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Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) on Sunday claimed it carried out attacks on five oil facilities over the previous two days.

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Editorial Nigeria’s ranking on Fragile States Index

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ecently, the Fund for Peace, a Washington D.C.based non-profit, non-governmental research and educational institution, ranked Nigeria as one of the world’s most unstable countries. In its 12th annual Fragile States Index (FSI) released last week, the NGO ranked Nigeria alongside war-torn Afghanistan, Haiti, Iraqi, Guinea, Pakistan, Burundi and Zimbabwe. The organisation cited the economic downturn caused by the fall in oil price and the activities of Boko Haram as reasons for classifying Nigeria among countries where peace deteriorated in 2015.

In addition, Nigeria also ranked among those countries classified as “high alert”, meaning that the situation in the country had worsened compared to the previous year. Incidentally, this category is just one level shy of the “very high alert” which comprises countries like Syria, Somalia, Central Africa Republic, Congo Democratic Republic, Yemen, Chad, Sudan and South Sudan where peace had taken flight.

It should be stated that the 12th edition of the index ranking, comprises data collected between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015, even as it is an annual ranking of 178 nations based on their levels of stability and the pressures they face. In an explanation note, it said: “Beset by a tumultuous electoral campaign in 2015 that saw the administration of Goodluck Jonathan unseated by the return to power of Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s standing in the Fragile States Index has worsened, as the economy is deeply impacted by falling oil prices and the north of the country is terrorised by Boko Haram insurgency.”

There is no doubt that ‘The Fund for Peace’ has said the minds of most Nigerians who have been watching with alarm and consternation, the continuing slide of the country into cyclical violence. No doubt, the Nigerian State is

a victim of high-level corruption, bad governance, political instability and legitimacy crisis. Unfortunately, decades of efforts have yielded largely stagnation and recession. Such tragic consequences have been the rising tide of poverty, decaying public utilities and infrastructures, social tensions, political turmoil and inevitable drive into conflict and violence.

Social and political commentators have described Nigeria as an “unfinished state” and as a truculent African tragedy in the midst of abundant human and material resources. There is no denying the fact that the Nigerian government remains distant from serving the interest of its people, while the powerful mandarins who have embezzled vast fortunes for political patronage dominate politics at the federal, state and local levels.

Amidst the overwhelming symptoms of state failure, it is no wonder that economic sabotages occur on daily basis, committed by the citizens such as breaking of oil pipelines to siphon oil, cannibalisation of vital infrastructure to mirror citizens’ sense of exclusion from and lack of ownership of the common patrimony. The rise of ethnic militias, de-legitimisation of the state and the threat to the polity,’ among others, all provide theoretical and empirical proofs that even if Nigeria has not totally collapsed, it has met the necessary requirement of a weak state.

Contrary to the media hype, the Nigerian state is seen as the enemy, not just by Boko Haram, but by several militias and groups, each attacking it with as much ferocity, using whatever means they have at their disposal. It is therefore imperative that the country and government become more proactive and consensual in its approach to national issues. This way they would have brought those alienated into the political mainstream if only to avoid any future catastrophe.

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BREXIT: Lessons for Nigeria Sam Nzeh

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43 years membership of the European Union (EU), British voters on Thursday, June 23, 2016, opted to leave the Union, making many Nigerians to wonder when they be given the opportunity to decide whether to remain or exit the British contraption that has continued to wobble more than 100 years after amalgamation.

The outcome of the referendum saw 51.9 percent British voters endorsing the Leave campaign while 48.1 percent of the voters pitched tent with the Remain campaign.

Shortly after the result of the BREXIT referendum, Prime Minister David Cameron announced that he will be quitting office in October, saying he finds it inappropriate to be the captain of a team presiding over the UK going forward.

The action, Cameron added, is also to pave way for a new leadership to drive the UK in the new direction it has chosen.

Hear him: “I fought this campaign in the only way I know how, which is to say directly and passionately what I think and feel - head, heart and soul.

“But the British people have made a very clear decision to take a different path and as such I think the country requires fresh leadership to take it in this direction.

“This is not a decision I’ve taken lightly but I do believe it’s in the national interest to have a period of stability and then the new leadership required”.

Clearly, there are lessons that Nigeria should learn from the BREXIT referendum and Cameron’s decision to quit his position.

First is that as a country, Nigeria while being a member of any international or regional body should always go for what is in her national interest which of course is the aggregation of the interest(s) of her people(s). In the case of the UK, Britons had long been agitated over membership of the EU as well as policies like immigration among others which they perceived were not in their interest. That agitation led Prime Minister David Cameron to call for a vote on EU membership which on June 23 turned out in favour of

Leave campaign.

Secondly, BREXIT teaches that Nigeria should not allow membership of any international or regional organisation be detrimental to her citizens.

Nigeria must make every effort to look out for and protect the interest(s) of her peoples at all times. For a country to abandon the interest(s) of her people for others, it may in the long run turn an albatross. Britons perceived (rightly or wrongly) that membership of the EU was increasingly hurting their interest(s) and they made this known in the BREXIT vote.

An important lesson that BREXIT teaches is that countries, Nigeria inclusive, should never foreclose renegotiating their union. The UK offered her citizens the opportunity to decide whether to leave or remain in the EU. Britons seized the opportunity and their views known. In the same vein, Nigeria must give her citizens the opportunity to decide if they will continue to live together as one country and on what terms.

Attempts to shut down persons who insist on this is not only undemocratic but could hurt the country in the long run. This is reason every person who means well for Nigeria should support the call for restructuring of the country. When the various peoples who make up Nigeria are given the opportunity to affirm their loyalty to the country, they will be in a position give their best, including laying down their lives for Nigeria.

Another lesson BREXIT teaches is that politicians must learn to respect the wishes of their people even where such goes jeopardises their positions.

David Cameron campaigned for Britons to remain in EU but they voted to leave. He respected their wishes, thanked them for their decision and decided to quit his Prime Minister position. This is an example that politicians in Nigeria should emulate.

Nigeria facing serious security challenges - IGP

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al of police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, on Sunday, said that Nigeria is presently facing security challenges, promising to bring people of the Delta communities closer to the police.

The IGP, who stated this during his courtesy visit to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State at Government House, last weekend, disclosed that the security situation ranging from kidnapping, armed robbery, including others have remained on the increase.

The IGP explained that his visits to the governor and the state was to assess and evaluate security situation with a view to bringing members of the community closer to the police.

According to him, “the confidence and trust of the people is very fundamental in policing,

important for the people to have confidence and trust of the police to enhance police job because we are here to serve people.

“In my inaugural speech, I did say that we bring on board eminent persons from each command, we are going to actualise that in conjunction with governors all over the federation. These eminent persons will include retired civil servants, security officers, traditional rulers and community leaders, we want to include them in security issues so that they can have a say and assist in areas of terrorism, kidnapping, militancy and others.

“We are facing serious security challenges in Nigeria and we want to bring people from the community into it” he promised.

Responding, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa congratulated the Acting IGP on his new appointment, lamenting that it was unfortunate that in the past weeks, the state had been facing security and eco-

nomic challenges as a result of the bombings by some militant groups within the Niger Delta region. He said: “I know that times are quite challenging but we as a state will do our best to support the police programmes.”

Senator Okowa said that to succeed in security matters, intelligence and support were required, noting that the terrain in Delta was part of the challenges as some riverine areas are not assessable, and disclosed that he had assented to four bills including anti-kidnapping into law.

The IGP was accompanied on the visit by the Commissioner of Police in charge Police Mobile Force, Commissioner of Police in charge Border Patrol, Heads of Operational and Tactical Teams as well as the Commissioner of Police, Delta State, conducted aerial surveillance/patrol of some riverine communities, which include Ugborodo, Madawo, Oparaza and Camp Five.

Ex-AFAN chair decries high cost of fertilisers ÏÏÏA

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former Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Delta Chapter, Mr. Jerry Ossai, has decried the high cost of fertilisers and other farm inputs in Delta.

Ossai spoke on Sunday in Asaba in an interview with reporters.

He said that farmers in the state had not received the expect-

ed support from the government to boost agriculture and make the country self-sufficient in food production.

“This year, we have not received any assistance from government to boost our production in Delta,” he said.

He expressed fears that most farmers in the state could be discouraged from farming because

of the high cost of fertilisers, transportation, electricity and other inputs.

The former chairman said that with the high cost of the inputs, farming would no longer be profitable.

Ossai, however, called on the state government to support them by subsidising some of the inputs.

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Appeal Court decides Ikpeazu, Ogah’s fate today Avengers Andrew Orolua Abuja

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vision will today decide the fate of the Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu and the governor-elect, Dr. Uche Ogah, as it is expected to rule on the motion for stay of execution filed by.

The court of Appeal Abuja Division will today hear a motion for stay of execution filed by Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu of the judgement of Justice Abang of an Abuja Federal High Court which sacked him from office last week Monday and ordered that Mr. Uche Ogah, who came second in the gubernatorial primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) be given a certificate of return and sworn-in as governor.

Claiming that it was not served

the notice of appeal and motion for stay of execution filed by Governor Ikpeazu, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) issued Ogah a certificate of return as governor-elect on Thursday, thus creating a situation where both Ikpeazu and Ogah are laying claims to the Abia State governorship seat.

However, as Ogah was being given certificate of return as governor-elect, Ikpeazu was obtaining an order from an Abia state high court barring the state chief judge or any other judicial officer from swearing-in Ogah as governor, and also declared Friday and today as public holidays.

A stay of execution of the judgement by the Appeal court today would mean Governor Ikpeazu would remain in office while the appeal is pending. But if it is refused, Ogah would expectedly be

sworn in.

On Sunday, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami (SAN) advised parties behind the legal logjam over the Abia state governorship seat to await the decision of the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

He denied that the federal government had a hand in the confusion that have led to Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu and Dr. Uche Ogah Ikpeazu laying claims to governorship seat in Abia State.

Malami in a statement signed by his media aide Comrade Salihu Isah said his attention has been drawn to the “insinuations and crass lies being peddled and disseminated by a cross-section of Nigerians and the various media platforms that the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation

Scene of an accident along Ijora-Apapa Express way, Lagos... on Sunday.

is behind the legal logjam over the Abia state governorship seat.”

He said that those canvassing this position have no basis to do so.

The Attorney-General said that of particular concern was ill-natured rumours being peddled with a view to misinform the populace that he and by extension, the Federal Government of Nigeria gave directive to INEC to issue Certificate of Return to Ogah declaring him Governor-Elect.

“He has definitely not taken any action either by spoken words or body language as far as this Abia governorship crisis is concerned,” Isah stated.

He said that “these rumours are untrue and a figment of the imagination of those pushing these selfish, shameless and irredeemable Continued on page 12

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Eid el-Fitri: Watch out for the moon, Sultan tells Muslims ÏÏÏThe Nigerian Supreme Coun-

cil for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has asked every Muslim in the country to look for the new moon between Sunday and Monday for the Eid elFitri.

Secretary-General of the council, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede in a statement on Sunday, said the council, under the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, had enjoined all Muslims to look for the moon.

Oloyede said the Sultan has therefore put in place a National Moon Sighting Committee (NMSC) to that effect.

The Shehu of Borno and NSCIA Deputy President-General is among the 34 eminent Muslims

across the country as members of the committee. ``NMSC has advised the President-General that the crescent of Shawwal should be searched for on Monday, July 4, 2016 equivalent to 29th Ramadan 1437 AH. ``If the crescent is actually sighted by informed persons on Monday night and His Eminence is so advised by the experts, he would declare Tuesday, July 5, 2016 as the first day of Shawwal (‘Id day). ``If, however, the crescent is not sighted on Monday night, Wednesday, July 6, 2016 automatically becomes the first of Shawwal 1437 AH (‘Id day)’’, Oloyede said.

Oloyede however enjoined Mus-

lims all over the country to be on the lookout for the directive of the President-General of NSCIA on the completion of this year’s Ramadan fast.

He said as soon as the NMSC confirmed the sighting of the crescent, the committee would advise the president-general of the NSCIA, who will announce the completion of Ramadan and the observance of `Idul-Fitri’ prayer. ``Muslims are also strongly advised to fast for six days between the second and the end of Shawwal”, Oloyede said.

The secretary-general also said Muslims should see it as necessity, paying `Zakatul-Fitri’ with the intention of lifting the hearts of the

indigent members of the community. ``The council urges all to ensure the delivery of Zakatul-Fitri to the appropriate recipients --the poor --and guard against its diversion by any agent or intermediary,’’ he said.

Oloyede said Ramadan might come and go, the lessons in it must continue to reflect in the lives of Muslims. ``The council encourages Muslims to continue praying for peaceful co-existence in Nigeria, as they keep the virtues and gains of the sacred month as a spiritual guide towards accelerated development as individuals and a nation’’, he said.

claim 5 oil facility attacks Continued from page 1 hours of the morning as well as two pipelines owned by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company close to the Batan flow station on Saturday.

The group also claimed to have targeted a Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation pipeline to the Warri refinery on Friday evening.

The NDA tweets read: “At 9:15p.m on Friday, the @NDAvengers blow up Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Crude Oil Trunk Line to Warri Refinery.

“At 11:26pm on Saturday @NDAvengers blow up two NPDC major crude trunk lines close to Batan flowstation in Delta.

“At 1:15am on Sunday @NDAvengers blow up two major Chevron Oil Wells. WELL 7 and WELL 8 close to Abiteye flow station in Delta.

“ALL FIVE OPERATIONS WAS CARRIED OUT BY @NDAvengers STRIKE TEAM. WELL DONE SOLDIERS”.

There was no official confirmation of the attacks.

Renewed violence in Delta state, where most of Nigeria’s oil comes from, has hit production with less than 1 million barrels per day produced in early June, down from 2.2 million in January, according to the government.

U.S. won’t allow Nigeria’s stolen funds laundered through its banks – Ambassador ÏÏÏU.S.

Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to assist Nigeria fight corruption and ensure that no stolen funds are laundered through its banking system.

Entwistle stated this at the 240th U.S. Independence Anniversary celebration cocktail party in Abuja. ``As you fight corruption, we offer technical assistance, training for investigators and prosecutors, and a commitment to ensure that no stolen funds are laundered through our banking system,” he said.

The envoy, while commending Nigeria for improving its business climate, called for expanded trade and investment, pledging U.S. readiness to attract investors to develop Nigeria electricity sector.

“As you continue privatisation of the power grid, through President Obama’s Power Africa initiative, Continued on page 12

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We arrest Boko Haram Insurgents on daily basis -GOC Segun Adio

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General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Isidore Henry Edet has said that the division arrested Boko Haram insurgents on a daily basis.

The GOC made the assertion at the Inter-Denominational Church Service organised to commemorate the Nigerian Army Celebration Day at Saint Charles Lwanga Catholic Church, in Ikeja Cantonment.

According to him, ‘’Almost on a daily basis, we arrest Boko Haram members that flee into Lagos just

like they flee to other places. ‘’They have seen that the war is being won so they are running. So, the army, in conjunction with other security agencies, arrest them almost on a daily basis. ‘’Initially they deny when we ask them questions, but when we probe further, they start revealing where they fought, how they killed soldiers, how they detonated bombs in post office in Maiduguri and so on. ‘’By this, we do what we need to do by sending them to the higher authorities to do what the laws and the constitution of Nigeria says it will do with them,’’ he said.

Gen. Edet also said the officers and soldiers in the army should be thankful to God for witnessing another army celebration day, adding that many colleagues had died during the fight against Boko Haram.

He continued, ‘’Many of our colleagues have died in this war against Boko Haram. Some of them, we have seen their graves and some we did not see. ‘’So we have every reason for those that are still alive to thank God for giving us victory against Boko Haram. ‘’So many others are amputated, some are even using crutches because they fought against Boko

Haram so that we would have one country. ‘’About a year ago, we were object of public ridicule, those of us in uniforms, if we talk, the public will say go and fight Boko Haram and stop making noise. ‘’But we thank today that the Almighty God who trained our hands for war has taken the shame away. ‘’And now the Nigerian People are proud of us again as their soldiers saying we are at the front line,’’ he said.

The GOC said that terrorism and the insurgency of Boko Haram had taught everyone to be securityconscious as a person and country,

adding that security was everybody’s business.

The GOC on behalf of President Muhammadu Buhari and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai wished every soldiers and officers of the army a good celebration of the day. ‘’The marking of this day is very important. The COAS wants us to also thank God for giving us victory over Boko Haram and the enemies of this country. ‘’While thanking God for giving us victory, we should not also let down our guards because Boko Haram has not giving up, so we should always be at alert,’’ he said.

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Women groups seek Olubadan’s intervention in Oyo govt, labour face-off

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Remi Oladoye

ÎÎÎWorried by the effect of

the continued face-off between Oyo State Government and the Labour Union in the state, a group of women from different organisations in the state have appealed to Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I to intervene on the matter.

The women groups led by Prof. (Mrs.) Adetoun Ogunseye and Chief (Mrs.) Bola Doherty lamented the continued face-off and the effects on the society, saying as the father of all with no affiliation towards any political party or ideological persuasion, the 87years old monarch was in a better position to bring about amicable resolution of the labour crisis between the duo.

“As mothers, we are not comfortable with the on-going labour crisis in Oyo State and its effects on the society.

Workers not going to work, school children and teachers not going to school are not a pleasant thing.”

As non-governmental organisations comprising women from many organizations such as FIDA, FOMWAN, NCWS, YWCA, AGES and others, we believe that only a monarch of your standing with no partisan commitment towards any political party could intervene in this matter.

Responding, Oba Adetunji in his response said that he would not be tired of wading into the Oyo State Government-Labour face-off until the conflict is amicably resolved.

Former Managing Director, Fidelity Bank, Reginald Ihejiahi; Consulate General, State of America, John Bray; Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi; Nigerian novelist, Chimamanda Adichie and .Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Breweries Plc., Mr. Nicolaas Vervelde at the end of 2016 creative writers workshop in Lagos… at the weekend. Photo: BOLAJI OLASUNKANMI.

Ekiti APC petitions police over alleged threats to members Gbenga Sodeinde Ado Ekiti

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gress (APC) in Ekiti State, has petitioned the Commissioner of Police, James Etop, over alleged threats to the lives of its members by suspected aides of Governor Ayo Fayose.

A statement by the State Secretary, Omotoso Paul Ayodele, drew the commissioner’s attention to an earlier petition to the police on June 26, 2016 alleging planned attacks against party’s members.

In the petition also copied to the State Director of DSS, Omotoso explained that “On Monday, June 27, 2016 under the guise of holding a rally against President Muhammadu Buhari and in support of Governor Ayodele Fayose,

Gov. Fayose some hoodlums suspected to be PDP members stormed a restaurant/bar operated by an APC member, Mrs Ayoola Adetola, at Okeyinmi area of AdoEkiti, smashing many cartons of beer worth about N40, 000 for no reason other than for being member of APC.” He added that in the latest plot, top APC members,

including the party’s spokesman, Taiwo Olatunbosun, and members of APC’s media team were being marked for attacks to keep them out of circulation.

“Similarly, as we mentioned in our earlier letter about the threats of attacks, another member of our party, Mrs Omotunde Fajuyi, whose organisation, Be The Change Organisation (BCO) led the anti-corruption rally in support of President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, June 24, 2016, has come under both verbal attacks and threats of assassination from persons suspected to be working for Governor Ayodele Fayose.

“Some aides of the governor led by his Special Assistant on New Media, Lere Olayinka using a facebook pseudo account

of Irinkerindo; a member of the House of Assembly representing Ijero constituency, Mr. Dayo Maxima; a Special Assistant to Governor Fayose, Mr. Sunshine Anifowose;- and one Igbalajobi David Ayodele on June 25, 2016 on their Facebook pages, launched a very damaging smear campaign against Mrs. Fajuyi by maligning her person calling her many unprintable names.

“Not done, these aides sent hoodlums suspected to be hired assassins to the residence of Mrs Fajuyi to pose as part of the people who participated in the rally with her and had come to collect their own share of the purported money in her custody with the plan that Mrs Fajuyi should be hacked to death under the excuse that she refused to pay them.

Kogi State Government has condemned a publication credited to the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) accusing the state government of insensitivity to the plight of students in the state.

A statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the stae government stated that ``it is incredulously ridiculous to insinuate that Gov. Yahaya Bello is not sensitive to the plight of the students at the state-owned university which has been on strike for months.’’

Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Kingsley Fanwo, who issued the statement said the ``government is working hard to make state-owned tertiary institutions world class citadels of learning.’’

The statement recalled that shortly after his inauguration, the governor assured authorities of various higher institutions in the state of his determination to reposition tertiary education in the state.

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LT. GEN. BURATAI

The embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has warned that the party risks going into extinction if the leadership crisis that currently engulfs the party could drag till the 2019 general elections.

Consequently, he has called on stakeholders in the party including the caretaker committee chairman, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, Board of trustees and the governors elected on the party’s platform to join hands with him in bringing an end to the crisis forthwith.

Speaking in Abuja, the chairman said the various court cases instituted by the various groups could rob the party of the opportunity to present a common front for the 2019 general elections.

He described the party’s governors as the most vulnerable should the crisis continue, warning that they could lose the opportunity of re-election if the crisis persists.

Cairo Ojougboh, the party’s new National Deputy Chairman appointed by Sherrif who spoke on his behalf said: “I appeal to governors and elders of the party to join hands with me in moving the party forward.

We need to find political solution to this crisis because the

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.

Chibok Girls: We are shocked by Buratai’s speculation - Ezekwesili

s The Bring Back Our Girls group has expressed utter shock and disappointment with the statement credited to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Buratai querying whether the over 200 school girls abducted from the Chibok School in Borno State were still alive over 800 days after.

In a statement by Aisha Yesufu and Oby Ezekwesili for the group, they said they were especially shocked considering that “only last month when one of

our #ChibokGirls - Amina Ali Nkeki was rescued, the COAS enthusiastically reassured the nation that the Military will rescue the rest of her classmates.

“We therefore fail to understand what has changed since May 2016 and what the COAS’ rather speculative statement suggesting that our #ChibokGirls may not be alive is expected to achieve. We are surprised that General Buratai’s inference without any accompanying counterfactual evidence is

coming amidst the successes of our brave soldiers, the MultiNational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), and the Civilian-Joint Task Force (C-JTF) in recent weeks and months”, the group stated.

The group which expressed extreme delight at the return “of large numbers of our fellow citizens, including the Military’s report of the rescue of over 5,000 from behind enemy lines within the last few days, described it as CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

Sheriff: PDP may not last till 2019 if… pending court cases could drag till 2019.

“We should be able to sit together and look at the problem dispassionately. The Port Harcourt convention was illegal, so the caretaker committee is null and void.

“Sheriff is ready and willing to make peace, but we must be ready to obey the rule of law and respect internal democracy. He is ready to hand over any day, but he is not prepared to be stampeded out of office”, he added.

On the cause of the problem, the party chief noted that the crisis in the PDP is all about the 2019 presidential ticket, which he said has set different groups and interests against one another insisting that the courts cannot solve the party’s crisis.

Ojougboh who disclosed that

TONY ELUMELU Nobody is going to develop Africa except us.

Sheriff was ready to organise a proper convention to elect a new set of national officers to run the affairs of the partycalled on the governors and the party elders to formally dissolve the caretaker committee to enable the PDP make progress.

“The PDP under Sheriff will not rely on government or governors to fund its activities because members will be made to pay their dues and a system of accountability will ensure the judicious use of the funds”, the party chief added.

Ojougboh described the awaited July 4 judgment by a court in Port Harcourt as a mere academic exercise, declaring that the June 30 ruling by another Abuja court had rendered the pending Port Harcourt ruling ineffectual.

SHERIFF

TAFAWA BALEWA

ADEKUNLE AJASIN

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.”

GEN. HARUNA IBRAHIM, EX AREWA BOSS

“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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Our girls still alive - #BBOG group insists CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8

mere speculation.

According to them, “this unfortunate speculation is inconsistent with every single report of encounters with our #ChibokGirls reported by various other liberated abductees of the terrorists or the proof of life video that is now publicly available. #ChibokGirl Amina Nkeki Ali’s return on May 17th, strengthened the hope and belief of the families of our 219 girls and concerned citizens in Nigeria and across the world that they would be located and rescued.

“We, like our President, President Muhammadu Buhari during his reception for Ms. Nkeki Ali, believed that the military and intelligence authorities would debrief her effectively and thus generate the missing pieces of actionable intelligence for the rescue of the rest of her classmates. Is the COAS by his recent doubts conveying a different message to us?

“We unreservedly reject any message from the Federal Government and the Military that

seems to suggest that they are foreclosing that our #ChibokGirls are no longer alive without even so much as providing any proof of such a position. We are shocked that 809 days after the abduction of such a large number of our children, the Government of Nigeria has not offered the public any credible information on their whereabouts. It is embarrassing and absolutely unacceptable that without such information, a statement that suggests closure on the mission to rescue them has been made by the COAS”.

The group rejected what it described as unfortunate development and advises “our Army Chief to urgently re-strategize, strengthen and channel the resources of the military into EVERYTHING POSSIBLE to locate and rescue our #ChibokGirls and other citizens of Nigeria who are still in the terrorist’s den.

“We also wish to advise the Federal Government on the necessity to improve the process of identifying citizens who are rescued from terrorists. We

believe that a more structured and systematic collaboration among relevant agencies would improve the identification, verification and registration of rescued citizens. “We believe this system will provide necessary timelines of abductions, including periods of stay beyond enemy lines and a possible mapping of the enemy’s routes. Armed with these and proper debriefing, the programs of reintegration, rehabilitation and resettlement would be more effective and dignifying for our rescued citizens.

“Our hope has endured for 809 days so far and shall not waver until our President, the Federal Government and the Military give our 218 girls the justice of rescue that is owed them as citizens of Nigeria. We hold strong to our vow made to the heartbroken parents of our #ChibokGirls that until, and unless, we reach such a time as factual evidence is provided to the contrary that our girls are alive, our demand remains… #BringBackOurGirls, Now and Alive!”, they stressed.

Ezekwesili

Why Saraki should emulate Cameron and resign - Agoro

Saraki Senate President

National Chairman/former Presidential Candidate, of the National Action Council (NAC). Dr. Olapade Agoro has called on Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, to take a cue from British Prime Minister, David Cameron and honourably resign

from office.

In a statement, Dr. Agoro carpeted Saraki whom he accused of using delay tactics never seen before in Nigeria to become the Senate President and using public money to grind down the cause of justice through abuse

of court process, abuse of the Judges and judicial powers in the matters of criminal charges filed against him before tribunals and courts of competent jurisdictions.

His words: “Otherwise how could one reasonably position

the frontal attacks Saraki made on President Muhammadu Buhari on the issue of criminal charges of forgery leveled not only against him, but against three others, the Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, former clerk of the Senate Salisu Abubakar and Deputy Clerk of the Senate Benedict Efeturi before a court of competent jurisdiction”.

He described as buck passing allegations that “there is now a government within the government of President Buhari, which has seized the apparatus of executive powers to pursue their nefarious agenda”.

According to him, the offensive buck passing by Saraki on President Buhari’s government on the issue of criminal charges he is facing before law courts is merely attempting to pull the wools on the face of justice.

He also described as shameful and lacking common sense, the petition written to the US congress, EU Parliament , US and UK governments et al by Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu describing the charges leveled against them as “an attempt to truncate Nigeria’s democracy

and silence him as the leader and highest ranking member of the opposition in the country, all in the name of prosecuting an alleged forgery case, adding: “ One can reasonably and unambiguously say and conclude that “the quickest way to kill a democracy is not allowing cause of justice to run its normal cause”.

His words: “Asking therefore the International community who at any rate are known with best practice of the rule of law in sustenance their democracies to intervene over pending criminal cases in Nigerian courts of competent jurisdiction will not only be an invitation considered useless serving no useful purpose but an exposition of the sordid mentality of those at Nigeria’s corridor of power”.

He added: “if indeed the Buhari we used to know is still the same in power at the Federal level and ever ready to fight corruption, it becomes very convenient for one to assuredly conclude that Buhari, for all it will take, will not have any business with people like Saraki and his co-travellers in the ever moving backwards wagon of endemic corruption”.

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Lekki community protests imposition of Baale, seeks Lagos Assembly’s intervention Alade Tasma Residents of Ibeju-Lekki Area of Lagos State stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly to protest alleged imposition of Baale (local chief) on the community by the Onibeju of Ibeju Lekki, Oba Olusegun Salami.

The placards carrying protesters displayed various placards with inscriptions such as “Oba Salami, the Onibeju of Ibeju uses soldiers and Ajagungbale to illegally occupy our land, please, help”, “Baales installation at midnight by Onibeju, Oba Salami confirms the illegality of all his actions. Governor Ambode, please help,” and “Oba Salami has become the lion, grabbing all our familyland. Government of Lagos State, please take note.”

Prince Alade Ogunlana, who led the protesters to the Lagos Assembly alleged that one Mufutau Olamiji, few years back in Okegun Odofin, and Okegun School communities in the area went to proclaim and purportedly announced himself as the Baale of an Okegun-Ladeseso Community.

AMBODE

Governor, Lagos State

“We gathered that the Onibeju of Ibeju-Lekki, Oba Olusegun Salami had submitted his name before the Governor of Lagos State and other relevant Chieftaincy bodies in Lagos State for approval as the Baale of an alleged OkegunLadeseso Community,” he said.

Prince Ogunlana stated categorically that Aladeseso Descendant Families are one of the ruling houses in Ibeju-Lekki in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State, and that they are the direct children of Aladeseso, the first settlers and founder of a place called Magbon Alade and that the said Mufutau Olamiji is never a descendant of their ancestors.

He condemned the alleged purported appointment by “Oba Olusegun Salami, the Onibeju of Ibeju-Lekki”.

According to him, the actions have unnecessarily charged the entire Aladeseso Descendant Families of the Aladeseso Ruling House of Ibeju-Lekki “and made us bitter and enraged about the affront impersonation of our Family herein, whilst the said Mufutau Olamiji

has subjected us to threats and danger to our lives should we further oppose him.”

While disassociating the family from the action, Prince Ogunlana added that there is no place in the entire Ibeju-Lekki Kingdom called Okegun-Ladeseso, adding that it would be a direct affront on the family for someone to, according to him, impersonate and “use our family name to commit fraud, hence, we are saying that he is not qualified while we rejected the move.”

He explained that the said area is an ordinary land with no buildings and that landgrabbers have since taken over the entire area as directed by the traditional ruler and therefore, called on the House of Assembly to come to their aid on the matter.

Responding, the Speaker. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa promised that the matter would be investigated and that the House Committee on Public Petitions would handle the matter and advised the protesters to continue to be peaceful, adding that the state Governor has just inaugurated a committee on land grabbing matters.

Jonathan insincere with Confab report - legal practitioner

Iniobong Iwok

Former President Goodluck Jonathan does not believe in the report and recommendations of the 2014 National Constitutional Conference, despite setting it up, a public affairs analyst has said.

Besides, the analyst, a legal practitioner, Billy Dawodu said Jonathan put his personal interest above national interest which informed his refusal to sign the report of the Conference before his exit as president of the country. In a chat with Daily Times, Dawodu noted that the former president had enough time to sign the document into law before leaving office as president if he believed in the report.

He berated the former president for his decision to sign the document after his re-election, adding that the president was not sincere and would not have signed the report if he had won.

The legal practitioner stressed that President Muhammadu Buhari should not be blamed for his refusal to sign the document adding that it was the former president that had the moral right to

sign the document after spending several billions to set it up.

He said: “It was Jonathan that set up the 2014 confab why did he not sign it If he believed in it, he should have signed it an leave the implementation to his successor.

If he had sign it and Buhari failed to implement it, then we can talk and we could blame Buhari. It is wrong for anybody to blame Buhari, it was Jonathan’s baby; he was the one that set up that conference.

“If he believed in it, he should have signed it an leave the implementation to his successor. If he had signed it and Buhari failed to implement it, he could have blamed Buhari. Jonathan choose most the delegates and spent billions on it, and they send the report to him and he had enough time to sign the report rather than signing, he was going round the country deceiving the people that if he wins re-election he was going to sign.

“The people talking now should call him and ask him why he did not sign the Confab report into law. Jonathan should be blamed, the press are not being fair to Buhari at all, Dawodu added.

Jonathan

Speaking further on the legality of freezing the Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose’s account by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) the public affairs analyst said the commission had the legal backing to investigate any serving Governor, adding that what the

EFCC did was in accordance with the law.

“The Constitution only grants governors immunity from prosecution and not from investigation. If he has committed any offence, he can be investigated, they are not taking his immunity they are investigating him, if he has

committed the crime.

“If they trace illegal funds, they have the right to freeze the account. The EFCC has the power to investigate any crime even the president; the only immunity he has is that he cannot be prosecuted while still in office”, he stressed.

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Ajimobi bemoans Oyo lawmaker’s murder Seeks understanding over wages deficit The Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has expressed shock and consternation over the gruesome murder of a member of the State House of Assembly representing Oorelope Constituency, Honorable Gideon Aremu, at his Alakia residence in Ibadan.

A statement by the governor’s Special Adviser, Communication and Strategy, Mr. Yomi Layinka, described the death of the lawmaker in the hands of suspected assassins at a relatively young age as not only tragic but condemnable.

As soon as news of the sad incident filtered through to the governor, he said that Ajimobi immediately got into contact with heads of all relevant security agencies including the police, Department of State Services, and the army to ensure that the masterminds were apprehended.

The governor vowed to ensure that those remotely and directly connected with the heinous crime were made to face the full weight of the judicial consequences of such sins against humanity.

Ajimobi said that the security chiefs had consequently thrown their dragnets wide open to arrest and prosecute all the antisocial elements who connived to snuff out the promising life of such a compatriot and public officer.

The governor appealed to members of the public to volunteer information to security agencies about suspicious movements within their communities to aid investigation and prompt arrest of those behind the dastardly act.

He added, “I commiserate with the wife, children and family of Honorable Gideon Aremu who was a ranking member of

the Oyo State House of Assembly. May the Almighty repose the soul of this gentleman and committed patriot.

“I want to assure the family and all the people of Oorelope State Constituency that justice will not only be done, but will be seen to be done swiftly and thoroughly to reassure citizens of Oyo State of our devotion to the protection of lives and property.

“I want to reiterate our administration’s commitment to sustaining the hard-won peace and security that the people of Oyo State currently enjoy and let me again warn individuals and groups not to test our resolve in this direction.”

As the Chief Security Officer of the state, the governor was said to have indicated personal interest in getting to the bottom of the plot as well as in ensuring appropriate sanctions for the plotters and executors of the murder, no matter how highly placed.

Ajimobi enjoined citizens of the state to be vigilant and report any suspected criminal and movements to the nearest security agency around them.

Meanwhile, the State Government has sought understanding of workers and pensioners over the N29bn wage deficit representing five-month salary arrears, which it blamed on dwindling allocation to the state from the Federation Account and paltry internally generated revenue.

The plea was made at a press conference addressed by the Commissioner for Finance and Budget, Mr. Bimbo Adekanmbi and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Communication and Strategy, Mr. Yomi Layinka, where they shed light on the financial status of the state in Ibadan.

The forum also provided op-

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portunity for the government representatives to explain the rationale behind the decision of the state to apply for N14.1bn from the latest financial sustainability plan of the Federal Government.

He clarified that the N14.1bn would be used to pay salaries, stressing that it would not be paid to the state in bulk, but in tranches of N1.3bn monthly for the first three months and N1.1bn monthly for the next nine months.

The commissioner explained that the delay in the payment of salaries and pensions to workers and pensioners in the past five months was not a deliberate action as being rumoured in some quarters but due to non-availability of fund.

As against the N84bn being bandied around as the amount the state got from the Federation Account between May 2015 and May 2016, he clarified that only N37.48bn accrued to the state coffers within the period after all statutory deductions from source and irrevocable commitments.

Within the same period, however, he said that N40.48bn was paid directly to the Local Government as its share of allocation, part of which was being used to cater for the salaries of primary school teachers and local government employees Adekanmbi said, “Oyo State

Governor, Oyo State

government is not deliberately denying workers their salaries.

Such misconception was borne out of ignorance and sometimes deliberate mischief by those who can never see anything good in this administration.

“People have been peddling unfounded rumour that the state received N84bn from the Federation Account from May 2015 to May 2016, which they claimed we have refused to use for the payment of salaries. They made a rough calculation that with such figure, we ought to be having over N7bn monthly.

“The truth however is that we collected only N37.48billion after all deductions from source from May 2015 to May 2016. The remaining N40.48bn went directly to the LGs and it is even criminal for any state to touch such allocation.”

Between May 2015 and May 2016, he said monthly allocation to the state fluctuates between N2bn and N3bn, while he said that the internally generated revenue stands at an average N1.2bn monthly, with a constant N5.2bn salaries and pensions monthly.

The commissioner said, “As at May 2016 we have recorded N29bn deficit, which is responsible for the five-month salary arrears. In fact, it was only in three months last year that we accessed any figure up to N3billion and since then, it has been a

downward spiral.

“We must also make something clear to our dear citizens.

Oyo State has a population of about nine million people. If we receive an average of N2bn monthly from the federation account and we generate about N1.2bn monthly, it is only fair that we spread it among the workers and the people of the state.

“The Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, graciously conceded 100 per cent of allocation from the centre to the payment of salaries and pensions while the IGR is devoted to maintenance of social services like education, health, social welfare, security and infrastructural development.”

The commissioner said that these services would suffer if all the accruals to the state were used to pay salaries of the not more than one hundred thousand workforce in the state.

Adekanmbi said that the N14.1bn loan being expected from the FG, which the State House of Assembly just approved, would not even be sufficient in offsetting the backlog of salaries.

Nonetheless, he said that the state was working hard to diversify its economy with the new initiative called Oyo Agric, as well as to expand its tax net to enhance its IGR in the next few months to ease the wage burden.

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Why Omisore was arrested – EFCC Ï ^#^ ƊƈƅƊ Sodiq Adekunle Osogbo

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Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Sunday explained why it arrested the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last Osun state election, Senator Iyiola Omisore.

According to the commission’s spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, the PDP candidate in the last Osun State governorship election was arrested as part of investigation into a case of receiving and misappropriating N700 million from the Office of the National Secu-

rity Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) between June and November, 2014.

Omisore was arrested on Sunday morning in Abuja, a family source said.

The EFCC spokesperson said the commission secured a court warrant for Omisore’s arrest.

The anti-graft agency in March declared Omisore wanted for his alleged roles in the scandal. In response, Omisore, threatened to sue the anti-graft agency for N500 million damages for defamation.

Meanwhile, the Osun State chapter of the PDP has faulted the arrest of Omisore by the antigraft agency.

The spokesperson for Osun PDP, Diran Odeyemi described the arrest as a ruse in an interview on

Sunday.

According to Diran, the arrest of the party’s governorship candidate was a means to silence opposition in the country.

While alleging that the arrest was a witch-hunt, the Osun-PDP challenged the Federal Government anti-corruption agencies to also arrest members of All Progressive Congress (APC) that are corrupt.

He said: “The anti-corruption efforts of President Buhari will continue to be a ruse, in-as-muchas many corrupt people within the ruling party APC are not exposed and prosecuted”.

“The ruling APC, at present, has in its fold, some of the most corrupt individuals that other parties, including PDP found rath-

er too dirty to be accommodated, and yet they are being covered with the party’s duvet.”

He noted that the arrest of Omisore won’t make PDP to be silent in Osun State, adding that would boost their courage to critic the present government.

He added: “Today, Buhari is keeping Femi Fani-Kayode, Esther Nenadi Usman in prison, Olisa Metu almost lost his life in detention and now it’s the turn of Omisore while Fayose and Akpabio are being trailed”.

“We implore Mr. President to reexamine his anti-corruption fight and make it total instead of the targeted attacks on PDP members to permanently silence opposing voices in the country”, Odeyemi said.

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Isah said that as far as the office of the “Attorney General of the Federation is concerned, the constitutional powers for the legal opinion of his office have not been invoked on this issue.”

“So far, nobody has approached him to proffer any legal opinion to it. As a strong believer in the rule of law, it is his belief that the law should naturally take its cause.”

The Honourable Attorney General of the Federation “will not be dragged into this controversy and mind-games being played out by the various legal minds and spin doctors of both camps at this point.”

The parties involved should

await the decision of the courts, he stated.

He advised those in the habit of dragging the highly esteemed Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice into knotty issues of this kind even when it is yet to take a position to desist henceforth.

Meanwhile, The Abia State Chief Judge, Justice Theresa Uzoamaka Uzokwe, has said she is not on the run contrary to the impression created in a section of the media.

The news had filtered out that Uzokwe had gone into hiding last week in order to avoid swearing-in Samson Uchechukwu Ogah as the Governor of Abia State.

Ogah’s loyalists claimed that by the time the INEC-recognised governor arrived in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, on Thursday, Uzokwe had disappeared.

Uzokwe, however, said in a statement on Sunday that she did not go into hiding in a bid to avoid swearing-in Ogah.

She said she was at her duty post on Thursday and sat over some cases.

The statement, signed by the Acting Chief Registrar of the Abia State Judiciary, Vicky Analaba, said further that “These facts are verifiable and in the records of the court. The various lawyers who appeared in the respective suits are also living witnesses.

“This press release has become necessary in order to avoid further mischief and to set the records straight.”

On its part, the Abia State Government said it has uncovered plots by desperate politicians to kidnap judicial officers in the state.

The State Government therefore

called on security agencies in the state to increase surveillance and protection services around all the judicial officers in the state.

In a statement by Enyinnaya Appolos, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, the State Government vowed to deal with the perpetrators of any untoward activity in the state.

The statement added: “We wish to warn those involved in this plot to desist from their nefarious activities as the government will not hesitate to apply the full weight of the law against them.

“We also call on Abians to be vigilant and report any suspicious movement around them to the security.”

The state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party also warned against the plot to kidnap judicial officers in the state.

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“As you increase your commitment to healthcare and education, we will support those efforts too,” he said.

Entwistle said that he was eager to see a deeper relationship between U.S. and Nigeria that would bring freedom for all Nigerians.

“Not just the political freedom you exercised last year, but freedom from fear, freedom from want, freedom from sickness, and freedom from corruption. ``The last election was tremendous democratic success, not only for Nigeria, but the growth of democracy across Africa.

“As you fight Boko Haram and secure and rebuild the Northeast, and as you strive for harmony in the Niger Delta and across the land, we will continue to help in every appropriate way.

“Indeed, let us redouble our efforts on the humanitarian front in the Northeast. Some Nigerians are dying of starvation. How can that be?” he said.

James Entwistle

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Salako’s letter to Governor Ajimobi

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Yinka Odumakin

our Excellency Sir, Re: Expression of interest - Public/ Private Partnership and Ownership of Schools in Oyo State May I invite Your Excellency to the situation room with some suggestions?

Introduction Your Excellency Sir, I write to you as a concerned citizen of Oyo State living in the Diaspora. I write, not just out of an urge to be heard, but to offer alternative or complimentary ideas to yours, in the funding and running of public secondary schools in our state. I have been deeply bothered, and justifiably so, ever since I saw the media advertorial of government that asked interested individual members of public to pay N250,000 application fee for expression of interest in public-privatepartnership (PPP) and ownership of the public schools in Oyo State.

Your Excellency, my worries are not unfounded having been a product of public schools myself and given the prevailing demographics of our dear state that classified over 70% of our people as living below the poverty index, with the attendant implication that this huge population invariably depend on the public school system to access basic education for reason of its comparative cost advantage! I had before now reacted in a post on my Facebook wall with the intention of testing the waters to ascertain the popularity or otherwise of government’s policy thrust on this matter, and to confirm my fears, my reaction was widely read and shared by the huge followership and friendship I enjoy on the social media. The reaction even got published with permission by many online blogs. It is therefore my conclusion that the majority of our people did not buy this idea and this is what is driving my passion to get in touch with Your Excellency to save our state from a possible academic cataclysm. This is the bit I feel duty behooves on me.

As a Nigerian, and an Oyo State citizen, who benefitted from the lofty ideals of our forebears to make education accessible to all, via the public school system. I do hope that Your Excellency will find my suggestions useful and worthy of note for the common good of our people. Some of your close associates have said you only intend to return missionary schools to the original owners - the religious bodies, but concerned citizens, like me, consider the advert a clear step towards the sales of public schools, into the private hands for profit making. This is because the expression of interest advert should have been specifically targeted at religious bodies, not necessarily any

interested member of public. I also listened to you on the SplashFM 105.5 radio earlier today, where you described the PPP arrangement as a way of democratising enterprise, relationship and investment for inclusive participation, involving government and private businesses.

You mentioned examples of roads construction, in which private companies would invest in public road construction and would make return on investment by collecting tolls, and you gave an example of Lagos - Ibadan expressway project, which was awarded through PPP. Your analogy sounds fine particularly because, everyone who can afford to drive a car should be able to pay the tolls for enjoying good roads. It could be related to buying fuel to one’s car.

There are similar examples around the world. In the USA - tolls are paid, in the UK - car owners pay road tax.

The tolls and the road tax are used to maintain the road.

2. However, with all due respect sir, you were unable to correlate the PPP idea in road construction with your PPP idea in reforming and financing public schools. When asked about the affordability of school fees for the children of poor parents, in the PPP regime, you simply responded by saying: “We are not asking you to partner with us to make money. We are not selling schools to people to make profit.” Meanwhile, in the course of the interview, you had earlier said “we are not a socialist government”, and the government also demanded

payment of N250, 000 (two hundred and fifty thousand naira) for partners to express interest. This could be implied as purely a business venture for the prospective partners. I do agree that education of our children should not be left to government alone. But, Your Excellency Sir, could it be said that you actually meant to involve philanthropists or voluntary donors or call for companies and business ventures to fulfil their social responsibilities, and not necessarily public-private-partners in the context of a business venture? This is because, a public–private partnership is a business venture that is funded and operated through a partnership of government and one or more private sector companies. While government may or may not make profit out of this business arrangement, the private sector company involved has one primary objective, and that is to make profit on its investment, helping people is secondary to it. On the other hand, a philanthropist or a voluntary donor is only spending his money or donating material things or services to, primarily, help others.

He derives joys in helping people.

Whatever personal benefit he might derive is remotely independent of the beneficiaries of his or her magnanimities. Indeed, a philanthropist most of the times does so anonymously. Even a company/business venture fulfilling social responsibility in our schools could be grouped among voluntary donors, especially when there is NO tax holiday for

such business venture for donating to the cause of education! Now, if actually, these “partners” would not make any profit as you asserted on the radio, and they will be voluntary donors, why will government of Oyo State be calling them to express interest by paying N250,000? I suppose government should appeal to “notfor-profit-making partners” to freely donate, NOT asking them to pay a fee to express interest? Why would the government use the words “ownership of schools” in the advert, if truly the “partners” are not-for-profitmaking-partners? Why will government be calling for an expression of interest and at the same time calling for stakeholders meeting? Should not the latter precedes the former? Your Excellency, while I know you are striving hard to solve the problem in our public schools, I am afraid, the people are suspecting and questioning the sincerity of government due to the approach adopted.

Let us go into the situation room: 3. Your Excellency Sir, I acknowledge that you want to solve the long-standing problem of education in our state, and there is no doubt paucity of funds to accomplish this noble objective. This is why government needs to assemble thinkers into the situation room to manufacture popular policies and funding ideas that will provide acceptable solutions to the problem, solutions that would be calibrated with facts and figures, solutions that will enjoy extracts of working policies from other places, solutions that would be time tested.

4. Sir, you once noted that the Legendary Late Obafemi Awolowo conceived many good ideas in Ibadan, and implemented them, including FREE EDUCATION. “In order to attain the goals of economic freedom and prosperity, Nigeria must do certain things as a matter of urgency and priority.

It must provide free education (at all levels) and free health facilities for the masses of its citizens,” Late Obafemi Awolowo.

The statement quoted above, was made many decades ago, and it is still very much relevant today.

I believe the writers of the Nigerian 1999 constitution included free education in Section (18) because they considered it to be important to our national development in line with the statement above. Section 18 of Nigerian 1999 constitution reads inter alia: “(1) Government shall direct its policy towards ensuring that there are equal and adequate educational opportunities at all levels. (2) Government shall promote science and technology.

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Bringing back Nigerians in the Diaspora

N Matthew Oye

igerians living in the Diaspora can make a lot of positive contribution to the development of Nigeria and the Buhari-Osibanjo Government should encourage them to move back home. Already, according to the World Bank reports on Migration and Development, Nigerians in the Diaspora sent home a whopping S21bn in 2015. No doubt that amount contributed in no small way to the growth of the economy. Many Nigerian abroad struggle before they got visa to go travel and they have to endure so many adversity and the pains of poverty they left back home made many of them to engage is different kinds of menial jobs, burn the midnight oil, completed their education and now many are specialist in one profession or the other.

There are many Nigerians in Europe, Asia, United States of America, Canada, Australia and other African countries who are working in the areas of technology, finance, engineering and manufacturing. These Nigerians are talents and their services are urgently needed back home. For

example, Dr Paa Kwesi Uduom, who is now multi-million dollar Ghanaian serial businessman said it was the Nigerian accountant Chief Akintola William who met him in America and told him “young man what are you doing here,your service is needed back home”, Uduom took up the challenge and returned to Ghana and today has created employment for thousands of Ghanaians. He’d been a parliamentarian, minister of state and is to become the president of Ghana in November, 2016.

Nigerians are usually emotionally attached to their country and if they are properly motivated.

After all, no body need to persuade me, I decided to move back home after 20 year in the Diaspora and I have been here few weeks now and writing for The Daily Times.

Specifically, this appeal goes to the the Vice President of Nigeria Prof. Yemi Osibanjo in collaboration with other ministries; Foreign Affairs, ministry of employment, finance, science and technology to organise a big coming together of all Nigerians in the Diaspora who are in Information Technology to come together and create a hub where they can begin to invent and innovate. If this idea is properly executed it is going to be

the biggest Information Technology knowledge transfer in history.

The Buhari-Osibanjo Government must take the bull by the horns and call for a comprehensive master plan for the implementation of this idea.

As I write, the Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr Ibe Kachikwu is doing a road show in China and he’d signed MOUs that is going to bring estimated 100bn dollars investments in Oil and gas sectors into the Nigerian economy.

Equally, I believe that the government should embark on road show through Europe, Canada, USA, Malaysia, China, Ghana, South Africa and other countries. Although IT should be the arrow head of this idea, other Nigerian professionals in other areas should be motivated, to move back home.

For those in the other sectors like engineers and finance experts, the private sectors should be encouraged to absorb them and most of the Diasporas that are coming back home should be provided with necessary assistance to set up their own businesses. The government should remove the entire bottleneck in setting up and doing business in Nigeria. Some of the incentives the government can provide those who are moving

back home include free accommodation, one way ticket, regular salary for those to be engaged in training the 5,000,000 IT boys and girls.

Most Nigerians in the Diaspora are concerned about their security as incidents of kidnappers are very rampant in Nigeria now. Many evil minded people will think that those returning are coming with plenty of money; they might want to play some funny game on them. The government should assure and guarantee their security. In fact, the government should be alive to their constitutional responsibility by guaranteeing the security of all Nigerians both young and old.

Kidnappers deserve life imprisonment.

I believe that if this idea of bringing back home Nigerians who are certified IT professionals living in India,USA,Europe,China ,Australia and other Africa countries and a kind of Silicon Valley is created for them to flex their muscles by inventing innovating and training young Nigerians roaming the streets to use their mind and hands to do something productive in life, things will begin to change for the better for all of us in this great nation.

Abia: Enough of these distractions The greatest want of the world is the want of men –who will not be bought or sold; who do not fear to call sin by its right name; whose conscience is as true to duty as the needle to the pole; men who will stand for the right though the heavens fall.”Ellen G. White.

Okechukwu Ukegbu

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bians were treated to another round of shock last Monday when Justice Okon Efreti Abang of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court delivered a judgment which ordered that Governor Okezie Ikpeazu vacate office on account of allegedly false information in the form submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), nominating him as the party’s candidate in the April 11, 2015 governorship election.

The judgment has generated widespread controversy , and as

Glamis in Shakespeare “Macbeth” has murdered sleep and shall sleep no more until justice is done. The judgment has agitated minds in several quarters. Just like the December 31, 2015 Appeal Court ruling on Abia Governorship election and Okezie Ikpeazu’s mandate which was initially upheld by a lower tribunal nullified, salient legal issues have been advanced against the judgment.

One of the prominent issues, which even formed the basis of the five- grounds appeal filed by the Gov. Ikpeazu, is who issued the tax certificates. The issue is seeking to address the following questions: Did the issuing authorities, Abia State Board of Internal Revenue Services declared the certificates forged? Did the trial court invite the issuing authorities to give evidence in the course of the trial?

A position advanced by one of the legal minds states that the proof of forgery must be beyond reasonable doubt, adding that when a crime is allegedly committed, the police must investigate and submit their report.

“There has to be a complainant. Of course, it is a no brainer that the institution that is supposed to issue the document will be heard.

“ Tax clearance certificates in Abia State, just like other states emanate from the State Board of Internal Revenue. They only are in a position to state whether any tax clearance document is fake or not. In the absence of any direct evidence from the issuing authority denouncing the document, then the case of forgery cannot be sustained .I am not aware that the Abia State Board of Internal Revenue complained that the tax papers of Governor Ikpeazu did not emanate from them. I am not also aware that the police did any investigation on that issue”.

In the argument of a socio- political group, South East Progressive Assembly(SEPA),”the onus of proving whether Gov. Ikpeazu forged his tax documents or evaded payment unarguably lies on the shoulders of the state Board of Internal Revenue.

Ikpeazu before contesting his party’s nomination ticket could not have personally raised nor produced his tax documents.

Another issue is “Does the Federal High Court possess the jurisdiction to remove the governor. According to the Notice of Appeal,”the trial judge erred in law when he ordered as a consequential order that the appel-

lant vacates his office immediately when there was no jurisdiction in the Federal High Court to remove, vacate the occupier of the office or order the removal of such officer after the unsuccessful challenge of the result of the election at the Tribunal and swearing in of the appellant as the governor”.

It is a common knowledge that the tax of a public officer is under Pay as You Earn (PAYE) scheme where tax deductions are from the source of his monthly salary by the tax authorities that issued all the tax receipts and certificates. Also, Section 141 of the Electoral Act 2014 ( as amended) stipulates that somebody cannot be declared winner when he did not participate in all stages of the election yet, the judgment in contravention of the said provision, declared the plaintiff, Dr. Sampson Uchechukwu Ogah, winner.

These trials are indeed subjecting Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu to a more refined leader. One thing is certain.

When you come out of the storm, you will not be the same person who walked in.

Ukegbu, a public policy analyst, writes from Umuahia, Abia State.

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BENIGN PROSTATE HYPERPLASIA:

The condition to watch when men clock 40

Set of kidneys

‘‘Regular sex is good for the prostate.

Celibates are more prone to prostate illness.

While celibacy is a moral decision, it is not a biological adaptation. Your prostate gland is designed to empty its contents regularly.

You have a moral obligation to share it with others because someone in your friends’ list might be saved.’’

Urogenital diaphragm

Shemi Oduyoye Snr Is prostate strictly for men?

Yes, ONLY men have prostate and ONLY men over 40 years, but the healthcare enlightenment is for everyone. There is no woman who does not know a man 40 years and above – father, uncle, brother, son, friend, neighbor, or colleague, so this information must go round.

I have bad news and good news.

The bad news is that everyman will have prostate enlargement if he lives long enough.

The good news is that there are life style changes that can help the man after 40 to maintain optimum prostate health.

Nutrition Essentially, what we are focus-

ing today is health promotion.

Responsible health promotion must provide three things: information, reassurance, and a plan of action.

Prostrate health Everyone has a pair of kidneys.

The job of the kidney is to remove waste; it is the Waste Management Company (LAWMA) of your body. Everyday, your blood passes through the kidney several times to be filtered. As the blood is filtered, urine is formed and stored in a temporary storage tank called the urinary bladder.

If there were to be no urinary bladder, as a man walks on the road, urine will be dropping!

Now, think of the plumbing work in your house. Think of the urinary bladder as the overhead

storage tank. From the storage tank, a good plumber will run pipes to other parts of the house, including the kitchen. God in His wisdom ran pipes from our urinary bladder to the tip of the ‘explorer’.

The pipe is called the urethra.

Just below the bladder and surrounding the urethra is a little organ called the prostate gland.

The prostate gland is the size of a walnut and weighs about 20grams. Its job is to make the seminal fluid which is stored in the seminal vesicle. During sexual intercourse, seminal fluid comes down the urethra and mixes with the sperms produced in the testicles to form the semen. So semen technically is not sperm. It is sperm + seminal fluid. The seminal fluid lubricates the sperm.

After age 40, for reasons that may be hormonal, the prostate gland begins to enlarge. From 20

grams it may grow to almost 100 grams. As it enlarges, it squeezes the urethra and the man begins to notice changes in the way he urinates.

If you have a son under 10, if he has a little mischief like we all did at that age, when he comes out to urinate, he can target the ceiling and the jet will hit target. Call his father to do same, wahala dey.

His urine stream is weak, cannot travel a long distance and sometimes may come straight down on his legs. So he may need to stand in awkward position to urinate.

Not many men will be worried that their urine stream cannot hit the ceiling. Thank God toilets are on the floor and not on the ceiling! But other symptoms begin to show.

Terminal dripping The man begins to notice that after urinating and repacking, urine still drops on his pants.

This is the reason why, after an older man urinates, he has to ring bell. A younger man simply delivers to the last drop and walks away neat. Just see an older man coming from the bathroom. Sometimes he may clutch the newspaper closely to hide the urine stains, particularly on plain colored trousers.

Hesitancy At this point you wait longer for the urine flow to start. There are two valves that must open for you to urinate – the internal and external sphincters. Both open but because of obstructions in the urethra, you wait long for the flow to start.

Incomplete emptying You have this feeling immediately after urinating that there is still something left.

As all these things happen, the bladder begins to work harder to compensate for the obstruction in the urethra. The frequency of urination goes up. Urgency sets in. Sometimes you have to practically run into the toilet. Nocturnal also becomes common. You wake up several times at night to urinate. Your wife begins to complain.

Men being men may not talk to anyone even at this point. Then the more serious complications start.

Stored urine gets infected and there may be burning sensation when urinating.

Stored urine forms crystals.

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urethra, then chronic urinary retention sets in, causing the bladder to store more and more urine.

The size of the bladder is 40 - 60 cl. A bottle of coke is 50cl. As the bladder stores more urine it can enlarge up to 300cl. An overfilled bladder may leak and this leads to wetting/ urinary incontinence.

Also the volume may put pressure on the kidney and may lead to kidney damage.

What may likely bring the man to hospital is acute urinary retention. He wakes up one day and he is not able to pass urine.

Everything I have described above is associated with prostate enlargement, technically called benign prostate hyperplasia.

There are other diseases of the prostate, like Prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate), Prostate cancer (cancer of the prostate).

This discussion is on prostate enlargement.

Look at what you eat. 33% of all cancers, according to the US National Cancer Institute is related to what we eat.

Red meat everyday triples your chances of prostate disease. Milk everyday doubles your risk. Not taking fruits/vegetables daily quadruples your risk.

Tomatoes are very good for men. If that is the only thing your wife can present in the evening, eat it with joy. It has loads of lycopene. Lycopene is the most potent natural antioxidant.

Foods that are rich in zinc are also good for men. We recommend pumpkin seeds (ugbogulu).

Zinc is about the most essential element for male sexuality and fertility.

Men need more zinc than women. Every time a man ejaculates he loses 15mg of zinc. Zinc is also important for alcohol metabo-

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lism. Your liver needs zinc to metabolise alcohol.

Alcohol Consumption As men begin to have urinary symptoms associated with prostate enlargement, it is important they look at alcohol consumption: more fluid in means more fluid out. Drink less, and drink slowly.

Exercise Exercise helps build the muscle tone. Every man should exercise.

Men over 40 should avoid high impact exercise like jogging. It puts pressure on the knees. Cycling is bad news for the prostate.

We recommend brisk walking.

Sitting When we sit, two-third of our weight rests on the pelvic bones.

Men who sit longer are more prone to prostate symptoms.

Do not sit for long hours. Walk around as often as you can. Sit on comfortable chairs. We recommend a divided saddle chair if you must sit long hours.

Dressing Men should avoid tight underwear. It impacts circulation around the groin and heats it up a bit. While the physiological temperature is 37 degrees, the groin has an optimal temperature of about 33 degrees. Pant is a no - no for men. Wear breathable clothing – like boxers.

Smoking Avoid smoking. It affects blood vessels and impact circulation around the groin.

Sex Regular sex is good for the prostate.

Celibates are more prone to prostate illness. While celibacy is a moral decision, it is not a biological adaptation. Your prostate gland is designed to empty its contents regularly.

Thought: You have a moral obligation to share it with others because someone in your friends list might be saved.

VVF patients at the Stephanie Linus Extended Hands Foundation VVF-Project

THE VVF PLAGUE:

Learning to manage a serious social calamity Naomi Sharang (NAN) Medical experts say Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) is a subtype of female urogenital fistula (UGF).

Matron and social health worker, Vivian Aderanti revealed that “VVF is an abnormal fistulous tract extending between the bladder and the vagina that allows the continuous involuntary discharge of urine into the vaginal vault ``VVF is one of the maternal health problems confronting public health workers in Nigeria today,” she said.

It was also revealed that one of the leading causes of VVF is prolonged and obstructed labour, especially with young adults.

Other predisposing factors include young maternal age (that is: the physical immaturity of the mother’s body leading to cephalopelvic disproportion and this occurs when a baby’s head or body is too large to fit through the mother’s pelvis).

It was also disclosed that traditional practices such as female circumcision also predisposes women to VVF. However, a United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) report indicates that more than 800,000 women in Nigeria are suffering from VVF. The Fund emphasises that as

alarming as the figure is, 20,000 women are estimated to be added to this number every year.

According to UNFPA, VVF is not only a medical disorder; it is also a serious social calamity. ``It reflects the state of a health system failing to meet the basic needs of a growing population,” it says.

The Country Representative of UNFPA, Ms Ratidzai Ndhlovu, noted that teenage pregnancy was also a direct cause of VVF in Nigeria.

She said that most young girls engaged in sexual activities and child bearing at an early age, thereby leading to the condition. ``Looking at statistics of fistula in this country, we have a lot of young girls getting pregnant at a very tender age, which has caused Nigeria to have the highest burden of fistula. ``We also need family planning to curtail unwanted pregnancies. ``Fistula is killing so many women in the country, our wives and children are dying every day and motherhood is important to every family,’’ she said.

However, Ndhlovu advised men who are married to teenage spouses to ensure that their young wives were fully matured and educated to withstand pregnancy and complications that might arise during childbirth. ``I would like a situation

where, even when the men marry 16-year-old girls, they should ensure that their young wives go on with their education. ``They should also be matured enough before engaging in sexual activities so that they can handle pregnancy and childbirth to prevent fistula from occurring,’’ she said.

Ndhlovu further said that fistula was a curable and preventable condition.

It would be recalled that UNFPA successfully rehabilitated more than 100 women living with obstetric Fistula in Sokoto and donated assorted empowerment materials worth N2.3 million to them recently.

The Fund noted that most women who developed VVF probably gave birth to children at home, with no skilled birth attendant present to assist.. ``For this group of women every day, they must cope with the foul smell emanating from their leaking urine and faeces,’’ she said.

Ndhlovu lamented that most of the affected women often lose their babies during the childbearing process. ``Worse still, these women down with VVF are often abandoned by their husbands, stigmatised by their families and communities, and later ostracised,’’ she said.

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19 News Stop selling tickets in dollars, NCAA tells airlines Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

ÏÏÏ All Airlines selling flight

Minister in-charge, 1st ECWA Church, Rev. Daniel Dagyok (right), in handshake with Sen. Shehu Sani during the launch of building project of the church in Maichibi, Kaduna… on Sunday.

My govt not behind your visits to EFCC, Umahi replies Elechi

ÏÏÏ Ebonyi State governor, Da-

vid Umahi has denied a claim by his predecessor, Chief Martin Elechi that he headed the Executive Council Committee on Inspection during his (Elechi) second tenure as governor.

Umahi also dismissed allegation that he was the hand behind a number of petitions before the Economic Financial Crimes Commission against Elechi and some of his children.

The governor was reacting to a letter written to him by Elechi rejecting a V8 Toyota Jeep gift he gave to him. The letter, which was copied the Speaker of the State House od Assembly, the

state Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Department of State Security Service in the state, was leaked to the press.

But Umahi, at an Agriculture summit organised for clerics in Abakaliki, said the Exco had agreed to ignore the letter but since the former governor had decided to make it public, it was necessary to put the facts correct.

He said, “I would not have commented on the letter of my former boss if it had not been published.

We agreed in the Exco that we should ignore it but when I started seeing it published, I felt that in a public gathering like this, we have to clear some certain issues.”

The governor, however, explained that he was sometimes drafted to a monitoring team if there were engineering difficulties in some projects during Elechi’s tenure. He mentioned some of them as the Oferekpe water project and the Agba Bridge which he said that his involvement helped to save the state a whopping N1.6 billion.

He emphasised that vehicles were purchased for former governors, including Elechi and a former Senate President, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim.

Umahi said rejecting the car was not the best option as Elechi had written to him shortly after he left office to give his wife two

cars which he obliged.

He also faulted where the former governor said in the letter that he never advised him.

His words: “How can I advise somebody who does not take advice and never changed his mind when he says something?

“I advised him on the issue of NigerCem and the clergymen also did, which by now, Ibeto would have revived the company but he refused.”

Umahi said some of the petitions that had made Elechi a regular visitor to the EFCC were written when both of them were in government as governor and deputy governor “by someone who is now in his (Elechi) camp.”

Alleged forgery: APC blasts Ekweremadu over letter to global community Moses Oyediran Enugu

ÏÏÏ The Enugu State chapter

of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has berated the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, for writing the international community over the alleged forgery trial against him and three others.

It would be recalled that Ekweremadu recently wrote the United Nations, European Union,

Unites States Congress, United Kingdom and other world leaders intimating them of imminent danger to democracy in Nigeria and urged them to call President Muhammadu Buhari to order.

Briefing newsmen in Enugu on Sunday, the APC Chairman in Enugu State, Dr. Ben Nwoye said Ekweremadu’s action was uncalled for, adding that nobody is above the law.

He frowned at the manner the Senate treated the representative of the Attorney General and

Ekweremadu

Minister of Justice during his appearance in the senate over the issue.

“The Attorney General respected the senate by sending a representative, they should have accorded him respect by listening to him.

“As people who make laws, the senators should subject themselves to the same law”, he said.

Nwoye wondered why the deputy senate president should take an internal matter of a sovereign nation to a foreign land.

tickets in dollars should desist forthwith as it is a flagrant contravention of Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) prerequisite guiding cost of products or services in Nigeria.

According to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) circular issued on 17th April, 2015, it directs that “Pricing of any product shall continue to be in Naira only and it is illegal to price or denominate the cost of any product or service (visible or invisible) in any foreign currency.”

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) disturbed by reports that some foreign airlines are declining to accept Nigeria’s local currency – the Naira as payment for tickets, has warned airlines to stop selling tickets in dollars or face the necessary sanctions.

VC tussle: Jubilation as FG dissolves OAU Governing Council Sodiq Adekunle Osogbo

ÏÏÏ Workers and students of

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, engaged in jubilation over the dissolution of the governing council of the institution.

The Federal Government had on Thursday dissolved the Governing Councils of the University of Port Harcourt and OAU, Ile-Ife, respectively.

The dissolution notice, which was signed by the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, ordered that the Governing Councils of the two universities be dissolved with immediate effect.

The notice read in part, “The process of appointing a substantive VC in OAU be suspended pending the determination of the subsisting court case.

“The Chairman and members of these two governing council shall hand over any property belonging to the University to the registrars of the respective institutions.”

When our correspondent visited the OAU campus, workers and students were seen rejoicing that the Federal Government granted their prayers.

It would be recalled that workers of the OAU under the aegis of Non-Academic Staff Union and Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities had embarked on continuous protest since June 6.

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Leadership crisis: Rivers court decides PDP’s fate today Lateef Ibrahim Abuja

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Justice Mohammed Liman of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, will today give judgement in the Peoples Democratic Party’s protracted leadership tussle between Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led national caretaker committee of the party and the embattled former National Chairman, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff.

It will be recalled that the leadership crisis in the opposition PDP became worsened in May, this year, with two conflicting court orders-one from Port Har-

court and the other from Lagosrestraining Makarfi and Sheriff respectively from parading themselves as national chairman of the party.

However, the two suits were on June 7 consolidated and Justice Liman will decide on where the pendulum swings today.

The court will, in specific term, determine whether the May 21 National Convention in Port Harcourt that appointed the Makarfi-led National Caretaker Committee was in violation of May 12 court by Justice Ibrahim Buba of Lagos Federal High Court, which stopped PDP from conducting elections into the offices of the National Chairman, National Secretary and National

Auditor.

The court, also, will determine whether Senator Sheriff and other former National Working Committee (NWC) members of the PDP were validly removed from office by the national convention, having completed their four-year term.

The two claimants to the PDP leadership, last week, secured victories at three different high courts in Abuja but none, however, was a declarative judgement.

On Tuesday, Justice Valentine Ashi of Court 29, Abuja High Court, nullified the amendments to the PDP Constitution used to ratify Dr. Adamu Mu’Azu in the December 2014 Special National Convention on the basis

of which Sheriff was appointed National Chairman by the PDP National Executive Committee (NEC).

Even though, he did not mention Sheriff, Justice Ashi restrained individuals “currently parading themselves as the national officers of the PDP on the basis of the purported amendment to the PDP constitution effected at a special convention on December 10, 11, 2014”.

The opposition PDP amended Section 47 paragraph 6 of its constitution to reflect that where there is a vacancy, the acting chairman shall “serve the tenure of the officer”, who left before the expiration of the tenure.

Kano to bailout LGs with N1.2bn for salaries Yakubu Salisu Kano

ÏÏÏKano

State government has released N1.2 billion from its internally generated revenue to the 44 local government councils in the state to augment their federal allocations, so that they can pay their workers salary for the month of June.

The state governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje explained that the move became necessary as the declining monthly allocation to the councils from the Federation Account is no longer sufficient to pay salaries, let alone address other development issues.

Anambra distributes drivers’ handbooks to curb road accidents Nkiru Nwagbo Awka

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Kid Captain, Enugu Golf Section Sports Club, Master Johnson Arum; Esc patron, Prof. Gab Agu; Executive Chairman, Mr. Obum Arum and Trustee, Mr. Chris Atuegwu during the Esc Captain’s Inaugural Cup...on Sunday.

The Anambra State government has commenced a state-wide sensitisation exercise of all road users on the need to procure and study a driver’s handbook recently published by the State Ministry of Transport. Addressing many youths empowered to carry out the sensitisation programme as well as market the handbook, the Commissioner for Road, Rail and Water Transport, Hon. Chinwe Nwebili, represented by Maazi Obiekwe Raphael Okoli, the Director of Administration in the ministry, explained that the essence of the programme is to minimise avoidable road carnages by enlightening the drivers who ply the roads, via the Driver’s Handbook.

Abuja landlords face prosecution over land use abuse Idu Jude Abuja

ÏÏÏ Land owners in the Fed-

eral Capital Territory, has been warned to stick to the original land use policy as contained in the FCT Master plan or face prosecutions for distortion.

FCT Minister, Malam Mohammed Bello gave this charge when the Nyanya (Phase I) Landlords Association, Abuja, visited him in his office.

The Minister said that this step to be taking, has become necessary to end landlords con-

verting residential properties into nightclubs, brothels and worship centers, against the purposes for which they were designed and approved by the FCT Development Control Department.

Malam Bello stated that as community leaders, the landlords had a duty to insist that anybody staying in any of their properties subscribe to basic minimum standards of behaviour agreed between them and the tenants.

His words: “A lot of activities take place in these buildings that are illegal. They are all done in

properties owned by people. For every property, there is purpose for it. If as a landlord, you allow somebody to rent your house and before you know it, he converts it into a nightclub and the wrong people come there, it affects the neighbors”.

The Minister who explained that districts and communities in the FCT were specifically designed to have areas for schools, commercial activities, residential and hospitals, regretted that some landlords allow for mixed use, which he reiterated often, has led to breakdown of law and order in the community.

Bello

According to her, “This handbook is a must have and is being solely marketed by Mustard @ Divine Technologies Limited and can be found in all strategic places; supermarkets, banks and so on”.

Nwaebili also informed that the sensitisation will run through the metropolis in Anambra state, after which enforcement of the purchase by all drivers in Anambra state will commence.

She used the medium to implore drivers to ensure they purchase the book willingly and not wait till they are forced to do it with penalty. She also revealed that in due time, the ministry will commence seminars that serve as platforms for breaking down the content of the handbook to road users, especially for those who might have reading difficulties.

“If your member rented a house out and before you know it, the tenant has converted it into a church or a mosque or a nightclub and then instead of normal service time that we know, somebody will put up something at 2.00am. This is wrong. You have to police these things and give us report so that we can enforce it.

“You as a community, not only in Nyanya but in all communities of the FCT, it is very important that community based associations like your own also partner with us to make sure that we bring welfare and a very conducive living environment for the people,” the Minister added.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE : (1). TIMOTHY TEMITOPE ADESUNLORO (2) ESTHER FOLAKE ADESUNLORO (3). EMMANUEL AYODELE ADESUNLORO (4). ADEBAYO OLADAPO ISREAL AIMS AND OBJECTIVE To Assist the poor and the 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, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

SIGNED BY: TIMOTHY TEMITOPE ADESUNLORO.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.MRS. NGUUMBUR AKOSO - CHAIRMAN 2.HON. ABBAS IORWUESE AKOSO - SECRETARY 3.PROF. DOO GAR 4.DR. OLIVER AMUGO 5.BARR. AYUA JOV THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO PROMOTE GOOD GOVERNANCE AND CIVIC EDUCATION FOR CITIZENS. 2.TO ASSIST INDIGENT NIGERIANS TO HAVE ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES. 3.TO ASSIT NIGERIANS TO ACQUIRE ENTREPRISE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS. 4.PROMOTION OF BETTER FORMS OF A AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES IN THE RURAL AREAS. 5.TO SUPPORT ORPHANS AND WIDOWS WITH THE NECESSITIES OF LIFE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : AGAKU MICHAEL 07030166376

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FAITH IN THE WORD PROPHETIC AND PRAYER MINISTRY The General Public is hereby notified that the above named MINISTRY has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE AS FOLLOWS:(1) PROPHETESS FAITH IJEOMA OMESIETA GENERAL OVER SEER (2) MR GREG OMESIETA SECRETARY (3) BRO DAVID KELVIN MEMBER (4) SIS LILIAN AZUBUIKE MEMBER THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) To propagate the gospel of Jesus Christ.

(2) Towards evangelism & welfarism for mankind to win souls for our Lord Jesus Christ.

(3)To promote the gospel of peace and reconciliation in Jesus Christ and demonstrate His power

SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

THE PEOPLE’S ADVOCACY AND CITIZENS RIGHTS INITIATIVE. THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED INITIATIVE HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF NO. 1 OF 1990 PART C. Trustees.

1. FRANCIS K. VAN-LARE. - (CHAIRMAN), 2. CHUKWUKA CHRIS EBUBE. - SECRETARY), 3. AMARA B. VAN-LARE Aim and objectives 1. To help indigent citizens and the less privileged get access to justice in the enforcement and defense of their Human Rights.

2. To educate citizens on their rights and obligations.

3. Organize seminars and programs for the promotion of human rights.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ELIS NNAMDI MADUAKOR - CHAIRMAN 2. RACHAEL MADUAKOR 3. IFEANYI MADUAKOR AIMS/OBJECTIVE: 1. To Preach the word of God, and make manifestation of God’s power through healing.

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

Signed: ELIS NNAMDI MADUAKOR

THE POWERSTREAM GLOBAL MINISTRY

OWUMI ANTHONY FOUNDATION The General Public is hereby notified that the above named organisation has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DR. OWUMI ANTHONY ~ PRESIDENT 2, OWUMI SUSAN 3,OWUMI PERKINS 4 ,OWUMI PRECIOUS 5, OWUMI FELIX ~ SECRETARY Aims and Objectives : 1.Skill Acquisition 2.Scholarship Scheme to brilliant students.

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

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

Signed. Secretary

SIGNED BY OWUMI FELIX ~ SECRETARY

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

Signed: SECRETARY

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. Serve as liason between regulators and client 2. To maintain the interests of the healthcare waste operators in waste management in Nigeria in general and lagos state in particular

SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

AL YUSRAH RELIEF FOUNDATION,

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) BADEJO MARTINS ADEYINKA (2) EKO LUTIFAT OLAJUMOKE ADEOLA (3) AKINDURO GBENGA ANDREW (4) PALOMERAS JULIANA OLUFUNMILAYO

Any objection to the registration of this ASSOCIATION 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

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

Aims And Objectives: 1.To preach the word of GOD to the world .

2. To propagate the gospel and evangelize the word of GOD.

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

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

CHRIST THE REDEEMER PRAYER MIINSTRY INT’L.

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Shodiya Michael Alani 2. Shodiya Titilope Felicia 3. Oke Emmanuel Oladipupo 4. Feliday Damilare Ayodele .

HAZARDOUS AND MEDICAL WASTE MANAGERS ASSOCIATION

TRUSTEES ARE, 1 GBADEBO TAOFEEK OLUWAFEMI 2 YISA-ADENIJI AKANBI 3 BALOGUN TOHEEB ODUNTAN 4 ABIONA ADEOYE OPEYEMI IBRAHIM 5 ODUMOSU DAMILOLA ABDULHAKEEM 6 ISHOLA BILIKIS OMOWUNMI 7 ARIYIBI SURURAT AIMS AND OBJECTIVES, A TO SEEK ACTIVE PARTICIPATION AND PARTNERSHIP OF ALL MEMBERS B TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ,TRAINING ,EMPOWERMENT AND IFORMATION TO DEVELOP ALL MEMBERS, C TO UNDERTAKE BUSINESS THAT WILL CATER FOR PRIMARY NEEDS OF MEMBERS D TO SUPORT AND FACILITATE ANBITIONS OF EVERY MEMBER, E TO PULL RESOURCES TOGETHER- INTELLECTUAL ,FINANCE, ,MORAL FROM AMONG MEMBERS FOR COMMUNITY AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTS ,, ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT H 20, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED .,ODUMOSU DAMILOLA ABDULH-AKEEM)

PEACE WISE VIRTUE FOUNDATION

EMIRHO CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION. 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 of 1990 .

THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. ABRAHAM, EMMANUEL. 2. GEORGE OLANIYAN TONYE. 3. EMMANUEL RHODA. AIMS/OBJECTIVES : Our aim and objectives is to take the Gospel of our lord Jesus Christ to the remote areas and all around the world, and give to the poor sick and the needy all over the world. The most important thing abut the organizations is the gospel.

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

SIGNED : ABRAHAM, EMMANUEL.

ABIOLA COURT 5 RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION, LEKKI

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

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

THE TRUSTEES; 1. NAPOLEON ODILICHUKWU SUNDAY (Chairman) 2. MANUEL IBITUROKO (Vice Chairman) 3. CHIBUIKE MAKEPEACE AHUAZA (Secretary) 4. DR. MICHEAL GBOUN 5. EMEKA NNAJI 6. BARR. NDUBUISI OKIKE

Trustees 1. Ernest Omo-Ojo -Chairman 3. Eso Ekeng - Member 5. Jude Anele - Member

AIMS AND OBLECTIVES 1. To advocate for peace in every nation.

2. To assist in relief management and administration and provide aids to victims of war, conflicts displacement as well as the poor and needy in the nations of the world.

3.To promote integrated management of children and childhood illnesses.

4. To advocate and promote love among people of the world and the use of dialogue in settling their disagreements.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja Within 28 Days of this publication.

Ndubuisi Okike Esq. Signed

CHARLES CHIBUIKE IBERI FOUNDATION

2. Ralph Udezeh - - secretary 4. Ayo Gbadebo - Member 6. Taiwo Sholagbade - Member

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES (a) To cater for the welfare and well-being of the home owners and residents of the Estate (b) To encourage and promote peaceful co-existence of all members of the Association (c) To promote and ensure proper environmental conditions and general maintenance of the Estate (d) To foster harmonious community life by providing an open process by which all members of the Estate (e) To determine service charges, dues and other levies that will be payable by residents and home owners. (f) To adjudicate any disputes between members of the estate.

G) To interface with government agencies and other bodies on issues relating to the estate Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication Signed :Secretary

LIFE AJEMBA FOUNDATION

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

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

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

TRUSTEES APOSTEL OLAOYE KOLAWOLE ADEMOLA REV. MRS. OLAOYE OLUFUNKE TUNRAYO MRS. OLUFUNMILAYO BOLAJI

TRUSTEES MR CHARLES CHIBUIKE IBE MRS. CHIDIMMA RACHEL IBE PROF. WINSTON WOLE SOBOYEJO

TRUSTEES; MAJ. GEN. (RTD) DR. ANTHONY EMEKA AJEMBA MRS. THERESA ORI AJEMBA MR. OLAJIDE MICHAEL ANTHONY DR. JOSEPH VENATIUS IBE OSUAGWU BRIG. GEN. RTD JOSEPH NYAM CHICHI

AIMS To see people develop into Christ nature by living God’s Fullness on earth To establish a strong welfare for the needy in the church and the community To build a strong system that birth growth in the church and the community at large .

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE To support brilliant but indigent student of Mbaise Imo State in the area of Engineering and Science To award annual prizes or scholarship which shall not be limited to indigent students of Mbaise in area of Science and Engineering To do other social works that may empower people and be beneficial to mankind generally

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

Any objection to 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: Biodun Balogun

Signed By: I.B Iwuanyanwu & Co. Barristers & Solicitors, Prof.

AIMS; TO CARRY OUT HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT OF THOSE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES OR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED. TO CARRY OUT VOLUNTARY HEALTH EDUCATIONAL SERVICES IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL AND FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS, NGOS, GOVERNMENTS AND INDIVIDUALS. 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

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BLESSED EMINENT BROTHERS CLUB

CHURCH GENERAL OVERSEERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN

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

TRUSTEES: 1. DAVID ERNEST ONYI - PRESIDENT 2. UGWUEZE VINCENT OGECHUKWU - SECRETARY 3. OBIORA CHUKWUDI - TREASURER 4. CHUKWU MICHAEL OGBONNAYA – MEMBER 5. UGBOR EJIKE RICHARD - Member AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF OUR MEMBERS 2. TO MAINTAIN AND ENCOURAGE PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE AMONGST MEMBERS IN PARTICULAR AND THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL 3. TO RENDER NECESSARY ASSISTANCE TO ONE ANOTHER IN TIME OF NEED 4. TO CARRY OUT CHARITABLE WORKS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

TRUSTEES:1. EKWEM CHIDIEBERE; 2. ORJI STANLEY 3. DR. RICHARD AJAH 4. JOHNSON EZIEFULE 5. EZEAMA VENATIUS 6. KINGSLEY OKEREKE

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO CATHER FOR THE WELFARE OF CHURCH GENERAL OVERSEERS 2. TO UNITE CHURCH GENERAL OVERSEERS 3. TO ASSIST CHURCH GENERAL OVERSEERS.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO IGNITE AND SHAPE A NEW CULTURAL CONSCIOUSNESS WITH A VIEW TO CREATE A NEW CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE IGBO PEOPLE. 2. TO REVIVE THE CULTURE OF THE IGBO PEOPLE THROUGH CULTURAL FESTIVALS, SYMPOSIUM, LECTURES ETC. 3. TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMMES AMONG THE IGBO SPEAKING LANGUAGE AND PROMOTE OUR LANGUAGE.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

AMADEHI FOOTBALL CLUB

ANINRI GENTLEMEN’S FORUM ENUGU STATE THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990

TRUSTEES; 1. OBI UZOMA CHUKWUEMEKA (CHAIRMAN) 2. OGBECHE APONI STEPHEN. (SECRETARY)

TRUSTEES: 1. BARR NICHOLAS UDEH -CHAIRMAN 2. BARR SIMON ILODUBA NJOKU -SECRETARY 3. BARR. FELIX ILOEGBU UMAHI 4. BARR. EGWU JOSEPHAT CHIJIOKE 5. BARR. LOIUS CHUKWUMA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO ASSIST, PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE WELFARE AND INTEREST OF MEMBERS.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: CHUKS-NWOLISA CHIBUZOR ENZOR 08061640227; 08184272403.

LEGAL PRACTITIONER

SIGNED: BARR. SIMON I. NJOKU 08183652566 SOLICITOR ABUJA

NKPUKE IGWE KWOCHAAKA WALTER AMOBI FAMILY FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. PRINCE (ENGR) ODINAKA AMOBI -CHAIRMAN 2. OLISAEMEKA CHUKWUEMEKA CHINEDU AMOBI -SECRETARY 3. CHIEF LAWRENCE AGULUE AMOBI 4. NNAMDI JOHN AMOBI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT IN IGWE KWOCHAAKA WALTER AMOBI FAMILY. 2. TO ASSIST THE INDIGENT MEMBERS OF IGWE WALTER AMOBI FAMILY 3. TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: UBA. F.C ESQ SOLICITOR

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990

TRUSTEES: 1. PASTOR BREAKTHROUGH KHENZ OGAH 2. BISHOP FAMOUS SUNDAY OMIKPA 3. REV. NGBEDE CHARLES SUNDAY 4. REV. EDWIN JONAH 5. REV FRED OCHEIDO

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

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES A. TO ORGANIZE SCOUTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOOTBALLERS WHERE YOUNG PLAYERS ARE IDENTIFIED AND NURTURED TO BECOME TOP FOOTBALLERS IN FUTURE. B. TO ALLEVIATE SOCIAL ILLS AND CRIMES BY DIVERTING THE INTEREST OF YOUNG PEOPLE TO FOOTBALL BY REGULAR TRAINING.

INITIATIVE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF IGBO LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE

HOLISTIC YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: OLAWOYIN SUNDAY SOLICITOR, ABUJA

DE VISION DECENT CLUB OF NIGERIA THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. ODO VALENTIN TOCHUKWU 2. ODO FIMBER 3. EZE STANLEY 4. OBETTER ANDY 5. UGWU KENNETH IKENNA 6. ASOGWA CHIJIOKE 7. NWAEKE TITUS AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO ENSURE THE WELFARE OF THE MEMBERS. 2. TO EDUCATE THE MEMBERS ON HOW TO USE THEIR VARIOUS POSITIONS TO HELP THE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY. 3. TO HELP THE MEMBERS THROUGH SEMINARS AND SYMPOSIUM TO DO WHAT THE SOCIETY WILL APPRECIATE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: ASOGWA FERDINAND PRINCIPAL: FERNANDEZ LAWCREST 07030806143, 08125766657

ENGINEER ABIOLA PILLAR OF HOPE FOUNDATION

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

This Is To Inform The General Public That The Above Named Foundation Has Applied To The Corporate Affairs Commission Under Part C Of The Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990:

The Trustees Are: 1. Lawal Sulaimon Stephen - Chairman 2. Lawal Deborah Temisan - Secretary 3. Odeshilo Oluwaseun Oluwafemi - Treasurer

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ENGINEER ABIOLA TAJUDEEN OYETUNJI - (Chairman) 2. ABIOLA FATIMAH TAIWO - (SEC) 3. ABIOLA GANIYU OYELOLA

Aims & Objectives: (1) For Holistic Development of Youths (2) To Advocate for Youths Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this Publication.

Signed: Trustees.

The Aim & Objective Is to assist the needy, widows and orphans.

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: OLUSEGUN P. TAIWO.

PIONEER STUDENTS OF AKWA IBOM STATE POLYTECHNIC

MINISTERS OF LOVE MINISTRY

TRANSFORMATION CHRISTIAN CENTRE WORLDWIDE

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

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

The above named Church has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990

Names of Trustees: 1) Nsikak Affia 2) Utip Fred (Mr.) 3) Arit Aondona Sugh 4) Isaiah Umanah 5) Innocent Paul

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. SNR. PASTOR JERRY EKPO - CHAIRMAN 2. PASTOR SUNNY JOHNNY - VICE CHAIRMAN 3. ELDER TONYE ELLISON - SECRETARY 4. PASTOR IMEH ARCHIBONG - FINANCIAL SECRETARY 5. DEACONESS VICTORIA OSAZEE - TREASURER 6. PASTOR JOSEPH OKOSUN - AUDITOR 7. PASTOR SUNDAY HANSON - P.R.O

The Trustees are: 1. Oboti Kingsley Chukwuemeka 2. Emeka-Oboti Oluchi Beatrice 3. Ohakwe Onyedikachi Justin 4. Ossai Kesta

Aim And Objective: Bringing together all Pioneering students of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic to foster unity and progress between members and impact positively on our alma mater Any objection to the registration of the above should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Wusa zone 5, Abuja within 28days of this publication.

SIGNED BY SECRETARY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Olusegun Lateef Jakande - Chairman 2. Oladipupo Samson Kumuyi 3. Oyindamola Bilikisu Jakande - Secretary THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To provide financial assistance to deserving student for their education.

2. To provide support to the government in meeting housing needs.

3. To support hospitals, clinics, etc. In the provision of medical care.

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

SIGNED:SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST (THE GOSPEL OF LOVE IN ACTION) TO HUMANITY. 2. TO RAISE, TRAIN AND EQUIP CHRISTIANS AS LOVE IN ACTION MINISTERS WORLD WIDE. 3. TO ESTABLISH INSTITUTIONS THAT WILL MINISTER CHARITIES AND HUMANITARIAN SERVICES Any objection to the registration of the above should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Wusa zone 5, Abuja within 28days of this publication.

SIGNED BY: SNR. PASTOR JERRY EKPO - CHAIRMAN

LOSS OF ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

This is to inform the general public that the original copy of Certificate of Occupancy belonging to MR. OLUSEGUN OJOFEITIMI, Registration No. 100/100/2004R Dated 17th August 2004 for a plot of land at Ayobo Low Income Residential Scheme, Alimosho, Lagos State is lost in transit and all efforts to locate it has proved abortive.

The Objectives of the Church are: Ïj Ɛ ƊƆ Ɛ Ɔ ƌƆ Ɔ Ƈ Ƌƒ Ɛƈ Ɛ Ɛ Ɔ Ɠ ƋƆ Ɠ ƏƋƗ Ïj Ɠƈ ƌ ƕ ƑƋ ƍ ƈƄƋƆ Ɛ Ɛ Ɔ Eƈ Ɨ ƌ Ƈ 1 ƗÏ Ïj ƅ ƗƑƅƐè ƍ Əè Ƒ ƗƆƏƐ ƊƆ ƅ ƏƈƐ ƄƋƆ ƅƐƈƒƈƐƈƆ Ƈ Ə Ɛ Ɔ ƋƆ ƍƏƈƒƈƋƆ Ɔ and conduct marriages.

Any objection to the registration of the above named church should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Wusa zone 5, Abuja within 28days of this publication.

Signed: Awunor Chigozie Esq

THE DEVINE KING OF GLORY CHRISTIAN BIBLE CHURCH

This is to notify the general public that the above named CHURCH has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: PASTOR (PROPHET) SOLOMON NIYANU ADELEKE – GENERAL OVESEER MR. LAWRENCE OLANREWAJU AKOGUN – ASS. GENERAL OVERSEER MR. AARON OLUGBADE ODUWAYE – GENERAL SECRETARY LADT EVANG. ABIMBOLA OLUBUNMI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE To preach the gospel of peace and deliverance of our Lord Jesus Christ To establish more churches for the expression of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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

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MRS NNDID FLORENCE ARICHE

MRS AMAKA STELLA NWAEDEZIE OCHEI

I was formerly known and addressed as NNDID FLORENCE UMUNNA Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NNDID FLORENCE ARICHE All former documents remain valid. General public to take note

I was formerly known and addressed as MRS AMAKA STELLA OCHEI Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AMAKA STELLA NWAEDEZIE OCHEI All former documents remain valid.

General public to take note

AZENABOR VINCENT OSAMUDIAMEN

AWOPETU TITILAYO FAITH

I formerly known, called and addressed as AYENGBE VINCENT OSAMUDIAMEN. Now wish to be known, called and addressed as AZENABOR VINCENT OSAMUDIAMEN. All documents bearing my former name remain valid, General public should please take note.

MRS ADEYEMI TEMITOPE KIKELOMO I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS AMUSA TEMITOPE KIKELOMO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ADEYEMI TEMITOPE KIKELOMO ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE

TIAMIYU KAFAYAT OLUWAFUNMILOLA FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LIASU KAFAYAT OLUWAFUNMILOLA.NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS TIAMIYU KAFAYAT OLUWAFUNMILOLA.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE

I, formerly known and addressed as BALOGUN AFUSAT TITILAYO, now wish to be known and addressed as AWOPETU TITILAYO FAITH. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MRS. JUSTINA EMMANUEL EKPUK I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. JUSTINA SUNDAY UKPE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. JUSTINA EMMANUEL EKPUK. All former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

YUSSUFF LAWAL BIOLA

I, formerly known and addressed as OLANIYI LAWAL, now wish to be known and addressed as YUSSUFF LAWAL BIOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note

EASY LIFE EMPOWERMENT CENTRE

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OYEWUNMI IBRAHIM

CHARITY EDRIN WRIGHT

BAMGBOYE BOSE BOLA

ALUKO OJO SUNDAY

I, formerly known as YAKUBU NABIL wish to be known and addressed as OYEWUNMI IBRAHIM All former document remain valid, general public please take note.

I, formerly known as CHARITY EDRIN OKORAFOR. Wish to be known and addressed as CHARITY EDRIN WRIGHT. All former document remain valid, general public please take note

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEYENI ABOSEDE BOLA NOW WISH TO BE ADDRESSED AS BAMGBOYE BOSE BOLA ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ALUKO OJO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ALUKO OJO SUNDAY ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE

MRS. ROSE IKECHUKWU EBENEZER

PAUL JOHAN HORN

BADMOS OLALEKAN BASIT

OKORONKWO DESTINY EMMANUEL

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. ROSE NNAMDI GOD’SPOWER, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. ROSE IKECHUKWU EBENEZER. All former documents remains valid.

General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, PAUL HORN, now wish to be known and addressed as, PAUL JOHAN HORN. All former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

OBETA ANAYO JOHNPAUL

OVAT GODWIN IREK

I, formerly known and addressed as, ONUGWU JOHNPAUL, AND PAUL ARINZE, now wish to be known and addressed as, OBETA ANAYO JOHNPAUL. All former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, GODWIN IREK, now wish to be known and addressed as, OVAT GODWIN IREK. All former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

MRS. OLUWASEUN AYOBAMI ADENUGA

MRS. EMMANUEL LADI PRINCESS

I, formerly known as MISS OLUWASEUN AYOBAMI SANNI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OLUWASEUN AYOBAMI ADENUGA. Former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS :BADMUS OLALEKAN AKANDE . NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED BADMOS OLALEKAN BASIT. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKORONKWO EMMANUEL OGBONNA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKORONKWO DESTINY EMMANUEL ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE

PUBLIC NOTICE

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. AKANINWO LADI PRINCESS, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. EMMANUEL LADI PRINCESS. All former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

OKERIMI ORO EDUCATION TRUST FUND

BADAGRY BIZ--ELITE CLUB

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

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 ARE: 1. HRH, IGWE STEPHEN NNEJI OBUM NWATU 2. PRINCE MICHAEL OBUM NWATU 3. MRS CHINYERE NWATU 4. BAR. EMMANUEL NNAEMEKA ONYIA - SECRETARY.

TRUSTEES: 1). ELDER RAPHAEL DELE OYEBANJI-CHAIRMAN 2). ALHAJI (PRINCE) BODE AJIBOYE-SECRETARY 3). PRINCE JOSEPH OLALERE ADUROTOYE 4). PROFESSOR JAMES OLANIYI BALE 5). PROFESSOR ANTHONY AYODELE OLAOYE 6). CHIEF PETER FEMI AFOLARANMI 7). MR. ADEKUNLE RAPHAEL AWODIJI

Trustees 1.Alhaji FATAI Adegboyega Shokunbi.

2.Barr. Taiwo A. J. Olanayo.

3.Mr Temidayo peters Hephzibah.

4. Chief Ozonweke Everest.

5. Hon. Onala Esther Omolade.

6. Alhaji Yahaya Oladiran Idris.

7 Engr. Ashamu sewanu Fadipe.

8. Engr. Setonji Samuel David.

9. Alhaji Prince Rabiu Amusa.

10. Chief Titus Emeka Igweaka

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : 1. To promote and develop economic self sustenance.

2. Provision of resources to various deprived groups of the society.

3. Educating the masses on the alleviation of poverty.

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: O.C. ABALU Esq./ BARR. EMMA ONYIA

ASSOCIATION OF ECOWAS CAR HIRERS SERVICES SEME BORDER. This is to inform the general public that the above named “CLUB” has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1 of 1990.

Trustees 1. CHIEF OBINNA OBIEFUNA, 2. CHIEFJONATHAN ASEMEGHOR, 3. ISMAILA AMUSA, 4. Mr Ezekiel Onyekachi Emmanuel, 5. Mr Jamiu Abdulatif Taiwo, 6. Mr Alonge German, 7. Mr Uzoigwe Chidi Kingslley 8. Deacon Theophilus Iloegben, 9. Mr Joshua Itati, 10, Mr George Gabriel.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO RAISE FUNDS TO ASSIST IN THE EDUCATION OF INDIGENT INDIGENES OF OKERIMI ORO. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY : ANDREW AIRE 08023867773

HOLY GHOST TABERNACLE OF MERCY & MIRACLE THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 Trustees 1) Rev. Benson Ade Akinwe 2) Pastor Abiodun Anthony Adeoye.

3) Elder Oyebade John Oyadokun.

4) Pastor Alex Olola 5) Pastor Adedapo Sina Adejumo 6) Elder Peter Oladele Ashade 7) Elder Olajide Odutayo

Aims/Objectives 1.To create unity among members 2. To provide recreational, developmental activities and capacity building for members.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. Signed Barr. Taiwo A. J. Olanayo

THRONE OF RHEMA LIBERATION CHURCH THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES 1.Amos Orji Chairman 2. Mr Peter Eze Secretary 3. Mrs Virginia Orji Treasurer 4. Prince Agusi Kenechukwu Member 5 Enechukwu Rita Member

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

OBJECTIVE 1. To preach the gospel of Christ 2.To help the needy 3. To help the widows and the orphans .

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

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

Signed: Secretary..

Signed: Trustees

Signed Barr Love 08037098327

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To help the less privileged members in the association.

MERCY DROPS FOUNDATION

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

TRUSTEES 1.

Mr Olusola Owomoyela 2.

Mrs Adenike Arotiba 3.

Ajibike Arhueve OBJECTIVE To fund health care for those whe cannot afford it 1. To provide a national forum for the discussion and propagation of bunker industry issues in Nigeria. 2. To review, clarify, improve, develop and endorse where appropriate industry methods, practice and documentation..

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.

IMPACT FOUNDATION FOR YOUTHS DEVELOPMENT

MADA HERITAGE AND CREATIVE RESOURCE CENTRE

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Onah Dough Owo (JP) - Chairman 2. Ugor Joshua AYINU Secretary 3. Innocent Ogar Oasis 4. Emmanuel Ogar 5. Patrick Inaku 6. Sonia Onyinlo 7. Thomas Odibu 8. Odey Ochuole Scholastica 9. Ukpata Monica

The Trustees are : 1. HRH. Samson Gamu Yare 2. HRH. Alhaji Yusuf Amwe 3. Prof. Emmanuel Samu Dandaura 4. Anthony Yamusa 5. H.E. Silas Ali Agara 6.Senator Philip Aruwa Gyunka 7. H.E Chief Dr John Michael Abdul 8. Mr David Zakka 9. Dr Maijama’a Kwasau 10. Dr Mrs Ruth Jeriko

The aim and objectives: 1. To initiate entrepreneurship programs (skills acquisition and empowerment) 2. To initiate community projects.

The aim and objective: 1. To encourage research and exhibition that would give full expression to all those subtle qualities and values that define the authenticity of a people

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

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

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Ugwuanyi threatens sack of lazy teachers in Enugu Moses Oyediran Enugu

ÏÏÏGovernor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi

of Enugu State has threatened to sack any lazy teacher who fail to show dedication and commitment to the teaching profession in the state.

Ugwuanyi gave the warning during the grand-finale of a quiz competition he co-sponsored, under the auspices of Ochudo Foundation, with Hon. Chinedu Nwamba, representing Nsukka East Constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly.

“This administration would

not condone any teacher who would constitute a cog in the wheel of the State’s education system” he said.

The competition, which involved 32 secondary schools in Nsukka Local Government Area of the state, ended with Community Secondary School, Agu Umabor emerging the champion, while Community Secondary School, Ede-Oballa came second.

At the end of the exercise, computer sets and cash prizes were given to the two schools, as well as the St. Cyprians’ Special Science School, which came

third in the competition.

Ugwuanyi, who was represented by the Commissioner for Education in the state, Prof. Uche Eze said his administration was passionate about education and that he would not allow any teacher to frustrate such efforts.

“The present administration in Enugu State is determined to restore education to its former enviable height and that is why teachers must know that it is no longer business as usual.

“As a teacher in this State, you must not just go to school but you must teach anything short

of that, we shall push you away and employ those ready to work” the governor said.

In his remark, Nwamba called on other individuals in the State to partner with his government towards moving education forward.

“We are happy about the gains of this quiz and that is why we shall organize a state-wide competition” he said.

The lawmaker announced that the three students from Umabor, who emerged champion in the competition, would get complete University scholarship in any of the tertiary institutions in the state.

Oyo police vow to fish out lawmaker’s killers Remi Oladoye

ÏÏÏOyo

state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Leye Oyebade has ordered an immediate investigation into the death of Hon. Tunji Aremu, a member of Oyo state House of Assembly who was murdered by unknown gunmen in his house at Alakia, Ibadan, on Friday.

Hon. Gideon Aremu, a member of Oyo State House of Assembly from Oorelope Federal constituency, was murdered in his house on Friday while returning from an event.

Oyebade, who was at the deceased house on Friday said the command will ensure that the culprits are found and face the wrath of law, and urged members of the public with any useful information about the incident to please give the police with a pledge that such person will not be exposed.

While condoning the family of the deceased, Oyebade assured them that the ‘assailant will not go free, we are going to investigate and find them, just take heart and accept our condolences.’

Gov. Ajimobi

Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong (middle), and others inaugurating sale of fertilizer to the farmers in Plateau State… at the weekend.

Gov. Ahmed constitutes KWASU visitation panel Kehinde Akinpelu Ilorin

ÏÏÏKwara

State governor, Alhaji Abdufatah Ahmed has approved the constitution of a Visitation Panel to the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, to look into the affairs of the institution and make appropriate recommendations for improvement.

The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Isiaka Gold, who announced this in a statement last weekend, said the visitation panel is to ensure efficient and effective fulfilment of the objectives of the university as spelt out in the law establishing it.

Alhaji Gold stated that the panel is made up of tested academics, technocrats and bureaucrats who according to him, were considered across board with due recognition paid to experience, clout, integrity and ability.

The terms of reference of the panel, amongst others, include to examine the areas of comparative advantage enjoyed by the university and advice on ways to make it second to none in those academic fields.

Gov. Ahmed

ECWA Leader backs ranching, as CAN youths kick Chijioke Kingsley Jos

ÏÏÏPresident

of Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), Rev. Jeremiah Gado, has thrown his weight behind ranches for cattle herdsmen in the country.

This, to him, would bring an end to conflicts between herdsmen and farmers.

Rev. Gado stated this at the end of the consultative forum organised by the Plateau State government, aimed at sensitising stakeholders on the benefits of the policy.

He said the federal government was compelled to fashion out ways to stop the movement of cattle as it had posed threat to national security, saying that the option for ranching is

certainly the only way out.

Said he, “With ranching, if your animal strays out and causes damage, the owner of the cattle will be made to pay for the damage, as also being practice in advanced countries”, he said.

The clergy quickly added that his opinion on ranching is personal and does represent the opinions of other religious leaders at the forum.

He said no unanimous decision has yet been taken on the issue. He only spoke for ECWA. Gado said all government needed to do was to allay the fears of the natives and that of the Fulani in other to consolidate on the programme.

However, the National Youth President, Christian Association

of Nigeria (CAN), Engr. Daniel Kadzai, said that the Christian youths in Nigeria are unsure of Federal Government’s sincerity on the implementation of the programme.

Kadzai said that the Federal Government has not address the recent killings by herdsmen across the country only to come out with a policy that will hitherto favour the herdsmen.

According to Kadzai, “When you talk of grazing or ranching, the first thing that will come to the minds of the people is that what does President Buhari want to achieve with this policy. It has been confirmed that most of the herdsmen are not Nigerians, so does the federal government wants to finance a programme that is

mostly dominated by foreigners?”

He said the huge money that is budgeted for ranching and grazing could be channeled to education and health sector and it will go a long way, wondering why the federal government is bent on implementing the programme.

“The Christian youths are frowning on the policy because the money injected into nomadic education during the regime of former President Olusegun Obasanjo has not been accounted for. If you go to the part of the country where the project was implemented, you will not see anything that commensurate with what government has spent in that regard. The schools are nowhere to be found just to say the list”.

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Political tension mounts ahead DR Congo polls President Joseph Kabila is due to step down as head of state of the Democratic Republic of Congo in December but it is looking increasingly likely that this year’s election will be delayed. Statements this week by the president and the lead opposition figure, now in exile, underscore the uncertainty of the central African nation’s political future, and the potential flash points ahead.

President Joseph Kabila’s Independence Day speech was pre-recorded, as usual — Kabila is a famously reluctant public speaker — but his words were anything but timid.

The defiant head of state summoned the Congolese people to resist what he called “untimely and unlawful foreign interference.”

He repeatedly praised his security services.

His comments are seen as

a direct response to targeted sanctions imposed by the U.S. government on one of Kabila’s most senior police chiefs on June 23.

The U.S. government, as well as members of Congress, have accused the Kabila government of deliberately delaying elections that should take place in November and of cracking down on the opposition and civil society. Further sanctions may be forthcoming.

This was supposed to be Kabila’s final Independence Day as president. The nation’s constitution limits him to two terms in office.

But it is looking unlikely the polls will be held this year.

The electoral commission says it needs more than a year to prepare the voter rolls. And the Constitutional Court ruled in May that Kabila can stay in

power until the election is held.

In his speech, the president insisted voter registration will start imminently and that nothing can stop the election from happening.

But in recent weeks, senior officials close to Kabila have spoken publicly of holding a constitutional referendum first.

If the people of Congo want more Kabila, they ask, why should they be denied?

Hans Hoebeke is a senior Congo analyst at the International Crisis Group.

“The moment voter registration reaches its end, I am sure that this will become a concrete proposal,” he said. “If they get away with prolonging the reign, if the people remain generally speaking quiet, then I think they are going to try it.

I’m not saying they are going to succeed, but I think they are going to try it.”

Democratic Republic of the Congo’s President Joseph Kabila (C) greets supporters as he arrives at the airport in Lubumbashi, the capital of Katanga province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, June 13, 2016.

Israeli airstrikes hit Hamas sites in Gaza ÏÏÏ Israeli military officials

say they have struck four militant sites in the Gaza Strip after militants fired rockets into southern Israel, hitting a kindergarten.

There are no reports of injuries in either Gaza or the Israeli town of Sderot.

Israeli officials say their airstrikes took place early Saturday, targeting sites belonging to Gaza’s militant Hamas rulers.

Such attacks and counter attacks have occurred for the past two years. The rockets fired

from Gaza rarely hit building in Israel.

Thirty-four Israelis have been killed along with two Americans, an Eritrean and a Sudanese in a wave of Palestinian stabbings and other attacks since August.

More than 200 Palestinians were also killed by Israel during the attacks, or while attempting to carry them out.

The violence erupted 10 months ago when rumors swept through Palestinian areas that Israel was planning to take over an East Jerusalem religious site sacred to Jews and Muslims.

Al-Shabab mortar kill 2 children in Somalia community

ÏÏÏ Two children were killed

following a heavy bombardment by al-Shabab militants on the southwestern Somali town of Baidoa, witnesses and officials said Saturday.

Ambulance worker Yahya Isak Hassan was among the first to arrive in the Hawlwadag neighborhood where most mortars landed.

He told VOA that 11 rounds of mortars indiscriminately hit several areas, killing the two children, both of them girls ages four and five.

Hassan said one of the girls died instantly when the mortar hit their home; the second child died in the hospital.

“She had shrapnel in her head and she died in the emergency room,” he said.

19 others were wounded in the

attack. Hassan said two of the wounded are in serious condition after they were hit by shrapnel.

VOA reporter Mukhtar Atoosh said some of the mortars landed near military installations. He said some of the rounds were apparently aimed at military bases and the headquarters of the regional administration.

The mortars were being fired from the outskirts of the town, officials told a VOA reporter.

Baidoa is 245km southwest of Mogadishu and was once the seat of the Somali government. This is one of the most intense mortar attacks al-Shabab has launched on the town.

The militant group often carries out attacks in Mogadishu targeting the Presidential Palace.

But stray mortars often hit residential areas causing civilian casualties.

Dozens killed in Pakistan, India after floods, landslides

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At least 55 people have been killed in northern Pakistan and India in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains.

Floods in the Chitral district of Pakistan damaged houses and a mosque killing at least 30, officials said.

Another 25 are now known to have died in floods and landslides in India’s Uttarakhand and Arunachal Pradesh states in recent days.

Hundreds die in South Asian monsoon season floods every year.

Bad weather has hampered rescue efforts in both countries.

Flash floods hit the village of Arsun, in Chitral, overnight from Saturday to Sunday.

Several people offering special Ramadan evening prayers in the

local mosque were killed, local officials said, adding that women and children were among the dead.

A spokesman for the disaster management authority said there was panic in the area as hundreds rushed to flee their homes.

Dozens of houses were also swept away as well as an army post, leaving eight members of the security forces missing.

Chitral is a mountainous area in Pakistan’s far north, bordering Afghanistan. Flooding in the same area last year left several dead and destroyed bridges.

In northern India, officials said the death toll after Friday’s heavy rains caused flooding and landslides had risen to 15 in Uttarakhand and 10 in Arunachal Pradesh.

Suicide bombings kill 124 in Baghdad ÏÏÏ

Reuven Rivlin

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Iraqi Defense Minister Khalid al-Obeidi met with U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Stuart Jones in Baghdad after two separate early morning bombings in Baghdad killed at least 124 people and wounded at least 186 others. The officials discussed how the two countries can better collaborate in the fight against Islamic State (IS).

A suicide truck bombing Sunday occurred shortly after midnight at a busy shopping area, killing at least 119 people and wounding 170 others. It was the most deadly attack in the Iraqi capital this year.

Islamic State claimed responsibility for the blast in the Karrada district, saying Shi’ites

were targeted.

The jihadist group considers Shi’ites heretics.

In the second attack, an explosive device detonated in Baghdad’s northern Shaab area, killing at least five people and wounding 16. No one has claimed responsibility for this attack.

The White House condemned the attacks Sunday and said in a statement the violence has reinforced the America’s commitment to defeat IS. “We remain united with the Iraqi people and government in our combined efforts to destroy ISIL,” the statement said, using another acronym for the group.

Pope Francis delivered a prayer for the victims in Iraq and for a separate bombing Friday in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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Our Heritage

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Onobrakpeya, riding the storms of creativity Agozino Agozino For over four decades, he has been an active player in the nation’s art sector.

A printmaker, painter and sculptor, Bruce Onobrakpeya is one of Africa’s best known and most highly respected artist. He has been described as the ‘living legend’ responsible for the renaissance in contemporary art in Nigeria.

Born in Agbarha-Otor, Delta State, in 1932, Onobrakpeya stamped his name on the Nigerian art industry in the early 1960s, during his studies at the Nigerian College of Science, Art and Technology, Zaria, where he became a member of the ‘Zaria Rebels’, who changed the course of art in Nigeria towards a distinctly African aesthetics with three other colleagues, Demas Nwoko, Yusuf Grillo and the late Uche Okeke.

With a career spanning four decades and many notable exhibitions, a visit to the Lagos home and studio of the veteran artist shows a man who is in love with the art practice that he still paints, sculpts and executes commissioned works. The veteran artist still works like a young studio artist, who is eager to make a mark, although, Onobrakpeya had long gained local and international reckoning and an institutional status in the minds of many Nigerian art practitioners, a feat, he recalled, did not come easy.

Onobrakpeya began his journey with arts, especially, visual arts, way back in Agbarha-Otor, where he developed an undying interest in visual arts and other culturerelated subjects.

“I owe everything to God, who endows one with talent and the opportunities to develop them”, the octogenarian artist said, while explaining why he uses his works to promote Nigeria and Africa’s rich cultural heritage. The veteran,

who will clock 84 years on August 30, 2016, said that an artist should be the society’s watchdog. He should not only use his work to mirror the society and preserve history, but he should also ensure that his work reflects the history and culture of a particular people.

Citing what inspires his arts, Onobrakpeya said: “It is a continuous struggle to give expression to life as I go through it. Expression of small beautiful things and ideas which we encounter everyday. It is a tough job translating this into tangible and meaningful forms. But, because the activity is both work and play, the task becomes easy.’’

Fondly called ‘Baba Bruce’ by his admirers and those he had mentored, Onobrakpeya recalled that the journey has never been all bird of roses but he is always motivated by various commendation he gets from public who admires his arts, To Onobrakpeya, the world is art and art is the world. This simple philosophy drives him, even in the face of challenges.

One of the projects which the veteran artist had propped over the years is his annual Harmattan Workshop, usually organised every year by his Bruce Onobrakpeya Foundation (BOF). It is a creative platform which exposes artists to various forms of creativity. It has equally attracted artists from different parts of the world. The event, which also attracts journalists every year, holds in his Agbarha-Otor home town in Delta State.

“I thank God for giving me this vision. The Harmathan Workshop is our informal educational set-up which works as a retreat where artists meet, think, work, experiment and share ideas. It is designed to develop and sustain creative endeavours in the arts, particularly, the visual arts”, he said.

The veteran said that he had equally travelled to many

parts of the world, where he compared what others are doing with creativity in Nigeria.

Hence, he does not believe that the country is doing badly with its visual arts scene. This is even as many young artists are emerging and putting the name of the country on the global art market.

Onobrakpeya, who disclosed that he relaxes by reading, watching television and attending art exhibitions, said the industry is capable of creating more jobs than oil, if the government pays more attention to the industry.

The road had been long for Onobrakpeya, but the journey has been adventurous and fruitful. With the benefit of hindsight, he said he has nothing to regret being an artist. According to him, some of the greatest challenges he had faced include getting people to see in his art the idea of resource in our past as a way of moving forward to the future; funding for sustaining the yearly Harmattan Workshop and lack of government policies to promote the art industry.

“What I will like to be remembered for is my passion for life as a whole and creativity. Also as a leader and one willing to share his ideas with people’’, he said.

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Osundare stresses creativity among Nigerians Esther Bakare Literary don, Prof. Niyi Osundare has stressed the need for Nigerians to be creative because creativity begins in the classrooms and libraries.

Osundare said this at the 4th Annual Poetry Presentation and Seminar of The Poetry Club International (TPCI), Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED), Oto/Ijanikin, Lagos State, entitled “The Library as a Strategic Medium for Provoking the Muse of Poetry in Nursery and Primary School Students and Beyond”.

He noted that the library is a place full of the voices of the past and present while a good book is a treatment of human and societal survival as well as transformation agent which changes characters, mind set and the society, for human existence and development.

The poet stressed further that scientific development does not happen in a vacuum but it takes the classroom and the library to change the world and make the present days better than yester-years saying it is high time people began to produce locally made goods rather than depending on importation of nearly everything.

The 2014 National Merit Award Winner called on the government and other stakeholders on the need

to equip the Nigerian educational system from the pre-school to tertiary institutions with good libraries, conducive environment and the relevant books made available.

According to him, “It saddens me to hear or see when I visit the library of any institution I travel to, to see world standard structure but without good and efficient libraries with books.

The literary critic also appealed to parents and guardians to re-orientate their children and wards on the need for tolerance, love, brotherliness, unity, patriotism in the growing society characterized by political and religious intolerance, violence, arsonist, unemployment, corruption, immorality among other social vices.

“I challenge Nigerians, especially, my change agents, “youth’, we must not lose hope. Read, for the mind that knows is free from all human and mental slavery. Future does not celebrate ignorance, but knowledge. Be hungry for knowledge, go for good books. Proper use of the library helped me to be a creative poet. It is people who have knowledge that can shape the future”, he said.

In her welcome address, the College Provost, Dr (Mrs.) Ladele Aina Omolola noted that poetry plays a vital role in human communications, especially, among the Africans and as such should be encouraged and prevented from going into extinction.

Lagos films to feature at Toronto festival Benjamin Omoike Lagos State’s tourism and entertainment potentials will take centre stage at this year’s edition of the City to City Toronto Film Festival, with eight films produced in the State to be selected to feature at the festival.

The State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Steve Ayorinde, and his counterpart in Tourism, Arts and Culture, Folorunsho Folarin-Coker, who briefed journalists alongside the Artistic Director Toronto Film Festival, Cameron Bailey, at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, said the development would help the project tourism

potential of Lagos to the team audience at the festival.

Ayorinde said the move was in line with Governor Akinwumi Ambode’s campaign promises to make the state a hub for tourism.

He said the eight films to be selected does not necessarily have to be about Lagos, but films produced by directors based in the State.

According to him, “What is important is that the films that will be selected will be films by film makers that are Lagos-based, it won’t matter what subject matter you are dealing with, it is about the creativity the talent you are exhibiting as a Lagos-based film maker that Toronto is interested in. “

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Baraje cautious of NPFL stay

despite slim win over Abia Warriors P

lateau United head coach Zachary Barajes says there is work to be done before his side can climb out of the murky waters of relegation.

The Tin City side pipped Abia Warriors 1-0 in Sunday’s NPFL matchday 25 clash at the

Umuahia Township Stadium.

Substitute Ibeh Johnson scored the match winner for the Jos landlords as they notched their first away win in the 25-week-old topflight.

Baraje said he will build on the away win to

ensure his side win more matches.

“We are not completely out of the relegation zone. The outcome of the next match against Akwa United will decide whether we have achieved the breakthrough or not, but that aside we are really happy

about the win at Abia Warriors and our first on the road this season.

Teams are tightly parked on the league log; any small slip and you will find yourself way down the base so there is no celebration or relaxation right now.

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Utaka scores 14th goal in J-League

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ountain of Fire Football Club FC breezed past Ikorodu United 3-1 in Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League game at the Agege Stadium.

Goals from Sikiru Olatunbosun, Stephen Odey and Ifeanyi Ifeanyi were all the Olukoya Boys needed to tear apart the Oga Boys in the Lagos derby watched by governor Akinwunmi Ambode.

Both sides came into this fixture in poor form, MFM without a win in their last four games in all competitions while Ikorodu United were looking for their first away win of the season.

Ebiye Moses looked dangerous from the kickoff, as Ikorodu United began to assert themselves on proceedings, winning two corners in quick succession.

MFM slowly worked their way into the game, with Newman Musa forcing goalkeeper Segun Fatunwase into a smart save with a half volley in the ninth minute.

Musa tested the visitors’ goalkeeper again in the tenth minute - a goalmouth scramble ensued but Oga Boys cleared Ifeanyi Ifeanyi’s rebound.

Nigeria striker Peter Utaka was among the goals for his Japanese team Sanfrecce Hiroshima as they defeated Jubilo Iwata 3-0 in a J-league second phase game.

It was his 14th goal this year.

The 32-year-old striker scored the last goal in the victory in the 65th minute.

He also assisted for the team’s second goal in the 32nd minute.

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Turkish club Istanbul Basaksehir, but there are now strong indications that several clubs in Europe are casting their dragnet on the all-action right back, who recently made his Super Eagles

debut.

Modest French club Lorient are one of such clubs interested in the defender, who is also set to feature at the Rio Olympics in August.

Utaka

Ordega’s goal

lifts Spirits Nigeria international Francisca Ordega propelled her US Women League team Washington Spirits to a 2-0 win over FC Kansas City on Saturday.

Washington Spirits are now third on the league table with 20 points in 10 games.

The 22-year-old striker opened the scoring for her side in the 79th minute.

She has now scored two goals this season.

Akpala’sstrike seals for Belgian club Oostende

Mohammed cottish champions Celtic have joined the chase for Nigeria defender Musa Mohammed.

Musa, 19, still has two more years left on his contract at

Baraje

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Nigeria striker Joseph Akpala was the match winner for his Belgian top-flight league club Oostende in a 2-1 win over Roesalare in a pre-season friendly.

The Jos-born player hit the target in the 61st minute.

The 29-year-old Akpala joined Oostende in the 2015/2016 season and scored seven goals in 35 games.

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rsenal have secured a deal to sign Japan striker Takuma Asano from Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

The Gunners confirmed on Sunday that a deal has been agreed in principle “subject to the completion of a medical and regulatory processes”.

Arsenal did not give any details over the length of deal that has been agreed with Asano, but manager Arsene Wenger was delighted to land the 21-year-old.

Wenger said: “Takuma is a talented young striker and very much one for the future.

“He has had an impressive start to his career in Japan and we look forward to him developing over the next couple of years.”

Asano has five senior caps for Japan after making his debut against North Korea in August 2015 and scored his first goal against Bulgaria last month.

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helsea have completed the signing of Marseille striker Michy Batshuayi after the Belgium international agreed a five-year deal with the Blues.

He becomes Antonio Conte’s first signing at Stamford Bridge, with the four-time Premier League champions spending €40 million on the 22-year-old.

Batshuayi underwent his medical in Bordeaux last week and will report for pre-season following a short break in the aftermath of Belgium’s exit from Euro 2016.

Batshuayi enjoyed a stellar campaign in Ligue 1 last season, scoring 17 goals in 36 appearances, and has previously been linked with Tottenham, Juventus and West Ham before sealing his move to west London.

Crystal Palace also targeted Batshuayi, and had a bid accepted for the forward, but the player wanted to move to a bigger club and will join up with Conte for a pre-season tour of Austria and America.

remier League champions Leicester City have secured their third senior signing of the summer after completing a move for Nice midfielder Nampalys Mendy.

The 24-year-old has agreed a four-year deal with the Foxes, though his move remains subject to

approval from the Football Association and the Premier League.

The Foxes had been linked to the former Monaco player throughout the summer transfer window and have now reunited him with Claudio Ranieri as he follows Ron-Robert Zieler and Luis Hernandez in joining the King Power Stadium outfit.

Mendy joins Leicester after playing a crucial role in Nice’s fourth-placed finish in

Ligue 1 and spoke of his delight at moving to the Premier League.

“I am very happy to come to Leicester City. The team have just enjoyed a great season and it’s excellent to be here,” he told reporters.

“For me I want to play at this level. I like the Premier League and I follow every match. It’s fast and physical and I want to impose myself on the league.

Krychowiak joins PSG G

rzegorz Krychowiak has confirmed he has joined Paris Saint-Germain from Sevilla after the two sides reached an agreement.

The Spanish side announced on Sunday that a deal had been struck, allowing the Poland international to

move to the Parc des Princes after two years at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.

And Krychowiak has himself confirmed that the move has been completed by posting a picture of himself on Twitter holding a PSG jersey.

“A new phase - PSG 2021,” the 26-year-old posted, becoming PSG’s

latest signing just two days after they landed Hatem Ben Arfa from Nice, who Sevilla also wanted to sign.

“I’m very proud to return to France and to wear the jersey of such an ambitious club in Paris Saint-Germain,” the former Reims midfielder said.

“To continue to work with Unai Emery

was obviously part of the reason I’m here.

“I came to Paris to win as many trophies as possible. This new challenge in my career is very exciting.”

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi was similarly excited about the completion of the deal, saying: “I am very pleased to see Grzegorz Krychowiak join us.

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SPECIAL FEATURE Segun Odegbami

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am watching the ongoing European Championship 2016 with a lot of interest.

I am paying particular attention to what makes the championship different from its African counterpart, AFCON, and why the European Championship is such a massive spectacle.

The differences are clear. The presentation on television, the coverage with an unbelievable number of cameras showing every conceivable angle, the application of the latest technologies, the extremely high technical standard of the matches, the phenomenal individual fitness and skills of the players, the ease of discerning team strategies and tactics even by the ordinary person, all are little details that add up to make the championship only second to the World Cup finals in global entertainment, followership and business.

It is obvious there is a huge gulf between the European championship and its African counterpart, AFCON, with the latter still having a long way to go to catch up in all ramifications.

The biggest gap for me, however, is the simplest of all the contributing factors – the state of the turfs – Europe with its perfect-finish grass pitches, and Africa a preponderance of mostly artificial-plastic turfs.

For the umpteenth time, I am stating categorically that there is nothing like a flat, lush, slightly wet, green-grass field to enhance the quality of football a team can exhibit. The turf plays the biggest part in the overall quality of play, in players’ ability to fully express their talent and ability, and in implementing coaches’ team tactics and instructions.

That’s why many European teams have turned down friendly invitations to play in several African countries – the artificial or poor state of grounds. I have been party to several arrangements that failed for that singular reason through the years.

As simplistic as this may look, in my estimation, it is the single most important factor that halts African football’s rise above the present plateau it appears to have comfortably settled in right now.

The exposure that many African players get by migrating and playing on the lush fields overseas, makes them understand the game better, to play better, and to reduce the once yawning gap in the standards between football in Europe and in Africa.

Flat, lush green-grass fields help coaches to rehearse better during training sessions and make team strategies and tactics effective during matches. They also improve the skills and self-expressiveness of African players in addition to their natural endowments of power, speed and raw skills.

Training on poor pitches can never instil such organisational discipline in team strategies.

Even the importation of foreign coaches to Africa has done only little to improve the standard of football in the continent.

In order to achieve even the limited successes so far, foreign coaches handling national teams have had to rely on mostly African players from Europe to achieve some success in AFCON. This gives the illusion of improvement whereas it is also the reason for the stagnation

Gara-Gombe

Euro 2016 and lesson for African football of the overall standard of African football. To rise above the present level would require paying attention to that little essential detail.

African football administrators need to have a rethink on the state of football grounds in Africa.

They must start to divest from the present proliferation of artificial turfs and start to invest more in the technology, the construction and the management of lush green natural grass turfs.

It is so simple it is too good to be true.

CAF, the Confederation of African Football, must encourage member national associations to understand and embrace it.

When Africa gets its football grounds right, particularly at school, academy and club levels, where the foundation of football is built, the gap between European and African football in general would be finally bridged.

With the present very high standards of the television coverage and presentation across Africa the business of football will also undergo a massive boom within a very short time indeed.

Meanwhile, I am thoroughly enjoying the ongoing Euro 2016 championship. The totally unpredictable and shocking results, the very high quality of the teams, and the depth of players’ fitness and individual expressiveness, have provided a truly entertaining spectacle.

The matches are so closely fought that, as we enter the semifinal stage, I can’t even start to

German skipper Bastian Schweinsteiger tipped to inspire his team to glory at Euro 2016.

hazard a guess who deserves to eventually win it.

Having said that, I am placing my little bet on Germany to go all the way.

Culled from supersport.com

“The exposure that many African players get by migrating and playing on the lush fields overseas, makes them understand the game better, to play better, and to reduce the once yawning gap in the standards between football in Europe and in Africa. Flat, lush green-grass fields help coaches to rehearse better during training sessions and make team strategies and tactics effective during matches.

They also improve the skills and self-expressiveness of African players in addition to their natural endowments of power, speed and raw skills.”

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I will qualify

Nigeria for Russia 2018, Yusuf assures Keshi

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igeria caretaker coach Salisu Yusuf has revealed he applied for the Super Eagles top post because he believes he can qualify the country to the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Yusuf recently won two friendlies against Mali and Luxembourg and he has now said he is convinced that under him Nigeria can go past a difficult qualifying group that has Algeria, Cameroon and Zambia.

“If I were not convinced that I can

qualify Nigeria to the next World Cup, I would not have applied for the post,” the former Enyimba and Kano Pillars coach maintained.

“I have a good relationship with the players right from when I was the assistant to Stephen Keshi and I believe we can continue to have a good working relationship built on trust and respect with me as head coach.”

He continued: “No doubt, we have found ourselves in a

very tough qualifying group, but I am also positive we can win this group with the right preparation, support and attitude.

“We must first and foremost believe in ourselves. If we don’t, we could as well stay out of the qualifiers.

“My contacts in Europe have already supplied me recent tapes of matches involving all our group opponents and I have already begun to study them and take down vital notes.

“This is a Nigeria project and we must all come together to surmount this challenge.”

Rampaging France wallop Iceland 5-2 …To meet Germany in Semis T

he Arsenal striker scored twice with Paul Pogba, Dimitri Payet and Antoine Griezmann also on the scoresheet as Didier Deschamp’s men cruised into the last four of the tournament France surged into the semi-finals of Euro 2016 as they ended Iceland’s fairytale run in brutal fashion with a 5-2 win at the Stade de France on Sunday.

Iceland stunned the football world by

coming from behind to beat England 2-1 in the last 16, but were run ragged by France, Didier Deschamps’ side easing through to book a last-four meeting with Germany in Marseille on Thursday.

Blaise Matuidi set up Olivier Giroud for the opener and the floodgates quickly opened, France 4-0 up by half-time. Paul Pogba answered some of his critics by heading in France’s second and fine finishes from Dimitri Payet and Antoine Griezmann had

them in complete command by the interval.

Debutants Iceland restored some pride through Kolbeinn Sigthorsson’s close-range finish before Giroud added his second of the night for France, who head to the Stade Velodrome to take on the world champions with significant momentum. Birkir Bjarnason pulled another back with eight minutes left, but the damage had long since been done.

The rout began in the 12th minute by Giroud’s second goal of the tournament.

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E-Dividend: SEC D-G advises investors to pressurise banks for registration The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged investors to compel their banks to register them on the eDividend platform to enable them to benefit from the initiative.

The Director-General of the commission, Mr Mounir Gwarzo, said this after some investors complained that their banks refused to register them on the e-Dividend platform.in Abuja.

According to Gwarzo, the situation with the banks had been like that for about a year now.

He, however, said that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), and the Bankers Committee had waded into the matter. ``We as investors too have to put pressure. If you go to a bank and they say they are not going to do it, you challenge them and if they refuse to do that, what we are telling people is, they should report that bank and that officer to either the Central Bank or to Committee of Bankers or to SEC and we will take it up because that is the only way we can be able to achieve this,” Gwarzo said, adding, “That is the CONTINUED ON PAGE B2

MTN pays first instalment of N30b record fine due on July 8 Tony Nwakaegho MTN has disclosed that it has already paid its first N30 billion instalment to the NCC, although it was only due this week on 8th July.

MTN paid the first of six instalments to settle a $1.671 billion fine in Nigeria and has also won an auction for a 10-year spectrum licence in the country.

Ferdi Moolman, MTN Nigeria CEO, said that the first 30 billion naira payment towards the settlement has already been disbursed to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

It will be recalled that earlier this month, MTN finally reached a settlement with NCC and agreed to pay the government 330 billion naira ($1.671 billion) for the penalty.

The original $5.2 billion fine was slammed on MTN last October for failing to meet a deadline to disconnect 5.1 million unregistered SIM cards in the West African nation. The fine was later reduced by 25% to $3.9 billion.

Chairman African Times Nigeria Limited, Mr. Fidelis Anosike (left), and CEO Solarkiosk AG, Andreas Spies during the signing of agreement between Solarkiosk AG and African Times (Network) Nigeria Limited at Solarkiosk head office in Berlin, Germany… last Friday.

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China company to partner FG in 200,000bpd refinery

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A Hong Kong based oil company, Blooming Faith Petroleum Ltd, a subsidiary of Blooming Faith Global Holdings Ltd, has concluded plans to partner the Federal Government in a 200, 000 barrels per day capacity refinery in Akwa Ibom.

The huge step was taken following Nigeria’s quest for Direct Foreign Investment especially in oil and gas infrastructure development.

Senior management team of the organization who are current-

ly in Nigeria to kick-start the procedure for the project, confirmed in a chat with newsmen, that successful meetings were held with the leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, with view to producing refined products to increase quantity for domestic consumption in Nigeria.

Speaking on the development, chairman of the company, Dr. Robert Yeung, stated that the company’s interest in building a refinery was fired up by the discovery that Nigeria, a major oil producing nation in the world relies on

importation of refined products to attend to its domestic needs.

“We became immediately interested for two basic reasons, first, as a business entity we have identified the fact that there is a vacuum to be filled, hence there is market for our produce when we get started. This is so because the government of Nigeria will no longer import what it can access locally.

Secondly, because of our confidence in Nigeria as an investor’s destination of choice in Africa as we know that with a population of almost 200 million people, we

can never get it wrong with the country and its people.

We have no interest in exporting refined products as our basic objective is to produce refined petroleum products for the Nigerian market, discussions are currently on-going with the NNPC and the Department of Petroleum Resources and we hope at the end, we will get all necessary approvals as we are ready to commence immediately with one hundred percent funding capability”.

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At a time when most of the Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in the country are advertising about seamless banking services through other payment systems, scores of bank customers were stranded in some of the new generation banks at the weekend in Ogun State, Daily Times investigation has revealed.

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a time when they needed them most. Some of the customers in a separate interview related their ordeal to our correspondent, as they experienced long queues at different banks Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) outlets, coupled with incessant failure of the machines to dispense cash, which they said would keep them financially stranded over the weekend.

We also observed that among most of the DMBs in the ever busy city of Sango in Ota Local Government area of Ogun State only few of the ATMs were working while majority were unable to dispense cash.

Customers of Heritage Bank, Fidelity Bank, Ecobank, Access Bank; First Bank; Skye Bank and Diamond Bank bemoaned failure of their banks ATMs in dispensing cash.

Although, some customers, who succeeded in getting money said that they found it difficult to withdraw from their banks ATMs throughout Saturday and were promised by the security personnel on duty to check back the next day, the story was the same when we got back there on Sunday, because the ATMs were still not functional.

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ternational Operations Director, stated that the company has the financial capability and technical expertise to see the project through. According to him, the company is deeply interested and highly committed to investing in Nigeria’s economy and it is for this reason we sought the audience of the leadership of the NNPC under the Honourable Minister of state for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, to meet and present our ideas and proposals to the corporation.

“We are fully interested in doing business in Nigeria and we don’t require any road-show to put our funds in the Nigerian economy as we have done our feasibility studies and risk analysis to conclude that Nigeria, inspite of bureaucratic bottle necks, is still an investor’s choice destination.

L-R: Outgoing Chairman, Board of Directors, Custodian and Allied Plc, Chief Michael Ade Ojo; Board Chairperson, Mrs. Omobola Johnson and Group Managing Director, Mr. Wole Oshin, during the Send-forth reception fot the outgoing Board Chairman, Chief Ade Ojo, at Victoria Island, Lagos… weekend

How top 10 stockbrokers moved 58.2% of Equities in six months Afolabi Adesola Ten (10) out of two hundred and twenty (220) active stockbrokers at equities market of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) were responsible for N360.4 billion or 58.22 percent value of transactions in six months, according to the NSE’s stockbrokers’ performance report.

This amount was traded at The Exchange between January 1 and June 30, 2016.

According to the NSE performance report that was made available to Daily Times Nigeria, top on the list of the 10 top stockbrokers in the review period include Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers Limited, which traded N75.2 billion or 12.15 percent, while Rencap Securities (Nig) Limited traded N67.6 billion or 10.92 percent worth of equities in six months of 2016.

CSL Stockbrokers Limited came third after trading N57.1 billion or 9.23 percent in the period

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only way an investor in the Nigerian Capital Market would benefit from his investments.’’

Gwarzo said that in the past, payment of dividends to investors had stalled due to change of addresses, distance, time and cost of collecting the dividends.

He, however, explained that with the e-Dividend initiative

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under review.

The fourth place was occupied

by EFCP Limited after trading N44.99 billion or 7.27 percent while FBN Securities Limited came fifth, trading N31.6 billion or 5.10 percent value in the nation’s equities market for six months.

Others on the list of NSE’s 10 top stockbrokers for six months under review include Greenwich Trust Limited N26.6 billion or 4.29 percent, Cardinalstone Securities Limited N16.1 billion or 2.59 percent and African Alliance Stockbrokers Limited with N14.6 billion or 2.37 percent.

Chapel Hill Denham Securities Limited and Investment One Stockbrokers Intl Limited carried out transactions valued at N13.6 billion or 2.20 percent and N12.9 billion or 2.10 percent respectively.

In terms of volume traded, top 10 stockbrokers traded 74.3 billion or 60.45 per cent worth of transaction in six months of 2016.

Greenwich Trust Limited that

was ranked 6th in top value traded led the volume movers with a total volume of 27 billion or 21.83 percent, followed by Capital Assets Limited that transacted 8.4 billion or 6.78 percent volume of transaction in the equities market.

Global Asset Management-Nig Limited exchanged 7.9 billion or 6.42 percent; Vetiva Capital Management Limited moved 7 billion or 5.65 percent; CSL Stockbrokers Limited traded 6.2 billion or 5.06 percent and Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers Limited that topped value traders came sixth with 5.65 billion or 4.56 percent as volume traded.

firmly in place, such challenges would be easily overcome and investors would no longer suffer loss of their investments.

He said: ``That is why we are very passionate about this initiative. We want the market to be electronically driven from the e-dividend side so that once a company declares dividends, the dividends will now be paid into the investors’ accounts. And happily enough, SEC’s rules are very clear; once the Annual General Meeting has approved payment of dividends, it is expected that within a period of time such dividends are paid.

Emulate Dangote’s entrepreneurial spirit - Emefiele Charles Okonji The Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefele, has called on Nigerian Youths to emulate the entrepreneurial spirit of Nigeria’s foremost industrialist Alhaji Aliko Dangote as Nigerian government craved to have more of him in Nigeria’s industrial space.

Emefele stated that the Fedral government appreciates Dangote’s exceptional business

Joy Ekeke Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country will be impacted with 10,000 new job opportunities in 2017 through the partnership formed by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and Footprint to Africa, a foremost business and financial news resource and investment bridge company.

The partnership, which is in consonance with Footprint to Africa’s mission of promoting the growth of SMEs, is coming through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) the organisation inked with SMEDAN in Abuja recently.

At the MoU signing ceremony which held at the SMEDAN office in Abuja, Dr. Dikko Umaru-Radda, Director-General, SMEDAN, reiterated the role of MSMEs as the engine of economic growth, saying the partnership with Footprint to Africa was apt as it was in line with the President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s desire to diversify the economy away from oil.

investments dotting the entire African continent and exemplary humanitarian efforts, pointing out the government would continue to provide the enabling environment that will give room for more of Dangotes The apex bank boss spoke during the disbursement of funds to the youths to mark the commencement of the CBN’s Youth Entrepreneurship Development Programme (YEDP).

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ƍƆƄƅ WorldStage economic summit to address high unemployment rate With a total of 22.4 million Nigerians unemployed or under employed out of the 76.9 million total labour force, Worldstage Economic Summit (WES) 2016, will be hosted in Lagos between September 7 and 8, 2016 to address the unemployment challenges in the African biggest economy.

According to Mr Segun Adeleye, President/CEO, World Stage Limited, the organisers, “The alarming rate of unemployment in Nigeria is not only of great concern to the three tiers of government, but also to the private sector and other critical stakeholders of the economy on job creation. While some people see it as an indictment on the educational system that seems to be churning out ‘unemployable graduates’ it is also being seen as an economic deficiency, with economy having a limitation of the labour force it can sustain by its productivity.”

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Brexit: Experts warn against sharp drop in capital flows, remittances Ï ƆƉ ƎƄƍ Ɖ Ǝƍ ƕƄ ƅ ùƼƞƂ Ɗ Ɠ ƂƄ ƅƅƄƃƎƄƕ ƕƄƕƆƋƄ Stories by Motolani Oseni Considering the strong economic ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK), finance and economic experts have identified sharp drop in the capital flows and remittances into the country, as the major imminent casualty of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU).

The experts discussed how Brexit can negatively affect Nigeria, as investor confidence has been severely undermined by the uncertainty created by it.

Speaking at the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria Centre for Financial Studies (CIBNCFS), a subsidiary of the Chartered

Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) over the weekend, industry experts said that Brexit will no doubt create anxiety for Nigeria’s policy makers.

The CIBN event featured top rated professionals from regulatory institutions, operators in the banking and finance sub-sector of the economy as panelists who gathered to x-ray the implications of the recent exit of the UK from the European Union for the financial services sector and the Nigerian economy at large.

In an interview with The Daily Times Nigeria (DTN) on the sideline of the event, Chief Consultant B. Adedipe Associate Limited, Dr. Biodun Adedipe, disclosed that with the bilateral trade be-

tween Nigeria and the UK, which is currently valued at six billion pounds and projected to reach about 20 billion pounds by 2020, could be affected by Brexit.

The UK is currently Nigeria’s largest source of foreign investment, with assets worth over $1.4billion, but Adedipe explained that a decelerating British economy could impact a drop in investment, trade, and also remittances from the Nigerian diaspora who sent home over 20 billion dollars in 2015.

According to him, the shrinking of UK economy could affect the source of the Federal Government of Nigeria foreign earnings with the recent data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)

showing that the UK was Nigeria’s largest source of foreign investment in 2015.

“With oil prices fallen today and Nigerian budget hope and beg at 50 dollar per barrel, there are rising fears that Brexit’s ripple effects may halt what has been a march towards higher prices for the commodity in recent weeks. It is however not certain that Nigeria’s hopes of getting more from its oil revenues have been put to bed by this” he noted.

Speaking at the event, Chief Executive Officer, Proshare Nigeria Limited, Mr. Femi Awoyemi, said that Nigerians who own property in the UK are going to find out that their rental income will be lower in naira terms.

ƍƄ ƂƄ Ɖ ƄƒƎ Ɖ dƎƄƍƉƆ ƈô ƃ ƎƍƆƂƏƎƆ Ǝ Ƅ ƐƆƍ ƊƄ Ǝ Ɖ Ə Ǝ Ɔ ƂƆƉƆƎƓ The Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has commended Sterling Bank Plc for its contribution to clean environment through the provision of necessary incentives to checkmate environmental challenges.

The Governor who made the commendation while receiving reflective coveralls donated by the Bank for use by members of the Osun Waste Management Authority (OWMA) in Oshogbo noted that the coverall would protect the highway managers against occupational hazards which they face in the discharge of their responsibilities on a daily basis.

His words: “By this donation, Sterling Bank has demonstrated its commitment to environmental sustainability.

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L-R: Isaac Okorafor, Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN); Mohammed Suleyman, Director of Financial System Strategy 2020, CBN; Chijioke Ugochukwu, Executive Director, Shared Services and Products, Fidelity Bank; Umma Dutse, Director, Consumer Protection Department, CBN; and ‘Dipo Fatokun, Chairman of Nigeria eFraud Forum (NeFF) at the unveiling of NeFF annual report in Lagos ... Friday.

Zenith Bank, GTBank, eight others make 1,000 World Banks ranking Ten Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) operating in Nigeria have crossed all odds to make the 2016 Top 1000 World Banks ranking of Financial Times, with Zenith Bank, First Bank, GTBank, Access Bank and Diamond bank among the ten Nigerian banks that made the new global ranking.

Data released by the organisation shows that seven of the ten Nigerian banks were featured in the top 25 Africa Banks going by their shareholders fund position.

The banks are Zenith Bank which tops the Nigeria Bank list with $2.837 billion shareholders fund and was ranked the seventh top bank in Africa and 325th globally.

First Bank ranked the second top bank in Nigeria with a shareholders fund of $2.036 billion, 11th top bank in Africa and occupied the 417th position in the global ranking. Guaranty Trust Bank followed the duo as the third top bank in Nigeria with shareholders fund of $1.673 billion and ranked 13th top bank in Africa and 490th in the world.

Access Bank ranked 4th in Nigeria with a shareholders fund of $1.536 billion, ranked 14th in Africa and was positioned as the 522nd bank among the top 1000 banks in the world while United Bank of Africa is 5th largest bank in Nigeria with shareholders fund of $1.004 billion, ranked 18th

in Africa and 670 in the global 1000 top banks.

The six Nigeria bank that featured in the 1000 top banks is Diamond Bank with shareholders fund of $912 million and it was ranked 20th top bank in Africa and the 711th bank in the world.

Fidelity also featured in the top 1000 and top 25 banks in Africa.

It has $729 million as shareholders fund and is the 802th bank in the 1000 top world banks ranking. Ekobank Transnational was ranked sixth among the top 25 banks in Africa and 306th in the global ranking, Tree banks that were among the top 1000 banks last year dropped out of the ranking. From

the 13 banks that featured in the ranking in 2015, only ten made it this time around.

According to The Banker in a statement, “Mirroring the Top 25 African banks ranking in 2015, three South African lenders, Standard Bank, FirstRand and Nedbank, have secured the respective top three positions. But a closer look at their performance reveals that all of these banks have suffered in the rankings largely as a result of the depreciating rand.

Standard Bank’s total Tier 1 capital in the 2016 edition is $7.48bn, down from $10.19bn in the 2015 ranking. In the global rankings, Africa’s largest bank has now fallen from 123rd place to 160th.

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B5 Thought Leadership

Improving employee value proposition during a pay freeze (2) Damilola Akinduro and Busola Farinmade Set a Cost limit – Companies may choose to cap the benefits at a fixed amount, rather than incurring additional costs for the purchase of the same benefits.

Restructuring of Retirement Benefits: Based on the 2015 Consumer Market Remuneration Survey, 22% of companies have either restructured or closed their gratuity schemes between 2014 and 2015 to optimise cost. It is important to note that a pay freeze would also have reducing effect on pay-out from retirement benefits schemes and should be considered before taking key decisions.

Effect of Pay Freezes Pay freeze may look good on the financials, however, if not properly managed, it may affect employee motivation and engagement. Key considerations for employers are provided below: Employee-Employer Relationship: Pay freezes may put a strain on relationships which is detrimental to business growth.

It is therefore important that employees are carried along and that the process is considered fair.

Impact on Recruitment: Competitive pay is not only beneficial to employees. Attracting

the right talents during a pay freeze can pose a challenge if prolonged or not properly managed.

Employee Motivation & Performance: During a pay freeze, employers may experience increased employee sensitivity as the excitement of a pay increase wears off faster than the resentment of a pay freeze.

Employers may struggle with employee motivation and performance in these times.

Talent Management: Cutting overhead cost also affect other employer obligations such as training etc. For Generation X employees, career development is as important as compensation. Organisations that implement a freeze on training and development may pay for their frugality when things begin to turn around.

Union Negotiations: Time may be lost obtaining union buyin. Organisations have to weigh the cost of union strike actions and incessant meetings against the gains of a pay freeze.

Risk of Increased Employee Turnover: A pay freeze may render a company vulnerable to talent loss. This signals the need to seek other ways to improve employee value proposition.

Improving Value Proposition - Leveraging Soft Areas of Reward This includes every aspect

of the employee experience. The key areas for delivering value while keeping an eye on cost are detailed below: Work-life Initiatives – This is an efficient way to drive employee engagement. The common work-life initiatives provided across industries are presented in the chart overleaf: Performance & Recognition - These Programs can compensate for pay freezes. Cost effective programs such as a handshake from a superior, open declaration to other colleagues, plaques, branded gifts and a special parking spot may be explored to show appreciation for hard work.

Career Development: This should not necessarily take a back seat when reducing over-

head cost. A clear path for personal development may foster loyalty from employees.

Performance Management: The need for a well-designed and clearly communicated performance management system that links individual and team Key Performance Indices (KPIs) to business goals cannot be over emphasized.

During an economic recession, a company may consider designing relevant and effective KPIs to encourage performance.

This way, employees can focus on other key areas important to the business and what they have to do to achieve them.

Pay for Performance: Companies can leverage on welldesigned self-funding short or long term incentive schemes to reward employees. Payouts from

these schemes should be based on defined criteria and proportionate to individual contribution. Also, for organisations with cash flow issues, a portion of the payout from the schemes may be deferred for a specified period.

Effective Communication: This should include a situation analysis supporting the pay freeze. Communication should also be geared towards clearly stating the behaviours and cultures that will substantially increase the success rate and trigger a turn-around in the company’s financial performance.

In addition, employees like to know that “we are in this together”. Management teams must therefore demonstrate that a pay freeze is not peculiar to levels below management, to gain employee trust.

Conclusion Pay freeze may be required for business survival. However, this should only be a temporary measure. Therefore, organisations should enhance their Employee Value Proposition to remain the employer of choice, while anticipating the upcoming business boom.

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The NSE All-Share Index and Market Capitalization depreciated by 4.39 percent to close the week at 29,305.40 and N10.065 trillion respectively. Similarly, all other Indices finished lower during the week, with the exception of the NSE ASeM Index that closed higher.

Trading in the Top Three Equities this week were, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, FBN Holdings Plc and Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (measured by volume) accounted for 523.549 million shares worth N6.539 billion in 5,223 deals, contributing 35.65% and 38.32% to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively.

Twenty-two (22) equities appreciated in price during the week, lower than forty (40) equities of the previous week. Fifty-two (52) equities depreciated in price, higher than thirty-two (32) equities of the previous week, while one hundred and six (106) equities remained unchanged lower than one hundred and eight (108) equities recorded in the preceding week.

Equities Market declined by 4.39% last week A turnover of 1.469 billion shares worth N17.065 billion in 21,246 deals were traded this week by investors on the floor of the Exchange in contrast to a total of 2.387 billion shares valued at N26.381 billion that exchanged hands last week in 28,072 deals.

The Financial Services Industry (measured by volume) led the activity chart with 1.169 billion shares valued at N10.241 billion traded in 12,697 deals; thus contributing 79.59% and 60.01% to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively. The Conglomerates Industry followed with 133.613 million shares worth N300.892 million in 1,081 deals.

The third place was occupied by the Consumer Goods Industry with a turnover of 110.745 million shares worth N4.904 billion in 3,495 deals.

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The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has said that UACN Plc will replace Glaxosmithkline Consumer Nigeria Plc as one of the most 30 capitalised stock on the NSE 30 Index.

The NSE 30 Index is one of the seven sectoral indices of the Nigerian Stock Exchange that tracks the general movement of all listed equities trading in each sector.

The NSE in its weekly market report, has thus revealed the outcome of the completion of the Mid-Year Review of the NSE indices (NSE 30 and the

sectorial Indices) carried out by the Nigerian Stock Exchange The Half year index review further showed that the composition of the NSE Consumer Goods, NSE Banking, NSE Insurance, NSE Oil & Gas and the NSE Lotus Islamic Indices indicated no changes.

But, DN Meyer Plc beat Greif Nigeria Plc to gain admittance into the NSE Industrial Index, booting out Avon Crowncaps & Containers Plc. The NSE had last month indicated that the composition of these indices will be effective from Friday, July 1, 2016.

Oando realises N4.1 billion as profit for Q1 2016 Afolabi Adesola Oando Plc. announced its First Quarter (Q1) 2016 results for the three months’ period ended 31 March, 2016, with N4.1 billion as the group’s profit for the period, indicating a 120 percent increase compared to a loss of N20.9 billion recorded in Q1 2015.

However, financial statements of the indigenous energy group listed on both the Nigerian and Johannesburg Stock Exchange show that revenue dropped by 10 percent to N27.7 billion from N30.6 billion in Q1 2015.

Expenses (Selling & Marketing Costs and Administrative Ex-

penses) increased by 81 percent to a loss of N53.6 billion from N28.8 billion, as operating loss stood at N6 billion from an operating profit of N675.1 million recorded for the first quarter of last year.

Loss-Before-Tax from continuing operations increased by 20 percent to N18.7 billion from N15.5 billion in Q1 2015, loss for the period from continuing operations rose by 12.1 percent to N13.9 billion from N12.4 billion posted in the same period of 2015.

While the group’s first quarter financial statements indicated that a profit after tax of N17.97 billion was realized from discontinued operations compared to a loss after

tax of N8.9 billion from discontinued operations in Q1 2015, Net Assets for the period increased by 8.5 percent to N55.2 billion from N50.9 billion recorded in Q1 2015.

Oando’s audited 2015 result for the period ended 31st December showed that the company grew revenue by 74 percent to N161.5 billion compared to N92.9 billion in 2014, while loss for the year reduced by 66 percent to N49.7 billion from N145.7 billion as Net Assets depleted by 20.4 percent to N46.2 billion from N58 billion in 2014.

Operational Highlights in the period under review showed that the company restructured debt with the execution of its N94.6billlion

Medium Term Note facility with 10 leading financial institutions.

In the upstream sector, Oando Energy Resources (OER) increased 2P net reserves by 6 percent from 420.3 MMboe to 445.3 MMboe.

In the midstream Oando Gas & Power commenced development of a 20 mmscf/day Mini-LNG facility in Ajaokuta, Kogi State, completed the sale of 12.15MW Akute Independent Power Plant (IPP) and signed term sheet for the divestment of the 10.4MW Alausa Independent Power Plant (IPP).

The company’s operations in the downstream specified that Oando PLC amended and restated terms of recapitalization via the injec-

tion of USD210million from Helios/Vitol JV. In a statement released by the company, Oando Plc. said “We commenced 2016 on a restoration path by examining our business model and introducing a 6-step corporate initiative strategy to restore our business to profitability by deleveraging the business and optimising our balance sheet through the restructuring our net debt, asset disposal and/or injection of USD 350m of capital. In June, we successfully restructured our debt through a N94.6 billion Medium Term and are well on the way towards achieving our re-capitalization target.

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Pension: PenCom demands evidence of compliance in financial statements Stories by KAYODE ADELOWOKAN The National Pension Commission (PenCom) said it is pushing for the publications of evidences of compliance with the Pension Reform Act (PRA) 2014 in companies’ financial statements.

The Daily Times gathered that the Pension regulator is working with the Financial Reporting Council (formerly Nigeria Accounting Standard Board), through a Joint Committee, to include report on compliance with the provisions of the PRA 2014 as part of the disclosure requirements in Audited Financial Statement of all organisation that employ a minimum of three staff.

“While the Committee is yet to conclude its work, it is expected that the new International Finan-

cial Reporting Standards (IFRS) would include this requirement”, PenCom posited.

In the recent time, the National Pension Commission (PenCom) has been exploring measures to deepen the pension industry, especially by collaborating with other organisations to ensure pension laws are obeyed and enforced.

It was also gathered that the Commission had collaborated with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Bureau for Public Procurement (BPP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and National Bureau for Statistics (NBS) and some professional bodies to ensure compliance with the Pension Reform Act (PRA) 2014 especially among private sector organisations.

The collaboration with CBN, it was learnt is to ensure all deposit money banks, primary mortgage

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institutions, micro finance banks, discount houses and other institutions under the purview of the CBN complied with the PRA 2014.

Meanwhile, the BPP partnership has assisted the Commission to ensure that all organisations soliciting for business with the Federal Government Ministry Department and Agency (MDAs) complied with the provisions of the PRA 2014 as required by Section 16(6) (b) of the Public Procurement Act 2007.

The Commission and NBS had constituted a Technical Committee for developing a data base of eligible employers which would assist the Commission in its compliance efforts. The NBS is to assist the Commission to enumerate all private sector employers in the country with a view to identifying all organisations that must comply with the PRA 2014.

National Pension Commission (PenCom) has been exploring measures to deepen the pension industry, especially by collaborating with other organisations

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Royal Exchange posts N10.7bn as gross premium in FY15 Royal Exchange Plc has said it generated a gross written premium of N10.7 billion from business activities for the financial year ended December 31, 2015, representing an increase of 14 per cent over the figure of 2014, which stood at N9.4 billion.

A statement by the Group Head, Corporate Affairs, Wilson Okoh-Esene, said the net premium income for the period amounted to N8.4 billion, with a modest growth of 9 percent over that of 2014, which stood at N7.8 billion, adding that total assets also increased to N26.525 billion, up by two per cent from the preceding year.

Total claims paid for the period under review, he said amounted to N3.0 billion, an increase of 26 per cent from 2014,

STI partners NGO on youth mentorship Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc has extended its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative to a Lagos-based NonGovernmental Organization, Teenage Life on partnership aimed at strengthening youth development in the country.

Coordinator of Teenage Life, Mrs. Jessica John Braimah, commended the commitment of the Underwriting Firm in promoting youth mentorship in the country through the various programmes that the company have continued to support over the years.

She explained that the current initiative of the organization which Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc is supporting is centered on educating the youths in the areas of governance, economic empowerment and social infrastructure development.

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which was N2.4billon.

The Group Managing Director, Auwalu Muktari, stated that despite the very harsh operating environment in the year under review, the group was able to grow its top-line figures by participating in large-ticket financial transactions, as well as playing in the retail insurance market, which shall be a key growth driver in the years ahead.

According to Muktari, “Royal Exchange Plc will in the years to come, continue to be an aggressive player in the retail market in Nigeria and will be looking at different strategies to increase its product offering and visibility in the marketplace, while not losing track of the corporate market, where the returns and margins, are dwindling, yearly.” the youths is very critical to the growth and advancement of any nation which explains why special attention is given to youth mentorship in her organization.

She concluded by appealing to other corporate organizations to get more involved in youth administration issues in promoting a better society especially at a time when the values are fast becoming eroding in the country for one reason or the other.

“In her words, “the intervention of Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc in supporting our ‘Life Encounters’ radio programme on a syndicated basis across the country testifies to the affirmation of the brand as a very responsive and trusted partner that can be relied upon at any given point in time. I am particularly grateful to the Management of Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc for their unflinching support of our programmes over the years and I hope to see more corporate organizations emulate such novel initiatives in finding a voice for our youths in the country.”

Efekoha sets four-point agenda, promises to promote stakeholders’ engagement The newly installed Chairman of the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), Eddie Efekoha, has identified four key areas his administration would focus to take insurance operations to lofty heights.

Efekoha, who is also the Managing Director of Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Plc disclosed this on Thursday at the 45th Annual General Meeting of the association in Lagos said that the theme of his administration is,

“Sustainable Market Development Through Stakeholders Engagement”.

The Consolidated Hallmark Insurance MD received the mantle of leadership of the Insurance League at the AGM assured that his administration would promote stakeholders’ engagement with policy makers at the Judiciary, the Legislature and other relevant agencies of the government, as well as regulatory institutions and industry players.

“Enforce market discipline amongst key industry players which will involve engagement with colleagues and partners in the industry to encourage market development and continuity in the industry; “Review the NIA constitution to make it more dynamic in response to the changing business environment and pursue other current projects embarked upon by the association most important of which is the NIA Building Project.”

He stressed that his cabinet will deal with the identified programmes to the best of their abilities.

He commended the National Insurance Commission under the leadership of Mohammed Kari, the Commissioner for Insurance, for instituting the Insurers’ Committee, a platform for dialogue between the regulator and regulated entities for the growth of the industry.

“Every leader is born for his

own time! It is my opinion that our industry at this time will benefit a lot from the openness to dialogue of the Commission as a means to addressing some of the ills of the market today for long term sustainability, growth and ease of regulation. This is in line with the theme of my chairmanship and therefore I will not hesitate to encourage our members to participate actively as they have done since the inauguration of the Committee,” he said.

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Niger Delta people should get more care - Shell

Osagie Okunbo

Managing Director SPDC and country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria

Shell companies in Nigeria spent a total of $195.5 million on social investments in Nigeria in 2015, making Nigeria the largest concentration of social investment spending in the Shell Group. Of the amount, some $145.1 million was paid to the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC as required by the law, while another $50.4 million was directly expended on social media investment projects by the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria, SPDC Limited operated Joint Venture and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company, SNEPCo. In this interview with OPEOLUWANI AKINTAYO, Managing Director SPDC and country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, Osagie Okunbo, touches on vital issues on the company and its partners, including issues on the Niger Delta. Excerpt.

Shell gave the Federal Government conditions before it would support the Ogoni cleanup. Now that the cleanup has been flagged off, what is the company’s position about it and did they meet the conditions?

Yes, we had a discussion with Ogoni people and the Federal Government about the cleanup.

However, the challenge here is the condition you said we gave because we can’t give conditions to the government. What we said was simple. If you are going to spend say $1 billion on the cleanup then,

you have to first stop the pollution and I think I have also heard the minister say the same thing. So let us wait for the government to roll out the complete programme for the cleanup because we don’t want to say anything right now. So we laugh whenever people say Shell is being punished by being asked to cleanup Ogoni. The truth is that with all the oil spillage in the Niger Delta, 55 percent of the money comes from Nigeria’s NNPC because it is a joint venture business.

Our share in whatever money will be spent is 30 percent. The other partners will also contribute their

own quota. So, we have to be careful because the more damage, the more money Nigeria will have to cough out for the cleanup.

You know what the country is going through-everybody is suffering. Even electricity has dropped to about 1000 megawatts as a result of spates of vandalisation of the oil pipelines. What is Shell doing to ameliorate the problem of lack of gas so that power supply can improve?

It has been a deeply troubling experience to wake up one day and find out that your 48 inches

pipeline has been vandalised. And because the pipeline is an export line, you find out that it is a huge one. Why it is painful is because vandalism takes a lot of our crude.

Two-third of lost crude belongs to SPDC, Total and the rest and these are companies that are still repaying loans spent buying these assets. So vandalism is a tragedy not just for Shell but for Nigeria too.

Don’t forget that whether it is us or Nigeria, 55 percent of the grant of the equity crude belongs to the Nigerian government under NNPC. And whenever we take our portion of revenue, we still have to pay taxes and royalties. So much of the gas in the Niger Delta is backed down because we can’t produce.

That’s why you saw that immediately vandalism takes place, power supply drops dramatically. The Vice President visited us in Forcardos and saw things for himself.

Much of what he focused on was the domestic gas because that’s the one affecting the everyday man.

So we are working really hard to reduce the crises and stay on top of the repairs. And while we were seeing the end of the repairs, more vandalisation keep taking place.

During the repair, we brought in some of the best hands to work on the pipeline and create a dam in the river to fix the pipeline. But there was a debated whether or not to continue with repair while militants and oil thieves continue destroying the pipes. We approached a lot of government agencies to ask them to stop the vandalism first before we fix it because there is no point fixing it and still have it vandalised. There is nowhere in the world where people take on their important infrastructure important because they are not just for our earnings but also for our comfort. Yet, we are undaunted as we continue to fix the problem.

Bear in mind that whatever we say here is also the stand of our colleagues in Chevron and Agip.

Recently, Shell dropped the Bonga project from the table and other fields, plus more projects that have been canceled.

What exactly is the problem?

We really wanted to do the Bonga South West project but at some point, we realised that oil prices dropped below $100 per barrel. After some time, bids came in for the field and by the time we started analyzing the cost of operating the field, the numbers did not tally with realities of the oil

prices. Then our partners including NNPC, took a decision to rescope the field. Yet, we still intend to do the Bonga South-West project whenever oil prices highs. Of course the lease validity of Bonga would expire in 2022 and this is 2016. So it’s like 6 years to the expiry date. Even if we start something there now, there is not much we can achieve there before the expiration of our lease period. For now, we are not even bothered about the terms. What we have to get right is the price because we want a price that will work for us. Once we get the price right, the terms will fall in line.

You said between 2011 and 2015, you paid the Nigerian government $43 billion. That is in four years. We stumbled on a document that says just last year alone, you paid more than $28 billion to 24 countries and Nigeria topped the list with $4.9 billion, followed by Malaysia with $4.4 billion. If you paid $4.9 in just one year, how come the figure is up to $43 billion in four years?

Nigeria is Shell while SPDC is part of the Joint Venture. So when I was talking about the contributions of this company to the country, I was talking about SPDC which has a total of 2,600 staff.

Whenever this company produces, the amount it contributes is 43 percent- that’s what amounted to the $43 billion you talked about. So whenever I talk, I talk as the MD of SPDC. I don’t talk as Shell. I talk on behalf of the JV. Other Shell companies have their own figures which amounted to the total figure in question.

For about 50 years that Shell has existed in the country, the company has not delved into the downstream sector. Now that the industry is ‘industrialised,’ are you looking at going there?

It is very tempting to want to delve into the downstream but the very short answer is that Shell is not currently considering the downstream. Downstream is a tight one. However, we already have downstream assets in some African countries like South Africa. Notwithstanding, we will see how the industry evolves because for many years this was a highly regulated industry. But right now, we are currently not considering a downstream investment in Nigeria

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Daily Times Nigeria

Monday July 4, 2016

L3 Features

Maureen Onuigbo

Nowadays, social media is ubiquitous, offering many opportunities for people to share and access information, to create and distribute content, and to interact with more traditional media.

For almost two decades, the web has changed the world and revolutionised how information is stored, published, searched and consumed. The effect has spread so wide that it impacts not just businesses and industries but crosses over into politics, medicine, media and breaches geographical locations, c u l t u r a l day to day lives.

The great wave of web innovation since Google in 1998 has been in social media.

Social media is about networking and communicating through text, video, blogs and pictures; status updates on sites such as Facebook, Myspace, LinkedIn or micro blogs such as Twitter.

Social media helps in communication and It bridges borders and other limitations. For instance, you can be at Agidingbi, Lagos and communicate with someone in Otukpo, Benue State. You can as well be in Lagos, Nigeria and communicate with someone in London, United Kingdom.

Also, social media helps a great deal in information sharing. Many social networking sites incorporate an instant messaging

feature, which lets people information in

exchange real time via a chat.

This is a great

features for teachers to use to facilitate classroom discussions because it lets them utilize the vast store information available on the Web. You can also use it to access news real time and also source for news. It can also be a great way to share tips and ideas. Sites like Pinterest have been very successful due to the ease in which a person can learn and share information about hobbies, crafts, cooking, gardening and other do-it-yourself activities. By pinning and sharing, you can attract likeminded individuals into your circle.

A social media like LinkedIn is a good place to get connected professionally and get a job.

Social media aids public mobilisation. It has given people, especially the new generation which is very computer savvy, a new and effective instrument to come together for issues they believe in. Additionally, all social media relies on advanced information and communication technologies that seamlessly

work to build and support technological literacy. Simply put, one cannot be engaged in deep and meaningful use of technology without developing the sorts of rich 21st Century skills such as information evaluation, troubleshooting, mediated communication, and others that will enable connected learners to become valuable contributors to a connected global economy.

But on the side, Research has shown that social networking sites calls for addiction.

People who use social networking sites for their daily communication are hooked to a point that they neglect health responsibilities, especially their diet. The addictive nature of social media leads to eating disorders, obesity, heart problems, sleep disorders etc.

Also, constant exposure to the internet because of social networking addiction prevents a child or

teen from from engaging in physical activities and socialization. The become so dependent on it that they start to think making contact with other people outside the social network is not necessary. As

such, they become socially and physically stagnant.

Related to this is the pressure to conform.

One of the main reasons behind students or teens 24/7 connection or addiction is a fear of not keeping up with peers or appearing “like a loser in public�.

The use of shorthand language is yet another negative effect of the social media on teens. Most users of social media use shorthand and abbreviations during communication, when not checked, it can become addictive and a disadvantage to students, especially during examinations.

Social media is the most popular use of the internet -surpassing email. In a survey, 89 percent of responders admitted to wasting time on social media while at work. This is also true of students as some of the time spent on social media occurs at school and for non-academic related activity.

Additionally, the use of social networks may expose students to inappropriate contact and content.

Web content of their children.

Besides, unleashing ageinappropriate content, the digital age also gave birth to a social phenomenon; cyber bullying. It is often levied more harshly against young females than males and, unlike traditional bullying; it is not limited to physical interaction. Cyber bullying can happen 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Cyber bullying is when someone is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another person using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones.

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Daily Times Nigeria Monday July 4, 2016

Abimbola Obatayo

Inexpensive, yet nutritious ers discovered that they reduce the risk of suffering colon cancer. The very high Fiber

There is no doubt that Tigernut are one of the cheapest African snack foods often sold by the Hausa in different parts of Nigeria. In Nito the high contents of soluble glucose, they -

nal of food, agriculture, nutrition and develop-

as one of the healthiest oils and one the

control blood pressure. Its high content of

Tigernut is highly nutritious and contains high energy content (starch, proteins, sugars -

stance of the bones and teeth. It plays -

fullness, helping to suppress appetite and for the death of the body cells. This fact, of butter for a healthy alternative. It ive oil and corn oil, so it can be used higher Fiber content that the oat bran,

physiological processes, such as cardicontraction.

stipation and acts as an appetite supTigernut are also source of protein. Proas the olive oil.

Daily Times Nigeria

Monday July 4, 2016

L7 Wellness

Soremekun Gbemisola

Corn is considered to be eaten and for making some other foodstuff like

Corn can is used for plastic production: Plastics do not only consist of synthetic substances – in fact, corn-based plastics have become very popular in recent years as

also contain a corn derivative in the form of

crayons in shape and easy for children to use.

Similarly, hand sanitizer also typically contains ethanol.

Corn is used for your baby diapers: Where

corn used in candies and other confectionary

thank the absorbent nature of cornstarch for its assistance in the production of diapers.

formed in molds often contain cornstarch in

a component of ethylene (another derivative

shape. Secondly, corn products are used to

also typically contains cornstarch due to its absorbent nature.

Corn is beneath your feet: Carpets and

and vitamins contain corn products, particularly cornstarch. The starch is used as a binder, or

of corn in their production processes. The commodity is often found in petroleum-based

helps provide the shape and candy-like

the environmental impact of plastics. Many

to produce their products. These companies

more predictable thanks to the decreased

process.

hold their form. Additionally, cornstarch is used after

environmentally friendly.

than traditional plastics, and are estimated Additionally,

many

of

commonly contain cornmeal or cornstarch.

these pharmaceutical

companies

can

As the Environmental Protection be as safe and effective as possible. producers, the need for corn in

used

in

food

are preferable to petroleum-based products

containers

and

humans.

Corn for crayons: The colourful crayons that children play

becomes sticky once moistened. Additionally, oil has been removed from corn, is used to increase the adhesive qualities of industrial

typically used in fabrication.

Corn in your matches: Corn, and more

Corn is in your batteries: Ethanol the inclusion of corn-based cars, some batteries also contain corn derivatives found in the form of “bioelectricity�. In batteries, cornstarch is often used as an electrical conductor.

deodorants. Many natural or homemade deodorants

products also help the paper labels adhere to crayons. Once crayons are molded, labeled,

Additionally, matchsticks that are formed on paper or cardstock may include corn products stoves that burn corn-based pellets are also

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Monday July 4, 2016

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