THE NATION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2013
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Hope rises for infertile couples By Oyeyemi Gbenga-Mustapha
A humanitarian organisation, the Fertility Treatment Support Foundation (FTSF), has begun its yearly free fertility treatment for infertile couples who could not afford the treatment fee. The foundation, hitherto known as EART Foundation, was established in 2008. The Medical Director of a partnering organisation, Nordica Fertility Centre, Dr Abayomi Ajayi, said one out of four couples is fertilitychallenged, thus the high demand for Assisted Reproductive Treatment (ART) solutions. He said: "The non-affordability of the treatment is a major problem for most fertility-challenged couples. The FTSF was born to keep their hopes alive. The FTSF, in partnership with Nordica, has over the years, provided free fertility treatment for 25 couples with diverse challenges. "Nordica is celebrating her 10th anniversary and to commemorate it, the FTSF has decided to pay for the treatment of three fertility-challenged couples to be undertaken at three clinics in Abuja, Asaba and Lagos.
Man 49 arraigned for alleged theft From Sulaiman Salawudeen, Ado-Ekiti
•The charred remains of a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) towing vehicle and a commercial bus, which got burnt at Iyana-Ipaja when LASTMA officials tried to tow the bus away after it was impounded for an alleged traffic offence. PHOTO: OLUSEGUN RAPHAEL
Ogun Senator fixes collapsed bridge
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EPRIEVE has come the way of residents of OdoPako in Ota, Ogun State, where a link bridge was destroyed by rain about two weeks ago. Senator Akin Odunsi, who represents Ogun West, has started to actualise his pledge to fix the bridge that links the community with Alagbado in Lagos State. Tragedy was averted penultimate Sunday when the bridge collapsed. It was gathered that a car was almost buried in
By Kunle Akinrinade
the rubble but for the immediate intervention of bystanders who rescued its occupants and pulled out the vehicle. Motorists and commuters have reportedly been going through tough times since the incident. A resident, Olayemi Salako, said: "The Bridge is the only one that links us with Alagbado and it fell after a midnight heavy rain. It
actually collapsed while a vehicle was on it; but for providence, the driver of the car would have died in the incident. We are grateful for the quick response of Senator Odunsi, who is sponsoring the repair work on the bridge." During a visit, Senator Odunsi said he was touched by the plight of residents, adding: "My intervention was borne out of the need for an emergency solution be-
cause the bridge remains a major artery to Lagos State. Work is ongoing to fix it and this is just a palliative intervention. The reconstruction of the bridge was included in my community project in the appropriation for last year. Unfortunately, because the figures that were allocated were not enough, the Federal Ministry of Works could not do anything. But this palliative repair is needed to make this road passable."
Government to inspect Ladipo Market today
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HE Lagos State Ministry of the Environment will inspect Ladipo market today to assess the environmental rot and proffer holistic solution to all the problems plaguing the market. The President General of Ladipo Central Executive Auto Dealer Association, Mr. Ikechukwu Animalu, said this yesterday in a telephone chat with The Nation. The market was shut on Monday by the government after repeated complaints of environmental degradation and hooliganism. He said: "Government officials have obliged us to visit the market today to make necessary restructuring to mitigate the effects of the environmental degradation.
By Joseph Jibueze
"We hope that this restructuring will bring out new rules by which the traders would be compelled to abide, and the condition upon which the market will be reopened." The closure of the market bit harder yesterday as it stretched into second day. Traders still loitered around, hoping for quick resolution of the problems. Other support services providers, especially food-sellers, are complaining of loss of revenue and customers are complaining of the difficulty in getting spares elsewhere as Ladipo has become the de facto first point of call for spares of vehicles.
Resort promises luxury for patrons
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OUPLES and leisure-loving people have been urged to sign up for Clear Essence California Spa and Wellness Resort's "Wine & Dance," holding on February 28. The event, according to the company's Marketing Manager, Nnenna Obioha, promises to be an "unforgettable evening of merriment, good music, assorted delicacies and complimentary wine." Obioha, in a statement, said the event is designed to assert the legendary William Purkey's philosophy of dance, love and song
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as a fitting climax to February, the acclaimed month of love. The statement added that the event will include sumptuous dinner for interested couples at discounted rate and have guests entertained by musical classics from the 1960's to the 1990's. Obioha, therefore, enjoined interested guests to sign-up online and take advantage of the limited available spaces or promptly indicate their interest to attend to the event.
Minister donates N.6m to police officer
HE Minister of Police Affairs, Capt. Caleb Olubolade has made a N600, 000 donation to a gallant police officer, Inspector Jamiu Adekoya, who was wounded in a gun battle against armed robbers in Lagos. Adekoya was said to have miraculously survived the grim encounter. In a statement, the ministry's Chief Press Secretary, James Odaudu, said the gesture was in fulfilment of the ministry’s commitment to rewarding gallantry and dedication to duty. The statement said the donation was meant to help Adekoya's rehabilitation and encourage patriotic service among police officers.
PUBLIC NOTICE LIGHT HOUSE URBAN HOPE COMMUNITY INITIATIVE The above named Foundation has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration in accordance with the provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act No. 1 of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Dr. Patrick Oakum 2. Dr. Daniel D. Mwanmut 3. Rev. David Pofi 4. Dr Samuel D. Mutfwang AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To raise hope for the urban poor in Nigeria 2. To assist churches and Christian leaders to develop a passion and vision for caring and sharing among the urban poor. Any objection thereto should be addressed to the Registrar General, Corporate AffairsCommission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. CALEB MUTFWANG & CO. 2ND FLOOR, BAGUDU HOUSE, LL6AHMADU BELLO WAY, KADUNA
By Jude Isiguzo
The Minister said the donation was an immediate reward and promised that Adekoya, who was also honoured by The Sun newspapers recently for his deeds, would soon be recommended for higher recognition, adding that his medical needs would be borne by police authorities. Adekoya led a police patrol team that was attacked by heavily armed robbers in Lagos recently during which two of his colleagues were killed. Though fatally injured, he mustered the strength to fire a bullet that killed the escaping gang leader.
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FORTY-NINE-YEAR-OLD Jamiu Mohamed was yesterday arraigned for allegedly stealing 3000 litres of diesel, five motor batteries and a lorry-load of tyre rims, all valued at N295, 000. According to the charge sheet with number MAD/92C/2013, the accused committed the offence contrary to and punishable under Section 516 of the Criminal Code Cap 77 Vol. 1 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 1990. Mohammed, who allegedly committed the offence at De Jewel Hotel Limited, Polytechnic Road, Ado-Ekiti, pleaded not guilty. The defence counsel, Chris Omokafe, applied for his bail, arguing that Jamiu would not jump bail if granted. Police prosecutor, Enabulele Curtis, however, opposed the bail application on the ground that the accused might jump the bail, given the facts at the disposal of the police. The accused was granted bail by Magistrate Patricia Ajibade in the sum off N60,000 with two sureties each in the sum of N40,000, and who must be resident within Ado-Ekiti Magisterial District. Ajibade explained that the offence is bailable, adding that the accused should not be denied his constitutional right.
Chatham House hosts Ihedioha HOUSE of Representatives Deputy Speaker, Emeka Ihedioha will today in London, address Nigerians in the Diaspora and key foreign policy experts on the progress so far made on the ongoing constitution review process by the National Assembly. He was invited by Chatham House. A statement yesterday said the Ihedioha-led House Committee on Constitution Review had successfully sought and received the views of grassroots people in the amendment process in all 360 federal constituencies of the country. Expected to address the audience alongside the deputy speaker are: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman, House Committee on Diaspora; Dr. Robin Niblett, Director, Chatham House; Nigeria's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr. Dalhatu Tafida; Robin Gwynn, Additional Director, Africa Department, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, UK; Dr. Titilola Banjoko, Nigeria Leadership Initiative, and Mr. Clement Nwankwo, Executive Director, Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre. Chatham House, home of the Royal Institute of International Affairs, London, is a globally recognised independent centre for research, analysis and discussion of international affairs established since 1920.
Ogo Oluwa Kitan boss, Afolabi dies TRAGEDY struck the music industry yesterday, with the death of veteran music promoter, Chief Joseph Olayiwola of Ogo Oluwa Kitan Trading Company (OTC). He was 79. He was the promoter of juju music maestro, King Sunny Ade; the late legendary fuji musician, Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister; Fatai Olowonyo Music, and Ayewa Gospel Music, among others. The late Afolabi, his family said, was hale and hearty on Sunday, but was rushed to Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, early on Monday, where he died. His first son,
•The late Afolabi By AMIDU ARIJE
Mr Olurotimi Alade, said he died from heart failure. He is survived by wives and children.
AUCTION SALE The under listed Vehicles and other items will be sold by public Auction at the Nigeria Police Divisional Headquarters Umuebulu Rivers State after 21 days of this publication. 1. One Volkswagen Passat Car with Reg. No BC 109 EKJ 2. One Scrap BMW Car with Reg. No. DJ 11 LND 3. One hand saw blade 4. One Scrap electrical machine 5. One damaged falken motor type 6. 8 Scrap motorcycles and other Household items Signed: Chief Evans Nwachukwu and Son 17 Aba/PH Expressway Oyigbo.