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2015: Senate, INEC And Politics Of Additional Polling Units The planned creation of additional polling units by the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) has generated controversy across the country. JONATHAN NDA - ISAIAH writes about Senate’s reaction to the plan and other issues.

In a country divided across regional and religious lines, INEC stirred up the hornet’s nest with its planned additional polling units across the country

s political gladiators across party lines begin to unveil their manifestoes ahead the all important 2015 general elections, INEC has stirred some controversy with its plan to create additional polling units in the country, a move regarded by some Nigerians as giving the northern part of the country more electoral advantage. The 2015 general elections is one that has raised tension and has been described as a make or mar election in the country because some politicians in some parts of the country have been threatening fire and brimstones if they lose. In a country divided across regional and religious lines, INEC stirred up the hornet’s nest with its planned additional polling

units across the country, though it has explained that the idea behind the move is to decongest over-populated voting centres. The spread of the proposed polling units, which are about 30,000, shows that 21,615 were allocated to states in the north, while 8,412 were allocated to the states in the south. Led by former vice president, Chief Alex Ekwueme, prominent Nigerians from the south have alleged that the arrangement was done to favour the north while the north, under the umbrella of the Arewa Consultative Forum, has rejected the planned exercise for allegedly being skewed to favour the southern part of the country. Some civil rights organisations are threatening to take INEC to court over the matter on the grounds that the plan by the

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electoral body shows it cannot conduct free and credible elections in 2015. Dispelling the notion, INEC chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega who appeared before the Senate Committee on INEC, insisted that the exercise was not done to favour any candidate,

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2015: Senate, INEC And Additional Polling Units

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More developments are being introduced into the electoral system to ensure a more patterned and transparent election in 2015, it’s important not to tinge or handle electoral processes politically

behind the additional polling units. Explaining further, he stressed that when the polling units are created, it will make the conduct of the 2015 elections easier and election results could be announced earlier than 48 hours as done in 2011. He said: “We are having displacement of people, with people leaving where they live and living in camps. It is a serious challenge, nobody can underestimate it but the hope of everybody in this country is that this is a temporary problem and you cannot begin to plan long term based on a temporary thing. “If we now say okay because people are leaving the north east, therefore the polling units you create in the north east should take care of people who have moved out, are we saying that this people are not likely to come back before 2015 or whenever we conduct the elections?” However, as pressure continue to mount from all quarters on the proposed plan, chairman of Senate Committee on INEC, Andy Uba (Anambra, PDP) warned INEC to stop creating additional units on the grounds that the timing is wrong. He also disclosed that if INEC goes ahead with the plan,the Senate will have no choice but to pass a resolution on the matter. The senator also advised INEC to educate the voters before thinking of creating additional units as more units at this juncture will create logistic problems. He said: “We have sent a letter to the INEC chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, and we expressed our reservations over the planned creation of additional polling units across the country. What he is doing is good but the timing is wrong. We are close to

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an election year and we have so many displaced people in the north eastern part of the country. So where will INEC put the new polling units? “Wuse 2, where they have 4000 registered voters, now you know the inconvenience coming in, 4000 people standing in line, it is not possible for you to be accredited and then start voting, many people will come and turn back but it is a good idea but the timing is wrong. That is all we are saying.” “Nobody is saying what they did was wrong and some people are saying there is ulterior motive, there is no ulterior motives in it, that is not the issue.” He also added that, “If they continue with it, we will pass on our resolutions. It is simple and once we pass our resolution, is he going to go ahead that he doesn’t care? There are consequences when you say you don’t care, that is what it is but I know he is a gentleman and he is a man that keeps to his words.” “We had a meeting and sent him a letter, he should know his integrity. People are saying he is plotting, that is not our business. And I don’t believe that there is anything he has in mind against anybody or anything but all I am saying is that and all we are saying is that the timing is wrong. “ Furthermore, “it needs time for educating people to say I have moved your polling units to some other place. You will come there and by the time it gets to your turn, they will tell you your name is not here, your name is where the man doesn’t have time to tell you. “So it needs time to educate people to let them know that you are no more here, they have moved you to a different polling unit but it is good idea because it will decongest these polling units, 500 each. It makes things work faster, when you come in

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you will get accredited and you will vote and go but when you have 4000, that is a problem. So, I pray that we have been working together and I know we will to work together,” he concluded However ,the chairman, Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology, Dr Bukola Saraki (APC, Kwara) has said that the Senate has not debated over the suspension of proposed new polling units and the statement credited to Senator Andy Uba on the issue was his personal views. According to Saraki, the same way the clamour for politicians not to interfere with the Nigerian Police Force as an independent body, so should people not also interfere with INEC. He said: “In the last few years, Nigeria’s electoral process has been witnessing salient changes. To a high level, candidates and masses are certain that elections will be won based on votes cast and counted legally, this is a development that we must commend the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) for under the leadership of Professor Attahiru Jega. “This development does not only give confidence to electorate, it also compels political office holders to perform in order to avoid been voted out; these are good developments for our democracy as a nation.” “This has been seen in recent elections like Osun election where the voice of the people was heard through their votes. However, as more developments are being introduced into the electoral system to ensure a more patterned and transparent election in 2015, it’s important not to tinge or handle electoral processes politically.” “As discussions are ongoing about the cancellation of new polling units created across the country, we must note that this must be the opinion of INEC as

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an independent organisation and not that of the Senate committee on Electoral matters. The position taken on the cancellation of the new polling units is a personal one and not that of the entire Senate as the Senate is yet to discuss this in the hallowed chamber.” “With due respect to the chairman of Senate Committee on INEC, Senator Andy Uba who is my good friend, politicians must allow INEC to remain an independent body and not interfere in situations that will compromise the electoral body. “Ahead of the 2015 general elections, I urge INEC to maintain its credibility by holding strong to the founding tenets of the organisation which is independent of any political group or party. I also urge the organisation to ensure it puts in all effort to ensure 2015 elections emerge the best on the ground of transparency, independence and fairness.”

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SCANDAL: Alleged Sexual Harassment Rocks DELSU By Kola Eke-Ogiugo, Asaba

Wild allegations of sex scandals and extortions are currently making waves at the Delta State University. Hundreds of female students have accused their lecturers of using their positions to intimidate them as well as demand for sex. Dependable sources hinted that majority of these lecturers from the Abraka campus often insisted that for female students to pass their courses, they must submit to sex demands. These allegations, have, however, created palpable tension within the environment of the school as most of the female students who allegedly refused to cooperate are subjected to payment of unspecified amounts of money. Authorities of the university, many of whom do not want their names in print, have described the allegation as frivolous, dismissing it as untrue. It was reliably gathered that major hotels around the Abraka campus, one of such a very popular hotel which starts with ‘B’ and ends with ‘B’, have remained a major haven of these randy lecturers. One of the notorious lecturers, our informed sources revealed, taught in the department of theatre arts. He is said to be insistent any student who declined his advances automatically failed his courses.

NABBED: Fake Journalist Arrested By Kola Eke-Ogiugo, Asaba

A middle-aged man simply called Mr. Gospel has been arrested by the Nigeria Police at Oleh, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State for posing as a member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). Gospel was arrested following a petition written against him by the NUJ Isoko Correspondents’ Chapel for not only assaulting the chairman of the chapel, Comrade Broad Robins Oghomu, but for parading himself as a journalist and a registered member of the union. In the petition, signed by the chairman and secretary of the chapel, Comrade Oghomu and Mark Onoweme respectively, Gospel was also accused of running an illegal association of practising journalists, which had been proscribed by the Delta State Council of the union early last year. Gospel and others reportedly attacked the chapel’s chairman during the PDP, Isoko South reconciliatory rally held recently at the Oleh Mini Stadium, demanding money from the chapel’s chairman in the name of the press.

A young boy taking a nap under Area 3 Bridge in Abuja, yesterday. PHOTO BY JANE OKEKE

MURDER: Soldier Kills Colleague In Fit Of Anger By Osa Okhomina, Yenagoa A soldier, Lance Corporal Muazu Haruna, attached to the 423 Battalion of the Elele Barrack in Rivers State and stationed at the Bayelsa State Government House went berserk and shot his colleague, a Staff Sergeant, Ishiaku Shuaibu. However, the incident, which occurred at about 10pm on Monday, did not disrupt the special dinner held few metres away to mark the 2014 Legal Year for the Judiciary with the state governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson present as special guest of the occasion. LEADERSHIP gathered that the soldier, who was in mufti at the time of the incident, snatched the service rifle of his colleague and shot him dead over unexplained issues. A security source told our correspondent that the killer-soldier had arrived from the Elele Military Barracks in Rivers State following the payment of duty allowances. It was gathered that while two other col-

leagues on duty left the post briefly to check some personal matters,the killer-soldier seized the opportunity to shoot dead his colleague. “He immediately ran away with the rifle and boarded a commercial tricycle popularly known as Keke NAPEP and headed towards hospital road.” According to the eyewitness, “the sounds of the gunshots attracted the policemen on duty at the Banquet hall, who intercepted and stopped the tricycle. The policemen initially did not know the shots killed the soldier, but upon interrogation and investigation, the bloodied body of the soldier was found at his duty post.” The policemen immediately arrested the killer-soldier and the tricycle driver. A security source, however, said the arrested soldier,who was taken to the Area Command Division of the police,has since been released to the Joint Military Task Force (JTF) following the intervention of an unnamed captain.

UNILAG INFERNO: Insurance Scheme Will Take Care Of Injured Students – Dean By Taiwo Ogunmola-Omilani, Lagos

Dean, Students Affairs, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Olukayode Amund, has disclosed the availability of an insurance scheme for the affected students in the recent fire outbreak in Madam Tinubu Hall of the institution. Speaking with LEADERSHIP in a telephone interview on Tuesday, Amund assured that there is no problem, saying that insurance scheme will take care of all eventuality. Assistant Registrar and Head of Information Unit, King Robert

Emokpoere, who later confirmed the incident, said the fire outbreak was caused by a careless student, resident in room AO12 at the Madam Tinubu Hostel. He further explained that the students, in an attempt to rush out of the hostel rooms, were reported to have sustained various degrees of injuries and were immediately taken to the university clinic where they were all treated. It would be recalled that the Madam Tinubu Hall caught fire on Sunday around 3:30am-4am in the morning where some students were injured.

OIL THEFT: JTF Arrests 2 Ship, Captains, 6 Others BY Osa Okhomina, Yenagoa

Operatives of the anti-illegal oil bunkering squad of the Joint Military Task Force codenamed Operation Pulo Shield yesterday, arrested two ship captains and six other persons in a raid along the waterways of the Delta and Bayelsa states. The soldiers arrested the two ship captains during interception and arrested an illegal bunkering tugboat christened MV Tobester loaded with suspected illegally refine Automated Gas Oil (AGO) along Tonmogbene area in Warri South West LGA of Delta State. Seven suspected Crude Oil thieves were also arrested along Nonwa Tai road operating a truck containing 160 drums of stolen oil. The truck was destroyed while suspects were handed over to the JTF. According to the Joint Media Centre Coordinator, Lt.Col.Anka Mustapha, the arrested ship captains, Mr Akinfemiwa Bojo and the engineer, Mr Solomon Ogunlona,were arrested on board the impounded vessel and handed over to Sector 2 JTF for preliminary investigation before handing over to the prosecuting agency. According to him, “The arrested vessel is anchored at the Nigeria Port Authority (NPA). The troops also discovered an illegal oil bunkering hose connected to Nigeria Petroleum Development Corporation (NNPC) with two Cotonou boats filled with suspected stolen crude oil. The items were destroyed in situ in line with the mandate of the Task Force.” “Thirteen illegal oil distillery camps were also brought to extinction around Gbarum Market in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State where oil thieves operate with plastic tanks filled with suspected illegally acquired crude oil. The sites and the equipment were destroyed along with the trucks and products.”

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Scandal: Local Education Chief Accused Of Sexual Harassment By Kola Eke-Ogiugo, Asaba

A fresh sex scandal and wild allegation are currently threatening the relative peace at the Oshimili South Local Government Education Authority Asaba, Delta State, following allegations of sexual perversity and other related acts in the office. It was reliably gathered that a head of department within the office has been allegedly involved in sleeping with some of the female teachers, including some of the female workers right in his office. As it were, this said officer has assumed the defacto overall head within the office

as most female teachers asking for transfer are allegedly subjected to sexual intercourse in his slaughter slab before they are given letters. But some of the officers who spoke on condition of anonymity described the story as untrue, adding that it was a ploy to tarnish the image of the local government education authority. Unconfirmed sources said that apart from the sex scandal rocking the local government education authority, there are also wide allegations of bribe taking and other related acts among the officers who, during posting of teachers, are involved in sharp practices.

L-R: Chairman, House Committee on Environment Uche Ekwunife, Deputy Speaker Emeka Ihidioha and minister of environment Mrs Laurencia Laraba Mallam during a conference on Environmental, Security, Awareness and Enforcement in Nigeria, in Abuja, yesterday. PHOTO BY OYEDELE OMOKAGBO

THEFT: Police Nab 4 Power Equipment Thieves BY ANAYO ONUKWUGHA, Port Harcourt

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested four persons suspected to be involved in energy equipment theft from facilities of the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED), in a private estate in Port Harcourt, the state capital. A statement issued in Port Harcourt yesterday by the manager, corporate communications, PHED, Jonah Iboma, described the arrest of the four persons as part of efforts towards addressing the problem of energy theft. Iboma said, “As part of efforts towards addressing the problem of electricity theft, the Nigeria Police Force, Rivers State Command, has arrested four suspected energy thieves in Port-Harcourt. “The event which took place on Friday, came on the heels of series of complaints made by the Port Harcourt Electricity Dis-

tribution Company (PHED), on the incessant by-pass of electricity meters by some of its customers. “Before the arrest, occupants of the estate had earlier been disconnected by the energy distribution company for default on paying consumed energy bills, illegal reconnection and meter by-pass (diversion of load) to which, penalties papers were served on the occupants of the buildings. “But they rebuffed the entreaties, went ahead to purchase another set of wires and got the place reconnected illegally.” “Earlier, advice offered by the PHED for the consumers to desist from such illegal acts fell on deaf ears. Rather, they resorted to threatening the lives of the staff boasting that ‘nothing will happen.’” “As a result, the estate and other recalcitrant consumers were reported to the law enforcement agency, which led to the arrest of some of the occupants in question.”

L-R: FCT CAN chairman Rev Israel Akanji,Senator Philip Aduda (PDP, FCT) and executive secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) Mr John Kennedy Opara during a courtesy visit by the FCT delegation to the 2014 pilgrimage to NCPC corporate headquarters in Abuja, yesterday.

KIDNAPPING: Gunmen Abduct Varsity DVC In Ogun BY Gbenga Adeboye, Abeokuta

The deputy vice chancellor, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State, Prof Olusoga Olusanya , has been kidnapped. The DVC was on his way from Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta where he had gone on official assignment when he was abducted by suspected kidnappers. He was said to have visited FUNAAB where he served as an external invigilator at the ongoing postgraduate examination and was returning late Monday evening before he was way laid at a failed portion of the OdogboluIjebu- Ode-Ore- Benin expressway. Picked along with him was his driver who was later dropped by the road side at Odogbolu. LEADERSHIP check at the university’s main campus revealed that many of the principal officers were troubled by the development. The news of the abduction of the DVC forced the university senate to abruptly postpone its emergency meeting which was scheduled for Tuesday. Vice Chancellor, Prof Oluyemisi Obilade

who resumed work around 10: 40am after running around, immediately went into prayer session with some staff seeking God’s intervention on the matter. Prof. Obilade when approached by our correspondent said all she wanted now was immediate release of the man. “All I want now is the unconditional release of my DVC,” she said. Speaking on the development, branch Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Dr. Akinsola Akinsanya, expressed worry that a man could be abducted in such a manner. He said the development, has, once again, brought to the fore, the alarming rate of insecurity in the country. He, however, called on concerned authorities to urgently address the trend. “We in ASUU call for unconditional release of Prof. Olusanya immediately,” Akinsola said. It was gathered that the driver of the kidnapped university don, who was thrown away by the abductors, is currently helping with investigation at the Odogbolu Police Division of the Nigeria police.

L-R: Chairman, Kaduna State Volley Ball Association Engr Musa Nimroid, zonal coordinator, National Sports Commission (North West) Ali Durotoye and volley ball international referee Sheba Jefferson during their Grade III volley ball course press briefing in Kaduna, yesterday. Photo Gbenga Abiola.

L-R: Director General National Environmental Standards and Regualations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Dr Ngeri Benebo; Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Ibrahim Auta and Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Environment, Mrs Rabi Jimeta, during the 2nd National Sensitisation Workshop for judges and other law enforcement officers in Nigeria held in Abuja, yesterday. Photo By Ogoh Joseph.

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Suswam To Kwankwaso: No PDP Gov ‘ll Join APC By GEOrGE AGBA, Abuja Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam has faulted the claim of his Kano State counterpart, Rabiu Kwankwaso that some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors had concluded plans to dump the ruling party for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2015 general election. Fielding questions from journalists yesterday at the presidential villa alongside Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko on Kwankwaso’s claim that more PDP governors

would dump the party for the APC, Suswam insisted that the claim was a mere hallucination. Mimiko, a new entrant in the PDP fold, also claimed that apart from from Osun State that had already been decided, the PDP would sweep other states in the South West, including Lagos in the 2015 elections. Refuting Kwankwaso’s claim on PDP governors’ defection, Suswam said, “It is unfortunate that the APC has continued to speculate. They don’t have confidence in themselves. So, they keep speculating that PDP governors will join

them. If I’m sure of myself, I won’t be calling for added troops from the enemy’s camp to come. “They know they will not win until the PDP joins them even now with the strength they have. Kwankwaso was elected on the platform of the PDP. He has added value, so to speak to the APC. “They now discovered lately that in spite of that they can’t make any progress and so they are now speculating and hoping against hope. It’s not going to happen; none of the PDP governors is going to the APC. Take that from me.”

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2015: Nigerians Are Fed Up With PDP – Buhari By ANAyO ONUKWUGHA, Port Harcourt

Former Head of State and presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari, has alleged that Nigerians are fed up with the bad governance of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Buhari, who said this yesterday when he paid a courtesy call on Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, at the Government House, Port Harcourt, accused the PDP-led Federal Government of running the country with impunity. Buhari had on his arrival at the Rivers State Government House, addressed

thousands of APC supporters at the main banquet hall inside the Government House, before meeting with Amaechi. He was accompanied on the visit by former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari; former Governor of Benue State, Senator George Akume, and several others. Buhari said, “We are lucky we are able to identify what will stabilise the system. The ruling party is ruling this country with great impunity. So, what remain for all of us is to come together by electing credible persons into the presidency, state assemblies and National Assembly, because, PDP has messed this country up.”

ATM Charges: Timi Frank Sues CBN

By KUNLE OLASANMI , Abuja

A human rights activist, Mr. Timi Frank, has dragged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) before the Federal High Court in Abuja, asking it to restrain the CBN from further implementing its reintroduced N65 charges on cash withdrawals from other banks’ Automated Teller Machines (ATM). The new CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, had on August 13 announced that a customer, who makes cash withdrawals from ATM of banks other than his/hers, would be charged N65 at the 4th withdrawal within a month. The policy took effect na-

tionwide on September 1. Emefiele’s predecessor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi had in December 2012 abolished the earlier N100 charge per withdrawal on other banks’ ATM. But Frank had argued in the suit that the decision by the new CBN governor to reintroduce charges on cash withdrawals from ATM is “retrogressive and a negation of the cashless policy currently being propagated by the CBN.” In his statement of claim, Frank is asking the court to hold that such charges are not only discriminatory against the poor, but also capable of discouraging saving on the part of the low income earners.

NBA Seeks FG, Rivers’ Help In Rescue Of Okey Wali By ANAyO ONUKWUGHA, Port Harcourt, MIcHAEL OcHE and JONAtHAN NdAISAIAH, Abuja

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has appealed to both the federal and Rivers State governments to assist in the effort to rescue its immediate past national president, Mr Okey Wali SAN), who was kidnapped last Saturday in Port Harcourt. The NBA president, Mr Augustine Alegeh (SAN), made the appeal in Port Harcourt yesterday while speaking to newsmen, shortly after paying a visit to Wali’s family at Rumulogu in Obio/Akpor local government area of Rivers State.

Alegeh said it is the principal function of government at all levels to provide security for its citizens, adding that the inability of any government to fully carry out such constitutional role is an indication that such government is failing in the area. NLC Demands Unconditional Release Of Ex-NBA Boss Meanwhile, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed dismay over the abduction of Mr Okey Wali (SAN). The union in a statement by its general secretary, Dr Peter Ozo-Eson appealed to the abductors to release him unconditionally.

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Al-Makura Has Transformed Nasarawa, Deserves Second Term – Prince Audu By Donatus Nadi, Lafia

The former governor of Kogi State, Prince Abubakar Audu has said that Nasarawa State governor, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura has performed creditably well in transforming the state within a short period of time despite distractions from his political opponents and therefore deserves a second term of office. Prince Audu made the remark yesterday in Akwanga, the headquarters of Nasarawa North senatorial district, while speaking at a rally convened by a group under the aegis of Ta’al Progressives Forum calling on Governor AlMakura to re-contest the governorship position of the state on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He called on the supporters of APC to guard and protect their

short news Endorse your Deputy To Succeed You, Gov Jang Urged The people of Qua’an-Pan Local government area of Plateau State have appeal to Governor Jonah Jang to endorse his deputy to succeed him for the sake of continuity of governance in 2015. They also come up with a strong voice to urge their son the deputy governor of Plateau State, Ambs Ignatius Longjan to contest the 2015 governorship election in the state. They further urged the deputy governor to go ahead and purchase his nomination form from the people Democratic Party (PDP) without delay. By Achor Abimaje, Jos

votes jealously during the forthcoming governorship election in the state to prevent some elements from shortchanging the mandate of electorate. The former governor of Kogi State, who was the chairman of the occasion, said the state under the leadership of Governor Al-Makura has witnessed allround transformation as never witnessed in the history of the state and called on the electorate not to allow themselves to be swayed by the sugar coated rhetoric of dubious politicians but stick with Al-Makura who has proven his mettle in just three years. According to him, the governor has within the short period in office provided some basic infrastructures that were either lacking or totally absent like health facilities, roads.

Legislative Arm Must Be Allowed To Grow With Experience – Senator Kure Senator Zainab Kure representing Niger South senatorial district of Niger State has said that it is only the legislature that distinguish military regime from democratic era and as such must be allowed to be deepened with experience. Hajiya Kure who picked a nomination form from the state Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Minna, yesterday signifying her interest to run for the third term in the Senate maintained that legislating must be sustainable. Speaking to newsmen shortly after picking the nomination form, Senator Kure stressed the need to further deepen democracy in Nigeria, and that to do that “we need a sustainable legislature”. She noted that during the military regime there was an executive and judiciary arms of the government without the legislature, adding that the legislature was the symbol of democratic government in every nation which needed to be further deepened. By Abu Nmodu, Minna

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Nasarawa Lawmaker Constructs Modern Hospital At Lafia LG The lawmaker representing Lafia/ Obi federal constituency in the lower chambers of the National Assembly, Dr. Joseph Kigbu, has said that work has commenced in earnest on the construction of an ultra-modern hospital situated at Azuba Bashayi, Lafia local government, meant to be the central point of his free medical missions. Dr. Kigbu who disclosed this in Lafia, yesterday, while flagging off a four-day free medical mission at Murya, a few kilometers from Lafia, the state capital, said the 60-bed capacity hospital is estimated to cost about N1 billion when completed. By Donatus Nadi, Lafia

President Goodluck Jonathan (right) welcoming the former president of Sao Tome and Principe (now UN special envoy to Guinea Bissau), Mr Miguel Trovoada, to the Presidential Villa in Abuja, yesterday. PHOTO BY NAN.

I’ll Not Leave PDP For APC – Gov Aliyu By Abu Nmodu, Minna

The governor of Niger State, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu has stated that despite leading the G7 Governors he will not defect from the ruling party because the aim was to bring sanity to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and not to quit the party. In a statement by his chief press secretary, Israel Ebije, yes-

terday, Aliyu said that Nigerians should discountenance insinuations that he has intention to cross carpet as contained in media reports linking him and his Jigawa State counterpart, Alhaji Sule Lamido to plot to leave PDP for the All Progressives Peoples Congress (APC) . While saying the claim was spurious Aliyu said he led the G-7 to advocate for sanity in the PDP adding that what they

fought for was patriotic and results were recorded and now the ruling party is set for a victorious outing in the next general elections. He said every social existence must have crisis, which must be resolved. He said PDP has indeed overcome its challenges. He therefore intimated that what led to the G-7 should not be construed as moves to cross to the opposition.

Gov Aliyu, Niger Assembly May Clash Over LG Caretaker Chairmen By Abu Nmodu, Minna

The appointment of local government caretaker chairmen by Governor Muazu Babangida Aliyu may set Niger State House of Assembly against the state governor, as the members were allegedly shortchanged in the appointment. LEADERSHIP gathered that the list of the caretaker chairmen released by the Niger State government on Monday was not accepted by the members who felt that their input into the caretaker committee was disregarded. Consequently, LEADERSHIP observed that some members of the House of Assembly yesterday were in Government House

where they entered into a closed door meeting with the governor and the state PDP Working Committee. It was gathered that of all the lists submitted by the members only that of the speaker, Barrister Adamu Usman, and the deputy, Abrahaman Gambo Bala received favourable consideration from the government because of the popularity of the candidates at Mokwa and Borgu local government areas. It was gathered that already Comrade Jibrin Abdullahi of Mokwa local government and Mallam Abdulrazak Muazu from Borgu who were the candidates of the speaker and the deputy speaker respectively have collected their appoint-

ment letters. It was however learnt that against the earlier names announced on Monday the caretaker chairman of Rijau which was earlier announced as Garba Isah Abara is now Haruna Nuhu Dukku. Meanwhile the appointment of the caretaker committee chairmen for the councils followed the expiration of the tenure of the elected chairmen last week after serving for three years. Governor Aliyu in a statement signed by his chief press secretary, Israel Ebije said sequel to the approval of a committee constituted for compilation and screening, 50 names have been approved.

Ahmed Cautions Military Against Incursion Into Politics By Abdullahi Olesin, Ilorin

The Kwara State governor, Alh. Abdulfatah Ahmed has charged the military to insulate itself from political manipulation. He also asked the military to resist the temptation to descend into the political arena as this could truncate the country’s nascent democracy. The governor gave the advice

when participants of course 23 of the National Defence College, Abuja on Geo-Strategic Study tour of Kwara State paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Ilorin. “Let me commend the Nigerian military for its appreciable role in nation building, especially by protecting Nigeria from external aggression and internal unrest.

“While it is true that the country is going through very difficult times, especially in parts of the country caught in the grip of insurgency, the military must continue to live up to its reputation as one of Africa’s best”, he said. The governor added that it was incumbent on all Nigerians to support the officers and men of the armed forces for keeping the country and its people safe.

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2015: Why Governor Yero Is Contesting – Bajoga

Ngilari Woos Nyako, Atiku Supporters To PDP

By Isaiah Benjamin, Kaduna

Governor of Adamawa State Bala James Ngilari has extended olive branch to the erstwhile members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to come back to the party’s fold. The call is seen as an attempt by the governor to woo back a large chunk of members of the party who defected to the APC when Governor Murtala Nyako and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar defected to APC. Ngilari who said he is set to restore the winning ways of the party ahead of 2015 general elections urged all aggrieved members to join hands with him in moving the party forward saying he is ever ready to welcome them back into their former house. The governor’s call was sequel to the mass exodus of the party’s members and chieftains to the All Progressives Congress when two heavy weights of the party namely former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Governor Murtala Nyako defected to the opposition party with their teeming supporters and loyalists.

Kaduna State deputy governor, Amb. Nuhu Audu Bajoga yesterday disclosed why incumbent governor, Mukhtar Ramalan Yero is contesting the 2015 governorship election, saying it is simply to consolidate on the gains of his predecessors and those his administration has recorded so far.

The deputy governor stated this during his visit to traditional rulers in the southern senatorial zone of the state to update them on the recent purchase of nomination and expression of interest forms by the governor to contest the 2015 governorship election. He said the purchase of the forms by Governor Yero last Saturday has finally put to rest

speculations making the rounds that the governor was not going to contest for the governorship postion of the state come 2015. The deputy governor noted that the visit on short notice to the traditional rulers was to officially inform them of the development and to also alert them on the need to disregard falsehood being spread by detractors. “I am here personally to of-

ficially inform you that Governor Muhktar Ramalan Yero will contest the 2015 governorship election. I personally accompanied him first to the state party office and later to the PDP headquarters in Abuja last Saturday where he picked the expression of interest and nomination forms. So do not believe those spreading rumour to the contrary.”

L-R: Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Abubakar ShehuAbubakar, former head of state, Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) and Gombe State Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo, during a condolence visit by Abdulsalami over the death of the Emir’s father in Gombe. PHOTO BY NAN.

short news Ex-DG Nigerian Law School Declares For Adamawa Guber Race As the 2015 general elections draws nearer, immediate past director-general of Nigerian Law School, Dr Tahir Mamman, has indicated interest to join the Adamawa State gubernatorial race under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mamman was the first aspirant to storm the party secretariat to announce his gubernatorial ambition. By Mohammed Ismail, Yola

Nyako’s Loyalists Made List Of Ngilari’s New Appointees By Mohammed Ismail, Yola

As a sign of appreciation to the gesture done to him by impeached Governor Murtala Nyako, prominent political associates of Nyako made the list of appointments made by Governor Bala James Ngilari yesterday in Yola. Governor Murtala Nyako’s political associates had played prominent role in the court case instituted by Ngilari over

contention in respect of whether he has sent his resignation letter to Governor Nyako or not which led to the sacking of acting governor, Ahmadu Fintiri. The Nyako’s men who were in the list include Mr. P.P. Elisha who was initially appointed by Nyako as a commissioner but was rejected by the Fintiri led House of Assembly which made Nyako to appoint him a special adviser on Government House Matters. Elisha is now the di-

rector of press to Governor Bala Ngilari. Another Nyako’s political associate who made the list is Hon. Abdul Rahman Bobboi who was also an adviser to Nyako but was brought by Ngilari as chief of protocol. In a press release signed by the chief of staff to Governor Ngilari, Chubado Babbi Tijjani, Ngilari appointed Ibrahim Andrew Welye as the secretary to the state government.

Loot: EFCC Begins Investigations In Adamawa By Mohammed Ismail,Yola

Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have stormed Yola, Adamawa State capital to commence investigations into allegation of N18billion theft leveled against the immediate past regime led by Acting Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri sources at Government House has disclosed. The arrival of the EFCC officials

into the state followed heightened speculations that the former acting governor has embezzled N18billion state funds in 86 days, a development that caused unease in the State House of Assembly as members vowed to impeach him. A source at Government House, Yola, who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed the development explaining that the EFCC operatives have stormed the ac-

count section of the Government House where they demanded information about the expenditures by the former acting governor, just as information has it that the EFCC officials stormed other relevant ministries and parastatals in the state for more insight. Allegation of financial sleaze against the regime started filtering shortly after an Abuja High Court sacked acting governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.

short news Former CP Tasks Northern Govs Over New Nigerian Newspapers Former police commissioner and Sardaunan Magori, Alhaji Sulaiman Usman Gardixa has expressed sadness over the deplorable state of New Nigeria Newspapers Company wondering how such an important asset could be neglected. He said that countless numbers of people in the country have benefited from the company in one way or the other since it was established. By Midat Joseph, Kaduna

By Mohammed Ismail, Yola

Dakingari Approves N147m For Establishment Of 2 Coys Kebbi State governor, Saidu Dakingari has approved the establishment of a neem processing company at the cost of N57million and transformer industry at the cost of N90million. This was announced to newsmen by the acting chairman of Kebbi Elders Consultative Forum , Justice Usman Mohammed Argungu shortly after their meeting with Governor Dakingari in Birnin Kebbi. Justice Argungu said that after reaching final decision on the projects they approached the governor and without hesitation he approved the funds for the projects. “When we approached the governor, it did not take him a minute to approve N90million for transformer industry and the neem processing plant N57million,this is a good development in the state,” he said. The acting chairman said , “Our forum has appealed to the governor to resuscitate the construction of Zauro station as well as ban political thuggery and hooliganism in the state since the 2015 general elections will commence soon.” He said the governor has sent a bill to the House of Assembly to ban political thuggery. By Yahya Sarki, Kebbi

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48 news south-west Jonathan Hails Alaafin Of Oyo At 76 President Goodluck Jonathan has lauded the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III for his continued support to the federal government’s efforts at accelerating the pace of socio-economic development in the country. Speaking through his spokesman, Dr Reuben Abati, in a statement yesterday, the president congratulated the Alaafin on the occasion of his 76th birthday anniversary today and applauded the monarch’s laudable contributions to peace, harmony and progress in Oyo State and Nigeria. Jonathan, while wishing Oba Adeyemi very happy birthday celebrations, prayed God to continue to bless the Alaafin with good health and grant him many more years of worthy service to Oyo State and Nigeria. The president said, “On behalf of my family, the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I write to convey warm felicitations to Your Highness on the occasion of your 76th birthday anniversary. “You have not only continued to use your exalted throne to promote peace, harmony and progress in your kingdom and Oyo State, you have also continued to provide unwavering support for our administration. For this, I thank Your Highness”.

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Ekiti Should Be Thankful To Fayemi – Gen Akinrinade By Alo Abiola, Ado Ekiti

Former minister of agriculture, Gen. Alani Akinrinade (rtd) has urged Ekiti people to be thankful to the outgoing governor of the state, Dr Kayode Fayemi for expending the state’s resources on its transformation rather than diverting them for personal use. The former minister who made the call during the commissioning of the State College of Technical and Commercial Agriculture, Isan Ekiti and Fountpar Food Processing Company in Ayedun Ekiti yes-

terday, said the people should be thankful that Fayemi worked for them and did not pocket their funds. Akinrinade who was also a former minister of industries stressed that Ekiti people may not at present appreciate the various people-oriented projects of the outgoing government, but the efforts of the outgoing administration would one day become a reference in the state. While speaking on the cassava processing factory, the retired General said the contributions of Governors Segun Oni and Kayode Fayemi in establishing the

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factory through a public-private partnership arrangement have translated the much talked about theory of agriculture into practical. “Mr Governor, I thank you for the many other things I am seeing in Ekiti. It shows the courageous and always ready to serve Ekiti spirit. I know your governor has done a lot in four years and this morning, I asked him if these were products of four years. I am surprised. I am sure Ekiti people will also recognise that you have a governor who worked for you and not for his pocket”, he said.

By George Agba, Abuja

Accord Party Expels Members For Antiparty Activities The Accord Party (AP) in Ogun State has expelled three of its members over what it termed anti-party activities. The state chairman of the party, Prince Abayomi Aluko, disclosed this at a press conference yesterday. According to him, the expelled members, whom he identified as Oladejo Bao, Odeyinka A. O. and Kashimawo Afuwape, were “found guilty of gross misconduct, anti-party activities, gross violation of the party’s constitution which penalty is total dismissal from the party as cited in Article 14 Section 3”. He said there were “enough evidence to show that these people were collaborating with others to destroy Accord Party in Ogun State. “As the state chairman, and by the powers vested in me on Page 35, Section 3 of the party’s constitution, I hereby, on behalf of myself and entire members of the Accord Party, Ogun State, declare the following people, Oladejo Bao; Odeyinka A. O. and Kashimawo Afuwape, as non-members of Accord Party in Ogun State.” “They are hereby disclaimed, disowned and dissociated from the party. They are forbidden to represent, pronounce, discuss, obtain anything on behalf of Accord Party, Ogun State henceforth”, Aluko added. By Gbenga Adeboye, Abeokuta

L-R: Wife of the former Oyo State governor, Mrs Kemi Alao-Akala; wife of Oyo State governor, Mrs Florence Ajimobi; First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan and wife of the former Oyo State Governor, Mrs Mutiat Ladoja, at the Women for Change and Initiative Empowerment programme in Ibadan , yesterday. PHOTO BY NAN.

Lautech Gets Permission To Produce Children’s Drugs By Joshua Dada, Osogbo

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued licences to the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital (LAUTECH), Osogbo, for the manufacturing of two children’s drugs. A release by the public relations officer, Mr Ayodele Adeyemo, in Osogbo yesterday, stated that the feat was made possible through the hospital’s drug production outfit incorporated as LAUTECH Pharmaceutical Company Limited. “In a letter dated September 23, 2014

conveying the registration and signed by Pharmacist K. O. Mamudu, on behalf of the director general, NAFDAC, the agency assigned registration numbers B4_3252 to Lautech Vitamin C syrup, 100ml and B4_3253 to Lautech Paracetamol syrup, 60ml”, the release disclosed. In his reaction, the chief medical director of the hospital, Professor Solomon Olufemi Fadiora described the registration as a positive development. He said that with the registration, LAUTECH Pharmaceutical Company Limited can now embark on mass pro-

duction of the medications for the consumption of children from ages 0 to 12 years and can also sell to patients within the hospital and other interested consumers. According to Prof. Fadiora, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital is the first and only teaching hospital in Nigeria that has been so licensed to produce drugs for its patients and other interested consumers. He assured NAFDAC and the public that LAUTECH Pharmaceutical Company Limited will ensure quality control in the production of the approved syrups.

Ibadan Inferno, Unfortunate – Akala Former Oyo State governor, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala has commiserated with victims of the last fire inferno that occurred at the Molete round-about in Ibadan. The former governor in a statement in Ogbomoso yesterday recalled that the inferno which occurred on Saturday night claimed lives with several shops burnt to ashes. The inferno erupted after an articulated vehicle conveying petroleum products fell while trying to dodge a pothole at the round-about. Alao-Akala described the incident as unfortunate and devastating, saying it was painful that it claimed lives and destroyed people’s means of livelihood. “It is unfortunate to lose people again to such fire incident in the state. This inferno has again wreaked havoc on the businesses of some citizens who have through thick and thin built such businesses. “I, therefore, use this medium to commiserate with families of those who lost their lives to the incident, likewise those who had their shops, goods and houses burnt,” he said. By Adebayo Waheed, Ibadan

Ekiti CJ Orders Reopening Of State Courts By Alo Abiola, Ado-Ekiti

After over two weeks of inactivity in all Ekiti State courts, the chief judge of the state, Justice Ayodeji Daramola, yesterday ordered the reopening of all state courts. This followed Monday’s directive by the National Judicial Council (NJC), headed by the chief justice of Nigeria, Justice

Mariam Aloma Mukhtar, to commence proceedings on cases before state courts without delay. The chief judge had on September 25 banned all court activities in the state over the spate of attacks perpetrated by political thugs and their persistent presence in the premises of the High Court in Ado-Ekiti. Members of the state chapter

of Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), however, refused to resume for duties apparently due to the ongoing strike embarked upon by civil servants in the state over non-payment of two months’ salary arrears and allowances. Judicial workers who failed to turn up for work despite the directive included court bailiffs,

court clerks and registry personnel among others. In a statement by the chief registrar of the state judiciary, Mr Obafemi Fasanmi in Ado-Ekiti, the chief judge directed all courts in the state to resume work immediately, just as he advised persons having cases to pursue at the courts to use the opportunity to come back for adjudication.

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FG Urged To Support Voluntary Principle On Security, Human Rights Community Policing Partners for Justice and Democratic Reforms, a non-governmental organisationbased in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State has asked the federal government as a member of the United Nations to sign the voluntary principles on security and human rights treaty. Speaking yesterday with our correspondent in Uyo Akwa Ibom State, the group’s executive director, Mr. Savior Akpan, said the country stands to benefit enormously. He said it will contribute to peace building and attainment of peaceful co-existence with host communities as well as enhance capacity to obey domestic and international human rights laws.

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Housing/Vehicle Loans: Delta Disburses N3.4trn To 5,394 Civil Servants By Kola Eke-Ogiugo, Asaba

The Delta State government yesterday said it has disbursed in the last 13 years a total of N1.551billion to 741 public servants as housing loans, while N1.877billion was disbursed to 4,653 public servants as vehicle loans under different cadre and salary grade levels.

The state head of service, Sir Paul Evuarherhe who addressed journalists in Asaba ahead of the public service week, explained that the car loans were aimed at assisting civil servants to purchase cars stating that the minimum loan released to workers is between N400,000 to N450,000 while the maximum is N1.5million based on grade level

of the workers in the civil service. Sir Evuarherhe disclosed that the state currently has a total of 51,604 workers in the state public service excluding primary school teachers whom he said have been under local government. He stated that a total of 1,492 were removed from the state public service in 2013, while be-

tween January and September 2014, 802 left the service. Out of the 2,292 staff members that left the service in the two years, the head of service said that some of the workers left under compulsory and voluntary retirement while others left through death, withdrawal, resignation and dismissal from the service.

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2015: Crack In Bayelsa Caucus Of NASS As Dorgu Supports Zoning There is a crack in the fold of the Bayelsa Caucus at the National Assembly following the decision by a member of the House of Representatives representing Sagbama/Ekeremor constituency, Hon. Stella Dorgu to throw her weight behind zoning in Bayelsa West senatorial zone. According to Stella Dorgu, the zoning of political offices as adopted by the leaders and stakeholders of Bayelsa West senatorial zone will promote equity, justice and fair play. By Osa Okhomina,Yenagoa

Cross River Reaffirms Support To Private Investors

The government of Cross River State has reaffirmed its support to private investors through the provision of conducive business environment at all times. The state governor, Mr. Liyel Imoke, disclosed this yesterday during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) between Alluvial Trade/Development Company and Buhlet Group in Calabar. Represented by the state commissioner of agriculture and natural resources, Mr. James Aniyom, Imoke noted that the signing of the MoU would herald the construction of five tons per hour rice processing mill in Ogoja area of the state. By Lanre Arotimi, Calabar

L-R: Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha receiving a communique from the leader of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disability (JONAPD), Mr Christian Amaechi, during a courtesy visit by JONAPD officials to Government House in Owerri, yesterday. PHOTO BY NAN.

Immigration Recruitment Victims Stage Protest In Edo ByPatrick Ochoga, Benin City

Seven months after the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) had a recruitment test that resulted in a stampede that led to the death of 18 applicants including one in Edo State and several others sustaining various degrees of injuries, the victims in Edo State, yesterday protested their perceived neglect by the service. They said that even after the president directed that three employment slots be reserved for the families of those who

lost their lives in the stampede and that those who sustained injuries and were hospitalised be given automatic employment in the service nothing had been done. The angry protesters carried placards with various inscriptions some of which read, “We are traumatised immigration victims still without jobs,” “Please, allow the souls of the departed NIS victims to rest in peace” and “Mr. Goodluck Jonathan, we are still waiting for your promise.” They appealed to the federal government to

implement its promise of giving them job. One of the victims, Austin Amu, who lost his 27 years old wife Sandra during the exercise at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, told journalists that he and his three children, aged eight, five and three, had been languishing in pain. Amu, who also participated in the exercise said he had paid several visits to the NIS office, none of which yielded any good result. “I have visited the office so

Imo State governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has warned the Joint National Association of Persons with Disability (JONAPD) in the state to refrain from being used by politicians for selfish interest. Governor Okorocha said this when the group paid him solidarity visit at the Government House Owerri. He maintained that his Rescue Mission administration came on board not for the politicians who he noted antagonise the state government despite its good agendas for the masses, including the physically challenged. By Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri

2015: Why Ebonyi People Want Health Minister As Governor – Elechi Says state PDP won’t endorse Chukwu By George Agba, Abuja

Ebonyi State governor, Martins Elechi declared yesterday that the minister of health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu had no ambition to contest for the governorship position of the state or any other po-

litical position, save for the pressure being mounted on him by the people of the state to become their governor. The governor who stated this after meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan at the presidential villa noted, however, that the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in the state has not and does not intend to endorse the minister, adding that it was

the state congress that would decide Chukwu’s candidature at the end of the day. Addressing State House correspondents, Elechi said, “First let me put the facts straight, the minister of health has no ambition to become governor or hold any other political office but we the people of Ebonyi State have accessed him and we think he is a good material to do the job. So we are ap-

pealing to him, he is not canvassing, but we want to conscript him to answer the call of his people. “I have known him for many years as chief medical director in our teaching hospital back home, he is a serious minded person and as minister of health the nation is his witness. He is focused and determined to do things right and I think we need people like that. People who do things right”.

50 news Lagos APC Members Protest Over Manipulation Of Party Congress All Progressives Congress (APC) members from Somolu in their hundreds yesterday stormed Lagos State House of Assembly to protest what they termed “gross manipulation” of the party’s congress by the state commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Aliyu Ademorin Kuye, in collaboration with APC leader, Otunba Henry Ajomale. Hon. Olusegun Fehintolu recalled that the last party congress, which took place last April in the eight wards that made up Somolu, showed that the Kuye group tagged: “Muslims and Christians in Politics,” was routed in all wards and lamented that the party leadership later manipulated the result in Kuye’s favour. The protesters said, the party leadership gave the Kuye group three wards against their wish, saying that such decision was never agreed upon in the negotiation the party prevailed they should hold with the commissioner in the interest of the APC. Fehintola, who read out the group’s petition titled, ‘Red Alert’ to the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assemby, Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji represented by the Leader, Hon. Ajibayo Adeyeye, stated that the protesters were coming to the Assembly for the second time on the same issue. By Taiwo Ogunmola-Omilani, Lagos

2015: South- West Youths Endorse Kwankwaso In Lagos As presidential aspirants jostle for their various parties tickets ahead of the 2015 general elections, over 5000 youths from Southwest yesterday converged on Lagos to endorse Kano State governor, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso for the race. The teeming youths who were symbolically dressed in white outfits and red caps said he had demonstrated his ability to develop the country and rescue it from the jaw of insecurity and disintegration . The Southwest coordinator of Possibility Nigeria Project, Mr. Oscar Oladipo said Kwankwaso will be able to implement the party’s vibrant manifesto for the benefit of the people. He said ,” We are supporting Kwankwaso because of his achievements in office. If you are privileged to pass through Kano State recently you will see that it is one of the most impressive construction sites in Nigeria today. “ You see new housing estates and brand new cities springing up around the great commercial city; the various institutes offering training opportunities to young people and opening entrepreneurial apertures. By George Okojie, Lagos

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Lagos Assembly Condemns PDP Over Statement On Ikuforiji’s Acquittal

By Taiwo Ogunmola-Omilani, Lagos

The Lagos State House of Assembly has condemned the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the statement credited to the party which faulted the Lagos High Court judgement of Friday, September 26, that acquitted the speaker of the money laundering charge instituted

against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In the statement issued by the spokesman of the House Hon Segun Olulade, yesterday, the House condemned PDP’s statement saying the party was chasing shadow over the judgement which vindicated Ikuforiji after several years of baseless trials on a fictitious petition orchestrated

to destabilise the Assembly and indeed the state. The statement reads in part “The Peoples’ Democratic Party is in the habit of perpetually bemoaning judicial system by condemning any celebrated judgement believed not to be in favour of its wish and interest”. Assembly Raises The Alarm Over New Operations Of Armed Robbers

Members of Lagos State House of Assembly, have raised the alarm over a new strategy adopted by armed robbers in the state who rob motorists and car owners. The lawmaker representing Oshodi-Isolo Constituency 2 Omowunmi Olatunji-Edet, raised this under matter of urgent public importance, and her personal experience with such robbers on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway.

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Lagos Assembly Applauds Executive Over Declaration of Horn Free Day

Chairman, Amuwo Odofin Local Government, Comrade Ayodele Adewale, addressing staff of the council, during the Amuwo Odofin Local Government workers’ forum held at the council’s secretariat in Lagos, yesterday. PHOTO BY GBENGA OLAJOBI

I’m Not APC’s Mole In PDP, Says Agbaje By Olaolu Oladipo, , Lagos

A governorship aspirant in Lagos State on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Jimi Agbaje, has debunked suggestions that he is a mole for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. In a statement issued on his behalf by his media office and obtained by LEADERSHIP in Lagos yesterday, Agbaje also stated his resolve to remain in the party should he fail to secure the par-

ty’s ticket to contest the governorship election. Clarifying his relationship with a former governor of the state and a leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, he stated that although he and his associates had assisted the APC chieftain to win the 1999 and 2013 governorship elections, he never went to beg for contracts from him. Denying that he took contracts from the state government, Agbaje pointed said, “I am not a

government contractor. I do not supply drugs to Lagos State or even the federal government.” He also denied charges that he had been planted in PDP to act as a spoiler to the advantage of APC. “People say I am a mole; impossible. I have not benefitted from Tinubu. I even supported his campaign financially. If anything, he owes me, so I cannot be his mole.” He said back in 2007 some of them left the party because of Tinubu’s undemocratic tendencies.

The Lagos State House of Assembly yesterday expressed its satisfaction over the proposed Horn-free Day slated for today by the executive arm, noting that it is geared towards addressing the problem of noise pollution and ultimately healthy society. Raising the issue under Matter of urgent public importance, the chairman House Committee on Transportation, Commerce and Industry, Bisi Yusuff said “Tomorrow is declared as hornfree Day to check the abuse of using horns by motorists.” According to him, “most of the way our people use horns constitute nuisance. By Taiwo OgunmolaOmilani, Lagos

FG Urged To Train Indigenous Pilots By Nkem Osagwu, Lagos

The federal government has been urged to train indigenous pilots on how to calibrate navigational aids and equipment instead of always contracting it out to the Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa (ASECNA), which currently does all the required calibration of navigational aids in

the nation’s aviation industry. ASECNA is an air traffic control firm based in Dakar, Senegal and its functions are to ensure that navigational aids at airports are working and are in order for the safety of flights.Mrs. Mary Agbeyegbe, wife of late Captain Jerry Agbeyegbe, founder of Nigerian Aviation Safety Initiative (NASI), who was assassinated on

October 12, 2004 at Ketu Ikosi area of Lagos by yet to be identified assassin made the call in Lagos yesterday during a Press briefing to mark the 10th anniversary of Agbeyegbe’s death. She said the Federal Government should train and certify Nigerian pilots on the calibration of navigational aids instead of giving out the job to ASECNA

on contract basis, stressing that ASECNA could be used as a stop gap measure while indigenous pilots take control of the calibration of equipment in the industry. She said it was s a shame that 10 years after Agbeyegbe’s death Nigeria still did not have aircraft pilots, who are certified to calibrate navigational aids at airports.

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INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY MOOR PLANTATION, P.M.B. 5029, IBADAN, NIGERIA

FELICITATIONS The Governing Board Chairman, Management and Staff of the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T) felicitate with our amiable Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina (CON) on his well-deserved FOR GOD AND COUNTRY

PUBLIC OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD

on 14th October, 2014 at This Day Dome, Abuja. This landmark achievement is in recognition of your hardwork and untiring efforts toward fulfilling the objective of the Agricultural Transformation Agenda and achieving food security in Nigeria. We are proud to associate with you and pray for your greater achievements.

DR. AKINWUMI

AYO ADESINA

Hon. Minister of Agriculture & Rural Development

Signed:

PROF. J. A. ADEDIRAN Director

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TMG 2015 Website: Telling Eletion Stories Through Data By Armsfree Ajanaku

Since Nigeria’s return to civil rule in 1999, elections have remained contentious with political campaigns assuming the character of unbridled warfare. Added to this reality is the trust deficit that so often defines the electoral process, leading to lengthy litigations and the loss of valuable governance time. The structural deficiencies and limitations of political actors that undermine Nigeria’s electoral processes bring a lot of questions to mind. How does the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), political parties, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), media and other stakeholders plan, manage and review elections? How much rigour goes into understanding the figures behind the general stories? Where do these stakeholders get the data with which they make crucial election – related decisions and analysis? And what exactly are the implications of planning without data or using data that is neither collected systematically nor reliable? The planning and conduct of elections by INEC should ideally be informed by the availability of data on a wide range of issues. These issues may include the credentials of registered voters, number and location of polling units and the number of political parties who field candidates. As a means of improving the electoral process, the Commission also needs to access and use election – related data collected using proven methodologies like the Quick Count or Parallel Vote Tabulation (PVT). Credible election observation data, especially those collected using the Quick Count

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are also critical for political party preparations ahead of elections. With accurate data, political parties will be able to provide effective answers to the fundamental questions around campaign strategy, election monitoring and other milestones that are crucial for winning elections. It was in response to the need for accurate and accessible data for the purpose of planning, reviewing and increasing countrywide understanding of Nigeria’s elections, that the Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) hoisted the election website www. tmgtowards2015.org in August, 2014. www.tmgtowards.2015. org offers Nigerians accurate data on the 2011 presidential election. The data on the website was collected by 3000 Quick Count observers deployed to a representative random sample of all of Nigeria’s polling units.

The planning and conduct of elections by INEC should ideally be informed by the availability of data on a wide range of issues

The website explains in detail the methodology deployed with countrywide analysis of opening of polling units, adherence to voter accreditation procedures, deployment of political party poll agents, voter turnout and the official results of the 2011 presidential election. On the whole, the website tells the story of TMG’s deployment of the Quick Count election observation methodology during the 2011 presidential election. Quick Count is a globally tested election observation methodology that deploys statistical principles, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and trained non-partisan observers to assess the process of elections and to verify the results released by Election Management Bodies. The methodology provides the most accurate systematic nationwide information on the conduct of Election Day processes. Quick Count quantifies the degree to which procedures were followed or problems occurred. This allows for a precise description of the conduct of an election, the ability to show variation across zones and states, and serve as a baseline for assessing improvement over time. As the 2015 general elections approach, there are several lessons that can be learnt by election stakeholders from the data on the TMG election website. For instance, accreditation commenced by 9:00am at 76 percent of polling units across the country during the 2011 presidential election. – Ajanaku is media manager, Transition Monitoring Group

2015: An Appeal To Borno Indigenes By Wasini Yakubu Debiro

In this present era where indigenes of Borno, especially the southern Borno have suffered untold and huge insecurity problems, one thing that comes to mind is the welfare of the people. Who will work with the governor to rescue and continue in his strides of welfarism towards his people in the next political dispensation as the election draws near? The political trend of Borno State in the area of welfare and development can be traceable to the past, having recorded considerable success in spite of the fragile peace in the area. Lots of people have come up with reasons for their intention to run for different positions in the forthcoming general election but who amongst them

has the spirit of commitment and dedication going by their antecedents? As we look forward to 2015, there are some important sterling qualities that ought to be considered in those contesting elections rather than poeple getting blinded with sentiments. Antecedents of how those running for the various positions fared in the last elections matter and count a lot. Unfulfilled campign promises by the various aspirants in the last elections should not be swept under the carpet . The prize paid by innocent people of Maiduguri and Boron State in general when they came out to register and cast their votes under the scorching sun should not be treated or dismissed with levity.

It may be quite needless to mention names, but there are some who served at the state level and did wonderfully well that when given a second chance as they proceed to the upper echelon of political responsibility, they can do more to deliver the dividends of democracy to their people. Every average Borno indigene at this point, should be able to identify those few but credible ones who truly have the state of affairs of Borno people at heart and who are ready to stake their ambition for the general good of the people. To Jibrin Satumari, basic amenities are and ought not to be luxury but necessities. To him, it is quite unacceptable that the downtrodden should remain in penury all in the name of trying to earn a living. His

heart is superfluous and every human being according to him deserves to be happy. Hon. Jibirin Satumari had redefined what the the polity of self aggrandisement is to polity of responsibility and carriage by operating an open door policy and carrying everybody along; thereby making all that comes his way count. If truth is to be told and sincerity is to embraced, the time to prove and decide on what we want and what we need as a people is now. We need somebody who can sacrifice his best and put every other things online so as to salvage and contribute largely to the rebuilding of the image of Ashikira/Uba constituency in Borno State. – Debiro is a woman leader, APC Southen Borno zone

Rights Watch Emmanuel Onwubiko www.huriwa.blogspot.com

The Clara Chime’s ‘Wahala’

ew months back, the organised civil society community in Nigeria were attracted to the outcry by the wife of the sitting governor of Enugu State that her husband and indeed a senior lawyer and one time Attorney General of Enugu State Mr. Sullivan Chime allegedly incarcerated her illegally within the premises of the Enugu State government house for months and has consistently disallowed her from receiving visitors on some nebulous ground that she was emotionally imbalance or so. As information filtered out from her alleged ‘detention’ facility within the Enugu State government house, many civil society groups protested and urged the Federal Attorney General of the Federation and minister of Justice Mr. Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to intervene and release her from the alleged imprisonment. The Human Rights Commission sensationally got involved and nearly burnt her reputation when its Executive Secretary Bem Angwe had reportedly alleged that the allegedly incarcerated of the first lady of Enugu State had emotional and psychological issues that made it imperative for her husband to take steps to search for the best medical solution. When the press reported this version of the interim report of the Human Rights Commission which came out even without any valid medical and psychiatric test, reactions trailed this assertion from the Rights commission from many concerned human rights activists who felt that the Rights Commission rushed into judgment without availing itself of all evidence to warrant a conclusion that indeed Mrs. Clara Chime was never detained and that she had emotional problems. The Human Rights Commission then denied the media reports that it has issued a clean bill of health to the governor of Enugu State even as it stated that it will inaugurate a transparent probe of all the allegations of illegal incarceration made against the state governor by his wife. Till date Nigerians are still kept in the dark. As the controversy lingered on, the Lagos – based cable television Channels TV got an exclusive interview which it showed the first lady of Enugu state who narrated her alleged ordeals in the hands of her husband and she indeed vowed never to return to her embattled marriage. She said that she has decided to call it quit and has headed to the court of law to seek legal redress. The Channels televised the exclusive interview in the following way: The name Clara Chime lately rings the bell regarding the controversies surrounding her life as the First Lady at the Government House, Enugu. As Governor Sullivan Chime’s wife, she was in the public eye for five years until things began to fall apart. She reached out to a member of the human rights community, Femi Falana to help save her from her husband. Breaking her silence in this exclusive with Channel TV’s Sola Seyela, Mrs. Chime recounted her ordeal in the hands of her husband, and thanked Nigerians for coming to her rescue. Asked to narrate the issues the embattled first lady of Enugu State stated thus; ‘’He accused me of so many things, like the way he just told the whole world that I have mental problem; that my friends are into diabolical stuff, which I don’t even know about. I don’t even know about it. There are lots of things he said, I don’t know where he got them from. I don’t even know what to say about my husband. All I can say is that I wish him the best in life because he is the father of my son’’.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

KADUNA STATE

PDP ZONE 1 CONCERNED CITIZENS WHY WE ENDORSE GOVERNOR YERO/BAJOGA TICKET •

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Zone 1 Concerned Citizens comprising of members of the National Assembly, Principal Officers and members of Kaduna State House of Assembly, Hon. Commissioners, Council Chairmen, All Political appointees from the Zone resolved to unanimously endorse His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Dr. Mukhtar Ramalan Yero for the 2015 Gubernatorial election.

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This endorsement came as a result of the tremendous achievements recorded by the governor within the short span of assumption of office as the Executive Governor of the state.

CIVIL SERVICE REFORMS AND REMUNERATION • Distribution of Cheques to Retirees and Families of Deceased Pensioners of the 23 Local Governments, Local Government Education Authorities, Emirates Councils and Chiefdoms • Capacity building programmes aimed at improving the efficiency of workers while Government also paid salaries and allowances as at when due. • Payment of Leave and Transport Grants (LTG) to all civil servants in the state. • Payment of six year arrears of the LTG owed staff of the Kaduna State Water Board (2005-2011). • Increment of workers’ salaries by 30% and implementation of the N18, 000 minimum wages. • Upgrading facilities at the Staff Development Centre, Kakuri by rehabilitating existing infrastructures and providing modern instructional facilities. • Enjoys cordial industrial relations with all labour unions in the state.

Equally important, the governor was able as promised to continue with all the good legacies of his predecessor late sir, Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa, and his untiring efforts and commitments towards entrenching peace and harmonies coexistence of citizens of the state regardless of political or religious affiliations. Specifically, Governor Yero’s steady strides in Kaduna State includes but not limited to the following areas:PEACE AND SECURITY • Procurement of 40 well equipped patrol vans for ‘Operation Yaki; refurbishment of all patrol vans used by ‘Operation Yaki’ and distributed same to Police Divisional Headquarters across the State. • Convening of the Peace and Security forums which have been replicated in all communities across the State. • Peace award to Governor Yero by the Global Peace Movement, an international peace and conflict management organization, in recognition of his hard work and dedication to building bridges of understanding. • Personal visits by Governor Yero to communities attacked by unknown gunmen to commiserate with the people and promptly bring emergency relief to victims. • Implementation of community dialogue forums aimed at providing regular platforms for the people to interface and amicably resolve conflicts before they escalate.

His Excellency

DR. MUKHTAR RAMALAN YERO Executive Governor, Kaduna State

EDUCATION • All appointments in the education sector is strictly on merit. • 1,802 newly recruited Secondary School Teachers by the State government. • Sponsorship of medical students to study at Uganda. • Training of teachers in Maths., English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. • Free and compulsory basic education policy in the State. • Construction of Four (4) new Science Secondary Schools in the three zones and at Kaduna Millennium City. • Rehabilitation and construction of additional classrooms, labs, ICT Centres and other equipment for the State College of Education, Gidan Waya; the Nuhu Bamalli Poly Zaria; College of Nursing Kafanchan and the Shehu Idris College of Health Technology, Makarfi. Massive constructions are also ongoing at the Kaduna State University campuses in Kaduna and Kafanchan. • N800m Scholarship to students from the State studying in various tertiary institutions in Nigeria and abroad. • Payment of registration fees for NECO Senior School Certificate Examination for all indigenes of the state studying in public schools. AGRICULTURE • Revival of all moribund food processing companies owned by the State Government, i.e. The Ikara Tomatoes Company, The Kachia Ginger Processing Company and the Makarfi Sugar Company. • Fertilizers distributed to farmers at 60 percent below the market price. • Distribution of free fertilizers to peasant farmers across the State. • Loans to interested farmers. HOUSING • Construction of a total of 473 housing units across the three senatorial zones in the State located in Zaria, Kafanchan and Kaduna Millennium City. • Construction of 3,000 units of houses under its Public Private Partnership (PPP) model with Trans Atlantic Integrated Development Limited. ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND TRANSPORT • Completion of 32 new roads awarded in 2012. The ongoing roads inherited by the Yero administration are at various stages of completion. • Several urban roads have also been rehabilitated through the direct maintenance operation of the Kaduna P Works Agency (KAPWA). • The Yero administration through the SURE-P scheme procured 700 tricycles 40 Nissan taxis, 35 Hiace buses and 15 Luxurious buses used for transportation within the State. • The recapitalisation of the Kaduna State Transport Authority (KSTA) by providing it with additional buses to improve both its intra and inter transportation operations. RURAL ELECTRIFICATION • The electrification of 20 rural communities which have been connects the national grid. • Eleven (11) communities have also benefited from feeder roads. • Electrification of Zunuruk community in Kaura LGA. • Electrification of Ungwar Makera and Bina villages of Zaria Local Government Area. • Rural communities are benefiting from electrification projects, roads construction, primary health care centres and water supply schemes. WATER SUPPLY • Completion of about 759 hand pump bore holes and 36 solar powered boreholes. • Work on the Zaria Water Project has reached advance stage. • The expansion phase of the Zaria Water Project which is to provide water for five additional LGAs.

Business development programme for 1,200 graduate youths aimed at enhancing their capacities to develop viable business plans. The annual Kaduna International Trade Fair where investors from all over the World come to showcase new innovations and opportunities. Reopening of the Ikara Food Processing Company, concessioned to Messrs Springfield Agro Limited. PAN Limited recently launched the 301 model, signifying the return of the factory to full operations.

SPORTS AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT • Hosting of Nigerian Super Eagles international matches between Nigeria and Cote’d Voire and between Nigeria and Burkina Faso. • Funding all sporting activities involving contingents from the state. • Procurement of a new luxury bus for the state football team; the Kaduna United Club. • Prompt payment of salaries and allowances of coaches, players and other officials of the club. • The first State to host the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Football Championship. RESPONDING TO CITIZENS WELLBEING AND SPECIAL INTERVENTION • Disbursement of N41 0 million as assistance to victims and places of worship affected by the 2011 post-election crisis. • Payment of compensation of about N400 million to victims of the 2012 flood disasters that ravaged parts of the State. • At Birnin Gwari, Attakar and Aduwan Gida, the Governor visited families of victims of attacks while instructing that hospital bills for injured survivors be paid in full by the State Government. • In a show of uncommon concern for the wellbeing of citizens of the State, Governor Mukhtar Yero personally built a six room apartment for an octogenarian in Rigasa Area of the State.

His Excellency

AMBASSADOR NUHU AUDU BAJOGA Deputy Governor, Kaduna State

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Water projects and expansion work are ongoing in Kaduna, Kafanchan/ Kagoro, Zonkwa and Saminaka water projects. Purchase of hilux vans and motorcycles for the Kaduna State Water Board and provision of various chemicals and equipment needed for water treatment and supply to existing water projects across the state.

HEALTH CARE DELIVERY • Implementation of all vaccination programmes. • Free medical care for children under five years and pregnant women at designated health centres • Construction of the 300 bed specialist hospital at the Millennium City in Kaduna. • Upgrade of the Barau Dikko Specialist Hospital Kaduna to a teaching hospital for the Kaduna State University (KASU). ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION & SANITATION • Every last Saturday of the Month has been maintained for State wide environmental sanitation exercise. • The administration through the Kaduna Environmental Protection Agency (KEPA) has provided vehicles for waste collection and disposal across the State. • There are environmental workers who move around the State capital to ensure cleanliness on daily basis. • The State Government has also been on the forefront of campaign against indiscriminate dumping of refuse, especially in drainages and other public places. This has helped in reducing the menace of erosion and flood. COMMERCE & INDUSTRY • Formulation of friendly tax and revenue collection policies. • Provision of additional opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises to grow in the state in order to reduce poverty and create jobs. • A positive rating by the notable Fitch Rating Agency, rating the economic outlook of Kaduna State as B+ with bright outlook and suitable for investment. This led to influx of foreign and local investors to the state. • Takeover of Zaria Pharmaceuticals Company by a foreign company through the Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement. • Training of 6000 youths selected from across the 23 LGAs, in various skills. Each beneficiary will receive startup capital with which to establish their own businesses.

USING SURE-P FUNDS TO TRANSFORM KADUNA STATE • Released funds under the scheme to all the 23 LGAs for implementation of direct intervention and empowerment programmes at the grassroots level. • 7,600 Youths and Women selected from across the 23 LGAs for an intensive skill acquisition training scheme under the SURE-P funds • 1,000 tricycles have been distributed to beneficiaries after the ban on activities of commercial motorcycle operators in parts of the State. CONCLUSION As we look forward to the years ahead, Gov. Yero appreciates the tremendous goodwill of the good people of the State and solicits for more support and greater unity among the diverse people of the State to achieve an economically viable, united and developed Kaduna State.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

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

This is to inform the General public that the above named ASSOCIATION has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies And Allied Matters Act, 1 of 1990.

ThE TRuSTEES ARE: 1. prophetess Titilayo Oluyemisi babalola 2. dr. Adetunji Adeleye 3. Mr. damilola durotolu

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AImS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ.

ThE TRuSTEES ARE: 1. Falalu bashir balarabe 2. Abdullahi Isa Shamaki 3. Sani bashir balarabe AImS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. For youth awareness on social justice.

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 this publication. Signed: ABuBAKAR ALIyu ESQ 08032828385

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

mAgNum fOuNDATION The general public is hereby notified that the above FOuNdATION has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under the Companies and Allied Matters Act No. of 1990 ThE TRuSTEES ARE: 1. Magnus Ike 2. Olivia Ike AImS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To engage in charity and philanthropic work. 2. To assist the widows, orphans, aged and the less privileged in the society. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja Within 28 days of this publication. Signed: AmugO DI-mEZ ESQ

ThE TRuSTEES ARE: 1. Apeh boniface ugwu 2. Ogbanje Michael Owoicho 3. Ikwunja Margaret e. (Mrs.) 4. Omeliko Alice O. 5. Onaji Tony Ameh 6. enyi victoria Fatima 7. Adikwu Onoja Godwin 8. James George Apochi - Squadron leader 9. Onaji Ajegba Innocent 10. Grace Jamila AImS AND OBJECTIVES: 1.To promote better understanding, co-operation, unity and harmony as one people. 2. To support development programs in ehaje land in particular and Owukpa district in general. 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 this publication. Signed: SECRETARy

KINg’S COuRT ROyAL PRAISE ARENA

LOVE AND CARE SISTERS ASSOCIATION

The general public is hereby notified that the above CHurCH has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under the Companies and Allied Matters Act No. of 1990

THIS IS TO INFOrM THe GeNerAl publIC THAT THe AbOve NAMed ASSOCIATION HAS ApplIed FOr reGISTrATION IN THe COrpOrATe AFFAIrS COMMISSION uNder pArT C OF THe COMpANIeS ANd AllIed MATTerS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990.

ThE TRuSTEES ARE: 1. pastor Anthony Olanrewaju Gold 2. Mrs. patience Olanrewaju Gold 3. patience usanga 4. Mr. yemi Alasa 5. Mr. Hanry Joseph AImS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to all nation. 2. To preach the word of truth, salvation, restoration, administer healing deliverance and prophetic declaration on the lost souls. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the registrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja Within 28 days of this publication. Signed: SECRETARy

ThE TRuSTEES ARE: 1. Mrs. Mbang Orok effiom 2. Mrs. prscilla Andrew bassey 3. Mrs. Item Christopher Akpan 4. Mrs. Sarah Obono Willie 5. Mrs. Stella udumu 6. Mrs. Mfon Anwana 7. Mrs. Maria emmanuel udofia AIm AND OBJECTIVE: 1. To care for less privileges in the society. ANy ObJeCTION TO THIS reGISTrATION SHOuld be FOrWArded TO THe reGISTrAr – GeNerAl COrpOrATe AFFAIrS COMMISSION, plOT 420 TIGrIS CreSCeNT, OFF AGuIyI IrONSI STreeT MAITAMA, AbuJA WITHIN 28 dAyS OF THIS publICATION SIGNed: SECRETARy

hEAVy DuTy AND hAuLAgE TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION Of NIgERIA

RESTORATION AND hOPE fOuNDATION

SEASIDE ESTATE RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

The general public is hereby notified that the above ASSOCIATION has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under the Companies and Allied Matters Act No. of 1990

The general public is hereby notified that the above named FOuNdATION has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under the Companies and Allied Matters Act No. of 1990

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

ThE TRuSTEES ARE: 1. Imoekor rianetu Alice beauty 2. Imoekor Aikhorin Ohiorenua 3. Imoekor Stanley Shedrack 4. dr. Kadiri yahaya Zakari

ThE OLD TRuSTEES ARE: 1. pastor peter ujomu 2. Alhaji Mohammed Ahmed Adeleye 3. Adeyinka Hassan esq - removed 4. Mrs. Anita ebadan - removed 5. Mr. Osy Odife - removed 6. Michael edeko esq - removed

AImS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To help the imporevished and less privileged children and families in rural areas. 2. To provide basic health care amenities to the less privileged.

ThE NEW TRuSTEES ARE: 1. Olasunkami Oguntuase (Chairman) 2. barr. babasegun Adewunmi (Secretary) 3. Alhjai Mohammed Ahmed Adeleye 4. pastor peter ujomu 5. engr. Godwin Kperite 6. Mrs. Abosede botoku

ThE TRuSTEES ARE: 1. engr. emmnauel Osigbemeh - Chairman 2. Mr. Collins Chiegozie - Secretary 3. Mrs. rhema Osigbemeh 4. Mr. Joseph Okoedo - Treasure 5. Mr. ebuka Obi 6. Mr. emmanuel ejiaku AImS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To ensure that owners and drivers of heavy duty and haulage vehicles abide by traffic rules and regulations. 2. To cater for the well-being and protect the legitimate rights and interest of its members. 3. To collaborate with bodies charged with road safety and traffic regulation to enlighten its members on safe driving and use of the raods. 4. To liaise with similar associations towards ensuring safe driving and use of the roads. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja Within 28 days of this publication. Signed: mR. COLLINS ChIEgOZIE SECRETARy

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja Within 28 days of this publication.

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ThE AIm AND OBJECTIVES REmAIN ThE SAmE Any objection to this changes should be forwarded to the registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja within 28 days of the publication. SIGNed: ChINANuEKPERE ONuORAh ESQ 08039422155

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LEgAL NOTICE

fORmECu ESTATES RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION

IN ThE hIgh COuRT Of JuSTICE Of ThE fEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORy, ABuJA

Whereas the person / persons whose name is set out in the first column hereunder died intestate on the date and place in the said column. And whereas the parson(s) whose name and address is set out in the second column hereunder claimed the relationship of the said deceased and has applied to the above named court for the grant letters of Administration of the personal property. Notice is hereby given that the said letters of Administration be granted to such person (s) unless “NOTICe TO prOHIbIT’’ the grant thereof is filed in the probate registry of the above named court within twenty one (21) days from the date of publication. SChEDuLE

The general public is hereby notified that the above ASSOCIATION has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under the Companies and Allied Matters Act No. of 1990

DECEASED NAmE AND ADDRESS

APPLICANTS fOR gRANT

DECEASED NAmE AND ADDRESS

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lawrence Okechukwu ejiogu

Mary lawrence ejiogu guardian to victor C. ejiogu

Francis Ikechukwu Nwankwo 38 ubiaja Cresent Garki 2 Abuja

Maryann Ogom N. and Miss Afoma Cythia Nwankwo 38 ubiaja Cresent Garki 2 Abuja

WHO dIed ON THe 24th June 2014. The widow and son of the said deceased.

WHO dIed ON THe 10th September 2014.

The widow and daughter of the said deceased.

dATed AT AbuJA THIS 14 dAy OF OCTOber, 2014

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ThE TRuSTEES ARE: 1. Nnachi Ikwuo Agwu 2. Thomas Folorunso Fameso 3. Sunday eberechukwu Joshua 4. dr. Sani dawaki usman 5. Margaret Kaskenzo 6. Stephen Salami Olatunji AImS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To promote the welfare of its members through appropriate policy formulation and implementation. 2. To ensure security and sanitation of the estate and its environment. 3. To promote social interaction, peace and unity among the residents of the estate. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the registrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja Within 28 days of this publication. Signed: RAChAEL R. ADEJO-ANDREW (mRS.) SOLICITOR; 08033265920 & 08059633953

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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA

Whereas the person / persons whose name is set out in the first column hereunder died intestate on the date and place in the said column. And whereas the parson(s) whose name and address is set out in the second column hereunder claimed the relationship of the said deceased and has applied to the above named court for the grant letters of Administration of the personal property. Notice is hereby given that the said letters of Administration be granted to such person (s) unless “NOTICE TO PROHIBIT’’ the grant thereof is filed in the probate registry of the above named court within twenty one (21) days from the date of publication. SCHEDULE

DECEASED NAME AND ADDRESS APPLICANTS FOR GRANT Mrs Kalu Okwuru Chinenye Ugenyi Kalu Plot 237 Dawaki Layout FCT Abuja Nigeria Airforce, Abuja

DECEASED NAME AND ADDRESS APPLICANTS FOR GRANT Zira Bitrus Jerry Zira Bitrus and Vangawa Zira Birtrus New site Zone 4 Masaka, Nasarawa State Nigeria Police Force, Abuja

WHO DIED ON THE 22nd July 2014.

WHO DIED ON THE 28th July 2014.

DECEASED NAME AND ADDRESS Aseperi Sola Micheal Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp Abuja

APPLICANTS FOR GRANT Mrs. Aseperi Temitayo Abigail and Mrs. Yemisi Afolabi No. 15 Foaster St. Jikwoui Phase 1 Extension Abuja

WHO DIED ON THE 27th March 2014.

The widow and sister of the said deceased.

The daughter of the said deceased.

The sons of the said deceased.

DATED AT ABUJA THIS 14th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2014

SIGNED BARR. HAFSAT SADIQ FOR: PROBATE REGISTRAR

TRUE BROTHER TRADERS ASSOCIATION

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NIGERIAN WOMEN ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA

The general public is hereby notified that the above named ASSOCIATION with its headquarters at Port Harcourt, Rivers State of Nigeria have applied for Registration under part C of the Companies And Allied Matters Decree N0. 1, 1990.

The general public is hereby notified that the above named DEVELOPMENT with its headquarters at Port Harcourt, Rivers State of Nigeria have applied for Registration under part C of the Companies And Allied Matters Decree N0. 1, 1990.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Mrs. Aja Enun 2. Ansa Henshaw 3. Mrs. Lucy Kanu

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.Mrs Ekundayo Keshi 2. Mrs Agatha Nnaji

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Nnamdi Abana 2. Benjamin Okpala 3. Emmanuel Kanu 4. Joseph Okafor 5. Moses Aluegbu 6. Isaac Anero 7. Gilbert Nwokoye 8. David Obiekwe 9. Ndulue Nwachukwu 10. Pius Unah

DATED AT ABUJA THIS 14th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2014 SIGNED BARR. HAFSAT SADIQ FOR: PROBATE REGISTRAR

Aims And Objectives Are : 1. To assist young people find their career paths. 2. To build the capacity of young people to make informed career choices.

Aim And Objective: 1. To cater for the welfare of her members. Any objection to the Registration of the Church should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission P.M.B 198 Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Any objection to the Registration of the Church should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission P.M.B 198 Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: SECRETARY

Signed: SECRETARY

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. To give scholarship to less privileged Nigerian female Undergraduates in Nigeria. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS SHOULD BE REGISTRATION FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: Barrister Chinwe Okwuonu

GOO-JON SPORTS FOUNDATION

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BEAUTIFUL WOMEN OF HOPE FOUNDATION

The general public is hereby notified that the above named FOUNDATION with its headquarters at Port Harcourt, Rivers State of Nigeria have applied for Registration under part C of the Companies And Allied Matters Decree N0. 1, 1990.

The general public is hereby notified that the above named ministry with its headquarters at Port Harcourt, Rivers State of Nigeria have applied for Registration under part C of the Companies And Allied Matters Decree N0. 1, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Barr. Chief Chukwuemeka Kanu 2. Ugonna Miller Kanu 3. Sampson Somtochukwu Kanu 4. Nelson Chukwuemeka Kanu 5. Angel Adanna Kanu

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Pastor Roland Nathaniel Ojobo 2. Anunike Amara 3. Akan Ufok Peter

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Dr. Emeka Ene 2. Mrs. Josephine Ene 3. Mr. Kester Ogualili 4. Lady Beatrice Onyema

Aims And Objectives Are : 1. To promote, support and organize different athletic activities. 2. Promote of disabled athletic talents. 3. Promotion of football, golf course, wrestling, swimming, running, boxing or otherwise. Any objection to the Registration of the Church should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission P.M.B 198 Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: SECRETARY

Aims And Objectives Are : 1. To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2. To establish local branches for the propagation of the gospel worldwide. 3. To organise outreaches, crusades, seminars, workshops and revival services for the works of the gospel. 4. To win souls for the kingdom of God. Any objection to the Registration of the Church should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission P.M.B 198 Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: BARR. OLUCHI JOY IFEANYI-KANU 121 LEGAL CONSULT 08038658520

Aims And Objectives Are : 1. To enhance the status of women. 2. To empower women spiritually, socially and economically. 3. To protect and enhance the dignity and well-being of women. 4. To promote a better quality of life for children. Any objection to the Registration of the Church should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission P.M.B 198 Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: TRISECTA LEGAL PRACTITIONERS 07031833443, 08179808967

EAGLES WINGS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

BABA TOMA JIMETA FOUNDATION

ASSOCIATION OF TIV INTERCESSORY INITIATIVE

The general public is hereby notified that the above named CENTRE with its headquarters at Port Harcourt, Rivers State of Nigeria have applied for Registration under part C of the Companies And Allied Matters Decree N0. 1, 1990.

The general public is hereby notified that the above named INITIATIVE with its headquarters at Port Harcourt, Rivers State of Nigeria have applied for Registration under part C of the Companies And Allied Matters Decree N0. 1, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Dr. Mika Ismaila Jimeta, PhD, Oon 2. Mrs. Edna Mika Ismaila 3. Mr. Adamu Ngandi Ismaila 4. Ms. Hannatu Kwari Ismaila Jimeta 5. Mrs. Hauwa Molkwari Ismaila 6. Mrs. Hadiza Ismaila Jidda 7. Mr. Danjuma Ismaila Jimeta 8. Rev. Abel Kantoma

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Amb. James Ugah 2. Joseph Aunde Vambe 3. Emmanuel Terhemba Aule 4. John Chiaaondo Igbawuese 5. Austin Tarvershima Ayoosu 6. Thaddeus Iorlumun Ukeh

Aims And Objectives Are : 1. To nurture the spirit of sacrifice, discipline and generosity amongst members of the Tangale-Waja Community. 2. Immortalize the good memory and life of Baba Tom Jimeta who personified the attributes in (a) above as a result of early missionary contact and influence in Lakubo Shongom of Kaltungo Chiefdomand ensure that his siblings got good western education.

Aims And Objectives Are : 1. To intercede and develop the capacity of the people to address spiritual and socio-economic issues. 2. To cater for the general welfare of the members and the society. 3. To promote peace, justice and equity.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Olubunmi Florence Oloyede (Miss) 2. Barrister Abiodun Efuntoye 3. Dr. Gabriel Akindele Akilo Aims And Objectives Are : 1. To build capacity of stakeholders and children themselves towards a child friendly society. 2. To disseminate information and conduct advocacy on the rights of children. 3. To protect children’s rights rehabilitation victims of abuses. Any objection to the Registration of the Church should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission P.M.B 198 Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: SECRETARY

AKINLOLUWA

I, formerly known and addressed as AKINLOLU OPOOLA OGUNKANMI, now wish to be known and addressed as AKINLOLUWA OPOOLA OLUWAKANMI. All former documents remain valid. Nigerian Bar Association, Zenith Bank and the general public, please take note.

OLAIDE

I, formerly known and addressed as OLAIDE OMOSALEWA AJAYI, now wish to be known and addressed as OLAIDE OMOSALEWA OWOADE. All former documents remain valid. The general public, please take note.

CHINENYE

I, formerly known and addressed as NKEMAKOLAM CHINENYE FAVOUR, now wish to be known and addressed as CHINENYE NKEMDIRIM JACOB. All former documents remain valid. The general public, please take note.

NGOZICHI

I, formerly known and addressed as NGOZICHI GLORIA UKAIRO, now wish to be known and addressed as NGOZICHI GLORIA DIALA. All former documents remain valid. The general public, please take note.

Any objection to the Registration of the Church should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission P.M.B 198 Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: AMINA USMAN TOLI; 080356896147

Signed: SECRETARY

ORIAKHI

I, formerly known and addressed as IKPOMWONSA VIVIAN, now wish to be known and addressed as ORIAKHI MAUREEN. All former documents remain valid. Immigration Service, Italian Embassy and the general public, please take note.

MUSA

I, formerly known and addressed as AMINU AMINA, now wish to be known and addressed as MUSA AMINU AMINA. All former documents remain valid. The general public, please take note.

MAUREEN

I formerly known and addressed as Miss MIRACLE OKPE wish be to known and addressed as MRS MIRACLE DAWU LINUS. All documents remains valid. Kaduna Polytechnic and the general public to please take note.

MAUREEN

I formerly known and addressed as Miss MAUREEN ANIODO wish be to known and addressed as MRS MAUREEN KENNETH OKOYE. All documents remains valid. Kaduna Polytechnic, NTI Kaduna and the general public to please take note.

ATAK

I, Formerly known as AKAPO CHRISTIANAH TOSIN, now wish to be addressed as ATAK CHRISTIANAH TOSIN. All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note

MAUREEN

I formerly known and addressed as DAVID JOHNSON wish be to known and addressed as DAVID D. UMEZURIKE. All documents remains valid. Kaduna Polytechnic, NTI Kaduna and the general public to please take note.

DANJUMA

I formerly known and addressed as MISS BELLO AISHA FALALU wish be to known and addressed as MRS DANJUMA AISHA FALALU. All documents remains valid. General public to please take note.

ODUMOSU

I formerly known and addressed as MISS AJADI ADETOKUNBO MODINAT wish be to known and addressed as MRS ODUMOSU ADETOKUNBO MODINAT. All documents remains valid. General public to please take note.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 NOBLES FAMILY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

ASPIRERS THESPIAN INITIATIVE

FINSOL GLOBAL FOUNDATION

The general public is hereby notified that the above named BODY with its headquarters at Port Harcourt, Rivers State of Nigeria have applied for Registration under part C of the Companies And Allied Matters Decree N0. 1, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Bishop Tuaweri Ebiye Philip 2. Isichei Prosper Nkwchukwuaga 3. Mrs Wari Daisy Mamadokiye 4. Mrs. Akunwa Benedicta Nkiruka 5. Laleobe Osaroonwa Macjames 6. Mrs. Tuaweri Patricia Tonweriye 7. Anthony Andrew Ekpoedeingha

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Temitope Samson Ojo 2. Mrs. Titilayo Olaiya 3. Rev. John Andreas 4. Yemi Ojo 5. Bukky Ogunleye 6. Emaibong Essien 7. Blessing Osagie 8. Shola Ajiboye

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

Aims And Objectives Are : 1. To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. Any objection to the Registration of the Church should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission P.M.B 198 Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: BARR. TOBE LORDLY 08038563003

- Chairman - Secretary - Member - Member - Member - Member - Member - Member

Aims And Objectives Are : 1. Theatre production, training, empowerment and to promote talents. To assist members. Any objection to the Registration of the Church should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission P.M.B 198 Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: CHAIRMAN

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ANTHONY ONWUMA - CHAIRMAN 2. JOHNSON OKHUMODE EMMANUEL Aim And Objective: 1. To care for the welfare of its members Any objection to the Registration of the Church should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission P.M.B 198 Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: SECRETARY

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA

Whereas the person / persons whose name is set out in the first column hereunder died intestate on the date and place in the said column. And whereas the parson(s) whose name and address is set out in the second column hereunder claimed the relationship of the said deceased and has applied to the above named court for the grant letters of Administration of the personal property. Notice is hereby given that the said letters of Administration be granted to such person (s) unless “NOTICE TO PROHIBIT’’ the grant thereof is filed in the probate registry of the above named court within twenty one (21) days from the date of publication. SCHEDULE

DECEASED NAME AND ADDRESS APPLICANTS FOR GRANT

Okolie Obiageli Thelma Brenda Adetoro and Vivian Agrry Block 163, flat 1 Lagos street Kubwa, Abuja Needs and Manpower Resources Ltd. WHO DIED ON THE 28th September 2013. The sisters of the said deceased.

Mrs. Onma Marymark Adakole John Ogbe Adakole guardian to Edward Igoche Adakole No. 13 FHA Karu, Abuja Federal Inland Revenue Service, Abuja WHO DIED ON THE 14th January 2014. The widower and son of the said deceased.

Humphrey Obiora Okoli Berger Quarry Road Mpape, Abuja

Oluchi Okoli Berger Quarry Road Mpape, Abuja

WHO DIED ON THE 11th May 2014.

The widow of the said deceased.

DATED AT ABUJA THIS 14th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2014

SIGNED BARR. HAFSAT SADIQ FOR: PROBATE REGISTRAR

ASSOCIATION OF HOSPITAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PHARMACISTS OF NIGERIA

AL-AMRUU BIL MAARUF FOUNDATION

anatomical society of nigeria (asn)

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Maji-Isah Yakubu 2. Oyewole Olanipekun Martins 3. Ameh Abdullahi Ndah 4. Musa Abdulrahman Orenyi 5. Adedapo Margaret Oluwayemis 6. Alege Amid Olanrewaju 7. Oyim Elechi Kenneth 8. Akande Abdulhafiz Olakunle 9. Luka Wetben Manu

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Dr. Yusuf Abdullahi Yusuf 2. Ibrahim Musa Abdullahi Esq 3. Basheer Muhammad 4. Kabir Musa Adam 5. Yusuf Muhammad Umar 6. Ahmed Auwal Salihu 7. Ashafa Abubakar

Aim And Objective: 1. To maintain a high standard of professional ethics and discipline among members. 2. To protect, project and harmonize interest of its members, providing leadership that will enable Pharmacists in organised settings provide high quality pharmaceutical care. Any objection to the Registration of the Church should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission P.M.B 198 Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: AMEH A. N.; SECRETARY

Aim And Objective: 1. To provide public awareness and enlightenment on health, environment, poverty eradication, social, legal, economic, political, religious and other matters. 2. To provide support for education of children of the less privileged. 3. To provide social and religious platform for peace building. 4. To provide voluntary legal service to the less privileged.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.profs. a. ashiru 2.ps igbigbi 3 sa asala 4. bc didia 5. Dr. theresa ekanem

- General secretary

Any objection to the Registration of the Church should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission P.M.B 198 Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

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

Signed: HASSAN ISA ESQ; 08032813456, 08037314654 www.pathsolicitors.com

SIGNED: Secretary

NSUKKA NORTHERN RESIDENCE PATRIOTIC FORUM

National Open University of Nigeria Alumni Association (NOUNAA)

MI-YETTI ALLAH CATTLE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION 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

The general public is hereby informed that the above named association has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Change of Trustees and amendment of its constitution under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2004.

TRUSTEES: 1. CHIEF UGWU KEVIN JP -CHAIRMAN 2. HON UTAZI DAVID -SECRETARY 3. ONU HYCINTH -TREASURER 4. BARR. MARCUS UGWUJA -LEGAL ADVISER 5. OMEJE JONATHAN -MEMBER 6. MENTUS ODO -MEMBER 7. MRS ELIZABETH NNABUCHI -MEMBER 8. AGBO TOBIAS -MEMBER 9. SUNDAY UZO -MEMBER 10. MRS CHARITY CALISTUS NNAJI -MEMBER

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Mr. Shehu Abba Usman 2. Mrs Titilope Folawiyo Ibe 3. Hon. Newuwumi Omolubi 4. Amb. Adamu Abdullahi 5. Alh. habib Idris 6. Alh. Sani Ibrahim 7. Mr. Usman Tanze 8. Mr. Isaaac Akpololohor 9. Mr. Robert Ekat

The old Trustees are: 1. His Eminence Sultan Abubakar III (Deceased) 2. HRH Alhaji Ado Bayero (Deceased) 3. HRH Alhaji Aliyu Musdafa (Deceased) 4. HRH Alhaji Usman Nagogo (Deceased) 5. HRH Alhaji (Dr.) Shehu Idris The new Trustees are: 1. His Eminence Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III 2. HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II 3. HRH Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Musdafa 4. HRH Abdulmumini Kabir Usman 5. HRH Alhaji (Dr.) Shehu Idris

Newly Newly Newly Newly Retained.

Removed Removed Removed Removed Retained. Appointed Appointed Appointed Appointed.

Any objection to the Registration of the Church should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission P.M.B 198 Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

The aims and objectives of the association is to: 1. To mobilize and organize cattle breeders and other livestock producers in Nigeria towards the cause of peace and sustainable livelihoods through policy initiatives, capacity building and advocacy. 2. To partner with government, development partners and other stakeholders to prevent, reduce and resolve conflict between livestock breeders, farmers and other natural resource users in Nigeria. 3. To engage in enlightenment campaigns, capacity building and training for members. Any objection to the change/amendments should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Garki, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED: BARR. MARCUS UGWU -LEGAL ADVISER

Signed: barr. Aliyu abdullahi

SIGNED: Mohammed Bello Tukur Esq. National Legal Adviser mbelllotukur@gmail.com

LOSSOF loss of OFDOCUMENTS document DOCUMENT LOSS This to notify the general public of the loss of certificate of occupancy (C of O) with file No. LKN/RES/1237 at Nasarawa G.R.A. Kano belonging to Allaji Bello Dansumaila. All effort to trace the said document prove abortive. If found, please return to the nearest police station. Kano State Ministry of Land and Survey and the general public to place take note.

LOSSOF loss OF ofDOCUMENTS DOCUMENT document LOSS This to notify the general public of the loss of certificate of occupancy (C of O) with file No. LKN/RES/99/1205 at Nasarawa G.R.A. Kano belonging to Allaji Bello Dansumaila. All effort to trace the said document prove abortive. If found, please return to the nearest police station. Kano State Ministry of Land and Survey and the general public to place take note.

LOSSOF loss of OFDOCUMENTS DOCUMENT document LOSS This to notify the general public of the loss of certificate of occupancy (C of O) with file No. MISC 53584 at Karu District, Abuja belonging to MARVIG NIGERIA LIMITED. All effort to trace the said document prove abortive. If found, please return to the nearest police station. General public to please take note.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR PEOPLE AND SOCIAL WELFARE. 2. TO EMPOWER OUR MEMBERS AND PEOPLE OF NSUKKA TO BE SELF RELIANCE. 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 FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

Aim And Objective: 1. To promote unity, cooperation, welfare and interest of the alumni and to foster networking and communications among alumni, students, and staff of NOUN. 2. To render assistance to the university in times of need, thru individual and collective efforts.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

CHANGE A LIFE MISSION

FUNBAJ HUMAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

THE CROWN OF POWER EVANGELICAL MINISTRY

The general public is hereby notified 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.

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AKHIBI KENNETH. 2. HANNAH AKHIBI 3. SAMUEL EHIMEN. 4. IGHODALLO DANIEL AKHIBI. 5. ISIRBAKHOMEN AKHIBI

The Trustees Are: 1. ADEBAYO FLORENCE OLABISI 2. ADEMILUA ALBERT OKE 3. OLOWOLAFE CHARLES BUSUYI 4. ADEBAYO FUNMILAYO TOYIN

TRUSTEES: 1. EVANGELIST PROPHET DADA OLANREWAJU KAYODE 2. MRS OLANREWAJU ALICE MODUPE 3. MISS SHONOLA OLUBUKOLA MOBOLANLE 4. MR. IBILEKE GBENGA GABRIEL 5. COMRADE OLORUNDARE MARTINS AYODELE 6. MR. OWOLABI OLUSEGUN OLUFEMI

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : 1. TO GIVE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO LESS PRIVILEGED CHILDREN.

The Aim and Objectives 1. To assist the less privilege.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD. 2. TO WIN SOUL FOR CHRIST.

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

SIGNED: Secretary

SIGNED: ADESOJI OJO ALANI SOLICITOR

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 : AKHIBI KENNETH

WHITE DOVE WOMEN ALLIANCE FOR PEACE, SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED BODY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. IHUOMA IROAGANACHI 2. JUNE NNEOMA NWOKO 3. CHRISTY OGHARANDUKU 4. SARAH NWAFOR 5. IHEANYI MBAKWE (JNR)

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

LOSSOF loss OF ofDOCUMENTS document DOCUMENT LOSS This is to inform the general public of the Loss of a Counterpart Copy of k.s.d.p.c. Sub-lease agreement over plot No. 10 Mayere Crescent Barnawa Phase 11, Kaduna belonging to halima chang. All effort to trace the said Counterpart copy of the k.s.d.p.c. sub-lease agreement proved abortive. The kaduna State Development and property company limited and the general pulbic to please take note. if found, please return to the nearest police station or k.s.d.p.c. Kaduna Signed: i.n. obineche esq

MANDU

ESTHER

I formerly known as ESTHER IORYISA AGUNDU now wish to be known as ESTHER WUGAK MANGNI. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

OLAMIDE

I formerly known as MISS MANDU CLEMENT OKON now wish to be known as MRS MANDU IBEREDUM UDOH. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known as OLAMIDE OMOLARA ABOLARIN now wish to be known as OLAMIDE OMOLARA OYEWUNMI. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

Ayuba

Dorcas

I formerly known as Mr.Sabo Maiangwa Ayuba, now wish to be known as Mr. Ayuba Nonoh. All former documents remain valid. Donga Local Government and the general public to please note.

Karita

I formerly known as Miss Kelita Jerome, now wish to be known as Mrs. Karita Jerome Moses. All former documents remain valid. Taraba State Teaching Service Board and the general public to please note.

ABU-ASEMOKHAT

I formerly known and addressed as MISS EDUDJE SONIA IGHOWHO wish be to known and addressed as MRS ABU-ASEMOKHAT SONIA IGHOWHO. All documents remains valid. General public to please take note.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1.TO SUPPORT PASTORS IN RURAL AREAS IN OUTREACH PROGRAMMES. 2.TO OFFER A HELPING HAND TO INDIGENT WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN RURAL COMMUNITIES. 3.TO SUPPORT THE PREACHING OF THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS THROUGH OUTREACH PROGRAMMES IN RURAL AREAS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED BENSON IBEZIM 08037877519

I formerly known as MOSUGU MERCY ESEMEJE now wish to be known as OTARU MOSUGUMERCY ESEMEJE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1.TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY LEVEL ADVOCACY FOR PEACE AND SECURITY THROUGH SUSTAINED PUBLIC ENLIGHTENMENT PROGRAMMES. 2.TO ENCOURAGE WOMEN AND YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN NATION BUILDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF VACATIONAL SKILLS AND MICRO CREDIT FACILITIES. 3.TO EMPOWER WOMEN AND YOUTH THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMMES THAT FOCUSES ON ENTERPRENUERAL AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SKILLS.

OTARU

EXODUS 17 TWELVE FOUNDATION

I formerly known as Miss Dorcas Akwa, now wish to be known Mrs. Dorcas kwefi Joshua Garba. All former documents remain valid. The general public to please note.

Idoko

LOSSOF loss OFDOCUMENTS of DOCUMENT document LOSS

This is to inform the general public of the LOSS OF LETTER OF OFFER IN RESPECT OF PLOT NO. 77A OF ABOUT 1268.542SQM, IN SAUKA VILLAGE EXTENSION LAYOUT, ISSUED BY KUJE AREA COUNCIL BEARING IBRAHIM AKOSHI, AND BELONGING TO PRINCE ABINA ISHAYA GOMNA. All efforts made to trace this document proved abortive. if found, please return to the nearest police station. TORIOLA

NKANG

I, Formerly known as Idoko Michael, now wish to be addressed as Idoko Michael Francis. All former document remain valid National Sports Commission, IPPIS and the general public should please take note

I FORMALLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NKANG TAKON ENYA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NKANG STEVEN ENYA-TAKON ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

Mustapha

AIGBONA-ASEKHAUNO

I formerly known and addressed as Mrs Salawu Nike Omodunni wish be to known and addressed as Mrs Mustapha Nike Omodunni. All documents remains valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS AIGBONA EMMANUELLA EMILY wish be to known and addressed as MRS AIGBONA-ASEKHAUNO EMILY EMMANUELLA. All documents remains valid. General public to please take note.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.PRINCE OLUSEGUN SUNDAY ADELEYE 2.ELDER OLUWAROTIMI JOHNSON AYODELE 3.MISS NKEMAMARA PRECIOUS IKE 4.DR. HAMILTON ATUYOTA EKAMA 5.MISS DELU ADAMU JONAH 6.DR. ANTHONY UZODINMA OKPARA 7.MRS CHIDI IRENE OKAFOR 8.MR AYODELE BAMIDELE THOMAS 9.MISS MARIAM MIMI ORAHACHI ABDULRAHAM 10.MISS SARAH OMOKA NADINE ADOLE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1.TO BRING TOGETHER ALL MEN AND WOMEN OF GOODWILL UNDER ONE NATIONAL UMBRELLA. 2.TO ADVISE OUR MEMBERS TO PROJECT THE GOOD IMAGE OF THE NATION BY LIASING WITH THE PRESS AT ALL TIMES. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: FOLAKE OWOEYE ESQ 08034708305

LOSSOF loss of OFDOCUMENTS DOCUMENT document LOSS This is to inform the general public of the Loss of the Original Right of Offer of Plot No 1934 with File No ED 61464 of Size 1,220.25 Sqm granted to Queen Oghogho Obiagwu within Cadastral Zone D09 Kagini by Abuja Geographic Information Systems [AGIS]. All effort to trace the said document failed.The general public and AGIS especially should please take note.

I formerly known as TORIOLA IFEOLUWA ADEBISI, now wish to be known TORIOLA IFEOLUWA ADEBISI OKUNADE. All former documents remain valid. The general public to please note.

THE VOICE OF TRUE PATRIOTS FOUNDATION

EUNICE

I formerly known as EUNICE AMUBIAYA ADEBANKE now wish to be known as EUNICE ADEBANKE OJO ADU. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

Fatima

I formerly known and addressed as Fatima Ruth Alhassan wish be to known and addressed as Fatima Ruth Bako. All documents remains valid. General public to please take note.

ADEDOKUN

I formerly known and addressed as AWOLAJA MOSURA TOYIN wish be to known and addressed as ADEDOKUN MOSURA TOYIN KEHINDE. All documents remains valid. General public to please take note.

IGWU-AKOR CHRISTIANS ASSOCIATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR ANDY IDOKO 2. PASTOR SAMUEL OCHUBE OBEKPA 3. PASTOR SIMON OJOTU OCHELEKA 4. PASTOR SUNDAY ALI UGO 5. PASTOR INNOCENT OTACHE OGWUCHE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO SET THE CAPTIVES FREE. 3. TO RECONCILE SOULS BACK TO 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, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: .JOHN ALI ESQ

NWOLISA

I formerly known as ANYANWU ULOMA MERCY now wish to be known as NWOLISA ULOMA MERCY. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MILDA

I formerly known as MILDA FUNMILAYO AYOUB now wish to be known as MILDA FUNMILAYO AYINDE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

EVELYN

I formerly known as EVELYN AMAKA NWANZE now wish to be known as EVELYN NWANZE EORDEKIAN. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

IGWE

I formerly known and addressed as CHUDOZIE ELOCHUKWU IGNATIUS wish be to known and addressed as IGWE ELOCHUKWU IGNATIUS AS A FAMILY DECISION. All documents remains valid. General public to please take note.

IKEAGWUONU

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AFRIMA: 2Face, Naeto C , Niyola, Jaywon Others Storm UNILAG

‘When Love Happens’ Premieres Tomorrow

By Solomon Nda-Isaiah

By SOLOMON NDA-ISAIAH, Abuja

Desmond Elliott, Gideon Okeke, Weruche Opia, Bukky Wright, O.C. Ukeje, Bassey Keppy Ekpeyong and other Nollywood stars will grace the red carpet as When Love Happens, the new movie from FilmOne Distribution Company, would be premiering tomorrow, Thursday, October 16, at Genesis Deluxe Cinemas, The Palms, Lekki, Lagos. The movie which would be released in cinemas across Nigeria on Friday October 24 is the story of Moduroti Bankole-Smith, a 28-year-old events planner that has always been unlucky in love. She is reminded at every turn about how wonderful love is, with proof to substantiate the case. She has two close friends, Teju whose profession is unclear, and Tobe a banker. Events take a bizarre turn when she is hired to plan a long-time friend’s upcoming wedding. Find out how events pan out for Moduroti in this romantic movie. Mr Kene Mkparu, MD/CEO of FilmOne

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Felabration Agog With Music And Art By SAMUEL ABULUDE, Lagos

This week celebrates the music and eventful lifetime of the 'abami eda,' Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Tagged Felabration 2014, the annual festival promises to be full of music and dance as musicians storm the venue, New Afrika Shrine,

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distribution, said, “We are totally excited about the prospect of releasing our first romantic comedy to Nigerian cinema audiences and there is absolutely no doubt in our minds that they will be thrilled by the superb performances delivered in this film. With When Love Happens, FilmOne Distribution continues to display its unapologetic and unreserved support for Nigerian-made film content and we are confident of more superb productions coming out of the country.” According to the the director, Seyi Babatope, “This film is a part representation of the richness and diversity in our industry. When Love happens speaks to the tenderness and warmth of our culture for a widening audience base and a different cinematic experience to be expected from Nigeria.” Ikeja, Lagos. The celebration began with a docu-drama entitled ‘Finding Fela’ which was screened at the shrine on Sunday. The docu-drama was about the love life of a German who sired a child with the Afrobeat legend, Fela. Already, artistes are travelling into the country and local own musicians will be on ground to meet with the huge and enthusiastic crowd at the venue. Already, X3M crew, comprising MTN brand ambassador Praiz, soul singer Simi and the other artistes stormed the shrine on Tuesday to celebrate Felabration. Other star musicians, Davido, Tu Face, Wizkid, Patoranking, Oritsefemi, Terry G, Burna Boy and a

Hiphop star, Ice Prince with his LEADERSHIP artiste of the year award

Blaize showing one of his photographs from the ‘The African Voice’ photo collection at the exhibition organised by OnNigeria Images

My Inspiration For 'The African Voice' – Blaize BY ANTHONY ADA ABRAHAM, Abuja

The photo collection 'The African Voice' generated great reviews at a recently held five-day photo exhibition showcasing 50 stunning images from top Nigerian professional photographers. The photo collection shot by Blaize Eche Itodo, Creative Director of 3ple Eye Images showcases a traditional marriage ceremony of the Eggon ethnic group in the culture rich Nasarawa state, North Central Nigeria. Organised by OnNigeria

Images, the photo exhibition titled 'yesterday' was held from October 1-5 at the Art & Crafts Village and the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. The artistic photo collection 'The African Voice' by Blaize show musicians blowing decorated traditional horns at the ceremony. "The photo collection 'The African Voice' is a reminder that despite the security challenges Nigeria's north grapples with, the region still has a lot of positive things to celebrate especially its vibrant traditional culture.

As part of the build-up to the premium event in November, the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) will be holding a concert to communicate the vision and ideals of AFRIMA to the vibrant youth generation in Nigeria, the host country, on October 15, 2014, at the Indoor Sports Hall of the University of Lagos, tagged 'Road to AFRIMA' on campus and launch of Vote-Not-Fight-Campaign. The concert will feature some of the host country’s best artistes and AFRIMA Awards nominees such as 2face Idibia, Skales, Naeto C, Jaywon, Niyola, Zeez, Dammy Krane, Queen Moda, Efa, Saeon, Joel, Eedris Abdulkareem, Seriki, Tony One Week and many others. The event will be anchored by a foremost compere and comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka the 1st, an alumnus of the University of Lagos. The international committee of AFRIMA deemed it fit to give music fans in the country a tip of the iceberg on what to expect at the November 9 award ceremony. The headline act of the concert is Nigeria’s celebrated afro-pop singer

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Tuface Idibia, who is excited to be associated with the objectives of AFRIMA of pursuing an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa through the instrumentality of music. The Vote-notFight campaign shares the same vision of eradicating negative reports about the continent and promoting Africa through music. The executive producer, AFRIMA, Mr. Mike Dada, thanked the artistes who have shown passion and commitment in supporting AFRIMA events with their talents and professional services for the benefit of the image and perception of Africa. “Surely, Africa will rise,’’ he said. The voting continues in the 32 categories of the award till November 4, 2014. The main award ceremony comes up on Sunday, November 9, in Lagos, Nigeria.

Youngest Oldman Commences Construction Of Orphanages By AderibigbeTolulope

In his bid to give back to the society, Comedian, Roland Igbadumle, also known as Youngest Oldman is about to embark on a love project of building orphanage homes in at least 4 states in Nigeria. Cross River, Benin City, Kaduna and Imo are the states that will benefit from his large heart as he said. He also said that a building site has commenced in Benin City. He was recently made

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the senior special assistant (SSA) to Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole on entertainment and disclosed this gesture to LEADERSHIP on his return from Nigeria-Ireland carnival in Dublin recently. During the carnival, Cross River state governor, Liyel Imoke told the comedian that he is also particular about love for the less-privileged.

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JP Morgan Chase Posts $5.6Bn Profit

US banking giant JP Morgan Chase has reported a $5.6bn (£3.5bn) profit for the three months to 30 September. The quarterly results represent a marked improvement on a year earlier, when the bank made a $380m loss. This was the result of setting

aside billions of dollars to settle charges relating to the sale of mortgage-related investment products. Separately, rival Citigroup posted profits of $3.44bn and said it would exit consumer banking in 11 markets. JP Morgan and Citigroup are the first major US banks to

report third-quarter results. Other big US banks will post their results later this week. The JP Morgan results were due to be published at 08:30 local time (13:30 BST), but were posted early. They showed total revenue for the quarter of $25.2bn, up 5% on a year earlier. Revenue at the investment banking business fell by $600m, with profits down by 34%. Revenue at the asset management arm grew by $250m to $3bn, with profits up 20%. “Our businesses continue to perform well,” said chief executive Jamie Dimon. “While challenges remain in the global economic recovery, the US economy is an exception, showing signs of steady improvement. “Corporate America is in good shape, with strong balance sheets, and employment trends continue to be positive.” Citigroup saw its profits rise 7% to $3.44bn on revenues of $19.6bn.

Oil Prices See Further Declines Global oil prices have fallen again amid worries about slow global growth and reports that key oil producers want to maintain current output levels. Brent crude fell to a near four-year low of $87.74 a barrel earlier, before recovering some ground to $88.46. US light crude oil was down

$0.93 at $84.76, close to a twoyear low. Weak economic growth will cut demand for oil. In addition it was reported that Saudi Arabia had indicated it could cope with lower prices. The gloomy growth outlook weighed on stock markets at the start of trading yester-

day, although shares then recovered and the UK’s FTSE 100 index was 0.4% higher at 6,366.24. In New York, the Dow Jones opened 13 points higher at 16,556.75. Last week, the International Monetary Fund shaved its forecast for global growth for this year from 3.4% to 3.3%. It said overall global growth would be held back by weakness in Japan, Latin America and Europe, with any recovery in the advanced economies “weak and uneven”. Share values have been falling recently, with some analysts arguing they are catching up with economic reality.

Health workers evacuating a dead victim for burial in Liberia

Ebola: Liberia, Others Working On Post-Ebola Recovery Plan, Says Marah ABIODUN OLUWAROTIMI, New York

The three countries worst hit by the Ebola outbreak in West Africa are presently working on a post-Ebola recovery plan, Sierra Leone Finance Minister Kaifala Marah said yesterday. Speaking at a news conference during the 2014 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C., Mr. Marah said that he had recently met with the finance ministers of Guinea and Liberia to explore a post-Ebola strategy. “We have decided that we will come up with a holistic strategy that we will share with our partners, both bilateral and multilateral,” Marah said, adding that the three ministers had resolved to “use

country strategies to be able to help our countries out.” Marah recalled that thanks to its strong mining sector, Sierra Leone had for the last few years been one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, saying: “Our growth rate for this year was set for 11.3 percent, we were doing well and our macroeconomic fundamentals were also strong. We were doing well on roads, on energy, on tourism, on agriculture.” Foreign investment flows were also buoyant as the country attracted major companies, Marah stated, adding that the government was even reviewing its 2035 target date for Sierra Leone attaining middle–income country status, with a view to bringing the date forward.

Support: Canada Donates 75m To End Jos Crisis By Tunde Oguntola, Abuja

In a bid to supports longterm community solutions in Jos, the Canada’s office of religious freedom has donated the sum of 75 million naira, the high commissioner of Canada to Nigeria, his excellency, Mr. Perry J. Calderwood has said. According to a statement made available to LEADERSHIP the initiative is led by the centre for humanitarian dialogue, a Swiss organization with regional base in Nairobi. The high commissioner who met with stakeholder

communities and members of the Jos forum, which is comprised of community leaders and serves as an early warning and conflict mitigation mechanism, said that the principal objective of the project “Inter-communal Dialogue and Conflict Mediation in Jos, Plateau State” is to permanently change peoples’ perceptions and attitudes in conflict and crisis situations, both during dialogue and thereafter, and to put in place sustainable mechanisms for implementing agreements reached and recommendations made to overcome inter-communal

tensions. High Commissioner Calderwood stated that “This project is deeply rooted in the communities it serves and offers potential for longlasting resolution of intercommunal tensions and of stability in Jos. Ownership of this process by local leadership is essential to ensure harmonious co-habitation in communities.” Canada is however, recognized globally for its leadership on human rights issues, and takes principled positions to promote Canadian values of pluralism and tolerance throughout the world.

TeRrorism: Nigerian, Cameroonian Militaries Hold Bilateral Parley by Bayo Oladeji, Abuja

The leadership of the Nigerian military and that of Cameroun are set to meet in Abuja for three days beginning from today. The meeting is to dialogue on how to tackle the menace of the Boko Haram terrorists harassing innocent people in the two countries. According to a statement issued by the m Headquarters by its Directorate of information, the dialogue is

part of the ongoing bilateral relations between the two countries. “In furtherance of various international contacts by Nigeria in the efforts to stamp out the scourge of terrorism in the sub-region, a bilateral defence meeting between Nigeria and Cameroun is scheduled to commence on Wednesday at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. “The three-day meeting which is being hosted by

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh will have in attendance his Cameroonian counterpart and his country’s military delegation. Meanwhile, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mr. Sambo Dasuki, yesterday said that any response to terrorism in Nigeria must be long term, holistic and robust enough to address its root causes. The bilateral talk is expected to advance the col-

laboration to contain the activities of terrorists in the two countries through coordinated military operations along the borders. The meeting between the two countries is coming at the heels of a similar parley of foreign ministers of Nigeria, Chad, Cameroun, Niger and Benin Republic held earlier in the week on appropriate legal framework for cross border military operations against the Boko Haram terrorists in Nigeria.

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Abuja Team Plan Rugby Sport For Schools By SOLOMON NDA-ISAIAH, Abuja

The Abuja Rugby team has said that plans are underway to introduce the game to little children in schools. Speaking to LEADERSHIP Sports over the weekend, after a novelty match where team Abuja defeated team Jos 1:0, Captain of the Abuja team, Aliyu Shelleng

said it was necessary to get younger children to love the game so that while they grow the game would attract more participation and popularity. Explaining why the novelty match was played at Family Worship Center field, he said the intention was to introduce the game to the church as “we are

trying to making the game popular.” Shelleng disclosed that the national team didn’t make it to the just concluded commonwealth competition due to lack of sponsorship hence called on the government to show commitment to the game so that it could also gain popularity like other games.

Controversy Over Kano Pillars Basketball Team Travel Plans By Ishaku Kigbu, Abuja

The travel plans for Kano Pillars basketball club to the Zone 3 basketball zonal championship in Burkina Faso is generating controversy in Kano with allegations that the club is scheduled to hit the West African nation by road rather than air. However, the team’s coach, Sani Ahmed has distanced himself from the allegations that the team preparing for the Zone 3 basketball club championship are being shortchanged and made to hit Burkina Faso by road instead of by air allegedly planned for by the state government. Concerned basketball enthusiasts had raised the alarm that, Pillars, Nigeria’s most successful basketball club side are failure bound at the continental zonal showpiece coming up in Burkina Faso this month end because they will have to travel by road to Ouagadougou via bus which will not be comfortable for the over 25 persons on the

trip including most of them above 6 feet. They fear the tall players will be cramped in a Toyota Coaster bus for a journey that is over 25 hours by road. According to the enthusiasts, only Kano Pillars representing Nigeria will be travelling by road; a situation not too palatable for the club and boys when even privately owned teams will be flying by air to the tournament. They also alleged this is happening because the state director of sports Ado is not in tune with the current dynamics of the game and berated the state commissioner of sports for failing to recognize other sports than football. It was also alleged that only five days was approved for the players’ camping which the source revealed is already affecting the moral of the players and called on the governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to see that the team does not travel by road. But reacting to the

allegations, Kano State director of sports, Ado Abdullahi debunked all the allegations stating that the ministry of sports in the state acted on the camping programme submitted to it by the head coach of the team, Sani Ahmed. He said no decision was arrived at without the input of the coach. “We agreed on the camping and travel schedule based on the recommendation of the coach. We agreed that the team will first camp in Kaduna, then travel to Niger Republic capital Niamey by road and camp again for more days before traveling by road to Ouagadougou Burkina Faso by road which is just four hours by road. There is no iota of truth in the allegations, we did not shortchange the team or any travel arrangement; all we have arrived at was agreed with the coach.” Abdullahi said. Sani Ahmed, the coach of the team reacting to whether the boys’ moral are low said.

Kano Pillars’ Nda Abu in action

“We are training and ready to go for the tournament. As I am speaking with you we are at the training session and the mood in camp is excellent. I don’t discuss money so the issue whether the money meant for the travel arrangement is being shortchanged I do not know about that. But what I can say is that the director of sports and sports commissioner are the ones handling money issues mine is purely technical. So, I don’t know how much was released. The boys are ready and no complaints whatsoever. Our arrangement was to camp first in Kaduna, proceed to Niamey in Niger Republic which is closer to Burkina Faso and hit Ouagadougou by road for the championship.”

I’m Not Nigeria Football’s Problem – Keshi By Salifu Usman, Abuja

Super Eagles caretaker coach, Stephen Keshi is confident that his team will still qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, but insists that the current problems with the team has nothing to do with his tactical prowess. Keshi claims some individuals are sabotaging his efforts and the team. Keshi, whose team lie bottom of Group A in the 2015 AFCON qualifiers with just one point after three matches stated this yesterday after receiving the prestigious LEADERSHIP Sports Person of the year award for 2013.

Represented by his brother and manager, Emmanuel Ado, Keshi commended LEADERSHIP Newspaper for the honour, saying the award will spark the team up for the task ahead. “Recognition is always a welcome development and we thank LEADERSHIP Newspapers Group Limited for recognizing him as sports person of the year 2013.”Coming at a time the team is not doing well is an indication that the team will rise again. We all know the factors responsible for the team not doing well,” he said. According to him, the recent crisis concerning elections into the executive com-

mittee of the NFF are part of the factors affecting the performance of the team. “It is unfortunate that each time we have elections, it never worked out well and robs off negatively on the team.”What is affecting the team now are man-made factors. We don’t want to talk too much as if we are giving excuses, but I will give an instance. When he came in he did three Christmases and new years in camp; and in every match two or three weeks to the game the home based players come to camp and work very hard with the coach assessing their level of

fitness and work on them before the match, but now the story is different. All we want to say for now is that Nigeria will qualify for the AFCON 2015 in Morocco,” he said. He said instead of blaming Keshi for the Super Eagles woeful performances, Nigerians should first look at the crisis in Nigeria’s football, attitude of administrators and other factors. “Keshi is not the problem of Nigeria football but the job of a coach is to be hired and fired. Everybody knows that Keshi doesn’t have a contract and what he is doing was to answer a patriotic call to come

and take charge. There have been confusion and people have to look at what had happened. Nigerians going to the World Cup knew that Coach Keshi contract will expire at the end of the World Cup. Whether they were going to retain or sack him, they ought to have taken a decision. That was not done. So, people should trace the root of this crisis because we are in a crisis and we can’t deny that. As I speak, people are in court and nobody can say he does not know anything about that. Like I said earlier, Keshi will leave Super Eagles with his head high.”

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Effectively tackling the Ebola epidemic in West Africa will involve building of “Ebola hospitals” in affected countries

he sheer scale of human suffering in West Africa in relation to the Ebola outbreak is spelled out in black and white with the current numbers from the World Health Organization (WHO). As at October 8, 4,032 fatalities have been recorded, with Liberia recording the highest thus far with 2,316; there were 930 in Sierra Leone, 778 in Guinea and 8 in Nigeria this year. It’s been spoken of over and over again: the sub-region’s Ebola outbreak is the world’s deadliest to date and the WHO has declared an international health emergency. Apparently, many rural communities in Africa view Ebola with much the same fear and misunderstanding as westerners did when the AIDS epidemic began, and have sometimes turned on overstretched health officials struggling to contain the epidemic. Ebola is a viral illness of which the initial symptoms can include a sudden fever, intense weakness, muscle pain and a sore throat. Subsequent stages are vomiting, diarrhea and - in some cases - both internal and external bleeding. The disease infects humans through close contact with infected animals, including chimpanzees, fruit bats and forest antelope. It spreads between humans by direct contact with infected blood, bodily fluids or organs, or indirectly through contact with contaminated environments. Even funerals of Ebola victims can be a risk, if mourners have direct contact with the body of the deceased. In Liberia alone, the Ebola epidemic is insidiously decimating the population of the country and social and economic life there is literarily on a “standstill”. The situation there is so severe and gloomy that the president, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, had to declare a state of emergency in August, as the country continues to grapple with the outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus. The state of emergency included ordering the closure of schools and markets and the quarantining of affected

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communities, in an attempt to halt the Ebola epidemic. The spread has also been overwhelming health workers and health facilities, with reports that doctors were forced to turn patients away at one of Liberia’s main Ebola isolation wards, a sign many were belatedly coming forward. The Ebola epidemic has also effectively crippled the country’s economy due to the “lockdown” as most economic activities are virtually non-existent. The same gloominess and ominousness applies to other affected countries across the West African sub-region. This has consequently elicited somewhat “stringent and draconian precautionary measures” by other countries in attempts at ensuring the virus doesn’t find its way into their borders. Such measures include alienating Africans, the imposition of travel bans on African nationals and refusing Africans entry into such countries. There have been reports that some countries have been unduly unfair and excessive to Africans at entry points. However, it should be known that effectively tackling the Ebola scourge should be embarked on from the source. To stop the spread of Ebola we need to go to its source, control it and stop its spread from there. The latest figures from the WHO show that this is far from happening. The source here is the West African countries of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. The tragedy of Ebola is that we know how to tackle the disease, and with the right resources, information and on-the-ground support, this disease can be “nipped in its bud”. The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is already a global threat to public health and it’s vital that the international community remain at the forefront of responding to the epidemic. Even so, without mass mobilization of the world to support the affected countries in West Africa, it will be impossible to get this disease quickly under control, and the world will have to live with the threat of Ebola for a lot longer than necessary.

The general international response has, up to this moment, been slower than the rate of transmission of the disease. This slower-than-the-virus response has got to change. The acceleration of the translation of commitment to physical facts on the ground is what is urgently needed now. Commitments on paper and commitments during meetings are good, but commitments as physical facts on the ground are best. The international community needs to step up to the plate and deliver additional resources, not just money but trained medical and clinical personnel to lead efforts on the ground. To prevent what is currently a crisis from becoming a catastrophe, effectively tackling the Ebola epidemic in West Africa will involve building of “Ebola hospitals” in affected countries, consisting of treatment centres and an Ebola training academy. The Nigerian experience could be replicated in curbing the spread of Ebola by effectively utilizing more aggressive and consistent public awareness campaigns, and tracking all possibly infected individuals who came in contact with the primary carrier of the disease; quarantining, observing and treating them. There’s every possibility that, had the late Sawyer come into Nigeria via another state, perhaps we would be singing a bitter tune. An example is the continuous and lingering polio cases (already eradicated in most countries) that still exist in some parts of the country. Furthermore, the provision of technical assistance by international health organizations, through the deployment of a multidisciplinary team of experts involved in a range of outbreak response activities such as surveillance, communication and social mobilization, infection control, logistics, data management is needed in combating this epidemic. The direst need in West Africa and the affected countries is for

doctors and nurses. A large number of healthcare workers have been infected in this outbreak and a majority of them have died as a result. The other need is for hospital beds, as the most affected countries are short of beds (according to the WHO Liberia needs 2,300, Sierra Leone nearly 900 and Guinea 50). Without the hospital beds, infected patients are turned away- back into their communities, thus infecting others. Hazmat suits should be made available for health care workers and West African countries should temporarily close their borders to affected countries, until such a time the epidemic can be controlled. In addition, although there has only been a handful of Ebola cases spreading beyond West Africa, governments around the world should ramp up precautionary measures. Temperature screenings at airports should be introduced at all points of entry and exit in all countries. Ultimately, the world needs to know that, to get ahead of this disease, we have to collectively rise to the challenge. We can collectively contain it and beat it. We know how to do this; it may sound a little complicated but it is doable. It just requires a large focus of resource and effort to deliver it.

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