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ÏÏÏ As Reps warns military, says coup no longer fashionable Benjamin Omoike, Lagos and Henry Omunu, Abuja

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All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, called on the Military to perish any attempt to stage a coup against the democratic process,

vowing that such attempt would be vehemently resisted.

Also, the House of Representatives on Monday warned the military to steer clear of partisan politics and against planning a coup to oust a democratically elected from power, insisting that the worst democratic administration Continued on page 5

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ÏÏÏ As Supreme Court reserves judgment on leadership tussle Ï To communicate date of ruling to parties Ï Dismisses Sheriff’s objection to hearing of Makarfi’s appeal

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apex court headed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, adjourned for judgment after the panel sat for about five hours hearing arguments from Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), the lead counsel to the appellant, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, and the opponent party led Continued on page 5

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Radio masts, market, threat to air safety at Akanu Ibiam airport –Investigation 14 Police using tear gas and water to chase away members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), otherwise known as Shi’ites, during a peaceful protest demanding the release of their leader, Ibrahim Zakzaky, at the entrance of National Human Rights Commission in Abuja… on Monday. Inset: Police van spraying water.

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Biafra Day: Police arrest 137 MASSOB-BIM members in three states

Moses Oyediran, Enugu with agency reports

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of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and Biafra Independent Movement (BIM) were arrested on Monday by the police in Enugu, Ebonyi and Cross River states.

The MASSOB and BIM were arrested during their rally in the states to mark the Biafra Remem-

brance Day. Forty-one of them were arrested by the police in Enugu, 50 in Ebonyi, and 46 in Cross River.

In Cross River, where the MASSOB leader in the state, Samuel Okah, was among those arrested, the MASSOB and BIM members were apprehended at Odukpani junction in Odukpani Local Government Area of the state.

They were arrested by a combined team of security agents from the Department of State

Service (DSS), the Nigeria Police and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Irene Ugbo, while confirming the incident, said they were arrested “for questioning”.

“We got information about the rally at Odukpani and based on it, our men swung into action. The arrested members of the group are being detained for questionContinued on page 12

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by Chief Akin Olujimi (SAN) and Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) who represented Senator Ali Modu Sheriff and PDP respectively.

The appeal filed by Senator Ahmed Makarfi and Senator Ben Obi is challenging the Ali Modu Sherrif-led leadership of the PDP and it arose from the judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal Port-Harcourt Division on February 17, 2017 that pronounced Sheriff as the authentic National Chairman of the party.

Earlier, during the proceedings, members of the panel had unanimously dismissed Sheriff ’s application that had asked the

court to dismiss the appeal for being incompetent having been filed out of time without permission from the court.

In the lead ruling, Justice Walter Onnoghen said the panel confirmed that Makarfi’s appeal was filed on March 16, against the judgment delivered February 27 and it was within the three stipulated by law. Stating that the appeal was competent, the panel dismissed the objection for lacking in merit.

After Sheriff lost his bid to stop the substantive appeal from being heard, his lead counsel, Chief Akin Olujimi (SAN) told the apex court that the appeal

marked: SC/133/2017 brought before it by the sacked National Caretaker Committee of the party led by Ahmed Makarfi have been declared illegal by the February 17, 2017 verdict of the Court of Appeal, Port Harcourt, so Makarfi and his camp lacked the powers to take decisions for the party, including initiating court processes in its name.

Olujimi stated this in his written argument in support of an application he filed on March 21, 2017 that asked the court to strike out the main appeal filed by the Makarfi Caretaker Committee.

The PDP leadership is contending that the Makarfi Committee

did not obtain the necessary authorisation of the PDP to appeal in its name and on its behalf, because the PDP under the current leadership, was comfortable with the Appeal Court decision and did not intent to challenge it.

Sheriff further contented, in an address written by Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) that since the Court of Appeal, in its February 17 judgment, declared that Sheriff-led NEC as the authentic leadership organ of the PDP, the Makarfi-led Committee could no longer pursue an appeal in the name of the party.

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Makarfi committee to file an appeal in the name of the PDP without its (the party’s) authorisation was not only illegal, it violated the party’s constitution.

Relying on the provisions of Chapter 5, Articles 35(1), 36(1) and 42(1) of the PDP constitution, it argued that the party, with a corporate personality, could only act through the principal national officer, whose powers and functions are stated in the constitution.

However, in a counter argument, the Makarfi Committee, led by Wole Olanipekun (SAN), had urged the apex court to disContinued on page 12

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Decentralisation of voting unconstitutional -INEC

ÏÏÏ The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday said the call by Nigerians for decentralisation of voting was unconstitutional.

Mr.s Ndidi Okafor, Deputy Director, Public Relations, INEC, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that it was not possible to register in one place and vote in another.

Okafor said that the law establishing the commission did not give it power to allow decentralisation of voting, adding that it would be illegal to embark on such idea.

“It is a legal matter; it has nothing to do with the internal administration of the commission. The Electoral Act says vote where you register.

“So, you must endeavour to ensure that where you register is where you have to vote because on Election Day, movement is re-

stricted and that is why the law says `go and vote where you registered’.

“As long as that law remains and has not been amended, there is nothing the commission can do to allow decentralisation of voting.

“All INEC needs to do is to appeal that Nigerians be law-abiding and register close to where they live for easy access to polling centres during elections.

“Election is a national project guided by the laws of the land, the Constitution and the electoral Act; so I appeal that we should respect and obey the law,’’ she said.

Okafor said that all Nigerians could do for now was to start lobbying for a change of the law to meet their request.

She, however, encouraged those that had moved from where the registered to go to the continuous voter registration centre in their area councils to transfer

their votes to their present location.

She said INEC had provided an electoral product called “transfer of documentation’’ for Nigerians to transfer their votes, inter-state or intra-state as they wished.

Okafor said that in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CRV), INEC made provision for three main electoral products.

She said that the products were fresh registration, which was opened only to those who just turned 18, those not registered before, or persons with temporary voter card, but names not in the voter register.

According to her, persons in these three categories can now access fresh registration and INEC officers are on ground to help them.

Okafor said that the voter registration was progressing smoothly, adding that INEC would soon seek ways to decentralise the process so as to capture every area.

is far better than the best military administration.

Recall that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, recently revealed that some military officers were hobnobbing with politicians ostensibly to overthrow the present democratically elected government.

Speaking at a Special Parliamentary Session organised by the Lagos State House of Assembly to mark the Lagos@50 celebrations and the second anniversary of the 8th Assembly, Tinubu advised those behind the attempt to truncate the democratic process, which Nigerians fought hard for, to perish such idea in their best interest.

“But amidst the celebration, I will like to sound a caution to us all- the precious thing we have– democracy that we are now trying to perfect is not guaranteed to us. We must sweat hard, yet think wisely if we are to keep it. There will always be some people who want to undermine democracy.

These people gain more from the government in the dark.

“Just a few days ago, we had a warning that some people were trying to entice the military out of the barracks. I say don’t try it. I want to add my voice to that warning. Those who think they can break the democracy so many of us laboured for, which too many people died, sacrificed their lives, they are sure mistaken.

“Nigeria has come too far for such a thing to happen. Those people behind such idea will find no fertile ground to plant their seed in Lagos. We will not buy their bad product; whatever they want to sell is a bad product and we are going to reject it. We tell them, move away from here because Lagos State will resist it. Lagos State is saying move away from it, don’t think about it, we are all staying together to grow our democracy,” Tinubu said.

Speaking on the Lagos@50 celebrations, Tinubu said going by achievements recorded in the last five decades, there was so much reason to celebrate, but that in the midst of the celebration, it was important to place emphasis on the need to create more opportunities for the people.

“We also have realised that we need to do more in order to create more opportunities, better education, improved housing and more jobs for many of our people so that all can witness the full blossom of growth and prosperity,” he said.

Also speaking, Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode said since creation, the state had been a shining example and critical hub of socio-economic and political development, saying that the harmonious relationship between the three arms of government in Nigeria, which is reflective in the governance model of Lagos, promoted the interest and welfare of the people.

Meanwhile, the House of Representatives on Monday warned the military to steer clear of partisan politics and against planning a coup to oust a democratically elected from power, insisting that the worst democratic administration is far better than the best military administration.

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yussuff Lasun, gave the warning while speaking at a one-day public hearing organised by the House Committee on Electoral and Political Parties Matters to consider 12 proposed amendments to the Electoral Act (amended) 2010.

The public hearing took place at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja.

Lasun, who specifically addressed the military officers and other security personnel present at the hearing, stated that a military coup was no longer fashionable in Nigeria and advised that democracy should be allowed to flounder and thrive in the country.

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Biafra Day: Police arrest 137 MASSOB-BIM members in three states ing. This is to ascertain their misContinued from page 1 sion and objective. Once that is obtained, they shall be free to go because no weapon was found on them,” she said.

In Ebonyi State, the MASOBBIM members were arrested on their way from Ohaukwu, the path from Enugu to Abakaliki and also at Onueke, a town in the state.

The police had arrested them while on their way to join the MASSOB rally in the state capital.

Leader of the group in Ebonyi State, John Nwifuru, said those arrested would be released, disclosing that he had spoken with the police authorities on the matter.

Spokesman of the Enugu State Police command, Mr. Ebere Amaraizu, said the agitators were earlier warned not to embark on

“any violent protest.”

“No fewer than 41 persons suspected to be members of the BIM were nabbed by security operatives of the command from various parts of Enugu metropolis in the morning of Monday, May 22, based on intelligence information that they were about to conduct themselves in a manner likely to cause the breach of peace,” he said.

Amaraizu said the state command had already commenced investigations regarding the matter.

However, MASSOB-BIM leader, Chief Ralph Uwazurike, described the arrests as “unwarranted.”

Uwazuruike demanded the immediate release of those detained, urging the police to give reasons why they would still remain in custody.

In Enugu, our correspondent who monitored the 17th year anniversary celebration of the hoisting of the Biafra flag by MASSOB Leader, Chief Uwazurike, gathered that members of the group across the state had planned to converge on the state capital to celebrate the anniversary.

At Opi junction in Nsukka Local Government Area, members numbering over 1000 were stopped by the police from going into Enugu to take part in the celebration.

Speaking with our correspondent, the Zonal Leader of Enugu senatorial zone of MASSOB-BIM, Mr. James Omeke, said reports reaching him had it that fiftyfive members of the group were arrested in various parts of the state as they were preparing to enter the state capital to celebrate

the seventeen years anniversary of the hoisting of Biafra flag by Chief Ralph Uwazurike.

Omeke stated when his members converged at Opi junction en route Enugu, men of the Nigerian Police stopped them from joining other members of the group from other zones in the celebration.

“When they stopped us, our members numbering over 1000 were asked not to go to Enugu so as not to cause break down of law and order.

“We stayed there for over two hours telling the police that MASSOB-BIM is a group known for non-violence and peaceful conduct in all its activities but all our appeal fell on deaf hears ,’ he said.

The zonal leader said the movement anticipated that the celebration would be interrupted by security, adding they were not

afraid because the movement had been non-violent since it started its agitations under their leader, Uwazurike.

“What we are celebrating today is the seventeen years anniversary of the hoisting of Biafra flag,” he said.

Omeke said that the over 1000 members were drawn from six regions that made of Enugu North senatorial zone.

“We appeal to Federal Government of Nigeria to stop harassing us since the movement is peaceful and non-violent.

“We also call on UN to expedite action towards conducting a referendum if people needed Biafra or not.

“In spite of the harassment, the struggle for Biafra continues as members will not relent until Biafra is realised,” he said.

PDP: Sheriff, Makarfi know fate soon Continued from page 6 countenance the Sheriff NEC’s arguments and proceed to hear its appeal, in which it among others, urged the Supreme Court to set aside the Appeal Court judgment of February 17.

In its reply argument dated May 15, 2017, the Makarfi Committee queried the legitimacy of the application filed by the Sheriff-led NEC and argued that it was not only strange, but intended to frustrate the hearing of the main appeal.

It argued that it was wrong for Sheriff and others, who had briefed Akin Olujinmi (SAN) to represent them in the substantive appeal and had filed a respondents’ briefs, in which they

also made similar arguments in relation to the competence of the appeal, cannot again, brief Fagbemi to ask the court not to hear the appeal but to strike it out.

Relying on Order 8 Rule 6 (1), (2) and (4) of the Supreme Court’s Rules, the Makarfi Committee faulted the March 15, 2017 letter of the Sheriff-led NEC applying to withdraw the appeal and the subsequent application for its strike out. It argued that since the appeal was not filed by Sheriff and others, they lacked the right to apply to withdraw it.

After listening to arguments of counsel to parties in the suit, Justice Onnoghen reserved judgment in the matter till a date to be communicated to the parties.

Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Ports, Harbours and Waterways, Pat Asadu (r) with Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, Nkiruka Onyejeocha, during a Public Hearing at the National Assembly, Abuja… on Monday.

Nigeria earns $296, 143 dividends from Islamic Dev. Bank Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Nigeria has received a total sum of $296,143 dividends on its investment in the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDBG) in the 2016 financial year.

Nigeria is the fourth largest shareholder in the 57-nation Islamic Development Bank Group.

A statement made available to The Daily Times by the Director of Information, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mr. Salisu Dambatta, said that the $296,143 profit earned would be converted into shares.

The document containing the resolutions of the 42nd annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the Bank released to the public, indicates that US$16, 083, 362 million worth in shares shall be allocated from the unallocated shares to member-countries as

their dividend.

Nigeria’s overall shareholding in the IsDB Group is 1.68 per cent, surpassed so far only by the shareholdings of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Libya and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The least shareholding member of the bank is Kyrgyz Republic with 643 units, which was classified as 0.00 per cent on the shareholding table of the Jeddah-based financial institution.

The resolutions further indicate that public Financial Institutions that own shares in ICD would receive dividend payments in cash to the tune of US$1, 564, 000 million payable within three months from the date of the resolution.

Meanwhile, Nigerian delegation to the just concluded 42nd annual meeting of the Islamic Development Bank had urged the bank

to fast-track the implementation of ongoing projects being funded by the bank in the country.

Former Minister for Finance, Dr. Mansur Muhtar, made call during a business meeting with the IsDBG Vice-President for Operations on Sunday in United Arab Emirate.

In the former minister craved the bank to conclude preparations and commence the implementation of pending projects approved by the bank.

Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Finance, Dr. Mahmoud Isa-Dutse, who led the delegation as representative of the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, described the meeting as fruitful.

While expressing appreciation for the support and cooperation Nigeria was receiving from the bank, the Permanent Secretary

reminded the bank of the request made by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2016 to harness efforts and resources for the reconstruction and recovery of the North East in collaboration with the World Bank and the African Development Bank.

The Islamic Development Bank has provided loan facilities for a number of on-going projects in some states of the Federation, including the construction and equipping of four science secondary schools in Osun State and water supply projects in Zaria and Ilesha, among others.

Nigeria and the bank are negotiating financing for the construction of the Second Niger Bridge on the Private Public Partnership (PPP) model.

The delegation sought the extension of intervention by the bank to include financing for en-

ergy and road construction projects under its Private-Public Partnership scheme.

The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), a subsidiary of the Bank, is involved in corporate and infrastructure financing for innovation, job creation and access to clean energy, affordable housing, quality education and health care in member-countries through PPP. It equally engages in financing individuals and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) for private sector development, creation of new jobs, access to affordable housing and agribusiness development.

As the 42nd IsDBG ended, African countries clinched four positions of Executive Directors of the IsDB and would serve from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2020.

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Editorial Why FG must revive agriculture

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ny student of history would readily admit that time was when agriculture was the mainstay of the Nigerian economy. In fact, before the discovery of crude oil in 1958 at Oloibiri, Bayelsa State, Nigeria earned more than 70 percent of her revenue from agricultural produce. It was common knowledge that the country produced vast quantities of groundnut, palm oil and cocoa to be able to undertake massive infrastructure development all over the country. Even among African countries, Nigeria was an agricultural giant that produced enough food to feed its teeming population and for export.

All that is now distant memories, as crude oil has replaced agriculture as Nigeria’s foremost revenue earner and with it, the uncertainties that continue to pervade the crude oil market. Before the present oil price fall, many commentators and concerned Nigerians had been harping on the urgent need to revive agriculture not only to earn foreign exchange but also to feed the growing population. Unfortunately, those calls have gone unheeded. There is no denying that Nigeria is currently undergoing hard times due to diminishing international demand for oil, thereby making it difficult for the government to meet its financial obligations. It is worth rehashing that the discovery of crude oil, a commodity, which for the past 50 years has become the index of wealth and power, has brought more pains than gains to Nigerians.

In fact, if anything crude oil has become more of a curse than a cure.

However, the present harsh times could be mitigated if the authorities look inwards and restore agriculture

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to its former glory. It is even sadder to know that Nigeria now imports some of those commodities that once made it famous. Only recently, the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, revealed that Nigeria loses much yearly to importation of palm oil. This also goes for rice, cocoa, rubber, cotton and other farm produce.

It is shameful that Nigeria is importing palm oil, rice and many other agricultural produce, especially when it is on record that Malaysia, a country that imported its first palm seedlings from Nigeria, has grown to become the largest exporter of the product in the world. Aside palm oil, the country also imports cashew nuts, rice, kola nuts and maize all of which were previously exported by Nigeria.

Indeed, there is every reason for Nigeria to revive agriculture as the mainstay of the economy. Firstly, the country boasts of vast arable land that can support every kind of agricultural produce.

Moreover, mechanised agriculture has the capacity to employ thousands of Nigerians through the value chain in contrast to oil that places emphasis on advanced technologies to the detriment of human labour.

We make bold to posit that agriculture would revive the country’s moribund manufacturing industries that employed millions of workers in such sub sectors as textiles, food processing, fish farming and wood lumbering. In addition, the revival of agriculture would help end ruralurban migration that is responsible for high levels of crimes and antisocial activities in our cities. Even though the Nigerian economy is a growing one, it can become better if the potentials in the agricultural sector are harnessed.

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“The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”

“Behind the ugly terrible mask of misfortune lies the beautiful soothing countenance of prosperity. So, tear the mask!

“There is plenty of room at the top because very few people care to travel beyond the average route”.

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Radio masts, market, threat to air safety at Akanu Ibiam airport –Investigation

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ÏÏÏ The wrong location of radio and television masts at the runway 08 end of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu is now posing danger to aircraft landing at the airport.

Investigations revealed that the masts belonging to the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Enugu State Broadcasting Service (ESBS) are both erected at the end of runway 08 of the airport.

Also posing as threat to safety at the same airport is a community market located at the runway 26 ap-

proach which has greatly affected high safety maintenance.

A reliable source close to the airport said: “NTA and ESBS radio masts prevent landing from runway 08, aircraft can only take off from 08 but make right or left turn immediately after takeoff.

“Runway 26 takeoff and landing available but no functional approach light as market has blocked space for the lights”.

Investigation further revealed that despite several letters written to concerned authorities especially the Nigerian Civil Aviation

Authority to dismantle the masts, nothing has been done.

It was gathered that the market has been existing before the extension of the runway after the remodeling of the airport but the government refused to relocate the market despite appeals from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) management to get the market relocated for safety reasons.

It was also learnt that the presence of these obstructions will cost the airport of being certified as an international airport as it was of great safety concern while

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FG approves higher interest rate on unpaid taxes

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ment has approved a new interest rate spread on unpaid taxes for the year 2017.

The new interest rate was approved by the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun.

According to the Minister, the new interest rate shall be 5% over the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Minimum Re-Discount Rate (MRR) for the year 2017.

She explained that Section 32 (1b) of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (Establishment) Act 2007 empowers her to approve the new interest rate.

The Minister said the review of the interest rates on unpaid taxes was one of the necessary measures adopted by the Federal Government to enhance

tax compliance, minimise tax evasion and deter late payments.

“Majority of Nigerian tax payers (PAYE) have taxes deducted automatically.

However, those who do not and are required to file their taxes like companies and business enterprises must understand that there are financial consequences for late payments.”

“We believe that this will support our efforts to ensure that people pay their taxes promptly, thus providing a sustainable source of revenue to the government to finance infrastructure and other projects”, the Minister said.

It would be recalled that Mrs. Adeosun had, during the Finance Ministers’ meeting convened by the G24 Group at the 2017 IMF/World Bank Spring meetings in Washington,

stressed the need for Nigeria to embark on aggressive tax revenue generation in order to drive economic growth.

She had emphasised that with a tax to GDP ratio of only six per cent, one of the lowest levels in the world, the country had to intensify effort at tax collection in order to build a sustainable revenue base that will deliver inclusive growth. She made known that the focus of the Federal Government in 2017 was to improve tax revenue through ensuring voluntary compliance with tax laws.

The Minister has accordingly directed the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to commence the implementation of the new interest rate on all unpaid taxes from July 1, 2017.

24 hours operations will not take place until these issues are addressed.

Commenting, a stakeholder who did not want his name in print, said: “The market can be relocated because it is a safety issue.

You don’t expect the International Civil Aviation Organisation to certify the airport with market there.

The government of Enugu State should have the political will to do the needful”.

The indigenes of the area have also stopped the construction of the perimeter fence and the installation of the category II approach light fittings at the runway 08 of the airport as they chased the contractors out of site.

Akanu Ibiam is the latest international airport in the country with Ethiopian air as the first and only international airline operating into the airport since 2013.

Its original runway was 3 kilometers to be able to accommodate medium size and big aircraft.

Kano Assembly halts probe on fraud allegations against Sanusi ÏÏÏ The Kano State House

of Assembly on Monday stopped the investigation on the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, over allegations of misappropriation of funds belonging to Kano Emirate Council.

The assembly’s decision to end the investigation followed a letter from the state Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, which the Speaker, Malam Kabiru Rurum, read at plenary.

Ganduje said that the halting of the investigation was necessitated by the need to respect the intervention of some notable Nigerians on the issue.

He named the notable Nigerians as religious leaders, traditional rulers, former presidents, Arewa Consultative Forum, state governors and other respected Nigerians.

“Therefore, I am appealing to the honourable

members to kindly end the investigation for the progress of the state,” the governor said.

After deliberations, the house resolved to stop the investigation and review the law that established the emirate council.

The assembly mandated the committees on Local Governments and Judiciary as well as the principal officers of the house to review the law and submit the report within three months.

On May 10, the assembly set up an eightmember committee to investigate the emir over the eight-count charges against him.

The member representing Nasarawa Constituency, Alhaji Ibrahim Gama, brought the allegations which also included delivery of a controversial speech at a summit in Kaduna, among others, before the house.

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Saraki pledges more developmental projects for grassroots Kehinde Akinpelu Ilorin The President of the Senate, Sen. Bukola Saraki has assured the people at the grassroots of more developmental project as a way of boosting their socio-economic capabilities.

Saraki gave the assurance at the launch of a N250 million appeal fund for Imode township developmental projects in Imode, Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State at the weekend.

Saraki who was represented by Alhaji Abdulwahab Issa, Director General of Mandate Group, said that the proposed projects are: a standard library, modern ICT centre and Ultra Modern health centre.

Others are police posts, ultra modern palace and two school buses.

He said such developmental projects were needed to fast track the desired transformation envisioned for the people of the various communities.

Saraki, however, called for a workable synergy between government and community leaders in the areas of health, education, infrastructure and human capital development to achieve results.

“It is high time we looked beyond the objectives of making laws, but focus on things that will enhance the social wellbeing of the people through empowerment.

“As we forge ahead in our constitutional responsibilities, we must begin to address how to empower our people productively,” he said.

Saraki added that the various communal projects embarked upon by the community, were in tandem with the policy thrust of the Federal Government and the National Assembly.

He said many of the grassroots reintegration projects initiated by the National Assembly, especially those that bordered on road construction and rehabilitation, were meant to improve the

Saraki wellbeing of the people.

“Those projects were already receiving serious attention from members of the National Assembly.

“The Ilorin-Omu-Aran-Kabba and Kiama-Kishi roads recently approved by government for rehabilitation, were geared toward boosting commercial and socio-economic activities of the communities.”

Saraki, urged the people of the various communities to imbibe the spirit of unity and peaceful co-existence.

Mr Olagoke Rapheal, Chairman of Oke-Ero Local Government Transition Implementation Committee, pledged the committee’s readiness to partner with the community on developmental proj-

ects.

Oba Adewunmi Dada, Onimode of Imode, urged the people to always put the interest of the community above other personal gains.

He appealed for synergy and cordial relationship between traditional rulers in neighbouring communities, to achieve the desired peace and harmony.

Chief Jedy Goddy, Chairman of the occasion, called on stakeholders in the community to channel their resources toward the growth, progress and development of the community.

Goddy, represented by Mr Sunday Asipaode, praised the people of the community for their selflessness and dedication and urged them to maintain the tempo

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...As his legislative aide bags leadership awards Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

A legislative aide to the Senate President, at the National Assembly, Abuja, Alhaja Khadijat Ibrahim Olatinwo, has bagged an award from State University of New York, Albany, USA, on Good Governance in Leadership and conferment of the Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy and Administration. (Honoris Causa).

The Leaders and Policy administrator was enjoined to imbibe the Spirit of team work and collaboration with other sectors, in order to move the continent forward.

The statement was made by the State University of New York, Albany, USA,

by Dr. Babajia Mohammed Bide, while delivering a lecture titled, “Leadership and Good Governance as Essential tools for sustainable Growth and development in-African- A case Study of Nigeria” in Oak Plaza Hotel, Accra in Ghana on 20th May, 2017.

The University guest lecturer, said the market in Africa is wide enough and sustainable to excel and an environment conducive enough for leaders in Africa to move the continent forward if the spirit of team work, Judicious management of resources and collaboration with other private sector is imbibed.

During the program, Alhaja Khadijat Ibrahim opined that humility, dedication, focus, and judicious use of resources and the instruments that the leaders can use to excel.

Also, one of the awardees, Dr. (Mrs.) Aishatu Ngulde, a former executive secretary, Borno State, Said that Africa Continent is blessed with abundant tourist centres and cultural arte fact.

She said if the two sectors are explored the Africa Continent will be far better than the European continent.

Among those that were Honoured at the event are: The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, Grand father of the day, Dr. Abdulfatahi Ahmed Megida, Grand Special Guest of Honour, Hon. Justice (Prof) Abdul fatayi Demola Kuti, Professor Lambe Adeyemi, Africa Deputy Coordinator, Prince, (Dr.) Mashood Adeshola, A Sulu-Gambari (FSFAI), and HRH Alhaji (Dr) Shaban Audu (MZAZOUI) Etsu of KWALI, FCT, Abuja and others from South West Zone.

CSOs, political parties partner to strengthen internal democracy Chairman, Partner for Electoral Reform (PER), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Mr Ezenwa Nwagwu on Monday said that CSOs would enhance collaboration with political parties to strengthen internal democracy.

Nwagwu made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.

According to him, CSOs have observed that the internal workings of political parties have over time been left for political parties alone without external support and supervision.

This, he said had created gaps in the parties and weakened internal democracy, adding that CSOs and parties were presently meeting to develop and sustain a collaborative measure to strengthen parties and enhance transparency in

their activities.

“We have been having such Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) since 2014 to observe the activities of political parties from their election processes, especially their primaries to their congresses.

“That MoU, however, have been lying in the shelves without implementation.

So recently, a meeting was held to begin to put life into them to see how we can oversight their functions.

“This is even more crucial as we approach the 2019 elections, but more importantly is the need to also do some confidence building with the political parties, so as to allow them to feel confident enough to open their spaces to us.

“This is important because if we must understand the political parties and collaborate with them, then we need to

build some bridges that will help us to work together.’’

Nwagwu said CSOs had been working with the management of the electoral body by putting a lot of search light on them, but not so much had been done with politicians and their parties.

“We have had incremental progress and reforms in INEC due to pressure and resilience in consistent advocacy around improving electoral issues.

“We think that we should also put that kind of effort to the issues around political parties’ organisation, administration, funding, campaign finance and internal party issues.

“We may be able to at least nudge them up a bit to begin to respect their own laws.’’ he said.

Mr Joseph Ndirang, the Chairmen FCT Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC)

assured that political parties were ready to work with CSOs to encourage internal democracy.

Ndirang said that political parties were also planning on using the whistle blowing policy to discredit irregularities in elections.

He said that the Federal Capital Territory had set up a committee to ensure that there was no foul play during the Continuous Voters Registration.

Ndirang said the committee was saddled with the responsibility of mobilising qualified people for the exercise and to ensure that no under-aged person was registered.

“No political party should go and mobilise under-aged people to come and register simply because they want to get votes,” he said.

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Glo records largest data penetration in Q1 2017

NITDA enhances NTA’s operations with capacity building information centre

Latest data on internet growth in the country undertaken by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has indicated that Nigeria’s data grandmasters, Globacom, has remained the preferred telecommunications company in terms of internet penetration as at the end of Quarter 1, 2017.

The report covering the first three months of year 2017 by the NCC showed that Globacom recorded a total of 27,021,200 internet users on its network.

This translates to 72 percent of the total number of subscribers on its network which stood at 37,328,827 at the end of the quarter.

The data penetration rate of 72 percent figure is more than the industry average of 59 percent. The total number of internet users in the industry was 90,003,101 by the end of the first quarter of the year compared to a total of 152,216,763 subscribers in the industry.

The telecom operator that placed second was Etisalat with a data penetration of 68 percent as it had 13,008,481 data users out of a total subscriber base of 19,621,806. Airtel placed third with 56 percent internet penetration.

Data users on Airtel network as at March, 2017, was 19,423,760, out of the total 34,656,605 subscribers on its network.

MTN brought up the rear, recording the least penetration of data users on its network in comparison with the total number of subscribers using the network. Only 30,519,351 or 51 percent of its 60,391,959 customers subscribed to its data services.

With this latest report, Globacom has retained its position as the preferred network for data services in the last two years. The network added half a million customers to its internet subscriber base in the last one year.

While there has been a steady decline in the number of data users in the country, Globacom has maintained a steady growth in the number of data subscribers on the network in the last one year.

Stories by By Tony Nwakaegho

MIKE ADENUGA

Chairman Globacom

National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has donated a Digital Capacity Building Centre (DCBC) to Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) at their Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, in order to boost capacity of the management and staff for effective, modern communication and to upgrade the quality of their production to meet with modern standards.

Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, director general, NITDA, while commissioning the centre, said, the world has gone digital and archaic machines that were used twenty years ago cannot stand in this modern age; hence NTA has to go with the world best practice to make them relevant and updated.

According to him, besides upgrading, the centre has the capacity to train their staff with the availability of e-learning application, server and wireless internet connectivity to allow access to different educational materials that will be useful for their development.

Dr Pantami underscored the need for NITDA to enforce its regulatory mandate as the clearing house for all government IT projects, adding that this role is critical as it needs more publicity for it to be actualized.

Looking at the roles of NTA in dissemi-

L - R: Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, director general, NITDA and Mallam Yakubu Ibn Mohammed, director general of NTA while commissioning the centre, in Abuja, recently nating information at home and abroad, he added that the relationship will be a win-win one as NTA has what NITDA needs and vice versa.

The DG NITDA noted that the Wannacry Ransomware Virus is a threat and a lesson to Nigerians especially all MDAs and stakeholders to host their data in Nigeria with the use of .ng; by so doing our data will be protected from hackers.

He stressed that those MDAs that host their data outside the country are at risk of the Wannacry Ransomware Virus.

Earlier in his remarks, Mallam Yakubu Ibn Mohammed, director general of NTA, thanked the DG NITDA for this gesture

and hope that the partnership between the agencies continue to be beneficial to the entire staff and takes them to the next level.

Mallam Mohammed said NTA is a world class television network and the donation of a DCBC will help improve their production.

The DG NTA also said that he is proud of NITDA’s local content drive as the equipment at the centre are from local manufacturers; Omatek Computers, licensed software and Internet Service Provider (ISP) from NIGCOMSAT. Among the things donated are e-learning Apps, server, printers, inverter, scanners, air conditioners and fans.

Aqualis fish feed debuts with micro extrusion technology

Olam International, the leading agribusiness group operating from seed-toshelf in 70 countries recently launched the best in class and latest micro extrusion technology fish feed, Aqualis in Warri at the Prestigious Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt.

Aqualis, the first offering from the animal feed investment from Olam International, has a high nutritional content and the right balance of protein that ensures better growth and high fish yield. Olam International, in reaffirming their mission of supplying food and industrial raw materials to customers worldwide have launched a fish feed that will be truly revolutionary to the development of fish farming in Nigeria.

The latest technology used in the manufacture of Aqualis is a very recent an innovation that delivers a fully floating feed which is best suited for the feeding behaviour of the African catfish.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Ashish Pande, National Sales Manager, Olam In-

ternational said that, “The micro extrusion technology also ensures the delivery of the right feed size thus minimizing wastage of the feed and maximizing profits for the farmers.”

He further stated that, “Aqualis was the first offering from the firm’s N30 billion investment in animal feed mills.”

The launch events were attended by staff of Olam International, farmers, fish farm business owners and representatives from the government, particularly Mrs. Onimim Jacks, the Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture, Rivers State.

Mrs. Onimim Jacks showed admiration with the quality of Aqualis and also the scale of investment that Olam International has made in Nigeria especially in the adoption of the most modern and firstrate technology for the production of high quality feed.

She said, “This is a brand that aids farmers to enhance the fish quality and thus maximize returns.”

Olam International was established in

1989 initially to trade cashew from Nigeria to India. The company has evolved today to build a global leadership position in many agri-business sectors such as Edible Nuts, cocoa, spices and vegetable ingredients, coffee and cotton. The entrance of fish feed production is with the aim to directly contribute positively to the growth of the fish farming business in Nigeria.

ASHISH PANDE

National Sales Manager, Olam International

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Samsung spends $billions in research, development globally –Revmatas Mr. Emmanouil Revmatas is the Director and Business Leader, Information Technology and Mobile, Samsung Electronics West Africa. In this interview with TONY NWAKAEGHO in Lagos, he spoke of Samsung in the emerging trends in technology and other sundry issues. Excerpts: How do you keep up with new and emerging technologies, and how does Samsung assess and get to understand their usefulness to consumer needs, especially in Nigeria?

Samsung is an innovation leader in mobile technology. Every year, Samsung spends billions of dollars globally in Research and Development (R&D) globally. Samsung spent $13.4 billion in 2014, over $14 billion in 2015, and $13 billion in 2016.In order to keep Samsung’s market leadership in Nigeria through consistent customer satisfaction, Samsung listens to its target audience through various channels. On-the-ground market research and online/social media listening are just a few of the various ways of Samsung keeping in touch with its customers’ needs and pain points. Samsung processes feedback from the field on a daily basis through partners, dealers, trainers, as well as independent reviewers.

Samsung recently launched its flagship Galaxy S8 smartphone in Nigeria. Tell us a bit about the device and its benefits to users. What are some of the unique features that differentiate it from its predecessor, the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge?

The Galaxy S8 and S8+ come with the most advanced Samsung technology, pushing the boundaries of traditional smartphones with seamless hardware design and a variety of new service offerings. There are several features in these new devices that have set a new standard for the Samsung Galaxy S series, including the infinity display and bezel-less design. The Infinity Display and bezel-less design form a smooth, continuous surface with no buttons or harsh angles. The result is a truly immersive viewing experience for the Smartphone user. The Galaxy S8 has a 5.8-inch display screen, while the Galaxy S8+ has a 6.2-inch screen.

The Samsung S8 and S8+ are equipped with an advanced 8MP F1.7 Smart auto-focus front camera and 12MP F1.7 Dual Pixel rear camera for the best low-light, zoom and anti-blur photos with enhanced image processing. The camera sensor is refined for better image processing, which enables users to capture photographs and videos. The Galaxy S8 and S8+ are built with more spacious internal storage that starts at 64GB with an expandable memory that can handle up to 256GB via microSD card. With the new Samsung Galaxy S8 series,

there is definitely more room for everything, from office documents, games, to videos and photos.

Last year, there was an upheaval in the mobile phones market concerning the Samsung Galaxy Note7, which had battery issues at the time. In what ways has Samsung addressed safety in Galaxy S8 and in other Samsung products going forward?

The Galaxy Note7 battery issue led to more rigorous efforts to significantly improve quality assurance in Samsung. Samsung examined every aspect of the Galaxy Note7, including hardware, software and related processes over past several months into January 2017. Samsung’s investigation, as well as the investigations completed by three independent industry organizations, concluded that the batteries were the cause of the Galaxy Note7 incidents. These findings informed more rigorous testing and further enhancement of Samsung’s already extremely high level of quality assurance in the manufacturing process for the Galaxy S8|S8+.

Many have argued that the frequent upgrade of Samsung devices is just a business gimmick and has little to do with consumer needs.

How will the S8 device help an individual or a business owner?

You will agree with me that innovation is at the speed of thought, and as we experience significant technological breakthroughs in a world that has become a global village, thanks to the internet and social media, consumers continue to demand more and faster improvements too! The average lifecycle of a Smartphone is now barely 18 months, so releasing new devices in each Series – for example, the Samsung Galaxy S or Note Series – every 12 months is just enough to get ready for our customers’ expectations. Majority of our customers are often ready for the next upgrade within 12-18 months.

We also need to note that different customers are looking for different features, benefits, and advantages in a Smartphone.

The Galaxy S8|S8+ will help individuals and business owners multitask and keep more of their files securely. Both devices are perfect for multi-tasking. Users can multitask with ease on the long screen of their phones, chat with friends using the full keyboard, while watching a video. While the Multi Window resizes

EMMANOUIL REVMATAS

Director and Business Leader, Information Technology and Mobile, Samsung Electronics West Africa. the whole app window, the Snap Window feature will display only the selected area so you can refer to it while you are doing any other task.

With the rich functionality of every new device in the Samsung Galaxy range, one would think the edge of technology has been reached. Then a new and upgraded version is released. How much farther can Samsung push the boundaries?

Samsung will push the boundaries as far as our customers’ imagination can go, and further! With the Galaxy S8|S8+, we are driving narratives that inspire our target audience to think and act outside of the box – to do what they cannot do, because anything is possible as long as you can imagine it!

Smartphones like the Galaxy S8 have become the new PCs and very useful devices for everyday activities like banking, shopping, messaging, communicating etc. As a result, they have become storage for very sensitive personal/business information. How robust are the security features in the S8?

Security features on the Galaxy S8|S8+ are very robust. Samsung places a high premium on security in order to protect content in the devices. The Galaxy S8 and S8+ provide heightened security and privacy, with biometric authentication, including fingerprint scanner, iris scanning technology, and facial recognition so

users can quickly and effortlessly unlock their Galaxy S8 or S8+, offering users more authentication options that can be used interchangeably.

The low-end Smartphone market is beginning to show some promise, in terms of margins. How committed is Samsung to this market?

Whilst the majority of our focus is now on the mid-range, high-end, and premium segments of the Smartphone market in Nigeria, we still provide value for the low-end Smartphone market. It is also important to note that the socioeconomic challenges in Nigeria over the last few years, especially with the devaluing of the naira, also impacted pricing. Nevertheless, we are committed to delivering the best Smartphone experience to our consumers across segments.

When it comes to mobile hardware today, Samsung appears to have a clear market lead. How much of your success is attributable to what you are doing and how much is attributable to the missteps that other companies are making?

The truest competition ought to be with self. In this regard, whilst other players in a market space might rise or fall, being the best that you could ever be is the most guaranteed way to continuous and sustainable growth.

Limiting innovation to competitors’ capabilities can lead to complacency and short-sighted innovation. You

easily become blind to other possibilities.

Samsung prides itself as a technology leader and our progress and success as a company has been built on our passion for excellence, pushing the boundaries for our customers, and relentless self-improvement.

In the smart devices market, brand loyalty is very strong, often defined by class, cost and functionality. What exceptional features will you say differentiate the S8 series from competing devices in its category that can sway a user to switch to your brand?

Exceptional features that differentiate the Galaxy S8|S8+ include the infinity display and bezel-less design, as well as the multitasking feature. Both devices also feature Super AMOLED display, allowing for clearer videos and images with a resolution of 2960 x 1440 (Quad HD). Both devices are also water and dust (IP68)-resistant. Users do not have to worry about getting the device damaged when dropped in water, as deep as 1.5 meters, for up to 30 minutes. There is hardly any other device in the premium category that stacks up to this powerful combination of features and advantages for the Nigerian Smartphone user in Nigeria.

One complaint one regularly hears about smartphones is that the battery life is short. Considering the Nigerian environment, where power supply is a huge challenge, how well has Samsung taken the power situation on board, in the battery life of its devices?

Whilst it is now a fad for smartphone brands to pack physically large batteries into devices, usually bloating the size and impacting adversely on design and convenience, Samsung has continued to innovate to ensure longer battery life just by optimising internal processes in the devices. The Galaxy S8|S8+, for example, is equipped with the world’s first 10nm AP which makes it possible for Apps to launch faster, battery life is longer, and power consumption is down 20 percent.

The Galaxy S8 series has upped the bar in the smartphone segment in terms of its rich features and functionality. So, what’s next?

You will have to wait and see what is next. Samsung will be listening to its consumers, as always.

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Road Traffic Service rakes in N1.9b for FCTA, 2016

Nigerians are criminally innovative –JAMB Registrar

Lateef Ibrahim,

Esther Taiwo

....As group lauds agency

Abuja

ÏÏÏThe Directorate of Road Traffic

Services (DRTS) generated a staggering sum of N1.99billion between January and December last year for the Federal Capital Territory Administration.

This was confirmed in a press statement made available to journalists at the weekend in Abuja and signed by Mr. James Okoronkwo.

Okoronwko, in the statement, revealed that a total of 52,422 vehicles were registered within the period under review, while 196,780 car documents were renewed.

A total of 236,780 vehicles, the state-

ment revealed, were inspected for road worthiness certification, while 72,128 applicants applied for the National Driver’s License with 63,072 applicants scaling through and 9,056 failing the testing process.

Okoronkwo, who is the national coordinator of a non-governmental organization, Peace and Media Advocacy, pointed out in the statement that a total of 2,183 motorists were apprehended and subsequently fined for traffic light violations, while 5,650 motor vehicles were impounded for other traffic rules and regulations violations.

A total of 1,547 motorcycles and 199 tricycles were impounded for violating restriction bans, the statement

showed, while 65 illegal car marts were removed with 66 unlicensed car wash points dislodged.

The NGO thus lauded the giant strides so far recorded by the Wadata Bodinga -led Directorate of Road Traffic Services despite institutional challenges which include the inadequate personnel to match the astronomical growth of vehicular and human traffic in the Federal Capital Territory.

According to the group, the VIO is plagued with inadequate working equipment such as tow vehicles/heavy duty recovery equipment, patrol vans, motors bikes and acute office accommodation.

The group however noted with

regrets that “the directorate is inadequately funded despite generating whooping sum of almost N2billion between January and December last year for the Federal Capital Territory Administration at a time other agencies of government go cap in hand begging for subvention.

“Following the condemnation of the recent withdrawal of Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) off the roads by some States governments, it has become pertinent to educate the public on the achievements and challenges of the FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), which was set up to perform motor vehicle administration for the Federal Capital Territory”, it said.

Court suspends proceedings in Patience Jonathan’s $5.8m suit Peter Fowoyo,

ÏÏÏFurther proceedings in the hear-

ing of an application seeking permanent forfeiture of $5.7million belonging to wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience, was on Monday suspended by a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Justice Mojisola Olatoregun stayed proceedings pending the outcome of an appeal filed by Mrs. Jonathan challenging the money’s temporary forfeiture.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is praying the court to order that the cash be permanent forfeiture to the Federal Government.

Justice Olatoregun on April 26 made an interim order forfeiting the money based on an application by EFCC which said the money was suspected to be “proceed of crime”.

The judge had also ordered the temporary forfeiture N2.4billion found in an Ecobank account numbered 2022000760 in the name of La Wari Furniture and Baths Ltd. The commission said the money is also linked to Mrs. Jonathan.

At Monday’s proceedings, EFCC’s lawyer, Rotimi Oyedepo, told the judge that he was ready to move his application for the money’s forfeiture. He said the respondents had filed counter-affidavits.

Mrs. Jonathan’s lawyer, Chief Ifedayo Adedipe (SAN), said he filed an application for stay of proceedings pend-

Moses Oyediran , Enugu

ÏÏÏThe principal staff of the Feder-

al Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, has been arraigned before an Enugu East magistrate court over alleged job scam.

The accused person, Mrs. Stella Achala, was docked before Chief Magistrate Chioke Angela for alleged conspiracy and obtaining money under false pretence.

ing the appeal’s determination.

Counsel for La Wari Furniture and Baths, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), added that once an appeal had been entered, the lower court ought to stay proceedings.

Besides, he said the Court of Appeal had already fixed the case for hearing on July 5.

Citing nearly 20 judicial authorities and Court of Appeal rules, he said it would amount to disrespect for court

hierarchy for the judge to proceed with the case where there is a pending appeal on a decision.

“The entire proceedings will be an illegality if it goes on,” Ozekhome posited.

He further argued that “after an appeal had been entered, the Court of Appeal shall be seized of the entire proceedings any application to be made shall be to the Court of Appeal and not to the court below.

“It’s not for this court to remove the carpet from the foot of the Court of Appeal. It will be an affront to the authority of the Court of Appeal.”

The lower court, he noted, ceases to have jurisdiction once an appeal is entered and records transferred.

“It’s the law that once a party to a matter has filed an appeal and the records of proceedings transferred, the lower court ought to wash its hands off the case like Pontius Pilate.

L-R: Rotimi Odusola, Acting Corporate Relations Director, Guinness Nigeria Plc Guinness Plc (GN); Peter Ndegwa, Managing Director, and Ron Plumridge, Finance Director, all of GN, during the grand finale of the GN Cup at Agege Stadium, Lagos… on Monday.

Enugu hospital staff docked for alleged job scam Achalla was arraigned alongside one Stella Egotanwa on two count charges bothering on obtaining money under false pretence, an offence punishable under section 495 (a) and section 386 of the criminal code, cap 30, laws of Enugu state of Nigeria, 2014.

When the charges were read to the two accused persons, they pleaded not guilty.

Thereafter, the trial Magistrate,

Chioke granted them bail with two sureties each, who must be senior civil servants with grade level 12 and above with landed property within the jurisdiction of the court.

The arraignment followed a petition from one Mrs. Agbanyim Roseline to the state police area command, alleging that the secretary to the medical director duped and collected over N370,000 from her for employment into

the hospital.

No fewer than 30 people who claimed that they paid Achalla money for employment in the hospital besieged the court room.

In one of the petitions, they claimed that Achalla collected over N5.8 million from about 23 people with a promise to give them employment in the Hospital.

The matter was later adjourned to June 6, 2017 for trial.

ÏÏÏIn its bid to address mal-

practices, particularly impersonation, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), says it may dump the use of finger printing for accreditation in its subsequent examinations, stating new technologies have evolved that would address that.

Speaking recently during his visit to JKK Computer Based Test (CBT) centre in Lagos, for on-the-spot assessment of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, described Nigerians as being “criminally innovative.”

He said as proactive as JAMB was in its preparation towards the conduct of the examination, many CBT centre owners, candidates, and even parents, still tried to beat the system. He added that about 70 per cent of the private CBT centres engage in fraud, insisting that from next year, it would be very difficult for centres to be accredited for UTME conduct.

Said Oloyede: “But as they try to beat us, we are there before them. We have seen many people you would call eminent Nigerians who are school owners, centre owners and even with PhD qualifications, who are engaging in fraudulent practices.

It is shocking and embarrassing too. But JAMB is far ahead of them.”

He, however, added a clause that the released results can still be invalidated if after the contents of the Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) at each of the centres are downloaded and reviewed and evidences of malpractices are found.

According to Oloyede, many of the hitches identified in the examination are caused by both candidates and the centre owners, who he noted had tried to circumvent the system.

Oloyede added; “it is sad to note that many parents are bunch of disappointments. In their efforts to cheat the system, many were discovered to have engaged the services of fraudulent operators who in turn engage the CBT owners for candidates’ registration. In the process, problems arose. Many have been arrested and more may still be arrested.

“As long as we are here, the sanctity and integrity of our examination will be protected. All the private CBT centres where the issues have been identified with won’t be accredited by JAMB.”

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THE SPIRIT LIFE CHERUBIM AND SERAPHIM CHURCH

VICKIE ROBERT FOUNDATION

The general public is hereby informed that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990 TRUSTEES 1. OBADARE CHERUB FELIX... CHAIRMAN 2. OBADARE OLUWAFOLAKEMI GRACE. .....VICE CHAIRMAN 3. ALAO BABATUNDE OLADAPO.....GENERAL SECRETARY 4. BALOGUN ISRAEL GOODNEWS.....MEMBER

The general public is hereby informed that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990

Aims and objectives 1. To propagate the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2. To win souls for the kingdom of God Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General Corporate Affairs Commission plot 420 Tigris Crescent off Aguiyilronsi Street Maitama Abuja within 28 Days from the date of this publication

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.TO CATER FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. 2. TO DRAW AWARENESS TO THE PLIGHT OF THE DISABLED

SINGED OBADARE CHERUB FELIX...... (Chairman board of trustees)

CHRIST HELP APOSTOLIC CHURCH INTERNATIONAL OKE- IBUKUN ILU AYO

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. VICTORIA OKENE 2. MERCY ORHOEVWRI

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General corporate Affairs Commission plot 420 Tigris Crescent off Aguiyilronsi Street Maitama Abuja within 28 Days from from the date of this publication SIGNED: EMEKA ONOHWAPOR & CO.

THE CHRIST’S WAY EVANGELISTIC MINISTRY INT’L

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under PART C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2004.

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under PART C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Bankole John Oluyemi 2. Bankole Bamidele Samuel 3. Orimogunse Temitayo Olugbenga 4. Oladapo Olakanmi 5. Bankole Hannah Temitayo 6. Oladokun Abiodun Taiwo AIM AND OBJECTIVE: To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. should be forwarded to Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P. M. B. 198, Garki, Abuja within 28th days of this publication

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Okedan Femi - Chairman 2. Evangelist Esther Ayinke Oke - Vice Chairman 3. Pastor Dr. Moses Olusegun Olorungbon - Adviser 4. Rev. Dr. Enoch Oluwasina Oluwatosin - Adviser 5. Evangelist Kehinde Solomon Oluwafemi - Treasurer 6. Evangelist Adebukola Elizabeth Adedoyin - Secretary AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To raise purposeful powerful kingdom ambassadors to take over the dominium.

2. To prepare saints for the second coming of Christ. should be forwarded to Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P. M. B. 198, Garki, Abuja within 28th days of this publication Signed: Secretary

Signed: Straight Path Consulting

SEED OF ABRAHAM DESTITUTE INITIATIVE

THE YOUNG WIDOW’S MIGHT FOUNDATION

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under PART C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2004 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ABIOYE SUNDAY ADEMOLA 2. ABDULSALAM SALIU ADEGOKE 3.ADEDOYIN ADEBISI STEVEN 4.SALAMI OLAWALE HAKEEM 5. AYOBAMI ADEDAMOLA AKEEM AIMS AND OBJECTIVE S; 1. TO SERVE AS A PLATFORM FOR DISCUSSION AND DECISION ON PROGRESS AND WELFARE OF MEMBERS. 2. TO CARE FOR THE WELFARE OF THE MEMBERS. 3. TO PROMOTE ONENESS AND LOVE AMONG MEMBERS. 4. TO CARRY OUT SCHLARSHIP PROGRAMMES ADVOCACY AND SENSITIZATIONON ISSUE RELATING TO EDUCATION 5. TO CREATE SOCIAL AWARENESS AMONG OUR PEOPLE AND FOESTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME. Any objection to this publication should be forwarded to Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P. M. B. 198, Garki, Abuja within 28th days of this publication.

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under PART C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2004

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under PART C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2004

TRUSTEES ARE: 1.BISHOP DR. OZONNAMALU MARTINS OBIORA. 2.REV. MOTHER OZONNAMALU EBERE AGATHA. 3.EVANG. OBIORA CHIOMA LILY. AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: 1.TO DECLARE THE GLORY AND LOVE OF D ELOHIM OF ABRAHAM TO ALL HUMANITY. 2.TO RESTORE HOPE AND DIGNITY TO THE HOPELESS AND DOWNCAST. 3.TO END POVERTY VIA CHARITY EVANGELISM AND ECONOMIC WISDOM. Any objection to this publication should be forwarded to Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P. M. B. 198, Garki, Abuja within 28th days of this publication.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Kehinde Oluwaseyi Daramola 2. Peters Florence Omotunde 3. Adeleke Adedeji Iyabo Monsurat AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To champion the cause of the young widows and their children.

2. To organise seminars and empowerment programs for the widows.

3. To offer some forms of financial aids to ameliorate the plight of widows.

Any objection to this publication should be forwarded to Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P. M. B. 198, Garki, Abuja within 28th days of this publication.

SIGNED SECRETARY

SIGNED: AP. JAMES-OWEN, C.

Signed: Secretary

MASTERS CHAPEL INTERNATIONAL

ABUNDANT JOY GOSPEL CHURCH. CAC/IT/NO.62854

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE To carry out evangelical activities, spread the gospel of Christ and build churches.

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

This is to informed the general public that the above name Ministry has applied to the corporate affairs commission Abuja for a removal /Appointment of trustees under part C of the company and allied matters act 1990.

The trustees are: 1. Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Olusegun Adegbayike - Retained.

2. Elder Thomas Olugbenga Taiwo - Retained.

3. Deaconess Dorcas Adegbemisola Akinyemi - Incoming.

4. Rev. Michael Adenrele Adeleye - outgoing.

5. Evang. Mrs. Omoyeni Olubunmi Ogunsola - outgoing.

6. Elder Eng. Olubukola Awe - outgoing.

7. Elder Eng. Paul Olayiwola Faleti - outgoing.

8. Dr. Babatunde Anokuru Douglas - outgoing.

Any Objections to this removal / Appointment should be forwarded to the registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420 tigris crescent, off aguiyi ironsi street, maitama Abuja within 28days from the date of this publication.

Signed by RICHARD EMEKA OGBODO Esq

Signed: secretary.

This is to notify the general public that the above named Church has Applied to Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja to register the above named church under part ‘’C’’ of Companies and Allied Matters Act, Cap. C20 LEN 2004.

THE PROPOSED TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR CHIEDOZIE OKORO 2. IFEYINWA NWAOKO 3. PASTOR HELEN CHIEDOZIE .U. 4. DEACON BEDE NNAMUKA 5. OKORO KELVIN CHUKWUKA

AKOGUN BIMPE BLESSING

MICHAEL-SAKA SIDIKAT OLAIDE

HAPPINESS PROSPER ORI

YADUDU ABBA AMBANI

I formerly known and addressed as OJO BIMPE BLESSING now wish to be known and addressed as AKOGUN BIMPE BLESSING. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OLAIDE SIDIKAT MICHAEL now wish to be known and addressed as MICHAEL-SAKA SIDIKAT OLAIDE . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as HAPPINESS BONIFACE AMAH now wish to be known and addressed as HAPPINESS PROSPER ORI. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ABBA YADUDU now wish to be known and addressed as YADUDU ABBA AMBANI. My date of birth is 20/10/1984.All former documents remain valid.

General public to please take note.

OBANIMOH ISMAIL ADINOYI

CHUKWU JOY NKIRUKA

OLARIBIGBE OLAMIDE BOLANLE

AGBO EMMANUELLA I.

I formerly known and addressed as ABDULRAHEEM ISMAIL now wish to be known and addressed as OBANIMOH ISMAIL ADINOYI .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OKUGO JOY NKIRUKA now wish to be known and addressed as CHUKWU JOY NKIRUKA .This is due to change in marital status. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as AROYEWUN OLAMIDE BOLANLE now wish to be known and addressed as OLARIBIGBE OLAMIDE BOLANLE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as AGBO EMMANUEL I. now wish to be known and addressed as AGBO EMMANUELLA I. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

OYINLOYE OLUWABUKOLA TEMITOPE

EZE ERNEST MICHEAL.

I formerly known and addressed as ADEWARA OLUWABUKOLA ELIZABETH now wish to be known and addressed as OYINLOYE OLUWABUKOLA TEMITOPE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

. I formerly known and addressed as ERNEST EZE now wish to be known and addressed as EZE ERNEST MICHEAL. All former documents remain valid.

General public to please take note.

FREDRICK DOMINIC TOCHUKWU

AGORO ADEKEMI SAKIRAT

. I formerly known and addressed as FREDRIC DOMINIC now wish to be known and addressed as FREDRICK DOMINIC TOCHUKWU .All former documents remain valid.

General public to please take note.

. I formerly known and addressed as ADIGUN ADEKEMI RUTH now wish to be known and addressed as AGORO ADEKEMI SAKIRAT.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS OBIEGBULEM OLIVIA OGOCHUKWU I formerly known and addressed as AMAECHI OLIVIA OGOCHUKWU now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OBIEGBULEM OLIVIA OGOCHUKWU. This is due to change in marital status.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME In some of my documents my name was written as ONYEMATA NGOZI GOODNESS and I wish to add BLESSING to my name. Henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as ONYEMATA NGOZI GOODNESS BLESSING All the documents bearing all the names are valid.General public to please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME

In some of my documents my name was written as ALINO CHIBUIKE and I wish to add ALEXANDER to my name.

Henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as ALINO CHIBUIKE ALEXANDER All the documents bearing all the .CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This to confirm that my name is UDOH EDET CHARITY which I used to open an account with UBA Bank Plc and I am the lawful owner of the account I opened with the name in the said Bank. General public to please take note.

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MR OSIFO JOHN

MRS. OSOBASE OFURE

NTUEN DANIEL MONDAY

MICHAEL ISRAEL OLADIMEJI

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

NWADIUKWU KATE CHINYERE/DATE OF BIRTH

This is to inform the General public that my MR OSIFO JOHN who was a known businessman, politician and philanthropist was killed by unknown gunmen in Benin City on 22/12/2014 and the incident has since been reported to Police and he has since been buried. General public to please take note.

: I formerly known and addressed as MISS AKERE OFURE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OSOBASE OFURE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as AKPAN MONDAY INIOBONG, now wish to be known and addressed as NTUEN DANIEL MONDAY. All former documents remain valid.

General public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as GEORGE MICHAEL ISREAL, now wish to be known and addressed as MICHAEL ISRAEL OLADIMEJI. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

This is to confirm that I ETIM ANIEKAN ABASI is one and the same person as ANAM ANIEKAN ABASI ETIM. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS NWADIUKWU KATE GBORIE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS NWADIUKWU KATE CHINYERE. THAT I WAS BORN ON 22/08/1960. GENERAL PUBLIC AND RELEVANT INSTITUTIONS SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

HAMZAT SAKIRAT MOJOYINOLA

GERALDINE CHEKWUBE EZEPUE

CHIKAODRI NNANNA

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES

I, formerly known and addressed as AMUSAT BOLA ADENIKE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as HAMZAT SAKIRAT MOJOYINOLA . All former documents remain valid. Banks, General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as GERALDINE CHEKWUBE OBIDIGBO, now wish to be known, called and addressed as GERALDINE CHEKWUBE EZEPUE. That on my voter’s Card, CHEKWUBE was wrongly written as CHEKUBE. All former documents remain

I, formerly known and addressed as CHINONSO NNANNA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as CHIKAODRI NNANNA. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

That on some of my documents, my name appears as ESONWUNE OKEKE NGOZI BLESSING, while on others, it appears as OKEKE NGOZI BLESSING. That I am the same person bearing all these names. That all documents bearing both names are mine and remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS. ESEEKULUWE IRETIOLUWA OMOWUNMI I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OSHILAJA IRETIOLUWA OMOWUNMI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. ESEEKULUWE IRETIOLUWA OMOWUNMI. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as INI-ABASI LYNDA WILLIAMS, now wish to be known, called and addressed as WILLIAMS INI-OBONG LYNDA. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

Concerned should please take note.

WILLIAMS INI-OBONG LYNDA

ISHOLA BOLANLE ODUNAYO

MRS. BELLO EJIDE SULIYAT

DANGANA MOMOH

I, formerly known and addressed as ISHOLA BOLANLE BAMIDELE, now wish to be known and addressed as ISHOLA BOLANLE ODUNAYO. All former documents remain valid.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS BELLO EJIDE SULIYAT, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. BELLO EJIDE SULIYAT due to change in my marital status. All former documents remain valid. General public a should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as DAN MOMOH, now wish to be known, called and addressed as DANGANA MOMOH. All former documents remain valid.

General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

DAVID AKPOMIEMIE SAMUEL

IGWE CHIJIOKE EMMANUEL

OLURODE ADEWALE-COAL JOSEPH

BISIRIYU TOLANI MISTURA

AINA STEPHEN BABATUNDE

I, formerly known and addressd

as OLURODE ADEWALE AKEEM, now wish to be known and addressed as OLURODE ADEWALE-COAL JOSEPH. All former documents remain valid.

General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressd as BISIRIYU TOLANI, now wish to be known and addressed as BISIRIYU TOLANI MISTURA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressd as AINA ADENIYI BABATUNDE, now wish to be known and addressed as AINA STEPHEN BABATUNDE. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

MOSADOLUWA REVIVAL PETERSON HEZEKIAH

MUSA YAHAYA

REGINA THOMAS AKA EFIZOR

I formerly known as SADOLUWA PETERSON HEZEKIAH wish to be known and addressed as MOSADOLUWA REVIVAL PETERSON HEZEKIAH .

All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as Musa Barhazana wish to be known and addressed as MUSA YAHAYA .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as BISONG REGINA EZORZOR wish to be known and addressed as REGINA THOMAS AKA EFIZOR. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

General public take note.

FATOKI AMINAT ADEBUKOLA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME That on some of my documents, my name appears as ADOYI AMINAT ADEBUKOLA, while on others, it appears as FATOKI AMINAT ADEBUKOLA. That I confirm herewith that I am

I, formerly known and addressd as DAVID AKPOMIEMIE AMARAIFURE, now wish to be known and addressed as DAVID AKPOMIEMIE SAMUEL. All former documents remain valid.

General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and Addressd as IGWE EMMANUEL CHOSEN, now wish to be known and Addressed as IGWE CHIJIOKE EMMANUEL. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

NWAFOR PAULINUS

JIMAH ROBETHER

MUHAMMED RISIKATU

I formerly known as ORJI CHINEDU wish to be known and addressed as NWAFOR PAULINUS .

All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as EMONBISA DORIS EHIMEN wish to be known and addressed as JIMAH ROBETHER. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note

I formerly known as Adaba Risikatu Abosede wish to be known and addressed as MUHAMMED RISIKATU OLAOLUWA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

OGUNTONA SUNDAY OLUKUNLET I, formerly known and addressed as OGUNTONA SUNDAY ABIOLA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OGUNTONA SUNDAY OLUKUNLE. All former documents remain valid.

General public and Auth Concerned should please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

OLOYEDE ABOLANLE FAITH

That my name was mistakenly written as LILIAN OYIBO O. In my bank documents instead of my correct and full name being LILIAN OYIBO OKEREMUTE as printed on my BVN form. That my correct name is LILIAN OYIBO OKEREMUTE. General public

I, formerly known and addressd as BOLANLE FAITH GARUBA, now wish to be known and addressed as OLOYEDE ABOLANLE FAITH. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

take note.

SUNDAY MAXWELL UZONDU

HAMZAT SARAH ABOSEDE

BHADMUS FAUSAT

OLUSEGUN LAWRENCE ESHO

ONOJIRORO PEACE GIFT

OMOTOSHO BOLANLE JULIANA

I formerly known as Lordmark Maxwell Uzondu wish to be known and addressed as SUNDAY MAXWELL UZONDU. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as MAJEKODUNMI SARAH ABOSEDE wish to be known and addressed as HAMZAT SARAH ABOSEDE. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as YUSUF FAUSAT OLUWATOYIN wish to be known and addressed as BHADMUS FAUSAT OLUWATOYIN . All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as OLUSEGUN L. ESHO OLUBORODE wish to be known and addressed as OLUSEGUN LAWRENCE ESHO .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as ONOJIRORO ESE GIFT wish to be known and addressed as ONOJIRORO PEACE GIFT .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as AJAYI BOLANLE wish to be known and addressed as OMOTOSHO BOLANLE JULIANA .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

BABATUNDE AZEEZ ORIADE

OJO RAPHEAL ABIODUN

ELIAS REX LIVINUS OZIOMA

OLASANYA BUKOLA OMONIYI

AKINADE SULAIMON ADELEKE

OBIORAH OBINNA PETER

I formerly known as BABATUNDE AZEEZ ISAAC wish to be known and addressed as BABATUNDE AZEEZ ORIADE. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as RAFAEL ABIODUN wish to be known and addressed as OJO RAPHEAL ABIODUN .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as NWACHUKWU LIVINUS OZIOMA wish to be known and addressed as ELIAS REX LIVINUS OZIOMA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as OLADIPUPO BUKOLA OMONIYI wish to be known and addressed as OLASANYA BUKOLA OMONIYI. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as AKINADE SULAIMON TUNDE wish to be known and addressed as AKINADE SULAIMON ADELEKE. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as NWAJANA OBIUKO PETER now wish to be known as OBIORAH OBINNA PETER.All former documents remain valid.General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

AMADI BLESSING NKECHI

MRS OKPALEKE MARGARET MAUREEN

This is to confirm that ATUBA MICHEAL CHUKWUBUNNA and ATUBA MICHEAL is the same person.All documents bearing the names remain valid.General public take note.

I formerly known as EZE BLESSING NKECHI now wish to be known as AMADI BLESSING NKECHI. All formerly documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formally known and address as MRS OKPALEKE MAUREEN NKASIOBI NEE OGOKE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKPALEKE MARGARET MAUREEN all former document remains vaild zenith bank plc NIMC PPSS Awka Community secondary school Ihite and general public take note

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

MRS. OKENYI JULIET IFEOMA

I am same person bearing YEMISI OLUSOLA OLUSADA and also as OLUYEMISI OLUSOLA OKONJI, That all other document remain valid General public tae note

I, formerly known and addressed as Miss. Igwe Juliet Ifeoma now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. Okenyi Juliet Ifeoma .

All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

MADUEMERE UKAMAKA

OLUDEMILADE TENIOLA OLADELE

OLURONKE OLADELE

ANEKWE CHIZOBA JANE

MICHAEL PETER EDET

WUMOH MEDESE MARIA

I, formerly known and addressed as MADUEMERE IFECHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as MADUEMERE UKAMAKA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Oludemilade Teniola Fagbola now wish to be known and addressed as Oludemilade Teniola Oladele. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Oluronke Fagbola now wish to be known and addressed as Oluronke Oladele. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NWANKWO JANE AMAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as ANEKWE CHIZOBA JANE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as PETER EZE, now wish to be known and addressed as MICHAEL PETER EDET. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES: This is to confirm that DEWUMOH MARIA MEDESE and WUMOH MEDESE MARIA is the same person. All documents bearing these names remain valid.

General public please take note.

SATURDAY MUYIWA OKANLOMO

MUSBAU-KAREEM AJOKE ABIBAT/ DATE OF BIRTH

MRS. IDRIS SULIAT OLAKEMI

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES:

MRS. LANLOKUN-QASSIM YETUNDE

I, formerly known and addressed as ABIBAT MUSBAU KAREEM, now wish to be known and addressed as MUSBAU-KAREEM AJOKE ABIBAT. My correct Date of Birth is 17/02/1973. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OLASUPO SULIAT OLAKEMI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. IDRIS SULIAT OLAKEMI, due to marriage. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm that OGBONNA PRINCE RAYMOND and OGBONNA RAYMOND NWAEZE is the same person, now wish to be known and addressed as OGBONNAH NWAEZE RAYMOND. My corect Date of Birth is 16/06/1972. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS QASSIM YETUNDE FATIMAH, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. LANLOKUN-QASSIM YETUNDE FATIMAH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. MARGARET AARON TAMUNOBIPIBOYE KIANI

I, formerly known and addressed as OMONISE MUYIWA ADEMUWAGUN, now wish to be known and addressed as SATURDAY MUYIWA OKANLOMO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

HARUNA ABDULLAHI HALIMA

I former known as OTARU ABDULLAHI HALIMA now wish to be known as HARUNA ABDULLAHI HALIMA. All former documents remain valid. general public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. MARGARET INIOWUARI, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. MARGARET AARON TAMUNOBIPIBOYE KIANI. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

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MRS. OHANAGA HANNAH MKPEE

I, formerly known and addressed as, EDWIN MIRACLE CHIDOZIRI, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OHANAGA HANNAH MKPEE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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AKAEZE JULIET CHINONSO /DATE OF BIRTH

MAKAZI RUFUS SILAS

MRS. OGBOLU TEMIDAYO ESTHER

MRS. CHINYERE BLESSING AHANONU

EZEKIEL SUSAN UNENTE

I, formerly known and addressed as, JULIET CHINONSO NDUBUIZU, now wish to be known and addressed as, AKAEZE JULIET CHINONSO. My correct date of birth is JUNE 12, 1979. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, OGOLO PEREMENE MAKAZI SILAS, now wish to be known and addressed as, MAKAZI RUFUS SILAS. My correct date of birth is, 9th November, 1984, not 9th November, 1981. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. OGUNTOMILUYI TEMIDAYO, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OGBOLU TEMIDAYO ESTHER. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. CHINYERE BLESSING FIDELIS, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. CHINYERE BLESSING AHANONU. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, UNENTE SUSAN EZEKIEL, now wish to be known and addressed as, EZEKIEL SUSAN UNENTE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

ALIOKE SUNDAY P.

MRS. OKOYE MARY-ANN IFEYINWA

MRS. OSIFO UDOKA OLIVIA

NATHAN PRECIOUS DICK

FAVOUR OKEZIE

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. NKWODI MARY-ANN IFEYINWA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OKOYE MARY-ANN IFEYINWA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. CHINAKA UDOKA OLIVIA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OSIFO UDOKA OLIVIA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, DICK PRECIOUS, now wish to be known and addressed as, NATHAN PRECIOUS DICK. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, NKECHI OKEZIE, now wish to be known and addressed as, FAVOUR OKEZIE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

ODIAMMA NKEMAKONAM MARGARET

MMIRI MADUABUCHI

MRS IJEOMA ONYEKACHI

AJAEGBO OSITA DANIEL

ENI ESTHER GRACE UJU

ODIAMMA: I, formerly known and addressed as ODIAMMA NKEMAKOLAM NIKEL, now wish to be known and addressed as ODIAMMA NKEMAKONAM MARGARET. All former documents remain valid.

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ABUCHI: I, formerly known and addressed as MMIRI ABUCHI, now wish to be known and addressed as MMIRI MADUABUCHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

IJEOMA: I, formerly known and addressed as MISS IJEOMA STELLA NNABUDE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS IJEOMA ONYEKACHI. All former documents remain valid. BANKS and General public should please take note.

EDWIN: I, formerly known and addressed as EDWIN DANIEL OSITA, now wish to be known and addressed as AJAEGBO OSITA DANIEL. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note

ISEK: I, formerly known and addressed as ISEK GRACE ASAU AND EDE GRACE ASAU, now wish to be known and addressed as ENI ESTHER GRACE UJU. All former documents remain valid. BANKS and General public should please take note.

EZE: I, formerly known and addressed as EZE LEONARD OZOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as EZE LEONARD. MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 01/01/1983 All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

IKPEAMAEZE ELVIS-CHRIS SUCCESS

MRS EZEAGAZIE CHIOMA LOVELYN

MRSARUM IFEYINWA STELLA

ODERA OGBOGU-ASOGWA

MRS ANYANWU PEACE OPURUICHE

MRS CHIDIEBERE CYNTHIA CHISOM

OKOYE: I, formerly known and addressed as OKOYE ROMANUS AMOBI, now wish to be known and addressed as IKPEAMAEZE ELVIS-CHRIS SUCCESS. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

KALU: I, formerly known and addressed as MISS KALU CHIOMA GLADYCE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EZEAGAZIE CHIOMA LOVELYN. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

EZE: I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EZE IFEYINWA STELLA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRSARUM IFEYINWA STELLA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

ODERA: I, formerly known and addressed as ODERA IFEYINWA UGWUOKE, now wish to be known and addressed as ODERA OGBOGUASOGWA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

ANYANWU: I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ANYANWU PEACE OPURUICHE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ANYANWU PEACE OPURUICHE. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

ANIEKE: I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ANIEKE CYNTHIA CHISOM, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS CHIDIEBERE CYNTHIA CHISOM. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

MBA SERA UKAMAKA

NWABUISI BASIL NWANKWO

AGU EXCEL NWEKE

FRANK NNAMDI NNAMCHI

ECHEGWO FAVOUR IHUOMA COMFORT

MRS MADUBUKO UCHECHI LOVETH

I, formerly known and OHA: addressed as OHA SERA UKAMAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MBA SERA UKAMAKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

NDUBUISI: I, formerly known and addressed as NDUBUISI BASIL NWANKWO, now wish to be known and addressed as NWABUISI BASIL NWANKWO. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

HILLARY: I, formerly known and addressed as SYLVESTER HILLARY, now wish to be known and addressed as AGU EXCEL NWEKE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known FRANK: and addressed as FRANK NNAMOKOH NNAMDI, now wish to be known and addressed as FRANK NNAMDI NNAMCHI. All former documents remain valid. BANKS and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known FAVOUR: and addressed as ECHEGWO FAVOUR, now wish to be known and addressed as ECHEGWO FAVOUR IHUOMA COMFORT. All former documents remain valid.

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MADUBUKO: I, formerly known and addressed as MISS MADUBUKO UCHECHI LOVETH, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS MADUBUKO UCHECHI LOVETH. All former documents remain valid.

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CORRECTION OF NAME

CORRECTION OF NAME

BALOGUN ISRAEL OLATUNDE

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

OYETOLA BABATUNDE ABOLADE

AS OJEIFO DAVID CHUKWUYEM

This is to inform the general public that my name ONUORA OCHU was wrongly written during voter’s card registration but now wish to be corrected and addressed as OCHU PHILIP ONUORA. My correct date of birth is 8thSeptember, 1985. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

This is to inform the general NDU public that my name DORATHY was wrongly written during BVN registration but now wish to be corrected and addressed as NDU DORATHY EGOBUOYI. All former documents remain valid.

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ISRAEL OLATUNDE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BALOGUN ISRAEL OLATUNDE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Oyetola Babatunde NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OYETOLA BABATUNDE ABOLADE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Ojeifo Happy NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OJEIFO DAVID CHUKWUYEM. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

NNONYE A. CHUKWURAH BOSAH

NWAOKOLO OKEIBUNOR

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Nkemechina Chukwurah NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NNONYE A. CHUKWURAH BOSAH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BOYO STANLEY NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWAOKOLO OKEIBUNOR. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OLUFADE TOSIN MORENIKE I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OSUNDE TOSIN MORENIKE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLUFADE TOSIN MORENIKE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

That I, Adewoyin Shaidatu Oluwaranti is the same person as Shaidat Oluranti Adewoyin.

All documents bearing both names are mine and remain valid. General public take note.

I, DIVINE CAROLINE DIDI, wish to correct my name which was wrongly written as, CAROLINE DIDI CAROLINE, instead of, DIVINE CAROLINE DIDI. I now wish to be known and addressed as, DIVINE CAROLINE DIDI. All former documents remain valid.

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ALIOKE: I, formerly known and addressed as ALIOKE PHILIP, now wish to be known and addressed as ALIOKE SUNDAY P. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

EZE LEONARD CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH

EDEH OBINNA SOLOMON

AMUROKO ROTIMI ABIDEMI

MRS. OLUCHI BLESSING IBEOMA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OBINNA SOLOMON EDEH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EDEH OBINNA SOLOMON. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GANIU ROTIMI ABIDEMI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AMUROKO ROTIMI ABIDEMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS. OLUCHI BLESSING OGBENNA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. OLUCHI BLESSING IBEOMA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. HERITAGE BANK, ORIFLAME NIGERIA AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CHUKWUDI ANULIKA OLIVIA

OLUBAYO ADEOLU SMART JAMES

MIRIAM GINIKA CHUKWU

FOLASHADE ODUNAYO IKOKOKAN

UDOH EDWIN EMMANUEL

AMEH DANIEL ABAH

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EJEZIE-EJOH ANURIKA OLIVIA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHUKWUDI ANULIKA OLIVIA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

. I formerly known and addressed as OLUBAYO SALISU ISMAILA JAMES now wish to be known and addressed as OLUBAYO ADEOLU SMART JAMES. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MIRIAM GINIKA JOHN now wish to be known and addressed as MIRIAM GINIKA CHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as FOLASHADE AFOLABI ODUNAYO now wish to be known and addressed as FOLASHADE ODUNAYO IKOKOKAN. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as EDEM EDWIN EMMANUEL now wish to be known and addressed as UDOH EDWIN EMMANUEL. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as JOHN ABAH AMEH now wish to be known and addressed as AMEH DANIEL ABAH. All former documents remain valid.

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EMMANUEL-EMEME AMENAWON JOY

AKINDEJU OGBONNA AMAKA PATIENCE

I formerly known and addressed as ERHABOR AMENAWON JOY now wish to be known and addressed as EMMANUEL-EMEME AMENAWON JOY .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as DUNU OGBONNA ADA PATIENCE now wish to be known and addressed as AKINDEJU OGBONNA AMAKA PATIENCE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

GATES OF PRAISE COMMUNITY MISSION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AKINWALE LAOSUN 2. CAROLE OLUFUNKE LAOSUN 3. OLANIYI OLAOSEBIKAN 4 . BABATUNDE OLUGBENGA ABIODUN 5 . AYODELE EDWARDS THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1 . ALLEVIATION OF POVERTY, MEDICAL ASSISTANT TO THE LESS PRIVILEGED .

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: EKWUNIFE BLESSING U. 07038948697

HEALTH AID FOR ALL INITIATIVE THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES AND AMENDMENT OF ITS CONSTITUTION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE OLD TRUTEES ARE: 1DR UGOCHI OHAJURUKA_ RETAINED 2CHIOMA OBUMNEKE ILLOH_ RETAINED 3KINGSLEY UCHENNA ONYEMERE RETAINED 4 IJEROTIMI IBIDOLAPO TAIWO_ RETAINED 5.RACHEAL OJOMA AMEH-RETAINED. 6MRS. NWAKA GLADYS-REMOVED. THE NEW TRUSTEES.ARE: 1.DR UGOCHI OHAJURUKA 2.CHIOMA OBUMNEKE ILLO 3.KINGSELY UCHENNA ONYEMERE CHAIRMAN 4.IJAROTIMI IBIDOLAPO TAIWO-RETAINED. 5.BAR MRS. IHECHI OBIGWU. 5.MRS MAGARET IROHA. THAT THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES ARE HEREBY ALTERED: ARTICLE 7 CLOUSE B, ARTICLE 10.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAINS THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: B.O. AMEH

CORRECTION OF NAME

MRS ANITA IJEH IPOADE

My name was wrongly written as CHINONSO MIKE ROLLAND instead of CHINOMSO MIKE ROLLAND. My date of birth was wrongly written as 06/06/1988 instead of 09/02/1985. All former documents remain valid.

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. I formerly known and addressed as MISS ANITA OREALU IJEH now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ANITA IJEH IPOADE.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

24 Public Notice BONNY KINGDOM WELDERS ASSOCIATION The general public is hereby notified that the above named Association has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja for registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990.

1. PEPPLE PROMISE ............................CHAIRMAN 2.JACKMAY CLARKSON M.......................SECRETARY 3. DAN JUMBO IBITAMUNO 4. GREEN MAURICE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To provide for the training, unity and general welfare of members 2. To promote and provide employment opportunities and ensure jobs security for members 3. To settle disputes among members and between members and their employers as the case may be.

4. Establishment and maintenance of high standard of workmanship and professional practices 5. Encouragement for the participation of member in decision making and undertaking of industrial institution at local government level.

6. Affiliate with other notable organization with similar aims and objectives 7. Engage in such objectives that are lawful, consistent and conducive to the attainment of the aims and objectives of the association 8. To own and develop properties.

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 CHAIRMAN

MIND MINERS INITIATIVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION AS AN INCORPORATED TRUSTEE UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP. C-20, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1). UGOCHUKWU NKECHI ANASTASIA PRESIDENT 2). ONYEKWULUJE OGOCHUKWU ONYINYE SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES I TO BE ADVOCATORS OF MIND LIBERATION AND PROBLEM SOLVERS ESPECIALLY AS IT AFFECTS THE FEMALE CHILD AND WOMEN IN GENERAL II). TO ADVOCATE AND ATTEND CASES OF SOCIAL INJUSTICE EG MOLESTATION AND RAPE OF A GIRL CHILD DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED 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.

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OMNIPOTENT GOD OF POSSIBILITIES INTERNATIONAL WORSHIP CENTRE 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. UCHECHUKWU HANNA CHINWE 2. AGBO UCHECHUKWU ODE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST ALL OVER THE WORLD. 2. TO TAKE CARE OF THE WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS. 3. TO ESTABLISH LOCAL BRANCHES FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL WORLDWIDE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: OBIH CHIMA SOLICITOR

GOLDEN HOPE SUPPORT INITIATIVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION AS AN INCORPORATED TRUSTEE UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP. C-20, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1). MARIA NWAKANMA EGBUCHIEM PRESIDENT 2). JESSICA NKIRUKA AMADI SECRETARY 3). VICTORIA EJIME UWAGBOE 4). IFECHUKWUDE EGBUCHIEM AIMS AND OBJECTIVES I HUMAN EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM II). SOCIAL WORKS AND HUMAN CAPACITY BUILDING III. SUPPORT AND GRANTS IV). TO ASSIST ANY MEMBER IN TIME OF DIFFICULTIES AMONG OURSELVES V). TO ENHANCE COOPERATION AND FOSTER PEACE, LOVE AND DEVELOPMENT AMONG THE FEMALE CHILD AND HERE ENVIRONMENT ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED 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: PRESIDENT

ADVANCEMENT OF THE DISABLED THROUGH AWARENESS AND PROMOTION OF TALENT FOUNDATION

CENTRE FOR INTEGRAL SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS ACQUISITION

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

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

OLD NAME: ADVANCEMENT OF THE DISABLED THROUGH AWARENESS AND PROMOTION OF TALENT FOUNDATION TO NEW NAME: ADVANCEMENT OF THE DISADVANTAGED THROUGH AWARENESS AND PROMOTION OF TALENT FOUNDATION AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION TO REFLECT THE NEW NAME: ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE AND AMENDMENT SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION

SIGNED: PRESIDENT

SIGNED: SECRETARY

BIN ALUA DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

ABOVE THE HILLS MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL

TRUSTEES: 1. OLUGBENGA AWE. 2. BASHEER OSHODI. 3. YUSUF ADEOJO. 4. JUBRIL ADEOJO(SECRETARY) 5. AKEEM OYEWALE. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SKILL ACQUISITION IN OUR SOCIETY FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYSFROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR NNANNA OBASI SOLICITOR

DE EVERLASTING UNIQUE FRIENDS CLUB OF NIGERIA

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

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. WALID MOHAMMED ALUA, 2. HABIBA MOHAMMED ALI, 3. MOHAMMED ALI ALUA,

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. PASTOR OPEYEMI OLAYINKA OLUGBILE. - PRESIDENT 2. MRS ONYINYECHI OLUGBILE. - VICE PRESIDENT 3.PASTOR OMALE HASSAN - PASTORAL HEAD 4 .PASTOR MARTIN ANYAWU. - DEPUTY PASTORAL HEAD

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AMAECHI ODINAKA SALACHUS - CHAIRMAN 2. AKAGU EBUKA ANTHONY - SECRETARY 3.OKONKWO CHRISTIAN IFEANYI -MEMBER 4.OKECHUKWU CHRISTIAN IKYE 5. LEVI STANLEY OGADINMA

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO COLLABORATE WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, CORPORATE ORGANISATION AND DONOR AGENCIES IN PROMOTING EDUCATION, CAUSE OF JUSTICE, SOCIAL SECURITY, PUBLIC HEALTH AND COMMUNITY WELFARE. 2. TO MAKE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AVAILABLE, ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE THEREBY BOOSTING OUR FOREIGN EXCHANGE IN INTERNATIONAL MARKET. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYSFROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO LEAD MEMBERS TO GOD THROUGH PREACHING AND PRAYERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYSFROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE PEACE AND UNITY AMONG MEMBERS 2. TO PROMOTE WELFARE OF MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: BARR. CHRISTIANA .C UMOH

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED BY SECRETARY

DE EVERLASTING UNIQUE FRIENDS CLUB OF NIGERIA

EASTERN GATE BRIDE CHURCH

UMUOKWARACHOKE COMMUNITY UNION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE:

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

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.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AMAECHI ODINAKA SALACHUS - CHAIRMAN 2. AKAGU EBUKA ANTHONY - SECRETARY 3.OKONKWO CHRISTIAN IFEANYI -MEMBER 4.OKECHUKWU CHRISTIAN IKYE 5. LEVI STANLEY OGADINMA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE PEACE AND UNITY AMONG MEMBERS 2. TO PROMOTE WELFARE OF MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

1. PASTOR THOMAS NWOKE. 2. BROTHER MOSES WARIGBO. 3. EVANGELIST UGBAJA PROSPER CHUKWUFUNANYA. 4. BRO. ISAIAH NWOKE. 5. EVANGELIST KELECHI CHUKWU. 6. BRO OKEZIE ORIAKU. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO EVANGELIZE THE WORLD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OCHUBA FRANCIS NNANNA - CHAIRMAN 2. ECHEFU KENNETH CHIBUZOR - SECRETARY 3. OWOAMANAM FABIAN UCHE 4. NNANNA JUDE AGUGUA 5. ONYENANKEYA AUSTINE XAVIER 6. ONUGHA CLEMENT UZOMEKA 7. OBIESI CLETUS EZEMONYE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. ENCOURAGING THE ORPHANS THAT THERE IS HOPE FOR LIVING 2. SHOWING LOVE TO THE NEEDY IN THE COMMUNITY 3. HELPING LESS PRIVILEGE CHILDREN TO ATTAIN ACADEMIC, SPIRITUAL AND MORAL GOALS AND VALUE. 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: TRUSTEES.

SIGNED BY SECRETARY

GOODHOPE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

I-CHANGE FOUNDATION

CAPABILITY SUPPORT AND GROWTH ASSOCIATION

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

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004.

TRUSTEES: 1 .OLUWASEUN OLAYINKA ADEYEMO ( MRS). - CHAIRMAN 2 .OLUYEMI OYEWUNMI ADEYEMO (MR) - SECRETARY

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OLOJUGBA ERIC ROTIMI 2. HADIZA SALMA BLELL THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO CARRY OUT CHARITY WORKS FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED.

SIGNED BY SECRETARY

AIMS TO CATER FOR THE NEEDY IN THE SOCIETY. TO ORGANISE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME 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: OLUTUNDE ADEGUNDE TEL: 08039677683

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: JOAN GREG, ESQ. (SOLICITOR)

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, 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.

ADELOYE ABAYOMI OSEBOLAJIDE 2.

AJIFOLAWE JUBRIL AYODELE 3.

ALABI JACOB AKINPELU 4.

OBAZEH MICHAEL UCHENNA AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR PROFESSIONAL ENTREPRENEURS TO NETWORK AND DEVELOPMENT IDEAS. 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: JOAN GREG, ESQ. (SOLICITOR)

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JAM’IYATUL ISLAMIYYAH LITANMIYATUL IJTIMA’IYYAH WAL’INSANIYYAH ASSOCIATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004.

TRUSTEES : 1. ISSAH DANMEROGO - CHAIRMAN 2 IBRAHIM GARBA ALHASSAN- V/CHAIRMAN 3.SANI SULEMAN -SECRETARY 4.HASSAN ABBAS ABDULLAHI- V/SECRETARY 5.ABDUL’AZIZ DANMEROGO- TREASURER 6 .RABIU DANYARO- V/TREASURER 7.USMAN ABUBAKAR EL-JIBRIN- AUDITOR 8.MUHD AHMED SULEMAN-CHAIRMAN P.R.O 9 .ZAKARI UMAR SANKA- ADVISER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO ASSIST THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING WATER, FOODS, SHELTERS, SCHOOL AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS. 2. TO HELP ENLIGHTEN THE COMMUNITY WITH MORAL TEACHING S. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

ATLANTIC HALL SCHOOL CLASS OF 2003 OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

FOUNTAIN POWER GOSPEL BIBLE MINISTRY

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

THE 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 OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. IRIOBE EGBEZIEMI GOLDA - CHAIRMAN 2. EGBUJI ANNE AMAKA - SECRETARY 3. OKOYE MARK CHUKWUEMEKA 4. MBANISI VICTOR TOCHUKWU

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO ENCOURAGE CHRISTIANS TO REMAIN STEADFAST TO THE WORDS 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.

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.

CAROL CAJETAN IYKE FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.Senior Pastor Chinaemerem Sunny Hezekiah - Founder/President 2.Chief Collins Oguchi 3.Deaconess Jeosphine Oguchi 4.Rev. (Mrs.) Glory Green 5.Bro. Chinoso Onyemauche

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1. To initiate, develop and support sustainable solutions for the eradication of poverty, hunger, epidemic prone disease and illiteracy in our communities.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.To preach the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ worldwide.

2.To embark on evangelical ministry and programs throughout Nigeria and in any part of the world.

SIGNED : SECRETARY

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

ORSU MMA ANO INDIGENOUS ROYAL BROTHERS CLUB OF NIG

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.Ngozi Odumuko - Secretary 2.Adaeze Nwume 3.Patrick Utomi - Chairman

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.Mr Roland okpara - Chairman 2.Chief Ralph Uzoma mbamara - Secretary 3.Mr Boniface N. Igboanusi 4.Mr Uzoma udeze 5.Mr uchenna Dara 6.Mr uwaebuka anumaka

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Mrs. Ekene Ugochukwu - Chairperson 2. Barr. Chinelo Ugonwa -Secretary 3. Ugonwa Chikwado THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1) To influence as many children and families with a range of special needs as possible ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY

SIGNED : SECRETARY

LEAD HERITAGE FOUNDATION

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1. Developing Dynamic, Innovative and value based leadership.

2. Empowering young people with leadership skills for sustainable.

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TRUE GIFT FOR ALL NATION MINISTRY

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.Opeyemi Oke - Chairman 2.Prof. Tunde Fatunde 3.Adegoke Adeboye 4.Mrs. Modupe Adeyinka

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

SIGNED: F. O. C UZOEGWU ESQ. 08185510000, 08033498152. focusng@yahoo.com.

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THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED INITIATIVE HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. REV. STEPHEN UZOETO 2. BRO. CAJETHAN UZOETO 3. BRO. KINGSLEY UZOETO

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE ARE : 1. THEY ARE AIMED AT BUILDING, NURTURING, SUPPORTING A FUTURE GENERATION OF EQUIPPED LEADERS.

SIGNED : SECRETARY

DIGITAL PROWESS INITIATIVE

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THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.To promote intellectuals awareness social and home interest of the members in general and assist members of the club where predicable.

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

GOOD COVENANT MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Jesse Samuel kwakson 2. Ogechi Onuguh Jesse THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED : SECRETARY

SIGNED : Maxwell Ezemezu 08183437412

SIGNED : SECRETARY

PUBLIC NOTICE

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MAIBE LOVABLE INITIATIVE FOR EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN & YOUTH

HEALING FROM HEAVEN REVIVAL MISSION

GLOBAL INITIATIVE FOR PENURY ERADICATION AND EMPOWERMENT IN NIGERIA

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED INITIATIVE HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED INITIATIVE HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.OKORO LOVETH OLUCHI 2.OKORO TOCHI TONIA 3.MABEL EZICHI

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.REV. NNAMDI IKECHUKWU SAMUEL - CHAIRMAN 2.PASTOR. NNAMDI TOOLISA NNEKA - SECRETARY

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.TO EXPOSE WOMEN TO ATTAIN NEEDED KNOWLEDGE FOR PERSONAL ENHANCEMENT AND ADVANCEMENT FOR A BETTER AND MORE PRODUCTIVE SOCIETY. 2.TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : OMOWAYE OLUSOJI ADEREMI

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO THE WHOLE WORLD. 2.TO BRING REVIVAL TO THE EARTH FOR BETTER RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. 3.TO RENDER HELP TO THE NEEDY AND THE UNDER PRIVILEGE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : P.I. LEMUT ESQ

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. HAUWA BAGU - CHAIRMAN 2. AWUA TITUS TAVERSHIMA 3. MKEENEM MOSES TERSOO 4. ORTSERGA DOOSHIMA JOSEPHINE THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1. To cater for the needy and make provision for empowering of the needy.

2. To provide entrepreneurship and leadership training for youths and also promote skill acquisition.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_ GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : ABDULKADIR ALIYU (08030977671)

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PUBLIC NOTICE AFRICAN GLOBAL PEACE & DEVELOPMENT MISSION

ONE ACRE FARMERS ORGANISATION

ANCHOR FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANISATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR APPOINTMENT OF AN ADDITIONAL TRUSTEE AND REMOVAL OF AN EXISTING TRUSTEE UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE EXISTING TRUSTEES ARE: 1.MR. MICHAEL HUDSON 2.MR. BENJAMIN HARMS

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.REV. FR DR JULIUS IJEKEYE - PRESIDENT 2.PROF. AGATHA NONYEM TAIWO EGUAVOEN 3.MRS NNEKA PATRICIA NWAWUBA - SECRETARY 4.AFAMEFUNE CHRISTOPHER IJEKEYE 5.DR FERDINAND ONWUEMENE IJEKEYE

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.GODWIN TAMBARI NBINENE 2.BONIFACE MBA SAMUEL 3.OGECHI KEJEH GODSON THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.TO PROMOTE PEACE AND SUSTAINABILITY, PARTNERSHIP AND NETWORKING AMONG THE CITIZENS AS A SURE PATH FAR INCREASED DEVELOPMENT. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY

THE NEW TRUSTEES ARE : 1.MR. BARRETT PRINZ 2.MR. IBUKUN LAWAL 3.MR MATTHEW SABIN

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED.

THE REMOVED TRUSTEE 1.MR.BENJAMIN HARMS THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : CHAIRMAN

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_ GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY

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ODINAKA CHRISTLINE ODENIGBO

OJODOMO MICHAEL

JUSTINA BOLANLE

AHMADU SALIHU

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED OBINAKA CHRISTLINE ODINAKA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ODINAKA CHRISTLINE ODENIGBO ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS VICTOR FRIDAY ADEJOH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSE AS OJODOMO MICHAEL ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. BANKS, ALL AUTHORITIES CONCERN AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

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BOLAWOLE OLUWASEUN DANIEL

STEPHANIE OBIANUJU EDORDU

EZEH EDITH

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MRS. OLUWASUYI ADEKUNLE ODEN

DECLARATION OF NAME

OKWARA CHIOMA MARYPAUL

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CHANGE OF NAME/AGE DECLARATION I, formerly known and addressed as ROBERT CHIDINMA PATRICIA, now wish to be known and addressed as ROBERT PATRICIA NWAYI-SUNDAY. My correct date of birth is August 27th, 1992. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

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IBEBUIKE MORUFAT FOLASHADE

ISHOLA AYEDUN BILIKIS

EDET JANET PEACE

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JONATHAN ONAH GABRIEL

ERONDU CHINONSO PHILIP

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MRS. LIADI PHILLIPS OLAYINKA

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OKECHUKWU ODINTA KEVIN

CRAIG ADEDOYIN ODIRI

CHRISTIAN ONYEKA NDUKWU

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IFEYINWA VIRGINIA ANNE

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OJEL CHINEDU ENDURANCE

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OLADELE TEMITOPE ABIGAIL

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CHOSEN LIBERATION CHURCH EZIOME MBIERI

LYNESON CHARITABLE TRUST

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THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

TRUSTEES;: 1. Anthony favour uchenna 2.Duru Kingsley onyekachi 3. Egbu chidi Maurice.

TRUSTEES 1. ADEDAMOLA JAWARAT MASHA - CHAIRMAN 2. OBINNA CHUKWUEZIE 3. STEPHEN WASA

GLORIOUS REDEEMED APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF ALL NATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. REV Ronald Akirika Okechukwu 2. Mrs Ugochi favour okechukwu 3. John ude secretary 4. NDUBUISI Ronald Nweze 5. Sunday Austine AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. Signed by:Ladi Ochugboju-Abidoye.

AIMS: 1. Preaching the word of God 2.Evangelism 3. Reaching out to the poor and the needy

AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. PROVIDING ASSISTED VOLUNTARY RETURN AND REINTEGRATION FOR NIGERIAN MIGRANTS WHO ARE UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO REMAIN IN HOST COUNTRIES AND WISH TO RETURN VOLUNTARILY TO THEIR COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN.

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News 28 OPEC oil cut: Iraq cheating on deal OpeOluwani Akintayo

ÏÏÏThe Organisation for Petroleum

Exporting Countries, OPEC, may not be able to deliver on deal if its second biggest producer and exporter, Iraq’s excesses is not stemmed.

Iraq pumped about 80,000 more barrels of oil a day than permitted by OPEC cuts during the first quarter 2017. According to reports, Iraq’s decision to go against OPEC stems from its bag log of debts due to three years of fighting Islamic state.

And If the cut deal gets extended to 2018, the nation will have even less incentive to comply because capacity at key southern fields is expanding.

“Leaving that productive capacity idle will come with an opportunity cost that Iraq may prove reluctant to bear,” said Harry Tchilinguirian, the London-based head of commodity markets strategy at BNP Paribas SA. He’s nonetheless optimistic that global inventories will fall by year-end as members like Saudi Arabia pick up the slack for Iraq’s transgressions.

Analysts already fear Iraq’s cheating may soon extend to other OPEC members who could start cutting corners too.

Brent crude tumbled below $50 a barrel this month as data showed U.S. shale producers pumping more into the markets, rubbishing OPEC’s efforts to control the supply glut.

“A lot of market participants have been a bit underwhelmed by the impact of the cut,” Martijn Rats, an oil analyst at Morgan Stanley, said in an interview in Dubai. He says OPEC members are most likely to respect curbs if Brent trades in the $50-$60 range, with prices on either side increasing the risk of non-compliance.

Under the November deal, OPEC promised to cut 1.2 million barrels per day of output, with Iraq trimming 210,000 barrels a day to 4.351 million barrels a day. In the first quarter, Iraq met only 61 percent of its targeted cut, though compliance improved to 90 percent in April, according to OPEC data.

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Edo Speaker escapes impeachment Titus Akhigbe, Benin

ÏÏÏTension heightened in Edo state

on Monday when the members of the state House of Assembly who were supposed to resume from their recess abruptly postponed resumption indefinitely following alleged attempt by some lawmakers to impeach the Speaker, Dr. Justin Okonoboh.

The incident is happening barely two weeks that the former Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Mr. Monday Igbuya, was impeached.

Some lawmakers, led by the House Committee chairman on Education, Mr. Chris Okaiben, accused the former Speaker of the House, Victor Edoror of allegedly plotting the impeachment moves so he can return as Speaker.

However, the Daily Times gathered that the problem of the current Speaker started few days before the members

went on recess when he was accused by some lawmakers of not carrying them along in the award of contracts and also not being transparent about the funds accruing to the House.“ Some of these lawmakers were angry with the Speaker before they went on recess”,said a reliable source.

The angry lawmakers were said to have commenced the war on Sunday during a leadership meeting of the House to plan for their resumption Monday when it was learnt that some lawmakers have started the collection of signatures for Okonoboh’s impeachment.

The situation forced the lawmakers to suspend resumption indefinitely before they all stormed Government House to see Governor Godwin Obaseki, who was said to have expressed shock with the situation.

Speaker Okonoboh who reacted to the situation, said it was normal for members to always disagree but that the majority will always carry the day.

He said: “We are renovating our chambers, our generators and public address system. What you are calling division there is no house in the world where you cannot find division. In a gathering of 24~ member House, we cannot think or reason the same way.

“But what we do is to struggle to present a common front before the people of Edo state. In the House, Minorities will have their say but the majority will have their way. What is being experienced is normal issues in the House.”

Also reacting, the APC lawmaker representing Oredo West, Mr Okaiben, declared that “what we are experiencing now is an every day thing. There was a time that it was rumoured that there were plans for the former Speaker in the person of Victor Edoror to come back, we did play it down because we wanted to manage information. He wants to come back but for us I know what is good for me.

L-R: Managing Director, MDS Logistics, Mr. Solomon Aigbavboa; President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Pharm Ahmed Yakasai and National Secretary, PSN, Pharm Gbolagade Iyiola, during the PSN President’s courtesy visit to MDS Logistics… recently.

Kingship tussle: Oba Akiolu in Lagos Court to defend his royal seat Titilope Joseph & Daniel Ojukwu

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The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, on Monday gave evidence before a Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja in defence of his position as the rightfully selected Oba of Lagos state.

In a narrative and dramatic form, the Oba gave his evidence before Justice Candide Johnson on how he became the Oba based on decision of the kingmakers and the god’s of the land who choose him as the Lagos monarch.

“I’m here to justify my appointment as the bonafide Oba of Lagos. By native law and customs and by law, I am the Oba of La-

gos,” Akiolu said.

The Oba, who has occupied the royal seat for 14 years was charged to court in the year 2012

by Prince Adedoyin Adebiyi and Prince Rasheed Modile who believed that the process which saw him as the crowned king, was questionable.

The Governor of Lagos State, the Attorney-General of Lagos state, Prince Babatunde Akitoye and Chief Junaid Eko are joined as redspondents in the suit.

Adebiyi and Modile are claiming that Akiolu is not entitled to the throne because he is not a member of a ruling royal family by not being a direct descendant of Oba Ado, the first Oba of Lagos.

According to the claimants only members of the Ologun Kutere and Akinsemoyin ruling household were entitled to the throne.

They also allege that proper customary rules and procedures were not followed when he was appointed as Oba in May 2003 While being led in evidence by his lawyer, Mr. Adetokunbo Mumuni, Akiolu told the court about the procedure he followed to become king.

“After I made my intention known to my family that I wanted to be Oba of Lagos and I applied for the throne.

“In May 2003, the head of the king makers and the then sole administrator of Lagos Island

called at my residence.

“At that time I was preparing to go to the mosque and I was told that I received a letter from the state government and the executive council of Lagos.

“The letter was accepting my nomination that I have been approved to be a worthy successor of the then late Oba of Lagos.

The prosecuting counsel, Mr. Fashanu SAN, raised three arguments which were made by the claimants and these include; the 90 days interval between the death of an Oba and the selection of another, rotation of the kingship among members of the royal family, and the existence of a registered declaration for the stool of Lagos.

How Nigeria can work, by Atiku Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

ÏÏÏFormer

Vice President and chieftain of the All Progress Congress (APC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has identified the basic factors which he said are necessary in building a Nigeria that works.

Alhaji Atiku, who was the nation’s Vice President between 1999 and 2007, specifically identified restructuring of the nation’s federal system, diversification of the economy from oil, reform of the nation’s politics and the reformation of the various anti- corruption agencies among others as essential for the country to work.

The former Vice President to erstwhile President Olusegun Obasanjo said this while accepting the Hero of Nigeria Democracy Award conferred on him by Hall of Grace Magazine at The Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

In the words of Alhaji Atiku, to build a Nigeria that works, “We need to restructure our federal system to devolve more powers and resources to the federating units. “ It will encourage states to compete to attract investment and skilled workers rather than merely waiting for monthly revenue allocations from Abuja.

“This will also include the establishment of state police for the states that so desire so as to improve security.

“We must be open to changing the nature of the federating units such as using the existing geo-political zones as federating units rather than the current 36, of which only a few are financially viable.

“Political decentralization must be accompanied by economic diversification.

“We need to diversify our economy away from the dependence on oil. We need to create opportunities for our people to engage in diverse economic activities which governments will then tax for revenues. But we can’t do that efficiently and effectively without accurate data. I have in the past called for an end to the self-defeating politics we play with census in the country.

“With all the data gathering and analytic tools in existence in the 21st century we have no good reason not to have accurate data on our people, down to the smallest unit, the individual.

“Without data we cannot plan properly and all of us will lose, including those who try to inflate their population figures and those who want to suppress those of others.

“Political decentralization will also help to deepen and strengthen our democracy as it will encourage more accountability. Citizens are more likely to demand accountability when governments spend their tax money rather than rent collected from an impersonal source.

“To further strengthen our democracy we need to reform our politics, especially by reforming our electoral system.

“Such reform must ensure that those who emerge as winners after an election are really those freely chosen by the people.

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, May 23 2017

SARS arrests wanted notorious Indian hemp dealer in Akure ‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure.

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suspected notorious Indian hemp dealer based in Akure, Sunday Gowon, has been arrested by a special force of the Nigeria Police.

Gowon was nabbed on Monday following a tip off about his criminal activities by the members of the timber contractors association at the forest reserve Akure.

The suspect was apprehended with an accomplice by armed men of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) from Lagos after a manhunt into his illegal activities.

The culprit and his gang had severally been alleged of destroying vegetations in the Akure/Ofosu Forest Reserve by planting and cultivating Indian hemp thereby destroying the land.

He was also accused of recruiting young people into the illegal business while felling economic trees to sabotage the effort of the Ondo state government.

A source who confirmed Gowon’s arrest to journalists in Akure said the suspect has confessed to the crime in his written statement with the police.

The source who begged not to be named disclosed how the illegal activities of the suspect

have led to the destruction of some farmland in the heavy forest.

“The suspect (Gowon) was arrested by the Federal Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) from Lagos after a trap was set for him and his group of boys.

“The culprit is also one of the notorious criminals destroying farmland and vegetations at the Akure/Ofosu Forest Reserve in Ondo state.

“He has been questioned by the police and he is being transferred to Lagos for more investigation into his case” the source told journalists.

Penultimate Monday, the police in the state had nabbed one Adebo Ademola at Ogbese in Akure North local government area for allegedly farming on cannabis in plantation.

Femi Joseph, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Ondo State said he could not immediately confirmed the arrest when contacted by journalists.

Mr. Joseph disclosed that although the police have in the recent time launched a manhunt for dealers of cannabis in the state.

He added that the police had been working with the other sister security agency in the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to rid criminals sabotaging government effort out of the state.

Ethno-religious differences, others threat to Nigeria’s democracy - ex-gov Patrick Odey, Uyo

ÏÏÏFormer

governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Mukhtar Yaro, has said ethnoreligious differences and regional issues were posing a great threat to the survival of the nation’s democracy.

He warned that unless the country set aside this “evil’ it would not make any meaningful headway in her democratic journey.

Yaro who was in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom capital for the unveiling of a group, ‘’To-be-connected Nigeria’’ held weekend at Le’meridian hotel and Golf Resort, Uyo said the strength of this country lies in her diversity.

But he lamented however that ethno-religious differences, political differences and regional issues were posing a great threats to her strength.

“Our diversity is our strength; we must set aside our ethno-religious differences, political differences and regional issues and until we are able to do this we will not make meaningful progress in

our development process” he said.

The group, “To-be Connected Nigeria” is a non-governmental that seeks to break ethnic barriers that hinder progress by ensuring that talented Nigerians get connected irrespective of their ethnic or religious divide.

But Yaro said the lofty ideals which the group stand for can only be transformed the country into greatness if it begins consciously to pursue those ideals to logical conclusions.

He noted “it is when a southerner sees a northerner as one and vice versa that this country would make sustainable development.”

The former governor however noted that he had to cancel more than fifteen appointments to be in Uyo said he would not have there if he had followed or nurse any religious or ethnic issues.

He advised the group not to start romancing with government but to pursue it owns ideals until government sees it necessary to partner with it.

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Uwazuruike-led MASSOB shuts down Owerri Val Okara, Owerri

ÏÏÏ Members

of the splinter group of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereignty State of Biafra (MASSOB) and the Biafra Independent Movement (BIM) on Monday stormed the major roads and streets of Owerri the state capital celebrating the Biafra Independence Day. The protesters who arrived in buses from the 27 local government areas of the state with Biafra flags and posters

bearing various inscriptions depicting commitment to Biafra state, wore military uniforms and chanted Biafran songs and solidarity slogans.

The protesters in their thousands comprising men, women and youths in a commando-like operation arrived the ever busy Douglas road by 8am from where they moved to the popular Ama JK junction, Wetheral road, Tetlow road, Royce Road and Bank road.

Traders and civil servants thronged out enmasse cheer-

ing them shouting “on Biafra we stand”, the protesters defied the early scorching sun and later moved to the imposing Maria Assumpta roundabout where they finally berthed.

Speaking in a telephone chat with the Daily Times later, the leader of BIM, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, claimed responsibility for the protest, adding that it was organized to prove his irrevocable commitment to the actualization of the Biafra project.

L-R: Ogun State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs.) Yetunde Onanuga; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Phillips Consulting, Mr. Foluso Phillips; Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun; Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede; Associate Professor, Pan-Atlantic University, Dr. Doyin Salami and Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Modupe Mujota, during the Ogun State Education summit in Abeokuta, Ogun State... on Monday. Photo: DAVID IDOWU.

Army guns down ‘Supreme,’ suspected cult leader declared wanted by Rivers govt Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

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A suspected cult leader, Samuel Ogoso, known as Supreme, who was declared wanted by the Rivers state government in April this year for refusing to surrender his weapons and embrace the fresh amnesty window offered by the government, was on Monday gunned down by the army in Eleme.

The deputy director, Public Relations of 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, who confirmed the death of the suspected cult leader, said that Supreme died after he bled out from gunshot injuries he sustained in a battle with soldiers.

Col. Iliyaso said in Port Harcourt that Supreme and his men had attacked the troop

while the soldiers were responding to a kidnapping incident at Seme community in Tai local government area of the state, explaining that the army overpowered the suspected cult gangsters, shooting them in the process. He said that “Supreme bled out to death before he could receive treatment in the hospital.”

The army spokesman said that another of Supreme’s gang members, ThankGod Ndunaka, was arrested and handed over to the police. He said that a pistol and other ammunition were recovered from the suspects.

Recall that Supreme who was accused of carrying out heinous crimes in Eleme and neighbouring towns in conjunction with his gang members contributed to the set back experienced by the

state government amnesty programme when they failed to willingly embrace the programme.

Dismayed by the refusal of Samuel Ogoso (Supreme) to embrace the gesture, the Chairman of the Amnesty Programme and Special Adviser to Governor Wike on Amnesty, Hon. Kingsley Chinda, asked security agencies to arrest him (Ogoso) at the end of the April deadline given to criminals in the state to surrender their weapons.

Supreme, his gang members, and some members of other criminal gangs failed to appear on Tuesday, April 18, before the amnesty committee, at Eleme Local Council Secretariat, to submit their weapons during the disarmament exercise for repentant cultists.

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Army arrests 17 suspects over C/R/A’Ibom boundary crisis Patrick Odey, Uyo

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L-R: APC leader, Pa Elias Folorunsho; one of the beneficiaries, Damilola Odunlalu, wife of the donor, Mrs. Olufunmilayo Odeneye; Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Suraj Adekunbi; Donor/ Member, House of Representatives (Ijebu Ode/Odogbolu/Ijebu North East federal constituency) Olusegun Odeleye and Ogun State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Muyiwa Oladipo, during the distribution of working tools to beneficiaries in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State… on Sunday.

Animation tech will boost Nigeria’s entertainment industry - Minister

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and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has made a strong pitch for Nigeria to embrace the growing Animation technology in order to benefit from what has become a $300-billion industry and which represents 25% of the global audiovisual market.

Addressing the opening ceremony of the 7th African Digital TV Development Seminar in Beijing, China, on Monday, the Minister said a developed animation industry in Nigeria will be a boost to the country’s already-established entertainm ent industry and make the country an outsourcing destination for global animation services. ‘’American animation has developed as America’s sixth largest pillar industry; in Japan, the animation industry has outperformed automobile, iron and steel industries to be the third largest industry; and South Korea has undertaken nearly one third of the global animation production business. Most of the segments in the animation industry are growing at the rate of 10% Year over Year,

and some segments are growing at 15% Year on Year. ‘’The output value of global animation industry has reached over US$300 billion, and animation related derivatives have exceeded US$500 billion. The animation industry has gradually become a pillar of the national economy and a new economic growth engine in some countries,’’ he said.

Alhaji Mohammed said Nigeria, and indeed Africa, must move to grab a share of the pie by tapping into the animation boom, adding that Nigeria, in particular, has all the ingredients for a successful animation industry. ‘’(Nigeria) has a ready domestic audience and market. Nigeria has about 86.2 million people online, and that’s 46.1% of the population, ranking it number one in Africa and number seven in the world. It has 44 million TV viewing homes in the country. Nigeria is expected to switch over to digital broadcasting when all 44 million homes have to invest in purchasing Set-Top Boxes. ‘’In addition, Nigeria’s telecommunication industry has grown

to $25 billion, and active lines are said to be well over 113 million, in comparison with 450,000 people and $500 million investment portfolio in year 2000, again ranking it no. 1 in Africa and 11th in the world.

“Nigeria’s smartphone penetration is estimated at 15.5 million. 70percent of the population are below 30 years of age, about 50% are below 20 (approximately 80 million), and over 40% of the total population are children under 14 (over 70 million), while about 20% of the population are teens (approx. 30 million). These demographics amply demonstrate that the uptake of animated content is already guaranteed,’’ he said.

The Minister also said the Nigerian film industry, ranked third in the world; the possession of a treasure trove of literature, brimming with exciting classics such as a Forest of a Thousand Daemons,...The Lion and the Jewel, The Passport of Mallam Illia and Things Fall Apart, and the fact that the country has an English-speaking workforce, provide added advantage.

Herdsmen/farmer clash: Niger needs Marine Police -Commissioner Saka Bolaji , Minna

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Niger state government has called on the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to provide marine police in the riverine areas of the state.

This call is coming on the heels of the recent attack on the Etogi community in Gbara Ward of Mokwa local government area by armed herdsmen which has claimed 27 lives.

Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Jonathan Tsado Vasta, in a statement said the state has rivers but no Marine Police are found in

the waterways or riverine areas.

According to the statement “We are calling on the IGP; we need Marine Police to be in Mokwa, Muye, Kacha, and Agaie local government areas especially now that the Baro Port is coming up.”

Vatsa added that “the presence of Marine police will forestall such senseless act. Niger state is not a slaughter abattoir and we will not allow it to be so.

“We are aware that the Marine Police is saddled with the task of tackling security challenges, such as armed robbery, piracy, kidnapping, gun running and other related crimes in the na-

tion’s creeks, harbours and territorial waterways; we want the Inspector General of Police to come to our aid.

“If there were Marine Police in the state, the incident at Etogi would not have happened because the herdsmen went to the community fully armed travelled in a distance of about 45 minutes using a ferry boat across the river.

“We are very sure that a better coordinated approach to securing the nation’s maritime domain especially the waterways in Niger will save the lives of our people.”

Nigerian Army has arrested 17 persons in connection with their alleged involvement in the boundary crisis rocking Oku Iboku and Ikot Offiong communities.

The suspects were arrested weekend when trying to cross over to Akwa Ibom state under the guise of a prayer group.

Chairman of Oku Iboku clan council, Mr. Ability Emah, who disclosed this to our correspondent on Monday in telephone interview, said he was shocked to see sophisticated weapons recovered from a group which pretended to be prayer warrior.

“When I heard that the military men on the side of Cross Rivers state were investigating a group that arrived in a bus that Friday morning I quickly climbed my motorcycle to know what was happening, so I want to tell you that I saw the Army arrest them myself.

“Some even disguised themselves as preachers dressed in white robe. An Army officer told me that it was when they confronted them that they discovered that they were armed. I saw them remove sophisticated guns and ammunition from their bus even charms. In fact I was told that it was the charms on them that attracted the attention of the military men.

“They discovered that the suspects were actually armed men on a dangerous mission and after interrogating them about 3pm they took them away in two Hilux vans belonging to the army to Cross Rivers state And I cannot thank the military men enough because if those boys had succeeded in coming into our land they would have finished us. The kind of weapons I saw would have been enough to wipe out the entire community,” the chairman said.

The Police Public Relations Officer in Akwa Ibom, Mr. Chukwu Ikechukwu, who confirmed the incident however could not confirm the number of suspects.

“I contacted the DPO in Itu Saturday afternoon and he confirmed that some people were arrested at the head bridge and he told me that those suspects were arrested on Friday by the military men on the Cross Rivers state side of the head bridge and have been taken to Cross Rivers state.”

The two communities of Oku-Iboku and Ikot-Offfiong in Akwa Ibom and Cros River state have been in a protracted dispute over a piece of land.

The crisis which escalated this year has claimed many lives while properties estimated a several million of naira has been lost to the crisis.

Count us out of pipeline ruptureGbaramatu traditional council Isaac Olamikan, Warri

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Gbaramatu traditional council has exonerated itself from Nigeria Gas Company (NGC) pipeline rupture, stating that it may have been caused by equipment failure.

The assistant secretary of the council, Chief Godspower Gbenekama, made the assertion while reacting to the occurrence, while faulting claims by the NGC that the gas pipeline may have ruptured due to third party interference.

“The Gbaramatu people have no reasons whatsoever to bridge or destroy any pipeline or government facilities in its domain.

“The pipeline may have ruptured due to equipment failure or by our enemies. We smell rat here,” he stressed.

Gbenekama noted that the NGC did not carry the Traditional Council along when it

embarked on inspection exercise of the ruptured gas pipeline which is situated few meters away from Camp 5 near the biggest military base in the Niger Delta particularly in Benikrukru Community, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State.

He explained that the gas pipeline ruptured at the same time when the military was testing weapons along the waterways thereby causing serious tension within the area.

“Nobody, not even the militants have claimed responsibility for the ruptured pipeline. The Gbaramatu people have no reason to bridge or destroy government facilities,” he posited.

Gbenekama expressed fears that some unknown persons may have ruptured the gas pipeline especially now that the Nigeria Maritime University has been approved just to scuttle the whole process.

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EXTRATIME

Monaco,West Brom Target Moses Simon Moses

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uper Eagles and Gent of Belgium forward Moses Simon has exclusively confirmed his intention to leave Gent for a fresh challenge. The forward has been linked with a move away from the team he has spent the last two and half season this summer, with French side Monaco one of the teams keen on his services.

English Premier League outfit West Brom are also hot on his chase, but the forward refused to confirm where he will most likely end up this summer, but he admit-

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ted he will certainly leave Gent this summer.

“I will leave this summer, that is something I can’t deny, but my destination like I always say will be decided by my agent. He handles that aspect of my career, my job is on the pitch”, he told Owngoalnigeria.com.

A fee of 20 million pounds have been slapped on him as transfer fee but, his agent Tony Harris believes a compromise can be reached for the forward to leave this summer for something less than what Gent are demanding.

Ibrahim credits board for NPFL win

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ikki Tourists captain and right back, Mustapha Ibrahim has tagged ‘magic of the new board’ his side’s emphatic win against Abia Warriors.

The Bauchi Elephants defeated the Umuahia Warriors 3-1 in Sunday’s topflight matchday 20 clash at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium (ATBS) in Bauchi.

Ibrahim said the convincing victory is clear evidence that the much talked about positive turnaround has just started in the Bauchi outfit.

“I think the new board has 100% hand in our biggest win so far in the ongoing season against Abia Warriors, the success is simply the magic of the new management board.

Leicester, West Brom Expand Chase For Iheanacho N

igeria international Kelechi Iheanacho is attracting interest from more teams in the English Premier League, according to the UK Sun. Deposed champions Leicester City and West Brom are also interested in snapping up Africa’s Most Promising Talent from Manchester City in the summer.

It was previously reported that Everton, West Ham, Borussia Dortmund and Hoffenheim were lining up a move for Iheanacho.

The 20-year-old managed 20 appearances (five starts) in the English top-flight in the just concluded season, six less than the number of games in his debut season in England.

Iheanacho is tied to Manchester City until the end of the 20202021 season

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“The board upon coming has done a lot to ginger and motivate us to action even though nothing concrete has been promised but they have gone out of their way to make us happy.

“We are happy with their coming and the five-star performance in the clash against Abia Warriors is our own little way to appreciate the board and in so doing tell the government that we are truly happy with them.

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Irhene Returns To Porto

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idelis Christopher Irhene who played his last game for Portimonense SC on Sunday in the second tier of Portuguese football has exclusively told allnigeriasoccer.com his parent club, FC Porto want him back.

However, he is not sure if he will be with the former European champions for next season as he will favour a move that would have him play regular first team football next season.

Fidelis, who has been on loan at Portimonense SC from Porto in the last two years, played an important role in helping the side gain promotion to the Portuguese Primera Liga with his virtuoso performance in midfield for the modest side.

He is not ruling out a permanent move from Porto to the side but said that would solely depend on the level of discussions between Porto, Portimonense and his representatives on his future.

He was in action for only 19 minutes in Portimonense’s 2-1 away win at Santa Clara and was replaced by Ewerton following injury concerns. Another Nigerian at the Club, World Under-17 Champion with Nigeria in 2013, Chidera Ezeh was a late introduction for Paulinho in the tie.

Fidelis organized a grassroots football competition for youths in Tudun Wada area of Jos and is expected to fly into Nigeria from Portugal to grace the final of the competition this week.

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Onyekuru Snubs EPL For Anderlecht H

ot in demand Nigerian forward Henry Onyekuru will sign for Belgium league champions Anderlecht before the end of this week reliable sources have disclosed.

The scorer of 24 goals have been linked with a move to several English Premier League team with West Ham going a step forward by agreeing a fee of around 7 million pounds for his transfer.

However reports from Belgium suggest the 19 year old will before the end of this week put pen to paper on a deal with Anderlecht for a fee in the region of €8m for 70% of his transfer right.

Thirty percent of his transfer right will reportedly be shared between Eupen and Aspire Academy, although both teams are owned by same group based in Qatar.

His rumoured move will bring to an end a

long drawn saga over his move, and shortly after scoring the goals that saw him tie the top scorer in the Belgium league, the forward dropped a hint about his future. ” I have not decided, I wanted to wait until the end of the playoffs. Hopefully I will reveal my destination within one or two weeks. I’ve always dreamed of the Premier League, but anything is possible. Belgium, Germany or England “.

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Age-fraud Nigeria’s Bane

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he 24-team line-up for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup has now been completed, and it comes as a huge surprise that defending champion Nigeria is not among those qualified teams. African qualification for the Under-17 World Cup is held in two parts: a qualifying stage for the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations and the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations finals. Nigeria, the fivetime Under-17 World Cup winner and current world Under-17 champion, will not be coming down to India later this year because of its failure to qualify for the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Golden Eaglets’ qualifica-

tion failure was a result of many factors, not least an age fabrication scandal that hit the team hard. So hard that it had 26 members of its first team squad sent home before a crucial two-legged second round qualifier against Niger. Nigeria won the first leg 1–0 but was beaten 3–1 in the second leg in Niamey, thereby getting knocked out of contention for the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations as well as the Under-17 World Cup. African nations have been infamous for fielding over-age players in age-group tournaments over the years. In 2013, Nigeria was forced to play with an understrength team in the Under-17 World Cup in UAE, yet it man-

aged to win the tournament.The Golden Eaglets’ Under-17 World Cup wins of 1985, 1993 and 2007 were also mired in age-fraud controversies before FIFA set up the MRI screening system in 2009.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) screening is done to conduct age testing, and almost the entire Nigeria side to play the qualifier against Niger was wiped out by the results of the MRI tests.26 out of 60 eligible players were found to be over-age, leading to their ineligibility for the Niger game.

A further damning fact is that only two of the Golden Eaglets’ first eleven got through the MRI screening, leaving the team heavily depleted. Courtesy: Superspot

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NAPPS generates over N200m annually but doesn’t know if it gets to Govt –Ufomba AT 4

FG commissions motorised borehole in Nsirimo, commends Sen. Orji AT 3 Army denies alleged molestation of IPOB women in Abiriba ÏÏÏ The 34 Brigade of the Nige-

L-R: Abia State Deputy Governor, Sir Ude Okochukwu;; DIG Valentine Ntomchukwu; Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu; AIG Zone 9, Hosea Karma and Commissioners of Police, Abia State, Leye Oyebade, during the presentation of some patrol vehicles and motorcycles by the governor to the Abia State command of the Nigerian Police Force in Umuahia...recently

Ikpeazu assures Ngwa monarchs of fairness, respect to all Abians Stories by Sunday Nwakanma Umuahia

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State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has promised that he will treat all Abia people with equal fairness and respect.

Speaking when he received members of Ngwa Traditional Rulers Council, led by the chairman, Eze Nwabiaraije Enogwe, who paid him a solidarity visit at the Government House after his Supreme Court victory recently, the Governor said that he remains the Governor of entire Abia State.

Ikpeazu, who said he wants a united Abia under his watch, expressed happiness with the unity among Ngwa royal fathers, assuring the traditional rulers that he will use

them in carrying out some of his administration’s policies and programmes and called on them to support his government.

Earlier in an address on behalf of the council, the Secretary, Eze I. I. Nnakwu, said they came to congratulate the Governor over his victory against Uche Ogah at the Supreme Court and thanked him for the developmental projects he has put in place within two years of his government and urged him to continue with the good and people-oriented projects he has been doing in Abia State particularly road construction in Aba. He assured the Governor that their communities will join him to achieve his aims and objectives.

In his speech, the chairman

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Abia State Traditional Rulers Council, Eze Eberechi Dick, enjoined the Governor to be strong as royal fathers are

with him, assuring him that he will complete his 8 years in office as his predecessors did.

…Doles out N100m to sponsor youths on CBN programme ÏÏÏ Governor Okezie Victor Ikpea-

zu of Abia State, at the weekend, presided over a summit of Abia PDP stakeholders held Umuahia and commended the stakeholders for their support and encouragement while litigations lasted in the courts.

Ikpeazu, who briefed the stakeholders on some of his achievements since coming into office, informed them that his administration has made available N100 million to support Abia participants attending the CBN sponsored programme which Abia is hosting for the entire South East states.

He further informed the stakeholders of his plan to hold town hall meetings in all the local government areas in the state and carry out entrepreneurship training for 10 youths from each local government as well as the proposal by the Chinese investors coming into Abia to train 299 Abians in China

in leather manufacturing and production.

Responding, the stakeholders congratulated the Governor on his victory at the Supreme Court and passed a vote of implicit confidence on him.

Collectively, they reaffirmed their support for the Governor and commended his achievements in rebuilding and developing Abia State.

The summit appreciated the unity within the party in the state and resolved to address any misunderstanding existing in any part of the state, especially in Ohafia LGA. While reaffirming its total loyalty, oneness, unity and submission to PDP as their party, the summit requested the Governor to liaise with other South East colleagues to ensure the protection of the interest of South Easterners at the federal level and tackle the marginalisation of Igbos in Nigeria.

rian Army, Ohafia, Abia State, has denied that its personnel attacked and assaulted women group from the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) during its meeting on Saturday at Abiriba.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) had alleged on Friday that soldiers from the military cantonment, Ohafia, Abia State, molested some women at a meeting at Abiriba.

The spokesman of the Brigade, Maj. Oyegoke Gbadamosi, debunked the allegation in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Umuahia, the Abia State capital.

He said that contrary to media reports, the soldiers neither molested nor assaulted any women.

He explained that some soldiers keeping security in the area only approached the women to ascertain the nature of their gathering near a military checkpoint.

“The venue of the meeting was just about six metres away from the military checkpoint.

“So the soldiers on duty approached the women and sought to see their leader in order to ascertain from her the essence of the meeting.

“On getting there, they were told that their leader went to the palace of the traditional ruler of the area,” he said.

Gbadamosi said that the soldiers immediately proceeded to the palace to confirm if the monarch was aware of the meeting.

He said that when the soldiers got to the palace, the monarch confirmed to them that he was aware of the meeting, adding that at that point, the soldiers returned to their duty post.

Gbadamosi said that some policemen were also present at the venue of the meeting.

The brigade spokesman said the soldiers went back and encouraged the policemen to ensure that there was no threat to public peace.

“Surprisingly, while the soldiers were making their way back to their duty post, they saw some of the women rushing down to the palace half-naked.

“Why will the soldiers molest or assault women? Women are harmless; it is not true that soldiers molested and beat up the women,” he added.

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Pay attention to character moulding, Ikpeazu charges varsities ÏÏÏ

Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has emphasised the need for institutions of higher learning in the country to pay greater attention to the moulding of the character of their students in addition to learning.

The Governor was speaking at the maiden matriculation ceremony of Clifford University, Owerrinta held at the matriculation arena, Ihie campus in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of the state.

He regretted that most institutions of learning in the country today are lacking in the area of character molding, pointing out that many graduates of higher institutions despite being awarded certificates and degrees in various disciplines do not have good character.

He said: ‘’Diplomas and degrees are awarded when you are found worthy in learning and character. It is important to be found worthy not only in learning but in character. ‘’Today, what you can find everywhere in the North, in the South and in the East and indeed everywhere in Nigeria are institutions of learning. Most of them are devoid of moldings character. ‘’The world is in need of people with character more than the world is in need of people with learning.

Therefore, it is another thing to qualify in learning but if you lack character, you find it difficult to drive in the world of today. This is my way of saying that your great-

est emphasis should be that you be found worthy in learning and character but more so in character.’’

The Governor urged the new students to be exemplary in their conduct and imbibe the fighting and resilient spirit that Abia is known for in order to be found truly worthy in learning and character at the end of their studies.

According to him, he has no doubt that the Clifford University will fill the gap in providing holistic education to graduates that pass through the institution, adding that the university will add value to the education space as well as meet the spiritual need of the people.

He also implored the students to train their minds to be employers of labour at the end of their academic exercise and promised to encourage the university to the best of his ability.

In his remark, the senator representing Abia South senatorial zone, Sen. Enyi Abaribe, said he is happy to be part of the success story of Clifford University and challenged the students to take their studies seriously.

Also, the visitor to the university, Pastor (Prof.) Ted Wilson, represented by Pastor (Dr.) Elie Dido, said the plan of the SDA Church is to truly make Clifford University a citadel of learning and urged the matriculants to imbibe the spirit of hard work so as not to waste the resources of their parents.

NOA, UNICEF design TFD to assist approach to Essential Family Practices Stories by Sunday Nwakanma Umuahia

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by nonchalant approach towards the Essential Family Practices (EFP) by most families and the urgent need to adopt a better method/strategy to ensure strict compliance, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and UNICEF have designed what it described as Theater for Development (TFD).

TFD is a progression from less interactive theatre forms to a more dialogical process, where theatre is practiced with the people or by the people as a way of empowering communities, listening to their concerns, and then encouraging them to voice and solve their own problems.

Addressing the people of Avonk-

wu autonomous community, Olokoro, Umuahia South L.G.A, Abia State, during one of the community engagement on EFP through TFD and community dialogue programme, planned for thirty six communities in three local government areas (Umuahia South, Ugwunagbo and Ohafia) of the three senatorial districts, the Abia State NOA boss, Dr. (Mrs.) Ngozi Uduma, said TFD as a participatory theatre practice, allows communities to write their own stories and perform in a drama based on the messages that emerge from the storytelling process.

She said through TFD, communities would get involved on issues concerning essential family practices, benefits of antenatal and post natal services, child labour and trafficking among others.

Dr. Uduma said focused antenatal service at least four times before child birth goes a very long way to save both the mother and the child from health hazards, death and other complicating issues as it regards to child birth.

She reminded the community the benefits of EFP and the healthy benefits of exclusive breastfeeding of a child, pointing out that exclusive breastfeeding saves money and protects the child from many communicable diseases.

In a health talk, the Umuahia South health educator, Mrs. Blessing Ochiabuto, touched on the benefits of child immunization, exclusive breastfeeding, personal hygiene, sanitation/proper hand wash, dangers of self-medication, and dangers of the use of hard drugs.

Sen. Orji has done well, says PDP chieftain ÏÏÏ A prominent political stalwart

in Abia State, Chief John K. Nwadinobi, has extolled the former governor of Abia State and the Senator representing Abia Central senatorial District in the Senate, Senator T. A. Orji, for his effective, dynamic and quality representation of the zone at the upper legislative chamber.

Chief Nwadinobi, who spoke with newsmen in Umuahia on the recent town hall meeting hosted by the senator to intimate his constituents on his achievements at the National Assembly, noted that the state and zone are proud of the former Abia State governor, popularly called Ochendo, for his articulate and serial achievements and contributions in the Senate in the last two years.

Chief Nwadinobi stated that it was commendable that the senator is rated the third most productive senator in the Senate since June 2016 due to numerous bills he had sponsored which has resulted to series of resolution passed by the Senate and its impact in the polity.

According to the Amaogwuwu Ohuhu Umuahia North-born Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, the people are happy with such giant strides by their representative coupled with series of projects attracted by the former governor through various committees the senator belonged

to and the bills sponsored.

He further stated that by these achievements, Sen. Orji has proved that the quality of a representative has a lot to play on how issues affecting the people and their needs could be bought to front burner and attention given to them.

The American trained physician said that the continuation of Ochendo’s empowerment programme in areas of Education, infrastructure development and youth development were testimonies of the commitment of the former governor to ensure that his people have a feel of democracy dividend and assured that the people of ward, local governments and the zone in general would continue to support him.

On the going voters’ registration, the PDP chieftain urged the people of Abia State in particular and Southeasters, mainly those who attained 18 years and above since after the last exercise, to come out en mass and be registered in order to exercise their franchise in 2019 general election.

Chief Nwadinobi expressed appreciation to the nation’s apex court for upholding the mandate the people of the state freely gave to Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu in their judgment as it brought to a close all litigations against the governor who can now work with a relaxed mind and change the face of development of the state for better.

L-R: Catholic Bishop of Umuahia, Bishop Lucius Ugoji; Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu; his deputy, Sir Ude Okochukwu, during a meeting organised by the Governor with Church leaders in the state at Mater Dei Cathedral, Umuahia… on Sunday.

Ikpeazu’s ADC urges monarch to apply Solomon’s wisdom in community affairs ÏÏÏ AnOmobainIsialaNgwaSouth

Local Government Area Crown Prince and Aide de Camp (ADC) to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, Emmanuel Ugochukwu Nwakanma, has advised his father who is the traditional ruler of Alaoma Autonomous Community to apply Solomon’s wisdom in the discharge of his functions as the traditional ruler of the area.

Speaking with The Abia Times after the one year anniversary on the throne of his father, Eze Godwin Nwakanma Nwankpa, the Alaoma II of the community, he urged the royal father to “continue in his wisdom, humility and fear of God” as with these, his community will grow better.

Popularly known as “Acupuncture” in his school days in Abia State University, Uturu, Emmmanue Nwakanma, who was also given a chieftaincy title of “Ochiagha” (War Commander) of Omoba, said he felt elated, “unworthy but yet honoured as a son of God”.

The award, has already spurred him into action, as the community has kicked off with the state governor laying the foundation of Omoba Urban Resource Centre which he said will open doors for a lot of investments into the community.

He described his father as having been part of the Ngwa traditional institution for a long time and has held many positions and advised him as his first son, to also bring godliness as he has been known for into his dealings with his community.

In his speech during the occasion held at Group Primary School, Omoba, Eze Godwin Nwakanma Nwankpa, the Alaoma II of Alaoma Autonomous Community, Omoba in Isiala Ngwa South LGA, urged his people to love themselves, have selfconfidence, fear of God and not to desecrate the land as well as inform constituted authorities of any abnormality and in the area for quick intervention and deterrence.

He used the occasion to state that May 12 was the highest day for

Ngwa people, stating that the state was calm because of the good judgment of the Supreme Court, saying that otherwise, there would have been crisis in the state.

He expressed his happiness that a blessing has come into his community through Gov. Ikpeazu, pointing out that the occasion was to mark his one year anniversary of receiving his staff of office and thanked God for that, especially as the state governor used the occasion to lay the foundation of the community’s Development Centre, Omoba Urban Resource Centre.

Speaking after being honoured with a chieftaincy title of Ogbuhere Uzo1 (Door Opener or Way Creator) of Omoba Ancient Kingdom, the state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, described the traditional ruler as a nice man worthy of being the traditional ruler of the place.

Ikpeazu said the royal father was given staff of office due to his antecedents as a royal chief and as a symbol of Ngwa cause.

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Ikpeazu inaugurates scholarship board ÏÏÏ

Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has said the state’s scholarship board was the flagship enterprise of his administration because of its role in the development of education in the state.

Ikpeazu, who stated this while inaugurating the board in Umuahia on Monday, said the board had provided many youths in the state with the opportunity to earn quality education.

According to him, human capacity building programmes are necessary for raising relevant manpower for the achievement of the State Government’s development agenda.

The governor said that the board was set up to drive the agenda of providing succour to the most vulAbia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu acknowledging greetings from pupils who were identifying with him over his victory at the Supreme Court on his way to an assignment in Umuahia...recently

FG commissions motorised borehole in Nsirimo, commends Sen. Orji Stories by Sunday Nwakanma Umuahia

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The Federal Government at the weekend formally commissioned and handed over a motorised borehole project with overhead plastic tank to the people of Nsirimo, Umuahia South Local Government Area, while commending the Senator representing Abia Central, Theodore Ahamefula Orji, for quality representation.

Speaking during the occasion, Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbe, charged the people of Nsirimo to effectively utilise the motorised borehole project handed over to them, stating “the people of Nsirimo should be aware that this project belongs to them and should therefore do everything to protect it.

The project is expected to serve the people and not exploit them.

They should set up a mini-committee to manage it”.

Ogbe, who was represented by the State Director Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), Deacon Ebere Simeon Oziri, appealed to the community to assist the government in their various little ways as the government at all times plans to make life easier for people, stating “one way of doing such is by embracing every project attracted for the people as well as protecting it”.

While commending the traditional ruler of the community, HRH Eze Adolphus Ugwunna and the anchor person for the project, Hon. Peter Asagwara and the entire people of Nsirimo for ensuring the successful com-

pletion of the project, Ogbe expressed his gratitude to FMARD and urged them to sustain the programme to make life bearable for the people.

Ogbe, who also commended the Senator representing Abia Central, Sen. Theodore Orji, for his role towards the actualisation of the project, said: “Our mission today is to commission and handover the motorised borehole project constructed for Nsirimo people. It might interest you to know that this project and many others like it were attracted by Sen. Orji. He attracted two roads in Umuahia North L.G.A, whose construction has almost been concluded”.

Commissioning the project, the facilitator of the project and Senator representing Abia

Central Senatorial district, Sen. Theodore Ahamefule Orji, charged the villagers to keep surveillance on the project especially the generating set so that it will not be stolen, and also serve the community for a very long time.

Sen. Orji, former governor of the state and present Deputy Chairman, Senate Committee on Agriculture, said because of the cordial/healthy relationship existing between him and the Nsirimo community and the importance attached to the water project, he decided to come, witness and do the commissioning by himself.

His words: “Nsirimo is very dear to my heart. I could have sited this project anywhere. But when the need for this water project came up, my mind wen.

nerable in the state, who desired to acquire education.

He said that he was confident that the board would evolve innovations and programmes that would place Abia ahead of other states.

Ikpeazu said that the State Government would provide the funds and resources the board would need to function effectively.

The Chairman of the board, Prof.

Samuel Igwe, disclosed that the board had evolved a programme which had been designed to send 50,000 youths to school.

Igwe thanked the State Government for the opportunity to serve, noting that the board would support the government’s plan to leave its footprints on the sands of time.

Bank chief donates bus for Christian evangelism ÏÏÏ Managing Director of Platinum Mortgage Bank, Engr. (Sir) Emmanuel Ndubuisi Mbaka, through his Charity foundation has presented an evangelism bus to the Unity Council, Ladies of St. Mulumba (LSM), Umuahia diocese.

This, according to him, is in fulfillment of his promise to the LSM, when they paid a courtesy visit to him at his hometown, Eluama Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State, in December, 2015, requesting for a bus.

Speaking shortly before the presentation at the Bishop’s house, Mater Dei Catholic Cathedral, Engr.

Mbaka represented by the Secretary of the foundation, Lady Bridget Eberechukwu Nnorom, commended the LSM for their ceaseless prayers for him and his Charity foundation and urged them not to relent in the evangelisation of the gospel of Christ.

Engr. Mbaka pointed out that his foundation - Mbaka Charity Foundation, does not segregate when it comes to doing the work of God and other humanitarian services, listing out organisations that have benefitted from his foundation, including the most recent charity work at a Methodist Church in Aba, Abia State.

Responding after receiving the key of the bus, Catholic Bishop of

Umuahia Diocese, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, lauded Engr. Mbaka for his spirit of giving, noting that “he is not only a millionaire but acts from the heart of his heart to support evangelism, cutting across all other religious groups and organisations”.

While calling on the LSM to maintain/sustain the vehicle, Bishop Ugorji appealed to other well-to-do Nigerians to emulate such gestures aimed at promoting the work of God, putting smiles on the faces of the indigents, widows, less privileged and the needy.

Recounting the event which led to the donation of the bus by Mbaka Charity foundation, the LSM Unity Liaison Coordinating President, Lady Ezinne Beatrice Nwogu, said: “In December 2015, when you (Engr. Mbaka), had a ceremony at Eluama Isuikwuato, we attended and presented our problems to you.

We witnessed your generous donations to various personalities mostly Rev. Fathers and Sisters, including LSM Okigwe sub council. Various Church organisations benefited as well.

“As spirited daughters of Mary, Mother of God, we seized the opportunity and further requested you to please donate a bus to our Unity council for the work of evangelisation through our numerous programmes which requires mobility.

Umuahia NSE to honour former ASOPDEC boss ÏÏÏ For his positive roles in the

society and other humanitarian/ philanthropic gestures, the Umuahia branch of Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has proposed an engineering award to be conferred on the former Chairman of Abia State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ASOPADEC), Rt. Hon. Emeka Stanley.

The event for the award which had the caption: “Development of Environmentally Friendly Engineering Practice”, is scheduled to before the end of July, 2017.

Throwing more light on what moved the Society to propose the award, during a courtesy visit to the Commission, the Umuahia branch NSE Chairman, Engr.

Victor Ejikeme Ihediwa, said the achievements of the ASOPADEC

boss in the past years, particularly in the area of provision of education based infrastructure, rural electrification, rural feeder road construction, and other engineering related projects is worthy of note.

He stated that the Society is highly elated by the profile performance of Rt. Hon. Emeka Stanley especially as it concerns execution of engineering projects that have positively impacted on the life of its beneficiaries.

He commended the ASOPADEC boss for his numerous supportive programmes and philanthropic gestures, adding: “We equally appreciate the enormous support NSE Umuahia branch has received from the Chairman and Management of ASOPADEC.

Your right hand of fellowship has always been a source of encouragement to this body of engineers”.

While pledging their unalloyed support to the goals of ASOPADEC, the Society of Engineers Umuahia branch led by Engr.

Ihediwa wished to partner with ASOPADEC to achieve an enduring engineering legacy.

Engr. Ihediwa seized the opportunity to appeal that the ASOPADEC boss should find the engineers in Umuahia branch most appropriate to handle the Commission’s engineering projects/ contracts.

In an interview with newsmen, the former ASOPADEC Chairman, Rt. Hon. Emeka Stanley, said about 80 percent of their projects

were done by certified professional engineers, as the Commission proudly parades a Permanent Secretary, Engr. (Mrs.) Rita .C. Okengwu and a Commissioner, who are engineers.

He said the Commission values engineers, pointing out that ASOPADEC has in-house engineers, who assist to ensure that works embarked upon by the Commission reached the expected standards of engineering.

He reiterated the readiness of the Commission to partner with the NSE Umuahia branch and appealed to them to feel free to make contributions/suggestions that will aid the ASOPADEC meet most of their needs as it concerns engineering.

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NAPPS generates over N200m annually but doesn’t know if it gets to Govt –Ufomba Prince Okey Ufomba, President, National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) Abia State chapter, in this interview with SUNDAY NWAKANMA, decries multiple taxation being charged members of the association by the state government, stating that the association is now poised to resist that. He also stated among others that the association generates over N200 million annually but do not know if it gets to the government. Excerpts: How is it like running the affairs of NAPPS? It is very interesting, though with challenges, particularly because a group of our colleagues, a segment from Aba area, who contested the election with me on November 10, 2015 and couldn’t make it, felt they needed to go to court. They actually sued the association to court and we have been in court for about a year now but by the grace of God, a first ruling was given and the court ruled that my administration should continue. We thank God for that, but it has been a lot of challenges, challenges from the government, including from the Ministry of Education, revenue agencies, even apathy on the side of members, internal problems and a lot of challenges. But we are moving ahead. Nigeria is now faced with struggle and everything, difficult time is also part of the issues, the economy is bad, schools are not comfortable with finances and they are very slow in responding to may be, in paying dues, and some other things that can make the association function properly.

What is then your plans for the association now and which way forward?

My way forward as I enumerated to members in our meeting is that first, as proprietors of private schools, we should know our worth to be better positioned to know how we move. There are some of these pressures from touts and illegal revenue agencies that we can checkmate to be better placed. We can save some of the money we waste on these touts and run the association and run our schools. Another way is to be prudent in managing the schools. I have also told members that we should be better qualified in the business we do. The government prescribed that the minimum qualification to run a school is NCE and you cannot run a business you are not qualified to run. I have also given out to them the requirements by the state Ministry of Education for running and operating schools in Abia State, including categorisation that is yet to be done and if

you key into this categorisation programme by the government, you will be in a better position to run a school in future so that it doesn’t come like a Tsunami. These things have been there only that unfortunately, government officials were dull and lukewarm about these things. Many schools are approved illegally and some without proper supervision and a lot of individuals that are not supposed to run schools are doing so and a lot of schools are run in slums and shambles, in environment that do not merit to house schools. Some of these are the faults of the Ministry of Education. So, what we are trying to do as an executive is trying to create awareness, educate the staff to put the right environment for the running of schools. This is because, when you put the right environment, it improves your patronage by people, more parents, more pupils, and more students. It can also enhance your returns and then you are better positioned. So what we are doing is that we are telling school proprietors to be better prepared for the business they are doing. On a very serious note, it is also important to add value to the business you are doing so that the business will grow from day to day. What most of us run and call it school, on a very sad not, are not supposed to exist as schools and we are persuading the government to be very meticulous about this gate-crash standard so that we can really run what we call schools in Abia State.

How are you going to partner with the state government so that all private schools are up to standard?

I started like a messenger by sending the message across to schools just like John the Baptist for Christ. All I just did was to ask proprietors of schools in the state to start preparing the way for what the government requires of them.

I don’t want it to come as Tsunami on schools. That is why I am preparing them to get better environment and those that can raise money can do so and build better schools.

Those who actually think that they cannot (raise the money) cannot run schools in Abia State. I also told them that private school venture is not for everybody. You must be sure you have the right attitude, the focus and all it requires for you to run a school.

What do you have to tell the state government about illegal these levies?

We have written an elaborate report to the governor and to the state House of Assembly on the multiplicity of levies in Abia State on private schools. Recently, it had extended to extortion. I have also written a letter to the state Commissioner for Education on this unbridled extortion where an examination is N4000.00 and the zonal

ers in the education industry. The pricing of a product is a function of the quality of that product. What we have only done in our bye-law is a guideline for operating schools that we are straight – this is a minimum you collect. There are schools that charge N800.00. We say it is wrong.

We have prescribed a minimum school fees, but please, there is no maximum ceiling. If a school feels it can provide the services for N1 million and there are parents that can pay it, please, give it to them. That means that there is something you are providing for N1 million and that is the same practice all over the world. We don’t restrict what schools charge, rather, we create a minimum ceiling.

Ufomba education officers add N2000.00 into it. It is happening in Abia State and they go unpunished because we are not talking. So what we are trying to do this time is, on this issue of illegal levies, we are saying that we have formally made a report to the state House of Assembly and they are looking at it critically. In fact, on that list, we handed over forty items of revenue we pay to the government and our worry is that most of these monies don’t even get to the Abia State Government. We wish half of it gets to the government.

If it does, Abia State will be comfortable. But most of them (illegal levies) hang along the road in the pockets of touts and in the pockets of officers of various ministries and it is not fair. No government can survive that way. So, what we are asking is that it should be properly articulated. The government should know, on a very serious note, what it generates from the private school sector. This is because, on its numerical strength, private schools generates over N200 million annually but we do not know if it gets to the government. We create more than that and this was from known revenue windows. We also win laurels for the state government. I am actually enumerating the areas we have actually come out to be recommendable by the state government, but yet we have not gotten the recognition. The angle that pains us so much is that we generate so much and so much is paid in, but the government doesn’t get it. We are thinking that most of these revenue agents (are fakes), and because we are not sure, the government without thinking this way, we would have in one way or the other been appreciated and recognised. Because we think government don’t get it, we might cast some doubt about all of them and this is why we are talking about legal issues,

The government should know, on a very serious note, what it generates from the private school sector. This is because, on its numerical strength, private schools generates over N200 million annually but we do not know if it gets to the government. bringing a lawyer closer to advise us so that we will know when to say no. When we met with the Board chairman, Mr. Ahaiwe sometime, we agreed that government should permit private schools to pay N50, 000.00. But after that meeting, I told them that it was on the high side.

Schools that have that capacity will pay but that there should be also categorisation. We agreed but in the field, schools were charged N200, 000.00, N1000, 000.00 and these monies doesn’t get to the coffers of the state government. Because I saw it that way, I have resolved that I will put lawyers on them, which I have already started to do. Nobody will pay again. We are no longer paying.

Let the right thing be done.

You also deliberated on the reduction of high school fees. Can you elaborate on that?

The issue of school fees is something we don’t discuss. Private schools provide complimentary services to what the government does and we are major stakehold-

As one of your problems, how are you going to deal with these illegal operators?

That is why we started improving on the awareness of the proprietors. They will work on you when you behave like a fool, but if you go out looking for information, they can come and you walk them away.

At times, I advise them to lock them up for me, whether they come from the government or not. Lock them up and call me. If at the end, government feels that I am wrong, let them also lock me up. So, all I try to do is to make sure I educate our members to be aware as a good starting point.

But for most of them, we are now going to court. They have been calling me from day to day. Now that the lawyers are there, we will not even pay N4000.00. We are not going back because we have come a long way. So we also go to court when necessary.

We will also fight back. We are setting up a taskforce over that.

What will be your advice to people who may want to run private schools in the state?

Private school proprietors are very government friendly as this is the only place government can ask for revenue and they pay it. It is always like that. At times, touts can go to the ministry for approval. Take for instance, the latest is what they called Educational Permit, where we are required to pay N5, 500.00 each school. We were not consulted.

Somebody from the ministry had written this memo that proprietors in Abia State should pay N5, 500.00.

Let me see who will pay N1.00 in this state. This one is even not a serious matter as we will go on air that nobody pays a dime. So, what we are saying is that our members should increase the awareness so that we know how to stay away from some of these things, in fact, distraction.

Distraction can make us not to pay teachers and most of us are owing them. It will be unfair not to pay them the peanut we pay. So, I am advising my members to be very friendly with the government and loyal, but be very resistant to these distractive revenue agents and distractive measure they attempt to put on us.

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Tony Nwakaegho Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, chairman of Zinox Group, has commended the Federal Government on the recent signing of an Executive Order compelling its agencies to buy Made-in-Nigeria goods and services, noting that the move will go a long way in boosting indigenous businesses and the local content drive in Nigeria.

Ekeh hailed the FG’s move as a step in the right direction and a

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Zinox lauds FG for Executive Order on local content potential game-changer for many quality-minded local businesses in Nigeria.

The order, which was signed

by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, recently dwells mostly on the preference for indigenous goods and services as well as the removal of bureaucracies which stall businesses.

“This announcement alone

would have excited an army of 21st Century young Nigerian entrepreneurs who have been facing depression based on rejection of their certified products by government agencies and parastatals. It is a great development in our new Nigeria and I pray the Federal Government demonstrates the will to implement this to the letter in order to activate

real and progressive development in the country. As you know, this policy direction will potentially result in massive job creation for our youths.

“Granting preference to local manufacturers is a sure way of igniting the spirit of indigenous entrepreneurship. This is the standard the world over. Nigeria boasts a number of world-class

Manufacturers move for cluster plants to address energy cost Manufacturers have made moves to address issues of power supply as well as the cost of enjoying power supply. This is also expected to increase capacity utilization and creation of more jobs for Nigerians and cut in prices of goods.

This move is not unconnected with the inability of power companies to provide constant power

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companies whose products can compete favourably with those of their foreign counterparts.

The problem has always been the right form of support from the government.

“Zinox, for instance, is patronized by a number of multinationals. Apart from Chevron Nigeria who remain one of our most regCONTINUED ON PAGE B2

AMCON takes over Wokson International Limited

L-R: Managing Director, Wilbahi Group/Awardee, Ms Wilma Aguele; Adamawa State Governor/Awardee, Senator Muhammed Jubrila Bindow; Acting Managing Director, Bank of Industry (BoI)/ Awardee, Mr Waheed Olagunju; Former Vice President/ Awardee, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and Prof. Dupe Olatunbosun, during the unveiling of the HOG Magazine and Hall of Grace (HOG) Awards Anniversary 07 in Lagos recently.

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supply.

Data from the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) show that members enjoyed an average power supply of seven hours in the first half of 2016, as capacity utilisation fell below 45 per cent.

Flour Mills Nigeria Plc, Lafarge Holcim, Tower Aluminium, Cadbury Nigeria Plc among others now rely solely on power plants for energy. The new move

by MAN will see many industrial clusters adopt the same strategy and co-share excess generated energy with small-scale industries to reduce costs.

To achieve their power generation and distribution plan, the manufacturers explained that new transmission lines may be created for users within the clusters, adding that MAN has the support of the Federal Govern-

ment, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and other stakeholders in making the project a reality.

The plan was unveiled at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between MAN and one of the independent power developers for the pilot phase of its IPPs, Tower Aluminum Nigeria Plc. The chairman of Manufacturers Power Development Company Limited, a subsidiary of MAN, Ibrahim Usman, noted that the poor power supply in the country was seriously affecting the manufacturing sector, hence the partnership geared at developing small capacity IPPs in its industrial clusters.

He explained that the project, which is in the pilot phase and expected to kick off with an industrial estate within Henry Carr

in Ikeja, will enable manufacturers to manage their energy generation and consumption gain as well as strategise for power mix like solar, wind, waste-to-energy and biomass in capacities between five and 15 megawatts.

On the challenges that may arise with the implementation of the project, he said the pilot phase would assist operators in deploying the project on a larger scale.

Usman, who is also the vice president, North-west Zone of MAN, said the manufacturers would deploy incremental power generation strategy based on needs assessment in order to ensure that industrial clusters’ power demands are met.

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Hon. Justice Babs Kuewumi of the Federal High Court Lagos Division has granted an injunction against Wokson International Limited in Asaba and Warri, Delta State, on the application of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON).

The order therefore mandates AMCON to take over all the assets of Wokson International Limited and Chief Dr. William Oki, the promoter of Wokson International Limited over an indebtedness of over N5 billion.

According to a statement signed by the Head, Corporate Communications of AMCON, Mr Jude Nwauzor, on May 18, 2017, AMCON moved in and took over all the assets of Wokson International Limited and that of its principal, Chief Oki as ordered by the Court through Mr. Robert Ohuoba, the Receiver who also received protective orders from the court. The assets, which are now under AMCON include asphalt plants, hotels and several houses belonging to Wokson International Limited and Chief Dr. William Oki. The order also froze all accounts of Wokson International Limited and Chief Dr. William Oki anywhere and in any financial institution in the name or belonging to the duo. According to the order, “…all financial institution served with the order hereby made shall comply by filling at the Registry of the Federal High Court affidavits showing cause and serving same on the Claimant’s Legal practitioner and in the event that money is found in any account standing in the credit of the defendant to transfer such sum to the nominated account of the Claimant forthwith.”

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Glo posts highest data penetration among Nigeria’s telcos in Q1 of 2017 Nigeria’s data grandmasters, Globacom, posted the highest data penetration among the four major operators in the telecommunications industry.

This was gleaned from the report by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) covering the first three months of 2017.

According to the report, Globacom recorded a total number of 27,021,200 internet users on its network. This translates to 72% of the total number of subscribers on its network which stood at 37,328,827 at the end of the quarter.

The data penetration rate of 72% figure is more than the industry average of 59%. The total number of internet users in the industry stood at 90,003,101 as at the end of Quarter 1 com-

pared to a total of 152,216,763 subscribers in the industry.

Etisalat was second with a data penetration of 68% as it had 13,008,481 data users out of a total subscriber base of 19,621,806. Airtel came third with 56% internet penetration.

Data users on its network as at March, 2017, were 19,423,760, out of the total 34,656,605 subscribers on its network.

MTN recorded the least penetration of data users on its network in comparison with the total number of subscribers using the network. Only 30,519,351 or 51% of its 60,391,959 customers subscribed to its data services.

In the last two years, Globacom has maintained its position as the preferred network on data services. The network added half a million customers to its internet subscriber base

in the last one year. The steady growth in the number of data subscribers on the network is remarkable when considered alongside the dwindling number of internet users recorded by the industry in the last one year. The figure which stood at 92,409,962 as at March, 2016, fell to 90,003,101 by March, 2017.

MTN and Etisalat accounted for most of the losses, having shed 2,837,244 and 2,234,375 data customers respectively during the period.

Globacom’s success in the segment is said to be a fallout of the improved data services which followed the recent network improvement exercise carried out by the company. It has also launched several attractive and user-friendly packages which offer a lot of appeal to data users.

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ular customers, we have also enjoyed consistent patronage from other multinationals such as Total and Shell. Some of these companies – Chevron, Shell, Total have been patronizing Zinox for over 14 years and this is based purely on service quality as we all know the high standards these companies aspire to.

“I must commend the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari and the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo for this bold move which will certainly go a long way in strengthening our local industries, provide more employment for our youths and boost our local currency,” Ekeh said.

The stipulated Executive Order, as detailed in a document presented by Okechukwu Enelamah, minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, states that all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal

Government shall grant preference to local manufacturers of goods and service providers in their procurement processes for a number of items including food and beverages, motor vehicles, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) products, pharmaceuticals, construction materials, furniture and fittings, among others.

Osinbajo had signed three Executive Orders giving specific instructions on a number of policy issues. They include the promotion of transparency and efficiency in the business environment designed to facilitate the ease of doing business in the country; timely submission of annual budgetary estimates by all statutory and non-statutory agencies, including companies owned by the Federal Government and the support for local contents in public procurement by the Federal Government.

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Mr. Seye Awojobi, Registrar/CEO, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Dr. Uche Olowu, 1st Vice President, CIBN and Prof. Segun Ajibola, President/Chairman of Council, CIBN exchanging ideas together at the 2017 Annual General Meeting of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria held today at Bankers House, Victoria Island, Lagos

NACHO may sue Sahara Reporters over N700m fraud allegation Bonny Amadi The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO AVIANCE) Plc may soon drag Sahara Reporters to court over allegation of publishing falsehood.

Daily Times Nigeria learnt via telephone chart with top official of the company, of which documentations are still on going, even as the publishing outfit has for over one month, failed to retract the publication or effect a rejoinder to the story.

NACHO said that Sahara Reporters published an unverified N700 million fraud story against the company, capable of eroding investors’ confidence and Directors credibility, hence it was

seen as attempt to tarnish the image of NACHO directors and to sabotage the company.

‘It is not true that the board is planning to re-introduce the Management Services Agreement (MSA) which was terminated, in the first place by the board in 2016, on the recommendation of the governance, compliance committee of the board.

The Nigerian Aviation Handling company (NAHCO) Plc in a statement dated 19th May and signed by signed by Taya Ajakaye, manager, corporate communications and services, refuting the Sahara Reporters publication said “the Nigerian aviation handling company Plc (Nacho Aviance) wishes to express its displeasure over the re-

port titled “ fraud revealed in Nacho as board prepares to share N700million, seeks another N155 million for foreign training published on the website of Sahara Reporters on 19 April 2017” The statement titled Re “Fraud revealed in Nacho as board prepares to share N700 million, seeks another N155 million for foreign training” noted that “This rejoinder was sent to Sahara Reporters in April 27, 2017 but it was not published, hence this publication in alternative medium” NAHCO said in the statement that it was not contacted for its input in the story, before going to the press, a standard required for professional journalism practice.

Lagos, Ogun and Rivers states, while solar energy would be deployed in the northern region of the country.

His words: “There is no one model for all as different states have different needs. Talks are ongoing with strategic partners to deploy liquefied petroleum/ natural gas in locations like Abuja, Kano, Ibadan, Enugu and Nnewi. It is going to be a case-bycase model for industrial firms.

There are foreign technical partners willing to establish smaller capacity solar farms of five to 10 megawatts, even as waste energy will not be left out.”

On the modalities, Usman had at an earlier forum explained that off-taker industries would be full financial members of the association, as they will have the opportunity to enjoy friendly tariff, especially where multi-lateral

donor agencies sponsor some key elements of the projects.

He added that subscribing members would have to show proof of capability and credibility to pay for the energy that they would consume.

The Group Finance Controller, Tower Aluminum Nigeria Plc, Ramesh Biswal, promised to bring his company’s experience in power generation to bear on the project, adding that the pact will be implemented and power delivered within the timeline.

“This is not a pilot project for us because we have been generating our electricity before now. With the MoU, we hope to repeat the feat through incremental power and supply industrial firms within our cluster with constant and quality power,” he stated.

MAN President, Dr. Frank Jacobs, stated that the productive sector remains troubled due to various challenges in the operating environment.

British Airways slashes fares for northern passengers Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

Sequel to the reopening of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja after the commendable timely runway repairs, British Airways, the flag carrier and largest airline in the United Kingdom based on fleet size, has reaffirmed their commitment to their northern customers.

The airline has introduced a way to recompense their northern customer’s with fantastic fares from Abuja to London.

The fare starts from $277 to London.

The selling period for the slashed fare is from the 15th of May and outbound travel will be from 1st of June to 30th June.

British Airways resumed flight to and from the Abuja Airport on April 20th. This was after the six weeks’ schedule of planned repairs of the Airport by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Mr. Kola Olayinka, British Airways Regional Commercial Manager, West Africa, said, “This promotional offer from BA is to reaffirm our commitment to our loyal and esteemed northern customers.”

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Stories by Motolani Oseni The Nigerian currency, the naira closed on Monday at N380 the same range it closed over the weekend against the Dollar at the parallel market, as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sold $100 million at a special wholesale spot and forwards auction, in order to improve dollar liquidity and ease pressure on the local currency.

The naira traded between N385/ to 381 in most part of last week but appreciated to the current rate on Friday before the official foreign exchange market closed for last week.

But the local currency appreciated against the Pound sterling from N495 to 488, gaining a total of seven points and steady at 420 to the Euro at the unofficial market.

It is however, worthy of note that the Nigerian economy, grappling with a currency cri-

B3 Money Market

Naira stable as CBN injects $100m FX

sis brought on by low oil prices which is responsible for the acute foreign exchange even though the apex bank has continued to inject dollars in the forex market to narrow the gap between the official and black market rates.

The Daily Times checks, put the central bank dollar sale to various sector of the Nigerian economy to no less $4 billion since its forex intervention in February this year, which many financial stakeholders believe to have recorded positive changes in the value of the naira, as liquidity in the official market has jerked up over the time while easing the pressure on the naira.

Traders, citing a notice from the regulator, said the currency

forwards being auctioned on Monday would be settled within 60-days and backed by customer demand.

The naira was quoted at 381.91 per dollar at the investor window on Monday, quoted at 315 a dollar on the official interbank market by commercial lenders, this according to the data obtained from the official website of FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange.

The naira has firmed on the black market from its record low of 520 to the dollar in February, before the central bank’s intervention in the foreign exchange market.

Consequently, the CBN was reported to have injected $457.3million into various segments of the foreign exchange

market, a decisive move to bridge the gap between the official market and parallel market.

The CBN last month introduced a new special foreign exchange window dedicated to investors and exporters. Also, the apex banking regulating body in the same month unfolded yet another policy measure, with the introduction of special window for small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs).

According to experts, the naira’s outlook remains stable and confidence has increased as the regulator steps up efforts to improve liquidity and achieve exchange rate stability.

The Managing Director, Enterprises Stockbrokers Plc, Mr. Rotimi Fakayejo said sustained

CBN’s intervention has continued to create confidence in the market.

He said CBN’s supply of foreign exchange to Bureaux-deChange (BDC) operators and special foreign exchange window dedicated to investors and exporters have contributed to Naira appreciation recently.

According to him, “the sustained CBN’s foreign exchange intervention has led to foreign inflow which also augmenting the effort of the CBN. “Investors in the foreign exchange market are trying to be cautious and nobody wanted to hold. We expect that the foreign exchange supply to the BDC is also another area that has contributed to foreign exchange stability,” he explained.

Moody’s affirms Sterling Bank’s B2 rating Moody’s, the international rating agency, has assigned a B2, stable rating to Sterling Bank Plc, Your one-customer bank because of its resilient deposit funding base and stable local currency liquidity as well as improvements on its IT infrastructure and risk management processes.

The rating agency has also assigned national scale local currency deposit ratings of A1.ng/NG1and a Counterparty Risk Assessment (CRA) of B1, stable to the bank.

It noted that Sterling Bank’s strengths were balanced against Nigeria’s challenging operating environment, which takes into account the strong growth potential of the system, institutional and structural weaknesses and low foreign currency liquidity buffers.

Others are the vulnerabilities in asset quality on account of high singlename and sector concentration risks and modest capital levels, especially in light of the bank’s high oil and gas and foreign currency loans exposure.

Sterling is a domestic bank with a market share of total assets of around 2.6 percent (N834.2 billion, $2.6 billion, FY2016) which

holds a national commercial banking license and its banking services have an emphasis on consumer/ retail banking, trade services, commercial and corporate banking activities.

The bank operates through 180 branches in Nigeria with over 800 ATMs and was established in 2006 following the merger of NAL Bank, IndoNigeria, Magnum Trust Bank, NBM and Trust Bank of Africa.

The rating agency remarked that all the longterm ratings assigned to Sterling carry a stable outlook, reflecting its expectation that the bank’s deteriorating asset quality and profitability metrics will likely stabilise in the next 12-18 months.

Moody’s Investors Service, often referred to as Moody’s, is the bond credit rating business of Moody’s Corporation, representing the company’s traditional line of business and its historical name. Moody’s Investors Service provides international financial research on bonds issued by commercial and government entities and, with Standard & Poor’s and Fitch Group, is considered one of the big three credit rating agencies in the world.

L-R: Speaker, Gaston Kenfack Douajni; Vice president, International Chambers of Commerce (ICC) Court of Arbitration, Paris, Mrs. Funke Adekoya; and President, Alexis Mourre during the 2nd ICC Africa Regional Conference held at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, recently.

Prinsult boosts entrepreneurship with business workshop In every part of the world, the entrepreneurship sector is known as the power house behind any successful nation. To this end, Prinsult Company Limited, over the weekend organized a business model canvas workshop for small business owners, so as to enhance entrepreneurship in the country.

Prinsult Company, which is a Business Development Service Provider (BDSPs) offers management, economic and technical consulting, and training services to gov-

ernments, private sector, NGOs, civil society organizations, and donor agencies.

In an exclusive interview on the sideline of the event, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Raliat Oyetunde, told our correspondent that for an entrepreneurial person to be successful, a man or woman must follow what she called four Ms in running a business: Method, Mentor, Market and Money She explained that such person must follow Method which to do business, Mentor; someone that has done

that business to follow through, Market; where to sell that product then Money.

While explaining the four Ms in running business, Oyetunde, pointed out that a business owner must identifies importance of method in his or her business, adding that the model canvas, the value preposition, customer segment, key partners, core structure and revenue are key factors to be considered as a prospective successful entrepreneurs According to her, “Who are the people? Because

everybody manufacturing water, everybody is selling bread but what are you going to do that will be different from the ordinary.

You are not reinventing but only reinventing a new idea and a better way of doing a business.” so when a business person, an SME when they know method with which they come out and do this business, they know mentor people that has been successful in it, they employ those people as their mentor so that they can learn and enable them to pick up.

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Analysts forecast bullish week for Profit taking shaves off N12bn from Market Cap financial services sector

Bonny Amadi

A cross section of capital market analysts have predicted sustained bullish run for financial sector stocks, mainly the banking subsector sector and by extension, the insurance subsector sector.

Some of the analysts’ predictions for the week maintained a bullish run for quality financial stocks, most of which are trading low based on mark down following 2017 corporate actions.

For instance, Investment One Analysts report week’s forecast said “We remain positive on both quality Banking and cement stocks

on continued elevated interest rate regime and potential for increased government capex spending” The report pointed that the need for more capital expenditure by government will create increased demand for funds which the banks would either provide through taking part in government debt instruments or Treasury Bills (Tbills). The banks are also positioned to render short term lending to contractors executing government contracts. This also guarantees earning opportunities for finance sector.

The report said that preference for quality names and companies with history would ensure attainment

of investor’s investment objective within target period. “We highlight potential for profit-taking on the index. Nonetheless, we see this presenting entry opportunities in our recommended quality names.

Hence, we advise investors to stick to quality names over an extended investment horizon” The Investment One analyst’s week preview further noted “While recent rally has seen valuation a bit stretched, we still see on the average c.15% potential upside in UBA, Zenithbank, Access and Dangcem. We point out that GTB remains our core holding over the medium to longer term”

The forecast further sees positive performances of the consumer goods sector during the week, going by prevailing opportunities provided by price increases and federal government’s ongoing foreign exchange reforms.

“We expect Consumer names’ earnings to see support from price hike and recent reforms in the FX market.

In the near term, the ASI performance would continue to see support from recent reforms in the FX market leading to establishment of I & E window as well as new PFA guideline which required increased investment allocation to equity”

Afolabi Adesola

The market indicators of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) closed trading on Monday with a decline N12 billion in Market Capitalisation as investors embarked on profit taking following four previous profitable sessions.

The market capitalization which opened at N9.718 trillion decreased

by N12 billion or 0.12 percent to close at N9.706 trillion.

Also, the All-Share Index dropped by 35.08 points or 0.12 percent to close at 28,078.30 points against 28,113.38 recorded last Friday.

The day’s performance reduced the Month-to-Date and year-to-Date gain to 9.01 percent and 4.48 percent respectively.

Eco transnational Incorporated ETI, recorded the highest loss to lead the losers chart, dropping by 5 percent to close at N9.31 per share.

Cadbury trailed with a

loss of 4.98 percent to close at N10.12 and NEM dipped 4.85 percent to close at 98 Kobo per share.

Honeywell Flour Mills was down by 4.72 percent to close at N1.21 while Redstarex dropped by 4.54 percent to close at N4.21 per share.

On the other hand, Dangote Flour Mills led the gainers table, growing by 6.37 percent to close at N4.

34 per share.

Cement Company of Northern Nigeria came second with a gain of 5 percent to close at N4.83, while PZ also appreciated by 5 percent to close at N18.90 per share.

Vitafoam gained 4.78 percent to close at N2. 41 and Lawunion rose by 4.76 percent to close at 88k per share.

Despite Market breadth being positive, with 27 gainers versus 17 losers, Total volume traded declined by 31.91 percent to 208.34 million shares, valued at N3.74 billion, and exchanged in 3,498 deals.

Capital market, key to driving export – Awolowo Afolabi Adesola

L-R: President, Risk Managers Association of Nigeria (RIMAN)/Chief Risk Officer, Heritage Bank Plc, Mr Jude Monye; President, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Prof. Joseph Ajibola; Chairman, RIMAN BoT/Director, Risk Management, CBN, Ms. Folakemi Fatogbe and member, Board of Trusteesan RIMAN, Dr. Greg Jobome, at the Chief Risk Officers Time Out/Dinner, organised by RIMAN in Lagos, yesterday.

PRESCO Q4 2016/Q1 2017 results trigger rating upgrade Bonny Amadi Recent results released

by Presco Nigeria Plc for the fourth quarter 2016 and first quarter 2017 have generated positive hearsay for the company, which continues to record increased bid in the equities market.

FBNQuest recent report said that the company, operating under the agriculture sector of the economy, 2016 audited financial statements and first quarter 2017 periodic statements were bullish to trigger rating upgrade to Outperform.

Presco’s Q4 2016 results showed sales growth of 57.2 per cent y/y to N3.8bn.

PBT and PAT of N21.5bn and N15.0 billion compare with pre-tax and post-tax

losses of –N610m and – N1.1bn respectively recorded in Q4 2015.

The strong earnings were spurred by a biological asset revaluation gain of N20.5bn recorded in Q4 2016. However, the underlying PBT was around N1.0bn. A gross margin contraction of -1,873bps y/y to 61.4% and opex growth of 48.2% y/y both weighed on the bottomline.

For full year 2016, sales of N15.7bn increased by 50.4% y/y; PBT and PAT of N31.2bn and N21.7bn were up by 641% y/y and 767% y/y respectively. Despite a 15.0% y/y opex growth and a N1.4bn fx loss, earnings were supported by a gross margin expansion of 847bps y/y to 72.0% and

a N24.9bn biological asset revaluation gain.

Presco declared a dividend of N1.50. In Q1 2017, sales grew strongly, by 125.4% y/y to N7.2bn. Likewise, PBT grew markedly by 180.0% y/y to N5.0bn.

The strong PBT growth was as a result of gross margin expansion of 1,685bps y/y to 79.8%, a 150.5% y/y rise in biological asset revaluation gains and a -43.7% y/y decline in net interest expense.

The three factors offset the impact of a 120.1% y/y increase in opex and an fx related loss of N191m.

PAT grew by 178.9% y/y to N3.9bn despite a 184.1% y/y rise in tax expense.

The investment analysts company pointed that its upgrade of earn-

ings and price target was necessitated because Presco reported better-than-expected Q4 2016 and Q1 2017 results, with double-digit sales growth in Q4 and triple-digit sales growth in Q1 2017.

Presco, the company noted, is still benefitting from favourable government policy as well as its over 50% increase to prices last year.” Except the CBN shifts ground on its policy restriction on access to foreign exchange (fx) for CPO imports, 2017 will be another good year for Presco.

It targets CPO production volumes of 14,000 metric tonnes (mt) this year with an average yield of 16mt (vs 14mt in 2016) per fresh fruit brunch.

Chief Executive Officer of NEPC, Dr Olusegun Awolowo said the nation’s bourse has a key role to play towards driving export from the nation’s manufacturing sector.

Awolowo who visited the Nigerian Stock Exchange on Monday to sound the closing gong and present a Zero Oil Plan Proposal to capital market stakeholders said the present administration, in its Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), highlighted the need for diversification, and necessity in earning from other resources apart from the oil sector.

He explained that the country needs to generate more foreign exchange in the present face of a decline in revenue from the oil sector, noting that agriculture

is the solution to getting more earnings into the country.

He, therefore, noted that to drive exports, the capital market is key in shoring Foreign Direct Investment in the manufacturing sector “The idea is to move business into export and we need the capital market to drive this kind of investment. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) that has come to Nigeria has only been, in the financial sector, oil and gas sector. Now we are calling for FDI and of course local investment in manufacturing and industry sector,” he said.

He noted that the Federal Government is getting the environment ready with ease of doing business while appealing to the capital market that the country is ready to revive export.

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Labour B6 Stories by Joy Ekeke The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress, (TUC) and affiliate unions have stormed the premises of Galba Nigeria Plc in the Port Harcourt Refinery to picket it over allegations of non-payment of workers’ salaries extending over 19 months.

The unions, which barricaded the entrance to the company, displayed placards with inscriptions such as, “Stop the violation of condition of service,” “It is a crime to owe workers;” “No pay, no more work,” said the picketing was to attract attention to the plight of the workers.

The branch chairman of AUTOBATE in Galba, Comrade Innocent Udongfo, accused the company of negligence and urged it to meet the

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Labour pickets firm over alleged non-payment of salary demands of the workers.

Udongfo said: “We can no longer pay our rents and our children are out of school. We are calling on the management to pay our salaries from 2015 till today. And to remit all our union dues from 2010 till date.

They should implement our total emolument of the condition of service duly signed in the employment manual.

“Several negotiations with Galba management could not work because they always want to play over our intelligence. They don’t even listen to us. Anytime we have opportunity to meet with the management they will walk us

out.”

The General Secretary of AUTOBATE, Mr Sola Olorunfemi, explained the union had made several attempt to resolve the issue but regretted that Galba had avoided the invitations.

Olorunfemi said, “We came all the way from Lagos after all efforts to engage the Galba management in meaningful discussion proved abortive.

They owe the workers since 2015 November. We have made the TUC in River State to dialogue with the company over this matter. But the management has been playing pranks for over 18 months now in

order not to get this salaries paid.

“We have recorded about five persons dead over the level of suffering inflicted on the workers by the company. We will hold this company hostage, there will be no practical operation in this premises until our demand are met.

However, calls made to the Managing Director of Galba Nigerian Plc, Mr. Mike Appia, to get the company’s reaction were neither picked nor returned, but Administrative Officer of the firm, Mr. Dan Adi, said he has nothing to say on the claims of the staff members.”

… Harps on transparent concession of NRC The organised labour has backed the federal government’s plan to concession the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), demanding transparency in the process.

The Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporation and Government Owned Companies (SSASCGOC), President Comrade Mohammed Yunusa, who addressed reporters in Abuja, warned against secret concession of the NRC. He pointed out that the union will support the planned concession of the NRC, only if there is a high level transparency in the process.

The union chief warned against the government picking a favoured company behind the door, saying that the earlier attempt by the government to single-handedly pick a company from the United States as a concessionaire was not acceptable.

Comrade Yunusa explained that the ideal thing to do is to advertise the concession and make it open for interested people to apply before the highest bidder with capability to run the corporation is picked.

He said: “SSASCGOC is not averse to the change mantra of the present administration, particularly in its effort to bring back the rail networks in Nigeria to its lost glory.

“It must be noted that Nige-

rian workers contributed immensely to the glorious performance of the rail sector

up till 1984 before it started having problems. It must also be noted that workers of NRC were not in any way responsible for the demise of the then rail sector.

“As a matter of fact, some of our members patriotically worked to the point of death.

“We salute the courage of our heroes in the railway sector some of whom lost their lives in the quest to making the railway a pride of place for the nation. No thanks to irresponsible leadership.

“Nobody should therefore attempt to discredit staff of the NRC just because of the

failure of successive governments and its managers in NRC. To this end, we make bold to say we shall resist any form of reform aimed at discrediting and sending staff of NRC into the labour market, under whatever guise be it concessioning, franchising or public private partnership.

“We have learnt our lessons from NITEL’s experience. Never shall we allow such again. According to Albert Einstein, we cannot solve our problems using the same thinking with which we created them.”

NUPENG cautions Oando on takeover of Port Harcourt refinery The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has expressed worry over the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) entered into by the federal government and Oando Plc, to manage Port Harcourt Refinery under repair, operate and maintain (ROM) arrangement.

This was contained in a statement signed by the General Secretary, Comrade Joseph Ogbebor and made available Wednesday.

The Union stated that the arrangement is faulty, not transparent and did not involve the other stakeholders, especially the two oil workers unions, NUPENG and PENGASSAN. NUPENG cautions the Federal Government on the alleged takeover bid by Oando, pointing out that it will resist it, if it leads to job losses.

It stressed that Oando PLC is not a worker-friendly organization as it detests unionization in all its subsidiaries and companies.

The Union reiterates that, it is not against the Federal Government’s reforms to overhaul the Oil and Gas sector, but it should not be to the detriment of the oil and gas workers.

It vowed to resist with full force, the arrangement by Oando, if the oil workers who have put the refinery working with poor funding and obsolete equipment are thrown into the unemployment market by Oando.

NUPENG said that the change promised by the present administration is to generate more jobs and not kill jobs and that Oando is known for outsourcing and contracting jobs where such workers have no conditions of service and are not allowed to unionise.

It therefore called on the Federal Government to involve the two unions, NUPENG and PENGASSAN in the arrangement before it is signed by the end of July, 2017, in order to avert a major industrial crisis in the Oil and Gas sector of the economy.

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OpeOluwani Akintayo Despite U. S shale producers offsetting efforts by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, to tame production and boost price by pumping excess barrels of crude oil into the market, many wonder why OPEC cannot retaliate by also unleashing its stocks.

The reason is not far-fetched.

Most OPEC members are being hit by crash in oil price, and desperately need to shoot up prices.

The era of the oil boom when members of the cartel had excess money is over, at least for now.

However, in the long term, too much U.S. output could spur OPEC to open the spigots again - so the U. S needs not think it is untouchable.

For example, a U. S company, Lilis Energy Inc LLEX.O aims to expand production sevenfold this year in America’s most active oilfield.

The whir of activity is all the more impressive after the small

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Why OPEC can’t fight U.S shale producers ... As shale producers strengthen production firm nearly collapsed in late 2015 - amid unrestrained production from OPEC. As per-barrel prices plummeted, Lilis piled on debt and struggled to pay workers.

Now - with prices higher after a November OPEC decision to cut output - Lilis thinks it is time to grow fast.

Such resurrections are common these days in the Permian, which stretches across West Texas and eastern New Mexico. They tell the story of the U.S. shale resurgence and the danger it poses for OPEC as it struggles to tame a global glut.

Surging U.S. production has stalled OPEC’s effort to cut sup-

ply. Inventories in industrialized nations totalled 3.05 billion barrels in February - about 330 million barrels above the five-year average, according to the International Energy Agency.

Posing a major threat, the Permian boom will be high on the agenda as OPEC oil ministers begin gathering in Vienna ahead of a May 25 policy meeting to decide whether to extend output cuts.

Last week Monday, the world’s top two oil producers and OPEC’s heavyweight Saudi Arabia and Russia, a non-OPEC nation - said they had agreed in principle on the need to continue output cuts for an additional nine months,

through March 2018.

That would extend the initial agreement, which took effect in January and reduced production by 1.2 barrels per day (bpd) from OPEC nations and another 600,000 bpd from non-OPEC producers, including Russia.

The pledge to extend cuts marked an evolution in the thinking of Saudi Arabia Oil Minister Khalid al-Falih - in response to surging U.S. output.

After OPEC’s decision in November, Al-Falih expressed confidence that no further supply curbs would be needed because of rising demand.

Then in March, Al-Falih told a

Houston energy conference that the “green shoots” in U.S. shale might be “growing too fast” - and warned there would be no “free rides” for U.S. producers benefiting from OPEC production cuts.

But by last week, Al-Falih vowed OPEC would do “whatever it takes” to control oversupply.

Unlike OPEC nations, U.S. firms are barred by anti-trust laws from colluding to control output or prices, leaving market demand as the only check on production.

“I’m really proud American production is offsetting those OPEC cuts,” said Lilis Chief Executive Avi Mirman.

How do I make a complaint about electricity?

Step 1- DisCos’ Customer Complaints Unit (CCU) Step 2 - NERC Consumer Forum Any customer dissatisfied with the outcome of the handling of his complaint(s) by the CCU or encounters delay/failure in the handling of such complaints may refer his complaint(s) to the NERC Consumer Forum.

The NERC Forum is a body set up by the Commission in exercise of its powers under the EPSR Act 2005 to entertain appeals from decisions of Customer Complaints Unit (CCU) of Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos).

Customers who are not satisfied with the resolution of the complaints by CCUs or experience delay in the resolution of complaints should escalate the complaint to the Forum for resolution.

The Forum is established in the operational area of

the DisCos. Membership of the Forum include: 1.

One representative of Industrial Customers to be nominated by the Manufacturers’ Association of Nigeria.

2.

One representative of Commercial Customers to be nominated by the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mining and Agriculture.

3. One representative of Household Customers to be nominated by the Consumer Protection Council.

4. One representative of an NGO based in the Distribution Licensee’s operating area nominated by the Commission.

5. One nominee based in the Distribution Licensee’s operating area who has an electrical engineering background nominated by the Commission. (visit NERC website to know how to contact your forum) .

Crude theft costs Shell loss of over 5000bpd in 2016 ... SPDC JV contributes $29b to Nigeria 2012-2016

The Country Chair, Shell Companies of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC), Osagie Okunbor, has revealed how crude oil theft on the Company’s pipeline network resulted in a loss of about 5,660 barrels per day in 2016.

According to Okunbor who made this known during the launch of Shell Nigeria Briefing Notes for 2017 on recently, the over 5000 bpd of crude oil, is less than the 25,000bpd in 2015.

Speaking on how much the company had contributed into the Nigerian purse from 20122016, Okunbor stated the figure

as $1.4 billion (SPDC $1.0 billion and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) $0.4 billion). He said the amount is besides the energy the Company contributes to the Nigerian economy, with Shell-operated Ventures in Nigeria recording an output of some 572,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2016.

“Shell has been part of the Nigeria project for more than 50 years, and it is not by chance that we have remained deeply committed to the development of Nigeria, her people and her economy by efficiently and responsibly pro-

ducing oil and gas in onshore and offshore as well as distributing gas to industries and producing Liquefied natural gas for export,” he said.

Okunbor said Shell’s commitment to Nigeria remains strong, saying that the company has paid special attention to the welfare of host communities, with Nigeria as the second largest recipient of social investment spending in the Shell Group after the United States.

He listed Shell’s area of focus to include community and enterprise devoted, education, health, access-

to-energy and initiatives delivered through the Global Memorandum of Understanding, GMoU, which targets themes as determined by benefitting communities.

In a determined bid to involve more Nigerian contractors in their operations, Okunbor said the Shell Funding initiative was expanded with eight participating banks committing about $2.2 billion to fund contract execution by the Nigerian companies working for Shell Companies in Nigeria.

Since the programme creation in 2011, he said loans worth approximately $1 billion have been

awarded to 220 small and medium-sized Nigerian enterprises with no recorded default on repayment. The Shell Contractor Fund was approved by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation Development (OECD) at its plenary session on “Shared Value creation and local content” in December 2016 and included in the compendium of global best practices, he said.

On the area of sabotage, he said the number of sabotage-related spill declined to 45 percent compared with 93 percent in 2015.

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Tony Nwakaegho In the quest to support the efforts at driving the change needed to be seen in the Nigerian technology industry by government and leaders in technology, key stakeholders in the nation’s ICT sector recently met in Abuja and identified interventions required to create billion dollar companies in Nigeria.

At the first Digital Africa Leadership Series, with the theme: “Generating Laws and Policies for Creating Local $Billion Tech Companies – How do we get there?,” which held recently at the Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre, Abuja, participants which included the Minister of Communications Technology, Barrister Adebayo Shittu; the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, Dr. Isa Ali Pantami; Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, members of the civil society organisations, entrepreneurs, government functionaries and CEOs of top ICT firms came up with far-reaching decisions.

In a communiqué at the end of the one-day event, participants noted that there is an established correlation between the number of $billion tech companies in a country and the size and level of development of their economy.

Therefore, there is a need for the country to consciously think of the policies and legal framework needed to build the Nigerian Tech companies that would achieve multi $billion status.

This also means that Nigerian companies should always see the whole world as its market.

Stakeholders at the event noted that Nigeria, with a population of about 200million people is supposed to play a leading role in Africa, especially in the innovation and diffusion of ICTs. Whereas this is the case, other countries like Kenya and Rwanda seem to be bettering Nigeria’s efforts. It was, therefore, agreed that greater effort should be put in the country to ensure that she meticulously executes her National ICT policies or Road Map. Participants agreed that the Minister and the leadership of other ICT agencies should inspire and drive a new vision for Nigeria’s ICT industry through their public engagement and use of the social media.

It noted that the country has developed several ICT strategy documents, roadmaps, national ICT blueprints and master-plans, and bemoaned the seeming confusion as to which is the driving document for the country. It therefore, called for a need for harmonisation and/or communication of the right document, as stakeholders desire to know which one of them is the driving plan for the industry.

The stakeholders noted the assurance of the Minister of Communications that the Federal Executive Council will soon approve the National ICT Roadmap document as well as the National e-Governance Masterplan docu-

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Intervention needed to create billion dollar ICT companies – Experts

ADEBAYO-SHITTU ment. Accordingly, they advised that when approved, the same documents should be widely circulated.

Stakeholders noted the existence of the Local Content Office under the National Information Technology Development Agency and the Federal Ministry of Communications Technology and advocated for a target percentage of local ICT contracts to be awarded to Nigerian businesses, advising that where no Nigerian company is qualified, such Nigerian company should understudy the expatriate company in order to ensure transfer of knowledge within a specified period.

The Stakeholders further noted the inadequacy of the current intellectual property and copyright protection laws in Nigeria and advocated for the laws to be updated to provide sufficient protection for Nigerian businesses.

Participants at the one-day forum noted that the quality of ICT education from Primary, Secondary and especially the tertiary levels are weak when compared to what is obtainable from other parts of the world. It is, therefore, important for the government to create the enabling policies, laws and infrastructural environment needed to greatly enhance the quality of ICT education in Nigeria, adding that Government’s direct intervention to hasten the size and variety of capacities in ICT for the country is highly desirable.

It also noted that despite the two decades of efforts at enhancing relative ICT infrastructure in the country with regards to electricity, telecommunications, network and computer hardware availability, the level, size, number and quality of infrastructure in the country are still insufficient, thereby impinging on the ability of the country to properly participate in the coming 4th Industrial Revolution. They, therefore, advised that the government must take urgent action to provide the country with a befitting infrastructure in readiness for the 4th Industrial Revolution.

The forum also noted that many infrastructural projects in the country are poorly supervised and built with substandard materials. Therefore, the Government should ensure that an effective quality system is introduced and that projects are undertaken to specification, cost and agreed timeline.

It further indicated that there is a need to ensure that various ICT policies of the different ICT Regulatory Agencies in the country are appropriately communicated to all relevant stakeholders such as trade unions, individuals, organisations and sectoral regulators.

Stakeholders observed and noted that most organisations that are calling themselves Incubators are actually playing the role of Accelerators and that there is a dearth of knowledge in Incubation Hubs Management,

Minister of Communications and therefore, advised that the Government should create special facilities for training Nigerians on the development and running of Incubation Hubs.

With regards to investment in all sectors of ICT, it was noted that if the enabling environment is there as well as the right kind of incentives, not just local investors but even international investors and capital will move in. Similarly, it was noted that in order to enhance capacity for the industry, the Government should encourage organizations that train people for various ICT skills with incentives such as Tax Breaks. This, according to the forum, will encourage numerous organizations to train graduates bearing in mind that they will only be able to keep a few while the rest will go into the industry to enhance capacity.

The Communiqué commended the Minister on the plan for the proposed transformation of NIPOST to amongst other things, provide electronic banking services, e-commerce services, banking and financial services, transportation and logistics services, property development services, etc. It noted with excitement that the NIPOST reform package will soon be launched and therefore, encouraged the Minister to see to the successful and timely implementation of same.

The forum noted that in order for the Government to catalyse the Nigerian ICT industry, and because of the general recession

in the country, the government should in addition to setting up the necessary enabling environment, provide funding for startup businesses, and provide the needed funding for entrepreneurs under an appropriate arrangement without having to be in the business itself.

The stakeholders acknowledged with commendation, the fact that the Federal Government has decided to build a National ICT Park. They suggested that in addition to this, a minimum of 30 Techshops should be built across the country. The Techshops will provide implements or building materials, i.e. both process and product technologies with which to fabricate whatever innovative ideas Nigerians may have using all possible fabrication materials like iron, steel, wood, plastics, etc.

In other words, the Techshops will provide centres with all the necessary building tools for the trialling and fabrication of different innovative ideas.

Acknowledging that the Federal Government is undertaking to build a specialised ICT University through the upgrading and transformation of the Digital Bridge Institute’s campuses, stakeholders noted as follows: Ordinarily, that there is no need for new universities given the current level of underfunding of our current universities.

That given the current low level of skillful performers churned out by existing universities, a specialised university is welcome, however, it should be done with the aim of having a firm will-power to build a world class institution that will be at the level of the likes of the IITs in India, MIT in Boston, California Institute of Technology in California and Imperial College in London.

The Stakeholders underscored the need for greater collaboration between all Ministries, Parastatals, Agencies and the Private sector in forging the ICT industry ahead, as at the end of the day, everybody will be on the same page: “The Nigerian Project.”

The forum concluded its communiqué by noting that for Nigeria to grow multi-billion dollar ICT Companies, there is a need for the government to guarantee relative security, with regards to Cyber Security, Physical Security and general data security in the country.

Participants unanimously agreed that the resolutions from the workshop should be readily put together for urgent implementation by the Ministry of Communications Technology and its relevant agencies, and for onward communication to the attendees and the Public.

The Digital Africa Leadership Series is a prelude to the flagship Pan-African technology show – Digital Africa Conference & Exhibition billed for June 6-8, 2017 at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja.

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Yaw promises a night of endless laughter at #APERE on May 28 Comedian and OAP Steve

Abinibi releases teaser trailer for upcoming comedy drama, ‘Mentally’

has promised Nigerians a night of unending laughter at his upcoming show titled

Convention Centre, Victoria

is usually a stage play and

himself and musician Sound Sultan. have proved themselves to be all-round and versatile successful entertainers over the years and fans can only expect to be blown away by their on-stage antics.

Speaking on what to expect

rehearsals, Sound Sultan and I have put our all into bringing the best performance to everyone who attends. I can only tell Nigerians to expect

a night of uninterrupted fun and Top comedians and musicians to perform at the show to give attendees a complete entertaining and enjoyable show. view at the issues bordering on Nigeria as a nation by satirically highlighting the societal ills and causing a re-awakening in the minds of Nigerians at the same time.

Abinibi Toyin Award-winning creative director and designer, James Abinibi, has released a teaser trailer to his much -talked The movie stars are ensemble cast, including internet actress Toyin Aimakhu, singer Adekunle Gold, comedian Somadina Anyama and a host of others.

The short trailer gives viewers a sneak peep into the comic plot of the movie; showing a series of intriguing seemingly bloodshot eyes, before the camera reveals he is, in fact, tied upside down with his leg caught in a booby trap.

Toyin Aimakhu is seen in different scenes donning what appears to be traditional attire whilst dancing then (in another scene) writhing erratically.

Several other characters are shown in various scenes with majority draped in presumably leather skin; connoting a traditional and cultural setting.

The fast-paced trailer reveals element of thriller, mystery and adventure – ultimately making the upcoming movie a must-see.

Inside sources reveal the movie is scheduled to premiere towards the end of 3rd quarter in 2017.

My music is a depression killer-Jesse Raey ‘Opelope Anointing’ features Lagos-based

Didie, Tunde Owokoniran and other talented Nollywood stars

gospel artistes in’ Eko Jubilee Praise’ By: Esther Taiwo Olanrewaju, who came into limelight through her hit track, Opelope Anointing in 2000 has is set to

The concert which is slated for Thursday 25th 2017 and will feature special appearance such as Juju In a chat with Daily Times, Olanrewaju said what informed the idea was when she saw star- studded bill boards loitering the State expressways with different

Jesse

of Nigerian Idols season 4 recently said that his music that listening to his music was a good way to get off from any kind of depression because his lyrics are highly inspirational and soul-lifting.

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off the scene pursuing his educational career said he is coming back with a big bang and his fans should watch out.

The afro-pop singer reiterated that his music cuts across board so the young, old, middle-aged can sing to it and swing to it.

observed that no gospel stars are being featured.

“This prompted me to call my colleagues in the

Opelope

even if we are not invited by the State government to

and touches all aspects of human life and trust me you

event is designed for those of us that have stayed in

get lifted for it is a rich blend of the many sounds that makes

stars we are today”, she said.

The singer is currently working on some singles which will drop soon.

upcoming artistes as she advised government that next time State. in terms of tax payment and to bring merriment to the people of

and administrators in the past 50 years saying that as urbanised and developed as it is today which has culminated into a mega city.

period of depression due to economic hardship, we contribute a lot, socially, spiritually and economically so the state government should not push us behind”, she said.

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Health and beauty home remedies 1ne Reduce the size and redness of a pimple by using Listerine mouthwash. Dip a cotton bud into some Listerine and then dab it onto the pimple. Alternatively, try replacing Listerine with lemon juice, dab it onto the pimple and leave overnight.

2wo Get rid of a headache or a migraine by placing your feet in a bowl of warm water, with a bag of frozen peas (or frozen vegetables) on the back of your neck.

Three Are you feeling anxious or stressed? Instantly relax with a simple

with your legs up against the wall.

4our According to some studies, regularly adding lemon juice to your water will help control high blood pressure and boost your metabolism.

5ive bottle in the freezer. When cold or frozen, lightly step on the bottle to soothe the feet.

6ix Trouble sleeping? Take two teaspoons of raw honey before bedtime. This bedtime routine can also help you burn fat faster and

7even To relieve constipation, add a mixture of natural honey and lemon juice (two teaspoons of each) to hot water and drink on an empty stomach each morning.

8ight An instant dandruff treatment: massage the juice of a lemon into your scalp. Wait for ten minutes before washing the hair as usual.

Then make your hair shine by applying one teaspoon of vinegar, leave for a few minutes, then shampoo your hair as usual. Make applying raw honey onto the ends of the hair. Leave for 20 to 30 minutes and rinse thoroughly before shampooing the hair as usual.

Let me know which of these natural remedies works for you.

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