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Avoid destructive, juicy gifts, CJN warns justices >>>page 5

You can’t defect to APC, PDP warns Gov Matawalle page 6

Says move unconstitutional, will be challanged in court Wants him to vacate seat before switching Warns lawmakers against crossing to save seats As Zamfara gov officially joins ruling party today

From R-L: Kebbi State Commissioner for Health, Hon. Jafar Mohammed presenting a Cheque to Badaru Salihu, a 14 year old with Oropharyngeal Cancer, one of the 58 cancer patients who benefited from funds donated by the Kebbi state Ministry of Health in collaboration with Medicaid Cancer Foundation to mark the cancer survivors month, recently in Birnin Kebbi.

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We'll sponsor your children's Reps decry loss of Alleged N900m fraud: Navy, Maritime stakeholders education, Ganduje tells $30bn annual revenue ICPC to arraign ex-JAMB at loggerheads over disabled to leakages Registrar, Ojerinde July 6 Hydrographic Agency Bill pAGE 5

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News CONTENTS

Reps decry loss of $30bn annual revenue to leakages

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By Christiana Ekpa

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he House of Representatives Joint Committee on Finance, Banking and Currency on Monday revealed that Nigeria lost about $30 billion from 2005 to 2019 annually from revenue leakages.

This is just as the Committee lambasted the management of Citibank and Fidelity bank over alleged infractions.

According to the Committee, leakages were basically from activities of agencies and companies in banking, oil exploration, engineering, procurement, construction, installation, marine transportations, manufacturing and telecommunications upon which the it’s [ noted significant foreign exchange and revenue shortfall infractions against the country.

The Chairman of House Committee on Finance and cochairman of the joint Committee, Hon. James Faleke in his remarks at the investigative hearing on the allegations said the the House at its sitting on March 5, 2020, resolved to conduct an investigative hearing on revenue leakages in excess of $30 billion.

“The necessity and commencement of this investigation

was as a result of growing problems in the financial management of all the God-given resources in our country, Nigeria, from our vast natural resources to the value added by these resources in the form of foreign exchange earnings and revenue generation etc. into these investment environment and opportunities.

“Thus, this Committee deemed it imperative to investigate revenue leakages and loopholes in the system, that have contributed to a loss of over $30 billion dollars in annual federation tax revenue between 2005 and 2019.

“The investigation therefore, was premised on the documents received from target agencies and companies in Banking, Oil Exploration, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, Marine Transportations, Manufacturing and Telecommunications upon which the Committee -noted significant foreign exchange and revenue shortfall infractions against the Federal Republic of Nigeria by these stakeholders.

“This places an imperative need to put an end to, or at best, minimise all attributable infractions that have been instruments in the hands of some stakeholders in bringing economic woes to this country and her people.

“During our documentation compilation and a further look at the economic woes caused the country by some companies, the Committee has noted the following major infractions which have multiplier effects on other infractions: “Liftings of some crude oil and gas by oil exploration companies, that were not wholly and legally allocated to the Consignors in JV, PSC and PSA exploration activities including those whose crude oil Certificates of Quantity were not signed by the Department of Petroleum Resources and terminal operators.

“Concealment and non-disclosure of some crude oil liftings that ought to have been subjected to Petroleum Profit Taxation at PPT rates ranging between 50% of profit for PSC and PSA companies, and 85% of profit for JV companies.

“Inflow of foreign investments in the form of equity, foreign cash loans, equipment loans whose utilizations are majorly subject to tax, end up in transactions, foreign transfers that were at variance with the purpose of such inflows.

“Overnight and fictitious disappearance of Naira proceeds of foreign inflows from the bank accounts of Nigerian beneficiaries,

From left: Representative of the Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Plateau Command, Mr Nkom Samson; Secretary General, Plateau Initiative for Development and Advancement of the Natives (PIDAN), Comrade, Nanle Gujor; and Director General, Plateau Peace Building Agency, Mr Joseph Lengmang, during the monthly of the State Peace Architecture Forum with the stakeholders in Jos on Monday (28/6/21).

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and subsequent allocations of foreign exchange by CBN for Capital repatriations, Principal loan repayments and Interest payments.

Multiple foreign exchange allocations to holders of foreign inflow Certificates of Capital Importation (CCI) over and above the amount brought into the country, leading to capital flight of the country’s much needed and scarce foreign exchange.

“Loan backed Certificates of Capital Importations without evidence of transfer to the foreign lenders in the form of principal repayment and interest payments.

“Some expected imports that were funded by foreign equipment loans and other direct allocations of foreign exchange for foreign exchange valid transactions were neither translated to imports nor their import duties paid to the Nigerian Customs Service.

“Capital Flight using the FORM ‘M’ valid for Forex and Forex obtained by the beneficiary companies without utilization of the Forex to reflate the economy and taxes paid “Export proceeds for both Oil and other commodities repatriation by exporters meant to reflate the economy which were diverted by selling directly to other customers without corresponding taxes paid.

CVR: No eligible Nigerians will be disenfranchised

by INEC’s digital approach, assures Yakubu From: Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

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s the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, begins the continuous voter registration (CVR) nationwide on Monday, eligible Nigerians have been assured they will not be disenfranchised by the new digital arrangement.

The Chairman of INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu specifically allayed the fears expressed by some Nigerians that many citizens may be disenfranchised by the new digital arrangement.

Prof Yakubu said this yesterday at a press conference he addressed

on the launching of the online registration portal for the resumption of the CVR at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.

The INEC Chairman similarly said that the Commission is still deeply worried by the threat that the recent attacks on its facilities across the country by unknown gunmen could pose to registrants and its staff during the CVR, notwithstanding the fact they they (the attacks) have subsided.

Prof Yakubu pointed out that based on credible advice, the Commission has decided to adopt what he called “a roll-out and rollback approach” to the CVR exercise such that the registration centres

will not only be accessible but safe and secure.

He appealed for the understanding and support of Nigerians, especially those who have been keenly awaiting the resumption of the CVR. The INEC Chairman, “Let me allay the fears expressed by some Nigerians that many citizens may be disenfranchised by the new digital arrangement.

“The Commission is aware that not all Nigerians have computers, smart phones, access to the internet or residing in urban and sub-urban areas.

“Some citizens may also have one form of disability or another

to make it impossible for them to register online.

“The Commission is also aware of its responsibility under the law to provide every eligible Nigerian the opportunity to register irrespective of where they live or other circumstances of life.

‘I wish to assure you that in addition to the online registration portal, there will be some 2,673 centres where citizens can register physically nationwide.

“Furthermore, the exercise will be carried out continuously over a period of at least one year thereby providing enough time for the Commission to reach all the nooks and crannies of the country.

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Ag News Editor, Tobias Lengnam News Navy, Maritime Stakeholders at loggerheads over Nigerian Hydrographic Agency Bill

By Christiana Ekpa

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he Nigerian Navy and the major stakeholders in maritime industries were at loggerheads on Monday over the position canvassed by the stakeholders on the proposed House Representatives Bill seeking to establish the Nigerian Hydrographic Agency.

This was just as the Nigerian Navy maintained a strong position that the non-existence of the agency has huge National Security implications for the Nation.

The Stakeholders at the public hearing organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Navy, which has the presences of the Federal Ministry of Transportation, Nigeria Ports Authority, (NPA) Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA and National Inland Waterways Authority NIWA were all in agreement that the enactment of a Bill for an Act to Establish the Nigerian Hydrographical Agency was a duplication of law establishing all these agencies.

But the Navy in a memo and oral presentation to the House Committee by it’s Chief of Naval Staff CNS Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo insisted that the enactment of the bill to establish the Nigeria Hydrographic Agency could not have come at a better time than now given the current security situation in Nigeria.

The CNS who was represented

by Rear Admiral Chukwuemeka Okafor said that hydrography is a critical operational mandate of the Nigerian Navy and it ‘ll be a grave mistake to allow the proposed agency controlled by the civil populace in which these stakeholders operate.

According to him, the Nigerian Navy had recently acquired some new vessels and ship owners are now using vessels to convey goods due to lack of navigational charts and other security gadgets.

He said that the situation has led to low navigation in the nation’s inland waterways and the bill if passed into law would bridge the gap in the very critical sector.

He also said that there has not been any appreciable increase in the the annual budgets of the Nigerian Navy. The passage of the bill will help to contain, piracy, increase investors confidence and renew regional and international prestige of Nigeria.

Earlier, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Transportation Ms Magdalene Ajani had told the lawmakers in the Committee that hydorgraphy survey is an academic area that should not be narrowed down to the operational areas of the Navy at all She further said that the implication of narrowing it to Navy is that a non Naval officer cannot be appointed into the agency as a professional hydrographer.

She said said that in the event that the lawmakers still passed the bill into law, other professionals should be given the opportunity of appointment and career

.....As Navy insists non-existence of agency has huge National Security implications progression in the proposed agency.

The top government official as well as other representatives of some agencies also kicked against the establishment of the Maritime Trust Fund saying that the Ministry of Transportation is totally

against it because it is potentially misleading.

Some of the key maritime stakeholders notably Messers Amos Tobon of the Nigerian Ports Authority NPA and Naziru Biyankare of National Inland

Waterways Authority NIWA also told the committee at the hearing that they aligned with the views expressed by the Ministry on the Bill.

Chairman of the Committee Committee Hon. Yusuf A.

Gagdi however assured all these stakeholders and the Nigerian Navy that the views expressed would be sieved appropriately at the committee level before the bill can be withdrawn or passed into law.

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L-R: Clerk, House of Representatives committee on Finance, Mr. Oscar Okoro, Chairman of committee, Hon James Falake, and Hon. Durmnamene Dekor, during the joint committee investigating hearing on $30b revenue leakages at National Assembly, yesterday in Abuja. Photo: Mahmud Isa

Women group harps on child education

By Mashe Umaru Gwamna

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he International Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW International) have harped on the importance of educating children especially the girl child education for a better, prosperous and sustainable society.

The group made the disclosure during a familiarization visit to the L. E. A. Primary School Tnugan Kwasou in Bwari Area Council of the FCT, Abuja.

The President of African Business and Professional Women in the African Union (AU), Dr. Amany Asfour, said any society that aspired to progress in any facet of human endeavours must give priority attention to the education of its children.

According to a statement issued and signed

by Head Teacher, Hajiya Rahmat Sulemain, said Dr. Asfour expressed satisfaction with the administration academic activities and progress made in impacting education on pupils of the school.

In her remarks Mrs. Yinka Ajibola, National President of BPW International, Nigeria, said the visit to the school was to inspect progress made in academic teachings of the children since its inception in 2017.

“We are highly impressed with what we saw.

We called on the Management and Staff of the school to keep on with the good job and make L. E. A. Tungan Kwasou,a leading example among its peers in the provision of high quality primary education in Bwari Area Council and the FCT as a whole.

The Ward Head of Tungan Kwasou, Alhaji Muhammad Giwa expressed his appreciation on behalf of the people of Tungan Kwasou Ward for the provision of the school which he said has greatly impacted on the community positively .

Similarly, Head Teacher of L. E. A. Primary School, Rahmat Suleiman, showed appreciation of the management , staff and Pupils of the school not only in the provision of the school for the Community, but for the constant look out and encouragement from BPW International for the progress and better growth of the school.

Suleiman promised that the staff will continue to put in their very best for the good of the school in providing better education and good upbringing of the pupils as part of their contribution for a better society.

5th year celebration: NAPAAS promises more empowerment intervention at its week

By Ochiaka Ugwu

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ational Personal Assets Acquisition Scheme (NAPAAS) will expend its empowerment intervention programs to its targeted audiences, the Managing Director of the scheme, Aminu Bello Mohammed (Walin) has said.

Aminu who made this known during the event of 2021 NAPAAS Week at the weekend in Abuja noted NAPAAS Week is their yearly event which started in 2019 with the purpose and objective to bring about federal government ease of doing business with the stakeholders/investors, security agencies, National Assembly, Associations, cooperatives and the

General public.

He said they use the occasion to create awareness, publicity, discussions, interaction, engagement with relevant stakeholders and Nigerian public.

Speaking further, Aminu informed that the week also provides them with opportunity of showcasing transparency, integrity, accountability and openness in the activities of the Scheme.

He stated it helps in building synergy by a way of new business development and partnership initiatives with its numerous stakeholders.

He said the Week commenced with Tradeshow and walkabout inspection visit to the services centre workshop, skill

acquisitions centre, showcasing of items on hire purchase which motorcycles, tricycles and household equipment with Training sessions for widows, legionaries wives, ex-servicemen and women.

“NAPAAS widows and children of the fallen heroes’ day were held on the 24th June 2021 which includes paper presentation, welcome address

by NAPAAS. Guest Speakers include Major Gabriel, President Agbas, exservicemen and family welfare Dance group and parade by widows, General remarks, interaction and discussion.

The week also witnessed the inauguration of the NAPAAS Advisory Governing board council made up of members from the six Geo-Political

zones with Gen. A. A. Abubakar (Rtd) as chairman.

Evaluation, monitoring and implementation committee with five members and Management, Directors of NAPAAS were inaugurated.

NAPPAS Empowerment Development Foundation with five members and to be coordinated by Hajiya Hauwa Bukar was inaugurated.

NAPAAS Multipurpose Thrift and Credit Society Ltd to accommodate the General public in accessing items was also inaugurated and submissions of business continuity plan implementation, NAPAAS first quarter progress report books and manual were also done as part of the event ushering in the week.

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No fraudulent dealings in planned equity participation in Dangote Refinery – NNPC

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r Mustapha Yakubu, Chief Operating Officer, Refineries & Petrochemicals, NNPC, says there is no fraudulent dealing in NNPC’s planned equity participation in Dangote Oil Refining Company (DORC).

Yakubu made the declaration on Monday in Abuja while briefing newsmen.

“Our attention has been drawn to media reports ascribing to me alleged fraudulent dealing around the plan by the NNPC to acquire equity participation in DORC. “The publication is very embarrassing, disgusting and above all, horrifying and damaging to my character and personality as a dutiful officer of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and more importantly as a top management staff of NNPC. “I hereby state categorically that I did not speak with any news person or organisation on the issue.

“I wish also to state that, to the best of my knowledge, there is no such plan or fraudulent motive behind the equity acquisition arrangement with the DORC or any of the other private refinery that NNPC is in talks with,’’ he said Yakubu added that the decision to acquire participating stake in some private refineries was reached after an evaluation carried out by local and international experts.

“I was part of the team that further evaluated the report of the working committees (Technical and Commercial) and the subsequent adoption of the plan by the top management committee of the NNPC. “ This is in concert with the Federal Government’s overall energy security strategy,’’ he said.

The planned investment in DORC is one out of many other planned investments in domestic refining, including development of crude oil modular refineries and condensate refineries near crude sources to curb pipeline vandalism.

“I am strongly in support of the Federal Government’s overall energy security strategy which indeed is part of my schedule.

“I will continue to do everything within my power to ensure the realisation of this laudable Federal Government’s objective.

Yakubu urged members of the public to disregard the report as it was obviously designed to scuttle Federal Government’s energy security agenda for the nation (NAN)

News Avoid destructive, juicy gifts, CJN warns Appeal/C justices

By Vivian Okejeme, Abuja

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he Chief Justice of Nigeria(CJN) Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, has appealed to new appeal court justices to avoid accepting juicy but destructive gifts.

According to the CJN, such gifts may land them in trouble in the discharge of their judicial functions, adding that their reputation matter much and count enormously in their rise to honor and fame in life.

Speaking yesterday while inaugurating the 18 appellate court justices at the Supreme Court, Justice Tanko informed

them that several high profile cases would come their way and in company of some juicy, and irresistible temptations and appeal to them to avoid the temptations in their own interest.

“Let me point out unambiguously that in life gifts and wealth that are not worked for which are by extension undeserving are always wrapped in calamity and destruction” “Flee from them and keep your heads high above the murky waters of corruption so that you can be conveniently counted among the very best in the Nigeria judiciary” “You must against all odds

conduct your affairs within the ambit of the law and the oath that has just been administered on you.”

“If you are hitherto 50% under public scrutiny, I can assure you now that it has risen to 100% by virtue of this your elevation to the court of appeal” “The temple and rate of public assessment of your conduct and disposition will now assume astronomical rise.

You must redouble your efforts and dialogue properly with your conscience in order not to fall out of the grace of God and the Nigerian people.

Speaking further, the CJN

reminded the new justices that it takes nothing to join the crowd but it takes a lot to stand alone with good conscience.

He therefore, charged them to fasten their belt and roll up their sleeves to face the challenges head-on adding “you must redouble your pace to catch up with the expectation of the litigants.”

Concluding, CJN reminded them that as judicial officers they have a divine mandate on earth that they must discharge with honesty and sincerity because that will give account of themselves to justify their elevation to the court of appeal.

L-R: General Superintendent, Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Folorunsho Kumuyi; President, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) Bishop Francis Wale Oke and the FCT Overseer Pastor Adebiyi Elijah when the PFN executives visited the pastor at the ongoing Divine Connection crusade on Sunday in Abuja.

We’ll sponsor your children’s education, Ganduje tells disabled From Kano

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overnor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state has said that his administration will sponsor the education of the children of People Living With Disability (PWDs) in the state up to university level free of charge.

The Governor stated this during the Annual General Meeting and congregational prayers organised

by Arewa Freedom of the Blind, a Non Governmental Organization, held in Kano yesterday.

Ganduje explained that education is key to societal development and that was the main reason behind making

primary and secondary education free and compulsory in Kano. “ I urge you to make sure that your children go to school, because with education they can attain any status in life,” he said.

He said his administration is working towards creating an agency which would support the affairs of people with disability in the state, disclosing that a bill for the establishment of the agency had been passed to state House of Assembly.

“A bill for the Establishment of the agency that would be taking care of the needs of people with Disability has been passed by Kano state house of Assembly. We are now on the process of planning

a blueprint for the take off of the agency,” Ganduje reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to support to people living with disability with the aim of improving their living standard.

The Governor commended the association of the blind for supporting government policy of banning street begging in the state, saying the decision was in the interest of all.

He added that his administration would ensure that the skills acquisition center for the disabled persons in Kano would be rehabilitated in a bid to make them become self-relient .

In a remark, the chairman of

the Arewa Freedom of the Blind Association, Malam Mukhtar Saleh aplauded the foresight and commitment of Kano state government in supporting people living with disability in the state.

He explained that the association decided to hold the meeting of the nineteen Northern states in Kano state in recognition of the support and respect the present administration is according to them.

Saleh solicited for more incentives for people living with disability in Kano state and Northern Nigeria, especially rehabilitation of skills acquisition center and scholarships for their children up to higher Levels.

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Pilgrims Commission boss tasks Journalists on objective reportage

From: Femi, Oyelola, Kaduna

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he Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) Rev. Yakubu Pam has urged members of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to be objective in their reportage and focus on the strength of Nigeria and concentrate less on its shortcomings.

He made the assertion while playing host to the Executive Members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kaduna State Council yesterday.

Rev. Yakubu Pam explained that the Northern Nigeria has been faced with a lot of crisis and the Kaduna State NUJ is in a better position to rewrite the history of the region.

He further said that there is need for the government, religious leaders, traditional leaders and the Media Practitioners to work in synergy to handle the crisis in Nigeria.

Strike: Stakeholder urges NASS, NLC, govt dialogue

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You can’t defect to APC, PDP warns Gov Matawalle T

By Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

he Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to go to court if the Governor of Zamfara State, Hon. Bello Matawalle, National Assembly members from the state and State House of Assembly defect to the All Progressives Congress, APC, today as planned.

Towards this end, the PDP has warned the governors and others not to take such action today (Tuesday), declaring that it will challenge it in the court of law.

The main opposition party gave the warning at a press conference addressed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan in Abuja yesterday.

Ologbondiyan said that the party is watching developments in Zamfara state as they concern reports of plans

by Matawalle, to cross over to the APC. The PDP, according to the National Publicity Secretary, categorically cautioned Matawalle to know that his plans amounts

•Says move unconstitutional, will be challanged in court •Wants him to vacate seat before switching •Warns lawmakers against crossing to save seats

to a decision to vacate office as no law allows him to cross over to any other party with the governorship mandate statutorily given to the PDP through the ballot box, as already established by the provision of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and the standing judgment of the Supreme Court.

According to him, “A combined reading of Section 221 of the 1999 Constitution as the pronouncements of the Supreme Court in Faleke v. INEC (2016) is clear in holding that it is the political party that stands for election, that votes scored in election belong to the political party and that the candidate nominated to contest at an election by his party, acts only as the agent of his party,”.

The PDP rqually cautioned members of the National Assembly

as well as members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, not to allow themselves to be pushed into losing their seats as the provisions of the Constitution is very clear in barring lawmakers from cross carpeting, except in a situation of a division in the political party upon which platform they were elected.

According to him, “There is no division in the PDP to warrant to defection of any of our lawmakers”.

The PDP expressed the hopes that Bello Matawalle as well as members of the National and State Assembly from Zamfara state will take caution.

In a related development, the National Working Committee (NWC) has approved the dissolution of the Zamfara State Executive of the party.

The pointed pointed out that,

“The decision is in line with the provision of Section 29 (2)(b) of the PDP Constitution 2017 (as amended).

“All party leaders, critical stakeholders and teeming members of our party in Zamfara state should, by this, be guided accordingly,” the party said.

While fielding questions from journalists after the briefing, the party’s NPS said that their governors are being intimidated by the ruling party to cross over.

He said that those who manage to speak against the ruling APC are feeling the heat, adding that the circumstances Matewalle came to the office is different.

According to him, “What happens in Zamfara will be a subject under jurisprudence. We will go to court. We will do everything possible

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President of Rotary Club of Jos, Tin City, Owolabi Folaranmi (L) and Assistant Governor, Rotary Club District 9125 Nigeria, Theresa Eyetan, during the Valedictory Fellowship of Rotary Club of Jos, Tin City in Jos on

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Student shot dead during tuition hike protest in Kafachan

CRIME News Alleged N900m fraud: ICPC to arraign ex-JAMB Registrar, Ojerinde July 6

funds.

The commission said that the former chief executive officer allegedly committed multiple frauds, while heading JAMB and the National Examination Council (NECO).

In suit number: CR/97/21 filed before the court, Ojerinde is the sole defendant.

When the matter was called From Kano

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he Federal Government has arraigned Muhammad Mahdi for allegedly defaming the character of the Katsina State Governor, Bello Aminu Masari, his Government and the State Secretary to the Government, Mustapha Inuwa and inciting public against them.

Mahdi was arraigned on a six-count charges of alleged criminal defamation of the

for arraignment, the defendant counsel, Olorunnisola, told the court that arrangements were being made for a plea bargain.

NAN reports that a plea bargain is an arrangement between prosecutor and defendant whereby the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a more lenient sentence or an agreement to drop other charges.

However, Shogunle, who had already been served with a copy of the process, disagreed with Olorunnisola’s submission, saying the commission was not in agreement with the terms in the application.

Citing an authority to back his submission, the senior lawyer argued that the application for a plea bargain before arraignment

was in conformity with the provisions of the law.

Justice Egwuatu held that since the prosecution was not in agreement with the terms put forward by the defence, a written correspondence should be filed to the effect.

The judge then adjourned the matter until July 6 for arraignment.(NAN)

characters of Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, his Government and the State Secretary to the Government, Mustapha Inuwa at the Federal High Court, Kano.

Mahdi, who is the owner of Dialogue Global Limited, however pleaded not guilty to all of the charges.

The Prosecution Counsel in the case, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Simon Lough, while presenting the charges before the court, accused Mahdi of alleged violation of bail conditions for further publishing 32 new defamation episodes on March to June 28, 2021,

against Governor Masari on the internet.

The case, with tittle, “FG vs Muhammad Mahdi and Dialogue Global Ltd”, has counted six charges accusing Mahdi of defaming characters of Gov. Masari by accusing him of squandering N62 billion from Katsina Treasury Funds.

Mahdi arraigned over alleged inciting public against gov Masari in Kano

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s the strike embarked upon by the Nasarawa State Civil Servants enters the third week, the state chairman Parents Teacher Association (PTA), Alhaji Umar Ahmed Ebenya has called on government and the state Labour Union to resolve their dispute amicably for the good interest of the future generation and the state as a whole.

Alhaji Ebenya made the call in an interview with newsmen in Lafia.

He said the inability for government and the state NLC to settle their differences which has constituted untold hardship to all sectors.

assarawa State Governor, Eng. Abdullahi Sule, has disclosed that Nigerians should remember all the issues of Nationalisation of the Oil and Gas that began in the 1990s led to what the country is currently facing today.

This was just as the Governor and other stakeholders disclosed that, security issues should look beyond a northern issue, stressing that it is a actually a national issue which leaders at all levels should take time to speak about it and it way forward.

Speaking at a retreat organized by the Northern caucus of the House of Representatives on the Petroleum Industry Bill currently before the National Assembly, the Governor Sule urged country leaders to look at this technical papers that presented at the event , look at themselves as well as counterparts from the South to

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he Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) will, on July 6, arraign Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, former Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), at the Federal High Court, Abuja, for alleged N900 million fraud.

Justice Obiora Egwuatu fixed the date on Monday, after counsel to the ICPC, Ebenezer Shogunle, disagreed with the terms of the plea bargain application the defence counsel, P.A.O. Olorunnisola, SAN, had planned to file before the court.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the operatives of the anti-corruption commission had, on March 15, arrested Ojerinde, in Abuja, on allegations bordering on misappropriation of

From:Femi Kaduna

From Gambo Ahmed Lafia

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understand that, everything is for the interest of Nigeria, not North.

“I want to look at the event a little bit different, based on my experience in the oil and gas sector.

Apart from obtaining my education in the US, I actually spent close to 15 years in the oil and gas industry in Houston Texas.And so, most of what I do is purely in oil and gas sector.

“I want us to look at what we are looking at mainly as a national issue not a northern issue. I am telling you that, from practical experience of what I have seen in so many nations.

I was lucky to be one of those that “worked for AMOCO while in Houston before were bought over. And so many countries that have seen frontier as extension or a reserves have not benefitted strongly those particular frontiers especially in the areas of E&P as well as development.

If you look at Bolivia today, Bolivia is a very good example as

most of these discoveries were made and a lot of the discoveries were abandoned. Today, Bolivia is the major supplier of energy to Brazil mainly from these frontiers.

“If you look at the roadmap of how E&P is done in Nigeria in the 1960s. You now find out for yourself, how are they being funded. At one point in time the entire Nigeria was just one oil block given to Shell.

“Shell was dominantly responsible for all the E&P of Nigeria...Like the Sultan of Sokoto has just mentioned about the various basins that we have, in fact, I wish whatever paper I am going to present, I will have the same opportunity to present it to our Southern Caucus as well. So that, we can understand that, this is not a northern problem, this is not a northern issue, this is a Nigerian issue. This is a national issue.

“Today most of our operations are going offshore. They are going offshore because of security. When

SPDC started having some issues, in the western Niger Delta, they relocated their Headquarters from the Western Niger Delta to the Eastern Niger Delta.

“When Shell started having its problems in the Western Niger Delta, they relocated their headquarters actually to Lagos.

When Mobil realised some issues challenging its operations, they relocated to Eket.

“Today, for security issues, we should not at it beyond a northern issue. It is actually a national issue.

And the reason why I am taking time to speak about it is that, all these years, a lot of people who are in decision making may leave.

And it is very important for us to understand that this particular issue is a national issue it is not a northern issue.

“The reason being simple, today, Texaco has moved offshore to Abanu, which is the field. Shell has moves to the Bonga, which is the field.

All these fields have nothing less

than one billion barrels. We now have the Lanha, we have the Edna.

All these are major offshore fields that move around and so, most of these oil companies are.moving there.

So, it is up to you the northern caucus not to see it as defending the north, I want you to see it as defending Nigeria.

“There will be a technical paper that will have the details which will say will be focused on it. We say Gas Flaring, we take a certain percentage.

We say, we are going to look at the blocks. Oil blocks that are allocated. We remember all these issues of Nationalisation of the Oil and Gas that began in the 1990s is what we are facing today.

“Allocation by OPEC is based on your reserves. Today we have a lot of reserves. Like the Sultan said, we have a lot of oil in Sokoto. If you ask him, what is the quantity, what is the location, where are we going to drill the wells, he doesn’t know.

They are speculations.

student of Kaduna State College of Education Gidan Waya, in Jema’a Local Government Area of the State, was shot dead during a protest over tuition fees yesterday.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Mohammad Jalige, confirmed this in a statement made available to media in kaduna yesterday.

The statement stated that the Command was informed of the protest and road blockade by the students of College of Education Gidan waya over the recent increase in tuition fee by the Kaduna state Government.

The statement further stated that on receipt of the information, the Command immediately dispatched Operatives to restore normalcy.

The contingent, the statement added professionally and successfully dispersed the protesters and warned them not to embark on further protest and road blockade considering the existing warning against such action issued by the Kaduna state Police Command a fortnight ago.

However, at about 0930hrs, information had it that the students re-converged again and blocked the Gidan Waya – Kafanchan Federal Highway and were becoming unruly and riotous.

“At a point the protesters blocked the convoy of a military sector Commander injuring him and one other. “ The situation resulted into a fracas where three (3) protesters were injured in attempt to use minimal force to disperse the riotous students. “ The victims were taken to the Hospital for medical attention but unfortunately one person died while receiving medical attention.”

Permanent Secretary, Katsina State Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (KSMSTI), Mr Yusuf Muazu (3rd L); newly appointmented Executive Secretary, National Board for Technical Education, Katsina State, Prof. Idris Bugaje (M); and other dignitaries, during the presentation of congratulatory letter to Prof. Bugaje by KSMSTI in Katsina on Monday (28/6/21).

Unicef/SUBEB support 1,000 less previlledges pupils with free uniform in Jigawa From Dutse

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o fewer than, 1000 less privileged primary school pupils got free uniforms and reading

materials in Kiri-kasamma and Roni local governments area of Jigawa State.

The support was given to the beneficiaries by the United Nations Children Funds (Unicef), Department for

International Development (DFID) in collaboration with Jigawa State Universal Basic Education (SUBEB).

Speaking at the flag-off of the exercise, the unicef coordinator in Jigawa State

Universal Basic Education, Hajiya Umma Abdulqadir Fanini said, the distribution of the uniforms to 1000 less privileged primary students was part of the unicef ‘back to school campaign’ in the state.

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Anambra primary: Secondus heads PDP 25-member appeal panel

By Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

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he National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has named a 25-member gubernatorial Electoral Appeal Panel for Anambra State.

The Panel, which has the National Chairman of the party, Prince Uche Secondus as Chairman, will consider appeals arising from the conduct of the Anambra State Gubernatorial Primary Election.

This was confirmed in a

statement yesterday by the National Organizing Secretary, NOS, Col. Austin Akobundu (rtd).

The National Secretary of the party, Senator Umaru Ibrahim Tsauri, will serve as a member/Secretary of the panel.

According to the statement

by Akobundu, “The National Working Committee (NWC) of our great party, the PDP, has approved the nomination of the following party members to serve on the Gubers Electoral Appeal Panel.

“The Panel will consider

appeals arising from the conduct of the Anambra State Gubernatorial Primary Election”, it said.

Members of the panel are; Elder Yemi Akinwonmi, Sen. Sulaiman Nazif, Col Austin Akobundu, Dr. Agbo Emmanuel, Hon. Abdullahi MAIBASIRA, Hon. Adewale Aribisala, Hon. Kola Ologbondiyan, Hajia (Mrs.) Maryam Waziri, Hon. S.K.E Udeh Okoye, Barr. Emmanuel Enoidem, Alh. Mai Adamu Mustapha, Amb. Taofik Arapaja and Hon. Theophilus Dakas Shan.

Others are; Chief. Dan Orbih, Dr. Emmanuel Bovoa, Chief Ali Odefa, Dr. Aminu Abdullahi, Alhaji Sule Lamido, Alh. Adamu Maina Waziri, Sen. David A.B Mark, Chief Onyema Ugochukwu, Erelu Olusola Obada and Sen. Emmanuel Ibokessien.

The Appeal Panel seating is scheduled to begin sitting today (Tuesday, June 29, 2021) by 1pm.

The venue: of the panel s sitting is the NWC Hall, Wadata Plaza, Abuja FCT.

Experts check discrepancies in anatomy, diagnostic data

APGA Chieftain, Shinkafi declares defection to APC From Ibrahim Sidi Muh’d, Gusau

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he National Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and 2019 gubernatorial candidate in Zamfara State, Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi has publicly declared his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of formal exit of Governor Bello Matawalle from the PDP to APC today (Tuesday).

Shinkafi, who made the declaration during a meeting with hundreds of APGA members and the party leaders from the 14 local government areas of Zamfara state yesterday in Gusau the

state capital, explained reasons that informed his decision to renounced his membership with APGA. The APGA chieftain informed that, the APC national caretaker and Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, will formerly receive prominent politicians including himself, Governor Bello Matawalle, former Minister of Finance, Alhaji Bashir Yuguda, former Minister of Defence, Brigadier General Mansur Dan Ali (rtd).

“It is worth to note that, I have chosen to dump APGA for APC simply because to acquire enough time to pay my contributions towards fighting the lingering insecurity and abject poverty

among the good people in the state.

“I have been in APGA for good nineteen years until when I was elected as the National Secretary, and I lived cordially with all in the party, I was not neither dismissed nor expelled, but I found it necessary to respond to an invitation by Governor Matawalle who requested for my contributions towards ending banditry in the state.

“And for the defection to APC, I was requested for by same Governor Matawalle who was also requested by President Muhammadu Buhari too, I have to dance to the tune for understanding that my contributions would help to

turn Zamfara a crime-free State.

“I was convinced that the aim of Governor Matawalle was to also free Zamfara State from abject poverty amongst other problems hindering development of the state, his blueprint had actually reflected my party’s manifestos”, Shinkafi has explained.

Speaking of behalf of all the 14 APGA Chairmen of the state, the party Chairman of Gusau, Alhaji Yusha’u Mada, assured the party chieftain of their support for the his defection, adding that, “We are assuring you that, all the leaders alongside thousands of party followers, would remain loyal to any political decision you have taken”, Mada has stressed.

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igerian medical experts have offered Clinical direction on how to handle discrepancies associated with anatomy and diagnostic data analysis in Ultrasonography — a procedure that uses high-energy sound waves to look at tissues and organs inside the body.

This thought line was invoked at the presentation of first indigenous textbook on Radiology medicine practice in Nigeria.

The books titled: ‘St. Bridget X-ray Radiological Cases Atlas with Clinical Direction’ and ‘Aids Tomedical Sonology Techniques: the St Bridget’s X-ray Centre Experience’, coauthored by Dr. Sam Enukegwu and reviewed by Dr. Amaka Ebubedike, Dr. Benko-Coker and Prof. Monu Johnny.

Speaking on the academic feat, Dr Sam Enukegwu, a Radiologist and Consultant at St. Bridget’s X-ray Centre, Benin City, listed the hostile environment as one of the factors that discourage practitioners, lack of equipment, poor remuneration, lack of logistics support to work with in most Centres.

UNDP trains 200 youths, women in vocational skills, SMEs in Ekiti

Institute boss tasks African youths on nation building

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T L-R Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase Leader, House of Representatives, Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa; Representative of the Caretaker Chairman of APC, Sen. Yusuf Yusuf; and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, during the 9th House of Representatives Northern Caucus Retreat, at Royal Institute, yesterday in Niger State. Photo: Mahmud Isa

From: Lokoja

he Acting Chief Judge of Kogi State, Hon. Justice Richard Olorunfemi has cautioned Adumu community in the water flank of the state, not to corrupt judges and support staff of the newly established Area Court in the area, to enable them dispense justice, without fear or favour.

Justice Olorunfemi stated this yesterday at Adumu community in Ofu local government area of the state, during the official inauguration of Area Court established for the community by the Acting Chief Judge.

The Chief Judge who warned the people of community against inducing the Area Court Judge and other officers, described court as synonymous to development and ultimately brought justice closer to the people.

He therefore called on the community to sustain the course of justice in their domain by giving their support in the area of security , maintenance and show of love to the Area Court judge and other supporting staff for effect and efficient dispensation of justice in Adumu community and its environs.

He further stressed the need for the officials of the Court to dispense justice without fear or

By Osaigbovo Iguobaro

he UN Development Programme (UNDP) in its bid to complement government’s efforts of addressing insecurity and unemployment has trained 200 women and youth, victims of violence in different skills acquisition and empowerment in Ekiti.

The UNDP Governance, Peace and Security Team Lead, Mr Matthew Alao, said this at the closing of a twoweek orientation programme for the beneficiaries, at National Youth Service Corps, (NYSC) Permanent Orientation Camp, Ise/Orun, Ekiti.

Alao said that the programme facilitated by the UNDP and its partner, the Norwegian government, would help in the prevention of crisis and resolution of conflicts.

The Team Lead said that the platform was aimed at transforming the lives of beneficiaries selected from all the 16 local government areas of Ekiti.

He said that after the orientation programme the participants would still go through a six-month skill acquisition programme in trades and skills of their choice.

According to him, this will help beneficiaries gain lifelong skills and enjoy support for the establishment of small-scale businesses with starter pack grants.

Alao said equipping women and youth with lifelong skills and empowering them would “make them economically viable to contribute meaningfully to the development of their communities, states and country.”

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Kogi CJ warns against corrupt practices favour, and urged them to always be guided by the constitution and fear of the Almighty God. Justice Olorunfemi equally commended the facilitator of the court, Hon. Justice Yunusa Musa for the love and care he had for

his people, noting that within six months the jurist facilitated two courts , the Itobe Magistrate Court and Adumu Area Court all at Itobe district, to his people.

Justice Yunusa Musa had earlier in a remark, disclosed

that the community in the last 30 years put a request for the establishment of the court, but paucity of fund delayed it, noting that the realization of the request in 2021 will no doubt bring justice to the community.

Also speaking, the traditional ruler and the Ochabe of Adumu community, Dr Yunusa Ali pledged the support of his community in ensuring that the court and the officials are safe at all time.

From:Femi Oyelola, Kaduna

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frican youths have been urged to change the narrative of Africa from a false impression of a failing continent to that of a working and fast growing region.

This narrative is contained in Africa Union’s (AU) Agenda 2063 of inclusive growth and sustainable development for Africa.

The Director General of Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies, (MINILS), Comrade Issa Aremu made the appeal yesterday while addressing the virtual second Industriall Global union African region Youth Zoom Conference anchored from Johannesburg South Africa and monitored in Kaduna Aremu who is also the Vice President of the global union charged participants drawn from affiliate 60 industrial affiliates to change the narrative.

Executive Secretary Women Information Network (WINET), Mrs Miriam Menkiti (L), representative of Commissioner for Education, Enugu State, Mrs Francisca Nwokolo (2nd L) with beneficiaries and other dignitaries, during the ceremonial presentation of one academic year full scholarship to 147 female students of CSS Obeagu by WINET with support from Mundo Cooperante of Spain at the School premises on Monday (28/6/21).

Delta spends N1.3bn monthly on pensions

By Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

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elta Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday said the state government spent N1.3 billion monthly in servicing pension obligations to its retirees.

Okowa made this known while swearing in nine Special Advisers and Chairman, Bureau of State Pensions, at Government House, Asaba.

He said the state was facing lots of challenges as a result of pressure from the contributory pension scheme.

He said that it was tough

running the scheme but assured that unlike most states in the country, his administration would sustain its commitment to the scheme, because it was in the best interest of workers.

“Delta is one of the very few states that have continued to run the contributory pension scheme.

“As of the last information I have, only eight states are actually truly running the contributory pension scheme because it is expensive for the government to run.

“There are backlogs of payments and it is not because we

didn’t want to pay, it is because of the initial information gap that was available at the time of enrolment which has resulted in several billions of arrears called actual services.

“We are doing our best and we will continue to make our own contributions and also contribute meaningfully to reduce the level of debt and I hope that by the time we leave in 2023, we will have done our bit reasonably. ``I hope, too, that the succeeding administration will also continue to pay for the actual services. I say

this because people do not understand that as a state we spend over N1.3 billion monthly in the payment of pensions.

“I am aware that some states don’t spend up to that amount in payment of their entire staff salaries but for payment of state pensions alone we are spending over N1.3 billion monthly,” Okowa said.

He charged the new Special Advisers to discharge their duties in accordance with section 196 (Sub-section 1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).

We’ve raised state IGR by N15bn in 2 years – Makinde

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ov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo says his government has increased the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) by close to N15 billion without raising taxes in the first two years.

This is contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa, in Ibadan on Sunday.

The statement quoted the governor as saying this, on Saturday evening at the 41st Omo Aj’orosun Day Celebration, in Ibadan.

The governor also used the occasion to explain the essence of the Alternative Project Funding Approach (APFA) of his administration.

Makinde said the APFA helped the state in bridging its infrastructure deficit, “while also helping to expand the economy and increase the IGR.” He said that his government was able to increase the IGR without raising taxes by appealing and bringing more people into the state tax net.

The governor who felicitated members of the Aj’orosun Club, promised to donate a bus to the club.

He warned against politicising the security challenges in the state.

Makinde also called on the residents of the state to support the government’s efforts on security. (NAN)

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Yiaga Africa urges first time voters’ to register

By Tobias Lengnan Dapam

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iaga Africa has called on first time voters in the country to participate in the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise which began today.

The Independent National Election Commission (INEC) introduced the pre-enrolment via INEC’s CVR online portal from June 28, 2021.

This will be the first time in

Nigeria’s electoral process where citizens can commence their voter’s registration from their individual spaces of comfort.

Citizens who complete their pre-enrollment in the online portal will choose an appointment date for their biometric physical capture, which will commence from 19 July 2021 at INEC offices in the States and Local Government Areas (LGAs).

“With the proposals for more technology to be deployed in

Nigeria’s election, this CVR process presents an opportunity for the accurate capture of voters’ data and biometrics. It also creates an opportunity for more eligible voters to commence their registration with ease and hopefully reduce the pressure at the physical centers.

“Voters registration remains a critical exercise in the electoral process as it is the first determinant of who gets to vote in Nigeria. The right to

vote which, gives the people a voice through the ballot, requires citizens to first register as voters. It guarantees the free exercise of the right of citizens to choose their leaders and decide electoral outcomes. This CVR exercise presents an opportunity for Nigerians, especially young Nigerians, to exercise their power as the sovereign in a democracy by first registering to vote to harness the people’s power during elections.”

Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Mr Sonny Echono (R), receiving the award of excellence from the President of the Library Association, Prof. Innocent Ekoga in Abuja on Monday (28/6/21).

Osinbajo happy with massive entry for 4th National MSMEs Awards

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ice President Yemi Osinbajo says the large number of entries received for the 2021 National Micro and Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Awards is encouraging.

Osinbajo spoke on Sunday at the 4th National MSMEs Awards held at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja.

The vice president said that since it was introduced, the National MSMEs Award had grown appreciably and had become a key feature of the national MSMEs space.

“I bring you warm greetings from President Muhammadu Buhari, who is, as you know, particularly proud of the impact and contributions of MSMEs in

the economy.

“I am particularly delighted to have another opportunity to see some of our young and innovative entrepreneurs, here in this hall today.

“Since its inauguration in 2018, the National MSMEs Awards has grown in leaps and bounds.

“It has become a prominent feature in the annual event calendar of the MSMEs community in Nigeria, attracting thousands of prospective business owners, established entrepreneurs, regulators and financiers.

“In the first edition of the awards in 2018, some 500 applications were received; I am told that over 10,000 entries were

received for this year’s edition alone.’’

He said that the large number of entries had demonstrated that the interest shown in the awards

by Nigerian entrepreneurs was tremendous.

Osinbajo said that in the past years, winners in the different categories had gone home with various prizes that had impacted their businesses and profiles – cash prizes, cars, and of course local and international media attention.

“The awards have also inspired many young entrepreneurs to greatness and some of the stories are simply incredible.

“This year we also have a selection of outstanding winners.

“Our MSME of the Year “Bold Artistry” is a company with a team of young and creative artists working on improving the arts industry by introducing polystyrene to their works. “ With this they have created impressive artworks and are providing jobs for many budding artists.

“Osky Integrated has created its niche in the business of catfish farming; the founders are adding value to fish farming through processing for the local and export market “Other winners such as Vegas Gold and the Footwear Academy are promoting made in Nigeria products in the fashion and footwear industries respectively.’

Delta is investment destination haven - Ukah

By Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

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he Delta State Government said it is ready to key into partnership initiatives that will be beneficial to citizens and residents of the state through the provision of quality services, facilities and job creation.

The Secretary to the Delta State Government (SSG), Chief Patrick Ukah, stated this on sunday in Asaba when he commissioned DD’s Centrum Business Complex along DBS Road, Asaba.

The SSG said one of the flagship programmes of the Okowa administration is the Job Creation

Agency established to empower the youths which has gone a long way in curbing youth restiveness in the state and occupying them positively.

Chief Ukah noted that the establishment of the business enterprise in the state was a welcome development as it will serve as a resource center for

the state government’s various empowerment schemes for the youths in the state.

He said that there is a robust synergy between the state government and the private sector which has brought about the increase in the number of private businesses established in the state.

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EDITORIAL 160 GBV survivors benefit from EU-UN intuitive in Sokoto – Commissioner

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o fewer than 160 survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) have been empowered with working tools under the European Union- United Nations’ Spotlight Initiative Project in four local government areas of Sokoto state.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the initiative was launched on Nov. 17, 2020 to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls by 2030.

Speaking at the closing of the three-day livelihood training and distribution of business materials to beneficiaries on Sunday in Bodinga local government area, the Sokoto State Commissioner for Women and Children Affairs, Hajia Kulu Sifawa, said the initiative was aimed at empowering the GBV survivors to be self reliant.

She noted that the 160 survivors are drawn from Bodinga, Sokoto North, Binji and Tangaza local government areas. ”The were trained on environmental and body hygiene, business skills and child spacing and family planning methods. ”Others are livelihood skills and special skills on how to prevent Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV), Sexual and Reproductive Health Right (SRHR) and Harmful Practices (HP). ”They were educated on the importance of girl-child education, accessing right medications in designated hospitals including antenatal care and others,” she said.

Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), some of the beneficiaries described the training and business tools interventions as beneficial.

A beneficiary, Maryam Yunusa, said:”the skills I was taught will guarantee my liberation so that I can and contribute to the growth and development of my community. ”These goats will be properly kept and reared to increase my business”.

Also Yahatu Abashe and Shamsiyya Bello, who received grinding machines pledged to ensure proper maintenance as well as engage in commercial use ti support other family members.

A 20-year-old survivor resident of Sokoto metropolis said she was forced into marrying a Soldier, who continued to maltreat and dehumanise her.

The survivor who pleaded anonymity said:”I was married off at 13 without my consent. ”He abandoned me nine days into the marriage for seven months. When he came back, he beat and I sustained injuries ”The beating and dehumanising treatment continued for years. I left my matrimonial home for seven years now and all attempts to secure divorce failed”.

She said that she transformed the threat and maltreatment from her husband who refused to grant her request for divorce into going back to school.

As OPEC honours Nigeria!

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he Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will on July 12 mark the 50th anniversary of Nigeria’s membership.

Secretary Geñeral Mohammed Barkindo disclosed that in a recent statement. Nigeria was unanimously accepted as the 11th member of OPEC on July 12, 1971.

According to Barkindo, that day has been of historic importance for Nigeria and OPEC.

“The unique relationship between OPEC and Nigeria has been mutually beneficial and laden with a plethora of successes. The golden anniversary of Nigeria’s membership is indeed a cause for celebration. I very much hope that all Nigerians will celebrate with us, not only reflecting on the past, but also considering how we can build a more prosperous future together.” He added that he as the OPEC secretary-general “To commemorate this would deliver a keynote address landmark date, the OPEC to the 20th Nigeria Oil and Gas Secretariat has pieced together a Conference to take place from July special OPEC Bulletin,” he said. 5 to July 8. The conference would “The edition will look at make reference the history of Nigeria’s to the positivity relationship with OPEC, and longevity of including the many the relationship giants of Nigerian public We know that Barkindo, between Nigeria and service, who have been himself a Nigerian, must OPEC, he said. responsible for the have initiated and sold successful five-decade We welcome this project to other relationship that has this honour OPEC evolved with OPEC. We OPEC members. We say is doing to Nigeria. will interview high-level kudos to him. However, This is a great silver figures and examine and without his nationality lining in a dark explore other topical working in Nigeria’s cloud of doubts and issues surrounding favour, there can be no cynicism enemies Nigeria.’’ of this nation, at doubt that this nation home and abroad, has been a stabilizing Barkindo said that have cast over its hand in OPEC the focal interview survivability. would be with President Muhammadu Buhari who he We know that Barkindo, described as an OPEC veteran for himself a Nigerian, must have over 40 years. According to him, initiated and sold this project to Buhari has been heavily involved in other OPEC members. We say the organisation’s affairs. “OPEC kudos to him. However, without has been fortunate,“he said. “They his nationality working in Nigeria’s have been integral to what the favour, there can be no doubt that organisation has achieved. Over this nation has been a stabilizing the course of the five decades hand in OPEC. When market of OPEC membership, Nigeria volatilities have threatened to tear has been a constructive partner, the organization apart Nigeria seeking consensus and always has been the member that would encouraging compromise. The steady the ship. It, therefore, special OPEC Bulletin highlights merits the honour OPEC plans for all these. it.

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Nigeria opening its doors to int’l trade and FDI

By Musa Ilallah

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o further actualise his vision for a united, secure, prosperous and economically buoyant country, President Muhammadu Buhari has consciously and consistently tailored his policies and programmes towards achieving this goal within his term in office.

As a goal getter, PMB had in his first term in office done the needful by a rare action of completing projects abandoned by the previous government in power.

Such key and strategic projects include the Abuja-Kaduna rail line, Lagos-Ibadan expressway, the second Niger Bridge.

Other key projects that his government has initiated and embarked upon or are about to start are East-West road and Ibadan-Kaduna Kano rail line among others.

To further open up the country to the outside world in terms of trade and attracting Foreign Direct Investments, FDI, the PMB administration had concluded arrangements to link Nigeria through Kano to Niger republic and other parts of the world by awarding a contract to build a state of the art rail line from Kano- Maradi, Niger rail line project. It is expected to cost the country $1.96 billion which will be sourced from external borrowings.

The project when completed will grow Nigeria’s economy and create employment opportunities for Nigerians and make it easy for Nigerians to be able to transport cargo, not just from Niger Republic and vice versa but from neighboring states.

Not bothered or distracted by the wailings of mischief makers who see it as a waste of resources on the Kano-Maradi rail line, President Buhari has just recorded another milestone in his amazing idea of how to further improve the country’s economy by taking a facility from the African Development Bank, AfDB in conjunction with the Cameroonian government. The memorandum of understanding for the facility was signed 6 years ago to construct the Enugu-Bamenda, Cameroon Road Project linking the two countries.

The project will pave the way for regional integration and greater social cohesion in addition to its considerable multi faceted socio-economic dimension benefits.

The project, due for completion this year, is expected to cost $423 million, of which the Bank provided a $288 million loan and a grant of $25 million. The balance was financed by the World Bank, Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA, Government of Nigeria, Government of Cameroon and Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS. The Enugu-Bamenda Highway is part of Trans-African Highway, which was conceived over 30 years ago as a transcontinental link from Lagos to Mombasa.

Today, the highway stretches 6,300 km traversing Nigeria, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and Kenya. The TransAfrican Highway Authority that was established in the 1980s by the six member states could not achieve its mandate to fully develop the highway due to lack of adequate resources and political will. Cameroon and Nigeria signed an MoU in 2007 and sought funding from the AfDB and other

development partners to execute the muchneeded transport corridor.

The Enugu-Bamenda Highway project has been transformational in terms of the direct benefits felt by the population within the project area, including a boost to household income levels.

Concretely, the project has contributed to job creation and private sector expansion by facilitating the marketing of agricultural produce in the zone with improved access via the highway and rural feeder roads.

Video testimonies from beneficiaries confirm the highway project has improved social and rural infrastructure, including access to schools, markets, drying beds for agricultural produce, cassava and oil processing mills.

With the road improvements, transport costs and poverty levels along this economic corridor have already been reduced dramatically. The project has a tremendous potential for economic transformation by improving the efficiency of the transport and living conditions of the population within its zone of influence. It is common knowledge that Nigeria is the largest trading partner of Cameroon even with the prevalence of bad roads linking the two countries.

President of the AfDB, Dr Akinwinmu Adesina had recently revealed that the bank is working diligently with the ECOWAS Commission to finalize the feasibility studies for the Abidjan-Lagos corridor by the end of 2021, expecting the construction of the corridor to start within 24 months.

The highway would connect 85 percent of ECOWAS’s trade volume through the corridor.

The obvious economic benefits of the Enugu- Bamenda trans highway is solely to further diversify the country’s economy brought about by the foresight and vision of PMB through diligent management of resources and creative financial prudence.

These are what the PDP administrations failed to do in their 16 years of ruling the country.

Sound policy decisions and actions by the PMB administration have contributed significantly to the success story of a rise in the country’s foreign direct investment, FDI inflows into the country since 2015.

According to the United Nations Conference on trade and development, UNCTAD, FDI into Nigeria increased to $2.4bn last year from $2.31bn the previous year despite Covid 19 that plagued global economies. UNCTAD’s 2021 World investment report stated that Nigeria became the third largest economy in Africa in terms of FDI inflows.

Indeed President Muhammadu Buhari is on course on his march to improve the country’s economy through a multi dimensional approach. He is poised to make the difference where others failed to do the needful.

Nigerians need to rally round him to support his determination to improve the economy as the doors to international trade and FDI are now widened and supported courtesy of the massive infrastructural development of the country embarked upon

by PMB through rail and road networking No more no less. musahk123@yahoo.com EMEKA ANYAOKU STREET, ABUJA

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APC broom, PDP umbrella, and the meaninglessness of political party logos in Nigeria

African Politics: Battle of the old and young

By Ibrahim Jabir Isah

By Ezinwanne Onwuka

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igeria has been jinxed with bad governance, unfulfilled political campaign promises, corruption, nepotism, and unemployment, religious bigotry, ethnic jingoism, to mention but a few. These problems have been in existence since independence. However, they become more glaring, worrisome and pathetic since our return to democratic rule in 1999.

From the year 1999-2015, PDP was the ruling party in Nigeria; and from 2015 to date we have APC led government as the ruling party.

Apart from political parties’ motto and manifestoes, I used to attribute different meanings to their symbols. For instance, I interpreted the PDP’s umbrella as a protective cover or a shield from all forms of economic woes and hardship just the way umbrella shields people from rainfalls and ultraviolet rays of the sun. However, my interpretation was wrong. PDP’s umbrella is a symbol of poverty, corruption, unemployment, and general retrogression.

The ANPP had maize as its symbol. This, I thought, signifies agriculture and abundance of food.

If such political party assumes the mantle of leadership (in my naive thinking), there would be focus on agriculture which would lead to food security, job creation, diversification of the economy, and ample opportunities for the teeming population (especially the youth). I also strongly believe that

diversification of the economy by focusing on agriculture will create a conducive environment for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

Though ANPP did not win the presidential election, the story of its symbolic maize wouldn’t have been different from that of PDP which umbrella connotes nothing but malevolence.

Political parties in Nigeria are ideologically bankrupt and their logos are meaningless. And if they have meanings at all, they mean calamity, abject poverty, crisis, and unemployment, insecurity to mention but a few.

The PDP’s tattered umbrella that cannot shield Nigerians from the storm of poverty and the rain of unemployment paved way for the thunderstorm of insecurity and embezzlement of public funds until the year 2015. In the year 2014 a conglomeration of three political parties (ANPP, CPC, & ACN) metamorphosed into one political party known as APC whose symbol is broom. The new political party did not allow me to think and attribute meaning to their logo due to the duo factors; their actions and campaign have said it all and my level of political exposure and awareness was not the same with that of my early childhood days.

Broom as we all know even before the emergence of APC has been a double edged sword.

It can be used for sweeping our environment and also for witchcraft and ceremonial magic especially in African societies. In the year 2015, we were made to

believe that umbrella (PDP) was the major problem of our country and broom (APC) will be the Moses that will save the Israelites from their Pharaoh (insecurity, corruption, unemployment, poverty among others). However, APC failed to use its broom to sweep away corruption, poverty, and insecurity; it rather swept them unprecedentedly.

The broom that Nigerians voted for is not the broom they are using on us today. The broom that ought to be used to sanitize the country is in turn used to whip the citizens as if they are witches. Insecurity has become the order of the day and the lives of animals are more valuable and secured than those of humans in my dear country governed by the broomites.

What baffles me most is the way and manner in which our president turns deaf and blind to the situation on ground and the way he has the effrontery to play the blame game by correlating his failure to the past administration.

He always blames the umbrella for allowing rain to penetrate through it which litters the environment and wet the broom thereby affecting its efficiency and effectiveness in cleansing the Nigerian state. What a blame!

The campaign promises made by the broom led administration is a sham and a mere lip service.

Worst still, freedom of speech which is one of the tenets of democracy has been swept under the carpet. What a dictatorship in disguise! If you think you have

freedom of speech, think of your freedom after speech.

The action and inaction of the APC led administration has aid in fanning the ember of all the problems bedeviling the country today. On the issue of insecurity, the insurgents (Boko Haram) are being over pampered and treated with kid gloves. And if after killing dozens of innocent citizens and they decide to fake repentance they will be granted amnesty by the government.

According to some security analysts, those fake repented terrorist if care is not taken will in turn serve as informants to the active terrorist thereby sabotaging the efforts of the armed forces in the fight against terrorism.

And the fight against corruption in this administration just like the previous administration is selective and bias and also it is an avenue for witch hunting political opponents. No matter the amount of money embezzled by a politician in PDP, once he cross carpet to APC all charges against him will be dropped. APC has now become a haven for political criminals against EFCC politically motivated hunt.

When the president said in his 2015 swearing in speech “I am for nobody and I am for everybody” we all thought he is for real until when his actions depicts the true color and real meaning of his words.

By saying he is for no body, he is directly referring to the masses.

That is why the security of our lives and properties are no longer

his priority as they deceitfully appear to be before the 2015 general election. And the president being for everybody simply means everybody in his cabinet and political party that is why there is gross mismanagement of public funds in this administration and the president cannot mince a word.

Mr. President, Nigerians especially we the masses are in a state of quagmire. Please wake up from your slumber and take action.

Your Excellency sir, when will your broom start sweeping? Let us know whether we can keep hope alive and look forward to when you will fulfill your symbolic political promises. Or is your broom still in the farm hanging on the palm trees? Please do not waste our eight years blaming umbrella for preventing you from gripping your broom.

We need action not stories and blame game. I pray the charlatan attitude of the APC led administration would not make the electorates lethargic in 2023.

Democracy has been defeated in our country and Nigerians are robbed of all hopes of enjoying any dividends of democracy. All we need now is the primary purpose of government which is security of our lives and properties.

Mr. President, please make hay while the sun shine. Do not allow our nation to fail and collapse completely before 2023.

Ibrahim Jabir Isah can be reached at Ibrahimjabir62@ gmail.com

Freedom cannot stand against rule of law

By Zhong Sheng

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he collapse of Apple Daily is a response to the call of justice, common aspiration, and market demand.

Since the Hong Kong-based tabloid repeatedly violated law and morality, its operator and employees were punished by laws.

Besides, its poor management also contributed a key reason for its closure.

However, some politicians from a few Western countries are unwilling to accept the failure of the anti-China organization they have supported. Under the disguise of the slogan “freedom of press,” they called defiance to justice and law as a “basic freedom,” trying to set roadblocks for Hong Kong’s rule of law.

What they have done is a blatant interference in Hong Kong affairs and China’s domestic affairs. We must solemnly point out that their practices have seriously violated international laws and the basic norms governing international relations are firmly opposed by all Chinese people and all the people in the world that uphold justice and impartiality.

Hong Kong is a law-based

society where anti-China forces are never tolerated. The rhetoric slogan “freedoms of press and speech” used by some politicians from a few Western countries is never a shield that absolves them from their wrongful practices of encouraging people to undermine economic and social order and national security. It is perfectly justified to ensure that laws are observed and strictly enforced and that anyone who violates the law will be bring to justice.

Hong Kong citizens demand economic and social orders to be protected in accordance with the law, and they support the consolidation and improvement of the “one country, two systems” principle with legislation, in order to promote the stability and prosperity of the region. It is a mainstream public willingness, and not something that can be neglected by some biased politicians in a few Western countries.

For a while, these politicians have been pointing fingers at Hong Kong affairs and China’s domestic affairs, oppressing China with the “Hong Kong” card. However, what’s underneath the cover of the slogan “freedoms of press and speech” is their true intention to

undermine Hong Kong’s rule of law. They are neither willing to accept the reality that turmoil in yesterday’s Hong Kong has now been conquered by rule of law, nor to see a prosperous future in the region.

In the early days of the Apple Daily, they expanded their sales by speculation, even at the cost of transgressing. Its paparazzi frequently peeked into the privacy of celebrities, which accumulated huge controversy. It has long been accused of defamation, spreading fake news and personal abuse by Hong Kong citizens. In 2019, it published a series of false reports to instigate public sentiment, that seriously undermined the rule of law of Hong Kong and the security of citizens.

A staff from a Hong Kongbased non-governmental organization that unmasks the fake news by Apple Daily noted that the newspaper has always been fabricating fake news in name of “freedom of press” to incite the young generation to go against laws, and oppose their country and government. It has also conducted illegal deals in collusion with foreign forces, according to the staff member, that accelerated its inevitable

collapse. Legal professions in Hong Kong have also called to take legal actions against the newspaper many times.

Is there any country or region in the world where news and speeches can freely go against rule of laws? Some politicians from a few Western countries should seriously retrospect the laws in their countries.

The U.S. Constitution clearly forbids remarks on rumors, obscenity, terror and hatred, and there are specialized organizations under the U.S. government to monitor the media. The Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. is an organization that licenses American radio and TV stations and regulates their programs. The Supreme Court of the U.S. once noted that freedoms of speech and press do not permit a State to forbid advocacy of the use of force or of law violation except where such advocacy is directed to inciting or producing imminent lawless action and is likely to incite or produce such action.

In Germany, those who deny the Holocaust or incite hatred against certain ethnic groups can be sentenced to five years in prison at most. Social media

platforms must timely respond to users’ complaints about illegal remarks and delete or block such remarks as appropriate. Those who fail to do so might face huge fines.

In France, those who hurt fundamental national interests, incite crimes, slander and spread fake news through media will be punished by laws.

Freedom cannot stand against rule of law. All fingers pointing on the case of Apple Daily by some politicians from a few Western countries exposed their double standard, as well as a lack of precise understanding of the reality and the mainstream willingness.

Hong Kong has returned to the motherland for 24 years.

“Patriots governing Hong Kong” is a common aspiration of the people and conforms to the trend of the times. Some politicians from a few Western countries trying to contain China with the “Hong Kong card” and double standard will only fail in the end.

(Zhong Sheng is a pen name often used by People’s Daily to express its views on foreign policy.)

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here is something unmistakably common in Africa: the continent’s aging and long-serving presidents. The retirement age in most African countries for the working force is 60 years.

However, the ages of some of the leaders on the continent are far beyond the retirement age for workers.

Lately, I couldn’t help but wonder why Africa is saddled with leaders who ought to be enjoying their retirement in peace and serenity, instead of in the political corridors, campaign trails and taxing political brinkmanship that challenge even the youngest leaders.

It is worrisome that many African presidents are rather old, mostly septuagenarians and octogenarians. It is even more worrisome that some of them make tremendous efforts to stay in power and die in office.

Consequently, there is a limited opportunity for the younger generation to participate actively in politics.

The norm in Africa seems to be a growing youth population and a diminishing but powerful aged cohort that has tenaciously held on to power.

Gerontocracy is rooted in the African culture. In the traditional African societies in which gerontocracy existed, older people were highly esteemed because of the important roles they played by helping to integrate the society, preserve its cultural values,

transmit knowledge and skills, settle disputes and educate the young. Their judgments were highly valued and respected.

Within families, the authority of both men and women mostly increased with age.

Following this, the idea that, in African countries, political power is often linked with age is widely accepted.

Most African countries continue to subscribe to what might be called a system of deference to the elders, and age (or age group) matters socially and politically. As already explained, this pre-eminence of elders is deeply rooted in the traditional structure of African communities.

Over the years, the culture of gerontocracy has gained a foothold in our modern political space. For instance, Nigeria’s recent presidents were older than 50 when elected. Olusegun Obasanjo was 62. Umaru Musa Yar’adua was 57. Goodluck Jonathan was 53. Muhammadu Buhari was 73.

The case does not differ from other African countries.

Ghana’s president Nana Akufo-Addo was also 73 years old at the time of his election in 2017; Malawi’s president, Lazarus Chakwera was sworn in in 2020 aged 65; among others. Suffice to add that there have been attempts by younger men to vie for political office across the continent but with little or no success.

To this effect, Africa’s younger generation are passively involved in the political affairs of their country.

The major explanation for this age disparity in leadership positions is the subservient culture that maintains the infallibility of elders. In some African cultures, elders are never considered to be wrong even when they palpably are so; and young people may never evince more knowledge than their elders, even when they do.

According to Adeleke (2017), “There is even a saying in a Nigerian tribe that “when elders are talking, the youth must be quiet.” When you take this idea and magnify it, you start to see how the culture is already rigged to make elders think that youth have nothing beyond physical strength and youthful exuberance to offer when they (the elders) are around. The few times young people are allowed to lead are times when they are leading their peers, as seen in student unions and community age groups.”

These cultural barriers are wittingly or unwittingly experienced within the political terrain, resulting in a burgeoning population of youth without political pedigree.

The young generation are frequently used to perpetrate violence before, during and after elections, rather than participating in any real political decisionmaking and governance.

In countries where the youths actively participate in politics, such involvement does not acknowledge the autonomous agency of the youth. Rather, the narrative

assumes that they (the youths) lack a voice of their own. In other words, where the youth is brought into politics, it is hardly on their own terms but on those of the adults who command the political heights.

That is, the young generation are passive agents.

To change the status quo, Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari signed the “Not Too Young To Run” bill into law in 2018 to reduce the age limits across political offices, including the presidency. The “Not Too Young To Run” bill reduced the presidential age limit from 40 to 35 and, for governorship positions, from 35 to 30. This is commendable.

However, while lowering the age limit is one thing, getting into political office is quite another and will likely be an arduous journey for young Nigerians. Some of the major hurdles they will have to overcome include the high cost of political campaigns and maneuvering “godfather” establishment networks.

At this juncture, it is pertinent to state that although Africa’s youth involvement in elective politics has been minimal, they nonetheless play a dynamic role in political activism. In Nigeria, this was evidentduring the EndSARS protest. The protest started in October, 2020 when the citizens protested vehemently, nationwide, against the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) brutality.

SARS (Special AntiRobbery Squad), over the

years, has mutated into an extrajudicial gang that freely extorted, tortured, violated and murdered young Nigerians for anything from having the latest iPhone to wearing dreadlocks. Hence, the cry for its disbandment.

As the peaceful protests intensified and spread throughout the African diaspora, a mantra began to form online and on the ground, encapsulating anger at the Nigerian government. But it was also a chant of unity, an elevation of the voices of the Nigerian youths, demanding for the right to live without being terrorized.

The fact that the political arena in many African states have been dominated by adult recycling politicians causes political apathy and passivity on the part of the younger generation. And this is disheartening.

Youths with some level of education and exposure should be given a space to participate in the politics of their country. There are numerous advantages to having young people in decision-making positions, chief among them being the formulation and implementation of policies that reflect their generation’s aspirations. Political parties should trust young people as able flag bearers during elections.

Ezinwanne Onwuka writes in from Cross River State and can be reached at ezinwanne.dominion@gmail. com

Issues in development studies

By Suleiman Lawan Kolomi

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ural poverty is most often the product of poor infrastructure that hinders development and mobility. Rural areas tend to lack sufficient roads that would increase access to agricultural inputs and markets.

Poor infrastructure hinders communication, resulting in social isolation among the rural poor, many of whom have limited access to media and news outlets. Such isolation hinders integration with urban society and established markets, which could result in greater development and economic security.

Rural poverty means poverty in the rural areas, this include factors of rural society, economy, political systems, rural population etc. that give rise to poverty in those areas.

To understand rural poverty there is need to define rural population, it is a very wide term that International statistics rely on definitions giving by countries on what ‘rural’ and ‘urban’ constitute; these vary from country to country. Consequently, in many cases, areas classified as urban may have characteristics of rural, particularly in terms of their reliance on agriculture, and this can lead to a significant undercounting of the rural population. So also areas that are regarded as rural may have some characteristics of an urban area.

The population of rural communities has increased from 2.4 billion in 1980 to about 3.1 billion in 2010; but it is doing so ever more slowly. Currently 0.4 percent per year, and shortly after 2020 it peaks to about 3.2 billion and thereafter it will start to fall. According to the

UN Department of Economic Affairs (2009), in 2010 around 55 percent of the total population of the world was classified as rural, and by 2025 the figure will be below 50 percent. There is difference across regions e.g, in Latin America and the Caribbean the rural population has been in decline since the late 1980s, and only 20 percent of the population was still rural in 2010. At the other extreme, in sub-Saharan Africa and South-central Asia between 60 and 70 percent of the population was still rural in 2010, and in both regions a majority of the population will be rural for another 20 years or more.

Rural poverty is also rooted in historical factors and economic, social and political relations within societies. It may be reflected in various forms of exclusion, discrimination and disempowerment, and unequal

access to, and control over, assets. Rural poverty is one key driver of migration which affects the rural population growth and decrease; poverty rates are considerably higher in the rural areas than in the urban. World Bank (2020) estimated about 736 million people living on less than US$1.90/day. 413 million of these people live in subSaharan Africa and a majority of the world’s poor will be rural for many decades to come.

Consequently, rural poverty is most often the product of poor infrastructure that hinders development and mobility. Rural areas tend to lack sufficient roads that would increase access to agricultural inputs and markets.

Poor infrastructure hinders communication, resulting in social isolation among the rural poor, many of whom have limited access to media and

news outlets. Such isolation hinders integration with urban society and established markets, which could result in greater development and economic security.

Therefore, moving out of poverty is a slower process, based on establishment of basic social amenities; successful enterprise or employment; and shaped by ownership of land, livestock or other productive assets; education; participation in non-farm wage labor, selfemployment and good health which should be the focus of the government, donor organizations, and development agencies.

Suleiman Lawan Kolomi writes in from BAYERO UNIVERSITY, KANO and can be reached at suleimankolomi@ gmail.com

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Okowa mourns Delta lawmaker, Kenneth Ogba

L-R: Gombe state Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya receiving award of the the best performing state and number one in ease of doing business from the vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, during the 4th MSME awards at the presidential Villa on Sunday in Abuja.

By Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

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elta Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has expressed shock and sadness over the sudden demise of a member of the state’s House of Assembly, Mr Kenneth Ogba.

The lawmaker, who was representing Isoko South Constituency I, reportedly slumped and died on Sunday in his home in Oleh. He was elected into the House of Assembly in 2019.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, Okowa described the deceased as a committed, hardworking, patriotic and selfless lawmaker who served the state and his constituents diligently.

“We mourn our fallen lawmaker who gave his best in service to God and humanity.

“He was a committed and hardworking member, who championed the course of his people. Indeed, the late Kenneth Ogba died when his services to the state and nation were most needed.

“On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I commiserate with the Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, members of the House, Isoko South Constituency I constituents and the entire Isoko nation over the demise of Kenneth Ogba.”

Kebbi govt partners foundation, donates funds to cancer patients

By Tobias Lengnan Dapam

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s part of activities to commemorate June as the Cancer Survivors Month, Kebbi state Ministry of Health in collaboration with Medicaid Cancer Foundation disbursed funds from the state Indigent Cancer Patients Fund to 58 cancer patients.

The fund which was launched along with the state’s Cancer Control Plan last year was

introduced by H.E Dr Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu, to ameliorate the struggle of citizens living with Cancer across the state.

A statement issued yesterday

by Media Team of the Medicaid Cancer Foundation, said the donation included a pool of resources donated by the state government, high net worth individuals as well as corporate bodies.

Speaking at the 4th disbursement since October, the

Commissioner for Health, Hon Jafaru Muhammad announced that 214 Cancer Patients have so far received support from the fund in addition to the 34 patients currently receiving treatment at the chemotherapy unit of Kebbi Medical Center Kalgo.

He added that the unit is fully operational and now has an impressive list of resident and visiting experienced Oncology consultants to manage cancer patients.

Hon Jafaru commended the Governor Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu and his wife for their passion for providing quality healthcare for the people of Kebbi state.

In his remarks, the Cancer Patients Fund Desk Officer, Dr Jamilu Muhammad explained that the patients receive N200,000 worth of treatment and drugs- all of which are further subsidised with a 50% discount.

Group to NGO to plant 270million trees across African schools Territory, Abuja where it is being one of the premier girls school in and orahrds in schools.

By Tobias Lengnan Dapam engage 150 The non-profit organisation nurtured by members of the the north western part of Nigeria, n organisation based in said nutrition, preservation of GT2S Tree Planting Club, made Government Girls College, Dala, teachers in HIV Abuja, Nigeria, said it has the earth, green environments, up of one hundred pupils and 3 Kano state.”

According to Givfree Africa, finalised plans to begin the reducing carbon emissions, as teachers. the depleting “Givfree Africa is now set to “replenishing planting of 270 million economic well as value addition to spaces education in forest reserves, and communities are some of its flag off the continent wide project African trees in schools across Africa.

According to a statement major reasons for embarking on and begin the implementation preserving the earth, revamping Kaduna plan to plant orchards of two the canopies of trees in Africa released by its communications this project.

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From: Femi Oyelola, Kaduna

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Group under the auspices of Kids & Teens Resource Centre in collaboration with UNESCO is engaging 150 teachers in its Family Life HIV Education, (FLHE) for out of schools children in Kaduna state.

The Chief Executive Officer of Kids & Teens Resource Centre, Falana Martin-Mary, disclosed this at a one-day stakeholders’ meeting held in Kaduna yesterday.

According to him, the 150 teachers will be responsible for the first phase of the project which will deal with in-schools students; while 50 NYSC members will be engaged with out-of-schools children.

Martin-Mary explained that “the adolescents in Nigeria today are facing serious health challenges which include; unwanted and unplanned pregnancy, unsafe abortion, engaging multiple sexual partnerships, sexual transmission infections.”

department, the project named GIVTREES2SCHOOLS (GT2S) is intended to bring back the culture of planting and nuturing gardens

The statement pointed out that the project was first tested in the Maitama Model Primary school in the federal Capital

hundred and seventy economic trees in each of the 50,000 Nigerian schools in its map.

“The first school to benefit is

while providing nutrition for the thousands of malnourished African children is yet another motivatoin for this project.”

Anyone can sing, says renowned vocal coach

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ichmond Atu-Johnson, a popular Abuja-based vocal coach and CEO of City Hill Records, says everyone is blessed with innate talent to sing.

Atu-Johnson spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the first edition of a grassroots talent hunt show, tagged “You Can Sing” on Monday in Abuja .

He said that the project was borne out of the need to to raise new artists and explore untapped talents in the music industry.

He expressed regret that because many people didn’t have the platforms or opportunities to express their talents and were not given the chance of entertaining the world with their gifts, they wasted away.

“So, showcasing these talents through virtual medium is a simple

avenue to bring them out for the world to see.”

NAN reports that the grand finale of the talent hunt show which began on March 24 ended on June 28 He noted that a lot of budding talents abounded in the country, saying that all that was needed was for these talents to be harnessed.

“There are a lot of young people out there who feel their voices are only meant to be heard in their bedroom, bathroom or personal closet and that was how the whole idea was borne.

“So, we thought about”You can sing”, it’s a positive statement that you can do it no matter who you are or where you are from.

“We reached out to a lot of young people in the country to participate in the programme by using their mobile phones or the internet to

record and send a sample of their songs to us,” he said According to him, the whole concept was done virtually. So, one didn’t have to bother coming to a particular location or worry about timing as we aware that people are busy trying to make ends meet especially in this pandemic period.

“All it takes is to spare a little time to record your voice and let the world know that you are gifted and we felt that this was an opportunity for a lot of our youths out there.

“Indeed, the array of Nigerian talents we have seen has been nothing short of exceptional and we are excited to have shown the world the quality of talent in the entertainment industry of this country,” he said.

The vocal coach also revealed that discovered talents would

benefit from free training/music education and recordings, adding that the whole idea was to promote whatever talents they have through the platform.

“We had over 200 entries in the first edition and it was indeed a good start and showed Nigerians are wiling to express themselves.

“The entries were divided into a group of five in stage one with two people with the least amount of votes eliminated from each group.

“The contestants were pitched against themselves in the second stage with one person from each group proceeding to the third stage.

“While the third as well as the final stage were decided by online voting with the contestant with the highest amount of votes emerging as winner. NAN

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Lagos Assembly orders LGs to stop extorting courier operators, dispatch riders

By Christiana Ekpa

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he Lagos House of Assembly, on Monday, ordered Local Government Councils to stop extorting operators of courier and logistics services.

This followed a debate on the forceful obtainment of money from dispatch riders and delivery vehicles.

The Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa stressed that area councils have no powers to impose tax or levy on companies.

Obasa said the power of the councils was limited to registration of motorcycles and tricycles as dictated by the Nigerian constitution.

He condemned the cases of harassment, and admitted that such acts were against government’s policy on ease of doing business.

“We have to make them understand that going out to disturb organised businesses that create employment for our youths and graduates is not good at all.

“The services of courier services reduce poverty in the state. How much do they even charge? Local governments have nothing to do with the registration of motorcycles and tricycles.

“Operators of courier and logistics services should not be made to pay in all the local governments considering what they charge for their services”, Obasa warned.

The House told local government councils to be aware of their limitations and desist from using touts and street urchins to collect illegal revenues.

The Lagos Assembly directed the Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu to ensure that all extortionists are apprehended and prosecuted.

L-R Chairman, 9th House of Representatives Northern Caucus Retreat, Hon. Musa Sarki Adar; Chief Whip, House of Representatives, Hon. Mohammed Monguno; Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase, during the 9th House of Representatives Northe8rn Caucus Retreat, at Royal Institute, yesterday in Niger State. Photo: Mahmud Isa

APC youths seek 70% discount in nomination fees for political offices

By Ikechukwu Okaforadi

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outh members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday disclosed their resolutions after a weeklong National Youth Conference in Abuja, part of which are that the party leadership should give 70% percent discount to youths contesting any political position on the party’s platform.

The National Youth representative in the APC Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Ismael Ahmed, who made the resolutions public at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, cited the case of women folk who always enjoy 50% discount on the nomination fees for all elective offices.

In addition to the percentage reduction, Ismael said the party should peg the age limit of all counsellorship seats to be contested

on APC platform at not more than thirty five years, except where such position does not exist or does not have the requisite qualification.

Other resolutions during the progressive youths conference are to: “Create a pathway to a significant inclusion of young people in party activities, leadership structure and committees and also to engage young people in government at all levels, by strengthening the provisions of the constitution of the party and establishing guidelines for elected and appointed officials of the government and the party.

“That it is needful to deepen participation by deliberately mainstreaming young people in the party and government for the purpose of securing the legacy of the party and our President.

“Young people under the age of 45 should be encouraged and supported by the party to hold Chairmanship seats at the Local Government Council level in all the

states of the federation.

“The State Houses of Assembly seats should be pegged at 45 as well to infuse energy and direction at the state legislature.

“At the party level young men and women should be encouraged and be given preference to run for every office especially those of deputies should be set aside for youths and women only, perhaps with the exception of the office of Deputy Chairmen which shall be opened to everyone.

“There should be a directorate of Information Technology who shall always facilitate technological advancement in the activities of the party.

“Mandate the appointment of at least one youth representative at the Board and Management Team of All MDAs in both the Federal and State Governments.

“Membership of both standing and adhoc committees of the party at all levels shall be composed of

at least 2 members who shall be persons not more than 45 years “Create a directorate of youth affairs headed by a person not more than 40 years as director, who shall be responsible for the organisation of the activities of youth in the party.”

Other demands according to the communique is that the party should “set-up a Progressives Institute for the training and nurturing of progressives leaders.

The Progressives Institute shall have a Progressive Book Guide for all appointees and elected progressive leaders to be immersed into the ideas, ethos and expectations of the progressives.

“All elected office holders joining/defecting to the APC shall be mandated to undergo a progressive’s induction which would be anchored right from the ward, LG, state and then a mandatory visit to the National Secretariat.”

Lawyer accuses Uba family of masterminding confusion in Anambra APC, PDP

By Musa Baba Adamu

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n Awka-based Legal Practitioner, Anthony Kelechi Agbasiere, has berated Sen. Andy Uba and his brothers Chris and Ugochukwu for allegedly creating confusion in the All Progressive Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Agbasiere was speaking in connection to the primary election of the PDP and APC, which held on Saturday, where Andy Uba emerged as the APC candidate, while Ugochukwu Uba emerged the candidate of the PDP in a faction led

by Chris Uba. The legal practitioner called on

the National leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) to cancel the just concluded governorship primary of the APC which produced Andy Uba, as the party flag bearer ahead of the Anambra November 6, 2021 guber polls.

Agbasere alleged that Senator Uba connived with the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, who headed the electoral Committee in the state to hijack the collective exercise in favour of Uba. Recall that the chairman of the APC primary election panel and governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, announced the outcome of the poll at Golden Tulip Hotel, Agulu Lake, Awka, early on Sunday.

He said; “As far I am concerned, no APC primary was held in Anambra State on Saturday, last week.

“If Andy Uba thinks he is marketable and saleable among other co-contesters in the faces of party supporters, he would have allowed the process, open to test his popularity.

“I can say this anywhere that Senator Andy Uba convived with Governor Abiodun to hijack the election,” the lawyer insisted.

He said the party should allow other aspirants who had also spent a lot of money to participate in the election to exercise their right as party men.

Speaking of happenings in PDP,

he said; “Chief Chris Uba is behind all the political crises in Anambra State. He is also causing division in the party.

“These same Uba’s were the people that truncated Dr. Chris Ngige-led government and kidnapped him for not dancing to their direction.

“As a lawyer, who has practised and has lived in Anambra State for decades, I can tell you, no APC primary election took place in this state”, he said.

Agbasere advised the APC to use super delegates as PDP did to elect a marketable and saleable candidate if the party must sustain its unity to win the Anambra election and the 2023 general election respectively.

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POLITICS Anambra polls: PDP’ll reconcile aggrieved aspirants to work for Ozigbo - Odefa

By Musa Baba Adamu

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he Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South East, Ali Odefa, has assured that the party would stop at nothing to win the November 6 election in the state.

Odefa, who spoke shortly after the announcement of Ozigbo’s victory at the primary

election of the party in Awka, said the party will return to the drawing board now and restrategize for the forthcoming election.

Ozigbo, in the election conducted on Saturday by the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, scored 62 votes to beat his closest rivals; Dr Obiora Okonkwo and Senator Uche Ekwunife, who scored 58 and 44

votes respectively.

There had also been another primary election by a faction of the party led by Chukwudi Umeaba, where Sen. Ugochukwu Uba was elected as the candidate.

Anambra: Obi, Obaze, congratulate Ozigbo on PDP primary election victory Odefa, while speaking to our correspondent, said with the

conclusion of the exercise and the election of Ozigbo as the candidate, the party will embark on a fence-mending mission to ensure that all aggrieved members dropped their grievances and support Ozigbo in the November 6 election.

He said, “The election was largely free and fair, and as you can see, a winner has emerged.

We will now go back to the

drawing board to re-strategize and ensure that we win the election.

“Part of what we will do is to mend fences with all aggrieved persons. We will visit all our members and broker peace between everybody, because we need to go into the coming election as one family. I assure you that PDP will take over Anambra State.”

Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on NAVY, Hon. Yusuf Gagdi (right), with members of the Committee, during the one day public hearing of Navy on a bill for an act to establish National Hydrographic Agency to carry out Hydrographic Survey, including ocean metrology for National Difference and Civil Requirements and others related matters, at the National Assembly, yesterday in Abuja. Photo: Mahmud Isa

Defection: Buhari encouraging political prostitution of PDP govs, lawmakers – HURIWA

By Christiana Ekpa

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civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has said the persistent cross carpeting of governors and lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the All Progressives Congress (APC), was criminal and was damaging Nigeria’s democracy.

The rights group described the cross carpeting of political office holders across party lines as unconstitutional and unethical.

HURIWA, while calling the act as “unbridled political

prostitution and lawlessness,” accused President Muhammadu Buhari of violating his oath of office by accepting governors and lawmakers from other parties into the APC. The group stated this in a statement by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko and National Media Affairs Director, Miss Zainab Yusuf, on Monday.

HURIWA expressed worry that APC which represents Nigerians at global “fora by virtue of the fact that it is the political party that produced Buhari, is gradually turning into the

rehabilitation platform for alleged Corrupt politicians who now see the APC as the refuge of sinners and crooks.”

It added: “President Muhammadu Buhari has violated his constitutional oath of office by accepting and welcoming decampees from the opposition party especially governors and legislators elected under a different political platforms especially because President Muhammadu Buhari just like the unethical cross carpeting politicians swore oath of allegiance to the Constitution which they now violate with

reckless abandon.

“What exactly is our President showcasing to young people of Nigeria? Is it that it is right to breach the oath of office and the ethical codes that is binding on politicians which obliges them to remain loyal and faithful to the political vehicles they were driven to win political offices? This is political profanity at its apogee.”

Several governors on the platform of the PDP have defected to APC lately.

Over the weekend, the Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle had defected from PDP to APC.

Matawalle’s defection was made public by President Muhammadu Buhari’s Personal Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad.

Other PDP chieftains who have defected to APC include, Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State and his Cross River state counterpart, Prof. Ben Ayade.

Ayade had said defected to APC due to Buhari’s sterling leadership qualities.

The Governor also said that he realised that his state needed to be in sync with the party at the centre.

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APC begins sale of forms for congresses July 1st, releases timetable

By Ikechukwu Okaforadi

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he All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the party will commence the sale of forms for congresses on July 1st, even as it placed the forms for the State chairmanship position of the party at N100,000 and N50,000 for State Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer.

An official notice signed by the Party’s Director of Organisation, Prof.

Al-Mustapha, Ussiju Medaner, said “Following approval by the Governor Mai Mala Buniled Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), the All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the timetable/schedule of activities for the conduct of Congresses across Wards, Local Government Areas (LGAs) and States of the Federation to elect Party Officials.

The notice said “WARDS: Purchase of Forms for Ward Congresses: 1st – 7th July, 2021.

Inauguration of Ward/LGA Congresses Screening /Screening Appeals Committee: 10th July, 2021. Screening of Aspirants for the Ward Party positions: 12th July – 16th July, 2021.

“Inauguration of Ward/LGA Congresses /Congresses Appeals Committee: 19th July, 2021.

Ward Congresses: 24th July, 2021. Appeals Arising from Ward Congresses: 26th – 29th July, 2021 “LGAs: Purchase of Forms for the LGA Party Positions: 26th – 30th July, 2021. Screening of Aspirants to LGA Party Positions:19th – 26th July, 2021.

LGA Congresses (including 3-Man delegates to National Convention): 14th August, 2021. Appeals arising from LGA Congresses: 16th – 20th August, 2021.

“STATE CONGRESSES: Purchase of Forms for State Exco: 23rd – 27th August, 2021.

Inauguration of Screening / Screening Appeals Committee for State Exco: 30th August, 2021.

Screening of Aspirants for State Exco: 6th – 8th September, 2021.

Appeals Arising from Screening for State Exco: 12th – 15th September, 2021. State Congresses: 18th September, 2021. Appeals arising from State Congresses: 19th – 21st September, 2021.

“By the notice, aspirants will purchase forms as follows: Ward Chairman - N10, 000; Ward Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer - N5,000; Other Offices - N 2,000.

“Local Government Chairman - N25,000; Local Government Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer - N15,000.00; Other Offices - N10, 000.

“State Chairman - N100,000; State Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer - N 50,000; Other Offices - N30,000.

“Meanwhile, female aspirants and physically challenged aspirants are to pay 50% of the prescribed fees for each position

POLITICS

Primaries: You are APGA agent - Uba berates Ngige for seeking cancellation of results

By Christiana Ekpa

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enator Andy Uba has berated the Minister of Labour and employment, Senator Chris Ngige, for calling for the cancelation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Anambra State, accusing him of working for the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

In the primary election held on Saturday, Uba was declared the winner by the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun-led APC primary election committee.

Uba was declared winner of the election on Sunday morning,

with 11 other aspirants protesting his victory.

Director-General of the Andy Uba campaign organization, Chief Sir Paul Chukwuma, who spoke on his behalf, praised the doggedness of APC members who remained patient all through the process.

He said, “The call for postponement of the primary to a later date by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige (OON) is wrong.

“We fault the call and wonder why the Leader of the party in Anambra State will call for a postponement of an election that has ended successfully just

because the outcome was not going in favour of his preferred candidate.”

According to Chukwuma, the stand by Dr. Chris Ngige lends credence to the rumours going round that he is in cohort with the ruling APGA to support a weak aspirant to emerge as APC candidate in order to pave way for the APGA governorship candidate to have a smooth run.

Chukwuma also berated those aspirants that alleged irregularities in the primary election for raising false alarms.

He noted that all the aspirants were given everything they needed by the Primary Election

Committee but some were angry that they couldn’t hijack the whole process hence resorting to blackmail and cheap propaganda.

On the purported outburst of the Publicity Secretary of APC in Anambra State, Arc. Okelo Madukaife against the conduct of the primary, the campaign organization cautioned party officials against taking positions that are inimical to the party’s unity.

It noted that the likes of Mr. Okelo were angry because they could not hijack the work of the primary committee hence his disenchantment with the outcome of the election.

NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaib Ibrahim (2nd right), the Osu Ajiri of Edege Chiefdom, Alhaji Halilu Bala Usman (3rd right) and others at the venue of the NYSC Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers recently in Mararaba Udege Village, Nasarawa State

Anambra APC governorship aspirants reject Abiodun’s primary election result

By Ikechukwu Okaforadi

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0 governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, have reiterated their rejection of the result of Saturday’s primary election, which produced Sen. Andy Uba as winner.

The aspirants, who briefed journalists in Awka after a closed doors meeting, said no election held in the state on Saturday, while also describing the election result published by the Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun as Facebook result.

The aspirants include; Dr Chidozie Nwankwo, Dr Hygers

Igwebuike, Pastor Godwin Okonkwo, Chief Ben Etiaba, Mr Johnbosco Onunkwo, Dr Paul Orajiaka, Azuka Okwuosa, George Moughalu and Col Geoff Onyejegbu.

One of the aspirants, Dr George Muoghalu, who spoke on behalf of others said: “There was no election in Anambra State on Saturday. Opportunity was not provided for our people to choose who they desire to represent them in the forthcoming election.

“Whatever you do in the primary election has a way of affecting the main election, and with what happened on Saturday, we are not sure what we are

heading for.

“We are here because an election did not hold and a governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun came out to announce a result and expects us to accept it. We are here to tell you that election did not happen anywhere in the state.

“You all will agree with me that we have been here in the last six months building support bases in the state and meeting our party members, and at the end, election did not hold. They started distribution at over 3pm and in some places 6pm, and you know what that means because arrangements for electricity and security was not made, so how

will people come out to vote.

“The result Governor Abiodun announced is a Facebook result.

We are asking for a free, fair and credible primary, but if it must be by consensus, then it must be with our agreement, not imposing someone on us. We are going to report to the President, he needs to know that there was no election in the state.

“There will be consequences if the NEC of our party refuses to listen to us. Election did not take place anywhere in Anambra except Governor Dapo Abiodun wants to tell us that the election was held in someone’s bedroom,” Moughalu said.

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NEWS

By Vivian Okejeme, Abuja

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he Chief Justice of Nigeria(CJN) Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, yesterday expressed optimism in a digital revolution where all the courts will be fully automated.

He assured that the rapid development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) will pave way ahead to further improve judicial administration.

Tanko who doubles as Chairman, Board of Governors, National Judicial Institute(NJI) said, with 2012 pragmatic policy on ICT, that full scare e-filling of courts processes, electronic recording of processedings and e-judgements, e-rulings and execution of judgements is assured.

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Fully automated court system possible -CJN The CJN stated this at the opening ceremony of the National Workshop for Information and Communication Technology Staff at the NJI, Abuja.

He said, ‘’ICT has become an indispensable means of court management, especially when taking into consideration the ever-increasing caseload within the courts. ‘’ Internet and computer programmes possess a great

potential for assisting in problem solving not only within our courts, but also when it comes to the creation of an information network or connectivity between the courts. ‘’ Increased awareness and knowledge at all levels of the Judiciary on the importance of ICT is paramount; Especially in the era of COVID 19 which has changed the way a lot of things are done in our world today,’’ he

said.

In her welcome address, the Administrator of the NJI, Justice R. P. I Bozimo, said the workshop with the theme: Information Technology as a Catalyst for Effective Justice Administration in 21st Century was borne out of the need to enhance the capacity of court administration. ‘’ The workshop is organized to enhance the capacity of court employees in your cadre who are

critical to the ICT regime that our courts are implementing. ‘’ The efficiency with which cases are discharged in judiciaries around the world proves to is the training arm of the Nigerian judiciary, that our judiciary must be in a position to respond to the technological challenges in order to improve on the efficiency of Justice administration in Nigeria,’’ she said.

Group to generate database of 10m youths who were made poor

by COVID-19 From: Femi Oyelola, Kaduna

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Group under the auspices of Nigeria Youth Compact on COVID-19 (NYC-COVID) said it is generating a database of 10 million youths who lost their source of income and become poorer due to the hash economic impact of COVID-19 across the 774 local governments areas in the country.

National Coordinator of the organisation, Mr Gambo Suleiman-Haruna, made the call in an interview with newsmen in Kaduna yesterday.

This, according to him, will go a long way in getting the youth involved in COVID – 19 responses and support governments in mitigating impact of the pandemic, particularly on the youth.

“We are expected to generate a data base of 10 million Nigerian youth affected by the pandemic to inform government, development partners and stakeholders in response to the pandemic as it affects the youth.

“Without this data, there is little or nothing that can be done to reach out to the youth who are the worst hit by the pandemic,” he said.

Suleiman-Haruna urged governments at all levels and development partners to support youths, whose means of livelihood was affected by COVID-19 across the country.

He added that so far, 3.96 million have been captured into the database across the 774 local government areas in the country of which 187,848 were captured in Kaduna State.

He said that more than 20,000 youths had been trained in partnership with the Nigeria Youth Chamber of Commerce on how to access Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) COVID-19 loans.

L-R: National Youths Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Barr. Ismaeel Ahmed, APC Zonal Youth Leader, North West, Hon. Abubakar Sadiq and member media committee of the Progressives Youth Conference, Hon. Segun Tomori, during the press conference on the communique from the recently-concluded Progressives Youth Conference (PYC), at the Party’s Secretariat, yesterday in Abuja.

Photo: Mahmud Isa

TETFund to takeover National Library project

By Maryam Abeeb, Abuja

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he Federal Government has approved the takeover of the financing of the National Library project by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, (TETFUND).

Over 50 billion naira is needed to complete the project.

Speaking in Abuja when the Nigerian Library Association,(NLA) led by its President, Professor Innocent Ekoga, paid a working visit to the Ministry, the Permanent

Secretary of the Ministry, Arch.

Sonny Echono, said the critical step being taken by government is to reposition library services in the Nigerian education sector for effective service delivery.

Arch. Echono recalled that work on the National Library has been stalled for years due to inadequate funding, adding that efforts to get the private sector to complete the project have not yielded results.

Responding, President of the Association, Prof. Innocent Ekoja, expressed profound appreciation

to the Buhari Administration, maintaining that completion of the National library will bring honour and pride to all Nigerian librarians as well as provide the much needed reservoir for Nigerian researchers, students, and the generality of the reading public.

Highlights of the oneday working visit include; the investiture of the Service Award on the Permanent Secretary, the highest honour ever bestowed on a non-librarian by the Association.

The President of the

Association revealed that the investiture on the Permanent Secretary is the seventh of its kind by the Association in the last 4 decades.

On his part, Arch. Echono said he is humbled and elated to be honoured by such a reputable Association, stating that the award is a great privilege for him.

The Permanent Secretary dedicated the prestigious award to Education Minister, Adamu Adamu and the Minister of State for Education, Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajuib.

555 Jigawa communities enjoys Rapid Response Register From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse

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o fewer than, five hundred and fifty five communities are participating in Rapid Response Register in Jigawa state.

This was announced by the coordinator Jigawa State

Operations Coordination Unit (SOCU) Mustapha Umar during a meeting with CSOs and media.

The programme was organised by CDGP, at Tahir Guest palace Dutse.

He explained that the Rapid Response Register which was still ongoing was introduced

by federal government to identify and support people affected by Covid-19 pandemic economically.

According to him, eight Local Government have been selected in Jigawa state through remote sensing that include Babura, Birniwa, Kafin Hausa, Gwaram, Jahun, Hadejia, Dutse and

Malam Madori.

He explained that 3,583 people living with disabilities and 13,925 aged people were mined from the National Register to benefit from social interventions programs as designed by National Social Safety Nets Coordinating Office, NASSCO.

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Shipment: FG loses N5bn revenue to importers through wrong declaration

By Etuka Sunday

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he federal government has been advised to return the Standard Organization of Nigeria, (SON) to the ports in a bid to ascertain the difference between raw materials and finished goods imported into the country under the guise of wrong declaration with connivance with releasing officers of the Nigeria Customs Services, (NCS).

This has led to huge revenue loss by the federal government by evading duty with the support of Custom Officers at the detriment of the nation’s economy and local investors.

A non-governmental organization, The Transparency Network Group, (TANGO) in a statement issued on Monday stated that, “Nigeria economy is on the verge of total collapse if not urgently rescued”, stressing that there are lots of atrocities being perpetrated by some importers.

The group also corroborated the position of the President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, who disclosed recently that “Nigeria cannot survive without borrowing” adding that the loss of revenue to importers is enormous and hazardous to the nation.”

Speaking further, TANGO National Coordinator, Engr.

Uche Okechukwu, raised alarm over the influx of over 300 trucks of finished products of Roofing Sheets to the country by some importers with low quality gauge and declared them with wrong H.S Code 7905.0000.00 which is meant for a raw material called magnesium ingots (zinc plates) against the H.S. Code 7210.4100.00 and 7210.4910.00

for corrugated roofing sheets in a ship with the name; AMIX ELEGANCE which arrived at Apapa Lagos Ports late last month.

According to him, “To our dismay, the same importer had brought another large quantity of roofing sheets with a ship with called; AMIS GLORY at the Apapa Lagos Port, thereby flouting and disregarding the law of the federal republic of Nigeria.

Our question is that, are there no competent custom officers who can differentiate between raw materials and finished products?

In addition, are there nobody to

inspect the ship at the point of loading to ascertain the items as contained in the manifests?

“This is gross sharp practices against the guidelines of the Standard Organization of Nigeria, (SON) by importing substandard products which deserves appropriate sanctions and measures to curtail this heinous crime against Nigerian economy.

“Our findings have shown that the documents presented for release of consignment at destination port were found to be fraught with underinvoicing and wrong declaration

to the lowest duty rate with the intention of committing economic crimes against the people and government of Nigeria.

“Revenue evasion under Customs Excise Laws which is punishable under relevant sections full weight be brought to bear for their evasion of appropriate duties payment.”

The trading companies involved are; Buildgen Nigeria, H & C Steel Industry fze, Hilfort Business Ventures, Iron Products Ind. Ltd, Kinshimo Enterprises, Metalberg Manufacturing, Panda Industries fze and Steel

Line Industries.

TANGO thereby request that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) and the Presidential Committee for Sharp Mal-practices (PTCMS) to investigate the genuinety of these importers to know if truly they are members of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, (MAN) as well as the rationale behind the importation of finished goods into the country instead of manufacturing them locally and create jobs for our youths, thereby invading revenue of about N2billion monthly.

L-R: The representative of the President,Rotary District Governor, Engr. Nnoka Mbanefo President, Rotary Club Abuja, Barr. Uduak J. Ukpeh, Medical Director, Federal Medical Center (FMC) Jabi Abuja, Prof, Saad Ahmed, and the Board Chairman FMC Jabi, Dr. Alex Ideh, during the ground breaking ceremony of a 3 storey building donated to the FMC by the Rotary Club International Abuja Chapter, held recently in Abuja. Photo: Justin Imo-owo

CBN monitors release of 50,000 mt of maize to 12 coys

By Etuka Sunday

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he Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in its bid to moderate and control the prices of maize in the Nigerian market, has approved the release of 50,000 metric metric tonnes of maize to 12 major producers, from strategic maize reserve (SMR) under the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP).

The release of maize to the companies, which is the third of such releases, is also intended to check the activities of middlemen aimed at causing hoarding the product and causing artificial

scarcity.

A statement obtained from the CBN listed recipients of the grains to include Premier Flour Mills, Crown-Olam, Grand Cereals, Animal Care, Amobyn and Hybrid Feeds.

Others include Obasanjo Farms, Zartech, Wacot, Sayeed Farms, Pandagri Novum and Premium Farms.

Confirming the release of the grains, the CBN spokesman, Osita Nwanisobi expressed optimism that the release would crash the price of maize, reduce pressure on the market, and make the product directly

available to feed producers, thereby reducing the price of poultry feed in the country.

As part of the Bank’s financing framework, Nwanisobi said the CBN would continue to facilitate the funding of maize farmers and processors through the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP) Commodity Association, Private/Prime Anchors, State Governments, Maize Aggregation Scheme (MAS), and the Commercial Agricultural Credit Scheme (CACS).

Also speaking on the development, the National President of the Maize

Association of Nigeria (MAAN), Dr. Bello Abubakar urged middlemen to desist from taking advantage of the supply gap to hike the price of the grains.

He also assured that farmers in Nigeria would maintain reasonable pricing of the products.

It will be recalled that the CBN, responding to the activities of middlemen in January 2021, released 300,000 metric tonnes of maize, which forced the substantial reduction in the price of maize per metric tonne.

Similarly, the Bank, in a renewed move to address the

rising cost of food prices in the Nigerian market, collaborated with the Rice farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) to distribute 27,000 metric tonnes of rice paddies directly to millers nationwide on Thursday, June 24, 2021.

The direct allocation from RIFAN warehouses across 16 States of the Federation followed the earlier sale of paddy aggregated as loan repayment under the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP) to millers from the rice pyramids unveiled in Niger, Kebbi, Gombe and Ekiti States.

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ACCI, Experts, Operators hail new MSME Policy

By Etuka Sunday

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rade experts and operators of SMEs in Nigeria have called for a legislation and presidential Executive Order to streamline taxation of small businesses to expand their survival rate and capacity for Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Speaking at a webinar organised by the Policy Centre of Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry to mark the World MSME Day, leading experts in the field posited that the legislation and executive order are urgently needed to enforce harmonised taxation for SMEs as provided in the new national MSME policy.

The Minister of State for Trade and Investment, Amb. Mariam Katagum had in her presentation at the event listed the various efforts of the Federal Government to promote the SMEs, citing the new national policy on MSME which contained several innovations to develop the sector.

The Director General of SMEDAN, Dr. Dikko Umaru Radda in his presentation had also described the new national policy as a product of extensive consultation with stakeholders and submitting that the challenges facing the sector will be resolved with the implementation of the policy.

The Media Officer, ACCI, Olayemi John-Mensah in a statement said, a cross section of speakers however emphasised the need to create mechanisms for the enforcement of the policy as many MSME are dying prematurely due to multiple and excessive taxation.

Dr Chijioke Ekechukwu, the CEO of Bristol Investment Limited affirmed that since SMEs contributed over 50 % of the GDP, a legislation harmonizing taxation for the sub-sector is needed.

Another speaker, Hon Bashir Maidugu, the Special adviser on Trade and Investment to the Borno

state Governor posited that such a legislation will permanently address challenges of taxation that is killing many businesses and hindering their readiness for AfCFTA. The Vice -President, Commerce ACCI, Dr. Sijuwade Kayode added further that while legislation is being worked upon, the President should issue an executive order, enforcing implementation of existing incentives for SMEs as well as a robust legislation to create a one stop tax payment system for SMEs. The speakers opined that the proposed legislation and executive order will strengthen the Nigerian SMEs and prepare them to take advantage of opportunities offered by the continental free trade regime.

Speaking earlier, the President of ACCI, Dr Al-Mujtaba Abubakar commended the Federal Government for the conclusion of the national

MSME Policy even as he lauded the partnership between ACCI and SMEDAN to drive the implementation of the new policy.

“This partnership is an indication that the policy is not meant to be an academic exercise but a genuine demonstration by this administration to strengthen the Nigeria economy”, Dr. Abubakar said, renewing call on government “to disburse financial interventions to SMEs through the chamber movement in Nigeria. As a corporate body with rules and due process, the chamber movement will save the government all the head aches of data gathering, and registration of businesses that require financial interventions.

“The chamber movement has comprehensive lists of MSME across Nigeria. It will, therefore, be easier for government not just to liaise with the chambers of commerce but to also have

feedback. The chamber represents businesses and the impact of financial interventions will be better felt if such interventions are routed through the chamber movement.”

Speaking on the MSME celebration, Dr. Abubakar said Nigeria is poised to expand her influence across Africa through trading activities, adding that “Nigeria’s MSME are energized and are poised to storm the export markets in the spirit of AfCFTA. Evidence from our members nationwide confirm readiness, and preparedness for innovation to meet the challenges of African Free Continental Free Trade Agreement (AFCFTA)” The webinar ended with a four point recommendations from participants namely the need for nationwide sensitisation on the benefits of the new policy for SMEs; the need for an executive bill to harmonise SME taxation; the need for

Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu (3rd left), Minister of State for Science and Technology, Barr. Mohammed H. Abdullahi (2nd left), Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Science and Technology Mr. Edet Sunday Akpan (left), Environmental Safety Corps and National Coordinator, Partnership Action For Safe Schooling PASS, Ambassador Emenike Eme (3rd right), Assistant Corp Coordinator (ESCORP) Mr. Ishaku Nanpan (2nd right), and Deputy Director Education FEMA, Mr. Mohammed Saidu (right), during a Courtesy Visit by Environmental Safety Corps Led by the National Coordinator Project PASS to the Ministers office , yesterday in Abuja. Photo: Justin Imo-Owo

SEC sees great potentials in Non-Interest Capital Market

By Etuka Sunday

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he Securities and Exchange Commission has said that the Non Interest Capital Market has so much potential in Nigeria as it has the prospect of attracting a large pool of untapped investor base who have apathy to conventional instruments, to participate in capital market as well as the existing investors who seek to diversify their portfolio.

Director General of the SEC, Mr. Lamido Yuguda stated this at a Joint IFSB/SEC Nigeria Virtual Seminar on Investor Protection and Transparency in Islamic Capital Markets held Weekend.

Yuguda said the level of activity in Non-Interest (Islamic) capital market that is currently being witnessed in Nigeria affirms the overwhelming acceptance of NICM products by the investing public.

He stated that recently, the Market witnessed the entrance of institutions offering Islamic capital market services/products and also witnessed the issuances of FGN into the Sukuk market with latest issuance of FGN SUKUK oversubscribed by over 400%.

This he said, further buttressed the need to enhance the SEC’s investor protection mechanism in order to ensure transparency in the market.

The SEC Boss stated further that investor protection is the principal plank of regulation and transparency, a building block that enhances the growth of the capital market adding that the knowledge gap that often exists between the market Players and investors demand for more transparency, and the risks faced by investors requires reasonable level of protection by the regulator in order to build confidence and trust in the market.

According to him, “Capital markets all over the world thrives on trust, it is believed that enhancement of investor protection and increased transparency will have a multiplier effect on investments and sustainable growth of the economy.

Additionally, in ensuring that investors are well protected, Yuguda said a framework for complaint management was put in place to fast-track and streamline the dispute resolution process in the market.

This is to foster and secure investors’ confidence in the market.

“It is worthy to also note that the 10-year strategic Masterplan (20152025) for the Capital Market includes a section on NICM that recommends various initiatives aimed at developing this sector. While some of these activities and programmes have been implemented, a lot more work is ongoing to unlock the full potential of Non-interest Capital Market.

“It is a well-known fact that the pandemic has brought about a new normal to the global economies including the Nigerian Capital Market, hence this Seminar couldn’t have come at a better time. The need to promote and increase awareness of investor protection mechanism and transparency requirements are considered essential to engendering investor confidence and trust in the financial system, which is crucial for the growth and development of the market”.

With respect to NICM, he said the provision of two levels of shariah review and certification is meant to further serve as added measure towards investor protection. This is coupled with the requirement for continuous review\ certification of the shariah expert

throughout the tenor of the transaction.

He said, “We are happy to note that Non-Interest financial activities are developing exponentially across all sectors of the Nigerian Financial System.

Indeed, we expect that the Market will soon witness substantial investment from the pension industry which will be a game changer that would spur more issuances of NICM by corporates and other categories of issuers”.

Yuguda said the SEC Nigeria has not relented in its efforts to discharge its primary mandate of regulating and developing the Nigerian Capital Market; protection of investors has been one of our key focus. Numerous initiatives being implemented in this regard include the establishment of the National Investor Protection Fund (NIPF) aimed at compensating investors who incur losses arising from the insolvency, bankruptcy or negligence of a Capital Market Operator; the e-Dividend registration and payment system, Dematerialization and Direct Cash Settlement system all aimed at ensuring an efficient process of securities transaction and elimination/ minimizing cases of unclaimed dividend.

an executive order to enforce existing incentives for SMEs; and a recognition of SMEs’ pivotal position under the AfCFTA.

4th MSME Awards: Gombe receives Golden Medal in Ease of Doing Business

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overnor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state has received an award of the best performing state and number one in ease of doing business among the 36 States and the FCT. The award was presented to him by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof.

Yemi Osinbajo, SAN during the 4th MSME awards and Dinner held at the Banquet Hall of the presidential Villa in Abuja.

The Director-General, Press Affairs, Government House Gombe, Ismaila Uba Misilli in a statement said, the Awards ceremony was the climax of a week-long celebration of excellence, hard work and innovation in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector in Nigeria.

Recall that Gombe State had emerged as the best among states that have provided attractive environments that promote business growth in Nigeria as contained in a result of the State Ease of Doing Business Survey undertaken by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) as a status report on the current attractiveness of states business climates for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).

Speaking at the occasion, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo congratulated Gombe state for emerging top on the ease of doing business log. He also commended Governor Yahaya for his support to the small and medium sized enterprises in his state.

On the MSME awards, Vice President Osinbajo said the Federal Government is encouraged by the resilience and innovation of young Nigerians across different sectors and is committed to doing more to support their growth and prosperity.

“Let me leave you with President Muhammadu Buhari’s words of commitment to MSMEs in Nigeria: he said, “we will continue to stand by you, to support you and create opportunities for you to grow and prosper.”

The VP commended the creativity of the 2021 winners of the awards, noting that “the awards have inspired many young entrepreneurs to greatness and some of the stories are simply incredible.”

Speaking to newsmen shortly after the event, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya said “ I feel really satisfied and delighted that the reforms we are undertaking and the efforts we are making in general have been recognised to the extent that we have been adjudged to be the number one state that provided the enabling environment for businesses to thrive”.

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NASS Complex upgrade: Project will be executed meticulously -FCDA

By Stanley Onyekwere

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he Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) has assured that the proposed total rehabilitation and upgrading of the NASS Complex will be executed meticulously, to bring it in tune with Parliamentary buildings around the world.

In particular, the FCDA said it would ensure that the nation gets value for the funds that will be expended in the project.

This is in the wake of the recent flooding

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n continuation with its reinvigorated routine cleanup exercise along corridors of the ever-busy Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport road, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has raided and dismantled shanties and other illegal structures in Lugbe neighbourhood village, one of the densely populated unplanned settlements in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC).

It was observed that FCTA city management officials accompanied by a joint security team, including Fire Service Service and Road Safety personnel, removed no fewer than three hundred makeshift and other illegal structures attached to the perimeter fence of the community, popularly known as Lugbe Neighborhood across Zone B and Zone 5 Car wash , all on the corridors of the Airport road.

Also, five Christian and Muslim worship Centres, overhead water supply tank for a

of the lobby of the National Assembly Complex, Abuja resulting from leakages from the roof.

In a statement from Head, Public Relations and Information, FCDA, Richard A. Nduul disclosed that though the Management of the National Assembly approached the FCDA for the complex comprehensive upgrading in 2019, contract for the project is currently undergoing procurement process in line with the Procurement Act of 2007.

He added the project will be awarded

as soon as it is concluded in conformity with the requirements of the Act and also considering all other relevant parameters.

On the flooding issue, the FCDA revealed that findings indicate that the leakages are traceable to blockages of drainages leading to spilage of water through expansion joints in the roof slab.

The statement read: “The Management of the National Assembly approached the FCDA in 2019 for a total rehabilitation and upgrading of the NASS Complex to bring it in tune with Parliamentary buildings

around the world.

“Full waterproofing of the roof of the White House building is a major aspect of the proposed renovation of the National Assembly Complex.

“The Authority (FCDA) therefore assures that when the time comes, this project will be executed meticulously, in order to ensure that the nation gets value for the funds that will be expended, as this has been the tradition with every other assignment, which the Authority has undertaken”.

Airport Road cleanup: FCTA dismantles shanties in Lugbe village pivately operated toilet facility as well as broadside block industry were pulled down during the exercise.

Our correspondent reports that the cleanup exercise, which started at Lugbe-Berger, Car wash and Lugbe zone 5 lasted for seven hours, in the aftermath of heavy downpour.

Explaining the exercise, Chairman, FCT Ministerial Committee on City Sanitation, Comrade Ikharo Attah, said the operation was part of the effort to keep the gateway into the nation’s capital, Abuja clean, thereby improving on the asthestics of the nation’s capital city.

Attah recalled that the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello had visited the area recently with the commissioner of Police and some strategic army officers including other security heads in the Territory, and they were displeased with the level of infringement in the area.

The chairman added that

the indigenous chiefs also complained that most of the areas that the inhabitants of the community ought to park their cars along the fence line were all converted into shops and homes.

According to him, the FCT Administration had fenced the organic settlement for the residents waiting for resettlement but regretted that the plan had been contravened by those within the areas, which violates the Abuja master plan.

“The people have turn the fence line to motor park, where car owners park and pay N1,000 on monthly basis. And there are dumpsites at the back of the Villages, but some still come to the front to dump waste” “But, in line with town planning rules and to keep the city clean and safe, we are not going to be detered, this comprehensive clean up show that FCT Administration is committed to keeping the city clean.

“One of the key issues is to keep to the acceptable standards, if you are driving in through the Airport Road what you see is not befitting, Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) is doing well, by evacuating the heavy

waste generated there.

Attah explained that the exercise was to ensure that Abuja especially along the Airport Road is maintained in line with the best practices of orderliness and sanitation”, he stressed.

FCTA Bulldozer pulling down shanties and other illegal structures attached to the perimeter fence of Lugbe Neighbourhood settlement, along the corridor of the Abuja Airport Road, during a routine cleanup exercise in the area, at the weekend. Photo: Stanley Onyekwere

Area Councils’ dwindling governance over FCTA/Chairmen cold war

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ollowing palpable cold war brewing between leadership of the FCT Administration and that of the six Area Councils, there are strong indications that there is looming dissipation of effective governance at the grassroots, due to the seemingly epileptic working relationship between both tiers of government in the Territory.

Checks revealed that most chairmen of the Area Councils neither report to Members representing the FCT at the National Assembly, nor the Area Council Services Secretariat on matters relating to the councils.

While some of the chairmen of the Area Councils have been accused of highhandedness in governance, others are accused of insubordination to the office of FCT Minister of State, which statutorily is saddled with the direct supervision of the Councils.

Some fillers from the Administration also hinted that most of the Councils’ chairmen are either always late or absent from several security meetings summoned by the Minister of State.

As succinctly captured by a reliable source, “despite several warnings and threats by the Minister of State, the chairmen still display lackadaisical attitude towards security matters in the area councils.

“They are either late or not present at such meetings. As a matter of fact, they are only punctual and physically present during the Joint Account Allocation Committee, JAAC, meetings where monies are shared to the councils”.

Moreso, some of the chairmen who at different occasions, publicly alluded to their autonomy as elected officers not answerable to appointed officials, have been appointing chiefs in their council despite the ban on such appointments by the FCTA. Recall that the FCT Administration had in 2016, suspended all chieftancy related appointment in traditional institutions across the territory due to the numerous complaints, petitions and legal tussles by interested parties.

In spite of the ban, checks have revealed that the chairman of Kwali area council, Hon. Chiya Danladi, has issued some persons with appointment letters to the offices of the District Heads of Yebu, Dafa, Kilankwa and Wako.

According to insiders say accelerated documentation by the Head of Administration at the Kwali Area Council for the various appointees preparatory to placing them on monthly allowances is been effected.

Furthermore, it was gathered that already meeting of all the Gbagi chiefs have also begun

to fine tune and perfect plans for their official turbaning by the Etsu of Kwali.

Consequently, the chairman’s action, according to the source could be interpreted or assumed to be a deliberate calculated attempt to create disunity and throw the entire Kwali area council into chaos.

“Crisis is already brewing in Yebu chiefdom following the substitution of one Bulus Garba, as the successor to the office of the Yebu District Head by the chairman of the council”, the source stated.

Not left out, the Chairman of Gwagwalada Area Council, Hon. Mustapha Adamu, was also accused of carrying out similar action, but later retracted the decision by withdrawing controversial appointments from some District Heads.

It was also learnt that the Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council, Hon. Abdullahi Adamu Candido, has allegedly been notorious in using thugs, in the guise of consultants to generate revenues that are not remitted to government coffers.

In particular, a staff at the FCTA who also preferred anonymity, accused Candido of failing to consult the legal department of either the FCTA or AMAC in drafting legal documents before such consultancy jobs are awarded or

executed.

“Things cannot continue in this ugly trend.

The chairmen of the area councils should not be lords to themselves because they are under authorities.

“Besides the supervising minister, the National Assembly oversight the activities of the Federal Capital Territory Administration including the six area councils. Operating in silos will not help the system. Therefore, it is high time the relevant authorities call them to order,” the source affirmed.

Meanwhile, when contacted for official comment on the development, the Special Assistant on Media to FCT Minister of State, Mr. Austine Elemue, said he cannot speak for the council chairmen.

Elemue said, “I agree with you absolutely that the Honourable Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, oversees the activities of area councils, but I am not in position to speak for them. “ Each area council has a spokesperson and they are competent to speak for their respective bosses.

“However, the chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council has been punctual in our meetings, but as pointed earlier, I cannot comment on other issues”.

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and would rely on DNA testing.

The missing include people from Israel and Latin America, according to reports.

Paraguay’s foreign ministry said six of its nationals had been registered as missing, including the sister of the country’s first lady.

Local officials have provided families with hotel rooms and food as they wait for news about their loved ones.

What issues did the 2018 report raise?

The engineer, Frank Morabito, said the lack of proper drainage was “a systemic issue” that stemmed from a flaw “in the development of the original contract documents”.

He flagged what he called “major structural damage” to the concrete platform beneath the swimming pool deck.

“The failed waterproofing is causing major structural damage to the concrete structural slab below these areas,” he wrote. “Failure to replace the waterproofing in the near future will cause the extent of the concrete deterioration to expand exponentially.”

The engineer also referred to “abundant cracking… of columns, beams and walls” in the garage.

His report didn’t suggest the 40-yearold building was at any imminent risk of collapse but he urged that the concrete repairs be carried out in “a timely fashion”.

It is unclear if the problems highlighted contributed to the structural failure.

Champlain Towers had been due to undergo a multi-million dollar refurbishment this year.

Morabito Consultants later issued a statement on Twitter, confirming they had written the report in 2018.

“At the time of the building collapse, roof repairs were underway, but concrete restoration had not yet begun,” the statement said. The firm does not perform any construction work but said it was brought in by the condominium association in June 2020 to prepare a repair and restoration plan.

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More than 150 people remain unaccounted for after the building collapse Governor DeSantis has promised that authorities will find out what happened saying “anybody affected by this directly wants that answer”.

What happened to the building?

The building contained 136 apartments and 55 of them collapsed early on Thursday, leaving piles of debris.

Resident Barry Cohen was in bed in a section of the building that survived when the collapse happened. “It sounded like thunder, and my wife and I, we went out on the balcony; it looked like a bomb had exploded,” he told the BBC. “When we opened the door, there was no building there, it was just a pile of rubble,” he said.

Eyewitnesses described hearing what sounded like thunder before seeing a huge cloud of dust in the aftermath of the collapse.

A full investigation into the collapse is set to begin after the rescue mission.

As the building has stood since 1980, it

was due its standard 40-year review. It was undergoing its “recertification” process and required repairs, officials said.

A study from researchers at Florida International University published last year found that the building had been sinking at a rate of two millimetres per year in the 1990s, which may have affected the building structurally.

But the author has cautioned that the study was just a snapshot in time. The building was constructed on reclaimed wetland, which experts say is always of concern as the land underneath can compact over time, leading to shifts.

On the sinking, the author of the study, Prof Shimon Wdowinski, told the Miami Herald newspaper: “We’ve seen much higher than that, but it stood out because most of the area was stable and showed no subsidence.”

Prof Wdowinski said the research was not meant to suggest certainty about the latest incident.

Source: BBC

China creates great miracle of respecting, safeguarding human rights

By People’s Daily

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t is the lofty ideal of mankind that everyone enjoys human rights to the full.

Over the past century, the Communist Party of China (CPC) has invested a huge effort in human rights protection, adding significantly to global human rights progress.

The State Council Information Office issued a white paper titled “The Communist Party of China and Human Rights Protection -- A 100-Year Quest” on Thursday, June 24.

The white paper systematically reviews how the CPC has stood together with the Chinese people in times good and bad and turned hardships into glories. It also comprehensively introduces the theories and practices of the CPC in fighting for, respecting, safeguarding and promoting human rights over the past century. The document fully demonstrates the CPC’s firm resolution and practical actions in safeguarding human rights on a higher level, promoting overall development of human rights, and advancing the cause of human rights protection.

General secretary Xi Jinping of the CPC Central Committee said that following a people-centered development philosophy, the CPC and the Chinese government have all along placed people’s interests above all, and worked hard to meet people’s desire

for a better life and improve respect for and protection of the fundamental rights of the Chinese people.

The 100-year history of the CPC is a glorious history of striving for people’s liberation, safeguarding people’s rights and devoting itself to well-rounded human development.

For a hundred years, the CPC has always put people first, applying the principle of universality of human rights in the context of the national conditions. It regards the rights to subsistence and development as the primary and basic human rights, and believes that living a life of contentment is the ultimate human right. It promotes the well-rounded development of the individual, and strives to give every person a stronger sense of gain, happiness and security. Its success in pioneering human rights in a socialist country is unique and readily apparent.

Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Xi Jinping at the core, decisive success has been achieved in the final stage of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, and the mission of eradicating absolute poverty has been completed. The CPC has forcefully promoted the overall and coordinated development of economic, social and cultural rights, as well as citizens’ civil and

political rights. It has made conspicuous improvement in protecting people’s rights to subsistence and development, and promoted comprehensive progress in human rights.

The 100-year history of the CPC has witnessed a human rights development miracle in the history of the Chinese nation, as well as a huge contribution made by China to the global human rights progress.

For a hundred years, the CPC has committed itself to peaceful development and common progress. China is firm in its international stance – to safeguard world peace and seek progress through cooperation, ensuring human rights with the benefits deriving from development. It has been an active participant in matters of international human rights, providing a Chinese contribution to global human rights governance and progress, and working with other countries to forge a global community of shared future.

Facts prove that the CPC is a peaceloving political party committed to progress, justice and human rights in the world.

China’s national rejuvenation represents a process of promoting social fairness and justice, and advancing human rights, general secretary Xi Jinping remarked. Upholding CPC leadership and the socialist system in promoting human rights, promoting human rights through

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By He Yin, People’s Daily

Florida building collapse: Nine dead as hunt for survivors continues he death toll has risen to nine after the collapse of an apartment block in Florida, authorities say.

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said four of the recovered bodies had been identified, but more than 150 people remain unaccounted for.

“Our top priority continues to be search and rescue and saving any lives that we can,” she told reporters.

Part of the building collapsed early in the morning on Thursday while many residents slept.

The cause of the collapse remains unclear.

But an engineer’s report from 2018 was made public on Saturday, which highlighted “a major error” in the original design of the seafront Champlain Towers in the town of Surfside, near Miami. It said the fault prevented water draining away from the base of the building.

President Joe Biden tweeted that he had offered “assistance as needed” to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

My heart is with the community of Surfside as they grieve their lost loved ones and wait anxiously as search and rescue efforts continue.

Yesterday I spoke with Gov. DeSantis to let him know that we are ready to provide assistance as needed by state and local officials Teams have been using machines, drones and specially trained dogs in their efforts to find survivors. Rescue efforts were briefly hampered on Saturday after a fire broke out underneath the rubble.

Ms Levine Cava said the death toll had increased after emergency workers found a body in the rubble on Saturday. Four of the nine confirmed fatalities have been identified - they include the mother of a boy who was pulled alive from the rubble on Thursday.

The Miami-Dade mayor said the search efforts had also uncovered some human remains, but warned that the process of identifying these victims was “very difficult”

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development, taking a people-centered approach to human rights, aiming for people’s well-rounded development, and building a global community of shared future, the CPC has opened a new path of human It has achieved numerous successes throughout the land in the process of bringing happiness to the Chinese people and national rejuvenation to the Chinese nation. Its pursuit of world peace and progress, and a global community of shared future, opens a new chapter for human civilization.

The founding of a new China could not have happened without the CPC, nor could the progress that has been made in human rights protection. CPC leadership is the most fundamental guarantee that underpins every progress in and better protection of human rights in China.

After a hundred years of magnificent development, the CPC still maintains its original aspiration. As long as it unites more closely around the CPC Central Committee with Xi Jinping as the core, takes a peoplecentered approach to development, and follows the human rights development path with Chinese characteristics, all rights of the Chinese people will be safeguarded at a higher level, and China will make a greater contribution to the protection of global human rights.

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hina stands ready to work with all parties to build a closer Belt and Road partnership, adhere to the path of unity, cooperation, interconnectivity, and common development, and jointly promote the building of a community with a shared future for humanity, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday in a written message to the Asia and Pacific High-level Conference on Belt and Road Cooperation.

China has entered a new development stage, acted on a new development concept, and has been fostering a new development paradigm, which provides more opportunities in the market, investment and growth for Belt and Road partners, Xi said.

Belt and Road cooperation pursues development, aims at mutual benefits, and conveys a message of hope.

Xi proposed the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013 in an attempt to carry on the Silk Road spirit, co-build an open platform for cooperation with all countries and generate new driving forces for the development of all countries.

Over the past eight years, 140 countries and 32 international organizations have joined in Belt and Road cooperation.The BRI has evolved from a concept and vision into real actions and reality, and brought about enormous opportunities and benefits to countries around the world.

When fully implemented, the BRI could increase global trade by 6.2 percent and global real

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A worker stacks up goods at a supply chain base of the Belt and Road in Lianyungang, east China’s Jiangsu province, April 26, 2021. (Photo by Geng Yuhe/People’s Daily Online) income by 2.9 percent, according to a World Bank report. It has truly become the world’s broadestbased and largest platform for international cooperation.

Faced with the outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic, China and BRI partners have helped and supported each other to overcome difficulties together, strengthened the building of a “Silk Road for health”, a “green Silk Road” and a “digital Silk Road” and brought forward the Belt and Road development, conveying confidence and vitality to the international community and contributing to the global fight

against COVID-19 and economic recovery.

China has held over 100 meetings to share experience on COVID-19 prevention and control with BRI partners, provided a large amount of medical supplies for other countries, as well as donated and exported more than 400 million doses of finished and bulk vaccines to more than 90 countries.

Statistics suggest that last year, China’s trade in goods with countries along the Belt and Road hit a record high of $1.35 trillion.

In the face of the test posed by the pandemic, the BRI has shown strong resilience and vitality, with relevant

projects continuing to advance, cooperation yielding many fruits, and trade and investment keeping growth against headwinds, said the Asian Economic Outlook and Integration Progress Annual Report 2021 of the Boao Forum for Asia.

While delivering a keynote speech at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2021 in April, Xi proposed building a closer partnership for health cooperation, connectivity, green development, as well as openness and inclusiveness, charting the route to pushing ahead high-quality BRI construction under new circumstances.

Asian and Pacific countries

are the pioneers, contributors and examples of Belt and Road international cooperation.

During the conference, 29 countries jointly launched the Initiative for Belt and Road Partnership on COVID-19 Vaccines Cooperation and the Initiative for Belt and Road Partnership on Green Development.

As a mirror of the efforts of China and other parties to build a closer Belt and Road partnership, the two initiatives will effectively support global anti-epidemic cooperation and facilitate low-carbon, resilient and inclusive post-pandemic economic growth.

China will soon complete the building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects, and then embark on a new journey of fully building a modern socialist country under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), which will celebrate its centenary on July 1 this year.

Standing at a new starting point in history, China will bring about new opportunities for high-quality construction of the Belt and Road.

The country will build a closer Belt and Road partnership and make the Belt and Road a public road open to all together with other parties, helping promote the sustainable recovery of world economy and enhance and improve global governance.

Splendid chapters to be written with Olympic spirit

By Hui Yan

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n June 23, the Olympic Day was once again celebrated all around the

world.

The day this year also marked the start of a onemonth countdown of the Tokyo Olympics. Though the COVID-19 pandemic is still impacting the world, the Olympic spirit sheds a light.

Athletes from across the world will gather under the Olympic flag and firmly join the games to jointly fight for their dreams. Today, the Olympic spirit, which requires mutual understanding with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play, is inspiring the world with a strong power.

Facing the first Olympic Games that has ever been postponed, Chinese athletes are rising to challenges and training hard. They have never slowed their steps to become faster, higher and stronger.

In the past year, they have created a number of world records in swimming, athletics and weightlifting, showing desirable athletic performance. At present, all teams of the Chinese sports

A sailboard competition is held in Rongcheng, east China’s Shandong province, May 21, 2021.

(Photo by Lin Haizhen/People’s Daily Online) delegation are going all out to prepare for the Tokyo Olympics, in hope of outdoing themselves on the global stage.

The Beijing Winter Olympics will kick off on Feb. 4 the next year as scheduled. As the host country, China is opening its arms to welcome global athletes who are expected to showcase the charm and beauty of winter sports. The event coincides with the Chinese Lunar New Year, the most important festival of China.

It will surely become a unique opportunity for China to tell the Chinese stories to the world and build its image.

Striving to make the Beijing Winter Olympics “simple, safe and wonderful,” China has entered the final and critical stage of preparation. From venue construction to game running, and from supporting facilities to volunteering services, the country is contributing Chinese wisdom to the sports event and showcasing

its capabilities. Beijing, the only city in the world to host both the summer and winter editions of the Olympic Games, will present a splendid, remarkable and extraordinary sports event to the world.

By holding the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, China has a grand vision to bring winter games to 300 million people.

The games will benefit numerous households and better help the country build itself into a sports

power. With a “green, inclusive, open and clean” approach, the Beijing Winter Olympics will make new contribution to regional coordinated development and make Olympic Games more glorious.

Pursuing the Olympic spirit, the Chinese sports have left splendid chapters one after another. As a host country of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the 2014 Nanjing Youth Olympic Games, and the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, China is a staunch participator to Olympic Games and an active practitioner of the Olympic spirit. Striving for excellence in competitive sports and carrying out a national fitness program, China is witnessing ceaseless energy as the Olympic spirit inspires every one.

In the past more than a hundred years, modern Olympic Games forged ahead despite turbulences. When the world today is facing common challenges, sports are serving as a bond among countries. It is expected that more people can join hands and face up to challenges, and hold high the torch symbolizing solidarity and hope in the spirit of Olympics.

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EDADE OGHENEFEJIRO RITA THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.To provide support for the indigent and 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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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The above named Society has applied for the Removal and Appointment of New Trustees with Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja under Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990 Part ‘C’.

THE OLD TRUSTEES ARE) 1. MR. VITUS BEN

2. MR. JOHN NWAMIRI

3. MR. FRANCIS EZE

4. MR. ANAYO ADIMEGWU 5. MR. JOHNBOSCO AGBAHIRI 6. MR. STEPHEN CHUKWURAH 7. MR. SUNDAY UZOMA

8. MR. CHUKWUMA ANI

9. MR. JUDE ANIKA

THE REMOVED TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. FRANCIS EZE

2. MR. ANAYO ADIMEGWU 3. MR. SUNDAY UZOMA

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ANY OBJECTION TO THE ABOVE SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. __________________________ _ _________________________ CHAIRMAN SECRETARY

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SOACOM CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOUNDATION

GOD’S LOVE SUPPORTER’S INITIATIVE

TADD CHILD WATCH FOUNDATION

BRIAMVIV CHARITY FOUNDATION

COMPLETE WOMEN NON-DENOMINATIONAL MINISTRY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘F’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, ( CAMA 2020).

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1.AGWU UKE OGBU - CHAIRMAN 2.AGWU VICTORIA 3.UCHE UWAOMA 4.UWAOMA LUCY CHIDINMA 5.AFUEKWE MECHA CHIGOZIE 6.NDUKWE SUNNY AWA 7.ULARINMA PATIENCE OKORIE 8.OKORIE KALU OKORIE - SECRETARY THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : (1) To advance the education of the public by the provision of education and vocational training services and facilities for educational vocational training in any field of endeavour within Isiugwu and elsewhere in Ohafia and Abia state.

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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : BY OKORIE KALU OKORIE SECRETARY.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘F’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, ( CAMA 2020).

THE TRUSTEES ARE : (1) EKHATOR OSMEN - CHAIRMAN (2) OBASUYI DANIEL OBASUYI (3) IMADONMWINYI OSAKPAMWEN SUCCESS (4) ADEBOYE OLUFUNKE FAVOUR - SECRETARY THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : (1) To make the government of the day accountable to the people (2) To eradicate youth restiveness by encouraging them to venture into profession that will impact positively in their lives.

(3) To create atmosphere for the people to ventilate the view on the day to day running of government.

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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : ADEBOYE OLUFUNKE FAVOUR SECRETARY.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘F’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, ( CAMA 2020).

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. AYODELE, TAIWO OTUNBA - (Chairman) 2. TAIWO-AYODELE OMOLOLA ROSE - (Secretary) THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1. To render and assist in the provision of educational support services to children school fees, hospital admission bills, bills for deliveries of babies, contributing to the payment of children examinations amongst others.

2. To contribute in the provision of critical humanitarian services to the vulnerable children – out of school children, child laborers, children escaping the bonds of slavery in achieving, acquiring, getting and realizing the childhood they deserve.

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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : Barr Michael Ikechukwu Onyimba (Rescue Attorneys).

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INTERNATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL,IFAKO ‘98 SET ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

TRUELIVINGWORD AND FIRE MIRACLE MINISTRY

ROYALE COMPANION FARMERS & TRADERS ASSOCIATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘F’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, ( CAMA 2020).

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1 .Mr. OWOLABI IBRAHEEM Agboola - Chairman 2. Mrs OMOLOLA TEJUMADE OGUNMOROTI - Secretary 3. Mr ADEBAYO FRANK ADEYINKA 4. Mrs MESHIOYE ADEBOLA THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1. To promote the spirit of co-operation towards the welfare and advancement of it’s Alma Mater International Secondary School,ifako.

2. .To develop,promote and maintain contact amongst International Secondary School,Ifako ‘98 Set. 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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : Mrs Omolola Tejumade OGUNMOROTI 08120173873.

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THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘F’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, ( CAMA 2020).

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1, Pastor Mrs Nwachukwu CHRISTIANA Chinahaeghe 2, Pastor Engr. Nwachukwu RAPHAEL Chidi 3, Nwachukwu Daniel Prince 4, Nwachukwu Promise Chidiebere THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.To preach gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to all nations 2. To prepare the church for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and encourage them to make heaven.

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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘F’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, ( CAMA 2020).

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. YUSSUF HAFSAT OLASUBOMI 2. ONIPEDE VICTORIA RONKE 3. IBRAHIM TIAMIYU ADISA 4. LAWAL TIJANI ISIAKA 5. AKINWUMI IDOWU HAMMED 6. BALOGUN WASIU KANYIOLA 7. FAMAKINWA LATEEF ADEOYE 8. TIJANI MOJEED AGBAJE 9. OKUNUGA MAYOKUN MICHAEL 10. ONIKEDE ABDULRAHMON OLATUNBOSUN - CHAIRMAN 11. JAMIU TOYYIBA TOYIN - SECRETARY THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1. To promote peace and peaceful coexistence among members 2. To support any programs or activities aimed at promoting welfare and wellbeing of members.

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

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THE PHILIP OBI FOUNDATION

ISAIAH OKOH FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘F’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, ( CAMA 2020).

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘F’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, ( CAMA 2020).

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. OKOH ISAIAH ETUONU - TRUSTEE/CHAIRMAN 2. OKOH UZOAMAKA CORRINE - SECRETARY 3.OKOH COLLINS THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.TO CONTINUOUSLY EXPLORE, DEFINE AND DEVELOP CAPACITY FOR BEST PRACTICE IN EDUCATION AND HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT 2.TO ASSIST IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN COMMUNITIES BY DISBURSING SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS AND AIDS TO STUDENTS AND THE UNDERPRIVILEGED TO ENSURE DEVELOPMENT IN COMMUNITIES. 3.TO ASSIST THE YOUTHS AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN COMMUNITIES THROUGH ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON CHILDREN FROM DEPRIVED BACKGROUNDS. 4.TO ENCOURAGE AND POPULARISE VOLUNTARY WORK; IN HEALTHCARE DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH PROMOTION; SOCIAL INTEGRATION, PERSONAL REALISATION OF UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE, ADULTS, FAMILIES; AND ALSO IN PROTECTION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS AND IN PARTICULAR THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AS WELL AS THE RIGHTS OF UNDERPRIVILEGED GROUPS AND COMMUNITIES. 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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY.

LOSS OF DOCUMENT This is to inform the general public of the Loss of Right of Occupancy (R OF O) bearing SALE BELLO in respect of Plot No. 2640, Asokoro District, Abuja.

Covered by File No. NS10322, issued

by Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) dated 30th December 2001 and Power of Attorney in the name of OLUMUYIWA OLAWALE SUNDAY ASABA got missing.

All effort made to trace this said documents prove abortive. If found, please return to the nearest police station. General public take note.

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. OBI BETTE PHILIP 2. TAWO CATHERINE BAKEN THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.

TO PROVIDE AND CARTER FOR THE VULNERABLES, NEEDY AND INDIGENTS PEOPLE IN THE SOCIETY SUCH AS ORPHANS, ABANDONED CHILDREN AND WIDOWS. 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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE MENTIONED CENTRE HAVE APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION WITH CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION CAC UNDER PART'C'OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEE ARE: 1. BRIGHT AMGBARE ABAROWEI - CHAIRMAN 2. AGADAGA VIVIAN AZIBAOTOMABHAR - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CATER FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED PERSONS IN THE SOCIETY. 2. TO ASSIST THE ORPHANS, WIDOWS AND THE VULNERABLE PERSONS IN THE SOCIETY 3. TO EMPOWER AND SUPPORT THE YOUTHS AND GIRL CHILD EDUCATION. 4. TO PROMOTE SELF-RELIANCE EFFORTS OF THE LESS PRIVILEGED. 5. TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO EDUCATION FOR THE UNDER PRIVILEGED, THE ORPHANS AND THOSE IN NEED. .

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

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE MENTIONED CENTRE HAVE APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION WITH CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION CAC UNDER PART'C'OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEE ARE: (1) PST MRS ELIZABETH OMOMEN EFFA. (2) MRS LOVETTE. E. KAZALMA-MANTEY (3) MRS NGOZI NWANKWO. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (1) To preach the gospel to all nations (2) To bring together and create a forum for women in ministry. .

ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: Barr Clara Ohajuba

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INITIATIVE FOR IMPROVED HEALTH AND HUMAN RIGHT.

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ADDRESS:- NO. 3, PHASE 2, SITE 2, SULTAN DANSUKI WAY KUBWA, KUBWA, FCT, NIGERIA.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE MENTIONED CENTRE HAVE APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION WITH CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION CAC UNDER PART'C'OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEE ARE: (1) AWEKE VICTOR CHARLES - CHAIRMAN (2) OKOCHA OROGBUM RAYMOND. (3) OLADAPO GBENGA AUSTEN. (4) OKOCHA OROGBUM RAYMOND. (5) NWOKE TOM CHARLES - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: ONUBUOGU NWABUFOR CLEMENT. .

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

This is to inform the general public of the Loss of Right of Occupancy (R OF O) bearing JOSEPH ADOM AKPEYE KYAAGBA in respect of Plot No. 737, Maitama District, Cadastral Zone A05, Abuja.

Covered by File No. BN11028, issued

by Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) dated 28th October 1982.

All efforts made to trace this said documents prove abortive. If found, please return to the nearest police station. General public take note.

Catherine

CHUKWUEMEKA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS Catherine Unekwu jibo 25/01/1992. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS Catherine Unekwu Innocent 28/05/1993. is one And same person.

ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. ALL AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, formerly known as OKOLONTA EMEKA EMMANUEL now wish to be known and addressed as CHUKWUEMEKA EMMANUEL CHUKWUEMEKA. All former documents remain valid and General public should please take note.

Osakue

charity

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS Osakue Grace. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS Osakue Grace Idaehor Emoifovbegbe is one And same person. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. ALL AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, formerly known as charity chinasa ezeh now wish to be known and addressed as charity chinasa egbike. All former documents remain valid, General public should please take note.

BALA

khadijatu

I, formerly known as BALA SYLVESTER now wish to be known and addressed as BALA SYLVESTER RANGDAT. All former documents remain valid, General public should please take note.

I, formerly known as Khadijatu idris now wish to be known and addressed as khadijatu idris muhammad. All former documents remain valid, General public should please take note.

dozinized youth forum

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE MENTIONED CENTRE HAVE APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION WITH CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION CAC UNDER PART'C'OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEE ARE: 1. ugwunna lawrence onyejiaka 2. dike martins onyeanwuna AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. to promote unity, peace and prgress among members 2. to collaborate with community development associations and agenecies of government on any project that impact positively on the society.

3.to promte leadership development skills through organizing seminars, public enlightenment, training workshop and mentoring.

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

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COMPLETE WOMEN NON-DENOMINATIONAL MINISTRY THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE MENTIONED CENTRE HAVE APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION WITH CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION CAC UNDER PART'C'OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEE ARE: (1) PST MRS ELIZABETH OMOMEN EFFA. (2) MRS LOVETTE. E. KAZALMA-MANTEY (3) MRS NGOZI NWANKWO. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (1) To preach the gospel to all nations (2) To bring together and create a forum for women in ministry. .

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

JIGAWASTATE GOVERNMENT MINISTRY OF HEALTH BLOCK B NEW SECRETARIAT COMPLEX, 3 ARM ZONE DUTSE.

ADDENDUM INVITATION FOR PREQUALIFICATION AND TENDER IN RESPECT OF SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND TRAINING OF BRANDED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR BIRNIN KUDU, GARKI, GANTSA, AND GURI NEW GENERAL HOSPITALS.

PROCUREMNET NO MOH/ STB/10-11 /2021.

Reference to our advertisement on the above subject in Blue-Print and People’s Daily News Papers of Tuesday 25th May, 2021, we are informing the public that the requirement as per turn over is Average Annual Turn Over of N250 Million instead of Annual Turn Over earlier stated.

Bid opening date remain the same.

Signed Dr Salisu B. Muazu.

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health.

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CHARLES-ENAIBRE FOUNDATION

C.M.M.L. SECONDARY SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘F’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, ( CAMA 2020).

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. CHARLES-ENAIBRE GODWIN- PRESIDENT/FOUNDER 2. CHARLES-ENAIBRE UKINEBO BEATRICE- SECRETARY THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : TO RENDER FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY WHO ARE UNABLE TO PAY HOSPITAL BILLS. 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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : J. E. OBASUYI (MRS.) LEGAL PRACTITIONER 08024729418

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘F’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, ( CAMA 2020).

THE TRUSTEES ARE : (1) EDINOH OGUCHE JONAS (2) MOHAMMED MARIAM INDIRA (3) OPALUWA JUSTINA THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : (1) TO PROTECT THE INTEREST OF OTS MEMEBERS. (2) TO MEET, DELIBERATE AND FORMULATE POLICY AND MEASURES DEEMED APPROPRIATE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE PAST STUDENTS OF THE SCHOOL. (3) TO CREATE FORUM TO INTERACT BETWEEN PAST AMD PRESENT STUDENTS OF THE SCHOOL. (4) TO MAINTAIN HIGH ACCADEMIC AND MORAL STANDARDS FOR WHICH THE SCHOOL IS KNOWN..

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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY.

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ECODITE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

WOMEN LIVELIHOOD EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE

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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘F’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, ( CAMA 2020).

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. Chima Vivian Victor 2. Emem Eno Ekpo 3. Udo Gladys Samuel 4. Okorie Eno Josephine 5. Henry Victor Chima THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1. To care and assist the less privilege in the society 2. To engage women amd youths within communities of operations with meaningful activities and assist them achieve their goals 3. To create an enabling environment for skill acquisition and empowerment for women and youths 4. To help eradicate poverty among youths and young female adults in providing educational support, medical aids, welfare, empowerment and social intervention 5. To organize seminars, workshops, symposiums and other avenues for human development and skill acquisition 6. To engage in humanitarian services and to ensure peace and harmonious living amongst the citizenry.

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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY.

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VICKY-CARE FOUNDATION

WESLEY FOUNDATION

CLEEN FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘F’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, ( CAMA 2020).

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘F’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, ( CAMA 2020).

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. DR EMEKA WESLEY. 2. ABUGU MARKJOEL EMEKA. 3. ABUGU DAVID OKECHUKWU. 4. EMEKA EYIUCHE ABA. THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES IN ALL ITS RAMIFICATIONS AND THEREBY ESTABLISH, RUN, MANAGE AND CO-ORDINATE ALL LEVELS OF EDUCATION, RANGING FROM CRÈCHE/PLAYGROUP, NURSERY SCHOOL, PRIMARY SCHOOL, AND SECONDARY SCHOOL OF ALL LEVELS AND TO RUN AFTER SCHOOL STUDY CENTRE AND COLLEGE PREPARATORY CLASSES. 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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY.

THIS IS TO NOTIFIED THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES AND AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 5B OF THE CONSTITUTION UNDER PART 'F' OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, ( CAMA 2020).

RETAINED TRUSTEES 1. PROF. ETANNIBI ALIMEKA 2. MRS. JOSEPHINE AMA EFFAH- CHUKWUMA NEW TRUSTEES 1. MR. JUDE UDO ILO 2. MS. CHUKWUMA CHIDINMA EKANEM REMOVED TRUSTEES 1. AMBASSADOR LAMIDI MALIKI 2. MR. INNOCENT CHUKWUMA

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1; EZE VICTORIA OGALA....CHAIRMAN 2. NNAMANI NONSO KINGSLEY..... SECRETARY 3. EZE MICHAEL ONWE THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : ENLIGHTEN GIRL CHILD ON MORAL VALUES TO PROMOTE AND ENSUREADVANCEMENT IN EDUCATION (ESPCIALY GIRL CHILD) HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL WELFARE/JUSTICE, POVERTY ALLEVIATION AND HUMAN CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY..

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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY.

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TREASURES OF AFRICAN CHILDREN FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE LOSS OF ORIGINAL RIGHT OF OCCUPANCY ( R OF O) IN RESPECT OF PLOT 1546 SITUATE AT KATAMPE, CADASTRAL ZONE BO7 WITH OLD FILE NUMBER MISC 8533 AND NEW FILE NUMBER MISC 52935 IS MISSING IN THE NAME OF WHIDDY ENTERPRISES NIG. LIMITED ALL EFFORTS MADE TO TRACE THE MISSING DOCUMENTS PROVED ABORTIVE. IF FOUND KINDLY RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION OR CONTACT KOKUNA CHAMBERS LABOUR HOUSE ABUJA , IBRAHIM SHUAIBU OR THE FOLLOWING NUMBER 08034528003 ABUJA GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (AGIS), DEPARTMENT OF LANDS ADMINISTRATION, CONCERNED AUTHORITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘F’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, ( CAMA 2020).

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. OBIKANY OLAYINKA ADEKUNLE 2. FOWORA , GBOLAHAN ADENIYI 3. FEMI-SOLAGBADE OLAPEJU ABIOLA 4. SOLAGBADE FEMI ADEOLA 5. FASEYI OLUKAYODE THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : To assist less privileged children to be self reliant . , 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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : F. Chukwuezugo Ugwu Esq

ABDULLAHI I, formerly known as ISA ABULKASIR. now wish to be known and addressed as ABDULLAHI ABULKASIR ISA. All former document remain valid. Authorities concerned and the general public should please take note

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED CHINEDU OBIENU ESQ ZEST PARTNERS ABUJA

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THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. Asuelime Patience Ebehijele 2. Arekhame Peace Ose 3. Ajogwu Edith Chioma 4. Asuelime Ighedose Colin THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : Providing free healthcare services to rural communities in Nigeria and other part of the world, Especially to most vulnerable populations.

Supporting the development of healthcare services in remote communities, 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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY.

GOD’S TIME GOSPEL OUTREACH MINISTRY INT’L CHURCH

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OBOKWU COMMUNITY FORUM

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PURE GRACE FOR ADVANCEMENT MINISTERIES

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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY.

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THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. SYLVANUS ONYI AMADI (CHAIRMAN) 2. SUNDAY NSIRIM ORDU (SECRETARY) 3. HENRY NWALA UZOMA 4. FRIDAY NWANJEKU 5. KING EZEBUWA ONU 6. NDUKAKU NWAURASHI. THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1. To help the people of the community in anyway we can.

2. To improve our cultural heritage.

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TRUELIVINGWORD AND FIRE MIRACLE MINISTRY

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF GOD AND MAKE DISCIPLES OF CHRIST.

ONIMA OKHALA CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, EDO STATE.

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THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : (1) TO PROMOTE READING CULTURE AMONG YOUNGSTERS BY EQUIPPING LIBRARY WITH ADEQUATE COLLECTION AND ORGANIZATION.

Bekwarra Farmers Association.

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THE TRUSTEES ARE : (1) OKEKE SABASTIN UGOCHUKWU. ---- CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE. (2). OKEKE CHRISTY EUNICE NDIDI AMAKA. ------- TRUSTEE. (3). CHIMAROKE EMMANUEL CHIBUISI -------- SECRETARY THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.TO PROPAGATE AND PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. ALLISON MICHEAL OLUWAKAYODE 2. AKEH IDIDE MONIQUE.

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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY.

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THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. Ogodor Felix Ogar.

2. Ogodo Agnes Onyaku.

3. Oklebe Monday Shapla.

4. Oko Michal Ogar.

5. Ushie Jimmy Okpele.

6. Egah Charles Idagu.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1. To support, promote, advocate, sensitize and educate Bekwarra Farmers on improved Agricultural seedlings and Farming equipment and practice.

2. To use the NGO as a strong voice to promote Agriculture in Bekwarra.

3. To support and empower local Farmers on modern farming Practice..

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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY. 080 38465885

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THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1.OPOOLA SUNDAY OLAYIWOLA 2.OMONIYI OLALEYE ILESANMI 3.ADEOLA ADETOLA ADEDIRE 4.ESOMOJUMI JOSHUA OLUWOLE 5.OSALADE BOLAJI THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.PROVIDING ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOW INCOME EARNERS. PROVIDING FINANCE FOR ARTISANS, ENTREPRENUER, RURAL WOMEN AND SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS. PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR REGISTERED AND UNREGISTERED BUSINESSES, CHURCHES, SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS.

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THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1.UZOMA NWAULU NWADIUKO 2.UCHECHI FAVOUR UZOMA 3.CHARLES AMAMCHIMNEFE THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2.To win souls for our Lord Jesus Christ.

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

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HABIBA MEMORIAL MOSQUE

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.TO ASSIST THE NEEDY IN THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH. 2.TO HELP PEOPLE TO DISCOVER THEIR GOD’S GIVEN ASSIGNMENT AND TO FULFILL THEM. 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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY.

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THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1, Pastor Mrs Nwachukwu Chinahaeghe 2, Pastor Engr. Nwachukwu Repeal Chidi 3, Nwachukwu Daniel Prince 4, Nwachukwu Promise Chidiebere THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.To preach gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to all nations 2. To prepare the church for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and encourage them to make heaven.

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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY.

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CHIEF EMEKA AGUSIOBO FOUNDATION

DIVINE WORD PROPHETIC OUTREACH MINISTRY

DONALD EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION FOR LESS PRIVILEGE FARMERS

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1.REV. ANI JOHN CHRIS 2.ANI GLORIA EBERE 3.NWATU TOCHUKWU PETER 4.EDEH STELLA CHIDIMMA.

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THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. CHIEF VALENTINE EMEKA AGUSIOBO. - CHAIRMAN. 2.EMETER ONYEARI MARY. - SECRETARY. 3. CHUDE LOUIS CHUMA. THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1. TO CATER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTHS. 2. TO GRANT SCHOLARSHIP TO INTELLIGENT PUPILS AND STUDENTS. 3. TO PROMOTE PEACE, UNITY AND ONENESS AMONG MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : EZEJI GLORIA...08038769236.

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THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. GLADYS CHINASA KINGSLEY 2. KINGSLEY NGOZI ALICHE 3. MARIA OJO ADIKWU 4. AGU MADUABUCHI INNOCENT 5. JONAH EMEKA PAUL THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1. TO CREATE A PLATFORM FOR HELPING THE NEEDY AND THE LESS PRIVILEGE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY (WIDOWS AND ORPHANS) 2. TO PREACH THE UNDILUTED WORD OF GOD 3. TO HEAL THE SICK AND DELIVER THE OPPRESSED 4. TO DISCIPLE BELIVERS IN CHRIST AND PREPARE THEM FOR THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST. PEOPLE THROUGH HUMANITARIAN SERVICES AND TRAINING. 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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY.

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THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1.HUSSEIN MUSA EGYE 2. KASALI OMOTAYO 3. MUHAMMAD SAIDU MUHAMMAD. THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.TO ESTABLISH AND MANAGE MOSQUE. 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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY.

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THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. AWOLOWO DONALD EGBO (CHAIRMAN) 2. TOMA BENJAMIN 3. MUTONG SULE MACHEN 4. UDALO NATHANIEL OJODOMO (SECRETARY) 5. SHAIBU YAHAYA USMAN 6. AWOLOWO FOLASHADE AISHA. THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1. TO BRING TOGETHER COUNTY SIDE FARMERS UNDER ONE UMBRELLA FOR COLLECTIVE STRENGTH AND PROTECTION. 2. TO INVEST IN AGRICULTURE AND PROCESSING TO CULTIVATE LOCAL UTILIZATION AND YEAR ROUND DEMAND AND SUPPLY OF FARM PRODUCTS. 3. TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH, FUNDING AND DEVELOPMENTS. 4. TO ENRICH THE SOIL WITH NATURAL ORGANIC MATTERS FROM OUR FIELDS, GRASSLANDS, WOODLANDS AND FARMS. 5. TO OBSERVED STANDARD CULTIVATION PRACTICE AND CONTROL FOR UNIQUE PRODUCE OF TOP QUALITY OF FARM PRODUCT. 6. TO HAVE ONE MARKET VOICE BASE ON COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. 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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY.

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CLASSIFIED IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE OF NASARAWA STATE OF NIGERIA IN THE MATTERS OF: The Deceased Persons WHEREAS THE persons whose names are set out in the first column hereunder died intestate on the dates and at the stated places.

AND WHEREAS the persons whose names and addresses claim relationship(s) to the deceased are set out in the second column hereunder have applied for letters of Administration (Without Will) of the personal properties of the deceased: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that letters of Administration (Without Will) will be granted to such person(s) unless NOTICE TO PROHIBIT THE grant(s) thereof is/ are filed in the Probate Registry High Court of Justice, Nasarawa State of Nigeria, Lafia within TWENTY ONE DAYS (21) from the date of the publication of this legal Notice.

SCHEDULE S/N Name of Deceased Persons 1 Halilu Sambo Envuluanza late of Nasarawa Eggon Died on the 9th day of June, 2020 at Abuja 2 Abuh Yakubu Salihu late of Akwanga Died on the 19th day of June, 2020 at Akwanga 3 Idris Ibrahim Aboki Late of Mada Station Died on the 13th day of June, 2020 at Awka 4 Jumai Enoch Florence late of Keffi Died on the 7th day of January, 2017 at Keffi 5 Agbutun Joseph Yakubu late of Awonge Died on the 24th day of August, 2020 at Nasarawa Eggon 6 Okpadobu Bala Samuel late of Doma, Died on the 10th day of September, 2020 at Doma 7 Charity Olowu late of Nasarawa Died on the 4th day of March, 2021 at Nasarawa 8 Luka Ebenezer late of Akwanga Died on the 19th day of September, 2020 at Akwanga 9 Dalhatu Raliyatu late of Lafia Died on the 31th day of May, 2021 at Lafia 10 Anzaku Francis late of Akwanga Died on the 14th day of February, 2020 at Jos 11 12NA/67/1846 LCPL ILiya Judah Agwale late of Agyaragu Died on the 24th day of September, 2020 at Katsina 12 Innocent Eseku Odeh late of Doma of Died on the 22nd day of November, 2020 at Doma 13 Victoria Titi Monde late of Akwanga Died on the 23rd day of July, 2016 at Akwanga 14 Daniel Danladi Sani late of Akwanga Died on the 14th day of March, 2021 at Akwanga 15 Francis Olu Daniel late of Gidan Maiakuya Died on the 8th day of April, 2018 at Lafia 16 Onah Suleiman late of Keffi Died on the 28th day of June, 2017 at Keffi 17 Gambo Ibrahim late of Lafia Died on the 31st day of January, 2021 at Maiduguri 18 Gbemacha Godfrey late of Keffi Died on the 27th day of March, 2020 at Keffi 19 Sani Haruna Ahmed late of Gudi Died on the 19th day of October, 2020 at Alushi 20 Mohammed Sani Akuki late of Lafia Died on the 8th day of March, 2014 at Lafia 21 Adamu Mohammed late of Lafia Died on the 16th day of June, 2019 at Lafia 22 Iliya M. C. Shehu late of Akwanga Died on the 16th day of October, 2020 at Akwanga

Name of Applicant S/N Name of Deceased Persons Envuluanza Halilu Sambo & Aisha Sambo Envuluanza both of 23 Barnabas Ezhim late of B.A.D Died on the Nasarawa Eggon the lawful Son and Widow of the said Deceased.

30th day of July, 2020 at Nassarawa Eggon Yusuf Yakubu & Abdulkarim Salihu both of Lafia 24 Adogo Sunday Itodo late of Shabu Died on the 30th day of March, 2021 at Lafia the lawful Son & Brother of the said Deceased.

Idris Abdullahi Aboki of Mada Station the 25 Mukaila Usman late of Doma Died on the 19th day of March, 2021 at Doma lawful Brother of the said Deceased.

Sabo Blessing Akayi of Keffi the lawful 26 Usman Sadiq Abubakar late of Nasarawa Died on the 1st day of May, 2021 at Nasarawa Cousin of the said Deceased.

Joseph Ovey of Awonge the lawful Son of 27 Ladi Odantse Akuki late of Mararaba Maisauri the said Deceased.

Died on the 10th day of October, 2020 at Wamba Ari Juliana Amiyala of Doma the lawful 28 Allumaga Hilary late of Nasarawa Eggon Died on Widow of the said Deceased. the 1st day of January, 2021 at Nasarawa Eggon Olowu Femi of Lafia the lawful Son of the 29 Titi Hauwa Agabi late of Nassarawa Eggon Died on the said Deceased.

12th day of March, 2021 at Nasarawa Eggon Munchiri Cheeh Slin of Akwanga the lawful 30 Uroko Dorcas Edward late of Lafia Died on Widow of the said Deceased. the 24th day of May, 2021 at Lafia Dalhat Ummu Salma & Bage Zulaihatu Abdullahi 31 Peter Gloria Asheazi late of Shabu Died on the 2nd day of May, 2021 at Lagos both of Lafia the lawful Daughters of the said Deceased.

Abuga Rakiya Dangba of Akwanga the 32 Azige Polycarp late of Lafia Died on the 10th day of January, 2021 at Jos lawful Widow of the said Deceased.

Iliya Agwle Zachariah of Agyaragu Koro the 33 John Linus late of Lafia Died on the 3rd day of June, 2021 at Lagos lawful Brother of the said Deceased.

Orshio Balumun, Odeh Andrew Innocent & Innocent Odeh 34 Wakili Esheba (John) late of Lafia Died on the 10th day of January, 2013 at Lafia Gabriel of Doma the Lawful Widow Sons of the said Deceased.

Monde Mathias Gyobe & Monde Grace Ama of 35 Jatau Bitrus late of Buhar Died on the 2nd day of June, 2020 at Akwanga Akwanga the lawful Son & Daughter of the said Deceased.

Sani Anthonia Andokie of Akwanga the 36 Numbeve Mchia late of Daddere Died on the 12th day of October, 2019 at Gboko lawful Widow of the said Deceased.

Francis Godwin Ovye of Gidan Maiakuya 37 Umar Mohammed Barde late of Lafia Died on the 15th day of March, 2021 at Lafia the lawful Brother of the said Deceased.

Suleiman Nasiru Onah of Keffi the lawful 38 Umahi Vincent Ogboo late of Lafia Died on the 12th day of March, 2021 at Awgu Son of the said Deceased.

Gambo Habiba of Lafia the lawful Widow of 39 Iliya A. Joseph late of Rafin Kudi Died on the 17th day of August, 2020 at Nasarawa Eggon the said Deceased.

Gbemacha Isaac Godfrey of Keffi the lawful 40 Ibrahim Fatima A. late of Lafia Died on the 26th day of April, 2020 at Doma Son of the said Deceased.

REPUBLICATION Sani Ibrahim Haruna of Gudi the lawful X Musa Adamu late of Nunku Died on the 3rd Brother of the said Deceased. day of March, 2016 at Akwanga Akuki Nadir Mohammed of Lafia the lawful X Maigere Tiv late of Akwanga Died on the Son of the said Deceased.

10th day of December, 2019 at Akwanga Musa Mohammed Labaran of Lafia the X Yamusa David Daudis late of Lafia Died on lawful Son of the said Deceased. the 16th day of March, 2020 at Lafia ILiya Grace of Akwanga the lawful Widow of the said Deceased.

Name of Applicant Dominic Esson of B.A.D. the lawful Son of the said Deceased.

Adogo Cecilia Onyechi of Shabu the lawful Widow of the said Deceased.

Usman Patuma of Doma the lawful Widow of the said Deceased.

Abubakar Usman Shehu of Nasarawa the lawful Son of the said Deceased.

Akuki Okaku of Mararaba Maisauri the lawful Brother of the said Deceased.

Allumaga Zachary Zamani of Lafia the lawful Brother of the said Deceased.

Agah Ibrahim Muluku of Nassarawa Eggon the lawful Widower of the said Deceased.

Uroko Uroko Edward of Lafia the lawful Widower of the said Deceased.

Agbutun Juliet Ashesla of Sabon Pegi Shabu the Lawful Sister of the said Deceased.

Azige Mary Polycarp of Lafia the lawful Widow of the said Deceased.

Linus Abigail of Lafia the lawful Widow of the said Deceased.

Wakili Elisha John of Lafia the lawful Son of the said Deceased.

Jatau Nuhu Duba of Buhar the lawful Brother of the said Deceased.

Mchia Job Aondona & Celina Terese Mcivir Both of Gboko the lawful Son & Widow of the said Deceased.

Umar Dalhatu Barde of Lafia the lawful Brother on of the said Deceased.

Agwu Theresa Ogechukwu of Lafia the lawful Widow of the said Deceased.

Joseph Caleb Ashagabogo & Joseph Ovey both of Rafin Kudi the lawful Sons of the said Deceased.

Usman Hamza Ampana of Lafia the lawful Widower of the said Deceased.

REPUBLICATION Musa Zainab Aliyu, Yakubu Murjanatu Musa & Abubakar Sadiq Musa all of Nunku the lawful Widows & Son of the said Deceased.

Glani Martha Maigari of Akwanga the lawful Daughter of the said Deceased.

Yamu Magdalene David of Lafia the lawful Widow of the said Deceased.

Signed: (Ahmed A. Sani Esq.) PROBATE REGISTRAR NASARAWA STATE OF NIGERIA, LAFIA

Ahmad

DAHIRU

CHUKWU

I, formerly known as Ahmad Lawan. now wish to be known and addressed as Ahmad Ismail.

All former document remain valid. Authorities concerned and the general public should please take note

I, formerly known as HAJARA LADIDI JIBRIN DAHIRU. now wish to be known and addressed as DAHIRU HAJARA JIBRIL. All former document remain valid. Authorities concerned and the general public should please take note

I, formerly known as CHUKWU JOHN S. now wish to be known and addressed as CHUKWU JOHN SYLVESTER. All former document remain valid.

Authorities concerned and the general public should please take note

Mrs. Joy

KANDE

Nwafor

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS Woyinakeperedei Joy Assizecourt. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS Mrs. Joy Albert. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. ALL AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, formerly known as ZAKARIYA REBECCA. now wish to be known and addressed as KANDE SUNDAY. All former document remain valid.

Authorities concerned and the general public should please take note

I, formerly known as Onwulali Peace Chinasa. now wish to be known and addressed as Nwafor Peace Chinasa. All former document remain valid. Authorities concerned and the general public should please take note

CHUKWUEMEKA

Ahmad

ITODO

I, formerly known as OKOLONTA IFUNANYA EMMANUELLA now wish to be known and addressed as CHUKWUEMEKA IFUNANYA EMMAUELLA. All former documents remain valid, General public should please take note.

I, formerly known as Ahmad Lawan. now wish to be known and addressed as Ahmad Ismail.

All former document remain valid. Authorities concerned and the general public should please take note

I, formerly known as JOSEPH LUCY now wish to be known and addressed as ITODO LUCY ONEH. All former document remain valid. Authorities concerned and the general public should please take note

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61 Athletes to fly Team Nigeria Flag in Tokyo

By Amaechi Agbo

T

eam Nigeria will depart for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in two batches with 61 athletes flying the country’s flag, says Minister of Youth and sports Development Mr Sunday Dare.

The Minister made this disclosure on Monday while addressing the plenary meeting with National Sports Federations for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic games at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

According to the Minister, “The emergence of COVID-19 pandemic in the first quarter of 2020 affected the organisational structures of both the Olympic and Paralympic Games. This consequently pushed International Federations (IFs) to review their international sporting calendar and qualification pathway for athletes in their quest to participate at the Games.

These challenges, no doubt were difficult to overcome, but could not stop us as a great nation in ensuring that our athletes are strongly supported and motivated to achieve this milestone.

“I must sincerely commend each and every one of you for your commitment and for standing together in this journey.

Specifically, I thank President Muhammadu Buhari for his immense support in approving and ensuring that funds were

released to enable our athletes attend series of qualification tournaments.

As at today, Nigeria has qualified 61 athletes across 9 Sports for the Olympics, and 22 athletes in 4 Sports for the Paralympic Games, which are: Athletics-22, Badminton-3, Basketball-24, Canoe sprint-1, Gymnastic-1, Rowing-1, Taekwondo-1, TableTennis-1, Wrestling-1 which sums up to 61 and for Paralympic Games we have; Para Athletics-5, Para Powerlifting-10, power rowing-1, Para Table Tennis-6 summing up to 22.”

The Minister further said “The recent qualification of Nigeria for the Women’s 4x100m, Women’s 4x400m and 4x400m Mixed Relays was a significant achievement for the country, while still awaiting the World Athletics (WA) to ratify the slots in a few days.

The Ministry in collaboration with the Nigerian Olympic Committee has scheduled a 14-day Pre-Games Training Camp (PGTC) for the athletes in Kisarazu , Japan. This move is to further expose the athletes to adequate preparations ahead of their events as well as to give them ample time to adjust to the Japanese time zone.

It is also strategic to meet with COVID-19 regulations. For the Olympic Games, the first batch of the athletes are scheduled to depart for Kisarazu on 6th July, 2021 while

Olympic athletes the second batch depart on 13th July, 2021.

The paralympic Teams will depart in one batch on 8th August, 2021.

The Minister said in order to ensure a hitch-free participation in Tokyo, the Ministry had engaged four (4) Travel Agencies to handle flight tickets of Team

Nigeria Contingents.

“As the Games are gradually approaching, I feel it would be necessary for us to finalize on our strategies towards ensuring podium success at both the Olympics and the Paralympic Games”, the Minister concluded.

NFF inaugurates LOC for Aisha Bubari Cup, harps on hard work, probity

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resident of the Nigeria Football Federation and FIFA Council Member, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick on Monday inaugurated the local organizing committee of the Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s Tournament, saying that values of integrity, diligence, hard work, probity and pursuit of excellence should be the body’s watchwords.

“I want to emphasize on the need for this committee to always be conscious of the name attached to this tournament.

The name of Mrs Aisha Buhari, First Lady of the Federal Republic, which is attached to this competition stands for decency, uprightness and patriotism.

We should organize a tournament that upholds all these virtues and also gives credence to the stature of Nigeria as a nation of intelligent, knowledgeable and enterprising people.

“I enjoin you to work in close collaboration with the Lagos State

Government. We will also be doing everything to uphold accountability, so your committee will have to work with NFF’s auditing and financial advisers, PriceWaterHouseCoopers and Financial Derivatives respectively. The NFF and the Nigeria Football family expect the best from you. I inaugurate you on behalf of the NFF Executive Committee and the Nigeria Football Congress.”

Pinnick also disclosed that the tournament will be an annual event.

Responding, Chairman of the LOC, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi, assured that the committee will work assiduously towards raising the needed funds for a successful organization of the tournament, and also put in place a structure that will engender diligence and probity, with close attention to details and accent on proactivity.

“I am enamoured by the calibre of persons in this committee and I

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have confidence that we will deliver a tournament to be proud of. It is important to use this tournament to create one more positive narrative about our country’s

ability to deploy its teeming human and material resources to make a statement.”

The committee immediately appointed Mr Ademola Olajire as the Director.

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Minifootball Nations Cup: Nigeria’s camp bubbles as 26 players gear up gor glory

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head of the 2021 Africa Minifootball Cup holding from 8-17 July, Nigeria team have intensified training in expectations to great outing.

Currently training at the venue of the Championship, the 26 players in camp are gearing up to make Nigeria proud.

Speaking in an exclusive interview from the venue of the tournament, Ilaji International

Minifootball Stadium, Ibadan, Oyo State, South-West Nigeria, head coach of the side, Fabian Edada disclosed that the players are in high spirit.

He told our reporter over the weekend, that the camp is in good shape just as he added that the players were reduced to 26 players on Tuesday from the initial 40 in camp.

“We finished the screening and camping commenced on Tuesday with 26 players

“They are the players we are going to use for the tournament and I am 100% confidence of the players we have,” the experienced coach said.

“Almost all of them are playing in the league (Nigeria Professional Football League) and the confidence is high.”

He commended the Nigeria Minifootball Association, NMA for their great support and providing the conducive environment for the preparations.

“NMA have been so great, they have been working tirelessly to give us the necessary support and we are grateful to them.

“We remain grateful to them for the way and manner they are coordinating the camping.

Coach Edada expressed confidence that the players will make Nigeria proud.

“With the caliber of players we have, I definitely know that we are going to make Nigeria proud.”

The second edition of the

African Minifootball Nations Cup will hold in Ibadan from 8 to 17 July, 2021.

Nigeria is paired in Group A along Morocco, Djibouti and Senegal.

The 8-team championship also have Tunisia, Benin Republic, Burkina Faso and South Africa in Group B. The opening match will be between Nigeria and Djibouti on July 8 by 8pm

Jos Attack: Abia State Government threatens to boycott NPFL matches

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bia State Government, the owners of Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL side, Enyimba International FC, have threatened to boycott playing in “hostile stadiums" in the league if the Nigeria Football Federation NFF and the League Management Company LMC fail to arrest and prosecute those who attacked the players and officials of the club in Jos, Plateau State on Sunday.

Enyimba Players and officials were victims of attack on Sunday in Jos after they played out a 0-0

draw against their host, Plateau United.

The state government in a release condemned the attack which have generated reactions across the the league followers In a release by the Commissioner for information, John Okiyi Kalu, the government called on the NFF and LMC to fully investigate the incident and sanction those found culpable as “we will not condone any further attacks on our high flying players and fans under any guise.

“Failure to do the needful will compel us to consider all options including stopping the team

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“Football fans must realize that it is only a game and not a mortal combat.

“In the game of football there are 3 possible outcomes: win, lose or draw.

“None of those outcomes should lead to violence of any kind," the release said.

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NPFL: Wikki Tourists get relegation lifeline after defeating Lobi Stars

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obi Stars suffered a 1-0 defeat in Match day 29 of the NPFL 2020/2021 on Sunday June 27, 2021 in Bauchi to Wikki Tourists, though true to type, the defeat was a lifeline to the host as it rekindle their hope of escaping the cold hands of relegation.

The Tourists 36" minute penalty kick, converted by Captain Idris Guda was all that stood between Lobi Stars and their hope of pulling an away result when Lobi Stars Douglas Achiv obstructed the movement of 12 shirted Nazifi Yahaya towards the goal.

The Coach Kabiru Dogo tutored wards took over from Wikki Tourist who took the kick off 2 minutes

earlier than the scheduled 2:30 PM and launched early attack towards the goal of Wikki Tourists. The incursions were not sustained as Wikki reversed and came close in the 9" minute but Manu Garba's shot at goal was blocked in to corner kick by Ebube Duru. The resultant corner was headed in to the waiting hands of Aliko Mustapha.

Lobi Stars break the left side defence of Wikki Tourists in the 15" as Onuwa Chukwuka delivered a precise through pass to Monday Akile on the right, Akile's cross went further than the intended point but Sani Mohammed managed a counter cross but Achiv final shot was too weak to beat Wikki Tourists

Goalkeeper Alladoun Kolimba.

Idris Guda and Nazifi Yahaya came close in the 17" and 18" but Aliko Mustapha was always on hand to make sure no harm was done to Lobi Stars. The Ortom boys initiated an attack and lost midway, the reverse found captain Idris Guda who place forward for Nazifi Yahaya, Douglas Achiv who went back deep to protect his goal went between the ball and Nazifi as his position obstructed the movement of the striker and the referee awarded a penalty kick to Wikki and was converted by Idris Guda to give Wikki the one goal lead that eventually was the final statement of the game.

Aiteo Cup: Aspire FC coach expresses confidence despite Round 64 exit

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espite losing 3-1 to Yobe Desert Stars in the Aiteo/FA Cup Round of 63 in Abuja, Aspire Football Club coach, Obinna Ama Have expressed confidence in the ability of his players going forward.

Aspire FC, an Anambra based club who play in the Nigeria Nationwide League, NLO on Sunday at the FIFA Goal project, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja bowed to the superior firepower of Nigeria National League, NNL side , Yobe Desert Stars in a 2021 Aiteo cup round of 64 game.

The encounter saw the Anambra state champions show glimpses of their ability and creativity as Okezia Umenwa gave the fans something to cheer about with a 35-yard screamer in the 20th minute to level scores after Yobe Deserts Stars have taken

the lead in the 16th minute of the game through Obinna Ukwu.

With the first half ending all square, the second phase began on an even explosive pace with the lads from Anambra asking all the questions.

Yobe Stars went ahead again in the contest thanks to a sublime finish by Jonathan Jacob in the 53rd minute.

Dauda Martins of Yobe Deserts Stars put the icing on the cake to take the game away from Aspire FC with another goal in the 71st minute to make the encounter 1-3.

Aspire Fc fought hard to come back with the attacking duo of John Bassey and Okezia Aguero Umenwa troubling the Yobe Stars but the more experienced team from Damaturu stood their ground.

The victory takes Yobe Stars to the round of 32 of AITEO Cup where they will play Lobi Stars of Makurdi.

Speaking after the match, Aspire FC Coach Obinna Ama said he was not disappointed with the result of the match adding that despite the clash coming so soon to them, the boys have a good account of themselves.

“I am not disappointed because it is a game. Something is at stake, if we had won this match, we would have entered (the next round).

“It is a game. I thank God because my boys were able to showcase themselves and they played very well. Losing by 3-1 is a game.

“Although the match was sudden to us, we did our best but we thank God for the good play of the boys.

“God knows why it happened like this. The plan is to go back and be equipped more than this so that any competition we have, we will be able to do more than this.”

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pain and Croatia served a EURO classic with the former winning 5-3 in extra time to book a place in the quarterfinals of the ongoing EURO 2020 tournament.

La Roja came from a goal down to lead 3-1 with five minutes to go, but two quick goals forced the match into extra time.

Spain fell behind following a ridiculous Pedri own goal in the first half, but goals from Pablo Sarabia, Cezar Azpilicueta, and Ferran Torres seemed to be enough to guide them into the quarters, only for Mislav Orsic and Mario Pasalic to turn the game on its head.

Alvaro Morata, who missed clear chances in both halves then gave his side the lead in 10 minutes into extra time, before Mikel Oyarzabal added a fifth four minutes later to ensure Spain sailed through.

Euro 2020: Belgium through, Portugal A moment of class from Thorgan Hazard proved enough to knock out holders Portugal as Belgium continued their pursuit of a first major title by reaching the quarter-finals of Euro 2020.

The Borussia Dortmund winger’s swerving drive from 25 yards arrived late in a cagey firsthalf and proved enough for Roberto Martinez’s side to set up a mouthwatering meeting with Italy on Friday.

Portugal - who again only introduced Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes from the bench - will look back on key Diogo Jota chances, a Ruben Dias header that was saved and a late Raphael Guerreiro drive that struck the post.

Kevin De Bruyne’s fitness may dominate headlines in the build-up to the Italy showdown in Munich after he limped off moments after half-time, and Belgium also lost Eden Hazard to a complaint late on.

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ll eyes are now on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as political parties, political observers, citizens of Anambra state and Nigerians in gernal, eagerly await its approved names of those that will participate in the November governorship election proper. This follows the intrigues that characterized the congresses cum primary elections of the three main contending parties in the state, namely APGA, PDP and APC. Will APGA and by extention its flagbearer, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo be disqualified from the forthcoming election?

Who between the candidates that emerged from PDP’s two parallel election would INEC accept? Will APC national executive still go ahead to submit Andy Uba’s name as its bona fide candidate despite protestations from all 13 other aspirants and Labour Minister, Chris Ngige that no credible primary was held? Even before the primaries to pick flagbearers, there had been some intrigues.

Recall that on March 31, Prof. Soludo who is favoured to succeed Governor Obiano was attacked by ‘unknown gunmen’ during a meeting with youths in his Isuofia home town, Aguata local government council. That attack resulted in death of three policemen, killing of one of the attackers as well as abduction of the state’s commissioner for Public Utilities, Engr. Emeka Ezenwanne (who was later rescued). Many Anambrarians immediately read political meaning into it. And in a statement titled, ‘Unconscionable reactions of some politicians to the Isuofia incident’, the state government lamented that some politicians were “politicising the tragedy”. It berated them for not mourning with families of the dead police officers nor commiserating with police authorities; not showing sympathy for Soludo “who was apparently the main taget of the dastardly attack” nor showing sensitivity to the Ezenwanne family over kidnap of their son. According to the government, human life is so valued in traditional African society that when a person dies, even mortal foes and friends of the familily of the deceased suspend their enmity and pay a visit to the bereaved to condole them”.

A few days to APGA’s primary election, news broke that INEC has disqualified APGA from participating in the gubernatorial election because it did not give INEC the 21-day statutory notice

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By VICTORIA NGOZI IKEANO vikeano@yahoo.co.uk 08033077519 for conduct of its ward congress election.The source of this story was attributed by the newspapers to the Jude Okeke ‘faction’ of APGA which allegedgly brandished a letter from INEC on the non compliance.

One national newspaper reported categorically, Anambra state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, C. Don Adinuba rubbished these claims, asserting that INEC did not in any of its correspondence with the party mention “disqualification”.

He continued. “Even if APGA was culpable as claimed, the penalty for the offence would be a N500,000 fine and not APGA’s disqualification from participatinards in the governorship election.

The Supreme Court has given a sound judgment on the legal issue reported by the newspapers. The truth is that INEC need not monitor ward congresses. There are 326 wards in Anambra State. The state office of INEC does not have the resources to attend all the congresses held the same day. Imagine if all the political parties were to hold their ward congresses the same day throughout the country. The Electoral Law provides that the state congress of each political party be monitored. That is why APGA invited INEC to observe it congress of June 23 where Professor Soludo was nominated with 93.4 of the votes validly cast in a free, fair and transparent election. INEC officers were there throughout”.

Adinuba added, “The newspapers have kept on referring to APGA as factionalized whereas the party has no factions. INEC

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recognizes no factions. It has been dealing with only the leadership of Dr. Vincent Oye, the APGA national chairman. Even the letter which the newspapers fantastically interpreted as a disqualification of the party in the forthcoming election is addressed to only Dr. Oye and no other person”.

For the APC, intrigues to the run up of its own primary election gained traction when staff of a bank staged a protest at the Abuja residence of one of the contestants (Andy Uba) displaying placards urging him to pay up his debt to the bank. Some people linked the demonstration to politics. “Why are they just protesting now, just few weeks to when his party is planning to pick its flagbearer? Are the courts not there”, his supporters queried Then a day to the D-Day, the newspapers screamed with a breaking news,”President Muhammadu Buhari has named Hon. Azuka Okwuosa as his candidate and APC flagbearer for the Anambra governorship election slated for November 6”. I considered this to be a dummy because Buhari has never been known to make any such declaration. He had never interfered in primary elections.

Did the delegates and national care-taker committee of the APC organizers of the primary buy this dummy which is supposed to be a coup for Okwuosa? Well, at the end of it all, Senator Andy Uba was declared the winner, amidst disapprovals by his fellow contestants and some big wigs who maintained that ‘there was no election’. They called for its

For the APC, intrigues to the run up of its own primary election gained traction when staff of a bank staged a protest at the Abuja residence of one of the contestants (Andy Uba) displaying placards urging him to pay up his debt to the bank.

cancellation and conduct of a fresh one. It remains to be seen if the APC national body would acquiesce to their demands.

As for the PDP, it is intriguing that it held two parallel primaries.

The camp led by Chief Chris Uba held its primary at the St. Paul University and elected Chris’ elder brother, Ugochukwu Uba as its own candidate while the other chaired

by Ndubuisi Nwobu which had its election at the Dora Akinyili Women Development Centre picked Valentine Ozigbo as its own flagbearer. Edo deputy governor and his team selected by the PDP national headquarters conducted this particular election. Before then, a court had some two days to this election nullified the PDP delegates(elected) congresses. The party complied, restricting electors to only persons that are holding p positions or have held posts under its umbrella.

Observers remarked that the PDP and APC primaries were not as transparent and credible as that of APGA that was aired on national television. They said that they were characterized by chaos, confusion and “disregard for the laws of the land”, alluding to the fact that the Federal High Court Abuja had twice in the past weeks declared the Nwobu-led faction of the Anambra PDP illegal. They however, noted that no notable PDP member is identifying with the Chris Uba faction, just as they pointed to the protests/ complaints that rocked the APC primary. Adinuba opined that the conduct of PDP and APC primaries portend danger for Anambra and Nigeria generally.

“The issues of parallel congresses, legal suits and countersuits as well as utter disregard for judicial pronouncements are issues which no persons can overlook”, he stated.

DAN GAYE Dangai

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