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FG’s exchange rate policy doomed to fail –Sanusi Ï Nigeria needs ‘sensible’ forex policy, says IMF boss

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ÎÎÎThe Emir of Kano and

(CBN), Muhammad Sanusi II, has warned that President Muhammadu Buhari

the immediate past governor of the Central Bank

risks exacerbating Nigeria’s economic woes and undermining his govern-

policies that are doomed to fail.

Speaking in an interview with the Financial Times in his palace in Continued on page 14

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Minister shocks Senate, disowns Health budget Ï Says ‘This was not what we submitted, we’ll submit another one’ Ï ‘Nigerians have developed strong resistance to Zika virus’ Ï Senate walks out SGF, FRSC representatives at Budget defence Olufemi Samuel, Abuja

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of the Senate Health Committee got a shocker on Monday when

the Minster of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole, during a Budget defence announced the rejection

of the Ministry’s budget, claiming that some individuals had smuggled strange figures into it.

The development came just as the Senate on Monday expressed anger over failure of the Secretary

to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Babachir Continued on page 6

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El-Niño and Africa

T

he recent reports of El-Nino ravaging some African countries can be very sobering and even alarming. According to meteorological reports, El-Nino has been recorded in Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Somalia Kenya, parts of Chad and Ghana, thereby fueling fears of extreme drought and food shortages.

In a statement released by UNICEF, 8.2 million people in Ethiopia face food insecurity, while an estimated 350,000 children need treatment for severe acute malnutrition. The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation has warned that the Horn of Africa will be facing acute hunger due to the onset of El Nino and the impact of rising global temperatures.

As matter of concern, there are dire predictions that more than 20 million Africans will face hunger and malnutrition resulting from this change of weather.

El-Nino is the surge of heat periodically released from the Pacific Ocean that affects global weather patterns.

Incidentally, the current El Niño is the strongest since 1998, thereby raising concerns that 2016 may be the warmest year on record. In fact, the 1997-8 El Niño killed 20,000 people, and caused almost $97 billion of damage as floods, droughts, fires, cyclones and mudslides ravaged the world.

Like everyone else, we are also alarmed at the onslaught of El-Nino on the African continent. We therefore call on the Nigerian government to take all necessary measures to ameliorate the situation. Our fears are based on the fact that with increasing desert encroachment in the north of the country, and pervasive mudslides and erosion in the south, it may not be long before El-Nino wreaks its havoc on the country.

There is no gainsaying that El Niño’s strength lies in the sheer force

with which it unleashes water from the skies into streets, farms, roads, houses, offices and everywhere else it can penetrate. Floods have already displaced some 144,000 people in Somalia and an estimated 76,000 people in Kenya. Weather experts say the 2013 floods that ravaged many states of Nigeria in 2013 was as result of intensive rains caused by El-Nino which raised water levels waters to unprecedented heights. Ironically, El-Nino is also known for causing droughts by interrupting the rainy season.

So, when rainfall is lacking, soils tend to dry out, which increases the chances of heat waves developing, further exacerbating the drought conditions already in place. Such droughts have been linked to reduced water availability, delayed planting, permanently wilted corps, and livestock mortality. Moreover, it is feared that decreased rainfall and droughts caused by El Niño could hit rice production in South Asia and threaten food security in importing countries in West Africa. Weather experts predict that El-Nino could cause a delay in rainfall this year, especially within the south-western part of Nigeria noted for its root crops and cocoa plantations.

Only recently, US President, Barack Obama linked the violence and terror being wrought in Nigeria by Boko Haram to severe drought in the Sahel,noting that young men have joined the al-Qaeda affiliated group after being displaced by food shortages.

It therefore behooves the authorities to prepare for the worst case scenario through disaster risk reduction, preparedness and early warning programme that should continue beyond this current El Niño period, given that the country is historically prone to floods and drought even outside El Niño years.

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recent, the number of Federal Government Ministries, Agencies and Departments (MDAs) that have ordered their staff to declare their assets have been on the increase, making many to wonder why the sudden realisation that this basic requirement of the public service should be complied with.

As at the last count, no fewer than four of such MDAs had ordered their personnel to undertake this exercise. The agencies include the Nigeria Customs Service, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), the Nigerian Army, and the Fed-

eral Capital Territory Administration among others.

Clearly, the directive is in order as it is in line with the provisions of Paragraph 11 of the 5th Schedule of the Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria which provides that all public officers declare their assets and liabilities on assumption of office; at the end of term of office, at interval of four years for public officers on continuous employment of government, and at such intervals as may be determined from time to time.

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Another worry is that as it is with many issues in the Nigeria’s polity, little or nothing is heard of the exercise after the initial noise. For instance, it is difficult to point to persons who have been sanctioned or prosecuted sucessfully for violating the rule.

So unless things are done differently this time around, the directive asking public servants to declare their assets may end up as another routine; a measure just to tag along with the anti-corruption drive of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration.

Doing things differently, this time, should involve discreet monitoring of public servants’ lifestyles, including their finances and other properties as well as prompt prosecution of those found to have breached the law.

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday, urged leaders to always seek God’s guidance to succeed and prosper.

He gave advice in a keynote address entitled: Man in Pursuit of Happiness, delivered at the 50th Anniversary and Founder’s Lecture of the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN), in Lagos.

He said no man can succeed and achieve anything in life outside God, because He is the source of true and complete happiness.

“Man has been in search of happiness through position, reputation, greatness, wealth and even through atrocities.

“All these can only produce man-made happiness that cannot last. Man lacks the ability to make himself

Obasanjo urges leaders to seek God’s guidance to succeed happy and in the quest for happiness, we look in the wrong direction and places.”

Obasanjo that said constant relation with God was the only way to true, sustainable, enduring, lasting, genuine and complete happiness.

“When I was in prison, I was always bubbling with joy, because I derive joy in the presence of God. This shows that you can be happy, in spite of your situation.

“So, rather than seek

happiness, seek God and every other thing will fall into place”, he said.

Obasanjo appreciated the society for making it possible for people to have better understanding of the word of God through the many local languages BSN had interpreted the Bible into.

Retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, former Head of State and patron of BSN, commended the activities of the society in evangelising and promoting the word of God. “It has been 50 years of

noble existence and development. It also means that more is expected in the service of Christ; don’t get tired”, he said.

Gowon urged political leaders to put God first in all their dealings for the good of the country.

He also called for understanding among religious groups to promote peace in the nation.

Also, Dr. Ernest Shonekan, former Interim President of Nigeria, commended the society for propagating the word

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A critical pillar of the Buhari administration is transparency, especially in the extractive industry, said Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday .

“It is important for us that we handle our resources with transparency and good governance,” he told a delegation a global body –Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), at a meeting in his office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The Minister of State for Budget & Planning, Mrs. Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, who was the former Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Trans-

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parency Initiative (NEITI), was also in attendance at the meeting.

“One of the objectives that we have set for ourselves is to ensure that we are transparent and able to handle our resources well”, the VP said, and stressed that “if we had handled our resources better, with transparency, and good governance, we would not find ourselves where we are now.”

He said as a nation, “we have learnt our lesson,” declaring that going forward, the government would work transparently and generate more revenues.

The Buhari administration was determined to work NEITI, “to ensure good gov-

ernance and look at how we can generate revenues and keep proper accounts.”

On the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), Osinbajo gave an assurance that the government was working with the National Assembly to get the PIB passed into law, stating that, “we want to see what will come out of the bill, because this will give some regulatory direction and we are working very closely to get that done.”

Earlier, the in-coming global Chairman of EITI, Mr. Fredrik Reinfeldt, a former Prime Minister of Sweden, commended Nigeria’s commitment to the EITI process, saying he had been following the restructuring of

Osinbajo the Nigerian Nationa Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), and other developments in the oil sector.

On the delegation were also the Acting Executive Secretary of the NEITI, Mr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji and the Deputy Head of the EITI global, Mr. Eddie Rich.

of God and encouraging more followers to lead good Christian life, as well as improving literacy among citizens.

Shonekan advised Nigerians to seek happiness by emulating Christ and showing love to their fellow man.

Oil bunkering: Court orders arrest of 3 Russians for jumping bail Peter Fowoyo

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A Federal High Court in Lagos, on Monday, issued a warrant of arrest against three Russians, who jumped bail while facing trial for oil bunkering.

Justice Ibrahim Buba ordered that they should be re-arrested and be remanded in prison custody.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had, in June 2015, arraigned 14 citizens of Russia, Ukraine, Japan and the United Kingdom.

However, the accused pleaded not guilty to the four counts preferred against them and were subsequently granted N50 million bail each in like sum.

The accused persons

were Artur Pakhladzhian, Sergo Abbgarian, Vasily Shkundich, Vitaliy Bilours, Hlarion Regipor, Laguta Oleksiy and Cadavis Gerarado.

Others included Kretov Andry, Badurian Benjamin, Chepikov Olksan, Naranjo Antero, Patro Christian, Alcayde Joel and Caratiquit Beyan.

However, when the matter came up, on Monday, for adoption of written addresses, counsel to EFCC, Rotimi Oyedepo, informed the court that three of the accused persons, Artur Pakhladzhian, Vasily Shkundich and Kretov Andry (all Russians) had absconded.

Oyedepo, in an oral application, urged the court to order the arrest of the absconded accused persons.

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Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, on Monday, said former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, is being investigated by the anti-graft agency in connection with corruption cases perpetrated during the last administration.

Magu, who spoke during the budget defence session with the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes, added that a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani AllisonMadueke, is also under the EFCC radar.

Meanwhile, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday quizzed former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Mar-

shal Alex Badeh, over his alleged involvement in the diversion of arms procurement fund.

Badeh’s interrogation began at about 9:00am and he was still with the EFCC operatives at the time of filing this report.

Kola Aluko, a close associate of the former Petroleum minister, alleged to have helped in taking a large chunk of the nation’s funds out of the country, is also being investigated by the commission.

Magu, who responded to questions by a member of the committee, Hon. Razak Atunwa, on whether the two ex-ministers and Aluko were included in the EFCC investigative list, said “very soon, we will go into the petroleum industry.”

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Minister shocks Senate, disowns Health budget Continued from page 1 David Lawal and the Chairman, Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Boboye Oyeyemi to appear before it for Budget defence, as it walked out their representatives from the meeting room.

The entire 2016 Budget has been a subject of controversy as the budget was withdrawn on the basis that it contained some anomalies, which ultimately led to the presidency preparing a new copy it eventually made available to the National Assembly.

Last week, the Senate

had queried the budget by the Ministry of Education after discovering that the sum of N10 billion was cleverly smuggled into a subhead which bloated up the 2016 budget more than the previous year.

Professor Adewole on Monday advised the committee to discard the budget, urging them to await a new draft which he stressed would reflect the true appropriation made for the Ministry in 2016.

The submission by the Health Minister prodded the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Senator Lanre Tejuosho

to call for an immediate executive session with the minister with a view to resolving the areas of controversy in the budget.

The Minister also told the Senate Committee how surprised he was to discover that figures had been allotted to some subheads that were generating controversies, whereas no conclusion had been reached on the amount required.

He said the Ministry was not aware that alterations had been made to the budget as at the time of presentation before the Senate.

The Minister disclosed also that the provisions

of the budget before the National Assembly was in contrast with the priorities of the health sector as contained in the original budget.

According to him, some of the votes made by the ministry for some activities had been re-distributed while some important fields in the sector had been excluded.

He said: “In the revised budget as re-submitted, N15.7 billion for capital allocation has been moved to other areas. Some allocations made are not in keeping with our priorities.

There is nothing allocated

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“We have to look into the details of the budget and re-submit it to the committee. This was not what we submitted. We’ll submit another one. We don’t want anything foreign to creep into that budget. What we submitted is not there.”

Adewole also disclosed that State House Clinic to which N3.9 billion had been allocated in the budget at the expense of other hospitals put together which got far less allocations, is not under the supervision of the Ministry of Health.

Explaining that the ministry is under the Presidency, Adewole said the figure might not have been the original allocation to the clinic by State House, noting that the original allocation might have been inflated by the same forces which he said had distorted his ministry’s original estimates.

“The State House Clinic is not under the Ministry of Health. I hope it’s not the same rats that changed things in our budget that changed it. The amount is meant for procurement and purchase of medical equipment. It is very important that you engage them because what happened to us might have also happened to them. It is possible that what is there, might not have been what they put there,” Adewole

added.

In another development, the Minister allayed the fears of Nigerians about Zika virus saying the virus had actually been in Nigeria since 1954 but had been unable to harm citizens because Nigerians had developed strong resistance to it.

He said the virus which had been terrifying the whites have never been making impact in Africa a reason he said Nigerians should ignore it.

Meanwhile, in walking out their representatives, Senate Committee on Federal Character insisted that the SGF and FRSC Chairman must appear in person to defend their budgets and not their representatives.

Chairman of the committee, Senator Tijjani Yahaya Kaura had described the failure by the officials of the government to turn up for budget defence before his Committee as unacceptable.

The Committee, he said would not allow government officials to treat issues of Budget defence with levity while allowing their representatives to handle the issue, which he described as important and sensitive.

He threatened that the Committee would not considered the budget of the SGF and that of FRSC for passage in the event of failure by Babachair and Oyeyemi to appear for the defence in person.

NLC,TUC give DisCos, NERC two weeks to revert to old tarrif

Ï NASS will act in the interest of masses- Saraki Ï Fashola appeals for understanding from labour, Nigerians Akor Ejumene, Olufemi Samuel, Abuja and Opeoluwani Akintayo, Lagos

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Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have threatened to occupy the offices of the Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs), Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), and other relevant stakeholders in the industry if they fail to revert to the old electricity tariff within the two weeks window given to them.

The labour unions also reminded the DISCOs and

other relevant agencies that gone are days when firms operating in Nigeria will be exploiting the masses without corresponding services to that regard.

To this end, the NLC and TUC supported by the CSOs staged a peaceful protest to the offices of NERC, Abuja DISCO, terminating at the National Assembly, Abuja, where they made a formal presentation of their request to the leadership of the National Assembly.

In their hundreds, the workers with placards with different inscriptions like “Enforce MOU on electricity privatisation, increase electricity supply not tariff,

we need light and not darkness” among other things, took their first match to the office of the Abuja DISCO, registering their displeasure with the over 45 percent increase in electricity tariff.

The workers led by NLC and TUC Presidents, Comrades Ayuba Wabba and Bobboi Kaigama as well as other officials of CSOs maintained that Nigerian workers have had enough of darkness with high tariff instead of light with affordable tariff.

In unanimous speech, the labour leaders vowed to continue pressing until the tariff is reversed, express-

ing disappointment over the role of the Minister of Power, Babatunde Fashola, in supporting the power firms in their many ways of exploitation of Nigerians.

“We demand a review of the privatisation of the government power firms.

We have discovered that the firms were bought by friends and cronies of the people in government who obviously are not competent to improve the electricity demand of Nigerians.

We have made our position known in the past and we will continue pressing until our request is granted,” the labour leaders said.

Meanwhile, Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, who led other lawmakers to receive the workers at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, promised that the National Assembly would act to ensure that the electricity tariff hike is resolved in the interest of the people.

Saraki reiterated the commitment of the 8th National Assembly to collaborate with the executive arm of government in entrenching policies that are peoplefriendly.

He said the Senate believes in the struggle to ensure that the right thing is done and therefore, it will

do everything within the shortest possible time to resolve the impasse between the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) and electricity consumers in order to avert any further unrest.

Saraki while addressing the labour leaders and members of the civil society organisations, said: “I welcome you to this place because it belongs to you.

We are only tenants for four years. We are here to serve the Nigerian people. I want to assure you that the 8th National Assembly is for Continued on page 12

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Ambode mourns passage of wife of ex-Milad, Mobolaji Johnson

ÏÏÏLagos

state governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday, expressed sadness over the death of the wife of the first Military governor of Lagos state, Brigadier-General Mobolaji Johnson (rtd).

Funmi Johnson, died on Saturday at the age of 76 after a brief illness.

The governor, in a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, described late Funmi as an epitome of humility, uprightness and one who had passion for teaching.

He recalled her time as first lady of the state, saying she did not let the position her husband occupied to get into her, instead choosing to maintain her simple way of life.

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Court orders security agencies to arrest Tompolo Peter Fowoyo

ÏÏÏSecurity agencies were on

Monday ordered by a Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, to compel the attendance in court of Niger Delta militant, Government Ekpemupolo, charged with N13 billion theft.

Justice Ibrahim Buba reiterated the order while ruling on an application challenging substituted service of a 40 -count criminal charge brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo and nine others, on January 11.

The charge borders on allegations of conversion and theft in

the tune of over N13 billion.

Those charged alongside Tompolo are: Patrick Akpobolokemi, Global West Vessel, Odimiri Electrical Ltd, Kime Engozu.

Boloboere Ltd, Rex Elem, Destre Ltd, Gregory Mbonu and Captain Warrendi Enisuoh.

When the case came up Monday, Mr. Festus Keyamo announced appearance as prosecutor for the EFCC while Mr. Tayo Oyetibo (SAN) announced appearance as counsel for the first accused.

Oyetibo then informed the court of an application filed on Jan. 27 on behalf of Tompolo, challenging service of the charge based on a defect in the address of service.

The prosecutor, however, op-

Tompolo

posed the application on the grounds that by the provisions of section 96 (2) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, such application cannot be adjourned for hearing.

Commenting on the issue, Jus-

tice Buba urged counsels not to waste the time of the court on mere technicalities.

Buba said that the whole essence of substituted service was to bring to the attention of the accused, that a charge had been preferred against him.

The judge added that regardless of however the service is effected, if the accused becomes aware of it, then the purpose of service has been fulfilled.

Buba, however, urged accused counsel to move his application.

Adopting his written address as his argument on the issue, Oyetibo argued that his application does not attack the competence of the charge but rather, service of the charge.

Adamawa govt urges customs to intensify border security Tom Garba Yola

ÏÏÏThe Governor of Adamawa

state, Senator Muhammadu Umaru Jibrilla Bindow, on Monday, urged the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to intensify border security for the safety of boarder communities in the state.

Bindow made the call while receiving the newly posted Customs Area Controller in charge of Adamawa and Taraba states, who paid him a courtesy call at the Government House in Yola.

The governor stressed the need to integrate border communities, ensuring that they equally have sense of belonging.

He noted that some communities in the state were located at the extreme borders between the state and the Republic of Cameroon. ``We have some communities who are at the extreme borders with the Republic of Cameroon, though they are Nigerians and not Cameroonians. ``Let us provide more security cover for them and properly integrate them to have a sense of belonging. ``To us, we will continue to support the NCS under your command and we will intensify our partnership with you. ``Do not hesitate in assisting us in those areas that you feel you can be of help to us, and on our own part, we will support you in earnest.

PDP shifts NEC, BoT, NWC meetings till next week Lateef Ibrahim Abuja

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National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday night, approved the shifting of the meetings of key statutory organs of the party earlier scheduled for this week to next week.

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The National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting will hold at 2pm on the same Tuesday, February 16th, 2016.

A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the Party, Chief Olisa Metuh, which confirmed the shift, pointed out that NWC of the Party deeply regrets any inconveniences that may be caused by this shift in dates.

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Nigeria supersedes other interests, says Saraki Jacob Ogodo Abakaliki

ÏÏÏPresident of the Senate, Dr.

Bukola Saraki has said that the interest of Nigeria supersedes every other interest and should be paramount in everything, adding that the senate would put the interest of the nation ahead in all its activities.

Saraki spoke at Christ the King Catholic Church, Ntezi-Nkalagu, Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi state during a thanksgiving service organised by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Sports, Senator Obinna Ogba to thank God and his constituents.

He called on all Nigerians to join hand in building the nation

irrespective of political, religious or ethnic affiliation.

He urged the people to encourage their leaders by supporting them and promised that the senate will continue to pass bills that will impact on the lives of Nigerians.

Saraki, who was accompanied by many senators and prominent politicians to the occasion, promised that the senate will assist the state to recover the N26billion it spent on federal projects in the state.

He commended the state government for constructing some federal projects in the state to change the lives of the people.

The Senate President said the only way the senate can support

the government was to ensure that the funds spent in constructing the projects were recovered from the federal government.

Earlier, Governor Umahi called on the federal government to refund the amount the state spent in constructing federal projects in the state.

He noted that the state needed the money to enable it tackle other developmental challenges confronting it.

He solicited the assistant of the senate in recovering the funds.

Umahi said the state government will soon put up a letter to the National Assembly to include Ebonyi state in the list of states to be assisted for Internally Displaced Persons.

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The electorate already regretting voting APC — Kura, PDP chieftain Hon. Bitrus Kura Tanko is the immediate past Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Chairmanship candidate of the party for Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in the forthcoming area council election in the territory. In this interview with MATHEW DADIYA, Kura crticised the efforts of the current administration in fighting graft, arguing that the fight is a witch-hunt against the opposition in the country. Besides, he noted that the promised change of the ruling party is for poverty and retardation. Excerpts:

How prepared is the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to face the formidable All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming Area Council poll in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)?

We are fully prepared because

the All Progressives Congress (APC) to me and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is not a threat. We are working hard and mobilising our people and we believe and trust that the confidence that our supports CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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Wike: How Supreme Court averted bloodbath in Rivers by canceling rerun The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, disclosed at the weekend that the Supreme Court judgment which cancelled the rerun governorship polls as ordered by the Appeal Court saved the state from a bloodbath that would have ensued during the election.

The governor who spoke at a thanksgiving service to mark his victory at the Supreme Court said he would have opted out of the rerun in order to prevent loss of lives that could have trailed the poll.

Wike added, “Nothing is impossible with God. Men of God prophesied a few days to the Supreme Court ruling that the judgment will confirm the mandate given to us by the Rivers people.

“We won the election clearly as has been confirmed by the Supreme Court. If there was a rerun, I wouldn’t have contested because there would have been a bloodbath. I resolved not to be part of anything that would bring about bloodbath”, he add-

Ikeazor

Wike ed.

Besides, according to the governor, the implication of the Supreme Court judgment is that all the elections of his party members in the state and National

Mohammed Assembly which were nullified by the Appeal Court would be reversed by the people.

He pointed out that the failure of the “evil plotters” meant that Rivers people would return all

APC candidate, Sharon Ikeazor still in race for Anambra Central seat

the legislators, whose elections were nullified by the Appeal Court adding that he would not have contested a governorship rerun if the Supreme Court had failed to uphold his election.

He explained that the Supreme Court judgment that affirmed his election restored the confidence of Nigerians in the judiciary, Wike adding that the ruling of the apex court confirmed the will of the Rivers people.

The governor reiterated his earlier declaration that he would not allow the rigging in the state and National Assembly rerun elections in the state, warning any INEC staff who attempts to rig will be treated as an armed robber.

He assured the people of the state that he would judiciously use the mandate given to him to advance the course of the development of the state.

The governor also alleged that between December 1 and 18 of 2014, the immediate past government in the state led by Mr.

The National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has clarified that the party’s Senatorial candidate for the Anambra Central Senatorial Zone, Barrister Sharon Ikeazor is still very much in the race for the election scheduled for March 5, 2016.

The clarification followed reports in some media outlets suggesting that the APC Senatorial Candidate has been ex-

Rotimi Amaechi had used $150m to fund the All Progressives Congress’ elections, adding that the state government will recover all stolen funds.

But reacting to the allegation, the state Publicity Secretary of the APC, Mr. Chris Finebone, described the claim as a big lie from “the very depth of hell.”

Finebone challenged Wike to take Amaechi to court, adding that the former governor was without blemish.

His words: “That (allegation) is a big lie taken from the very depth of hell. Wike talks big and tough, but behind his tough-talking is a moronic coward. He will not advance that accusation beyond the comfort of his audience.

“His deeds are awaiting him and at the appropriate time, he will be held to account. If he is serious, let him go to court and summon Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi. But you can be sure that he (Wike) will not do that because Amaechi is without blemish”, he stressed.

cluded from the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

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have on the party is still evergreen, especially now that the people have realised that the change which APC preached and promised is not change for progress but for poverty and retardation. If you make your inquiries very well, you will get the feeling and frustration of the people as well as the disappointment that the people are expressing over the way and manner that APC administration is being run. So to me, I think it is an advantage to PDP because most of those who voted for APC are regretting forever working and voting for APC. Therefore, at present, they believe that PDP is a better option. On that premise therefore, I wish to assert that we are fully prepared and we are on ground. If you go to the rural communities within FCT, they will tell you that the only party they know is PDP and the only party they are ready to work for and willing to vote for is our

Kura party, the PDP. In the recent past, AMAC administration under the

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in respect of the purported exclusion of the APC Senatorial Candidate.

He revealed that Dr. Chris Ngige who contested the election in March 2015 on the platform of the APC is now a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and has in view of this withdrawn from the fresh election ordered by the Court of Appeal.

Ikeazor

Consequently, in order to avoid a vacuum, the party after due process has presented the candidature of Barrister Ikeazor as replacement for the original candidate who withdrew from the race.

Buni disclosed that by law, a political party has the right to nominate and sponsor candidates in all elections in Nigeria, pointing out that it is immaterial whether it is a general election, bye–election, new election, fresh election or election of any nomenclature.

According to him, the right of a political party to substitute a candidate who dies or withdraws his/her candidacy is contained in Sections 33 and 35 of the Electoral Act, 2010 (as amended).

“The All Progressives Congress is confident that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a law-abiding body will be guided by the Electoral Act, 2010 (as amended) and continue its efforts to deliver peaceful, free, fair and credible elections”, Buni stressed.

Buhari leadership of your party had concentrated too much effort in urban centers, thereby neglecting the rural communities in FCT. If elected, are you going to give priority attention to the rural areas?

I beg to disagree with you on that, I think that the successive administrations in AMAC and other chairmen in PDP controlled area councils in FCT had done well in the areas of rural development. If you visit most communities in AMAC, the villagers will be confident and proud to point out to you various projects that were executed by AMAC under PDP leadership. When you talk of rural electrification, our party had provided that to most rural communities in FCT. When you talk of construction of schools which is education, we had done well; is it in the areas of health, agriculture, roads, and provision of clean and portable water; we have provided all that to the people at the grass root.

These are the reasons why they are still appreciative of PDP in the territory and I can assure you that they are really longing to vote for PDP again and again.

Which areas of the economy will you give priority attention if elected?

I believe in continuity because I had observed that our major problem as a nation in terms of provision of infra-

structural facilities and basic amenities to the people is lack of maintenance culture. So I will continue from where the present administration is going to stop and ensure that the infrastructures that they had put in place are properly maintained before embarking on new projects. One problem we have is absence of maintenance culture and lack of continuity on the part of our leaders. If we do not maintain what we have, we will lose it to dilapidation and you know that it is more costly to build new infrastructures than to maintain existing ones. Therefore I will lay more emphasis on maintenance of public infrastructure. However education will be given priority attention it deserves because it is the bedrock of every development. Without education, there will be no development and peace. This is because if people are ignorant, problems and restiveness are bound to thrive. Health care delivery will also not be left out. We also need to go back to agriculture to ensure food security. I will also introduce programmes that will make our youths to be self employed by partnering with local and foreign NGOs to train our youths in contemporary skills that will make them self-reliant. Government cannot employ every graduates but every graduate can be self-employed

if they have the zeal and are well trained. These are some of the areas I intend to give priority attention if elected.

What measures have you put in place to assuage aggrieved aspirants who slogged it out with you at the primary so as to avoid rancor and anti-party activities that may arise from acrimony which may in turn affect your chances of emerging victorious at the poll?

I had met with each and every one of them shortly after the primaries and the reconciliation effort truly paid off as we had unanimously resolved to work as a team to deliver the party in the forthcoming election.

Are you confident that the electoral umpire in the territory is going to conduct a free, fair and credible election?

I don’t see them compromising the election, though they are human beings that are unpredictable but by and large, I have a firm believe that the electoral umpire in FCT will not compromise. This is because they know the risk that is associated with such action if they dare to compromise. I am confident that on the day of the election, every voter will come out to exercise their civic right and at the end of the day, their collective wishes and aspiration will reflect in the result that INEC will announce to the public. I wish to also use this opportunity to call on them to maintain their credibility to help sustain our hard earned democracy.

Your call to the electorate as the election draws nearer?

The call I have for the electorate is to remain resolute, to remain committed to the ideals of democracy, to vote according to their conscience and to come out in their numbers to vote for candidates of their choice.

What is your view on the local government joint account system with states in Nigeria?

There is no doubt the fact that the constitution has recognised that there shall be a third tier of government which is the local government. And in terms of revenue allocation, local governments also have their own share and I feel that there is no CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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Count me out of Bruce, Amaechi twitter exchanges, says Ekweremadu Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, has distanced himself from social media face-off between Transport Minister, Rotimi Amaechi and Sen. Ben Bruce.

This is contained in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Uche Anichukwu, in Abuja on Monday.

It said that Ekweremadu had no twitter or other social media accounts and could therefore, not have re-tweeting of any part of the exchanges between both men as being peddled in the media. ``The office wishes to reiterate to members of the public that the said twitter handle does not belong to the person or Office of the Deputy President of the Senate. ``For the umpteenth time, Sen. Ekweremadu does not own a twitter handle and his other social media accounts were dismantled several years ago as explained in previous statements by the office. ``Several of such fake twitter and other social media handles were duly reported to the respective platforms and were taken down. ``While the Deputy President of the Senate does not shirk from airing his views on issues as he deems fit, he will not accept to be attributed comments he never made. ``Therefore, the office once again calls on members of the public to discountenance such fictitious social media handles and comments as they have ab-

Amaechi solutely nothing to do with his person or office,” it said.

It would be recalled that

Ekweremadu Bruce and Amaechi had exchanges on twitter.

In one of the tweets, Bruce al-

Bruce legedly expressed displeasure over President Muhammadu Buhari’s alleged reference to

Nigerians as criminals, saying that one of his ministers hosted a party with N80 million. (NAN)

Rivers interest will be protected if re-elected , says Sen. Abe Former member of the National Assembly, Sen. Magnus Abe, said on Monday that the interest of Rivers people would be better protected, if reelected as a senator.

Abe, (APC-Rivers South-East Senatorial District) in the 7th Senate, disclosed this at a news conference in Port Harcourt.

Abe, who is the party`s candidate for same Senatorial District

in the March 19 re-run elections, said he had the experience to protect the interest of the state at the national level. `` I want to use this opportunity to very humbly and with every sense of responsibility to say that I am re-contesting the election. `` I stand here to say that as somebody who has served as Commissioner for Information and voted as the best commissioner, I

will do more for the press if am reelected,`` he said.

Abe said if elected, the interest of the state would be better protected in the 8th Senate as a member of the ruling party from the South-South. `` As a member of the ruling party at that level, you have access to meetings and caucuses that will influence decisions in the country, which somebody from a

minority party will not be able to have access to because he is not from the ruling party,`` he said.

Abe also said that it was proper to send people to the National Assembly who had access to the government and capable of protecting the interest of the state.

He said he met the criteria as a member of the ruling party, returning to the Senate as a senior member.(NAN)

Ondo 2016: How 24 Political groups rooted for Borroffice as APC candidate ‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure Leaders of several political groups have resolved to work for the successful emergence of Prof. Ajayi Borroffice, a senator representing Ondo North, as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming guber poll in Ondo State.

The groups, with over 24 of them, reached a consensus to work together in harmony in supporting the dream and aspiration of Senator Borroffice to actualize his ambition as the governorship candidate of the APC.

The Daily Times gathered on Sunday that the groups have already formed a coordinating structure, code-named Borroffice Campaign Group (BCG), with a view of ensuring Prof. Borroffice was picked as the party’s candidate at the party’s primary.

A statement issued by Mr. Kayode Adeniyi, from the Borofffice Media Office, said the groups reached a consensus at a meeting convened by a former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and APC chieftain in the state, Prince Diran Iyantan.

“The meeting resolves that

Distinguished Senator Ajayi Boroffice has the impeccable integrity, vast experience and political clout required to govern Ondo State.

“The leadership of the political groups agreed to work together under a coordinating and harmonised structure named the Boroffice Campaign Group (BCG).

“The BCG has the mandate to mobilise and coordinate the campaign activities of component groups ahead of the governorship primary election”, he said.

Adeniyi, added that the strength and spread of the politi-

cal groups cut across the 18 local government areas and 203 wards in the state and observed that its leadership boast of grassroots politicians, community activists and former students’ union leaders.

According to him, some of the name of the groups included the Sunshine Rebirth Movement (SRM), FARD group, Toriola group, Agbajowo group and a host of other groups.

He disclosed that all the political groups would work closely with party leaders and delegates in pursuance of victorious outing for Senator Boroffice at the

yet-to-be scheduled APC governorship primary election in Ondo State.

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reason for a state government to hijack local government allocation in the guise of joint account. I will not sit and watch a situation where local council funds are diverted by the state government for other uses. Because these chairmen are accountable to the people who elected them into office and if these funds are diverted, they will not be able to fulfill their campaign promises to the people. I will challenge it to any level even though such ugly practice is not obtainable in FCT. Which other area are you going to leverage on to generate fund for the running of the area council in the face of the continued drop in the federal allocation following fall in oil price?

There are so many areas in AMAC to generate funds and one of them is through internally generated revenue and I believe that except there are linkages, AMAC is strong enough to pay salaries and embark on other projects with-

out federal allocation. I will work hard to ensure that I strengthen that avenue so that the area council will not be starved of fund under my watch. I will also invest in agriculture; you know that before the discovery of oil in commercial quantity in Nigeria, government was solely dependent on revenue from agricultural produce to develop the country; and it was doing very well. So, I will try to replicate that practice again and not wait for oil proceed as subsequent leaders had done. There are countries that do not have any natural resources but are surviving on agriculture and tourism.

What is your view on the ongoing fight against corruption by the APC led federal government?

I believe that the fight against corruption is selective. Selective in the sense that we are all Nigerians, our behavior and thinking pattern is almost the same.

Either in APC or PDP, a Nigerian is a Nigerian. We think and behave almost the same way. You cannot tell me that it is only PDP members that are corrupt.

The president is surrounded by corrupt people and he is pretending not to be seeing what they are doing or what they seem to have done in the past. Take the issue of Dasuki for example; everybody in Nigeria knows that the President is on a vendetta mission, I don’t know if you listened to his media chat, where he said that he is waiting to see that judge that will grant Dasuki bail again. He is the president and he also wants to be the judge, what kind of democracy are we practicing in this country? I want to tell you that this fight against graft by APC administration is bound to fail. If truly the president is serious and sincere about this fight, let the fight be holistic.

This is because our people say that charity begins at home; therefore let him begin with his party, APC. Come to think of it, how did he get his campaign funds?

Even when he openly told Nigerians that he borrowed money to buy his expression of interest form, but he ran a multibillion naira campaign at the end of the day. Where did he get the money from?

Kura Let him come out and tell Nigerians how he raised his money? Who are those that sponsored him? Who are those that financed his campaign and what was the source of their funds? You can fool some people sometime but you cannot fool all the people all the time.

How I won my Rep seat — Bamidele A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon Opeyemi Bamidele, has denied allegations by the Special Assistant to Governor Ayodele Fayose on Public Communications, Mr Lere Olayinka that he purchased his victory during the 2011 general elections to be a member of the National Assembly, saying he won fair and square.

Olayinka, had in an interview in one of the national dailies at the weekend alleged that Bamidele offered Dr. Tope Aluko a sum of $100,000 to concede victory to him, (Bamidele) then in the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) at the poll.

While Bamidele was the candidate of the defunct ACN in Ekiti Central Federal Constituency 1, comprising Ado/Irepodun/Ifelodun Local governments, Aluko was the candidate of the PDP. It would be recalled that Fayose and Aluko had been embroiled in crisis in the last two weeks over allegation raised by the latter that that the PDP in concert with the military rigged out ex-governor Kayode Fayemi during the June 21, 2014 governorship poll in favour of the incumbent governor.

A statement issued by Bamidele’s Media Aide, Ahmed

Bamidele Salami, carpeted Olayinka for what he described as ‘character assassination’, urging Fayose’s aide to desist from unwarranted mudslinging, in their desperate attempt to wriggle out of the messy situation they found

themselves.

Bamidele disclosed that he polled a total of 47,800 votes to defeat his rival, Aluko, who scored 13, 222, in the election, winning in all the 24 wards and over 200 units in the federal

constituency, advising Olayinka not to hide under him to vitiate Aluko’s integrity.

His words: “In case Olayinka was oblivious of these facts, I won in all the wards in Ado and Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Governments. If truly I had bought my rival to win in Iyin Ekiti and in my local government, could it be suffice to conclude that I also bought over all the PDP leaders with different interests in the election in Ado Council area?

“Olayinka must realize that his principal, governor Fayose, who was a senatorial candidate of the Labour Party was roundly defeated by Senator Babafemi Ojudu in the contest held the same day. Could it now be inferred that Ojudu bought the governor to emerge victorious in the election?

“As a way of helping Olayinka in broadening his horizon in elementary political analysis, every election is local and one can only purchase victory on the field in any electoral contest in areas where he is popular.

My popularity then and now in Ekiti is not in doubt and there was no reason for me to buy Aluko to win the election.

“Of all the six House of Representatives candidates that emerged in the election to represent Ekiti at the National

Assembly, I polled the highest number of votes, which further accentuated my level of acceptability among the masses.

“So, Olayinka’s allegation was not only a misdirected one, but came out of a mind bereft of in-depth understanding of the political situation of the state during that election”, he stressed.

Bamidele advised Olayinka to refrain from creating problems for Fayose in running the affairs of the state, urging him to resign if his ultimate aim in government is to make money by way of stoking political upheavals by flexing muscles with every patriotic Ekiti indigene without cogent reason.

“Having served in government as media manager in Lagos State and as Acting Chairman, House Committee on Media and Publicity, it is imperative for one to downplay issues that could fan the ember of disunity, even while in crisis situation as a leader.

“Olayinka must be cognizant of the fact that his principal will be judged based on dividends of democracy he was able to offer Ekiti people after his tenure and not by number of those he insulted or abused while in government”, he added.

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CCT: Saraki won’t resign, trial politically motivated –Senate Olufemi Samuel, Abuja

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Senate on Monday said the Judgment by the Supreme Court which upheld the trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal has not necessitated his resignation.

The Senate said the ordeal currently being faced by the Senate President in respect of his case with the Code of Conduct Tribunal was politically motivated and not because of the anti-corruption fight of the government.

The Supreme Court had last Friday, rejected Saraki’s appeal against the competence and jurisdiction of the Code of Conduct Tribunal to try him for 13-count charge of false asset declaration slammed on him by the federal government.

This led to calls for his resignation which the Senate on Monday dismissed, as more Senators are still in support of Saraki.

The Senate spokesperson, Aliyu Abdullahi Sabi made the dismissal in Abuja in a statement, stating that he was speaking on behalf of majority of Senators.

He said, “From the beginning of the trial last

September, we have declared that this case is not about any fight against corruption. It is simply a case of political vendetta.

“Our position remains the same. We still believe that the case is politically motivated,” he said.

“We want to state categorically that there is no basis for the call on the Senate President to resign until after the matter is decided in that final judicial forum.

Such a call at this time is premature, mischievous and unwarranted”.

The Supreme Court Judgment has however upset the peace in the Senate, as members of the opposition who hitherto have been taking things calmly began to regroup, while calling for his resignation.

The push for Saraki’s resignation is expected to heighten next week when the Senate resumes plenary, the Senate having been on break for two weeks to concentrate efforts on budget defence by Ministries and Departments of government.

An arrowhead of the opposition on the aegis of Unity Forum, Kabiru Marafa had called for resignation of Saraki in the interest of peace and stability of the Senate, according to him.

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“Even before now, we have observed that this issue of tariff increase and some of the policies were not palatable. We have summoned the NERC even before now. We are with you, we will stand with you and ensure that no policy will in any way exist that is not palatable to the Nigerian people.

“Yes, we all want power, yes, we want improvement, but not at the detriment of the masses. There must be consultations because we are here at your instance.

You cannot make laws and policies without the people.

“I want to assure you this afternoon that the 8th National Assembly will always stand for what will ensure the survival of the masses. We are not blind,

we are not deaf, and we can see the problem. Give us time and we will engage with the Executive and ensure that the right thing is done.

“We will do the right thing and consult with you and we will agree where we have to agree and where we don’t agree, we will find the best solution. At the end of the day, whatever we do must be in the interest of the people of Nigeria,” he said.

Also, Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, on Monday, appealed to Nigerians and the organised labour led by Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to show more understanding, and accept the new electricity tariff.

Fashola said this during his second monthly secto-

On why Saraki will nor resign, the Senate spokesperson added, “We also noted that the decision of the Supreme Court given last Friday was on preliminary matters arising from the commencement of the trial.

“The trial proper is yet to begin. And since the fundamental principle in our legal system is that a

defendant is deemed innocent until proven guilty, we have decided to patiently observe the proceedings until the case runs its full circle in the nation’s final judicial forum.”

He expressed the support of his colleagues for Saraki, saying “We stand by him as he goes through the trial at the CCT where

we believe he will be able to prove his innocence.

“We also call on members of the public to ignore the ranting of a few Senators who having failed to get the wish of their sponsors done on the floor of the Senate are now launching media campaign against the leadership of the Senate,” he added.

Senator Sabi said the Senate is stable and focused on “objective consideration and timely passage” of the 2016 budget proposal.

He added, “We also want to say that we will not make any further statement on this case until the matter has been decided in the final judicial forum.”

Members of Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress during a protest on the hike of electricity tariff at the National Assembly in Abuja... on Monday PHOTO: TEMITOPE BALOGUN.

rial meeting with power generation, distribution and transmission companies in Lagos.

He urged Nigerians to show understanding, explaining that only cost reflective tariff can develop the power sector and attract investment.

According to him, the purpose of the meeting, is to provide avenue for company executives in the power sector to discuss and address power challenges in the country.

Fashola said that the entire nation is waiting for effective service delivery in power sector, adding that the ideal behind the meeting is to visit power installation companies to fashion a way out of the mess.

He explained that although Nigerians are disappointed over an increase in electricity tariff, however, the tariff ought to have been increased long before the new administration came on board.

Dasuki’s detention did not violate court order, says judge Andrew Orolua, Ï Fixes trial for March 23 Abuja ÎÎÎA Federal Capital Ter-

ritory (FCT) High Court judge, Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf, ruled on Monday that the re-arrest and continued detention of the former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), was not in disobedience of the court order made on December 29, 2015.

The judge also held that the Department of State Security Service (DSS) who re-arrested Dasuki after he had fulfilled the terms of his bail was not in contempt of the court order because no order was made against the agency.

Justice Baba-Yusuf stated these on Monday while delivering ruling on the application brought by defence counsel that sought to discharge Dasuki from criminal charges on the

ground of alleged contempt by the Federal Government.

Dasuki’s lead counsel, Joseph Daudu (SAN), had last week Friday urged the court not to grant the Federal Government any indulgence but discharge Dasuki as the government had not complied with its order.

But in the ruling, Justice Baba-Yusuf said he found no merit on Dasuki application that was predicated on seven grounds.

“I agreed with the counsel that the only issue is whether the Federal Government is in disobedience of the court order admitting Dasuki to bail after the defendant had fulfilled N200 million bail term and other conditions attached”.

“I am of view that the Federal Government is not

a contemptnor. For a person to become a contemptnor, such order must have been directed at the person and he or she disobeyed it.”

“Disobedience of court order is a serious offence that must no go unpunished,” the judge added.

In the instant case, the judge ruled that that it is clear that the court order has been complied with before DSS arrested the defendant. The DSS and EFCC although are agencies of Federal Government, they have different identities and are separate entities in law.

The DSS that is alleged to be holding the defendant is a stranger in the suit before this court, Justice Baba-Yusuf further ruled.

Consequently, the judge dismissed the application.

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Poll: My tribunal success, victory over thieves, says Sen. Ogba

By Moses Oyediran, Enugu

ÏÏÏSenator Obinna Ogba

representing Ebonyi Central has described his victory at the polls, tribunal and appeal court, as one over thieves.

Speaking during his thanksgiving ceremony at Nkalagu, Ishiellu Local Government Area, he said his victory was unprecedented, because he challenged a sitting governor, whom everyone regarded as Goliath.

It would be recalled that

Nnanna Elechi, the son of the immediate past Governor Martin Elechi, had dragged Ogba to the appeal court praying it to cancel the election and ordered a fresh election, arguing that the election was marred by irregularities.

He attributed his victory over the Elechis as, “Victory over forces that tried to ‘steal’ the mandate given to me by God. “My victory is a credit to God, because he made it possible and also to my people, who trooped out on

the election day to vote for me.

“I, therefore, rededicate myself to the service of my people, to bring sustainable and people-oriented development in agriculture, infrastructure, among others,” he said.

Earlier, the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, pledged to support state government’s agitation for refund of funds they spent on rehabilitating of federal roads.

According to Saraki, “State governments need

to be encouraged to get the refunds because, if this is not done, they will be discouraged to do more.

“The Senate would definitely support them on this issue, as it is for the peoples’ good,” he said.

“It will be under the condition for Ebonyi State that the funds would be used to develop Nkalagu, where the agreement of our assistance was reached,” he said.

Saraki said that Ebonyi Central Constituency

made no mistake in choosing Mr. Ogba to represent it, saying that he had distinct qualities.

Also, in his remark, the state governor, Hon. Dave Umahi, commended the Senate for its untiring efforts and sacrifice for the unity and development of the country.

“We, however, beg you to intervene in the issue of refunding to the state governments funds expended in rehabilitating federal roads.”

Mosafejo residents protest demolition Alade Tasma

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Residents of Mosafejo Village, Oshodi, Lagos have cried out over the demolition of their houses by agents of the state Ministry of Physical and Urban Planning.

The protesters stormed the Lagos Assembly chanting solidarity songs while carrying placards with various inscriptions like: “We are now homeless”, “This is not the change we voted for”, “Please save our community”, Other inscrıptions includes; “This is injustice”, “We want justice for Mosafejo community”, “They pushed us away from our house with bulldozer”, “We have always been voting for you, don’t oppress us”.

They called on the Speaker of the House,

Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, and other members of the House to prevail on Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to restore their property.

In a letter addressed to Obasa, dated February 8, 2016, and titled: “Invasion/ Demolition of Mosafejo Village, Oshodi By Lagos State Government: A Call For Justice,” signed by Comrade Buna Olaitan of Human Rights Monitoring Agenda (HURMA), it demanded the immediate withdrawal of police and taskforce officials from the community, and the arrest and prosecution of police officers, who worked with hoodlums to rob the people of their properties. They also called on the Lagos State House of Assembly and Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to give immediate attention to the residents of the area, who awere internally displaced.

Fake army officer nabbed for stealing From ifeanyi onwuneme Umuahia

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24-year-old fake Lieutenanat- Colonel, who specialised in snatching cars was, at the weekend, paraded by the Abia State Police Command.

The State Police Commissioner, Mr. Joshak Habila, who spoke to journalist when the fake army officer, Ahanna Ogoeze, was paraded, that said “it was with the aid of the car tracking

device installed in the car that the police were able to trace the car to Onitsha in Anambra State, where the fake army officer had already sold it to his uncle.

He advised the public to always adopt simple security device that would guard their belonging such as locks and car tracking system and further disclosed that the man had been operating across state boundaries until he was arrested in Abia State.

L-R: Country Director, Concern Universal Nigeria, Mr. Tim Connell; Programme Officer, Integrated Water Resource Management, OXFAM Nigeria, Mr. Eyong Sunday; Managing Director, Guinness Nigeria Plc, Mr. Peter Ndegwa and Country Representative, WaterAid Nigeria, Dr. Michael Ojo at a media briefing on their partnerships on Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programmes in Lagos… on Monday.

UNTH radiotherapy worsens cancer cases — NMA

By Moses Oyediran, Enugu

ÏÏÏThe Nigeria Medical

Association (NMA), Enugu branch, has decried the deteriorating condition of the radiotherapy center at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH).

The Chairman, Dr. George Ugwu, who disclosed this to newsmen, in Enugu, also said that the centre had been out of service for over one year.

Ugwu, who was speaking on the sideline of the 2016 World Cancer Day, said that the situation was as pathetic as that was the only radio-therapy centre in the zone.

He said that government needed to address the issue of healthcare funding through enhanced provision of facilities and training programmes.

“Only the topmost hospitals in this country have radio-therapy machines and sometimes these machines are not even functional.

“These basic facilities used to care for cancer patients need to be installed in all levels of hospitals, because cancer is a very wide spectrum of illness that can affect anybody,” he said.

CBN policy on forex to revive domestic industries–Emefiele ÏÏÏGovernor,

Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, said the new policy excluding 41 items from being procured with foreign exchange would help to resuscitate domestic industries.

Hide original message He disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the 21st Seminar for Finance Correspondents and Business Editors in Ibadan on Monday.

The CBN had recently announced a new policy which excluded 41 items

from being procured with foreign exchange at the foreign exchange markets.

The apex bank had also made the move to stop the sale of foreign exchange to Bureaux de Change (BDCs) in Nigeria.

Emefiele said that the policy was to conserve the nation’s foreign reserve, resuscitate domestic industries and improve employment generation.

The CBN governor, who was represented by Mr Adebayo Adelabu, a Deputy Governor, Corporate Services CBN,

said that the apex bank reduced the Cash Reserve Requirement (CRR) of Deposit Money Banks from 25 to 20 per cent.

He said that the effort had freed up enormous resources that the banks could leverage on to finance projects under the real sector support fund. ``The CBN is committed to stimulating accretion of foreign exchange through non-oil exports. ``The bank is supporting Nigeria Export Import Bank(NEXIM) with N50 billion Export Refinancing

and Restructuring Facility and also N500 billion as Non-Oil Export Stimulation Facility(ESF).

Earlier In his address, Adelabu said that the nation’s foreign reserve

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Protests over electricity tarrif

Abia: NLC, CSO condemn hike in tariff Nkiru Nwagbo, Awka

ÎÎÎSome

Organised Labour Leaders and Civil Society Organisations, on Monday, led other electricity consumers to stage a peaceful protest against the increase of electricity tariff by the Nigerian

Labour tasks consumers to withhold electricity bills

Electricity Distributors.

The protesters, who marched from Reagina Cael junction to the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) head office at Ziks Avenue, Awka, chanted various solidarity songs while carrying placards.

Addressing newsmen shortly after the protest, the state Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Mr. Jerry Nnubia, said that the in-

crement would only subject Nigerians to more difficult situation.

According to him, the increment did not follow due process. “We have a subsisting court order restraining the power distribution from increasing the tariff for now.

“We equally had Memorandum of Understanding that within the gestation period of privatisation that electricity consumers will be provided with

prepaid meters but that has not been done.

“Rather, they resorted to estimated billings whether electricity was used or not. Again, at the twilight of the past administration, the Federal Government approved about N18 billion for manpower and infrastructural development but we are yet to see any result” he said.

Nnubia wondered why the entrepreneurs, who

took over the power sector, would want to increase the tariff when they have yet to invest into the sector.

The labour chairman further stressed that stakeholders were not consulted before embarking on the increment.

“The increase is illegal and unlawful and we are saying no to it,” he noted, saying that the increment would only amount to paying for inefficiencies.

Chijioke Kingsley, Jos

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planned picketing of the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED) by Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Plateau State, over the increment of electricity tariff, on Monday, took its full effect as the head office of JED was shut down by the NLC and the TUC. Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Union, Plateau state chapter, Comrade Jibrin Banchir, during the protest instructed consumers not to pay electricity bill until further notice.

Recall that Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) had increased electricity tariff by 45%, which prompted the national leadership of the NLC to direct all state chapters to picket distribution offices nationwide.

While addressing members of NLC, TUC and Civil Society Organization (CSO), Comrade Jibrin Banchir, stated that labour leaders were currently meeting in Abuja and resolutions would be made known as soon as possible.

“Labour has given three conditions to be met by the Distribution Companies (DISCOS). This include that nobody should pay the estimated or current bill, no matter what the new price would be, until our demands are meant.

“We are here today to simply register our concern at this stage that certain things are wrong in Nigeria during this change mantra.

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (right), sympathising with first Military Governor of the state, Brig. Gen. Mobolaji Johnson (rtd) over his wife’s demise, at his residence in Lagos… on Monday.

Buhari’s exchange rate policy doomed to fail – Sanusi Continued from page 1 Kano, Sanusi expressed disappointment that Buhari’s strong security and anti-corruption efforts are being overshadowed by a monetary policy regime with “very obvious drawbacks that far outweigh its dubious benefits”.

The Sanusi interview was published by the Financial Times, just as the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde, during an online question and answer session with journalists in Washington, United States, said Nigeria needs to adopt a “sensible” foreign exchange policy as it strives to fend off external economic shocks.

Sanusi lauded Buhari’s removal of “wasteful and cor-

rupt fuel subsidies”, but argued that the current foreign exchange policy endorsed by the president encourages similar rent seeking and corruption which trailed the subsidy regime.

“He (Buhari) has put an end to the [crude] swap regime which is also one side of rent-seeking and corruption...he has made the NNPC start producing accounts, so there is greater transparency,” Sanusi told Financial Times.

“These measures are good for the economy and display strong political will to change the system. But getting monetary and fiscal policies right will be crucial for broader progress in structural reform.”

FT quoted the emir as saying the president’s anti-

corruption stance was “totally inconsistent” with the foreign exchange regime he supported, adding that it “encourages corruption and rent-seeking similar to the fuel subsidy regime”.

The emir, who was CBN governor from 2009 to 2014, expressed his displeasure with the monetary policy regime which he said has “very obvious drawbacks that far outweigh its dubious benefits”. “Unfortunately, because the exchange rate is right out there in front now, monetary policy is being seen as the barometer for broader economic thinking,” he said.

“It is sad that on this one policy you get it so wrong that you risk taking away attention from everything else you are doing.” Sanusi who

resisted devaluation during his own tenure as CBN governor said he did so because he “had reserves of over $40bn and an oil price at over $110,” admitting that there are no easy ways out of the current situation and “devaluation is a bitter pill”.

The country’s economic woes were now being exacerbated, with the currency peg and restrictions in the foreign exchange market creating “a lot of speculative and precautionary demand,” Sanusi argued. Exporters and investors “are holding on to foreign currency, as no one would sell at the rate the government is setting”, while “the government does not have the reserves to keep the exchange rate at its official level in the market”.

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Ekiti organised labour shut down BEDC Gbenga Sodeinde, Ado Ekiti

ÎÎÎOrganised

labour in Ekiti state, led by the Chairmen of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Com. Odunayo Adesoye and his counterpart in the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Com. Ade Adesanmi, on Monday, besieged the situation office of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) and sealed off the building.

Unions that attended the protest include: NonAcademic Staff Union, Federal Polytechnic chapter, Ekiti state Public Service Joint Negotiating Council, Academic Staff Union of Secondary School, Nigerian Civil Service Union, among others.

EEDC under lockdown as security operatives bar labour Moses Oyediran, Enugu

ÎÎÎA combined team of

security personnel in Enugu state, forestalled the picketing of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) by the state branch of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).

Our correspondent who monitored the situation in Enugu on Monday, observed that the team, comprising the police, army and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), prevented members of the NLC from picketing the office over the increase in electricity tariff.

Some of the workers who spoke to Daily Times while leaving the EEDC premises said they took the decision before the protest becomes bloody judging with the number of security men around.

“We are leaving the EEDC premises because of fear of being rough handled by security operatives”, they said.

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Unemployment: The Buharification Strategy Education has the capability and possibility of changing culture only when educators have first been transformed – Akinsanya Patrick.

Kingsley Onyeneke

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n December 22, 2015, when the President and Commander–In – Chief of The Armed Forces, Mr. Muhammadu Buhari laid the much anticipated 2016 national budget at a joint sitting of the ‘Red and Green Legislative Chambers’, he unequivocally declared ‘total war’ against youth unemployment.

Though the teeming Nigerian youth patiently awaited the final passage of the ‘Budget of Change’ by the legislative arm of government, the proposal of government to face the menace of youth unemployment squarely has continued to attract words of commendation from various quarters.

The targets are very clear

– employment for five hundred thousand graduate teachers, including those from Colleges of Education. Besides, students who study or will choose to study in faculties, schools and Colleges of Education, as well as science and technology can now bravely fulfill their dream career.

In my view, the Federal Government is now aiming at resuscitating the abandoned will of the National Policy of Education – a document strategised to harness and re-engineer the philosophy of education in Nigeria.

However, before we leap unconsciously to exclaim ‘hurray’, it is pertinent to note that the state of formal education in Nigeria has been so often presented as being in chronic crisis that what new thing there is to add ought to be about an escape route. Perhaps, with this brave step by President Mohammadu Buhari’s administration, Nigeria is poised to take confront the obstacles confronting our education system.

One will expect that once the implementation of the budget commences, the Ministry of Education should enforce rigorous

capacity building of all teachers, irrespective of the district or locality where they are currently deployed. It is often said that, “no nation rises above the standard of its education”. It is not a time to castigate, neither do we, as a nation, deserve unnecessary distractions at this time all in the name of criticism. Can we be sincere enough in answering this question? Have we as a nation not been dealt with enough by looters?

For this reason, a clarion call is being made on all compatriots – young and old, alike, as it is time for us to claimed our rightful place in the comity of nations and forestall the looming tragedy of grooming averagely eighty million youth for non-existent job vacancies in the next twenty years.

To forestall this, Nigeria must begin to imbibe a renewed approach toward value for creative and intellectual resources, as displayed by youths like Aghogho Ajiyen, in Delta State, who builds flightenabled proto-type aircrafts. We must take the path of industrialising the economy without resort to the dissuading commentary emanating from the foreign media,

which has continued to denigrate us rather than propose strategic alternatives to us.

With two hundred and fifty universities, ninety-eight colleges of education and ninety-eight polytechnics, it is only a political will power that is now required to wake up the less active ‘power house’ of Africa. This could be achieved by extensive re-orientation of the young minds through the efforts of teachers. Yes, I mean teachers - not cheaters. What this presupposes -- or better still, should compel, is a transparent injection of a crushing percentage of all that the Buhari administration would recover from looters into job-creation endeavours -- for the teeming and virile youths of this great country. Buhari’s body language gives one the impression that he understands the security implications of crushing unemployment, especially in a country as rich as Nigeria. If the youths -including graduates from tertiary institutions, are well engaged the better for the country. A lot could be achieved through this Buharification strategy.

Arise, O Compatriots!

Assessing Buhari’s visit to Ogun State

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Tope Adaramola

or quite a while, Ogun State has come under a substantial wind of festivity in view of the 40th anniversary of the state’s creation, in 1976 alongside some others like Imo, Borno, Ondo, Bauchi, Oyo, Plateau, etc. The government of the day under Senator Ibikunle Amosun saw to it that the President, Muhammadu Buhari came to commission 40 symbolic projects to coincide with the birthday figure! Perhaps this is the first time Mr. President will pass a night in any of the states, nay in the southwest, since he became President, which is applaudable.

Though I do not know where the President passed the night, for security reasons, I had always haboured the thought that it will be difficult for any President to pass the night in Abeokuta, especially at the Ibara Presidential lodge, given the fact that the villa is being directly overseen by the palatial building of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, the famed Ebora Owu, which could not have

been allowed in some climes, for security reasons. However, If President Buhari actually slept in the Presidential lodge, and then the bottom has been knocked off my supposition that no President would sleep in that villa for security reasons.

However, Governor Amosun really proved critics wrong that Mr. President may not come to Ogun for the much-awaited festivities, after all. With the President’s presence, he has proved the truth in the fact that he (Amosun) occupied a special space in the heart of Mr. President. Curious political observers like me still remember that Governor Amosun used to share the same party (The All Nigerians Peoples Party) with President Buhari at a time.

Also, rumour had it that the Governor would have pitched his tent with Buhari’s CPC as a safe nest, when it appeared the centre could not hold in the then Action Congress Party, under which he picked the gubernatorial ticket in 2011 elections.

However, whatever it is, the fact is that Buhari’s presence has shown that Amosun is a beloved in whom Mr. President is well

pleased!

Come what may; please permit me to spare a little thought to appreciate Governor Amosun for giving the people of Ogun something to celebrate. I know critics may not like this, but even a blind man today could not wish the physical infrastructure on ground in Ogun State away. Bridges and roads have meandered through spaces that one never thought would be developed for a long time to come. At least we have had Governors in the past that presided over crooked roads, dotted with cavernous potholes, yet prided themselves as performers and numero unos. Today, it appears incontrovertible that Ogun state has been opened for generous present and future infrastructural development. I do know that governance is a continuum, giving room for whoever comes after now to build upon. Do not get me wrong, I may have personal perception issues about the government and the dramatis personae, but as an analyst, the truth is that Governor Amosun deserves a pat on the back for his doggedness and tenacity of purpose in this respect.

My prayer is that the Governor and his team will not rest on their oars, having impressed everyone, including Mr. President with the great feats. The largest room in life is the room of improvement! Let the Governor continue to utilize the same viguour with which he ensured completion of some of the physical projects for commissioning even after this period in combating challenges facing the state. The government should also spare ample time for development of human resources which is the oil that catalyzes sustainable physical infrastructural growth and development If they do that, I can assure that the remaining years of this regime would have been sufficient to make Ogun state the first amongst its peers nationwide. For now I congratulate the entire good people of the Ogun State, as I thumb up for Mr. Governor for a job well done, not minding the cost in finances and material input!

Tope Adaramola, is the Chairman of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations and a public analyst

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Opeoluwani Akintayo

ÏÏÏFormer

aide to exPresident, Goodluck Jonathan, has aired his voice on the exit of former Senate President, Ken Nnamani from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Okupe took to his social media account on Twitter saying, although Nnamani was resolute on leaving the party, PDP will still stand.

He said he was one of those invited by Senator Nnamani when he was

It’s not over for PDP – Okupe replies Nnamani about to declare his intention to throw in the towel.

“I was privileged to have been one of the few high powered selected group of associates of former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, whom he briefed of his intention to leave the PDP a few weeks ago…” Okupe said.

He continued that despite

the pleas from all present to stop Nnamani from leaving the party, it all fell on deaf ears.

“There were emotional pleas from many for him to review his decision. But in spite of the palpable and tremendous pressure mounted on him at that meeting, he remained resolute though as usual, very

polite.

“For Ken Nnamani, the die was cast and the golden curtain has fallen on his PDP performances stage.

He was indeed one of our ‘Golden Boys’. Nnamani was perhaps one of our best,” he tweeted.

Okupe explained that Nnamani felt tired with sycophants who ruled the

party and still enjoy the misfortune that befell it.

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He described PDP’s loses as “torturous”, acknowledging that the party has lost and will miss those who had left.

“Along this torturous journey, as Bob Marley said, “good friends we have lost, good friends we will miss along the way.”

However, he braced up, saying those left, including himself, will keep the party’s flag flying, declaring that PDP will regain its lost glory.

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students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo state were feared dead in a ghastly motor accident which occurred on Monday evening along Ibadan-Oyo highway.

Several of them were said to have sustained various degrees of injuries in the accident.

The students, who were said to be from the Quantity Survey department of the institution, were reportedly returning from Oyo town, where they had gone to attend the Christening of one of their lecturers’ new child.

As at the time of filing this report the body of the deceased have been deposited at a morgue at UCH while the injured are being attended to at the hospital President, Federation of Oyo State Students Union, Adebayo Afeez Adeyemo, who spoke with the Daily Times regretted the sad development, saying ‘this is a very sad incident, it’s a great loss to us at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, we are sad, quite sad.”

Oyo State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Mr. Adekunle Ajisebutu, confirmed that six of the students died while 13 others were injured. He maintained that plice has commenced investigation into the causeof the accident.

Green Bee Eaters emerges winner of Centagon InterHouse Sports Competition Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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he 5th Annual Inter House Sports Competition, held on Saturday, at the Main Bowl of the National Stadium Abuja, was another breath-taking event of

The victorious Green Bee Eaters

the Centagon International School, Abuja that saw Green Bee Eaters emerge overall winners, while Red Bishops took second position, Yellow Weavers and Kingfishers finished third and fourth respectively.

The chairman of the occasion, Mr. Mohammed Sidi Aliyu, a parent, declared the games open at

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about 8 am. The colourful march-past was won by Red Bishops, Blue Kingfisher came second while Yellow Weavers and Green Bee Eaters came third and fourth respectively. The primary school and Kindergarten relay was also keenly contested by the pupils.

All students competed for their houses against their peers at the annual sports day.

The Inter-House competition had various field & track events, team events with pumps and pageantry as staff members and parents also participated.

Monday, February 9, 2016

a s u M eyes third

Russian title after failed EPL move N

Musa

igeria captain Ahmed Musa has set his sights on winning a third Russian Premier League crown after his club CSKA Moscow severally rejected offer by EPL surprise leaders Leicester City during the winter transfer window.

He has already won the Russian league twice, in the 2012/13 and 2013/14 seasons.

The Jos-born star seems to have put behind him a failed move to England as he has scored two goals in the preseason camp ahead of league resumption.

“The pre-season is going on well and my target is to help my team CSKA Moscow finish what we started in the first round, that is to win the league,” he said.

“I am also looking forward to score more goals in the second round to actualise the dream of winning the league.”

The 23-year-old forward has scored two goals in three pre-season games in Spain. CSKA Moscow top the Russian league table with 37 points in 18 games, three points clear of closest rivals Rostov.

The Russian league will resume on March 5.

Enyimba not targeting Champions League title—Aigbogun

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wo-time champions Enyimba FC are not looking to win the 2016 CAF Champions League title, according to head coach Paul Aigbogun.

Enyimba were crowned African club champions in 2003 and 2004 but have underwhelmed in recent seasons.

The People’s Elephant last progressed past the group stages of the competition in 2011 and Aigbogun believes expectations should be modest this year.

“I never set out to win the Champions League trophy with Enyimba this year.

“That will be looking too far ahead. My target is to do better than they did last year when Enyimba was beaten in the first round

by Egyptian club Smouha.

“The target for now is to win our preliminary round tie in the competition and get into the next round,” Aigbogun said.

Enyimba will face Ugandan club Vipers in A breakdown of these earnings from the the preliminary round of the competition. league, showed the seven-time champions The first leg will be played on the weekend received 40 million Naira, like all the other of February 12-14 at the 5,000 capacity 19 clubs in the league.

Buikwe Stadium, Wakiso.

They were also paid record-making prize The return fixture will money of 30 million be held on February 28 at Naira. the Adokiye Amiesimaka Kano Pillars were paid Stadium, Port Harcourt.

15 million Naira when Meanwhile, Enyimba they won a third straight pocketed a total of 70 championship two million Naira from the seasons ago.

League Management For the past season, Company (LMC) to top the runners-up Warri Wolves money list for last season. were paid 22.5 million This is according to Naira, while third-placed an official publication of Nasarawa United got 15 Aigbogun the league for the past million Naira. season.

Super Eagles striker, Chisom Chikatara (left), on the prowl for Nigeria at the just concluded CHAN 2016 in Rwanda.

CHAN 2016:

Chikatara

makes Best XI subs list, as Elia sweeps awards

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R Congo midfielder Mechack Elia was the big winner on Sunday in Kigali at the awards ceremony of the 2016 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Rwanda.

However, Chisom Chikatara, who scored four of his team’s total number of five goals in three matches played, was the only Nigerian who won honours at the competition.

He made the Best XI team, even though as a substitute.

Elia, who scored twice for the Congolese in their 3-0 victory over Mali in the final match, picked up the Best Player and Top Scorer awards.

He got the latter award after four goals and two assists, while he was also chosen in the competition’s Best XI. Goal of the tournament went to N’Guessan Serge of the Cote D’Ivoire in the match against Cameroun while the Fair Play Trophy went to the DR Congo.

In the best XI named after the final, DR Congo had the most representatives with six players, including substitutes.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the competition is only open to footballers who play in their country’s local leagues.

Meanwhile, soccer fans in Ebonyi have hailed the Democratic Republic of Congo for its victory at the 2016 African Nations Championship (CHAN), attributing the success to its “seamless” domestic league system.

The fans also said that Nigeria needs to learn from the way DR Congo manages its league to correct the anomalies in Nigerian football and the ineptitude of football administrators.

The fans told NAN on Monday in Abakaliki that the victory reflected the sound organisation of DR Congo’s local league which has become a model in Africa.

The Secretary of Ebonyi Football Association, Desmond Ome, said that the dominance of DR Congo’s clubs in continental competitions reflected in the astute display of its team at CHAN 2016.

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EXTRATIME

Ighalo

NFF to inspect

given hero’s welcome at Granada

Kaduna for Eagles, Pharaohs match ANDREW EKEJIUBA

T

he Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will this week inspect facilities and equipment at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna for next month’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Nigeria and Egypt.

NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, revealed on Monday that the inspection visit will take place on Thursday, and that facilities to be inspected include the playing pitch of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, dressing rooms, proposed training pitches, scoreboard, sanitary facilities, spectator stands and media facilities.

Sanusi will conduct the inspection alongside the Director of Facilities at the National Sports Commission, Engr Shehu Ibrahim.

“We will inspect the facilities alongside officials of the Kaduna State Government and the Kaduna State Sports Ministry and Football Association. There is the need to put everything in top shape ahead of this big match.

“The NFF will interface with the Kaduna State Government on the areas that need to be improved upon. We will also jointly put in place a flawless medical and security plan for the match.”

The Super Eagles take on the Pharaohs at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna on

NFF boss, Amaju Pinnick Wednesday, March 23, in one of the Day 3 matches of the Gabon 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification series. The return leg will be played in Egypt five days later.

Nigeria is currently second on the Group G table with four points from two matches, having beaten Chad 2-0 also in Kaduna in June 2015 and drawn 0-0 with Tanzania in Dar es Salaam in September 2015.

Mimiko praises Mafo at books launch ANDREW EKEJIUBA

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overnor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State has showered praises on two –time Commissioner in the state and former Chairman of the NFF Electoral Appeals Committee, Prince John Ola Mafo, at the launching of two books written by the latter in Akure on Thursday. Mafo is also the new Chairman of the Ondo State Football Agency (OSFA).

Drawing inspiration from famous author, Francis Bacon’s assertion

that “reading maketh a full man; conferences maketh a ready man and; writing maketh an exact man,” Mimiko insisted that Mafo’s accomplishment of two, not one, books at the same time, fully established his place in the pantheon of exact men.

“I want to say here without any fear or favour that the Mafo family has long been one renowned for its integrity and capacity in Ondo State. Prince Ola Mafo is an institution, and everyone within the political landscape of Ondo knows that

it is always better to have him on your side. With these books, he has further established his undoubted cerebral capacity and love for social equality and development of man.”

Mafo’s first book, Echoes of The Waves, mirrors the challenges that confront an average Nigerian child from the rural area, especially an aquatic terrain, and how he can make it through the odds stacked against him/her. The second, Wazobian Revolution, is set against a society

where amidst great potential, the under-privileged is in a great dilemma, occasioned by the double standards on display in his country, limiting his options and by extension his progress.

The Nigeria Football Federation was represented at the launch by Ademola Olajire (Assistant Director, Communications) and Olusola Ogunnowo (Executive Secretary, Nigeria Nation-Wide League One).

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efore taking the Premier League by storm with Watford, Odion Ighalo was busy doing much the same thing over in Spain with Granada, scoring a steady slew of crucial goals as the team fought their way back into the top tier following a 35-year absence. Indeed, Ighalo along with current Watford teammate Allan Nyom are both immortalised outside Granada’s home ground as part of the “Promotion Heroes” gate that stands outside the Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes.

Given the high regard in which he is obviously held by fans, it should come as little surprise that Ighalo was given a hero’s welcome on his return to Granada after being invited out onto the pitch before Sunday’s 2-1 defeat against Real Madrid.

With Granada currently second bottom of the table with just 25 goals in 22 games so far this season, there must have been a strong urge to slip Ighalo back into the starting line-up and hope nobody noticed.

Odion Ighalo (middle) being honoured by Granada CF officials at the weekend.

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

EXTRATIME

Ronaldo

Guardiola

took Bayern for a ride, says Hamann

will keep breaking records —Sanchez

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ormer Bayern Munich midfielder Dietmar Hamann has hit out at Pep Guardiola over his decision not to inform the Bundesliga champions of his intention to leave the club until December 2015 after months of speculation over his future.

The former Barcelona coach will leave Bayern for Manchester City at the end of the 2015-16 campaign after three years in charge of the Bavarians, despite Bayern’s desire to hold on to Guardiola.

The Spaniard opted to snub the Allianz Arena side in favour of a move to the Premier League, though, and Hamann feels he should have told Bayern of his plans to move on at a much earlier stage.

“Guardiola took Bayern for a ride in my opinion,” Hamann said.

“The whole situation was not what you normally see at Bayern.

I was surprised to see Bayern let this happen. I think Bayern lost a bit of respect for Guardiola, because he did not always show his cards.

Bayern will have a different view than about six weeks ago.

“Bayern gave their coach more power than even before over the past two years, perhaps without even realising it themselves. It was almost considered blasphemy if you criticised Pep. He was regarded as a saint.

“I will not go as far as to say they backed the wrong horse, but the Champions League will be the ultimate test. If they crash out again like in the last two years, Pep’s era at the club will have been good, but not great.”

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eal Madrid legend Hugo Sanchez refuses to believe Cristiano Ronaldo is past his prime and is confident the Portugal

arcelona technical director Roberto Fernandez is relaxed over Neymar’s future with the Liga champions.

The Brazil captain’s future at the Camp Nou has been a source of speculation as talks over a contract extension linger.

Neymar’s father last week claimed his son was the subject of a world-record transfer bid from Manchester United and both men are currently fighting accusations of tax evasion and fraud in respective Spanish and Brazilian cases.

Neymar Sr also reacted angrily to media questions regarding the players’ 24th birthday celebrations last Friday, before he completed 90 minutes in Sunday’s 2-0 win at Levante, but Fernandez sees no cause for concern.

“Neymar and his management are very happy and we are very relaxed,” Fernandez told reporters.

“The club stands by the player.

These things happen and we

international will continue to break records.

Ronaldo has netted 30 goals in 29 appearances in all competitions for Madrid this campaign, but has nonetheless been criticised on more than one occasion as he has been struggling to hit the heights of the past few seasons.

The 31-year-old has even been outshone by team-mates Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale in a number of games and some have suggested he

is past his best.

Sanchez is adamant Ronaldo remains Madrid’s main dangerman, though, and has backed him to keep making the difference.

“Ronaldo is a very competitive player and this is why he will continue to break records,” Sanchez said.

“I don’t mind that he broke my record, because he is a Madridista.

“Cristiano is still the main man in Madrid’s attack.”

Ronaldo surpassed Sanchez in the all-time La Liga top goalscoring charts this campaign, becoming the Madrid player with the most goals in the Spanish top flight in the process.

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Neymar‘s future shouldn’t dwell on it.

“The important thing is that he is happy and that’s something we can see in every game he plays.”

Fernandez’s words echo those of Neymar Snr, who has been keen to stress that Neymar has two years remaining on his current contract.

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C Milan coach Sinisa Mihajlovic has stressed that he expects more from Mario Balotelli, but believes the Italy international is on his way back.

Balotelli recently made his comeback after a lengthy spell on

the sidelines due to a groin injury, but has yet to make a major impact.

The 25-year-old netted the winner in the Coppa Italia semi-final first leg victory over Alessandria, but has not scored in five substitute appearances in Serie A since his comeback and again failed to impress in Milan’s 1-1 draw with Udinese at the weekend.

Mihajlovic has now admitted that

he is not satisfied with Balotelli’s form, but is confident the striker will start delivering again when he returns to peak fitness.

“I expect more from Balotelli and that will come when his fitness gets better,” Mihajlovic said at a news conference.

“His fitness has already improved and he did what he had to do.

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BRIEFS Marchisio expects Napoli showdown to be decisive

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uventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio believes Saturday’s match against Napoli will be decisive in the Serie A title race. The reigning champions are trailing Napoli by two points and will go top for the first time this season with a win in Turin.

Juventus are on a 14-game winning streak in the league following Sunday’s 2-0 win at Frosinone, while Napoli have not dropped points in their last eight Serie A fixtures and Marchisio is fully aware of the importance of the clash.

Mancini dismisses Inter title bid as ‘a closed story’

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“But you can see that he is not the real Balotelli yet. There is still something missing physically.”

Balotelli has netted twice in 10 appearances in all competitions for Milan this campaign.

His last goal in Serie A dates back to September 22 last year, when he scored in the 3-2 win over Udinese.

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oberto Mancini has dismissed Inter’s Serie A title chances after a 3-3 draw at Verona on Sunday left his team 11 points behind leaders Napoli. Inter were surprise pacesetters for much of the first half of the campaign but have won only two of seven league matches since losing to Lazio in their final game before the mid-season break. From 3-1 down, Inter’s fate might have been worse at the Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi had Mauro Icardi and Ivan Perisic not scored in the second half to earn a point.

Silva: PSG can stay unbeaten all season

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hiago Silva believes Paris SaintGermain have what it takes to remain unbeaten in Ligue 1 all season. The reigning champions beat Marseille 2-1 on Sunday to extend their unbeaten run in the French top flight to 34 games, a streak that stretches back to the 2014-15 campaign.

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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

EXTRATIME

Azpilicueta tasks

‘Liverpool discuss ticket prices’

y r r e T t n e m t i m m o c n o to Blues

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esar Azpilicueta expects John Terry to continue giving his all for Chelsea, despite his ongoing contract stand-off with the

club.

Terry made his first appearance for Chelsea since declaring his contract would not be renewed by the club this summer, playing the entirety of Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

After the match, Terry confirmed that he wanted to remain at Chelsea, but revealed there had been

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no dialogue between himself and the club’s management over a possible new deal.

However, Chelsea have maintained the situation with regards to Terry’s future could change in the coming months and have not ruled out offering him a new contract to prolong his stay at the club into its 19th season.

“It’s a situation between him and the club. I don’t know what’s happening.

“But since I arrived at Chelsea I have learnt a lot from him. I have played alongside him on the

left for most of the time, even in training.

“For me, I see no difference in the way he’s performing on the pitch, the way he’s playing and he is giving everything for the team as always,” Azpilicueta told reporters.

Terry’s central defensive partner Kurt Zouma suffered a serious-looking knee injury in the draw with United and received lengthy treatment on the pitch before being carried off on a stretcher.

Mata

touched by Chelsea fans’ reaction

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anchester United playmaker Juan Mata revealed he was touched by the reception he received from Chelsea supporters at Stamford Bridge during Sunday’s 1-1 draw in the Premier League.

The Spain international, who played for the Blues between 2011 and 2014, was given thunderous applause by home supporters when he came off to be replaced by Ander Herrera in stoppage time.

Campbell makes case for black managers F in EPL

Mata was swift to acknowledge the Chelsea fans after the match, which ended level after Diego Costa’s lastgasp equaliser cancelled out Jesse Lingard’s opener.

“It is always special for me to play in Stamford Bridge,” he wrote in his blog.

“My feelings are different in a day like this, but once the referee blows the whistle for the kickoff, in my mind the only goal is to win, to give everything you have to help the team and to enjoy on

the pitch.

“I have to say that I am deeply grateful for the reception from the Chelsea fans and their applause when I was substituted.”

Costa’s leveller means United, who sit fifth, are six points behind Manchester City in fourth and 12 adrift of leaders Leicester City.

Louis van Gaal’s men only have four points from their last three league games, but Mata thinks they are on the brink of a strong run of form.

clubs to promote diversity.

“I think … you need someone who’s going to come in and absolutely blow everyone away when he gets a job,” Campbell said.

“It’s all about the selection process and people being relaxed. Forget the colour - if he’s good at his job and you want to give him a chance, give him a chance - why not?

“Either you do really well or you get sacked, but that happens to others.

Some people are going to go up, some are going to go down, forget the colour, just employ them.”

Campbell is keen to make his way into management, but would prefer to take one step at a time and slowly build a successful career.

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ormer England international Sol Campbell says race should never be a factor when a club appoints a manager.

The 41-year-old has condemned the lack of black managers in English football on more than one occasion and has again urged

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e n w a y S p o r t s Group and Liverpool’s senior management team have held talks over whether to review the new ticket price structure, according to reliable sources.

On Saturday, a significant number of Liverpool supporters - some reports suggested as many as 10,000 - staged a 77th-minute walk out of the home match with Sunderland in protest at next season’s ticket prices.

Liverpool were leading 2-0 at the time of the walkout, but let their lead slip in the final eight minutes at Anfield as Sunderland struck twice to snatch a point.

The fan groups Spion Kop 1906 and Spirit of Shankly, who organised the protest, claimed the show of dissent towards the club’s decision to raise ticket prices “was just the start” of their opposition.

Liverpool had planned to hold a live Twitter Q and A session between Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre and fans at 6pm on Monday, but that was cancelled on Monday afternoon.

A tweet from the club read: “LFC thanks fans for submitting questions for tonight’s Q&A however due to ongoing ticketing discussions this will no longer take place.”

TRANSFER BRIEFS Bilic: Klopp will be back!

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est Ham manager Slaven Bilic expects to see Liverpool counterpart Jurgen Klopp alongside him on the touchline for today’s FA Cup fourth-round replay at Upton Park. Klopp stayed away from Liverpool’s 2-2 Premier League draw at Anfield on Saturday due to a suspected bout of appendicitis. But Bilic believe Klopp’s reputation as a fierce competitor, rather than any reaction to Liverpool’s latest draw with Sunderland, will see him in the dugout in east London.

Hemmings bags Scottish Player of The Month

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undee’s Kane Hemmings has been awarded the Scottish Premiership Player of the Month for January. The former Rangers and Cowdenbeath striker who has 16 goals to his name this season, scored four times in six games as Dundee advanced to the fifth round of the Scottish Cup and held onto their top six berth. The month began with a 2-1 Tayside derby win, in which Hemmings netted the opener, and he went to score in the 4-2 win at Partick in the following week, before bagging a double in the 3-1 Scottish Cup defeat of Falkirk.

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, February 9, 2016

VOICE OF SOLUTION MINISTRY INT’L ASABA DELTA NIG. 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. PASTOR JULIET NKECHUKWU 2. APOSTLE AUGUSTINE ONWUDIWE ANANULU 3. PROPHETESS CHARITY WISDOM 4. EVANGELIST NWACHUKWU UGBO 1. To preach gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED: J. E ANAEKWE & CO. 08055847466...

EPOCHAL LEADERSHIP CHURCH

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. Osunjaye Olufemi. Olatunji- President 2. Ogagaghene Justice Oghenetega - secretary 3. Osunjaye Oladunni Olamide 4. Fawewo Olajide Ayodeji AIM AND OBJECTIVE : To preach gospel of Jesus Christ.

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

Signed: Secretary

TOTAL HEALING AND DELIVERANCE CHARISMATIC MINISTRY

DOMINION HARVEST INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1) PASTOR GABRIEL AJAYI ADEOGO - Chairman (2)PASTOR (MRS) OLUBUNMI OMOTOLA ADEOGO (3) Pastor OLUGBENGA AYODELE OTUKOYA (4) Pastor OLALEKAN ABOLAJI OSOKOYA (5) Pastor SUNDAY ADEMOLA ADEKOYA (6) Deacon EMMANUEL DELE OYEWUSI AIM AND OBJECTIVE : To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ

This is to inform the General Public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration of trustees under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990 (as amended THE TRUSTEES ARE1. FAJIMI ADEDAYO MICHAEL 2. AJAYI OLAYINKA JOSEPH 3. SAM SALAU 4 LAWAL OLAWALE PERFECT AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE 1.

To preach the gospel throughout the world 2.

To win souls for Christ Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within twenty eight (28) days of this publication.

Signed: O. A WILLIAMS & ASSOCIATES LEGAL PRACTITIONER, 08025526938

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

Announcer:- OLUSOJI KAYODE EMMANUEL

DIOCESE OF NIGER WEST CHURCH OF NIGERIA, ANGELICAN COMMUNION

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 1990.

Trustees: (1) Rt. Revd. Johnson nwaohalama ekwe (2) Sir. Hon. Justice paul anyaegbunam obidigwe.

(3) Ven. Elias Mbonu Anusionwu Aims: To preach the word of God

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

AL-FURQAN ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS OF NIG. The general public is hereby notified that the above Association has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for Registration Under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts, 1990 Trustees – 1.MUHAMMED ABDUR-RASHEED QOMOOS 2. KAMORUDEEN MURITALA 3.KAMALIDEEN HUDHAYFAH 4. ABD JELILI ABD AZIZI 5. MAKANJUOLA WASIU. Aims: To foster unity & progress among the 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 , Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: Trustees

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

Trustees 1. ENGR. DONATUS ONUCHUKWU. - CHAIRMAN 2. BARR. JUDE IGWU. - SECRETARY 3. PROF. DESMOND OZOJI 4. BARR. VALENTINE IKEONU 5. PROF. JOSEPH DIOHA 6. ICHIE DEMIAN IKEDIASO 7. MR EARNEST ANANYUO 8. CHIEF CHARLES OBI Aim and objectives 1. To foster co operation among members of the association for the advancement of umuike community ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. Signed: Secretary

THE SUPERIOR FINGER OF GOD EVANGELICAL CHURCH The general public is hereby notified that the above Church has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for Registration Under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts, 1990 Trustees – 1) Rev Lekan Ogunmola.

2) Evang Popoola Afolabi.

3) Lady Evang Janet Ogunmola.

4) Dcns. Oyebode Oluwatoyin.

5) Dcns. Ilori Oluwatoyin Aims: To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street Maitama , Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: Trustees

BACK TO SELF REHABILITATION INITIATIVE

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL AFRICA FEDERATION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ONYINYE UDODIRIM OFONG -Chairman 2. CHINWE FLORENCE SAMANTHAN EZERUIGBO -Secretary 3. UGONNAYA IJEOMA AMAEFULE - Treasurer THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: a. To promote research in rehabilitation and special education. b. To prevent disability among vulnerable groups through education and support c. To Promote mental health of the disabled.

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: BAYO OGUNMEFUN, ESQ. (Solicitor)

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

The Trustees are: 1. Chinwe Ezenwa Mbah 2. Josephine Nwokedi 3. Saida Fatouri 4. Connie Mutunhu 5. Asha Abdulrahman 6. Yvonne Razafinjato 7. Suzanne Loko 8. Konate M ariam Epse Traore.

The aim and objective: 1. To cater for the welfare and needs of Soropti mist clubs in the African region, to advocate for the dignity of girls and women Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication Signed: Secretary

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ETERNAL CITY OF LIVING GOD GOSPEL CHURCH The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied for registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja, Under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matter Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR Olusesi Sunday Balogun - Chairman 2. PASTOR Abiodun Jeremiah Kinosi 3.Mr Kehinde Adeleke Adu - Secretary 4. Pastor Adewale Mutiu Opadeji 5. Pastor Sunday Bara David 6. Miss Olabisi Yetunde Folami AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ 2. To promote biblical doctrines.

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

Announcer: Olusoji Kayode Emmanuel

NANKA YOUTH ASSOCIATION

TThe general public is hereby notified that the above Association has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for Registration Under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts, 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OFOJEBE CHUKWUEBUKA CHAIRMAN 2. MOSES OKAFOR 3. ENGE.TOCHUKWU ATUILI 4. ENGR. UZOCHUKWU ANIMALU THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To promote socio- cultural awareness among Nanka youths.

2. To provide a regular forum for Nanka to associate freely with one another.

3. To pursue development ventures and social welfare programmes for the benefit and welfare of all Nanka Youths and Nanka people in general.

4. To encourage political participation and socio- economic involvement among Nanka Youths.

5. To provide adequate security to the inhabitant of Nanka by ridding the community of hoodlums and other undesirable elements.

6. To protect, preserve and where necessary improve on the cultural values and heritage of the people pf Nanka.

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

Signed: Uchechukwu Onyekachi Esq.

ORGANIZATION OF MUSLIM YOUTH OF NIG.

The general public is hereby notified that the above has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for Registration Under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts, 1990 Trustees – 1. DR OSUNLEKE AJIBOYE SAHEEB 2.SALAWU SAFIU ADELEKE 3.TAHIR MUYIDEEN BABATUNDE 4. PHARM SAKA SULE AJIBOLA 5. BARR. AMOO WASIU KAYODE. THE AIMS TO PROPAGATE THE RELIGION OF ISLAM Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street Maitama , Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION OF NUN COURT The general public is hereby notified that the above named Association is seeking for registration under the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Part C., 2004.

TRUSTEES: 1. PRINCE MOSES ADELAJA - Chairman 2. MRS. IMELDA CHARLES-ALLAH - Vice Chairman 3. MR. YEMI ADETUNJI - Secretary 4. MR. SADIQ GARBA GALADIMA - Member 5. KABIR KATATA (ALHAJI) - Treasurer 6. MISS ENNA ITODO - Member 7. PROF. IBRAHIM SULEIMAN - “ 8. MRS. SALMA ADENIJI - “ 9. IBRAHIM BABA BALEWA (ALHAJI) - “ AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To ensure unity and peaceful co-existence between residents of Nun Court.

2. To promote the common interests of residents with respect to existing facilities and amenities of Nun Court.

Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General. Corporate Affairs Commission, 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguyi Ironsi Street, P.M.B. 198, Matiama, Abuja within 28th days from the date of publication.

Signed: Matemilola Adesina-Salawu Abuja, Nigeria - 0803 333 5973

AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILY RELIEF INITIATIVE

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

The trustees are: 1. Eneh Chijioke Anthony(Engr.)

2. Ehiogu Nnadozie Innocent 3.Okparaku Ugochukwu Temple (Pastor) 4 Livingston Chidiebere Felicia (Reverend) The aim and objective: 1. To cater for the less privileged in the society

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

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GREATMEN UNITED ROYAL CLUB OF NIGERIA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

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.

Sign By Nwaogwugwu Hope E S Q.

This is to confirm that I MRS NNAEMEKA DEBORAH CHINEMEAMARA is the mother of the following children. a) That old name: UMEJIAKU FAVOUR NMESOMACHUKWU now wish to be known and addressed as NNAEMAKA FAVOUR NMESOMACHUKWU. b) That Old name: UMEJIAKU GODSWILL CHUKWUBUIKEM now wish to be known and addressed as NNAEMEKA GODSWILL CHUKWUBUIKEM. c) That old name: UMEJIAKU REJOICE UDOCHUKWU now wish to be known and addressed as NNAEMAKA REJOICE UDOCHUKWU. d) That old name: UMEJIAKU EMMANUEL ONYEDIKACHUKWU now wish to be known and addressed as NNAEMAKA EMMANUEL ONYEDIKACHUKWU .

That all former documents bearing their former names remain valid and the general public should please take note.

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 <1> Mr Chidi Nwafor -- Chairman. < 2> Mr Izuegbu Calistus Tochukwu -- Vice Chairman <3> Mr Ogbeje Darungton Chinedu Secretary. <4> Mr Ihekwo Obinna Nnamdi <5> Mr Mabachu Austin <6> Mr Udoka Onye. <7> Mr Umeh Damian. <8> Mr Chima Ogundu Aims & Objects! To Promote The Welfare Of Its Members.

AL FARUQ BAALE AGBE MUSLIM COMMUNITY This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied for registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990 The trustees are: 1. AJIJOLA MOSHOOD AKANO 6. OYEBODE ABAYOMI ADESHINA 2. QOSIM FASASI KOFERO 7. BANKOLE IBRAHIM GBOLAHAN 3. ADELEKE AZEEZ BAMIDELE 8. AMOKUN-MOSA MOSHOOD ADEKOREDE 4. OYEBOWALE WASIU SESAN 9. MURAINA TAJUDEEN 5. ENGR. LASISI ABIODUN KEHINDE 10. BUSARI NURUDEEN AIMS: 1. To propagate the religion of Islam 2. To foster unity among members.

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

MOUNTAIN OF HEALING I SHALL BE HEALED, SAVE ME I SHALL BE SAVED

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. FATUNBI SAMSOM BOLAJI. 2. FATUNBI WUNMI FUNKE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. 1. To practice effectively the teachings of God. 2. To care for the welfare of members.

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

Signed by TRUSTEES

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. OZUAH, EDISON OGUEJIOFOR 2. OZUAH, EKWUTOSI ESTHER 3. 0KORO CHINELO 4. ONUOHA, DORIS UDODIRIM 5. IFEZUE OKECHUKWU OBINNA 6. ANYA CHINYERE MAGDALENE THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. Reaching out to men and women in every nation for Christ.

2. Making men and women to experience all round fruitfulness.

3. Empowering men and women spiritually, financially and intellectually.

4. Strengthening the bond in Christian marriages.

5. Producing Godly men and women through the teaching of the word of God. 6. Training and equipping men and women to fulfill the great commission.

7. Giving men and women avenue or platform to fellowship and network 8. Bringing out the divine gift in every man or women Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication SIGNED BY:- SECRETARY

CHRIST HOLY APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF SALVATION FOR ALL SOULS 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 ARE: 1. REV. EVANG. OLABOYE AYODELE 2. REV. MOTHER DEBORAH ALAKINDE 3. REV. PASTOR SAMUEL AKINLUSI 4. REV.PASTOR EZEKIEL AJANI 5. REV. EVANG. FIDELIX ADIKWU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ 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

HARMONIOUS ASSEMBLY THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. APOSTLE JOE PAUL -PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER 2. PST. MRS. JULIET PAUL -PRESIDENT WIFE 3. PST. FRIDAY AGBALAGBA -SENIOR PASTOR 4. PST. GODWIN UGOCHUKWU -SENIOR PASTOR 5. PST. KENNETH MICHAEL -SENIOR PASTOR/SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD. 2. TO EVANGELIZE, ESTABLISH LOCAL/INTERNATIONAL BRANCHES, CHRISTIAN CENTERS, AND ANY OTHER PLACE OF CHRISTIAN WORSHIP. 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 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

AGBALA IWOSAN HEALING CHAPEL This is to inform the General Public that the above named “HEALING HOME” has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for a grant of New Trustees, under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1 of 1990.

THE OLD TRUSTEES ARE 1. EVANG. OLUSESI SEMIU. 2. EVANG. OLA TINAWO ISMAILA. 3. LADY LEADER OGUNWOLE KEHINDE. 4. REV. PROPHETESS DR. IRAPADA CHRISTIAN .O 5. MOST SPECIAL APOSTLE OBISANYA AYO. 6. BADA TEMITOPE BEATRICE. 7. EVANG. IGBAYILOLA ISREAL TEMITOPE. 8. SADIAT AMINAT IFAYEJO. 9. OLAOLU MODUPE O. PETERS. 10. OGUNGBELE PETER SUNDAY. THE NEW TRUSTEES ARE 1. REV. PROPHETESS DR. IRAPADA C. OBISANYA. 2. EVANG. IGBAYILOLA ISREAL TEMITOPE. 3. IGBAYILOLA VICTORIA TEMI. 4. IGBAYILOLA ITUNA COMFORT. Any Objection(s) to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, PMB 198, Garki, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

Signed by; Secretary.

THE ARK OF SALVATION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 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. Arole-Eledumare Samuel (General Overseer) 2. Adeniyi Adebowale (Assistant General Overseer) 3. Samuel Iyabo Temitayo (Treasurer) 4. Stephen Ayodele (Gen. Secretary) THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS:To preach the gospel of our lord Jesus Christ Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication SIGNED BY:- SECRETARY

ADVANCED COMRADES CLUB INTERNATIONAL 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. MR ANAYO UMEH (CHAIRMAN) 2. MR CHRISTIAN MBA 3. MR OLISA UNEGBU 4. MISS ADESOLA ALADESEWA (SECRETARY) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To promote unity and peaceful co-existence among members and individuals at large.

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

OJA-OBA TRADERS ASSOCIATION ILORIN KWARA STATE THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. HASSAN ILIAS AYINLA, 6. ROTIMI OJEYINKA SULYMAN 2.AKAJE SIDIKAT ASABI, 7. OLANREWAJU YEMISI GANIYA 3 YUSUF AMOS TUNDE, 8. ILESANMI MICHEAL OLUWASEGUN 4. SULIMAN MAYEGUN SULIMAN, 9. BABA , ALARO 5. SAKA TAJUDEEN, 10. ABDULRAHEEM IYABO RAHMA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PROTECT INTEREST OF THE MEMBERS.: 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 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION SIGNED BY: CHAIRMAN

GUNU DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) PROF ABDUL GANIYU GODONU OKE - (PRESIDENT GENERAL) (2) ELDER MICHAEL GANDONU - (VICE PRESIDENT GENERAL) (3) CHIEF AMOS IROKO (4) CHIEF WHESU AJANI (5) HUNNO J D KURUYO ( 6.) BARR OLUSEGUN KEKE (7) MADAM JULIANAH MICHAEL OKE (8). MR EMMANUEL VITTU (9) MR JACOB K TOFIO (10) EVANG. EZEKIEL FAYON (GENERAL SECRETARY) THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS :TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGES. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication SIGNED BY:- EVANG. EZEKIEL FAYON GENERAL SECRETARY

SPRINGFIELD ESTATE RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION OKE-IRA NLA, AJAH, LAGOS

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. Chukwu Emmanuel Kizito 2. Adegboye Phillip Segun 3. Ogun Ayotunde 4. Ikpo Philip Ogochukwu 5. Balogun Olatunji Akeem.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. To promote fellowship and friendship among members 2. To provide adequate and effective security for the lives and properties in the Estate 3. To maintain a healthy and clean environment in the Estate Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication SIGNED BY:- SECRETARY

THE SUPREME WISDOM AND GRACE OF GOD MINISTRY

UBURU PEOPLE’S ASSEMBLY

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 ARE 1 Evangelist (MRS) Uzoma Geraldine Akpuru 2 Brother Uchenna Cletus Akpulu AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1 To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus christ to the whole world 2 To promote the advancement of christian religious activities generally 3 To engage in christian educational and missionary activities 4 To establish seminaries for the training of preachers 5 To hold series of worship for members in church buildings and other appropriate places 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: BARR ONYEKACHI UKO

This is to inform the general public that the above named Assembly has applied for registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990 THE TRUSTEES (1) Francis Ogbonnaya Ekwe (2) Chukwu T.Chukwu (3) Ogbu Edward Aneke (4) Eze G. A. Okoro (5) Innocent Okoronkwo Umahi (6)Amaechi C. Obasi.

Aims and Objectives: 1.To unite and develop Uburu community.

2.To ensure the welfare and development of Uburu people.

3.To promote peace and unity of people and purpose.

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: SECERTARY

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, February 9, 2016

NAMA begins 24-hr area radar control Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

ÏÏÏTHE

Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), has commenced the provision of 24 hours en-route radar service to airspace users at both the Kano and Lagos Area Control Centres (ACCs).

The area radar service, which hitherto was only available between Mondays and Fridays from 7a.m. to 7p.m. has now been extended to 24hours daily.

The Managing Director, Engr. Ibrahim Abdulsalam, said that “this feat became feasible following an aggressive manpower training by the agency to boost capacity of safetycritical air traffic control and engineering personnel required to provide the service,” stressing that, “with this development, we have further enhanced safety

and efficiency in air traffic management, because the use of radar increases capacity to maximise utilisation of available airspace with precision, accuracy and less workload to the Air Traffic Controllers and flight crew, while also enabling aircraft to fly at optimum trajectories.”

Abdulsalam who noted that the non-stop provision of area radar service was in line with the ongoing digitalisation of the Nigerian airspace by the agency, expressed confidence that flight times would be further reduced due to direct routing, translating to reduced fuel consumption by the airlines, and added that round-the-clock radar surveillance would give a boost to the nation’s preparedness in search and rescue operations.

CHRIST FOLLOWERS EVANGELICAL MINISTRY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. PROPHETESS ESTHER OLUWAKEMI ADEBAYO - General overseer/President 2. SISTER OMOLARA CHRISTIANA OLOFA - Supervising Officer 3. MR. KAYODE PETER ADEDIRAN- Secretary 4. MR. JAMES GBADEBO - Treasurer 5. MRS. ESTHER OMOWUMI AJIBOYE - PRO AIMS: To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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

IFEOMA ANTHONY OKOYE I formerly known and addressed as MISS PRECIOUS IFEOMA OKOYE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS PRECIOUS IFEOMA ANTHONY OKOYE. All former documents bearing my name remain valid.

Federal University of Technology Owerri, NYSC and General public take note.

ONU ANTHONY UCHECHUKWU I formerly known and addressed as UZODINMA ANTHONY UCHECHUKWU now wish to be known and addressed as ONU ANTHONY UCHECHUKWU and my correct date of birth is 10TH OCTOBER, 1982. All former documents bearing my name remain valid. Concerned authorities and General public take note.

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N1b suit: Guinness, NAFDAC may settle out of court Peter Fowoyo

ÏÏÏThe suit filed by Guin-

ness Nigeria Plc, against the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), before a Lagos High Court, at Igbosere was, on Monday, adjourned to enable parties meet for an amicable resolution of dispute.

The counsel to Guinness, B. Salihu, told the court that the parties were yet to reach an agreement as they were still holding meetings to see if the matter could be settled out of court.

The counsel to NAFDAC, O.M. Abutu, also confirmed that parties were still holding talks.

However, Justice Wasiu Animashun, adjourned the

case to March 16, 2016, for mention.

NAFDAC had imposed a N1 billion fine on Guinness “as administrative charges for various clandestine violations of NAFDAC rules, regulations and enactments over a long period of time”.

The agency had, in a letter addressed to the Managing Director of Guinness Nigeria Plc, Peter Ndegwa, by the Head, Investigation and Enforcement of NAFDAC, Kingsley Ejiofor, demanding the payment of the N1billion as adminis-

trative charges, for infractions, such as the destruction activities carried out by the company, without the authorisation and supervision of the agency.

Guinness was also accused by the agency of revalidating expired products without authorisation and supervision by NAFDAC,

as well as failing to secure the gate of its warehouse as the raw materials used in the production of beer and non-alcoholic beverages by the firm were permanently opened to intrusion and exposure to the elements and rodents, which “invariably affect the integrity of the raw materials”.

KIKELOMO AZEEZAT ADEYEMO I, formerly known and addressed as kikelomo Adebisi Adeyemo now wish to be known as Kikelomo Azeezat Adeyemo. Former documents remain valid. General public please note.

THE PSALMISTS MINISTRY

NATHANIEL IDOWU FOUNDATION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) OMOSEBI MOSES TOMIWA – PRESIDENT (2) NENTY NSIMA AKPAN – SECRETARY (3) USORO EMEM SUNDAY ( 4) NELSON JEREMIAH VICTOR

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

The trustees are: 1. OLUFUNMILAYO OLOKO 2. ADEYEMI IDOWU 3. OLULEYE IDOWU 4. OLAREWAJU ADESANYA The aim and objective: 1. To provide support in the area of good education, and and quality health services for the less privileged in the society 2. To provide medical support to the indigent people, widows and the elderly people in the society 3. To collaborate with other agencies and institutions in the area of improving the living standard of the less privileged in the society Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication Signed: Whole Abidakun & Co 08035898417 wolexy74@yahoo.com

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. TO BRING THE WORLD TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE WILL OF GOD IN REVERENCE(WORSHIP) OF HIM AND TO THE PRAISE OF HIS GLORY 2. TO DRAW THE ATTENTION OF ALL MEN, THROUGH THE INSTRUMENTALITY OF MUSIC TO THE HEAVENLY FATHER Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs commission, plot 420, Tigris crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi Street Maitama Abuja within 28 Days from the date of this Publication.

SIGNED BY:- SECRETARY

OLANIRAN TEMILADE TOYIN

I, formerly known as ILESANMI TEMILADE TOYIN now wish to be known and addressed as OLANIRAN TEMILADE TOYIN. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note

LOSS OF DOCUMENT This is to notify the general public of loss of document original allocation paper issued to me by the Federal of works and Housing in respect of Land at Federal Low cost Estate Mini Commercial plot side D, Enugu. No 8A belonging to MRS V.N MADICHIE. If found contact MRS V.N MADICHIE of C29 federal Housing Transekulu Enugu.

ENEH OGECHI HENRIETTA I, formerly known and addressed as IHEROBIEM OGECHI HENRIETTA, now wish to be known and addressed as ENEH OGECHI HENRIETTA. All former documents remain valid. Zenith Bank, other related institutions and the general public please take note.

PAULINE OKA ACHICHIE I, formerly called Pauline Oka Esom henceforth wish to be addressed as Pauline Oka Achichie. All Documents remained valid. The general public please take note.

CHIJIOKE BROWN QUEEN NGOZI

CHIJIOKE KELECHI BROWN

FOLORUNSO OLUBUNMI MARY

OLUKUEWU OLUTAYO ADEYEMI

ADEKANYE WURAOLA FUNKE

CHARLES VICTOR ONYEBUCHI

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EGWU QUEEN NGOZI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. CHIJIOKE BROWN QUEEN NGOZI. All former documents remain valid.

The general public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OSUAGWU KELECHI BROWN now wish to be known and addressed as CHIJIOKE KELECHI BROWN. All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS DADA OLUBUNMI MARY now wish to be known and addressed as MRS FOLORUNSO OLUBUNMI MARY. All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OLUKUEWU TAYO OYEYEMI now wish to be known and addressed as OLUKUEWU OLUTAYO ADEYEMI. All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS BABALOLA WURAOLA FUNKE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ADEKANYE WURAOLA FUNKE. All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Okere Victor Onyebuchi now wish to be known and addressed as Charles Victor Onyebuchi. All former documents remain valid.

The general public should please take note.

OSINEYE MATTHEW ADEKUNLE

BAWA OINU MOHAMMED

OKORO CHIDINMA JULIET

EDE GODWIN ODEY

I, formerly known and addressed as OSINEYE MATTHEW KUNLE now wish to be known and addressed as OSINEYE MATTHEW ADEKUNLE. All former documents remain valid. T E P O District III and the general public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MOSES OINU MOHAMMED now wish to be known and addressed as MOSES BAWA OINU MOHAMMED with date of birth as JULY 12, 1978. All documents remain.

I, formerly known and addressed as ELUM CHIDINMA JULIET MARY now wish to be known and addressed as OKORO CHIDINMA JULIET. All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as EDE ISAAC ODEY now wish to be known and addressed as EDE GODWIN ODEY. All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

OLUTAYO GRACE OYINLOLA

ADEKOYA ADEBUSOLA

MALIK RILIWAN OYELERE

I, formerly known and addressed as OWOEYE GRACE OYINLOLA now wish to be known and addressed as OLUTAYO GRACE OYINLOLA. All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as IBRAHIM ADEBUSOLA RASIDAT now wish to be known and addressed as ADEKOYA ADEBUSOLA. All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as RILIWAN OYELERE now wish to be known and addressed as MALIK RILIWAN OYELERE. All former documents remain valid.

The general public should please take note.

SHOBOWALE DEBORAH TOYIN

AKINYEMI ESTHER ADETOLA

I, formerly known and addressed as OKUNADE DEBORAH TOYIN now wish to be known and addressed as SHOBOWALE DEBORAH TOYIN. All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OGIDI ADETOLA ESTHER now wish to be known and addressed as AKINYEMI ESTHER ADETOLA. All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

ISIAKA- ODIKO SALIU

OSHINUSI MODUPE MARY

OLAJUMOKE COMFORT EZEKIEL

I, formerly known and addressed as ISIAKA OJO SALIU now wish to be known and addressed as ISIAKA- ODIKO SALIU. All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS KUJERO MODUPE MARY now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OSHINUSI MODUPE MARY. All former documents remain valid.

The general public should please take note.

I formerly known as Miss Olajumoke Comfort Ojo now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Olajumoke Comfort Ezekiel.

General public take notice

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Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Orji to empower youths, less privileged in Abia Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

ÎÎÎSenator

Theodore Orji, representing Abia Central, has concluded plans to empower youths, the less-privileged and students in his constituency.

He told airport correspondents at the Murtala Mohammed airport (( (MMA 2) Ikeja, via his media adviser, Don Norman Obinna,he was also planning to ensure federal presence in Abia State, through road network construction.

Obinna explained that Orji had about seven programmes to be unveiled for the youths,

scholarships, while the downtrodden in the society would benefit from his plan.

According to him, in order to give back to the society, Orji had mapped out plans to ensure that the electorates were not disappointed. “From now, till December this year, the programmes will be manifested and we cannot afford to disappoint the people.”

Obinna described Orji as an institution in Abia State and urged all Abians to embrace Governor Ikpeazu of Abia State now that the Supreme Court has affirmed his election.

While commending Ikpea-

zu for embarking on a road construction to Aba, Obinna said that the governor had started well and advised him to re-engineer the civil service for a better performance.

According to him, there was no problem in Abia State but manipulated by a section of the media to create confusion.

Describing the Supreme Court judgement as well deserved, Obinna stressed that before the judgement the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) had already manipulated the people making Abians believe that he had won the election.

He said what was paraded

as APGA in Abia State was never APGA, adding that APGA had done it’s primaries before Alex Otti came in as a candidate. “It was some section of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who felt they can easily cash in on the situation at hand and become governor. But with the Supreme Court judgement APGA has died a natural death” Obinna urged them to apologise to the PDP in Abia State and come back to the fold as one family to work together.

“They never left PDP, they were opportunists, who tried to see if they could actually realise whatever ambition they

had through another party.”

He expressed the hope that the state would be transformed with the pace of development set by Ikpeazu and urged Abians to lend supporting hands.

Sen. Orji

Imo PDP chair vows to resist imposition of candidates ÎÎÎPeoples Democratic

L-R: Supervisor, Olowora Mutual Health Facility, Mrs. Kolaru Rashidat; Lions Club Region 3 Chairperson, Iyabo Jaiyeola; Lions Club Region 1 Chairperson, Lion Modupe Adeniyi; International Convention Chairperson 404B2, Princess Toyin Atobatele and Vice President, Lagos Avalanche Lions Club, Uche Chiwetalu, during Region 1 Measles Eradication campaign at Olowora Health Centre Lagos… at the weekend.

SCOAN: Court fixes Feb 18 for trustees arraignment Titilope Joseph

ÎÎÎA Lagos High Court, sit-

ting in Ikeja, and presided over by Justice Lateef Lawal Akapo, on Monday, fixed February 18, 2016 for the arraignment of the Trustees of the Synagogue Church of All Nation (SCOAN) over the collapse six-storey building that killed 116 persons.

The court fixed the date after dismissing the separate applications filed by the two engineers, seeking to stop their prosecution for lacking in merit.

The trustees will be arraigned alongside the two engineers – Oladele Ogundeji and Akinbela Fatiregun – who constructed the collapsed building, and their companies, Hardrock Construction and Engineering Company; and Jandy Trust Limited.

The Trustees of the church, the two engineers, Messrs Oladele Ogundeji and Akinbela Fatiregun and their companies were charged on a 111-count criminal charge last year by the Lagos State Government.

Justice Lawal-Akapo ordered the prosecution to paste the court papers on the front doors of the 4th and 5th defendants’ addresses in the Alagbado and Ikeja areas of Lagos, respectively.

The Judge also ordered the prosecution to file a photographic evidence featuring the sheriff pasting the court papers.

However, the defendants through their lawyers, Chief E.L. Akpofure (SAN) and Mrs. Titi Akinlawon (SAN), contended that the order to serve them by substituted means was wrongfully granted by

Justice Lawal-Akapo.

The engineers had challenged the legality of the court processes effected on them by the Lagos State Government Akpofure argued that, in the absence of a valid service, everything done by the court would be a nullity.

He argued that the Lagos State Attorney-General, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem, ought not to have filed the charge, in the first place, as he had, on December 2, 2015, been restrained by Justice Ibrahim Buba of a Federal High Court, in Lagos, not to prosecute the engineers, pending the outcome of an appeal they filed against Buba’s judgment on their fundamental rights enforcement suits.

Akpofure also averred that the engineers were charged based on the July 8, 2015 verdict of a Lagos Coroner Court

presided over by Mr. Oyetade Komolafe, which, he said, was against the provisions of relevant laws.

Counsel to Fatiregun and Jandy Trust Limited, Akinlawon, in her submission, also agreed with Akpofure’s line of argument and urged Justice Lawal-Akapo to “stop the Attorney-General from violating a subsisting court order.”

Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions, Mrs. Idowu Alakija, who led the prosecution team described the defendants’ application as frivolous and urged the court to dismiss them.

She argued that once Justice Lawal-Akapo had made the order, he could not overrule himself, stressing that only an appellate court could set aside the order of substituted service already granted.

Party, PDP, The Chairman, Care-taker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Imo State, Mr. Vitalis Okafor, on Monday, vowed to resist any leader that would want to impose candidates on the party, in the forth-coming congress election in the state.

He told newsmen, in Owerri, the state capital, shortly after a parley with members at the party state secretariat, on Okigwe Road, that his committee would carry out its mandate without being unduly influenced by any leader.

He disclosed that the major problem facing the party in the state was that of imposition of candidates by leaders, adding that his mission was to ensure the cankerworm was destroyed to give way for a repositioned party.

“I will ensure that one vote counts in the coming congress election and the mandate is to reposition the party in the state to ensure that no candidate is imposed on the party,” he said.

He also gave an assurance to members of the party that he would observe the zoning principle in forthcoming state congress election.

The chairman also disclosed that his committee was never restrained by any court injunction following a suit by the former chairman, Nnamdi Anyaihe.

Kwara gov commissions KWIRS Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

ÎÎÎThe Kwara State Gover-

nor, Dr AbdulFatah Ahmed, has threatened to punish any tax evader, as he described them as law breaker.

Speaking at the commissioning of office of Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KWIRS), Revenue House, in Ilorin, on Monday, he also said that four revenue courts had been established in different parts of the state to try and sanction those found guilty of tax evasion.

“We cannot aim for taxdriven prosperity and economic advancement, while refusing to fulfil the obligations that create those standards we aspire towards”, he said, adding that the state government would deal with anybody found obstructing the work of the KWIRS. The governor, who said that 19 northern state governments generated only 15 per cent of their revenue requirements internally and depended on Federal Allocation for the rest, added that the situation was no longer sustainable.

“The truth is that no state can lay claim to selfsufficiency or deliver the required social good for citizens without an effective tax system,” Ahmed said.

Ojukwu varsity students sign anticultism undertaken Dilionye Dilibe, Onitsha

ÎÎÎThe

Vice-Chancellor, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, formerly Anambra State University, Prof. Fidelis Okafor, has warned students of the institution to desist from any act of cultism, as the institution had put in place all necessary mechanism to checkmate the activities of cultists.

He made this known at the weekend on the university campus, Igbariam, Oyi Local Government Area, during the 15th matriculation of the school.

Okafor, who expressed joy at the progress recorded so far by the university, since 2012, after about 500 student cultists denounced their membership from various secret cults, added that cultism derailed progressive tendencies of every academic environment and the society at large.

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, February 9, 2016

25 Opinion

Budget 2016: A Tongue in Cheek? …Nay!

Dr. Folorunsho

Saburi Bello ÏÏÏ Searching for the soul of Nigeria’s economy with less emphasis on the black gold is a centrifugal focus of Buhari administration when the current budget is juxtaposed with preceding budgets. Of particular interest is the 25 per cent fiscal projection against over 80 per cent in the past, from the sale of her crude oil to the global markets. The price of oil is in trough, sliding to an abysmal range of $30/barrel within the first quarter of 2016 which dovetails a 60 per cent drop in comparison to what obtained similarly in 2015.

Good enough, the country predicates 75 per cent of her income on other trades and sectors. She has also introduced some measure of discipline and austerity in recurrent expenditure.

In fact, the sharp decline in allocation of funds to medical tourism is a welcome omen. The reduction in retinue of convoy attached to public officers shows how earnest the country intends to go in forestalling financial recklessness.

Worthy of mention is the relevance of the attempt to pay unemployed graduate, the sum of #5’000 per month in 2016 as stipend. This is not out of place, it will augment whatever handout he/ she gets from the parents

to search for job or assist a person with men sana in corpore sano (person with sound mind in sound body) to develop a micro entrepreneurial venture.

Very encouraging is the double-edged sword of the presidency that disallowed unofficial devaluation of the local currency in order not to frustrate the renascent industries whose major direct material inputs are basically foreignsourced; and secondly puts inflation in check. Some pundits would have posited that devaluation tends to discourage and stifle importation, thus reducing the people’s penchant for offshore goods as landing cost makes the selling price beyond reach. IMF, too, is not indifference to this. I guess Christen Laggarde had advised in like regard during her closed door meeting with Mr. President.

Well, the position is arguably not so. IMF is bereft of the sociology of an average Nigerian resident, hence it is not in good stead to fully internalise the contemporary economic architecture of the most populous black nation on earth, the metaphor is ‘you cannot know Buhari’s mother more than Buhari himself ’. No matter the price, Nigerians will still go for these offshore goods and services at the expense of the locals.

Perhaps we should remind ourselves that it was official devaluation by IBB regime in 1986 that reduced Nigerians to despicable second class citizens of the world when they could no longer afford brand new but have to make-do with all sorts of disused products (including sanitary towels and white women hair) from the West and far-east States to survive. Honestly, economic watchers/users find it difficult to forgive IBB for this bastardization

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and other quirks. He, in naivety, owned up to the mystery of how we were surviving as a nation under his superintendence inasmuch as the economy was in shamble.

This budget, acidic as it is, is achievable. The tested technocrat at the Inland Revenue, Babatunde Fowler, is upbeat to rake over N5 trillion into the federal coffer for the fiscal year through levies, duties, commissions, interests, dividends, rents, rates, taxes, licenses, profits from sale of hard currencies, and fines. Beautiful, but they must be carried out with human face so as to ameliorate the derivative effect that could negate the good people of Nigeria because its corollary would portray the progressive government as one trending towards retrogression.

The foibles in the elasticity of local currency in exchange for hard currencies, in addition to higher fiscal projection of Inland Revenue, are taking toll on consumables. The Consumer Price Index, in recent time, is spiral, rising above 30 per cent on every commodity while the take-home

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pay of Nigerian workers remains constant, depicting a picture of disequilibrium in the system. The executive arm should do some adjustment here.

Adjustment that readily comes to mind could come in the way of a drastic official revaluation of the Naira (possibly peg it to 2 digits as in the days of late Abacha) and there should be no apology to IMF, after all, IBB was hoodwinked into taking drastic official devaluation of the same currency in the past from N1.20/$ to N50/$ in one fell swoop. From there, Nigeria couldn’t get her economic rhythm well again, the survival of her citizens to date, is the Lord’s doing, considering their closeness to Him. Look around, Readers, what you see is a myriad of churches and mosques in all nooks and crannies of the country, supplicating day and night to the Almighty to show mercy. Yes, He answers, therefore, it is not any mystery or magic as IBB would want us to believe.

Though not too clear whether the country can do without borrowing to finance the capital projects, say as little as $3 billion, but

the borrowing should not be used for recurrent expenditure. Sounding fastidious, we should also not undermine the fatherly advise of her former President/ Balogun of Owu Kingdom, Chief Obasanjo GCFR, not to launch into a new era of debt overhang in the process of executing the current budget. The IMF boss, too, wasn’t silent on this issue of borrowing to finance the subject matter. If the country considerably shy away from borrowing, then the threshold is to take a cue from this breather, ‘that the wealth of a nation markedly sits inside the soil’, and having agreed as such, effort should be intensified not only to drill, but till and scratch the ground for economically-viable products that are perfectly competitive in the world’s commodity markets. In other words, the admixture of agriculture and mining substantially remains the deus ex machina to the monolithic economy.

Taking a second look on the paper work, the capital budget is a cutting edge.

Ecstasy engulfs the minds of rail users as rail-lines project traversing AbujaKaduna-Abuja is on course.

The Steel rolling Mills are to be injected with funds, and the super Minister is promising to pay outstanding debts to road, housing and power contractors with a view to return them back to sites and complete all abandoned projects.

The candid admonishment that will contain projects within the budget framework is to imbibe financial prudence in their execution. Prudence or cutting cost could be achieved using the capital budgeting instrument skillfully suggested to, adopted by and works well for Pebble Hills University, Delaware. The instrument cuts across find-

ing the weighted average cost of capital (taking cognizance of its adjusted value), computing the discountable cash flow statement; and ascertaining the cost effective prices for materials/labour with the aid of options pricing technique.

Some critics say the budget is not realistic.

They should say that to the marines! By appraisal, it is a soul-searching budget, one fraught with challenges to all and sundry. If every department of government does its bit, the civil servants depart from their stereotypic disposition to duties and become more aggressive and proactive with the mindset of goal-getters, ditto every other citizen in whatever trade or assignment he/she finds him/ herself, the budget, on bet, would herald an unprecedented superfluous in our sovereignty.

The 8th Assembly, an assemblage of serious-minded men/women, would indubitably pass the budget on record time, albeit with few amendments, chief amongst which is the anticipated average slice in billions of Naira to be spent on procurement of vehicles for the two houses.

Folorunsho Saburi Bello, Certified Public Accountant, holds a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Financial Management from American University Inc., Irvine, California, USA. He’s the Director (Admin and Finance)/Member of Faculty, Pebble Hills University, Delaware, USA. State Secretary, Afenifere Renewal Group (Lagos State Chapter). Can be reached on folisoft@yahoo.com or esotericservices46@gmail. com. Google: Folorunsho Saburi Bello.Facebook: @ folorunsho bello (saburi)

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Law Æ s

Judiciary has great responsibility in anti-corruption war — Sowemimo Seyi Sowemimo, a Senior Advocate and Secretary, Body of SANs was called to the Bar almost four decades ago. In this interview with PETER FOWOYO, he speaks on the ongoing trial of the former, National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki and stringent bail conditions by the courts and other sundry issues.

Some have said EFCC lacks seasoned prosecutors. Do you agree?

The lead prosecutor for EFCC, Mr. Rotimi Jacobs, SAN is doing a good job but there are rooms for improvement. Now there are lots of cases and the state may not have sufficiently experienced hands to do all the work.

So, they may need to bring into their team some private practitioners. But ordinarily, I think the EFCC is doing a good job in bringing people to trial.

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The embattled former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki stated in a sworn affidavit that he acted based on the advice of the former President, Goodluck Jonathan. Do you think the former President should be invited by the EFCC? My take is that while a President is in office, he enjoys immunity but after he left office that immunity is dropped. If while in office, he violates any law, he should be called to order. When Richard Nixon was in office as President of the United States of America, he got himself involved in criminal activities by getting people to wire-tap the campaign office of the opposing party. He was acting unlawfully and they took him up on it. Investigation was conducted and for the pardon that was granted, he would have been prosecuted.

I think if the matter is not pursued to a logical end, it

‘‘For those who know corrupt judges and who can substantiate their allegations, they should certainly name them. But this does not mean that if they are unable to name judges, then it is tantamount to saying that there are no corrupt judges in the system.’’

would be an anti-climax for the anti-corruption crusade. I do not think Jonathan enjoys any immunity and that no harm will be done to the office of the President by asking a former incumbent to come and answer for any crime committed while in office.

In fact, it will augur well for our polity if we have a situation whereby people who have held offices know that they can be called to account for their deeds while in office. If we don’t establish that precedence now, we will not be able to call any leader in future to order because this would be cited as precedence.

To me, it’s in Jonathan’s interest to come out and say what he knows about the issue. There is public procurement Act in place, if that law can be violated with impunity, without people being convicted then, the law would be a dead letter. It would be nice to hear from the President. Did he approve the disbursement? Did he do it verbally or in writing?

If the money was approved by the Federal Executive Council for the purchase of arms, then nobody has the right to use it for some other purposes.

There are many high profile cases pending in court years after they were filed.

How do we ensure that the ongoing trial over arms procurement scandal will not go the same way?

I think everybody is aware of the seriousness the present administration attaches to anti-corruption crusade. So, the judiciary should read the body language of Mr. President and read the mood of the nation and take the matter seriously. There are great expectations among the people following the revelations on the arms procurement scandal and there should be consequences for all these disclosures. So, I expect that we get faster hearing of cases and that it won’t be business as usual.

Just recently, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Mahmud Mohammed urged senior lawyers to come forward with the identities of corrupt judges. What is your take on this?

It is going to be difficult because those who engage in corruption don’t do it in the open.

So, it is not easy that you will find evidence of what you can use to nail people. It is only on few occasions that you will find such evidence. For those who know corrupt judges and who can substantiate their allegations, they should certainly name them.

But this does not mean that if they are unable to name judges, then it is tantamount to saying that there are no corrupt judges in the system. Sometimes, the manner of judgement and the manner of rulings they gave are so infuriating that you will conclude that it is only someone who has been compromised that can make such decision. The is-

sue of corruption among judges is that which is not easy to deal with.

How do you see the outcome of Gubernatorial elections in Kogi state?

In a situation like this, I think we should take a cue from the decision in Amaechi’s case where the Supreme Court held that people vote for party and not for individuals. In that case, Omehia was already voted in as governor but the Supreme Court reversed it. The court held that Amaechi should have been the one elected at the primary. So, in the case of Kogi State, I believe that since election had taken place and the All Progressives Congress Party had won on the ticket of Audu and Faleke, the party should simply have allowed Faleke to complete the supplementary elections. I do not think it is right for the party to bring in Bello to conclude the election.

So, I support his going to court to seek court’s declaration on the issues. This is because, the way things stood at Audu’s death, they have already won majority of the votes. Is the party saying that if election had been concluded and Audu died before being declared winner of the election, would they substitute Bello for Faleke?

There are allegations that senior lawyers often take advantage of loopholes in our criminal laws in order to delay cases.

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‘War against corruption can’t be won without Judiciary’

Do you agree?

I think that as a lawyer, your duty to your client is to take advantage of whatever loopholes that are there. The role of senior lawyers should be seen in that way. Your client engaged you to defend him to the best of your ability. Therefore, there is nothing wrong if you take advantage of lapses or loopholes in the constitution.

It is left for our judges to take a determined effort to see that justice is done. We have a new Administration of Criminal Justice Act, which says that stay should not be granted in criminal cases during proceedings.

But now that the issue came up before the Supreme Court, they have taken a view that the provision would not stop the Supreme Court from granting stay proceedings. You find out that opinions are divided that the law was made to cure a particular fault in the system but the way the apex court has reacted has been to undermine the very basis of the intended reform. So, the way things are now, despite that provision of the law, we still have stay of proceedings.

What is the way out?

The way out is for the court to say that even if we are going to grant stay of proceedings, we are going to grant very short adjournment maybe for just two weeks or even less. The court should devise a policy because of the situation of things in the country. Anti-corruption cases deserve more expeditious treatment in order to see that justice is done not only to the state but also to the individuals concerned. So, there are times when the laws are there, but then, we need the court to affirm these laws so that the law will achieve the intended aim.

Thus, I think everybody being alert to their responsibilities, there is no reason why the system with all we have on ground should not work.

Recently, the Peoples Democratic Party called for the setting up of Truth Commission to define what corrupt practice means. How do you see this?

We have enough laws that cover all manners of financial crimes. The problem is not about definition of what corruption is, people have been charged under appropriate laws, what is important is whether these trials can

‘‘If you have judges who are not very strict on their views on corruption maters, you may find that accused person are treated leniently instead of being given hard sentence that will serve as a deterrent to others.’’ zenry. But, we are getting right signals from the judiciary with the pace these trials are going on. We will wait not too long to see the outcome.

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be conducted expeditiously and will not be aborted by other considerations. If the charge is read to an accused person and he doesn’t understand, he has an option of telling the court that he did not understand. His lawyer can say the offence his client is charged with is not known to law.

Do you think there is need for reform in the judiciary?

Yes, all the government can do is to charge people to court but as the cases turn our and how fast they are conducted depend on the input of judges. If you have judges who are not very strict on their views on corruption maters, you may find that accused person are treated leniently instead of being given hard sentence that will serve as a deterrent to others. Judiciary has a very great responsibility in the anti-corruption war because at the end of the day, its success or failure depends on how the judiciary carries out its responsibilities.

If we go by what the position has been before the Buhari administration, cases have been taking so long in courts. We

have had very few convictions and people are becoming pessimistic and unless right signals are sent by the judiciary you will find that people will begin to feel that the anti-corruption war will end nowhere.

As secretary of the Body of Senior Advocates, do you thing the judiciary is ready in the fight against corruption?

Let me say that whatever view I am expressing, is my personal view and not for the Body. This is because even within the body, you may have divergent opinions. However, the Judiciary has the ability to do it; the judiciary should understand the mood of the nation. With all these revelations that are coming out, people are already agitated; it would not be good for leaders to be call on people to make sacrifices and to bear with government in these harsh times, when the newspapers are awash with people spending money as they like and nothing is being done. I think the judiciary has little or no choice but to perform otherwise it will incur the displeasure of the citi-

How do we ensure that rights of accused person are not infringed upon?

When a person is charged, he has the freedom to apply for bail. Also he can be charged with more than offence. But we must guard against a situation which appears oppressive in the sense that instead of bringing the charges as a whole you bring them in piece-meal. To the extent that when he is granted bail by the court in the next minute he is re-arrested. As a nation these are some of the experiences we need to go through but we need to strike a balance.

A lot of our public officials have operated with such impunity that it may not be possible to finish all the investigation before they are charged to court.

The option is to charge them with what is available while investigation is still ongoing. But, the balance can be achieved if these matters come before the court quickly. The judges should be able to draw the balance, we have it as part of our laws that you cannot charge people indiscriminately with offences here

and there, they should be consolidated.

What is your take on stringent bail conditions of the court often imposed on accused persons?

My take is that bail condition will depend on the gravity of the offence. But, I also believe that you shouldn’t give bail conditions that will be almost impossible to meet. I don’t mind conditions that require people with landed properties to come forward and stand sureties base on the monumental sum that we are talking about. The essence of bail is to ensure that the accused person comes to court but when you say they should go and look for some civil servants of a particular grade, you have made it difficult for them. This is because; a civil servant who knows that the same government under whom he is serving has charged somebody to court would not want to stand as surety for the accused. I think it is inappropriate to ask civil servants to stand as sureties. This is because by virtue of the sensitive nature of his work, what makes a director in a federal civil service a special person to stand as surety? It may undermine his employment.

Not less than three governorship election results have been annulled by election tribunals as a result of electoral violence in the country yet nobody has been charged for election violence. How do you see this?

It would be unfair to allow people that have thwarted the will of electorates through rigging elections to walk away free.

Where we find people who have done the wrong thing, who have intentionally gone to register more than once, or attempted to vote more than once, such ones should be charged to court.

There is need for Nigerians to acknowledge that there is more to the current approach to electoral victory, through violence and crimes, and that the consequences are far too overreaching than what seemingly appears. It is no longer good enough simply to show sympathy to victims of electoral violence or to even brush aside other electoral malpractices and offences committed during elections as if they were norms. There is need for those violators of the law to face the full wrath of the law.

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Tech Times Æ s NiRA deepens .ng awareness programme with reseller training Stories by Tony Nwakaegho

Sunday Folayan, NiRA president

The NiRA Academy has held the .ng reseller training at the headquarters in Lagos, recently in its quest to creating more awareness of the .ng brand

across the country.

Three of NiRA Accredited Registrars made presentations on their reseller platforms, while the fundamentals of the Domain Name System (DNS) were presented and discussed.

Speaking on the training, Sunday Folayan, NiRA president applauded the Registrars who facilitated at the training and the participants.

Folayan said, “I am sure they have gained considerable insight

into the workings of the domain name industry. I appeal to them as new ambassadors, to please go all out to ensure an increase in the registration of .ng domain name”.

NCC, GSMA hold parley on capacity building to grow mobile networks Global System of Mobile C ommuni cations Association (GSMA), the umbrella body for all Mobile operators, Equipment manufacturers, Vendors among others recently opened talks with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on capacity building, and other diverse ways to attain an accelerated growth in the mobile sector.

The talks were led by Mr. Mortimer Hope, director, Africa Region for GSMA, and took place at the Corporate Headquarters of NCC in Abuja where they were received by Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman (EVC/ CEO) of NCC. Mortimer who said, told the EVC and his management that their visit was of dual purposes, adding that besides introducing his team to the NCC, they came to discuss with the regulator on capacity building which GSMA members have great expertise.

“We are available always for capacity building that will boost mobile connectivity, improve data transmission, mobile money by breaking all the barriers inhibiting growth,” Mortimer said.

Nigeria is a very important

Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman (EVC)

market, Mortimer said, hence the need for the report, ‘Digital Inclusion and the role of Mobile in Nigeria’, which he presented to the NCC Boss.

The report was inspired

by GSMA’s Digital Inclusion programme which supports the connection of an additional two billion people to the mobile

internet by 2020.

The programme focuses on working with mobile operators, development organisations and governments to address the barriers to mobile internet adoption through network infrastructure and policy, affordability and tax, digital literacy and local content.

The GSMA team however said that difficult issues like multiple taxation, Quality of Service, (QoS), Right of Way,(RoW), among others are still a hitch to the expected growth of the sector.

They also lamented lack of spectrum for the mobile companies to effectively reach those underserved and unserved areas of Nigeria.

In his response, Danbatta informed the GSMA team that the regulator is already abreast with mobile inclusion and all of these are captured in the five year strategic plan of the Commission 2015-2020 enshrined in the 8-point agenda, “which we unveiled recently and this is in line with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) strategy to increase mobile penetration through broadband”.

The EVC stressed that Nigeria is aware of the massive ICT

divide and “we are striving to bridge this through the National Broadband Plan (2015 – 2018) where penetration is likely to hit 30 per cent from its current level of 10 per cent”.

This strategy, he said includes but not limited to improvement of QoS, through massive deployment of broadband infrastructure especially in major cities to boost connectivity.

Danbatta disclosed that to achieve these milestones, “we must begin now, hence we appreciate this relationship with GSMA”.

Commenting on the issue of Right of way and Multiple taxation, Danbatta said that “we have opened talks with the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) and we are very positive of the results”.

Speaking on issue of Spectrum and QoS, Danbatta added thus: “Spectrum is a scarce commodity but we are working out ways on how available Spectrum is properly utilized.

“Poor quality of service has to do with technical and nontechnical issues like vandalism of infrastructure and these are being addressed”.

Facebook’s Free Basics cut off in India India has blocked Facebook’s Free Basics service.

The action is the result of a new regulation released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), BBC News reported Monday.

Free Basics, launched in 2014 under Internet.org, is a Facebook-backed initiative that aims to provide a limited number of Internet sites and services for free to areas of the world where online access is unavailable or virtually

nonexistent. But TRAI has denounced the initiative and in December asked Facebook to stop the program until the social network could provide more details about its terms.

At stake is how much control a single company, and a foreign

one at that, should have over Internet access for potentially millions of people. The debate has turned largely on whether Free Basics meets the standards of Net neutrality, the principle of equal access to all types of content and services on the

Internet.

Facebook has been criticized for deciding what type of content would be offered and for potentially giving preferential treatment to certain websites.

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NITDA, States collaborate on smart city initiatives

By Tony Nwakaegho The National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) has launched a multi-year National Smart Cities Initiative designed to kick-start the drive towards using smart, scalable solutions replicable nationwide to address a host of challenges including transportation, disaster response, energy, healthcare, education and the environment.

The collaboration will involve eight cities nationwide in the first phase, including Abuja, Lagos and one city selected from each of the six geopolitical zones. Representing the states and FCT at the meeting were the Sokoto state commissioner for ICT, Nazir S. Zarummai, Sokoto state director of ICT, Nasir Daniya, Senior Special Assistant (ICT) to the governor of Rivers State, William Idoniboye, Special Adviser (ICT) to the governor of Oyo state, Oluwafunminiyi Ajao and the Special Assistant (ICT) to the governor of Kaduna state, Engr.

Idris Muhammed. Representing the Federal Capital Transport Authority were the director, BRT, Engr. Wilson Unogwu, Deputy Director, TS, Engr.

Etim Abak and Mr. Dele Yero, director, DRTS. Already, NITDA and the

Federal Capital Transport Authority Secretariat are collaborating to design an integrated transportation system under the auspices of both the National Smart Cities Initiative and the Global City Teams Challenge (GCTC) program, a similar smart city initiative backed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), an agency of the US department of Commerce.

Speaking at the stakeholders’ consultative meeting held at the NITDA conference room, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Communications, Arch. Sunday Echono who was represented by the Director, e-Government at the Ministry of Communications, Mr. Tope Fashedemi, noted the existence of research, while confirming a positive correlation between e-government development and rapid national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth.

Fashedemi added that, the national e-government Master Plan which is awaiting rectification of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), is a demonstration of Nigeria’s commitment to the diversification of the national economy through e-government strategies and programmes.

“Leveraging on the importance of e-government

NITDA Staff and Commissioners from selected state, at stakeholders meeting on Smart Cities Initiative at NITDA Headquarters in Abuja recently.

would boost the economy because there is a huge relationship between a country GDP and e-government. The creation of Smart City alone would ensure transparency and accountability in revenue generation,” he stated.

He urged the selected pilot state government to support the initiative of the Federal Government and come up with peculiar challenges affecting their states and using Smart city initiative to solve such challenges.

“State governments must be carried along in e-government.

This is a national agenda which every state must cue into and it gladdens our hearts that NITDA is driving the e-government initiative”, he added.

Welcoming the selected ICT commissioners to the meeting, the Acting Director General of NITDA, Dr. Vincent Olatunji who was represented by Director of Infrastructure and Technical Support Services, Dr. Collins Agu said the meeting cannot come at better time than now that the nation needs to shift attention from mono economy

that runs only on crude oil.

“It is pertinent on us now to diversify our economy and only through ICT we can achieve a lot. There are many benefits of running a smart city which is only achievable through proper e-government,” the Ag. DG added.

The Project team leader and Head, e-Government Unit in the Agency, Mr. Bernard Ewah urged the selected states to come up with smart projects ideas that are of importance to them as the Agency has no predetermined smart project for any state.

Ewah stated that the Agency would rely on existing relationship with Global City Team Challenge, (GCTC) to achieve the objective of the smart city projects.

“Because of our budgetary constraint, we decided to kick start this initiative with a pilot scheme among the selected states. Whatever assistance we get from GCTC and other international donors would be channeled toward achieving the Smart city projects”, Ewah added.

In his reaction, the honourable commissioner for Sokoto State of Ministry of Science and Technology, Mr. Nazir Zarummai spoke on the need for NITDA to factor in the specific requirements of each state, adding that NITDA needed to play a crucial role in aligning such requirements in the Smart City programme.

The meeting ended with a commitment to leverage several existing NITDA structures and programmes including NITDA zonal offices, the software testing centre in Lagos, the “eGovFrame” software development platform available free of charge to local developers and end-users and the World e-Government Organisation for Cities and Local Government (WeGO) membership and resources open to local developments to develop e-government capability and capacity. NITDA will play the role of project facilitator for all projects developed under the smart city initiative, although project ownership will remain with the states.

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Critics have also said that Free Basics forces companies to offer certain Facebook services for free.

Some have also questioned Facebook’s motives behind Free Basics. Facing a saturation point in developed areas such

as the US and Europe, the company wants to find more users in developing nations.

Free Basics, which is available in 36 countries, has been one way for Facebook to spread its influence in areas such as Asia, Africa and Latin America.

TRAI hasn’t been India’s only

critic of Free Basics. A Save The Internet movement faults the program for violating Net neutrality and has accused Facebook of dishonesty in response to opposition to Free Basics. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg defends Free Basics, arguing that it gives poor people

at least some access to news, health information and other useful online content.

Zuckerberg contends that offering the entire Internet for free would be unsustainable. In an opinion piece published by the Times of India in December, Facebook’s CEO compared free

but limited Internet service to access to libraries and public hospitals. While libraries “don’t contain every book,” he wrote, “they still provide a world of good.” And although public hospitals don’t offer every treatment, “they still save lives.”

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Nigerian household spends 30% of income on Internet – Report Stories by Tony Nwakaegho Carmudi, one of the leading online merchant for cars in a new research report has revealed that though Nigeria is the highest user of Internet service in Africa by adopting technologies such as mobile phones and app, the country still lags behind in affordable internet as broadband costs 30 per cent of household expenses.

The Carmudi survey showed that Nigeria’s internet tariff on a scale of one to 10 ranks seven in the affordability as it is more expensive than most African countries. The internet has been termed as the fourth pillar of the Nigerian economy, contributing about 7.8% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

In 2013 Nigeria was ranked 142 out of 169 on affordability for fixed internet broadband and it seems not much has changed.

Amy Muoneke, Managing director Carmudi Nigeria said: “There are now more than 35 mobile network operators in Africa busily extending their base station networks to improve coverage and it is our hope that in the near future broadband in Nigeria will become more affordable so as to contribute more revenue to the country’s GDP the ever growing e-commerce industry.

“In Nigeria, 42% of Nigerian citizens have some form of internet access, according to the country’s Federal Ministry of Communication Technology (FMCT). This was attributed to broadband costing about 30% of a household’s income and half the country’s 167 million people living in unconnected rural areas making take-up of highspeed services slow.”

With 54-nations and a population of 1.1 billion people, experts predict that by the end of 2017 more than 900 million

people, representing about 64% of the population are likely to own a mobile phone, with some researchers estimating penetration could reach 80% by 2020. Owning a mobile phone is one step away to connecting to the internet. When you consider that just 1% owned a mobile in 2000, the rate of growth seems all the more astonishing.

The report also shows an increase in 2013 when Nigeria’s internet penetration grew by 200% overtaking South Africa’s 60% to become the country with the largest number of internet users in Africa. South Africa’s internet penetrations became the second highest for all African countries and in third and fourth place is for Morocco (55%) and Egypt (44%) It is well above the figure of 16% for Africa as a whole, and is comparable with the figure of 31% for developing countries worldwide.

A survey on price range of internet service distributed

Amy Muoneke, Managing Director, Carmudi Nigeria

by Carmudi across African countries showed that unlimited fast and reliable internet in Togo cost as low as 5000 naira for a month while the same quality of internet in Ghana cost less

than 100 naira daily. In February 2015 a Rwanda 4G internet provider slashed its tariff by 70% automatically becoming the cheapest internet service in Africa.

New leaked Galaxy S7 image surfaces Samsug is preparing to show off its newest generation of smartphones at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain later this month, but now it appears we might have our first picture of what might be the Galaxy S7 in the flesh (via ReviewDao.vn). We’ve seen several leaked renders, and Monday’s image seems to line up perfectly with what the phone is likely going to look like…

Thanks to several previous leaks, we know a lot about the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. The phones will have a Snapdragon 820 or Exynos 8890 processor (depending on locale), 4GB of RAM, and a 12MP main camera powered by Samsung’s new

BRITECELL sensor. The S7 Edge will have a 5.5-inch curved screen, while the standard S7 will purportedly be 5.2-inches diagonally.

And as we can now see above,

they both will look very similar in physical appearance to the current Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, albeit with a smaller camera bump and a USB Type-C port.

This image also seems to show edges around the device that are more curved than what we saw with the previous generation.

Apparently, there’s a second device called the Gear 360

that’s also going to be seen on stage at Samsung’s Mobile World Congress event. The device is reportedly a “compact spherical camera” featuring two 180 degree lenses, its own battery, its own storage, and Bluetooth support to connect to your smartphone. It also has support for a broad range of features you would find on any decent camera, including HDR, exposure control, and more.

We told you last week that Samsung sent out invites for an event on February 21st.

The event is scheduled to start at 10 AM PST/1 PM EST and will be live-streamed through Samsung’s YouTube channel.

We’ll be on the ground in Barcelona to keep you updated.

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Huawei, Coscharis partner to bring online UPS to Nigerian Storiesy Tony Nwakaegho Coscharis Technologies has partnered Huawei Technologies for the distribution of Huawei Online UPS across Nigeria and other African countries.

The Huawei Online UPS is a best-inclass technology fitted with unique NetEcho features that allow end users monitor and communicate with their UPS systems from anywhere in the world using mobile phones or other internet-enabled devices.

The pre-alarm component immediately alerts users to problems within the UPS environment and provides automatic multiple server shutdowns either pre programmed by the administrator or during critical power events.

Speaking at the product launch held recently in Lagos , Nigeria, Emomine Mukoro, managing director, Coscharis Technologies, said: “We are happy to announce this partnership with Huawei for the distribution of its online UPS in Nigeria.

“Huawei currently boasts the biggest R & D in the IT world and is heavily invested in the Nigerian market with over 15,000 staff committed to providing local consumers with efficient, cost effective products that sufficiently meet their needs. At Coscahris, we espouse the same commitment to always offer world-class information and communication technology solutions in the most affordable, efficient and convenient manner. It is our belief that the coming together of these great brands will deliver best-value in meeting the power needs of our numerous customers in Nigeria.”

Ken Zhao, channel manager, Huawei, stated that the Online UPS successfully passed over one thousand four hundred electrical tests and thirty-three extreme environment tests making it a rugged and reliable system suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

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Zhao said: “Huawei Online UPS is designed to match modern IT loads without distortion. Unlike other brands which may require the support of a stabilizer, the Huawei Online UPS has a high output factor of 1, increase 10%~20% load capacity. It has an Intelligent Battery Management system that extends battery performance and lifespan up to 50%, and Net-Eco isolates the failure module from the normal ones in 0ms.”

According to Louis Iwegbuna, assistant general manager, Sales, Coscharis Technologies: “Coscharis Technologies’ professional UPS service engineers will provide technical support in the areas of onsite support, software support, hardware support, installation and other assistance to ensure seamless

performance of the UPS.” He also assured that buffer parts are available in-country to eliminate long turnaround maintenance time.

Other products included the PowerCube 1000 Hybrid Solution which comes in three models of Solar, Diesel and Hybrid.

The Solar system is suitable for environments with long periods of sunshine and low power sites; Solar & Diesel Hybrid is most suitable in conditions of long continuous rainfall while the Solar & Grid Hybrid complement each other.

Benefits include: green energy harvest in the areas of carbon emission, OPEX and fuel, 30%+ more energy harvested, high temperature adaptable up to 45oC, long lifespan of up to 2-4 years, 3 level anti-theft and protected investment.

16 million people visit Facebook on mobile monthly in Nigeria

Nunu Ntshingila, head of Africa for Facebook(

Facebook has revealed that 16 million people in Nigeria visit Facebook every month with 100% of them coming via the mobile. Each day, 7.2 million people visit Facebook with 7 million on mobile.

This revealation comes on with Friends Day which is 4 February, or Facebook’s 12th birthday. During the past five years, the global Facebook community has more than doubled

in size, and its community in Nigeria continues to increase.

“For us, Friends Day in Nigeria was about hearing the stories of our community using Facebook as our platform to grow and connect with others. We have made amazing progress over the past year. We’re only 1% done in Nigeria and inspired to do even more in this fast-moving, mobile first country,” Nicola Mendelsohn, Vice President, EMEA, at Facebook said.

Nunu Ntshingila, Head of Africa for Facebook, said: “This is the year we deepen our partnerships with Nigerian businesses. We’re committed to Nigeria, and during this visit we shared insights with our business and agency partners on how to deliver personalised marketing, at scale, where people are on their

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mobile phone. We want to make sure Nigeria, its people, its agencies and its businesses realise the opportunity that technology and mobile bring.”

Ntshingila added: “We know the mobile platform people use the most in Nigeria is Facebook and up to 77% of Nigerians on Facebook use their mobile device to discover new products and services. Nigerians are sophisticated mobile users and this sophistication is increasing fast as people are ahead of businesses, and we’re here to help businesses create mobile-first solutions to grow their business.”

Facebook also hosted a dinner for women leaders in Nigeria where Mendelsohn and Ntshingila spoke about how entrepreneurism and technology can drive economies and create jobs.

‘Globalisation helps cyber criminals to launch attacks in African countries’ Globalisation has been attributed as what is giving cyber criminals an opportunity to launch attacks in vulnerable African countries, which also act as a springboard to international targets.

Check Point, a security company made this assertion, adding that Namibia moved from second place to the most targeted country by cyber crooks in December.

“These status change on monthly basis, so it is difficult to say exactly why Namibia ranked number one in December 2015,” Doros Hadjizenonos, country manager of Check Point South Africa talked about the results.

Seven countries are in the top 10 most targeted: Malawi (6), Cameroon (8), Tunisia (11), Mauritius (12), Botswana (13) and Nigeria (17). South Africa’s ranking slipped slightly from 63rd to 67th.

“In our experience we have seen that cyber criminals exploit weaker security controls in less developed African nations in order to target their more advanced counterparts and gain access to big international organisations,” Hadjizenonos stated.

Increase in malware Check Point said that malware in December increased 17% and the number of active malware families jumped 25%.

Conficker is the most prominent malware family, accounting for a quarter of all attacks.

“It is difficult to say why attackers tend to use a certain malware rather than another, but we can only assume that due to its effectiveness the attackers keep using it. Conficker is a type of malware that is quite hard to remove, and it spreads through the network and keeps growing in many places,” Hadjizenonos added.

Check Point, said in South Africa that the Virut botnet is of particular concern because it is used in DDoS attacks, spam, fraud, data theft and pay-per-install activities.

According to global data from International Data Corporation,(IDC) corporate IT spending will grow from $2.46 trillion in 2015 to more than $2.8 trillion in 2019.

Companies are at increased risk from a jump in malware.

“The fact that malware is entering South African organisations through infected devices and compromised websites makes it even more crucial that businesses use threat extraction and sandboxing tools to remove malware before it enters the network,” he said.

Doros Hadjizenonos, country manager of Check Point South Africa

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mbattled Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, on Monday sent a letter of apology to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) after his recent attacks on the federation as well as his perceived critics.

Nigeria failed to reach the knockout stage of CHAN 2016 leading to speculations over the future of Oliseh as Eagles coach.

Oliseh in turn fired back, saying his team were not motivated to go farther in the competition in Rwanda.

He also took timeout to fire salvos at “insane” critics, particularly his former international teammates, who he claimed have been most unfair to him with their attacks in the media.

A close source to the Eagles coach disclosed: “Oliseh has just sent a letter apologising for his utterances and actions.

“He said he is sorry, that he never wanted to attack the NFF or embarrass them, but rather he wanted the whole world to know they have not been given money.

“He also said he has been very frustrated after the heavy attack on him and his team after their exit from the CHAN.” Oliseh’s seven months in charge of the Eagles have been marked by controversies.

He fell out with former captain Vincent Enyeama with striker Emmanuel Emenike also quitting international football during that time.

He has also gone public with the money problems affecting his team at CHAN to the embarrassment of his employers.

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Clearing agents warn against return of sacked agencies to ports

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Babajide Okeowo Following the reduction of government agencies operating in Apapa port from 14 to 6 in a bid to address delays associated with cargo clearance, clearing agents have raised alarm over fresh moves by the sacked government agencies to return to the ports.

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Recoveries through TSA will determine FG’s level of borrowing says Adeosun

Ïjd ƒƆ 01 N2tr in 3 months Friday Atufe Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun has said recoveries through the Treasury Single Account (TSA) would determine the level of borrowing needed to finance the 2016 budget.

The Minister stated this in Abuja yesterday while presenting a keynote address at a one-day TSA workshop for States AccountantsGeneral in Abuja on Tuesday.

She said the workshop was expected to dwell further on current issues and challenges surrounding cash flow management with a view to ensure scarce resources

at the disposal of federal, State and local governments were prudently and efficiently managed.

The minister observed that the organization of the workshop was therefore, apt and timely especially at a time when the global economic downturn was creating challenges that demand efficient and effective management of cash resources.

She noted that the global economic challenges which are affecting the nation demand optimum efficiency in the management of public funds, adding that these objectives require an overhaul of the financial management approaches adopted to meet financial obligations on time and ensure that cost effective financial support is pro-

In a bid to make cement more affordable and available for the common man, the Nigerian indigenous African cement giant, Dangote Cement has unveiled plans to build two new cement factories in Okpila in Edo and Itori in Ogun state respectively, which will further enhance the company market share in the African cement market.

The planned Itori Cement Plant which will double the capacity of Dangote Cement in Tanzania at the cost of $600m is said to be an equivalence of N3.66 trillion, while that of Okpila with three million metric tons capacity would be costing the company about N1.84 million.

With entrant of these two additional plants into the Dangote Cement family, a total of 9.0 metric tonnes per annum would be added to its total output annually.

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Etisalat challenges MTN over Visafone acquisition Tony Nwakaegho

Etisalat Nigeria has instituted a legal action against MTN Nigeria and Visafone Ltd., challenging MTN’s use of the 800MHZ spectrum following the acquisition of Visafone.

Etisalat said the court action is deemed necessary to prevent the use of the spectrum by MTN at this time, as it will establish the dominance of MTN in the

retail data services market.

The Company noted that MTN Nigeria had been declared dominant by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in 2013 and remains dominant in the wholesale leased line and retail voice markets.

Chineze Amanfo, Head of Media, Etisalat said in a statement that “The use of the 800MHz spectrum to deploy

broadband services ahead of its competitors, particularly those who, prior to MTNs purchase of Visafone, held similar spectrum bands as MTN, will further entrench MTN’s dominance in the Nigerian telecommunications sector.

“We have, in addition and in line with Section 86 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003, engaged the NCC to understand the basis of its deci-

sion to approve the acquisition.

As you are aware, the matter is already in court; as such, we are restrained from commenting further on the matter,” the company added.

Tony Ojobo, director, public affairs, NCC, could not be reached for comment at press time.

Visafone had in 2007, after procuring a Unified Access Service Licence, acquired Cell-

com, Bourdex Telecom and I,TN to launch its commercial operations. Today, out of over 12 CDMA operators, Visafone is the only active operator.

Before the acquisition of Visafone by MTN Nigeria last month, the GSM operators controlled about 98 per cent of the Nigerian market, while the CDMA controlled 1.58 per cent market share, according to statistics from the NCC.

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Area command of the Nigeria Customs Service by the weekend, the clearing agents accused not only the sacked agencies of attempt to return to the ports but also those present of not making themselves available when examination is being carried out by Customs officers at the specified time.

A representative of the Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Julie Ogboru stated that because the agencies are not usually on ground when examination is being conducted, they now request to conduct examination separately thereby causing delay and making cargo clearance more cumbersome.

“The agencies have become a torn in our flesh. After examination, everybody should sign the examination paper at the point of examination and no agent should go back to their offices to give them paper to sign.

“It should be once because examination is done once so the examination paper should be signed and any agency that did not sign; the controller should allow the container to leave.

“This is one of the things that is causing problem between us and Customs because after examination, the officer will say go and sort it out which should not be so.

“If you are the chief security officer of the port, you should take the bull by the horn and put a stop to this.”

Responding, Controller of the command, Comptroller Willy Egbudin assured that he will meet with the concerned agencies and ensure that all are present when physical examination is being conducted.

In a related development that will fast track the clearance of cargoes in Nigerian ports, the Nigeria Customs Service is set to fix all faulty scanners at the ports.

This is according to the O/C, Scanners of the Lagos Port, Paul Ekpeyoung, who has revealed that committee setup by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Hameed Ali (rtd) to look into the current status of the scanners have turned in their report.

He said anytime soon, the scanners would be fixed as the manufacturers would be asked to fix it.

The mobile scanners in the ports had gone bad years after it was purchased by the immediatepast Comptroller-General of Customs, Abdullahi Dikko.

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Free pre-paid meter or nothing else- Nigerians react to new tariff Opeoluwani Akintayo Following the recent increment in electricity tariffs by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Committee, NERC, Nigerians have demanded that the electricity distribution companies, DisCos first make available to them the promised free prepaid meter, stable electricity before any increase in tariff.

Since the privatisation of the power sector in 2013, the DisCos have yet to fully metered their communities. Most communities still use the analogue meters, with few already using the prepaid.

Due to the prevalence of the analogue metres and the use of poles, the masses keeps nagging about the issue of over billing.

Even as the DisCos are yet to resolve the issue of stable power supply, NERC recently announced an increment in tariff.

Speaking with Business Times, residents of the communities who are yet to be metered, clamour that it is either the DisCos first make available the prepaid meter likewise stable power supply or face their anger as they will not pay the new tariff.

President of the Festac Resident Association, Mr. Shola Fakorede, spoke with Business Times. According to him, EKO DisCo have yet to fully meter its

customers as promised. He called on the power company to provide its customers with metres before any other thing.

“We are tired of being sweet tongued. We say no to any increase in electricity tariff until we get our metres and see an improved power supply. When the prepaid metering process started, EKEDC metered some homes. All of a sudden they stopped, leaving out some areas. We think they are not happy that they won’t be making money like they used to, that’s why they stopped.”

Mr. Ifeanyin Chuks from Satellite Town, expressed shock over the Credited Advance Payment Metering Implementation, CAPMI programme introduced by the DisCos. “How would they say we should pay for the prepaid metre when the agreement they signed with the Bureau of Private Enterprise, BPE, in 2013 says the prepaid metre is free. The CAPMI programme has failed because many who paid for the metres are yet to receive theirs. Even those who received theirs didn’t get any refund not to talk of interest as promised by the DisCos, “ he lamented.

A resident of Mile 2, Engineer Ayodele Ibrahim, said the ‘crazy’ bills is getting out of hand, calling on the Federal Government to find a lasting solution to it.

vided to public institutions She said that much has been reported and debated about the merits of TSA and the impact on the financial autonomy of the various arms of government and on the profitability of commercial banks, noting that In practice, TSA is an essential reform for any government wishing to pursue fiscal sustainability and prudent management of its resources because it increases accountability and transparency, improves the processing of payments and collections and reduces borrowing costs, Adeosun listed some of the key benefits of TSA as, “TSA at federal level has allowed, for the first time, visibility of the total quantity of government funds at any point in time, adding that the balance, which changes daily as MDA’s remit revenues and make payments, according to the latest reports from CBN exceeds N2.2 trillion.

“I can report that work is now on-going within the treasury, to determine how much of these funds can potentially be utilised to part fund the 2016 budget and how much relates to pending commitments, remarking that this will reduce the amount to be borrowed “The TSA has provided us with financial information on the revenues of agencies funded by government and has reduced revenue suppression. This information is being used to drive our programme to enforce compliance with the Fiscal Responsibility Act and ensure that Revenue Generating Agencies generate expected surpluses and remit to the Federal Purse.

“TSA has eliminated opportunities for brokerage and other corrupt practices that previously encouraged agencies to accumulate funds with commercial banks rather than apply them to their intended uses. We believe that this will reduce payment delays to contractors, minimise late payment

penalties and will consequently improve project completion times and service delivery.

“TSA has corrected the practice of government borrowing short term funds at high rates of interest, whilst simultaneously having idle funds in various bank accounts, adding that by reducing the number of accounts in operation, monitoring and control has significantly improved,” Adeosun said. She therefore urged the participants at the workshop to also discuss and brainstorm on ways and means of improving the revenue base of the country through full implementation of TSA and blocking of all leakages and improving the efficiency of revenue administration.

She said the revenue base of the country was still low and its administration still leaves room for improvement, adding that this is bedevilled with a range of problems such as poor computerization, lack of skilled and dedicated employees, corruption, lack of awareness and of course unpatriotic conduct by some of the operators.

“This clearly indicates that the underlying assumptions underpinning the 2016 budget may only be realised with serious efforts put in place towards revenue efficiencies and expenditure discipline such as implementation of the TSA and Cash Management concepts by all tiers of government.”

In a related development, President Muhammadu Buhari had said that his administration within three months saved N2.2 trillion through the full implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA).

During a meeting with Nigerians in London recently, he said that the Nigerian National Petroleum Cooperation, NNPC had over 45 accounts scattered in different banks and the Nigerian military also had 70 accounts in different banks.

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necessitated in the quest for bridging the marginal deficit noticed in the cement market in West Africa and Africa in General.

He note that the lime stone found in Nigerian remains the best, adding that demand level for Dangote Cement is very robust as the company recorded

25 per cent growth in the previous year.

“We have already secured the cement lines and the communities are happy about our investment. We have already existing gas pipe lines around Okpila community and we have concluded discussions with the state government and the state has given us approval.

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GTBank launches cash tender for $500m Eurobond Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) last week announced a cash tender for its $500 million at 7.50 per cent Eurobond maturing May 2016. This being the first transaction of its kind in Nigeria would boost the financial strength of the banks as well as its commitment to excellence and best practices.

In its statement, the bank said the liability management exercise allowed the bank to efficiently manage its liquidity by addressing in full debt maturing in 2016.

The extent to which this goal can be achieved through the offer will depend on the number of Securities that will be tendered, given the voluntary nature of the offer.

The bank intends to maintain cash available to repay any outstanding Securities not tendered in full at maturity.” It added that any Securities purchased by the Offeror would be surrendered for cancellation to the principal paying agent in respect of the Securities.

“If the Offeror decides to accept valid tenders of Securities pursuant to the Offer, the total amount the Offeror will pay Holders on the Settlement Date for each $1,000 in principal amount of Securities accepted for purchase pursuant to the Offer will be an amount (rounded to the nearest $0.01) equal to the Purchase Price and Accrued Interest on such $1,000 in principal amount.

“If, following acceptance of Securities for purchase by the Offeror pursuant to the Offer and following purchase of the relevant Securities on the Settlement Date, a Holder continues to hold in its account with the relevant Clearing System less than U.S.$200,000 in principal amount of Securities, in order to ensure that it will be possible to trade any residual holding in the Clearing Systems such Holder would need to purchase an additional principal amount of Securities such that its aggregate holding amounts to at least U.S.$200,000”, the statement added.

On the purchase price, the bank said that the Offeror would pay for Securities accepted by it for purchase pursuant to the offer at the fixed purchase price of $1,002.50 per $1,000 in principal amount of such Securities.

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Naira stabilises at N310 to $1 Stories by Motolani Oseni As foreign exchange scarcity continues, the nation currency, naira has crashed to N310 to a dollar at the parallel market on Monday, amid expectations of an intervention by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

The Nigerian currency which fell to all time record low at the weekend, exchanged at N311 to the US Dollar at the parallel, gained one point on Monday traded at N310 per $1.

However, at the close of mar-

ket on Friday it was sold at N307, showing a depreciation of one point from N306 the naira was traded at the parallel market on Wednesday last week.

Although, the naira maintained N197 to the dollar at the official CBN’s window, while traders at the market blamed the further fall in value, in spite of insinuations of an intervention at the foreign exchange market by the CBN, on demand for the greenback.

But the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has recently rejected

distinctive calls to relax its forex rules, prompting the naira to weaken further to 306 against the greenback at the parallel market on Wednesday last week.

Meanwhile, Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), says Nigeria needs to adopt a “sensible” foreign exchange policy as it strives to fend off external economic shocks.

Speaking at a press conference recently in Washington, Lagarde said the IMF was willing to give loans to Nigeria, Azerbaijan and

other member countries if they get to need it.

“The IMF remains available to all its members, so the moment we are asked to help, we’ll do the best we can to help,” she said.

“Nigeria is not there, and we certainly hope that in terms of identification of fiscal resources, removal of oil subsidies, an exchange rate policy that is sensible, in the sense that it is not going to waste reserves, we have in particular indicated that a persistent pegging of the naira would not be such a good idea.

Efficiency unit: We are poised to achieve savings, cost reduction for government— Oniha Head of the efficiency unit in the Federal Ministry of Finance, Ms. Patience Oniha said that the unit is poised to achieve savings and cost reduction for the government.

The establishment of unit is one of the pivotal policies of the current administration for moderating the government’s overhead expenditure and ensuring that the government derives maximum value for its spending.

Speaking during a recent media roundtable event organised to provide an update on the activities of the Unit and its proposed strategies, Oniha, disclosed that the need to ensure that government’s resources are judiciously used in a cost efficient manner that would also result in savings for government were the primary reasons why the efficiency unit

was established.

She explained that the Efficiency Unit had focused primarily on the aspect of its mandate which has to do with procurement where the potentials for savings are not only high but achievable within a relatively short time.

“For this purpose, the Unit has reviewed the overhead expenditure of the government in fine details to identify potential areas of savings from procurement. The strategy to be deployed would be to use the government’s large purchasing power to negotiate favourable terms with suppliers.

The overriding objective is ‘Doing more with less’, She added.

She explained that the implementation of the second aspect of the Unit’s mandate is the review of work practices and processes to eliminate waste and duplica-

tions will commence thereafter.

Explaining further, she stated that the savings and funds that will be realised from the cost-cutting initiatives of the Efficiency Unit will become available for financing capital projects such as infrastructure.

According to her, “All Nigerians would benefit from the government’s increased investment in infrastructure which has immense multiplier benefits such as: creating jobs, increasing domestic production (by extension, Gross Domestic Product), attracting foreign investors and overall improvement in the quality of life for Nigerians.”

Pointing out other benefits of having a Unit dedicated to cost cutting and generating savings, Oniha explained that because it is internal to government and

involves all the MDAs, it has significant direct and indirect lasting benefits such as learning opportunities, change in culture and continuity of the efficiency initiatives.

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Thought Leadership B4 6. Transforming the Effectiveness and Sustainability of Compliance Compliance continues to be a top concern for organisations as the pace and complexity of regulatory change, coupled with increased regulatory scrutiny and enforcement activity, have pushed concerns about reputation risk to new levels.

Organisations need to be able to respond to changes in their internal and external environments with flexibility and speed in order to limit the impacts from potentially costly business shifts or compliance failures.

To do so, however, can demand enhancements to the current compliance management program that: build adaptability into the inter-relationships of the people, processes, and technologies supporting compliance activities; augment monitoring and testing to self-identify compliance matters and expand root cause analysis; and, integrate compliance accountability into all facets of the business. Compliance accountability starts with a strong compliance culture that is supported by the “tone from the top” and reaches across all three lines of defense, recognizing that each line plays an important role within the overall risk management governance framework. Transforming compliance in this way allows compliance to align on an enterprise-wide basis with the organisation’s risk appetite framework, strategic and financial objectives, and business, operating, functional, and human capital models.

7. Managing Challenges in Surveillance, Reporting, Data, and Control Driven largely by regulatory requirements and industry pressures for increased speed and access, trade and transaction reporting has become increasingly complex. Capturing and analyzing vast amounts of data in real time remains a massive challenge for the financial services industry, as regulators continue to initiate civil and criminal investigations and levy heavy fines on brokerdealers, investment banks, and insurance companies based on failures to completely and accurately report required information In addition, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws prohibiting money laundering, financial crime, insider trading, front running, and other market manipulations and misconduct remains critically important. In the coming year, it will be essential for financial institutions to employ a systematic and comprehensive

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approach to developing a sustainable compliance program in order to better manage both known and emerging regulatory and legal risks and proactively respond to prospective market structure reforms.

8. Reforming Regulatory Reporting The financial services industry continues to face challenges around producing core regulatory reports and other requested financial information, as demands from both regulators and investors have increased exponentially in the wake of the financial crisis. Regulators are proposing rules to modernise and improve the information reported and disclosed by financial institutions, registered investment companies and investment advisers. Among other areas, the propositions are intended to provide enhanced information that will be used to monitor risks in the asset management industry as a whole and increase the transparency of individual fund portfolios, investment practices, and investment advisers, particularly for derivatives, securities lending, and counterparty exposures. If adopted, financial institutions, fund administrators and managers will likely need to carefully contemplate and implement new governance, operational, and reporting capabilities that will be necessary to support these enhanced reporting and disclosure requirements.

9. Examining the Interplay

between Capital and Liquidity Recovery and Resolution Planning (RRP) and for Global Systemically Important Bank holding companies (GSIBs) is bringing capital planning and liquidity risk management to the forefront, as regulators have sought to restore both public and investor confidence in the aftermath of the financial crisis. Financial institutions are required to demonstrate their ability to develop internal stress testing scenarios that properly reflect and aggregate the full range of their business activities and exposures, as well as the effectiveness of their governance and internal control processes. The largest financial institutions must also provide information that will allow regulators to perform sensitivity analyses on their ability to manage their funding sources, signaling a step up in the scrutiny of financial institutions’ liquidity management and how they would fare under systemwide financial stress. The latest effort to formalise the link between capital and liquidity management has come in the recently released U.S. proposal for the Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity (TLAC) held by GSIBs. If adopted in the United States currently outlined, TLAC will be the latest, but certainly not the only, measure in the post-crisis regulatory response that connects capital and liquidity management. Other examples of this include the Basel III capital and liquidity mini-

mum standards, namely the Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) and the GSIB Capital surcharge, as both discourage short-term wholesale funding. An international Insurance Capital Standard (ICS) is currently being developed that will apply to all Internationally Active Insurance Groups (IAIGs) along with a U.S. Group Calculation, though additional work still needs to be done to arrive at a common approach in the United States.

The potential variability and current uncertainty resulting from these and other pending requirements, may limit funding flexibility and make capital planning difficult, as both financial institutions and insurance companies will need to consider the ties between capital and liquidity in areas such as enterprise- wide governance, risk identification processes, related stress testing scenarios, and interrelated contingency planning efforts.

10. Managing the Complexities of Cross- Border Regulatory Change The largest financial institutions must now understand and manage regulatory mandates across more jurisdictions and services than ever before. Regulatory obligations and cross- border pressure points, including monitoring compliance on the banking side with Regulation W (transactions between insured depository institutions and their affiliates) as well as BSA/AML (Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering) and other financial

crime requirements, continue to challenge global institutions to move past their current reactionary mode of response to tackling high-impact regulatory change.

Insurers are similarly challenged with multijurisdictional reporting for groups operating cross-border. To address these challenges, financial institutions will need to consider implementing a change management framework that is capable of centralising and synthesising current and future regulatory demands and incorporates both internally developed and externally provided governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) regulatory change tools.

This framework will enable institutions to improve coordination across their operating silos and gain new insights that can improve overall performance, ensure risk management frameworks and compliance controls are integrated into strategic objectives, avoid redundancy and rework, and better address regulatory expectations in a practical and efficient way.

Proactively addressing regulatory change is also foundational to developing an effective compliance program, as it links compliance controls with obligations, policies and procedures, monitoring, testing, reporting, and ongoing risk assessments.

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Stories By Kayode Adelowokan The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun has expressed optimism that the insurance consolidated bill, when passed into law, would reposition the insurance industry and ensured that it plays its expected role in the financial services industry and the wider economy.

Adeosun, while speaking at the inauguration of the committee for the review of insurance (consolidated) bill in Abuja, over the weekend, noted that the previous administration set up a committee under the chairmanship of Professor Joe Irukwu to, among others, identify the factors that hinders insurance growth in Nigeria, noting that one of the major challenges highlighted was poor legal framework and that led to the draft of the proposed Insurance (Consolidated) Bill.

The draft Bill, she stressed, provides for a proposed law which provides for basic principles, allowing details to be provided by way of regulations and guidelines.

This is intention of the insurance bill, according to her, was to promote timely and proactive intervention to protect policyholders and other stakeholders; promote discipline, ethical practices and sound market conduct;

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L-R: Managing Director, WFM 91.7, (Nigeria’s 1st Radio station for Women and their Families), ‘Toun Okewale Sonaiya, AGM/Head, Corporate Communications and Brand Management, Mr. Segun Bankole, Executive Director, Marketing and Business Development, Mrs. Ugochi Odemelam and Head, Lagos Area Offices, Mr. Makinde Adu, all of Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc during a courtesy visit to the organization by the management team of the radio station recently.

enhance insurance penetration, awareness and growth and promoting employment generation.

Stating the function of the newly set up committee to review insurance guideline, she said members are expected to

critically review the Draft Insurance (Consolidated) Bill with a view to ensuring it meets all the basic tenants of a framework law or a principle-based legislation, even as they are to make a comparative review of the Draft

Insurance (Consolidated) Bill to align it with the power of other financial services regulators in Nigeria.

While the committee was saddled with the responsibility of examining the current mar-

ket problems and recommend appropriate regulatory powers to allow the Insurance Regulator act appropriately, she added that the committee must also review all other Insurance laws and update the Draft Insurance (Consolidated) Bill to align with international best practice. She urged the members to identify other Nigerian Laws that conflict or compliment the activities of the insurance sector with a view of advising Government of the need to merge, consolidate or repeal so as to have a seamless functional regulation for the sector.

Calling on the Nigerian Insurance Industry to take this opportunity to fully cooperate with the committee to come up with a draft that would be the impetus for rapid growth not only for their sector but the nation and in particular all consumers of insurance services alike, she charged the committee to conclude its assignment and make submission to the Ministry of Finance, 90 days or less from now.

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Ogun urges transport unions to embrace insurance policy

Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Limited in line with its commitment to enriching customer experience said it would continue to broaden and enhance its service channels for efficient service delivery.

This, the leading Pension Fund Administrator in Nigeria said, is in fulfillment of its promise to provide quality and stress-free pension fund administration and financial management services to its clients and Nigerians wherever they may be.

The Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Limited, Eric Fajemisin, said that the cardinal value propositions of the PFA are par-

ticipation, accessibility, quality, convenience and efficiency.

Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers can be reached via a number of service channels, which include its over 217 branch offices spread across the country, its 24-hour multilingual contact centre, SMS, Stanbic IBTC ATMs, email, its mobile office, mobile app, and the Pension Guru online, Fajemisin said, adding that the PFA is committed to ensuring that clients are able to experience excellent and convenient service in any of its touch points.

According to Fajemisin, “Our promise is to avail as many Nigerians as possible the opportunity to have quality pension

fund administration and financial services, which will enable a life of comfort in retirement.

To achieve that, we have continued to broaden our service channels so that we can reach as many Nigerians as possible and encourage participation in the Contributory Pension Scheme.” Fajemisin said Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers will constantly explore additional avenues were Nigerians can conveniently access its services to meet their pension and retirement needs. He further added that Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers is backed by the necessary experience, strong and sound financial clout of the Standard Bank Group, to

ensure efficiency in the management and safety of clients’ investments.

“In our 10 years of existence, we have emerged Nigeria’s leading PFA with over one million retirement savings account holders and assets under management in excess of N1 trillion, paying more than N2.1 billion to over 38,000 retirees monthly. Over N204 billion has been paid to retirees since we commenced operations in 2005. Our aim is to continue to set higher standards of service delivery and ensure that our retirement savings account holders derive maximum value from their contributions,” Fajemisin said.

The Ogun State Government has charged transport unions operating in the State to embrace the newly introduced Welfare Insurance Policy as it would benefit and avail them the opportunity to save for the rainy days.

The General Manager, Ogun State Parks and Garages Development Board (PAGADEB), Alhaji Ayo Ola Ogunsolu, gave the charge in Abeokuta at a one-day

workshop organised in conjunction with Capital Express Assurance Limited themed “Welfare Insurance and benefits to transport operators in Ogun State”.

Ogunsolu who was represented by the Director of Administration and Supplies, Mr. Lola Sotola, noted that it has become imperative for transport unions operating in the State to adopt the Welfare Insurance Policy as it would cre-

ate an avenue for them to receive instant response in times of need, adding that it was an opportunity to save for the future.

“It’s imperative and pertinent for the transport unions in the State to adopt the insurance policy being introduced to them so as to save for the rainy days and in times of needs, this is crystal clear that the State Government really care for the welfare of all

the transport union in the State”, Ogunsolu stated.

On his part, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP. Olumuyiwa Adejobi said that the Welfare Insurance Policy was a good omen and innovation that would enlighten the transport unions especially motorcyclists “Okada Riders” on some of the advantages of various Insurance Policies.

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Stock market last week FCMB records 87% decline in PAT Q3 2015

Dangote Cement spurs rally in stock market The equities market started the week in the positive territory, as the NSE All Share Index appreciated by 2.02 percent, resulting in a year-to-date return of-16.29 percent.

Market capitalization rose to NGN8.246 trillion, although volume and value of transactions during the day depreciated by 65.67 percent and 60.85 percent respectively. Negative sentiments continue to sway market activities as market breadth (0.75x) favoured the twenty four (24) decliners against eighteen (18) gainers.

Dangote Cement topped the gainers’ list, appreciating by 7.80 percent to settle at NGN134.00.Unilever, PZ, UCAP and Cutix also featured among the top gainers, with respective gains of 4.94 percent, 4.78 per cent, 4.51 per cent and 4.35 percent.

On the opposite side, Conoil led the decliners, paring by 9.36

percent to close at NGN20.25.

Pharmdeko (-4.89 percent), Tigerbrands (-4.80 percent), Neimeth (-4.65 percent), and Sterling Bank (-4.47 percent) also recorded declines in share price.

As measured by the NSE sectoral indices, the NSEIND and NSEBNK10 indices recorded respective gains of 3.83 percent and 0.08 percent, while the NSEINS10, NSEOILG5, and NSEFBT10 pared by 0.38 percent, 0.03 percent, and 0.01 percent accordingly.

The lingering negative sentiments towards the Nigerian equities space, continues to dictate market activities, particularly in the absence of positive news flow capable of igniting an upturn.

Market watchers posit that performance over the course of the week will be influenced by corporate scorecards as they flow into the market.

Sequel to recent profit warning by First City Monument Bank Plc (FCMB) Group that its third quarter result for 2015 might be adversely affected by impairment charges, the group at the weekend released the result showing 87percent drop in profit after tax (PAT) and 85 percent decline in profit before tax (PBT).

The result showed a pre-tax and after-tax loss of N7.0 billion and N6.2 billion respectively in the 2015 third quarter 2015 results compared with N23.9 billion in PBT in 2014 and N22.1 billion in PAT during the corresponding period of 2014.

Apart from the weak performance of interest income and non-interest income, the significant surge in impairment charges contributed to the outlook, which has consequently

depressed both Return on Equity (RoE) and Return on Asset (RoA) with a plunge by 313.9 percent and 315.2 percent on Quarter on Quarter (QoQ) respectively.

Commenting on the result, Group Managing Director, Mr. Peter Obaseki explained that the macro-economic challenges coupled with corresponding strict industry regulations had remained daunting and the new policy by Federal Government on full implementation of Treasury Single Account compounded the liquidity challenges within industry. However, the reduction in harmonized Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) on private and public sector deposit to 25 percent from 31 percent is expected to ease the liquidity challenges.

In the face of the above overwhelming challenges, FCMB Plc

succumbed to micro economic pressures to post a disappointing financial performance.

According to him, we have observed falling risk assets management as non -performing Loan (NPL) ratio closed above benchmark at 5.8 percent against 2.7 percent, driven mainly by impairment charges.

Also, operating efficiency maintained unimpressive outlook as the Cost to Income Ratio (CIR) remains bloated at 73.90 percent against 70.3 percent recorded in previous year comparable period.

The bank commended its achievement of an improved and robust balance sheet outlook with 12 percent growth on yearon-year basis, despite pressure of the new Treasury Single Account (TSA) transfer.

Summary of activities on NSE ASI DEALS VOLUME VALUE CAP

23,501.87 2,304.00 554,646,640.00 4,323,782,847.12 8,082,734,123,472.34

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Why NSE introduce index circuit breakers Stories by Azubike Nnadozie The Nigerian Stock Exchange has announced the release of its Interpretative Guidance on the Circuit Breakers’ Rule, Rule 15.46 of the Rulebook of The Exchange, 2015 which came into effect on January 15, 2016.

The Exchange has also notified the market of the approval of amendments to the Rule by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 19, 2016.

According to the NSE, Circuit breakers are trading halts used

by Exchanges to guard against sharp fluctuations on the market. They are designed to give the

market an opportunity to take a break and adjust to all available information before re-opening the market.

It stated that the index circuit breaker rule provides protection against excessive volatility during continuous trading sessions of the market and provide the opportunity for greater information dissemination and assimilation to all market participants, including investors to facilitate better informed investment decision making during periods of high market volatility.

The Exchange explained that circuit breakers can only be triggered in order to maintain an orderly market during periods of extraordinary volatility and to

allow liquidity to re-aggregate.

“The purpose is to dampen extraordinary volatility swings on market prices by providing time to restore equilibrium between buyers and sellers. It has the objective of dampening both market upswings and market downswings, and will complement the price limits on individual stocks already in place,” it added.

Experts believe the introduction of the rule is the standard practice around the world. According to Mrs. Kemi Akinde of Meristem Securities Limited, the NSE is quite in order to introduce the index circuit breaker rule as is practiced in other economies.

She however stated that the

rule which can only be applied under a rapid decline in the market of up to five per cent, adding that such massive decline was unthinkable in the Nigerian market. “I don’t see the Nigerian equity market declining by five per cent any time soon.”

“Unlike what happened in China early last month where the market was closed for two days as a result of rapid decline of up seven per cent, the Nigerian market has never been closed down any day, except for what happened in February 2014 when the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Alhaji Lamido Sanusi Lamido was suspended by the Goodluck Jonathan administration. That

day the market closed at about 12 noon but resumed the next day.

The closure of the market that day was only in solidarity with Sanusi.”

The Exchange, through the Index Circuit Breaker Rule, seeks to promote just and equitable principles of trade, remove impediments to and improve the mechanism of a free and open market; and protect investors and the public interest.

The circuit breaker threshold will be set by the Exchange from time to time. The Exchange has determined to set the threshold at five per cent for the first trigger and a further five per cent for the second trigger in the same direction.

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Merging of ministries will cut high cost of governance — Yakubu ‘‘I believe that the wisdom behind the government’s action in this matter is its attempt to cut cost in running government and reduce the over bloated cabinet for the benefit of the country. The president believes that it is not how large the government is but how efficient.’’

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Musa Yakubu is a private professional building practitioner based in Abuja and the National Publicity Secretary of Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), in this exclusive interview with MATHEW DADIYA, the image maker shares his thoughts on government’s wisdom in merging ministries.

He argued that apart from the administrative convenience it offers, it will also help government to cut cost as well as reduce the over bloated cabinet that had hitherto increased government spending in recurrent expenditure. He also spoke on other issues, the excerpt:

What do you think is the wisdom in merging ministries of Power, Works, and Housing and Urban Development by the incumbent administration?

One of the important things I want you to understand about merging ministries is to first of all look at the wisdom behind what the action of government intended to achieve in this era of positive change. To start with, merging the ministries does not entail reducing the professionals in the ministries.

What government did was just to streamline administrative procedures. What do I mean by administrative procedures? If you go to each of the ministries that were merged into one for instance, you will find out that all the departments, directors and professionals in the ministries were still maintained.

The only different now is that you have only one administrative head which is the minister. I believe that the wisdom behind the government’s action in this

matter is its attempt to cut cost in running government and reduce the over bloated cabinet for the benefit of the country. The president believes that it is not how large the government is but how efficient.

What is your assessment of the new minister?

The new minister of Power, Works, Land and Urban Development, Babatunde Fashola is a seasoned administrator who had governed one of the most challenging and problematic states in the country and at same time performed tremendously well.So as far as I am concerned he is a square peg in a square hole. As governor of Lagos state, he changed the face of Lagos state to a modern and mega city in Africa. His records at least speak for him; therefore it is not about professionals occupying certain positions but competent person who is a technocrat, has broad idea and technical capacity in administration. Ministerial position is not a rocket science that requires

the services of rocket scientist, it is more of administrative in nature so he does not need to be an engineer or architect or builder to function effectively in a position that is largely policy driven. The minister is a policy formulator while the directors and other retinue of staff carry out the major technical task in the ministry.

How do you feel seeing a professional from another field heading a ministry that is largely construction driven?

Well, a minister like I said earlier is more of an administrator who helps to formulates policies, show leadership direction and coordinates the activities of professionals in a ministry.Besides, it is not only in the built environment that the right professional was not appointed to head the sector. There are other ministries that professionals that are not in that ministries are there. Will you say that they are also short charged, in my view, government is trying to balance governance. A professional in a particular sector may feel that being a professional in that area he knows too much and may not give the best to the sector because he will not want to see things from other people’s perspective whereas an administrator who wants to succeed sees every opportunity as a platform to learn and make impart with the view to improving the system. An administrator will accommodate new ideas, suggestions and inputs, synthesize them and come up with the best of the ideas that will help solve a particular problem in the sector. Governance is about result and not professionals occupying what positions. I will only get concerned and alarmed when I get to the ministry and discover that the director for high-way maintenance or director of building services or the director ofaccount is a trained journalist and not an engineer, builder or accountant. If for instance that happens, I will be concerned

because it is what these professionals report to the minister through the permanent secretary that will inform his policy trust for the ministry. So what I am trying to say in essence is that the minister does not go to the field to get the work done, it is the subordinates in these different department that goes out to supervise the contractors.

How do you feel seeing the deplorable conditions of infrastructures in the country in spite of the huge resources that had accrued to government from sale of crude oil?

I am happy that you asked this question, if you check the records the ministry of works, lands and urban development has previously had professionals as ministers and yet we are where we are today. Does it mean that the professionals did not know what they were doing? So it is all about policies and direction of government. One of the very bad cultures of Nigerians is that we have terrible attitude of maintaining our facilities.

We are happy to award new contracts and get new structures, but we have no culture and deliberate plan of maintaining existing infrastructures in the country. If you go to most ministries, parastatals and organizations under them, you will wonder whether they actually make budget for maintaining existing infrastructure not bearing in mind that everything in a building or our roads have a life span.

Take for example; if you build a road today, it may last between twenty to fifty years but if it is not maintained, it will certainly not last half its life span before it will be out of use because it will gradually get eroded. So the major problem we are having is not lack of providing infrastructure but lack of maintenance.

However, except the professionals that we have begun to see maintenance as a major activity in our day to day economic life, we will not make any head way because even if we develop new infrastructure today and do

not maintain them over time, we will still find ourselves stagnated in one place which is the reason why we are where we are today. I will give you a simple example, if you go to the Federal Secretariat buildings, you will see that some of the buildings are beginning to depreciate and no serious effort or plan are in place to maintain them. Before you know it, they will be deplorable and decomposed as you rightly pointed out and government will begin to budget money to build new one in a different location instead of carrying out routine maintenance of the old one. We need to change our orientation for us to be able to sustain the infrastructures that we have. We need to imbibe the tradition of maintenance and develop a comprehensive plan for it. As you know, there is routine, periodic and long term maintenance for every structure.

What is your opinion on the plan of the current administration to re-introduce toll gates in the nation’s road with the view to generating revenue from road user?

Personally, I am in support of government plan because I do not see anything wrong in collecting toll from road users as far as the funds generated from the toll will be used for the purpose it was collected. If you remember very well, it was because the proceeds from tolling were being diverted into private pockets that the administration of President Obasanjo decided to cancel the tolling system. Meanwhile the original intention of tolling system as is obtained in other climes is for maintenance of the road network which in turn enhances the durability and good state of the roads.

Don’t also forget that all these heavy duty vehicles that ply the roads with heavy loads contribute in no small measures to the deplorable state of the roads yet, those who haul goods to different parts of the country with these trucks contribute nothing to the maintenance of the roads.

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A new chapter in Nigerian filmmaking is being turned as Africa Magic, in partnership with Adonis Productions and Princewill’s Trust, produces 76, a tale of love, trust, faith and family set against the backdrop of war and nation building.

Set six years after the Nigerian civil war, 76 tells the story of a young officer from the Middle Belt who gets entangled in a romantic relationship and eventually marries a beautiful student from the South-Eastern part of Nigeria. Their budding romance is threatened by endless military postings, and they face the ultimate test when news of the soldier’s involvement in a botched coup attempt hits the headlines.

Directed by award winning director, Izu Ojukwu, 76 is inspired by events which led up to and followed the botched 1976 coup d’état, and features real life, archived, actual footage that contributes to the movie’s overall authenticity. The execution of the movie was also done with approval and support from the Nigerian Army.

The release of 76 comes 40 years after the actual events, and follows four years of work by the director and the production duo of Adonis Productions and Princewill’s Trust. 76 stars renowned Nollywood names including Rita Dominic, Ramsey Nouah, Chidi Mokeme, Ibinabo Fiberesinma, Ada Ofoegbu, Daniel K Daniel and a host of others.

76 movie deals with a range of issues including the plight of the African woman, and the usually invisible pain of a soldier’s wife. 76 highlights the enduring Nigerian cultural values of courage, resilience, patience, loyalty, faith and family and the nation’s ability to surmount all challenges.”

Speaking on the movie, the Director, M-Net West Africa, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, said: “76 is an adventurous foray into filmmaking in Nigeria. It’s an exciting, compelling storyline that many Nigerians and indeed Africans will relate with.

The directing and production quality are top notch, and the themes celebrate values including courage, loyalty, patience, trust and sacrifice.

US star, Ciara to headline Darey’s ‘Love like a Movie’ concert

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Nigeria’s leading singer, Dare Art Alade has revealed that new season of his popular concert Love like a movie is expected to wow attendees as the season three edition will feature US singer and dancer, Ciara at an event that will hold Sunday, February 28, 2016 at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Dare made it known that Ciara will be leading the concert with her top notch songs and performs via Instagram where he wrote “The long wait is over! Love Like A Movie 3 is everything you’ve dreamed and more! We’re building new worlds and exploring some very interesting concepts.

Looking forward to sharing this beautiful experience with you #SaveTheDate #LLAMNaked.”

The show which has featured top Hollywood stars like, Kim Kardashian and singer, Kelly Rowland, will be packed full of new and fun-filled activities like choreographed dance, a dynamic laser show, music, symphonic lights and high energy performances from top Nigerian and international performers The likes of, Yemi Alade, Adekunle Gold, Iyanya, Sound Sultan, Zaina, Omawumi, Sammy, Olamide, Vector, Kaffy, Simi, Tolu, Blackky, Styl Plus, Jazzman Olofin, Weird MC, Kenny Black, amongst others have been billed to perform at the event.

Bellanaija founder, Uche Pedro, Drake nominated at Nickelodeon’s kids choice award DStv channel 305 has revealed the nominations for the 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards, the ultimate fan celebration of the best of everything kids love in pop culture. The nominees reflect the entertainment that audiences see, play, listen to and read in droves, from movies like Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Jurassic World and Pitch Perfect 2, to a host of television shows, music, gaming, books and more.

With the introduction of a new African voting category for best African bloggers, Bellanaija founder, Uche Pedro has been nominated alongside Sylvia Kamau (Kenya), Aisha Baker (South Africa), and Theodora Lee (South Africa).

Other nominees include Adele, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lawrence, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Chris Pratt, The Weeknd, John Boyega, One Direction, Sofia Vergara, Daisy Ridley, Chris Hemsworth, Nickelodeon’s very own Kira Kosarin, Jack Griffo, Jace Norman and many more.

Multiple new categories have been added to this year’s show, including “Best Blogger” (Africa), “Favourite Collaboration” and “Favourite Cooking Show”.

Stiff competition ignites the television categories as last year’s Favourite Modern Family finds itself neckand-neck with The Big Bang Theory, garnering four nominations each. Modern Family grabbed its nods for “Favourite Family TV Show”, Rico Rodriguez for “Favourite Male TV Star – Family Show”, while Sofia Vergara and Sarah Hyland battle it out for “Favourite Female TV Star – Family Show.” The Big Bang Theory amongst others.

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Organisers gear up for 4th Nigerian Bank of Industry supports Opa Entertainment Conference Williams on new film project …Registration opens on nec.ng, as event moves to Landmark Centre

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Organisers of the annual Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) have announced that the fourth edition of the conference will hold Wednesday April 20, 2016 at the Landmark Events Centre, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos.

A statement released few day ago, by Nigerian Entertainment Today (NET), convener of NECLive said: “#NECLive4 is set to be the most incisive edition of the conference yet. We are bringing together some of Nigeria’s most important entertainment personalities and creative industry enthusiasts to provide genuine insight and share their best practices for the benefit of all.

Apart from the priceless exchange of knowledge on offer, previous editions of #NECLive have immensely contributed to shaping the direction of Ayeni our industry. The goal of this year’s conference is to do even more.”

The conference will be hosted for the fourth consecutive time by TV personality Tee-A. A full list of lead speakers, panelists and moderators at #NECLive4 will be announced in the coming weeks.

Past editions of NECLive featured participation from Nigeria’s most influential business and entertainment industry personalities including Joke Silva, Prof. Pat Utomi, Frank Nweke Jr., Lagbaja, Emeka Mba, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Dare Art-Alade, 2face Idibia, Davido, Yetunde Babaeko, Tony Okoroji, Audu Maikori, eLDee, Kenny Ogungbe, George Thorpe, E, Kunle Afolayan, Amaka Igwe and Mo Abudu among others.

Award winning music producer and artiste, Samklef has just signed his first artiste, Zion. Zion put pen to paper last week to officially become the first act signed under the Samklef-led ‘Klef Sounds’.

Making the announcement on Instagram, Samklef wrote, “Please welcome my new artiste Zion. He would be dropping is official single titled Basketmouth freestyle that features me soon.”

“Sound Of Musik” contained an avalanche of A-list features which includes Vector, Oritse Femi, Small Doctor, Falz, Mr 2kay, Pepenazi, Kayswitch, Kayjay, Olamide, Shaydee, DJ Xclusive, Lil Jason, Kenee, Baseone, Skales, Tspize, and Lil Kesh.

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Omoni Oboli new movie ‘Wives on strike’ gets release date

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Basking on the successes achieved with her past efforts, ‘Being Mrs Elliot‘ and ‘First Lady‘, Nollywood actress cum filmmaker, Omoni Oboli, has announced plans for the release of her new effort entitled, ‘Wives On Strike’.

Starring popular faces such as Kalu Ikeagwu, Kenneth Okonkwo, Uche Jombo, Chioma Akpotha, Julius Agwu, Ufuoma Mcdermott, Kehinde Bankole, and many others, the flick is billed for cinema release on Friday, April 8, 2016.

The movie, ‘Wives on Strike’, is a slapstick about a group of market women who decided to take matters into their own hands against their husbands in a bid to stir them into standing up for a young girl whom they wanted to protect from the wishes of her own father.

The women, who hilariously interpret their roles, set a series of events in motion to give the movie many moments of laughter without missing a beat on the reason for everyone to know why they are on strike.

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A star-studded film, The Three Wise Men, is the latest in the series of films funded by the Bank of Industry (BOI) under its initial N1 billion loan scheme tagged NollyFund.

Produced by popular comedy entrepreneur, Opa Williams, the film is coming after Kunle Afolayan’s The CEO, Okey Ogunjiofor’s Queen Amina and Emem Isong’s Anyama, all of which got funding from the bank.

Currently being shot in Parafa, Ikorodu, an outskirt of Lagos, the film parades veteran actors such as Richard Mofe Damijo, Zack Orji, Victor Olaotan, Tina Mba and Ebele Okaro.

Directed by Patience Oghre Imobhio, The Three Wise Men, according to Williams, is a Dramatic comedy that humorously presents the follies of three aged men.

He said: “The comedy satirizes the actions and intents of three elderly men in their mid/ late 60’s who struggle to re-live their lost youth.

“The pack is led by Irikefe (Richard Mofe Damijo) 64, a divorcee with three failed marriages after five children and refuses to re-marry. Irikefe decides to live alone as his covetous children are now grown and also live on their own but patiently waiting for him to die so they can swoop on whatever is left of him. Irikefe is aware of his children’s intentions and wants to make sure he exhausts every savings of his, before death. Upon his retirement he refurbishes his flat, buys a laptop, a nice spot car supposedly meant for a young-man, and goes for shopping, for jean, T-shirt, Papa’s Cap, sneakers and everything a young-man could dream of.

Visiting the film location recently, officials of BOI, led by Mrs. Uche Nwuka C. Nwuka, Group Head, Creative Industry, observed as the cast and crew shot two scenes, involving RMD, Zack Orji, Victor Olaotan and Gennfie Kanu, a relatively new actress, while Tina Mba and Ebele Okaro among others were seen rehearsing their lines.

Williams informed the BOI team that 30 members of crew are involved in the production of the film, adding that the project has also employed about 100 individuals, including new set of actors that are being groomed for various roles.

Nwuka, who also interacted with the actors on location, expressed satisfaction at the level of work done so far. She said her bank is encouraged by the efforts of filmmakers who have benefitted from the scheme so far, hence the bank is expanding its chain of exhibition outlets around the country.

She reiterated that BOI has already accredited some reputable distributors such as G-Media, Filmone Distribution Company, Silverbird Distribution Company and Genesis Deluxe Distribution Company, as well as Studio Operators such as Fans Connect Online Nigeria Limited (i.e. Afrinolly), Kingsley Ogoro Productions Limited and 4Screams International Nigeria Limited) to support this initiative.

It would be recalled that the Bank of Industry had in the recent past, financed creative-industry projects such as Half of A Yellow Sun, Flower Girl, Digitization of Silverbird Cinemas, G-media and establishing of Film house Cinemas, Viva Cinemas and Ozone Cinemas among others.

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Daily Times Nigeria

Tuesday February 9, 2016

Daily Times Nigeria

Tuesday February 9, 2016

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Eyola

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NEW 1ne

Get the New Year off to a positive start with a compendium of New Year traditions, customs and superstitions from around the world. Why not give them a try? After all, you’ve got nothing to lose and potentially a lot to gain.

2wo New Year celebrations are centered around renewal, starting over with a clean slate, learning from and reflecting on the previous year and making a new set of guidelines; in hopes that the year to come will bring more happiness and success. More or less a universal tradition, people make a list of self-development goals for the coming year. This list, widely known as “New Year’s Resolution”, is a promise that you make to yourself and make efforts to accomplish before or by the end of the year.

3hree Eating twelve grapes at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve will bring you 12 months of luck, according to old Spanish superstition “las doce uvas de la suerte” - the twelve grapes of luck.

4our Welcome 2016 by letting go of the unwelcome energies of 2015. According to Chinese culture, your house should be thoroughly cleaned on New Year’s Eve. Following the principles of Feng Shui, you should briefly open all the windows and doors in your home as the clock strikes twelve to bring in a burst of fresh air; in order to rid your home of all the negative and unpleasant energies from the previous year.

To further invite luck into your home, Feng Shui echos the German superstition of making a lot of noise by screaming, loud cheering, lighting firecrackers and fireworks or bang-

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ing pots and pans together to scare away negativity and to make way for prosperity.

5ive You will only reap the benefit of considerably increasing the contents of your fashion closet in 2016, if you wear a completely new outfit (including underwear and shoes) on New Year’s Day.

6ix Enter the New Year with a clear vision of what the coming year will bring by following Scottish superstition. Place the spine of a holy, spiritual or influential book of choice at the edge of a table, allowing it to fall open at a random page.

Nominate one person to pick up the book and rest one finger on the open page, with their head turned away. The verse, paragraph or section that their finger rests on will predict the outcome of the year ahead.

7even Are you looking for peace or looking to fulfil all your dreams in 2016? Then why not follow in the footsteps of Brazilian and African-inspired religions (Candomblé and Umbanda) and wear a white outfit on New Year’s Eve. Brazilians also believe that you should light candles by the water or throw flowers into the sea, then make a wish and your wish will come true. Alternatively, you can follow the universal New Year tradition to attract luck: lifting your left foot at the stroke of midnight to start the year off on the right foot. Be aware that some traditions advise against wearing white during the festive season.

to bring you the greatest luck, according to Chinese superstition. According to Chinese astrology, 2016 will be the Year Of The Red Fired Monkey, symbolised by the colour red. This is great news because in Chinese culture, red drives away bad luck and represents good fortune.

8ight Red should make an appearance in your New Year’s outfit

Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy New Year.

Nutrition L6

Daily Times Nigeria

Tuesday February 9, 2016

Adekola Abisola

Experience the benefit of

unripe plantain Unripe plantain is an excellent food for all and sundry because of its nutritional significance. No wonder it is an ideal diet for children, men and women. Due to the nutritional content of this food, it is regarded as one of the healthiest diets across the globe.

Without doubt, this food is rich in vitamins, irons, minerals, dietary fibre and it is low in GI carbohydrate.

A. Calorie Content: Unripe plantain flour is calorie-dense. A 1 1/5 or 150gm cup of the flour will provide 437 calories. This quantity of calories represents almost 22% of the daily recommended ingestion of 2,000 calories.

1. Fat content in unripe plantain flour With only 0.3gm of fat in a 150gm serving, plantain flour is low in fat. As fat is well-off in calories, you need it to survive because dietary fat helps your body absorb nutrients and gives feeling of satiety.

2. Protein contained in plantain flour Protein is used to make and repair tissues, skin and muscle and it can be found in all cells of the body. Every 150gm of plantain flour contains only 5gm of this important nutrient. Hence, plantain flour is near to the ground in protein.

3. Gluten content Plantain flour is gluten-free as it is made of plantains instead of wheat products. Unfortunately, you will be unable to digest gluten – a protein present in wheat, if you have celiac aka gluten intolerance disease.

B. Health benefit of consuming unripe plantain 1. Enhances Sexual performances: A diet of unripe plantain whether roasted or boiled will help to sustain and maintain attention in men by increasing sex drive, enhancing sexual performances, reducing sexual weakness and impotency. It improves the symptoms of erective dysfunction, increases

the volume and quality of sperm and helps with kidney, ulcer and diabetes problems in men.

The recipe is unripe plantain, pure honey, clues and walnut, well grinded, mashed or pound together to make a gel or paste. After which the gel will be made to form flakes.

The flakes can be referred to as a “drug”, a sex enhancing drug capable of improving penile erection, core coldness in women and also prevents premature ejaculation.

2. Medicinal and Therapeutic benefits: Combining unripe plantain with spices like ginger, garlic and onions is a solution to high blood pressure, diabetes, low sperm count, erectile dysfunction, kidney problems and ulcer. Boiled unripe plantain doled out with red fish stew makes a medicinal and therapeutic dish. The meal is wholesome, delicious and tasty and it is good for those living with diabetes.

3. Plantain flour: Plantain flour is the product of dried and pulverized plantain slices. It is rich in vitamins most especially Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and carotene while its low fat content makes it a delight for people suffering from cholesterol related ailments such as obesity, diabetes, gallstone, etc.

You can grind unripe plantain into flour for consumption as a cure for diabetes. It can also be baked, fried or boiled, among other cooking alternatives. As a matter of fact, it is the nutritional value of unripe plantain that makes it one of its kinds and an essential

addition to any particular healthy diet plan.

4. Unripe plantain porridge Unripe plantain porridge is the best for those trying to reduce sugar consumption and it’s very healthy for everyone. Some people can’t eat unripe plantain because it’s not sugary but health wise it is what our body needs. It can also be mashed and served to babies being introduced to solid foods. If prepared with the right ingredients, it is very

tasty. This meal, when prepared with goat meat gives a very yummy aroma. Adding scent leaves makes it best for women who have just given birth as they eat and drink the porridge. A little uziza seeds too can make a great difference and for those who like locust beans, just add a little and enjoy the rich taste with a difference. The sizes can be chopped smaller or longer depending on how you like your porridge.

Daily Times Nigeria

Tuesday February 9, 2016

L7 Wellness

Mbuko Peace

All you need to know about

Waist trainers We totally understand the struggle to lose weight. So of course, when we hear about something that guarantees a slimmer midsection in a few weeks without much effort—we’re on it, hoping it the best of it.

Wearing a corset-like contraption seems so easy that most ladies sometimes forget the harmful effects it carries. You don’t have to be an MD to realise that “training” your waist to shrink sounds suspiciously iffy.

In fact, experts generally agree that there’s no way it can really work—and it might do real bodily harm.

Despite all the myth on waist trainers, we still have some benefits we can derive from it.

Benefits of Waist trainers Supporters of waist training claim that it comes with a number of unique and powerful advantages, including all of the following: 1. Achieve an attractive shape and sculpt your body exactly the way you want it to look 2. Shrink your stomach so you eat fewer overall calories 3. Force your body into a new shape by conforming to the rigidity of the corset 4. Improve posture It’s called a waist trainer, and the idea is just that: to train the waist to be smaller. It is said that any anything that has advantage will also have disadvantage, meaning that, we have the good side and the bad side of everything including Waist trainers.

Side effects of Waist trainers The side effects or negative effects can be long term or permanent, but the benefit is not: 1. It makes you look slim at the waist Yes, it does have that instant effect – put a corset around your waist and bingo! It looks smaller, taut and tiny. But there’s also an undeniable psychological effect that comes with waist cinching.

2. It might lead to temporary weight loss Some people find that during workouts waist training can

increase body temperature, causing you to sweat more and this might temporarily show up as weight loss. But you must also be aware that this is just a temporary solution.

3. It doesn’t get rid of body fat in the long run The problem is that waist training only makes you look slimmer while you are wearing the corset. Once you take it off, your body will soon revert back to its normal shape.

4. It can cause your organs to shift with potentially dangerous consequences With waist training, the upper organs move upwards, and the lower organs shift downwards. This can then put a similar pressure on the abdomen – which has been known to cause constipation. All of this can also increase the chances of heartburn as your stomach shifts up beyond your diaphragm causing acid reflux.

5. It can cause dehydration You might see an increase in body temperature and excessive sweating whilst ‘waist training’ during exercise, which can cause dehydration. To minimise any symptoms, we would advise people to stay fully hydrated.

6. It can affect your back muscles Prolonged waist training means your abdominal muscles aren’t as active, even if you are exercising regularly. The corset provides the support, not the muscles, and if the muscles are not used they will waste.

7. It can affect your breathing

Tightness and repeated use of your waist trainer can cause cramps, discomfort and pinching if it is too tight. This restriction and tightness around the waist could interfere with the appearance and general health of your skin, which can also affect your breathing.

8. There can be other health issues Waist training can have some serious health risks due to compression – such as skin infections, pulmonary problems, kidney issues and lung issues, which can be painful. Even the manufacturers of the corsets advise that people wear them for a short time only, due to the risks involved.

9. It can be addictive It’s not just the health issues, apparently, you can really get addicted to seeing your waist look tiny.

Below are some guidelines to follow if you still want to train your waist 1. Wear them for very short periods of time.

2. Avoid exercising wearing a corset as it may interfere with your breathing.

3. Don’t over-tighten.

4. Don’t wear it at all if your body is still developing.

5. Make sure you stay regularly hydrated if you are involved in physical activity that causes you to sweat.

6. Don’t use it as a substitute to healthy-eating and exercise.

L8 TV guide

Daily Times Nigeria

Tuesday February 9, 2016

Showing on

Showing on

Movies ACTION+ Channel 106

Movies Comedy Channel 104

11:20

18:00 Tue, 9 Feb| PG

Tue, 9 Feb| PG 13

Gru, the world’s most lovable villian, and his minions are back in this Oscar-nominated adventure.

This time Gru is recruited to help bring down a bad guy. Benjamin Bratt, Kristen Wiig, Russell Brand, Steve Carell. (2013) Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud.

Andrew Garfield returns for a second round of web-slinging action. Dangerous new enemies and family secrets weigh heavily on young Peter Parker as he struggles with his destiny. Jamie Foxx, Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone.(2014) Marc Webb

101 M-Net West

23:30 Chicago PD 00:30 The Real Housewives Of Atlanta 01:30 The Longest Week 03:00 Other Plans 04:25 Away And Back 06:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 07:00 MasterChef Australia 08:00 The Big Bang Theory 08:30 The Last Ship 09:30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 10:30 Begin Again 12:30 The Middle 13:00 MasterChef Australia 14:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 15:00 Code Black 16:00 Blue Bloods 17:00 Made In Hollywood 18:00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 19:00 Mom 19:30 MasterChef Australia 20:30 Chicago Med 21:30 Chicago Fire 22:30 Chicago PD

23:40 The Face Of Destiny 00:30 Elena's Ghost 01:20 Broken Angel 02:10 Broken Angel 03:00 The Face Of Destiny 03:50 Fearless Heart 05:20 Elena's Ghost 06:10 Husband For Hire 07:00 The Face Of Destiny 07:50 Fearless Heart 08:40 For Love And Justice 09:30 Cruel Love 10:20 Husband For Hire 11:10 The Face Of Destiny 12:00 Fearless Heart 12:50 For Love And Justice 13:40 Cruel Love 14:30 Husband For Hire 15:20 The Face Of Destiny 16:10 Fearless Heart 17:00 Broken Angel 17:50 Broken Angel 18:40 Husband For Hire 19:30 The Face Of Destiny 20:20 Fearless Heart 21:10 Broken Angel 22:00 Broken Angel 22:50 Husband For Hire

152 AfricaMagic Epic

23:17 Mary And Martha 01:01 Behind The Scenes: The Place

01:10 Royal Guard 03:13 Forest King 05:10 Twins Of The Rainforest 05:38 Behind The Scenes: Secret Room 06:03 Secret Adventure 08:43 Behind The Scenes: October 1st

09:11 Behind The Scenes: The Place

120 BBC Brit Entertainment

118 Telemundo

09:20 Igbotic Love 11:19 Igbotic Love 13:13 Healthy Snacking 13:25 Implication 15:29 Above Implication 17:50 Behind The Scenes: Next Dean 18:00 Africa Rising: Behind The Scenes 19:00 The King Is Coming 21:21 The King Is Coming

23:22 Moone Boy

11:10 Would I Lie To You?

23:47 Moone Boy

11:45 QI

00:12 An Idiot Abroad

12:15 The Cube

00:58 The Cube

13:05 Top Gear

01:46 Police Interceptors

14:15 Police Interceptors

02:33 Ben And James Versus The Arabian...

15:05 Undercover Boss USA

03:25 Undercover Boss USA

16:30 QI

04:12 Pointless

17:05 Pointless

05:00 The Cube

18:00 Top Gear

05:45 Would I Lie To You?

19:00 Youngers

06:20 QI

19:30 QI

06:55 Police Interceptors 07:40 Top Gear

20:00 Travel ManThe Graham Norton Show

08:45 Pointless

21:05 Top Gear

09:35 Undercover Boss USA

22:05 Very British Problems

15:55 Would I Lie To You?

10:25 Ducks Quacks Don't Echo

155 AfricaMagicWorld 23:15 Music On Africa Magic 00:15 Behind The Scenes: The Place 01:15 Good Morning Africa 02:15 53 Extra 02:45 Star Gist 03:15 Star Gist 03:45 Jara 04:20 Jara 05:00 Goodmorning Africa 06:00 Deal Or No Deal SA 07:00 53 Extra 07:30 Star Gist 08:00 Jara 09:00 Good Morning Africa 10:00 Lies That Bind

10:28 Lies That Bind 10:53 Lies That Bind

11:20 Lies That Bind 11:41 Behind The Scenes: Broken 12:00 Deal Or No Deal SA 13:00 Music On Africa Magic 14:05 Music On Africa Magic 15:00 Music On Africa Magic 16:00 Star Gist 16:35 Deal Or No Deal Sa 17:25 53 Extra 18:00 Jara 18:30 Tinsel 19:00 Lies That Bind 19:30 Lies That Bind 20:00 Princess Tyra 18:00 Star Gist

128 SONY MAX

23:00 Most Shocking 23:45 World's Wildest Police Videos 00:35 World's Wildest Police Videos 01:25 Enemy Territory 02:55 Sexy Car Wash 03:20 Sexy Car Wash 03:45 Video Zonkers 04:10 South Beach Tow 04:35 South Beach Tow 05:00 World's Wildest Police Videos 05:45 World's Wildest Police Videos 06:35 Top 20 Countdown: Most Shocking 07:25 Video Zonkers 07:50 South Beach Tow 08:15 South Beach Tow 08:40 Most Shocking 09:35 World's Wildest Police Videos 10:30 World's Wildest Police Videos 11:30 Baywatch 12:30 Top 20 Countdown: Most Shocking 13:30 South Beach Tow 14:00 World's Wildest Police Videos 15:00 World's Wildest Police Videos 16:00 Most Shocking 17:00 Top 20 Countdown: Most Shocking 18:00 South Beach Tow 18:30 South Beach Tow 19:00 Baywatch 20:00 Extreme Reality Clips 20:30 Rude Tube 21:00 Rude Tube 21:30 Freakshow 22:00 Sexy Car Wash 22:30 Sexy Car Wash