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ministerial nominees was made public by Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday, indications emerged that President Muhammadu Buhari has begun lobbying Senators of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for soft landing for some of the nominees.

The list was made public by Senator Saraki when the Senate resumed plenary on Tuesday.

The nominees are Abubakar Malami (Kebbi); Abduraman Dambazau (Kano); Aisha Jumai Alhassan (Taraba); Alhaji Lai Mohammed (Kwara); Babatunde Fashola (Lagos) and Barrister Adebayo Shittu (Oyo).

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Politics Page Three Æ s Editorial Empowering youths for agriculture

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ecently, the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Mr. Sunny Echono disclosed that the ministry has commenced the process of empowering 30,000 youths for jobs in the agricultural sector. Speaking during a stakeholders meeting with poultry farmers, he said the initiative is being undertaken under the Youth Empowerment in Agriculture Programme (YEAP). Expatiating further, Echono said that 250 candidates would be selected each from the states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, under the first phase of the initiative.

We heartily welcome this initiative and all the promise it holds for agricultural revolution in Nigeria.

With nearly 60 per cent of the country’s population residing in rural areas and the majority youths, their poor participation in farming and the agricultural economy must be a matter of concern to all. However, if young people living in the rural areas do not find enough incentives, profitable economic opportunities and attractive environments in which to live and work, they will continue to migrate to the cities and the opportunity to attract a steady flow of investments to transform Nigeria’s agricultural sector will be missed. Moreover, without training in skills suited to the urban labour market, these youth have few opportunities in urban areas. Inadequately trained to compete successfully in urban labour markets, they often suffer worse levels of poverty and marginalisation in towns than in rural areas.

Invariably, with agriculture’s major role in the rural economy, it has significant potential to provide solutions to the current problems of youth unemployment in the country and significantly reduce rural-urban migration.

Getting young Nigerians in agriculture is a necessity since most of the country’s subsistence farmers are elderly and dying off. If proper incentives are not available to the succeeding generation to engage in agriculture, it will

leave a vacuum in the sector.

It is fact that youth unemployment is a worldwide problem and Nigeria has its fair share of it. It is therefore encouraging to note that the youth agriculture empowerment is being coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture. Nevertheless, with little education and lack of opportunities within and outside farming, majority of the rural youth do not know what to do for earning their livelihoods. Incidentally, they also see high risk, high input agriculture being practiced with unpredictable returns. They have been observing their parents, following conventional farming, toiling hard on the farms, hardly making a decent living.

For young people to take to agriculture, farming must be both intellectually satisfying and economically rewarding.

The truth is that more than 50 percent of the country’s population is under the age of 25, and with an additional 100 million young people entering the labour force between now and 2035.

Even under the most optimistic projections, non-farm wage jobs will be able to absorb only half of the additional workers, which means that for at least the next several decades, farming will be the most assured means of providing gainful employment for at least a third of youths entering the labour force. The youth have not only the potential to make agriculture sustainable and with proper guidance, they can lead communities towards achieving local food security. We believe governments at all levels can make agriculture attractive to the youth if the incentives become attractive. For now, the sector is not attractive because of challenges such as poor funding and lack of enabling environment. Therefore, government must invest meaningfully in agriculture to remove these obstacles and make it attractive and profitable.

Despite the grim realities, there is a brighter future in agriculture. For that to happen, there must be improvements in electricity and irrigation, coupled with smart business and trade policies.

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is surprising that more than four months after the All Progressives Congress (APC) took over Nigeria’s Presidency and the governorship seat in most states, chieftains of the party still delight in levelling all sorts of allegations against the immediate past administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Just last Thursday, one of the chieftains of the party, Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State, alleged in a post on his facebook wall, that the Jonathan administration spent N64 billion on three independence anniversaries (2012-2014). As usual with previous allegations

against the Jonathan administration by chieftains of the party, el-Rufai failed to provide details.

But not willing to let the allegation pass as truth, the Jonathan administration through the immediate past Minister of National Planning, Dr. Abubakar Sulaiman, on Sunday, said only N332. 6 million was spent on the three independence anniversaries by the outgone administration. He described el-Rufai’s allegation as “tissue of lies” and challenged the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to publish the amount spent on the anniversaries.

While waiting to see if Sulaiman’s challenge will be taken up the APC-led Presidency, not a few see el-Rufai’s allegations as the

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same as others by chieftains of the APC since the party assumed the Presidency.

Fact is that el-Rufai’s allegations against the Jonathan’s administration and others before it remain unsubstantiated till date. And not a few see these allegations as a way to distract Nigerians from taking the likes of Gov. el-Rufai and the APC to task over the issues of governance which has largely been glossed over in the more than four months that the party has been in power.

So, the earlier the Kaduna State governor and his likes in the APC stop making unsubstantiated allegations against the immediate past administration and face actual governance in their jurisdictions, the better for them and Nigerians.

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“This government is determined to stamp out Boko Haram and all other terrorists of whatever persuasions and bring all sponsors to justice.”

“It is better to learn from the mistakes of history rather than to allow them to be repeated.’’

“The first foundation we need is political integrity followed by the rule of law, we cannot do without these two in a democracy.”

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Buhari didn’t tell me about ministerial list, says Fayemi Tom Okpe Abuja

ÏÏÏFormer

governor of Ekiti State and the Director, Research and Strategy in the Muhammadu Buhari' campaign team in the 2015 Presidential election, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said that despite his closeness to him, he did not tell him he will be nominated as a minister.

Fayemi is one of the 21 names submitted as nominees to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari.

The former governor, however, told newsmen at the national Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, that he was surprised by his nomination.

When asked whether the nomination came to him as a surprise, Fayemi said: "Well, to the extent, I was not told by the President that I was going to be on his list, yes, it came as a surprise. The president is a surprise master, let me put it that way.

"He did not tell anyone to the best of my knowledge and I would have thought that I was in vantage position to know more than others, I was with him for five days before then, I was with him in New York at the United Nation General Assembly and he never utter a word about his list to me nor to anyone else.

We came back to Nigeria together, I was with him till 4pm in the evening, the day he submitted the list to

the President of the Senate and I didn't have any clue of what is going to happen. So, to that extent I was pleasantly surprised."

While describing the appointment as a call to duty and a call to action, Fayemi confirmed "One must thank the President for reposing confidence in us and we thank the party because when you look at the list, you see that this is a galaxy of party men and women. People who have really been active, who have worked so hard to ensure the victory of our party.

"And we also hold it as a duty to deliver on the promises made to Nigerians by the party, so it is a call to duty really, it involves a lot of work, service and sacri-

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fice to Nigerians."

The former Ekiti state governor therefore said that all the party leaders, including Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, were happy about all the names selected so far.

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43-year-old bank manager, Fatai Aguntasolo, has been remanded at Olokuta prison by an Akure Chief Magistrate for allegedly stealing N12 million.

The money was said to have been given to him to load into the bank's Automated Teller Machine (ATM).

The accused person, who is the manager of a new generation bank, is facing a charge of stealing and fraudulent conversion of N12 million to his own personal use.

He committed the offence on July 8, 2015 at Ido-Ekiti cash centre of Skye Bank Plc, under the Akure Regional Office.

The accused person pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to him.

The Police Prosecutor, Inspector Ajibola Aderemi, prayed the court for the adjournment of the case to enable him assemble his witnesses and study the case file.

Counsel to the accused person, Barrister Ajayi Adeolu, urged the court to grant his client bail, assuring the court that he would not jump bail if the application was granted.

The prosecutor, however, opposed the bail application on the ground of the nature of the charge and possibility of influencing the witnesses.

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the backlash, "our relationship still blossomed; largely because he understood the circumstances that necessitated our action."

“As a member of the Abiola Family, I had a very robust and close relationship with him; a relationship that spanned over three decades. He was a very brutally frank family man who abhorred malice to a great extent."

The elder statesman continued, “Even though his death came to me as a shock, I am consoled by the fact that he lived a very honest and straight-forward life without given to sentiments. He was very downto-earth, unassuming, and a devout Muslim, whose sense of purpose was not in doubt."

ÏÏÏFormer Military Presi-

Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki (right) in a chat with Chairman, Board of Nigerian Economic Summit Group, (NESG), Mr. Kyari Bukar (middle) during a visit to National Assembly, Abuja… on Tuesday.

With them is Senate Minority Whip, Sen. Philip Aduda.

dent, General Badamasi Babangida, has described the late younger brother to Bashorun Moshood Abiola, Alhaji Mubashiru Abiola as a very honest and straightforward, whose life was not given to sentiments.

He said Mubashiru Abiola was very down-to-earth, unassuming, and a devout Muslim, whose sense of purpose was not in doubt.

In a condolence message, Babangida said despite the annulment of June 12 general election presumed to have been won by his elder brother, and irrespective of

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Troops arrest Boko Haram financier Segun Adio

ÏÏÏTroops of 112 Battalion

and Special Forces in Mafa and Dikwa respectively, on a joint fighting patrol, raided a Boko Haram camp at Bulungwa Naibe, in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State on Tuesday.

In a release, issued by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director, Army Public Relations, during the operation, a number of the Boko Haram terrorists were killed and the follow-

ing items were recovered; 1 Buffalo vehicle mounted with an anti-aircraft gun, a rocket propelled grenade, 2 machine guns and 1 submachine gun. Others include 5 AK-47 rifles, 1 fabrique Nationale rifle and 2 sewing machines used for sewing uniforms by the terrorists.

It would be recalled that the terrorists used to launch attacks on hapless civilians in Dikwa area.

In a related development, troops have also intercept-

ed and arrested a suspected Boko Haram financier and stimulants dealer, Mohammed Maina, in Bama, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. The suspect, a native of Ngurosoye, came from Shuari village in Bama LGA. He was arrested with the sum of One million naira cash and some items.

Investigation revealed that Mohammed supplies them kolanuts and other items especially stimulants.

He further revealed that ko-

lanuts is in high demand among the terrorists as it keeps them active at night.

It is apparent also that he plies Maiduguri-DikwaKulli axis, where he gathers monetary and other materials contributions from Boko Haram sympathisers along that axis and send same to the terrorists camps.

We are glad to report that troops morale remains very high and they are ever ready to continue with their duty in the most professional and responsive manner.

Abuja ÏÏÏGovernor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, who has been defending his victory at the April 11 governorship election at the Rivers State Governorship Election Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, closed his case after calling 24 witnesses.

Wike, whose election is being challenged by All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, did not attend the Tuesday’s proceedings to the disappointment of some of his supporters and the petitioners, who had expected that the governor

would personally wrap up his defence. An unusual crowd of members of APC and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had besieged the court in expectation that Wike would appear in court to testify on the last day of his defence as the APC candidate, Dr. Peterside did on the day he closed his own case.

But, it only became clear that Wike would not appear before the tribunal when his lawyer, Mr. Emmanuel Ukala (SAN), shortly after tendering some documents as exhibits, announced that the governor’s case had been closed.

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Benue: Tribunal upholds Mark’s election Freddie Adamgbe Makurdi

ÏÏÏImmediate past Presi-

dent of the Senate, Senator David Mark, on Tuesday, had his election upheld by the Benue State National and State Assemblies Election Petitions Tribunal, sitting in Makurdi, the state capital.

Mark was declared winner of the Benue South Senatorial election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The Justice Mosumola Dipeolu-led tribunal in a unanimous judgment that lasted for two and a half hours on Tuesday, dismissed the petition brought by the defeated All Progressives Congress candidate, Daniel Onjeh, challenging the election of Mark of the Peoples Democratic Party.

In the judgment, the tribunal held that the petitioner failed to establish any case of alleged irregularities against Mark’s election.

Justice Dipelou said Onjeh and the APC failed woe-

fully to prove allegations of rigging, multiple thumbprinting, over stuffing of ballots, allocation of votes, intimidation, harassment and inducement of voters among others.

The tribunal also held that the petitioner failed to substantiate any of his claims which she said was fatal to Onjeh’s case.

Meanwhile, Mark has hailed the verdict of the tribunal, restating his faith in the sanctity of the judiciary and rule of law.

He said the judiciary remained the hope and defender of the rights of the oppressed.

The ex-Senate President expressed appreciation to the judiciary for standing for the truth and reaffirming the mandate freely given to him by the people of Benue South Senatorial district.

He promised to do everything that was constitutionally right to bring the dividend of democracy to the door steps of his constituents and beyond.

Buhari lobbies PDP senators Continued from page 1 Others include Barrister Solomon Dalong (Plateau); Dr. Chris Ngige (Anambra); Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers); Chief Audu Innocent Ogbe (Benue), Mrs. Amina Ibrahim (Kaduna), Dr. Osagie Ehanire (Edo); Emmanuel Ibe Ikachukwu (Delta); Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti) and Suleiman Adamu (Jigawa).

The remaining nominees are Mrs. Kemi Adeosun (Ogun), Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu (Ebonyi); Ahmed Musa Ibeto (Niger), Ibrahim Usman Jubril, Hadi Sirika and Udoma Udo Udoma (Akwa Ibom).

The President’s action is predicated on the fear that some of the nominees may not scale through screening

which is expected to commence next Tuesday, going by the opposition trailing their nomination.

President Buhari, who is said to be highly disturbed that without personal intervention, some of the nominees would be frustrated during the screening exercise, on Tuesday evening asked his Senior Special Assistant to the National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Ita Enang, to immediately reach out to the PDP senators.

One of the nominees and spokesman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Lai Mohammed, was said to have engaged former Speaker, House of Representatives and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal to beg the Senate

President for a soft landing at the screening exercise.

President Buhari’s emissary, Senator Enang reached the PDP senators through their Minority Leader, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday evening. Both Akpabio and Enang hail from Akwa Ibom State.

After the meeting, Akpabio briefed newsmen, saying the meeting was aimed at forging a common ground for the success of the ongoing APC-led federal administration.

Speaking during the press briefing, Senator Godswill Akpabio said: “We will do our best to ensure robust debate, fine-tune the policies of the APC administration to better the lots of Nigerians, and to ensure that Nigeria gets out of the cur-

rent economic doldrums.

“So far, on a personal note, I am impressed with the list that was sent by the President.

“I believe that he has kept to his word by ensuring that we sort out a lot of people of integrity that can salvage the country.

“But of course, the Senate will still do its work of screening and re-screening, and I pray that more than 70 or 80 percent of the list should pass through.”

On his part, Senator Ita Enang said: “Part of our job is to do a lot of reach out and reach out to all the sections. And the past is gone, this is a new beginning.”

Meanwhile, criticisms and protests on Tuesday trailed the release of the Continued on page 14

Diezani: TUC lauds UK govt. ÏÏÏThe

Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has applauded the British government on the recent revelations of the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke’ s purchase of a house to the tone of £12.5m (N3.7b) and another £27, 000 (N8.078m) seized from her on the order of the court. The congress also called on the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency immediately liase with the UK government and other countries where politicians have deposited their loots to assist in the investigation and release of monies to the home country (Nigeria).

The TUC President, Comrade Bobboi Bala Kaigama and Secretary General, Comrade(Barr.) Musa Lawal in a statement lamented that the N3.7b mortgage could be one out of many.

“Only God knows the worth of her mortgage in the US, Ger many,Switz erland, South Africa, etc, even at this time when the nation’s

economy is gasping for breath and roads turned death traps. A N3.7b mortgage when states cannot pay salaries and thousands of Nigerians still lacking affordable houses is height of insensitivity and wickedness. The act overtly is nothing but a case of man’s inhumanity to man.

The congress however expressed joy, stating that “we have started seeing the result of President Buhari’s presence at the just-concluded 70th summit of the global body in New York, United States of America, where he appealed to global leaders not to provide a safe haven for treasury looters, explaining that it has been the bane of the country’s underdevelopment.”

The labour chiefs decried that the African Union report released by former South Africa President, Mr. Thabo Mbeki early this year further confirms an estimated $217.7 billion has been illicitly transferred from Nigeria to foreign countries(safe havens) between 1970 and 2008.

L-R: State Coordinator, NYSC Secretariat, Lagos, Cyrille Akhanemhe; Director, Community Development Service, DHQ, Abuja, Victoria Okhakhu; DG, NYSC, Brig. Gen. Johnson Olawumi; Sustainable Development Manager, Guinness Nigeria, Osita Abana and representative of the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Michael Dawodu at the presentation of drugs by Guinness Nigeria to the NYSC Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers launched in Olorunda LCDA, Badagry, Lagos… on Tuesday

Again, Army warns Boko Haram terrorists to surrender Andrew Orolua Abuja

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Nigerian Army has again issued warning to all Boko Haram terrorists to desist from all acts of terrorism and surrender themselves to law enforcement agencies.

The army said it would

be better they to surrender and face the law now than to be captured because "we are aware of all their hideouts, camps and enclaves."

A statement issued by army spokesman, Col. Sani Usman also advised that "they should follow their colleagues who have so far surrendered."

The Army warned that "failure to surrender will result in serious consequences as our troops are fast closing up with them."

“We equally appeal to the parents, families and friends of all those involved in Boko Haram terrorists activities to kindly persuade them to desist and re-

nounce their membership of the terrorist organization forthwith.

The army also appealed to the good people of the North Eastern part of the country, in particular those of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states to prevail on these terrorists to renounce their evil ways immediately.

Enyeama expelled from Nigeria camp, Musa named captain

ÏÏÏThe simmering problem in the camp of the Super Eagles between coach Sunday Oliseh and captain Vincent Enyeama boiled

over on Tuesday when the goalkeeper was kicked out of the team;s hotel.

Enyeama arrived camp after Monday’s deadline,

having been permitted to report late following Saturday’s burial of his mother in Akwa Ibom.

A month ago, the goal-

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financial services group, United Bank for Africa Plc, had an excellent showing at the maiden edition of Nigeria CFO awards when its Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO) and the Finance Team emerged as double winners at the awards night in Lagos.

UBA CFO, Ugo Nwaghodoh, beat other nominees in the banking category, including Adesola Kazeem Adeduntan CFO, FirstBank, Stanley Amuchie, CFO Zenith Bank, Oluseyi Kumapayi, CFO Access Bank, and Oyinkan Adewale, ED/ Chief Financial Officer, Union Bank to emerge as the CFO of the year.

The Finance team of the year was also given to fi-

UBA CFO, finance team sweep awards nance division of UBA for their exceptional handling of the bank’s finances in the last one year, which has resulted in the bank emerging as one of the top performers in the Nigerian banking industry.

Receiving the awards, Nwaghodoh thanked the organisers for the recognition, adding that he was proud to be working with the best finance team in the Nigerian banking industry.

He dedicated the awards to his team that he said had worked tirelessly to ensure that the bank’s operations run smoothly.

Enugu prohibits indiscriminate pasting of bills, defacing of bus stops Moses Oyediran Enugu

ÏÏÏEnugu State House

of Assembly, on Tuesday, moved a motion to prohibit pasting of posters and handbills at bus stops built in the Enugu Capital Territory and major towns The member representing Nkanu East Constituency, Hon. Paul Nnajifor, supported by thirteen others, moved the motion urging the state government through the Ministry of Environment to ban defacing the bus stops with posters of any kind.

The motion also sought to mandate the Ministry of Environment through the Waste Management Authority, (ESWAMA), Ministries

of Gender Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, to clear the bus stops and all the roads in the metropolis of destitute and hawkers that constitute a nuisance in the urban areas that made up the capital territory.

In the same vein, the motion sought the state government to direct the Ministry of Environment and agencies to monitor the bus stops with a view to prosecuting offenders. All the members spoke in favour of the motion before passing it, but not before the member representing Udi North, Hon. Johnbull Nwagu, raised an objection that the House would be ridiculed should the order be flouted.

NSIWC rectors, provosts, others on pay policy Mathew Dadiya Abuja

ÏÏÏFollowing the success-

ful enlightenment of Chief Executive Officers of Federal Health Institutions and principal officers of universities in the country, the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), on Tuesday, held an interactive session with Chief Executive Officers of Federal polytechnics, monotechnics and Colleges of Education to enlighten them on the operations of Federal Government pay policies.

The commission, had hitherto, raised an alarm

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over flagrant violation of Federal Government pay policies by some agencies.

Addressing the participants in Abuja, the Chairman of the commission, Chief Richard Egbule, clarified issues relating to remuneration for chief executive officers and other principal officers.

He advised them to seek clarifications with the commission if there were counter instructions regarding the pay policy.

Egbule said that the commission would stop at nothing to make the institutions comply with the policy.

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Buhari lauds UK’s support for recovery, repatriation of looted funds Egena Egena Abuja

ÏÏÏPresident

Muhammadu Buhari, Tuesday, in Abuja, applauded the renewed support from Britain and Switzerland for the recovery and repatriation of public funds stolen from Nigeria.

In a chat with the new British and Swiss ambassadors, who were at the Presidential Villa to present their letters of credence, Buhari noted that British, Swiss and other foreign anti-crime agencies had already given his administration much help with relevant information and intelligence on public funds that were stolen and illegally transferred to personal bank accounts by officials of past administra-

tions.

A statement by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, was the effect that Buhari, nevertheless, called for the speeding up of the processes of investigation, prosecution and repatriation of Nigeria’s funds stolen by corrupt public officials and their accomplices.

“Switzerland and Britain have been very helpful, indeed, in the recovery of our assets. But we must build on what we have started. It is also important to send a signal to the elite that it is no longer business as usual. I personally appreciate the efforts of Prime Minister David Cameron on this issue.

“He has honoured his commitments to us. He

promised to support our government to build a strong and dynamic economy and he has been faithful to his words,” the President told the new British High Commissioner, Mr. Paul Arkwright.

Arkwright, the statement said, assured President Buhari of Britain’s preparedness to give Nigeria the fullest possible support and assistance in the recovery of its looted resources.

“We are most ready to help. We have a good team at the National Crime Agency (NCA) working with your Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Tell us where and how we can help and we will provide the assistance,” the British High Commissioner

assured the President.

The statement also noted that Buhari welcomed assurances from the new Swiss Ambassador, Mr. Eric Mayoraz that his country would expedite action on the repatriation of millions of dollars stolen by Nigerian public officials and still held in Swiss banks.

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Alabi, Atikase, Mafo, old PDP members make Mimiko appointment list ’Tosin Ajuwon Akure

ÏÏÏA month after the of-

ficial dissolution of boards and parastatals in Ondo State, Governor Olusegun Mimiko, on Tuesday constituted new ones to pilot the affairs of the offices.

A majority of the positions were made up of the old Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members, putting to rest the prolong intraparty crisis that trailed the defection of Mimiko from the Labour Party (LP) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Political analysts in the state hailed the discretion applied by the Governor in constituting the new board describing it has a lasting antidote to the crisis.

The erstwhile State Chairman of the PDP, Ebenezer Alabi, was appointed as the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor, former State Commissioner for Information, John OlaMafo, was appointed Chairman Ondo State Sports Council, Ex-State Co-ordinator of SURE-P, Ifedayo Omolafe was appointed as Chairman Ondo State Property Development Commission,

while a former member of the State House of Assembly, Otito Atikase, became Senior Special Assistant on Political Matters.

Other old PDP members, who are also beneficiaries of the appointments include Mr. Shina Fadamitan, who is now the Chairman of the Ondo State Waste Management Board, Mr. Dapo Filani, former Chairman of Ondo state Water Corporation during late governor Olusegun Agagu’s administration, was appointed full time member State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), and Kunle Agun-

biade as Special Assistant to Mimiko.

Although, critics believed that the position of Senior Special Assistant given to the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) State Chairman, Ebenezer Alabi, who resigned his position, in order to pave way for Clement Faboyede-led executive at the instance of the Governor last year, belittled his status. According to the statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), the appointees were expected to resume duty before the end of the week.

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TIMIPRE SYLVA

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Bayelsa Polls: PDP’s fears of violence over Sylva’s emergence

The emergence of the former governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has sent shock waves into the rival Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state following the violence that attended the party’s earlier primaries which was later cancelled due to security issues.

The primaries was dogged by violence and threats, a development that resulted into the

chairman of the electoral committee and Gover nor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole fleeing the venue for dear life.

This followed allegations that Sylva’s group was harassing and intimidating his opponents, their supporters and members of the electoral panel including oshiomhole who tactically withdrew from the venue.

Sylva’s men reportedly took over and declared their man the winner of the controversial

primary. But the party chiefs would have none of it as they cancelled the result and orderd a fresh primary which Sylva won again.

But The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state dismissed the emergence of the former governor of the state describing him as unelectable.

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Buhari should be given more time — Sinatu Ojikutu ex Lagos deputy gov Alhaja Sinatu Ojikutu is former deputy governor of Lagos State. In this interview with ISAAC NGUMAH, she defends President Muhammadu Buhari over various allegations by the opposition appealing for more time for him to fulfill his electoral promises. Excerpts: After more than 100 days in office, Buhari is yet to fulfill his electoral promises?

When those promises were being made, many of us knew that many of them were lofty good things; that we want good things to happen in Nigeria but the question is the achievability of it. But I believe that he should be given the time because he has started right, I believe that the atmosphere has changed to positive; people now avoid being corrupt. Before, everybody believes you can get away with anything, but now, people are able to stand their ground to say what you are doing is not right. Now, which of the lofty promises are they expecting him to fulfill in days?

I don’t know. But I know some of

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the promises were a bit on the high side that genuine analysis had revealed.

Buhari appointing kinsmen into kitchen cabinet?

When you say kitchen cabinet; kitchen cabinet are people you know; they are people that you can trust with your life. You don’t expect him to just bring anybody into his kitchen cabinet. You know some of these comments are not in the interest of this nation. Buhari needs to watch his back considering his zero tolerance for corruption.

This is a nation that is riddled with corruption from hand to toe, so, in his kitchen cabinet, he has to put in people he can trust.

These are people that will not be swayed with the promises of illicit things or money or whatever. These are people that he can trust with his life. I don’t blame him, I believe he did the right thing by appointing is loyalists to his kitchen cabinet. This is different from the constitutional provision of appointing one person from each state even then he has to look for people who are almost blemish-free to put in his

Martins Babale: Loyalty of a visionary Deputy Governor

Former deputy Ojikutu governor of Lagos State

Tom Garba Permit me to borrow the words of John Mason: “Humility is a virtue of a great leader grafted in the vision of whom he is loyal to for achieving aims and objectives, bringing out purpose as driving wheels to high atti-

tudes of people’s destinies”.

Also, the common adage says: “Royalty pays”.

While I am sceptical about the later adage than the former, I agree in the affirmative that yes, it does pays but not on self enrichment as the general notion and acceptance of the terms

cabinet failing which they will derail him.

Buhari running Nigeria with just his tribesmen?

No. I will say definitely no, he has not even started running the nation. He is yet to appoint his cabinet and I am sure, he will follow the constitution provision that each state must have a representative of his cabinet. It is now for him to look for a credible person to appoint from the different states. There will be no shout or upheaval when they are appointed. And we are yet to see a list of nominees and people are ready these days as there is no corner that a fraudulent person can hide. Majority seems tired of corruption because it is not moving the nation forward.

What is your take on Buhari’s seeming undeclared war against the south east because they did not support him in the last election?

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(loyalty pays) connotes to many.

It connotes payback to any loyal person on ground of personal benefits, probably since he knows he will be settled in return. Thus, many fake loyalty, making it a sort of eye-service of a thing. Of course, this is being CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Sylva: PDP worried over Bayelsa polls ‘‘Since the primaries, the state had witnessed the influx of cultists and militants which he also claimed had created palpable fears and tension among the people.’’

Sylva

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tive sensibilities of Bayelsans that of all their members, Sylva was the best the APC could put forward as candidate.

Keku, who frowned at the choice of Sylva, said what the party’s decision meant was that the APC was not prepared for any serious outing at the election because as he noted “everybody in Bayelsa knows that Sylva is not electable”.

He, however, hinted that since Sylva’s emergence, there are palpable fear, tension and apprehensions among Bayelsans which he attributed to the spate of violent incidents during the recent APC governorship primaries in the state.

Keku also alleged that Sylva

has a record of violence and that his second coming will not be different.

According to him, since the primaries, the state had witnessed the influx of cultists and militants which he also claimed had created palpable fears and tension among the people.

He added that this development, if not checked, could lead to relapse of violence in the state and the entire Niger Delta region.

Keku, however, was confident that possible violence would be contained, assuring the people that security agencies in the state will deal with anyone caught breaching the peace or molesting anyone.

The PDP advised Bayelsans to

go about their lawful businesses without fear of intimidation, urging them to report any suspicious character to the security agencies.

While asking the people to vote for the PDP during the December election, Keku also called on the Federal Government to direct its security agencies to take urgent steps to ensure the security of lives and property in the state.

“With the December 5 governorship election around the corner, we duly call on the people to outrightly reject Sylva’s candidacy and his APC-led politics of violence and intimidation which has become a wellknown trademark”, he stated.

Meanwhile, 11 political parties in the state under the aegis of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and the Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP) had adopted Governor Seriake Dickson as their candidate for the December 5 governorship election.

They are African Democratic Congress (ADC), KOWA Party, Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party (P), Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN), APA, Hope Democratic Party (HDP), Youths Democratic Party (YDP), Independent Democrats (ID), Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) and New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP)

Dickson Governor of Bayelsa They premised their action on the fact that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Governor Seriake Dickson did very well adding that with him, “Bayelsa is in a safe hands.”

The chairmen of the seven political parties led by the CNPP chairman, Luky Akpeli and the treasurer of IPAC and state chairman of New Nige-

rian Peoples Democratic Party, Inko Namatebe, explained that the parties adopted Dickson because of his sterling leadership qualities.

Namatebe said with Dickson securing second tenure the state would remain in safe hands.

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‘‘He, however, hinted that since Sylva’s emergence, there are palpable fear, tension and apprehensions among Bayelsans which he attributed to the spate of violent incidents during the recent APC governorship primaries in the state.’’

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Buhari’s promises too ambitious ‘‘We are waiting for them to put into effect policies that will lift the nation up but nobody estimated the degree of the rot the nation had gone into by the actions of the past administration.’’

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from that area. He has approved something for the area which even the former president who is from the area. They realized that even their kinsmen could not do it for them.Don’t forget that he has already said it is not going to be equal benefit; that you do not expect those who did not vote for him to benefit as much as those who voted for him. This is biblical or quaranic injunction, because to whom much is given, much is expected; if you had voted for him whole heartedly, you expect to share much more than those who did not vote for him.

He is expected to share more to people who vote for him, people are just being unnecessary unkind for saying the fact that he will favor the people that voted for him than people who did not vote for him.

With the way things are go-

Babale: A loyal Deputy Governor

President of Nigeria ing, do you think the economy of Nigeria will bounce back?

By the grace of God, many of us are praying that it will be well if the right policies are executed by the right people. Nigeria will definitely bounce back, we have all it takes to bounce back; if we are dedicated to zero tolerance for corruption and with the right persons in the right post executing the policies for their people. The people behind Buhari coming in to power said that the country was going down the drain and I believe they will not want it continue going down the drain. We are waiting for them to put into effect policies that will lift the nation up but nobody estimated the degree of the rot the nation had gone into by the actions of the past administration.

Is Buhari’s agenda to satisfy his own people?

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hypocritical to the detriment of many followers. Unlike this man that God blessed with a form of divine loyalty and humility.

This great virtue of leadership quality is found in a very gentle and humble man called Martins Babale the Deputy Governor of Adamawa people.

Martin will be best described as the Bible defined humble Moses, whose great humility has

I don’t think so because he will use his people to do many things, because in the past; this is my personal thinking, many of his people helped to turn Nigeria downhill; so, it will be his pride to use his people to bring Nigeria uphill at least to rectify the name of his people. It will also be his pride to take Nigeria uphill to rectify the name of his.

Many Nigerians are of the view that the present administration has an agenda to break up the country?

I have not seen that, I don’t think so, I have not seen that tendency, I have not and besides, we joined hands to bring Buhari to the seat, I don’t see how they will start pulling it apart. So I am yet to see that; I don’t see that event unfolding so far, in these 100 days, I have not seen it.

PDP alleged that the antigraft war is meant to harass only PDP members?

I don’t see that, they should point it out and bring evidence against those in APC that are corrupt and then we will wait to see if Buhari will not go after them. If EFCC can go after them, if concrete evidence are found against PDP members, the party too can forward concrete evidence against APC members and let them now point out steps not taken in the right direction.

This is not the time for PDP to say anything, they have the chance in 16 years to do things

and they did not do it right.

Are you of the opinion that Jonathan may not be spared in Buhari antigraft war?

I am not of that opinion; I believe if found to be involved in any graft, he will be brought to book as well as any of the former leaders too. I believe that there should be no sacred cow in this antigraft war and I do not believe Buhari has any sacred cow unless there are no strong evidence to back any allegation but if it is revealed that any of them is directly linked to siphoning money from the state in any form I don’t think Buhari is the type that will be chickening out from bringing them to book either privately or publicly.

The deepening crack in PDP? If you build your house on sand, definitely it will crumble.

PDP did not build its house on a strong structure, it shots itself in the foot; it has destroyed itself by allowing members who meant well for the party either to they leave the party or were silenced one way or the other.

People are of the opinion that PDP is dead?

Well, I wouldn’t say it is dead, I would say it is sick, it is dying, depending on how APC performs. If APC does not perform, human mind is short, people will start looking for alternative and PDP should hold his forte

earned him a name as the most “Meekest Man on earth”. Probably if given the chance, I will love to say that Martins is the Meekest Deputy Governor in the country.

You may want to argue this, but permit me to list the following reasons perhaps, you might be convinced to agress with what I said.

Before assuming the present office, Babale on many occasions affirmed to the people of

Mayo-Belwa, Jada, Ganye and Toungo whom he served in two consecutive terms on representation in the National Assembly (House of Representatives) that: “what I have and will ever have is for the people”.

Even when he served as a lawmaker at the green chambers, Martins sees himself as the property of his people, an instrument in the hands of a willing user.

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only necessary that he was allowed to continue in office for another term.”One of the things that Governor Dickson has delivered on is security.”He has put in place a frame work for data gathering in an organised and empirical manner in crime”, he said.

Namatebe listed other areas in which Dickson had made modest achievements to include, education, infrastructure, diversification of the state economy, tourism, health and human capacity development.

Others are promotion of good governance, judiciary, transport, agriculture, power and sport development, “If one person in a single administration is able to achieve these developmental strides, what else do Bayelsans want if not to return our governor for second term?” he asked.

Their adoption followed the emergence of Governor Dickson as the governorship candidate of the PDP for the December 5 governorship election in the state.

Dickson contested the primary election as the only aspirant following the earlier disqualification of three aspirants and the withdrawal of another.

Announcing the result, the Chairman of the Election Panel, Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State, commended the delegates for their peaceful conduct, adding that this was an indication that the PDP was ready to set a good example for other parties to follow.

Fayose said: “A total of 476 delegates were listed for the election, 452 people were accredited, 24 were absent, while five votes were voided.

“Governor Dickson, having scored 447 votes in the Bayelsa PDP governorship primary election, I declare him the winner. He is now returned as the party’s gubernatorial candidate in the state.

“The election today shows that PDP is united and the transparency in the election is commendable. I must say that PDP will continue to be united not only in Bayelsa but Nigeria at large”, he said.

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Hurdles before Lagos cabinet nominees As the Lagos State House of Assembly committee for the screening of commissioner-nominees into the state cabinet begins its works, there are indications that the nominees may face a tough scruitiny from the lawmakers.

Indications to this effect emerged at the weekend with the tough conditions set by the Assembly members for the intending commissioners.

Part of the tough conditions included a clearance to be obtained by each of the nominees from the Department of State Security (DSS) to be submitted to the committee before the screening can commence.

Besides, to scale the screening process, each nominee is expected to present his or her original academic certificates which will not only be sighted by members of the committee but also verified by the Department of State Security (DSS).

The Chairman of the ad-hoc committee set up by the House

for the screening exercise, Honnourable Wasiu EshinlokunSanni who spoke on the procedure for the screening exercise said the House in setting up the committee, was exercising its constitutional power as provided for in Section 103 (1) of the constitution which stated that, “a House of Assembly may appoint a Committee of its members for any special or general purpose as in its opinions will be better regulated and managed by means of such a Committee, and may by resolution, regulation or otherwise as it thinks fit delegates any functions exercisable by it to any such Committee”.

Eshinlokun-Sanni, who is also the Deputy Speaker of the House, stated further that, Section 192(4) prescribes that, “no person shall be appointed as a Commissioner of the Government of a State unless he is qualified for election as a member of the House of Assembly of a State”.

“Fake result or certificate leads to automatic disqualification or withdrawal of confirmation if already given,” the committee chairman said.

Eshinlokun-Sanni stated further that each nominee is also expected to: proof of party membership through letters from the state Chairman and his or her local government chairman of the party; should have the concurrence of the members representing his or her local government; should have clearance from the DSS; must be certified physically fit by any government general hospital; must provide vision for the development of the state in his or her area of competence; must provide evidence of his residency of the state through LASRA. He assured that the committee members will perform its duty without fear or favour.

“Our general aim is to ensure that we assist in putting in place a cabinet that will work with

Obasa

Mr. Governor to put in place a government that will continue to improve and protect the welfare of our people, so we will do

our job in accordance with the dictate of the constitution,” the Deputy Speaker of the Lagos Assembly said.

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Babale

Though, he was part of many Bills enacted into laws which may be too numerous to list here; however, in his nature as a humble man he does not want to blow off his trumpet, rather in that regard, he will always want to attend to his people’s needs.

His choice as the deputy Governor of Adamawa State by Governor Bindow Jibrilla is seen as wisdom personified as many have been appraising the deci-

sion of the governor to have Babale as a progressive partner in bringing faster development in Adamawa State.

His attitude as a visionary leader, always walking closer with his principal; the man itches for any assignment not minding the tasking nature of it. His believe is that he was called to serve and he does not have any excuse not to so.

If you observe him in a function, the only thing that will make you realise his presence

is his smiling face, a man that you will hardly see in an angry mood. Recently, people began to nickname him as “Mr Smile”, a character that portrays the goodness of a personality.

If you visit Mr Babale during official hours, believe you me, he has an apt listening ear to every discussion not minding who says what. He gives you all the time with his good listening ear to deduce wisdom from it. To him, there is sense in every nonsense- what a good leader.

Indeed, every humble man is certainly a hard working Man, if you are close to any aide of his, they will tell you the Man Martin is a 24-hour productive working Man who believes that hardwork is key to breakthrough.

With the humble nature of this hard working Deputy Governor during this era of change, another milestone of change is apparent to set Adamawa people free from the shackles of under development and all forms of economic stagnation.

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and also start thinking of zero tolerance for corruption or sanction his members that have been found to be corrupt and rebuilt itself strongly. But if it believes that it will continue as if anything goes, then is on the way to dying.

There is allegation that the administration is being dictatorial, how true is this?

I disagree. So far, I don’t agree with that. I don’t believe that there is any dictorial tendency so far. If there is any, point them out. This country, I always say needs a strong hand for anybody who has the hand interest of Ni-

geria at heart. There is no more discipline; indiscipline was the order of the day under the last administration. So anything that tends to check that can be termed as being dictatorial.

President Buhari said the Chibok girls have been dispersed and some married off ?

I understand they have gone to the camp. Now from the military report, nobody has seen the Chibok girls in group, that means they have been dispersed one way or the other and don’t forget Obsanjo too said that they may never be found in one block.

Maybe you can find a batch here and there the military report have visited almost all the camps

and we didn’t get any report of Chibok girls being found.

What are your experiences?

My experiences in my days in office was a period of service selfless service and I made sure that the interests of the people were upper most in my heart and the welfare of people were attended to; and within the short period that we were there, we were able to make our mark.

Any regret during your days in offices?

When I was not allowed to perform to my utmost owning to the constitutional provision that a governor must assign job to a deputy. If he did not deem it fit to assign anythingto you, you can-

not do anything. My governor started withdrawing many functions from me with the wrong impression that I was too visible.

How do you cope with religion and politics together?

Well, some people say you cannot be a politician without been a liar but some of us politicians do not need to be a liar to function.You can explain yourself and take your time that this thing am going to do It will eventually do it without telling a lie.

To say this thing, I am going to do it tomorrow while tomorrow may not be visible; they now say polities goes with lie and religion goes with life. Religions do not encourage liars but some

politicians believe in lying. If you meet some of my fellow politicians, they will tell you I am not a politician. I am a technocrat in politics.

Aside politics, what other thing do you do?

I am retired, now I mentor people, I counsel and I do a lot of counseling and mentoring.

What advice do you have for the up coming generation?

That they should be up upright. They should try and do that which is right at all times, be hard working and be honest and always remember in everything, it take pains in the short and in the long run.

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Ministerial nominees: Buhari seeks PDP senators support Continued on page 6

L-R: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; his Deputy, Dr. (Mrs.) Oluranti Adebule; Sen. Oluremi Tinubu and Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu during the maiden edition of the Quarterly Town Hall meeting of Ambode held at Ipaja, Lagos… on Tuesday

FRC recovers N366bn from MDAs ÏÏÏThe

Fiscal Responsibility Commission on Tuesday said it has recovered over N366 billion from Ministries, Departments and Agencies since its establishment. The commission was established in 2012.

This was made public by the Chairman of the commission, Mr. Victor Muruako, when he received members of the Adamawa State Fiscal Responsibility Commission, who visited the agency for a two-day training on the operations of the agency in Abuja.

Answering questions from newsmen on the achievements of the agency since its establishment, Muruako said apart from establishing the framework for fiscal responsibility in the country, it had also recovered more than N366bn accruing as operating surplus to various MDAs. He said: “We have been able to set a lot of rules and standards upon which the MDAs under the schedule of our commission have been able to account for the profit they made. We have been able to attract well over N366bn as of June to

the consolidated revenue fund. The facts and records are there.

“We have also monitored Federal Government capital projects. This is despite the serious challenges we have along that line because monitoring of projects across all parts of the country requires certain wherewithal. We have not always had it; for instance, this year, we didn’t have anything on the budget on that.

“Despite this challenge, we have been going ahead.

We have used every opportunity we have had to see

how we can continue to ensure that we discharge our mandate. We have been able to encourage other stakeholders like the states and local governments to embrace fiscal responsibility. We have encouraged 15 states to buy into this.”

He also called on all states of the federation and local governments to embrace fiscal responsibility as a tool for financial prudence, adding that it was better to prevent corruption through proper budgeting rather than fighting corruption after it had occurred.

Enyeama ousted from Eagles camp Continued on page 6 Tanzania, only for news to break that he had lost his mother.

However, it seems there will be no way back for him now as he was kicked out by security on Tues-

day from the Verviers Hotel.

Officials in the Super Eagles camp told Goal that Ahmed Musa has now been named as captain ahead of returnee John Obi Mikel.

Goal also learnt that

Oliseh was unnerved by the decision of Victor Moses not to come for the game and that the winger might not be called up again in his reign.

Toyin Ibitoye, Super Eagles spokesman who awaited issuance of visa to join the squad in Bel-

gium, said he was not yet aware of the developments.

“The last I heard was that Enyeama had arrived camp earlier in the day, I cannot speak about further developments because I am not aware,” he told Goal.

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plication and permitted Okah to speak for about five minutes.

Okah said: “I have been incarcerated for about five years now and I have a family to cater for. My children would grow up without feeling the warmth of their father and I am tired of this endless trial.

I really do not know what I have done to be treated this way.

“Is it not better to die than to wait and be messed up this way?” he asked.

Immediately after Okah ended his speech, he grabbed a chair in the court and quickly moved toward a window on third floor of the five-storey building and attempted to

jump down.

He was immediately pulled back by security operatives, lawyers and other litigants from embarking on the action.

Consequently, Kolawole adjourned the case to October 20 for continuation of trial.

Others charged in the case are Obi Nwabueze and Edmund Ebuware.

The fourth accused, Tiemkemfa Osuvwo, died in Kuje prison, while Ebuwari has been jailed for life as his case was separately decided.

However, Okah and Nwabueze have been facing long trial as a result of the introduction of numerous injunctions from both the prosecution and defence teams.

names of ministerial nominees.

Reacting, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday declared that there is nothing to be excited about in the list of Ministerial nominees.

The PDP said this is so especially considering the length of time it took the President to come up with it.

The party said this in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh in Abuja, The PDP said: “By a mere look at the list, one can tell that there is nothing to be excited about, especially considering the length of time it took the President to come up with it.

“Looking at the list, it is hard to put a finger on why it should take any seriousminded and focused government, six months after its election to assemble such a regular team”.

The opposition party said the list and the length of time it took have further confirmed the fact that the APC-led administration is driven by propaganda and deceit, a development that raises doubts on the sincerity of its anti-corruption crusade.

On his part, former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Balarabe Musa, expressed disappointment at the ministerial list, saying that that there is nothing spectacular about the names.

He said: “Why did it take the President four months to come up with these names? I believe this is the question that many informed Nigerians should ask.

“These are the same old names; ordinary Nigerians who the President knows and he must have even met them several times. So, what is particular about them that he wasted so much time in appointing them ministers?

Also, National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Alhaji Abdulkadir Abdulsalam, on Tuesday, expressed disappointment over the ministerial nominees, saying that most of the names on the list were

analogue people who have nothing to contribute.

The LP boss who wondered why President Buhari could not fulfil the promise he made to Nigerian youths during the electioneering campaign, said: “For us in Labour Party, we do not see anything that resembles change as far as the ministerial team is concerned. Imagine bringing someone who served in the government of the late Sarduana of Sokoto to serve as minister in 2015.

“Buhari has nothing to offer Nigeria. There is no promise of change at all.

All these people are analogue persons who cannot bring about any change under the current dispensation,” he said.

Meanwhile, petitioners had before the release of the Saraki on Tuesday stormed National Assembly with written protests against some of the nominees. The petitions were submitted by protesters from Oyo, Kaduna, Rivers and Bauchi.

The petitioners sited party disloyalty, religion issue, incompetence and poor consultations with stakeholders in affected states by the President as the basis of their opposition to the nominees.

However, the Senate on Tuesday said it would consider the petitions filed from different states of the federation against some Ministerial nominees.

The Senate said consideration of the petitions would be done side by side with study of the credentials of the nominees with a view to determining their level of competence and public image.

The Senate made this known through its Chairman Ad hoc Committee on Media and Publicity, Senator Dino Melaye.

He said the Senate had resolved not to follow the old order of asking few questions from ministerial nominees and then ask them to “bow and go”.

He said each of the nominees would be properly grilled, while Senators will consider the petitions filed by aggrieved parties from their respective states before to determine who would eventually be passed.

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S Africa accuses ICC of being unfair over Bashir

Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir, 2nd from right, stands with other African leaders during a photo op at the AU summit in Johannesburg, June 14, 2015.

ÏÏÏSouth Africa's foreign min-

ister has gone on the offensive against the International Criminal Court over her nation's failure to arrest Sudan's president in June. The ICC gave South Africa until October 5 to explain its actions.

South Africa’s foreign minister has asked the International Criminal Court for more time to explain her government's decision to not arrest Sudan's president, despite a domestic court order that sought to prevent him from leaving the country.

Minister Maite NkoanaMashabane also threw a few jabs at the international court, adding fuel to tensions between the court and many of its African member states. All nine of the situations the court is investigating are in Africa.

“South Africa was unfortunately not afforded the opportunity to present legal arguments on this application, and hence it is of the view that the principles of justice were not adhered to.

In view of the above, South Africa is of the view that a serious infringement of South Africa’s rights as a state party has taken place and that the court has acted against the letter and spirit of the Rome Statute,” said NkoanaMashabane.

South African officials say Sudan President Omar Bashir enjoyed diplomatic immunity as a delegate to the African Union summit in Johannesburg.

But international criminal justice lawyer Angela Mudukuti of the Southern African Litigation Center said South Africa set a poor example. “Well our position, obviously, is that South Africa had a duty to arrest President Omar al-Bashir when he was here and that their failure to comply with that duty has been ruled unconstitutional and invalid, and we support that judgment.

And that South Africa [has] obligations it had to adhere to and it failed to do so,” she stated.

Sisi supporters smell victory ahead of Egypt election

ÏÏÏThere is really only one pos-

sible outcome to Egypt's muchdelayed parliamentary election when people begin voting later this month - a body loyal to President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

The current mood in the Arab world's most populous nation was evident at an election rally in the southern town of Qena, where candidates showered praise on Sisi who has crushed all opposition since ousting his Islamist predecessor.

Phased voting for Egypt's first parliament since Sisi overthrew Mohamed Morsi in 2013 will be held over six weeks starting on October 17.

"We want a strong parliament that supports the president in

achieving his plans to develop the country," said journalist Moustafa Bakri, a candidate for the main For The Love of Egypt coalition, addressing a crowd in Qena.

Sitting on iron chairs in a street lined with red brick buildings, the thousands of men listened to Bakri and other coalition candidates in the town around 650km south of Cairo.

Assuming the mood there is reflected in the rest of the country, a pro-Sisi parliament is a given.

Experts have already said the election outcome is not in doubt: the new parliament will be dominated by lawmakers loyal to the former army chief who deposed Morsi after mass street protests

against the Islamist's year-long rule.

Morsi, Egypt's first freely elected president, came to power after a popular uprising in 2011 ended three decades of rule by veteran strongman Hosni Mubarak.

Just weeks after Morsi was ousted, a police crackdown killed hundreds of protesters demanding his reinstatement.

Tens of thousands of Morsi supporters and members of his now banned Muslim Brotherhood movement have been jailed.

Hundreds more including Morsi himself have been sentenced to death after speedy mass trials denounced by the United Nations as "unprecedented in recent history".

The regime installed by Sisi, who was elected president in a May 2014 election boycotted by the Muslim Brotherhood, has also cracked down relentlessly on secular revolutionary youth movements. And it faces a raging insurgency in the northern Sinai Peninsula where security forces are regularly attacked by Islamic State group jihadists.

al-Sisi

Thousands of Sudanese children unvaccinated against killer diseases ÏÏÏThe

United Nations Children’s Fund is urging Sudan’s warring parties to give the goahead for a life-saving measles vaccination campaign. Thousands of children in hard to reach areas currently are at risk for the disease.

UNICEF welcomes a recent cease-fire agreement between Sudan's government and rebels in three parts of the country. The agency says it hopes the cessation

of hostilities will finally allow it and other aid organizations access to tens of thousands of children in the Nuba Mountains, parts of the Blue Nile States and Jabel Mara in northern Darfur.

UNICEF spokesman Christof Boulierac said these areas have been off limits for four years. He said his agency is extremely worried about the condition of children there, as a full picture of their humanitarian needs is not known.

“An estimated 165,000 children under the age of 5 have had no access to vaccination in the Nuba Mountains and in some localities in the Blue Nile States alone.

Sudan’s children continue to be beleaguered by disease outbreaks, such as measles — as you know measles is killing lots of children when it is not prevented — dengue fever and diarrhea,” said Boulierac.

Sudan was hit with a measles

outbreak in January. Since then, there have been outbreaks of this killer disease in all 18 states, with 14 states at epidemic level.

UNICEF reports 3,168 cases were confirmed by August. This is more than four times the normal annual caseload in Sudan.

Boulierac said measles vaccination campaigns have been ongoing for the past few months throughout the country, except for the three inaccessible areas.

Taliban, Afghan forces clash in Kunduz ÏÏÏFresh

fighting broke out Tuesday in Kunduz, Afghanistan, belying days of government claims its forces have evicted and recaptured the beleaguered city from the Taliban.

Local media quoting residents reported clashes between Afghan security forces and Taliban insurgents in the provincial capital’s central square.

Authorities warned that food and other aid cannot get through to the city in northern Afghanistan. The United Nations said that all international aid groups had left Kunduz.

A Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said the group’s fighters staged an assault on Afghan forces in the early morning and fighting was continuing in several key parts of Kunduz.

Insurgents had briefly overrun the city a week ago in a surprise offensive, but Afghan forces wrested back control in a counteroffensive three days later and have since claimed to have flushed out Taliban militants.

Burundi criticises EU sanctions ÏÏÏBurundi’s

foreign minister said while his country believes in north-south cooperation, it does not believe in neo-colonialism, imperialism and domination of southern nations by the West.

Alain Nyamitwe said sovereign nations are entitled to make decisions that are in their own national interests.

The European Union last week imposed a travel ban and an asset freeze on four Burundi officials, accusing them of blocking efforts to resolve the country’s political crisis. On Monday, the ruling CNDD-FDD party of President Pierre Nkurunziza issued a statement accusing the EU of seeking to fuel ethnic divisions by backing anti-government protesters.

Foreign Minister Nyamitwe said even if EU nations stop their foreign aid to Burundi, they will not stop the government from making decisions that are in its national interest. He said the EU decision to impose sanctions is unilateral and Burundi is not happy about it. The EU sanctions affect deputy police Chief Godefroid Bizimana and senior cabinet official Gervais Nirakobuca, who is responsible for the police, intelligence agent Mathias-Joseph Niyonzima and former general Leonard Ngendakumana. They have been accused of using excessive force on peace protests.

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Group demands withdrawal of Amaechi as minister-designate Henry Omunu Abuja

ÏÏÏThe

Integrity Group has demanded the withdrawal of the former governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi as a ministerial nominee following allegations of fraud and corruption pending against him.

Addressing journalists in Abuja Tuesday, Media and Publicity Director of the group, Mr. Livingstone Wechie said, while the body welcomes the nomination of a Rivers son as minister

by President Muhammadu Buhari based on the federal character principle, it is however insisting that the state must be represented by someone deserving of the position and not someone perceived to be corrupt.

Wechie, therefore, appealed to the President and the National Assembly to withdraw Amaechi's name from the list of ministerial nominees to be screened by the Senate to enable the former governor answer to the corruption charges against him and clear his name.

According to the group, Amaechi is currently being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offenses Commission (ICPC) on grounds of corruption, criminal breach of trust, unlawful enrichment, and conversion of over N70 billion belonging to Rivers state.

The group accused Amaechi of allegedly converting N60.48 billion realized from

the sale of the state's power projects, conniving to siphon N4 billion meant for a hospital project, and unlawfully enriching Messrs Collect Nigeria Limited, a company charged with the collection of revenue on behalf of the state with N1.5 billion.

Wechie further revealed that the group had petitioned the President and the Senate, warning that if Amaechi is nominated and confirmed as a minister or appointed in any other capacity in the Buhari administration, "it may not only question the credibility and integrity of the anti-corruption crusade, but cast serious doubts in this regard including this administration and indeed the international community.

(This announcement appears as a matter of record only)

Akor Ejumene Abuja

ÏÏÏPermanent

FUND MANAGER:

VETIVA SECTOR SERIES EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS: Offer for Subscription of 100,000,000 units of the Vetiva Banking ETF, 40,000,000 units of the Vetiva Consumer Goods ETF and 15,000,000 units of the Vetiva Industrial ETF Announces the result of the Offer for Subscription of the Vetiva Sector Series ETFs with respect to the Prospectus dated 7th July 2015.

1. A total of 5 applications for 56,000,000 units of the Vetiva Banking Exchange Traded Fund, 4 applications for 21,000,000 units of the Vetiva Consumer Goods Exchange Traded Fund and 4 applications for 7,800,000 units of the Vetiva Industrial Exchange Traded Fund were received in connection with the Offer.

2. All Applications were found to be valid and accepted and therefore processed. However, all applications were partially allotted as funds deposited did not adequately cover the units requested. Accordingly, the applicants are therefore being allotted units of the ETF as could be fully paid-up out of their subscription.

55,804,193 units were allotted for the Vetiva Banking ETF, 20,791,216 units were allotted for the Vetiva Consumer Goods ETF and 7,561,523 units for the Vetiva Industrial ETF. 3. Thus, the Vetiva Banking ETF was 55.80% subscribed, The Vetiva Consumer Goods ETF was 51.98% subscribed and the Vetiva Industrial ETF was 50.41% subscribed.

Therefore, the basis of allotment of the Offer is as follows: Vetiva Banking ETF: Offer for Subscription of 100,000,000 units Range 1 1,000,000 1,000,001 2,000,000 2,000,001 5,000,000 5,000,001 and above Grand Total

No. of Holders

Units Applied

Units Allotted

1 0 0 4 5

200,000 0 0 55,800,000 56,000,000

174,825 0 0 55,629,368 55,804,193

Units Alloted % 0.31% 0.00% 0.00% 99.69% 100.00%

Vetiva Consumer Goods ETF: Offer for Subscription of 40,000,000 units Range 1 1,000,000 1,000,001 2,000,000 2,000,001 5,000,000 5,000,001 and above Grand Total

No. of Holders

Units Applied

Units Allotted

0 0 2 2 4

0 0 6,500,000 14,500,000 21,000,000

0 0 6,380,956 14,410,260 20,791,216

Units Alloted % 0.00% 0.00% 30.69% 69.31% 100.00%

Vetiva Industrial ETF: Offer for Subscription of 15,000,000 units Range 1 1,000,000 1,000,001 2,000,000 2,000,001 5,000,000 5,000,001 and above Grand Total

No. of Holders

Units Applied

Units Allotted

1 1 2 0 4

900,000 1,700,000 5,200,000 0 7,800,000

812,819 1,666,300 5,082,404 0 7,561,523

Amaechi

Olufemi Samuel Abuja

ÏÏÏThe Senate on Tues-

day, passed for second reading, a Bill seeking to repeal the Nigerian Railway Corporation Act of Nigeria 2004, with the aim of modernising the railway system in the country for more effective operation.

The Bill, if finally passed into law, will revolutionise the Nigerian railway system for enhanced transportation through the creation of appropriate regulatory agencies that will make it comply with international best practices.

The Bill is titled “A Bill for an Act to repeal the Nigerian Railway Corporation Act, Cap N129, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, and to enact the Nigerian Railway Bill, 2015 to Provide for the regulation of the Railway Sector in Nigeria” and was sponsored by

Senator Andy Uba, (Anambra State).

Leading the debate on the passage of the bill, Senator Uba said the purpose is to create an enabling environment for the railway sector to boost the transportation sector of Nigeria’s economy.

The Senator lamented the long years of neglect of the rail sector in Nigeria, noting that the consequences the neglect have manifested in the bad road network in Nigeria, worsened by heavy duty trucks that ply them Uba expressed sadness that there had been little or no investments made on the Nigerian rail sector from the mid-1980s when the Nigerian Railway Corporation declared bankruptcy, just as he alluded efforts made by the past government of former President Goodluck Jonathan as the most visible so far.

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"This may be likened in the similitude to giving cover to a most wanted criminal hiding under the wings of the President with impunity", adding that every effort made to recover or get Amaechi to account for the whereabouts of the over N70 billion among others which allegedly disappeared under his watch as governor has been resisted by the ex-governor.

Senate passes Bill for repeal of NRC Act

Units Alloted % 10.75% 22.04% 67.21% 0.00% 100.00%

The above stated basis of allotment, as well as this announcement, has been cleared by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The allotment of the Securities will be effected by way of e-allotment and consequently, the Transfer Agent, Central Securities Clearing Systems Plc., Stock Exchange House, 2/4 Customs Street, Lagos Island, Lagos will credit the Central Securities Clearing System (“CSCS”) accounts of the subscribers with the allotted units not later than Friday, 9th October, 2015.

Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity, Clement Illoh has tasked newly recruited officers in the Ministry to be conversant with the Extant Rules and Regulations guiding the operations of the Civil Service and also operate within the framework of the Service.

Illoh, who was represented by the Director, Human Resources Management, Mrs. Abiola Bawa stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, while

ICPC salutes NAFDAC’s antigraft crusade Akor Ejumene Abuja

ÏÏÏThe Independent Cor-

rupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commended the efforts of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for being in the forefront of fighting corruption, particularly in the pharmaceutical and food industries.

Chairman of the Com-

declaring open a 2-Day induction course for newly recruited officers in the Ministry.

According to him “Civil Servants are referred to as foot soldiers, the engine of government that provides support in shaping policies and programmes of the nation. As foot soldiers therefore, we must be conversant with rules and regulations guiding the operations of the Civil Service and also operate within such rules and regulations.”

Illoh stated that the induc-

tion course was necessitated by the need to change the work ethics, values and productivity standard of the newly recruited officers, towards building a strong institution as no nation can make sustainable progress without the right values and culture.

He enjoined the officers to imbibe the core values of the Civil Service as culture, so that they can bring about the desired change, professionalism and progress to the Ministry in particular, and the nation in general.

mission, Barr. Ekpo Nta, represented by Deputy Director in the Commission, Akeemd Lawal made the commendation at the flagoff of a 3-day sensitisation workshop for NAFDAC Staff in Enugu, organised by the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) of the Agency.

He said NAFDAC as an Anti-Corruption compliant agency, has taken leadership through the instrument of ACTU to strengthen its system, and put in place workable strategies that prevent corruption within the system and which has helped immense-

ly in the successes recorded in the fight against counterfeit regulated products.

Earlier, the DirectorGeneral of NAFDAC, Paul Orhii, represented by the Director of Special Duties, Abubakar Jimoh, said in order to enthrone transparency, the Agency introduced e-Registration process through computerisation in order to allow the client initiate and monitor his or her application for product registration from the comfort of their room.

This according to him, has prevented the incidence of corruption hitherto associated with the process.

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Buhari and Nigeria’s religious minorities

S Muhammad Ajah

omething uncommon has been happening in Nigeria for a very long time. Before now, many things went wrong in Nigeria’s governance. However, while the happenings favoured one tiny group in the country, it disfavoured another tiny group. It is all about the Christian minority of the North and the Muslim minority of the South. It is clear for any judge to give verdict on the favoured and the disfavoured.

There have been series of criticisms over President Buhari’s appointments. Since May 29, the president has appointed up to 29 key officials to man Nigeria’s economic and other important sectors. Among them are members of the Christian minority of the north. Still claims and counterclaims have mounted in the polity.

It is quite normal to complain overtly in a democratic setup. Nigeria is of two internationally recognised religions: Islam and Christianity, which predominate in the north and south respectively. The minorities of these two religions are in the areas they predominate.

I read one Iyu Awalu’s online comments where he queried the political position of Christians in President Muhammad Buhari’s government.

We know that Plateau and Benue states are predominantly Christians and sizable number of Christians in Adamawa, Niger, Kwara, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Bauchi, Taraba, Borno, Yobe Kwara and Kogi states voted for Buhari, that enabled him win the Presidency”, Awalu claimed.

This is generally the perception and reaction from the Christian minority of Northern Nigeria who are already feeling shortchanged in the political appointment at the federal level. In the same vein, the Muslim minorities in southern Nigeria have cried out over what they describe as a seemingly calculated attempt by the federal and state governments to ostracise them from the socioeconomic and political unity that should prevail in Nigeria.

An Igbo Muslim scholar, Abdulkadir Nnachi posted on the media, “The Igbo Muslim has the most difficult life in Nigeria. Immediately he declares for Islam, his own people reject him; in fact, he is tagged an “outcast”. He finds himself in the wilderness between the devil and the deep blue sea. With the number of Igbo Muslims who are graduates and experienced in Nigeria, no one has been appointed by the federal government and their state governments.”

This is the yearning of Igbo reli-

gious minority. That is why Mr. President should appoint Igbo Muslims as Ministers, Director Generals of Agencies, Chairmen of Boards, Ambassadors, amongst others. This will be in the interest of equity, fairness and justice, which not all ex-presidents and Heads of State of Nigeria applied in their choice of cabinet members.

Should Igbo Muslims continue to suffer under Nigeria’s democratic governments? No one has ever given an answer to the reason why they have been so much denied, at the same time that their Christian minority counterparts in core northern states have been and are still being uplifted by every successive governments. Can Nigerian patriots look into this matter dispassionately?

These minority religious groups call for end of religious intellectual conflict in their areas. They advocate for at least recognition and inculcation of the sense of belonging. Buhari has already appointed some Christians as has been commended by the Northern Christian Solidarity Forum.

The forum chaired by Rev. John Joseph Hayab fingers the emergence of Lawal as SGF and Dogara Yakubu as speaker of the House of Representatives as clear signal that the president means well for Nigerians. Also, some southern leaders under the auspices of the Southern Nigeria Peoples As-

sembly (SNP), led by former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark, believes that Nigerians are all equal without regard to race, creed and tribe.

The South East Muslim Youth Congress (SEMYOC) has commended President Buhari for his most favourable style of leadership, which stands for the overall development of Nigeria. The group backs the anticorruption initiative and appointment of tested and trusted Nigerians into key positions, because “the failure of those critical sectors will spell doom for the nation.

Nevertheless, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, recently gave the assurance that Buhari’s political appointments will balance out soon. According to him, the President is trying to get the very best of Nigerians.

The veteran journalist, Hajiya Bilkis, explained the matter further.

She said that what Nigerians are complaining about is not religious but regional balancing in national appointments on the accounts that every Southerner is not necessarily a Christian while not every Northerner is necessarily a Muslim.

However, let the good heads from the minorities be in the nation’s governance.

Understanding Bukola Saraki’s travails

T Temple Chima Ubochi

he problem with Nigeria with the war against corruption is the lack of strong institutions to carry out the job. The institutions in Nigeria are around personalities, some strong and some weak, and how they carry out their functions depends on the personality being in charge. However, that is not how the war against corruption can be fought. What we need are strong and independent institutions that can operate on their own, without influence or interference from the person at the helm. If the institutions were strong and independent, the CCB would not have waited until now to prosecute Saraki for an offence he committed more than 12 years ago. Ayo Olukotun rightly advocated, “A proper reform project must both be able to punish offenders in a level playing field; as well as prevent corruption at source through institutional renewal”. Buhari cannot fight corruption with Saraki as the senate president, and impeaching him may not be possible. The Senators just passed a vote of confidence on Saraki on, September 29, 2015.Eighty three Senators, out of 109, passed the vote of confidence. When more than two-third needed to impeach the

senate president has passed a vote of confidence on him, is the issue about impeachment not over?

How will Buhari, get out of this quagmire? The war against corruption has even ended before it has begun. The Chief Justice of Nigeria rightly pointed out that corruption in Nigeria (Africa) thrives on weak institutions. He hit home by asking the key actors in the judiciary sector to beam their searchlight on the allegations of corruption against members.

If those who should dispense justice were corrupt, then nothing would be achieved. Who will fight the war for him? The Chief Justice said “Corruption is characterised by the absence of culture of accountability, inefficiency, weak government structure, excessive concentration of power in the executive arm of government and lack of transparency.” That is what Buhari should know, because, the way he is operating as president is corruption, although he might not know it, so there is no way he wants to fight corruption, when his actions, inactions and utterances are tantamount to corruption.

How can Buhari fight corruption when he is setting dangerous precedents, which will likely make the national assembly to lose its oversight functions? You remember how the president has made some key ap-

pointments without referring them to the National Assembly for approval.

You have also seen how EFCC chairman refused to appear before a Senate committee probing the diversion of monies realised from recovered assets. Even in the ongoing public probe of the 2015 budget in the House of Representatives, it is the same. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has both refused to honour invitations sent out to them by the adhoc committee.

These are clear signs. What of the billions of naira approved by Muhammadu Buhari as bailout funds to states single handedly? Did he seek for approval from the National Assembly? Truth be told, no matter how much the executive arm tries in a presidential system of government, frostiness in its relations with the legislature is as sure as night and day.

Toshow that this government has a hand in Saraki’s travails,we learned the federal government has lined up a total of five witnesses against Saraki, including the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and incumbent governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. El-Rufai.

About 50 senators and members of the house of reps, cutting across all the geo-political zones, accompanied Saraki to the Tribunal. Only the

southwest was under-represented, because, the lawmakers from the zone are afraid of offending Tinubu, and the only senator from the zone who went to the Tribunal with Saraki has been ostracised.

We read that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Senator Tayo Alasoadura, from attending Southwest caucus meetings. Alasoadura’s sin was that he accompanied Saraki to the Code of Conduct Tribunal in solidarity. We learned Tinubu has vowed that the party would ensure Alaosadura remains irrelevant in the APC. There are allegations that some senators have been bribed to remove Saraki. It will not be easy to impeach him, despite the monetary inducements. A statement

by Senator Ibrahim Abdullahi Danbaba, said the senators were happy Saraki appeared before the CCT in observance of the rule of law, pledging they were fully behind Saraki in his travails. “We reiterate that Saraki is our choice and no politically-motivated, mischievous and vindictive trial will change our opinion of him”, he said. Those calling for Saraki’s resignation are getting it wrong because the provision of the constitution does not criminalise the trial of the Code of Conduct Tribunal.

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20 Ebonyi rice farmers get N20m from Fadama Isaac Agber

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BoI creates N2bn Graduate Entrepreneurship Fund ÏÏÏ ƈ L n ƓƈƐ M d è ƈ Ɔ ƄƑ ƈ Ɔ ƍƋ ƗƆƒƆƋ ƍƆƏ Charles Okonji The Bank of Industry (BoI) has set aside the sum of N2 billion under its Graduate Entrepreneurship Fund (GEF) to fund 1000 youth corps members and has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Youth Service Corps.

This was disclosed yesterday by the managing director of the bank, Mr Rasheed Olaoluwa at the Bank’s headquarters in Lagos during the official launching of the Fund and the MOU signing ceremony.

Olaoluwa stated; “The main reason we are gathered here today is to provide a solution to graduate unemployment in Nigeria, which if not urgently addressed could have adverse consequences for our society.

It is gratifying to note the efforts of the NYSC Directorate in promoting an entrepreneurial mindset among NYSC members through its Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) initiative.”

He maintained that the programme was in consonance with the provisions of the NYSC Act, which states that one of its objectives was to enable Nige-

rian youths acquire the spirit of self-reliance by encouraging them to develop skills for selfemployment, stressing that it would contribute to the accelerated growth of the national economy.

“This capacity building programme is usually organised during the three-week NYSC orientation programme and it is designed to facilitate the training and mentoring of 100,000 young graduates annually in skills acquisition and entrepreneurship development for selfreliance.”

“The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that each year, about 1.8 million young Nigerians enter the already saturated labour market, while over 50 per cent of youths in Nigeria are unemployed. In the same vein, the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER) disclosed in 2013 that graduates of tertiary institutions have been badly hit by unemployment, as they constitute about 20 per cent of youth unemployment. Of the over 250,000 graduates of Nigerian tertiary educational institutions that enrol in the NYSC Scheme each year, more than

41 per cent of Nigerian graduates are without employment after the mandatory NYSC programme.” The MD lamented.

He stated that Graduate Entrepreneurship Fund (GEF) is like a talent hunt for young entrepreneurs, which is meant to address the entrepreneurial capacity and funding gaps of the serving members of the NYSC. Selected corps members would be camped and tutored by the nine firms of business development partners in the six geopolitical zones of the country including Lagos.

He said that the scheme was to encourage graduates of tertiary institutions that are serving under the one-year NYSC programme, to venture into business and become employers of labour rather than job-seekers, adding that it was to develop the entrepreneurship skills and capacity of the NYSC members.

He stated that the following were among the reasons for initiating the agreement: to deepen financial inclusion by de-risking the NYSC members and making them eligible for small business loans to be provided by BOI, To develop the next generation of Nigeria’s business leaders and

promoting a business “can do” spirit among Nigerian youths, to bring focus and attention to the need to develop Nigeria’s real sector, as a basis for diversifying our economy.

In his response, the Director General of the NYSC Brigadier General, Johnson Olawumi, noted that the collaboration would be of immense benefit to the corps members and the country expressing that unemployment was a major issue.

He stated that over 400,000 corps members have been trained on different skills since 2011, explaining that the first stage is capacity building, the second is capital which BOI has taken charge of, while the third and the most important is the need for the government to formulate policies that would sustain budding entrepreneurs by opening up markets for their products.

The Fund is only available to serving members who can access the online application portal on BoI’s website using their NYSC call up numbers and the facility can only be used to fund sectors captured under BoI 35 SME clusters focused on the real sector.

The Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, recently described agriculture as a ``key strategic sector’’ for addressing multiple challenges preventing the country from achieving broad-based economic growth during his presentation of 20.5million cheques to 20 rice cooperative farmers cut across the State in Abakaliki, the state capital city.

Umahi who reiterated that the sector employs about two-thirds of the country’s total labour force; contributes about 42 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GPD) and provides 88 per cent of non-oil foreign exchange earnings pledged continued partnership with Fadama projects for agricultural development in the state.

Represented by the Speaker of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Mr. Francis Nwifuru, the governor said the finances came from the Fadama III Additional Financing Project and seen as one of the vehicles for sustainable agriculture in the state The Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr. Uchenna Orji, during his speech said that the intervention was a strategic encouragement to farmers, especially youths across the 13 local government areas in the state, adding that the governor has demonstrated readiness to partner with the project by approving the payment of the initial up-front of the counterpart fund of N36 million, within his first 100 days in office. Orji who also reveals that t the government would cultivate 200, 000 hectares in the farming season as well as make rice farming, an all-season activity, said the state wants to regain its status as the largest clusters of rice mills in West Africa with 800 rice mills and additional three gigantic government-owned rice mills, capable of processing five tonnes per hour each. “We will soon install the three parboiling machines with eight tonne capacities each, to absorb the rice produced by our farmers,” he said. The Fadama state’s Project Coordinator, Dr. Cletus Nwakpu, said that the programme would support massive production, processing and marketing of rice as he pointed out that the state’s enormous comparative advantage for rice clearly meets all the criteria for considering Ebonyi, to participate in the Fadama III Additional Financing Project.

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Enabling environment would reposition manufacturers for global competitiveness – PMAN Boss Rotimi Aluko is the Chairman, Paint Manufacturers Association and also, the MD of Voda Paints; in this interview with Charles Okonji, he spoke about the challenges of doing business in Nigeria

What is your view about the state of the economy for now?

I think it is there in the public knowledge, that things are not as good or are not as well as Nigerians would love it to be, considering the various issues and revelations that we have been reading about, and I think the biggest part of it is what are we doing and from what we can see, the country seems to be heading towards a new direction.

As soon as the new government names its ministers and put all its structures in place, the only way we can go would be up I believe it is going to be better and better.

How can you access the performance of the government, some people say he has not performed and some others say, he is Baba-go-slow, but how can you access the performance in term of the key economic issue in the country?

I think the best way to evaluate somebody or a situation, I would use that biblical or religious sentiment that “by their fruits we shall know them”; generally if you look around, I believe very much and that is generally our knowledge that certain things that appeared impossible are now getting better and better.

I have a very positive view of the current situation in this country I think it is up to individual to express or define what the term leadership means.

There are different leadership styles which can get different results, one can’t say one style is better than the other, you can only conclude by looking at the results and if you look at the situation as it is, we are just starting and several things that were turmoil and serious crisis could appear to be settled. As you can see, you and I are enjoying electricity supply by a local power company, we are not burning diesel or whatever as we are taking, it is a small one but it also says something’s are being possible.

Generally ,if you look at the environment, I don’t think that crime is getting higher, I believe very much that Nigerians have

been through a lot and behold, we are mostly very positive that the country is heading to the right direction, it might take some time, for many things to fully settled.

You made mention of the improvement of power regeneration or power supply since it has improved in your place does it also attract extra charges?

Obviously it reduces the cost of production, if you look at the cost of energy – if you are driving it yourself, depending on the size of your operation, it is quite expensive to burn diesel. Very expensive when you compare it with what you normally pay, it is significantly cheaper. That was why everybody was kind of hopeful that the old NEPA would perform, and then the new organisation that took over the responsibility would come up with new polices, the polices to regulate the kind of charges they can give; the kind of activities they can ask consumers to do like provision of transformers.

How has the journey been so far as the chairman of PMA and as the MD and CEO of VODA paint?

I would say it is very challenging in the sense that one can see that there are lots of things that members would want but unable to acquire them, but most of these things are not things you can just snap your finger and get done. The issues that are very dear to our members, to their existence, to their success, to their continuity, to the business and then most important things, is that the one that we can do on our own we are already attempting to fix them.

We are looking at a set of activities in the first instance; we understand our problems much better such as unwholesome practices all over the place which affect our members adversely. It is not just our industry, it is the question of adulteration, the sale of substandard products and some kinds of importation, which are not completely well regulated or monitored, all of these are things we as members and as an association have resolved to see how

Aluko

‘‘The global meltdown eventually caught up with Nigeria, there are still quite a number of sectors that have fully not recovered, there are several individuals who lost so much money during the stock market crash, and none of such investment have recovered or regained its initial value fully, and all of that have affected the way business is done.’’ well we work with the relevant agencies to draw their attention to arresting such development.

At the same time we are stepping up partnership with a body like The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) that has been in partnership with us in terms of regulating the standards to make sure the Nigeria frame standards are of international levels in terms of paint manufacturers.

We have plans in a lot of things going on and we have a biannual coating show coming up later this month. It has been a very interesting journey, managing in this period has been a major problem, as you know, the past decade in particular has been a very challenging one in this country.

Power and insecurity have adversely affected our business, in some part of the country, especially, the northern parts, we no longer make sales there, and our business in that part of the coun-

try has totally collapsed. What is happening in the northeast did not have a global effect down, it may not be as much but then some of our members have their market focused in that area, and the process they lost money, they lost market.

The global meltdown eventually caught up with Nigeria, there are still quite a number of sectors that have fully not recovered, there are several individuals who lost so much money during the stock market crash, and none of such investment have recovered or regained its initial value fully, and all of that have affected the way business is done. They made business a bit trickier, especially when you are dealing with a local upstart, where you know wouldn’t get all the federal allocation of subsidy.

The paint industry is one area that this country should be proud off, the paint industry is the place where you have the highest number of local initia-

tives, if you look around, MAN members, you would find that this are ousters that started on one little seat and one brick at a time, but they have grown very big and that is a source of pride to this country, so if you are competing in such an industry, it is a tough one that is why we all have subscribe to the association.

What do you would you want the government to do in other to make Nigeria a safe haven for manufacturer, especially the paint sector which you are heading?

Given the fact that Nigeria is part of the global community Nigeria, that is a sign on several things that the days of protectionism is likely gone, so, what is most important is that the association would benefit and all other sectors would benefit from would be actions if the government in states and implement policies that would help ensure smooth running of business in the country.

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World Teachers’ Day triggers crisis in Ekiti Teachers’ Unions

Fayose

Stories by Joy Ekeke The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), Ekiti State chapter, has accused the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) of tricking the state Governor, Ayodele Fayose, to hate ASUSS and have the erroneous impression that it is a political and illegal body.

The body, in a statement signed by its state Chairman,

Mr Sola Adigun, yesterday expressed worry over how Fayose had overtly been expressing preference for NUT, not minding the feelings of the ASUSS members.

Adigun alleged that the state NUT Chairman Samuel Akosile has bamboozled everybody in government to believe that ASUSS is opposed to Fayose, thereby causing their exclusion from the ceremony, describing the act as an open display of

ignorance by those who were saddled with the task of improving and revamping the education sector. Adigun disclosed that 13 months’ deductions from members’ monthly salaries as check-off dues, which ordinarily should have been remitted to ASUSS are being withheld by government, owing to the blackmail from the NUT. The NUT chairman had during a press conference to herald the World Teachers’ Day last Wednesday described ASUSS “as an illegal body” and accused “former state Governor Kayode Fayemi of breaching the law to have granted it recognition”.

“Before any union can operate, it has to be registered by the Registrar of the Trade Unions in Abuja. Former Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, did not recognise ASUSS. He told members that as a senior lawyer he cannot breach the law. So, ASUSS to us is an illegal body,” Akosile said.

But countering the position, Adigun said: “ASUSS is a union that was legalised to unionise all secondary tutors in Nigeria through the approval of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity.

“I am indeed worried, and seriously bothered and challenged that ASUSS that had been operational in many states of the federation could be labelled as an illegal body.

Longe

PenOp appoints new chairman The Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp) has appointed Mr. Eguarekhide Longe as its new Chairman. Longe, Managing Director AIICO Pension Managers Limited took over from Mr. Misbahu Yola, the Managing Director Legacy Pension Limited, who had been at the helm of affairs of the association for the past two years.

Longe was elected into the position at the association’s annual general meeting held in Lagos at the weekend.

Longe has over 20 years’ experience working in the Capital Market, spanning Stock

broking, Asset Management and Investment Banking. He has hands-on and senior management experience in setting up processes, developing operations/systems, strategy and business and product development.

Prior to his appointment as Managing Director of AIICO Pension Managers Limited, Longe worked at Diamond Capital & Financial Markets Limited (subsidiary of Diamond Bank PLC) as Head of Asset Management division. He was also for three years the Managing Director of Kakawa Asset Management Limited from 2005-2008.

NUPENG calls for stakeholders’ summit on oil theft The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has called for a stakeholders summit comprising of ship owners, DAPPMAN, Police, Army, Navy, NNPC, DSS, DPR, Civil Defense Corps, NUPENG and PENGASSAN to fashion out a new strategy to end oil theft and pipelines vandalisation.

The President of NUPENG, Comrade (Dr.) Igwe Achese made this statement during a courtesy call on the chief of Army Staff, Lt – General Tukur Buratai in Abuja. Comrade (Dr.) Achese said that NUPENG as a major stakeholder was worried about the incessant vandalisation and oil theft which has led to huge loses to the nation’s economy. He promised to collaborate with the army to end the scourge.

Comrade Achese also drew the attention of the Chief of Army Staff to the attitude of some soldiers who harass and disturb tanker drivers performing their Lawful duties in the haulage of petroleum products to various parts of the country.

The Chief of Army Staff, LtGeneral Tukur Buratai in his response stated that the army was on top of Boko Haram situation.

He added that he ordered the commander of the Military Police to check the harassment of tanker drivers and he was also going to meet with NIMASA on ways to check oil theft.

The Chief of Army Staff advised NUPENG to always explore the use of dialogue instead of shutting down the nation whenever they had any grievances.

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Two vessels suspected of crude oil theft seized by Military

Food vendors at the 10th Abuja International trade Fair, in Abuja

Adamawa woos investors at Abuja Trade Fair Augustine Okezie Abuja The Adamawa State Governor, Senator Bindow Mohammed Jubrilla, has called on both local and foreign investors to take advantage of abundant natural resources and the incentives provided by government to boost the states industrialization by coming in to invest in the state.

Governor Jubrilla who was speaking as the special guest of Adamawa day at the ongoing

Hewlett -Packard to complete split Nov. 1 Tony Nwakaegho Hewlett-Packard Co said its board has approved the previously announced split of the company into two separate entities - Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co and HP Inc. The company said the separation is expected to be completed on Nov. 1, a day after which Hewlett Packard Enterprise will start trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “HPE”.

Hewlett-Packard Co will be

10th Abuja International Trade Fair, said the state being richly endowed in vast agricultural and mineral resources stands better chance of leading the nation in the development of non-exportable products which hitherto had been the mains stay of Nigerian economy He said we have put in place all needed physical infrastructures in major towns of the state and necessary incentives in agro allied industries The governor further disclosed that the state government has keyed into the National in-

dustrial development Plans and National Enterprises development Programme of the federal government by proposing to implement the industrial cluster concepts and the establishment of Micro, small and Medium Enterprises Also speaking, the state commissioner for Mineral resources, Barrister shanti Victoria Sashi, described the state as the land of wealth, with adequate land for tourism, Agriculture, scenery highlands and the richest state in Nigeria in terms of mineral resources.

An ocean going vessel identified as MT Askja and a barge have been seized by Nigeria’s Join Task Force on the grounds of a suspicion of being involved in loading of stolen crude oil. The troops arrested the vessel together with the eight suspected oil thieves while the vessel was moored along the Forcados estuary in the Warri South West, according to JTF spokesman Isa Ado, cited by Platts. According to him, the ship is currently secured at Yokri for preliminary investigation.

In addition, the command is reported to have confiscated an oil bunkering barge laden with 1000 metric tonnes of what was described as illegally acquired automated gas oil along the river Santa Barbara in Rivers State.

The arrest comes in the wake of Nigeria’s national oil company

NNPC’s lifting of ban on 113 tankers imposed in July. The ban was ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari on July 15th, but reasons behind the decision had not been disclosed. However, it is believed that the move was triggered by the country’s efforts to curb illegal oil trading.

The list of tankers attached to the ban consisted of mostly Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), with some ship names appearing twice and others that have been absent from Nigerian waters for quite some time like the Happiness, the Huge and the Diona, operated by Iranian group NITC. Following the ban lifting, ship owners have been cautioned by Intertanko to be very careful if trading in Nigerian waters as they might be exposed to checks and potential arrests arising from the ban.

Crude oil vessel

UBA Foundation offers N2m educational grants to national essay competition winners Tony Nwakaegho

hp enterprise office

renamed HP Inc and continue to trade on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “HPQ”.

Hewlett-Packard said the separation will occur by means of a pro rata distribution in which each HP shareholder will get one share of Hewlett Packard Enterprise for each HP share held as of Oct. 21.

HP said it expects Hewlett Packard Enterprise to start trading on a “when issued” basis on or about Oct. 19 under the ticker symbol “HPE WI”.

UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), has set out a N2.250 million educational grants for the first three winners in this year’s National Essay Competition being organised by the Foundation.

The annual essay competition, which is a product of the Foundation’s Read Africa Initiative, is designed to develop the intellectual and writing abilities of the nation’s senior secondary schools’ students.

Flagging off the competition at the bank’s Corporate Headquarters in Lagos recently, managing director and chief executive officer of the Foundation, Ijeoma Aso, stated that while the overall winner would get an educational grant of N1million, the first and

second runners-up will get N750, 000 and N500, 000 respectively.

Besides showing the Foundation’s commitment to the educational aspirations of the Nigerian children, Aso believes the competition, which is in its fifth edition, would also provide the opportunity for UBA, through the Foundation, to give back to its operating environments, in tune with its corporate visions and commitment of enhancing the lives of people in its business environments.

While calling on the nation’s Senior Secondary School students to avail themselves of the opportunity, the Foundation’s chief executive added that any of the winners would be given the opportunity of the financial support, not only in the nation’s higher institution, but any higher institutions of their choice in

Africa.

“Being a truly Nigerian and African brand, we are committed to developing talents in Nigeria and Africa and exploring available opportunities within the shores of the continent. That is why we are calling on every Nigerian secondary school students to begin to send in their handwritten essays which should not be more than 750 words, since the Foundation will not extend the submission date once it closes on November 13, 2015,” she stated.

In his remarks, the Bank’s Executive Director/ Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Emeke Iweriebor, charged some of the students present at the event on the need to always strive for knowledge, describing the essay competition as providing them the opportunity to prove their academic mettle and better their lots.

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SUPERNATURAL MANIFESTATION CHURCH OF CHRIST MISSION

THE MAJESTY CHRISTIAN CENTER

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 centre has applied for registration to Corporate Affairs Commission under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act No. 1 Of 1990.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. Taiwo Victory 2. Wellington Ofose 3. Oyefaderin Adedamola Patrick

The Trustees are: 1. Pastor (Mrs) Towolawi Victoria Omolara 2. Pastor Samuel Oladapo Thomas 3. Evang Folasade Adesega 4. Bro. Timothy Oluwadamilare Towolawi 5. Bro. Seun Tegbe

The Trustees Are: 1. Rev Apostle Balogun Rotimi Emmanuel 2. Sis Yinusa Abosede Olayinka 3. Sis Ajibaye Modinat Abolore 4. Sis Famuyibo Oluwaseun Adero

TABERNACLE OF MIRACLE AND DELIVERANCE MINISTRY

Aims And Objectives: 1. To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to all nation 2. To promote unity among Christian and non Christians 3. To propagate the need for peaceful co-existence among other religious sects 4. To deliver the oppressed heal the sick, set the captive free and establish faith clinic

Aims And Objectives: 1. To transform lives 2. To raise leaders 3. To bring lost souls to Christ

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

Signed: Barrister G.G .Yinusa

Any objection to this registration should be addressed to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitama, Abaja within 28 days from the date of this publication Signed: Trustees

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

Signed: Secretary

MEN OF PEACE CLUB OF ABAKALIKI

SOARING EAGLE GENERATION DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES

IGIEDUMA CLUB LAGOS CHAPTER

This is to inform the general public that the above named club 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 Organization has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja for registration under Part ‘C’ of Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) Cap C20, LFN 2004

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

The Trustees are: 1. Ms. Ruth Omolola Abraham. - Chairperson, 3. Mrs. Obiageli Osasona. - Trustee 5. Pst. Soji Olayinka. - Trustee 7. Mrs. Bukola Sarah Adesuyi - Trustee

Trustees.

1. Mr David Orobosa Osemwota - Chairman 3. Mr Johnbull Aitoe - Member 5. Mr Godwin Edosa - Secretary

The Trustees Are: 1. Nwaeli Silas 2. Nwokpo Mark 3. Obaji Monday 4. Paul Okemiri 5. Joseph Nwafor 6. Anthony Nwokpo

AIM AND OBJECTIVES 1. To propagate the gospel of Jesus Christ 2. To encourage the down cast.

3. To reach the unreached 4. To proclaim deliverance to mankind through the preaching of the word of Grace.

2. Mr. Ayoola Abraham - Trustee, 4. Hon. Remmy Hazzan - Trustee 6. Mrs. Mopelola Olotu - Trustee

2. Mr Isaac Odiase Member 4. Mr Ifaluyi Iyoha - Member

The Aims and objectives are: 1. To work toward the development of the human person for the fulfilment of destiny that glorifies God and blesses humanity 2. To add value to humanity by engaging in capacity building and human development initiative, 3. To carry out activities that enliven the depressed and the oppressed in the society for a better world, 4. To work and liaise with governmental organization for the purpose of improving the well being of the society, 5. To promote youth empowerment programs such as skill acquisition scheme, talent shows, leadership training and education for all, 6. To organize workshops and programs aimed at developing the consciousness of the average Nigerian on nation building not guided by primordial narratives

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : i. To promote unity, peace among members and provide a common forum for all members of the club to deliberate matters of common interest. ii To build a club that is non partisan but one that will support society and capacity building and protect the integrity of the club. iii To promote, coordinate and organise charitable activities for the advancement of the health, education and alleviate the sufferings of the sick, the poor, the underprivileged, the orphans, the widows, the disabled etc in order to build a healthy and harmonious society. iv. To administer and manage a fund for the maintenance and promotion of scholarships for students, support and encourage research on health and educational issues and to provide all necessary assistance in improving the student’s welfare in the society.

V. To confer, consult, maintain, contact, consolidate and co-operate with any persons, associations, societies, institutions or bodies of person established in Nigeria or elsewhere having objectives in whole or in part similar to those of the association.

Any opposition to the registration should be directed to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Maitama District, P.M.B 198 Garki, Abuja within 28 days from the date of publication.

Signed: Barr. Olarewaju Ademola.

(08056679200)

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

Signed: Trustees

NOBLE ZENITH COMMITTEE OF FRIEND CLUB NIGERIA

MAYERS FRIENDS FOUNDATION

KLASSIK BROTHERS CLUB OF IBADAN

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

The general public is hereby notified that the above named FOUNDATION has applied to the corporate Affairs commission for registration under the part C of the companies and allied matters act NO1 of 1990.

The general public is hereby notified that the above named CLUB has applied to the corporate Affairs commission for registration under the part C of the companies and allied matters act NO1 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Toyosi Obasanjo 2. Oluwaseun Oyediran 3. Oluwatosin Memuna Abdullai 4. Olowole Shojobi

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Adeniyi Jeleel Abiodun - President 2. Adekunle Aderemi Idowu - Vice President 3. Alalade Adelani Olahanloye - General Secretary 4. Ajagbe Isaac Kayode - Financial Secretary

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : 1. Striving towards the welfare of every member 2. To foster good relationship among members, moreover being brother’s keeper 3. To promote peace and love among members 4. To help one and other

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To cater for the less privileged in the society.

2. To relieve poverty amongst vulnerable children.

Aims AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To foster unity among members 2. To cater for the welfare of members.

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

Signed: Secretary

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

Signed: Trustees

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

Signed: Trustees

CHRIST WORDS LIBERATION EVANGELICAL MINISTRY

PUBLIC NOTICE

JONACO INTEGRATED SERVICES LTD (RC NO: 793520)

AIM AND OBJECTIVE : To keep peace and promote the Club Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, PMB 198, Maitama, Garki Abuja, within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: Barr. Chukwuleta Chukwuka

Trustees 1. Ezeamadi Augustus Ozoemena 3. Ugorji Benedict 5. Umeoduagu Felix 7. Ezeamadi Hyginus Anayo 9. Obi Emeka

2 Anyaogu Chimezie Simeon 4. Nwagbo Solomon Okechukwu 6. Ochuba Jonathan Chidozie 8, Umahi Uchenna Fabian

The general public is hereby notified that the above named MINISTRY has applied to the corporate Affairs commission for registration under the part C of the companies and allied matters act NO1 of 1990.

The Trustees are: 1. Olalekan Olayode 3. Adetoro Peter Gbolahan 5. Olabode Kabiru 7. Balogun Bolaji Paul 9. Olayiwola Olayimika Kabiru

2. Olalekan Reachel Arike 4. Bukola Babalola Olatunde 6. Daniel Bamidele Eniafe 8. Amusat Sakiru 10. Moses Temitayo Olufemi

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1.To spread the gospel and extend the love of Christ to the world for the liberation of humanity.

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

Signed: Trustees

This is to announce that Mr. Bello Jamiu Olorunwa formerly working as motor mechanic at Awusco Group seized being a staff of the company with effect from 13th March, 2015 due to unethical reasons.

German Embassy, Relevant Authorities and the General public should please take note.

Signed: Okwara Michael Awuchi.

KAMI - J FOUNDATION

CHURCH OF THANKSGIVING

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

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

THE TRUSTEES: 1. Motunrayo M. Willian – Johnson - Chairman 2. Sanni Sunday Babatunde - Secretary 3. Ebenezar Oluwole - Member 4. Hassan Mohammed Mubashiru - Member 5. Jolaosho Mukaila Abiodun - Member 6. Oso Abiodun Idowu - Member 7. Aregbesola Haleemat Omolola - Member 8. Barrister Emmanuel Ekpenisi - Legal Adviser AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To provide Counsel that can prevent a child from speech and hearing impairment 2. To connect victims with an ENT Surgeon, for medical support and advice 3. To build Orphanage home. Schools for the hearing and speech impaired persons.

Any objection to the proposed registered should be directed to the Registrar General of the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja within 28 days of this public Signed: Barr. Ekpenisi Emmanuel 08060035089

TRUSTEES 1. Dr. Michael Abiodun Adedeji 2. Mrs. Olubunmi Elizabeth Odunsi AIMS AND OBJECTIVE 1. To propagate the Gospel Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, GARKI, ABUJA within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: Barr. Oluwatoyin Okeni

THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, LFN 2004 COMPANY LIMITED BY SHARES MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY WINDING – UP JONACO INTEGRATED SERVICES LTD (RC NO: 793520) NOTICE OF MEETING FOR THE FINAL WINDING – UP

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to members and creditors of JONACO INTEGRATED SERVICES LTD (“The Company”) that the meeting for the final winding – up of the company shall be held on the 16TH NOVEMBER 2015 at 24/26 BOYLE STREET, ONIKAN LAGOS by 10am prompt.

The object of the above meeting shall include: a) To lay bare the Books/Account of the Company. b) To repay the Shareholders the balance on their Capital Account (if any).

Please, endeavor to attend as this is the final meeting before the final winding – up. ..............................................

Constance EzenwanyiUkoh Liquidator INITIATIVE FOR THE SUPPORT, CARE & REHABILITATION OF MENTALLY ILL DESTITUTE The general public is hereby notified that the above named organization has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Abuja for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2004 The Trustees are:1. Dr. George Okechukwu Eze 2. Dr. (Mrs) Thecla Amoge Eze 3. Dr. Paulinus Okechukwu Ossai 4. Rita Chiemezie Ene 5. Dr. Godwin Chukwude Onyebueke AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. Provision of welfare, treatment, rehabilitation and support for the mentally ill destitute 2. Provision of counselling and other support to mentally destitute towards empowering them.

3. Training in skills acquisition and offer of scholarships to the mentally ill destitute and their children.

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

Signed: CHAIRMAN

Public Notice 22 ASSOCIATION OF PROVOSTS OF COLLEGES OF MEDICINE IN NIGERIA 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 1 of 1990 Trustees 1. Professor Ade Elebute, CON

2. Professor Osa Ayanru

3. Professor Jonathan Azubuike, OFR

4. Professor Idris Mohammed

5. Professor Suleiman Sadiq Wali, FOR

6. Professor Adeoye Adeniyi

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THE APOSTOLIC PRAYER AND DELIVERANCE CONGREGATION SANCTUARY The General Public is hereby notified that the above named Church has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Pastor Taiwo Omoniyi 3. Albert Ruth Omowumi 5. Okpugie Vincent Osahon

2. Pastor Miracle Oni 4. Iyamu Patience

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1.

To preach the gospel of Christ all over the world.

2.

To care for the less privileged, orphans and to care for widows.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To promote welfare of members Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P.M.B. 198, Garki, Abuja within Twenty-Eight (28) days from the date of this publication Signed: Barr. CHIOMA UNEGBU

SPEAKING BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST ASSEMBLY The General Public is hereby notified that the above named body

has applied

to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1 of 1990 Trustees (1) Courage Paul Ozemenbhoya (Founder) (2) Juliet Omoh Ozemenbhoya (Secetary) (3) Barr Solomon Oyakhilome Solomon (Member) The Aims and Objectives Are: 1. To preach the Gospel Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, and Abuja within 28 days of the publication.

Signed: Solomon Oyakhilome Uduebor Esq For Solomon Oyakhilome Legal Consult 08036411184

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

SIGNED: Secretary

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Pastor Miracle Osarobo Oni 3. Dr. Uyi Oni Ekhosuehi 5. Imasuen Godwin

2. Johnbull Omozokpea Benson Ikenria 4. Prophet Taiwo Omoniyi 6. Salawu Razaq

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To empower youths in their careers through seminars, workshops, skill acquisitions, program guidance and counseling.

2. To help explore functional skills, improve their economic status and develop their career.

3. To provide infrastructural facilities at vocational training centres for effective learning, capacity buildings and economic advancement.

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

SIGNED: Secretary

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EGBE AKOGUN OF OGBOMOSHO The General Public is hereby notified that the above named body has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1 of 1990

This is to notify the general public of the loss of the original

Trustees 1. Maj. Gen. Oladayo Popoola. (Rtd) 2. Brig. Brimo Yusuf. (Rtd) 3. Air. Cdre Layiwola Atanda (Rtd) 4. Dr. Saka Balogun

AMAC/1971 and Abuja Municipal Area Council for the alloca-

allocation paper in respect of open space in Utako ultra modern international market with a REF ; PH. II. D / UUMIM/ tion of space NO STB, 581 Offered of the terms of Grant of Approval of Allocation Right of Occupancy of the space on utako ultra modern international market issued on the date

Aim and objectives 1. To create a forum for interaction among retired and serving officers of ogbomosho origin Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, and Abuja within 28 days of the publication.

Signed: OLAJIDE OWONLA. ( ESQ)

of 9th of JUNE 1997 by abuja Municipal Area council bearing HAJIA ASIHA BABA EMEJA got missing All efforts made to trace or Recover the document proved abortive.

AMAC, Concerned authorities and the general public should please take note

AFRICA MEDIA ROUND TABLE INITIATIVE

FAVOUR FOR NEW NIGERIA POVERTY ERADICATION INITIATIVE

OTOKWU –MMAKU CHRISTIAN EVANGELICAL MINISTRY

The General Public is hereby notified that the above named body has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1 of 1990

This is to inform the general public that the above named INITIATIVE has applied to the corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part”C” of the companies and Allied Matters Act No. 1of 1990.

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

Trustees 1.Adeyemi Olabode John - Chairman, 2.Opeyemi Owoeye - Member, 3. Ariyo Atori - Member, 4. Asaolu Omolade - Secretary, 5. Dr Onimisi Abdullahi 6.Barr samuel Adebayo Ajayi

The Trustees are: 1. Akinloye Micheal.

3. Ojo Solomon Taiwo.

5. Olaniyan Oladele.

7. Adesina Oludare Adigun.

TRUSTEES 1. Rev. Orji OzoemenamLivinus – Co-ordinator 2. Bro. PaulinusAnikpo – Secretary

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.To promote Advocacy on violence against citizens and safety of media professionals.

2. To set agenda for better media practice and protect the rights of its practitioners in Africa.

Aims and Objectives are: 1. To develop youth in citizenship and leadership culture.

2. To promote alternative employment strategies to the unemployed youth.

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

SIGNED. SECRETARY

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

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

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

Signed:- Secretary

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ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN REGISTERED COMPANY OWNERS IN CHINA

WORD OF REDEMPTION CHERUBIM AND SERAPHIM CHURCH WORLD-WIDE

This is to inform the general public of loss of Original Certificate of occupancy

by ADIRIKA ENTERPRISES NIGERIA LIMITED with Plot No. 388 of No 7 Pionner Avenue Independence layout Enugu. If found kindly report to the neareast police station or Ministry of Lands and Urban Development take note OTINKPU JESUS WIDOWS EMPOWERMENT OUTREACH The General Public is hereby notified that the above named outreach has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2004.

2. Ojo Niyi Moses.

4. Adekunle Muideen Adebayo.

6. Adeyeye Oluwarotimi.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ 2. Service to humanity

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

This is to inform the general public that the above named CHURCH has applied for registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990

The Trustees: 1. Chuka Jude 3. Chimezie John 5. Okafor Anthony 7. Onwukwe Markson 9. Ogbonna Ikechukwu

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Adeyeri-Johnson Godiva 2. Olutayo Mofoluwaso Olusoji

2. Olagunju Ademola 4. Orujekwe Chrisetian 6. Anyigbo Pascal 8. Enyeobi Richard 10. Onah Ken

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To promote the interest of members.

2. To unite members into one body 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: TRUSTEES.

THE BREAD OF LAZARUS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE LESS PRIVILEGE INITIATIVE The General Public is hereby notified that the above named outreach has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2004.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To preach the gospel of God Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, 420, Tigris crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja, within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

MERCY AND GRACE INTERNATIONAL GOSPEL CENTRE The general public is hereby notified that the above named centre has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Jaja Grace Charles 2. Jacks Sylvanus Balafama 3. Jaja Charles Sokari 4.Ogolo Emilia Patrick (Secretary)

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.

Evangelist Agulehi Uchenna Collins - Chairman 2.

Livinus Ughegbu 3.

Mrs. Florence Nwanya

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Maccathy Macjulia Ubaka 3. Johnbull Boma Glad

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.

To reach out to the widows in the society 2.

To preach the gospel of lord Jesus

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To establish a food bank to support the less privilege 2. An advocacy group against hunger 3. To promote beast feeding and provide free food to the less privilege

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To preach the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ 2. To evangelize the gospel of Jesus Christ all over the world 3. To spread the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to the society 4. To cater for social and spiritual welfare of members and society at large.

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

SIGNED: EVANG AGULUHI UCHENNA

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

SIGNED: Trustees

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

Signed: Trustees

2. Iritei Imotongha John 4. Zibiri S Umoru

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BABALOLA QUADRI KOLAWOLE

OWONIKOKO TAIWO

I formerly known and addressed

I formerly known and addressed as Alade Basirat Taiwo, Now wish to be Known and addressed as Owonikoko Taiwo. All Former documents remain valid. The general public take note

as Babalola Adekola Abolade now wish to be known and addressed as Babalola Quadri Kolawole. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note

NWOKOCHA STELLA UZOAMAKA

MRS JOSEPHINE THOMAS

I formerly known and addressed

I formerly known and addressed as Miss Josephine Akakpo, Now wish to be Known and addressed as Mrs Josephine Thomas. All Former documents remain valid. The general public take note

as Miss Ugwu Stella Uzoamaka now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. Nwokocha Stella

Uzoamaka.

documents

All

remain

former valid.

General public please take note

MRS IDOWU OLUWAKEMI GRACE

ALADENIKA JOSEPHINE OLUWASEMILORE

I formerly known and addressed as Miss Adeoye Oluwakemi Grace, Now wish to be Known and addressed as Mrs Idowu Oluwakemi Grace.

All Former documents remain valid. The general public take note

I formerly known and addressed as Semilore Funmilayo, Now wish to be Known and addressed as Aladenika Josephine Oluwasemilore. All Former documents remain valid. The general public take note

MRS. NKECHI MARIA UDOH LEVI

MRS. KHADIJAT AYODELE ADEDAYO - DADA

I formerly known and addressed as Miss Nkechi Maria Okezie, Now wish to be Known and addressed as Mrs. Nkechi Maria Udoh Levi. All Former documents remain valid.

Lagos international trade fair complex management board and the general public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Miss Khadijat Ayodele Adedayo, Now wish to be Known and addressed as Mrs. Khadijat Ayodele Adedayo - Dada, All Former documents remain valid UNILORIN General Public Take Note

MRS. MODUPE OLUWATUMININU EYOGWE

MRS. RACHAEL TOYIN OLAOLUWA

I formerly known as Miss Akinloye Modupe Oluwatumininu, now wish to be known Mrs. Modupe Oluwatumininu Eyogwe. All former remain valid. The general public take note

I, formerly known and addressed as Miss Racheal Toyin Balogun, now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. Rachael Toyin Olaoluwa. All former documents remain valid. Nigeria Immigration Services and please take note.

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GOLDEN ELITE DILIGENT FRIENDS CLUB

This is to inform the general public that the above named club has applied for registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990 TRUSTEES 1. Onyeke Boniface- Chairman 2. Nwokwu Christian Amaechi-vice chairman 3. Awugo Sunday Onyele-Gen Secretary 4. Ogenyi Innocent Raphael-Fin Secretary 5. Ejeh John-Treasurer AIMS 1. To promote unity and progress among members 2. To assist or bring succour to members in time of ECONOMIC DIFFICULTIES Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, 420, Tigris crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja, within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED GENERAL SECRETARY

NEW WINE APOSTOLIC COMMUNION

23 Public Notice

OLUSEYI JOSEPH SKILLS ACQUISITION FOUNDATION

THE GREAT KINGS FRIENDS CLUB OF NIG.

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

Board of Trustees: 1. Kolawole Oluseyi Joseph.

2.Nnachi Precious.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To formulate and implement programmes on skills and vocational acquisition for the benefit of Nigerians.

2. To synergise with bodies and third parties to embark on schemes that will ensure gainful employment of Nigerians

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, PMB 198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

Signed: Trustee

Board of Trustees: 1, Chukwujekwu Emmanuel - Chairman 2, Okafor Ikechukwu - Secretary 3, Demem Uchenna Joseph 4, Okafor Uchenna 5, Arinzechi Nwabueze Kings.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1, To promote the general welfare of the club 2, To render selfless services to the less priviledge and persons in the prisons custody 3, To enhance integration among members 4, To assist individual members either in cash or in kind Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, PMB 198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

Signed: Trustee

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FAITH AFLAME INTERNATIONAL MISSION

This is to inform the general public of the loss of Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) of a property situated at No. 8, Oluwakemi Street, Mushin Western Region. Registered as No. 3 at page 3 in Volume 832 at Lagos State Land registry, belonging to Shittu Akanbi of No. 8, Oluwakemi Street, Mushin, Lagos-State. All effort to trace the said document proved abortive.

General Public Take Note.

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 Board of Trustees: 1. Evang Prince Oliveth Ogbani - Chairman 3. Dr Ushie Simon N. 5. Mr Oluwakayode Ojo 7. Stella Nwoha (Mrs)

2. Mercy O. Ogbani (Mrs) 4. Barr ltaka James E. - Secretary 6. Patience Alumba (Mrs) 8. Simon Nnoli (Mr)

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To reach out with the message of hope of our Lord Jesus Christ to those incarceration 2. To reform, rehabilitate, restore and re-integrate convicts and ex-convicts back to the society 3. To reach out to Widows, Orphans and the less privilege with the message of hope and restoration 4. To empower the youth through discovering and empowering their God given potentials and talent Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, PMB 198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

Signed: Trustee

HADASSAH CARE LIVING WATERS MINISTRY

PENIEL DELIVERANCE DIVINE MISSION INT’L

The general public is hereby notified that the above named NGO have applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part C of the Company and allied matters act, 1990.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. Mrs. Balami Esther Shatu 3. Akinyemi Victor Taiwo 5. Lawson Alaba Oluwaseun

Board of Trustees: 1. Pastor Mrs Ukane Regina - President 2. Mrs. Oghenemawe Cecilia - Secretary 3. Mr. Charles Ukane - Treasurer 4. Mr. Ukane Israel - P.R.O 5. Mrs Esinone Christiana - National Women-Coordinator

2. Mr. Balami Gombe Daniel 4. Tarfa Micheal Gashau

AIMS & OBJECTIVES 1. To preach the gospel of our lord Jesus Christ 2. To give support to mission works and evangelism.

3. To assist the less privilege in the society.

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED: HANZON SOLICITORS 08068156039

BENEFICIENT ALTERNATIVE POVERTY ALLEVIATION FOUNDATION

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To give ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of God’s word.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, PMB 198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

Signed: Secretary.

ABIDE IN ME MINISTRY

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

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 No. 1 of 1990.

THE NAMES OF THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) Shonekan Ismail Olajide (2) Shonekan Khadijah Adeola (3) Adebisi Mustapha Seyi

The Trustees Are: 1. Oyebade Adeleke Omobadejo 2. Akinfemiwa Ayode Olaoluwa 3. Adeyemi Adeniyi John 4. Adeyemi Victor Oluwatoyosi 5. Omopeloye Paul Bisoluwa

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:( 1) AGROPRENEUR ( 2) ENTREPRENEUR (3) PROJECTS (4) PROGRAMS Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, GARKI, ABUJA within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED BY:- SHONEKAN ISMAIL OLAJIDE

KINGDOM LABOURERS MINISTRY

The Aims and Objectives Are: To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission 420 Tigris Crescent, Off AguiyiIronsi Street, Maitama, and Abuja within 28 days of the publication.

Signed: Secretary

BAC BORN ACHIEVERS CLUB

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

Notice is hereby given that the above named Association has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (Cap 20) 2004.

This is to inform the general public that the above named CLUB has applied for registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Apostle Olopade Emmanuel Ayodele 2. Pastor Adeshina Ayobami Zaccheaus 3. Pastor Adepoju Olukunle Lanre 4. Pastor Olopade Oluwaseun David 5. Pastor(Mrs) Emmanuel Olayemi Dorcas 6. Pastor Awogoke Oladele Samuel 7. Pastor(Mrs) Aromire Modupe Yetunde

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Apostle Francis Olumide Claudio 2. Pastor Omoniyi Lawrence 3. Engineer Adebayo Adewola 4. Professor Sola Ladokun 5. Barrister Mosunmola Oke

TRUSTEES 1. Oladejo Taoheed Olalekan – President 2. Omotola Gbenga – Secretary 3. Kuteyi Ilesanmi James - Member 4. Udoakang Murice – Member

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To make available sound biblical teachings unto God’s people regardless of their culture, language or denominational affiliation.

The Aims and Objectives are 1. To engage in soul winning for Jesus Christ and set up centers for the purpose of teaching Christian doctrines.

2. To educate and equip Christians in accordance with the teachings of the bible.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To promote mutual understanding and spirit of togetherness among member

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

Signed; Demilade Olaosun

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

Signed: Secretary

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Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Fuel subsidy fraud: Court decides three oil marketers fate Nov. 17

Police officers petition PSC over promotion

Titilope Joseph

Okay Osuji

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Lagos State High Court, sitting in Ikeja, has fixed November 17 to deliver ruling on the no-case submission filed by three oil marketers charged with N789.6 million fuel subsidy fraud.

The marketers; Adamu Maula, George Ogbonna and Emmanuel Morah, are being prosecuted together with their firms - Downstream Energy Sources Ltd and Rocky Energy Ltd. The date was fixed by the presiding judge, Justice Lateefa Okunnu, after hearing the submissions of both defence counsel, Prof. Alfred Kasumu (SAN), Mr Abubakar Shamsudeen, Mr Eu-

bena Ahmedu and counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Rotimi Jacobs (SAN).

Earlier, the marketers had been re-arraigned on April 1, 2014 on an amended 26-count charge bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretences, forgery, uttering and use of false documents.

The defendants were alleged by the EFCC that they did not import the 10,862 metric tonnes of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) for which they received subsidy payment from the Federal Government.

In a separate no-case submissions, their lawyers,

urged the court to dismiss the charge for want of jurisdiction.

"The entire 26 counts against the applicants all relate to matters over which it is only the Federal High Court that had exclusive jurisdiction as provided in Section 251 (a)(g) (n) and (3) of the 1999 Constitution and Section 19 of the Admiralty Jurisdiction Act, 2004.

"The entire evidence led by the prosecution and contents of the 26 counts amended information together with the extant laws, this honourable court lacks the jurisdiction to adjudicate on the information," they said.

They further stated that

the evidence adduced so far by the 11 prosecution witnesses has not established a prima facies case against the defendants.

The defendants lawyers said the evidence of the prosecution witnesses was so manifestly unreliable with material contradictions and inconsistency that no court or tribunal could reasonably convict.

In his reply, Jacobs urged the court to dismiss the applications and order the defendants to enter their defence. He argued that the 11 witnesses and 48 exhibits tendered by the prosecution had sufficiently established a prima facie case against all the defendants.

ÏÏÏSome senior police of-

ficers that complained over the promotion of their juniors ahead of them a few months ago have petitioned the Police Service Commission (PSC) to address the anomaly.

In a letter dated September 22, 2015, signed by Oludare Falana, on behalf of Falana & Falana Chambers, the officers complained that they were ‘fraudulently’ cheated out of promotion for no just reason.

According to them, cri-

Society advocates improved funding for education Lara Adejoro

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L-R: Administrator, Footie Aficionados, Niyi Aladesulu; Founder/CEO, Brilla FM, Mr. Larry Izamoje; sister and brother to the late Femi Ajayi, Keji and Wale Ajayi with Co-Administrator, Footie Aficionados, Charles Onwude at the 3rd Femi Ajayi Memorial Lecture held in Lagos... recently

sis began in 2000, when the Nigeria Police organised an induction Course for confirmed Inspectors of Police for six weeks.

They said that Inspectors not confirmed on the rank were excluded with understanding that they will participate in Rank/ File ASP promotion course later that year.

At the time the course was organised, the Police Service Commission was yet to be inaugurated by the President.

“After the six weeks induction on June 30, 2000, the participants were informed to hold on pending the inauguration of the Police Service Commission for ratification, which also applies to all commissioned ranks in the police force” they said.

Educational Cooperative Society (ECS) in Lagos has identified discipline and improved funding as vital to raising the standard of education and qualities of graduates from educational institutions in the country.

Dr Emmanuel Iheanacho, the Managing Director of the society, said this recently at a news conference to announce the 25th anniversary of the opening of Irawo University Centre, in Ibadan.

Iheanacho said that discipline was lacking in the nation's tertiary institutions and this must be put

in place to achieve educational goals.

He said that tertiary institutions were set up primarily to provide access for the high numbers of Nigerians seeking higher education in the bid to develop themselves mentally and morally. ''This desire for higher education also came with an explosion in admission leading to enormous pressure on existing facilities. ''Facilities such as lecture theatres, classrooms, laboratories and hostels are over-stretched and over-crowded, thereby causing a defect in character and academics, '' he said.

Govts ungrateful to teachers, Reps urge NERC, Discos not to increase electricity tariff says Lagos MSSN the NERC and the manageHe said that though the continue to the detriment of Henry Omunu Sodiq Adekunle

ÏÏÏGovernment

at all levels are denying teachers both in primary and secondary schools reward commensurate to their efforts.

The president of Muslim Students Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit, Kaamil Kalejaiye, made the accusation in a statement to commemorate 2015 Teachers Day and announced the society's annual conference.

Kalejaiye explained that

despite the unquantifiable contributions of teachers to primary and secondary education development, they are paid meagre salaries.

Kalejaiye commended the teachers for their continuous commitment in the face of denial of their rights and entitlements.

While describing teachers as role models and pillar of societal and national development, he prayed God to enable all dedicated teachers reap the fruit of their labour.

Abuja ÏÏÏThe House of Representatives, on Tuesday, urged the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to immediately stop power distribution companies (Discos) from reviewing upwards the tariff paid by electricity consumers.

Passing a resolution after the unanimous adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon. Solomon Maren, member representing Bokkos/Mangu Federal Constituency of Plateau state, the House also summoned officials of

ment of the Discos to appear before the House to ensure that Nigerians are not shortchanged.

Hon. Maren in his motion entitled: "Arresting the Impending Unrealistic Upward Review of Electricity Tariff By Distribution Companies" said that power generation and distribution in the country is in a state of comatose leading to the closing down of industries, rising unemployment and hampering the development of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs)

House had opposed the collection of flat rates for electricity consumed which was termed illegal and not in tandem with best practices, the Discos have begun devising other ingenious means of collecting monies from unsuspecting Nigerians.

"In many parts of the world, electricity tariffs are reducing due to fallen oil prices as much of the electricity is generated by gas which is a component of crude oil.

"If not checked, these unwholesome practices will

the Nigerian masses, which will also slow down the development of SMEs which spur industrial development.

"These Discos took over the distribution of electricity from PHCN close to two years now, what have they added to the sector since they took over that warrants an increase in tariff ?"

Maren queried.

The House further mandated the NERC and Discos to immediately begin the provision of prepaid meters to consumer nationwide.

Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Poultry products found in bottle water ÏÏÏAbout

5, 020 cartons of smuggled poultry products with duty-paid value of N30 million have been seized by the operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service, Ikeja. The truck bearing the goods

25 News was said to have been intercepted on the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode expressway.

Information revealed that the products were shrouded in a truck containing 2, 016 pieces of Nestle bottled water.

It was gathered that a special assignment team, led by Assistant Comptroller of Customs, Shittu Abdulmaruf, intercepted the truck, while on information patrol, at about 9p.m. on October 1, 2015.

Ex-gov Aliyu’s farm worker electrocuted

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ÏÏÏA Edo state Governor, Adams Oshiomhole (middle); Regent of Warri Kingdom, Prince Eroro Emiko (right) and Chief Brown Mene during a condolence visit to the Regent on Monday.

Ooni stool: Aregbesola seeks exclusion from suit Sodiq Adekunle Osogbo

ÏÏÏAn Osogbo High Court has re-

served ruling on the argument to exclude first defendant, Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, from the suit on Ooni of Ife Chieftaincy before the court.

The court, presided over by the State Chief Judge, Justice Adepele Ojo, has before it a suit asking that the process of selection of next Ooni be stopped.

The suit also want the court to rule over the decision of the kingmaker that only the Giesi family should produce candidate to occupy the next Ooni stool.

Sooko Adegoke and Prince Marcus Adebola Akimoyero had on behalf of Lafogido Ruling House sued Aregbesola, the Obalufe of Ile-Ife, Oba Solomon Omisakin and Lowa of Ife, Chief Joseph Ijaduola, on the decision to allow only Giesi Ruling House present the next Ooni.

While Aregbesola is seeking to discontinue as the first defendant, second and third defendants, Obalufe of Ile-Ife, Oba Solomon Folorunsho Omisakin and Lowa of Ife, Chief Joseph Ijaodola respectively, through their counsel, Barrister Peter Ogunleye, have filed a motion challenging the jurisdiction of the court to hear the case.

The second and third defendants are arguing that the court lacked competence to handle the case.

When the case was heard, on Tuesday, lead counsel to the plaintiffs, Mr. Abiodun Olaide, told the court that he had filed a motion to exclude the first defendant, Aregbesola, from the case.

Olaide, who did not give any reason for the exclusion notice, noted that he had the right to sue and also to withdraw his case at any time.

He sought the order of the court to remove the first defendant from the case and allow only the second and third defendants to stay.

But, the lead-counsel to the first

defendant, Barrister Wale Afolabi, who was also the state’s former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, opposed the motion to exclude his client from the case.

He argued that the plaintiffs cannot withdraw from the case without asking for court permission, insisting that it was too late to challenge the declaration of 1979/80 that allowed Giesi to produce the next Ooni.

But Olaide objected to the oral application made by counsels to the defendant, adding the petition challenging the jurisdiction of the court was new and had not been served on him.

He said the oral application made by the counsel to the first defendant was frivolous, saying he should have reacted since he had been served the motion.

The Chief Judge thereby adjourned the ruling till today (Wednesday) and directed the parties to file their processes accordingly.

36-year-old man, who worked at a farm owned by the former governor of Niger State, Dr. Babangida Aliyu, was, on Tuesday, electrocuted.

The deceased was identified as Mohammed Bawa – a driver, who resided at Birji in the Bosso Local Government Area. He was said to have been electrocuted as he tried

to reconnect his power line residence to the Abuja Electricity Development Company AEDC electricity network.

An eyewitness said the late Bawa had been disconnected from the power supply source, for not paying power fee. It was when decided to reconnect himself, late in the evening, when he was sure the power officials would not come around for their routine checks.

DPC nominates candidates for Kogi, Bayelsa guber polls Akor Ejumene Abuja

ÏÏÏThe

Democratic People’s Congress has nominated governorship candidates for the forthcoming Kogi and Bayelsa states elections.

Comrade Ezekiel Koleola Philips emerged the Party’s governorship candidate for Kogi State, while Barrister Henry Pereokosifa Apeli won Bayelsa State ticket.

According to the statement signed by the national chairman, Olusegun Peters, a seasoned politician, activist and philanthropist, comrade Philips is an accountant by profession and holds a Higher National Diploma in Accounting from Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja.

The statement stated further that Apeli read Law at the Univer-

sity of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, attended Nigerian Law School, Lagos, worked for Ministry of Justice, Bayelsa State, before starting a private practice. He was Bayelsa State Chairman of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, member Law Officer Association of Nigeria.

A grassroots politician, Apeli, the statement said, was determined to transform Bayelsa State and set it on the path of development, advancement and progress that would meet the yearnings of the long-suffering people of the state.

The party urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to provide a level-playing field for the political parties contesting the elections and ensure that card readers were used to avoid electoral malpractices.

Plateau tribunal: APC, PDP in limbo over judgement Chijioke Kingsley

Jos

ÏÏÏThe Election Tribunal, sitting

in Jos, the Plateau State Capital, would decide the faith of the ruling party in Plateau State, the All Progressive Congress (APC) and the People Democratic Party (PDP), on who was the actual winner of the April 11 governorship election between Governor Simon Lalong and former Senator GNS Pwajok, the governorship aspirant of the PDP, by the end of this month.

Recall that the tribunal had earlier fixed October 2, 2015, for the

adoption of final addresses for the two political parties. Before the said date, the APC had approached the Court of Appeal seeking to stop the tribunal from using the documents filed by the PDP (forensic evidence), tendered through their expert witness in petition no. EPT/PL/GOV/02/2015, filed by Pwajok.

However, the Court of Appeal granted the prayer of the APC stopping the tribunal from using the forensic report as evidence against the APC. Consequently, the PDP ap-

proached the Supreme Court seeking to reverse the order of the Appeal Court in what it termed “miscarriage of justice”, by the Appeal Court.

At the hearing of the adoption of final addresses, which was held on October 2, the lead counsel to the PDP and Pwajok, Chief Robert Clarke (SAN), told the court to give a holistic judgement based on the facts before it, because by the time they would get their judgement from the Supreme Court against the ruling of the Court of Appeal, the 180 days which allow the tri-

bunal to be in section would have elapsed. This would mean that judgment would have been given.

Clarke told our correspondent that, “today's final addresses were s a bit unique from the ordinary, because during the pendency of the tribunal, the respondents went to the Court of Appeal in an interlocutory application and the Court of Appeal granted them their prayer that one of their witnesses evidence should not be taken in proof because it was procured after the pre-trial section.

We have appealed that decision

Lalong

to the Supreme Court, but the problem we have is that before the Supreme Court hears the appeal, the 180 days that the constitution prescribed for the dispensation of election matters might have elapsed.”

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Lagos saves N3b from financial reforms, says Ambode ÏÏÏLagos

State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Tuesday, rendered his account of stewardship in the maiden edition of the quarterly Town Hall Meeting, revealing that efforts geared towards stabilising the finances of the state had helped the state save about N3billion monthly.

Addressing thousands of residents, party chieftains, traditional rulers and top government officials at the Abesan Mini Stadium, Lagos, Ambode said that one of his first key tasks on assumption of office was to stabilise the finances of the state.

To this end, he said his administration had embarked

on financial re-engineering and reviewed the Revenue and Expenditure framework of the state, saying that these efforts, coupled with the realignment of Ministries, Departments and Agencies, had saved a colossal sum of money.

“This has provided us with more funds to inject into capital projects and the initial funds to establish the Employment Trust Fund which we promised our youths", he said.

Ambode, who reiterated his vision to make the state globally competitive in all sectors, said that his administration had mapped out long-term plans and programmes that would lead

Lagos on the path to becoming a truly competitive citystate.

Highlighting some of his administration’s strides in the last four months, the Governor said that aside from using the period to set up an institutional framework to pilot the programmes and policies of government, remarkable interventions and reforms had been made in the areas of road rehabilitation, health care, security, service delivery, transportation and education.

On road rehabilitation, Ambode said about N1.3billion had been ploughed towards the construction and rehabilitation

of over 190 roads across the state, most of which were not catered for in the 2015 budget. He listed some of the roads to include Agege Motor Road, Herbert Macaulay Way, Yaba, Murtala Mohammed Way, Isolo, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Dopemu Road, Agege, Akowonjo Road, Akowonjo, Obalende Bridge, Obalende, Isaac John Road, GRA and Apapa Road, Ebute Metta.

Others are Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, Toyota-Charity axis, Olufemi Street, Shomolu, Billy Street, Epe, Aswani Road, Isolo, Yekini Street, Shogunle, Oshodi, Isawo Road, Ikorodu, some of which, he said, were federal roads.

Gbenga Sodeinde Ado Ekiti

ÏÏÏEkiti

State Governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose, has insisted that he appointed people of impeccable character as members of the newly-constituted Ekiti State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC), saying anybody that has any evidence against them was free to go to court.

He also denied the insinuation by the major opposition in the state, All Progressives Congress (APC) that he appointed Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as member of the Commission.

The Commissioner, Local Government, Community Development and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barrister Kolade Kolapo, on Tuesday, said Fayose painstakingly selected non-partisan individuals into the electoral

Cholera outbreak in Jigawa Dutse Mohammed

ÏÏÏNo fewer than twenty-

five people were reported dead as a result of cholera outbreak in Aran village in Dutse municipal council, Jigawa State.

The outbreak, said an eyewitness, was as a result of lack of good drinking water, as the inhabitants of the village depended largely on a nearby contaminated stream.

Investigations have revealed that the outbreak engulf the village few weeks ago, claiming lives of people

Oshiomhole suspends four LG chairs Titus Akhigbe Benin

ÏÏÏGovernor

Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has suspended four Local Government Chairmen for nonpayment of staff salaries, diversion of funds among others.

The four chairmen are Mr. Emmanuel Momoh, Etsako Central Local Government Area, Mr. Victor Enobakhare, Egor Local Government Area, Mr. Osaro Obazee, Oredo Local Government Area and Mr. Roland Ibierutomwen, Orhionmwon Local Government Area.

body to ensure credibility.

Kolapo, who spoke in Ado Ekiti at a press briefing on the activities of his ministry in the last one-year, described allegations that card-carrying politicians were on the commission, saying, “if anybody has any evidence against any of the SIEC members he should go to court.”

The Commissioner, who insisted that there was no going back on the election fixed for December 19, 2015, said that an impartial and unbiased EKSIEC, as well as other arrangements had been put in place to ensure a free, fair and acceptable local government in December this year.

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mostly children below the ages of five, adults, and women.

It added that the outbreak claimed lives ranging from two to five per each household.

One Malam Ali Hamisu, 45, who lost two of his children said they died as a result of vomiting and diarrhea – a symptom of cholera endemic. Contacted, the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abba Zakari, confirmed the incidence, but assured that the government was on the top of the situation.

In a letter to the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Prof Julius Ihonvbere, said: “I am directed by the Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole to inform you that in compliance with the relevant sections of the Local Government Act, which mandates consultation with Edo State House of Assembly, the Governor wishes to inform Mr. Speaker and Members of the House that the Local Government Chairmen are hereby suspended from office with effect from today Tuesday October 6, 2015.

“Their suspension which is for two months is to pave the way for unhindered investigation into several allegations against the Chairmen, which includes non-payment of staff salaries without satisfactory

Fayose dares critics of SIEC member

explanations, inability to account for Internally Generated Revenue, diversion of funds, failure to follow due process in the award of contracts as well as illegal employment of Senior Officers without going through Local Government Service Commission, which is a violation of laid-down provisions.

Oshiomhole

Internal wrangling in Plateau APC unhealthy, says Rep aspirant Chijioke Kingsley Jos

ÏÏÏA

former Federal House of Representatives aspirant in the just concluded general elections Ado Ali Katyen, has said that it was too early to have internal rangling among the members of Plateau State All Progressive Congress (APC). Ado Katyen stated this while interacting with our correspondent in Jos, the Plateau State capital.

In his words, “it is rather unfortunate at this early stage for the party to be having this challenges. I keep saying that the APC is not a party that is formed on any kind of ideology.

It’s an amalgamation of other political parties, like the Congress for Progres-

sive Change (CPC), Action Congress of Nigeria (CAN) and some fragments of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), coming together to form the APC. So how to fuse them into a single ideology and make them see themselves as one family becomes a problem. The party is also lacking internal harmony. I say this because by the time you have a fellow party man taking you to court and saying all sorts of things in the pages of newspapers, it does not show cohesion and thereby defeats the essence of being together,” he said.

Ado, who has his PhD in International Law and Diplomacy said the party needed a robust internal conflict resolution mechanism to

handle internal conflicts, saying that it needed to be stable in other to position itself to retain power in 2019.

However, in the on-going governorship dispute between the Governor Simon Lalong-led APC and the People Democratic Party (PDP), Ado said the PDP had no case as the court was not a Father Christmas. “You cannot be given the relief you never sort for. The truth is that the 53 tribes in Plateau came together to say that Jang could not impose his cousin on them as Plateau State is not his dynasty. We are not his slaves and that is part of the reason I left the PDP, because I cannot stand injustice. So for me, I think Lalong worn squarely and his victory is divine.”

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Buhari charges teachers on attitudinal change Stories by Augustine Okezie Abuja

Prof. Adikwu, UNIABUJA VC

UNIABUJA to partner potential investors on indigenous fermentation The University of Abuja has expressed willingness to partner with any potential investor in the establishment of indigenous fermentation industry, as part of effort aimed at creating employment opportunities for its teeming graduates.

The Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Micheal Umale Adikwu, dropped the hint while speaking to newsmen in Abuja shortly after chairing the 16th Inaugural lecture presented by Professor Rosemary Nnennaya Isu, of the department of Microbiology of the same university.

Prof. Adikwu, who further admitted that running an indigenous fermentation industry is quiet capital intensive, maintained that establishing such an industry will go a long way in further harnessing the contributions of microorganisms to human development an existence Earlier while presenting the lecture titled: Microorganisms, my health, my wealth and my space, the guest lecturer, maintained that microorganisms should be perceived as man’s best friend considering the invaluable role they play in human life cycle.

She said: ’’Every human being signed an M.O.U with the microbial world and humans are the sole reservoir of pathogens’’.

On the handling of microorganisms to ensure a healthy living, Prof. Isu advised that Nigerians must ensure a clean environment including the conveniences, washing of hands with clean water and soap and avoiding inconvenient habits including indulging in unguarded kissing of loved ones and exposures to dangerous health conditions.

President Muhammadu Buhari has called for fundamental change in the attitude, orientation, and behaviour of teachers towards greater value, ideal and practices if government’s effort in improving the standard of Education is to be successful.

The President, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Engr. Babachir Lawal, at an event to mark the UNESCO approved World Teachers Day with the theme: “Empowering Teachers, Building Sustainable Societies,” reiterated the commitment of his administration to strengthening and empowering educational institution in the country.

The theme, according to him, is apt and explains the fact that society can only be sustained by empowering teachers and strengthening the teaching profession.

He said a comprehensive ethical framework is therefore required to redefine what the new value, ideal and practices should be.

“There might also be the need of new legal instruments and programmes that are design to enforce the provision of this ethical framework,” he said.

“This government recognises

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that educated Nigerians are best assets. It is therefore committed to the total eradication of illiteracy through implementation of educational policies and programmes design to promote skill acquisitions, teachers training, vocational and commercial education among others, to meet the evolving needs of our society,” he added.

The president also commended teachers who were award recipients, saying: “It gives me immense

pleasure to congratulate those teachers who will receive presidential merit award this year. It is a testimony to their commitment, hard work and devotion to the education and upbringing of our children. It is hoped that other teachers will follow in their part.”

The National President, Nigeria Union of Teachers, Comrade Michael Alogba Olukoya, in his remark disclosed the challenges faced by teachers and drew the attention of the president to critical

issues affecting teaching profession and education system in the country.

He noted with dismay that insurgence which has affected so many children and teachers, is a big challenge to the sector.

Olukoya said it is on record that over 600 teachers have lost their lives to terror attacks in addition to over 19,000 teachers that have been displaced and are suffering great loses due to activities of insurgents.

Stakeholders canvass enhanced motivation for school teachers Particiapants at a symposium organised for school teachers in Abuja have called for enhanced welfare package for school teachers to enable them put in their optimal best in their job and guarantee quality performance by school pupils in public examinations.

The symposium which was hosted by the Federal Ministry of Education as part of the activities marking the UNESCO approved ‘’World teacher day celebration’’, attracted several participants including heads or representatives of parastatals under the ministry, leadership of the Nigerian Union of Teachers, civil society groups and the media.

In her address at the symposium, the Acting Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Hajia Hindatu Abdullah, represented by the Director of Press, Mr. Olu Lipede, acknowledged that empowering and motivating the Nigerian teacher remains a top priority on government plans to resuscitate the falling standards of Nigeria’s education.

Also in his keynote address titled “Motivated Teachers: Key to sustainable Nigerian Society”, the Director General of the National Teachers Institute (NTI), Kaduna, Dr. Aminu ladan Sharehu, who was represented by an official of the organization, said he found it appropriate to reflect

on the good things that the Nigerian teacher does on a daily basis considering the hard environment that the teacher operates and the thousand and one challenges that the teacher faces.

He said: ‘’Whether we realise it or not Nigerian teachers still help the most disadvantaged students overcome potentially crippling academic and social challenges.

They guide students without personal drive to develop work ethic.

They watch over the students with strong personality develop into future leaders. Above all, they still produce people like you and me who can read, write and communicate effectively’’.

Sharehu further admitted several deficiency in the Nige-

rian education sector including ‘’shortage of teachers themselves, shortage of schools, shortage of classrooms, shortage of teaching and learning materials, shortage of discipline on the part of both the teachers and the students, shortage of effective leadership, shortage of proper motivation of teachers, shortage of everything that is required to make the education system functional’’.

He further argued that providing a conducive environment for teaching such as having a decent accommodation, an enhanced salary scheme and prompt elevation through regular promotions are some of the motivations the Nigerian Teacher deserves.

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FCET Umunze mourns as PRO laid to rest …He was a prolific writer, quintessential Public Relations Practitioner – Provost

Emeka Onwudinjo The Management, Staff and Students of Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze, Anambra State has been thrown into mourning as they buried the institution’s spokesman, Mr Humphrey Sunday Ike who died on Sunday 5th July, 2015 as a result of an injury inflicted on him by unknown gun men at his compound at Amaokwu-Umunze in Orumba South local government area of Anambra state.

The burial which started with a high mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Umunze saw dignitaries from all walks of life, notable among whom were top government officials, members of academia, Rev. Fathers/Sisters among others.

In his homily, the Auxiliary Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev Jonas-Benson Okoye described death as a necessary end, charged Christians to get prepared at all times by always seeking the face of God and

explained that death was a source of liberation for man from total damnation.

He described the late PRO as rare gem and veritable tools which God used to further the propagation of the doctrine and message of Jesus Christ.

On his part, the Provost of the College, Prof. Josephat Ogbuagu described the deceased as an astute admin¬istrator, prolific writer, quintessential Pub¬lic Relations Practitioner and Counselor whom according to him was dedicated to his work and discharged his responsibilities with unequalled forthrightness, loyalty and commitment to the service of the College.

“We will greatly miss him.

Our hearts and thoughts go out to his family as we pray God to give them the fortitude to bear this great loss. He radiated intelligence, exemplary conduct in both public and private life. He was a team player who brought meaning to hard work. He was focused and determined to make positive

Ifeoma Chidinma Ugwu (Nsuka)

Late Sunday

difference. We shall miss him. No doubt he left a vacuum that would be too hard to fill.” Ogbuagu stated. He however prayed for the repose of his soul.

In an interview, a staff attached to the Information and Public Relations Unit of the College, Miss Lovelyn Ojimba described the late spokesman as a role model

whom according to her, taught them diligence in labour, love, humility, resilience and never to be daunted with by any challenges.

“We mourn a man who fashioned his life to upholding justice, a man of tremendous integrity and principles. We pray God to give his family the fortitude to bear the loss, Amen.”

Provost tasks workers on productivity, work discipline Emeka Onwudinjo The Provost, Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze Anambra state, Prof. Josephat Okechukwu Ogbuagu has spoken of the need for the workers to discharge their duties more efficiently and effectively for the College to thrive and attain the required standard.

Ogbuagu who stated this in memo circulated in the College Community and signed by the Registrar of the College, Sir A.I Udensi noted that the country was in an era of change, that the education sector should not be left out in the campaign for positive change, saying that the essence of the memo was to promote standard and ensure efficiency in the system.

According to the memo, poor attitude to work, absence on duty without permission, lateness to duty, negligence to duty

NANS presidential aspirant wants Buhari to inculcate 26% educational budget

A leading National Association of Nigerian Students(NANS) Presidential Aspirant, Comrade Chuks Favour Obele of the Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka in Anambra State has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to inculcate the 26% UNESCO educational budget in the Nigeria budget.

He made this known while speaking on the state of Nigeria education since 55 years of independence.

According to him, the dwindling educational system in Nigeria is alarming and our Educational facilities is becoming rotten daily, he therefore appeal to the Buhari led Federal government to inculcate the 26% Educational budget instead of the 8%.

Speaking further, He said Nigeria was among the countries off the six key educational goals in164 countries, achievable between 2000 and 2015 according to the latest report by UNESCO 2 months ago.

“The report also indicated that Nigeria had the highest number of children out-of-school. According to the report, the figure represents one of the world’s worst education systems, due to a combination of reasons such as corruption, conflict and a lack of investment.

“The six key educational goals in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) include enrolling all children in primary schools; halving adult illiteracy, and ensuring that girls had equal access to schooling.

“The report said that half of the countries involved in the poor rating had failed to enroll all children in primary schools.

Prof. Ogbuagu (4th left) flanked with the Expanded Management team

and leaving duty post at will, are acts of gross misconduct and its punishable in Civil service.

To ensure quality service delivery, he said that the workers should be role models by attending to their work and discharging their functions with

utmost faith so that they will justify their income. He said: “If we are faithfully paying you and you are not faithfully doing your work, then the money you are earning is fraudulent money.

“So, you need to be disciplined, diligent and make sure

you are in your duty posts at all time and serve as a model, so that others will emulate you.”

However, he advised the workers to be more alive to their official duties and to resist from any acts that may bring them to book in future as such acts will be viewed seriously.

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Amachara: Protest greets monarch’s coronation Some internal feud has rocked the Umuokorodo Autonomous Community Umuahia South Local Government Area of Anambra State, causing them to be without a paramount ruler for six decades. SUNDAY NWAKANMA reports that a recent move by both government and the people to resolve the impasse was almost marred as a faction in the community attempted to disrupt the coronation of a new monarch. His report was filed in from Umuahia, the state Capital.

ÎÎÎIt could have turned out as

black Friday in Umuokorodo Autonomous Community in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Anambra State but for the presence of the Senator representing Abia Central and the immediate past governor, Theodore Orji and the Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Barr Martins Azubuike.

The tight security that came with the convoy of the dignitaries did a lot to quell hostility and aggression of the protesting invaders who had planned to upset the peace of the community and ruin the celebration of the monarch’s coronation.

Speaking with our correspondent, the traditional ruler and Odo II of Umuokorodo Autonomous Community, HRH Eze Akpunku Echehieuka Iheuwa regretted the behaviour of a section of his community, even after he had pleaded for peace and good conduct from them.

“This group did not amount to 10 percent of our community, but some bad elements had conspired to cause trouble on a day like this. Even when you listen to their complaints, you will find them flimsy and irresponsible”, he said.

While praying God to forgive the trouble makers, the royal father declared that he has no enemies as the staff of office demands, pledging to ‘graciously and pleasurably’ do his duties.

Eze Iheuwa pledged further that he will encourage peace moves in the community otherwise called Amachara and to abide by the constitutional roles of royal fathers in the state, especially to be loyal to and support the government in power.

He described the occasion as ‘once in a life time’ event compa-

Eze Akpunku Iheuwa and his wife at the coronation

rable only to births and deaths; not of that alone, but a moment of Joy and merriment in the history of his people.

The wife of the traditional ruler and Permanent Secretary/Executive Secretary, Abia State Planning Commission, Ugoeze Adanma Adeline Iheuwa in her appreciation speech thanked God that the occasion held inspite of plans by some elements in the community.

“The occasion we just witnessed is the choice of God. We would not hold anything against the trouble makers but will always welcome them”, she added. Report had it that the community had been engulfed by crisis that has lasted over 60

years over the paternity of some of the villages that made up the autonomous community, otherwise called Amachara, which reared its head in 2014 after the demise of the Odo 1 of the community, Late Eze S. B. Atuloma and the subsequent recognition and giving of staff of office to Eze Iheuwa as Odo II. Daily Times gathered that the new Monarch, upon receiving his staff of office, had made series of efforts to reconcile the factions in the community, but to no avail.

All efforts made by our correspondent to reach the side of the opposition proved abortive as they would not talk to the press.

Eze Akpunku Iheuwa and his wife with his staff office

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Immanuel’s Palace, RCCG’S latest baby is born!

–We aim to raise new generation of leaders - Ohimhekpen The need for paradigm shift in the Body of Christ was the message at the inaugural ceremony of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Immanuel’s Palace. BABAJIDE OKEOWO captured the essence and reports.

ÎÎÎElegantly dressed and

in a euphoria of praise and worship, hundreds of people thronged 90, Ladipo Street, Fatai Atere Way, venue of the inauguration ceremony of Immanuel’s Palace, the latest baby of the Redeemed Christian Church of God fold.

On hand to receive the worshippers was the man of the moment, Pastor Fidelis Ohimhekpen who was all smiles as he welcomed well wishers and loved ones from far and near who had come to celebrate the new birth.

Speaking on the journey

Ohimhekpen

that began some 18 years ago, he was full of gratitude to the almighty God who brought him thus far.

He shared the experience with Daily Times.

“Sometimes in August last year, some of us were called out and given the mandate to set up parishes; before that, I have been with Grace Tabernacle that birthed us for close to two decades. In 18 years, I have gone through four pastors; I passed through Pastor Ibukun who is presently in Australia; he couldn’t be here with us but his goodwill message has reached us. I passed through Pastor Yinka Oluwasanmi, Pastor Bola, who was the one who keyed me into my ministry and Pastor Sola Balogun who sent us out. All my pastors that mentored me were reluctant to release me; Pastor Sola Balogun found it quite challenging to let me go, but it was time in God’s presence,” he said.

In retrospect, Ohimhekpen mused over the challenges they encountered while trying to secure a place befitting of worship which, he recalled, was a long wait as they were practically worshipping in his living room for over four months before God made provision for where they are now.

“For more than four months we were operating from my parlor since we couldn’t get a place of worship, but the Lord eventually made a way for us and we took possession of this place”, he added.

A clergyman of humility and humour, Ohimhekpen

said his heart skips a beat whenever he is asked how prepared he is for the work ahead of him.

“When it comes to the work of God, I see myself as inadequate; the only thing I can do is ask God for direction all the way. And, so far, the Lord has shown Himself faithful by taking me one step at a time and His glory is radiating round me; not because I am worthy, but for his grace.

“I will not work in the deception that I am worthy of pastoring a parish but all glory goes to the Lord who has breathed on the little things we have done”, he added.

Admonishing unity within the ranks of the Christendom, Pastor Ohimhekpen tasked the saints to embrace the conviviality that envelopes Immanuel’s Palace.

He pointed to a group of people eating from the same bowl, “Just look at what is happening right there: that is the signature of Immanuel’s Palace, where everyone is the same, not minding your ethnic and family background.

“If you look at the Body of Christ today, there is so much bitterness, bickering and backbiting, which in the least is not good. We believe that God will use us as a prototype to show other Churches how the Body of Christ should be, fellowshipping together, eating together and rejoicing together. We are hoping to raise a new generation of leaders whose watchword will be unity, love and peace,” he concluded.

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Memories are made of… ÎÎÎ It was a great time for culture vultures as they were taken on a Future Forward voyage during this year’s Lights, Camera, Africa!!! Films Festival held 30th September to 4th October at Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. But where we talk about future, we must also talk of the past and the present. When one considers that words, in the writer’s hand, are an instrument like a camera, that captures the moment and like a chisel that gives shape to those images captured in the moment, one salutes several film producers - Tam Fiofori, Tunde Kelani, Remi Vaughan-Richards and Mickey Dube among others - whose works were selected for the festival.

These men and women are bold in narrating histories of times gone by.

At times, right before our eyes, history is made but, due to our nonchalance - I wouldn’t want to say carelessness - we’re oblivious to this. But filmmakers, artistes, photographers, writers and journalists, have the knack of knowing when history is being made. So they capture the moment in their works for posterity.

‘Faaji Agba’, co-directed

by Vaughan-Richards and Kunle Tejuoso, owner of

Jazzhole Records, is an epic film that tells us what these ‘old boys’ ‘stood for in their time’. For about six years, Remi and Kunle followed about these ‘agba’ - seven elderly men - and became part of their lives.

Remi says her greatest reward for making the film is ‘getting to know all the old boys and being given the privilege to be allowed to catch a glimpse of their lives .......’

At the start of the film, the ages of these ‘Agba’, elders, old boys ranged from 68 - 85. And in their hey-day in Lagos city, they were known and sung. But the wheel of fortune rolled and they were heard of no more till Tejuoso, in his quest to bring back the oldies enjoyed by Lagos of old followed ‘a trail’ to bring these ‘old boys’ back to share their wealth of musical experiences and street wisdom with the present generation. Actually it was Duro Ikujenyo, a saxophonist who used to be in Fela AnikulapoKuti’s band that got to know that Fatai Olayiwola Olagunju aka Fatai Rolling Dollar was living in penury in Mushin. Duro and Kunle met Rolling Dollar and encouraged him to come out of the dinghy shacks and get his mojo back. Through Rolling

Dollar, Kunle met the other ‘old boys’: Alaba Pedro; S.F. Olowookere; Benjamin Aderounmun aka Kokoro; Olaseni Tejuoso aka TejeBaby; Sina Ayinde Bakare and Prince Eji Oyewole.

It was a joy to follow these men down memory lane and learn the genesis of a lot of songs of the 50s, 60s, like ‘Easy Motion Tourist’. Alaba Pedro, was referred to as Awolowo’s boy for he used to perform at political meetings during the time of United Party of Nigeria (UPN).

One could imagine what and how these ‘old boys’ would’ve been in their younger days for they still manifested their ‘rascality’ in the film. A friend confessed that, in the 60s, he and his colleagues used to scale the fence of King’s College to go and watch these men perform in Mushin. Faaji Agba, in a way, reminds the viewer of that BBC classic ‘Last of the Summer Wine’. The audience was also told how social life in Lagos was before Ebenezer Obey and Sunny Ade broke into the scene with ‘Miliki music’ and ‘Synchro System’.

In fact these in-our-days superstars served their tutelage under some of these ‘Agba’ - elders. Obey recognised their greatness and paid homage to them in one of his early songs, ‘E Sa Ma Miliki’.

During the six years of producing the film, four of the ‘old boys’ died. Rolling Dollar was the fifth to go.

He died just after the film was finished. I doubt if he even ever watched any part of it.

The origin of ‘Juju’ music and the name was given in the film. As I’d like the

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reader to get a copy of the DVD (whenever it comes out) I’ll jealously keep that information. Lagos was blessed by all the elders shown and mentioned in

“When one considers that words, in the writer’s hand, are an instrument like a camera, that captures the moment and like a chisel that gives shape to those images captured in the moment, one salutes several film producers” the film. As the ‘old boys’ didn’t show any remorse or regrets at the way they lived, I’d like to think that they too were blessed by Lagos. The magnetic force of Lagos didn’t destroy them. It dealt them a few blows but they survived to tell us the beautiful story

of their lives.

I never heard of Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe till 1 October 2015, the anniversary of Nigerian independence. Sobukwe was the founder of the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC). He was - and still is - a leading figure in the South African history. He played ‘a pivotal role in the struggle for liberation’ from apartheid. Sobukwe was to South Africa what Dedan Kimanthi was to Kenya. Sobukwe it was who first galvanised the black people against the authorities when he asked his brothers and sisters to abandon the Pass issued to them by the apartheid government. That led to the first revolt that shook the country. The country was shut down for days. It was this that ‘opened the eyes’ of South African blacks.

They recognised their ‘importance’ and contribution to the economy of the country. Sobukwe didn’t carry any gun. Neither did he use or preach violence. But his words were weighty and since the oppressed people believed in him. Sobukwe was already in solitary confinement on Robben Island before Mandela, Sisulu, Mbeki Snr, Oliver Thambo et al arrived. There was even the Sobukwe clause in the apartheid Parliament which was renewed yearly for six years but Sobukwe never changed his position for the clause to be amended or repealed.

The Apartheid government couldn’t cow Sobukwe’s spirit although they destroyed his body.

Up till when Mickey Dube, who directed ‘Sobukwe: A Great Soul’, de-

cided to make a film that ‘stands as a monument to a great man, a global visionary, teacher, political leader, philosopher and humanist’ there wasn’t any piece in the archives of this great son of South Africa who corresponded with political giants like Kwame Nkrumah, then president of Ghana, the revolutionary Che Guevara, and Martin Luther King. This man who was visited by Andrew Young in confinement, this man who was once one of the ‘most watched, recorded and popular prisoners in the world’ had been excised from the history of his fatherland. Dube would want this film to fill ‘that gap in the South African archives’. ‘Sobukwe: A great soul’ is the second birth of Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe. I salute a man of vision who believed there was no plural of the word ‘Race’ because there’s only one race, the human race.

A man who believed that an imperfect law could never produce perfect justice. Sobukwe was ahead of his time. To me he was the best in South Africa.

The film asks a lot of questions, number one of which is ‘why would the current government in South Africa fail to recognise Sobukwe’s place in the country’s history?’

The black man’s history won’t be complete without Sobukwe’s name. I have another title for this film: Connecting the Dots.

We should know that someday we too would be just memories. I celebrate the memory of my Mama, Ibirinade, who slept on 5 October 2014. Mama!

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ionel Messi has seen charges of tax evasion against him dropped as prosecutors in Catalunya instead seek 18 months’ imprisonment for his father, Jorge Messi.

The Barcelona star had been accused of avoiding €4.1 million in tax obligations from 2007 to 2009, related to payments on image rights.

But Spanish authorities opted to get rid of the charges against him, marking his father as the sole person responsible for the alleged fraudulent acts.

“It is not plausible to think that his unawareness of events was intentional, or carried out seeking to defraud the Public Treasury,” the prosecutor’s ruling explained.

As such, the office deemed that, given Messi’s age and close links with his father, it was Jorge who looked after the player’s business interests and “control of tax obligations”.

Messi could, however, be called upon to testify in the case against Jorge, who has acted as his son’s agent throughout his professional career.

As well as a possible custodial sentence, Messi Sr could face a fine of €2m if found guilty on the charges.

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My brand touches everyone –Maryam Elisha Mutiat Alli Rikaoto by ME is one of the leading couture brands in the Nigeria today. Since its debut into the fashion world, Rikaoto has proved it’s exceptional and uniqueness in their client’s minds and personalities.

Beautiful and radiant Maryam Elisha is the Creative Director of the brand. In this recent interview the former model who designs for ex-President Goodluck Jonathan talks about her brand, clientele and plans for her company. Excerpts:

deliver would be quite different than the way any other person would interpret the fabric. I like to use less of the main fabric and more of different combinations

be African and a little bit of English.

So we do classic as we marry the two together to fit the personalities of clients.

How affordable are your outfits?

Affordable; maybe expensive for Mr A or C; or maybe cool or affordable for another person. So we are just affordable and that’s what I can say as we are not so expensive like so others that I may know. My idea of fashion is to build a brand people can afford and it’s very fantastic. Such that people can afford with detailing and good finishing.

What’s the latest?

Is that we are working on a collection and we are going to launch our fashion show very soon and it’s going to be really fun having different collections of ours for different clients.

Your brand recently delved into making bridals?

Because it’s like a wedding season and lot o f people have recognized the Rikaoto Brand as one of their first choice to work with and we are grateful about that. Also we have been doing reception dresses and now people like to change to attire after their normal white outfit from church or mosque. We are approaching the season of pageantry and so, we have been doing a lot of those wears and we are lucky to have different pageant winners emerge wearing Rikaoto just like the last Miss Charismatic and so many of them. It’s been great and fun working with different class and personalities.

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Which of the fabrics are you comfortable working with?

What I try to do as a fashion designer is to convert what I have available into something different and unique. We could have a normal fabric but the way I would

Lately, you have been judges at different pageantry,

to figure out a dress.

Most of the time that’s what I do and people keep asking what kind of fabrics is this and I tell them it’s about four different fabrics here put together and that’s what I do. It’s more of creating the type of fabrics we use than using one particular fabric.

What’s makes you Unique?

In Rikaoto, we focus on the wow look kind of fabrics. Making it looks different and so what makes this exceptional is that we use a mixture of English and African while most people focus on one. We are in the modern days whereby most clients that we get say they want to

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w h a t prompted that move?

It’s been great having been invited as a judge on different pageant lately.

I love pageantry as I started as a model and won a beauty pageant. It’s just completely fantastic seeing young girls wearing different gowns of different designers and of course is a fashion designer and I love to see creative works on stage. And I love to see upcoming girls answering questions just like I did in the past and remind me of them but I have been doing that lately though.

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Who are the notable people you have made pieces for?

But we have been lucky to have great personalities as our clients.

And I don’t love to mention the names of clients but just like the Ex President, Goodluck Jonathan we were assigned to be one of the fashion houses to make wears for him throughout his tenure. We are lucky to have that and have such great personality believe in made in Nigeria and African brand doing this and I was believed called upon to do this it’s really honoring and am grateful. Of course we have been making lots of clothes for actors and actresses, beauty queens, models, brides such as Ibinabo Fiberisima, President of Actors Guild of Nigeria.

And lots more but I can’t remember all.

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But I know I love to dress people generally but it’s about me having a particular person with a particular personality am given an opportunity to dress and I will deliver my job and so it’s not restricted to one particular person. If anybody wears and gets satisfied with the delivery am good.

On fusion of entertainment and fashion?

Entertainment industry is in a circle form in the sense that we have an artiste that needs to look like one we see in videos and stuff like that so the business goes in circle in the sense that it complements each other. So the fashion and entertainment industries all come together to form that a celebrity.

So fashion is really getting there as we have top actors and musicians celebrating major brands.

What defines the creativity of your brand?

We are not necessarily focused on one particular segment of fashion.

We are that brand that if you want this particular thing and want it achieved, we would get it done.

So it doesn’t have to be restricted but we put it the way our clients want. We are an African brand that delivers the need our clients want.

Our brand is focusing on giving our community that kind of look they deserve and personally as a desire, I like to dress people who are going to get married, contesting for a pageant and that kind of wow red carpet looks. But generally we are creative.

you have y o u r d r e a m client you are looking forward to make piece for?

I don’t have a particular person I have ever dreamed to dress. .

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Ann Izedunor

Trend Alert! Grey Hair Ever since style Queen, Rih-Rih debuted grey hair in the summer of 2013, the entire fashion world slowly started gravitating towards the trend and now it is here to stay.

What with all the current trends in multicolour hair and ombre hair, Ice-white and grey hair can either be worn full head or ombre along with many colours. It can also be worn in afro-kinky styles, locks, or a good old sew-on.

The look works well with any skin tone and can be personalized according to your taste, so what are you waiting for ladies? Jump on the grey-hair bandwagon and you’ll be glad you did.

Actress Hilda Dokubo Looks Pretty in Natural Makeup Although we haven’t seen her on our screens in a while, we noticed she has been flying across the world to locations like the Durban Film Festival, with other Nollywood greats like Ramsey Nouah, Kunle Afolayan and more.

With makeup by Dave Sucre, we see the actress

looking pretty in natural makeup. According to the makeup artist via Instagram: “Aunty Hilda Dokubo likes to look as natural as possible….. What trips me most about this No ll Wood Veteran is her humility, beauty, selflessness and hair. YES her hair is to die for“.

Prestige cosmetics reveal Mercy Aigbe in a colourful campaign

Mercy Aigbe-Gentry The Nigerian actress and entrepreneur has added another feather to her cap as she was revealed as the face of prestige cosmetic brand recently. The actress was showcased with a bold and colourful makeup, for a bright and bold campaign titled ‘Total Intensity’. The Nollywood star was showcased wearing

bold red lips, dramatic blue eyeliner, intense falsies and a perfectly chiseled face for the campaign. The actress was made up with rich pigmented makeup products from the brand. She wore different accessories like wide brim hat, statement neckpieces and colorful glasses

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Nigeria: Mariah Carey Inks Deals Audition with MAC Cosmetics for a train Lipstick Line moves to Lagos this weekend Having stormed the proud cities of Enugu, Benin and Port Harcourt, Calabar and Abuja, Organisers of the Miss Nigeria beauty peagant have hinted that the audtioning train will this week land in Lagos for it’s final auditoning billed to holda October 10th at the Faherenit, Victoria Island.

Meanwhile, the Enugu, Benin and Port Harcourt and other regional auditioning have produced girls who will be competing alongside other contestants selected from the Lagos leg as the finalists are expected to compete to make the final 21 slots which will hold on October 13, 2015.

The American 45-year-old famous music diva, Mariah Carey is now the latest artist to have collaboration with MAC cosmetics.

The singer is lending her high level of celebrity to the beauty powerhouse with a new lipstick line titled “All I Want”. She tweeted her new collaboration to her 15 million Twitter followers, saying – “Introducing….

All I Want – my very own @ MACcosmetics is coming December 2015!“ The lipstick collection is the beginning of greater things to come, as the brand will have a more elaborate Mariah X MAC Beauty Icon collection to debut next year.

Speaking on the new collaboration, MAC’s Creative Director – James Gager said of the partnership: “Mariah is the over-the-top pop and beauty icon. Throughout the years we’ve all watched her with admiration and feel right now she is at her ultimate best.

She exudes elegance, glamour,

sophistication, and a sense of fun. Her ‘All I Want’ lipstick is the perfect frosty holiday shade and her Beauty Icon collection will be everything you think of when you think MAC and Mariah“.

We perceive the lipstick line will come in a classy and glamorous package and will add its own shimmer and shine to your makeup bag.

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Look gorgeous High Waist O Afolabi Omobolaji

High waist started in the 80s; it is one fashion attire that do the trick of in a structuralized manner as it covers most womanly details in a fashion the belly down to the ankle, either fitted or loose, it is usually fitted at the While high waist skirts gives you that comfortable and fashionable look w way.

High waist fitted jeans looks more gorgeous on straight legged figure it is designed to emphasize on the belly and waist mostly. High waists giv different kind of events either casual or formal. High waist looks beautiful Note when rocking high waist, always tuck it in as it makes you looks s Ways to use high waists to steal attention • Pair your high waist trouser or skirts with a blazer • Combine high waist with a tan top to look stylishly gorgeous • Striped shirts looks great when tucked into high-waist jeans… a • Tuck a button-down shirt into your high-waist jeans for a more s • A corset top looks very cute and retro with dark high-waist • Cropped sweaters look really adorable with high-waist jeans… d • Always add cute shoes or heel when rocking anything high

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creating awareness. It combines both fashion and style nable and curvy like structure. High waist jean starts from top to give the attire that catchy glance when rocking it. when rocking it, it shows more of your figures in a stylish

es because it complements flattened belly structures as ve your wardrobe sense this stylish sensation to fit into l when you rock in a catchy manner. smart

ankle boots add a nice touch sophisticated look

dress it up with heels.

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High-waist Skirt

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Men’s Affair Christian Oparuego

Cufflinks are back

In the globe today, fashion is now taking a greater shape as it introduces creative styles. buttons on shirt’s wrist are now recognized as old fashion as it is sometimes replaced with cufflinks.

Cufflinks are designed only for use with shirts which have buttonholes on both sides. These may be either single or double-length cuffs, and may be worn either “kissing,” with the ends pinched together, or “barrel-style,” with one end overlapping the other. The “barrel-style” was popularized by a famous 19th century entertainer and clown, Dan Rice Cufflinks are used to secure button shirt cuffs and may also be an item of jewellery for men; It can be manufactured from a variety of different materials, such as glass, stone, leather, metal, precious metal or combinations of these. Securing of the cufflinks is usually achieved via toggles or reverses based on the design of the front section, which can be folded into position. In addition, there are also variants with chains or a rigid, bent rear section. The front sections of the cufflinks can be decorated with gemstones, inlays, inset material or enamel and designed in two or three-dimensional form.

However, fashion designers home and aboard are now introducing the style on shirts made with local and African fabrics.

How to wear them

• Fold cuffs down, • Join two ends together (inside touching inside) and stick • Cufflink stem (or silk knot) from the outside hole working your way in.

• There are four individual button holes you have to work that bad boy into, so be patient. If you get frustrated, have a glass of scotch, and try again

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Go trendy with snap back Patience Ekanem Snap back also known as flat cap is an urban slang term for an adjustable flat brim baseball cap usually common these days especially among youths, top celebrities and fashionista.

They come in varieties of colours and are suitable to matching outfits ranging from jean, skirt, high tops and trendy wears.

Confused in choosing the right snap back!!! Try this: 1. Choose a snap back that means something to you: Picking out a cap based on color or popularity is a quick way to get yourself labeled as a poser. Even if you are not interested in sports, you can show hometown pride by wearing the snap back of your home team. On a similar note, if your favorite team is not the home team, support them anyway.

2. Look at the colour and style: While picking out a snapback, you have to choose the colour those appeals to your

own taste there are instances in which you may have to make a decision about the colour and style. You may decide to choose a hat based on the colour that suits the rest of your wardrobe best. You can also decide which style logo fits your personality best.

3.

Choose between “vintage” and “modern” styles: Vintage snapbacks have subtle styles and logos, and the caps themselves are meant to look more fitted on your head. Many modern styles, worn by tweens and teens, tend to be slightly oversized. A fitted snap back would be more preferable if you want a more classic snapback look.

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Desire that glowing skin?

Babalola Oluwaseun

Steam bath is safe and beneficial for almost every age and medical condition. A steam shower is bathing where a humidifying steam generator produces water vapor that is dispersed around a person’s body. A Steam shower is essentially a steam room that offers the typical features of a bathroom shower.

Benefit of Steam bath • The most common benefit of steam bath is relaxation. It gives a soothing effect to your body and mind, steam bath reduces stress levels and tension. It also provides your muscle the best form of relief especially near the joints.

• It helps you generate heat from your body. It also increases the blood circulation to your skin and thereby helps in skin nourishment.

• The heat thus also generated helps you to get rid of the fat deposited under the skin. For people with oily skin, it is an added

benefit, because it reduces the chances of developing acne that is caused due to fat in the sebaceous glands.

• Steam bath benefits for skin: Post having this bath; your skin looks significantly radiant and healthier. The skin gets sufficiently hydrated which improves its elasticity and gives a youthful look.

Detoxification also helps in making your skin glow.

All good uses of steam bath bring along with them certain undesirable aspects too.

Similarly, there are certain disadvantages of the bath too.

Let’s check out on them.

Disadvantages of steam

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bath There are things you need to avoid when having a steam bath • If the water is too hard, certain impurities, such as chlorine, and other chemicals if any, may be absorbed by your skin that may not be healthy to your body.

• Installation and portable steam bath may sometimes cause headache to the user.

• The heat emitted from the steam room may not be suitable for those who have asthma and heart problems.

Aloe Vera: The beauty messiah Omobolaji Afolabi

Aloe Vera is a succulent plant species that has been widely used for cosmetics and other beauty products. The natural treatment has healing, and soothing properties. Aloe Vera is a plant which has no stem or very short-stemmed succulent plant growing about 60–100 cm (24–39 in) tall in its spreads its offsets. The leaves are thick and fleshy, green to grey-green, with some varieties showing white flecks on their upper and lower stem surfaces.

The Clear gel gotten from Aloe Vera gives the skin a smooth and toned colour.

Aloe Vera has a lot of unique properties as it contains vitamins A (beta-carotene), C and E, which are antioxidants, a lot of widely used cosmetics have been produced from aloe Vera because it is like grandparent to beauty product in cosmetology it has been used since ancient times and has gotten a name by the ancient Egyptians as “plant of immortality’.

Some hidden ability of aloe Vera • Burns treatment: Aloe Vera gel heals some certain types of burns called “partial thickness burns.” Research has shown that applying aloe Vera gel twice daily decreases the size of first or second degree burn wounds and reduces the amount of time the skin needs to heal.

Aloe Vera is better than most expensive face cleanser widely used as beauty treatment.

• Frostbite treatment: when applied to the skin, aloe Vera gel help skin survives frostbite injury.

Frostbite is a skin disease that occurs when the skin is extremely exposed to cold.

• AntiAging treatment: you can’t turn back the clock, but Aloe Vera gel can help

smooth out some of those rough lines and improves the skin natural firmness and gives you that beauty skin even at 60.

• Acne treatment: Aloe Vera juice can be used as an ingredient for acne treatments. Auxin and Gibberellins, two hormones found in Aloe Vera, have wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties that help to reduce skin inflammation and promote the growth of new cells.

• Shaving treatment: Aloe Vera makes a great skin moisturizer and doesn’t leave the skin feeling greasy, so it’s good for all skin types. Aloe Vera gel is also good for using after

shaving and its healing properties will help with any small nicks or cuts.

• Dandruff treatment: Aloe Vera helps to prevent hair loss and strengthen your hair. It will give you thick, strong and healthy hair, and is especially good for dry

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‘S3/E4 - Full Moon Fever’. Bobby falls for Travis’ photography professor, but Travis refuses to introduce them. Laurie falls for a guy she’s never met when she begins a romance via Twitter.

In this introspective film, a young man has everything one could possibly want, but still isn’t happy. When he meets a woman from his past, he wonders if she is the missing piece. Rachael Taylor, Josh Lawson. (2012) Rob Sitch.

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00:30 The Del Monte Dynasty 01:20 The Impostor 02:10 Labour Of Love 03:00 Part Of Me 03:50 Queen Of Hearts 05:20 The Del Monte Dynasty 06:10 Labour Of Love 07:00 Part Of Me 07:50 Queen Of Hearts 08:40 The Impostor 09:30 Forbidden Passions 10:20 Labour Of Love 11:10 Part Of Me 12:00 Queen Of Hearts 12:50 The Impostor 13:40 Forbidden Passions 14:30 Labour Of Love 15:20 Part Of Me 16:10 Queen Of Hearts 17:00 The Impostor 17:50 Forbidden Passions 18:40 Labour Of Love 19:30 Part Of Me 20:20 Queen Of Hearts 21:10 The Impostor 22:00 Forbidden Passions 22:50 Labour Of Love 23:05 QI 23:35 Top Gear

00:20 Most Shocking 01:10 Kenny vs Spenny 11:00 My Family

01:40 Freakshow

00:25 The Weakest Link

11:30 Hell’s Kitchen USA

02:10 Poorman’s Bikini Beach

01:15 Silent Witness

12:20 Top Gear

02:40 Upload With Shaquille O’Neal

02:10 Total Wipeout UK

13:15 Come Dine With Me

03:10 Hip Hop Squares

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14:15 Hell’s Kitchen USA

03:40 Most Shocking

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05:00 Criss Angel Mindfreak

05:00 Spy

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05:55 Exposed

06:00 The Thin Blue Line

18:00 Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

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19:00 Dragons’ Den

06:45 Repo Games

07:00 Antiques Roadshow

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08:10 Disorderly Conduct: Video On Patrol

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00:00 Tinsel 00:30 Living With Trisha 01:30 Family Ties 02:00 At Home With Joselyn Dumas 03:00 Good Morning Africa 04:00 Music Block 05:00 At Home With Joselyn Dumas 06:00 Good Morning Africa 07:00 Star Gist 07:25 Evanescent 08:35 Living With Trisha 09:25 The African Child 10:00 Good Morning Africa

11:00 Tinsel 11:30 Star Gist 12:00 Music Block 13:00 At Home With Joselyn Dumas 14:00 Prem 14:30 Jara 15:00 Family Ties 15:30 At Home With Michelle Attoh 16:30 Living With Trisha 17:30 Comfort Zone 18:00 Meet The Adebanjos 18:30 Jane And Abel 19:00 Tinsel 19:30 Star Gist 20:00 Airtel Touching Lives 20:35 Evanescent 22:00 Tyme Out With Tee-A 23:35 53 Extra

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AKINGBALA Akinlolu Akinayi Akingbala is a professional basketball Nigerian player who last SPO Rouen Basket played for college basketball of the LNB Pro A. He played for the Clemson He is 2.09m (6 University. power forward ft 10¼) tall and he can play both and center positions.

College Career After playing high school basketball School in Greenwich, at Brunswick Connecticut, Akingbala played college basketball at Clemson with the Clemson Tigers. A highlight University, career was a 21-point, of his college 16-rebound performance, in an 86–81 win over Virginia Tech, 2006. on March 1, Pro Career Akingbala went In July 2006, he undrafted in the 2006 NBA draft. joined the Boston 2006 NBA Summer Celtics for the League. He later the Celtics, but signed He then joined they waived him in October with NBA D-League.the Los Angeles D-Fenders 2006. of the In December 2006, he moved to Spain signed with Plus and for the rest of thePujol Lleida of the LEB Gold signed a one-yearseason. In October 2007, he deal with Ventspils of Latvia.

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Awards LNB Pro A champion (2011) (2008) Latvian All-Star Game MVP

2006–present Pro career: Career History Los Angeles D-Fenders 2006 Plus Pujol Lleida 2006–2007 Ventspils 2007–2008 Universitet Yugra Surgut 2008 SLUC Nancy Basket 2008–2012 Azovmash 2012–2013 VOO Wolves Verviers-Pepinster 2013–2014 SPO Rouen Basket 2014–2015

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MIKEL, Nigeria league title race heads IGHALO to the wire HIT EAGLES CAMP IN BELGIUM

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helsea midfielder Mikel Obi and Odion Ighalo of Watford were the first Super Eagles players to arrive the team’s training camp in Belgium ahead of friendlies against DR Congo and Cameroon.

Mikel was not listed by his troubled London club at the weekend, while Ighalo smashed his fifth goal in the EPL for Watford.

Eagles spokesman Toyin Ibitoye confirmed their arrival at the Eagles hotel in Belgium, adding that a majority of the call-ups will hit the camp on Monday.

“Mikel and Odion Ighalo are the first arrivals in Belgium for our matches against DRC and Cameroon,” disclosed Ibitoye.

“Most of the other players will be arriving Belgium today (Monday) based on their confirmation to the coach.”

However, the six players from the domestic league are yet to join up as they are yet to be issued visas by the Belgian embassy in Nigeria.

Nigeria take on DRC on Thursday, before they battle Cameroon on Sunday as part of their preparations for next month’s 2018 World Cup qualifier against either Swaziland or Djibouti.

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he race for the next Nigeria league champions looks set to go all the way to the wire after leaders Enyimba slipped at regional rivals at Heartland over the weekend with Warri Wolves and Wikki still within striking distance of the top prize.

Six-time champions Enyimba remain on top the 20-team table with 58 points from 32 matches, Wolves are second with 55 points while Wikki Tourists and Sunshine Stars are third and fourth with 54 and 53 points respectively.

Wolves and Wikki are the biggest threats to Enyimba’s ambition to win a seventh crown as they are getting results on the road.

Though, the Aba landlords are still in pole position to be champions again, the championship could well be decided on the final day of the season.

The Aba club have already won the championship six times - 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2010 and look good to clinch their seventh title this season, while Wolves and Wilki are seeking their first-ever Nigeria Premier League title, same as Sunshine Stars, who blew their chances to hold on to the top with a poor run of results at home when it mattered most.

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he next week and a half will be a busy and important period for African national teams, with 26 sides taking part in the first round of qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

In addition, there are a number of high-profile friendly matches featuring the likes of reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions Ivory Coast, top-ranked side Algeria, Nigeria, Tunisia, Morocco and South Africa amongst others.

The World Cup action begins with seven fixtures spread across Wednesday and Thursday, with the likes of Burundi, Kenya and Ethiopia looking to take a strong step toward the next round in their respective ties against Seychelles, Mauritius and Sao Tome e Principe.

Thursday will also see a couple

of intriguing international friendlies, with Nigeria and DR Congo set to lick horns, while South Africa take on Costa Rica away from home.

The weekend’s action features high-profile friendlies on Friday, with Burkina Faso taking on Mali, Tunisia hosting Gabon, Algeria tackling Guinea and AFCON champs Ivory Coast battling Morocco in Agadir.

The final first-leg matches for the first round World Cup qualifying ties continue on Saturday, while several second-leg matches will be played on Sunday, when there are also intriguing friendlies: Egypt v Zambia and Nigeria v Cameroon.

The return leg matches for the first round qualifiers will be wrapped up with 10 fixtures across the continent on Tuesday, while there will also be a high-profile friendly between Algeria and Senegal.

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Why I celebrated my goal feat -Olanrewaju

U-17 WORLD CUP: AMUNEKE CONFIDENT OF EAGLETS PERFORMANCE

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ustria Vienna striker, Kayode Olanrewaju has explained the reason behind his goal celebration in his team’s 2-1 win over Rheindorf Altach in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

After hitting target for the fifth time this season in the 43rd minute, the former Flying Eagles star, put the ball under his shirt and sucked his thumb like a baby, a strong hint that his wife might be expecting their second child. ‘’The goal was for my unborn child because when I feel him move inside my wife’s tummy, the feeling is so amazing,’’ said Kayode Olanrewaju to report.

The 22-year-old has commented on Austria Vienna’s 2-1 win over Rheindorf Altach, stating that the capital side deserved the win though they were a goal behind after 18 minutes. ‘’It wasn’t easy playing away with such a team, it was really tough but I am glad we won. ‘’I feel hard work pays a lot, so being determined and focused will give us victory in our next game against Gorig,’’ Kayode concluded.

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igerian striker, Moshood Kasali has propelled his Sudanese second division team Al Ahli to the top-flight league after he scored the only goal in their last game to beat Chouta Agadajvi FC 1-0 and emerge divisional champions.

The former JUTH FC striker ended the season as the top scorer in the second division with 15 goals and said he feels great with the achievement.

“I feel very great and on top of the world for helping my team Al Ahli secure promotion to the premier league,” he said.

“Finishing as the top scorer was also great for me as both were my set targets and I thank God for making it possible. I am now looking forward to bigger challenges in my career.”

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igeria U-17 coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, has reiterated they will be gunning to retain the FIFA U-17 World Cup, as the team continues preparations for the competition in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Nigeria are defending champions of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, having won it the last time in the United Arab Emirates and Amuneke is confident they will be in contention

once again today.

“I strongly believe we will be in contention to win it again this time,” he said.

“We have been working and preparing hard and I believe we will be ready at the end of the day,” Amuneke said confidently.

The former FC Barcelona winger however admits that it won’t be a very easy task.

“That being said we do not envisage it will be anyway easy because the other teams have also

got to be thinking of winning (the World Cup).

“We don’t want to get too confident and carried away because we are yet to get to our destination and the road to success is always looking under construction, like I always say,” he noted.

The Golden Eaglets, as the Nigerian U-17 boys are otherwise called, begin their campaign on the 17th against the United States of America. And then they also play hosts Chile, and Croatia.

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Questions Obafemi’s Omission

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ormer Nigeria international Tajudeen Disu is perplexed by striker Obafemi Martins’ continued absence from the Super Eagles squad despite his prolific form.

Martins, who plies his trade for the Seattle Sounders in the American Major League Soccer, has already helped himself to 14 goals in 18

games this season but, apparently still hasn’t done enough to impress head coach Sunday Oliseh.

“Martins remains the highest scoring Nigerian player anywhere in the world but we have refused to invite him,” Disu told Punch. “I often wonder why he has not been invited.

“Some say the MLS is not as tough as the leagues in Europe, but we have

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players from Arabian leagues in the Eagles. Which league is tougher between the two? The MLS is no longer as it used to be, it is now very big and top players from Europe are moving there.

“At this stage, the coach should know who has the

quality to play for the national team.

Not every player is good enough for the national team. Oliseh should only invite the best players because he has just two friendlies to build his team,” he concluded.

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lgeria’s Riyad Mahrez of Leicester City has beaten West Ham’s Victor Moses, Watford’s Odion Ighalo and Stoke City’s Mame Biram Diouf to the September edition of English Premier League African Player of the Month.

In a release by the organisers and signed by the CEO ‘Tunde Adelakun, it was a really close call as Africans, for the second month running, showed “exemplary quality in the highly competitive English Premier League”.

Continuing, Adelakun said, “the quality

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was there in September, and anyone who says Africa does not contribute enough to the Premier League just needs to see the stats from August and September. It was great to see our stars’ names popping up in every angle”.

He also said that the turnout for votes was unprecedented, as people really got involved.

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ake agents and false promises trap budding footballers who seek overseas contracts to make a name for themselves.

Saeed Osumar’s passion brought him from Ghana to Moscow after someone posing as a football agent five years ago had asked him for $2,000 to secure a contract with a Russian club.

The amount was four times the annual minimum wage in Ghana.

Osumar made his own way to Moscow, eyeing the greener pastures that apparently awaited him. Once he got there, the ‘agent’ disappeared. And so did the money.

Tales like Osumar’s are not uncommon.

According to an estimate by Foot Solidaire, a Paris-based charity working to increase the protection of young footballers globally, up to 15,000 young African footballers are taken abroad annually under false hopes – over a third of them head to Europe.

‘Stay patient and focused’ Twenty-six-year-old Nigerian footballer Stephen Sunday has developed an international career in Europe after a remarkable twist of fate.

At 15, he was left stranded in Paris after a man who had promised him an overseas contract disappeared. After spending two months alone in France, he managed to move to Madrid, where some fellow Nigerian footballers helped him secure his first contract.

He now plays in the Bulgarian top tier with CSKA Sofia.

“My advice to young players would be to take one step at the time, to stay focused and not allow any agent to distract them from what they are doing,” he said.

“One needs to give an agent two years [before trusting him]. If he really cares about you and wants the best for you and your career, he will stick with you and press clubs until he finds the right one.”

Many end up stranded in Europe, Asia, North America or the Middle East as they cannot afford to return or are too ashamed to do so.

New rules Under the new Fifa rules - finalised in in 2009 and coming into effect on April 1, 2015 - contract negotiations between players and clubs are no longer facilitated by licensed football agents, but by ‘intermediaries’.

Football agents were required to take exams run by their country’s football association before obtaining a license.

The intermediaries are now asked to register by self-certifying they have an ‘impeccable reputation’ and no conflict of interest.

A Fifa spokesperson said that the reform was conceived precisely to curb the ‘unacceptable practices’ that had arisen in the business.

Players and clubs are now required to disclose to their football association the full details of each transaction an intermediary is involved in.

“The new system should be more transparent, effective and simple to administer and implement, resulting in better and more efficient enforcement at national level,” the spokesperson said.

Increased risk?

Only up to 30% of international transfers used to be concluded through licensed agents when the reform was drafted, according to Fifa.

But Foot Solidaire is concerned that scrapping of the licensing system will increase the risk of frauds and abuse.

“It’s a catastrophic reform for the protection of players, particularly young ones, and especially in Africa,” Foot Solidaire founder Jean-Claude Mbvoumin said. This is because the new rules remove the independent vetting and scrutiny of those coming into contact with young footballers.

Similar concerns have been raised by

Jake Marsh, head of training and youth protection, sport integrity, at the Dohabased International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS). “[The reform] opens players up to more forms of exploitation,” Marsh said. “We could potentially see more trafficking and it will become harder to investigate.”

Marsh argues that football, and sports in general, should adopt more businesslike practices. “I don’t know of many other industries where intermediaries can self-certify their good character, where a broker isn’t properly vetted, regulated or has professional standards.”

The Fifa spokesperson, though, stressed that the new regulations only set minimum criteria.

Football associations can introduce any additional requirements they deem necessary to allow intermediaries to operate. The English FA, for example, has established that individuals representing minors need to provide a criminal record check from an official body to obtain specific authorisation.

An ‘organised scam’ But many football associations will just comply with that minimum criteria, according to Marsh who added that criminal activity in sports has become increasingly sophisticated, which deepened the need for more scrutiny and guidelines.

Academy and young players often publish their videos and provide contact details on social media in order to be noticed by scouts. And that is where fake agents often approach them. The criminals then offer the possibility of participating in trials.

“It is an organised scam but for a young talented player, the offer could look totally credible,” added Marsh.

Agent Eby Emenike, who works in the UK, Nigeria and Ghana through her agency TBD Sports Management, has seen how convincing the tricks devised by rogue operators are. She has run workshops raising awareness among young players.

“I have seen documentation [sent by fraudsters], for example letter-headed documents that are identical to the clubs’ logos,” she said.

“The information on there is as it would be if it was a real letter.”

Fake agents usually manage to extort sums between $300 and $3,000 for processing paperwork, paying for travel expenses, passports and visas, according to Emenike.

Young footballers eager to leave Africa are also inclined to try their luck if they are given a chance, no matter how small, to realise their dream.

I don’t know of many other industries where intermediaries can self-certify their good character, where a broker isn’t properly vetted, regulated or has professional standards Jake Marsh, ICSS Osumar did not question whether the agent he dealt with could secure him a place in a Russian club. He was 20 at the time.

“I have now realised he probably wasn’t a proper agent. But I never checked. I never thought about doing some research, the only thing I thought was I was getting out of Africa.”

He was able to return home and is

now training with a first-division club.

But he is still committed to finding a way to leave, arguing that talent alone was not key to securing a major foreign contract.

“People outside think football here in Africa is played on merit. In reality, it’s about who you know and can bribe. All the youth wants to travel abroad to play football. And that’s the reason the fake agents take advantage of.”

Cracking down Fifa is committed to tackling this issue, according to its spokesperson, and protecting minors was a ‘constant priority’.

For example, the new regulations prohibit the compensation of intermediaries involving players under the age of 18.

Since 2009, Fifa has also mandated that a dedicated sub-committee approves all international transfers or registrations of minor footballers.

Foot Solidaire’s Mbvoumin has urged Fifa to do more to raise awareness among youngsters in Africa, as he believes this is the main solution to eradicate the problem of fake agents.

The charity is planning to establish an international information centre, hoping it could help educate players on market dynamics, regulations and rogue agents in a better way.

“It’s very important to be on the field, to work with the kids on the ground. We need to train academies’ coaches and to explain to the families how football works internationally.

“We need concrete action.” Ïd ƑƏƅƆë Ƌ C ƖƆƆƏ

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WILLIAMS’S Pitstop frustration rising

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ob Smedley has admitted to growing frustration over the ongoing pitstop problems in grands prix that continue to blight the Williams Formula 1 team.

Williams has encountered numerous difficulties with its pitstops this season, the most high-profile being during the Belgian Grand Prix when a medium tyre was incorrectly fitted to the right-rear wheel of Valtteri Bottas’s car among a set of softs.

Head of vehicle performance Smedley has conceded the team was again slow with its stops in Japan, where Bottas lost fourth place to Kimi Raikkonen’s Ferrari in the final pit sequence.

“We’re making some inroads,” said Smedley, with regard to the pitstop

situation.

“We had slow pitstops for other reasons [in Japan] and part of that definitely helped Kimi to get in front of Valtteri as well.

“We probably just weren’t quick enough to react to get that final set of tyres on and keep him behind. Very disappointing.

“It is something we need to address.

We can’t just erase it like that. It is something we do need to improve.

“We have a fairly regular occurrence of one issue, which is the wheel nuts have been a little bit tight to take off.

“But then in Japan we had other things which were thrown at us as well.

“So as usual, there’s a tsunami of work to do after every race, it’s just this has been a slightly bigger tsunami.”

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Predicts Tough Test In Pakistan

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ngland spinner, Adil Rashid says the players have had a tough time getting used to the hot conditions in the UAE ahead of their Tests against Pakistan, but feels they’ll be well prepared when the first Test starts.

The players have been covered in ice towels and large hats during training since arriving in Sharjah, and will play two warm up matches against Pakistan A to get used to long days in the soaring heat.

Rashid said: “It’s going to be tough work, but we’ve got to get used to it. We’re going to bowl many overs in these conditions as well so it’s going to be tough but I’m looking forward to it.

O Athletics WHAT I LEARNT FROM BEIJING DISAPPOINTMENT – POOLEY

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t might not have been the World Championships she dreamed of but Isobel Pooley is confident that she has learned a valuable lesson ahead of Rio. On the whole 2015 has been a mix and match season for Pooley who saw her national record fall to Katarina Johnson-Thompson at February’s Indoor British Championships. She did however produce some brilliant performances in the outdoor season including a new

personal best and national record of 1.97m at the British Championships in Birmingham.

But a best jump of 1.89m in Beijing was not enough to earn her a spot in the final in China although she believes she will be able to make the cut in Brazil. “The fact that Rio is on everybody’s radar has helped me get over Beijing much quicker because I had already branded this year as like a practice year and a year for learning and gaining experience,” said.

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ne can’t imagine the pressure of playing the Web.com playoffs as players try to earn PGA Tour cards for the 2015-16 seasons.

It’s probably even worse when you have to sit and watch the leaders come in to see if you made it.

That’s what happened to Rob Oppenheim in the Web.com Tour Championship on Sunday.

Oppenheim shot 67-67 on the weekend but sat just outside the top 25 on the money list. He’d have to get inside of it to earn his PGA Tour card (he’d already missed it in the regular season by less than $1,000).

A late series of events moved him into T12 for the tournament and No. 25 overall.

That, it turns out, was all the difference. Already 30 minutes down the road, Oppenheim jumped from No. 27 to the coveted No. 25 spot. His final margin over Eric Axley, who

Rashidi

“It’s been quite tough but we’ve done well. We’ve definitely done quite well so hopefully we can get used to it and really get going.

“I’ve played here a couple of times before with the England Lions as well as Yorkshire; it’s definitely different conditions to England.”

He added of the decks: “It spins a bit more but you’ve got to adjust to the pitch, some pitches might take it when you bowl

a bit slower or a bit quicker or whatever it is.

“You’ve got to bowl a couple of balls and see what suits that pitch but hopefully there’s some help there for the spinners.”

Rashid has been in the Test squad since the start of the year, but despite touring the West Indies and being in the Ashes squad, he has yet to make his debut. He’s been a regular in the ODI side though, and hopes he pushes ahead of Samit Patel as the second spinner behind Moeen Ali.

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35-year-old Golfer earned first PGA tour card himself finished No. 25 at last year’s Finals, was $101.

It’s the 35-year-old’s first ever PGA Tour card. He had already left the tournament.

“They must have shown on the coverage that I got in, because the phone went berserk,” he said. “I just knew. My wife, we gave each other a nice hug.”

BABOS, MLADENOVIC qualify for Singapore 2015 A

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fifth doubles team has qualified for the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global, the WTA’s crown jewel event that boasts a $7-million purse that will take place at the Singapore Sports Hub from October 25 to November 1. Wimbledon semifinalists and three-time 2015 WTA titlists Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic are the latest to earn berths for the eight-team field that will compete for the WTA Finals Martina Navratilova Trophy.

Babos and Mladenovic will participate in the WTA

Finals for the first time, but these two WTA Rising Stars have been formidable opponents on the doubles court since reaching the finals at the All England Club in 2015.

Winning titles in Dubai, Rome, and Marrakech, the Hungarian/French connection also reached the semifinals in Sydney and Miami.

“I’m very excited to qualify for the WTA Finals Singapore for the first time,” said Mladenovic, who was also in contention to qualify for the singles event until the start of the China Open. “It will be such a great first experience

and I’m definitely looking forward to it. This year was such a great adventure with Timea - we had a great season and this is something big. We are very proud to qualify, it will be a wonderful atmosphere.”

The teams join Australian Open and French Open champions, Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Lucie Safarova, Wimbledon and US Open winners, Martina Hingis and Sania Mirza. US Open finalists Casey Dellacqua and Yaroslava Shvedova, and Wimbledon runners-up Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina.

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Tottenham watch: Preston goalkeeper on-loan

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ottenham are the latest Premier League club understood to be interested in Preston’s on-loan goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, according to a report.

It is believed that the goalkeeper is Tottenham’s main transfer target in the January transfer window, following his good form for Preston North End. Pickford has been in great form so far this season for Preston, managing to keep three clean sheets in nine appearances despite the team sitting in the relegation zone in the Championship.

This form has sparked interest from Tottenham and Spurs scout Ian Broomfield has been sent to watch the goalkeeper play this season.

However Tottenham are not the

Pickford only interested club, with Aston Villa also believed to be in the market for a goalkeeper and interested in Pickford.

Arsenal plotting move to re-sign

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MARTIAL: A I was in a hurry to join United

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nthony Martial has had an incredible impact at United, scoring four goals.

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has revealed that whilst his family were concerned about him moving this summer, he was in a hurry to sign for the Red Devils, as per RMC. Many players struggle to make an impact in their first season with a new club, however, the France international has had no such issue scoring three in his first two Premier League games.

Mata believes things could “have been different” had Martial scored vs. Arsenal Martial’s goals have helped to silence the critics that had circulated around him after his bumper £36 million (per the BBC) transfer deadline day fee.

The France forward told RMC: “My family was a little worried but me [moving], but I was in a hurry to go to Man United.”

Since scoring on his debut appearance for the club against Liverpool he has gone on to claim the striking spot as his own, starting in all of their games since and completing the full 90 minutes in each of them.

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rsenal supporting punters here in the Transfer Tavern are looking at the news from Talksport with surprise, with the publication claiming that the Gunners are plotting a swoop for Besiktas midfielder Oguzhan Ozyakup.

Ozyakup, 23, has been excelling in midfield for the Turkish outfit and this has subsequently alerted the interest of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, who managed him whilst he plied his trade as a youngster at the Gunners.

Now, this news has certainly caused a few spilled pints here in the Tavern, as the price-tag for the Turkish international is £15 million, and this is pricey compared to how much the Gunners sold him for back in 2012!

Our regular Arsenal fans here in the Tavern feel the club definitely need to sign a new defensive midfielder soon, and this could actually be a shrewd purchase from Wenger, as he has evidently developed and matured as a footballer since he departed the north London club.

Liverpool and County eyeing Chaplin

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ortsmouth starlet Conor Chaplin has been watched by scouts from both Derby County and Liverpool, a club insider from Portsmouth has confirmed to Football League World.

The 18-year-old striker has attracted the interest of both clubs in the face of a few good performances in League Two. And despite only starting five professional matches so far in his career, the Englishman could be the subject of major interest from the two clubs in the near future.

Chaplin signed his first professional contract at Fratton Park last year and has recently been offered a new threeyear deal with the fourth-tier club.

But the lure of Premier League and Sky Bet Championship football may test the resolve of Portsmouth as they have a job on their hands to deflect interest from elsewhere.

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UNITED FACE BAYERN IN RACE TO SIGN MUSTAFI

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ayern Munich have joined the race to sign Valencia centre-back Shkodran

Mustafi.

The former Everton youngster made just one competitive appearance during three years at Goodison Park – coming on for Tony Hibbert in the 75th minute of a Europa League defeat to BATE Borisov in 2009 – before being allowed to leave for Sampdoria in

2012. Former manager David Moyes described his departure as “an attempt to raise cash for new signings.”

Since, however, the 23 year-old has emerged as one of the most highly-rated young defenders in European football, featuring for tournament winners Germany at last summer’s World Cup and helping Valencia secure the thirdbest defensive record in La Liga

last season after Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

He averaged an impressive 1.2 tackles, 2.8 interceptions, 7 clearances and 2.6 successful aerial duels per league appearance during the 2014/15 campaign.

According to report, Mustafi is now attracting the attention of Europe’s top clubs, most particularly Bayer Munich and Manchester United – although Barcelona and

Real Madrid are believed to have expressed an interest during the summer.

Bayern are the latest club to enter the race, with manager Pep Guardiola described as a ‘big fan’ by the radio station’s website.

They also claim that despite Mustafi’s £37million release clause, Valencia could part with the centre-back for around £22million instead.

Mustafi