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Agenda for President Buhari

resident Buhari has the rare distinction of being the only political leader in Nigeria to be drafted twice, and by two different constituencies, to help salvage a nation in distress.

The first was in1983, when the young majors ousted the Shagari-led civilian administration and chose the then Major General Buhari, from amongst many other Generals, to lead the military government. The second

was on April 11, this year when over 15 million Nigerian’s deployed their voting power in his favour, thereby enabling him to rubbish incumbency and giving him a clear mandate to conduct our affairs for the next four years as

president. On each of both occasions, the nation was in very bad shape and adrift, requiring leadership and qualities appropriate to its situation and aspirations. << Contd on pAGE 11 >>

As change train takes off today...

Buhari receives handover notes from Jonathan l Says outgoing President earned nat’l, int’l respects l Incoming President, VP inspect offices << pAGE 2 >>

L-R: President Goodluck Jonathan, presenting handing over notes to President-Elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday at the State House, in Abuja. Photo: Joe Oroye

Senate orders closure of filling stations hoarding fuel

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410 Days after Nigeria’s Adesina emerges new Will the abducted Chibok schoolgirls ever be rescued?

AfDB President

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Senate orders closure of filling stations hoarding fuel By Ikechukwu Okoforadi

he Senate yesterday took another drastic step in efforts to tackle the lingering fuel crisis in the country as its Joint Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream and Downstream) ordered the Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, to close any filling station hoarding fuel. The joint committee which is presently investigating the persistent fuel scarcity in the country also gave assurance that the situation will soon be abated. Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Thursday, Chairman of the committee, Mr. Magnus Abe, said “We have given very clear instructions to the DPR that anybody, who has stock and is not

selling in the hours that we have agreed, should have their licences revoked and their facilities sealedoff.” He added that, “I will get back to the DPR today to ensure that the nobody toys with that instruction. If anybody has information as to the contrary, that the filling stations are hoarding, they should contact DPR and they would be dealt with.” He gave assurance that the scarcity will soon be a thing of the past. “The long queues at filling stations across the country would soon disappear.” Giving reasons for his assurance, Abe said the committee had made contact with National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, and the Lagos State Government with a

view to allowing tanker drivers lift petroleum products in compliance with the resolutions agreed with the Senate joint committee and stakeholders in the oil sector. His words, “I have spoken with the Lagos State Commissioner for Transport and the chairman of NUPENG in Lagos and they’ve assured me that everybody is complying. “The situation will improve and it will continue to improve. There’s still a lot of panic buying going on but, as days go by, the queues would reduce.” Abe, said though he was satisfied with the progress made so far since the truce was brokered among stakeholders in the oil sector by the committee, there was urgent need for a drastic review and overhaul of

the entire system and the entire scheme to avoid reoccurrence of the situation. “It’s a stop-gap measure to allow normalcy to return to the sector. It would be the responsibility of the incoming administration to look for a more permanent solution. “I’m very confident that normalcy will soon be restored and I urge Nigerians to give the system a chance to correct itself and those who have fuel do not necessarily need to do back to the filling stations to refill because there’s no scaring coming. “Those, who do not need to buy for their cars or jerry-cans to go and store at home because when you do that, you are contributing to the scarcity.

Buhari receives handover notes from Jonathan By Lawrence Olaoye

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ncoming President, General Muhammadu Buhari has received the handover notes detailing the activities of the outgoing administration from President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja. In a response, the Presidentelect thanked President Jonathan for his statesmanship and commitment to democracy. He reiterated that the historic phone call made by the outgoing President, changed the course of the country’s history and earned him a place in the heart of every Nigerian. He commended him for making the handover notes as well as the report of the 2014 National Conference available to him promising to study both documents carefully. Buhari, said Jonathan changed the nation’s political history by conceding victory to him after the presidential election. He described Jonathan as the stabilizer of the nation’s politics and his action of conceding victory to him saved the nation the bloodshed that would have accompanied his doing otherwise. He said “But what I will say is since the telephone call you

made, you have changed the course of Nigeria’s political history. For that, you have earned yourself a place in our history, for stabilizing this system of multi party democracy and you have earned the respect of not only Nigerians but world leaders. “All the leaders that spoke to me and congratulated us for arriving at the point we arrived, mentioned this and I could understand, a lot of relief in their voices that Nigeria has made it after all and this is largely owed to a situation. “If you had attempted to make things difficult, you could have made things difficult and that would have been at the expense of lives of poor Nigerians, but you choose the part of honour and may God help all of us. Thank you very much your excellency.” He added Buhari however declined to make any categorical statement on the handover notes and the Confab reports saying “Until I read and digest this notes from the president, I don’t think I will be in a position to make any strong contribution.” In his remarks at the occasion, the outgoing President reviewed the activities of his administration in all areas of governance namely, the economy, security, foreign policy, corruption and oil and

gas, among others. According to President Jonathan, “As we handover the reins of government, I believe that our nation is secure, our democracy is stable and the future is bright”. Before handing over the documents to Buhari, Jonathan stressed the importance of the Confab reports saying that the recommendations therein could resolve many of the challenges facing the nation. He said “This will give you a mission statement of the commitment of this government for the past five years and the directions we are going that will help you to navigate. So it’s my pleasure on behalf of the Vice President, members of the executive council and other senior functionaries to formally hand over these hand over notes to Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, the President elect, who will assume office tomorrow congratulations.” Present at the event were the Vice President, Namadi Sambo and the Vice Presidentelect, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, outgoing members of the Federal Executive Council and members of the Transition Committees of the incoming and outgoing

governments. President Jonathan also took the incoming President on a guided tour of the Presidential Villa. Meanwhile, the VicePresident elect, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, was on Thursday conducted round his new office and residential quarters at the Aguda House, Presidential Villa, Abuja, by Vice President Namadi Sambo. Speaking shortly after the inspection, Sambo prayed for the success of the incoming administration, and pledged to support and cooperate with the vice president-elect. “Let me seize this opportunity to specially welcome you to the Presidency and to your new office. “I pray that almighty God will guide you, protect you and give you good health to enable you continue from where we are stopping, for successful tenure. “I want to assure you I’m always available to give you my support and our support to see that you succeed in this new endeavour.’’ In his remarks, Osinbajo thanked Sambo for his cooperation and understanding, adding that the incoming administration would continue to seek for his useful advice when necessary.

Nigeria’s Adesina emerges AfDB president By Osby Isibor

he outgoing Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Akinwumi Adesina, on Thursday emerged the 8th President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Mr. Adesina, 55, will succeed incumbent president, Donald Kaberuka, at the end of his second term as President of the Bank in August 2015. The new AfDB President emerged winner at the end of the election conducted by the Board of the Bank during the annual meeting of the African

Development Bank Group in Abidjan. Mr. Adesina’s victory was announced by the Minister of Planning and Development for Côte d’Ivoire, Albert Toikeusse Mabri, who is currently the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Bank. Mr. Adesina defeated seven other candidates, including Sufian Ahmed, Jaloul Ayed, Kordjé Bedoumra, Cristina Duarte, Samura M. W. Kamara, Thomas Sakala, and Birama Sidibé. The election was held in line with the amended rules of procedure governing the election

of the President of the African Development Bank (Article 1). The amendment requires that the bank holds election for its President during the Annual Meeting. Mr. Adesina’s ambition to head the body was supported by President Goodluck Jonathan and the incoming president, Muhammadu Buhari. He will assume office on September 1, 2015. The ADB operates under the leadership of the President, who serves as its legal representative, and the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, and the Chief

of Staff of the Bank. The President conducts the business of the bank, under the direction of the Board of Directors. The President is elected by the Board of Governors and serves a five-year term, renewable once. The current President, Donald Kaberuka, a national of Rwanda, was elected in July 2005, and commenced his first term on September 1, 2005. Following his re-election in May 2010, he commenced his last five-year term on September 1 2010.

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WHO advocates more stringent measures against tobacco products By Doyin Ojosipe

oming at the heel of the passage of the anti tobacco bill into law by the outgoing President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, The World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday solicited for more stringent measures to be put in place in order to check unlawful tobacco trade which has been linked to almost six million deaths in one year. In a statement issued yesterday, WHO expressed sadness that illicit tobacco trade was not only cutting avenues for government to make good economic gains but was

also encouraging young people to indulge in too much smoking thereby leading to deaths. The health organization which noted that public health has long been pitched in a battle with the tobacco industry maintained that eliminating the illicit tobacco trade will also contribute to improvement in the health of the public, as well as cutting down crime in the society. WHO further called policy makers to see the evil illicit tobacco trading poses and also revealed that tobacco manufacturers and traders have overtly and covertly kicked against the anti tobacco law as it will mean less business and

revenue for them. It said the law will discourage addiction to smoking of tobacco while it will generate more income to improve the health sector. “Policy makers should recognise that the illicit tobacco trade worsens the global health epidemic and has serious security implications. “Ratification of the Protocol to Eliminate the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products is a necessary step to combat these twin evils.’’ “If fully implemented, it will replenish government revenues and allow more spending on health.’’ “Manufacturers know that once

implemented, it will become much harder to hook young people and the poor into tobacco addiction. “The illicit tobacco trade offers products at lower prices, primarily by avoiding government taxes through smuggling, illegal manufacturing and counterfeiting. “Cheaper tobacco encourages younger tobacco users, who generally have lower incomes and also cuts government revenues. “This money might otherwise be spent on the provision of public services, including health care.’’ The health organization also revealed that member states will be urged to sign the Protocol

to Eliminate the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Product come May 31, 2015, adding that “the protocol offers the world a unique legal instrument to counter and eventually eliminate a sophisticated criminal activity.” Meanwhile the coalition of tobacco control advocates comprising the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, ERA/FoEN and Nigeria Tobacco Control Coalition, NTCA, have commended the Jonathan administration for signing the anti tobacco bill into law adding that it was one bill that has been pursued for the past 12 years. “We salute the courage of President Jonathan in signing this bill to law, ignoring overtures by the tobacco industry to frustrate every effort to enact comprehensive tobacco control legislation in Nigeria,” said CISLAC executive director, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani.

I will support Buhari’s govt – Gowon

From Ado Abubakar Musa, Jos

T L-R: Sokoto state Deputy Governor-Elect, Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu, Governor-Elect, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal, Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, Sokoto state Governor, Alhaji Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, Speaker, Sokoto state House of Assembly, Hon. Abubakar Tureta, and others during the inauguration of College of Agriculture Wurno, yesterday in Sokoto state. Photo: NAN

Pandemonium at PDP secretariat over N360m debt By Ahmed Abubakar

here was pandemonium yesterday at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), national headquarters by some irate youth that were protesting an alleged debt of over N360million being owed them by the party. The youth said to be workers of the Twinkles World Ltd, were protesting against an unpaid debt, estimated at N360 million that the company was said to have spent handling the contract for the decoration of PDP presidential campaigns in all states of the federation in the last general elections. During the protest, the Managing Director of the company, Mr. Tunde Agarawu, and Project Coordinator, Mr. Awonaiya Olayemi, were physically assaulted. While the MD was in the process of the proceeding earned himself a slap by a

police officer on guard at the secretariat and an unidentified employee of PDP, was spotted to be pelting the MD with sands on his head. The police team later reinforced and came with many other police officers to battle the protesters numbering over 30. But a police officer, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the MD was assaulted because he did not heed the advice to channel

his grievances to Legacy House, which is the office of PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation. The firm reiterated its decision to drag President Goodluck Jonathan and the party to court over the unpaid debt. Already, the company said its lawyer had issued a seven-day ultimatum to PDPPCO to offset the debt or face action in court. The protesters carried placards with inscriptions

including ‘PDPPCO is owing us for the service we provided them’, ‘Prof. Jerry Gana, pay us our money now!’, ‘Dr. Ahmadu Ali, DG of PDPPCO, pay our money now’, ‘Mr. President, Prof. Jerry Gana is yet to pay Twinkle World Ltd.’ and ‘Nigerians: PDP is owing Twinkle World’. Agarawu said since Jonathan lost the presidential election to Muhammadu Buhari, he and the PDP hierarchy had failed to pay most debts incurred for the campaigns.

By Osby Isibor

an increase of 0.3 per cent from 29.52 billion dollars recorded on April 27. It said the 29.61 billion represented the ‘gross’ amount while 28.74 billion was ‘liquid’ while 875 million as ‘blocked’. The CBN had in 2014 relied heavily on external reserves to support the Naira which came under pressure following a fall in

the price of crude oil. According to the CBN, the continuous pressure on the foreign exchange market is due to the rise in the internal demand for the dollar. The price of crude at the international market now hovers between 62.39 and 65 dollar per barrel.

Foreign reserves rise to N29.6bn – CBN

he Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said the Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves stood at 29.61 billion dollars as at May 27. This is contained in a posting on the bank’s website on Thursday. The CBN said the figure was

he Former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, yesterday declared that he would abruptly support the in-coming administration of president-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, calling on all past Heads of State and presidents to also throw their weight to the in-coming government. Gowon who made the declaration in an interaction with the Voice of America (VOA) noted that his support for Buhari is in line with the outstanding qualities of trust, sincerity and commitment, stressing that these characteristics are good examples of leadership qualities. He said Buhari’s honesty has indeed qualified him to preside over the affairs of the country and as such he should embrace everyone irrespective of sectional or religious differences. He said , “I will support Buhari’s government and I call on other past Presidents and Heads of state to throw their weight behind him because he possesses leadership qualities that would help to transform the country know him even before he became the head of government. He was very determining.” “I also called on him to take everyone alone without segregation of any kind among Nigerians. “ Also in the interview, the former Head of State, assured that whenever there is need for counseling, he would advice Buhari on key issues, adding that people should not castigate him (Buhari) because of political differences. Gowon however commended the out-going president, for his sportsmanship and concede the defeat of the concluded presidential election, thanking Nigerians for shunning violence during and after the exercise.

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Fake soldiers raid Edo school, stab students

From Osaigbovo Iguobaro, Benin

fake soldier was among the hoodlums that reportedly attacked Uselu secondary school, Benin on Thursday afternoon, leaving some student wounded and a classroom teacher ceased for hours. The gunmen who were said to have shot sporadically in the air at the school, located in Egor local government area of thereby

Transition: Mark urges Buhari to be fair, just to all By Ikechukwu Okaforadi

s Mohammadu Buhari takes over power from Goodluck Jonathan today as President of Nigeria, the Senate President, David Mark, has asked the incoming President to be fair and just to all, even as he urged Nigerians to persevere more for the continued sustenance of the democratic system of government. In a Democracy Day message to Nigerians, issued yesterday by his Chief Press Secretary, Paul Mumeh, Mark said “all hands must be on deck where everyone plays his or her role to ensure that our democracy endures. All Nigerians deserves commendation .We have done well so far. We must strive more to make democracy a way of life. “As an active participant in our democratic journey since 1999, I can say without any fear of contradiction that our democracy has endured. The successes recorded so far, especially with the last general elections, clearly show the unwavering commitment of Nigerians to its fruition”. He noted the challenges of the democratic experiment and expressed optimism that all the initial hiccups would be confined to history soon. Mark pointed out that the occasional disagreements between the executive arm of government and the legislature warranting the Judiciary’s interventions, have been part of the learning curves for effective checks and balances between and among the three arms of governments. He expressed conviction that despite its imperfections, democracy remains the best form of government that is not just representative but participatory, even as he enjoined Nigerians and the international community to support the new administration of Buhari/Osinbajo, just as he implored them to build on the foundations of previous governments and make progress.

causing the students to scamper for safety. They were reported to have forced the teacher identified as Mr Chosem into their operational vehicle, amid waiting sympathizers. It was learnt that three of students who attempted to prevent the men from abducting

the victim were stabbed by the hoodlums. The wounded students, who sustained cuts in the chest, head and arm, were later rushed to an undisclosed hospital. A melodrama however ensued when the teacher showed up, alleging that the gunmen told him that he was taken away over a

fight between two students in the school but was later released by the leader of the group. According to him, ‘’One of them said that he was a soldier so I simply followed him. Then they started hitting me. When I asked them what I had done wrong, they said that it was because of the fight between two students.

‘’I told them that the principal had intervened in the issue. Then they look me to national youth council at slope. But their chairman pleaded with me not to be annoyed over how I was beaten and released me.” Efforts to reach the Edo State Police Command on the matter were unsuccessful.

Kwankwaso leaves N379bn debt, says Transition Committee From Edwin Olofu, Kano

he Transition committee set up by Kano Governor Elect, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje Thursday said outgoing Governor of Kano state, Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso has left behind N379billion liability and empty treasury. Chairman of the 93 man transition committee, and Deputy Governor elect, Professor Hafiz Abubakar who read the summary final copy of the report stated that ‘hard times awaits Kano and it might take patient to hit the ground running’. Breaking down the liabilities

uncured by the outgoing Kwankwaso’s administration Abubakar revealed that the total capital recipt to the state between May 2011 to May 2015 stood at N 419. 75 billion, adding that N430. 6 billion was spent. Abubakar further stated that total capital receipt to the 44 local government areas of the state within the period under review stood at N346. 591 billion, pointing out that the money was expended on joint projects. Abubakar who served Kwankwaso as Commissioner of Finance between 1999-2003 explained that the outgoing administration initiated over

4,000 projects, adding that over N140billion was paid to contractor with outstanding of N4.5billion. The former Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic, further disclosed that over N300 billion was paid for 2,715 ongoing projects, stressing that N105 billion was still outstanding. The Chairman of the Kano transition committee revealed that N117 billion was still outstanding from the joint venture between the state government and local government areas, maintaining that ‘unremitting N20 billion unpaid vouchers was hanging at the state treasury department’. Hafiz Abubakar lamented that

L-R: Kaduna state Governor, Alhaji Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, presenting handing notes to Governorelect, Malam Nasir Ahmed el-Rufai, yesterday at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, in Kaduna. Photo: Bashir Bello

the huge liability was coming on the heel of dwindling finances and drop on the state Internally Generated Revenue, IGR. In his speech, the new Kano Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje said that ‘the report would serve as an indicator on how the state will be run.

APC suspends 5 members in Kwara

he All Progressives Congress (APC), in Kwara, has suspended five of its members in Baruten Local Government Area of the State for anti party activities. The Publicity Secretary of the party in the state, Alhaji Sulaiman Buhari, announced the suspension in a statement issued in Ilorin on Thursday. Sen. Mohammed Ahmed, and a state legislator, Alhaji Adamu Sabi, were suspended for one year, while Muhammed Omar Bio, Chairman of Baruten Local Government Area, was suspended for six months. Alhaji Aliyu Kora-Sabi and Muhammed Sunu Gofe were also suspended from the party for one year each. According to the statement, their suspension followed a report submitted by a panel of enquiry set up by the state APC into their activities. The statement said that all the suspensions were with immediate effect.(NAN)

UN pledges technical support to Nigeria on good governance T he United Nations (UN) Secretary- General, Ban Ki- Moon, on Thursday expressed the commitment of the global body to offer technical assistance to Nigeria to deepen democracy and good governance in the country. The secretary-general, who was represented by the UNFPA Executive Director, Prof. Babatunde Osotimehin, made this known in Abuja when he featured at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) forum. Ki-Moon assured that various

agencies of the UN would continue to work with the Muhammadu Buhari administration through technical assistance. He said that the UN Family would be supporting the government in the areas of peace, security and development. “As United Nation, we would continue to work with the incoming administration to ensure that governance and principle of democracy are deepened. “We pay a lot of attention to the humanitarian circumstances

in the North East. “We would also assist the Buhari-led administration to make sure that accountability and transparency remain the watch word,’’ he said. According to the scribe, the transition Nigeria is going through is a strong message that democracy in the country is robust. Ki-Moon advised those he described as sit tight leaders to observe the provisions of the constitution of their countries all the time. “What is in the constitution of

a country should be the guiding principle for government; this should be the overriding principle for all circumstances. “There is always room for fresh ideas, if we allow the time limit to be observed,’’ he said. He called on the international community to celebrate Nigeria, where people decided for change and they went ahead to vote the change without fight. “This must be celebrated and African countries should continue to emulate Nigeria,’’ said KiMoon.

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Yobe: Man, 22, bags one year jail for shop breaking, theft

Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh (2nd left) inaugurating the Senior Officers’ Accommodation Complex, yesterday at Kado, in Abuja. With him are former Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ola Ibrahim (left), representative of the ComptrollerGeneral of Immigration, Mr. Martine Abeshi (middle), Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Usman Jibrin (2nd right), and Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-General Keneth Minimah (right).

From Uche Godwill, Damaturu

he Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Damaturu, Yobe state has sentenced a 22 year old farmer, Lawan Usman of Garga village in Tarmuwa local government to 1 year imprisonment and a fine of N 4,000 for shop breaking and theft. Police prosecutor Cpl. Bulama Maina told the court that the case was reported to the police by one Shaibu Ahmad of Sabonpegi ward in Damaturu. He said that on the 23rd of May 2015.the said Shaibu reported his shop located at No3 Gashua road was broken by unknown persons who stole away two bags of different types of shoes valued at N180,000. The prosecutor told the court that on the same day the case was reported, the accused person was arrested at Babangida market while disposing off the stolen shoes and 69 pieces were recovered worth N130,00 He said the offences are punish able under sections 358 and 287 of the penal code law. The accused person after conviction was sentenced to a 1 year term of imprisonment in addition to a fine of N4000.

3 bomb makers arrested in Gombe-DHQ

he Defence Headquarters says a cordon and search operation conducted by Nigerian troops in Gombe has led to the arrest of three bomb making experts. The piece of information is contained in a statement issued by Maj.-Gen Chris Olukolade, Director of Defence Information, in Abuja on Thursday. Olukolade said the arrested persons were suspected to be members of the terrorists’ group, Boko Haram, in search of soft targets for attack after being dislodged from the stronghold in Sambisa forest and other enclaves. He listed the Items recovered from those arrested to include a tricycle and materials for making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). He said the suspects were currently undergoing interrogation. ``Cordon and search is continuing in certain localities and will be intensified along with mopping up operations in locations where offensive operations are being conducted. ``The essence is to apprehend the terrorists who have been dislodged from their sanctuaries and are in search of escape routes or resorting to attacking soft targets. Olukolade said in line with the development, the public should be extra vigilant and report suspicious movements or activities within their environs. He said the military was poised to ensure the ongoing operations were duly aligned with security arrangements aimed at forestalling any attempt by any group to breach security or disrupt the inauguration of a new government in the country. (NAN)

Photo: NAN

Kidnappers of Kogi High Court judge demand N150m ransom From Ahmad Ibrahim, Lokoja

oodlums who Kidnapped Justice Samuel Obayomi,a High Court judge in Kogi State has demanded N150 million ransom to set him free. This stable gathered that the

kidnappers contacted the family of the legal luminary yesterday in the afternoon and demanded for N150 ransom to be paid, even as they promised to call back in two hours time. Justice Obayomi, attached to Ebogogo High Court in the central axis of the state was

kidnapped at gun point on Monday morning on his way to the office by some unknown gunmen. Corporal Usman Musa, his orderly was shot dead during the operation. Meanwhile, the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Nasir Ajanah,

has denied any knowledge on the development, saying he was not aware of such demand. Efforts to get the reaction of the police public officer, confirmation from the police, Collins Adebayo, was unsuccessful, at the time of filing this report.

Trickster docked for allegedly duping woman of N3.2m

hristian Rufus, 30, who allegedly defrauded a woman of N2.4 million under pretext, on Thursday appeared before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The accused, who gave no fixed address and is unemployed, is being tried on a three-count charge of stealing, conspiracy and being in possession of fake dollars. The Prosecutor, Insp. Asu Feddy, told the court that Rufus duped one Ifeoma Beka of N2.4 million on March 12, at Oba Akran, Ikeja. Feddy said that Beka, the

complainant, had boarded a taxi and along the way, was joined by Rufus, who introduced a business of buying and selling chemicals to her. ``She quickly agreed to the proposal and was asked to pay a certain amount to import the chemicals. ``Beka obliged to it by giving the accused her ATM and pin, to withdraw the sum. ``The trickster, who was not done with her yet, collected her phone number and subsequently kept asking her to pay some huge amounts into various accounts.

``At a point, Beka was taken to a location where she was given a concoction to drink and swore an oath not to disclose the business or whatever it was that was transpiring between them. ``When Beka later found out that she had been scammed, she threatened to report the matter but was quickly reminded of the oath she took. ``She was told to pay in the sum of N300, 000 to neutralise the oath, which she also did but by then, she no longer heard from the accused or his cohorts,’’ he alleged.

Feddy said that in all, Beka was defrauded of N2.4 million and upon the arrest of the accused; he was found in possession of fake American dollars. He noted that the offences contravened Sections 285, 326(2) and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011. The Magistrate, Mr E.O. Ogunkanmi, admitted the accused to bail in the sum of N500, 000 with two responsible sureties in like sum and fixed June 22, for continuation of hearing. (NAN)

Delta: Federal Education College expels 36 students over falsified WAEC results From Osakhare Erese, Asaba

he Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba, Delta State has expelled thirty-six students over alleged falsification of WAEC results including other related acts and matriculating 1,500 others. Provost of the college, Dr. Nwanze Ignatius Ezaem said that out of 1,500 students that were matriculated, a total of 1,200 were NCE full time students, 160 parttime students while 110 were PDE

full-time students, adding that 30 were part time students. Dr. Ezoem disclosed that the thirty-six students expelled were found to have forged the WAEC school certificates to gain admission into the college, pointing out the students were shown the way out instead of handing them over to the police while urging the matriculates to pursue their academic programme with diligence, Dr. Ezoem said that if they desire to excel and graduate in flying colours, they must be prepared to burn the

midnight candles. He stressed the need for them to familiarize themselves with the students’ handbook of information which prescribes the extant rules and regulations of the college, maintaining that the college was widely acknowledged for zero tolerance for academic misconduct. It was reliably gathered that the expected 36 students were already running their year one course when nemesis caught up with them. Speaking further, the provost

warned that cultism, hooliganism and other anti-social behaviors, such as fighting, stealing and indecent dressing, among others are outlawed in the college, pointing out that there will be no hiding place for the perpetrators of any crime committed. He said “here, examinations are conducted with utmost discipline and thoroughness, academic records are targeted as sacrosanct, over the years, we have developed an efficient mechanism for rewarding good ones while we flush out the bad eggs.”

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GIDAUNIYAR JIHAR KATSINA

(KATSINA STATE DEVELOPMENT FUND)

Gen. Muhammadu Buhari House, Kofar Soro, Katsina

Congratulations!

His Excellency, ALHAJI MUHAMMADU BUHARI (RTD), GCFR President and Commander-in-Chief Federal Republic of Nigeria

The Distinguished Chairman, Members of the Board of Trustees, the Advisory Council and the Management of Gidauniyar Jihar Katsina wish to congratulate His Excellency, Alhaji Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd), GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief, Federal Republic of Nigeria on his assumption in office, on May 29, 2015. We have no doubt about His Excellency’s personal integrity, strength, wisdom and above all principles in piloting the affairs of our promising nation to greater heights. Finally, the Gidauniyar Jihar Katsina wishes His Excellency a very successful tenure in office and Allah’s guidance in the challenging tasks ahead, Amin.

SIGNED:

Hon. Justice Mamman Nasir, GCON (Galadiman Katsina) Chairman Board of Trustees

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News

Group urges prayers as Buhari takes over today By Evelyn Okakwu

youth group, the All Progressive Movement has called on Nigerians to pray for the incoming administration to succeed with its plan to move the country forward. Speaking at a prayer summit organised by the association, its president, Sallau Mohammed said the program which was tarred “National interfaith prayer summit for successful and peaceful

inauguration of the incoming administration”, said “We call all Nigerians to pray and support the incoming administration in order to move the country forward”. He said the prayers were a fulfillment of the Islamic injunction that urged Muslims to pray for their leaders to Allah. This prayers in fulfillment of the Islamic injunction on Muslims to pray for their leaders to Allah for all that is good, as well as seek his guidance.”

Chairman of the event, Sheik Abubakar Sadiq, noted that Nigeria could only surmount its many challenges, using prayers. “There is no problem that surpasses the power of prayers. Allah is the most powerful.” He said the prayer was mean for both the outgoing administration as well as that of the incoming president, Gen. Mohammadu Buhari (rtd.) He advised Nigerians to embrace unity and shun all

forms of discrimination and segregation. “Christians and Muslims should unite and shun discrimination, as this will only lead to violence Also at the event, Secretary General of the Universal Peace Federation UPF, Dr. Raphael Ogah said Buhari’s administration marked a remarkable transition in Nigeria’s democratic history and prayed that the government and every Nigerian will work together to ensure its success

Protect children against violence, Amosun tasks Nigerians From James Ogunaike, Abeokuta

gun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has called on Nigerians to always remember the less privileged children, especially those who have been victims of abuse, violence, neglect and maltreatment. Amosun, who made the call in an address at the 2015 Children’s Day celebration held at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s office, OkeMosan, Abeokuta, said, the theme opening of a secretariat complex of this year’s celebration was in Zuba. very relevant, as violence against Furthermore, Mr. Okoronkwo children remained one of the most noted that Prince Odoh has appalling problems in the world. forged a harmonious relationship Represented by the Head of between the Nigerian Association Service, Mrs. Modupe Adekunle, of Patent and proprietary Amosun said a lot of the children Medicine dealer (NAPPMED) who were subjected to violence and the relevant stakeholders in were abused by those who were the health sector. supposed to be caregivers, citing children in schools, orphanages, detentions, factories and so on as the most vulnerable. He used the occasion to call on parents, guardians, teachers, clerics and all adults to review their commitment towards the welfare of the children by teaching them to live useful and responsible lives. The governor also urged them President, Helpline to instill values of discipline, Foundation for the cleanliness and beauty in their Needy, Mrs. Jumai children, bearing in mind that Ahmadu (left), presenting today’s children would be gift to people with special custodians of tomorrow’s socioneeds, during the 2015, economic development. Children Day celebration, “In order to remain safe, yesterday in Abuja. you must desist from boarding unregistered vehicles or those that Photo: are not painted in the State green Justin Imo-Owo and yellow colour. You should also be wary of the type of companies you keep,” Amosun admonished. Amosun equally appealed to parents to be good and exemplary models to the young ones by raising them with adequate caution and watch the company they keep.

FCT medicine dealers’ president, Odoh commended on leadership role By Mashe Umaru Gwamna

ollowing his sterling contribution to the enhancement of the welfare and performance of patent & proprietary medicine dealers in the Federal Capital Territory, a non-governmental organization Peace and Media Advocacy

Group has commended the FCT President of Nigerian Association of Patent and Proprietary Medicine dealers (NAPPMED), Prince Odoh Joel. In a press statement made available to newsmen in Abuja, National Coordinator of the group, Mr. James Okoronkwo stated that Prince Odoh- led

executive of the Nigerian Association of Patent and Proprietary medicine dealers has contributed a lot to the improvement of the delivery of quality health – care in Nigeria. According to him, Prince Joel Odoh acquired a brand – new bus for the FCT chapter of the association in addition to the

Journalist loses mother

Overhaul EFCC, Transition Monitoring Group urges Buhari T

By Ali Abubakar

By Umar Muhammad Puma

ransition Monitoring Group (TMG) has urged Muhammadu Buhari to overhaul the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), saying Nigerians had lost confidence in them to prosecute fight against corruption in the country. Addressing a press conference in Abuja yesterday on the findings of a survey on governance on the expectations of Nigerians on the Buhari administration, Chairman of TMG, Comrade Ibrahim Zikirullahi said the currently EFCC had little or no value in

reckoning of Nigerians. “All we see is that the more the money that is given to the EFCC, the more corruption we see in Nigeria. So, as far as we are concerned we are calling for the incoming administration to overhaul the EFCC. In fact from beginning to the end, there should be a serious cleaning of the EFCC. “We need people with sound mind, people that are intelligent, people that are courageous, people with the will, people that are ready to put their lives on the line to do the needful to make sure that Nigeria is rid of corruption. These are the people that can change Nigeria to the promise

land, because any system that encourages corruption is doom. So, what we have here today as EFCC is more or less political structure that government of the day determines that area to go. We want a new leadership in EFCC. “Not only that, they (EFCC) must be put in front line charge, so that, issue of money will not be problem in tackling corruption in this country. But those that we are putting there must also be examined to know that they are not corrupt,” Zikirullahi said. He said the governance survey focused on broad based citizens’ expectations in relation to the

thematic issues the incoming administration should focus on and that despite the massive expectations of Nigerians, they know that the incoming government cannot grapple with all issues confronting the system in one fell swoop. Adding that the survey was based on dominant opinion expressed by 774 local governments supervisors concerning the most discussed issues in their localities and that the data generated from respondents shows that the dominant thematic areas are unemployment, corruption, electricity, security, and education in that order.

he mother of Sunday Isuwa, a Daily Times Senate correspondent is dead. Mrs Jummai Isuwa, after a long time battle with cancer of the liver, died at Radiance hospital, Kafanchan, Jema’a LGA of Kaduna State. She was 61 years old. Jummai left behind an aged husband, eight children and grandchildren. Among them are Mrs Peace Fadahson, Lieutenant EJ Isuwa, Mrs Gloria Simon, Mrs Rahila Johnson, Mr Sunday Isuwa, Mr Gideon Jatau,Mr Josiah Ishaya and Miss Jedidah Jatau. She will be buried at Isuwa Jatau’s compound in BodariMadakiya, Zangon Kataf LGA of Kaduna state on Sunday after a church service at Wesley Methodist church Madakiya.

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EDITORIAL

Agenda for President Buhari

y the time of the coup in 1983, the second Republic politicians had almost completely stripped the gears of reason and were running the country aground, politically and economically. And now, sixteen years of PDP misrule has vetoed the peoples’ dreams and left the nation in its worst state ever, with the economy in tatters, the commonwealth raided and robbed by the high and mighty, corruption elevated to statecraft, passions and sentiments inflamed, moral values corrupted, standards of conduct in public life brought down to their lowest levels and the nation’s growth stunted. In 1983 as in 2015, Nigeria was in dire need of leaders with the character, disposition and abilities to change for the better the country’s situation-leaders who are firm, committed and selfless. And on both occasions, what recommended Buhari are exactly the same qualities. Now, a distressed nation and a traumatised people have put their trust in the man. And they want to see these qualities at work in the conduct of the nation’s affairs. The people want to see a change, a real change, in their own and their country’s situation. As president, Buhari himself knows, and has said on several occasions, the expectations are very very high indeed. Ideally, the period between the declaration of the results of the April 11 election and the presidential inauguration ought to have been utilized in fathering the facts and figures and correct information about the country’s real situation. This would have enabled the incoming administration to properly gauge the size and enormity of the country’s problems and craft the appropriate responses to them, so that it can hit the ground running. But the dodgy approach and uncooperative attitude of the outgoing Jonathan administration, and the many problems it has contrived to put hurdles and obstacles on the way of the incoming government have made things much more difficult for Buhari than they would otherwise be. The Buhari administration has thus taken off in the midst of problems; labour unrest, acute fuel shortages, power outage and cash crunch. But, as they say, where there is a will there is a way. Buhari is himself not a novice to government. And around him are able and experienced men and women who will help to ensure that the new government do devise ways and means of navigating the field without being tripped by the many hurdles

placed in the new government’s way. In a way, President Buhari’s job is well cut out for him. The country’s major problems are well known. And he himself has set his administration’s priorities, which are: to seriously address the insecurity and insurgency situation in the country; to fight corruption; to address the issue of power inadequacy; to restore public confidence in government by leading by example; to transform agriculture; and to significantly increase the quantity and quality of education in the country among others. We are in full support of such a prioritization. And we will like to see the president pursue these priorities with his characteristic firmness,

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Now, a distressed nation and a traumatised people have put their trust in the man. And they want to see these qualities at work in the conduct of the nation’s affairs. The people want to see a change, a real change, in their own and their country’s situation. vigour and single-mindedness, so that in no time, the people will begin to see and feel a real change in their lives. It is very necessary and important to realize that the change brought about by way of the April 11 poll was in many ways paradigmatic, in that it signified a total rejection of the old order and an endorsement of the new one promised by APC and its candidate. Now that the APC administration is on the saddle, with access to official statistics and information, it is very necessary for the party’s leaders to fine-tune the definition of change in more concrete terms, such that it will have real meaning for, and impact on the masses and people of Nigeria. On the fight against insurgency, the president

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should adopt a new approach, one that deemphasises shooting and killing the bad guys as the main policy throng and, instead, give priority to addressing the fundamental socio-economic basis of the insurgency. This will necessarily require and involve massive federal interventions in the affected areas. But it is something that has to be done. Fighting corruption will be a bigger problem, given its pervasiveness. But it has to be addressed frontally, especially by way of setting personal examples by the leaders and the proper use of our laws and the law courts. To probe the past is not, as some say, to live in the past. It is, rather, to understand the past in order for us to know where we are coming from in order to know in which direction to move foreward, or how to act on the basis of the understanding. We can’t move foreward without properly understanding our past. It is for this reason that we do not support the idea, being suggested by many top shots in the new administration, of drawing a line or lines in the fight against corruption. Drawing a line is arbitrary and unhelpful, as it will flash a dangerous signal across the country that past events are forgiven when someone else comes and draws his own line. In the fight against graft, personal examples by leaders is central. We have no doubt that, as in the past, president Buhari will set personal examples in the conduct of our affairs. But it is also necessary and important for him to ensure that very, very high standards of conduct in public life are set by the way high public officials conduct themselves. The lack of high standards of conduct in public life has been the main cause of the indecencies and impunities that for long have defined our society. We support the priority given to agriculture and education. Transforming them will go a long way to solve the problem of unemployment and its attendant social ills. But unless we fashion a highly imaginative way to develop something that will give us a unique comparative advantage, in agriculture, it is unlikely that we can achieve the greatness we want and deserve as a nation through agriculture. In our view, the best and most effective way to achieve greatness and really realize our huge potentials as a nation is through education. The importance of education in the life of a nation cannot be over-emphasised. We must as nation transform our educational sector, to significantly increase its quantity and quality in a way that our young men and women will acquire the skills and capacity that will put them at par or ahead of their peers in other parts of the world.

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Opinion

How to clean the Augean Stable

By Charles Onunaiju

ad Nigeria taken the substance of the American presidential system and her bicameral legislature, which inspired the 1979 constitution and its subsequent modifications, the current intense and fierce struggle for the leadership of the senate and by extension the national assembly would not have arisen. Especially in the past sixteen years, since the return of civil rule, Nigeria has lived through a profligate national assembly overseen by imperial senate presidency. Even by American tradition, the senate presidency as has been operated in the last sixteen years in Nigeria is both aberration and a misnomer. In the United States, the Vice President is the ex-officio President of the senate, with authority to preside over the senate session, but does not have a vote, except to break a tie. For several years the duty of presiding over senate session was one of the Vice President’s major duties. However, since the 1950, Vice Presidents have presided over few senate sessions except on ceremonial occasions like joint sessions or times, when a tie is expected on important issues. The constitution permits the senate to elect a president for a time, to preside in the absence of the Vice President. As a tradition, since the 1950s, the most senior senator of the majority is customarily chosen to serve in the capacity. As a convention however, the senate majority leader, who is senate president pro-tempore (latin for “President for a time”) does not normally preside over the senate, but typically delegates responsibility of presiding to junior senators of the majority party, usually in blocks of hour on a rotating basis. Most times, as established by the U.S senate

practice, freshmen senators, i.e. newly elected senators are asked to preside so that they may become accustomed to the rules and procedures of the body. The presiding senator sits in a chair in front of the senate chamber. The power of the presiding senator of the senate is far less extensive than those of the speaker of the House of Representatives. The role of the U.S senate presiding officer is simple and exactly as routine as the Nigeria senate imperial president. The presiding senator’s role consist of calls for senators to speak (by the rules of the senate, the first senator who rises is recognized), ruling on points of order (objections by senators that a rule has been breached,) subject to the appeal to the whole chamber); and announcing the results of votes. Without an imperial president and a political swagger of so called number three in power hierarchy as obtained in Nigeria, the U.S senate is considered one of America’s strong and influential institutions. Against the foregoing background, using the world’s

best known presidential system and bicameral legislature, how did Nigeria acquire the most money guzzling, politically- padded and the socially-insensitive senate chamber. First and foremost, the abuse of the essence and substance of public institutions is a norm of public office holders in Nigeria and such insidious practices to distort, disfigure and dispirit public institutions is what is usually described as state craft and politicking in the Nigerian context. The best intention of these institutions to serve and bring the greatest benefits to the greatest number of citizens is manipulated to the service of a cabal, united not even by their needs, but by insatiable greed. In the past sixteen years, but especially in the last years of the outgoing president Jonathan government, the national assembly has functioned in a way that would make the capital market and stock exchange where money is openly traded, green with envy. No single legislation of social relevance that any ordinary Nigerian could claim to have benefitted has accrued

The idea of political representation spring from the shared outlook and sentiments of the representative and the represented cemented by open and frank communication.

from the national assembly and especially from the senate. Yet the country spends more than state governments’ budget to maintain just four hundred and sixty nine (469) men and few women in both chambers of the national assembly. The over-bloated and rotten bureaucracy of the national assembly characterized by ineptitude and graft help steamroll the burden of the ineffectual bicameral legislature over the rest of Nigerians. There is no way, the president-elect Muhammadu Buhari could bring the change he has canvassed, along with his party, without breaking through the mould of the national assembly both in its current structure and functions. It will considerably mock the mantra of “change” and its proponents, should Nigeria continue to maintain the most expensive legislature in the world and one whose operations mock the very idea of representations in the first place. The idea of political representation spring from the shared outlook and sentiments of the representative and the represented cemented by open and frank communication. Where an unbridgeable gulf existed between the representative and the represented, the concept of representation is rendered void and only subsists as a political fraud in which the representative becomes an imposter. In ideal sense, the legislature, which is the most representative arm of modern government, bears the deepest and broadest democratic sentiments of the people, because it is supposedly the nearest in terms of political distance to the people. In almost the entire world, the parliament is the market lace of ideas. How did our parliament, which we call the national assembly, become the market place for money. In the past

sixteen years, federal ministries and parastatals have padded budgets in collaboration with them, public contracts are outsourced to them or entities fronted by them and as if to attest how our public life has been seized by the mediocrity of the national assembly, young job seekers need letters of recommendation from them to access public service employments. In all these, the making of socially-relevant laws that should improve the quality of our lives and expand the frontiers of popular participation takes back seat.In the past sixteen years, the ruling and opposition party’s legislators have openly quarreled about almost everything except their emoluments. For the posturing and grand-standing opposition members, both in the House of Representatives and the Senate, fabulous money making constitute essential limit to political pretence. With the current intensity in the political bickering over principal positions in the new ruling party, the All Progressive Congress, APC, there is nothing to suggest that the eighth national assembly will detract from the egregious tradition of the past ones. In that case, it must be shaken from outside and it behoves on the new ruling party leadership and its government to reform the national assembly. Presidentelect, Muhammadu Buhari has promised a clean sweep of the old order, in which graft has ruled. There is no better place to begin than to hollow out, the financial horror of the “hallowed” chambers; the only possible way Nigerians could hail the change he has promised to herald. Onunaiju is a Journalist and Research Director, Centre for China Studies, Utako, Abuja.

Saraki and the race for Senate Presidency By Auwal Kanwuri

he recently concluded Presidential and National Assembly Elections cemented the long expected victory in 2015 National election to the All Progressive Congress (APC) with a clear majority in the new but yet to be inaugurated, 8th National Assembly. The import here is that the party will produce the president of the Senate and Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives considering the interplay of unknown and unpredicted political intrigues and last minute review of intraparty zonal arrangement, the man Oloye Jr, representing the Kwara Central Senatorial District in the Senate, the most, I repeat the most distinguished Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki, is the pampered the most preferred, the most qualified and the most favoured to clinch the elevated position of the president of the incoming 8th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki was born on 19th December, 1962 in Ilorin, Kwara State into the noble family of Saraki. He attended King’s College, Lagos from 1973 to 1978 and proceeded to high school certificate. He obtained his MBBS (London) and worked as a medical officer at Rush Green Hospital, Essex, from 1988-1989. He later resigned his appointment to work in his fathers establishment as a Director in Society Generale Bank (Nig.) Ltd from 1990 – 2000 a position he held until his appointment as a Presidential Adviser on Budget in 2000 by President Olusegun Obasanjo. Senator Bukola Saraki also serve as the Turaki of Ilorin Emirate Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki’s political career began when he was appointed Special Assistant to the President on Budget in 2000 during which he initiated the Fiscal Responsibility bill and served on the economic policy coordination committee where he was responsible for the

formulation and implementation of several key economic policies for Nigeria. He, in 2003, contested for the election to the Office of the Executive Governor of Kwara State and won under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). He was sworn into office in May 2003 during which he succeeded in changing the lives of ordinary kwarans through viable and effective growth and development policies which cut across various sectors in Kwara State, a stride the ensured him yet another victory in 2007 election. Immediately after setting down into office,he straightened his policy reforms in Education, Health, Agric, Finance and Environment. One of his major achievement in agricultural revitalization and resuscitation was when he invited the displaced white farmers in Zimbabwe to Kwara State, that policy led to the establishment of Shonga Farms projects which turns to huge success and it’s replicated across

the Nation. Under Sen. Bukola Saraki Kwara State became the first state to initiate and complete the Independent Power Project (IPP) in conjunction with Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN), re-engineering Ganmo Power Station at Ilorin, and successfully connected over 375 rural communities to the National Grid, he increased the rural electrification distribution network by constructing 7 new 132KV substations and installed about 725 various types of distribution transformers ranging from 500/33, 500/11, 300/11 and 200/11KV transformers across the state. Under his effective leadership he introduced a wide range of programmers in health sector, including a state wide campaign, to reduce maternal and child mortality and malaria, and a social program for hospital worthiness development throughout the state which led to the development

and complete renovation and re-equipment of Afon, Patigi and Lafiagi General Hospitals. Dr. Saraki initiated, a number of important and highly significant state wide infrastructure developments, including improvements of the Ilorin International Cargo Terminals overhead bridges in Ilorin and across major cities in Kwara, extensive and qualitative road construction and the development of new sporting facilities such as Kwara football Academy he also initiated the effort which is still On going to make Kwara State to become a logistics Cargo hub in Nigeria and the region. The farmer two term governor, contested and won the 2011 election to represent the good people of Kwara Central Senatorial Seat in National assembly, and retained his seat at the last concluded free and fair Election in April 2015. Kanwuri can be reached on Kanwuri@yahoo.co.uk

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Comment

Incoming lawmakers need more interactive forums By Ibrahim Biu

n view of the importance of the role the legislature is playing in our current democratic setup, I have again decide to devout my column for this week to the recent interactive session held by the incoming lawmakers in Abuja in order to familiarize themselves with the inner workings of the legislature especially as it affects their performance in law making and oversight functions. It also provided them the opportunity not only to know each other on a one on one basis but to also be familiar with some of the intricacies of governance, security and budget making at both the federal and the state level. Read on: As the incoming legislators try to properly position themselves for their jobs when the 8th National Assembly finally takes off in June, they might perhaps by now probably realize that even though the job might not be a tea party or an easy one so to say, they will also discover that arrangements have been put in place for them (at least at the federal level) to be able to properly carry out their jobs or assignments with less or no

stress at all. This writer can authoritatively reveal that one of the many actions already taken to help the incoming lawmakers to do their jobs very well is the recent conveying of an educative forum where the new lawmakers were able to informally and under a conducive atmosphere meet and freely interact with each other and to also meet and discuss harmoniously with many other individuals or groups of individuals from ministries, agencies and government parastatals. The forum was held recently at the Abuja International Centre and was attended by large number of the newly elected Senator and Members of the House of Representatives from across the country including some governors who are about to leave office and some local business men and women. They interacted in their efforts to help build the nation as Buhari’s team comes on board soon. This time around the forum or as they prefer to call it interactive programme, was put together by the National Institute for Legislative Studies (NILS) in collaboration with the management team of the National

Assembly headed by Maikasuwa. The forum was attended by the green-horn legislators and a host of other government functionaries brought in as resource persons for the success of the programme. Former Senators were also sighted at the forum where I was told they were also invited to share their experiences with their in-coming colleagues who really need such exposure to enable them do justice to their jobs. I spoke to many of the participants at the end of the programme and quite a number of them were happy and even excited about its outcome. The incoming legislators told this writer that they were able to among others learn a lot from the interactions they held and rubbing of minds with their colleagues and officials of government holding sensitive positions of responsibilities especially in the budget office or security areas of operation. They suggested that such forums should be a continuous exercise and should even be made a compulsory issue at both the federal and state levels. I agree with them too. There is need for more of these forums for lawmakers. Salisu Abubakar Maikasuwa,

the quiet Clerk of the National Assembly was also no less enthusiastic about the outcome of the programme which he had earlier told the large gathering while addressing them at its opening ceremony that it was me a n t t o fa cilit a t e a good understanding of what the new lawmakers are expected to do when they resume in their chambers. Maikasuwa who made mention of the professionalized nature of the bureaucracy also drew attention to the onerous nature of the lawmakers’ assignments but assured that they will be supported in doing their jobs by their legislative aides whom Maikasuwa said are now more trained and highly motivated to help the lawmakers to deliver the campaign promises they had made to the electorate. The assembly’s management has also according to the CNA enlisted the services of senior legislative officials, academicians, diplomats, inter parliamentary and security experts who had engaged the lawmakers on a variety of subject matters like inter government relations, the budget process, treaties, governance immunity, priviledges and constituency

issues and relationship between federal and state governments. However, beyond the socialization aspect between the lawmakers, the programme had helped to expose them to the importance of the legislature itself in a democratic setting, the responsibilities of the lawmakers, powers of the legislature within the framework of the separation of powers, the workings of the legislature as an indispensible national institution for national development and the environment within which lawmakers operates. There were lots of questions and answers on these issues and the lawmakers benefitted a lot. The event was indeed a successful and lively one as many of the lawmakers at a stage during the event happily engaged some of the media men who graced the occasion in friendly discussions aimed at enabling them to learn more from the discourse. The lectures were also useful to the participants, according to the organizers of the programme at the assembly complex. Biu contributed this piece from Abuja.

Good riddance to bad loss By Adamu S Ladan

oday is a defining moment for match to true democratic governance in Nigeria. The match began when credible Nigerians formed a resolute alliance with the APC in their search to end bad governance and all its attendant consequences in the country. This culminated in the overwhelming victory for change during the last March/ April polls in the country which gave a kick to the worst government in our history. Explicitly put, that a new social contract is about taking place between the APC and Nigerians in making our dear mother land a great country. In effect, from this Day May29, 2015 our hope as a people yearning for free, independent, egalitarian, qualitative and efficient nation is rekindled. Few months back, during politicking preceding the elections the APC as change agent had fully engaged the game changers reassuring us that there is a better way to governance while the PDP waste lots of precious time trying to scare us about what might happen if it doesn’t keep its grip on power under its tattered umbrella. However, by their votes Nigerians have spoken that PDP has lost moral right to continue to govern. The party’s antecedents need no soothsayer to tell the world that its

administration lacks the political will to usher us into an equitable and prosperous nation. One and half decades into power, the so- called largest party in Africa has not been able to transformed our infrastructures, and social services like; roads, electricity, transportation, education, healthcare, water among others not to talk of economic and entrepreneurship so critical to development. Rather our fortune under the shadow of the umbrella was daily dwindling with soaring unemployment and concomitant scourges of security challenges that ravage every part of the country. Corruption is one agent that has remained vigil under PDP administration. Hence, little wonder that the government did not only turned blind eyes on indicted public officials but also put under protective cover of the umbrella all corrupt persons including those found guilty by various investigative panels set up by even the government itself. Recent revelations from the party’s hierarchy on how campaign monies were misappropriated, cornered and diverted only confirmed the perception of average right thinking Nigerians that PDP represents mediocrity, corruption and all forms of criminality in governance. Matters even became worst for us as a nation from the time some hitherto shoeless persons assumed the helms of our affairs. This in spite of the advantage

they have in obtaining education from the sweat of our heroes past. Ever since he assumed power president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan alias GEJ has not shamed his critics even for once on his ability to govern. Rather than concentrating in finding solution to the nation’s problems GEJ and his co-travelers in PDP inundated us with empty slogans of so called transformation agenda. An agenda that has only existed as an idea to deceive people as he and his party lacks the courage and decisiveness required to execute them. Disappointment is one word that aptly describes GEJ tenure. More disappointing is that every passing day of GEJ rule make Nigerians nostalgic of previous administrations governed by leaders whose levels of education was far below his own. Perhaps, ( campaign of no certificate, notwithstanding ), this might informed Nigerians decision in electing Muhammad Buhari as their leader since they have in GEJ an example that leadership is not about the quantum of university degrees but more about moral rectitude, charisma, transparency and above all decisiveness. Indeed Nigerians are not oblivious of the fact Buhari is neither an economists nor an experts in science and technology nor is he also proficient at an infrastructure planning or adroit at managing resources but believed in his capacity to

mobilized people with integrity savvy enough to manage diverse issues with the aim of enabling the country realize its true potentials. Unfolding scenarios that heralded GEJ exit are indeed ominous signs of the wickedness of the outgoing PDP government. Rather than kiss us bye with smile the incredulous choose to punish us with fuel scarcit y t hat g rou nd e d the country to a halt. Electricity which they claimed to have spent the nation’s fortune on has gone off leaving the entire nation in darkness for a record time. Thus, water and all other essential services were brought to a standstill to wave the GEJs bye. Workers also would have to bear the brunt more as money to pay them salary could not be found. The contradictions and deceptions in them continued even on dying days as though they could not meet most of their contractual obligations with Nigerians, the GEJs are busy awarding spurious contracts, making new appointments and offering new employments. Indeed those with good memory of history could only liken what was happening in the last few days of GEJ in power to what happened to Algerians when their erstwhile colonial power, France was leaving. However, we all understood the message of the unfolding scenario fully well; collective punishment for rejecting the rotten mango. Yes, the message

is also very clear; let’s make the country ungovernable for them, let’s frustrate their patriotic demands for good governance even out of office, and above all let’s suppress the reckoning day. Yes, the bullies are scared of our unity as a people, they are scared of the prolific profile of the new leadership in the country and above all they are scared of the greatest tsunami that awaits them while out of power. But could these mischiefs of the last kick of a dying horse deter us as a people matching for progressive change? No. we should remain undaunted in our resolve. Change has come and should be supported to blossom and flourish in our entire endeavour. We have chosen a new government with a positive plan to restore our hope for making reward and opportunity as our birth right and not an exclusive preserve of a few individuals. As we say good riddance to Bad loss, it is our prayer that we will soon smile for the change. Change in the improvement of our lives through eradication of poverty, provision of basic necessities to every family and ensuring that the last man in society gets the first opportunity to rise in life. Adamu S. Ladan, Broadcast journalist wrote from No. 5 Yakubu Gawon Way. Kaduna.

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News Court restrains army from harassing electricity workers in Nasarawa A

Nasarawa State High Court sitting in Mararaba, has restrained the Nigerian Army from harassing and preventing the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company Plc., from carrying out its duty. The court gave the order following a motion ex parte by Mr Abel Yarigo, a staff of the company and 11 others members of staff. The others were Pautkart

Markus, Ibrahim Bulala, Tolani Sunday, Aladi Amanobo, Ifeoma Nemine, Ngozi Amadi, Ngozi Aneke, Gloria Ntol Ann Udo and Amina Danliti. The plaintiffs joined Lt.-Col. C.A. Akaliro, Chief of Army Staff, Commander, Brigade of Guards, Attorney General of the Federal and the Nigerian Army Council as co-defendants. Yarigo, who is the second applicant, in a motion alleged

that personnel from the 177 Guards Battalion, Keffi, on May 20, raided the company’s office at Keffi and assaulted them. He said the soldiers, armed with assault rifles, ordered the men among them to kneel down, while the women were asked to sit on the floor and beaten ``mercilessly’’. ``Guns in hand, the soldiers went round the office building, shouting, barking out orders,

boot kicking and banging the doors in search of the Area Office Manager,’’ Yarigo further alleged. He said the soldiers’ action followed disconnection of their barracks by the company on May 19 for failure to pay electricity bill of N604.7 million they owed the company. Reacting to the court order, the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, said they were aware of the incident.

Usman said that efforts were being made to resolve the matter out of court. ``In as much as I do not want to make comment on a matter before a court of competent jurisdiction, we are aware and making effort to resolve it,’’ Usman said. (NAN)

Yuguda swears in new grand Khadi, three high court judges From Ahmed Kaigama, Bauchi

Out-going Secretary to the Niger state Government, Hon. Saidu Ndako Idris Kpaki (middle), in a group photograph with permanent secretaries and other staff in the SSG’s office, after a valedictory meeting with staff, yesterday in Minna.

FG commissions electronic shooting range for civil defence By Tobias Lengnan Dapam

he Federal Government yesterday commissioned an ultra-modern electronic in-door shooting range for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The range which was built by the Commandant General of the Corps, Dr Ade Abolurin, is said to

be the second of its kind in Africa. Commissioning the range, President Goodluck Jonathan commended NSCDC for what he described as “marvelous achievement”. Jonathan who was represented by the Minister of Interior, Comrade Abba Moro, also commissioned several other projects for the corps, and urged

Fayose warns Ado Ekiti landlords against ejecting Hausas From Tope Musowo,Ado-Ekiti

he Ekiti State Governor, Mr Peter Ayodele Fayose has frowned at some landlords in Ado Ekiti alleged of ejecting the Hausas from their houses and their property looted by hoodlums. The Governor has therefore warned the landlords involved to desist, saying that he has instructed the law enforcement agents to arrest and prosecute any landlord or individual or group engaging in the act, saying it could ignite another crisis in the state. The Governor said the Yorubas have lived peacefully with other ethnic groups from primordial time, pleading that

such virtue should not be allowed to go away. Fayose said that Ekiti State and Nigeria belong to all of us and we must not give room to disgruntled elements to jeopardise that unity. He explained himself as the governor and father of everybody in the state whether you are Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, Urrobbo, Fulani, Kaje, Nupe, Ebirrah, etc, because that they all voted for him to become the governor. The Governor reiterated the determination of his administration to flush out criminals from the Atikankan Area of Ado Ekiti, saying that the area had been a hideout for the criminals. He would also give the area a new outlook.

other paramilitary services in the country to emulate the Corps. “As a security organization, you cannot have it better. Already, I have commissioned vehicles, residential buildings and now Primary Health Care and Micro Finance Bank; I have not seen it anywhere”, he said. Moro who also decorated some officers who participated

in the corps first ever promotion examination said the NSCDC has really keyed in to the transformation agenda of President Goodluck Jonathan. “The transformation agenda came because of the level of decadence in the system. I am happy that even at the eleventh hour; I am still commissioning some projects”.

Inauguration: NLC sets agenda for Buhari Inauguration: NLC sets agenda for Buhari By A’isha Biola Raji

he Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has outlined areas of concern to the President – elect, Muhammadu Buhari. This was contained in a statement signed by NLC president, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, he said as the new President after the today swearing-in ceremony, the congress has pledged to work with his government as well as develop an agenda with which to engage his government in moving the country forward. The statement read, “As Mr President gets sworn into office, we find it necessary to share with him in a nutshell our thoughts on this (as the government shall be availed the full content of the agenda document at a later date).

The set agenda include the diversification of the economy from oil. “This is long overdue and is made urgent by recent developments in the crude oil production and market scenes, especially the shale oil and new findings across the world. The enunciation of an agricultural legislation, policy and strategy that create synergy between industrial agriculture and small-holder farmers with a focus on internal food security and food export is necessary. The look into privatisation of the energy sector in the short term which has achieved opposite of what it set out to do. “Accordingly, we canvass for a full audit of the privatisation process of the sector including tackling.

s the administration of the Bauchi State Governor, Mallam Isa Yuguda come to end, the governor yesterday swore in the new State Grand Khadi (GK) of the Sharia Court of Appeal and three High Court Judges. Yuguda while performing the swearing-in ceremony at the council chamber of the Government House, Bauchi, commended the judiciary for ensuring smooth and cordial working relationship with the executive arm of government during the last eight years of the outgoing administration in the state. Yuguda emphasized that, the appointment of the new grand khadi followed a confirmation letter from the National Judicial Council,NJC, and therefore, charged him to use his wealth of experience to bear in discharging his official duties as grand khadi. He advised the new grand Khadi to carry along all the other khadis in the scheme of things for the development of the state and to work towards ensuring quick dispensation of justice in the state. Yuguda used the occasion to call on the judiciary in the state to extend same gesture of cooperation to the new incoming administration. The newly sworn-in grand Khadi, Khadi Dahiru Abubakar Ningi, had been on acting capacity as grand khadi of the state since December thirty first twenty fourteen. Those sworn-in as high court judges are, Barrister Mu’azu Abdubakar who before his appointment as high court judge, was the Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Barrister Sa’ad Ibrahim Zadawa who was until his new appointment, the state secretary Judicial Service ommission,JSC, and Barrister Lamido Mohammed Kabir. With the swearing-in of the three High court judges the number of high court judges is now eleven in the state. Many judiciary workers that spoken to newsmen at the occasion lamented the inadequate number of court buildings and lack of accommodation to the high court judges and advised the incoming administration to address the problems.

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I will support Buhari’s govt – Gowon From Ado Abubakar Musa, Jos

ormer Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowan, has yesterday declared that he would support the in-coming administration of the presidentelect, General Muhammadu Buhari, calling on all past Heads of state and presidents to also throw their weight behind the in-

coming government. Gowan who made the declaration in an interaction with the Voice of America (VOA) noted that his support for Buhari is in line with his outstanding qualities of trust, sincerity and commitment, stressing that these characteristics are good examples of leadership qualities. He said Buhari’s honesty has

indeed qualified him to preside over the affairs of the country and as such he should embrace everyone irrespective of sectional or religious differences. He said, “I will support Buhari’s government and I call on other past Presidents and Heads of state to throw their weight behind him because he possesses leadership qualities that would

help to transform the country know him even before he became the head of government. He was very determining.” “I also call on him to take everyone alone without segregation of any kind among Nigerians.” Also in the interview, the former Head of State assured that whenever there is need for

Be patient with Buhari, Okoloagu urges Nigerians

I’m still a student of Governor Aliyu Niger GovernorElect From Yakubu Mustapha, Minna

By Ochiaka Ugwu

iger State Governor-elect, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has said without the public experience he had under the outgoing Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, he wouldn’t have contemplated to contest for governorship. Speaking yesterday in Minna at a formal handover ceremony by the outgoing governor, Bello said he would remain one of the students of Governor Aliyu adding that serving under the outgoing governor taught him a lot about governance. “I am one of the students of Governor Aliyu. I thank God for the opportunity to serve as governor after the brief experience I had with the Chief Servant regarding some aspects of life. “Governor Aliyu has exposed me to public service and I feel indebted to him. Without my experience with him, I would not have contemplated vying for Councilor talkless of a Governor.” The Governor-elect appreciated the outgoing governor for the smooth handover and take over process from one administration to another. In his address, Niger State outgoing Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu said he is happy that the one who is taking over from him is someone from his cabinet adding that the transition is from a father to a son. “This is a transition from a brother to a brother and a father to a son. Abubakar Sani Bello was a member of my chamber even if his stay was brief. Elections are over, now administration must start, we must bury our hatchet and ensure things work out for good” he stated. He noted that his administration tried as much as possible to leave Niger State better than he found it stressing that he tried to make his administration as open as they can. Aliyu then prayed that the incoming government succeed, “I wish you well. I have prayed and asked people to pray for APC government to succeed. I pray you do better than we have done, may God give you the strength.”

counseling, he would advice Buhari on key issues, adding that people should not castigate him (Buhari) because of political differences. Gowan however commended the out-going president, for his sportsmanship and for conceding defeat at the just concluded presidential election, thanking Nigerians for shunning violence during and after the exercise.

L-R: Vice-President Mohammed Namadi Sambo in a handshake with Chairman, APC Transition Committee, Alhaji Ahmed Joda, during the handing over ceremony, yesterday at the State House, in Abuja. Photo: Joe Oroye

Speakership: Iriase steps down, endorses Gbajabiamila By Umar Muhammad Puma

re-elected House of Representatives member, Pally Iriase (APC Edo), has dropped his ambition of becoming the Speaker of the House of Representatives and endorsed the House Minority Leader, Femi Gbajabiamila. Addressing journalists in Abuja yesterday, Iriase said that he dropped out of the contest due to “a deep sense of responsibility and sacrificial self denial.” “I have decided, notwithstanding my robust qualifications, to quit the race for Speaker and fully support Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, the current Minority Leader, for the job. “In taking this decision I have consulted widely and I am confident that my teeming supporters will join me, to achieve a seamless inauguration, emergence

of our preferred candidate and a smooth bi-partisan relationship in the House of Representatives,” he explained. The lawmaker representing Owan East / West Federal Constituency in Edo State said that supporting the Yakubu Dogara’s candidacy will be insensitive. “The question may be asked - why did I not team up with Hon Yakubu Dogara? The reason is that a Dogara Speakership under the current reality will be insensitive, repugnant to equity and good conscience and will not be feasible, as it flies in the face of all precedents and the principle of Federal Character”. According to him, his supporting the minority leader of the House was because he is a candidate that is de tribalised, urbane, cerebral and independent minded adding that, “He has been with us in the trenches for opposition politics, armed with

the stoic vision of a better Nigeria”. He further called on his colleagues in the House to join forces to disappoint doomsday prophets, by building an enduring consensus behind Femi Gbajabiamila and whoever will be chosen as his deputy. “This will surely help to improve on the gains of the 7th Assembly and deepen the integrity of the House of Representatives of Nigeria,” Iriase said. On his part, Minority Leader of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila (APC Lagos), who attended the briefing, said the endorsement coming from Iriase was a welcome development adding that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is in the right position to answer the question on zoning. He said that he expects the outgoing speaker, Aminu Tambuwal to maintain his neutrality on the speakership issue.

member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Board of Trustees (BoT), Gen. JOJ Okoloagu (rtd) has urged Nigerians to be patient with the incoming government of Gen. Muhammadu Buhari as the rot done by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) cannot be cleaned in a short while. Gen. Okoloagu who made the plea yesterday while on a live Igbo programme in RayPower FM ‘Ohazurume’ monitored by our reporter in Abuja pleaded with Nigerians to give the incoming regime time to articulate its set objectives which was geared towards making life better for every Nigerian. His words, “I humbly appeal that Nigerians from all walks of life should exercise patient, pray fervently without season and join hands together to salvage our nation. The change will surely come, but I want to drum it to your ears that it will not happen today or tomorrow. This is due to the fact that the rot is so deep that it will not be easy to remedy within a short period of time. Because the treasury is empty, there is no money to start with. It is just unfortunate. But the Buhari I know will certainly turn things around for good given the necessary support by Nigerians”. While appealing to the conscience of Nigerians to support the incoming administration, he noted that the much expected change Nigerians were yearning for can only come through the effort of all citizens as only Gen. Buhari cannot achieve the transformation alone. “The change that my party promised Nigerians cannot come without you and i. for that change to get rooted, we must individually embrace it. Corruption no doubt has eaten deep into the system, but we are very convinced that with the corporation of Nigerians we will surely deliver on our campaign promises”.

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Group drums support for Buhari, hails Amaechi

L-R: Kaduna state Deputy GovernorElect, Mr. Barnabas Bantex, Chairman of the occasion, General Martin Luther Agwai (rtd), and Kaduna state GovernorElect, Malam Nasir elRufai, during the 2015 inaugural lecture of the governorelect, yesterday in Kaduna. Photo: NAN

By Ochiaka Ugwu

I’m only interested in probing armed robbers not pickpockets – El-Rufai From Muhammad Ibrahim, Kaduna

aduna State Governor Elect, Malam Nasir ElRufai yesterday said his administration will only go after individuals that stole millions or billions of naira who he tagged as armed robbers from the state resources and not those who stole few thousands. According to him such individuals would be forced to return such funds to government coffers. Speaking at an inaugural lecture held in the state, El-Rufai said he would be inheriting empty treasury from the outgoing government of the state.

•••says will inherit empty treasury He added that he will not give Kaduna people excuses because there are states that are poorer than the state and are doing great compared to Kaduna. “We will not condone act of insincerity. We will insist on accountability. This is why we said we are not going to chase kobos but we will chase billions and millions of naira stolen from the government resources. “We will forgive the hundreds and a million stolen because those who stole such small funds are only hungry, we have to strike a balance. Those who stole thousands or a million are

pickpockets and can be forgiven but we are only interested in armed robbers who stole billions and millions of naira. “We intend to make Kaduna great again and I promised to do that, if we fail it’s not because of lack of commitment or sincerity. We all know how things have gone bad in the state,” he said. He said his administration is not trying to witch-hunt anybody but only interested to better the lives of Nigeria’s children in future. El-Rufai also frowned on the lack of stable electricity in the country, saying the outgoing government is only trying to

punish innocent Nigerians for voting them out. “Just few days ago Nigeria’s megawatts dropped from 4,000 to just 50 megawatts. The system just stopped working because they are living office. These are manmade difficulties, it’s a way of punishing 160 million people because they voted them out of government,” he said. Earlier, the guest speaker, Professor Pius Adesanmi delivered a paper titled “ Building Rome in a day with one Kobo: El- Rufai and the challenge of 21 century Kaduna.”

igerian Youths for National Consciousness, a pressure group has urged Nigerians to support the incoming administration of Gen. Muhammadu Buhari in the interest of the country. Rising from an emergency meeting held in Utako, Abuja recently, the National Coordinator of the group, Prince Okoi Eteng Ikpi told newsmen that the call was informed by the need to move Nigeria forward. He said that Gen. Buhari as former Head of State possesses the needed experience, leadership qualities and charisma to meet the yearnings and aspirations of Nigerians within a short period. Prince Ikpi stated that now that the general elections have come and gone, every Nigerian must be ready to contribute his quota to the building of a new nation. He commended the developmental strides of Gov. Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State and called on Nigerians from the SouthSouth and South-East geo-political zones to rally round the governor to move the zones to the main stream of Nigerian politics. Comrade Ikpi described Gov. Amaechi as one of the best governors the state ever had following the rapid transformation of the area and advised successors to emulate his footsteps. “I wish to call on all Nigerians to support the incoming regime of Gen. Mohammadu Buhari in order to move this country to the next level. I also commend the effort of Gov. Rotimi Amaechi for taking Rivers State to the next level through the provision of infrastructures in Rivers state and I urge his successor to emulate his good works in the interest of the state”.

Gombe commissioner lauds Atiku over courage on democratic process From David Hassan, Gombe

he Commissioner of Public Complaints Commission in Gombe State, Alhaji Usman Mohammed has credited the former Vice-president, Atiku Abubakar for promoting democratic process. The commissioner who

stated this in an interview with our correspondent yesterday in Gombe said Atiku contributed immensely to the development of democracy in the country. According to him, he made frantic effort to ensure that the three political parties that merged to form the All Progressives Congress have sense of belonging

in the society. He said based on his contributions through funding, Atiku made the All Progressives Congress APC one of the best political parties in the country. The commissioner also emphasized that the former Vice-President had contributed immensely towards the creation

of job opportunities for timing youths especially in the north-east zone. He lauded him for conceding defeat during the last presidential primaries that enabled Muhammadu Buhari to emerge as APC presidential candidate at the just concluded general elections. “Time of change has come

and there need for the public to support Buhari in order to succeed with his transformation agenda”, the commissioner said. Speaking further, the commissioner called on individuals, corporate bodies among others not to hestitate in supporting the new government in their programs.

75 trekkers from Kebbi to witness swearing-in of Buhari, says Aliero By Stanley Onyekwere

s President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, takes over the reins of leadership from President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan today, 75 men and youth, who trekked from Kebbi State to Abuja, will be granted access to the venue of the swearing-in ceremony, according to Senatorelect and former governor of the state, Adamu Aliero.

He said this when he received 75 men and youth, who trekked from Jega in Kebbi State to Abuja, in honour of the victory of Buhari at the 2015 polls as well as challenge him to keep to his promises. Aliero, who was accompanied by Hon. Mohammed Umar representing Jega/Aleiro/Gwandu Federal Constituency to receive the trekkers who said they spent 19 days trekking from Kebbi to Abuja, described their efforts as

an indication of people’s strong commitment to Buhari. While assuring them that there will be changes in all facet of the country’s life, the former governor said the change which will be gradual and positive for the good of Nigerians would be slow, given the challenges ahead. “I appeal to all Nigerians, to know that they should not expect magic in the change that they will be coming with Buhari

in charge because of the serious challenges facing us, there will be a lot of difficulties, there will be a lot of inconveniences that will be experienced, change will come with time,” he stressed. On his part, Umar said by the trekkers’ action, they have revealed they are committed to the cause of changing Nigeria for improved life so the people will have security, education and the best thing in life for the future of their generation,

adding that that was the only way for people to live in peace. Leader of the group of 75, Alhaji Yau Maichinkafa ,who spoke through an interpreter said they have fulfilled their part of the promise made to General Buhari when they undertook the first lap of 35km distance trek from Jega to Birnin Kebbi to witness his campaign and promised to repeat the feat extending it to Abuja should he win the election.

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Special Inauguration Coverage Buhari must instill discipline in our system – Wazirin Ringim Interview Alhaji Mohammed Sagir (Wazirin Ringim), retired military intelligence officer, in this interview with Edwin Olofu spoke on the state of the nation, and what should be the immediate and future focus of the incoming administration of General Muhammadu Buhari.

Can you assess the state of the nation?

irst and foremost, we have to be grateful to God for allowing the people to have what they have been yearning for; that a change has to come because (in the face of) the stagnation and the inextricable inertia within the economic, political and sociopolitical system of the country. It is just very sad that, just after the election, some few days before the handover that things have deteriorated, so much so that we are looking at a nation which is almost a failed nation. The state of the nation is so woeful so much that not only Nigerians, all over the world, they are talking of a past government that should not be heralded. The government that is outgoing, from what we have seen, has committed so much unbearable havoc that will take us a very long time to recover. General T. Y. Danjuma has said that the government must be probed because it has misappropriated $60bn. The national spokesman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Lai Mohammed, has said that the incoming APC government requires about N4.5trn to start. But if you look at the life of a common man, it has been degraded. If you look at the situation, we are looking for ingredients that would allow for social and economic stability. So, if we and the common man in the rural areas, will be complaining of at least the petroleum and diesel to fuel our generators, hospital no fuel so much that mortuaries are stinking, and even the luxurydriven organisations such as mobile service providers and banks, you find that in aggregation of what is happening in this country, we are having a near-failed nation. Talking about insecurity and insurgency, they are different. Insurgency is an established insecurity which we have to fight in order to keep some part of the nation secured. But insecurity is with us and every country has its own insecurityAmerica, Russiaa etc, have their own kind of insecurity. Armed robbery, kidnapping, armed banditry, are all kind of insecurity. So, you find that by the time you look at all these together and paint a picture of what these portend for the country, it is a pity that we are going to be suffering for a long time to come. Because the illusion that people have that Buhari will come and work wonders is not illusion

but delusion. He can’t come and perform wonders because the money to run the government is not there. Most of the governors said they can’t pay salaries because the money is not there. Why is it not there? The aggregation of what has transpired was that there has been general misappropriation and plundering of state resources from federal level to state, local government. There is no state that has been saving money in the country except Borno State. It is saving because they are forced to save due to activities of insurgency because it can’t even develop. That is why they are saving money. So if you look at the picture, it is a gloomy picture. With this gloomy picture you have painted, how do you see the incoming administration of Buhari in the next four years? Like they always say, “the truth shall set us free”. Everybody knows Buhari is an honest and disciplined person. Whether you like or not, you must say the truth. Buhari was talking to somebody, I think it was Tony Blair, saying that the problem of this country is indiscipline not corruption, and if we don’t tackle it, it will kill us. The difference between indiscipline and corruption is that indiscipline is the highest ebb of corruption. So, corruption is one factor that has taken us to the precipice. What is left is for us to stabilize and come down gradually from the precipice, or else we will fall from the precipice not only to the ground level, but to the abyss. So, what I am telling you is that the problem Buhari will face is indiscipline from all spheres of life. And he has to tackle it headlong. For instance, let’s take the MTN Company; the kind of stealing the company is getting involved is too much, that if there is a good government, they couldn’t do that. Unless we check them, the GSM companies are making exorbitant money at our own peril. So that is part of indiscipline. They are brought to ease life of the common man, but they are rather hardening it. I agree with Buhari that indiscipline is the main problem of this country. For instance, if you take the Police or the Military, the Military man feels that the civilian are subordinate to him, while the military and other security services and paramilitaries are subordinated to the civil authority. But you find that a soldier

Alhaji Mohammed Sagir is shooting and killing defenseless civilians or a police man shoot a civilian because of N20. That is the highest peak of indiscipline. So, Buhari is right, it’s not a question of corruption. Even the life of a civilian is no longer sacrosanct; it is the life of the security that is sacrosanct. The soldiers, police and other security agents see you as a common man, you can’t talk; you can’t even query some excesses within the road blocks. If you talk they will say park there and they will keep you waiting. We are being harassed everyday in the system that we voted for and we are compelled to accept it because we are democrats. How would you advise the new President to tackle insecurity and boost the morale of security personnel? As I said earlier, there is gross indiscipline in the entire system. Call it at the airport, immigration and customs services, the military and paramilitary, KAROTA which is established by the state law, everywhere. But what he should do is to lead by example. First of all Buhari should declare his asset. Everybody in government should also declare his asset. After that, he should define the focus of the government- this where and how I am going. He should show others that he is the leader and they must follow him. There should also be a prudent control of the resources. The president must know where the transaction flows, from the Accountant-General or Auditor General, Ministry of finance, economic planning or anywhere. The NNPC is where the bulk of the money goes. The oil is sold and the money goes to Central Bank and then to the Ministry of Finance. But something gets wrong between the three- CBN, Ministry of Finance and NNPC; as if there is nobody who knows what is called Standard Operating Procedure. Once this oil is sold, we should know how much it is sold and where the money is and it will be transferred to the Ministry of Finance. We must do away with

the excesses of the NNPC, Minister of Finance and even individuals. There should also be a law that no state governor should even hire an aircraft to move around the country. You talked about NNPC which reminds me of the missing fund, do you think Buhari should revisit the missing $20billion? Well, what I will advise Buhari is that he should go by his conscience. If he feels that Nigerians ought to know that the money is missing somewhere, there is a good ground to probe further like Danjuma has said. But if he refuses to do that, he is not doing justice to the common man like me because we have voted for him to bring prudence in the governance and if he doesn’t do that, then we can say that he has started wrongly. What do you think should be Buhari’s short and long term plan for Nigeria? First and foremost, we have to define our immediate problems. The problems are insurgency and insecurity, before I talk about the economic aspect. Unless we can sleep with both eyes closed, then we will not know there is a government. About a year ago, we cannot sleep well. Some people, because of the fear of insurgency, left Kano to a safe place. But at this juncture, I can say that the Jonathan’s administration has achieved something that is tangible, physical. At least there is a progress in the fight against insurgency in the Northeast. Even if you hate Jonathan you can accept that there is improvement in security. This is the only kudos we can give him. Then if you ask me how we will continue in the fight against insurgency my advice, as controversial as it is, I can say that the service chiefs should not be retired now. They should be allowed to continue with the momentum of fighting the insurgency until when their retirement time comes, so that there will be no ill-feelings between the military and the incoming government, which is basic. Whether you like it or

not, there must be stability in the military and it is the C-in-C who gives his operational guidelines. If any soldier should retreat from the battle field, he knows the punishment he will face. But if you ask a soldier to go and fight with only AK47 without enough ammunition, then you are not doing justice to him and the system. Allow the managers of the fight against insurgency to continue by at least six months because their morale is now higher than a year ago. There should also be coordination between the border nations like Cameroon, Niger and Chad. There should also be liaison between us and them. The liaison should be by ground forces and air and general concept of the operation. This is the coordination that the Chad president said is not happening, which is too bad. The long term is for us to lay down proper industrial and economic base that will in five years time we will have let’s say 8000MW of electricity. Let’s say we have a good rail transportation that is safer and smoother. Good infrastructures should be put in place. Looking at those privatized companies that are of security and socio economic values to us as a nation. Every country in the world has national carrier but why did we dissolved Nigeria Airways? I was a director in Nigeria Airways and the chairman of the Skypower Properties. So, all we need is to bring advanced aircraft. Look at Ajaokuta company, more than 75% of the money spent on Ajaokuta has been lost to privatization. I think we should revoke that contract now and buy it at its present value. So also the aluminium smelter, we should also buy it at its present value. Privatisation of NEPA is poor. Look at Kano; we have no electricity supply for about ten days. The concept of privatization should be partial, not total. So when you look at these things, you find that we have got so much to look at. But believe me, by the time Buhari is sworn-in, by the time people are c oming with negatives, you will find that it will be difficult to know where to start from. What do you think the incoming government should do to address the dwindling oil revenue and improve our revenue profile? It is good that our economy is gotten from oil revenue, but the problem is that the bulk of it is not accounted for. By the time for instance, we ask the customs service to pay their revenue in total to the consolidated revenue account, they will start making progress. That is indiscipline that Buhari is talking about. To spend money from the federation account without appropriation is a very serious offence. Even if it is the president that spends the money without appropriation, it is an impeachable offence. So Buhari has summarized the problem of this country by saying indiscipline is the bane of development.

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Jonathan tasks PTDF on quality service delivery

By Lawrence Olaoye

resident Goodluck Jonathan yesterday charged the management of Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) to provide quality service to the people. Jonathan, who spoke at the inauguration of the PTDF Headquarters in Abuja, said government must provide decent working environment for workers. He noted that if government

was able to provide conducive environment for workers, they should also reciprocate and provide the best services. Jonathan said, “government must provide a decent working environment for workers. Whenever I go to offices and the environment is not too good, I am always not very comfortable because people spend a lot of time in the offices. Wherever you are working, the environment should be good, it encourages productivity.” “I am pleased that

government has been able to provide a decent working environment for our PTDF staff and to whom much is giving, much is expected” “If government is able to provide this building for you, we expect that you will provide this quality of training for our people, if you are living in the best building then you should be able to provide the best services” According to him, the job of the PDTF is mainly to intervene in various training programmes

and encourage Nigerian youths to be well trained in order to be able to key into the oil industry. Speaking earlier, the Executive Secretary of PTDF, Olufemi Ajayi, said the building would provide an ideal working environment for the staff to contribute their very best to the capacity building efforts of the Fund. He thanked Jonathan for approving funds for the building and for the support and encouragement to engage in innovative programmes and

projects to increase access of Nigerian youths to functional and qualitative education. Ajayi expressed the hope that the incoming administration of General Muhammadu Buhari would sustain on-going reforms for greater effectiveness and improved service delivery even as the PTDF takes steps to diversify its training partners to get more value for money invested and achieve greater coverage with less resources.

L-R: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Osun state Investment Company Limited, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, Osun state Deputy Governor, Otunba Titilaoye Tomori, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Bank of Industry (BOI), Mr. Rasheed Olaoluwa, Executive Director, Small and Medium Enterprises, Bank of Industry, Mr. Waheed Olagunju, and Iyaloja General of Osun state, Mrs. Awawu Asindemade, during the commission of BOI regional office, recently in Osogbo, Osun state.

Power: Court stops NERC from tariff adjustment By Etuka Sunday

Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday restrained the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, (NERC), from implementing the new electricity tariff which was to take effect from June 1. A statement by NERC said, the Judge, Justice Mohammed

Idris, gave the order, in a ruling on an ex-parte application filed by a Lagos-based lawyer, Mr Toluwani Adebiyi. Idris restrained the NERC and the electricity distribution companies from effecting any increment in electricity tariff pending the hearing and determination of the suit. Adebiyi, who argued the exparte application, had urged

the court to restrain the NERC and the electricity distribution companies from implementing such plans to avoid further hardship and unjustifiable tariff increment on Nigerians. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Chairman of NERC, Dr Sam Amadi, had, at a news conference in Abuja, announced plans by the

Commission to implement the upward review in electricity tariff from June 1. However, Idris, after entertaining arguments from Adebiyi, ordered the NERC to maintain the status quo of the substantive suit till the hearing of the suit. The judge ordered that the motion and other processes in the suit be served on the

NERC. Idris also granted leave to the applicant to serve the originating summons, the affidavit in support, list of exhibits and the written address on the defendant in Abuja, which is outside Lagos judicial division of the Federal High Court. The judge also adjourned the suit to June 11 for hearing.

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Business June OPEC meeting won’t cut output: Saudi paper quotes source

PEC is not expected to cut oil production at its meeting in June, and the meeting is expected to be a short one, Saudi Arabia’s Al Hayat newspaper quoted an unnamed OPEC source as saying on Thursday. Saudi Arabia will continue producing oil to meet customer demand, and its output is now at about 10.3 million barrels per day in light of growth in demand from China and India, the source added. He said Saudi Arabia would not sacrifice its market share for other people’s interests, especially if there was no cooperation on oil policy from outside OPEC - a line which has been stated repeatedly by Saudi officials in recent months. Al Hayat is a major Saudi newspaper with a strong reputation for covering oil policy.

AfDB votes to elect new president

he African Development Bank (AfDB) governors began voting yesterday to elect a new president to guide the pan-African lender through the continent’s increasingly complex financial environment. Eight candidates, including Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, are vying to take over from Rwandan Donald Kaberuka in what is expected to be a tight race. Others include Cape Verde’s Finance Minister, Cristina

Duarte, and a former Tunisian Finance Minister, Jaloul Ayed. Insiders said member states are divided on whether the AfDB should further concentrate its focus on attracting private financing to large-scale infrastructure projects or move into new areas. The new focus also included helping poorer nations access international debt markets. Recent years have seen a huge jump in lending to Africa from non-traditional partners,

particularly China. Since 2011, more than a dozen African countries have issued their first international sovereign bonds. “The bank has had good 10 years but the key now is to stay in the game,” said one AfDB executive director. “We have to be relevant and do that by doing the things that other (commercial and development) banks can’t.” The vote could be decided on Thursday or Friday but if there

is no clear winner it could take weeks. The Abidjan-based bank was founded in 1964 to provide capital to foster economic development and alleviate poverty in its member states. The bank is being financed by both Africa nations and shareholder countries outside the continent. Kaberuka will step down in August after serving two five-year terms, the limit for a president. (Reuters/NAN)

13 ships arrive Lagos ports with food, petroleum products

hirteen ships carrying various products have arrived at the ports in Lagos, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said on Thursday in Lagos. This is contained in the daily ‘Shipping Position’ published by the NPA, which was made available to newsmen. The NPA said that seven of the ships arrived with food products, including rice in bags, frozen fish and palm oil. It said that the remaining six ships sailed into the ports with petroleum products, including petrol, base oil and diesel. The NPA also said it was expecting the arrival of 35 ships at the Lagos ports from May 28 to June 17. According to the NPA, 16 of the expected ships would sail in with containers, while four others would arrive with general cargo. It said food products, including frozen fish, bulk salt, buckwheat, bulk sugar and crude palm oil would be brought in seven ships. Petroleum products, including petrol and bulk gas, are expected to be brought in four ships, the NPA added. (NAN

L-R: Executive Director, Personal Banking, Access Bank Plc, Victor Etuokwu, Managing Director, Hyundai Motors Nigeria, Parvir Singh, and Group Head, Strategic Brand Management, Access Bank, Amaechi Okobi, during the signing of MoU on vehicle financing and acquisition scheme, yesterday in Lagos.

European shares dip as Athens angst fails to abate

uropean shares retreated on Thursday, as lingering uncertainty over Greece’s debt problems held back the region’s stock markets. European equities had rallied on Wednesday on reports of a staff-leve agreement between Greece and its creditors, until German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said not much progress had been made. Athens’ benchmark ATG equity index closed down 1.7 percent, underperforming a 0.5 percent decline on the panEuropean FTSEurofirst 300 index. The ATG is up 1.4 percent

since the start of 2015, compared with an 18 percent gain for the FTSEurofirst. Desperate to get more funds before it runs out of cash, the Greek government has alternated between lashing out at its creditors, especially the International Monetary Fund, and declaring a deal is just around the corner. Most investors expect Greece to remain within the euro zone even if it misses some payments. Record-low interest rates and other economic stimulus measures by the European Central Bank have helped

European stocks to rally this year. But traders said the lack of progress over Greece was making some investors wary. “Overall sentiment remains neutral with markets likely to be confined to range-trading as traders are remaining on the sidelines listening out for new developments where Greece is concerned,” said Markus Huber, senior sales trader at Peregine & Black. Mike Reuter, a trader at brokerage Tradition, also said the Greek stalemate could cause more market weakness on

Friday. However, European technology shares outperformed, boosted by takeover speculation after Reuters reported that Avago Technologies was close to an agreement to buy Broadcom. European chip-makers Infineon and STM rose 3.2 percent and 3.3 percent, respectively. Swedish technology company Fingerprint Cards also surged nearly 20 percent, as traders speculated that a Google event would highlight growing interest in fingerprint recognition technology in general. (Reuters)

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Business NSE moves 711.26m shares worth N11.93bn

nvestors at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) yesterday staked N11.93 billion on 711.26 million shares transacted in 4,675 deals. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the volume of shares traded increased by 129.65 per cent compared with 309.72 million shares valued N3.72 billion traded in 4,674 deals on Wednesday. The banking sub-sector remained the toast of investors with UBA emerging the most active, exchanging 287.63 million shares worth N1.53

billion traded in 218 deals. Wapic Insurance followed with a total of 96.33 million shares valued N52.97 million achieved in 28 deals, while FBN Holdings accounted for 81.33 million shares worth N758.60 million exchanged in 497 deals. Access Bank traded 31.75 million shares valued N198.09 million in 225 deals, while Diamond Bank exchanged 31.54 million shares worth N140.25 million achieved in 78 deals. In spite of the high volume of shares traded, the market indicators dropped by 0.13 per

cent due to loss posted by some blue chip equities. NAN reports that the AllShare Index lost 44.94 points or 0.13 per cent to close at 34,310.37 against 34,355.31 recorded on Wednesday. Also, the market capitalisation which opened at N11.674 trillion decreased by N14 billion to close at N11.658 trillion. Nestle led the losers’ table, dropping by N10 to close at N850 per share. Forte Oil lost N9 to close by N176, while Mobil Oil dipped N2.76 to close at

N146.80 per share. Nigerian Breweries depreciated by N1.90 to close at N150.10 and Zenith Bank dropped 56k to close at N21.44 per share. Conversely, Total topped the gainers’ chart, gaining N15 to close at N174 per share. Guinness garnered N7.28 to close at N163, while Presco increased by N3.20 to close at N35.20 per share. Seplat inched N3 to close at N338 and Flourmill grew by N1.35 to close at N36.20 per share. (NAN)

L-R : Representative, Head Corporate Communication Leadway Assurance, Victor Achudume, Managing Director, Keo Media, Tayo Oyedeji, Media Director, Jude Odia, and Head of Channel Unit Jumia, Afam Anyika during Good Morning Nigeria press briefing, on Wednesday in Lagos.

Eni CEO says no problems in Nigeria

talian oil company Eni is not experiencing any major production problems in Nigeria, the CEO said on Thursday. “The situation is fairly normal, there are no problems,” Claudio

Descalzi said on the sidelines of a meeting. On Wednesday protesters said two oilfields run by Nigerian Agip Oil Co. Ltd, a unit of Eni, were shut down this week in the Niger Delta region by

local people in dispute with the company. Descalzi also said Eni’s oil and gas production in Libya currently stood at around 80 percent of its potential.

Eni, the biggest foreign oil producer in Libya in terms of volumes, recently said its production in the country was around 300,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.

Apple loses bid to disqualify antitrust monitor: U.S. court

federal appeals court on Thursday rejected Apple Inc’s (AAPL.O) bid to disqualify an antitrust compliance monitor who was appointed after the company was found liable for conspiring with five publishers to raise e-book prices. While saying some allegations against the monitor Michael Bromwich “give pause,” the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York said a lower court judge did not abuse her discretion in rejecting Apple’s bid to disqualify him. Bromwich was installed through a permanent injunction by U.S. District Judge Denise Cote, after she ruled in favor of the U.S. Department of Justice in July 2013 by finding that Apple had played a “central role” in conspiring to raise e-book prices and impede rivals such as Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O). The Cupertino, Californiabased company is appealing that decision. Apple separately entered a $450 million settlement of related claims by 31 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and consumers, contingent on the decision being upheld. In seeking Bromwich’s ouster, Apple claimed he collaborated improperly with the Justice Department and the states, was too aggressive in demanding interviews with executives, and charged hourly fees that began at $1,100 before being cut to $1,000, an amount revealed on Thursday. For his part, Bromwich has faulted Apple for adopting an “adversarial tone” in dealing with him. Writing for the appeals court, Circuit Judge Dennis Jacobs criticized Bromwich for submitting an affidavit supporting the plaintiffs when they opposed Apple’s request to stay the injunction. “Bromwich’s submission in conjunction with a litigant’s brief was the opposite of best practice for a court-appointed monitor,” and may raise “an appearance of impropriety,” Jacobs wrote. But Jacobs said the injunction “contemplates at least some interaction” between Bromwich and the plaintiffs, and that Cote was not required to disqualify him. Jacobs also said Bromwich’s billing rate, “rich as it may be,” was no reason for a disqualification. Apple spokesman Josh Rosenstock and Apple’s lawyer Theodore Boutrous declined to comment. Bromwich’s spokeswoman declined to comment. The Justice Department did not respond to requests for comment. U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman, sitting by designation, joined Thursday’s decision but faulted Apple for being slow to raise its concerns with Cote. “The company largely sat on its hands, allowing issues with the monitor to fester and the relationship to deteriorate,” he wrote.

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Tax Alert

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Nigeria (II) than those goods and services listed in the First schedule to this Act. Allowable Input Tax The input tax to be allowed as deductions from the output tax shall be limited to the tax on goods purchased or imported directly for resale and good which form the stock-in trade used for direct production of any new product on which the output tax is charged. This means input tax on: • Any overhead, service and general administration cannot be charged as input tax but expended through the profit and loss account • On capital item and asset too should be capitalized along with the cost of the item and asset. Distribution of Revenue • 15% Federal Government. • 50% States Government & FCT, Abuja. • 35% Local Governments. Input Tax Tax charged on purchases made Output Tax Acting Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, Mr. Samuel Ogungbesan Presenting An Firs Tax Information Pack To Mr. Chidi Ajaegbu, President Institute Of Chartered Accountant Of Nigeria (Ican) During His Visit To Firs Recently In Abuja.

ll goods and services are ‘VATable’, except those that are exempted under schedule 1 of the Act. These are:

Goods Exempted • All medical and pharmaceutical products • Basic food items • Books and educational materials • Baby products • Fertilizer, locally produced agricultural and veterinary medicine, farming machinery, • and farming transportation equipment • All exports • Plant and machinery imported for use in the Export Processing Zone • Plant, machinery and equipment purchased for utilisation of gas in downstream • petroleum operations. • Tractors, ploughs, and agricultural equipment and implements purchased for • agricultural purposes Services Exempted • Medical services • Services rendered by community banks, People’s Bank and mortgage institutions • Plays and performances conducted by educational institutions as part of learning. • All export services.

Note also: • Exports are zero rated. • VAT is leviable at the time of supply of goods and services. • VAT paid on inputs are creditable against output tax. • Tax returns are to be submitted on monthly basis. Administration of VAT • The tax shall be administered and managed by the Federal Board of Inland Revenue (in this Act, referred to as “the Board”) Registration • A taxable person shall within six (6) months of commencement of this Act or within six (6) months of commencement of business, whichever is earlier register with the Board for the purpose of this Act Registration by government ministries, etc as agents of the Board • Every government ministry statutory body and other agency of government shall register as agent of the Board for purpose of collection of tax under this Act. • Every contractor transacting business with a government ministry, statutory body and other agency of federal state or local government shall produce evidence of registration with the Board as a condition for obtaining a contract. Registration by non-resident companies • A non-resident company that

carries on business in Nigeria shall register for the tax with the Board using the address of the person with whom it has a subsisting contract as its address for purposes of correspondence relating to the tax. Records and Accounts • A registered person under shall keep such records and books of all transactions, operations imports and other activities relating to taxable goods and services as are sufficient to determine the correct amount of tax due under the Act. Offences by law • Furnishing false documents • Evasion of tax • Failure to make attribution • Failure to notify change of address • Failure to issue tax invoice • Resisting authorised officers • Issuing tax invoice by unauthorized person • Failure to register • Failure to keep proper books and accounts • Failure to collect tax • Failure to submit returns • Aiding and abetting commission of offence • Offences by body corporate. Explanation of Some Terms in VAT Taxable Goods and Services The Act says the tax shall be charged and payable on the supply of all goods and services (in this Act referred to as “taxable goods and services”) other

Tax charged on sales made Taxable Person Means a person who independently carries out in any place any economic activity as a producer, wholesale trader, supplier of goods, supplier of services or person exploiting tangible or intangible property for the purpose of obtaining income therefrom by way of trade or business and includes a person and an agency of government acting in that capacity. Zero rated goods If you sell zero-rated goods or services, they count as taxable supplies, but you don’t add any VAT to your selling price because the VAT rate is 0 per cent.Thus while no VAT is charged on providing goods and services taxable at zero-rate of VAT, you are still able to deduct VAT on costs and expenses you incur in making zero-rated supplies. Examples are (1) all non-oil exports (2) goods and services purchased by diplomats (3) goods and services purchased for use in humanitarian donor funded projects Exempted Goods/Services If you sell goods or services that are exempt, you don’t charge any VAT and they are not taxable supplies. This means that you won’t normally be able to reclaim any of the VAT on your expenses. Generally, you don’t register for VAT or reclaim the VAT on your purchases if you sell only exempt goods or services. In this case you may not be able to reclaim the VAT on all your purchases

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Islam

Oaths of office: Islamic implication

Allah says: “Amongst them are men who made a Covenant with Allah, that if He bestowed on them of His bounty, They would give (largely) In charity, and be truly amongst those who are Righteous.”[atTaubah: 75] In the name of Allah, The Beneficent, The Merciful. May the peace and blessing of Allah be upon His last and final Messenger until the end of time. Recently, the Nigerian democratic system of governance, has grown matured enough to withstand any threats from any quarter, including the military, having successfully handed power from the seventh to the eighth Republic! However, there is a very formidable threat and challenge which has both the power and capacity to wreck any system; false or deceptive oaths. By the time people realized that the political office holders take oaths of office just to deceive the electorates after every four years, they will rise against the system in revolution that will extemporaneously come into being. There is nothing more threatening to any nation or civilization than falsehoods and deceptions. The Prophet of Islam has warned that Muslims should restrain their tongues and guard them against false words. In a long Hadith reported by Tirmizi, Ahmed, and Ibn Majah; Mu’adh narrated that “The Prophet (PBUH) mentioned to him what brings him closer to Paradise and what makes him be farther from the Hellfire, and then he told him: “Shall I not inform you of what controls all that.” Mu’adh said: “Please tell me O! Prophet of Allah, (PBUH)”. So the Prophet (PBUH) took his tongue (with his fingers) and told him: “Restraint this one.” Then Mu’adh said: “O! Prophet of Allah (PBUH), are we held accountable for what we say.” The Prophet (PBUH) said: “How are you asking this question?” People are not thrown into the Hellfire on their faces or noses except due to the result of their tongues.” I am very much concern with the ways and manners our elected politicians become very excited at the time of taking the oath of office during inauguration ceremonies. Under normal circumstances, political offices are despised because of what they entail of their burdens and aftermath awaiting enquiries before Allah; sometimes even before fellow humans. Swearing with Allah, His attributes, Names or the Qur’an to uphold justice and fair play between the various electorates, regardless of party affiliations, tribal or ethic barriers and religious dogmata, is indeed a gigantic task that must be upheld once taking, and any refusal or negligence is punishable in both worlds. Allah says: “Those who break Allah’s Covenant after it is ratified, and who sunder what Allah has

islam explained By Husain Zakariyya Yawale

+234-8052952900 (sms only) islamexplained35@yahoo.com ordered to be joined, and do mischief on earth: these cause loss (only) to themselves.”[alBaqarah: 27] And He says again: “Most of them we found not men (true) to their covenant: but Most of them we found rebellious and disobedient.”[al-A’araaf: 27] Many politicians do not consider taking covenant as anything to go by, such that they are prepared to take as many oaths as is required, provided they will get what they want at the end. They do not believe or mindless that later in their lives time they will be accountable, let alone hereafter they will be responsible to each and every action and utterance which contravene their oaths during their statesmanship. They have bluffed the very essence of oath taking as if it is a mere ceremonial procedure. They do not even understand the meaning of oath nor comprehend that it is a promise to do and say, or not to say and not do while calling on Allah to bear witness to the truthfulness of their inner and apparent position. In Islam, calling Allah to bear witness in a given oath is equivalent to swearing with the Holy Qur’an. The Holy Qur’an is the eternal words of Allah, and words of Allah are His attributes. Thus, holding the Holy Qur’an with the right hand and swearing to uphold the Nigerian constitution must not be considered or taken as deception; it is an oath that is as valid as swearing to protect the Qur’an itself! This is because what is basically enshrined in the Nigerian constitution are truces

and agreements concerning on how to live mutually together as one nation. Thus, if you take an oath, you MUST fulfill it as a matter of serious obligation which Allah is eternally a witness! So also, you should never take a false oath under any circumstances while calling with Allah to bear witness. It is one of the major sins in Islam to openly take an oath with hidden deceit and treachery. . Allah says: “And be not like a woman who breaks into untwisted strands yarn which she has spun, after it has become strong. nor take your oaths to practise between yourselves, Lest one party should be more numerous than another: for will test you by this; and on the Day of Judgment He will certainly make Clear to (the truth of) that wherein ye disagree.”[an-Nahl: 92] Do not make your oaths a means of deceiving one another or your foot will slip after it was firmly placed and you will taste evil for barring access to the Way of Allah and you will have a terrible punishment.” (16:92) Thus, deception is a dangerous monster that jeopardizes not only democracy, but any system throughout time and spaces. Nations and civilization past, have suffered their extinct traced to falsehoods, deception and injustices. Nations whose preoccupations were based generally on deception and breaching of covenants have stories to learn from. The Qur’an

said: “Is it not (the case) that every time They make a covenant, some party among them throw it aside?- Nay, Most of them are faithless”[al-Baqarah: 100] and “And remember Moses prayed for water for His people; we said: “Strike the rock with Thy staff.” then gushed forth therefrom twelve springs. Each group knew its own place for water. So eat and drink of the sustenance provided by Allah, and do neither evil nor mischief on the (face of the) earth.”[al-Baqarah: 60] Though some political officer holders do make conditional and unconditional vows, notwithstanding its nature, one is bound to fulfill it to the later. Many of them would take vow without caring to know that it is has double edge implications; a weapon for you or against you. Unfortunately today, what we see, making vows is not more considered sacred or sanctified that has any consequences in the hereafter. Many people consider Allah as corruptible being who can be bought over with money. Or simple another specie who can as well be swindled or diddled and escape the law of the land. The Qur’an gave us an insight into the minds of such foolish people. Thus; “They are those with whom Thou Didst make a covenant, but They break their Covenant every time, and They have not the fear (of Allah…)”[al-A’araaf: 56] Therefore, a typical oath taking, usually made by civil servants or politicians at the onset of their tenures, are covenants well made, and Allah is the witness. Any deviation from the true burden of trusts is a vow evaded and a covenant equivocated. Allah says: “And yet they had already covenanted with Allah not to turn their backs, and a Covenant with Allah must (surely) be answered for.”[al-Ahzaab: 15] In a very long ayah of the second Surah of the Holy Qur’an, Allah has listed the qualities and

characteristics of a good Muslim. That is to say, no one can be a Muslim without fulfilling each and every item of the ayah. The Qur’an says: “It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces towards east or West; but it is righteousness- to believe In Allah and the Last Day, and the angels, and the Book, and the Messengers; to spend of your substance, out of love for him, for your kin, for orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and for the ransom of slaves; to be steadfast In prayer, and practice regular charity; to fulfill the contracts which ye have made; and to be firm and patient, In pain (or suffering) and adversity, and throughout all periods of panic. Such are the people of truth, the Allah fearing (ones).”[al-Baqarah: 177} And good Muslims are described in the following ayahs, thus; “Among the believers are men who have been true to their Covenant with Allah. of them some have completed their vow (to the extreme), and some (still) wait: but They have never changed (Their determination) In the least: “Among the believers are men who have been true to their Covenant with Allah. of them some have completed their vow (to the extreme), and some (still) wait: but They have never changed (Their determination) In the least: That Allah may reward the men of truth for their truth, and punish the Hypocrites if that be His will, or turn to them In mercy: for Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.”[al-Ahzaab: 2324] However, there is still a second chance to the way out of troubles with Allah in the next world, as well as to the peoples in this world. The Qur’an has given the way out, thus: “Fulfill the Covenant of Allah when ye have entered into it, break not your oaths after ye have confirmed them; indeed ye have made Allah your for Allah knoweth all that ye do.”[anNahl: 91] It is my sincere advice to both the new and old politicians and public office holders to take their oaths, vows and covenants as serious and sacred as is with their Lord. Any deceit and swindling of trusts are punishable in both worlds. May Allah help us fulfill all our obligations and oaths to the latter! Finally, I am not and will not congratulate any elected or appointed person into any office, until the end when he or she has worked judiciously to offsetting and fulfilling the burdens of the lingering oath he or she called Allah to witness at the inception of the covenant of administration. I thus, ask Allah to grant all our elected political; office hold from the people’s General to the last councilor the wisdom, good health, perseverance and the needed trustworthiness to deliver to the electorates the dividends of their positions.

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International

US to seek China’s help in pressuring North Korea on nukes ANALYSIS

igh ranking diplomatic envoys from the U.S., South Korea, and Japan met in Seoul Wednesday to discuss how to respond to North Korea’s continued efforts to develop its nuclear program. U.S. allies in the region want to increase pressure on Pyongyang but also maintain support from China and Russia to make Korea a nuclear free peninsula. After meeting with South Korean Special Representative Hwang Joon-kook, and Japanese foreign ministry envoy Junichi Ihara, U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Sung Kim voiced concerns over the North’s recent claims that it successfully tested a submarine launched missile and built a miniaturized nuclear warhead small enough to be mounted on a missile. “I don’t want to comment on intelligence matters but I think whatever that may have been, it is of great concern to us that the North Koreans are continuing to pursue such capabilities. I think the intention is clear. We should be concerned,” said Kim. North Korea’s claims have not been independently verified and many analysts say Pyongyang is still years away from deploying these new weapon systems. Still, they do indicate that North Korea is moving steadily to develop the capability to strike the U.S. mainland or anywhere in the world with nuclear weapons, in defiance of United Nations imposed restrictions and despite international sanctions. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry recently said that the U.S. and its allies were not even close to resuming negotiations with Pyongyang and the other regional players Seoul, Washington, Tokyo, Beijing and Moscow. The six party talks about dismantling the North’s nuclear program in return for economic assistance and security guarantees have been on hold since 2008. On Wednesday the envoys from the U.S., South Korea and Japan agreed that the only way forward is to increase pressure on North Korea through greater enforcement of existing sanctions and possibly imposing further

South Korea’s Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs Hwang Joon-kook, center, U.S. State Department’s Special Representative for North Korea Policy Sung Kim, right, and Japanese Foreign Ministry’s Director-General for Asian

restrictions. South Korean Special Representative Hwang Joonkook warned the North that its “diplomatic and economic isolation will deepen” if it stays on its current course. Japan’s foreign ministry envoy Junichi Ihara said during the trilateral talks there was a shared “sense of urgency” to deal with the growing North Korean threat. Ambassador Kim said it is important that Russia and China also continue to support whatever approach they decide to take. He said he will make that point clear when he meets Thursday with Chinese Special

Representative Wu Dawei in Beijing. “I expect to have full consultations with Ambassador Wu Dawei tomorrow on how the Chinese may engage the North Koreans to bring the North Koreans to some credible and authentic negotiations,” said Kim. Secretary Kerry said Kim Jong Un has rebuffed overtures from China and Russia. Both countries supported U.N. imposed sanctions against North Korea after it conducted its third nuclear test in 2013. But Beijing in particular has been reluctant to exert further pressure on Pyongyang

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out of concern that it might increase instability and the potential for conflict in the region. However China is reportedly growing increasingly alarmed over Kim Jong Un’s intransigence and has, according to Secretary Kerry, indicated a new willingness to explore new punitive measures against Pyongyang. The Chinese Defense Ministry also released a report this week covering a number of national security concerns. The report said, “The Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia are shrouded in instability and uncertainty.”

In addition to apprehension over North Korea’s nuclear program, there are also increasing concerns about instability inside North Korea’s leadership

Robert Kelly, an international relations professor at Pusan National University in South Korea is not optimistic that Kim Jong Un can be persuaded or compelled to give up his nuclear ambitions. He said the possibilities for peaceful resolution are diminishing while the chances of either an arms race, or military action, be it a preventive strike or full on conflict are increasing. “How does this end in a good way? I mean I’m not necessarily saying we are going to war next week but how does this, where is the off ramp? How does this de-escalate? Because I just don’t see the North de-escalating at all,” said Kelly. In addition to apprehension over North Korea’s nuclear program, there are also increasing concerns about instability inside North Korea’s leadership. According to South Korea’s National Intelligence Service, Kim Jong Un has executed numerous senior officials since he took power in 2011. In April, Defense Minister Hyong Yong Chol was reportedly executed or purged, for insubordination.

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International

Catholic Church drops backing for Burundi election

Fighting heroin addiction in conservative Zanzibar

ackie held her one month old child to her chest. If for no other reason, the new life pressed against her had to be why she stopped using. After eight years of heroin addiction, she’d been clean for three weeks. “Let me be clear, this isn’t my first time in a sober house,” she said from a treatment centre in Zanzibar, an island off the coast of Tanzania where, according to the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, an estimated 7 percent of the one million residents are drug addicts. This is one of the highest rates in the world. Jackie’s determined that this will be her last time. “The first fix is not the solution, I’m staying clean for myself and for my baby. I don’t want to lose her, I can’t stay sane if I know she’s being raised by another person.” Jackie, whose surname has not been published to protect her privacy, has been in and out of treatment centres seven times. Zanzibar has launched an aggressive campaign to deal with its drug problem but everyone is confounded by how to help female addicts such as Jackie, whose treatment always seems to end the same way - back on the streets using. In the 1990s, international drug smuggling routes began moving heroin from Afghanistan through East Africa’s poorly regulated ports on the way to the US and Europe. It wasn’t long before dirtcheap narcotics leaked into the population - affordable even for the more than 40 percent of the population living below the poverty line. The help available to addicts in Zanzibar is rare in the rest of Africa, where only one in 18 drug users have access to help services, as compared to one in three in North America.

The Catholic Church has spoken out against Nkurunziza for his decision to stand a third-term [Reuters]

hurch withdraws support to upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections marred by violence against the president. Burundi’s influential Catholic Church has withdrawn its support for the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections, which have been marred by civil strive over President Pierre Nkurunziza’s decision to stand for a third term.

A statement on Thursday from Burundi’s bishops criticised “the manner in which the elections have been organised and the way they are evolving”. The Church also asked priests who serve in electoral commissions across the country to step down. Leading opposition figure Agathon Rwasa told Al Jazeera the move further undermined the legitimacy of the coming vote.

“The withdrawal of the Catholic Church is more proof that there is no possibility of a democratic electiuon within a week,” Rwasa said. The announcement came a day after Burundi’s main opposition parties said it was now “impossible” to hold free and fair elections and that the result should not be recognised if they take place. Parliamentary elections are

due to be held on June 5, with a presidential poll scheduled for June 26. In the statement, read out on Catholic radio by Bishop Gervais Bashimiyubusa, the Church said it “cannot endorse an election riddled with shortcomings”. It nevertheless said people should vote, but stressed that nobody should go to the polls “by threat or intimidation, or because they have been bought in one way or another”. “In the eyes of God, that would be slavery to evil,” Bashimiyubusa said. The crisis surrounds a bid by Nkurunziza to stand for a third consecutive term in office, with opposition and rights groups saying the move violates the constitution as well as the terms of a peace deal that ended a 13-year civil war in 2006. Street protests have taken place for the past month, leaving at least 30 dead after a violent crackdown by security forces. The crisis intensified earlier this month when a top general staged a failed coup attempt. The opposition parties said the crisis risked plunging the small, landlocked and impoverished country back into civil war. The Catholic Church has already spoken out against the president, asserting that it too has concluded his third-term bid goes against the peace deal. Source: Al Jazeera And Agencies

Zuma ‘will not have to repay’ money spent on residence

resident Jacob Zuma will not have to repay state money spent to upgrade his private home in Nkandla, South Africa’s police minister has said. Nathi Nhleko said that the upgrades, including a pool costing almost 4m rand ($328,000; £215,000) were in fact security features. Last year an independent inquiry found the president had

“unduly benefited” from the upgrades. The president has been heavily criticised over the issue. In February the Nkandla controversy prompted chaotic scenes in parliament as leftist MPs scuffled with security. They had been interrupting a key annual speech by Mr Zuma and demanding answers over the row. A report last year by South

Africa’s anti-corruption watchdog found Mr Zuma had “unduly benefitted” from the renovations and recommended he pay back some of the money. However Mr Zuma has maintained he would only pay money back if ordered to do so by Mr Nhleko, the police minister. At a news conference Mr Nhleko justified his decision not to make Mr Zuma pay back any of

the money by saying the upgrades were security features. For example, Mr Nhleko explained the pool was in fact intended for use in fighting fires, and he even had a video of four policemen demonstrating how this security feature worked. A chicken run, a cow enclosure, an amphitheatre and visitors centre were also all classed as security features by Mr Nhleko.

‘New species’ of ancient human found

new species of ancient human has been unearthed in the Afar region of Ethiopia, scientists report. Researchers discovered jaw bones and teeth, which date to between 3.3m and 3.5m years old. It means this new hominin was alive at the same time as several other early human species, suggesting our family tree is more complicated than was thought. The study is published in the journal Nature.

The new species has been called Australopithecus deyiremeda, which means “close relative” in the language spoken by the Afar people. The ancient remains are thought to belong to four individuals, who would have had both ape and human-like features.. Lead researcher Dr Yohannes Haile-Selassie, curator of physical anthropology at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History in the US, told BBC News: “We had

to look at the detailed anatomy and morphology of the teeth and the upper and lower jaws, and we found major differences. “This new species has very robust jaws. In addition, we see this new species had smaller teeth. The canine is really small - smaller than all known hominins we have documented in the past.” The age of the remains means that this was potentially one of four different species of early humans that were all alive at the same time.

The most famous of these is Australopithecus afarensis known as Lucy - who lived between 2.9-3.8m years ago, and was initially thought to be our direct ancestor. However the discovery of another species called Kenyanthropus platyops in Kenya in 2001, and of Australopithecus bahrelghazali in Chad, and now Australopithecus deyiremedaI, suggests that there were several species co-existing.

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International

US urges end to island-building in South China Sea

S Defence Secretary Ash Carter has called for an immediate end to islandbuilding by China and other countries near the South China Sea, urging the participants to stop militarising the dispute and to find a peaceful solution. Carter said on Thursday that China’s island-building efforts were “out of step” with the regional consensus and that US military aircraft and warships would continue to operate in the area as permitted under international law. “China’s actions are bringing countries in the region together in new ways,” he said in a military ceremony in Hawaii. “They’re increasing demand for American engagement in the Asia-Pacific. We’re going to meet it.” “We will remain the principal security power in the Asia-Pacific for decades to come,” Carter said. Carter’s comments, at Pearl Harbour, came a week after the US Navy sent a P-8 reconnaissance plane carrying navy and television camera crews to film Chinese island-building activity in the disputed Spratly Islands in the

South China Sea. ‘Double standards’ In Beijing, the foreign ministry said the United States had “double standards”. “I want to emphasise that the US has been selectively mute on individual countries that have selectively occupied China’s islands and reefs, but have made irresponsible remarks on the construction activities that are lawful, fair and reasonable within China’s scope of sovereignty,” ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said at a regular briefing on Thursday. “The Chinese people can make their own judgment. No one has the right to tell China what to do,” she added. US officials say China has added some 2,000 acres (800 hectares) to five outposts in the Spratly Islands, including 1,500 acres since the start of this year. “We want a peaceful resolution of all disputes, and an immediate and lasting halt to land reclamation by any claimant. We also oppose any further militarisation of disputed features,” Carter said in

China accuses the US of selectively choosing who to oppose in the dispute over the South China Sea [Reuters]

his remarks. ‘Out of step’ “With its actions in the South China Sea, China is out of step with both international norms that underscore the Asia-Pacific’s security architecture,” he added. The US aircraft that flew near the Spratlys was repeatedly

warned by a Chinese navy radio operator to leave the area. The islands are claimed by several other countries in the region, including Vietnam, the Philippines and Malaysia. Carter is on the first leg of a trip that will take him to Singapore for the annual Shangri-La Dialogue

Thousands of Rohingya migrants are feared trapped in boats after fleeing Myanmar [AFP]

“It’s very sad. In the Burmese (Myanmar) case I hope Aung San Suu Kyi, as a Nobel laureate, can do something,” he told The Australian newspaper in an interview in

For migrants in southern Libya, a whole desert to cross

Dalai Lama tells Suu Kyi to do more to protect Rohingya he Dalai Lama has urged fellow Nobel Peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, a main opposition leader in Myanmar, to do more to help protect the persecuted Muslim Rohingya minority in her country amid a worsening migration crisis. Despite thousands of Rohingya fleeing on harrowing boat journeys to Southeast Asia to escape a wave of deadly attacks and discriminatory treatment by the country’s Buddhist majority, opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has yet to speak out against their plight. The Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader said on Thursday she must voice her opposition to the persecution, adding that he had already appealed twice to her in person since 2012, when deadly sectarian violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state pitted the Rohingya against local Buddhists, to do more on their behalf.

Asia & Middle East

advance of a visit to Australia next week. “I met her two times, first in London and then the Czech Republic. I mentioned about this

problem and she told me she found some difficulties, that things were not simple but very complicated. But in spite of that I feel she can do something,” he added.

hat, Libya - In the shadow of Ghat’s ancient medina, a small cluster of migrants from West African and Sahel states take refuge under the hilltop fort from the scorching sun. They are searching for work, money, and a ride with people-smugglers across the desert to Libya’s north. “There is no work here,” explained Salim, 25, from Niger, who has slept in an abandoned construction site in Ghat for the past year, and eats at the makeshift food shack next door. “We get paid little for the work we do find, but sometimes not at all.” Ghat is a quiet, remote, and predominantly Tuareg oasis along the Algerian border in Libya’s southwest Sahara. Historically, it was a major stop along a prosperous trade caravan route, complete with a desert slave market. The scenic Acacus Mountain chain hems in the area along Libya’s southern border. The 2011 popular uprising that toppled the regime of Muammar Gaddafi, triggered a major flow of arms and fighters across Libya’s southern frontiers. Well-worn smuggling routes that ferry migrants across borders and across the treacherous desert have slightly shifted, with many migrants moving on routes to the east of Ghat instead. Algeria has significantly tightened its borders with southwest Libya, cutting off Ghat’s Tuareg from their neighbouring kin. The French military presence along the Libyan border with Niger has also hampered smuggling networks. According to Othman Belbeisi, Libya chief of mission at the International Organization for Migration (IOM), as of May 21, 39,640 people had arrived on Italian shores from the sea. There have been an estimated 1,800 deaths at sea so far this year.

Palmyra: IS ‘kills 20 men’ at ancient theatre

esidents were rounded up and forced to watch the men being shot, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says. About 240 people - mostly soldiers - have now been killed by IS since it overran the town last week, it adds. It comes amid fears IS may destroy the 2,000-year-old Romanera ruins.

IS militants have already destroyed ancient sites in Iraq that pre-date Islam - most recently the ancient city of Nimrud, one of Iraq’s greatest archaeological treasures. ‘New images’ Since the town’s takeover, IS has also taken control of a military airbase and a notorious prison nearby. There have so far been no

reports of damage at the site in the town of Palmyra, known locally as Tadmur. Last week IS militants locked the doors to the museum at the site and placed guards at its doors, Syrian officials said. Footage published online by a jihadist media outlet belonging to IS purportedly showed the ruins “undamaged”, Reuters reports. While there has been no

independent verification of the images, residents on the ground say the ruins remain unharmed, the news agency adds. Syrian officials said they had moved hundreds of Palmyra’s statues to safety prior to the IS takeover but could not transfer large monuments. The 20 men who were shot dead on Wednesday were accused by IS

of fighting alongside Syrian progovernment troops, who fled the town in the face of the IS onslaught last week. Soon after the town’s capture last week, witnesses said IS militants went door-to-door looking for government soldiers and made announcements via a large mosque calling on residents to hand them over.

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International EU referendum: David Cameron to warn leaders over reforms

avid Cameron is to warn European leaders Britain will vote to leave the EU unless they agree to his reforms, the foreign secretary has said. Philip Hammond said the PM was confident of securing “substantive” changes ahead of the UK’s referendum. And he did not rule out a vote next year if talks went well but said what mattered was “getting it right”. Mr Cameron is visiting Holland and France on the first leg of a tour to build support for the changes he wants. The prime minister has not set out in full detail the reforms he is pushing for, but they will include tougher rules to prevent migrants

claiming benefits. He also wants safeguards to protect the City of London in the event of closer eurozone integration and an exemption for Britain from the EU drive for “ever closer union”. Arriving in The Hague for talks with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, Mr Cameron said they would focus on growth, jobs and a “proenterprise agenda” as well as “my plans for European reform”. Mr Hammond said the UK government had received legal advice saying changes to EU treaties would be needed to secure Mr Cameron’s reforms - something that has so far been resisted by other EU leaders. The foreign secretary told BBC

Radio 4’s Today programme: “We have a clear set of requirements. The prime minister is very clear in dealing with European Union counterparts - that if we are not able to deliver on those big areas of concern that the British people have we will not win the referendum. “And we expect our European Union partners to engage with us in delivering a package that will enable the British people to decide that they think Britain’s future is best delivered inside the European Union.” Asked if that meant the government would still recommend Britain stay in the EU even if it was not able to secure major reforms, Mr Hammond said: “If our partners do

not agree with us - do not work with us to deliver that package - then we rule nothing out.” Mr Hammond said the talks process had just begun but the UK expected to secure a “substantive package of reforms” over the summer and into the winter months. He said he wanted to negotiate reforms as quickly as possible but the timeline would depend on the “mechanism” set up for the negotiations. He said “I don’t think we’ve ruled out” having a referendum on a new deal next year but “what matters is getting it right rather than doing it quickly,” adding that the government is “in the hands of our counterparts in the European Union”.

Putin declares Russian troop deaths in peacetime a secret

ussian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to make losses of Russian troops in peacetime a secret. The amendment bans information about the deaths of Russian forces “during special operations” in peacetime. The Kremlin has consistently denied sending regular troops and armour to help rebels in eastern Ukraine. But a new report from the US says Russia has been using training camps near the border as “launching points of Russia’s war in Ukraine”. The study by the Atlantic Council, published on Thursday, claims to have tracked Russian involvement in the conflict using photographs, videos and satellite images posted online. President Putin’s move to ban information about peacetime military deaths comes amid fears of a fresh offensive by Russian-backed separatists. Reuters reporters said they had observed this week Russia’s army massing troops and weaponry including mobile rocket launchers, tanks and artillery - at a makeshift base in Kuzminsky, near the border

reports of secret burials of Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine. Earlier this month, Russian blogger Ruslan Leviyev said he had found three graves of Russian officers killed by shelling in eastern Ukraine on 5 May. Meanwhile the authors of the Atlantic Council report - including British weapons analyst Eliot Higgins - say satellite images have confirmed the movement of Russian troops and camp build-ups along the Ukrainian border. They say Russian training camps are being used as “the staging ground” for military equipment and soldiers to be transported into Ukraine. The most recent photograph analysed in the Atlantic Council Vladimir Putin attended a military parade to mark Victory Day report was taken in February. earlier this month The Kremlin has denied heavy fighting has continued in Western accusations that its forces with Ukraine. The news agency said many of some areas since then. are directly involved in combat, Before the amendment was insisting that any Russians serving the vehicles had number plates and identifying marks removed, while signed by Mr Putin on Wednesday, with the rebels are “volunteers”. servicemen had taken insignia off the loss of troops was a state secret On Wednesday Russia’s their fatigues - similar to some only in wartime. ambassador in Ukraine visited two The decree gives no details men, who were captured by Kiev unidentified forces seen in eastern of what is meant by “special and accused of being elite Russian Ukraine. A ceasefire agreement was operations”. soldiers operating in the Luhansk For months there have been region. signed in Minsk in February, but

Europe and Americas Australia’s Gina Rinehart loses control of family trust to daughter

ustralia’s richest person, mining magnate Gina Rinehart, has lost control of the family trust to her daughter, after a long-running legal battle. The New South Wales Supreme Court gave Bianca Rinehart control of the trust. It was set up by her grandfather and is worth more than A$4bn ($3.1bn; £2bn). Mrs Rinehart’s children John Hancock and Bianca Rinehart launched the legal action against their mother in 2011. They said she had acted “deceitfully” in her dealings with the trust. Their sister, Hope Rinehart Welker, launched the suit with them but later dropped out. A fourth child, Ginia, has sided with their mother, saying that the case filed by her siblings was “motivated entirely by greed”. Justice Paul Brereton found that Bianca, 38, was better suited than any of the alternatives to administer the trust under the circumstances. He ordered Mrs Rinehart to hand over trust documents to Bianca. Justice Brereton said it had become clear that Gina Rinehart had “gone to extraordinary lengths” to maintain control directly or indirectly of the trust. He said it was reasonable inference that she would try to influence any trustee who tried to move against her interest. Mrs Rinehart has a net value of $12.2bn, according to Forbes, making her the richest person in Australia. She heads up Hancock Prospecting - an iron ore trader. In 2014 the company finalised a deal worth $7.2bn to develop Roy Hill - one the world’s largest ironore mines. The feud in the family began after Mrs Rinehart changed the vesting date of the Hope Margaret Hancock Trust from 2011 to 2068. The trust contains part ownership of Hancock Prospecting and would make each of Mrs Rinehart’s children billionaires.

Former New York Governor George Pataki launches campaign

ormer New York Governor George Pataki has entered contest for the Republican presidential nomination. Mr Pataki, who served as governor from 1995 to 2006, is positioning himself as a moderate in a heavily conservative field. He joins seven other Republicans who have announced their campaigns, and several others who are expected to

announce in the coming weeks. After leaving the governor’s office, he served as a UN delegate. Mr Pataki launched a fundraising “super-Pac” earlier this year - a standard move for a politician considering running for America’s highest office. But his campaign was officially kicked off in a video posted to his website on Thursday morning. In the video, titled George

Pataki For President, he played up his role as a Republican governor in a state dominated by Democrats. “Washington has grown too big, too powerful, too expensive and too intrusive,” he said. “This is exactly what the founding fathers feared...It is time to stand up, protect our freedom and take back this government”. Amid thumping music, the

campaign video pointed to his leadership during the attacks of 11 September 2001, and stressed that he would be a unifying candidate. Since leaving elected office in the middle of the last decade, Mr Pataki has struck a moderate tone in the news media. In recent months, he has criticised so-called Religious Freedom bills that many conservative Republicans

support. He has also been critical of of Republican lawmakers who wrote to Iranian leaders while the Obama Administration was negotiating Iran’s nuclear programme. He called their actions “inappropriate”. Mr Pataki made his first public appearance as a candidate later on Thursday when he spoke in Exeter, New Hampshire.

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We want Buhari to complete ongoing projects in FCT, others-AMAC chair FEATURE

s AMAC chair and ALGON president, what would you say are the obviousexpectations from FCT residents and other Nigerians? Our expectations from the incoming administration include the completion of ongoing projects like the railway project embarked by this outgoing administration (President Goodluck Jonathan. These are the Abuja lightrail and the Abuja – Kaduna railway projects and more railways, expansion of the country’s highways. The new administration should formulate a transportation master-plan to solve the perennial transport difficulties experienced by Nigerians in the FCT and the country at large, on a daily basis. There should be expansion of the country’s highways, effective water supply, security, restoring the sanity of mass housing and affordable scheme he should produce a comprehensive guideline for mass housing development in the country, water supply, affordable education and provision of scholarships to take care of the less privileged in the country, health I mean the expansion, rehabilitation, re-equipping and upgrading of existing general hospitals standards to international levels, attraction of investment so that under a Public-Private-Partnership arrangement so many projects and programmes will be carried out and finally let our Baba empower the local government to improve its internal revenue generation. What is your advice to the incoming administration regarding the plights of FCT residents? It’s no longer news that the FCT residents are peace loving people and accommodating. Many governments have come and gone, so it is not new to FCT residents. I advise our new president to bring his wealth of experience so that the FCT residents will enjoy him. The entire residents are happy to welcome him and are ready to work with him 100 percent. Specifically, what are the expectations of ALGON from the incoming

Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Micah Y. Jiba, in this interview with select journalists on the occasion of the inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, stresses the need for the new administration to complete ongoing mega infrastructureslike Abuja light Rail and road expansion projectsin the FCT and across the nation, embarked by his predecessor, President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration. Jiba, who is the interim National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), touches on local government autonomy and other sundry issues. Stanley Onyekwere was there. president? Well, there is this common adage in Nigeria that says soldier go soldier come, barrack remains. We, at the local government level, for a very long time waited for a change of government and now that change has come, the presidentelect would be officially sworn into power on May 29 (today). Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, is our own; he is more of a grassroots leader and that is the main reason he was voted into power by the masses. I assured my colleagues that there is no need to entertain any fear, because he is coming to work with the people at the grassroots, who are equally our subjects.Change is the only thing that is constant in life. At ALGON, we are ready to support him and we believe that as a man of integrity, he will work with us. We are facing many challenges in ALGON and with this government; we believe that the solution will come. Local government autonomy has been a struggle that ALGON has been championing reform of the system; do you expect any positive response from the incoming government? It is simple, what belongs to Caesar should be given to Caesar. The three tiers of government have their own share from the Federation

AMAC chair, Micah Jiba Accounts Allocation Committee, so the local government should be allowed to take its share from the allocation. The federal government has its percentage, likewise the states and the local governments but the local government is restricted from taking what belongs to it. The allocation can be used for the benefits of the masses and the

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It’s no longer news that the FCT residents are peace loving people and accommodating. Many governments have come and gone, so it is not new to FCT residents. I advise our new president to bring his wealth of experience so that the FCT residents will enjoy him. The entire residents are happy to welcome him and are ready to work with him 100 percent

development of rural areas. The state government can never be everywhere and that is the reason for the third tier of government. What should be in the agenda of the incoming government is to allow the local government to directly take charge of its allocation from the federation account without interference from the state governments. We will still approach the incoming National Assembly again and also take our cry to the president-elect, who is a grassroots president and a man that the masses have been waiting for. Now that he is here, there is no doubt that he will grant the local governments autonomy.When I came in as the National Interim Management Committee president of ALGON, I promised Nigerians that we will come together as one and we are now one. We are working together for a common interest, which is fighting for local government autonomy.I

always come to leadership with a determination that the system must always work for the interest of the ordinary Nigerian on the street. We may not be able to compete with the state governments because of paucity of funds; I will like to inform you that we have challenged most state governments in terms of infrastructural development. Corruption is a major concern of every Nigerian, what’s your take on how the government should combat it? Nigerians have massive expectations and confidence that given the antecedent of the new president, Muhammadu Buhari, will rapidly end corruption in his tenure, my opinion is that I anticipate a difficult battle ahead for his administration, because he would have to operate in a democratic setting this time around.So, he needs God to be able to tackle corruption in Nigeria, without being frustrated. I was In secondary school at Tudun Wada when he was a Military Head of State and the Commander-in-Chief of the Nigeria Armed Forces. I learnt that people who worked under him he gave them conditions before accepting the offer, to work independently and not be under the control of anybody. Buhari at the end did a good job, and nothing like fraudulent practice in his regime. So, I can testify for him anytime.I also learnt at that period that no Military Governor could travel outside the country or award any con tract without approval from the Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters, who him self got directives from the Commander-in-chief. No Military Governor was al lowed to travel outside Africa. And this time around,since it’s a democratic setting governing Nigeria may be a bit difficult to him but God will help him choose people of timber andcaliber as well as wisdom that he will work without any sentiment attached.

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Congratulations

I heartily congratulate you as you are sworn in to fulfil your development vision for your people. May the next four years be fruitful for all of you and the best in the developmental history of your States in particular and Nigeria in General

HIS EXCELLENCY MUHAMMADU BUHARI GCFR PRESIDENT , COMMANDER - IN - CHIEF OF ARMED FORCES FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje Kano State Governor

Kashim Shettima Borno State Governor

Samuel Ortom

Abubakar Sani Bello Niger State Governor

Aminu Waziri Tambuwal Sokoto State Governor

Benue State

Governor

Abdu Fatah Ahmed Kwara State Governor

Abiola Ajimomobi Oyo State Governor

Umaru Tanko Al-Makura Nasarawa State Governor

Abdul Aziz Yari Zamfara State Governor

HIS EXCELLENCY PROF. YEMI OSINBAJO SAN VICE PRESIDENT FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA

Ibikunle Amosun Ogun State Governor

Aminu Bello Masari Katsina State Governor

Nasir el-Rufai Kaduna State Governor

Simon Lalong Plateau State Governor

Yomi Ambode Lagos State Governor

Muhammad Abubakar Bauchi State Governor

Ibrahim Gaidam

Yobe State

Governor

Abubakar Atiku Bagudu Kebbi State Governor

Congratulations once again SIGNED: SENATOR GEORGE AKUME (FNIM) SENATE MINORITY LEADER

Mohd Bindow Jibrilla, Adamawa State Governor

Muhammad Badaru Abubakar Jigawa State Governor

RochasOkorocha Imo State Governor

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Money Sense

Save money by reducing paper consumption in your office

here are many easy ways for businesses and organizations to reduce their paper use and costs. Reductions of 20 percent or more are possible in most offices. Here are practical tips to help your company implement a cost-saving, paper reduction program: 1 Think before you print It is simply too easy to push the printbutton. For example, much paper is wasted by printing out single line emails or printing out unnecessary copies of documents. Departments should carefully assess their needs before ordering bulk print copies of information materials, like annual reports or brochures. In many cases hundreds if not thousands of un-used copies end up in storage rooms clogging up storage space. The golden rule of saving paper: Think twice if you really need to print – if it is necessary to print make sure you print on both sides (duplex). This is a really easy way to reduce paper consumption by half. Easy ways to reduce wasteful paper use: a) Post in-house reminders near the copy machine or at individual desktops. Use catchy slogans, for example: “Do you really need to print that?” or “Do you know how many sheets of paper you used last month?” b) Track the personal printing footprint in your office. Create systems that allow staff to measure how many print copies they are personally responsible for each month. Most people are shocked to find out their individual cumulative number of copies. This knowledge will motivate people to reduce their personal paper footprint. Create a checklist for those departments which order informational materials. The checklist should include question such as: Please identify the target group for the brochure. Verify the number of required recipients and the number of back-up copies needed. Are you sure these target groups will need a hard copy of the report or is it enough to point them to a website?

Do they need to be proactively sent the hard copy or is it sufficient to make it available upon request? Do you need inhouse copies for all staff or can copies be held in communal areas/on notice boards? How many reserve copies do you require and why - for what events or purposes? Who will distribute or oversee the distribution of the reserve copies? Simply by addressing these questions, it is highly likely that the quantity of future print runs will be more realistic. d) Review distribution lists frequently. Eliminate outdated or unnecessary recipients. See if destinations with many recipients can make do with fewer copies. e) Conduct paper-less meetings When you hold a meeting, do you really need to have hard copies of preparatory materials available for each participant? Encourage people to use their computers for reviewing documents and note-making Make sure meeting participants have electronic access to all the materials beforehand; encourage those using computers not to print out copies. If you must supply additional materials at the meeting, consider burning CDs for all participants. Make copies “as needed” rather than in large batches at one time. Frequently, extra copies of important internal documents become outdated quickly and only end up being discarded. Making copies as needed can reduce this problem significantly. 2) Use paper more efficiently Duplexing (copying images onto both sides of a sheet of paper), can save up to 50% of paper costs. Duplexing saves money on paper purchasing, as well as on storage and mailing. Duplex copies are also easier to fold and staple. While some prints and copies need to be single-sided, most do not. a) Set defaults on computers: Set defaults to double sided - select one-sided printing only when really needed. Print double-sided

for bills, applications, licenses, and other paper-intensive activities.

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3) Use thinner paper

Today’s information and communication technologies provide many opportunities for businesses to function with far less paper. Electronic mail, Intranets, Internet and document scanners can radically reduce paper use, while also saving time and money. Use electronic means to communicate with customers, for press release/media relations, use e-mail instead of memos and faxes for inter-office memos, announcing meetings, and targeted communications. Use group e-mail lists to “broadcast” important messages efficiently and inexpensively. For editing and reviewing of larger documents, transfer documents on disk or by e-mail rather than sending a printed copy. Use electronic communications for directories, forms, bulletins, manuals, reports, and storage when possible (don’t print them unless absolutely necessary); Store documents in electronic archives using data compression software this saves on filing cabinets and floor space Employ office intranet solutions that allow open or password-protected access to important documents, presentations, or databases Use electronic data interchange (EDI) technologies like web-based secure credit card transfers and order forms to reduce the need for cumbersome paper invoices, transaction records, and confirmation letters Use Revision Features in Word Processing Software. Take advantage of onscreen editing features when making changes to draft documents, and then send the new draft electronically. Have several people edit the same copy of a document using different colored inks, or edit computer documents on-screen using different fonts, or learn to use the commentary function in word.

The thickness of paper we use makes a big difference both in terms of cost as well as the amount of paper used. You can find the reference to the thickness of paper on the package, mostly ranging from 60 gsm or g/m2 (grams per square meter) to 100 gsm. a) Use lower grammage paper for your printing, copying etc. Obviously heavier weight sheets use more fiber, cost more per sheet and cost more to post. Most printers work well with 70 and 80 gsm. Using thinner paper most often does not change the performance and can save money for you too. 4) Reuse paper a) Put adequate paper collection systems in place. Provide clearly labeled recycling bins near copiers, shipping and receiving areas, and in employee eating areas to collect white paper, mixed paper, newspaper, magazines, cardboard as well as non-paper products (glass, aluminum, plastic, etc). Provide desktop recycling containers for employees. Advise your cleaning staff on where to place collected paper without polluting it through contact with other waste. Estimate how much waste paper your office produces and arrange to have it picked up by your waste hauler or a recycler. If your office is small, consider combining your recyclables with other small offices nearby. b) Encourage staff to reuse papers Use the blank sides of unneeded singlesided copies for printing drafts. Use outdated letterhead for in-house memos. Designate a printer for draft printing, and use only used paper in its paper tray.

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Strange World

Four-year-old girl ‘murdered by her father who chopped her into pieces A father who has been accused of murdering his four-year-old daughter may have cooked and cut up her body before dumping it as part of a botched organ trafficking deal, it has been claimed. Ani Borissova was reported missing from Bulgaria around April 21 with her disappearance sparking a nationwide hunt. Her father Stanislav Bakardjiev, 27, was arrested and charged with murder and defiling a body at the beginning of May, Greek police confirmed. It has now emerged that a letter has allegedly been given to police providing details about a potential organ trafficking deal involving the family. In recent weeks Bakardjiev had reportedly bought new furniture and cleaning material, sold his daughter’s crib and stroller, it was claimed. It was also suggested he was planning to have the apartment pipes replaced, authorities said. Greek police has also allegedly asked for the extradition of a German man in relation to the death. Regional police chief Christos

Papazafiri previously said the remains were processed and dumped in various trash bins in Athens ‘in a way that it was not possible to determine they were body parts’. Yannis Panoussis, public order minister and criminologist, described the crime as ‘extreme, non-human behaviour’. Bakardjiev has denied murder and said he found his daughter dead in bed, choosing to dispose of her body because he did not want to worry her mother. Authorities believe Borissova may not have known about her partner’s actions.

Her father Stanislav Bakardjiev, 27, was arrested and charged with murder and defiling a body at the beginning of May, Bakardjiev has denied murder and said he found his daughter dead in bed, choosing to dispose Greek police confirmed her body because he did not want to worry her mother

Woman saw her dead brother’s face on another man’s body following transplant By Harry Readhead

n the years following, he underwent more than 30 operations to correct some of the damage but saw little improvement. Thanks to transplant surgery, Joshua’s face was grafted onto Richard’s body. The moment where Joshua’s sister Rebekah sees ‘the face she grew up with’ is really something. In footage that will be broadcast on 60 Minutes this Sunday, a stunned Rebekah asks Richard if ‘she can touch it [his face]?’ and backs away in disbelief when she does. Rebekah’s mother Gwen told CTV News that donating Joshua’s face to Richard was ‘the right thing to do’. ‘We can definitely see our son in him,’ she said. ‘We are just so pleased to have been able to help him, even though we had such a tragic loss, we were able to give someone else the benefit of our son.’ Richard underwent 36 hours of surgery at the Maryland Medical Centre for the transplant in an operation that was considered controversial because Richard only had a 50 percent chance of survival. Though the surgery was

successful, The road ahead isn’t easy for Mr. Norris. For the rest of his life, he will have to take a number of drugs to suppress his immune system, which will continually treat the face as a foreign object and try to reject it. Drinking, smoking and serious injury to the body also increase the likelihood of rejection, and an incident where he was sunburnt already triggered a severe rejection episode, from which he took weeks to recover. Nevertheless, his life has vastly improved since the operation. He is no longer afraid to leave the house, and no longer faces cruelty from strangers. He said he was humbled by the donation and regularly keeps the Aversono family updated on his health and happiness.

Richard Norris accidentally shot himself aged just 22 (Picture: AP) Then, three years ago, 21-year-old Joshua Aversano died in a car accident and out of that tragedy came hope.

The chance of surviving the transplant was just 50 percent (Picture: AP)

Rebekah told Richard she ‘grew up with that face’ (Picture: 60 Minutes/ YouTube) Richard Norris, 39, was left badly disfigured after he accidentally shot himself in the face in 1997.

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Digest Shift workers are ‘more likely to be fat and suffer health problems By Anna Hodgekiss

eople who work shifts are more likely to be overweight and suffer a catalogue of health complaints, new research has found. US researchers found these people are more likely to develop metabolic disorders - such as diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure - compared to those following traditional work schedules. Those who work unpredictable hours suffer the problems largely as a result of sleep loss, say the researchers. And they warn the situation is especially worrying given the increasing number of people working outside the traditional 9-5 schedule. They also fear that because shift work is becoming more common, it could increase the health divide between better off and relatively poor employees. The study, published in the journal Sleep Health, is the latest in a string of papers to conclude shift work can have a long-term detrimental effect on the body. Lead investigator Dr Marjory Givens, at the University of Wisconsin, said: ‘Shift work employees are particularly vulnerable to experiencing sleep problems, as their jobs require them to work night, flex, extended, or rotating shifts.’ She went on to explain: ‘Shift workers are more commonly men, minorities, and individuals with lower educational attainment and typically work in hospital settings, production, or shipping industries.’ The researchers used figures from the Survey of the Health of Wisconsin. The data was gathered from interviews at people’s homes and in the clinic, plus physical examinations. Around 1,500 people had their body mass index (BMI) calculated to determine if they were overweight or obese and were tested to see if they had Type 2 diabetes. The findings show shift workers (47.9 per cent) were significantly more likely than traditional schedule workers (34.7 per cent) to be overweight. Shift workers also experienced... * More sleep problems such as insomnia (23.6 per cent compared to 16.3 per cent) * Insufficient sleep (53 per cent compared to 42.9 per cent * Excessive wake-time sleepiness (31.8 per cent

Shift workers are more likely to be overweight and suffer chronic health problems such as diabetes, a study found. This is because they don’t get sufficient sleep

compared to 24.4 per cent) Furthermore, Dr Givens and her colleagues found that experiencing sleep problems increased the risk of being overweight or diabetic. And, even though sleep

problems did not fully explain the relation between shift work and being overweight or diabetic, the link appeared to be stronger among those who were unable to obtain sufficient sleep - less than seven hours per day.

Shift workers are more commonly men and those working in in hospital settings, production, or shipping industries, the researchers say

This suggests that the damaging effects of shift work on health could be partially ‘undone’ if the person gets sufficient sleep. Dr Givens added: ‘This study adds to a growing body

of literature calling attention to the metabolic health burden commonly experienced by shift workers and suggests that obtaining sufficient sleep could lessen this burden. Source: Dailymail.co.uk

Could being fat help diabetics live longer? By Madlen Davies

eing slightly fat may protect people with type 2 diabetes from an early death, research suggests. Overweight diabetics are 13 per cent less likely to die prematurely than those of a normal weight or those who are obese, scientists found. The findings follow several studies which came to conflicting conclusions on how weight affects the disease. However, many of these were dogged by methodological problems including few patients, short followup, or using questionnaires rather than clinic records, the researchers claim. As part of the new study, they followed 10,568 patients with type 2 diabetes for an average of nearly 11 years.

They categorised defined normal weight as having a body mass index (BMI) of 18.5 to 24.9 and defined ‘overweight’ as having a BMI of 25 to 29.9. While overweight and obese patients had an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes, they were more likely to live longer than normal weight diabetics. Underweight diabetics had the highest risk of dying during the study, with nearly three times the death rate of normal weight patients. Overweight patients had the best survival, being 13 per cent less likely to die than normal weight or obese diabetics. The researchers, from the University of Hull, said one explanation could be that being overweight protects against frailty and osteoporosis, which can kill. Alternatively, diabetes in lean

people might take and especially lethal form, they suggest. The study’s co-author, Dr Pierluigi Costanzo, said: ‘It’s likely those diabetic patients with normal weight have a more aggressive form of type 2 diabetes compared to those who are overweight and obese.’ He noted the results of the study were at odds with a 2014 study in the New England Journal of Medicine which found no survival advantage with extra pounds. However, that study compared overweight diabetics with people only at the upper end of normal weight. Had it used the full range of the normal weight category – people with a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 – it is likely the 2014 study would have borne similar results, Dr Constanzo said. Source: Dailymail.co.uk

Overweight diabetics are 13 per cent less likely to die early than normal weight or obese diabetics

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Parent-Child Relations Do You Clean to Live or Live to Clean? Avoid Extremes! • A lady earned the name Mrs. Clean, because she was too clean. She lived to clean. Her house was a sterile spotless environment. She gave hell to her children and deprived them of the joy of playing and socializing with others to avoid making any mess. The house was too clean for living. Happiness could not enter the house; it was too clean for it. She was divorced eventually, because the marriage environment was not clean enough for her. She sacrificed peace of mind for the sake of excessive cleanliness. Children are to be allowed some tolerable mess to be cleaned later. An obsession with anything is abnormal, even in cleanliness. • A doctor once told of a neurotic patient in a mental hospital who washed his hands with soap every time he shook hands with others, including the medical professional staff. • Children should be taught as early as possible to wash their hands before and after eating until it becomes a habit. Islam’s Healthy Habits for Body and Soul: • Breastfeeding for infants (no more than two years). • Circumcision for boys. • Temporary abstinence from sex during the lady’s monthly period. • Regular bathing, and ablution five times a day. • Washing hands before and after eating, and after going to the toilet. • Dental care using miswak (the equivalent of toothbrush and toothpaste today). • Sleeping at night and working during the day. • Abstinence from marital sex for forty days after childbirth. Cleanliness is considered “half of the faith:’ The Qur’an prohibits eating pork meat or pork products, carrion, blood, and all intoxicants. Fasting from dawn to sunset daily for one month a year (sawm, Ramadan) brings rest to the body and has many medical values. Meditation and prayers bring psychological tranquility. Circumcision in men causes 50 percent less chance of contracting HPV (Human Pappilloma Virus) from cervix infection in women, which in rare cases can lead to cervical cancer by the time they are 24 years old. HPV is by far the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States. The following are important Islamic medical instructions: • Preserving life is required. • Blood transfusions are allowed (after proper screening of the blood). • Assisted suicide and euthanasia are not permitted. Chapter Nine: The Road to a Healthy Child: Hygiene, Nu-

. . . A guide to raising children

Child and character building process (XII)

Learn how to “eat to live” and not “live to eat:’ Parents are to provide pure, chemical- free water for children. There exists a misconception that a fat baby is healthy; this is not true. However, unlike adults, a certain proportion of fat in a child’s diet is good. Overweight Problems in America We are a nation that eats with our eyes, not with our stomachs. The more we see food in our proximity, the more we eat.

trition, Physical Exercise, and Sleep 167 • Autopsy is not permitted (unless required by law or the social good). • Maintaining a terminal patient on artificial life support for a prolonged period in a vegetative state is discouraged. • Abortion is not allowed (except to save the mother’s life). • Transplantation is allowed (with some restrictions). • Artificial reproductive technology is permitted between husband and wife (only during the span of their marriage). • Homosexuality is prohibited. • A living will and medical power of attorney is encouraged. • Genetic engineering to cure a disease is acceptable, but cloning requires further research to determine its acceptability. • Organ donation is encouraged. Nutrition

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he most important period in anyone’s nutritional life is the first 1000 days. (THE ECONOMIST, MARCH 26, 2011) Good nutrition is necessary for a healthy child. Not all food is nutritious; food is what we like to eat, but nutrition is what we need to eat. During the first two years, mothers, whenever possible, should breastfeed their babies for physical, emotional, social, mental, and psychological benefits. Before and after weaning the baby, a balanced nutritious diet is needed. The daily intake has to include all food groups, like dairy, grain, fruits, vegetables, and meats, which provide essential vitamins and minerals for a growing child. Fruits and vegetables need to be washed because they may contain bacteria, chemicals, and dirt. The Qur’an mentions all the necessary food sources known at the time as nice wholesome food (azka ta ‘amant, They include

the various kinds of meats (beef, camel, mutton/lamb, goat, fowl, and seafood), grains (wheat), pulses (beans and lentils), nuts, fruits and vegetables (grapes, figs, olives, pomegranates, dates, onions, garlic, and cucumbers), and milk and honey. Honey is particularly described as a cure and a healing substance for people. Children can be encouraged to eat honey regularly after the age of one. Overeating hile the child has to eat from all nutritious types of food, overeating must be avoided. The Qur’an says: o Children of Adam! Wear your beautiful apparel at every time and place of prayer: eat and drink: but waste not by excess, for Allah does not love the wasters. (Qur’an 7:31) Watch what you put into that “magnificent” body of yours. Remember, what you eat affects you.

Obesity among children is increasing at a faster rate than adults. A sedentary lifestyle with abundance of food are the root causes of obesity. The American food supply produces 3,700 calories a day for every man, woman, and child, a lot more than required

(DR. SANJAY GUPTA, CNN, 2008) Parents: It is your chance to place healthy food around your children in appropriate places of the home! 36 percent of American women and 31 percent of men over age 20 are overweight. The average adult weighs eight pounds more than a decade ago. “Overweight” is defined as being 20 percent or more above your desirable weight. If you are 25 pounds above your desirable weight for an average 5’4” woman, and 30 pounds above your desirable weight for an average 5’10” man, then you are overweight. Obesity among children is increasing at a faster rate than adults. A sedentary lifestyle with abundance of food are the root causes of obesity. The American food supply produces 3,700 calories a day for every man, woman, and child, a lot more than required. (KUCZMARSKI ET AL, 1994) The quality and balance of food intake is crucial; a child may be obese, yet s/he may be suffering from malnutrition. Parents can do much to train their children to form healthy eating habits. A guest at our house told his seven-year-old son, after he ate 4 eggs, 4 slices of bread and a grilled cheese sandwich for breakfast, “My son, say Alharndu Lilliih (praise be to Allah);’ signifying the end of eating. The son responded, “But father, I am still hungry! I am not finished! I do not want to say Alf:ramdu Lillah yet!”The host realized why he could not lift the child off the ground. The child was obese!! Parents should Beware of Overeating, Tukhmah (Gluttony) The Prophet $ said: The worst container that a Son of Adam can fill is his stomach. A few bites should be enough to sustain his body, but if he insists on eating, he should have a third of his stomach for food, a third for drink, and a third for his breath. (AljMAD, AL-TIRMIDHI, AND OTHERS)

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Can Buhari end corruption without a horse whip? T his is the one Nigerian president who will assume office on Friday with unprecedented goodwill across the country - even from people who did not vote for him in the presidential election held two months ago. His pre-election albatross of being a stern disciplinarian during his first time as as military head of state in 1983 has suddenly transformed to a quality which Nigerians are yearning for in the face of the excruciating pains of mass poverty and social insecurity pervading the land. With his inauguration, he will have achieved his longcherished dream of becoming a democratically elected leader having made history as the first opposition candidate to win a presidential election in Nigeria. But he will need prayers to have the courage and wisdom to confront the huge tasks he will inherit immediately after he is sworn in. President Buhari’s to-do list is indeed a long one. Earlier this month, his deputy, Yemi Osinbajo, said that 110 million out of Nigeria’s population of 170 million were living in “extreme poverty” while the largest chunk of the nation’s wealth was going into the pockets of a small percentage of the population. This situation has been brought about by the mindless corruption of the past six years, mainly fuelled by a cabal in the oil and gas industry. When I walk through the streets of the commercial capital, Lagos, in the morning I pass endless groups of young men and women idling in front of houses and shops, most of them without any idea of when or if breakfast will come and what to do with themselves for the day. They easily snap and lurch at one another in senseless fights.

In our series of letters from African journalists, Sola Odunfa looks at the challenges ahead for Nigeria’s incoming President Muhammadu Buhari.

Gen Buhari has finally got a kiss of approval from voters

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Earlier this month, his deputy, Yemi Osinbajo, said that 110 million out of Nigeria’s population of 170 million were living in “extreme poverty” while the largest chunk of the nation’s wealth was going into the pockets of a small percentage of the population.

You dare not try to make peace if you are not of their neighbourhood. Otherwise, they transfer the aggression to you. Teenage prostitution and pregnancy are commonplace because the young have nothing else to do and also because the

There have been long queues at petrol stations this month because of a fuel shortage

Youth unemployment is one of the big issues facing the incoming administration

girls easily fall prey to the lure of a decent meal and gifts by men old enough to be their grandfathers. Naturally, the crime rate is very high. All these are the first born of, again, corruption in high places. Of the 110 million Nigerians suffering extreme poverty, many are young college graduates of the past seven years but who have no

hope of gaining employment. Several thousands more will join them when new sets graduate in a few months’ time. In the mainly Muslim north, many of the unemployed end up in the ranks of militant Islamist group Boko Haram which has been behind the six-year insurgency in the north-east. ‘No power for the people’

Factories and other businesses are closing down at a rate which the government Office of Statistics cannot publish. Social services hardly exist anymore in my country. Public hospitals are short of everything - beds, drugs, nurses and doctors. I have not had electric power in my residence in the past 10 days, like everyone else in my lucky economic situation I rely on a power generator - and I pay through the nose to fuel it. Talking of fuel, transportation has been crippled in this Opecmember country this month because of a recent row between the government and petroleum importers over fuel subsidies. The fuel business in Nigeria is a huge scam in which importers demand payment for cargoes which the government is convinced are never delivered - and the amount they are talking about is millions of US dollars. Where does Mr Buhari begin to tackle Nigeria’s problems? Unfortunately my country people believe that he has the magic wand to command instant solutions and give us a better life within a few months. He has had to come out to appeal for patience and confess that he does not have such magical powers. Was he not the same man who 32 years ago corralled scores of corrupt politicians into prison and forced Nigerians to imbibe the queue culture in public places, Nigerians ask? They want him to do it again but without the horse whip. Source: BBC

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Weekend Revue

With Tobias Lengnan Dapam lovelengz@yahoo.com 07036990957

At no 2 is DIamond Music Family and Friends with the song “Stand up for Nigeria’. The song is the voice of various artistes. The classic RXB was dictated for the sustenance of democracy in Nigeria . The song is trending on Diamond Hitzs platforms.

At no 3 is Shuga Khrizz, with the song ‘Wireless money’. The dancing tune was meant to promote the cashless policy initiated by the central bank of Nigeria. It further further explained how one could spend money without carrying cash using wireless means like the POS.

Diamond hitz top 5 Topping the chart is Crazy G, with ‘Invisible’. She is one of DME’s fastest rising stars. The dance hall tune is making huge waves in some parts of the country like; Plateau, Nassarawa , Lagos and the FCT . Crazy G who took a little vacation from the industry is doing well as she makes her comeback to the music scene.

The realm of music in the country has been an interesting one. Several songs on the Diamond Music Entertainment were responsible for the buzzing in the music world. Some of the songs that stood out this week include the following.

At no 5 this week is King Bazing - Taraba state upcoming artiste. In this song, the young lad features Rough and Bindigazz. The song is a free style hip hop rap tune, trending on Diamond Hitz Platform

At no 4 is Omorutty with with ‘Olele’. The song is a club banger and is making huge waves in Lagos.

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Weekend Revue P -Square to perform for Buhari

igeriafims.com has reported the Nigeria’s most talented entertainers, P-Square have been selected to perform at Buhari’s Inauguration. Meanwhile, the 2015 general elections have come and gone but the successful conduct of the elections will still remain in the minds of many. Many Nigerian celebrities indeed benefited from the various rallies staged by the different political parties across the country without considering who was going to emerge as the winner. Not minding the various critiques gotten after the elections had ended over the choice of candidate they supported, the stars still smiled to the bank while critiques continue to tongue lash.

I don’t live together with my 3 wives – OJB Jezreel

eteran music producer, OJB Jezreel, has cleared the air on his health status, which made the news sometimes ago. It was speculated that OJB was back in the hospital following a relapse of his kidney. In 2013, the producer travelled to India for a kidney transplant. OJB, while answering questions on a TVC programme called Entertainment Splash on Monday afternoon, said he is very fine and stated that he only visited the hospital for the regular check-ups he is supposed to do as part of the rehabilitation process of the transplant. Speaking further on the show, which was monitored by Nigeriafilms.com, OJB said he wondered why someone cooked up that story and even went as far as saying a doctor in the hospital confirmed the story to him. When Nigeriafilms.com asked the 49-year-old entertainer about the rumour that his three wives were having issues, he said there is no iota of truth in it. According to him, he does not live with his wives under one roof, but quickly stressed that he has a close relationship with them and does his duties as their husband.

My wife is the only person I can live with – Reminisce How I didn’t take my N bath on my wedding day – Fidelis Duker

Reminisce and wife

n May 23, 2015, the marriage of prolific filmmaker, Fidelis Duker, clocked 17. He had walked his wife, Temitope, down the aisle on May 23, 1998 at a church in Lagos. Since their union, the couple has grown stronger and the lovers have come to be there for each other through the years. But Fidelis said not many knew that he never took his bath to the wedding ceremony that day because he was already late for the event. Recalling how they all started, the respected filmmaker said, “You have been there when there was nothing, when we slept on the bare floor with our 2nd baby and celebrated the purchase of a mattress. “Many never knew I had to rush to that wedding without taking my bath that Saturday as I had forgotten to pick up my wedding suit from the tailor until that morning. “However, we became one and have remained so these 17 years and shall remain the bone of my bone, my other rib, my confidant, friend, treasure, angel, business partner, dependable wife and mother of my three lovely children. You are God’s Gift to me.”

Duker and wife

ot many knew that rapper; Reminisce has been married for over a decade. To some people, he was just a single until news went viral that he is happily married with children. But the ‘Baba Hafusa’ crooner has explained what has kept his marriage intact. He also disclosed that he fights with his wife many times, but described her as his friend and confidant. He said, “Not many people know that I have been married for over 13 years because I do not announce it. Our relationship worked because we know what we want out of it. “My wife and I fight a lot, we argue every time but she is my friend and I love her a lot. She acts like a man and she is my best friend. We don’t see ourselves as husband and wife. I believe she is the only person I can live with and she is the only one that can look out for me. “I value her opinion because she had been with me before I became popular and she really knows me. She understands my job and knows that I have to do certain things in order to make money.”

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NFF denies pressuring Flying Eagles to win trophy By Albert Akota

he General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Sanusi Mohammed says they haven’t given any targets to the Flying Eagles who won the FIFA U20 World Cup for the first time. The Flying Eagles commence their campaign against Brazil in New Plymouth on June 1, and have been widely touted as favourites and Sanusi says even though they have high expectations of the Flying Eagles, they won’t be putting them under ‘unnecessary pressure’. “We have great expectations of them (Flying Eagles) that they will do well but we haven’t set any specific targets for them. “We believe they can win the trophy but we don’t want to put them under any unnecessary pressure because that could be counter-productive. “The boys have done well so far and they have had a good preparation and it is our hope they will bring the trophy to Nigeria because a lot of people expect so much from them but at the same time I don’t think it is wise to put them under pressure,” Sanusi said. The Nigerian U20’s are in group E, which also has Hungary and North Korea and Sanusi believes it is a fair group the Flying Eagles can qualify from. “Everybody talks about winning the trophy but we have to qualify from the group first. “It’s not going to be an easy group but I’m confident they will qualify because they have shown so much quality,” he added. However, Manchester City golden boy, Kelechi Iheanacho, was at his impressive best in his first training session with the Flying Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the U20 World Cup in New Zealand. In his first training session the 18-year-old nut egged his colleagues during a passing session (known as the ‘rondo’) and during mini-pitch training his dribbling ability saw him

wriggle out of tight positions with ease much to the delight of his teammates. He appears to have also developed physically as he was very strong in tackles and held onto the ball despite pressure a

remarkable improvement from his past nature of getting brushed off the ball easily. Despite the exhaustion of the long trip he had to arrive New Zealand from Manchester his showing in the cold conditions in

New Plymouth proved his fitness is at its best as Nigeria prepares to take on Brazil in their opening game on June 1st. The Dubai 2013 U17 golden ball winner will need to do more of the same if he is to force his way

into the starting line-up for the Brazil game as reports suggest the team has already been selected in his absence. The game against Brazil comes on Monday at 2am Nigeria time.

(L) Chidera Ezeh, Kelechi Iheanacho and Taiwo Awoniyi

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NUNAYON FOUNDATION

MOUNT SHILOH CHURCH OF GOD This is to inform the general public that the above named CHURCH has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990

LEADERSHIP EMPOWERMENT FOR GREEN VISION MINDS FOUNDATION

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OMOLARA OMOLOLA AMOSU 2. FOLAKE MAUSI AMOSU 3. ADESOLA NUNAYON AMOSU

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Pastor Aloko Dare Reuben - Senior Pastor 2. Pastor Aloko Samuel Sunday 3. Mrs. AIice Adejumo

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1.TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY

The Aim and Objectives1. To preach the word of God.

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

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

1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO PROPAGATE THE WORD OF GOD TO ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: ADESOLA NUNAYON AMOSU

Signed: Secretary

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1.TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARRISTER ANTHONY ILIYA SAGAI REGISTRAR

This is to inform the general public that the above named FOUNDATION has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Ofojeama Obinwanne Euphemia- Chairman 2. Faji Josiah Oladipupo - General Secretary 3. Onyemaobi Chidinma Miriam -Financial Secretary 4. Okeke Grace Nwanneka - Treasurer The Aim and Objectives1. To build confidence in youths and groom leaders for positive impact in the world. 2. Building confidence in youths to explore their potentials for positivity and sustainability. 3. Bring out creativity and innovations in youths 4. Promoting strategic leadership. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: Secretary

PUBLIC NOTICE

FUNDA WAZI FOUNDATION

WOMEN IN DA’AWAH ASSOCIATION IT NO 21961

AL-MUSA’ADAH EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION The general public is hereby notified that the above named FOUNDATION has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990

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

TRUSTEES: 1. Odukoya Simangele Rosemary NomthiChairman 2. Odukoya Daniel Taiwo 3. Ekiyor Thelma 4. Koiki Olayiwola Olusolape 5. Odukoya Deborah Oluwatobi - Secretary AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

1. To care for the less privileged in the society. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION SIGNED: bolaji abimbola 08033924739

The general public is hereby notified that the above named association has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for removal and appointment of trustees under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990 THE OLD TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Mallam Musa BukarSani - Retained 2. Nafiu Baba-Ahmad - Retained 3. Ja’Afar Mahmud Adam - Removed 4. Muhammad Bin Uthman - Retained 5. Umaru Ibrahim - Retained 6. Salis Garba Muhammad - Retained 7. Aisha Lemu - Retained 8. Zaharau Saminu Turaki - Retained 9. Maryam Idris Othman - Retained THE NEW TRUSTEES 1. Muhammad Suleiman Adam Aims and ObjectiveS REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS change SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION

Trustees Are: 1. Alhaji Ibrahim Ahmad Karaye - Chairman 2. Hajiya Fatima Ibrahim Karaye - Secreary 3. Alhaji Kabiru Tijjani Hashim (Dan Isan Kano) 4. Alhaji Umar FarukShehu 5. Hajiya Aisha Kabiru Gaya Aims and Objectives 1. To assist the less privileged in the society. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded ton the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, wuse zone 5, Abuja within 28days of this publication.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

Signed: SECRETARY

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

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

PROPHETIC WORD BIBLE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

GLOBAL EVANGELICAL AND MISIONARY CHURCH OF ALL NATION

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Akuroseokike Adokiari Omubor- Chairman 2. Irene Akuro Omobor - Secretary 3. Tamunobebuserere Omubor - Member 4. Tamunoimiesan Omubor - Member 5. Ebitenyi Oguara AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. To promote the welfare of the less privileged. 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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Apostle (Dr.) Andrew Igene - President/Founder 2. Rev. (Mrs.) Dora Igene - Vice President 3. Mr. Peter Iyeke Kpolor 4. Rev. Caroline Iyamabo 5. Mr. Emmanuel Iyawa THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To preach and propagate the gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P.M.B. 198, Garki, Abuja within Twenty-Eight (28) days from the date of this publication. SIGNED: BARR. AZEKE IKHINE DENNIS 7TH FLOOR, WESTERN HOUSE, 8-10, BROAD STREET LAGOS STATE. 07041076285

The general public is hereby notify that the above named CHURCH has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration under Part “C” of Companies and Allied Matters acts 1990. Trustee: 1. Kaiso Okon Okpo - President And Visioner 2. Mrs. Eno Sam Kaiso - Financial Secretary 3. Barr. Wale Adewumi - Secretary 4. Mrs. Arit Okwong - Treasurer 5. Mrs. Veronica Sunday Obot - Welfare Officer 6. Atim Umoh - Publicity Secretary AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To preach the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to the unsaved. 2. To win souls for our Lord Jesus Christ. 3. To carry out evangelistic outreach all over the world. Any objection to the registration should be directed to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Maitama District, Abuja, within 28 days from the date of this publication. Signed: PRESIDENT/VISIONER

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PUBLIC NOTICE NEW BIRTH GOSPEL CHURCH WORLDWIDE

The general public is hereby notify that the above named CHURCH has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration under Part “C” of Companies and Allied Matters acts 1990.

Trustees: 1. Pastor John Osayamwen Iwaezor 2. Barr. Isi Loveth Iwaezor 3. Deacon Amos Osebhahiemen Eichie 4. Deacon Joseph Obuele 5. Evang. Mrs. Regina Iwaezor 6. Evang. Rose Osimeyike Ojieriakhi 7. Evang. Efe Mercy Iwaezor AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To propagate the gospel of Christ throughout Nigeria and other countries of the world. 2. To spread evangelism through religious literature and tracts, bible training institutions, Christian education in the church, revival meetings, men and women fellowship, youth fellowship,missionary outreach, open air crusades, radio and television, home and society, personal good examples and sacred songs. Any objection to the registration should be directed to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Maitama District, Abuja, within 28 days from the date of this publication. Sign (Secretary)

PUBLIC NOTICE AAFAQ EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

PUBLIC NOTICE NEW WORLD INTERNATIONAL CHURCH OF CHRIST

The general public is hereby notify that the above named FOUNDATION has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration under Part “C” of Companies and Allied Matters acts 1990.

This is to notify the general public that the above named CHURCH has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja, for Registration under PART ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act No. 1 of 1990.

Trustees: 1. Usman Muhammad Bugaje 2. Bello Aliyu Gusau 3. Garba Abaii

THE TRUSTEES ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. Pourchghom Bash - Chairman 2. Sally Bash 3. Rev. Shola Adesoye 4. Dolan Kumswa 5. Dr. Olusegun Obasanya - Secretary

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To bring together intellectuals from different fields in order to achieve a common good. 2. To conduct interfaith dialogues forums in order to promote peace and understanding between religions. Any objection to the registration should be directed to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Maitama District, Abuja, within 28 days from the date of this publication.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:

1. To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus christ to the whole world. 2. to preach and minister salvation, healing and deliverance. 3. To prepare people for the heavenly kingdom. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded within 28 days of this notice to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja.

Sign SECRETARY

Signed: SECRETARY

PUBLIC NOTICE

SEN ALI WAKILI FAGACIN BAUCHI FOUNDATION

FOUNDATION FOR HEALTHCARE INNOVATION AND DVELOPMENT

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Sen Ali Wakili 2. Hauwa Ali 3. Hadiza Ali 4. JibrinWakili

5. Mustafa Aminu 6. Moh’d Samir Ali 7. Hauwau Ali 8. Fatima Zahra Ali

The Aim and Objectives1. To promote and support skill acquisition amongst youths. 2. to enhance the development of youth education and assist the less privileged in the area of education. 3. To empower women and the disabled and to promote girls child education.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Dr. Akaninyene Otu 2. Dr. Emmanuel Effa 3. Prof. Ekanem Braide 4. Prof. Abdulrazak 5. Prof. Isidore Obot 6. Dr. Okon Essien

- Chairman - Secretary

The Aim and Objectives:

1. To promote health systems and services research in a bid to encourage best practice and influence policy change. 2. To translate knowledge into effective tools for the improvement of health service delivery.

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

Signed: Secretary

Signed: MRS. OLOLO OLELEWE 08103686166

NDI EZE MBAISE CULTURAL ASSOCIATION

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, 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. HrhEze Alexander Iheanacho Francis Ikeh 2. HrhEze Godwin Onyegbule Obas 3. HrhEze Engr. Godson Chikwendu Adiukwu 4. HrhEze Senator Dr. Isidore Obinna Obasi 5. HrhEze Barr. Ignatius Okechukwu Anyaluonwu Ekeocha 6. HrhEze Julius Nnabugwu Amaefuleh 7. HrhEze Mike Chukwuemeka Abii 8. HrhEze Boniface Nduwueze Amaechi The Aim and Objectives: 1. To inculcate into every member, the ethics and morals of royalty. 2. To promote love, foster development through advice in the three local government area that at present constitute Mbaise. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off AguiyiIronsi Street, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: MRS. OLOLO OLELEWE 08103686166

PUBLIC NOTICE

THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT CAP C20 LFN 2004 COMPANY LIMITED BY SHARES SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS OF SONY ERICSSON MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS NIGERIA LIMITED (RC. NO. 701141)

RESCUE MISSIONARIES FOR AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, MPAPE

LIQUIDATION OF THE COMPANY 1. That the company by wound up voluntarily. 2. That UdenyiEnekole Daisy Ibilola of Elvira Salleras and Associates, No. 70 Ibukun House, AdetokunboAdemola Street, Victoria island, Lagos be and is hereby appointed liquidator for the company for the purpose of its voluntary winding up. 3. That anything required or authorised to be done by the liquidator be done by UdenyiEnekole Daisy ibilola of Elvira Salleras and Associates.

This is to notify the general public that the above named INITIATIVE has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja, for Registration under PART ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act No. 1 of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. Pastor Barr. Uluakanwa Oko 2. Evangelist Emmanuel Okafor 3. Pastor S. K. Ndu 4. Pastor Joel Ogunronbi 5. Evangelist ChikezieEze

- President - Secretary

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To assist the less privileged in the society. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded within 28 days of this notice to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja. Signed: BARR. EVELYN ANIOBI 08034616948

PUBLIC NOTICE

CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH, OKE IDALARE

GREATER GLORY FIRE ASSEMBLY

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

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

TRUSTEES: 1. Prophetess (Doctor) Victoria Chairperson 2. Engineer Francis Akinbode 3. Pastor Aslem Oluwasegun 4. Elder Jerry Ariyo Oladunjoye 5. Pastor Isaac Akinrujomu 6. Mrs. Stella Akintomide 7. Elder Victor Famakinwa

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Pastor Emmanuel Uchechukwu Joshua 2. Pastor Mrs. Comfort Emmanuel Joshua 3. Mr. Dunu Prince Patrick 4. Okonkwo Veronica Ogochukwu

Olayemiju-Chairman/

- Secretary

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to the people of OkeIdalare and the whole world. 2. To preach and win souls for Christ. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

The Aim and Objectives-

1. To propagate and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. 2. To establish a Church with branches planted round the goble. 3. To organize outreaches, crusades, seminars, workshops and revival services for the works of the gospel. 4. To offer charity and care to 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 AguiyiIronsi Street, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: ARINZE J. UZOCHUKWU ESQ SOLICITOR; 08038499838

This is to inform the general public that the above named CHURCH has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Rev. Eli Tanko Agau 2. Samuel Didam 3. Danlami Sarki 4. Amos Furbi 5. Margaret Markus The Aim and Objectives1. To propagate the gospel of Jesus Christ. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off AguiyiIronsi Street, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: Secretary

LOSS OF DOCUMENT This is to inform the general public of the loss of the followings: 1. Original national registry of environment society professional certificate 2. Original Statutory Right of occupancy with file No. KD 60692 bearing TankoAminu 3. EtisalatModerm with sim No. 08095882793 4. Original acknowledgement of plot 3329 with file No. KD 60080 bearing Isa Yaro Ibrahim AND i. Two commercial papers and acknowledgement papers (A) offer of statutory right of occupancy with file No. MISC 102340 in respect of plot No. 959 in cadastral zone E27 of Apo Abuja with acknowledgement paper bearing Jocen Properties Limited (B) offerof statutory right of occupancy with file No. 10028 in respect of plot No. 329 located within cadastral zone E27 of Apo, Abuja with acknowledgement paper bearing Norte Dame International Schools Limited. (2) Three Original statutory right of occupancy with file No. (A) IM 60250, plot No. 3565, in cadastral zone E27 of Apo Abuja with original acknowledgement bearing Ndubuisi Emmanuel Eke (B) NS 60006, plot No. 3512 in cadastral zone E27, Apo, Abuja with original acknowledgement bearing the name Nasiru Ahmed (c) KG 60194, plot No. 3566 in cadastral zone E27, Apo Abuja with original acknowledgement bearing the name Ashime Kenneth Danjuma (3) Four (4) Gidan Dayan Market papers (4) One (1) Apo E Market paper with shop No. A1-35 bearing the Chika ike and its original power of attorney between Chika Ike and Rhoda Isaac-Jiya (5) TDP for Dawaki paper with file No. FCT/BZTP/LA/NG1295 bearing the name Ahmed Saleh unrespect of plot No. 454B AGIS acknowledgement (6) Original acknowledgement paper with file No. EN 22469 bearing the name Ngozi Aniako and Power of Attorney between NgoziAniako and Mike Ikosun (7) One (1) HP Laptop. All efforts made to trace the said document proved abortive. If found please return to the nearest police station. General public to please take note.

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Sport

NFF, LMC, club owners storm Lafia for deputy Gov. By Albert Akota

ll roads lead to Lafia Nasarawa State, northcentral Nigeria, as football stake holders move to celebrate with one of their own Hon Silas Agara, the newly elected Deputy Governor of Nasarawa state. Hon. Agara, before his election

as the state Deputy Governor, was the Special Adviser on Sports to Governor Tanko Almakura and was one of the foremost sports personalities to have contributed to the growth of sports, football in particular, not only in Nasarawa state but the country at large. It was gathered that a special delegation from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is

Pinnick leads NFF delegation to FIFA congress By Albert Akota

he Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Amaju Pinnick is leading the Nigeria delegation at the 65th FIFA Congress, taking place at the Home of FIFA, Zurich, Switzerland today. The elective Congress will see incumbent FIFA boss Sepp Blatter challenged by the President of the Jordanian football body, Prince Ali Hussein, following the withdrawal of Dutchman van Praag and former international star Luis Figo,

to be led by Alh. Sherif Rabiu Inuwa, an executive committee member, while that of the League Management Company (LMC) would be led by the Chief Operating Officer Alh. Salihu Abubakar. On the other hand, the Association of Nigeria Premier League Club Chairmen and Managers (Club Owners) would

be led to the inauguration ceremony by the Coordinator of club Owners Mr Jude Anyadufu, of Enyimba FC, who is expected to join the host Chairman of the Club Owners, Barr. Isaac Danladi in Lafia. Meanwhile the Club Owners have sent a congratulatory message to Hon. Silas Agara on his elevation to the post of the

Deputy Governor of Nasarawa state, describing him as a humble, knowledgeable and well respected gentleman. The Club owners in a goodwill message signed by the Ag Secretary Alloy Chukwuemeka, charged him to see his new position as a call to higher responsibility and service to the people.

Garba was behind Tella’s success, says Daniel

member of the victorious Nigeria U17 team of 2007 Daniel Joshua says coach of the Flying Eagles Manu Garba was

the unsung hero of their success. Manu was assistant to the late Yemi Tella alongside Ben Iroha, but according to Joshua he was the late coach’s most trusted

who had both earlier indicated interest and campaigned for the seat. Pinnick is joined at the Nigeria table by NFF 1st Vice President, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi, and General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi. Chairman of the NFF Committee on Sports Medicine, Dr. Abdulkadir Muazu, who is also the Director of Sports Medicine at the National Sports Commission, is also in Zurich attending the sports medicine conference on the margin of the FIFA Congress.

Adebayor in Togo squad for Liberia tie

Manu Garba

hand and in fact did most of the job. “Most people forget too soon that Coach Tella was away all through preparations for the World cup as he stayed behind in Korea for treatment after we participated in an invitational tournament,” he told SL10.ng. “In his absence it was Manu Garba that handled players screening. It was still him that Tella allowed to do most of the selection, even when he was around as he trusted him to do a fair job. “The team that went to the U17 World cup was picked by Manu Garba. We met Tella in Korea, from there he took over but Manu did all of the hard work.” The central defender whose career was cut short by a deadly car accident in 2009 on his way to the Nigeria U20 camp is backing the coach to win the championship for Nigeria for the first time. He is fondly remembered for his dance step after slotting his spot kick in the 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Spain in the finals.

Kanu reacts to Mikel’s snub by Keshi

ormer Super Eagles captain Nwankwo ‘Papilo’ Kanu has challenged Nigerian players to understand the importance of representing the country, following reports that John Obi Mikel refused Stephen Keshi’s advances to be a part of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Chad. The former African footballer of the year said players should understand that they represent a whole country whenever they play for Nigeria, and opined that playing for the National Team

is bigger than playing for a club side. “One thing they (players) always forget is that the Super Eagles, and by that I mean the national team, is bigger than a club side,” he said. “And I think it is high time we let whoever comes in to understand the importance of wearing that National shirt. “They have to understand that whenever they do that, they are carrying the hopes and expectations of 170 million Nigerians on their shoulders, which is a very big task.

Emmanuel Adebayor

ogo newly-appointed coach Tom Saintfiet has named his roster for the upcoming 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Liberia scheduled for June 14 in Lome. The Belgian manager included the Sparrow Hawks’ most influential player Emmanuel Adebayor amid suggestions in the local media that the 31-yearold may face problems of

concentration due to his muchhyped family issues. The Tottenham striker recently lamented “acts of ingratitude” from his family, including mother. Placed in Group A alongside Tunisia, Djibouti and Liberia, Togo will play a preparatory friendly match against neighbours Ghana on June 7 in Accra.

Obi Mikel

“We don’t ever want to come second because it is not a good mentality and that is the way we can get them to get results for us. “Whoever is coming in there has to understand that wearing that National jersey is bigger than wearing your club colours. “Whoever you are and wherever you are coming from, even if you play for the biggest clubs in the world because the National Team is bigger than that and there is pressure there,” he said in an apparent reference to the Mikel situation.

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Benitez confirms Napoli departure

afael Benitez says he will be leaving Napoli following the final game of the Italian club’s season on Sunday. The Spaniard, 55, is favourite to take over at Real Madrid, who sacked Coach Carlo Ancelotti on Monday. “I want to thank the chairman, club and fans because after two years my experience here in Napoli is coming to an end,” said Benitez. “On Sunday, we have a very important match and I want to finish my two years with a victory.” Napoli, in fourth, hosts third-placed Lazio in their last game of the Serie A season with a Champions League place at stake. Benitez’s side are three

points behind their rivals and a win would see them qualify for Europe’s premier club competition on the basis of a better head-to-head record. Benitez refused to discuss his future and the prospect of taking charge at Real Madrid, where he had stints as a youth coach, Under-19 coach and assistant first-team coach in the 1990s. If Benitez does become Real boss, he will return to manage in his homeland for the first time since leaving Valencia to take charge of Liverpool in 2004. He won two La Liga titles and the Uefa Cup with Valencia, and led Liverpool to Champions League glory in 2005. Napoli won the Italian Cup and Italian Super Cup during his two years in charge.

Real Madrid against Paul Pogba

Barcelona may outshine Real Madrid in Pogba deal

C Barcelona are edging closer to beating Real Madrid in the race to sign midfield sensation Paul

Pogba. The Catalan giants are reportedly the favoured destination for Pogba by his agent Mino Raiola, whilst Pogba himself favours Los Blancos, according to L’Equipe. It seems the battle for the 22-year-old Frenchman will go down between the two La

Liga giants, with Paris SaintGermain and numerous English clubs having to watch from the sidelines. Barcelona’s new director, Ariedo Braida, reportedly met with Juventus director of football, Guiseppe Marotta, for lunch on Tuesday. Despite both clubs meeting each other in the Champions League final, it seems as though Barcelona are keen to move forward in the negotiations in

CHANGE OF NAME I FORMERLY KNOWN AS Abdullahi Saleh. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS Yusha’u Muhammad Abdullahi.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE LOSS OF DOCUMENT

This is to inform the general public of that I, Mr. uche dominic agu humbly write to request for a new R of O for my land in Cadastral zone E23 of Kyami and with new file No. EN 60978 dated 02/11/2012 as the former one given to me was lost on transit fromGwarinpa to Garki Any objection to this application should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

LOSS OF DOCUMENT This is to inform the general public of the loss of original CUSTOMARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (c of o) with file no:/ FCDA/LP&S/BO191 bearing Lawan tijani k Situatet at kuchiyako district layout cadastral zone AA4 kuje . All belonging to Abdussamad yakubu. All efforts made to trace the missing document proved abortive .if found, kindly return the nearest police station .GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

order to beat Real to Pogba’s signature. Barcelona’s transfer ban until January 2016 could be a stumbling block, but would perhaps allow Juventus to keep hold of their star for another year. Both Barcelona and Real are reportedly prepared to offer Pogba €10 million per year over five season, but would have to pay a hefty transfer fee of between €70 and €100 million.

Rafael Benitez

I may retire at 29- Pique

Flamini hails Coquelin impact at Arsenal

athieu Flamini could miss out on running out for Arsenal in Saturday’s FA Cup final against Aston Villa due to the form of Francis Coquelin, but he has nevertheless hailed the form of his fellow Frenchman. Coquelin appeared to be heading for the exit door at the Emirates Stadium when he was shipped out on loan to Championship side Charlton Athletic earlier this season. However, Arsene Wenger handed Coquelin a chance in the first team amid an injury crisis and he has responded in fine style, making 22 Premier League appearances and becoming a pivotal figure in Arsenal’s team. Flamini has found his chances limited as a result, but welcomes the strength in depth at Wenger’s disposal. “If you look at the stats we nearly won every single game since February,” Flamini said. “It’s a situation I accept. Competition makes you better, but there’s not much to say when the team is winning every single game.

Gerard Pique

ormer Manchester United defender Gerard Pique has revealed that if he’s not good enough next season, he’ll rather retire at 29 years old than leave FC Barcelona. The Spaniard admitted that if he isn’t up to pace next season, he would rather have an early retirement than leave the Catalan club. “I’ll retire at Barça. I don’t know when - the older I am, the better,” he noted. “I’m sure about that; I can’t see myself wearing any other shirt. “If I see that next year I’m not up to scratch, I’ll hang my boots

up at 29 years of age. “I don’t associate this sport with anything except Barcelona.” Pique is a product of Barcelona’s youth system, but left the club for Manchester United in 2006, before his return in 2008 much to the disappointment of Red Devils fans. The 28-year-old has been a key figure in the side’s defence in recent years, where he’s won the La Liga five times, the Copa del Rey twice and the Champions League twice. The defender has been in excellent form this season for Barca, playing 42 games and scoring seven goals.

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Some Interesting Facts 1. The average person’s left hand does 56% of the typing. 2. A shark is the only fish that can blink with both eyes. 3. The longest one-syllable word in the English language is “screeched.” 4. All of the clocks in the movie “Pulp Fiction” are stuck on 4:20, a national potsmokers hour. 5. “Dreamt” is the only English word that ends in the letters “mt.” 6. Almonds are a member of the peach family. 7. Winston Churchill was born in a ladies’ room during a dance.

8. Maine is the only state whose name is just one syllable. 9. There are only four words in the English language which end in “dous”: tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous.

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CAF backs questionable Blatter for Fifa presidency

he Confederation of Africa Football says the Fifa presidential election should proceed today as planned despite corruption charges against senior officials and Sepp blatter. Sepp Blatter is seeking reelection for a fifth term and will stand against Jordan’s Prince Ali bin al-Hussein. “Caf opposes any postponement of the election for the presidency scheduled 29 May,” a statement read. It also “reiterated its support for the candidacy of Sepp Blatter.” The statement also said that African football’s governing body will co-operate in any way possible over the corruption investigations. “It [Caf] reaffirms its commitment to work and to cooperate in safeguarding the ethical and moral values that underlie the practice of the sport, its organization and administration,” it continued. “Hence its full and ongoing support to the package of measures driven to Fifa in recent years in improving governance. “Caf reaffirms its readiness to cooperate in this direction with all the institutions that engage and subscribes it to zero tolerance vis-a-vis offenders regardless of their profile or origin.” European football’s governing body, Uefa, had initially suggested they were in favour of postponing the Fifa Congress in Zurich, however they now accept the elections will go ahead.

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Buhari administration Introduction

t has been established that the development of any country requires the participation of both men and women. However, gender relations have made it difficult for one half of the population (women) to make significant contribution to development hence the need to understand gender and gender relations. The victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the March 2015 elections in Nigeria means that it will form the government as from 29th May, 2015. A major determinant of the success of the party will depend on its gender agenda. Luckily, the party’s manifesto has clear provisions on how it will deal with women and youth issues titled a fair deal for women and the youths. A gender agenda which will incorporate a fair deal for women is therefore imperative for the new regime. In order to understand a gender agenda, it is necessary to clarify the concepts of gender, sex and gender relations. The concept of gender is better understood when analysed with the concept of sex, gender relations and patriarchy. All human beings are normally born male or female. Young males are called boys while adult males are called men. Young females are called girls while adult females are called women. Women all over the world are marginalized. Even in the so-called advanced democracies, women are still marginalized. For instance in the United Kingdom and the United States, women representation in parliament was 9.1 and 9.0 percent respectively as at 1994. The UNDP’s 1995 Human Development Report estimated that women’s unpaid work is equivalent to some $11 trillion annually. Although women constitute over 50 percent of the population of the world, they are relegated to the background in every facet of life. It is important to note that there is difference between sex and gender. Sex refers to the biological differences between male and female. For instance, the adult female has breast that can secrete milk to feed a baby but the adult male does not have. Gender is the socially and culturally constructed roles for men and women. For instance, gender roles of men as owners of property, decision makers and heads of household are socially, historically and culturally constructed and have nothing to do with biological differences. Gender roles differ from place to place and change with time. But sex roles are naturally fixed. Gender relations are part of social relations, referring to the ways in which the social categories of men and women, male and female, relate over the whole range of social organization, not just to interactions between individual men and women in the sphere of

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Friday Column Otive Igbuzor personal relationships, or in terms of biological reproduction. In all aspects of social activity, including access to resources for production, rewards or remuneration for work, distribution of consumption, income or goods, exercise of authority and power, and participation in cultural, political and religious activity, gender is important in establishing people’s behaviour and the outcome of any social interaction. As well as institutions between individual men and women, gender relations describe the social meaning of being male and female, and thus what is considered appropriate behaviour or activity for men and women. As noted above, women have been historically marginalized in all areas including social, economic and political spheres. Luckily, there is a growing recognition of the untapped capacity and talents of women and women’s leadership. From 1999-2009, the rate of women’s representation in national parliaments globally has grown from 13.1 percent at the end of 1999 to 18.6 percent at the end of 2009. Africa has particularly seen some dramatic increase in the number of women in parliament from 10.9 percent in 1999 to 17.6 percent in 2009. The status of women across the world today is precarious. About 70 percent of the 1.3 billion people living in extreme poverty are women. In developing countries, women own less that 2 percent of all land. At least 60 million girls are “missing” due to female infanticide or sex selective abortion and an estimated 5,000 women murdered each year in “honour” killings. There is unequal distribution of food and health care. 93 million children who are not enrolled in school are girls. It has been documented that in Nigeria, women and girls suffer systematic disadvantage and discrimination that is magnified for those in the poorest states and sectors of society. Nigeria’s 80.2 million women and girls have significantly worse life chances than men and also their sisters in comparable societies. In Nigeria, 60-79 percent of the rural work force is women but men are five times more likely to own land. Women with dependants pay more tax than men. Women in formal employment are paid less than men. Nearly five times as many judges and permanent secretaries are men rather than women. Only 4 percent of local government councilors are women. Up to one third of Nigerian women have been subjected to violence.

This is why it is necessary to have a gender agenda for the Buhari administration. Meanwhile, the manifesto of APC recognizes the place of women in governance and development. The party has clear programmes for women including political empowerment programmes, economic empowerment programmes, Nigerian women’s charter and free education for the girl child up to tertiary level. The agenda should focus on the following areas to address structural inequalities that constrain women. First, it must focus on increasing women’s access to, control over and benefit from basic assets such as land, water, forest resources and capital. At the core of this issue are power and policy: learning how to address these two factors is the key to bringing about equitable and sustainable development. Secondly, it must focus on enabling women to have more say in community affairs and at higher political levels. Opening avenues for women’s representational role in decision-making bodies implies facilitating the right of association and expression, building awareness of women’s rights, questioning gender stereotypes, and facilitating women’s participation by ensuring the provision of basic services. It may also require positive action, such as reserving places for women in decision-making bodies. The gender policy provides that at least 35 percent of positions should be reserved for women. The new administration should implement this policy. It cannot afford to come below the previous PDP government. Thirdly, it must support efforts at advocating and coordinating efforts to increase investments in basic rural infrastructure and services, particularly water, health and education – limited access to which places a special burden on poor women and girls. Finally, the party should have a programme for gaining men’s support for women’s empowerment. Consciousness-raising among men has to go hand in hand with women’s mobilization and group formation. The achievement of gender equality is not the sole responsibility of marginalized women: men and political leaders (both men and women) must also be engaged as champions of equality and women’s empowerment. The gender agenda affects males in two fundamental ways. First is that implementation of the gender agenda depends substantially on the support of men. Men must realize that

supporting gender equality and women empowerment is not favour done to women and not just a matter of good politics. Anyone interested in societal development must support women empowerment especially as all countries on top of the human development index have progressive policies that support women empowerment e.g Norway, Denmark, Sweden etc. Secondly, there are some specific issues that affect boys and men and there is the need to address them in the gender agenda. Some of the issues include socialisation of boys and men into the patriarchal society with concepts of masculinity that makes them behave in such a way that is harmful to them and society. Examples include sexual behavior of boys and men which makes them vulnerable to sexually transmitted diseases including HIV and AIDs. Other specific issues include the refusal to go to school in the South East leading to gender disparity in school enrolment and completion in basic education; the Almajiri system in the North which deprives young boys of basic education and the political economy of oil which prevents young boys in the Niger Delta from engaging in meaningful employment. In all of these, it must be recognized that gender issues are not new in Nigeria. The country has a very good gender policy. But the gender issues have remained and worsened in some aspects because of failure in the past to do the right thing. Some of the reasons for the failure include appointment of people without passion, knowledge and competence to head government institutions that are supposed to lead key gender initiatives such as Ministry of Women Affairs and National Centre for Women Development; and lack of implementation of the National Gender Policy. As a way forward the Buhari administration should have a clear gender agenda to address the gender issues in Nigeria with clear linkage to the male dimensions of the gender agenda. Dr. Otive Igbuzor is a Human Rights Activist, Policy Analyst, Development Expert and Strategist.

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