Cube

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02:40 David Beckham: Into The Unknown

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14:10 Police Interceptors

02:45 Sexy Car Wash

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16:55 Pointless

04:35 South Beach Tow

17:50 Top Gear

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19:00 Wastemen

05:45 World's Wildest Police Videos

20:00 8 Out Of 10 Cats

06:35 Top 20 Countdown: Most Shocking

21:10 8 Out Of 10 Cats

07:25 Video Zonkers

22:25 Dragons' Den

07:50 South Beach Tow

03:31 Undercover Boss USA 04:15 Pointless 05:00 The Cube 05:45 Would I Lie To You? 06:15 QI 06:50 Police Interceptors 07:40 Top Gear 08:45 Pointless 09:30 Undercover Boss USA

155 AfricaMagic World 23:50 Music On Africa Magic 00:51 Behind The Scenes: The Place 01:05 Good Morning Africa 02:05 53 Extra 02:33 Star Gist 03:15 Star Gist 03:45 Jara 04:20 Jara 05:00 Goodmorning Africa 06:00 Deal Or No Deal SA 07:00 53 Extra 07:30 Star Gist 08:00 Jara 09:00 Good Morning Africa 10:00 Lies That Bind 10:30 Lies That Bind 11:00 Lies That Bind 11:30 Lies That Bind

08:15 South Beach Tow 08:40 Most Shocking 09:35 World's Wildest Police Videos 10:30 World's Wildest Police Videos 11:30 Baywatch 12:30 Top 20 Countdown: Most Shocking

13:30 South Beach Tow 14:00 World's Wildest Police Videos 15:00 World's Wildest Police Videos 12:00 Deal Or No Deal SA 13:00 Music On Africa Magic 14:05 Music On Africa Magic 15:00 Music On Africa Magic 16:00 Star Gist 16:35 Deal Or No Deal Sa 17:25 53 Extra 18:00 Jara 18:30 Tinsel 19:00 53 Extra

16:00 Most Shocking 17:00 Top 20 Countdown: Most Shocking

18:00 South Beach Tow 18:30 South Beach Tow 19:00 Baywatch 20:00 Escape Or Die 20:30 Escape Or Die 21:00 XXX; State Of The Union 22:45 Sexy Car Wash