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President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, is to lead the African Union Elections Observation Mission, AUEOM, to the Zambian general elections scheduled take place on October 11, 2016.

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wo days ago, the Nigerian Air Force jets bombed and destroyed four major camps of suspected militants and pipeline vandals at Arepo, Ogun State. The action was in response to attacks carried out on some riverine communities of Ogun and Lagos states. Before now, there have been armed attacks on some communities in Lagos State, particularly Igando, a community in the Lagos West Senatorial district, that left several people injured and property worth millions of naira stolen or destroyed. In addition, there have been reported militant activities in Ikorodu area of the state, even as a traditional ruler was kidnapped in Badagry.

For sometime now, there have been increasing militant activities in several parts of the country, especially in the Niger Delta region, where various armed groups have been attacking oil pipelines and other related infrastructure, thereby reducing Nigeria’s oil production to 1.4 million barrels per day from 2.2 million barrels. In effect, such militant activities are responsible for the reduction of gas supply to the thermal stations, thereby causing blackouts all across the country.

Since the inception of the Buhari administration in the past one year, the country has watched with alarm, the increasing ferocity of these attacks by some self-styled militants over what they say is the environmental degradations caused by oil prospecting activities in the Niger Delta region. Several commentators have argued on the role of the federal authorities in promoting the resurgence of militancy and attendant insecurity that it engenders.

While the government insists that it is doing enough to resolve those contentious issues responsible for the increasing militancy, truth remains

that these interventions and resource inflows have failed to change the picture of the region for good. There is no denying that abject poverty and environmental degradation is still the lot of the region’s people. That is why we are alarmed at the Buhari administration’s threat to use military force against the militants, if the latter refuse to put down their arms.

We are saying it for the umpteenth time that a resort to military force would only exacerbate the already dangerous situation in the region.

Not only will military intervention destroy existing oil pipelines with attendant uncontrolled spillage of crude oil into the environment, such act would lead to lot of civilian casualties. Definitely, the current posturing of the Federal Government has not been helpful. While it is calling for dialogue with the militants, especially the Niger Delta Avengers, we expect the government to take the initiative and meet some demands of the militants.

For instance, the Avengers are demanding that the 2014 National Conference’s recommendations as it affects the Niger Delta be revisited, especially the demand for increase of the derivation fund from 13% to 17%. Another recommendation calls for the setting up of a special intervention fund for the region. It is a fact that the country cannot sustain insurgency by the Boko Haram in the Northeast while fighting restiveness in the Niger Delta caused by armed militancy.

We are therefore calling on the Buhari administration to look for workable and practical solutions towards enthroning a settlement that would address the deep divisions in the region. Such solutions start with enhancing the economic independence of the peoples of the region.

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Budget scandal: Pro, anti-Dogara Reps in battle of wits Henry Omunu & Emmanuel Iriogbe and Tom Okpe, Abuja

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the scandal rocking the House of Representatives over the 2016 budget deepens, loyalists and opponents of embattled Speaker Yakubu Dogara are now engaged in a battle to outwit another in an attempt to ensure he (Dogara) retains his position or that he is removed from office based on the allegations made against him and other principal officers of the House by former Chairman of the Appropriation Committee of the House, Rep. Abdulmumin Jibrin, This is even as a new twist was brought into the Budget padding controversy as Hon. Jibrin, on Tuesday, accused Speaker Yakubu Dogara of trying to kidnap him.

While loyalists of the Speaker

are said to be gathering signatures in an attempt to pass a confidence vote on him and other indicted principal officers, the anti-Speaker lawmakers are said to be pushing for the reconvening of the House to enable House members debate the allegations made by Jibrin.

To counter any plot behind the insistence of the Transparency Group that the annual recess be cut short and plenary be resumed, the pro-Dogara forces are inviting lawmakers within their fold to return to Abuja to sign a petition which seeks to pass a confidence vote on the Speaker.

Similarly, the anti-Speaker forces, according to sources, are keeping their cards close to their chests but maintain that the allegations against the quartet were weighty

enough to warrant an investigation by anti-fraud agencies against them.

Meanwhile, some House members, in separate interactions with journalists, have vowed to resist any move to impeach Dogara based on the allegations of tinkering with the budget, just as our correspondents learnt, on Tuesday, that members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House caucus were holding a secret meeting to map out strategies to contain the crisis rocking the House.

Some of the lawmakers. under condition of anonymity. while declaring their support for Dogara, dismissed as lacking in merit, the sundry allegations being bandied about by Rep. Jibrin.

They accused outside forces of instigating Jibrin in a desperate

bid to oust Dogara from office, and declared that the external forces will fail.

A lawmaker from the SouthSouth geopolitical zone of the country, who spoke under anonymity, said that “Nigerians should first and foremost appreciate the fact that there was a harmonisation committee of both the House and Senate that looked into the budget and not just Jibrin alone.

“And it is glaring that no matter how he (Jibrin) continues to mudsling, the attempt to remove Dogara will hit a brick wall. We are determined to support Dogara as he has not breached any known law of the country since the budget has been passed into law.

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Jonathan to lead AU Elections Observer Mission to Zambia Continued from page 1 than would be leading members of the short term mission to join the continental body’s deployment of long term election experts who are already on ground in Zambia, adding that the chairperson of African Union Commission, AUC, approved it.

The statement reads in part: “The Chairperson of the AUC has approved the deployment of African Union Elections Observation Mission, AUEOM, to the General Elections scheduled to place in the Republic of Zambia on October 11, 2016.

“The deployment of the AUEOM will take place in two phases. The first phase comprise the deployment of long term election experts and took place from July 14 to August 22, 2016 and it is made up of 10 observers.

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GENCOs threaten shut down over N145bn debt Continued from page 1 tion companies (Gencos), have warned Nigerians to brace up for a long-term loss of the electric power.

According to them, the outstanding debt makes it extremely difficult to continue to generate electricity under the current economic condition.

In a statement signed by the power companies on Tuesday, they revealed their intention to shut down operations in a matter of days.

The Gencos- Egbin, Transcorp

Ugheli, Sapele; Geregu; Kainji/Jebba and Shiroro, said the amount owed them for the electricity they generated and supplied to the country’s electricity network over a period have not been paid, adding that the huge debt was hurting their businesses.

Recently, the Discos also complained of huge unpaid debt by consumers. For instance, Eko Disco, EKEDC, through Godwin Idemudia, the company’s general manager, corporate communications, said the Military owes it a sum of N600 million.

According to him, about 60 percent of the N600 million debt is being owed by the army, while about 30 and 10 percent of the debt profiles were for the Navy and Air Force.

Just last week, EKEDC disconnected the National Theatre over N9m debt.

According to the company’s spokesman, Idemudia Godwin, the N9m debt was an accumulation of unpaid bills over time.

The acting Chairman of Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) also stated recently after meeting with the

operators of the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry, NESI in Abuja, that circulars were issued to the Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs as far back as 2012, on the need to pay their electricity bills as at when due.

In respect to this, he said DisCos now have the liberty to disconnect government agencies which failed to pay their bills.

He also said the commission had developed procedures for disconnection of defaulting customers as contained in the Regulation on Connection and Disconnection for Electricity Services.

NEMA presents food, other items to ‘repentant’ Boko Haram members

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National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has presented food and non-food items to eight hundred (800) ‘repentant’ Boko Haram members in Gombe as part of their rehabilitation.

Also, the North East Zonal Office of the agency in Maiduguri has presented additional 2, 000 assorted bags of maize, rice and millet to Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) for immediate distribution to over 1.6 million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Continued on page 12

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Edo community declares support for Obaseki ÎÎÎThe people of

Abudu in Orhiomwon Local Government Area have declared their total support for the candidacy of Mr. Godwin Obaseki, gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the September 10 election in Edo State.

Speaking at a rally of the APC in Abudu, Orhiomwon Local Government Area, yesterday, Secretary of the Community, Mr Osakpolor Martins in a statement he read on behalf of the Odionwere of Abudu Community said: “our heart is full of gratitude to Almighty God for the way he has used your Excellency to meet the yearnings of youth and old members of this community that had hitherto been neglected over the past years by successive administrations at

federal, state and local levels.

“As we have always mentioned, your coming on board is God’s making to redeem the poor and neglected rural and urban communities in Edo State. Before you officially commission the multi-billion naira road projects you have done in Abudu and other parts of Orhiomwon Local Government, we want to say well done, our action Governor.

“We want to say that every lover of progress, every lover of light, every lover of truth, every lover of good things, every lover of God’s gift will listen to your request in Abudu.

We will give your candidate full support by giving our votes as a token of our gratitude for what you have done for us.

“We can however not rule

Obaseki out the possibility of the existence of some greedy and selfish individuals in our midst who may like likely sell their birthright for a plate of porridge. While we are assuring you of our full support for your chosen candidate, we will advise that your team be alert and reach grassroots

on awareness on your party symbol to avoid the mistake of identity.”

Meanwhile, governorship candidate of the APC, Mr. Godwin Obaseki promised to build open up the rural communities with a view to attracting industries to the rural areas and stop to rural-urban migration.

While addressing the people of Abudu at a rally of the APC, Obaseki said “we are not done with the roads, we have done Igbanke township roads, we have done Abudu township roads, we will do Urhonigbe township roads, we will do Ugo township roads we are building new cities so that we can when we locate industries in the new towns. We will bring people back from Benin City to the new cities we will build.

“Most importantly, we will lay emphasis on job creation.

We are creating 200,000 jobs in Edo State and most of the jobs will come to Orhiomwon which has the largest land mass in the State, so most of the farms we have plans for will be located in this Local Government Area.”

He promised to give smallscale loans to market women to expand their businesses, saying women are good managers of resources.

He promised that if voted in, his Government will site a Technical College in Orhiomwon for the training of youths.

Governor Adams Oshiomhole on his part appealed to the people not to sell their PVC. He said the PDP destroyed the nation’s economy before they were voted out of power.

7 News Two arraigned in court for theft, sexual assault Rachel Akomolafe

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men were, on Tuesday, arraigned before a Lagos State Magistrate Court for conspiring to commit felony to stealing, a crime punishable under the section 409 of the criminal law of Lagos state, 2011.

The defendants, identified as James Anyawu (56) and Uki Okon (36), were arraigned on a four- count charge bordering on conspiracy and sexual assault.

According to the charge proffered against the duo, they allegedly obtained the sum of N77,000 from one Alice Ije under the pretense to assist her for a lift to Oshodi.

According to the prosecution, Uki Okon also forcefully had carnal knowledge of the complainant, Ejeh.

Arik Air wins at Ghana aviation awards

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A cross section of Traditional rulers in Edo North area of the state give their royal blessings to the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Godwin Obaseki and his running mate, at the Palace of the Otaru of Igarra, Oba Adeche Saiki… on Tuesday.

Tension in Ekiti Assembly, as lawmaker-elect refused swearing-in Gbenga Sodeinde, Ado Ekiti

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was tension in Ekiti State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, as a lawmaker declared by Court to be the true representative of Ado Constituency 1, Hon. Toyin was denied entry and refused swearing-in.

Hon. Obayem stormed the Assembly on Tuesday morning for him to be sworn-in as declared by the Federal High Court in AdoEkiti.

Obayemi, stormed the Assembly in company of his supporters at about 10.30 a.m. and went straight

to the office of the Clerk, Mr. Tola Esan to submit the judgement delivered on July 4, 2016 by Justice Taiwo Taiwo and the subsequent Certificate of Return issued to him in Abuja by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

However, the Speaker of the Assembly, Hon. Kola Oluwawole refused to perform the swearing-in ceremony as security personnel attached to the Assembly prevented Obayemi from entering the hallowed chambers where the plenary was being held.

Obayemi, upon reaching the Clerk’s office, submitted

the Certificate of Return issued to him and the court’s judgement nullifying the election of the occupant of the seat, Hon. Musa Arogundade.

Mr. Odunayo Arinka was elected during the November 16, 2014 primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) , but was later disqualified over alleged falsification of results, following which Arogundade was drafted in as the party’s candidate for the April 14, 2015 House of Assembly poll.

Obayemi, who came second in the primaries, had approached the court and prayed it to declare him the

validly elected candidate, which the court had granted.

When it was obvious that Obayemi was at the Assembly to enforce his mandate and that tension was already building , four lawmakers suddenly emerged from the hallowed chambers and told him to leave the premises.

Apparently acting on order from above, the security men also ordered him to leave the Assembly and the two main entrances leading to the palatial assembly complex were closed by anti-riot policemen.

Two police vans and over 10 anti-riot policemen were stationed at the entrance to

conduct serious check on those entering the Assembly Commenting on the scenario that played out at the assembly, Obayemi said it was a flagrant abuse of office and contempt of court for the Speaker to have denied him access in spite of the court’s judgement that validated his victory at the poll.

His words, “I ought to have submitted the certificate of return and the judgement before now, but I learn’t the house was in recess . But I thank God that the Clerk had collected my letter and other documents, though he said only the speaker can act on them.

flag carrier airline, Arik Air, has won another accolade with the award of West African Airline of the Year bestowed on it at the Ghana Aviation Awards 2016 held in Accra on Friday, July 29, 2016.

The award, according to Ghana Aviation Awards Events Director, Richard Abbey Jnr., was conferred on Arik Air because of its achievement in airline business leadership and commitment to safety.

The impressive award ceremony held at Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra, was a gathering of the cream of aviation personalities in West Africa and a celebration of excellence in the industry.

The West African Airline of the Year Award is a crowning glory for Arik Air’s eight years of operation in Ghana and the rest of the region which began with the inauguration of flights to Accra in January 2008.

Today, Arik Air operates from Lagos to 10 West and Central African cities, namely Accra (Ghana), Cotonou (Benin), Monrovia (Liberia), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Abidjan (Cote d’Ivoire), Banjul (Gambia), Dakar (Senegal), Douala (Cameroon), Luanda (Angola) and Libreville (Gabon).

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Enugu House probes IGR under Chime The Enugu State House of Assembly has set up a sevenman committee to probe reports of alleged diversion of Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the state between 2008 and June 2016.

Sullivan Chime was the governor of Enugu State for most of the concerned period – May 2007 to May 2015 but the period equally coincided with parts of the tenure of the former chairman of Enugu State Board of In-

ternal Revenue, Mr. Felix Chime.

However, there are insinuations that the probe might have been targeted at Chime’s administration.

But the Enugu State House of Assembly said the decision to probe alleged diversion of internally generated revenue in the state followed petitions from ‘members of the public’.

The member representing Enugu South Urban Constituency, Barrister Obinna Okenwa,

who moved a motion on the floor of the House, said there were several petitions alleging that principal officers of the Board of Internal Revenue and other top government officials diverted the state’s resources into private pockets during the period under review.

Okenwa lamented that the alleged diversion had worsened the economy of the state, which was already in a dismal condition as a result of the decline

in oil revenue. The lawmaker prayed the House to investigate, as a matter of urgency, the activities of the Board of Internal Revenue between 2008 and June 2016.

To ascertain the veracity of the alleged sleaze, the Speaker, Hon. Uchenna Ubosi, set up a committee, headed by the member representing Awgu North, Sunday Ude-Okoye, to investigate the matter and report back to the House within 30 days.

I’m next governor of Edo — Obaseki Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), for the September 10 governorship election in Edo State spoke with Titus Akhigbe on a number of issues. Excerpts: There are two prominent political parties in Edo State – the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). You are a technocrat while your opponent, the PDP flagbearer, Pastor Osagie IzeIyamu, is a core politician?

Every person is a political animal. To say that I am a technocrat when I have been in the corridors of power and politics in Edo State I think is creating the wrong impression. Yes, I have done other things in my life outside of politics. I have been an investment banker; asset manager; I have been a stockbroker. I have another address. So, if that is what you are saying yes, I accept, unlike some other people who have

NNAMDI AZIKIWE

There is plenty of room at the top because very few people care to travel beyond the average route. And so most of us seem satisfied to remain within the confines of mediocrity.

done nothing else in their life except just partisan politics. To that extent I don’t agree that the fact that somebody has been a partisan politician all his life and done nothing else therefore that gives him an undue advantage. If anything, it is a disadvantage because he cannot offer anything other than raw politics particularly the politics that has been practiced in this republic which is the politics driven by greed and violence which am happy to say that is not what I believe in.

What are you expecting on September 10?

Come September 10, from what is on ground, clearly I will win the election. But what am expecting is to ensure that my politicking, as I go round, I am able to have

a much better understanding of the needs of our people; am able to build consensus amongst Edo people so that with that consensus, we can quickly accelerate our economic growth.

People agree that the comrade governor has done much in the area of infrastructural development. But there are complaints that the state lack industries. How are you going to address this when you become governor?

We have started already. People just see that the comrade has built infrastructure. But he built the infrastructure for what purpose?

We built roads so that we can have access; we built schools so that we can train quality human beings. The reason for building

schools is to improve the quality of the human being so that they can be a very productive workforce. The first phase is what the comrade has done which is laying the foundation for our economic

growth. The next phase is where I now take off from which is now to begin to attract the investors; continue to ensure that there is security of lives, properties and assets

TONY ELUMELU

TAFAWA BALEWA

ADEKUNLE AJASIN

GEN. HARUNA IBRAHIM, EX AREWA BOSS

We must recognize our diversity and the peculiar conditions under which the different tribal communities live in this country.

“Our Federalism is upside down. We are not practicing Federalism in Nigeria.”

Nobody is going to develop Africa except us.

Obaseki

APC candidat

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“The country Nigeria started from being divided. We are never one. It was the process of history that brought us together. The British did not meet us as one country. The country Nigeria started from being divided.”

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Truce in Yobe as traditional rulers intervene in Assembly/Exco faceoff

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“The cause of the misunderstanding was addressed at the meeting and we have now agreed to put aside our differences and work together for the advancement of our state,” he said.’’

Alhaji Sanusi Rikiji, Speaker, Zamfara State Assembly, has announced that legislators have withdrawn the impeachment threat against Gov. Abdulaziz Yari.

Rikiji made the announcement at the weekend in Gusau after a truce meeting of stakeholders which included the governor, all the 24 members of the Assembly and traditional rulers.

The traditional rulers were led by Alhaji Attahiru Muhammad the emir of Anka who is also the chairman of the state Council of Chiefs.

The speaker told newsmen at the end of the meeting that the lawmakers gave the governor terms and conditions before they agreed to suspend the impeachment threat.

He said that the intervention of traditional rulers and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the

state, helped in addressing the issues that caused the face-off between them and the governor.

In a separate interview with newsmen, Gov. Yari described the cause of the face-off between him and the legislature as “the handiwork of the devil.”

“The cause of the misunderstanding was addressed at the meeting and we have now agreed to put aside our differences and work together for the advancement of our state,” he said.

NAN reports that the legislators had threatened to impeach the governor for alleged abuse of budget implementation, misappropriation of bailout funds released to the state by the federal government.

Others reasons listed by the legislators included deductions in workers’ salaries and failure

by Yari to pay the salaries of 1, 400 youths employed by the government two years ago. (NAN)

We’ll stand by APC - Ondo Diaspora Youth ‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure

Some youth under the auspices of the Ondo Youth Progressives (OYP) have thrown their weight behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State ahead of the November 26th governorship election.

The youths who are mainly indigenes of the state but reside in the diaspora said their solidarity and support was to ensure that the opposition party win convincingly in the forthcoming gubernatorial poll.

Olaniran Leo-Olagbaye, Chief Convener of the youth group who spoke at the declaration of the support held at the APC secretariat in Akure said their mandate is to stand by the opposition APC to win the governorship election.

Leo-Ologbaye disclosed that the group which encompasses young professionals in the diaspora has

been perturbed by the slow pace of development in the state under the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) hence, their declaration for the opposition party.

He lamented that Ondo State has been locked out in the scheme of things stressing that the youths are fully prepared to make positive changes in a new government of the state.

“We are here to declare our mandate by supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state.

“We have looked across the nooks and crannies of the state and find out that there is no other party that can deliver the state from its current mess other than the APC hence our support.

“The progress and development of our dear state is very important to us most especially in terms of governance, there is need to in-

clude the youths”, he said.

He added that the group is not financially induced by any of the aspirants and tasked the leadership of the party to ensure a free and fair party’s primary election already fixed for August 27.

Isaacs Kekemeke, State Chairman of the party asked the youths to begin rallying support for the opposition party in order to win the forthcoming November governorship election in the state.

Kekemeke, who was represented by the party’s financial secretary, Rotimi Rahman, urged the youths to shun all acts of violence before, during and after the elections in the state.

Tunji Light-Ariyomo, one of the governorship aspirants said the party would conduct a credible primary election to choose the best candidate that would fly the party’s flag in the November 26 poll.

Oyegun

Rep renders assistance to constituent

In these hard times, succor came the way of the people of Lagelu/Akinyele Federal Constituency of Oyo State through their member in the House of Representatives, Hon. Temitope Olatoye who donated various empower-

ment projects to lift them.

The donation which was made at the weekend, under the aegis of Olatoye Sugar Foundation (OSF) included materials such as motorcycles, driers, grinding machines, fans, and many others including

food items like rice and beans as well as cash which was given in form of scholarship to indigent students.

Speaking at the ceremony which was well attended at the OSF office at Iyana Offa, Ibadan,

by the generality of the people and all political leaders in Lagelu, Olatoye pledged to continue to assist his people in order to empower them in these hard times saying the materials were purchased through his private means.

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Too early to declare for Anambra gov race now — Ngige The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has said that it was still early to Politics declare for next year’s governorship race in Anambra State.

Ngige, a former governor of the state disclosed this at the weekend while addressing journalists at Alor, Idemili South Local Government Area.

According to hin, the All Progressives Congress will take over the reins of power from the incumbent governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, next year.

The change, Ngige said, had become necessary because the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) leadership in the state had not met the people’s expectations.

He said the APC would take over in Anambra to continue the programmes he (Ngige) started in 2003.

Ngige, who was governor of the state for 34 months before his sacking by the Court of Appeal, Enugu in 2006, said the

APC would be in serious contention for the Government House in Awka during the next governorship election.

He declined to affirm wheth-

er he would contest the next year’s election or not, noting that it was still early for anybody to start campaigning for the poll.

Obaseki

I’m next governor of Edo — Obaseki CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9

so that people can now come into the state and locate their businesses in the state; produce goods and services in the state using the labour, materials and other resources found in the state.

What are you doing to bring together all the aspirants that you contested against during your party primary so that all of you can present a united front for the election coming up on September 10?

We all have agreed that we are one party. We have all accepted to work together as brothers and sisters. All the aspirants have integrated into my campaign team.

They are members of my campaign organisation. They have asked their followers to support me. There is no me versus them.

We are one now. We are one fam-

Ngige

ily. We have spoken with all our followers. If you go to places like Orhionmwon, Uhunmwode and even Edo central senatorial district where some of the aspirants come from, you will find out that we are in a sync now, that we are all speaking with one voice.

Your running mate, Hon. Philip Shaibu, is a youth. Is that the reason you picked him?

Yes, that’s partly one of the reasons. But if you think about it, he has been part of this administration, part of our government. We started together with the comrade governor. We are like two sides of the same coin. While they were focusing more on legislative matters in the legislature, I was with the comrade governor, we were working on issues on the execuCONTINUED ON PAGE 11

Kashamu calls for stakeholders parley to end PDP crisis

Kashamu

Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Buruji Kashamu has appealed to stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to call for an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting to thrash out contentious issues and end the leadership crisis rocking the party.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Senator Kashamu, in what appears a reaction to last week’s judgment declaring the Senator Ahmed Makarfi’s caretaker committee illegal said: “we cannot use illegality to solve the problem of the party.”

Alluding the ‘contradictory’ pronouncements from the various divisions of the Federal High Court on the matter, the senator

said it is clear that the courts may not be able to resolve the issues in a manner that will ultimately work out for the greater good of the party.

According to him, his intervention is not about anybody or group of persons, stressing that he has nothing to do taking sides with Senator Ali Modu Sheriff or Senator Makarfi who are both laying claims to the national leadership of the party, as both leaders have contributed to the well-being of the PDP. His words: “I suggest that we needed to call a NEC meeting where we could right the wrongs in order to preempt mischievous elements or the opposition who could use some disloyal members of the party in the nearest

future, to question the outcome of the National Convention.

“I averred that we may be building the party on a foundation of illegality by appointing a National Caretaker Committee who will conduct the affairs of the party that will lead to another convention from where new officers of the Party who will subsequently conduct the National Convention in which the presidential candidate would be elected.

“That trend is dysfunctional, dangerous and ominous. To build our party on a solid and sure foundation, we must get rid of illegality and impunity. Today, the realities that stare us in the face affirm my position, making it more compelling”, he stressed.

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Obaseki: Oshiomhole, one of the successful governors CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10

tive branch. The combination of somebody with his kind of political skills and legislative experience added to my understanding of policy and what to do is such a fantastic combination. When you are planning you want to bring as many resources to the table as possible; You don’t just go and carry the same type of resources for your use. You will not have that diversity to help you reach out to a much larger audience. We had to think very carefully the type of person to be deputy governor and his credentials and experience.

During the Edo south gubernatorial flag off held at UWA Primary School, Benin, people saw a different Godwin Obaseki speaking eloquently extempore unlike what obtained in the main flag off held earlier at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium where you were reading a prepared text?

That (Ogbemudia Stadium flag off) was my first outing. Where I had to tell the people of Edo State, in very clear documented and precise terms, what I had in stock

for them. It was not supposed to be a rally where we just talked glibly. That was the allocation to set my template on what I would do so that the world would know what to hold me accountable for.

In most advanced countries, that is the thing to do. The first time you are going out to meet the electorate you want to be precise; you want to be specific; you want to be clear; you want to be transparent so that there is something somebody can hold on to. You have a copy of that speech, it is documented and is now historic.

I don’t understand the point they trying to make. That I cannot talk; I cannot speak; I cannot articulate? But clearly I can. But when you’re doing things. We are trying to change our politics. There are certain things that have to be done formally. Not everything is stage excitement. At some point you have got to be dexterous about who you are.

As the chairman of the economic team of the state can you recall some of the things that you have done that will remain indelible in the people’s

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memory?

What exactly has happened in Edo State which I have not been part of ? What are those indelible things that have happened that I have not been part of ?

Is it funding, the money required to build everything you see? Is it the ground breaking Azura Power Plant which is the

only project of its type on the continent today? Is it the 2010 – 2020 economic plan on which the state is running? Is it the financial planning and reform which led the World Bank to offer the state a budget support facility which it has only offered to two states on the continent of Africa? Is it the restructuring leading the state to

lend to micro businesses in a sustainable way? I could go on and on. So, what is that thing that has happened in the state in the last seven and half years that the economic team contribution has not made happen? That we are paying salaries today, that we have a robust financial management system that is helping the state to meet its obligations is an output of the work we have done. But we thank God and the comrade governor for being able to provide the leadership for us to do all of that. He set up the economic team in the first place and gave us the latitude to work. The credit goes to him more than me.

The governor has often described you as the brain box of his government. How would you describe him?

How do you rate a very successful person? Edo people agree in unison. You saw what the market women did for him yesterday?

Coming out to say they want him to be their life patron. How do you rate a man like that? Edo people know that before him there was nothing like him and we just hope that after him we can be able to

PDP ‘ll win Ondo poll, no opposition can defeat us — Faboyede

Mimiko

The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has vowed to retain power and defeat the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in the governorship election holding on November 26 in the state.

The party also said it was not perturbed by the crisis rocking the party both at the national and local level as a peaceful talks to mend all warring factions had already begun.

Mr. Clement Faboyede, Chairman of the party in the state disclosed this at the Alagbaka party’s secretariat in Akure, the state capital shortly after presenting an expression of interest and nomination form to Mr. Eyitayo Jegede, one of the leading aspirants of the PDP in the state.

Faboyede who said the party had a way of resolving its crisis both at the local and national level, said no opposition party in

the state could defeat the PDP in the forthcoming governorship election.

“I want to assure you that the PDP has no rival in this state and no opposition can defeat us.

What is happening at the national level cannot affect us, it cannot affect our chances of winning the governorship election, we are retaining the power”, he added.

Mr. Jegede, a formal Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in the state had penultimate week resigned from his position to contest in the race of the November 26 governorship election.

Faboyede told the party’s faithful and supporters that the current leadership crisis rocking the umbrella party at the national level cannot affect the party’s chance in the election saying leaders of the party have started mending all the cracks through a peaceful resolution with aggrieved members not-

ing that the crisis would soon be over.

He explained that Governor Olusegun Mimiko has been working round the clock by meeting with both local and national leaders of the party in order to restore peace and harmony within members.

“What is happening at the national level cannot affect us nor our chances of winning the governorship election. We shall retain power because our party has a big and wide crisis-resolution mechanism. I want to tell all our members across the state that there is nothing to fear” he said.

He maintained that the party would also hold a peaceful national convention in Port Harcourt in August as scheduled by the party’s leaders.

According to him, the economy of the country has been in a bad condition since the PDP left power at the federal level with the emergence of the All Pro-

gressives Congress (APC).

Faboyede expressed outmost confidence that the party would form a viable opposition at the national level and take back power from the ruling APC in 2019.

“The PDP is the only party of the masses and that can move the country forward and thank God you can all see what they (APC) have turned the country just one year of taking over the power” he said.

He, however, denied that the party had already imposed an anointed candidate on the members stressing that the leaders are ready to conduct a transparent primary for all the aspirants jostling for the party’s ticket.

Jegede expressed hope that he would win the primary election and fly the party’s flag for November 26 governorship poll saying Ondo State needs someone intelligent that can take over the mantle of leadership from where Governor Mimiko stops.

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NEMA presents food, other items to ‘repentant’ Boko Haram members Continued from page 6

L-R: Chairman, Civil Services Commission, Mr. Yemi Adelakun; Mrs. Joana Ayo and Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOSF), Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita, during an interactive session of the HOSF with Federal Civil Servants in Abuja… on Tuesday.

Budget scandal: Pro, anti-Dogara Reps in battle of wits Continued from page 6 “Jibrin has said the institution he represents is corrupt and by extension he is also corrupt”.

Another lawmaker, Rep. Zakari Mohammed (APC-Kwara), in his comments, declared that “it is a settled matter as any attempt to remove Dogara will be fiercely resisted by members. The truth is that all his allegations are unfounded as he engineered the process of padding via a letter he wrote to all chairmen and their deputies to make inputs into the budget.

“He solicited for co-operation not knowing that he a hidden agenda”.

Rep. Zakari read the said letter written by Jibrin which was addressed to chairmen and deputy chairmen of committees which stated: “As you are aware, we have transmitted details of budget 2016.

After consultation with the leadership of both chambers, the reports of all standing committees were sustained in the details. Though all items submitted by committees were retained, you will see additional inputs that were necessary to be accommodated via little cuts.

Zakari insisted that the letter was authored by Jibrin, adding further that “many of us thought he had good intentions not knowing that he had a hidden agenda”.

In the same vein, Rep. Linus Okorie (PDP-Ebonyi), made his position known via a statement he issued on Tuesday.

Rep. Okorie declared in the statement that: “If Hon. Jibrin, I or any group of members have any axe to grind with Dogara and anyone else, it’s alright to do so personally but not to purposefully and contemptuously ridicule the institution of the legislature the way it’s being done at the moment in the hope of a forced leadership change arising from open blackmail and media trial.

“I choose to stand against such criminality on behalf of the constituency I represent. However, if actionable acts of criminal misconduct are established against the House leadership or anyone of them, I would similarly stand for responsible account and sanction as may be necessary.

However, a new twist has been brought into the ongoing Budget padding controversy as Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin, has accused Speaker Yakubu Dogara of trying to kidnap him.

Jibrin made the allegation on his Twitter handle, on Tuesday.

Jibrin, who has been quite furtive with his movements recently; shuttling between his Kano and Abuja residences and not answering calls or replying to text messages, explained that he did not get the party’s earlier summons via phone or sms because he was avoiding getting kidnapped by the House’s leadership.

“The Party had stated that it has made several attempt to reach me through calls and text messages. I did not receive any, even if I did, it

would have been very difficult for me to attend because of attempt

by QUARTET of Speaker Dogara and others who were determined to kidnap me until few days when my lawyers requested and got maximum protection for me from the DSS and police,” the Kano lawmaker said.

Meanwhile, a panel of the All Progressive Congress (APC) set up to look at the ongoing Budget padding scandal at the House of Representative, on Tuesday, met with the man at the centre of the allegation, Hon. Jibrin, at the party secretariat in Abuja.

Jubrin was summoned by the party’s committee to look into the crisis currently rocking the green chamber involving him, Speaker

Jibrin

Yakubu Dogara, his deputy, Hon. Yusuf Lasun and the Minority leader Leo Ogor.

Arriving the national secretariat of the party, in Abuja, on Tuesday, Jubrin, who was decked in a white brocade with cap to match, entered the party secretariat in company of a team of lawyers and aides at about 2: 05 pm in a black Land Cruiser with Registration Number ABUJA BWA 768 AM. The leader of the panel and the National Deputy Chairman (North), Senator Shuibu Lawal, confirmed that his committee met with Speaker Dogara separately before meeting Hon. Jubrin.

Other party leaders in the panel with Sen. Lawal were the party’s National Secretary, Mai Mala Buni, National Treasurer, Bala Muhammed Gwagwarwa, and National Vice Chairman, Inuwa Abdulkadir, among others.

Speaking after a closed door meeting that lasted more than three hours, Lawal said his committee was not done with the consultations.

“Before he was asked not to talk to press any longer, Jubrin, who was eager to talk more, however, said: “I’m here on the invitation of our great party, the APC. We discussed extensively on the crisis in the House of Representatives. We will continue to discuss and engage ourselves. I will continue to honour the invitation of our party and I am sure that whatever it is we decide, you will know in the due course.”

at various resettlement camps in Maiduguri metropolis and Jere Local Government Area of the state.

The presentation of food and non food items to ‘repentant’ Boko Haram in Gombe was contained in a statement by the agency’s Media and Public Relations Officer, Sani Datti on Tuesday.

Presenting the items in Gombe, the Director General of NEMA, Muhammad Sani Sidi, said “the initiative, which is in line with international best practices allowed those engaged in the fighting to voluntarily surrender and embrace peace so that they undergo rehabilitation’’.

He said NEMA would play its role in the programme by providing regular support of food and non-food items for their up keep.

Items to be released for this purpose every three months include 410 bags of rice, 400 bags of beans, 200 bags of millet, 200 bags of sorghum, 750 cartons of spaghetti, 50 cartons of Maggi cubes and 810 cartons tomato paste. Others are 101 Vegetable oil in 20 liter kegs, 101 palm oil in 20 liter kegs, 50 bags of salt, 100 bags of sugar, 420 cartons of milk and 420 cartons of milo chocolate.

Jonathan to lead AU Elections Observer Mission to Zambia Continued from page 6 lysts.

“The objective is ensure that the AUEOM approaches its work with added professionalism and factual analysis of the legal, political, electoral, media and campaign aspects of the electoral process in Zambia.

“At the second phase of the Mission, the long term experts will to be joined by Short Term observers from the August 1 to 15, 2016.

“The Short Term Mission will be headed by Goodluck Jonathan, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“The AUEOM draws its mandate from various African Union instruments, most importantly: (a) the AU Guidelines for Elections Observation and Monitoring Missions, 2002; (b) the OUA/AU Declaration on Principles Governing Democratic Elections in Africa, 2002; African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights, 1981, and (c) African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance, 200), among others.

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Old Uncle Bob

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year or two after Rhodesia became Zimbabwe, I made a visit to that southern African country accompanied by my then underaged children. It was a family visit. We spent more than eight weeks in a beautiful country. I was impressed by the designs of the houses in the top-brow areas – Mount Pleasant (which can be equated with Ikoyi or Ikeja GRA), Mufakose which can be twinned with south-west Ikoyi not in architecture but in inhabitants.

The houses were built on very spacious grounds. We also went to the homelands. The difference there and the other grandiose places ‘no get part II’. I marvelled at how the homelanders got by.

The family house was in Mufakose, a zone habited by no other person than the Reverend Muzorewa, one of the agitators for independence and an ally then rival of Robert Mugabe, Uncle Bob. We travelled from Harare, the capital by road to Bulawayo, the Matabeleland. It was a beautiful ride. I got introduced to biltong, something closer to the Nigerian ‘kilishi’ though tougher.

Everywhere one turned in Harare, there was an euphoria of getting independence from Britain. Though some of the Zimbabweans were, even at that time, complaining – in hushed tones – of the dictatorial tendencies of their leader, Uncle Bob. He had introduced the ‘one man, one house’ policy (not even adhered to, it was claimed, by some members of his family and allies) that didn’t go down well with some of the population.

The country we met was flourishing. Agriculture was in bloom and Zim was the food basket of southern Africa. There was plenty cattle. The meat was exported around Africa and out of Africa.

The cash crop was maize/corn.

The staple food was Sadsa, maize meal eaten with spinach (not like the Nigerian efo-riro but more of steamed veg). And then there was the Mazoe orange juice. Mazoe orange juice is globally acknowledged as ‘homegrown … trusted by generations of mothers to give real refreshments’. I had not, before then, tasted anything as natural as that. Decades after our visit, I still can’t forget Mazoe orange juice! Mazoe is a village in central province of Zimbabwe with highly productive farming

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estates.

The country was recovering from the struggle of independence. Visitor to the country could notice the promiscuity among the youth which could have been caused by drug and alcohol abuse. STD – sexually transmitted disease – was prevalent among the youth then. I recall there was a laid-back attitude among young and old. At parties men could be found bunched together at one side while the females also were grouped together at the other. I was uncomfortable being with the women because of their little talks. I was from Nigeria where, even though we were then ruled by the military, we could still discuss without any fear of being arrested. Zim wasn’t like that two years after independence. Morning really shows the day!

I remember making a friend then, Doreen Sibanda. She was in charge of the National Gallery. I didn’t discuss politics with her because her husband was in Uncle Bob’s government. We discussed art. She was interested in the ‘adire’ cloth, indigo. Uncle Bob was one of those who wrestled the while rulers in Zim and their supporters to the ground for the independence. He lived in exile in Ghana from where his

late first wife came. He was once the darling of Whitehall (Britain’s power house). But when he started revealing dictatorial tendencies, his backers called him to reason. To defy them, he threatened to send war veterans to occupy white Zimbabwean farms. He carried out this threat and many white Zimbabwean families sold their properties and fled the country. Some went to Britain, others went to South Africa and some came to Nigeria.

In fact some white farmers whose land was seized were promised and allocated land to till in Kwara State by the current Senate President when he was the state governor. How the project panned out I can’t say.

Uncle Bob became a fire-spitting dragon dreaded by foes and friends. The latter he could count at his finger tips. Opposition to his rule was swept aside with brutal force. Morgan Tsvangirai has some scars, mental and otherwise, to show for his obstinacy.

Sanctions were imposed on Zim by the West but African countries, especially those ruled by ‘old school’ joined at the hips by Uncle Bob, stood by Zim. News coming from Zim now almost four decades of Uncle Bob’s reign, tells us ‘Political rumblings are growing louder’

and people are no more afraid to go on strikes or engage in street protests. Old Uncle Bob’s grip on power is slipping. ‘Dollar crisis puts opposition on the streets’, screams Africa Confidential in its latest edition, AC Vol 57 – No 15. The AC article on Zim says, ‘When the government failed to pay army salaries on time ... it sparked fresh argument among ministers and ruling party barons about the way out of the economic morass.’ For ‘the economy is shattered and the state coffers are empty’. To add to Uncle Bob’s problems his key allies, the war veterans, are deserting him.

The war veterans have issued a statement attacking Uncle Bob as dictatorial and egocentric. These ex-comrades who championed the seizure of land from white farmers, those men – and women - who were always very quick to defend Uncle Bob have just realised he’s ‘dictatorial and egocentric’. It took them almost half a lifetime to find the flaws noticeable to a child in kindergarten!

Lord, save us from our friends!

Patrick Chinamasa, Finance Finance, blames international sanctions imposed on Zim over the past 15 years, for the cash crisis. But Africa Confidential says that ‘... most Western officials lost interest in sanctions some years back ...’. But the most serious remaining sanction is that the ‘US officials oppose a deal with the IMF’. America would want the issues of ‘governance, accountability and transparency’ be taken into account when Zim negotiates new loans with IMF, International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. This isn’t the line taken by Britain, excolonial lord. Blighty seems to be ‘backing a bailout’ for Uncle Bob. The cynic in me thought the diamond, nickel and platinum deposits in the country might have influenced such a decision.

But it seems to be none of that but the ‘tired old mantra of stability’. Britain though concerned about ‘respect for human rights’ and supports brave opposition figures fighting a brutal regime is also concerned about a civil war which ‘might impact on the wider region’. For she recognises that a civil war is imminent in Zim if there’s no monetary stability. Old Uncle Bob, frail and doddery as he is, clings on to power which seems to be slipping from his grip. Hold on tight, Mama Britain will come round and prop you up again.

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Willie Obiano and the Price for Excellence

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James Eze

f Governor Willie Obiano ever doubted that excellence comes with a heavy price that has been erased by now. In the past one week, Chief Obiano who took only two years to change the narrative of Anambra State and rekindle hope in the citizens has been on the cross. His sin is quite simple – he dared to be different.

For this simple reason, the mob is beginning to gather at the periphery.

They just can’t understand why the auguries should favour Obiano; why Senator Ben Bruce, Prof Pat Utomi, Senator Ben Obi, General Ike Nwachukwu, LabaranMaku, Ben Akabueze and even Oby Ezekwesili should endorse him as a great performer. In fact, this extremely destructive group, heavily funded by opposition have trailed Obiano’s two-year regime. His emergence as Governor of the Year 2015 through a rigorous process by The Sun newspapers seemed such a bitter pill to swallow to the opposition. But their blood pressure hit an all-time-high when Obiano was named a winner of the Zik Prize for Leadership in the Good Governance category. It was

one massive blow too many to their solar plexus.

Their search for a chink in Obiano’s armour took a dangerous turn though, and sooner than later, something had to give. The opportunity presented itself in the recent interactive session Obiano held with Anambra communities in Abuja and the North. Cross-eyed with rage over the impressive turnout, they latched onto the wrong straw by hiring ‘Sahara Reporter’, a disreputable media undertaker to execute their plot. They are miffed that Obiano should have the audacity to claim that Anambra has been exporting vegetables to Europe. So, they scrambled up a puerile piece and Sahara Reporters quickly rushed out with a screamer – “Obiano Lied.”

The story is the typical antithesis of good journalism. Nevertheless, it was a pathetic piece that advertised its ignoble mission on face value!

As if choreographed, once Sahara Reporters screamed “Liar!” Other vuvuzelas swung into action. Bitter people, who had hitherto waited for the slightest crack to aim a shot, all crawled out from tiny slits in the wood. Those who also hate to hear that anything good can come out of

the Nigerian political class felt it was time to put out the flickering hope that Obiano represents. The lowest point in this despicable episode was when a certain professor of Literature and African Studies in Canada jumped into the fray, speaking with neither facts nor evidence and lumping Obiano together with some APC governors. His commentary could only have come from someone who is not adequately informed.

Even so, can we look at the rather ridiculous controversy over the Anambra vegetables export more closely? Is it by any stretch of the imagination possible that Willie Obiano can announce that Anambra has exported vegetables to Europe when it never really happened? Is it even conceivable that anyone who has followed Obiano’s exploits could conclude that he would lie about a phantom export? Is Obiano under any pressure to prove that he is a performer? Why would Obiano lie about exporting vegetables when his achievements are so outstanding?

Can any political leader hope for any greater validation than to have prominent figures of the opposition party endorse him? That was exactly what Senator Ben Obi, a PDP

stalwart did when he said - “He has certainly made a remarkable mark in the governance of the state. Fact remains that one can testify to some of the good things that he is doing”.

Prof Pat Utomi said, “Interesting things are happening. I am pleased to see the progress made in Anambra.” Utomi belongs to the APC. Closer home, Prince Ken Emeakayi, the Chairman of PDP in Anambra State showered praises on him, praying that the spirit of the Great Zik should strengthen him.

Oby Ezekwesili’s own endorsement must have increased the misery of the opposition. In a candid assessment of Obiano’s vegetable exports, Oby had declared thus – “the fact that you have managed to beat the very stringent European Union standards for export of anything that resembles food into their territory is something worthy of note”.

Nevertheless, Obiano’s endorsement went a notch higher when the former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku held him up as a model for other governors. Maku said, “And so, they must come to Anambra State; each of the states in the north and other parts of the country to study the Obiano formula”.

APC: Forgotten promise of resource control, fiscal federalism

A Tombari Sibe

t the heart of our existence, is a burning issue that several administrations have battled to suppress. We can continue to live in denial for as long as we like, but truth is, we are clearly a stretched entity. The interethnic adhesive forces are becoming dangerously weaker than the intra-ethnic cohesive forces. We are a behemoth, collapsing under the burden of her weight. We have failed to restructure Nigeria to engender unity, efficiency and prosperity.

The are serious symptoms of an impending tsunami. Nigeria as we have it today is too concentrated at the centre. We operate a system that discourages healthy competition. The oil producing states are bleeding as proceeds from their land are shared into 36 places. They withstand the worst of oil pollution but are told to stay away from the resources.

Today, political interests are shaped by ethnic jingoism. Fault lines are becoming wider. Are you not bothered that the theme of an on-going agitation is anchored on “Avenging”? Whether it is a legitimate vengeance or not, you need to be worried. The Pro-Biafrans have been agitating as well. They feel the

Nigerian state, as presently constituted, is not sensitive to their plight.

There are reports that unarmed protesters were brutally murdered.

The Boko Haram believes they deserve an independent caliphate.

The Shites feel they are specifically targeted. Religious bigots are becoming even more intolerant.

The people of Niger Delta feel they are carrying the entire nation on their shoulders, at great cost.

They feel like an endangered species. The oil that has brought them so much harm is forcefully taken away from them. The laws have been brutal to their interest. Let me refresh your mind with some bit of history, excerpted from an article I wrote earlier: “From 1914, the date of the Colonial Mineral Ordinance, the first oil related legislation in the new colonial state of Nigeria, the grant of licenses for oil production was restricted to British companies and individuals. No special consideration was given to the host communities and there were no states then. Thus, Shell (Shell D’Arcy) was given exclusive exploration and production license in 1937, before the monopoly was broken following the granting of license to Mobil.

Upon attaining independence, others such as Gulf (Chevron), Elf and Agip joined the fray. The government attempted to nationalize the

petroleum sector by increasing her stake through the creation of Nigerian National Oil Company (NNOC) in 1971. This was followed by the creation of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) by Decree 33 of 1977. The main onshore exploration and production activities undertaken today by foreign oil companies in Nigeria are in joint ventures with the NNPC, the state oil company (Source: _Human Rights Watch – The Price of Oil, 2011_). In all of these, the host communities were not carried along.

The states were also not parties to the joint venture licenses. The implication is that the oil producing states are positioned as beggars, waiting on the federal government to feed it with whatever crumbs it deemed necessary through the miserly 13% derivation. This is clearly a fundamental anomaly!”

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples states in Article 26 that “Indigenous peoples have the right to the lands, territories and resources which they have traditionally owned, occupied or otherwise used or acquired. As such, they have the right to own, use, and develop and control such lands, territories and resources that they possess”. People sit in Abuja, partition our lands and creeks, and allocate it to their business associates,

surrogates and friends as oil blocs.

Here in Nigeria, the centre wields absolute power. Little wonder they expect to be thanked, for a ceremonial flag-off of a clean up of an environment that has been consistently polluted by them for over half of a century.

Whichever way you look at it, we cannot continue to shy away from addressing the fundamental issue of restructuring. In the last elections, the APC took advantage of the burning desire to restructure, to make sweeping promises in this regard.

Without any ambiguity, they promised true federalism and resource control. It was therefore very surprising to read a news report where the Vice President questioned calls for restructuring of the country. He won an election, arguably based on that promise, so why the change in tone? Oil producing states are still being brutally exploited by the Nigerian state; with the party that promised a redress, now the chief beneficiary.

Nigerians need to evolve a working structure, and time is fast running out. Buhari has this excellent opportunity to catalyze that. Will he take advantage of the moment, or continue to look the other way. History is taking minutes for posterity.

Tombari Sibe, is an Engineer and Development Strategist.

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NUC, ICT firm to deploy solar power in universities The National Universities Commission (NUC), says it will partner with OMATEK Ventures, an Information Communication Technology (ICT) firm, to provide solar power in Nigerian universities.

NUC’s outgoing Executive Secretary, Prof. Julius Okojie, disclosed this at the inauguration of the ``247 Alternate Power Solution,’’ provided by OMATEK

for the commission on Friday in Abuja.

According to Okojie, when it comes to energy provision, Nigeria is in crisis because of inadequacy of supply. ``We are doing this as a pilot project and we plan to replicate this for the students in our various universities. ``It also acts like a UPS, when the light goes off, it works. It is

the solution to major problem we have in this country and I am happy that OMATEK is keying in appropriately. ``It is a challenge to us; by now we should have been doing some of these things ourselves. ``To address that, we are already sending some of our ICT students to OMATEK factories for computer assemblage and learning, ‘’ he said.

On her part, OMATEK’s Group Managing Director, Mrs. Florence Seriki, said that electricity available in Nigeria could never be enough for the large population.

She said that China, with a very large population, had to reduce consumption through solar power alternative.

Seriki said that the firm had provided solar solutions in many places including University of

Lagos. ``Setting this up in the NUC is to tell the university community that this is a big way to reduce cost by up to 50 per cent. ``We deploy solar technology solutions to reduce power consumption in Nigeria by as much as 85 per cent,’’ she said.

According to her, many banks have started using OMATEK solar solutions.

Mafiana takes over from Okojie as NUC acting Executive secretary Augustine Okezie Abuja

L-R: Director Distance Learning Center, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (ABU), Prof. Adamu Hassan; Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration, ABU, Prof. Ibrahim Sada; Managing Director, Edutech Business Solution, Prof. Abiola Awosika; Director of Public Affairs, ABU, Mallam Nasir Bello and Chief Operating Officer, Venture Garden Group, Mr. Babatope Makun, during the launch of ABU e- distance learning programme in Abuja... recently. Photo TEMITOPE BALOGUN

Be good ambassadors of your alma-mater, Proprietor tells outgoing students Esther Taiwo Outgoing students of Cifman College, Yaba Lagos have been told to be good ambassadors of the school wherever they find themselves in life.

This advice was given by the proprietor of the school, Mr. Tobi Sawyerr during the 5th valedictory service of the College, recently.

According to him, what the school had impacted in them is enough to make them great in life, adding that this is because the vision behind establishing the school is to provide sound and qualitative education to students so as to become great future leaders.

The school administrator, Mr. Gabriel Afolabi in his own address solicited the support of parents in the discipline of their children.

He lamented that many parents frown at school management and teachers whenever their children are being chastised for wrong deeds.

“This scenario whereby parents would come and confront teachers and even pick up fight with them because their children are being disciplined is not encouraging at all. It does not help the school in raising students both in character and in learning and this has to stop in order for us to raise a total child”, he said.

Buttressing his point, the Chairman, Parents Teachers Association, Pastor Tunde Oyelude urged parents to cooperate with the school management in molding the lives of the students, saying nothing can be achieved without the cooperation of parents. He said the role of the school is to reshape children in such a way that parents ought to see positive changes in them.

He advised that government should make PTA meeting as part of scores in students’ examination, saying for instance, attendance of PTA meetings by parents should attract 25 percent of a child’s score before such a student can pass out of the school.

Professor Chiedu Mafiana has taken over from Professor Okojie as the Acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC) being the most senior staff of the commission.

Recall that Okojie’s tenure as the NUC helmsman ended on July 31, 2016 having completed his 10 year term which began in August 2006 Prof. Mafiana, who was previously the Deputy Executive Secretary 1 and the Director, Quality Assurance, prior to his elevation as the Acting ES, pledged to continue from where Okojie stopped and to carry every one along in his official duties.

At the well-attended handing over ceremony which held at the Abdulkadir Auditorium of the NUC, the outgoing Execu-

tive Secretary urged members of management and staff to remain courageous and steadfast in their quest to promoting academic excellence and quality in the nation’s universities.

He said: ‘’The university system today is better than when I took over. l have served four presidents for the sake of the restoration of Nigeria’s university education. It is very hard to talk about achievements when we have been working as a team.

I have a conscience and responsibility to government and to God’’.

A member of the NUC management team and Deputy Executive Secretary 2, Mallam Ibrahim Iya, described Okojie as ’’courageous, team builder, visionary and benevolent leader’’. He congratulated his former boss for a successful service to the nation.

Several encomiums and gifts were showered at the departing former executive secretary at the occasion.

Daniya tasks principals on prudent management Augustine Okezie Abuja The Director, Federal Capital Territory Secondary School Board, Hajia Rakiat Daniya, has charged School heads and principals in the territory to be prudent and ensure that correct and appropriate records are maintained in consonance with financial regulations and presented on demand by relevant authorities, cautioning them to be at alert even during the holidays and ensure a swift response to any directives when called upon. Daniya, who gave the directive in Abuja at the meeting of the Management of FCT Secondary Education Board with the

Principals under its management to mark the end of the session, further directed the School principals of the 56 Public Senior Secondary Schools in the Federal Capital Territory in the 2015/2016 academic session, to do a self-appraisal of how far they have been able to achieve the major objective of imparting knowledge on the students as well as bridge the gap of any lapses they noticed in the course of the academic session in order to further sustain the existing quality standard of Education in FCT. She also pointed out that the School surroundings should not be left unkempt and that adequate security measures should be put in place to safeguard the infrastructure and properties in the schools.

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Anwuka absent as Adamu flags off 2015 TPD programme Augustine Okezie Abuja

Minister of State for Education, Professor Anthony Anwuka, was conspicuously absent on Tuesday at the flagging off ceremony of the 2015 Teachers Professional Development Programme (TPD) by the Education Minister, Mallam Adamu Adamu, at the Government Junior Secondary School, Jabi, Abuja.

A bewildered Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State who had attended the event in the hope of seeing the minister whom he had nominated, went home disappointed as there were no explanations for Anwuka’s absence.

The Daily Times investigation revealed that Anwuka’s absence may not be unconnected with the perceived wrangling going on between the minister of state and his boss over the control of some key parastatals in the ministry.

Our source further disclosed that Anwuka was peeved that he was sidelined during last Monday’s appointments of 17 chief executives of parastatals in the ministry without his input.

Even such agencies like Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN),

FCT SEB cooperative society elects new executives Royal Ambassador School marks 10th anniversary in style Esther Taiwo With a vision to employ education as a tool to impact and change the world positively by providing qualitative but affordable education for the liberation of closed minds, the Royal Am-

Education is the bedrock of nation-building - Prof. Ndubuisi Edokpolor Osayande

Mr. Edward Ishaya (right), presenting award to best student, Miss Emmanuel Luka, an IDP and also orphan from Madagali LGA during the graduation ceremony for internally displaced children and orphans at Sangere in Girei LGA of Adamawa State... recently.

Vice Chancellor of Christopher University, Professor Friday Ndubuisi, has said that quality and standard of education given to children in a nation determine the future height that such nation will attain at the global level.

He made this know at Nazareth School graduation ceremony in Lagos State recently.

He however stressed that bequeathing a sound and profound education system to children is only one side of the story, as education for a greater tomorrow for nation building can only be achieved when parents, children and the nation live up to their responsibilities.

Prof. Ndubuisi commended the pupils of Nazareth school as fortunate to be endowed with a sound educational background and as such, make good use of the golden opportunity as education is a leverage that makes one civilised and well cultured member of the society.

While speaking on leadership as a heavy burden, the university Don said that leadership is living responsibly, no idling, even moments of leisure and relaxation are for sober reflection.

among others that were usually supervised by the minister of state in the previous administrations, were completely taken away from him, our source further disclosed.

Speaking at the occasion, Mallam Adamu said Nigeria requires over 1.3 million school teachers in the next 6 years to address the present challenges in the education sector. He further

disclosed that state governments will no longer be required to provide matching grants before accessing UBEC funds and that teaching as a profession will be supported by the Federal Government to ensure it has the desired respect and goodwill.

Governor Okorocha, who said he attended the event as part of his support for teachers, advised them to remain humble and ded-

icated to their professions. He urged the Federal Government to extend the teacher’s development programmes to every state of the federation.

Earlier in his welcome address, the former UBEC Executive Secretary, Dr. Suleiman Dikko, disclosed the each state will receive the sum of N120 million for the Teachers Professional Development Programme (TPDP).

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ment of its founder and pioneer Chairman and also elected its new Executives who will pilot the affairs of the cooperative society for the next three years.

Speaking at the occasion, the founder and pioneer Chairman of the Cooperative Society, Elder

Oyedemi Wale, described the establishment of the cooperative society in 2006 as a product of the determination and passion by members to bridge the inequality gap existing amongst the staff and improve their standard of living as well as promote

their economic activities.

He described the cooperative society as a seed sown to humanity sixteen years ago which has now grown to become a tree with various shades covering members and bringing financial succor to them.

family compound during long holidays.

“At the third year of the school’s establishment, I noticed that there were some brilliant but indigent students who needed financial assistance to continue their educational pursuits. After fruitful deliberations by the Management, it was decided and agreed that a hand of fellowship and assistance be extended to those students and I am happy to report that since 2009, our school has offered scholarships to students in various classes and in some other schools”, he said.

Giving a scorecard of the school in the last 10 years, Falana

said students have been successful in external examinations, adding that in the 2015 Senior School Certificate Examination, 38 students were presented for the examination and the school recorded 81 percent pass mark.

Also in the area of teachers’ training, the school owner said in order to keep teachers up-todate and abreast of what is going on in the academic world and to maintain students’ academic success, management has sponsored teachers to various teaching and professional courses.

Corroborating his points, Director of Studies, Mrs. Rebekah Falana, said the mission behind

the establishment of the school is to impart excellent education and good morals to children who will positively impart their world.

She however charged outgoing students during their valedictory which coincided with the school’s 10th anniversary not to rest on their oars but to strive for the pinnacle of their academic pursuit.

“In our belief of academic excellence, good morals, we thought it imperative to inculcate good values in our students, the good values are embedded in our core values which is DESIRE an acronym for Discipline, Education, Service, Integrity, Respect and Excellence”, she said.

The Federal Capital Territory Secondary Education Board Multipurpose Cooperative Society has celebrated the retire-

bassador school which kicked off in July 2006 with the setting up of a Nursery and Primary schools has marked its 10th year anniversary amid pomp and pageantry.

Welcoming guests to the event which took place in the school compound in Alagbado, Lagos, recently, the Proprietor, Mr. Tayo Falana, said the interest for teaching became evident in 1978 when he turned himself to studentteacher whenever his school’s examinations drew closer.

He said any interested student was expected to choose two favourite subjects to be taught to students’ mates as well as his siblings and other children in his

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Samira Jibril, Executive Director, Glisten International Academy Abuja and President, National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Federal Capital Territory. She is also Ambassador, British Council’s International Schools Award and member, Business and Professional Women Federation Nigeria. In this interview with MATHEW DADIYA, Samira among others asserts that the Nigerian society does not respect education, adding that unless parents play their role in orientating children from homes, the society can never get better. Excerpts.

What is the basic role of NAPPS in FCT? The role of NAPPS is that we bring our people together as a family and we have been able to have data of schools including those from the grassroots; we have wards, area councils and we have the FCT chapter. We all come together because if one part of the body is not well, the whole body would certainly be sick. So what is the concern of one is the concern of all of us. Secondly, we are able to find out as united members, what are the regulating rules, what are the dues they should pay and the ones they should not pay, what are the things we should accept from government that are legal and fight back the ones that are not legal because we are all Nigerians and we are contributing to the development of this economy.

In actual sense, the private sector is contributing about 68 per cent to the GDP of this country.

Again, we are always having capacity building for ourselves, members and those working under us. We are employers of labour and we also provide about 56 per cent of employments in Nigeria and because we do that, we need to enhance what our people do in the field.

The private schools in FCT seem to be very competitive but then, many people have lamented the poor standards in some private schools around the city, what is the association doing to make sure that those schools meet standard?

As I mentioned earlier, our objective is to ensure the welfare of members. We are not a regulating body. What you said is apparent, but one thing I will say is that NAPPS FCT stands for excellence; there is no tout among us. If you look at most of those schools, they are not our members, but let me give an analogy; they are just like pure water sellers which you don’t know how much he has invested into the business, the qualifications he or she has had, you just jumped into the business without knowing exactly the cost implication of the business. That is the attitude of Nigerians, we don’t look at what exactly is in the business but because the person running the business seems to be doing well, everyone wants to venture.

But the good thing is that, the issue of illegal and sub-standard schools in FCT is being addressed

by the FCT administration. We know our members and our members know the right thing to do. We organise programmes, do capacity building and take our members outside the country for excursion; we visit one another schools for peer review to see the standard and try to match with the standard. It’s not a competitive world; it’s a world that we know we are providing service and bridging the gap for education in this country.

Knowing that the activities of other private schools owners who are not your members are portraying bad image for your association, what measures have you taken to curtail their excesses and ensure that parents stop sending their children to such schools?

There are so many things being put in place, however, it’s a free world. But bear in mind that Abuja parents are very enlightened. First of all, there are so many ways you can find out which schools are listed in the database of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) whether national or the FCT chapter, you will see the names. Secondly, we have directory, Education Resource Centre has a directory; School Hunters is always making a directory and you can also go to Department of Quality Assurance (DQA) to find out. Again, you can also know the right school through verbal interaction with your friends, whether church or mosque members, they will tell you the good schools. It is good to find out from the reliable sources which school is good before you send your child to avoid abuses and bad teachings that could affect the child’s moral fiber. I think that is what people should do.

What policy do you think government needs to introduce that would help orientate the pupils and help them in making good career choice?

It is not necessarily a matter of policy; but the society. The orientation should start from the home because that is where the children are coming from and unless the parents do their bits, the society would never get better. The family is the bedrock of anybody, as such it’s not a matter of policy because in Nigeria we are so good at grandeur policies, what happens with the implementation? It is simply a matter of advocacy, sensitisation and making people to see the

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Parents need to play their roles for society to get better – Samira

SAMIRA JIBRIL reality. Again, the teacher training is very essential to the development of both the teachers and the school. Let me give you an anecdote; one day I was teaching some of my students in their classroom, and I asked what will be their career choice? I was shocked to find out that out of 114 students, only 2 said they want to be a teacher, which shows that nobody really wants to be a teacher. So what quality of teachers are we producing? In Nigeria, people go into teaching as a third or even ninth option, but in countries like Finland, Singapore, and Sweden, their teachers are the crème de la cream of the society- the intelligentsia, the most respected, the well-behaved and so on and so forth. Therefore, how would their education system not be the best?

I am not saying we cannot be the same with them but if we must, our teachers training, teachers development (teachers that are already in the field), whether public or private, must be an utmost priority. We should always enhance their capacity because they cannot give what they do not have.

‘‘Unless the parents do their bits, the society would never get better. ‘‘

The trends are changing very fast; the applications are also changing in a matter of months.

We should also look at how best we can improve the public schools; it is not about the huge allocations budgeted annually which we don’t see any result but the Nigerian child is a Nigerian and should be adequately catered for. I am proud to be a Nigerian any day any time, and I love Nigerians. The Nigerian child, if you give him a place anywhere anytime, he will thrive. So why are we caging them, why are we frustrating them, why are we making policies without implementation and making it difficult for them to thrive? God has given them wings that are bigger than ours; we should allow them to fly.

We should learn to do the right thing: right thinking, good thinking, good thoughts, good deeds and good action will lead us to a better future.

How would you describe government policy on education in Nigeria, especially as it concerns private schools?

The unfortunate thing is that there is always a dichotomy be-

tween policies and implementation and the people that are even trying to put the policy in place, may not even understand the policies. Another thing with government is that when they are making policies on education, the experts in education are rarely there, and the people on the field i.e. the school owners, the teachers should be part of whatever policy the government is designing. For instance, what we do in our school, we make children to make some of the decisions because it helps. If they are not good, guide them and that is exactly what we are saying, guide us as it is done in other professions but don’t say you know more than us. For instance, if you hire a lawyer to defend you, would you tell the lawyer keep quiet I know more than you?

But that is what people do to us (teachers). Everybody wants to enforce his or her own business and ideology into education, but the irony of it is that, the society does not respect education even the parents. We feel we are experts in our own field, and our rules should be respected.

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Oshiomhole’ll hand over to you, monarch assures Obaseki Titus Akhigbe Benin

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Royal fathers in Edo North have assured Mr. Godwin Obaseki, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the September 10 gubernatorial election in Edo State that he would win the gubernatorial election as Oshiomhole would hand over the baton to him on November 12, 2016.

The traditional rulers, who converged on the palace of the Otaru of Igarra, Oba Adeche Saiki II, said that Oshiomhole

had done his best and they believe he would leave behind a worthy successor.

Oba Adeche Saiki II, who spoke on behalf of the other royal fathers, who gave their royal blessings to the APC candidate and his running mate, Hon Philip Shaibu, during a visit to his palace, said: “today, you have come to introduce to us the new person that will take over from you. We have listened attentively and we have no option than to believe all you have said about him.

“For Mr. Godwin Obaseki, we congratulate you for your

nomination as the gubernatorial candidate of the APC in this state. I am sure you will listen to our Governor. He has done his best and he is about leaving, maybe within the next four, months; he will give the baton to you, and we will be looking to on you to give us your best, too. Actually, we have been praying for a governor that will succeed Comrade Oshiomhole.”

Governor Adams Oshiomholem who introduced the governorship candidate, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and his running mate, Hon. Philip Shaibu

to the Otaru and the other royal fathers said, “I have come to present Mr. Godwin Obaseki to you as our gubernatorial candidate; to ask for your royal blessings, your support and prayers, exactly the same way you prayed for me, and God answered, and I won overwhelmingly in this local government. Even by that time, the people with us now were not with us. Now, with more people now with us and retaining those who have long been with us, with your prayers, the journey should be a lot shorter and

less tedious, and the outcome should be a more resounding victory. So, we are entirely in your hands.”

Oshiomhole continued, “Godwin has been the man working behind the scene. He has been the chairman of our Economic Team. He knows everything that I know, and there is nothing we have done that he doesn’t know, even the issues we had in the course of constructing the road from here to Ososo through Dangbala. So, I told people he is one man I don’t need to do handing over to.

An accident scene on Bauchi Road, in Jos…on Tuesday.

Enugu Assembly to probe Chime, others over IGR Moses Oyediran, Enugu

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A former governor of Enugu State, Mr. Sullivan Iheanacho Chime, as well as the former Chairman, Enugu State Board of Internal Revenue, Mr. Felix Chime, may be in for trouble as the Enugu State House of Assembly has resolved to look into the IGR that accrued to the state between 2008 and June, 2016.

Also listed are some principal officers of the Board who may be privy to the suspected pilfering of the state treasury.

The decision to beam a searchlight on the internally generated revenue

within the period under review sprung from petitions received from the general public over alleged misappropriation of funds during the Chime administration.

Subsequently, the State House of Assembly has set up a seven-man committee to investigate the alleged diversion of the internally generated revenue (IGR) by the chairman of the Board of Internal Revenue, between 2008 and June 2016.

In a petition presented at the floor of the House, the member Representing Enugu South Urban Constituency, Barrister Obinna Okenwa, said that the House had received petitions from members of the

public alleging Chime and other principal officers of the Board had continually diverted the state’s IGR between 2008 and June 2016 into their private pockets.

Okenwa lamented that the alleged diversion had further worsened the economic situation of the state.

He prayed the House to investigate, as a matter of urgency, the activities of the Board between 2008 and June 2016 with a view to recovering the stolen money.

To ascertain the veracity of the alleged sleeze, the Speaker of the House, Hon. Uchenna Ubosi, has set up a seven-man committee headed by Ozo Sunday Ude Okoye, member represent-

ing Awgu North to investigate the petition and report back to the House within 30 days.

Other members of the committee are Philip Nnamani, Christian Nwamba, Obinna Okenwa, Nkechi Omeje-Ogbu, Ezenta Ezeani and John Ukuta.

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Anambra police arrest 20 cultists in Ogbaru Nkiru Nwagbo Awka

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in Anambra State has arrested 20 suspected cultists during initiation at Atani in Ogbaru Local Government Area.

The Commissioner of Police Mr. Sam Okaula, told journalists in Awka, on Tuesday that the suspects, “Black Axe (Ayee)” confraternity members were arrested on July 31, barely 24 hours of his assumption of duty in the state.

He said that the suspects were some students of Federal Polytechnic, Oko and unemployed youths.

He said that he had zero tolerance for crime and criminality, which his predecessor had bequeathed to him.

“I have an effective Command bequeathed to me by my predecessor. I am a crime fighter. If you are a criminal leave the state because the environment will not be conducive for you; better relocate from the state before you are caught,” Okaula said.

H called for a collective synergy amongst the residents of the state to ensure that the already existing peace was built upon.

“I need your co-operation with adequate information to further reduce crime in the state. Together we will succeed,” he said.

C’ River govt sets up mobile courts against refuse

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Government has set up mobile courts to instantly try residents who default in refuse disposal, the state Commissioner for Environment, Engr. Mike Eraye, said that it was part of the efforts to keep Calabar, state capital clean and green. The state government recently suffered the worst backlash for what was considered complacency on its part in maintaining the clean status quo the state is known for.

Eraye said on Tuesday that the recent clean up exercise at the Watt Market, Calabar engineered by HIT FM, a Cross River-based first private radio station that state had witnessed significant improvement since his ministry took

delivery of trucks to tackle refuse evacuation in the state.

According to him, a committee was already on course to see that the court set to check excesses during refuse disposal delivers on its aim, even as he warned residents in Calabar to desist from unhelpful waste evacuation methods that makes them culpable.

“We have mobile sanitation courts in place; we have an enforcement team in place; we’re going to deploy that along what Hit FM has brought about here,” Eraye said. Speaking earlier with newsmen, Hon. Patrick Ugbe, former Cross River Commissioner for Sports who is Proprietor of Hit FM, the medium that initiated the exercise said the station had taken the step in order to encourage the spirit of volunteerism.

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FG working hard to stabilise power -Buhari

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Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said the Federal Government is working hard to stabilise the power situation in Nigeria, adding that his administration was committed to realising the objective and that the resources were available.

Buhari stated this at a joint press conference with visiting president of Togo, Faure Gnassingbe, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, assuring that the epileptic power situation ADEPOJU TEMITOPE DINYO

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in Nigeria would soon give way for stable power supply.

The Togolese president was in Nigeria to inspect the ongoing refinery project by Dangote group in Lagos.

President Buhari, who revealed that the same power problem was bedeviling Republic of Benin, stated that productivity would be competitive when the situation improved.

His words: “They say seeing is believing. You can see

the efforts private investors are making. We are also building pipelines but it is not as formidable as what Dangote is doing. We are improving on it. We also have the NLNG that is helping is to liquefy the gas and then turn it into gas with modern technology and modern technology is making it flexible.

“And if you will recall, I made mention to President of Benin. We have power problem and Benin has power

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problem because they depend on us and we are working very hard to stabilise the situation.

The resources are available, the technology is available and we are trying to stabilise the situation.

“If we improve power which means our productivity can be competitive and God willing, we are going to achieve our objectives.

Buhari also said he discussed the situation in South Sudan and Burundi with the Togolese President.

“We also discuss the unfortunate incidents in South Sudan, Burundi. It is an agonising situation. Several citizens are living under primitive conditions. We hope at the AU meeting, we will be able to sta-

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bilise the situation in South Sudan and Burundi with the efforts being made,” Buhari said.

Also speaking, the visiting Togolese president said he was impressed by Dangote’s string of investment in Africa.

He said: “I’m impressed by the investment of Dangote because we have been talking of socio-economic integration and promoting trade among African countries.

“If you want to promote trade, you have investors that are very competitive and will contribute to reduce import from non-african countries. I was told the gas pipeline that will be built will be buried under the sea to make it. It means if you want to promote

Buhari blue economy, our ocean needs to be very safe. We need security”.

Gnassingbe also invited president Buhari to attend the maritime summit holding in Togo in October this year.

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I, formerly known and addressed as LUKMON SHADIAT OLAYINKA. now wish to be known, called and addressed as LUKMON SHADIAT OMOWUNMI. All documents and bearing my former names remain valid. General Public please take note.

I, Formerly known and Addressed as NZEUDU BLESSING UCHECHI. now wish to be known, called and addressed as NZEUDU UCHECHI EMMANUELLA All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General Public and relevant authorities please take note

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I formerly known and addressed as MR EMMANUEL OSAS AVANRENREN. now wish to be known and addressed as MR EMMANUEL OSAS AVANS.all former document remain valid.

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FORMERLY I WAS KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLUFON OLUWAKAYODENOW I WANT TO ADD AYOTUNDE NOW WISH TO KNOWN AND ADDESSED AS OLUFON OLUWAKAYODE AYOTUNDE ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VAKID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE

JUBRIL NUHU MOHAMMED

MRS OJUGBELI MAUREEN IFEOMA NWAMAKA

AMODU OLANREWAJU ABRAHAM OPEYEMI

MRS OWOYELE OLANREWAJU WINNIE

AKINKUADE BUKOLA SINMIDELE

MRS JOY OGECHI OGBUNWAEZE

I, formerly known and addressed as, OKE SINMIDELE BUKOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as, AKINKUADE BUKOLA SINMIDELE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as JOY ONYEMA GEORGE now wish to be henceforth reffered to as MRS JOY OGECHI OGBUNWAEZE . All erstwhile documents still remain valid. General public please take note.

I was formerly known and addressed as JUBRIL NUHU, Now wish to be known and addressed as JUBRIL NUHU MOHAMMED. All former documents remain valid. General public to take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ONUEGBU MAUREEN IFEOMA NWAMAKA now wish to be addressed as MRS OJUGBELI MAUREEN IFEOMA NWAMAKA. All documents remain valid. The general public should take note.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AMODU OPEYEMI OLANREWAJU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AMODU OLANREWAJU ABRAHAM OPEYEMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AZEEZ AFUSAT OLANREWAJU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OWOYELE OLANREWAJU WINNIE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OGUNRO MARIAM MOTUNRAYO

NNAJIOFOR HENRY DERRICK

LUKPATA HELEN CHUMA

GIGI MOSES ACHIDA

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I Formerly known and addressed as ISHIDAH MOSES GIGI Now wish to be known, called and addressed as GIGI MOSES ACHIDA All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. General public please take note.

THAT I AM THE ONE BEARING OLUWATOSINOSIBODU AND OLUWATOSIN OMOWUNMI ADEWUNMI ALL FORMER DOCUMENRS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE

OLUSEGUN FOLASADE GRACE

DOSU ADERONKE ADEBOWALE

MADUKA MERCY

I, formerly known and addressed as OGUNRO MONISOLA MARIAM, now wish to be known and addressed as OGUNRO MARIAM MOTUNRAYO . All former documents remain valid. eneral public please take note.

OLUBUKOLA JUMOKE ADETUNJI

I, formerly known and addressed as, NNAJIOFOR HENRY IFENNA, now wish to be known and addressed as, NNAJIOFOR HENRY DERRICK. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and general public should take note.

MRS AMARACHI STELLA KPADE

AFOLABI SEWANU OBAFEMI

GLORY JULIET ESSIEN

I, formerly known and addressed as, OSAS TAIBAT ONAYI, now wish to be known and addressed as, AHMED TAIBAT ONAYI. All former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known as OGUN SEWANU OBAFEMI wishes to be known and addressed as AFOLABI SEWANU OBAFEMI. All former documents remain valid The general public should please take note

I, formerly known and addressed as GLORY GABRIEL ESSIEN, now wish to be known and addressed as GLORY JULIET ESSIEN, all documents remain valid, the general public should take notice.

I, Formerly called AINA, ADERONKE ADEBOWALE now wish to be called DOSU ADERONKE ADEBOWALE. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

SANNI BISOLA VICTORIA

ANTE JOSEPH

I, formerly known and addressed as, SANNI MUYIBAT BISOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as, SANNI BISOLA VICTORIA . All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as, ANTE SAMUEL, now wish to be known and addressed as, ANTE JOSEPH All former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

ONYEDIRE MERCY OLUMMA

I, formerly known and addressed as, NASIDI FAUZIA ERUME, now wish to be known and addressed as, AJELE FLORENCE. All former documents remain valid.

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LOSS OF DOCUMENT

I, formerly known as Miss MOSES MARY wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. OLATUNJI MARY, and correct date of birth is 29th day of May, 1987. All former document remain valid, general public please take note

This is to notify the general public of loss of Deed of Sub-Lease belonging to DR. ORJI DAVID .E. of No 13 Peter Okoye Street Uwani Enugu. Land situated at Amaechi Awk. Registered as No 57/57/1532 at lands registry, Enugu. All efforts to trace it proved abortive. If found, please return to Ministry of Lands, Enugu.

BASSEY ITA MARGARET

AHMED TAIBAT ONAYI

I, Formerly known and Addressed as ADEROJU FOLASADE GRACE. now wish to be known, called and addressed as OLUSEGUN FOLASADE GRACE All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. General Public and relevant authorities please take note

MRS. OLATUNJI MARY

I formerly known, called and addressed as FOLARIN OLAYEMI TEMITAYO ABOSEDE. Now wish to be known, called and addressed as LEKE-ADEYEMI OLAYEMI TEMITAYO . All former documents remain valid .

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I formerly known and addressed as AGWUNOBI MECY IHUOMA.now wish to be known and addressed as MADUKA MERCY.all former document remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Miss Amarachi Stella Chukwurah. now wish to be known, called and addressed as Mrs Amarachi Stella Kpade. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. General Public and Relevant Authorities please take note.

AJELE FLORENCE

LEKE-ADEYEMI OLAYEMI TEMITAYO

I, formerly known and addressed as, OKON MARGARET ESSIEN, now wish to be known and addressed as, BASSEY ITA MARGARET. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OWOEYE Olubukola Jumoke, now want to be known and address as Olubukola Jumoke ADETUNJI. All former documents remain valid, general public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, ONYECHERE MERCY OLUMMA, now wish to be known and addressed as, ONYEDIRE MERCY OLUMMA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

MRS. ATIGOGO SANDRA AKHERE MARTINS I, formerly known as MISS UDAZE SANDRA AKHERE now wish to be known as MRS. ATIGOGO SANDRA AKHERE MARTINS. All former documents remain valid. Members of the public to please note.

LOSS OF DOCUMENT This is to notify the general public of loss of Certificate of Occupancy belonging to MR. OSSAI MALACHY OKECHUKWU. Land situated at Umuchigbo, Iji Nike Enugu East L.G.A. Registered as No 81/81/123 at lands registry, Enugu. All efforts to trace it proved abortive. If found, please return to Ministry of Lands, Enugu.

GOD FIRST EMMANUEL

I, formerly known and addressed as, OJO EMMANUEL, now wish to be known and addressed as, GOD FIRST EMMANUEL. All former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

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FAITH ROCK GOSPEL CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

ABLE GOD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

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.

This is to inform the general public 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. EZE ERNEST NNAEMEKA 2. EZE EXCEL OGECHI 3. AGWU JONAH EZE 4. STELLA OLUCHI NWOKO (MRS) 5. NWAIWU CATHRINE IFEOMA

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. Ekwulugo Jude Uzochukwu 2. Ekwulugo Anthonia Chinwendu 3. Ezeh Ejike Stanley Victor 4. Ikeagwu Joseph Chukwuemeka

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ 2. To help the needy and less privileged in the church 3. To engage in evangelism of the lord Jesus Christ

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS:TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

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

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

THE NAMES OF TRUSTEES ARE:1. Ikpe Hilary Ifeanyichukwu 2. Ikpe Esther Nkechinyere.

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: EKAJI EJE - IDAGU ESQ 080121919112

LIVINGHOPE GLOBAL MINISTRY FOR ALL NATIONS This is to inform the general public 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) PASTOR ABAYOMI JOSEPH MAKANJUOLA (GENERAL OVERSEER) (2) PASTOR OYEBANJI JOHN OLUFEMI (3) MAKANJUOLA FOLASADE MODUPE (4) DR TITILAYO AYOTUNDE

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS:To assist the needy

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS: TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

Any objection(s) to this registration should be forwarded to 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 THE REGISTRATION OF THE ABOVE STATED SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJAWITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

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

TRUSTEES ARE: (1). ALHJ. AFUNSO ISIAKA BABATUNDE (CHAIRMAN) (2).ALHJ. WAHAB ADEPOJU FOLAWIYO (SECRETARY) (3). ALHJ. RASHEED ADEBOYE OLANRETI. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES (1). TO ASSIST THE POOR AND NEEDY 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, Abujawithin 28 days from the date of this publication.

SIGN- SECRETARY.

ST JOSEPH’S BOY’S SECONDARY SCHOOL OLD STUDENT’S ASSOCIATION 1988 SET.

The general public is hereby notified that the above named ASSOCIATION 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. Dr. Imoh Esin 2. Bar.Abdulkabir Olayiwola Olagunju 3. Dr.Emmanuel Ehiwe 4. Engr.Owolabi Dosunmu 5. Engr.Opeoluwa Orekoya 6. Edward Dunkwu ACA 7. Ayodeji Fasheluka ACA Aims And Objectives: 1.To Provide An Active Interest In The Affairs And Activities Of The Alma Mater.

2. To Provide A Forum For Social Interaction Among All Past Pupils Of SAINT JOSEPH’S BOY’S SECONDARY SCHOOL, SURULERE, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA. 3. To Support The School, Its Principal, Staff, Pupils And The Board Of Management In The Best Interest Of The School .

4. To Provide Such Advice And Financial Assistance As The Resources And Expertise Of The Association Permits.

5. To Support, Contribute To Work In Association With Any Other Non- Govermental Organisation, Individuals Or Organizations, Which May Be Working Towards Similar Or Related Objectives.

6. To Do All Such Lawful Things As Are Incidental To The Attainmen Of The Above Objectives.

7. To Serve Jointly And Severally As A Source Of Inspiration For The Student Of The School.

8. To Cherish And Protect All Traditions Of The School, Which The Association Worthy Of Preservation.

9. To Organise Social And Educational Activities For Members Of The Association And The Students Of the School.

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

Signed: Barr.Abdulkabir Olayiwola Olagunju.

Tell: 08033059644,07082079494.

ORGANISATION FOR THE JOB ORIENTATION OF YOUTH WITH SKILLS 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.

NAMES OF TRUSTEES: 1. OKORO, Emmanuel Okechukwu 2. ODUFEJO, Emmanuel Olusegun AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. To help youth gain workplace skills and employment.

2. To enable youth develop sustainable enterprises.

3. To facilitate youth enterprise communities and communication.

4. To promote employable workplace skilled youth to employers.

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

SIGNED BY: TRUSTEES.

FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCEMENT OF CHILD EDUCATION AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. IFUNANYA ANYAEGBU 2. EBUKA ANYAEGBU 3. CHINWE CHUKWURAH THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To promote education for underprivileged children in Africa through own initiatives and in partnership with other relevant bodies.

2. To inspire and empower young African youths to be innovative and enterprising, by providing opportunities to help guide them towards achieving their future goals and realize their full potential.

3. Promotion of African culture and heritage.

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

SIGNED: EMMANUEL OKHUMAILE & CO. (08037868787)

LOSS OF DOCUMENT

WE MR ABIODUN OLU OYELUMADE and MRS FLORENCE OLUFUNMILAYO OYELUMADE wish to inform the General public that the allocation paper of A 3 -BEDROOM TERRACE (3TA) at ISHERI NORTH HOUSING ESTATE with Ref No.ES/3B/R/ISHERI NORTH/162152 dated 7th of MAY 2007 issued to us by Lagos State Development and Property Corporation (LSDPC) got lost all efforts to trace same proved abortive.

THE REALM OF LIFE EVANGELICAL MINISTRY

EPHPHATHA HEALTH INITIATIVE

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

This is to inform the general public that the above named 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: i) Rev.Dr. Alani Yusuf Somuji ii) Pastor (Mrs.) MaryOlufunmilayoSomuji iii) Mr. Isimaila Samuel Adeogun Aims & Objectives a) To preach the whole Gospel of Jesus Christ. b) To lead men with love out of bondage unto liberty in Jesus Christ. c) To create a platform on which Christians may gather for fellowship d) To carry out rehabilitation and health care assistance to the needy and less privileged. e) To facilitate workshops, camp meetings, education, training and other empowerment programmes to children, teenagers, and youth. f) To do such other lawful things that is similar to its objectives.

Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Ndola Square, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: OGUNSOLA ESQ.

LASHONE LINKS CLUB LAGOS

The Trustees Are: 1. MONISOLA ELIZABETH AJIBOYE 2. BELLO ADETUNJI RASAKI 3. OLANREWAJU ABIODUN ONILE-ERE 4. IBRAHIM UMORU. The aim and objective is to educate the masses on health issues.

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

THE DAVIDS PLACE CHILD CARE FOUNDATION.

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied for registration to Corporate Affairs Commission under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act No. 1 of 1990.

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 TRUSTEE ARE: 1. MR LANRE SHONEKAN MICHEAL 2. MRS SHONEKAN LIZZY UGOCHI 3. MR SOBOWALE BABAJIDE OLUSEYI 4. MR OKOH EHINOME JOHN OSARODION

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. IKAY OGBONNAYA NWAGU 2. PRINCE EZENWA DAVID NWAGU 3. AGUNANNAH CHINENYE CYNTHIA 4. NWAGU CHRISTIAN

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO Encourage the membes to develop interest in wealth creation, wealth management through the provision of Educational materials, seminars and workshops

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO TAKE OUT UNDER AGED HAWKING ON THE STREET AND GIVE THEM HOPE FOR TOMORROW 2. TO CATER MEDICALLY FOR CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM TERMINAL DISEASE. 3. TO GIVE HOPE TO LESS PREVILEDGED CHILDREN AND ABWED GIRLS BY THEIR GUARDIANS.

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

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

Signed by secretary

TRANSFORMATION POWER PRAYER AND HEALING MLNISTRY 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 TRUSTEE ARE: (1) prophetess Constance Orji E. - (General Overseer).

(2) Evangelist Orji Ezekiel O. - (Treasurer) (3) Sister Mfon ITE - ( Head of counsellor).

(4) Pastor Patrick Obiekeze - (Assistant Pastor).

(5) Pastor Joseph Utulu - Human Resources Coordinator.

(6) Deacon Kennedy Njoku N. - Welfare.

(7) Brother Uchenna Nkwocha - Head of prayer warrior.

(8) Deaconess Cassandra Francis F. - Head of protocol.

(9) Brother Chinonso - Head of choirister.

(10) Brother Achugbu Emeka Bartholomew - Secretary.

(11) Brother David Ota - Financial Secretary.

(12) Brother Nnaemeka Nkwocha - Head of usher.

Aim and objective: To preach the gospel of our lord Jesus Christ.

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

Signed: Secretary

SIGNED: TRUSTEES.

LIGHT OF CHRIST MOTHERLESS BABIES HOME

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

TRUSTEES: 1. DR. EMENI KEHINDE FRANCIS 2. MRS. EMENI ANITA ASHINEDU 3.REV. (BARR.) CHIME GODDAY OGOCHUKWU 4. DR. NWACHUKWU JOHN U. 5. EZEMADU GODWIN CHIBUIKE 6. OKPARA ENYINNA AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CARE FOR THE MOTHERLESS AND ABANDONED BABIES Any objections to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar general corporate Affairs commission plot 420 tigris crescent off aguiyi ironsi street maitama Abuja within 28days from the date of this publication.

Signed: secretary

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MAJESTY HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION.

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HAMELEK RAINBOW OF PEACE INITIATIVE

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

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

Trustees 1.Sarah Samuel.

2.Joseph imaikop.

3.Imaobong Samuel imaikop.

4.Victor samuel batta.

5.Precious samuel batta.

6. Dr kwala adline katty.

NAME OF TRUSTEES 1.AMB(Dr).LAWRENCE OLUFEMI OBISAKIN. - Chairman 2.Dr (Mrs) CECILIA GBEMISOLA OBISAKIN. - Vice Chairman 3.OYEWOLE SUNDAY OLUWAGBEMIGA - Gen Sec-.

4.Pastor(Dr) DELE BABADE-.Member 5.Barr SIMON ONWEAZIM - Memeber

GODCITY COMMONWEALTH EMBASSY 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. Pastor Silva-Osborn Morris Robertz - President 2. Pastor Mimshach-Osborn Silva Robertz - Secretary.

Aim and objective 1. To promote health awareness.

Aim andObjective 1. To promote peace at interpersonal, organizational and international levels

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and win souls into the kingdom of God.

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

Any objection to the Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar general, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abujawithin 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. Barr OYEWOLE

Signed Secretary

AUCTION SALES

CREATIVE MINDS FOUNDATION, ONITSHA, ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

NATIONAL COALITION FOR PEACE AND MOBILIZATION

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

THERE WILL BE AN AUCTION SALES OF MOTOR VEHICLES AT RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND, RIVERS STATE. AFTER 14 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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

Trustees 1. Okose Emeka Anthony, 2. Umejiaku Sonyere Chiamaka, 3. Chukwudi Obi

1. SCRAP FORD EDGE CHASSIS NO 2FMDK48C38BA25434 2. SCRAP HIGHLANDER CHASSIS NO JTEHF21A5200096 3. SCRAP HIGHLANDER CHASSIS NO JTEHF2A9100206 4. SCRAP CAMRY CHASSIS NO 4TIBG22K4YU77518 5. SCRAP CAMRY CHASSIS NO 4TIBG22KOYU67945 6. SCRAP COROLLA CHASSIS NO INXAE04B6SZ227069 7. SCRAP HONDA ACCORD CHASSIS NO IHGCP2E48BA127986 8. SCRAP CAMRY CHASSIS NO 4TIBG22K5YUO11283 9. SCRAP COROLLA CHASSIS NO INXBA02E5T2382128 10. SCRAP LEXUS CHASSIS NO JTJGFIOU510116167 11. SCRAP VENZA CHASSIS NO 4T3BA3BB3AUO19131 12. SCRAP CAMRY CHASSIS NO 4TIBE46K77UI31046

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DR. Ahmad Saleh - Chairman 2. Bennie Adoga 3. Tahiti Abubakar Galadimawa 4. Emmanuel Sunday Kapo 5. Hauwa Damari Baba

Aim and Objectives 1. To bring together old students of creative minds foundation onitsha in a spirit of oneness.

2. To create a platform for giving back to our Alma Mata through a scholarship initiative.

3. To create a platform for social interaction.

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

Signed. Secretary

THE NEW GOSHEN LAND ALADURA CHURCH CAC/IT/NO. 59401 The general public is hereby notified that the above named Church has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Change of Name under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

FROM: THE NEW GOSHEN LAND ALADURA CHURCH CAC/IT/NO. 59401 TO: THE NEW GOSHEN LAND CHERUBIM & SERAPHIM CHURCH THE TRUSTEES REMAIN THE SAME

SIGNED: AUCTIONEER ALHAJI ADENIYI NURU 08038967011

VIOLATED FEMALES AND WIDOWS FOUNDATION 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. MRS NKEM EUCHARIA NZERIBE 2. MR CHUKWUBIKEM KINGSLEY NZERIBE 3. MRS NNEAMAKA GLORY NZERIBE 4. ENGINEER DANIEL JOLOMI EMOGHENE 5. MRS CHINENYE CHIMA 6. PASTOR (MRS) CHINYEREM ABAJUE

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ASSIST AND SUPPORT BATTERED, VIOLATED FEMALES AND WIDOWS IN THE SOCIETY. 2. TO COUNCIL, ADVICE AND GIVE GUIDANCE TO BATTERED, VIOLATED FEMALES AND WIDOWS IN THE SOCIETY.

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

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

SIGNED: BARR. MARVIN OGAH IBEM

SIGNED: BARR F. CHUKWUEZUGO UGWU

THE TESS HEALTH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION AFRICA This is to inform the General Public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1) TELUFUSI ADIJAT KUBURAT ADEBUKUNOLA 2) DR. KAYODE ABDULWASEEL ODUTAYO 3) TELUFUSI HASSAN OLALEKAN ADENIYI 4) TELUFUSI MALIK Aims & Objectives 1) An Organization dedicated to providing quality access to health care across sub-Saharan Africa 2) To provide humanitarian organisation that will strive to advocate for the improve ment of the literacy level in healthcare..

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: SYNTEGRAL LP

ASSOCIATION OF REAL ESTATE AGENTS IN OYO STATE 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.

The Trustees are: 1) ALH. SIKIRU OGUNKEYE 2)YEKEEN MOBOLAJI SURAJ 3)ADENIRAN YINKA OLUSEGUN Aims: To cater for the welfare of members.

Signed: Trustees.

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: Trustees.

UNICAL ECONOMICS 1995 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The general public is hereby notified that the above named Association has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1, CHIZIM ESTHER ASIAGWU president.

2, NNAJI COMFORT IJEOMA. 3, USANGA ISAAC OFFIONG treasurer.

4, OKORAFOR ALBERT ACHINIVU. 5, EBIENANG CHARLES IYAKNDUE. 6. EGWUATU PETER CHUKWUEMEKA - Secretary.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO FOSTER CO-OPERATION AND UNITY AMONG MEMBERS 2. TO DELIBERATE ON MATTERS AFFECTING MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION AND PROFER SOLUTIONS IF POSSIBLE 3. TO COLLECT, CONSOLIDATE AND PASS ON TO UNICAL ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT, IDEAS AND OPINIONS OF MEMBERS WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF STUDENTS /DEPARTMENT, 4. TO MAKE GIFT AND /OR DONATIONS EITHER IN CASH OR IN KIND TO THE DEPARTMENT AND TO ASSIST NEEDY STUDENTS AS THE ASSOCIATION MAY APPROVED 5. TO TAKE ON PROJECTS THAT ENHANCES OUR COMMUNITY.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To partner with government as a forerunner in conventing anti corruption crusades in secondary schools across the nation and for other charitable purposes Any objection to this registration must reach the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: Secretary

BELEKE SMITH MEMORIAL MOSQUE. This is to inform the general public that the above Named has applied to the corporate Affairs commission for registration under part’ C’ of the company and Allied Matters Act of 1990.

Trustees: (1)Alhaji Tyson Shakirudeen Olatunde (2)Alhaja King Tawa Folashade (3)Alhaji Kekere Ekun Sikiru Ayinla (4)Alhaja Idowu Ganiyat Ayoka.

Aim And Objective: (1)The Mosque Is established for the advancement of the islamic religion within and beyond its immediate environment.

(2)The mosqsue shall serve as worship centre for all muslims,Providing the needed envinoment for individuals who aspire to be a practising pluslim. The mosque will strive to increase the public’s understanding of the islamic religion and expend her resources to winning more converts to the religion Within And beyond her environment.

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this Publication. signed o.s odueso The solicitor..

ABIDING IN GOD’S WORD ASSEMBLY The General Public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

Trustees: (1)Pastor Frank Ogochukwu Obiekwe--Founder/General Overseer.

(2)Pastor (Engr) Obianuju Juliet Obiekwe (3)Deacon Cajathan Nwachukwu (4)Mr Oguejiofor S. Egbo (5)Mr Benard Chukwudumaga Onuorah (6)Elder Daniel Osuji (7)Mr Emeka Obiekwu.

Aim And Objectives: (1)To preach the gospel of Jesus christ.

(2)To establish churchies/branches anywhere converts are made.

(3)To propagate the christain faith and teach men/women to live by christain values (4)To initiate encourage and engage in benevolent and other merceful activities. signed secaetary.

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 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: Secretary

SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

GLOBAL FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN HEALTH, EDUCATION AND NUTRITION This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied for registration under partC of the companies and Llied Matters Act1 of 1990.

The Trustees are: 1.Bello Charles Adebayo 2. Mr Cornelius Kayode Bello 3. Olawale Lydia Oluwadara AIMS: To facilitate quality life for children of both sexes without discrimination..

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 28days of this publication.

Signed: Trustees.

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

(NAMES OF TRUSTEES).

(1). TOCHUKWU AKAILE (2) CHINEDU OLISA (3) SUNDAY NWAFURU (4) AUGUSTINE OKORO (5) INNOCENT AMU (6) CHINENYE ECHE (7) NWAOSU KELECHI (8) IKENNA EMMANUEL IZUNDU (9) UMUNNA CHUKWUEMEKA. AIMS: TO FOSTER UNITY AMONG MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. Signed Secretary.

Public Notice 24 AWAGBE HANNAH FAVOUR I, formerly known and addressed as AGLINAH HANNAH FAVOUR PAUL, now wish to be known and addressed as AWAGBE HANNAH FAVOUR. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MRS. OZOEMENA OBIAGELI GLORIA

DAVID GRACE AMARACHI

ULEH, MARGERY ANAELECHI

MRS. NNAJI GINIKACHI MAY

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. OFOMATA OBIAGELI GLORIA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OZOEMENA OBIAGELI GLORIA. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as UGWU AMARACHI MODESTA now wish to be known and addressed as DAVID GRACE AMARACHI. All documents bearing my former name remain valid. Banks and general public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, OKEKE, MARGERY ANAELECHI, now wish to be known and addressed as, ULEH, MARGERY ANAELECHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, UGWU GINIKACHI MAY, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. NNAJI GINIKACHI MAY. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS .LAWAL AMINAT ADENIKE

MR. OZOEMENA CHUKWUEMEKA CHARLES

MRS. UTI CHIMAOGE COVENANT

I, formerly known and addressed as, OZOEMENA CHUKWUEMEKA ISAAC, now wish to be known and addressed as, MR. OZOEMENA CHUKWUEMEKA CHARLES. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. OZOEMENA CHIMA PATIENCE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. UTI CHIMAOGE COVENANT. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

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OYEWOLE BABATUNDE OYEDELE

NWANEKWU ELIJAH CHINWENDU

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I formerly known and address as miss.ALIYU AMINAT ADENIKE,now wish to be known and address as MRS .LAWAL AMINAT ADENIKE. All former document remain valid. General public should take note.

JOHNSON ADEDOJA ADEWOPO FOUNDATION

I, formerly known and addressed as TUNJI ADEBOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as TUNJI FALEYE ADEBOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

PUBLIC NOTICE

I formerly known and addressed as OYEWOLE JOSEPH BABATUNDE now wish to be known and addressed as OYEWOLE BABATUNDE OYEDELE and my date of birth is 15/05/1964.

All former documents remain valid.

General public to please take note.

MRS UZANA ANYENOSEN

GRAY VICTORIA OLAJUMOKE

I formerly known and addressed as MISS EBHOMIELEN ANYENOSEN now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UZANA ANYENOSEN All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OLASEHINDE VICTORIA OLAJUMOKE BOSEDE now wish to be known and addressed as GRAY VICTORIA OLAJUMOKE All former documents remain valid.

General public to please take note.

MOSES OMOVIYE MINISTRY This is to notify the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

TRUSTEES 1.PASTOR MOSES OMOVIYE- CHAIRMAN 2. MRS CHIOMA OMOVIYE-- MEMBER 3.MR.FRIDAY EBAKIVIE- SECRETARY 4..MRS.CHRISTIANA EBAKIVIE-- MEMBER 5.PASTOR PETER GERMAN OGBENI-- MEMBER AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO BRING HOPE AND RESTORATION TO GOD’S PEOPLE ACROSS THE WORLD AND TO ADD VALUE TO LIVES THROUGH PREACHING AS WELL AS TEACHING OF GOD’S WORD AT GOSPEL CRUSADES,SEMINARS,CONFERENCES, RALLIES AND WORKSHOPS. Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Ndola Square, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED SECRETARY

SABO IBADAN DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION

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

Names of Trustees are: 1. GARBA DANJUMA GARAS -Chairman.

2. JUBRIL IBRAHIM ABUBAKAR - Vice Chairman.

3. MUSA IBRAHIM - Secretary.

4. SHEHU ABUBAKAR IBRAHIM -Ass. Secretary.

5. BAwA UMBA - Patron.

6. ATIKU YINUSA HARUNA - Patron.

7. TANKO KABIRU ALIYU -Patron.

8. YUSUF MUHAMMED KYARI - Legal Practitioner.

9. GARUBA USMAN - Member.

10. YAKUBU THAHIR DANKADUNA - Member.

Aims and Objectives are: 1. To foster Unity among the members.

2. To Contribute to the Development of Association.

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

Signed: Trustee

OKE- ERO TIPPER OWNERS AND QUARRY TRADERS ASSOCIATION This is to inform the general public that the above named body has applied for Registration to the Corporate Affairs Commission under Part “C” of the Companies And Allied Matters Act 1990.

Trustees 1. SAMSON ABRAHAM OLAOLU. - CHAIRMAN 2. OLAOYE KEHINDE - SECRETARY 3. OLAOYE ABIODUN JOSEPH. - TREASURER Aim and objectives 1. To help members financially and in whatever ways possible whenever there is need for it 2. To promote unity among tipper Owners and Quarry Dealera in Oke - Ero. Any objection to the Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar general, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abujawithin 28 days of this publication.

Signed. SEGUN ADEOTI ESQ. Plot 511 willands Plaza, wuse Zone 4 Abuja. Tel. 08058367509

KUTUBE DEVELOPNMENT ASSOCIATION

EGBUKICHI CHIDIEBERE I, formerly known and addressed as, EGBUKICHI UGWUNNA CHIDIEBERE, EGBUKICHI CHIDIEBERE AND CHIDIEBERE DENIS, now wish to be known and addressed as, EGBUKICHI CHIDIEBERE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

EJEVRONBU MICHAEL IGHO

AFONIME DOCTOR DAMIAN

I, formerly known and addressed as, MITCHELL WEALTH EJEVRONBU, now wish to be known and addressed as, EJEVRONBU MICHAEL IGHO. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, JOEL EKONG AKPAN, now wish to be known and addressed as, AFONIME DOCTOR DAMIAN. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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CORRECTION OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as KALU COMFORT NNENNA now wish to be henceforth reffered to as KALU LEAH NNENNA. All erstwhile documents still remain valid. General public please take note.

In some of my documents my name was wrongly written as YESUFU LAWANI LAWRENCE. But my correct name is YUSUF LAWANI LAWRENCE. All former documents remain valid. General public to take note

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UZAMOT WALIYAH ADEOLA

I formerly known and addressed as MISS ANNA ADA OCHIGBO now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ANNA ADA OGBOLE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I FORMER LY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UZAMOT WALIYAH OMOTAYO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UZAMOT WALIYAH ADEOLA ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE

LOSS OF DOCUMENT.

The general public is hereby notified of the loss of original Allocation Letter Dated 29th August , 2011 Belonging to Mr and Mrs. IKECHUKWU WILLIAMS in respect of a four (4) BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED DUPLEX WITH BQ SITUATE A LAKEVIEW HOMES, KADO PHASE II. Abuja. The General public , Urban shelter limited and Relevant Authorities to please take note.

Signed EMEKA CHUKWUDI. ESQ ALTAR OF GRACE AND PROPHETIC MINISTRY

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

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

Trustees 1. ABAKA JOSEPH ABAKA. - CHAIRMAN 2. JUSTIN KECHOWE. 3. FRANCIS ETENIKANG. - SECRETARY 4. GABRIEL KECHOWE 5. MOSE KEPOSE. 6. ELDER MIKE ABAKA 7. ELDER DOMNIC ETENIKANG 8. SiSTER GRACE ANYATENG

Trustees 1. PROPHET DAVID AMODENI 2. PASTOR DAIRO ABIODUN TITUS 3. BRO. EDWIN JOSEPH OKPEJE 4. MRS KONWEA STELLA ONYENMA 5. MRS GRACE OLUSOLA JAIYEOLA 6. OKECHUKWU KINGSLEY AMAH. ESQ

Aim and objective 1 to promote unity among members

Aim and objective 1. To preach the gospel of our lord Jesus Christ.

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

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

Signed. Barr HENRY WORENWU 08030954535.

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

Trustees are 1. Dr. PRINCEWILL OPUBO AKAODU MATHEW. - PRESIDENT. 2. BARR. ENI CHINEDU OVUNDA. - VICE PRESIDENT. 3. UBONG FRIDAY UDONGWO. 4 FORTUNE AMADI. - SECRETARY Aim and objective 1. To organize a health and leadership seminar , human capacity building and seminars on time management Any objection to the Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar general, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abujawithin 28 days of this publication.

Signed. EBOIKPOMEN EKI J. 08034926354

Signed. SECRETARY

HOLYGATE MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EVANS UHUNMWANGHO-CHAIRMAN 2. EUNICE EDUSA-SECRETARY 3. VICTOR EDUSA-MEMBER THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To propagate the gospel of Jesus Christ to every tribe and language in the face of the earth.

2. To make converts to Jesus Christ, training the converts to Christ like life and preparing them for service in God’s house and mission in the world.

3. Leading the people of God in a spirit-filled worship 4. To develop educational work in so far as seems necessary for the proper growth and efficiency of the church Any objection to the Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar general, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abujawithin 28 days of this publication.

Signed: OKOKPUJIE ODION ESQ Suite AP-K 1 Amac Plaza, Wuse Zone 3, Abuja

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Crisis: Ondo LP chair resigns, state excos dissolved ‘Tosin Ajuwo, Akure

ÎÎÎThe embattled Chairman

of the Labour Party in Ondo State (LP), Mr. Kolawole Johnson, on Tuesday, tendered his resignation letter amidst crisis rocking the state chapter of the party.

His came on the heels of claims and counter-claims that Governor Olusegun Mimiko was plotting to hijack

the party.

He appreciated members of the party for their co-operation and support during his two-year tenure as chairman.

“It is, therefore, with great gratitude and a sense of strong character, which determines moral purpose and set of things we choose or avoid, that I tender my resignation letter today.

“The lessons, challenges and successes have further prepared me to continue to

serve the public in truth and absolute loyalty to the good of the generality of the people, which are the core ethos of the party” the letter read in part.

Aggrieved members of the party had, last week, raised the alarm on the purported plans that Mimiko plans to use the party for an alleged selfish interest in the forthcoming November 26th governorship election.

The claims had further caused division among the

members of the party which hitherto split its supporters into different aggrieved camps.

Last weekend, some aggrieved members of the party alleged that Mimiko was engaging in series of meeting with the national leadership of the party in Abuja with plot to field his stooge as the candidate of the party for the poll.

Many members have also been attacking and criticizing Johnson for tendering his

resignation letter in the face intimidation.

Following Johnson’s resignation, the national leadership of the party has dissolved the caretaker committee under his leadership.

The leaders have also announced a new caretaker committee with the process of revalidation and mobilisation of old and new members as a way to guarantee successful outing in the forthcoming election.

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Plateau explains disbursement of N10.2b bailout fund

Sen. Ohuabunwa assures constituents of democracy dividends

Chijioke Kingsley,

Sunday Nwakanma

Jos

Umuahia

ÎÎÎThe

ÎÎÎThe member represent-

ing Abia North at the Senate, Sen. Mao Ohuabunwa has assured his constituents that he would address the problem of rural electricity, gully erosion and dilapidated roads, amongst others, in the zone.

Addressing his constituents in a town hall meeting he held in Ohafia LGA hall last weekend, Ohuabunwa said that he would build skill acquisition centre for women and youths in the area, set up scholarship scheme for the indigent students and the physically challenged and build cancer and agriculture research centres in the zone.

He stressed a need for politicians in the state to respect the Abia Charter of Equity, urging his constituents to continue to pray for him and Governor Okezie Ikpeazu over the litigations they were facing.

It would be recalled that Ohubunwa is being challenged in the court by the former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu.

Sen. Ohuabunwa

the National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Abudlkadir AbdulSalam and Acting Secretary, Julius Abure, made the announcement in a statement issued to journalists in Akure.

The statement announced Mr. Wale Gbakinro, an architect, as the new caretaker chairman, Gbenga Ojo, Secretary, Mrs. Titilayo Akinbiyi, Treasurer and Mr. Love Olawunmi as Publicity Secretary.

L-R: 2016 Council Chairman, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Nigeria Council, Mr George Kalu; former International President of SPE, Egberti Momoh; President of the 2016 SPE International Conference, Nathan Meehan, and African Regional Director of SPE, Mr Yemi Akinlawo, at the opening ceremony of the SPE Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition, in Lagos.... on Tuesday

Abia Gov’s wife commissions buildings for indigent women Sunday Nwakanma Umuahia

ÎÎÎWife

of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, Nkechi, has commissioned two bungalows she built for two indigent women at Umuoba Amuzukwu and Amamchara Umudiawa, all in Umuahia North Local Government Area.

The women are Mrs. Rosemary Ogbonna Ikwuakolam of Amuzukwu and Mrs. Abigail Ugonma Onwuzuruike of Umudiawa, all above sixty years of age.

Speaking at both events, Mrs. Nkechi Ikpeazu said that the gestures were geared towards alleviating the sufferings of the

women, thanking God for the ability of the administration of her husband, Okezie Ikpeazu to fulfill his campaign promises and covenant with God to use their leadership positions to positively touch the lives of the public.

Handing over the keys of the bungalows to the beneficiaries, Mrs. Ikpeazu assured that she would continue to provide democracy dividend to the people, pointing out that her husband had the intent to improve upon the welfare of women and their empowerment as part of his cardinal policies, disclosing that the gesture would go round the 17 LGAs in the state.

She called on individuals and non-governmental organisations to join hands with the state government as part of their social and corporate responsibilities to better the lives of the down trodden in the society, adding that humanitarian services had great rewards from God. Speaking during the occasion, the state Commissioner for Women Affairs, Lady Chinedu Brown, commended the wife of the governor for her humanitarian gestures within her short period in office and expressed her gratitude to the first lady for her love for Abia women.

Also speaking, the Transition Committee chair-

man of Umuahia North LGA, Okezie Ezeigbo, expressed his appreciation to Mrs. Ikpeazu for her gesture, stating that it had given the masses hope that her husband’s administration was public-oriented.

He pledged the loyalty of the LGA to government policies and programmes.

Mrs. Rosemary Ogbonna Ikwuakolam of Amuzukwu and Mrs. Abigail Ugonma Onwuzuruike of Umudiawa thanked Nkechi Ikpeazu, praying God to bless her and the administration of her husband.

The Abia First Lady used the occasions to donate wrappers and food items to indigent women in the communities.

Plateau State Head of Civil Service, Mr Izam Azi, has said that the total of N10.2billion bailout funds received from the Federation Account was used strictly by Governor Simon Lalong to pay salaries.

Azi said that the first tranche of N5billion was used to clear the back log of salaries owed by the previous administration, while out of the second trench of N5.2 billion, N1.2 billion was given to the Local Governments for the payment of one month salaries of LGA workers.

“Out of the remaining balance of N4 billion, N3 billion was used to pay two months’ salaries of civil servants for March and April 2016 as the N1billion that was left could not pay for the third month in May, the state government now augmented N500, 250,00 from the internallygenerated revenue to pay for the month of May”.

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Child abuse more prevalent in government -owned schools - Napoleon Abgaidu

CHILD INITIATIVE God’s Covenant Snr with agency report Mr Napoleon Abgaidu, Head of the Abuja office of Save the Child Initiative (STCI) Nigeria, an NGO has called stakeholders’ attention to the rising wave of child abuse in schools across the country, stating that the evil is more prevalent in governmentowned schools Agbaidu who was speaking at a stakeholder’s forum in the Federal Capital Territory recently explained that capacity building, involving training on child rights and trafficking in persons for school guidance counsellors, if introduced would enhance efforts to protect children from abuse. ``Thus, when they are well enlightened and empowered, rendering their own quota in protecting Nigerian children from all forms of abuse will become achievable in the school system,’’ he said.

Psychologists in their assessment of the educational structure, suggest that education officials should strive to create safe schools that are conducive to teaching, learning and schools which are free from any form of violence and discrimination.

They counsel that all government and private schools should have, as part of their regular staff, trained school counsellors or guidance officers. ``This is because school counsellors always work with students, parents or carers and teachers in counselling students and assisting parents or carers to make informed decisions about their children’s education. ``Others include assessing students’ learning and behaviour; assisting schools to identify and address disabilities that affect students’ learning as well as liaising with other agencies concerned with the well-being of students, among others,’’ a spokesman for the body said.

In line with these responsibilities, stakeholders urge school counsellors and parents to always strive to protect children from any kind of abuse.

Corroborating stakeholders’ consensus, Abgaidu said child protection efforts are a collective task which requires the contribution of different stakeholders, and pointed out that concerted efforts in addressing issues relating to child abuse will go a long way to prevent cases of child abuse and promote the protection of Nigerian children.

He therefore called on the Fed-

eral Government to brace up to arrest such challenges and work in tandem with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and other relevant agencies to put an end to such aberrations.

Abgaidu particularly urged school counsellors to create tangible awareness on the ills of child abuse among the students, adding that many students are being abused without their knowledge.

He says this can be done via billboard information on the notice board, during students’ assembly periods, group counselling and Parents Teachers Association (PTA) meetings, among others.

However, Ms Charity Anaja, the Programme Officer of Paulash Community Development Initiative (PCDI), underscored the need for both parents and school counsellors to be closer to the children in their personal engagements.

Anaja bemoans a situation in which some parents stupidly cede the care of their children to caretakers and housemaids.

“Violence against children in Nigeria is very high and there is a high prevalence of sexual, physical and emotional abuse as well as neglect of children across the country. The perpetrators of these heinous crimes are rarely strangers but persons who the

children actually know. ``Our children are the leaders of tomorrow and this underscores the importance of securing their future by protecting their rights, and efforts should be made to protect the children’s rights to survive; their rights to develop and their rights to have the best enabling environment that will lead them to realise their full potential in life,’’ Anaja said.

Similarly, Mr Ibrahim Umar, Secretary, FCT Education Research Centre (ERC), says that school counsellors should always strive to educate the children and their parents on the need to break the perceptible culture of silence on child abuse.

He says school counsellors should be able to sensitise parents during PTA meetings to the importance of exposing their children and wards to sex education. ``Also, parents should be able to condition the mind of their children on how to behave toward

a stranger. Children, especially girls, should know how to respond when a man asks them to sit on his laps or entice them with gifts. ``When a child is well-trained and educated by his or her parents, the child will always know the right thing to do in specific situations at any given period,’’ he added.

On child rights and trauma awareness, Trauma Awareness and Resilience Initiative (TAR), another NGO, said that secondary school counsellors should be trained on child rights and trauma management, as part of efforts to handle traumatic experiences among students.

Mr Francis Onyekwue, the Coordinator of TAR, explains that child traumatic stress refers to physical or emotional responses of a child to events that threaten life or physical composure such as accidents, natural disasters and gang shooting, among others.

Onyekwue said that counsellors should adopt a care practice which covers traumatic experiences and behaviours in order to effectively manage the trauma of affected children. ``Children react to traumatic stress in emotional ways such as expressions of panic, intense fear, horror and helplessness, among others. ``There is also a physical reaction where the child manifests trembling, dizziness and rapid heartbeat rates,’’ he added.

He also claimed that it is common for children to regress in their behaviour, express fearful avoidance and phobic reactions after a trauma. ``For instance, some students may seek to avoid all reminders of the trauma by withdrawing from others, refusing to discuss their feelings, or avoiding activities that remind them of the trauma. ``Feelings of irritability, anger, sadness or guilt may often emerge and complaints such as headaches, stomach-aches or sweating are not unusual,’’ he concluded.

The forum concluded that protection of the child is everyone’s responsibility but government must play its role to ensure a confident and stable generation that will lead the nation in the future.

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I was eager to locate where ambulance cannot reach -Gbolahan

The popular Snake Island in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos state comprise only of three communities with a population a little over 20,000 people living below poverty level.

Accessible only through water transportation from Coconut Island end of the Tin can Island area of Apapa, the people have no healthcare motorable roads, no drainage system, no potable water and no power supply. The environment itself is a dirty mosquito breeding threat.

Dr. Sodipo Gbolahan, a private medical practitioner who built his medical centre after hearing of pregnant women dying from pregnancy related problems in the riverine communities, granted The Daily Times audience. Below are excerpts that highlight ed the humanity government must address.

How was the beginning like here?

It all started when I was a doctor at Tolu Medical Centre at Olodi Apapa. At a particular time, I was in charge of three pregnant women who always come for medical attention and they said they come from Igbologun. Afterwards, one of the 3 women came around to say one of them died.

According to her, she had visited one nurse in the community before her death.

That same year, one of them too lost her baby because there was nobody to attend to her in the night and I told her that they should have called me and she said ambulance can’t get to Igbologun. That got me worried and I was eager to locate where ambulance can’t reach.

That same day, I visited Igbologun. I went round and I couldn’t find any hospital, but someone directed me to the primary health centre here, and when I got there, there was no doctor. Then, I thought of establishing a medical centre here. During that period, my wife wasn’t feeling fine during her pregnancy, so she had to travel abroad. That same month, I resigned.

When I came here, they told me a doctor came and ran away.

According to him, the people were not encouraging him because they don’t have money, but I decided to give it a trial.

I rented a 3-bedroom flat with

my last salary, there was no bed.

I just put a signboard outside stating: ‘A qualified doctor now around. Check.’ Most of them know me when I was working for Tolu Medical Centre.

That was how I started gradually; it was encouraging because people were coming, they didn’t pay for card. What I did was to calculate the money for drug and add N500 for the treatment. The second month I had more than the salary I was earning at my former place of

Mrs Kakpo with her baby

work. Afterwards, I got this building. I had to buy beds from the hospital I worked for and I bought baby couches.

What are the common diseases you treat?

The common illness here is convulsion, anaemia and severe malaria, vomitting, because the environment is dirty; there’s no good water. And for the pregnant women, it is bleeding. During delivery, they have contraction, obstructed labour, they have had abortion resulting in complications.

What kind of situation did Mrs Charity and Mrs Luke come with?

Charity was brought in by

a female Traditional Birth Attendant; she’s one of the women that attend to the pregnant women where she came from. One day, I met the TBA inside boat and I spoke with her. I told her to talk to her people that instead of sending the pregnant women with complications across, they can send them to me.

When they send them across, they can actually die inside the boat before getting to the hospital across.

So she brought Charity around 2am and she had been in labour for some hours and was already weak. When I checked the baby, it was already distressed so I told them we would do a CS. They refused initially and

wanted to go, but the husband gave it a second thought that if he took his wife out of my hospital, there was no other place he could go because he didn’t have money. The baby had pooed and the cord was around his neck.

For Luke, she was brought in by another TBA. I was surprised her baby survived, though the baby had jaundice, but we were able to treat the baby.

Looking at the hospital, it seems overwhelmed, do you think there’s anything the government can do to help?

Government can do a lot of things. There are communities around here, they can start with three communities, like Ibeshe, Igbologun and Sagbokodji; and when they have built a health centre, they should ensure that people monitor it.

Can you clarify your use of TBAs because I know there are skilled TBAs recognised by the government and unskilled TBAs. Which are you referring to?

Dr. Gbolahan

The problem is that I don’t know which is skilled and which is unskilled. Before I came here five years ago, they go to the TBAs. There, they can have 10 patients and six may survive while 4 will die. There are good TBAs but they have to know where to draw the line.

It is hoped that the Ambode-led Lagos state government would address this very important issue of a functional healthcare or a standard hospital to cater for these poor folks in the three riverine communities.

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Jonathan, PDP underdeveloped Bayelsa– APC Akam James, Yenagoa

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The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC)

Goodluck Jonathan

in Bayelsa State, on Tuesday, challenged Governor Henry Seriake Dickson to showcase whatever benefit the state derived from the six years’ rule of President Goodluck Jonathan and his party in the state.

The party was apparently reacting to a statement credited to the governor that leaders of the APC were yet to attract any development from the federal government to the state, rather than embark on divisive tendencies and polarise the people.

The governor criticised the non-inclusion of Bayelsans at the federal level, in line with

the federal character principle, noting that the state deserved adequate representation, considering the fact that it contributed immensely to the national economy But a statement issued in Yenagoa by the Publicity Secretary of the party, Hon. Fortune Panebi, the Bayelsa APC lamented that both the immediate past president and his party, the PDP, were liabilities to the people of the state. ‘’Our attention was today drawn to a mischievous and loose statement credited to the Bayelsa state governor, Henry Seriake Dickson, apparently in

clear exhibition of arrogance and shallowness that APC leaders from Bayelsa State were yet to attract development to the state. ‘’From the statement, it was clear that the governor was either being misled by his own imagination or was merely expressing another misguided view of our party, the APC. ‘’In our view, the statement was reckless even as it was a shameless show of brazen arrogance by a man whose party, the PDP had an ample opportunity to develop Bayelsa state that looked the other way. ‘’Does it not show much of political liability that while

Anambra NDLEA intercepts N1.78bn drugs

Flood: Niger govt urges riverine community out of vulnerable areas Pita Chikwem, Minna

By Nkiru Nwagbo, Awka

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Niger State Government, on Tuesday, advised people in the riverine communities to move to the upland to avoid being cut off by flood.

The advice followed increase in the tempo of the rain in most part of the state and the warning by the Nigerian metrological agency that the state would be flooded this rainy season.

The government statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Jonathan Vatsa, made available to journalists, in Minna, said that the warning had become necessary because the state could not watch its people lose their lives and property as a result of the flash flood.

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L-R: Candidate for National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George; Lagos State PDP Chairman, Hon. Moshood Salvador; Hon. Dare Adeleke; former state PDP Chairman, Capt. Tunji Shelle and Mr. Deji Doherty, during the official launching of the campaign for George in Lagos… on Monday

Okowa, Deltans mourn Ibru as burial rites begin

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Tears flowed freely, on Tuesday, as the remains of the first executive governor of Delta State was brought to the Government House during the valedictory service/tribute session at the unity hall government house Asaba.

In a sermon, the Bishop of Anglican Communion, Dioceses of Asaba, Rt. Rev. Jutus Mogekwu, who reminded the people that death was an inevitable end all mortal.

The Anglican bishop, however, said that the numbers of years lived in the world did not matter but what mattered was how many lives was positively imparted matters a lot, quick to add that some persons lived 100 years of wasted live.

He described the passing away of Felix Ibru as the celebration of

Jonathan, a son of Bayelsa State held sway for six years, the state is yet to take off on? What template of development did the former president lay before he was voted out of office? For us in the APC and, indeed, the generality of Bayelsans, both Jonathan and his party, the PDP, were liabilities than they were assets to the people of the state.

They underdeveloped Bayelsa State. ‘’May we use this medium to remind Governor Dickson that rather than chasing shadows and engaging in blackmail, he should consider the plight of Bayelsa workers and pay their salaries.”

life not crying, noting that death was not the end for those who believed and lived in Christ.

Mogekwu, who eulogised the late Ibru for his time and achievements, further charged the people to live a life of service, saying Ibru served the nation whole-heatedly.

“As a compatriot, father, brother, uncle, Ibru has made his contribution to his country and Delta State in particular Citing his tribute, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa said that the Ibru family had impacted a lot on nation-building.

“Today offers us an auspicious occasion to celebrate the life and times of this great Deltan, and a sobering moment to reflect on Ibru’s unique legacy” According to the governor, “it is my singular honour to pay tribute to this uncommon leader of our generation. But I must confess

that it is not an easy thing to do, especially when it has to do with such a political icon.

Okowa who described Ibru as a pioneer, visionary, accomplished professional, entrepreneur par excellence, astute politician, and strong leader, urged others to be emulated.

He said the greatest legacy of Felix Ibru was that Delta not only survived as a state, but also continue to flourish as a key component of the Nigerian project.

He noted that Ibru would be remembered as a patriot, a man of courage and an extraordinary leader, who always stood on the side of the people, saying his life remind us that wealth and service were not antithetical to each other.

On his part, the former governor Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan described Ibru as a trusted and reliable, whose wise counsel he

said he enjoyed.

He noted that Ibru’s concern was the unity of the Urhobo people even after his tenure as President General of Urhobo Progress Union(UPU) from 2007 to 2010.

Others who paid tribute were former deputy governors including Simon Ebonka, who served under Ibru, Representative of Senate president, lawmakers, Special Adviser under Ibru, Delta State speakers – including the first speaker of the state house under Ibru’s administration Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Okoro, among others Olorogun Felix Ibru was the first executive governor of Delta state in 1992 to 1993 could not serve his full term as Governor because of events related to the evil annulment of June 12, and the subsequent coup by the military upstarts. Ibru later served as a senator in 2003 to 2007, died four mouths ego at 80.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested 31year old Chidiebere Vincent with 25.2 kilograms of Methamphitamines worth N1.78 billion naira in Anambra State.

While parading the suspect on Tuesday at the (NDLEA) base in Onitsha, the state commander of the agency, Mr. Sule Momodu, discribed the substance as the most dangerous in the world that should give any state a serious concern.

Momodu said that the suspect was arrested in Awka between 10 to 11a.m. on Thursday last week, noting that investigations were still going on.

He said that three laboratories of the hard drug which a kilogram of it sells for 150 dollars, had been discovered in three communities in Anambra State.

The communities according to him were Nanka in Orumba North Local Government Area, Obosi in Idemili North Council Area and Ozubulu in Ekwusigo Council Area.

The NDLEA boss said that Governor Willie Obiano had announced a cash prize of N500,000 anybody with information on laboratories of such drugs in the state.

According to him “Investigations are ongoing, as soon as we finish, we will charge the suspect to court for prosecution.

“If criminals have access to this drug, you can imagine what harm this will cause in the society; it produces a lot of financial gains and they can use the proceeds to alter our political landscape.

“We are ready to fight this scourge, and if we fail to tackle it now and allow them to take the space, will spell doom not only in Anambra but the entire country”, he added.

Fury sues British doping Fury

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orld heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury is suing Britain’s anti-doping and boxing authorities over allegations he used a performance-enhancing drug.

Fury, 27, was charged with a doping offence by UK Anti-Doping on June 24 after a urine sample taken in February 2015 - nine months before he beat Wladimir Klitschko to win his world titles - showed traces of the banned substance nandrolone.

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However, Fury’s legal team says the result of tests on the samples in March and May 2015 were contradictory.

The boxer’s cousin, Hughie Fury, also a boxer, has also been charged.

The legal team for the pair said “Team Fury” had issued proceedings in the High Court.

“The two boxers strenuously deny taking any performance-enhancing drugs. However, during the last five weeks, leaks about these charges have

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hris Giwa has given reasons why he has taken a leadership tussle of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to the country’s apex court, the Supreme Court.

Giwa at a press conference on the state of the nation’s football explained why his group has had to go to the final court of the land to decide who legally takes over the headship of the Nigeria Football Federation.

“We have been able by the grace of God to appeal to the Supreme Court. Appeal is different from stay of execution. They are two different processes. We have filed an appeal and we have filed a stay of execution saying that we do not agree with the judgment,” Giwa disclosed.

He continued, “The Court of Appeal has given us 19th of September, 2016, for that motion of stay of execution to be heard. Once that is done by law that judgment is ineffective till when that motion is argued.

“When we got our ruling from the Federal High Court (Jos), I know some people may ask why you held on to it. Yes we held on to it because the defendant there did not ask for stay of execution. If they had applied for stay that judgment wouldn’t have been effective till when the Court would give a pronouncement.

“But they never did that, all they did was they applied for stay of proceedings and ask for leave to appeal and when we went to the Court they withdrew the stay of proceedings. Stay of proceedings is different from stay of execution; they are not the same motion. So they withdrew it and they relied on leave to appeal and went to the Appeal Court.

“Luckily for us, the Judge at that date hands off from the case since he has granted them the leave to appeal. As we all know that Appeal Court is not the final court, the Supreme Court is the final court.

appeared in the press and both boxers have been the targets of continual abusive language on Twitter,” lawyer Lewis Power said in a statement.

UKAD declined to comment on Tuesday. Fury’s legal team said an interim judgment was expected before Fury’s rematch with the Ukrainian in October.

Fury beat Klitschko, 40, in November 2015 to win the WBA and WBO heavyweight titles.

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Why I took Pinnick-led NFF to Supreme Court — Giwa

“If this judgment they got came from the Supreme Court there is nothing like stay (of execution). But because it is coming from the court that is not the final court we stand on the advantage to ask for stay (of execution) and which we have done.

“So, the Court of Appeal cannot effect that judgment because there is a motion pending before them. I want to say this because we have gone to the Supreme Court I can tell you very well that the Appeal Court has nothing to do with the matter again.

Mikel J changes name

“The Court of Appeal ruling delivered

by His Lordship Joseph Tine Tur delivered his final judgment in the appeal without allowing the respondents right of legal representation of our choice.

“We have appealed to the Supreme Court against the ruling of 21st July 2016 and the judgment of 25thJuly 2016.

The effect of this application is that the judgment of 25th July shall be stayed pending the hearing of the application.

“In view of the foregoing, we have taken patience to pursue the slow but sure processes in our laws. We

on Obi Mikel has been called many things by Chelsea fans during his decade at Stamford Bridge… many of which are far too rude, however, while he may have got used to the abusive slurs hurled his way by a section of the Stamford Bridge support, it seems the Nigerian midfielder has finally had enough of people getting his actual name wrong.

have secured all legal decisions that guarantee our place in the management of Nigerian football.

“With the quality of patience we have exhibited, we shall explore all legal means without violence. This is not to say we are not capable of violently taking what belongs to us otherwise, we would have posited that if the next stage will warrant forceful execution, we may consider same.

“We are going to inform the structure in a matter of days agree and take all steps to take our legal mandate.”

That is why the Chelsea stalwart has just officially changed his name… to Mikel John Obi. For starters, it turns out that he was never actually called ‘Mikel’. The Guus Hiddink favourite was born John Michael Nchekwube Obinna - ‘Mikel’ only became a thing when the Nigerian FA mistakenly used Mikel instead of Michael on his submission form

orld No 4 Stan Wawrinka withdrew from the Olympics with a back injury on Tuesday, dealing another blow to the tennis tournament which has been hit by high-profile pullouts.

The 31-year-old is the third Swiss player to withdraw after Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic who also scratched from the competition through injury.

“I am very sad,” said Wawrinka, the former French and Australian Open champion.

“Going to Rio was close to my heart. After Beijing 2008 and London 2012, I wanted to live these Games in Brazil.

“Sadly, it’s not possible. I wish good luck to all the Swiss athletes who will go to Rio and I will support them from distance.”

Wawrinka aggravated his back injury in Toronto last week where he reached the semifinals.

He won the Olympic doubles gold medal with Federer at the 2008 Games but lost in the first round of the singles in London to eventual champion Andy Murray.

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for the 2003 FIFA Under-17 World Championships.

Just to muddy the waters further, John liked the mistake, so much so, that despite the fact it’s not actually his name, he’s been happy to let fans call him John Obi Mikel ever since he joined Chelsea in 2006.

However, he has now officially changed his name to Mikel John Obi.

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Tigres dismiss Gignac’s Barca reports

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Las Palmas snap up Boateng

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as Palmas have handed a one-yea r deal to former AC Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng .

Boateng was not retained by Milan following the expiration of his contract at the end of last season.

Las Palmas had been working on signing the former Ghana international since early July, and finally reached an agreement ahead of the 2016-17 season.

Boateng is the fourth signing of the close-season by the Liga club, joining Helder Lopes, Marko Livaja and Michel Macedo.

The 29-year-old was presented to fans at the Estadio Boateng Gran Canaria on Tuesday evening.

Sigurdsson pens

new Swansea deal Midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson has pledged his future to Swansea City by signing a new four-year deal. Sigurdsson had been linked with a move to Premier League rivals Everton during the closeseason, but has put an end to such speculation by penning a contract until 2020, extending his stay at the Liberty Stadium by a further two years. He scored 11 goals in 36 Premier League appearances for Swansea as they finished 12th last season.

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igres have dismissed suggestions that Andre-Pierre Gignac is set to leave the club for Barcelona.

The Camp Nou side are thought to be keen to add some fresh blood to their attack ahead of the 2016-17 campaign, but have so far failed in their search.

They were previously linked with Nolito, Luciano Vietto and Kevin Gameiro, but are said to have turned their attention to Gignac after missing out on the aforementioned trio.

Nevertheless, Tigres are adamant Barcelona have not made a formal approach for the France international.

“Tigres are proud that a club of such international stature shows an interest in one of our players, but there has not been any formal contact regarding Barcelona’s interest in Gignac for now,” the Mexican side said in a statement on their official Twitter account.

Gignac, 30, joined Tigres from Marseille in June 2015 and helped them to the Liga MX Apertura title in his first season at the club.

His contract with the San Nicolas de los Garza side runs until 2018.

Clark

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ston Villa defender Ciaran Clark is undergoing a medical ahead of his proposed £5m move to Newcastle, according to sources.

The Magpies are aiming to secure their eighth signing of the summer after activating the 26-year-old’s release clause on Monday evening.

Clark, who can play at centre-back, left-back or in a holding midfield role, has spent his entire professional

Verratti extends PSG contract

Marco Verratti has signed a new contract to keep him at Paris Saint-Germain until 2021, according to his representative Donato Di Campli. Verratti joined PSG from Pescara in 2012 and signed a one-year extension last February, tying him to the club until 2020. The Italy international had reportedly been attracting interest from Real Madrid and Juventus but has signalled his commitment to the Ligue 1 champions by extending his stay for another season.

Newcastle medical

career at Villa, making over 150 appearances for the club.

He has four years remaining on his current contract at Villa Park, but would become the sixth first-team player to depart the club this summer if he completes his switch to the north east.

Clark’s potential exit will also come as a disappointment to new Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo, who

recently expressed his desire to keep him at the club.

“Ciaran is a Villa man, a Villa boy, he has pledged his future to us. He will be staying with us,” Di Matteo said.

“He is very happy to be with us, to stay here. I know he has a long-term contract as well.”

Clark featured twice for Republic of Ireland at Euro 2016 and has been capped 19 times by his country.

Roma keen to sign Tottenham outcast Fazio Luciano Spalletti says Roma are keen to sign Tottenham defender Federico Fazio, but has made it clear the transfer is not a done deal just yet. Roma want to add depth to their defence and have earmarked Fazio as the ideal addition. The 29-year-old joined Tottenham from Sevilla in 2014, but he has failed to live up to expectations at the Premier League side and is no longer needed in London. Fazio’s contract with Tottenham runs until June 2018.

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ohn Obi Mikel has quashed reports he is to leave Chelsea insisting he will stay and fight for his place, and a new contract.

The Nigeria international was reported to be subject of interest from a number of Chinese clubs, but has said he will continue his career at Stamford Bridge next season.

“I want to help the team fight for every point, every win and to win trophies. I also want to help the

team qualify for the Champions League again as soon as possible,” Mikel said. “For 10 years I have been going to the same training ground, the same locker room. It is an amazing club, with an amazing owner. They are like a family to me. It is a place that has become a part of me.”

Mikel is one of the longest serving players at Chelsea making over 240 appearances across 10 seasons - and as he

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enters the last 12 months of his contract the midfielder is keen to prove his worth to new manager Antonio Conte.

“I have a year left and then we will see what happens. If I play well this season, it will help me earn a new contract,” he stated.

“I will give 120 per cent every time I’m on the pitch or come off the bench. I will always give my best.”

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Darmian

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atteo Darmian has insisted he does not fear the competition for places at Manchester United and is happy to play wherever Jose Mourinho needs him.

The Italy international defender joined United from Torino last year and made 39 appearances in all competitions in his first season at Old Trafford.

Darmian will now be looking to build on last term’s performances under Mourinho and is ready to fight for his place.

“I think it’s good to have such competition within the squad because there are a lot of good players for every position in a big team,” the 26-year-old told reporters.

“You just have to be ready for when the

manager gives you a chance.

I think he’s a great manager, he’s very hungry and his victories and successes speak volumes for him.

“I’m a right-back but I can also play left-back. If the manager needs me on the left, I’ll play on the left but, otherwise, I play on the right.”

Sane can challenge Sterling at City — Hamann F

ormer Manchester City midfielder Dietmar Hamann has backed Leroy Sane to be a success at the Etihad, adding Raheem Sterling should be concerned by the club’s latest arrival.

Sane completed his £37m move to City from Schalke on Tuesday, signing a five-year deal with the club.

The 20-year-old becomes Pep Guardiola’s third highprofile signing of the summer, with Nolito and Ilkay Gundogan joining earlier in the transfer window.

Sane adds to City’s attacking

options with Sergio Aguero, Kevin De Bruyne, David Silva, Wilfried Bony, Jesus Navas, Samir Nasri, and Sterling vying for places in the starting lineup.

However Hamann, who enjoyed three seasons at City after joining from Liverpool, believes Sane’s arrival poses the biggest threat to Sterling.

“If you look at the forward line they will probably play with one up top which will be Aguero. Behind you’ve got David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne who, when he is fit, will play,” said Hamann.

“Then I think he’ll probably come up against Raheem Sterling and, I’ve got to say, Raheem Sterling has pretty much stalled since he went to Manchester City.

“He’s never showed the promise he showed at Liverpool earlier in his career, so I think Sterling will be the one who needs to pick it up.

“I think he will improve under Pep Guardiola - Leroy Sane said it himself - the biggest pull for him to come to Manchester City was to work with a manager who he knows will improve him.”

Baba Rahman has claimed there was no room for him at Chelsea because manager Antonio Conte feels he is too attack-minded for his style of play. The Ghana international joined Chelsea from Augsburg one year ago, but has now left Stamford Bridge after sealing a season-long loan move to Schalke on Tuesday.Rahman also had his say on the differences between the Premier League and the Bundesliga and was not impressed with the tactics used in England’s top flight.

Courtois backs Batshuayi for greatness Thibaut Courtois is confident compatriot Michy Batshuayi will become a success at Chelsea once he has fully adapted to his new surroundings.

Batshuayi joined Chelsea from Marseille during the close season and Courtois believes his fellow Belgium international has all the characteristics required to become an instant hit at Stamford Bridge.

Batshuayi, 22, netted 23 goals in 50 appearances in all competitions for Marseille last term.

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Vidic:I nearly

joined Liverpool!

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Former Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic has revealed he came close to joining Liverpool before Alex Ferguson convinced him to make the move to Old Trafford instead. The centre-back was pondering leaving Spartak Moscow for the Anfield side in 2006, only for arch-rivals United to step in and hijack the deal. Vidic went on to become a key figure at United, winning five Premier League titles before eventually leaving the club for Inter in 2014.

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Ogenyi Onazi (right) welcomed to Turkey

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igeria international Ogenyi Onazi has joined Turkish Super League side Trabzonspor on a four-yeardeal, according to report.

The Lazio midfielder, who was welcomed by a sizeable number of Trabzonspor supporters and club officials at Ataturk Airport, revealed to reporters that he signed

a four year deal.

The Jos-born star arrived in company of his agent Ayodele Makinwa.

The Super League side were desperate to add to their ranks after an underwhelming 2015-16 campaign, where they had to settle for 12th place.

Trabzonspor previously already secured the services of Suk Hyun-jun, Jan Durica and Bahadir Gungordu and have now snapped up Onazi.

Onazi joined Lazio from My People FC of Lagos in 2011 and made over 100 appearances in all competitions for the Serie A side.

The 23-year-old Nigeria international only started 14 times in Serie A last season, though, and does not feature in Simone Inzaghi’s plans for 2016-17 which prompted his move to Turkey.

Onazi was also a target of another Turkish club Besiktas.

m DreamTeRaio VI arrive kit,s launch new

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fficials have revealed that Nigeria Olympic football team, Dream Team VI, led by Coach Samson Siasia finally departed Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States of America, for Rio, Brazil by 1pm Nigerian time on Tuesday.

On Monday, Dream Team VI failed to fly out to the Rio Olympics even after an official announcement of their departure.

The team were originally billed to depart their US training base on Friday, but they could not because of a delay in the issuance of their flight tickets.

They were led out by NFF technical department official Seyi Lagunju.

Meanwhile, Dream Team VI will take to the pitch on Friday against Japan in their new Nike Football home and away kits featuring Dri-FIT technology.

The home kit is a solid green, with white ribbing around the back of the modern crewneck collar.

In keeping true to the national colours of Nigeria, the new away kit is white with a green stripe that runs the length of the sides of shirt and shorts, and a green stripe along the back of the collar.

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Following consistent vandalism on oil and gas pipelines by militants in the Niger Delta, analysts have expressed worries over low oil production in the country.

Oil pipelines operated by stateowned Nigerian Petroleum Development Co., Eni, Shell, Chevron and ExxonMobil, NNPC, have been affected over renewed attacks from especially the Niger Delta Avengers, NDA. “The government is wasting time initiating the dialogue and not taking into consideration the

NIRP, a paper policy, lacks implementation — MAN Charles Okonji The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) recently stated that the well conceived and thought out policy of the Nigeria

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Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Lagos State chapter of Hotel Owners Association has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to extend the ongoing probe to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

Speaking with journalists in Lagos, the spokesman of the association, Jubril Agabi, alleged

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impact on the companies and the nation as a whole,” Diran Fawibe, managing director of oil services firm International Energy Services Ltd. said.

“If the situation stays like this, I see the country’s oil production plummeting further, ” an official at NNPC said. According to him, the company and its foreign oil partners were also in the dark over the government’s peace moves.

“The government is driving it all alone while the operators were not carried along,” he said.

Analysts warned oil output could fall drastically again if a

new ceasefire was not negotiated soon.

Analysts also advised that the government needs to urgently look into the development concerns of the Niger Delta, saying that ceasefires or amnesty programs are temporary solutions and will not provide long-lasting peace.

According to Adeola Adenikinju, an oil analyst and professor at the University of Ibadan, developmental programmes need to be embarked upon to bring a lasting solution to the problem in the Delta region. “A lasting solution would be to declare a devel-

opment emergency in the Niger Delta and try to address the development challenges facing the area, ”he said.

Government’s talk with oil militants in the Niger Delta seems to have broken down with the Federal Government now resulting in a fire-for-fire approach.

The impact of pipeline vandalism in the region has not only affected the quality of life in the country - low power supply, fuel scarcity, high petrol price, high cost of living etc-Nigeria’s oil export has also been affected, resulting in low FOREX earnings for the country.

Industrial Revolution Plan (NIRP) has remained a policy on paper without implementation.

Dr. Frank Jacobs, President MAN, stated that the policy believed to be a catalyst to the diversification agenda of the present administration is yet to see the light of the day, stressing that the present policies of government do not support the diversification of the nation’s economy.

He maintained that the plan of the federal government to increase Value Added Tax (VAT), the new high lending interest rate of 26 per cent minimum,

scarcity of forex to procure raw materials and machinery spare parts by existing factories and new machinery for start-ups constitute disincentive to investment in Nigeria.

Jacobs said; “When an economy is contracting as the case in Nigeria today, countries work closely with the private sector by providing incentives and support to encourage them to maintain their investments and thus sustain employment level.

Under such circumstances, taxes are reduced and impediments to growth are removed as Britain

did recently following the Brexit.”

He noted that the news of government withdrawing the pioneer status tax incentive enjoyed by the cement industry is not only disturbing but also amounts to a shot on the foot of government, as it would send a bad signal to both current and prospective investors of local and foreign origin.

“Similarly, the rumour that VAT would be increased must remain a rumour, else that would spell a disaster to what is left for businesses in Nigeria, because

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has commended the National Assembly over a proposed bill to punish employers of labour who owe workers their rightful salaries.

This was contained in a statement signed by the NLC factional leader, Comrade Joe Ajaero.

He said any individual or organisation that cannot pay the workers’ salary does not have any business employing anybody in the first place.

He added that such defaulting organisation or individual causes the workers and the society irreparable damages and as such must be made to pay a huge price to serve as a deterrent to defaulters as well as a means of protecting the society from such danger.

“It is considered an outright robbery as well as a violent crime to deny a worker his salary. In other climes where sanity governs social engagements, workers’ salaries are paid as at when due both in the public service and in private enterprises. How can a worker pay his bills if his salary is denied at the end of the month”, he said.

He stated that the National Assembly, by this Bill, has shown that it knows what to do to positively impact the lives of the citizenry and protect the nation from criminally minded employers.

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neither the ordinary consumer nor the companies whose margins have been stretched to the limit can afford such increase at this time.

“This interactive session is timely in view of the challenges the manufacturing sector has been encountering over the years, which have been exacerbated by recent monetary policy somersaults. I believe that it would provide a platform for us to assess the performance of the sector vis-a-vis the economy, with a view to articulating strategies for resolving them,” he stressed.

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that the organisation, which is statutorily charged to manage all commercial airports in Nigeria, has turned to an organ of exploitation to hotel owners.

He added that rather than encouraging hotels to promote tourism in Nigeria, FAAN is trying to throw them out of business.

According to him, the official price for five square metre space in the airport is N40.000, but the officials ask hotel owners to pay as much as N5 million.

He noted that in other climes,

Charles Okonji The Acting Managing Director of Bank of Industry, Mr Waheed Olagunju, has stated that young entrepreneurs will lead the recovery of the Nigerian economy.

Olagunju who stated this at the opening of Live Well Bia Foods Outlet, an eatery and a BoI supported project, on Tuesday in Surulere, Lagos, noted that improved investment will lead to rapid recovery of the Nigerian economy which has been in a state of decline.

He said; “Supporting young entrepreneurs through funding is necessary to improving the quality of life of many Nigerian youths with desire to be self-reliant. BoI will continue to support youths with innovative projects like this venture because he has not just created a job for himself, but many others in the value chain.

“Visionary and talented youths with viable business plan would be supported by the bank to drive the industrialisation of the country. This is a BoI supported project through Prinsult Consulting, one of the 200 Business Development Service Providers (BDSP) of the bank,” Olagunju said.

He added that the Graduate Entrepreneurship Fund (GEF) and the Youth Entrepreneurship Support Programme were some of the initiatives of the bank targeted at financing young entrepreneurs, advising parents to support their children in their quest for success in their entrepreneurial ventures.

Mrs Raliat Oyetunde, the Chief Executive Officer, Prinsult Consulting, noted that BoI and Heritage Bank Small and Medium Enterprises supported programmes would take the country’s youths out of recession.

“It is in time of recession that new millionaires will emerge.

This is an opportunity for the young ones between 18 and 35 years to key into the various financing channels of banks. The documentation and financing of this project was concluded with due diligence within six weeks, which for me is a big feat. We need more young entrepreneurs like Fadesola to take Nigeria to the next level because the outlet will be opened in 47 other locations across the country before the end of the year,” Oyetunde stated.

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WorldRemit calls for restoration of money transfers to Nigeria Hundreds of global remittance companies forced to cease transfers while Western Union, MoneyGram and Ria continue WorldRemit, a leading online remittance provider, is calling for the urgent restoration of money transfers to Nigeria as draconian new rules leave virtually all money transfer operators (MTOs) unable to provide services to the West African country.

Only three companies – Western Union, MoneyGram and Ria - will be able to continue operations, following an extreme and unexpected move by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

WorldRemit, in common with all other international MTOs, has been instructed by its local correspondents that transfers to Nigeria will no longer be processed and is, accordingly, suspending services immediately.

WorldRemit founder and CEO, Ismail Ahmed said: “This move is arbitrary, inexplicable and hugely detrimental to the Nigerian diaspora who rely on hundreds of money transfer companies and banks, providing them with choice, convenience and competitive pricing.

“Even now, as we suspend our service, there is no clarity on why this sudden change has happened. If it is on the basis of new rules, there was no warning. If it

hotel owners are encouraged to showcase their hotel at the airports as a way of promoting tourism but the reverse has become the case in Nigeria.

“We are appealing to President Buhari to beam his search light on the organisation because it is stinking with corruption.

Federal Government is talking about diversifying from oil and we, the hotel owners are ready to use our hard earned investment to support government in this regard but we are being discouraged by the exploiting tendencies of FAAN officials..

is a re-interpretation of old rules, local correspondent networks and banks should have been forewarned.

“This reverses the progress made by the country when the Nigeria Central Bank banned Western Union’s exclusivity agreements that had created a near-monopolistic position in the international money transfer market. Western Union controlled 78% of the market share when CBN outlawed exclusivity agreements with local banks.”

Until now, money transfer operators such as WorldRemit operated via partnerships with licensed local correspondents in Nigeria, enabling transfer of funds to local bank accounts – providing a more efficient service than the SWIFT infrastructure.

WorldRemit has also raised concerns about a 2015 memorandum from the Central Bank of Nigeria, setting out minimum requirements for companies offering international Mobile Money transfer services to Nigeria.

The guidelines specify that any company offering Mobile Money transfers must have minimum net assets of $1bn and have been operating for more than 10 years.

WorldRemit is the world leader in transfers to Mobile Money accounts and had been planning to launch remittances to Mobile Money services in Nigeria.

“The proponents of this bill have shown that they are not like those who travel abroad only to come back with ideas on how to increase taxes, make anti-poor policies and regulations. They have shown that they can also bring back progressive ideas such as this proposed Bill”, he stressed.

He however promised that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) stands as one with the National Assembly on this proposed Bill and will in due course set up a

special committee to work with the sponsors of the Bill to make it a reality.

“We were duly informed that some internal intrigues and external pressures have temporarily made the Bill to be stood down.

However, with our solidarity and support, this landmark Bill will become an Act later”, he added.

Meanwhile, he encouraged Nigerian workers to salute the men and women in the NASS and urged them not to relent in their fight against forces that are already threatening the Bill.

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Ekiti partners BEDC, tasks residents on electricity bills The Ekiti State Commissioner for Public Utilities and Infrastructure, Mr Deji Adesina has assured Benin Electricity Distribution Plc (BEDC) of the state government’s commitment to partner with it, to enable it achieve its corporate objectives, even as he canvassed prompt payment of electricity bills by citizens of the state.

He gave this assurance during a Town Hall meeting held at Olojido Palace, Ido-Ekiti at the weekend.

Mr Adesina according to a state-

ment from BEDC, said the plea for electricity payment on regular basis was informed by the fact that responsibility for the collection of revenue shared by the entire power sector value chain rested on BEDC hence only prompt payment of bills can facilitate the realization of such objectives.

He noted that the idea of prompt payment of electricity would enable BEDC serve the people of Ekiti State better since it was only one of the company’s four state of operation.

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B3 Money Market

Dwindling economy: BoI, Heritage boost entrepreneurship through innovative ideas support Stories by Motolani Oseni As part of efforts to create wealth and curb unemployment among youths in a very challenging economy like Nigeria, Bank of Industry (BoI) has strengthens its partnership with Heritage Bank Plc to boost entrepreneurship in the country through innovative ideas support and financing.

Speaking at the opening of Live Well Bia Foods Outlet in Surulere, Lagos, on Tuesday, Acting Managing Director, Bank of Industry, Mr. Waheed Olagunju, says young entrepreneurs will lead the recovery of the Nigerian economy.

Olagunju said that improved investment will activate a quick recovery of the economy of the country that has been in a state of decline.

According to him, supporting young entrepreneurs through funding is necessary to improve the quality of life of many Nigerian youths with desire to be self reliant.

“BoI will continue to support youths with innovative projects like this venture because he has not just created a job for himself

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but many others in the value chain.

He noted that visionary and talented youths with viable business plan would be supported by the bank to drive the industrialisation of the country.

“This is a BoI supported project through Prinsult Consulting,

one of the 200 Business Development Service Providers (BDSP) of the bank”, Olagunju said.

He said that the Graduate Entrepreneurship Fund (GEF) and the Youth Entrepreneurship Support Programme were some of the initiatives of the bank targeted at financing young entre-

ATMs fraud declines by over 96% in seven years The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that since the migration of e-payment from magnetic strip cards to EMV (chip + pin) in 2009 by the Nigerian Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) card related fraud has dropped by over 96 percent.

The apex bank had in April 2009 ordered deposit money banks to adopt the chip (smart card), loosing the demonstrated weakness in the magnetic strip technology.

Dipo Fatokun, Director, Banknking and Payments System, CBN, who was represented

by Musa Jimoh Itopa, Dputy Director, banking and payment system department, CBN, said this in Lagos at a two-day capacity building workshop to acquaint finance correspondents with developments and next steps to the realisation of PSV 2020 agenda.

The CBN in March 2007 launched the Payments System Vision 2020 (PSV2020). Through the implementation of the original PSV2020 and subsequent activities of CBN and the banking community, Nigeria has witnessed an impressive growth of e-payments and move from the dominance of cash as means of

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payment.

Speaking at the workshop, Isaac Okorafor, acting director, corporate communications department, CBN, explained that the original PSV2020 carried the overall objective to make the Nigeria payment system internationally recognised, nationally utilised.

However, the CBN has identified eight industry verticals aimed at advancing the adoption of the e-payment in Nigeria.

The sectors include agriculture,

smart cities, government flows, hotels and entertainment, transportation, TSA enrolment, education, health, bill payment and direct debit.

Responding to questions on mobile money capitalisation, Jimo said “operators have till June 2017 to recapitalise to the tune of N1 billion and June 2018 to top up to N2 billion,” saying the CBN had registered two super agents while seven were in process. Sent from my BlackBerry wireless device from.

preneurs.

Olagunju urged parents to support their children in their quest for success in their entrepreneurial ventures.

Chief Executive Officer, Prinsult Consult Limited, Mrs. Raliat Ibrahim Oyetunde, said that BoI and Heritage Bank Small and

Transnational Incorporated (ETI) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Mr. Dan Sackey as Managing Director of its Ghanaian subsidiary, Ecobank Ghana, and Regional Executive for Anglophone West Africa, subject to regulatory approvals.

Mr. Sackey has extensive experience and knowledge of the African banking landscape, having risen through the ranks in the Ecobank Group, which he joined in 1995 as a risk analyst in the corporate banking division of Ecobank Ghana.

In his current role as Managing Director for Ecobank Zimbabwe and Cluster Head for the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) zone, he has been responsible for driving Ecobank’s businesses in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique and Democratic Republic of Congo, in addition to spearheading the expansion of the Ecobank franchise into Angola.

Mr. Sackey’s appointment follows a reorganisation at Ecobank earlier in the year, which created four geographical units: Nigeria with head office in Lagos; Anglophone West Africa with its centre in Accra; French West Africa (the francophone West African Eco-

Medium Enterprises supported programmes would take the country through its youths out of recession.

“It is in time of recession that new millionaires will emerge.

This is an opportunity for the young ones between 18 and 35 to key into the various financing channels of the banks.

“The documentation and financing of this project was concluded with due diligence within six weeks which for me is a big feat”, she stated.

Her words: “We need more young entrepreneurs like Fadesola to take Nigeria to the next level because the outlet will be opened in 47 other locations across the country before the year ends.”

Mr Fadesola Adedayo, Managing Director, Bia Live Well Outlet said that passion, mentoring and finance were critical to budding entrepreneurs.

It would recall that Heritage Bank in partnership with the Centre for Values in Leadership (CVL) recently graduated 100 young entrepreneurs in the CVL Young Entrepreneurship Training Programme (YETP) in Ajegunle, Lagos.

ETI announces appointment of MD, Ecobank Ghana, other nomic and Monetary Union or ‘UEMOA’) based in Abidjan; and Central, Eastern and Southern Africa with its centre in Nairobi.

Dan Sackey’s previous positions include those as Managing Director of Ecobank Rwanda, Deputy Group Risk Manager and Regional Risk Manager.

His new appointment takes effect from 1 September 2016. He replaces former Ecobank Ghana Managing Director Samuel Adjei, who was appointed Managing Director of Ecobank Kenya and Group Executive, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa earlier this year. Dan Sackey holds a Masters in Business Administration with specialisation in International Banking and Finance from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom and a Bachelor of Science degree in Administration (Accounting Option) from the University of Ghana’s School of Administration.

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NIMASA committed to full implementation of Cabotage Act-Peterside Stories by Babajide Okeowo

Dr Dakuku Peterside, the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has again reiterated the Agency’s determination in ensuring that the Coastal and Inland Shipping Act 2003 also known as the Cabotage Act is implemented to the letter The Director General made this revelation when he received the leadership of the Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association led by the National President, Comrade (Engr) Matthew Alalade at the Agency’s Headquarters in Lagos.

Dr. Peterside said that proper regulation of the Cabotage Act is instrumental to the development of the maritime sector stating that Nigerians must always be encouraged to be key players in the

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sector and that the issue of abuse of waivers would be checked.

“We have not realized the full potential of the Cabotage Act but we have moved a step ahead. Just to be sure that we are committed to the full implementation of the Cabotage Act, issues relating to waiver abuse are currently being dealt with accordingly”.

Dr. Dakuku also said that the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) would only be disbursed to people that would put it into the use for which it is intended saying applicants must have the requisite criteria as beneficiaries.

“We will rigorously screen the applicants of the CVFF in order to ensure that the funds are disbursed to people who would use it for the purposes the funds are meant for”.

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across the country and would only accredit the ones that can provide the maritime training required in line with global best practices.

Dr. Peterside however noted that NIMASA is not in a position to recognise any Merchant Navy Association as that function falls under the purview of the National Assembly.

Earlier, the Association which decried the abuse of waivers in the implementation of the Cabotage Act also requested the Agency to find ways of reviewing the Act to pave the way for indigenous operators to be more involved in coastal and inland trade in Nigeria. The Association also sought greater collaboration with NIMASA especially in the areas of maritime regulatory decision making and human capacity building for the growth and development of the industry.

Re-floating of NPA training school will help in capacity building — SSACTAC

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has made major adjustments in the 2015 Common External Tariff (CET).

CET is a tariff introduced when a group of countries form a customs union. The same customs duties, import quotas, preferences or other non-tariff barriers to trade apply to all goods entering the area, regardless of which country within the area they are entering. The CET is one of the instruments of harmonising ECOWAS Member States and strengthening its Common Market.

This is even as earlier predicted by Daily Times, the service has increased the exchange rate for import duty calculations from N282 per dollar to N313 following last week’s crash of the Naira on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) official exchange rate window.

However, the decision by Customs to increase import duty again by almost 11 per cent has not gone down well with clearing agents who has condemned the increase.

Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) in a statement by his National Publicity Secretary, Kayode Farinto said, “We woke up this morning (yesterday) to see that Nigeria Customs Service has for the second time changed the exchange rate to 313 naira for all declarations.

“This is absurd, wrong and barbaric considering the fact that, many importers have done their transactions and opened form M at 282.

“This will surely have its backlash effect because the government is actually taking people for a ride.

Recall that when customs commenced implementation of the

The President of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) branch of the Senior Staff Association of Communication, Transport and Corporation (SSACTAC) Benson Adegbeyeni, has called on the agency’s new Managing Director, Hadiza Usman, to make the re-floating of the agency`s training school a key agenda of her administration.

This he said would revive the now moribund school and help in the capacity building of NPA personnel as well as help boost the needed manpower in the maritime industry.

Common External Tariff in 2015, freight forwarders and importers kicked against it, saying that the policy was too unfriendly and it has forced several importers out of business with many others leaving the country entirely.

However speaking at a meeting with the leadership of Tin Can Chapter of Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) last week, Customs Area Controller at Tin Can Command, Compt. Bashir Yussuf said that the CET has been amended and copies are available to stakeholders.

While addressing the agents, he said, “There are copies of tariff that I want to share to organisations, I am sure your association will give you copies you will keep in your office” “It is important you get a copy because at certain point you will put an HS Code and an officer might tell you it is not correct, but now you can say it is the official copy of the customs that is given to the association” “We will give you your official copies of the tariff, it is free of charge and we would extend same to all other associations because we have unity of purpose” Bashir said.

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“The need for the re-floating of the NPA training school cannot be overemphasised.

“Apart from helping to develop the capacity of existing staff in the various operations of the organisation, it will also help to train people who are nonstaff of the organisation,” Adegbeyeni said. He said this would ultimately help to improve the human capacity in the maritime industry.

“We hope the new management would make that project one of their priorities. If the school is revived, it will

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ICT generated $32b FDI in 15 years in Nigeria — Osinbajo Stories by Tony Nwakaegho Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has disclosed that the development of the Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector has generated over $32 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for the country over the last 15 years.

He stressed that the ICT sector is presently contributing 10 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Progress (GDP) and has created over 10 million jobs in the last ten years.

Vice President Osinbajo , who

was represented by the Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu, in the ICT Export Industrial Forum with the theme: ‘Embracing ICT Export as an Alternative Means to Diversify the Non-Oil Industrial Sector’ organised by Afritex Initiative, in Abuja, hinted that with the oil sector contributing 20 percent to the Nigeria’s economy in recent times, the present economic challenges confronting the country could be exploited to facilitate the goal of being one of the 20 biggest economies by 2020.

He said however that depends

on how the citizens respond to the challenges and continued focus on developing the non-oil sector especially the ICT sector like what China, India, Singapore among others have done to develop their economies. Earlier in his opening address, the Executive Director, Afritex Initiative, Ugwu Emeka, said the event was in line with her objectives to promote the rapid development and improves global competitiveness of the country’s ICT industry through research and development and through effective linkages to industry and academia.

Telecom operators use low data prices to woo customers Prof. Danbatta

Telecom operators are adding icing to the cake of subscribers by using low data price to woo them to their networks.

The true is that there is data war in the telecom space powered by intense competition among the operators fighting for the souls of data loving consumers.

Daily Times gathered that Bandwidth, which is a major ingredient for telecommunications service delivery especially for data and video was before now priced of out of the reach of ordinary Nigerians.

Abinitio, Service providers it was learnt listed several obstacles and challenges which include “Right of Way” permit; frequent fibre cuts; and dearth

of last mile infrastructure as issues that affects their effective delivery of services to their subscribers.

These reason are inconsistency to the fact that there is enormous undersea cable initiatives with landing points in the country as well as a number of other vehicles like satellites that carry internet traffic.

However, the regulatory stance of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) put paid to these excuses, through the lifting of data floor price by the Commission on October 13, 2015.

By the lifting of the floor price, NCC intended to ensure that smaller Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and telecoms

start-up companies had opportunity to compete with the bigger and already established companies.

Now, the operators have thrown their hats in the ring, competing for more subscribers to get their data.

On the part of MTN, the telco subscribers can now have access to 30MB of internet data for 24hrs for just N100 by dialing *104# or texting 104 to 131 in an SMS. While the basic plan on the Etisalat network offers users of 10MB for N100 that will last a period of 24hrs.

Glo on its part offers the basic daily plan for a period of 24hrs that goes for N50 with a data cap of 30MB. However Airtel least daily plans is its N100 bundle that offers 30MB. The significant reduction in internet tariffs however has not eroded the fact that internet speed remains slow and not widely available.

This dismal nature of internet service delivery is impacting significantly on all facet of national economy.

Financial institutions particularly deposit money banks and their customers are not spared as customers who need to make payments at merchants’ locations via Point of Sale (PoS) terminals complain of snail speed in verification and confirmation of transactions.

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The revelation by the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON) concerning a memo the 2006 memo by the former President Olusegun Obasanjo pertaining adoption of locally developed software to galvanise the economy has stunned Barrister Adebayo Shittu, Minister of Communications.

The Minister of Communications who recently played host to ISPON delegation led by Olorogun James Emadoye, the President, in his Abuja office, said he was shocked by some revelations including the circular passed in 2006 instructing all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to make use of local software as long as the solution exists locally, including the pledge by the former President Olusegun Obasanjo to let out the Federal secretariat building in Ikoyi for an IT park as well as the development of a Software Development Fund.

Shittu informed the delegation that these revelations were new to him and urged the ISPON President to write proposals on specific requests for onward action from the ministry.

He also advised ISPON to undertake some initiatives by herself as a means to an end in certain occasions.

He added that a section of the Abuja Technology Village can be converted to an IT Park for innovation and exhibition of software solutions.

Chris Uwaje, President Emeritus, ISPON emphasized that Abuja lacks the capacity to be

OBJ’s 2006 memo on local software stun Comm Minister the stronghold of software innovation, judging from figures obtained from a survey which showed 85 percent of the IT industry operates in Lagos.

The minister, however assured that if a strong case is made by ISPON, he will accept that a letter of request for land to be allocated for an IT park be routed through him to the Governor of Lagos State, to be delivered personally by him with the belief that he will key in as he has also identified the importance of ICT. He stressed that a lot of work would be required in terms of fund raising to get the structure up.

Moni Udoh, director IT, Ministry of Communications, agreed that the request of ISPON for strategic collaboration was a welcome development as in the public service; their belief is that local content is the way to go.

Udoh lamented that inconsistency has been a major factor robbing the development of the IT industry in Nigeria, adding that the circular in question had to be revisited and that a sustainable framework should be pursued, even if it requires legislation.

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Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Oando Plc reports 23% reduction in LAT Stock Market Report Bears emerge victorious, as NSE ASI pares by 4bps Equities transactions on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) continued on a negative note as the NSE All-Share Index (ASI) dropped 0.04 percent to close at 27,831.95 basis points against a decline of 0.60 percent recorded previously to close at 27,843 basis points.

Investors recorded a loss of N3.8 billion as market capitalisation closed at N9.558 trillion compared to a loss of N57.3 billion recorded on Monday to close at N9.562 trillion.

Topping the day’s 26 losers was FCMB Plc as it dropped 5.67 percent or 8 kobo to close at N1.33 per share; followed by Fidelity Bank Plc which shed 5.13 percent or 6 kobo to close at N1.11 per share. Seplat Petroleum Company Plc closed at N282.94 per share having lost 5 percent or N14.89; Wapco Plc closed at N53.07 per share following a loss of 4.99 percent or N2.79; while Redstar Express Plc lost 4.96 percent or 21 kobo to close at N4.02 per share.

On the flip side, Oando Plc

led the day’s stock gainers with an appreciation of 10.06 percent or 51 kobo to close at N5.58 per share; Eterna Oil Plc rose 9.79 percent or 23 kobo to close at N2.58 per share; Airservice Plc added 4.84 percent or 9 kobo to close at N1.95 per share; PZ Cussons Plc gathered 4.83 percent or 85 kobo to close at N18.45 per share; while Lawunion closed at 55 kobo per share representing an increase of 3.77 percent or 2 kobo from its opening value of 53 kobo per share.

The three most traded stocks of the day were ZENITH which accounted for 46.8 million shares valued at N788.2 million, TRANSCORP which traded 37.3 milion shares worth N43.1 million; and FIDELITY that exchanged 26.2 million shares valued at N28.6 billion.

At the end of the day’s trading investors had exchanged a total of 275.7 million shares valued at N3.15 billion in 4,126 deals compared to 331.7 million shares valued at N4.750 billion exchanged in 4114 deals on Monday.

Oando Plc has announced its unaudited results for the six months period (H1) ended 30 June, 2016, with a 23 percent decline in Loss-After-Tax, LAT, of N27.0 billion compared to N35.0 billion in H1 2015.

According to the financial statements of the indigenous energy group submitted to the Nigerian Stock Exchange, Turnover increased by 18 percent to N212.0 billion compared to N180.0billion recorded in (H1 2015), while Gross Profit decreased by 49 percent to N19.0 billion compared to N37.1 billion recorded for the previous period.

Oando’s operational highlights for the period under review for the upstream sector showed that Oando Energy Resources (OER) through its 81.5 percent held

subsidiary, Equator Exploration Ltd, successfully farmed out 65 percent participating interest in blocks 5 & 12 in the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe.

In the Midstream, Oando Gas & Power achieved 55 percent completion of the Central Horizon Gas Company (CHGC) 8.5km pipeline expansion, and a 200 percent subscription of gas capacity in the 20 mmscf/day Mini LNG plant development in Ajaokuta, Kogi State.

In the Downstream sector, Oando Plc noted that it had concluded $210 million recapitalization and partial divestment of Oando Downstream.

“As the global economic challenges persist, Oando has been

duly affected as a result of the new reality in international commodity prices of ~$50/barrel and the operating challenges in the Niger Delta that have occasioned a 25% reduction in daily production volumes from ~56kboepd H1, 2015 to 45kboepd H1, 2016.

The devaluation of the Naira by the Central Bank of Nigeria in Q2, 2016, from an average exchange rate of N199.00:$1.00 to above N280.00:$1.00, has resulted in unrealized foreign exchange losses due to our dollar denominated liabilities. We have taken action by converting $133 million liabilities on our books to N38.6 billion which are currently being serviced by naira, hence leaving only dollar denominated liabilities to be serviced by our dollar earnings.

Summary of activities on NSE ASI DEALS VOLUME VALUE CAP

27,831.95 4,126.00 275,744,312.00 3,149,007,851.47 9,558,867,725,035.35

L-R: President of the Republic of Togo, His Excellency, Mr. Faure Gnassingbe; Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; Chairman, Lekki Worldwide Investments Limited, Mr. Biodun Dabiri; President/CE, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote; Group Executive Director, Strategy, Capital Projects & Portfolio Development, Dangote Group, Mr. Devakumar Edwin; during Togolese president’s visit to Dangote Refinery Project site in Lekki, Lagos on Tuesday.

Half year: Dangote sugar refinery posts N11.1b profit Stories by Afolabi Adesola Nigeria’s largest sugar producer, Dangote Sugar Refinery has announced a profit before tax (PBT) of N11.1 billion for the six months ended 30 June, 2016. The unaudited results for the half year indicates that all performance measurement indices trended upwards.

According to the results, profit before tax rose by 13.3 percent compared to N9.8 billion in the same period in 2015. The sugar group recorded a profit after tax (PAT) of N7.4 billion, which rose by 17.5 percent over N6.3 billion posted in the corresponding period in 2015. Group revenue increased by 37.86 percent to N70.5

billion compared to N51.1 billion in 2015, reflecting the increase in sales volumes during the period. Gross profit increased by 9.57 percent to N13.9 billion in contrast to N12.7 billion despite higher production costs mainly driven by increased LPFO usage and currency devaluation. The unit prices for gas and LPFO were also higher than in the comparative period.

Speaking on the six months unaudited results, Acting Group Managing Director Abdullahi Sule, said “Despite market challenges experienced in the first quarter and operating challenges in the second quarter of 2015, we were able to grow our revenue compared to the same

period in the previous year.

Our focus for the remainder on the year will be to increase sugar production at reduced conversion cost and improve distribution to match the increasing demand from our customers.

Our greater growth strategy “Sugar for Nigeria” continues to gain momentum as we execute the first phase of our expansion plans.”

He added, “The various operational and economic challenges we were faced with during the period under review notwithstanding, the overall performance shows an improved outlook for the period. Operating cost increased due to the devaluation of the naira.”

Dangote Sugar is Nigeria’s largest producer of household and commercial sugar with 1.44 million tonnes of refining capacity, with the ability to supply most of the country through an extensive network of distributors. The Group’s refinery at Apapa imports raw sugar from Brazil and refines it into white, Vitamin A fortified sugar suitable for household and industrial uses while Savannah cane sugar factory located near Numan, in Adamawa State has an installed factory capacity of 50,000 tonnes. Covering 32,000 hectares in extent, the Savannah estate has considerable opportunity for expansion which is underway.

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SAHCOL vice chairman, Ogeah seeks integrated airport management system

For passenger to have a seamless travel experience, the entire airport operation process should be managed as an integrated system. This view was shared

by Vice-Chairman of Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL), Mr. Chike Ogeah.

Ogeah, in a presentation he made at the just concluded at Accra Weizo 2016, held in Accra, Ghana, said for airport operations process to be managed as an integrated system, stakeholders, airlines, airport operators, ground handling service providers and

government agencies have to play their roles.

The expert disclosed that the airport operator has a major role in identifying service gaps by knowing if they are delivering on their promises to all stakeholders; get feed-back from airport users, create a performance score card for the entire airport community and measure performance periodically. He also noted that the implementation of action plan, identifying who, when and creation of a reward system to engage airport employees, would provide good

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airport experience.

To the passenger, the airport experience is viewed as a single continuous part of their trip, unaware that airport operations actually involves different stakeholders; the airline, the airport operator and the ground handlers, all working together to deliver a seamless passenger flow.

Consequently, Ogeah stated that airlines are demanding shorter turn around period, noting that extended ground time prevents the airline from generating revenues.

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NAAPE to construct N2.5b headquarters at MMIA

its N2.5 billion state-of-the-art facility Headquarters at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Ikeja The construction of the headquarters to be powered by

Hall 7 Real Estate will have its ground-breaking this August with plans for completion within 24 months.

According to the national president of NAAPE Engr

Isaac Balami, NAAPE was established about forty years ago and has remained the official voice for Pilots and Aircraft Engineers in Nigeria, looking after the welfare of its Members

and enabling the sustainable growth of our aviation sector.

“Our stunning modern new headquarters will include a 150 room 5-star Hotel, a Club House, 40 offices, world-class training facilities and event and Banquet centres, a swimming pool and exercise centre, the NAAPE Hall of Fame, a Banking hall, game centres and much more” “This is my proud seventh year as the National President of our Association. We have been deliberating on this matter for forty years and I believe that this achievement is timely: I will be stepping down next year, and feel that this will provide a legacy service that will benefit the next generations of the NAAPE. It remain my great privilege to serve until we select my successor to carry forward and continue to deliver to our vision”.

He appreciated contributions

by NAAPE, NEC and NAC for their support in taking this unanimous decision to perform this herculean task stressing that the milestone achievement would not have been possible without the on-going support of the NAAPE Executive, to whom he will always remember.

Country Manager, Ms. Ibiyemi Odusi has said Part of reasons why the airline decided to operate into these routes, she said is to bridge in services by the airlines operating on the route.

Odusi said the airline will deploy a bigger aircraft on the route to give passengers value for their money .

She spoke of plans by Rwand Air to extend flight services between Kigali and China as well as Mumbai in India.

Odusi said: “ We are planning to launch two new routes for the Nigerian market, they are Mumbai

and Guangzhou in China .We did our marketing research and discovered that Nigeria has a need for more carriers into the Far Eastern routes , and as a strong player on our current routes , we thought there is a great need to satisfy our passengers . “ By September, Rwand Air is taking delivery of an Airbus A330, with a flat bed in business class , fee onboard Wifi, Mobile Network, World-Class Inflight Entertainment which will serve these new routes .

By December, we take delivery of another Airbus to further service the routes to complement our

Nigerian routes. As an airline, we feel to need to empathise with our customers by giving them quality aircraft as travel time increases on routes. We are also improving safety with the training of our personnel.”

The Country Manager said the airline has pursued an ambitious fleet growth programme with eight aircraft in service in the four years of its existence.

She said before the end of the year, the number of aircraft on the fleet of Rwand Air would have increased to ten brand new equipment.

She said the carrier will offer

Nigerian passengers, generous baggage allowance on the new routes, it has introduced with a bigger aircraft that would give them enough space for their baggage in addition to offering competitive fares to attract passengers interested in medical tourism in India.

Odusi said : “ There is a huge gap in flight services for Nigerians interested in flying into Mumbia and Guangzhou. The number of airlines flying into these routes are not enough. That is why Rwand Air is tapping into this opportunity to further add value for our passengers.

NAAPE Planned Headquarters

Stories by Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) is to build

Rwand Air to connect Mumbai, Guangzhou East African carrier : Rwand Air plans to connect flight services between Lagos and its hub in Kigali into Far Eastern routes including Mumbai in India and Guangzhou in China, its

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Turning Point International to storm Nigeria Mutiat Alli

The popular TV magazine programme, Turning Point International, on Monday kicked off its visit to Nigeria. The show, which began production in 1997, is kicking off its 20th anniversary celebration in Nigeria.

The announcement, which came as a post on its social media pages including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, was accompanied with a picture of the Nigerian map indicating Lagos and Abuja as the next destinations.

Turning Point International is scheduled to interview a number of industry big names in Nigeria, including veteran comedian, Ali Baba, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, celebrity photographer, TY Bello, the former first lady of Lagos State, Mrs. Abimbola Fashola and a host of others.

Turning Point International is known for accentuating the voices of the African people through thoughtprovoking interviews, real life

docudramas, insightful features and inspirational music.

The programme is hosted by Nigerian-British presenter and awardwinning gospel artiste, Muyiwa Olarewaju. The TV programme airs weekly in several African countries including South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria as well as throughout the Caribbean and Europe.

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Teeblaq releases promo shots

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signs Kenyan artiste, Qritiqal

After losing both parents within a space of two months upon entering his teenage years, Eric Onyango Omollo, better known as Qritiqal, turned to music as a cathartic expression of deep seated feelings no one should endure at such a young age.

Born in 1989 and raised in Mombasa Kenya, he ventured into music through school festivals. He hung out with local artistes who mentored him through his personal struggles, including the loss of one of his siblings, as he passionately pursued music as both therapeutic and a career path. After a chance meeting with Gyptian at a local show, he was inspired to record original materials and debuted in 2010 as a sensational dance hall artiste with the single “Weak Inside” - a nationwide hit.

The single won him the Best Video of the Year 2010 at the Nzumari Awards and the Best Video of The Year Coast Music Awards. In 2012, he dropped another hit single “Kupe” where he was featured by Ogopa Deejayz artiste and guru, Col. Mustafa.

for ‘Gbemileke’ visual Street Royalty and ‘Afro-Robo Style’ star, Teeblaq is getting ready to unleash the new visual for his new sleeper hit ‘Gbemileke’ and in prelude, serving super cool pictures.

In this set of photos, the ‘Afro Robo-Style’ singer strikes playful poses in the new photos while looking good in urban dress sense, casual varsity jackets, vest, and studded denims and more while showing off his boyish looks.

OluwaTosin Arewa, popularly known as Teeblaq, has within a short period of emergence in the music scene carved an envious niche for himself with a growing array of fans and street anthems that has earned him ‘Street Royalty’ status.

The cousin to late Dagrin, who has been nominated for Best Newcomer at this year’s Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA), headlines an array of Street anthem stars emerging across the country with his genre of music which he aptly tagged ‘Afro Robo Style’.

If you are wondering why there’s so much fuss about his new Jay Pizzle-produced chart topping song ‘Gbemileke’, it

Teeblaq

is because ‘Gbemileke’ combines heavy African instrumentation to an inspirational theme. Yes, take that to the bank.

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TLC’s next great presenter search is back

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This year, TLC, the popular entertainment TV channel, in association with Colgate Optic White, is looking for that special person who has the winning style and Colgate smile to land the chance to present TLC’S Most Extreme, a brand new, four-part series coming to TLC Entertainment in Q1 2017, plus an extra one-off special documenting the winner’s story.

Featuring some of the most hilarious, gripping and outrageous moments from TLC’s history, TLC’s Most Extreme will be a must

see for die-hard fans of the channel and a fantastic platform to launch a new presenting talent to DStv subscribers across Africa.

Already showing from Monday 25th July to Sunday 21st August, TLC fans from across the continent are invited to submit a 90-second video audition showcasing their presenting skills and explaining why they have what it takes to be the perfect presenter.

Candidates will also be required to read a pre-written script to camera, details of which, plus full entry criteria, can be found on the

Entertainment Correspondent Mutiat Alli

Society Correspondent Abimbola Obatayo

Next Great Presenter website.

Last year, over 1500 TLC fans from across the continent entered the highly-contended competition, and after 60,000 votes, Namibia’s David Mbeha was crowned the winner. This time around, the competition is set to be even bigger, with more amazing prizes up for grabs for the lucky winner, including a luxury holiday for two, plus of course the opportunity to travel to London to film the four part series in one of TLC’s studios.

Photography Quadri Olowolagba

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Beyoncé dominates MTV

video nominations Beyoncé’s critically-praised visual album “Lemonade”, has earned the R&B singer a career-best 11 nominations for the MTV Video Music Awards. The list included multiple nods for Adele and rapper Kanye West, but nothing for Taylor Swift.

Adele’s YouTube-shattering video for her 2015 comeback single “Hello” notched seven nominations, while the sultry British singer earned an eighth mention for “Send My Love (To Your New Lover)”.

The controversial video for West’s “Famous” which featured portrayals of 12 nude celebrities including Swift sleeping next to the rapper got two nominations, including the top award of video of the year.

Swift and West had been publicly feuding for months about whether the pop star approved lyrics in which West boasts about making her famous.

Swift, 26, the top-earning celebrity in the world, had dominated music awards shows in the past five years and won four MTV music video prizes in 2015, including her single “Bad Blood” with Kendrick Lamar.

But this year, she did not score any nominations after touring worldwide for much of 2015, in spite releasing videos for “Out of the Woods” and “New Romantics” in late 2015 and early 2016.

The coveted video of the year category pits Beyoncé’s politically-charged video for “Formation” against Adele’s “Hello”, Canadian rapper Drake’s “Hotline Bling”, Justin Bieber’s “Sorry” and West’s “Famous”.

The MTV Video Music Awards, which had a reputation for irreverence and shock tactics, held this year in New York City on Aug. 28 and would air live on MTV.

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By Ajibade Oluwatosin

My South Africa experience I recently took a trip to South Africa courtesy of South Africa Tourism. I was part of a travel team that included Tiwa Savage, Ayo Makun, Praiz, Juliet Ibrahim, Eki Ogunbor, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Sisi Yemmie, Yvonne Nelson, Reggie, Ebenezer and other Nigerian and Ghanaian influencers.

We were first to visit Durban, and then Mpumalanga.

I was looking forward to exciting moments during the trip, and I was not disappointed.

Durban On arriving Durban just after 12 noon, we were greeted by the sun beaming in the sky, the beautiful landscape of the city and a warm reception from our hosts in Durban. Tired from the long trip, we went straight to our hotel, Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani, North Beach, Durban, and checked in to our rooms, then proceeded to lunch by the seaside which is just opposite the hotel. The food was good!

The following day, the tour began in earnest, and we saw so many great sights that left us breathless in Durban, including: 1. Moses Mabhida Stadium: Here, we were taken on a tour of the museum located on the ground floor, and then to the hilltop from where we could see the whole city of Durban.

2. Dolphin Show at uShaka Marine World After about 10 to 15 minutes at the museum, we left for uShaka Marine World to see a dolphin show slated for 12:30pm. It was fun to watch!

3. Durban July Day Durban July Day is South Africa’s premier horse racing event and it has held every single year since it started in 1897. 119 years!

Isn’t that remarkable?

It is the biggest fashion and polo event in Durban and it holds on the first Saturday in July every year. We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. It’s truly Africa’s greatest horse racing event!

4. The Nelson Mandela Capture Site and Museum The Nelson Mandela Capture Site in Howick is just over an hour’s drive from Durban. Our tour guide, Sbu explained to us what happened to Madiba when he was captured. This site was where Nelson Mandela was arrested after he had successfully evaded capture by apartheid operatives for 17 months. It was on this remote road that police, on August 5 1962, flagged down Nelson Mandela who was pretending to be a chauffeur, with fellow comrade, Cecil Williams in the passenger seat, and arrested him. This marked the beginning of what Madiba termed “Long Walk to Freedom” as it led to several trials which eventually saw him spend 27 years in prison.

Of course, we just had to take photos of the spot where he was captured.

We also toured the museum where his memory is kept alive. It’s a free museum for now and donations are accepted. Our guide at the museum, Ayanda, took us round and showed us the life Madiba Nelson Mandela lived from youth to adulthood, and then his prison time on Robben Island and how he was the first democratic head of state to declare a day for blacks and whites to live as one in South Africa. Since Nelson Mandela bridged the gap between whites and blacks, the ill treatment of blacks by whites has drastically reduced. Racism still exists in the country, but it is not as intense as it used to be, and rarely escalates unless it is being discussed.

We went round the museum and the tour ended at the capture spot where a unique, stunning sculpture designed by artist Marco Cianfanelli stands. It is a masterpiece created with 50 poles which make a face, not just an ordinary face but an iconic one — the face of Nelson Mandela.

I was awestruck. It was my second time there, but it surpassed my first experience by far. This time, I had time to explore the area, take great photos and walk round the site.

It’s a tourist site and for me, I’d rather take photographs than just look.

The amazing blue sky and the fantastic golden sun were just there waiting for me, and this made the photos breathtaking.

All in all, Durban was fun. It was hard to say goodbye but we still had Mpumalanga to see.

Mpumalanga Our flight from Durban to Nelspruit was an hour long. We arrived in Nelspruit past 12 in the afternoon and got into our shuttle bus for our transfer to the hotel. We were lodged into Protea Hotel in Hazyview, Mpumulanga and we enjoyed a pleasant welcome from the staff of the hotel and our host, Janette.

We were told that Mpumulanga is the place where the sun rises and sets and I witnessed sunrise and sunset in Mpumulanga; it was beautiful, especially for a lover of sunsets like me. We covered several amazing tourist destinations here, including: 1. Elephant Whispers Elephant Whispers, which provides guests with a wide range of Elephant safari activities to enjoy, was our first stop. We were led to a section called elephant sanctuary where we

were given a brief history about the elephants.

We also got to ride on them and it was an exhilarating experience! The name of the elephant I rode on was Thambo.

2. God’s Window From Elephant Whispers, our second destination was the popular vantage point called God’s Window, located at the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve. You’re probably wondering what God’s Window is, and why it is so named. It’s a highlight along what is known as the Panorama Route in the eastern Mpumalanga province. The natural wonders on the route range from cascading waterfalls to impressive mountain gorges.

There are about four to five stops to view the site and a last stop at the top which is almost reaching the clouds. I did the long walk to the top to capture the moment and also said a little prayer to God. It was an emotional experience because I had visited on my birthday in 2014 in company of my friends who acted as tour guides, and it was a great feeling coming back two years later.

The scenery is magnificent and it costs R60 to enter the site. On getting to the top of the mountain, I was reminded of Table Mountain in Capetown and Great Rift Valley, Nairobi Kenya.

The site is a peaceful place to commune with God, appreciate life more and see the beauty it has to offer.

Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Hloni, AY, Praiz, Ebenezer, Dotun and I made it to the top and it was worth the time and effort. We took as many photographs as we could, and I also took a deep breath to appreciate the moment.

I can’t do this all the time, but it made me more grateful for life.

3. Bourke’s Luck Potholes After God’s Window, we visited Bourke’s Luck Potholes also located at the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve.

On getting to Bourke’s Luck Potholes, we encountered a baboon that was scavenging for food in the bin and there was a sign that said ‘Do not feed the animals’. We were intrigued as the animal was looking for food and throwing things out of the bin. We made our way to the potholes. This is another location that makes one wonder how God created the earth. Bourke’s Luck Potholes is not manmade, it’s a natural reserve. River activity over hundreds and hundreds of years has shaped the landscape, shaping a breathtaking and elaborate arrangement of natural rock formations and pools of water!

Amazing!

4. The Three Rondavels After our tour around the mysterious potholes, we made our way to the panoramic site of The Three Rondavels, also situated

right there at Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve.

The Three Rondavels is a popular tourist site in Mpumalanga and there is a bit of history to it. The Three Rondavels are three round mountain tops with slightly pointed tops, very similar to the traditional round or oval African homesteads made with local materials called Rondavels.

They are sometimes also called the Three Sisters, and were once known as The Chief and His Three Wives — the flat-topped peak represented Mapjaneng, famous for opposing invading Swazis in a memorable battle is on the right, whilst the rondavels are three of his more troublesome wives, Magabolle, Mogoladikwe and Maseroto.

When we arrived, I saw the scenic site and, looking at it again, I remembered it was one of the questions asked during my exams for South Africa Specialist. I said to myself, ‘This is Drakensberg’ and then I asked the tour guide what the place was called and he said the area is called Drakensberg. Then I knew I didn’t fail my exam.

The view point is spectacular. From here one looks over the canyon to the Three Rondavels on the other side of the northern edges of the Drakensberg range of mountains, an outlook that is overwhelmingly beautiful and deserves more than a moment’s appraisal.

The aesthetically pleasing formations are explained geographically as the slow erosion of underlying soft stone, leaving the exposed quartzite and shale rondavels at which we marvel. Whatever their origin, they are undoubtedly magnificent. Together with God’s Window and Bourkes Luck Potholes, the Three Rondavels are a highlight of any trip along the third largest canyon in the world.

It was a great experience to learn the history of the Three Rondavels. The weather was funny; it was really cold at this time, in fact I was freezing, and yet it was sunny.

It was a lovely eight days in South Africa.

On our second day, we listened to an address by the regional manager for South Africa Tourism West Africa, Hloni Pitso. He spoke to the media from Durban, Nigeria and Ghana on the reason why we need to push tourism from West Africa to South Africa and vice versa and he also talked about the countries coming together for progress regardless of the issues that have long plagued the continent.

I have to say I agree with him; we really should foster unity and embrace our diversity as a continent, and travel is definitely one way to do this. I’m grateful to South Africa Tourism for this awesome opportunity to explore South Africa.

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The Best of London Fashion Week Spring

2016 Ready-To-Wear

1ne Showcasing emerging and established brands on the same stage season after season, London Fashion Week has become the breeding ground for new talent. Changing the tune of New York Fashion Week’s relaxed and minimalist style, London opted for its usual dramatic theme. Designers veered towards historical references, dabbling into eras past for inspiration - predominantly the Victorian and Elizabethan eras. High collars, lace, ruffles and chokers made regular appearances, as did menswear-inspired silhouettes borrowed from the homeland of men’s bespoke tailoring since the nineteenth century - London’s Savile Row.

2wo The Golden Age - British designer Giles Deacon paid homage to the Elizabethan era - a fascinating period in British fashion history. His eponymous label strategically chose the Elizabethan Banqueting Room in London’s Whitehall as the venue for the catwalk show. Queen Elizabeth I’s portrait prints decorated several pieces alongside Baroque-inspired wallpaper patterns, floral prints and tapestry-style embroidery. The Elizabethan inspiration prevailed with dramatic volume, balloon-shaped sleeves, parachute hemlines and layers of tulle, which went hand in hand with modern styles such as bodysuits, leotards and jumpsuits. The finale evening gowns capitalised on the Elizabethan theme, showcasing Giles’ couturier skills with beautifully crafted and richly embellished satin floor-length dresses.

Black Models (BM): Grace Bol, Alek Wek

3hree A Woman Crazy In Love - These were

the exact words Christopher Kane used to describe his Spring collection. There was definitely an emphasis on the word ‘crazy’ when constructing tailored suits, which were slashed with cut-outs. Kane used black and white as background colours for most pieces, which were strategically splashed with multicoloured brights and decorated with fringing and geometric shapes. If there’s one lesson to learn from this collection, it is that to be crazy in love means finding the perfect balance between level-headedness (demonstrated by neutral colours black and white) and a feeling of euphoria (demonstrated by the colourful palette and geometric shapes).

BM: Leila Nda

4our Anything Goes - Burberry took a mish-mash approach mixing laid-back sportswear with delicate vintage-inspired styles. In Creative Director Christopher Bailey’s own words, the collection is a “mash-up of things I really love”, which translated into military influences that produced regimental-style jackets and a healthy dose of lace - the fabric of choice for mini skirts, dresses, tops and the label’s signature: the trench coat. Opting for an almost neutral colour palette of black, white, and hints of soft dusty yellow, Bailey mastered the art of blending, mixing and matching separates to create a contemporary yet effortless look.

BM: Aamito Stacie Lagum

5ive Playing With Contrasts - Antonio Berardi played with sharp tailoring and romantic fluidity in his glamorous yet relaxed collection.

Tailored black jackets, skirts and trousers

were paired with bright paisley patterned languid silk dresses, shirts and trousers in soft feminine hues of blues, yellows and reds.

Overall, Berardi’s looks created the perfect balance of masculine and ultra-feminine.

Half way into the show, Berardi introduced geometric shapes printed across billowing floor-length dresses and dramatically tailored Victorian-esque silk jackets in bold reds and yellows.

BM: Amilna Estevão, Alécia Morais

6ix Fashion Rights - Once again Vivienne Westwood used the runway (this time for her Red Label diffusion line) as a stage to voice her political views. Models were sent down the catwalk carrying placards with slogans such as “Fracking is a Crime.” Fracking is a controversial method of using extreme high pressure to extract oil and gas - a hot topic of environmental debate in the UK. To further emphasise her political stance, models had black oil-slick smudges across their foreheads. Fashion took a back seat for Westwood this season: ‘I really don’t like to talk about fashion too much, it gets too pretentious.’ However, it was hard not to get a little bit distracted by her signature tartans and famous corseted dresses, which reappeared this season taking different forms.

The collection was divided into different complimentary styles and fabric prints: floral patterns, formal tailoring, delicate and romantic corseted dresses, casual elasticated waist trousers, trouser suits and oil-smudged printed T-Shirts - all in electric colours.

BM: Crystal Noreiga, , Leomie Anderson

7even Victorian Romanticism - Simone Rocha

received raving reviews for her Spring collection. With her pregnancy news revealed in Japan, she made sure to celebrate by making Japanese influences the core of her collection. The expecting designer took inspiration from Japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki, whose work largely centers around bondage. In line with this theme, Rocha welcomed knots and braids which she cleverly fused with Victorian-inspired puff sleeves and full skirts, as well as bamboo forest and wallpaper prints.

BM: Ysaunny Brito, Binx Walton, Malaika Firth

8ight British Rebel - The creative team at Topshop Unique took it upon themselves to show the world what rebellious British girls dress like - tomboys. One of London’s favourite high street fashion retailers, Topshop is taking the world by storm, opening another 25 stores in Australia in the not too distant future. With such success, the A-List front row at Topshop Unique’s show took notice of the label’s fashion masterclass on tomboy chic.

The quintessentially British collection gave rebels looks and styles so diverse they were perfect items for a varied wardrobe. Tailored blazers, silk dresses, frilly blouses and pyjamas worn as outerwear were decorated with seventies-inspired floral embroidery and polka dot prints. To complete the look, bold, colourful and playful accessories (e.g. drop earrings and clutch bags) clashed or complimented most outfits.

BM: Jourdan Dunn Photo credit: Giles Deacon, Christopher Kane, Antonio Berardi, Vivienne Westwood, Simone Rocha, Topshop Unique.

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05:30 Hollywood's 10 Best 06:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 07:00 MasterChef Australia 08:00 The Goldbergs 08:30 Chicago PD 09:16 Behind The Scenes: Lw Week-End

09:30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 10:30 McFarland, USA 12:35 Kevin From Work 13:00 MasterChef Australia 14:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 14:47 Behind The Scenes: Walking On Sunshine 15:00 Astronaut Wives Club 16:00 Caught On Camera 17:00 Shades Of Blue 18:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 19:00 The Middle 19:30 MasterChef Australia

152 Africa Magic Epic 00:25 Healthy Snacking 00:35 Rings Of Fire 01:59 The Burning Ring 03:45 Okoro The Prince 05:33 Behind The Scenes: Secret Room 06:01 Market Sellers 08:30 Mama Bomboi: Holy Watch 08:38 Princess Throne 10:06 End Of The Princess Throne 11:15 Seed Of Wealth 13:02 Seed Of Wealth 14:25 Africa Rising: Behind The Scenes 15:17 Behind The Scenes: Broken 15:35 The Mastermind 17:25 Africa Rising: Behind The Scenes 18:20 Mama Bomboi: Serious Matter

120 BBC Brit Entertainment

118 Telemundo

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 Cruel Love 22:50 Husband For Hire

18:30 Days Of Sorrow 20:23 My Brother's Wealth 22:20 The Great Servant

L A high- school student takes dance classes to improve his timing when playing soccer. When he starts classes, he falls in love with a girl despite their different backgrounds. Keri Russell, William Ash.(2000)John Forte.

128 SONY MAX

23:00 Most Shocking 23:45 World's Wildest Police Videos 00:35 World's Wildest Police Videos 01:25 Freakshow 23:19 Travel Man

10:15 Ducks Quacks Don't Echo

23:48 The Gadget Man

11:05 Would I Lie To You?

00:15 An Idiot Abroad

11:35 QI

01:02 The Cube

12:10 The Cube

01:49 Police Interceptors

13:00 Top Gear

02:36 The Notorious

14:10 Police Interceptors

03:01 The Notorious

15:00 Undercover Boss USA

03:29 Undercover Boss USA

15:50 Would I Lie To You?

04:12 Pointless

16:25 QI

05:00 The Cube

17:00 Pointless

06:35 Top 20 Countdown: Most Shocking

05:45 Would I Lie To You?

17:50 TOP Gear

07:25 Video Zonkers

06:15 QI

19:00 Top Gear: The Races

07:50 South Beach Tow

06:50 Police Interceptors

08:15 South Beach Tow

07:40 Top Gear

20:00 Top Gear's Ambitious But Rubbish

08:45 Pointless

21:00 Top Gear

09:35 Undercover Boss USA

22:20 Youngers

155 AfricaMagic World 23:17 Behind The Scenes: Enitan 23:30 Music On Africa Magic 00:35 Star Gist 01:02 Good Morning Africa 02:05 53 Extra 02:45 Star Gist 03:15 Star Gist 03:45 Jara 04:25 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 10:05 Doctors' Quarters 11:00 Doctors' Quarters 12:00 Deal Or No Deal SA

01:55 Extreme Reality Clips 02:20 Rude Tube 02:45 Sexy Car Wash 03:15 Sexy Car Wash 03:45 Video Zonkers 04:10 South Beach Tow 04:35 South Beach Tow 05:00 World's Wildest Police Videos 05:45 World's Wildest Police Videos

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 16:00 Most Shocking

13:00 Music On Africa Magic 13:59 Music On Africa Magic16:00 Star Gist 16:35 Deal Or No Deal Sa 17:25 53 Extra 18:00 Jara 18:30 Tinsel 19:00 Lies That Bind 19:30 Lies That Bind 20:00 Three Some 22:40 Music On Africa Magic

17:00 Top 20 Countdown: Most Shocking 18:00 South Beach Tow 18:30 South Beach Tow 19:00 Baywatch 20:00 Extreme Reality Clips 20:30 Rude Tube 21:00 Rude Tube 21:30 Freakshow 22:00 Sexy Car Wash 22:30 Sexy Car Wash