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Over 50 killed in Ondo church terrorists’ attack – Lawmaker

By Barnabas Olabisi, Akure, Umar Bayo
Abdulwahab, Ilorin, and Abdullahi M.
Akeredolu vows to hunt down criminals Buhari, Atiku, Fayemi, others condemn massacre
Gulloma, Abuja with Agency Gunmen kill Sokoto monarch’s wife, abduct wedding guests on, with parts of the altar caving in
following sporadic shooting of many
It was a black Sunday in the ancient travellers killed in Kwara, others abducted worshipers.
No fewer than 50 persons were said
town of Owo, Ondo state as gunmen near the Olowo of Owo’s Palace, The gunmen were said to have used
attacked Saint Francis Catholic killing scores of worshipers during dynamites to blow the altar of the to have been killed by the gunmen
Church, Owaluwa area of the town, service. church while the service was going Continues on Page 6

IN MAKE OR MAR PRESIDENTIAL CONVENTION TODAY…

2,340 delegates determine Osinbajo,

Tinubu, Fayemi, Amaechi, others’ fate
It’s special convention like no other - Adamu Elective convention inevitable - Source
I can't withdraw for anyone - Yahaya Bello Northern APC govs 've shamed PDP - Okechukwu
We’ll lead consultations till our candidate emerges – Buhari Page 6 PAGE 8

PDP
presidential
aspirants Bala
pick Bauchi
guber ticket
Tambuwal emerges
Sokoto South
senatorial candidate

Coordinating Secretary 2023 Malagi Governorship Movement Barrister Bala Marka (right) in a handshake with Chairman The other bus also donated by the
Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Niger state Council Comrade Abu Nmodu (3rd left), Chief of Staff Alhaji Abdulmalik Muye Malagi movement to the Nigeria
(2nd left), Vice Chairman of the Council Comrade Uriah Gana (3rd left), Ex-Officio 1 Comrade Aideloje Ojo and other members Labour Congress (NLC)
of the Malagi Movement during the handing over of a bus pledged by Alhaji Idris Mohammed Malagi at the IBB Pen House Photos: Malagi Gov'ship Movt
in Minna Saturday

Pages 13 & 14
Jubilation as Malagi redeems pledges, hands over buses to NUJ, NLC PAGE 15

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CBN to wield big stick 2023: Osinbajo Port Harcourt refinery Electricity distributors 701 students prevented Oyo Chieftaincy Declaration
as dollar rain drowns leads Atiku in to be ready November, say subsidy removal from writing WAEC after will guide selection of new
inflation, exchange rate IPRO poll NNPC assures up tariff 58% paying N12.6m Alaafin – Makinde
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In the Nigeria 2023: The tunnel of reality

News If you must buy a baboon don’t buy
the one with a 10% discount.
Reality is a construct Prince
revolutionary duty to this nation to
help in striking a balance, to disabuse
the thought pattern that has been built.

Charles Dickson
A political group, G-37 For At the beginning of the year, I had There is an ideology of hatred, one
Atiku, has congratulated recently promised that for 12 months, In Shaa that props up again and again. This
elected presidential candidate Allah, I will once a month x-ray the is a factor that reactionary elements
issues around the forthcoming general within the system use in battling the
for Peoples Democratic Party elections in the world’s largest black [email protected], progressives.
(PDP) Alhaji Atiku Abubakar on population and sufacracy. This is www.burningpot.com 2023 again exposes us to one
his victory at the just concluded number six, and six more to go.
08033311301, 08057152301
thing and it is the national question.
party primaries ahead of 2023 So, there’s this theory we call the What is a nation? We can not fully
general election. 5 theory of the reality tunnel. The understand the implication of the
reality tunnel is a theory that, with drama of the delegates primary, the
a subconscious set of mental filters consensus drama, without answering
A chieftain of the ruling All formed from beliefs and experiences, located across the Potomac River Whether Atiku, Peter Obi, Wike, the national question scientifically in
Progressives Congress (APC) every individual interprets the same from Washington, D.C., in Arlington Buhari or GEJ, Fulani and the South, relating this phenomenon to our socio-
from Cross River state, High world differently, hence “Truth is in County, Virginia. Within its 624 all are situated in dichotomies, APC political economical development, it
the eye of the beholder”. It is similar to acres, over 400,000 active-duty service is a Muslim party, does it make PDP is important to look at the historical
Chief Ray Morphy, has described the idea of representative realism, and development of our national question.
the party's governors from the members, veterans, and their families any Christian? Our tunnel of reality is
was coined by Timothy Leary. have been buried. In addition to the not a subject within the shores of this The national question “is a question
northern region as 'great patriots' According to the theory, humans see military heroes, Arlington is also the nation that one talks about without of solving vital national problems of
for backing power shift to the the world through the filters of their final resting place for a select number understanding, it evokes a lot of social development, abolishing national
south in 2023. 9 experiences and beliefs. Upbringing, of presidents, astronauts, senators, passions from the heated arguments oppression and inequality, eliminating
education, all the joys and failures and Supreme Court justices. Founded which it generates, everyone holding obstacles to the development of
that have ever happened to us are the during the dark days of the Civil War, dear to their values, and idiosyncrasies. peoples, including achievement of
Arewa Youth Consultative building material for the tunnel of the cemetery now contains the remains Again with 2023, our propensity factual quality and internationalism in
Forum (AYCF) has lambasted reality. And that’s why people react of military personnel from every to think as easterners, westerners, national relations.”
the 11 northern All Progressives differently to the same things. American war — from the Revolution northerners, middle belters, all The general elections and the road
Take Leonardo da Vinci’s legendary to Iraq and Afghanistan. depending on the turns of event comes to it brings to question the concepts
Congress (APC) governors for painting, “Gioconda.” As you look of “national character”, “national
‘trading-off northerners’ right by But what about those of us who to bear.
at it, one person will notice the have never been called upon to lay Every nation has countless tunnels culture”, “national consciousness”,
endorsing southern presidential enigmatic smile, another will notice down our lives in battle? Is the whole or the other, if it is not the north vs ”national philosophy and psychology”
candidate for APC ahead of the the mathematical perfection in it. And concept of “sacrifice” something for south, it is versus blocs, religion or all often used and discussed without
2023 presidential election. 14 the third will see a complete woman others and not for us? No! even ideological dichotomies. There are carefully and critically understanding
without eyebrows. And none of this Sacrifice isn’t just some dramatic several reasons why such tunnels exist. their contradicting class nature in
trio is wrong - they all live in their final act of heroism. Sacrifice is also Sometimes it is a function of creation antagonistic societies and their relative
The loss of the All Progressives tunnels and sincerely believe they are laying down our privileges, benefits, or political correctness like we have in independence.
Congress (APC) governorship right. and pleasures for the good of someone the Nigerian case. Nigeria should be a nation of
ticket at the recent party And all because, according to the else. In our sensationalism, we have in a lasting historical community of
theory of tunnels, there is no single Nigeria and Nigerians are torn every sense approached most problems people constituting a form of social
primaries has not dampened the truth. And cannot exist, escaping development based on the community
movement for the actualisation deeply by terrible segregated, divided, sectionally thereby creating all kinds
from your tunnel is difficult. It is like dichotomous, ethnic and religious of unnecessary petty-culture-ethnic- of economic life in combination with
of the governorship aspiration of a well-trodden path: comfortable and schisms. The nation has as much as one religious-parapoism and bourgeois the community of language, territory,
Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi familiar. million tunnels of reality. With barely a mentality in dealing with our national culture, consciousness and psychology.
in the 2023 elections. 15 Each exit from the tunnel is handful willing to make a sacrifice for issues. But are we?
unusual, dangerous and unpleasant a new reality. Tunnels and dichotomies are one Are we a nation of various ethnic
- but it’s in these moments that real As we approach 2023, very few that is used by political apologists as a groups moving towards greater
Sports creativity happens, in these moments persons are thinking, and by thinking, socio-economic weapon. Apart from realization of cultural togetherness,
you can become a creator who creates I mean this THINK stands for: the positive, our dichotomy has been peace and stability for all?
a completely new, unique reality. T--True: Is what I write true? used to exploit and bamboozle the The summary of this admonition is
Nigeria is at a verge, 2023 presents an H--Helpful: Is what I say or do masses without major consideration both a warning and a challenge on the
opportunity, and a new reality, if we helpful? being given to the dynamics of the basis of what I have outlined; it is only
take it, remains to be seen. I--Inspiring: Is what I do, write and law of development which in essence fair and fitting to direct our critical
Looking out across the rolling say, inspiring? deals scientifically with the unity analysis of the Nigerian political
wooded acres of Arlington National N--Necessary: Is what I do say, or and struggle of opportunities and climate in the form of serious warning
Cemetery, with its hundreds of write necessary? opposites. that all is not well. We cannot abdicate
thousands of white stones in perfectly K--Kind: Are my actions, words 2023 provides in truth a possibility our responsibility to do and say what
ordered rows, brings an assortment of kind to others? for a social revolution that can solve is right and choose which battles to
emotions that are impossible to escape. I as a matter of me look at issues our problems, be they political, fight on the premise of parochial locus
Sadness. Desolation. Pride of country. from the larger picture. I do not just economic or social. In this sense standi.
Anger over so many lost young lives. dabble in matters, I THINK, I look we need more than a free, fair and We need to come to grips with
The stones represent tremendous loss as beyond sophistry, anchored more on credible election, what we need is realities of the moment which point to
AFCON 2023 qualifiers: S/ well as the gift of freedom we are able the inevitabilities of the future, because
Eagles begin preparation for bare-face political partisanship, and the progressive element (Sadly that
to enjoy. ethnicity or group affiliation. I leave progressive element today is largely time is running out, for us to initiate
Leone Stars , Sao Tome in Arlington National Cemetery is room for human frailties but I THINK on paper only) to come together as entry into a tunnel of social revolution.
Abuja 31 a United States military cemetery before I write or talk. a striking force. Because they have a Are we ready, only time will tell.

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How El-Rufai transformed Kaduna state in 7 years(1) Business

“Statesmen tell you what is true on that assertion. Maybe, just
News
Emmanuel
even though it may be unpopular. maybe, that while Nigerians truly
Politicians will tell you what is desire development, but it has to

Ado
popular, even though it may be be without the pain.
untrue” - Anonymous Following the scandalous results The Chief Executive Officer of
In Nigeria, being an “executive from the teachers competency the Nigerian National Petroleum
governor” or “honourable tests, administered by the Kaduna Company (NNPC) Limited,
minister”, guarantees the lucky state government, some “well Melee Kyari, has revealed that
occupant, and his immediate meaning” Nigerians shockingly the ongoing rehabilitation of the
family a life of luxury, with [email protected] but stridently canvassed for the Port Harcourt refinery would be
several other benefits. Ordinarily, retention of the incompetent completed by November 2023.
this ought to push them to teachers in the public service. To
23
deliver quality services to the
people. Sadly, all Nigerians get
Guest Columnist them, the question of how an
incompetent teacher can deliver
in return from their “excellencies quality service to the public was The Minister of Water
and honourable ministers” exception. He is unlike many but difficult decisions, so as to unimportant. An appalling lack of Resources, Engr. Suleiman
are services that are not in of his counterparts, who enjoy improve the quality of life of the standard. Adamu, has charged the
anyway commensurate with the the perks of office, but not the Kaduna state people. Central to Seven years after, El-Rufai, management of the Nigeria
freebies they enjoy. The return work. El-Rufai can’t in any way El-Rufai’s politics are the people. without doubt, has every bragging Hydrological Services Agency
on investment on public office be accused of failing to provide From the outset he knew these right, having delivered a strong (NIHSA) to make concerted
holders is so poor that were they leadership, rather he has worked decisions would not be popular, economy, surgically reformed the effort to map out what is
projects, Nigerian banks that hate extremely hard to transform but being a leader, he trudged on, public service and institutions happening in ground water
risks would have long stopped Kaduna state under seven years. knowing history will positively into a lean, but effective
funding them. And the toll of the office, the judge him. service, massive job creation, Resources in the Nation,
The lack of performance by sacrifices are clearly written all From the Bureau for Public unprecedented infrastructure taking into consideration its
Nigerian public office holders has over him. Hadiza, his wife, in a Enterprises (BPE), where he development, record number of exploitation in the country. 23
nothing to do with the bar being tweet, jokingly disowned him, convinced former President new businesses, strong leadership
very low, rather it has to do with because of the physical wear and Olusegun Obasanjo to introduce and a budgeting system that As Nigeria goes into another
the lack of personal motivation tear of governing Kaduna state the Contributory Pension is performing for the greater election year; the Central Bank
to excel. So, they are largely on him. The consolation for El- Scheme, due to funding crisis of number of Kaduna citizens, as of Nigeria (CBN) has taken
anonymous throughout their Rufai is the success of the various the defined scheme, to governor opposed to the ugly past, when up more than before to its
assignments. But after four years, reforms, the myriad of projects, of Kaduna state, the consistent the budget was consistently in responsibility. The reckless use
they certainly leave office better and the affection of the common issue has been how best to favour of recurrent expenditure, of dollars by aspirants to sway
looking and into a life of luxury. people, concrete evidence that improve the well-being of the making people to question the
Nigerian public officers are indeed he gave the job his all in people. existence of government. delegates and the rising inflation
specialists in delivering the the last seven years, leading to the El-Rufai’s campaign slogan, For the 2023 governorship are some of the problems the
“routine minimum”- payment of birth of a new Kaduna state. “putting the people first”, is candidates desirous of making apex bank will battle with. 24
salaries and construction of roads Of the Peoples Democratic a reflection of that genuine a difference, they have Nasir
that lead to nowhere. Party (PDP) administrations, only commitment to improving El-Rufai’s proven governance In a bid to contain issues
But going by the ugly events Ahmed Makarfi and late Patrick the welfare of the people. This model to adopt. The only snag of fraud in the capital market
in Kogi and Benue states, where Yakowa, gave a good account of explains why in the last seven is that lacking in his political as well as reduce to the barest
Governors Yahaya Bello and themselves. years there is no sector that El- will, they might end up like minimum the quantum of
Samuel Ortom have shown these El-Rufai inherited a Rufai’s transformative leadership their predecessors. However, in unclaimed dividends, capital
“routine minimums”, long taken dysfunctional Kaduna state, due hasn’t fundamentally impacted the event they can summon the market participants are to be
for granted, have become an issue. to years of “minimum routine” on. courage, their first lesson is to
No doubt, Nigeria is confronting governance. Some previous It has been breathtaking. refuse to be intimidated by fear given unique identifiers. 24
a new crisis, an indication that administrations, military and And there are no signs El- Rufai of defeat from taking difficult
the leadership crisis has, indeed, civilian, are guilty of gross is about to slow down, as he decisions.
gotten worse. failure to provide the state definitely wants to finish strong. Internal democracy considering
But they can never be bothered,
because these “minimum
with purposeful and decisive
leadership. Ramalan Yero, who
The general impression
that Nigerians are desirous of
the demonization of El-Rufai, as
a dictator who brooks no dissent, Banking
routines”, guarantee them “the El-Rufai defeated in the 2014 consequential development, it won’t be out of place to match
governor or minister of the elections, for instance, refused to and will wholeheartedly support the reality against the falsehoods.
year award”, from the Nigerian address the rot in the education any leader that meets their Seven years after, the falsehoods
media, forced by a very harsh sector, especially the incompetent developmental aspirations is a have since collapsed like a pack
economy, to massage the fragile primary school teachers, for fear fat white lie. The stiff resistance of cards. Members of the All
egos of these new masters, if their of electoral defeat. to El-Rufai’s well intentioned Progressives Congress (APC) can’t
business must survive. El-Rufai, on assumption of reforms of the public service, the still believe that El-Rufai is the
Thankfully, Nasir El-Rufai, office, had no option, but to education sector and the urban party leader in the state, because
governor of Kaduna state, is an administer the very painful, renewal projects casts huge doubt he has managed the party by

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could be held or how data accidentally collected on Americans through the

TODAY IN HISTORY surveillance of foreigners could be used. While the changes resulted in greater
transparency, many experts say the regulations improved the surveillance
practices only slightly and did not address the question of invasion of privacy.
“From a big-picture analysis, there’s been a lot of developments without
June 06, 2013 a whole lot of movement… These reforms just feel like gestures,” Elizabeth
Goitein, co-director of the Brennan Center for Justice’s program on liberty
Edward Snowden discloses and national security, told PBS’ Frontline.
Since the first leak from Mr. Snowden, journalists have released more than
7,000 top-secret documents, but some think that’s only a fraction of the
U.S. government operations entire archive. It’s unclear exactly how many he downloaded, but intelligence
officials testified in 2014 that he accessed 1.7 million files.
In July 2013, a petition was started to have Snowden pardoned, but the
On June 6, 2013, Americans learned that their government was spying government rejected it in 2015. Lisa Monaco, then-President Obama’s
broadly on its own people. Advisor on Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, said Snowden should
That’s when The Guardian and The Washington Post published the first return home to be “judged by a jury of his peers—not hide behind the cover
of a series of reports put together from documents leaked by an anonymous of an authoritarian regime,” and stop “running away from the consequences
source. The material exposed a government-run surveillance program that of his actions.”
monitored the communications records of not just criminals or potential In 2017, Moscow extended Snowden’s right to asylum until 2020. He
terrorists, but law-abiding citizens as well. released a memoir, Permanent Record, in 2019.
Three days later the source unmasked himself as Edward Snowden, a
National Security Agency contractor. But the question remained: Was he a
whistleblower or a traitor?
In the wake of the 9/11 attacks and the perceived need for heightened
national security, the U.S. government relaxed its rules around surveillance.
The first story published in The Guardian revealed that the NSA was collecting
and monitoring the telephone records and the texts of citizens. Days later,
The Washington Post and The Guardian reported that the U.S. government
was tapping into the servers of nine Internet companies, including Apple,
Facebook and Google, to spy on people’s audio and video chats, photographs,
emails, documents and connection logs, as part of a surveillance program
called Prism. Later articles revealed that the government was even spying on
leaders of other countries, including Germany’s Angela Merkel.
In the same month, Snowden was charged with theft of government
property, unauthorized communication of national defense information and
willful communication of classified communications intelligence. Facing up
to 30 years in prison, Snowden left the country, originally traveling to Hong
Kong and then to Russia, to avoid being extradited to the U.S.
In the wake of the leak, President Obama assigned two five-person teams
to investigate the nation’s surveillance policy. The result: several new laws
and regulations were enacted to limit things like how long U.S. citizens’ data
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Osinbajo leads Atiku in IPRO poll

By Ahmid Lawal In the poll carried out by the IPRO, while 40.7 % would vote for Atiku. A random sample of 5,000 names
geopolitical zones showed that Yemi
Osinbajo was the preferred candidate
in five of the six geopolitical zones.
Osinbajo polled a massive 74.4% in
the South-South compared to Atiku
Abubakar’s 25.6%; while he also led
Abuja only two presidential aspirants were Respondents of the survey carried in total were selected with respondents in the North Central (63.6%), South
presented, Prof Yemi Osinbajo of the out between the 3rd and 4th of balanced across the geopolitical West (60%), North West (50.4%),
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has ruling All Progressives Congress and June were asked a single question, zones, including every state in the and in the North East (57.1%), where
been voted as number one choice of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples who would they prefer as the next federation. The survey was carried out Atiku hails from (Adamawa).
Nigerians in the 2023 presidential Democratic Party (PDP). president of Nigeria in 2023: current by telephone call with a response rate Atiku had a slight lead in only one
elections, according to the analysis The final results of the survey Vice President Yemi Osinbajo of the of 52%. The sample guarantees a three geopolitical zone, the South East,
of a recent nationwide survey by the showed that nationwide, 59.3% of APC or a former Vice President Atiku per cent margin of error. with 54.3% compared to Osinbajo’s
International Political and Research Nigerians would vote for Osinbajo, Abubakar of the PDP. Similarly, the results from the six 45.7%.
Organisation (IPRO).

G-37 For Atiku

congratulates PDP
presidential candidate
From left: Rector St. Francis
By Ikenna Okonkwo of Assisi Theological College
Abuja Zaria Rt. Rev. Praisis Om
ole Ekun, Synod Preache
A political group, G-37 For Atiku, r Rt. Rev. Baba Ishaya G
has congratulated recently elected anyidaba and Bishop of
presidential candidate for Peoples Kaduna Anglican Diocese
Democratic Party (PDP) Alhaji Atiku Rt. Rev. Timothy Yahaya
Abubakar on his victory at the just during the Kaduna Ang
concluded party primaries ahead of lican Diocese 22nd Syno
2023 general election.
A statement issued by the group d thanksgiving service at
over the weekend and signed by its St. Paul’s Anglican Church
Chairman/National Coordinator, Ungwan Romi, Kaduna
Barr. Chijioke N. Obi and National Sunday
Secretary, Barr. Chike Chukwurah,
on behalf of the national executive, Photo: Tunde Garba Ladan
members and supporters in Nigeria
and Diaspora, felicitated with the
PDP's flag bearer, Alhaji Atiku
Abubakar, "on this deserved feat of
winning the presidential candidacy of
our great party."
According to the statement,

APC groups disown Tinubu over remarks denigrating Buhari

"Atiku’s landslide success at the
primary for a record second time
is well deserved and a testament to
his capacity and acceptability by By Benjamin Samson Tinubu alleged that he was responsible the resolve of the Nigerian people to take bamboozle the leadership of the APC
Nigerians who are convinced that Abuja for President Muhammadu Buhari’s their destinies into their hands by voting and the country towards selling the
he’ll deploy his vast experience, emergence in 2015. overwhelmingly for the APC.” presidential ticket to him.
exposure, and knowledge in the Some All Progressives Congress (APC) He also claimed that he made Prof By claiming that he singlehandedly He further said Tinubu doesn’t deserve
development of our great Party, the faithful have faulted former Lagos state Yemi Osinbajo and Prince Dapo Abiodun gave the party victory, Ogbeh added that the presidency due to his unpredictable
PDP and Nigeria at large." governor, Bola Tinubu over his recent Vice-President and Ogun state governor, Tinubu is “delusional about his ambition disposition.
The statement further stated outburst in Abeokuta, Ogun state. respectively. and also a man that has refused, either by That Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has
that, "the instrumentality of Atiku’s The groups, comprising of Nationalists But speaking at a press conference on the omission of commission to realize that ascribed to himself the position of the god
political prowess and sagacity, robust Movement, APC Youth Groups and Sunday in Abuja, convener, Hon. Tobias the APC is a party of democrats where the of the APC. As such, all-APC members
and issue-based campaign ensured Tinubu Support Groups, warned Tinubu Ogbeh said the victory of the party at the rules and procedures are adhered to.” and stakeholders should revere him and
the party’s huge success at the 2019 to stop playing God, adding that the 2015 general elections was as a “result He, however, said all presidential hand over to him the party's presidential
elections, and this stands him out presidency isn’t for sale. of collective action by dedicated and aspirants are equal, and under no ticket in the 2023 presidential elections is
among his contemporaries. Speaking to APC delegates on Friday, faithful party members, coupled with circumstance should Tinubu attempt to an anomaly.
"The G-37 For Atiku nurses no
doubt whatsoever that Atiku will at
this time clinch the highly coveted
seat of power in our land and use it
to bring meaningful and thoughtful
developments that will eternally
Atiku, Fayemi condemn Owo Church terrorists attack
By Abdulrahman Zakariyau, Abuja and Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo state All Progressives Congress (APC) (SAN), the people of Ondo state over
change the lives of Nigerians Ojo Oladele, Ado Ekiti on Sunday. administration." the sad incident.
positively. The party in a statement by its "It is disheartening and traumatic
"The G-34 For Atiku therefore
prays for continuous God’s guidance
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
and its 2023 Presidential candidate,
National Publicity Secretary, Hon.
Debo Ologunagba, Sunday said the
to witness gory pictures and videos
of children and the elderly murdered …NMA seeks blood
and protection as he work very hard
to rescue our great country Nigeria
from the trenches and misrule of the
Atiku Abubakar has condemned the
gruesome terrorists’ attack and killing
attack appears to be a part in the
series of apparently organised assaults
in cold blood this morning by
terrorists with President Buhari and donation for the injured
of over 50 innocent worshippers by terrorists "who are emboldened his apologists playing dumb to these
ruling party." during a church service at St. Francis by the alleged complicity of the happening by deodorizing terrorists The Nigerian Medical Association
as bandits,” it said.

Tanzanian government approves US$1.7m

(NMA) in Ondo state has appealed to
Former Vice President said he is residents of the state to donate blood to
devastated by reports of loss of lives help save the lives of survivors of the mass
following the attack. shooting which occurred, Sunday, inside

for African Court permanent site Atiku in a statement by his Media a Catholic Church in the South-western
Adviser, Paul Ibe, Sunday also state.
condemned the attack, saying "any Chairperson of the NMA in the state,
By Kehinde Osasona The Court, which has its permanent construction of the Court permanent such attack on a worship centre as Stella Adegbehingbe, made the appeal
Abuja seat in Arusha, this medium gathered premises. The location is in the unacceptable." while speaking with Premium Times on
Meanwhile, Ekiti state governor, the situation in Owo where the shooting
is currently operating from its vicinity of the UN Mechanism for took place.
The Tanzanian government temporary offices at the Tanzania International Tribunals (ex-ICTR Dr Kayode Fayemi, has condemned
the attack by gunmen in Owo, Ondo Mrs Adegbehingbe said doctors have
has approved a budget of National Parks (TANAPA) buildings. and ex-ICTY). been overwhelmed at the Federal Medical
Tshs 4,000,000,000 (about In a statement signed by its “The Parliament of Tanzania, state. Centre in Owo because of the number of
US$1.7million) for the Registrar, Dr. Robert Eno and made sitting in the capital Dodoma, has Dr Fayemi, in a statement by his victims.
commencement of the construction available to Blueprint, the statement approved the budget estimates of the Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, “They need blood,” she said.
of the court’s permanent premises in quoted the President as saying: “This Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East described the attack as vile, barbaric “So we are telling the public to please
Arusha. is a big and bold step in ensuring African Cooperation on Tuesday, and callous, adding that there can go to the teaching hospital in Akure. We
President of the African Court on that the Court gets its permanent 31 May 2022, which, among never be any justification for the are collecting blood from the public so
Human and Peoples’ Rights, Hon. premises’’, others, included the costs for the heinous behaviour of the assailants. that we can quickly send it to them. They
Lady Justice Imani Daud Aboud, “The government of Tanzania construction of the Court premises. The Chairman of the Nigeria need blood!”
gave the hint while commending had allocated about 25hectares to "This is a historic move and we Governors’ Forum (NGF), also Mrs Adegbehingbe said the hospitals
the government of Tanzania for the Court in Laki Laki area, on the are looking forward to its speedy commiserated with the Governor of in Owo need urgent supplies of surgical
approving a budget. outskirts of Arusha town, for the construction," she said. Ondo state, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu tools, apart from blood donation.
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LEAD STORY
2,340 delegates determine Osinbajo, Tinubu, Fayemi, Amaechi, others’ fate
By Bode Olagoke Adamu, described the exercise as a and Prof. Isaac Folorunso Adewole, said some communities have gone to the Southern APC leaders were
Abuja "convention like no other." former Minister of Health, are to work even before their inauguration. yet to adopt anyone as a consensus
head the Medical sub-committee. Bagudu tasked all the convention candidate.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Inaugurated c’ttees Attorney General of the Federation committees to work in harmony for
is set to hold its special convention Nineteen sub-committees for and Minister of Justice Abubakar the success of the exercise. Bello on northern govs’ stance
Monday (today) at the Eagle Square the special national convention Malami SAN heads the legal "Coming at a time like this, it is When contacted Sunday for
Abuja to produce its presidential were inaugurated by the national committee, Zamafara state Governor for all of us to cooperate given what his reaction to the position of the
candidate in the 2023 general chairman. Bello Muhammad Matawalle and the chairman said clearly and what Northern governors, Bello, one of the
elections. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu FCT Minister Mohammed Musa is known to us. As he said, it is a presidential aspirants, said he started
A visit by our correspondent to the heads Finance and Logistics sub- Bello are to coordinate the Venue convention like no other which is campaign before any of the northern
venue revealed that the party is ready Committee, Accreditation and and Site Servicing committee intended by God's grace to produce or southern aspirants.
for the exercise which many believed, Decoration committee has Ogun while former National Caretaker a presidential flag bearer. The aspirant who spoke through
will be a make or mar event. state Governor Dapo Abiodun; Ondo Committee Chairman and Yobe state "And I believe that from the spokesperson of Yahaya Bello
Apart from security beef up, state Governor Rotimi Akeredolu is Governor Mai Mala Buni heads the comments I have been hearing from Campaign Organisation, Dr. Yemi
decoration of various stands allocated to oversee Security and Compliance Election Appeal committee while party members, we are all energized Kolapo, wondered whether the
to various states’ delegates, posters with Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Plateau state Governor Simon Lalong to ensure that we have a befitting and northern governors were all aspirants.
and banners of various presidential Dambazau (Rtd.), a former Minister and Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, successful convention," the governor "Are they presidential
aspirants and decorated stage are of Interior as co-chair. Disaster Management and Social said. aspirants? They only gave mere
already in places. The election planning sub- Development Hajiya Sadiya Umar It was, however, gathered that recommendation. Has the party
Some 2,340 elected delegates are committee has Kebbi state Governor Farouq are in charge of Hospitality while some political forces were agreed to their suggestion?
expected to vote and elect one of Abubakar Atiku Bagudu and Imo and Welfare sub-committee. scheming as at last night to have a "Even the national chairman of
the over 23 aspirants jostling for the state Governor Hope Uzodinma as According to Adamu, the consensus candidate, a top party the party said no decision was taken
ticket. co-chairs Transportation Committee committees are expected to organise source told our correspondent that an at the dinner with Mr. President on
The top presidential aspirants, has (Dr.) Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, a befitting event. elective convention was imperative. Saturday. We started this campaign
according the APC screening Governor of Kano state to be assisted "This convention this year is Speaking with our correspondent before any of the other aspirants. At
reports include Vice President by Dr Ramatu Tijani Aliyu, Minister a bit different from the other on the condition of anonymity, the this stage, on the eve of the election,
Yemi Osinbajo, former Lagos state of State for the Federal Capital convention. It is different because it top APC source said: "At the end you can't be telling us to withdraw,"
Governor Ahmed Bola Tinubu, Territory. is the first transition convention of of the day, all the scheming to foist the campaign spokesperson said.
Ekiti state Governor Kayode Fayemi, Accommodation committee has our great party. The forthcoming a consensus candidate may come to
former Minister of Transportation Borno state Governor Babagana convention will be expected within naught. On our party, we are saying ‘PDP shamed’
Rotimi Amaechi among nine others. Umara Zulum, and his Osun our constitution to produce the flag that let there be elective convention, Meanwhile, a founding member
While inaugurating chairmen and counterpart, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, bearer of our great party to contest let the delegates determine who flies of the party, Osita Okechukwu, has
secretaries of various convention while Nasarawa state Governor the presidential slot," Adamu said. the flag of our party and not some congratulated the APC northern
committees Sunday at the party's Abdullahi Sule heads the Media and Speaking after the inauguration, people force someone on us." governors and political leaders for
national secretariat, the APC National Publicity committee. Dr Chris Ngige, Governor Bagudu who heads the While the APC northern governors strengthening Nigeria’s unity by
Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Minister of Labour and Employment Convention Planning Committee agreed to power shift to the South, endorsing power shift to the South.
He said “by this singular

Over 50 killed in Ondo church terrorists’attack – Lawmaker

uncommon patriotic gesture, and
principled response to building
nationhood; the APC governors and
political leaders from the north have
From Cover hospital already dead. Gbadegesin Ogunoye as well as the community, state and country.” thoroughly shamed the leaders of
“The other 10 children are receiving Catholic Church. the opposition Peoples Democratic
with several others injured. Party (PDP), who out of desperation
Blood stains littered the floor of the treatment and are relatively stable,” the “I urge our people to remain calm … Kill Sokoto monarch’s wife, abduct
source said. and vigilant. Do not take laws into wedding guests for power attempted to harvest from
church as corpses were moved to the ethno-religious fault lines in our
Federal Medical Centre Owo. A witness, who identified herself as your hands. I have spoken to the heads Similarly, terrorists have killed the
Toyin, said the terrorists attacked the of the security agencies. I have equally wife of a village head and wounded polity.”
Many of those injured in the Okechukwu further said “by their
incident were also rushed to the church while the priest was rounding been assured that security operatives several people in Isa local government
off proceedings of the service. would be deployed to monitor and area of Sokoto state in a Saturday unholy attempt to harvest from
hospital. primordial sentiments, PDP has not
One of the health workers on duty “They first started by throwing in restore normalcy to Owo kingdom.” afternoon attack.
explosives into the church hall, which Fifty-seven people were abducted only breached rotation convention in
at the FMC Owo disclosed that over its constitution, but has wittingly or
50 people were brought to the hospital. sent the worshipers scampering for Police confirm devt from two villages – Gebe and
safety,” she said. Meanwhile, the police authority Alkammu. 50 were abducted in Gebe unwittingly dug their electoral grave
“They are still bringing people to the in 2023 presidential election.
hospital; some have been confirmed “It was while they were running has confirmed the incident through and seven in Alkammu.
for safety that the attackers started the public relations officer, Funmilayo Premium Times gathered that the “It’s my considered view that the
dead while some are still breathing. sophisticated northern voters, who
For now, I can’t specify the number of shooting at them. Odunlami. wife of the village head of Gebe was
“It was initially thought that the Odunlami, however, said the killed after the gunmen attacked a voted for Chiefs MKO Abiola and
people killed,” the worker said. Olusegun Obasanjo will in 2023 vote
Reverend Father was kidnapped, but command had yet to ascertain the wedding.
he was not kidnapped, he survived the cause of the attack. A source, who asked not to be for APC presidential candidate and
70 killed, says lawmaker shame PDP.”
In yet another version, the majority attack.” (Premium Times) The police spokesperson, who named over concern for his safety, said
promised to provide more details it seems the bandits were attracted by In a statement Sunday, in Abuja,
leader of the State House of Assembly, Okechukwu, who is also the Director
Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi, said the Ondo gov reacts on the attack, said the Ondo state the movement of the wedding guests
In his reaction, Ondo state Commissioner of Police was on his from other towns to Gebe. General (DG) of Voice of Nigeria
attack affected about 100 persons. (VON), noted that the northern
Ogunmolasuyi, the lawmaker Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi way to the scene to ascertain the cause “There was a wedding ceremony
Akeredolu, SAN, expressed sadness of the incident. yesterday at the village head’s house. APC Governors and political leaders
representing Owo Constituency 1, deserve commendation for ceding
said he visited the church and hospital over the tragic event. Governor Akeredolu, who moved Most of those who were abducted were
He said: “The vile and satanic attack straight to Owo from the Akure mostly from Sokoto city and Isa who power to the south; hence hoisting
to see the victims. Nigeria’s unity flag and advancing the
“It’s a very sad incident. Of course, is a calculated assault on the peace- Airport has received briefs from the were at the community to celebrate
loving people of Owo Kingdom who Heads of Security agencies in the state. with the monarch,” he said. frontiers of our democracy.
it had already happened before I got He contended that “with the
there. I saw thousands of angry youths. have enjoyed relative peace over the The source said the wife of the
years. Catholic condemns attack village head was killed for refusing to decision to rightfully rotate power
It was barbaric, never experienced in to the South, the northern leaders
the history of Ondo State,” he said. “It is a black Sunday in Owo. In its condemnation, the Catholic be abducted.
Our hearts are heavy. Our peace and Diocese said security agencies had “She was the only person killed as have upheld the progressive bent of
“We should be looking at a casualty APC and exposed the perfidy and
figure of between 70 and 100. I saw tranquility have been attacked by been deployed to the church to ensure far as we know now. And I was told by
the enemies of the people. This is a normalcy. the displaced people of the village that opportunistic tendencies of PDP.”
more than 20 people dead, especially Okechukwu stated: “I am very
children. personal loss, an attack on our dear In a statement signed by Rev. Fr. she told the bandits that she would not
state. Augustine Ikwu, Director Social follow them to their hideouts. They elated. I commend APC Governors
“I have spoken to the Bishop Communications of the Church said however wounded several people in and political leaders of Northern
’23 people killed’ belt for their profound patriotic
An official at the Federal Medical of the Catholic Diocese of Ondo, “at this point in the history of our the attack you know because possibly
Most Reverend Jude Arogundade, dear country Nigeria, we need God’s they started shooting when they statement, which aligns with the Mr
Centre, Owo also said 23 bodies had President’s idea of consensus. By this
been admitted to the morgue of the who is presently on his way to Owo. ultimate intervention to restore peace entered Gebe to scare people away.”
Similarly, I have had to cut short my and tranquility. Nuhu Shehu, another source, said singular decision, they have killed
hospital, two of which are children. three birds with one stone.
The official, who would not want party’s national assignment in Abuja “Meanwhile, all the Priests and the village head of Gebe confirmed
and visit Owo immediately. Bishop in the parish are safe and none that 50 people were abducted. “One, they hoisted the National
to be named because he was not Unity Flag by their position that it
authorised to speak, said the 28 persons “This is an unexpected development. was kidnapped as the social media has “You know since there is no mobile
I am shocked to say the least. it. network, it’ll be hard to get their is the turn of the south to produce
who are survivors, are still receiving Nigeria’s President in 2023. This
medical attention, noting that they Nevertheless, we shall commit every “Nonetheless, let us continue to response quickly. So, we only got
available resource to hunt down these pray for them and the good people of to know what was happening when is about the loftiest way to fly the
sustained very serious injuries. National Unity Flag at a critical time,
“Of the number, 17 are females assailants and make them pay. We Owo and the state at large. they come to Sokoto or Wurno. We
shall never bow to the machinations "We turn to God to console the now heard that 50 people mostly when our dear country is highly
while 11 are males,” the official said. polarised and in cliff-hanger.
“They are relatively stable and are of heartless elements in our resolves to families of those whose lives were lost from Sokoto and Isa, who attended
rid our state of criminals. to this distressing incident, and we the ceremony, were abducted and his “I must add that this is national
being attended to by general and healing balm and bridge-building
orthopaedic surgeons at the hospital’s “I commiserate with my people pray for the departed souls to rest in (Village Head) wife killed,” he said.
in Owo, particularly families of the peace. Amen. Also, the Alkammu community pedigree of APC Governors and
theatre.” political leaders of the Northern belt,
He also said that 13 children those who lost their lives to this ugly “The Bishop appeals that we remain in Wurno local government area was
and unfortunate attack. I extend my calm, be law-abiding and pray for also attacked Friday night and seven which they anchored on the doctrine
were rushed in immediately after
the incident, but two arrived at the condolences to Olowo of Owo, Oba peace an normalcy to return to our See page 8 of progressivism.”
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Senate, Reps’ Clerks, others

We’ll lead consultations till
APC presidential candidate
emerges - Buhari
By Abdullahi M. Gulloma
Abuja

At a meeting with members of the National

Advisory Council of the All Progressives
thumb up Ochigbo at retirement
By Agi Onda to exhibit loyalty, humility and send forth ceremony in honour of the he said.
Congress (APC) held Sunday night at Abuja dedication in the delivery of their retiring Deputy Clerk of the House In a similar tone, the Clerk to
the State House in Abuja, President assigned responsibilities in other of Representatives (Administration), the House of Representatives, Alhaji
Muhammadu Buhari appraised the series to leave positive legacies for the Dr Abel Daniel Ochigbo, describing Yahaya Danzariya said Dr Ochigbo
of consultations held so far towards getting The Clerk to the Senate, Barrister
a widely acceptable presidential standard Akubueze Francis Chinedu has upcoming generations. him as a bundle of talent whose job would be missed for some of his wise
bearer, and concluded: “we are on the way enjoined civil servants, particularly Barrister Chindu made the at the National Assembly brought decisions and work ethics that made
towards winning our third straight victory those working in the public service, remark, Thursday in Abuja, at the dignity, focus and humility to bear the job easy for House activities.
since 2015.” in his assigned responsibilities. While commending the wife,
Saying the meeting was convened to The bureaucrat, who said he Mrs. Rhoda Ochigbo, for standing
provide leadership and direction during the found working with Dr Ochigbo as ‘beside’ her husband in moments
transition period, the President added that the then Clerk of the House before of trail, Danzariya prayed for good
the motive was “to strengthen our unity his elevation to the Senate seamless, health, stability and prosperity in
and to focus on building upon our electoral stressed the need for civil servants to retirement.
fortunes.” emulate the positive qualities of the Dr Ochigbo while commending
“I am optimistic that the outcome of this former DCH in order to encourage his bosses, colleagues and staff for the
consultation with the National Advisory national development. cooperation received, described life
Council will in addition to sharpening our “Dr Abel Ochigbo has qualities in the public service as complex and
focus, help to fortify the positive democratic that I can describe as positive. He is challenging. He disclosed that, for
principles, practices and culture that already humble, hardworking and focused. the intervention of Governor Bello
exists within the party system. If we have the powers we would stop Matawlle, who then was a member
“In the course of these consultative him from leaving us; but thank God of the House of Representatives,
processes, I have already met separately that he has the opportunity of still he would have thrown in the towel
with the Progressive Governors and with all coming back to us as a consultant,” many years ago.
our eminent members who are aspiring to
become the Presidential flag bearer for our
party during the 2023 elections.
“I am pleased to inform you that those
meetings have been fruitful and indicative
Owo church killings, declaration of
of a party that is prepared and marching
towards a third straight victory since 2015,
at the presidential polls,” he said.
war against Yoruba – Akintoye
The President recalled that at the meeting By Bayo Agboola “needs to be frankly and courageously
with the governors and the aspirants, “I Ibadan confronted so as to prove to their
underscored the important roles consensus sponsors that the Yoruba people can
building and consultation have played in the Leader of apex body for Yoruba never be intimidated or subjugated.
survival of successful political parties around Self-Determination and Self- " To permanently solve the Fulani
the world, adding that our party should not Preservation Movement, Ilana herdsmen's quagmire, the Yoruba
be an exception. Omo Oodua Worldwide (IOOW), people need to negotiate their exit
“Recognizing the foregoing, therefore, Professor Banji Akintoye, Sunday from the union of Nigeria without
I also emphasized the need to strengthen condemned the early morning further delay.
our unity, stabilize our internal cohesion gunmen attack on a Catholic "We have stated it very expressly
and system as well as present a formidable Church, Owo, Ondo, leaving scores that the Yoruba people need to
Presidential candidate who has the ability
to build a unified nation and the capacity to of people dead. negotiate their exit from Nigeria as
deal with our challenges. Professor Akintoye in a statement, a matter of urgency but our partisan
“The party machinery has also screened through the communications political actors in Yoruba land never
all our aspirants to the office of the President secretary of IOOW, Mr. Maxwell took us serious. We warned them
and found that they consist of eminent Adeleye, described the gunmen that there's fire on the mountain,
personalities, rich in experience, capacity, attack on the Catholic Church in but we were mocked because of
commitment to service and accomplishment Owo as a declaration of war against their personal aggrandisement", he
in life. This gives us a lot of confidence but it Yoruba people. said.
also comes with its challenges.” The Ilana Omo Oodua Professor Akintoye added:
He said in the circumstances, in order Worldwide leader charged Gov, "Today, we have all been encircled,
to prevent any post-convention acrimonies Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, to declare most especially, in Lagos. For
and also reduce noticeable anxiety among an emergency against the activities herdsmen to have the effrontery
members on the possible outcome of of Fulani herdsmen in Ondo state of bombarding a church in Yoruba
the process, the party leadership has Deputy Clerk House of Representatives (Admin.) Dr Abel Daniel Ochigbo being with immediate effect. land and to kill about 85 people
recommended the intensification of assisted by his wife Rhoda, while cutting his 60th birthday cake during his Professor Akintoye said the shows that we are now in a realistic
consultation and consensus building retirement send forth ceremony at the National Assembly in Abuja recently alleged effrontery of the gunmen danger.”
to reduce the number of aspirants as Photo: Agi Onda
it approaches the convention, which
commences Monday, June 6, 2022.
The President said in order to further
support the efforts of the party, he has
admonished the aspirants to consult among
Over 50 killed in Ondo church terrorists’attack – Lawmaker
From Page 6 Command Sunday confirmed the “Bodies of the dead were retrieved conjunction with other sister security
themselves and with the party, so that the people, including a village leader, were incident. and deposited at Carosi Hospital agencies to boost the confidence of the
objective of the recommendation by the abducted. According to the command’s mortuary in Osi for autopsy, while people and to also prevent any further
leadership would be actualised. Yusuf Gidan Dare, a local journalist spokesman, SP Okasanmi Ajayi, the they stormed the bushes in an effort attack in the area,” he said.
The President assured, as he did to the from the area, told Premium Times gunmen shot into the vehicle and to get the kidnapped victims rescued,”
governors and the aspirants, that in the that the attackers rustled some cattle fatally injured the driver simply known he stated. Buhari condemns killings
interest of the nation and the party, he would in the village. as Akeem and one Mama Ariye, both “The Commissioner of Police, CP Condemning the Ondo killing,
lead the transition processes and on-going “They didn’t kill anyone in the of Obbo Ayegunle town. Tuesday Assayomo, on hearing of the President Muhammadu Buhari said
consultations, “till we successfully choose our attack on Alkammu,” Dare said. "Information received on unfortunate incident directed that a “only fiends from the nether region
candidate for the 2023 presidential elections “But they abducted seven residents 4/6/2022 was to the effect that at massive manhunt for the perpetrators could have conceived and carried
and record our third straight victory, including the Dangaladiman about 1700hrs same day, unknown of the heinous crime must commence, out such dastardly act,” adding that
thereafter, by God’s grace.” Alkammu (a senior traditional title armed men forcefully attacked an gave a marching order to the Area “eternal sorrow awaits them both
Responding on behalf of the National holder) and six others. I learnt that 18 seater commercial bus with REG Commander and the Divisional Police on earth here and ultimately in the
Advisory Council (hitherto known as Board they have not contacted the family for NO XC 167 MUN, along Obbo Officers covering the area to move hereafter.”
of Trustees) members, former Internal ransom payment yet,” he said. Ayegunle- Osi-road, shot into the into the bushes to ensure that the “The President mourned the dead,
Affairs Minister and Senator, Major General vehicle and fatally injured the driver kidnapped victims were rescued and condoles with their families, the
Mohammed Magodo (retd), former Osun Kwara one Akeem 'M' saw name unknown the kidnappers arrested. Catholic Church, and the Government
state governor and first Interim National In a related development, gunmen and one Mama Ariye 'F' both of Obbo “While empathizing with of Ondo State, charging emergency
Chairman of the party, Chief Bisi Akande, reportedly shot dead two travellers Ayegunle town and abducted yet to be the families of the deceased, the agencies to swing into action, and
and former Senate President, Chief Ken and abducted unspecified number specified numbers of passengers. Commissioner of Police assures that bring succor to the wounded.
Nnamani, thanked the President for the of people along Obbo Ayegunle-Osi “On receipt of the information the perpetrators of the crime would be “No matter what, this country
consultative meetings, and commended road in Ekiti local government area of by the police in Obbo Ayegunle, smoked out from wherever they may shall never give in to evil and wicked
him for the great service he had rendered Kwara state. policemen, vigilante, local hunters and be hiding. people, and darkness will never
to the country, particularly in the areas of A statement by the state Police available members of sister agencies on “Consequently, the CP has directed overcome light. Nigeria will eventually
agriculture and infrastructure. ground immediately raced to the scene. a 24-hour patrol of the area in win,” he said.
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2023: For backing southern presidency, 2023: YPP

elects Orya
northern APC govs are patriots – Morphy Benue guber as
By Bode Olagoke the APC’s presidential candidate in the national interest and allow statement released Sunday also
Abuja be limited to our compatriots only the aspirants from the south commended the Jigawa state

candidate
from the southern states. to proceed to the primaries." governor Abubakar Badaru for his
A chieftain of the ruling All "We appeal to all aspirants from Reacting to the development, patriotic quest by withdrawing his
Progressives Congress (APC) from the northern states to withdraw Chief Morphy, through a presidential aspiration.
Cross River state, High Chief Ray
Morphy, has described the party's By John Shiaondo
governors from the northern Makurdi
region as 'great patriots' for
backing power shift to the south Former Managing Director of
in 2023. Nigerian Export-Import Bank
Chief Morphy, who is also the (NEXIM Bank), Roberts Orya, has
convener of Rebuild Nigeria, a emerged as the Benue gubernatorial
forum canvassing for genuine re- candidate of the Young Progressives
orientation of Nigerians and her Party (YPP).
institutions for better development Following his election, Orya
of Nigeria, commended the promised to make education both at
official statement released by the primary and secondary levels free in
APC northern governors and Benue state.
stakeholders in which they urged Orya emerged as the consensus
President Muhammadu Buhari to governorship candidate of the party
look southwards for his successor. at the primary election, which ended
The APC northern governors' Saturday night at Benue Hotels in
statement after its deliberations on Makurdi, the state capital.
Saturday evening, "It is a question In his acceptance speech, Orya
of honour for the APC, an promised to make education free
obligation that is not in any way in Benue and pledged to employ
affected by the decisions taken by qualified teachers that will provide
another political party. quality science and technological
"We affirm that upholding education to the children for better
this principle is in the interest of Benue.
building a stronger, more united He noted that globally, science
and more progressive country. and technology is being employed as
"We therefore wish to strongly From left: Professor Olawale Ajai of Faculty Lagos Business School, Managing Director Financial Derivatives Company Ltd a tool for development.
recommend to President Buhari Bismarck Rewane, Associate Dean Lagos Business School Professor Olayinka David-West, CEO FirstBank Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, He said he has a two point agenda
that the search for a successor as Group Executive Transaction Banking FirstBank Olaitan Martins and Group Head Public Sector FirstBank Jide Adeola during the and when elected governor in 2023,
FirstBank sponsored Lagos Business School Breakfast Meeting in Lagos recently Photo: FirstBank he will use it to address the problems
of Benue state.

Punishing drug addicts not solution to

Orya stated further that though he
Emir of Gwandu was contesting governorship in the
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he
celebrates 17 had to leave because of injustice and

eliminating substance abuse – NDLEA

skewed zoning arrangement.

years on throne
He condemned zoning of
positions in the state which he
said have denied the state of
By Kabiru Dogon Daji quality leadership, adding that he
Birnin kebbi By Okechukwu Onuegbu National Association of Seadogs rehabilitating them including will abolish it when he becomes
Awka Pyrates confraternity (Honduras counseling, detoxification and governor.
The Emir of Gwandu and chairman Deck), Anambra state chapter, said empowerment before reintegration "I am coming to address the
Kebbi state Council of Chiefs, Alhaji The National Drug Law the agency was ready to partner back to the society. problems of Benue state with a two-
Illiyasu Bashar, weekend celebrated Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), groups, individuals or communities Also speaking, the Capon point agenda, which is economy
seventeen years on the throne. Anambra state command, to increase sensitisations on Honduras Deck, Mr Nonso and security. I tell you that, if you
The emir who made a heart weekend, appealed to residents to impact of drug peddling and Oguajiofor, urged the populace to solve the problem of economy,
touching speech that almost stop flogging or punishing drug consumptions. avoid illicit drugs and substance automatically the problem of
brought tears to listeners begged for addicts as it was not a solution to He said sensitisation, enactment abuse ashe said it affects both security would be solved.
forgiveness. eliminating substance abuse. of laws by communities and their the old and the young, as well "Right now as it is, your state,
"I am begging for forgiveness The command's Public Relations full enforcements, parental care as impedes societal growth and Benue, has so much debt,
from those I offended knowingly Officer, Mr Chris Adabo, who and guidance, non-patronage to development. salaries have remained unpaid and
or unknowingly. I have just being stated this at Awka, the Anambra sellers were among the key factors Earlier, the chairman, Local pensioners are suffering.
discharged from the hospital where state capital, said punishing drug for reducing supplies, marketing Organising Committee of the "Benue needs someone that has
my doctor informed me that he addicts expose them to more harms, and consumptions of drugs, event, Mr Tochukwu Okeke, deep knowledge of the economy,
has not seen any disease in me injuries and other psychological substance abuse and other illicit thanked participants at the one who has the desire to develop
but accumulated problems of my effects. drug addiction. programme, saying that the choice the state, one who has the capability
subjects who always come to me to Adabo, while delivering a lecture The PRO further reiterated that of lecture theme for the event was and experience.
complain of their predicaments." entitled youth and menace of the NDLEA rehabilitation centers due to the prevalence of substance "I have experience in banking and
The celebration which took place substance abuse at an annual feast were still open to admit drug and illicit drugs abuse in the economic sector and have come to
at the Abdullahin Gwandu palace, of Barracuda organised by the inmates with a view to properly society. save the state.”
Birnin Kebbi, had in attendance

2023: Tajudeen picks Kogi Central PRP senatorial ticket

top government functionaries,
traditional, religious and leaders
of though. Speaking earlier,the
chairman of the occasion and
the Emir of Yauri, Dr. Zayyanu By Oyibo Salihu January 4. He added that four votes Tajudeen as the senatorial candidate
Abdullahi, said the celebration Lokoja The election was supervised were invalid while 79 votes was of People’s Redemption Party for
became imperative considering the by officials of the Independent counted as valid votes and declared 2023 general election,” he stated.
purposeful leadership exhibited by Alhaji Abdulkadir Tajudden has National Electoral Commission Abdulkadir Tajudeen as the winner Addressing the party supporters
the emir. emerged winner of the Peoples (INEC). of the primary election having after his victory, Tajudeen promised
He added that the emir always Redemption Party (PRP) Senatorial Announcing the result, the polled all the 79 votes. to prioritise human development,
preach the gospel of peace and ticket for the Kogi Central Returning Officer, Dr Emmanuel “By the power conferred on empowerment of widows, orphans,
harmony amongst his subjects. senatorial ticket. Saeeid, said that 83 delegates me as the chairman of electoral the less privileged and provision
Ladan said the emir is a Tajudeen emerged the winner from Adavi, Ajaokuta, Ogori- committee and the returning officer of quality education and health in
trustworthy leader who steers the by affirmation during the primary Magongo, Okehi and Okene local of Kogi central senatorial primary Kogi central senatorial district if
affairs of his domain in line with the election held at the Federal College government areas were accredited election on the platform of PRP, I given the mandate to represent the
Islamic dictates. of Education, Okene, on Saturday, for the election. hereby declared Alhaji Abdulkadir district at the national assembly.”
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Unacceptable infant mortality rate

The ranking of Nigeria as 11th country with the highest number of failing the world’s poorest babies,’’ she said.
newborn deaths in the world ought to give government at all levels Reacting to the report, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO),
and healthcare givers a serious cause for concern. The United Nations Mamaye Evidence for Action, through its media advisor, Laide Shokunbi,
International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) released the said the deaths were needless and could be prevented through more
damning statistics in Lagos not quite long ago. concerted efforts by the government and all stakeholders, and called
According to the report, eight of the 10 most dangerous places to be for more support from the federal government to reduce maternal and
born are located in the sub-Saharan Africa, where pregnant women are neonatal deaths in the country.
much less likely to receive assistance during delivery due to poverty, Also weighing in, Mr. Akin Jimoh, the Project Director, Development
conflict and weak institutions. Communications Network (Devcoms), said there was the need for
“With the newborn mortality rate of 29 deaths per 1,000 births, the increased sensitisation on how to achieve good maternal, newborn
global estimates rank Nigeria as the 11th highest on newborn deaths. and child health. He advocated an aggressive awareness campaign on
In the recent Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) conducted by maternal and newborn health, especially in rural, semi-urban and hard-
the Government of Nigeria in 2016/17, the rate of newborn deaths per to-reach areas.
1,000 births is 37. “Women and men need to have the right knowledge; our government
“This national average hides the differences between the 36 states and needs to strengthen our institutions especially the health sector. It
the slow progress in some of them,’’ the report said. has to be well-funded and monitored. Also, our medical and health
The report further stated that 80 per cent of the causes of newborn professionals need to be dedicated and conscientious,’’ Jimoh said.
deaths were prematurity, asphyxia, complications during birth or One major factor responsible for this sorry state of affairs in Nigeria
infections such as pneumonia and sepsis. is the healthcare policy of the government at all levels which is not
“These deaths can be prevented with access to well-trained midwives citizen-friendly and does not favour the average Nigerian woman who
during antenatal and postnatal visits as well as delivery at a health depends on the public hospitals and clinics to access medicare during
facility. These should be along with proven solutions like clean water, conception. Also, owing to congestion in public healthcare destinations,
disinfectants, breastfeeding within the first hour, skin-to-skin contact, deplorable service delivery and high charges, many expectant women
proper cord care, and good nutrition. have surrendered their fate to patent medicine dealers, hospital/clinic
“However, a shortage of well-trained health workers and midwives attendants masquerading as midwives in their neighbourhoods as well
means that thousands don’t receive the life-saving support they need to as quack healthcare givers.
survive,’’ it said. In the build-up to delivery, some women do not attend ante-natal
The report noted that in low-income countries, the average newborn clinics regularly either out of ignorance or poverty especially in the rural
mortality rate was 27 deaths per 1,000 births, while in high-income communities where maternal mortality rate is very high. It is during this
countries, it was three deaths per 1,000. gestation period that the health condition of the unborn baby and the
A statement by UNICEF issued by Eva Hinds, spokesperson carrier is monitored to ensure safe delivery.
of UNICEF Nigeria, quoted Mohamed Fall, UNICEF Nigeria’s Overall, Nigeria’s healthcare delivery system is a casualty of the general
Representative as saying “a fair chance in life begins with a strong, malaise afflicting the country where nothing functions well. It is also
healthy start. Unfortunately, many children in Nigeria are still deprived regrettable that the public health sector is perpetually at war with itself
of this. MICS data tells us that the trend is improving but urgent action and the government as exemplified by prolonged strike actions by
needs to be taken for Nigeria to reach the Sustainable Development doctors and other healthcare givers.
Goals (SDGs).’’ However, we acknowledge the efforts of some state governments that
Henrietta Fore, UNICEF’s Executive Director, noted that more than have put in place free medical programmes as a deliberate attempt to
half the number of deaths among children under the age of five had address the needs and challenges of maternal and child care. These
been recorded in the last quarter of the century. She, however, lamented policies are commendable. Being pregnant up to the time of delivery
that the organisation had not made similar progress in ending deaths should not be a matter of life and death. The joy of motherhood is
among children less than one month old. not only to have a safe delivery but also to see the babies survive after
“Given that the majority of these deaths are preventable, clearly we are birth.
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Katsina 2023: Diri: The puritan in Bayelsa’s Creek Haven

Lado and our
By Daniel Alabrah

Two days before his 61st birthday on June 4 two years ago, my phone rang about 3pm.
It was His Excellency on the line.

support Without hesitation, I accepted the call. After the usual courtesies, I listened attentively
to the soft but firm voice on the other end. His Excellency addressed me formally.
“CPS, please be informed that I do not celebrate my birthday. There are more
important things to do with the resources of the state.”
By Lawal Masa “It is okay, Your Excellency,” I responded, without betraying my surprise.
Immediately, I tried to inform him that some persons wanted to place congratulatory
Senator Garba Yakubu Lado has emerged adverts in newspapers on his birthday. But by the tone of his interjection: “that
winner of the Katsina PDP gubernatorial won’t be necessary, please,” it was clear to me that the directive was one that must be
primaries conducted last Friday at the party’s uncompromisingly obeyed.
Unknown to me, someone had hinted my boss about the plan and that I was
state secretariat. Now the task is for Katsina coordinating the collection of funds. Of course, having received such clear instruction,
people to rally round him to make sure the plot ended prematurely.
that he takes victory from the ruling All This was only three months and 21 days after the Bayelsa state governor, Senator
Progressives Douye Diri, assumed office on February 14, 2020. Two years on and the third birthday
Congress (APC) in 2023. And this is the Lado in office, the man at the helm in the Creek Haven Government House has continued
wish of the majority of people in Katsina to disappoint anyone expecting a lavish birthday celebration or even planning to
state who are by now tired of the APC’s Jigawa state. surprise him with one.
lack-luster administration. The belief of It is undoubtedly true that Lado is the The most interesting aspect about His Excellency’s birthday is his disappearing
everybody is that Lado is better placed to darling of Katsina youths. In modern act. Those who plan to surprise him on that day are left disappointed. It is either the
help the people get their mandate back from politics, the youth are the prime movers governor is ‘no-where to be found’ or he is out of town. This year was not different.
of electoral processes. So we want Lado’s What has however not ceased to befuddle the Bayelsa helmsman’s admirers is his
APC. This is because he exemplified the simplicity, modesty and self-abnegation. Like the Puritans of the 16th and 17th
saying that a round peg should be put on a campaign team to make sure that youths who
are the prime movers of the society take the century Protestant Church in England, Governor Diri has avoided personal social
round hole. He has also shown that who the celebrations in office. He is rather consumed by the affairs of state and how to change
cap fits should wear it. front seat in his campaign team. its developmental paradigm.
This is a man who has demonstrated that Lado will be honest and accountable to the The Bayelsa governor remains an unrepentant apostle of deploying state resources into
leadership is not for self-aggrandizement people of Katsina state if elected governor. state projects. Prudence is his watchword. The result of this abiding principle reflects
but for the service of the people. For this And this is only possible if we campaign for through the kind of projects he has taken on and their quality.
singular effort, he has earned the collective him and also come out massively to give him It was this penchant for prudence that birthed the most magnificent media complex
confidence of all Katsina people both at the needed victory in 2023, but beginning in the country today. The Ernest Sissei Ikoli Media Complex, built under two years of
home and abroad. from now. assuming office, is a shining legacy of the Diri administration.
Unlike most Nigerian politicians who are Ditto to the imposing Bayelsa State Health Insurance Complex, which now
Since after winning the PDP primaries,
he has set to fly the party’s flag as the preoccupied by financial gains and sparks
governorship candidate the opposition PDP of office as motive for seeking public office,
in the state with a difference. Lado’s aspiration is mainly to serve the Diri’s skill in management and allocation
In his victory speech, Lado described the masses; and he will serve them, according
election as a historic event for PDP and to his conscience if given opportunity to do of resources has equally ensured that
Katsina state. His victory is surely a victory so by his people in 2023. And I am sure the transporters in the state can look forward
for the people. The humble politician victory is certain.
Lado is the man who understands modern to a modern transport terminal with
acknowledged that Allah gives power to
whom he wishes. politics and impacts it has on the people. departure and arrival lounges, banking
The victory of Lado is the victory for all He is the right man who understands the halls, restaurants, offices and shops as well
Katsina people. I, therefore, appeal to all the political chemistry currently ongoing in
contestants in the last primaries to join hand Katsina state. as an expansive loading bay
and work for PDP and Lado in order to come The chairman of the electoral committee,
out victorious in the general elections. Chika Nwozozo while declaring the winner accommodates one of the most successful health insurance schemes in Nigeria. The
The youth had demanded that Lado said Alhaji Garba Yakubu Lado, polled the scheme was inherited from the immediate past Senator Seriake Dickson administration
succeeds the incumbent Gov Aminu Bello highest number of votes of 740, and was and the Diri administration has beautified this great legacy by building a befitting edifice.
Masari, elected on APC platform. Katsina hereby declared winner of the gubernatorial Diri’s skill in management and allocation of resources has equally ensured that
people have got what they want from the primaries of the PDP in Katsina state. It was transporters in the state can look forward to a modern transport terminal with departure
jubilation galore for Katsina. and arrival lounges, banking halls, restaurants, offices and shops as well as an expansive
PDP primaries in person of Senato Lado. loading bay. This ultra-modern terminal at Igbogene, also started by the past Dickson
The big task ahead of us is to sustain our Lado, a man of humility, in his acceptance
speech, thanked God almighty for making the administration, is near completion and will be inaugurated soon.
support for him in order to win in the general Financial shrewdness has ensured that despite the dwindling allocation accruing to
election. election processes transparent and successful, a state with huge monthly wage bill, Bayelsa civil servants and pensioners continue to
By Allah, the major obstacle on Lado’s and commended the electoral committee for smile. Their welfare is Diri’s priority.
way has been conquered by winning the their fairness and transparency. The big-ticket infrastructure projects undertaken by the administration are a
PDP primaries. However, I urge all Katina Lado described the victory last Friday as testimonial to the government’s abiding faith in its prudent management of resources.
people not relent in their support until victory for all Katsina people, as all were very If it was a government that engages in frivolity, the Nembe-Brass road (a neglected
consummates his victory in the general committed to his victory. federal government project for about 60 years) could have remained on the drawing
elections in 2023. He therefore, said the victory is for all of us board. But the Diri administration has braved the odds to commence the construction
and assured that he would carry the people of this very significant project to the state and the country.
Most of the youths in our dear state are It is this same focus and determination that propelled the continuation of the
happy that with lado as the governor, Katsina along as Katsina governor.
This is the opportunity for all well-meaning Yenagoa-Oporoma road (also a federal government project) as well as the Glory Drive
will enjoy a new lease of life. road (hitherto abandoned) and the Yenagoa ring road (with Phase One of the Igbogene-
We feel that Lado, as one of the political members of the party to come together and Okarki axis completed) projects.
think tanks of the state, and who has support the 2023 governorship candidature The state capital, Yenagoa, is undergoing a changing phase. The government’s urban
worked in politics for years and would have of Senator Yakubu Lado. renewal programme has ensured the provision of solar lights along major roads and
mastered the ABC’s of governance, would Even his closest rival in the primaries called streets as well as the construction of 21 new roads and rehabilitation of 50 others.
hit the ground running, all for the benefits on every all well-meaning members of the The Diri administration continues to extend the frontiers of its human capacity
of Katsina people. party to unite together and support Lado in development and youth empowerment programmes. Positive engagement and
Now is the time for all Katsina people, 2023 governorship election. motivation of the state’s youths have resulted in the remarkable performance of its
He said Katsina people and PDP athletes at national competitions as well as the state-owned football teams, Bayelsa
men and women, old and young, to come United and Bayelsa Queens. Both teams in 2021 recorded the unprecedented feat of
out openly to support Lado as the preferred stakeholders have one goal to achieve,
and this is to dislodge APC from Katsina winning the AITEO/FA Cup in the male and female categories.
successor to Gov Masari. Bayelsa Queens also just won the 2021/22 National Women Football League after
Lado’s victory in the Katsina governorship government house in 2023. emerging champions of the NWFL Super Six tournament. It would represent Nigeria
primaries is the wish of the people. And We Katsina youths will never relent nor in the CAF Female Champions League.
God has given it to us. Anything short of retreat, nor surrender. We will make sure As Governor Diri clocks three scores and three, his avowed commitment is to a
our massive support will not augur well for that Senator Yakubu Lado Danmarke takes greater and transformed Bayelsa in the years ahead.
Katsina people. The political tutelage Lado the Katsina Government House in 2023. This is wishing His Excellency a happy and fulfilled birthday!
received in the National Assembly is enough
to guide him in his job as the governor of Lawal Masa writes from Katsina, Katsina state Alabrah is the Chief Press Secretary to the Bayelsa state governor
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Now, all the attention of every Nigerian president did not mention the name of part and parcel of the government will However, with the sudden change of bragged that come 2023, the power
is focused on the convention of the his preferred candidate, the emergence never falter in doing so, if opportune to events, indications are that Tinubu is no should not only return to South-west
governing All Progressives Congress, of Atiku Abubakar from the North sent become the president. longer the preferred candidate of APC but also to him.
slated for today to see who will fly jitters into the nerves of the ruling party. The Osinbajo presidency will meet or the Villa cabal. The million naira questions begging
its flag. The opposition Peoples Weekly Trust had revealed that the Villa stiff opposition from some northern In my article entitled” the huddles for answers are: What will be the fate of
Democratic Party, PDP, last week cabal has sold the candidature of Senate elites. If we can recall, during Buhari’s before Tinubu” published by many Tinubu if he fails to fly his party’s flag?
conducted its convention in which President Ahmed Lawal to Buhari. medical vacation, Osibanjo who was national dailies including the Blueprint, Assuming APC sticks to a northern
former Vice-president Atiku Abubakar The decision by the northern cabal to acting president, wielded the big stick I opined that Tinubu’s challenges are candidate for fear of losing the 2023
emerged the winner having scored push for a northern presidency is borne on some northern political officers. The many and coud be seen thus: old age, ill election or opts for one of his loyalists,
371 votes to defeat his closest rival, out of the desire to checkmate PDP, Director, State Security Service (DSS), health, the running mate conundrum, will Tinubu agree to rally support and
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state, which jettisoned zoning and threw Lawal Daura, was sacked by Osinbajo. and above all strong and formidable work for his success? It is true, Tinubu
who got 231 votes. its contest open. But, for APC, power The cabal still nurses the fear that if candidate from the opposition parties. has paid the supreme price of having
It is on record that the APC has should move to the South-west, after he becomes the president, nobody will Unknown to me, the huddles are defeated the PDP and installed the
postponed its convention twice but President Buhari will have finished his control him. beyond the foregoing. The Villa cabal is Buhari government in 2015.
later agreed to conduct it on June constitutional two terms of eight years Osinbajo, who is a professor of law hell-bent to scheme him out from the His sacrifices for the successful
6, after the Independent National in office. and senior advocate of Nigeria, SAN, race. The body language of President merging of the legacy parties which
Electoral Commission (INEC) had No wonder, some northern has the ability to exert influence and Buhari suggests that the presidential led to the formation of APC and the
graciously extended the period by governors refused to support a northern step on powerful toes. Besides, Osinbajo candidate of APC will emerge through elections victory cannot be dismissed
one week. The screening committee presidency. Instead, they canvassed for is being accused of dispensing political consensus. Having realised or uncovered with a wave of hand. With Tinubu’s last
led by former governor of Edo state, or rooted for a southern candidate. As favours to only members of his church, the grand plan to rock his presidential dance, APC should expect two things
John-Odigie Oyegun, had screened 23 the struggle for who will clinch the the Redeemed Christian Church of boat, Tinubu, who was in Abeokuta, from him. First, he may ditch the APC
aspirants and disqualified 13 of them, APC’s presidential ticket intensifies, the Nigeria, RCCN. Although, he has the Ogun state capital, to meet some and pursue his ambition in another
according to the report it submitted APC governors are ready to settle for denied the allegations, he needs to do delegates, let the cat out of the bag. party. Second, he may remain in the
to the national chairman of the party, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. more to clear himself and convince Tinubu, who spoke in the Yoruba party and work against its success.
Abdullahi Adamu. There is no doubt that Osibanjo Nigerians. language, narrated how he helped
However, before the screening began, has the pedigree, intellect and capacity The life-long ambition of APC Buhari, Osinbajo and Governor Dapo Ibrahim Mustapha,
President Muhammadu Buhari held to succeed Buhari. While declaring national leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Abiodun to ascend to power. He Pambegua, Kaduna state
a brief meeting with APC governors his intention, Osinbajo promised to is facing a survival threat. Tinubu was

On Atiku’s running mate

and solicited their reciprocity for continue with the Buhari policies and the first candidate who met Buhari
his anointed candidate. Though, the programmes. The vice-president who is and informed him of his ambition.

A wise counsel for Bola Tinubu Alhaji Atiku Àbubakar’s emergence as the
candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party,
PDP, for the 2023 presidential elections is
a sign of commitment to the democratic
a candidate with experience, exposure and
knowledge of law; a proven administrator
and detribalised Nigerian; a loyal party man,
loyal to his people, his nation and to his
As the ruling All Progressives Congress, (even if they’re ice cream and popcorn those you think you’ve helped not with process of the party without forcing its words. This is not only what the PDP needs,
APC, heads for its presidential primaries, sellers) who’ll put down workable the future of Nigerian youths. members on a so-called consensus candidate it’s what NIGERIA and Nigerians need at
I think it’s important to remind one of policies to tackle the nation’s myriad Go and parasitise Lagos in peace. - imposing a candidate without the rigorous this moment that our nation is wounded and
the leading contenders, Bola Tinubu, problems not entitled bosses. You can also retain the title of statesman task where delegates will scrutinise and needs healing.
of this: Never overplay your luck as And please, stop sending urchins to if you like. Some will remember you understand why their votes are needed and Knowing the APC ticket will likely go
history has shown us it usually ends issue threats, take jabs at people you as the Jagaban. Don’t end up like the their choices respected. to South and vice president to North, PDP
in humiliating defeats. Ask Idi Amin think you’ve helped while at the same individuals mentioned above, who Since his victory at the just concluded needs a candidate that can deliver North and
Dada of Uganda. Ask Robert Mugabe time calling for free and fair elections overplayed their hands and fell from primaries there’s calm and relief, PDP a vice that can deliver South.
of Zimbabwe. Ask Omar Al-Bashir of and quoting verses from holy books grace. came out victorious from the primaries. It’s Who fits into this description? It’s
Sudan or even Ali Abdullah Saleh of eulogising the virtue of keeping promises In closing, stop making your ambition no surprise that Governor Nyesom Wike Governor Wike. He may not be the choice
Yemen. They’ll all tell you how not to and damning betrayals. look like it’s an “us” versus “them” affair. of Rivers state came second. In fact; it’s for some people in Atiku’s camp on how he
overplay your luck. If you continue, all the imaginary It does more damage to your cause. believe that Governor Aminu Tambuwal’s fights and make them work so tirelessly, but
For more than three decades, you’ve figures they’ve let you chase (from El- Nigerians thank you for “transforming withdrawal swung the victory to Atiku in he’s truly what Atiku, PDP and NIGERIA
been visible in the Nigerian political Rufai to GEJ) would be a child’s play. Lagos” and nurturing “talents” as you what would have been a close-run. need to make a rapid progress from oblivion,
space - serving various offices and They’ll show you that you’re just an over- and your supporters claim. Forcing Beyond the primaries and the heated hopelessness, and despair.
playing the role of “godfather”. It’s time hyped local champion who’s been made yourself on them now will sink the political discourse and debates ongoing Atiku alone can do so little, but with Wike
across the nation, it’s time for Atiku to make they can do so much together. Atiku and his
to go and rest. It’s better to retire as a to believe he’s a political genius. They’ll quicksand and mark the end of an a choice of his running mate. His choice advisers should know Nigerians are closely
kingmaker. serve you your own medicine of Lagos- empire. should be devoid of emotion but what will watching and counting on them to make
It’s important to state that “I made type elections. They’ll retire you into As the Hausa say, idan kunne yaji, to bring victory to the party in the forthcoming right choices no matter how difficult it may
this, I made that - it’s my turn” isn’t the oblivion after national humiliation. gangan jiki ya tsira (roughly translating elections and what the nation needs. The be. Their choice will determine the victory
yardstick of determining who becomes After all, Nigerians don’t know those to “the ear that takes wise counsel saves question is what/who will bring victory to and survival of the PDP beyond 2023.
the next president. Nigeria is neither a you’ve helped and therefore wouldn’t the whole body). the party?
monarchy nor a mafia state. be able to sympathise with you fully. PDP vice presidential candidate should Abubakar Musa Mussaddiq,
At this point, we need competent, Already, many are suggesting that you Labaran Yusuf, have capacity, structure and national reach. Abuja [email protected]
healthy, and serious-minded leaders should go and get your reward from Jos, Plateau state The candidate should be bold and energetic; 08101010412
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Tambuwal,
Daniya pick
Sokoto South,
North senatorial
tickets
By Sidi A. Umar
Sokoto

Sokoto state governor, Barr

Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has been
declared senatorial candidate of
the People’s Democratic Party
(PDP) for Sokoto South senatorial
district.
By this affirmation, Tambuwal
is now seeking to represent seven
local government areas: Bodinga,
Dange/Shuni, Kebbe, Shagari,
Tambuwal, Tureta and Yabo local
government areas in 2023.
At the well attended event,
which was held in Bodinga town,
Tambuwal, who consigned the
From left: Chief Executive Officer Nigeria Upstream Regulatory Commission Engineer Gbenga Komolafe, daughter of the celebrant Oyindamola Olawale, the celebrant ruling All Progressives Congress
Olawale Fasanya, his wife Folashade Olawale and former Director General Small & Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and Kastina state APC (APC) to the critical care unit of
gubernatorial candidate Dr. Dikko Umaru Radda during Fasanya 60th birthday in Abuja Saturday Photo: Ayuba Raji an hospital, said the PDP and its

Buhari salutes W. F Kumuyi at 81

presidential candidate are poised
to reclaim their pride of place as
the ruling party and president of
the country, respectively after the
general elections next year.
By Abdullahi M. Gulloma the Christian leader, especially the He prayed that the Almighty Pastor Kumuyi and his family in “APC is already in ICU
Abuja devotionals. God would continue to strengthen good health and wisdom. (Intensive Care Unit); and we know
what is happening now, between

…Hails music maestro Bongos Ikwue at 80

President Muhammadu Buhari today (Saturday) and tomorrow
weekend joined Christians and (Sunday), they have gone back to
Christian leaders all over Nigeria and try to trace the drawing board…
beyond to celebrate with Founder By Abdullahi M. Gulloma Brothers” and “Bongos Ikwue and that attracted many views and which they are yet to see,” he said.
and General Superintendent of Abuja the Groovies’’ to release of songs reviews on apps and tubes, Similarly, the current
Deeper Christian Life Ministry, that have remained evergreen, engaging the social media for long deputy governor, Hon Maniru
Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi President Muhammadu like “Still Searching’’, “Amen’’, period. Mohammed Daniya has picked
on his 81st birthday, June 6, 2022. Buhari has felicitated with the “What’s Gonna Be Is Gonna Be’’ The President said he believes the PDP ticket to contest the
The President felicitated with renowned songwriter, producer, and “Crock Crow at Dawn’’, with that Ikwue’s success on and off Sokoto North senatorial district.
the General Superintendent on instrumentalist and singer, philosophical messages that touch stage, running his interior design Daniya would now contest
the auspicious occasion, extolling Bongos Ikwue, on his 80th on love, kindness, loyalty, unity, and hospitality business, draws against the current occupant of the
him for his dedication to soul birthday, June 6, 2022, joining peace and togetherness. from his deep love for God, seat, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda
winning, preaching of the gospel family, friends and fans all over As the songwriter and musician country and humanity, and his Wamakko of the All Progressives
and counselling, which have the world to celebrate with the turns an octogenarian, the choice of themes for music cut Congress come February 2023
transformed many lives, and left iconic performer, whose voice President lauds his staying power across religions, cultures and general elections.
indelible marks on the growth of keeps serenading for more than on the stage, with such poetic and educational backgrounds, creating The Sokoto North senatorial
the nation. 40 years. soulful recent hits as “Inale’’ that a global appeal that will influence district consist of eight local
He said the contributions of the The President Buhari said the has been produced as a movie, many generations. government areas:
Deeper Christian Life Ministry, multi-talented artiste holds a further spicing up the Nollywood He prayed that the music Sokoto North, Sokoto South,
which started as a Bible study group special place in Nigeria’s music industry with Idoma folklore, and maestro will continue to enjoy Wamakko, Kware, Bimji ,
by Pastor Kumuyi, who was then a history, starting out with the a duet with younger musician, good health, and more inspirations Silame, Tangaza and Gudu local
lecturer, to the spiritual and moral “Cubana Boys’’, “UniBello Innocent Ujah Idibia, aka 2face, for sonorous tunes. government areas.
development of the country, with

Comments: CSO kicks over Tinubu’s denigration of PMB

testimonies in education, health,
roads, water supply and provision
of scholarships to the less privileged.
The President shared in the
joy of another age with the By Agi Onda Movement (SNM) has observed and presidential aspirant in the calling them betrayers because
octogenarian, his wife, Esther, Abuja what it called ‘the boastful comment made about President they chose to follow their minds
other family members and friends, disposition’ of Asiwaju Ahmed Muhammadu Buhari last week. or aspire for same position. This
while acknowledging the inspiring A pro-democracy civil society Tinubu, National Leader of the Convener of the group, Rev is unhealthy for democracy,” the
influence of the many books of organisation, Save Nigeria All Progressives Congress (APC) Solomon Semeka, in a press statement added.
statement issued to journalists Continuing, he said: “His

Jock flags off construction of Jaba rural roads

By Abubakar Labaran “The deplorable condition of the presently renovating the police
in Abuja, Sunday, observed that
“the comments attributed to
Tinubu smack of desperation
spurious claims of making
Buhari president and insisting
that the presidency must be
and poses great threat to our zoned to the Yoruba ethnic
Kafanchan roads which are very critical to the headquarters here in Kwoi. nascent democracy as well as the group and must be given to him
people calls for urgent action. “Again, I come from Jaba/Zango cohesion of the APC as a party. at all cost is not only unpatriotic
A philanthropist, Mr. Gideon Jock, “The roads should be completed Kataf Federal Constituency and it It also threatens the unity of the but rebellious as Nigeria is
has facilitated the construction of in one month before the rains start is my plan to extend my presence country should Tinubu have his nobody’s personal estate to be so
two roads covering 1km each in falling heavily,” he stated. and impact beyond Jaba. way to the presidency.” traded.
Kwoi, Jaba local government area According to him, good and “I am passionate about Rev Semeka said, “Tinubu’s “Tinubu must know that
of Kaduna state. accessible roads are a catalyst for community service and I Intend to desperation is getting out of his gentleman agreement with
Speaking during the flag-off of development in any society. continue on this path for the rest of hands. Barely three months Buhari (if any) is not binding on
the two roads; Kwanan Fada and He said his philanthropy was a my life,” Jock added. ago during his nationwide Nigerians. His outbursts betray
1st ECWA roads in Kwoi, Jock said continuous exercise, stressing that Some of the residents who consultations, he was quoted any iota of trust left with him.
the projects would be executed by his aim was to ensure all rural roads spoke with Blueprint, commended as saying he is willing to get He must stop seeing Nigeria
the Federal Ministry of Agriculture. within Kwoi and its environs are Jock for his efforts to see to the dirty to become president of with the eyes with which he saw
Jock, a consultant at the National rehabilitated. construction of the roads. Nigeria. Tinubu said he was out Lagos. The years of impunity are
Assembly, said building the roads “I have been able to attract water They added that the road projects to achieve his lifelong ambition over and the people’s voice must
had become necessary as they were and solar power projects as well as would solve the age-long suffering to rule Nigeria. Recently he has be heard above all the deafening
critical to socio-economic activities construction of primary schools of the members of the community been pointing accusing fingers noise of bullies,” the statement
in the area. in the past; and I am personally during the rainy season. at law abiding citizens and added.
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701 students
prevented from
writing WAEC
after paying
N12.6m
By AbdulRaheem Aodu,
Kaduna

Not less than 701 students were

denied the chance of sitting for the
ongoing 2022 West African Senior
School Certificate Examination in
Kaduna state after paying a total of
N12.61million WAEC fees.
Blueprint investigations revealed
that the students, from nine
secondary schools in the state,
five government and four private
schools, were stopped from writing
the exams because the uploading of
From left: Chairman National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brigadier- General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) receiving 2021 Man of the Year Award from their Continuous Assessment (CASS)
Managing Director Champion Newspapers Limited Mrs. Nwadiuto Iheakanwa and her husband, Pastor Uche Iheakanwa; during the 2021 Champion Annual Award in onto the WAEC portal failed and the
Lagos Friday Photo: NAN portal was shut by the examination

Arewa youth to Buhari, northerners: Reject APC

body at the end of the deadline.
Though WAEC called some of
the affected schools’ attention to the
failed uploading on April 1, 2022,
giving them ample time to rectify the

govs’ endorsement of southern presidency

anomaly, all entreaties to the WAEC
Zonal Coordinator for North West,
Mr Audu Paiku to reopen the portal
for them to upload the Cass was
rejected.
The affected schools include
By AbdulRaheem Aodu slated for Monday, AYCF national right to participatory democracy by “It is undemocratic to zone Nigeria’s Government Secondary School,
Kaduna president, Alhaji Yerima Shettima, said taking a stance on direct powershift to presidency to the south in 2023 because Kuse (all 290 final year students),
the decision by the governors to trade- the South. As a group that upholds the it is the prerogative of voters to decide Government Secondary School
Arewa Youth Consultative Forum off northerners’ right to participatory ethics of democracy, we feel duty bound which candidate they would like to Independence Way, Kaduna (all 150
(AYCF) has lambasted the 11 northern democracy in 2023, will disenfranchise to call out these Northern governors. vote for, whether a northerner or a final year students), Government
All Progressives Congress (APC) the region, while urging President “We are deeply disturbed that in southerner. The masses have not spoken Secondary School, Kagarko (110
governors for ‘trading-off northerners’ Muhammadu Buhari and northerners addition to their failure to save the yet and it amounts to imposition to students), Government Senior
right by endorsing southern presidential to reject the decision, which it said north from massive poverty, insurgency, declare that south is the way to go. The Secondary School, Iddah (100
candidate for APC ahead of the 2023 negates the dream of the founding banditry and kidnapping, they are 11 northern governors did not indicate students).
presidential election. fathers of Arewa. turning around to deny us the right to a single effort they made to consult Others are Al-Bahmeen Academy,
Reacting to the governors’ position “We have been following with keen freely choose where our people want the their people in the region, before Kaduna (all 8 final year students),
ahead of APC presidential primary interest the open disdain for the ethics of next president to come from. But we their wholesale endorsement of the Kalhyatu AbdulRahman Bin Auf
democracy by 11 Northern Governors don’t expect party delegates to follow declaration for a southern presidential Academy, Jere (15 students), Great
Bar Week: Niger courts who, willy-nilly traded off our region’s the self-serving agenda. candidate.” Panaf Schools, Kaduna (13 out of
62 students), ECWA Secondary
close sessions for 4 days
By Aideloje Ojo
Foreigners come to Nigeria for fertility treatment – AFRH School, Kubacha (10 students) and
Government Secondary School
Mato (5 students).
Minna By Benjamin Samson the advanced technology,” he said. are top on the agenda of the AFRH. When our Correspondent visited
Abuja He said the association will leave “We want to bring awareness to the the North West WAEC Zonal
no stone unturned to bring help to plight of the childless and also educate Coordinator, Mr. Audu Paiku
Courts in Niger state have closed sessions couples looking for children. our members on the importance of
for four days to enable lawyers participate The Association for Fertility and to know if he was aware of the
Reproductive Health (AFRH) in He said: “Today marks the beginning maintaining the highest standards in challenge, if he did refused to reopen
in the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) of World Fertility Month, and we looking for solutions.
law week which commenced weekend. Nigeria has said the country is getting the WAEC portal to allow the 701
it right in the area of fertility treatment, intend to let our country know that “We want to make sure that the students rectify the failed uploading
The chairman, organising committee more than 80 million people in the entire population is covered not
of the law week event, Barrister Gimba as many people come from outside the and why he did so, he referred our
country to seek treatment. world are childless. They are suffering. necessarily by affordability, that is Correspondent to the Kaduna state
Mohammed, stated this while addressing They want to have children but they ability to afford, but to look for
journalists on the activities lined up for President of AFRH, Dr Ibrahim Ministry of Education, noting that
Wada, who stated this in Abuja cannot. In our country Nigeria, over 1 ways and means to bring this high all the required information are with
the event in Minna weekend. million at any given time are childless technology to the doors of those who
He said during the period of the weekend while briefing journalists as the ministry.
part of activities to mark the beginning and it is our responsibility to make need it. Though, our correspondent did
law week and in accordance with the that portion of the society happy and “We have a duty to self-regulate, we
directives of the state Chief Judge, of 2022 World Fertility Month, said not meet the state Commissioner
the association is working hard in the fulfilled and the association will leave want to make sure that our guidelines for Education, Hajiya Halimat
Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik, no stone unturned to bring succor to and standard of practice developed
and that of the Grand Khadi of Niger interest of the childless in Nigeria. Lawal on seat on three visits, he was
“People are coming willingly from those who are childless.” within the ethical provisions are referred to the Permanent secretary,
state, courts will not be sitting. Dr Wada said the key concerns of followed. This is an area where people
He said: “I want our colleagues to abroad to Nigeria to undertake fertility who confirmed the challenge telling
treatment. It shows that what we are accessibility, affordability, quality and get exploited unnecessarily and our Blueprint that he read about the issue
know that the Chief Judge of Niger state, ethical practice in fertility treatment association is against that.”
Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik doing is good and I am pleased with on the social media, but he is yet to be
and the Grand Khadi of Niger state, briefed on what actually transpired.

Bala emerges Bauchi PDP guber candidate

Justice Mohammed Musa Kigera, have Kaduna state Ministry of Education
graciously directed for 4-days court free caused a letter to be written to WAEC
to enable us participate in the law week.” national office through WAEC
He advised those who had fixed cases Zonal office in Kaduna on the
for the affected days to make proper By Mohammed Lawal party’s primary election conducted achievements and successes recorded issue. The letter dated April 12th,
arrangement for the relisting of their Bauchi at Zaranda Hotel Bauchi, Governor by his administration in the first 2022, a copy of which was obtained
cases in the meantime. Bala expressed gratitude to the tenure for greater Bauchi state. by Blueprint, was signed by the
Barrister Mohammed said legal The Bauchi state governor, Bala PDP stakeholders for giving him Governor Bala, who expressed Overseer of Kaduna State Schools
luminaries and high profile personalities Abdulkadir Mohammed, weekend, the opportunity to re-contest the confidence in his 2023 victory, Quality Assurance Authority,
have been lined up as resource persons emerged as the new PDP gubernatorial governorship election. declared total commitment to lead Aliyu Idris requesting WAEC to
and discussants on various topics gamine candidate with 646 votes casted by the He assured the entire people of the PDP to victory in all the elective reopen its porter to allow the 701
to the profession and the society in delegates. Bauchi state that his second term positions during the polls through students upload their Cass but the
general. In his victory speech after the will focus on consolidating on the extensive campaign and mobilisation. examination body refused.
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Despite loss at APC primaries, Malagi At 54, Eneche

dedicates
redeems bus pledges to NUJ, NLC church
building,
By Aideloje Ojo
Minna He will bounce back – Aides with the union towards development
of the society while hoping that the
bus will assist in easing transportation donates
dampened the movement for the is committed to fulfilling promises

clothes, food
The loss of the All Progressives challenges of the NUJ Niger state
Congress (APC) governorship ticket actualisation of the governorship already made”. council.
at the recent party primaries has not aspiration of Alhaji Mohammed He said the Malagi governorship Barrister Marka also took the same

to the aged
Idris Malagi in the 2023 elections. aspiration had grown beyond an message to Labour House Minna
This assertion was made at the individual ambition into a mass where he presented the bus donated

Panic in Minna as
weekend in Minna by aides to the movement that cannot be truncated to NLC by Malagi
Niger state 2023 governorship by the antics of few people. He expressed the appreciation of
aspirant led by Barrister Bala Marka “I am aware of your concerns as Malagi to the Niger state NLC and
urchins stab one during the presentation of two buses
to the leadership of the Nigeria
well as those of the general public
over the current situation. I can assure
restated his commitment towards
enhancing workers welfare if given
By Donald Iorchir
Abuja

dead, police arrest 5

Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the you that consultations are ongoing the opportunity.
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). and outcome will be made public The former governorship aspirant The Senior Pastor of Dunamis
He said: “As a man of honour, within the next few days. We are sure urged the congress not to lose faith International Gospel Church,
character and integrity, Mallam that at the end of the consultations, in God who gives and takes power Pastor Paul Eneche, has dedicated
By Aideloje Ojo Mohammed Idris Malagi, has sent Malagi, the real choice of our people a church building in Dafara village
Minna from whomever He wants.
us here to redeem his promise of bus will bounce back strongly and in full In a remark, Chairman Niger in Kuje area of the Federal Capital
donation to the union. You will recall gear,” Marka said. state Council of the NUJ Comrade Territory.
One person has been confirmed dead that he made this promise before the He explained that Malagi had Pastor Eneche accompanied by
by the police as street urchins known as Abu Nmodu, described Malagi as a
primaries. However, despite the turn taken the NUJ as his primary man who contributed immensely to his wife, Betty, and other senior
Yandabu returned to streets, fighting in of events at the primaries, Malagi constituency and ready to partner officials of the Church donated
various locations in Minna, the Niger media development in the country.
food items and clothing materials
state capital. for the aged.
Blueprint learnt that the boys According to him, the building
who were recently released on court is dedicated to God for the people
bail after months of detention in of the village to troop in to worship
correctional centres over killings and God.
other criminal activities, have again He said, ‘’This is the day the Lord
taken to Minna streets fighting each has made and we shall rejoice and be
other with dangerous weapons. glad in it. The Bible also said these
The Police Public Relations Officer people have I created for myself,
of the Niger state police command, to show forth my praises. This
DSP Wasiu Abiodun confirmed this at building, I dedicate in the name of
the weekend in Minna. the Father, the Son and the Holy
He confirmed that one Muktar Ghost, so that the people of this
Bashir was stabbed to death on June 2, land can go in and find salvation,
2022 during a clash of the hoodlums healing, deliverance and victory.
in the city. “I want to congratulate everyone
He said, “In the recent youth because we all know that wherever
restiveness in Minna metropolis on the gospel comes, there is always
02/06/2022 at about 1900hrs, some development, progress, blessings
miscreants engaged themselves in a and increase. I pray for everyone
free for all around Angwan-Daji and here today, as we dedicate this
Limawa area of Minna; unfortunately building to the glory of God, your
during the fight, one Muktar Bashir, increase, blessings and victory have
aged 25 of Limawa was stabbed dead.” arrived in Jesus name, Amen!
DSP Abiodun explained that upon “I call the dedication of this
receipt of the information, Department auditorium a new dawn because
of Operations, Area Commander curses and powers of darkness are
metro and other patrol teams in the broken in Jesus name, Amen. As
metro were mobilised to the scene and we dedicate this building today in
two suspects were apprehended while From left: Chief Becky Efeotor, Chancellor Michael and Cecilia Ibru University Dr Cecilia Ibru, Chief Stella Igbinedion; Chief the land of Dafara, darkness, evil,
others took to their heels. Carol Eghagha during a special lecture on 'The URHOBO WOMAN' delivered by Dr Cecilia at the Marriot Hotel, Regents Park, wickedness, underdevelopment are
He said that however, the corpse of London recently Photo: Sunday Eshiet over.”
Bashir was taken to general hospital

We’ll rely on Oyo Chieftaincy Declaration for selection of new Alaafin – Makinde
Minna for autopsy and later released to
the family for burial.
According to him, “ consequently,
on 04/06/2022 at about 1020hrs,
distress call was received of a suspected By Bayo Agboola this is an opportunity to bring in the let our people in Oyo know that the as we are celebrating a life that was well-
reprisal attack that some youths were Ibadan others, and I asked them if it is in the process to select a new Alaafin will not go lived and impactful. Let me share one or
engaging in a similar fight around Declaration. But they said it is inside a beyond the Alaafin of Oyo Chieftaincy two things with us on my relationship
stadium junction; along Bosso road Oyo state governor, Engr Seyi Makinde declaration that was not signed,” he said. Declaration.” with the late Kabiyesi. People may feel
causing panic and blockage of the has disclosed that the processes to select Makinde added: “I told them a new The governor, who stressed that the we were not in good terms before his
road.” a new Alaafin will not go beyond the Alaafin will be selected only through late Oba Adeyemi lived an impactful life, departure but that was not true. In
The PPRO said police tactical Alaafin of Oyo Chieftaincy Declaration. the Declaration that was signed. So, on maintained that Oyo state has lost an 2015 when I was campaigning to be the
teams immediately moved to the area The governor, who said this in behalf of the government and the people irreplaceable king and an encyclopaedia governor of Oyo State, he was one of the
and three other suspects were arrested, Oyo town, Saturday at a state burial of Oyo State, I want to greet all of us. of Yoruba history and culture. few people that told me the truth,” he
including a notorious gang leader from ceremony organised for the late Alaafin “Let me also use this opportunity to “Today is a day of celebration for us said.
of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola
Kebbi 2023: Udu Idris emerges Kebbi PRP guber candidate
Angwan-Daji, named Isah Aliyu, 23,
who stabbed the said Muktar dead. Adeyemi, declared that the processes
He said that five suspects have been that would lead to the emergence of the
arrested, listing those arrested as Ishaya next Alaafin will be strictly based on the
Sunday, 22, of Bosso, Sani Ibrahim, Alaafin of Oyo Chieftaincy Declaration. By Kabiru Dogon Daji the Unity Events Center Birnin kebbi, He said a total of 92 votes were cast
24, of Fadikpe, Aliyu Mohammed, 24, According to the governor, some Birnin kebbi had the attendance of party members, and Abubakar Udu Idris scored 70;
of Bosso, and Isah Abdulrahman, 20 people are presently coming to him stakeholders as well delegates from the Alhaji Sani Daudu Tadurga polled 20
of Sauka-Kahuta, together with those with versions of history on how they A former Kebbi state Head of Service, 21 local government areas of the state. while 2 votes were declared invalid.
earlier arrested. want the selection of a new Alaafin of Alhaji Abubakar Udu Idris, Sunday Announcing the result, the Speaking on his electoral victory,
He assured that adequate deployment Oyo to be. emerged the flag bearer of the People’s Chairman Election Committee, Abubakar Idris assured his opponents
of tactical teams has been strategically “I have seen people who came to Redemption Party (PRP) as Kebbi Professor Tukur Baba, said the election that he must be carried along in the
put in place around the identified areas me and said that the first Alaafin gave gubernatorial candidate for 2023 was conducted under a peaceful steering of affairs of the party from
where these menace occur within the birth to about 13 children and that only general elections. atmosphere and in a free and fair now onwards with a view to ensure the
metropolis to forestall reoccurrence. two out of them were recognised and The exercise which took place at manner. success of the party at all polls.
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ADC primary: Bishop

Onuoha wins, Ukiwe
rejects outcome
By Sam Obinna Ibe
Umuahia

Founder of Vision Africa International

and Bishop of Methodist Church, Nigeria,
Bishop Sunday Ndukwo Onuoha has
emerged the winner of African Democratic
Congress (ADC) governorship primary for
Abia state.
2023 election held Saturday at Kolpings
Society of Nigeria, World Bank Housing
Estate, Umuahia.
Announcing the results last Saturday in
Umuahia at about 8:30 pm, the returning
officer, Mr Nkem Ukandu said that Bishop
Onuoha polled 330 votes while Otisi From left: Chairman House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on State of Refineries in Nigeria Hon. Ganiyu Johnson, members of the committee Hon. Johnoson Oghuma, Hon. Awaji-
Ebitu Ukiwe, the son of one time Military Inombek Abiante and Hon. Dachung Bagos during the NNPC Refinery Managers’ appearance before the committee to give the actual cost of rehabilitation of all the refineries at the
Vice President, Commodore Ebitu Ukiwe National Assembly in Abuja Friday Photo: NAN

2023: Obasanjo backing

scored 160 votes, with 20 void votes.
Conversely, the runners up, Mr Otisi
Ebitu Ukiwe, faulted the outcome of
the primary election which he vowed
Arochukwu/Ohafia:
to challenge at the lawful court in order
Ikoku debunks
Atiku, PDP – Northern Youth
to prove that he was rigged out against
popular support on his side.
Addressing journalists, Mr Robert
Igwe Nkata Onuma, party agent to Mr
interview, vows
Otisi Ebitu Ukiwe, said their leader
was manipulated out of the electoral litigation if..
process and they would not allow what By Ikenna Okonkwo who Nigeria needs as the president in 2023 is.
he described as scam to stand the legal Abuja is somebody that has the political will, knows “Peter Obi is not even known amongst the By Ikenna Okonkwo
scrutiny. the intrigues and intricacies of the Nigerian rural North where 70% of votes come from, Abuja
He noted that local government party A coalition comprising over 40 groups, politics in general and the Northern political not to talk of being elected by them,” the group
chairmen were not allowed to identify Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF), scheming, political manipulations and the said. An All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant
those who were the genuine delegates, has said that former President Olusegun emerging dynamic political trends and above They explained that elections were not for Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency,
accusing the party of abandoning approved Obasanjo has given assurances of backing all, the boldness and courage needed to face the and will never be won through online or Chief Mrs Mary Ikoku, has debunked an
list of delegates from the National Working the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its national issues, take tough decisions, change public opinion in Nigeria because those that online publication purporting that she
Committee ( NWC) of the party in favour candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, for the 2023 the status and challenging the powers that be determine the winners are not in the urban granted an interview alleging that a seating
of the clergyman. presidential election. to ensuring justice, equality, equity and sense areas. lawmaker, Hon. Nkiruka Onyejeocha,
Nkata further said the accreditation NYLF at a press conference held at NIgeria of belonging. This for sure, Chief Obasanjo is “It is therefore, unimaginable to say for hijacked electoral materials meant for
of the guber primaries was faulty, as it Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Yola on Friday not unmindful of.” a least, that Chief Obasanjo will think of primary election.
fell short of INEC and party standards, May 3, 2022, with the text of the statement They submitted that from all indications, supporting Peter Obi. Mrs Mary who spoke Friday in a terse
stating that delegates were sidelined in the read by its President, Comrade Eliot Afiyo, said, and available political indices, only Atiku “Chief Obasanjo and his Circuit have said press statement demanded for immediate
process. “We want to unequivocally state that former Abubakar possesses these qualities. it time without number, that 2023 will be the retraction of the false report within 72 hours
He noted that in as much as he was not President Olusegun Obasanjo has assured us “It is in this direction thereof, Chief Obasanjo best season for them to correct whatever errors by the medium with a clear explanation on
against inclusion of persons Living with of his strong and unflinching support for the clearly stated that he and other members of the or mistakes committed by the founding fathers where and when she granted such interview.
Disability to participate in the primary PDP and its presidential candidate, Alhaji circuit, had decided to unanimously endorse and their generation. It is the best time to right The statement entitled, “Demand for
election, it was wrong for up to 75% of Atiku Abubakar. and support the emergence of Atiku Abubakar the wrongs. immediate retraction of false publication:
them to take part in ordinary primary “It is true that Chief Obasanjo was initially as the presidential candidate of the PDP. “We want to advise that Chief Obasanjo Famous Reporters has 72 hours to explain
election of the party. of the opinion that the next president in 2023 “Even political insolence and shenanigans is a noble voice that erects, exerts and attracts where and when I spoke with them or face
Nkata said from findings available, the should come from the south especially the know for sure that the Labour Party will never respect, especially, in the entire north and as my lawyers” made it clear that Mary, a
physically challenged persons that voted South-East. form a national government where PDP and such should not be used for propaganda,” they Journalist and publisher turned politician has
for Bishop Dr. Sunday Onuoha, came “But he equally observed that what and APC exist no matter how best their candidate submitted. always remained professional in her conduct
from a foundation he oversees which he and approach.

2023: I’m in best position to take Nigeria to next level – Akpabio

caters for their well-being, noting that the Part of the statement reads, “My attention
authentic delegates were sidetracked and has been drawn to a baseless publication
disenfranchised in the election. by Famous Reporters I have nothing to do
He revealed that similar practice was with it. I don’t know who is behind this. I
the case in Lagos State as the party also By Bayo Agboola Nigeria.” Nigerians irrespective of state of origin and don’t know who is trying to drag my name to
sidetracked the potential delegates, Ibadan “I will also ensure that there is continuity language, and I made sure that the same way disrepute. I do not know of the existence of
pointing out that they reject in its entirety, in most of the laudable achievements of I educated my children in Akwa Ibom was this news site until today.
the outcome of the result promising to An All Progressives Congress (APC) President Muhammadu Buhari. The roads the same way I did for other children”. “It is a distorted account of the
challenge its authenticity in a court of presidential aspirant, Senator Godswill I constructed 14 years ago as governor, The APC Presidential aspirant, stressed, Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency
competent jurisdiction. Akpabio, has declared that he is in the best they are still standing till today and there “I gave them free and qualitative education, primaries. At no point did I grant any
Another delegate who believed in the position to take Nigeria from her present is no porthole on them. I believe in quality scholarships and even send some of them interview to the Famous Reporters and
candidacy of Mr Otisi who did not want level to the next level, infrastructure”, he said. abroad because if you educate your children hereby dissociate myself from the said
her name in print accused Bishop Sunday Addressing APC delegates from Oyo “I came as part of the consultations to let and you don’t educate your neighbour’s publication.
Onuoha of bringing in majority of People state in Ibadan at the weekend, the the good people of Nigeria know that I am children, you are preparing armed robbers to “The Mary Ikoku Campaign
living with Disabilities (PwDs) who were former governor of Akwa Ibom state said vying for president under the All Progressives attack your graduate children,” Organisation also dissociates itself from the
not accredited delegates to vote for him Nigeria would experience uncommon Congress. I’m here to seek the support of Senator Akpabio stated that he is coming publication claiming that our chairman, Dr
against the electoral guidelines. transformation if he was elected as the next delegates from Oyo State to become the flag to Nigeria with a hand of love and track K.O Ononogbu, Honourable Onyejeocha,
She alleged that fictitious names were President. bearer of the party at next week’s convention”. record of performance that is unparallel, Obinna Atuonwu, Chidi Avaja, and the rest
imported saying the physically challenged Akpabio maintained that he was running “You can’t do good things for your people if adding that he has seen it all as an executive at named party officials were indicted.
men and women who voted are not for president because he had the capacity and you don’t love them, I happen to love Nigeria. the state and federal level and as a legislator. “I don’t understand what this is about.
registered party delegates while stressing capability, saying, “I have the experience and As governor, I opened the Government “Everything I did in my state was world In my 20 years of practice, I have always
that they will challenge the outcome in I want to make sure I bring the experience House to all Nigerians, gave free education class standard and most importantly, I took conducted myself in the most professional
the court. of uncommon transformation to bear on to all Nigerians, paid for pilgrimage for all my people to God. We broke the Guinness manner.
Book of world record by assembling the “I do not involve myself in hatchet work
largest choir to sing to the glory of God. I’m even when it comes to media.
I’m still a member of APC – Shina Peller totally a detribalised Nigerian and I don’t
believe in religious bigotry. So you need an
“So this comes to me as a rude shock
and I wonder who is behind this mischief.
By Bayo Agboola report of defection remains mere speculations, Olopoeyan is a family friend, and the fact experienced hand that loves human beings This is in total dissonance with the ethics
Ibadan and should be regarded as one by all.” that we belong to different political parties and Nigeria, and somebody who has an of journalistic profession and I completely
“My attention has been drawn to an doesn’t mean I should start playing politics agenda of Nigeria in his heart and practice,” distance myself from it.
A member of the House of Representatives unfounded report going viral that I have of bitterness with him. I am not that kind of Oyo state APC governorship candidate, “Unfortunately, I am not able to read the
from Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal defected from the All Progressives Congress a person and won’t turn to one for political Senator Teslim Folarin, in his remarks details of the false publication because the
constituency in Oyo state, Honourable Shina (APC) to New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). reason. emphasized the importance of the state in time I clicked on the link, it had already been
Peller on Sunday said he has not defected Also, while some speculate that I am now a “One of the chieftains of our party in Oyo Nigeria political scene, saying, “I see that you taken down.
from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to member of the Peoples Democratic Party, state, had also alleged that I am being secretly are a serious candidate and that’s why I said “But I want to state that whatever is
another political party. some conclude I am now in Accord Party. This positioned by the Peoples Democratic Party you should come and show them respect and there is false, and a calculated attempt
Hon Peller in a statement by his press is nothing but a rumor, and should be regarded (PDP) to be a running mate to the governor love and I am sure they quite appreciate it”. to misrepresent issues with an intent of
secretary, Kola Popoola, described the rumour as one by all as I still remain a member of of Oyo state, Engr. Seyi Makinde in the 2023 “If you want to be president and you don’t embarrassing our party, cause disaffection
of his purported defection by some online the APC until I announce otherwise via my Oyo state gubernatorial race. come to Ibadan, we don’t consider you a between me and the party leadership.
media platforms as ‘fake and unfounded’. verified social media handles”, he said. “This is also not true, and the recent serious aspirant. “The Chairman and others are people I
The lawmaker pointed out that until he Hon Peller added, “that I honoured Alhaji announcement of Barrister Bayo Lawal as Out of all the delegates that is from have great respect for, and whoever is behind
personally announced “his exit from the APC Adebisi Olopoeyan’s invitation to his house a running mate to Governor Makinde has outside the South West, you are the one for it is of the intent to cause rancour and
via his verified social media platforms, any doesn’t mean I have defected to NNPP. Alhaji further rendered the allegation baseless”. me,” he said. bickering within the party.”
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Politics
2023: SDP as platform to realise Tinubu’s aspiration?
EMEKA NZE writes that with the anticipation that national leader Bola
Ahmed Tinubu would be denied ticket in the All Progressives Congress
(APC), it is not mere coincidence that the Social Democratic Party (SDP)
fixed its presidential primaries for June 8
Aside the All Progressives membership by the APC in State, North-East who was
Congress (APC), another the aftermath of its primaries. the National Secretary of the
political party which was This exodus of supporters party, “is now appointed as
a beneficiary of the recent of Tinubu to the SDP is the new national chairman.
magnanimity of deadline purportedly beingrchestrated “While Dr. Olu Agunloye,
extension of presidential by the exit of Asiwaju Bola who comes from Ondo state,
primaries by the independent Ahmed Tinubu. South-west and held the office
National Electoral As one APC faithful of the National Chairman,
Commission (INEC) is the who pleaded anonymity is now appointed as the
Social Democratic Party succinctly put it, “There new National Secretary of
(SDP). is a looming crisis in the SDP,” the national publicity
INEC, the nation’s election APC whose national leader, secretary.
management body, had fixed Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu, “The two new
June 3, 2022 as deadline for is about to leave the party appointments of National
presidential primaries for all following his failure to secure Chairman and secretary,
the political parties. the presidential ticket and respectively, were done by
However, after much the perceived ill-treatment a motion moved by Hon.
entreaties and persuasions by metted out to him at the Chukwuma Ogbonna
the political parties, under presidential primaries. Uchechukwu, National
their umbrella, the Inter Party Blueprint learnt that speaker, youth parliament
Advisory Council (IPAC), Tinubu has opted to make (National Youth Leader) and
INEC bowed to pressure, SDP his second choice party was seconded by Maggie
explaining that between its should APC try to stop his Batubo, the National Speaker
earlier deadline June 3 and ambition by denying him the women parliament (National
June 9, the new deadline, a ticket. women Leader).
window exists which does To those who staunchily “The motion was
not affect its timetable and believe and propagate this unanimously adopted
schedule of activities for the position, the SDP leadership by all the members of
2023 general elections. had long envisaged this the National Working
In compliance with the and has been repositioning Committee. The reshuffling Tinubu
INEC’s earlier deadline, the their party to accommodate of the two offices that had Gabam was asked whether he let me say that too much members of the party have
major oppostion party, the Tinubu and his supporters. been duly communicated to was expecting Tinubu to join speculations and too much prided themselves as the old
Peoples Democratic Party They point to the recent the Independent National the party to give him ticket to speculations.... We are Social SDP on which platform Chief
(PDP), had gone ahead with swapping of party positions Electoral Commission run, he said: Democratic Party. As far as MKO Abiola won presidential
its own date and held its between the former national was properly received and “Before I answer that, we are concerned, our doors election in 1993 which was
presidential primaries on May chairman Dr Aguloye and acknowledged by the electoral does party give tickets? It’s are open to anybody but annulled by General Ibrahim
28, to produce Alhaji Atiku the former national secretary, umpire. primary that produces a flag then, we are not hawking Babangida.
Abubakar as its standard Malam Shehu Gabam. “Consequent to this change bearer. Anybody who has not the opportunities here. One of the party bigwigs
bearer. Gabam a northerner of National Leadership Of purchased the form of the We will wait, every process told Blueprint last week
Other parties such as became the national the party, members of the party, I don’t want to discuss will be taken seriously and that they have a strong
the Victor Oye-led All chairman, while Dr Aguloye SDP family nationwide and him because the sale of the without any problem. So belief that come what may,
Progressives Grand Alliance became the national secretary the general public are hereby forms is ongoing. don’t speculate too far. genuine democracy will not
(APGA) held its own of the party. called upon to take note of “I don’t want to go into So wait for the national return to the country until
presidential primary on June Although this transposition this new development in the rumours, I only talk about convention. Everything will power is restored to the
1 to produce a former Chief of power was communicated party.” those who have purchased be transparent.” party to compensate for the
Judge, Prof Peter Umeadi as to the media via a press “The change in the the form. Those who have It is worthy of note that annulment of June 12, 1993
its presidential eareumbrer. statement, many wondered national leadership of the not purchased the form are some officials and some election.
Yet another faction of the why such swap, especially, party is part of the process not part of what I’m going to
APGA led by one Edozie when the National Executive of gearing up for the realities discuss, until somebody joins Business
Njoku had organised its Council barely a month and responsibilities of the the party, purchase the form,
own presidential primary before the exercise ratified 2023 general election as then I can now discuss him. What Are You Selling ?
on Friday June 3 to produce party officials in acting well as repositioning the When further pressed on
a standard bearer, Chief position. The question was party properly as a credible whether SDP is expecting high
Chekwas Okorie. why did the party not effect alternative national platform profile members including FILLING STATION FOR SALE/LEASE
While APC which had the swap at NEC? to rescue Nigeria from the Tinubu, he answered in SPECIFICATIONS
earlier scheduled to conduct At that NEC, all party current socio-economic affirmative but said he would 3 tanks (45,000 litres each I.e 135,000 litres) buried underground
the primaries on May 30th PMS - 2(90,000)litres
officials in acting position challenges and National not mention names until they DIESEL- 1(45,000)litres
-31st, used the window of were made substantive maladies and to present join the party. KERO - 1(15,000)litres
5pumps (single nozzle discharge)
INEC’s extension to for the including Aguloye who a new hope for freedom, Last week, the party GAS PLANT installed
umptheenth time shift its hitherto had acted as justice, all-round security and inaugurated the national LAND SIZE : 1800sqm land with 1plot of land at the back
own primaries for June 6th- chairman due to the exit of sustainable development.” convention/presidential OTHER FEATURES
7th (today and tomorrow), Prof Tunde Adeniran from But our source disclosed primaries committee led by CCTV installed with remote real time monitoring
HIGH traffic road surrounded by estates
the SDP resolved to fix its the party. that “this is to pave the way Engr. Segun Oni who doubles AVERAGE SALES VOLUME
presidential primaries on June 2trucks(66,000litres) weekly
Although the power swap for southern presidential as the party’s governorship SALES PRICE : N380 Million (asking)
8, 2022. was not only limited to the candidate and that candidate candidate in Ekiti state. LEASE TERM : 5Years
LEASE PRICE:15m per annum (asking)
The coincidence of the chairman and the secretary, all is Asiwaju Tinubu. At the inauguration of Survey plan and DPR license available for search purpose
Shehu Gabam-led SDP positions held by southerners But the leadership of the the subcommittees, Oni LOCATION: Isheri- Igando road.
presidential primaries shifted to the north while SDP has constantly denied while fielding questions FOR SALE:Plaza of 30 shops sitting on 1309.599sqm @ Addo road
coming on the heels of those held by northerners this but maintained that their from newsmen also neither by first round about Langbasa Badore, Ajah Lagos. 300m asking Gov’s
Consent
the APC presidential shifted to the South. doors were open for new confirmed nor denied the
primary been ascribed as LEASE: Warehouse of 2152.8sqft with 2rooms office space and
A statement signed by the entrants but not only for a claim that the party would gatehouse @ off Bolade, Oshodi. 5m p.a asking minimum of 5yrs lease
a seeming endorsement of national publicity secretary particular big masquerade. be fielding Tinubu as its 2 nos of bungalow 2bdrm+mini flat and 3bdrm roofed almost completed
the speculations making Amb. Rufus Aiyenigba, to In an interview session candidate in the 2023 on a plot of land @ Baruwa Lagos/ Paul Okpala street by Canada
the rounds that the party is announce the swap, said, with Blueprint shortly before presidential election. Waters. CofO 30m asking
preparing grounds to gain “National Secretary, Shehu he transmuted to become the In responding to the For inspection/enquiries contact OLAMIDE OTEDOLA ASSOCIATES
from the imminent loss of Gaban who hails from Bauchi party’s, national chairman, question, he said, “Well 82, Oshola street, Ogba. 07017676629/08093874507
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Ebonyi PDP
holds fresh
primary
By Amarachukwu EgwuAgha
Abakaliki

The Peoples Democratic Party

(PDP) in Ebonyi state, on the
directive of its National Working
Committee (NWC) led by
Iyorchia Ayu, began its primaries
on the 4th to end on 5th June,
2022.
The chairman of the party
in Ebonyi state, Tochukwu
Okorie, stated this Sunday while
addressing journalists on the
ongoing primaries.
Okorie said the party was
enmeshed in crisis and the NWC
taught it wise to give peace a
chance by allowing the conduct
of fair primary election to hold in
the state.
He said: “It is gratifying to note From left: Benue state Commissioner of Police Wale Abass, Commander intelligence Response Team (IRT) DCP Olatunji Disu and Commissioner of Police Medical Kayode
that the NWC thought it wise to Egbetokun during the decoration ceremony of newly promoted senior police officers from the rank of CP and above in Abuja Friday Photo: Ayuba Raji
conduct a fair process of electing

Nigeria varsities need total autonomy – Outgoing OAU VC

candidates in Ebonyi because I
think got to the root of the issues
in the state and found what the
truth really is. In response to that,
they magnanimously allowed By Bayo Agboola Ibadan, Professor Ogunbodede, the occasions that do not suppose to coordinate the activities in the
Ebonyi to take the parth of peace Ibadan pointed out that universities are not to be so. Universities are not totally university to mitigate the collateral
by slating elections for 4th and totally autonomous in the country. autonomous. So, government in most damages.”
5th June, 2022,” he said. The outgoing Vice Chancellor of The outgoing vice chancellor said occasions made policies that may not The outgoing vice chancellor noted
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) the time has come for total autonomy be suitable for the institutions. As we that there were a lot of turbulences before

Cultism: Police
Ile-Ife, Professor Eyitope Ogunbodede, for the universities to make them free speak, all unions in universities are on he assumed office as vice chancellor,
has said there is the need for total from internal and external control, strike. ASUU, SSANU, NASU are on but that he has been enjoying cordial
autonomy for universities in Nigeria. lamenting that government in most strike”, he said. relationship with workers and students,

reduce rank for

Speaking weekend at the occasions make policies that may not Professor Ogunbodede added: even though there were challenges
commissioning of agricultural value be suitable for the institutions. “And as VC, you have to still make before he assumed the office, adding,
addition and entrepreneurship centre “Every institution in Nigeria is in the university work. There are several he was able to mitigate the collateral

corporal caught and send forth programme organised

in his honour at Institute Agricultural
Research and Training (IAR&T)
very turbulent situation as at today
because we have the issue of funding,
government intervention in most of
internal and external interventions
that affect those universities. So, God
has helped me in the last five years
damages through wisdom and support
of stakeholders in the university
community.

in Tiktok video
By Tope Olusanya
Lagos
2023: Yoruba Muslim scholars commend northern APC govs
By Abdulrahman Zakariyau president general, Prof. Olaiya Abideen - interest of unity, peaceful and mutual trust “By this gesture, we are convinced that
The Nigeria Police Force has Abuja secretary general and AbdulGaniy Olaide and progress of our nation,” group stated. the ascendant march towards stability,
approved the punishment of Ezra, publicity secretary, Sunday, said the The group also described the move as progress and prosperity is not truncated by
reduction in rank from Corporal The Concerned Yoruba Muslim Scholars move was in line with the agreement of the a courageous stance for equity and moral selfish or parochial interests.
to Constable for Isaac Mathew in Nigeria have commended the move founding fathers of the party. rectitude while applauding the zeal and “We congratulate Governor Abubakar
attached to Ebonyi State Police by 11 All Progressives Congress (APC) “We are greatly indebted to President determination of all the stakeholders to Badaru, for his exemplary conduct.
Command. The officer was caught governors of northern extraction for Muhammadu Buhari, who not only engage realistically and honestly. Posterity will remember him for good.
in a viral TikTok video on May insisting that a southernershould succeed created enabling environment for the The statement reads: “We salute this All the stakeholders that intervened at
7, 2022, dressed in full Police President Muhammadu Buhari. resolution of the logjam but also went uncommon resolve to confront issues one point or the other behind the scene
uniform while singing, dancing The group in a statement jointly signed ahead to endorse the resolution of the militating against the march towards are well appreciated and special mention
and brandishing an AK47 rifle in by Sheikh Abdur Rasheed Mayaleke - northern governors’ position in the overall nationhood and ultimate greatness. must be made of the leader of the Muslim
praise of a secret confraternity. Ummah in Nigeria, His Eminence, the
This decision was contained in a
release signed by the Force Public APC presidential primary: Northern elders counter govs on zoning Sultan of Sokoto and the leadership role of
Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria in
this regard.
Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa By Adoyi Aba Abdullahi Sule, Nasarawa; Prof. Umara and their competence. Merit should be
Adejobi, following the outcome “While we look forward to emergence of
Abuja Zulum, Borno; Nasir El-Rufai, Kaduna; the yardstick to get the country’s next the best contributor and most competent
of the Orderly Room Trial of the Muhammad Yahaya, Gombe; and Bello president, the position should be open
concerned officer and a review of candidate from the Southwest, we wish the
The Northern Elders Conscience (NEC) Matawalle, Zamfara. to standard norms of the democratic party a hitch-free convention as scheduled
the recommended punishment has rejected the call by 11 northern Others are Governor Simon Lalong process,” Mohammed said.
for the offences of discreditable this week.”
governors for the ruling All Progressives of Plateau state; Dr. Umar Ganduje,
conduct, Promoting secret cults Congress (APC) to zone its presidential Kano; Abubakar Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi
and violation of the Social Media
Policy (SMP) of the Nigeria Police
Force.
ticket to the south.
In a statement signed by its chairman,
Alhaji Sabo Mohammed, the group
and former Governor of Sokoto state,
Senator Aliyu Wamakko.
But rejecting this stance, the northern
NGO to plant 6,000 trees in Zaria
The force is currently looking described the governors as traitors who elders said the governors can’t decide for By Mohammed Bello Habib state Ministry of Agriculture and
into many other disciplinary have sold the future of the region for the entire region. Zaria Forestry, Alhaji Lawal Alhassan
cases of unprofessionalism their selfish interests. Mohammed said zoning negates the Habib, who represented the state
and misconduct by officers in Recall that the decision to transfer standard norms of democracy, noting A Zaria base nongovernmental governor, Mallam Nasir Ahmed El-
encounters with members of the power to the south was taken at a that delegates should be allowed to pick organisation under the auspices Rufa’i pointed out the importance
public. Meanwhile, orderly room meeting of the governors on Saturday candidates of their choice. of Yusuf Bala Usman Education attached to tree planting.
trials are ongoing and decisions night in Abuja. He said northerners have equal rights Foundation is to plant 6,000 tree He stated that the trees were
reached at the end of such trials The northern governors also asked as their southern counterparts and it seedlings to fight desertification very important to human being
will be made known as the current aspirants from the region to withdraw. will be unfair to force qualified aspirants and deforestation in Zaria. without which life would be at
police administration is committed Among the governors who signed a to withdraw all because of their own Speaking at the occasion tagged risk.
to a transparent, accountable communiqué issued after the meeting ambition. “Zaria afforestation” held on Alhaji Habib noted trees play
and proactive policing system in are Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina “Candidates should be allowed to Sunday at Mallawa Dynasty Eid significant roles in protecting our
Nigeria state; Abubakar Sani Bello, Niger; contest elections on the basis of merit ground, Zaria, a director in Kaduna environment.
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Business
Banking

Mass resignation
looms in Union ABCON wants CBN to use BDCs
Bank
By Segun Odunewu
Lagos
to end multiple exchange rates
By Amaka Ifeakandu criminalizes the BDC sub-sector as responsible in achieving their mandate of exchange rate
Lagos for all market crisis and infractions like selling stability and price equilibrium. He therefore
Following acquisition of Union Bank Plc by dollars with higher premium above regulatory called for the reintegration of the BDCs into
Titan Trust Bank Limited, a subsidiary of TGI President Association of Bureaux De Change limit, promoting loss of confidence in the near, the forex market ecosystem to sustain their
Group, there are strong indications that a mass Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), Alhaji Aminu and multiplicity of the exchange rates is not in roles in the economy.
resignation looms in the bank as many staff are Gwadabe has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria the best interest of the market and economy. The ABCON boss said the BDCs have
already considering their way out of the bank. (CBN) to use Bureaux De Change (BDCs) He said: “It is in view of this disturbing for years remained effective and creative in
This situation is coming just a day after the as tool in ending multiple rate practices, and situation and the need to strengthen BDCs value contributing to the forex market.
bank announced board changes that resulted ushering in stability in the forex market. chain as obtainable in organised climes that we For instance, the introduction of the
in the resignation and subsequent retirement Gwadabe also called for collaboration between urge the regulators and policymakers to consider Investors & Exports (I&E) FX window
of the directors from the board of Union Bank the BDCs and the CBN in the implementation BDCs as the most potent tool in liberalising in 2017 was as a result of agitations from
and the appointment of new directors. of market-friendly policies that will make the the foreign exchange market and stopping stakeholders like ABCON, foreign investors,
According to a member of the staff of BDCs impact more positively in the market and multiples exchange rates in the system.” Nigerians in Diaspora who advocated for it
the bank who spoke on the condition of promote exchange rate stability in the economy. He explained that the BDCs have since to allow more dollar inflows to the economy
anonymity, some staff were advised to resign Gwadabe said the hasty generalisation that 2006, provided policymakers with a window boost foreign reserves, and raise confidence
just like the former directors while others are in the naira by addressing widening rate
resigning or mulling resigning out of fear of premiums.
being sacked. He said: “In order to address the challenges
It was gathered that some of the staff are facing the forex market, now is the time to
already in fear that they could be sacked should integrate BDCs into the market activities
the new owner decide to downsize or close as agents of stabilization and delivering the
some branches of the bank spread across the market to the promiseland”.
length and breadth of the country.
However, when a call was put across to the
corporate department, the staff said there was
no such incident. The source said the workers
are happy over the acquisition and in high
CBN directs banks to
spirit for optimum performance.
Following the acquisition of a majority stake
in Union Bank by Titan Trust Bank Limited,
demand indemnity
for online transfers
the appointment of Mr. Mudassir Amray as
the Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Farouk
Mohammed Gumel as the Bank’s Chairman

above N1m
was announced.
The Board of Directors of Union Bank had
notified the NGX of the retirement of Mr.
Emeka Okonkwo as Chief Executive Officer,
effective 2nd June 2022. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has
According to the Bank, Mr. Okonkwo looks instructed banks and payment service providers
forward to supporting the incoming CEO and (PSPs) to accept indemnity from customers for
core investor during the transition period. highly secured online funds transfer.
Other directors that retired include Mrs. A circular signed by Director, payments system
Beatrice Hamza Bassey, Chair/Non-Executive management department Musa Jimoh, stated the
Director; Mrs. Obafunke Alade-Adeyefa, directive is applicable on transfers amounting to
Independent Non-Executive Director; Mr. N1 million for individual customers and N10
Richard Burrett, Non-Executive Director; million for corporate customers.
Mr. Ian Clyne, Non-Executive Director; Mr. The CBN, however, set a maximum limit
Kenroy Dowers, Non-Executive Director; Mr. on the transferable amount at N25 million for
Paul Kokoricha, Non-Executive Director; Mr. individual customers, and N250 million for
Taimoor Labib, Non-Executive Director; Mr. corporate customers.
Mark Patterson, Non-Executive Director; and Indemnity means security or protection
Mr. Emeka Ogbechie Non-Executive Director. against financial liability. It is a contract that
Gwadabe holds a business or company harmless for any
burden, loss, or damage.

Sterling Bank, Bedrock Initiative train entrepreneurs on business mgt In this case, the indemnity implies that the
bank is not to be held responsible for any liability
that may arise from online funds transfer.
By Amaka Ifeakandu “We can transform this country from bottom “Let your business be around people and In the document titled, ‘Circular on the
Lagos to top if the people who are in the majority service delivery. Also, you should build your Review of Operations of the NIBSS Instant
decide to do the right thing. First of all, as business so that it could thrive even after the Payments System and other Electronic Payment
Sterling Bank Plc has partnered with the a voter, let every adult of 18 years and above founder’s death. Think on community service Options with Similar Features’, the apex bank
Bedrock Initiative to train youths so that procure their permanent voter card (PVC) and above self,” he said. said the indemnity can be paper or electronic
they can be gainfully employed as part of its get ready to vote and participate in the electoral The Owerri Business Week is an annual event depending on the customer’s choice.
contribution towards reducing unemployment process. If they participate and make their votes put together by the Bedrock Initiative with the “Banks are hereby required to comply with the
in the country. count, their elected leaders would not have any goal of nurturing business owners to compete following: “Accept indemnity from customers
The training session was conducted during other option than to follow the minds of those favorably within and beyond the country. The for highly secured online funds transfer above
the Owerri Business Week, which was held that elected them,” he said. idea of the programme is for successful business N1 million for individual and N10 million for
recently with the theme: ‘Gaining Business Ukachukwu, who was one of the key speakers experts to mentor young and prospective corporate, subject to a maximum of N25 million
Momentum.’ at the business forum, noted that there were business owners on the best ways to get things (individual) and N250 million (corporate),” the
Speaking during the programme in Owerri, different ways of getting things done, especially right and achieve the desired growth in their circular reads.
the Imo State capital, Divisional Head, by deviating from the conventional way. He businesses without waiting for white collar jobs. “Provide customers with the option of
Business Growth and Transaction Banking urged entrepreneurs and young start-ups to This year’s programme was facilitated by electronic or paper indemnity based on the
at Sterling Bank, Mr. Obinna Ukachukwu follow their own mind and continue to build. several speakers, including Mr. Ugochukwu customer’s preference.
proposed a bottom to top approach as a possible He recommended that young Nigerians Omeogu, Principal Consultant, Joseph “Implement electronic indemnity with stricter
solution to remedying Nigeria’s economic should begin to think of building for tomorrow Consulting Limited; Sam Ohuabunwa, Former controls requiring biometric verification of
challenges. in order to transform the country. CEO of Neimeth Pharmaceutical, Ndubuisi identity.
He said the efforts aimed at solving Nigeria’s “This means that you are building your Chidomere, Founder of Pamtech Group; “Adhere to multiple-factor authentication for
problems should be a bottom-up approach, business outside of yourself. You need not build Nkemakolam Anyanwu, Founder of Kemyslery highly secured online funds transfer.
whereby the led would begin to revolutionise a business around yourself, but liberate yourself Management; Chima Nwokoro, Founder of “Inform and educate customers on the use of
their thinking and mindset about reshaping the from the business so that your dream would be 5TT Profit Club and Ikenna Okechukwu, indemnity to increase transaction limits where
country such that the leadership would have no bigger than you. Let the next generation build Convener, Bedrock Initiative, among others. possible.”
choice than to key in. and improve on what you have started.”
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World Environment Day 2022: Chevron Nigeria’s commitment to a sustainable future
By Benjamin Umuteme empowering its people, and always getting opportunities for raising the awareness of operations in the past 10 years.
Abuja results the right way. the community members to the impacts of Chevron recognizes the importance
“Chevron is proud to be part of the degradation and benefits of restoration. of protecting and conserving a region’s
Every year on June 5, the world commemorates solution to global environmental issues The company is advancing its lower biodiversity, and we have a long history of
World Environment Day (WED) to celebrate wherever we operate. Our environmental and carbon strategy focusing on lowering the working in collaboration with communities,
and promote environmental awareness and energy transition efforts focus on lowering the carbon intensity in its operations and taking industry groups, regulators, and conservation
sustainability across the globe. carbon intensity of our operations, building proactive approaches to managing its methane groups to identify and protect biodiversity in
Led by the United NationsEnvironment lower carbon businesses, supporting well- detection and reduction capabilities. parts of the world where we operate.CNL, in
Programme (UNEP), and held annually designed climate policy, responsible water The oil major utilizes high tech Optical partnership with the Nigerian Conservation
since 1974, each edition focuses onraising management, and biodiversity, while using Gas Imaging (OGI) cameras for detecting Foundation (NCF) established in 1992, the
awareness and mobilizing the world to take our Operational Excellence Management minute fugitive emissions. CNL has reduced Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC). This
positive action to protect nature and our System (OEMS) to manage risks.” routine gas flaring by over 95% in its 78-hectare facility, a center of excellence in
planet. According to him, the company’s OEMS environmental research and education, is
The theme for this year is ‘Only One delivers industry-leading performance in reserved as a sanctuary for the rich flora and
Earth’ with focus on ‘Living Sustainably in process safety, personal safety and health, fauna of the Lekki Peninsula.
Harmony with Nature’, beams a spotlight environment, reliability, and efficiency. In 2005, CNL began supporting a yearly
on climate action, nature action and “Our Environmental philosophy and postgraduate research scholarship for PhD
pollution action while encouraging everyone, processes lay the foundation for sound students in environment and conservation,
everywhere to live sustainably. environmental management. The company instituted by the NCF. Additionally,
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), protects the environment through the the company hosts the annual S.L.Edu
operator of the joint venture between the entire lifecycle from responsible design, Memorial Lecture to promote environmental
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation development, operations, and asset management awareness and partners with
(NNPC) and CNL (NNPC/CNL JV), retirement.” he stated. the Lagos State Government and NCF to
identifies with this global action to save the CNL recognizes the importance of sponsor an annual environmental awareness
planet as it aligns with our commitment to minimizing its environmental footprints programme, tagged, ‘Walk for Nature’, an
protectingthe environment while providing and promoting ecosystem restoration. The event held to create awareness and promote
affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy. company continually aims to achieve world nature conservation and sustainable
CNL, not only conducts its business in class environmental excellence through environmental management.
a socially and environmentally sustainable implementation of its Environment Risk CNL’s General Manager, Policy,
manner, but also in compliance with Assessment and Management (ERAM) Government and Public Affairs Esimaje
applicable regulatory requirements, procedure to identify, assess, mitigate, and Brikinn, notes that for over 60 years, CNL
stakeholder expectation and best industry manage environmental risks, environmentally has remained an active agent of sustainable
practices, and has made Environmental related community health risks, and development and strong advocate of
stewardship part of its social investment environmentally related social risks. It is partnerships in support of the environment.
programmes. committed to ecosystem sustainability, “We will continue to partner with stakeholders
CNL Chairman and Managing Director including ecosystem restoration interventions in raising public awareness to create the
Rick Kennedy, explains that CNL’s approach where required. transformative environmental change we
to sustainability is highlighted by its The restoration programmes provide need to advance to a more sustainable future
commitment to protecting the environment, positive environmental impacts and of our Only One Earth,” he said.
Kennedy

STATEMENT TO THE SHAREHOLDERS ON THE EXTRACT OF AUDITED FINANCIAL

STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER, 2021 (JULY – DECEMBER 2021)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021 STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ON SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31-Dec 6 Months TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF LOTUS BANK LIMITED
2021 ended
N'000 N'000
Opinion
ASSETS
Cash and Balances with Central Bank of Nigeria 2,005,192 Income from Financing Activities 39,651 The summary financial statements of LOTUS Bank Limited, which comprise the summary statement of
financial position as at 31 December ,2021, the summary statements of Profit or Loss and other comprehensive
Due from Banks and Financial Institutions 4,175,477 Profit from Sukuk Investments 533,141 income for the year then ended, are derived from the audited financial statements of LOTUS Bank Limited for
Investment in sukuk measured at amortised cost 12,813,931 Profit from Interbank Mudarabah 81,532 the year ended 31 December,2021.
Interbank Mudarabah Investment 1,649,010 Profit from Inventory Financing 127,360 In our opinion, the accompanying summary financial statements are consistent, in all material respects, with the
Murabaha (Cost plus financing) Receivables 780,405 Gross Income from Islamic financing & Investment Transactions 781,684 audited financial statements of LOTUS Bank Limited, in accordance with the requirements of the Companies
and Allied Matters Act,2020 for abridged reports, the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act, the
Ijara (Lease Based Financing) 559,005 Return on Unrestricted Investment Accounts Holders (278,762) Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI), Central Bank of Nigeria
regulatory guidelines and the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria Act as applicable to summary financial
Inventory Financing 3,054,489 Bank's Share as a Mudarib and Eqiuty Participation in the Pool 502,922
statements.
Other Assets 1,600,176 Impairment Charges (13,681)
Other Matter
Property & Equipment 1,902,605 Net spread 489,241 We have not audited the report on the resolution of customers’ complaints by management included in the
Intangible Assets 1,644,537 Sukuk Trading Income 188,800 accompanying summary financial statements and accordingly do not express any opinion thereon.
Deferred Tax 581,936 Net Fee and commission 14,245 Summary of Financial Statements
Revenue 692,287 The summary statement of affairs do not contain all disclosures required by the International Financial
TOTAL ASSETS 30,766,764
Reporting Standards,Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020, the Accounting and Auditing Organization for
Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI), Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act 2020 and the Financial
Reporting Council of Nigeria Act, 2011 as applicable to annual financial statements. Therefore, reading the
Expenses summary financial statements and the auditor’s report thereon is not a substitute for reading the audited
LIABILITIES
Staff Costs 703,269 financial statements of LOTUS Bank Limited and the auditor’s report thereon. The summary financial
Customer Deposits 5,992,945 statements and the audited financial statements do not reflect the effect of events that occurred subsequent
Depreciations & Amortisation 416,747 to the date of our report on the audited financial statements.
Auto Murabaha Liabilities 820,145
Administrative Expenses 764,037
Other Liabilities 11,736,854 The Audited Statement of Affairs and Our Report Thereon
Total Expenses 1,884,053 We expressed an unmodified audit opinion on the audited financial statements in our report dated 30
TOTAL LIABILITIES 18,549,944 March,2022. That report also includes the communication of other key audit matters. Key audit matters are
those matters that in our professional judgements, were of most significance in our audit of the financial
Net Operating Loss (1,191,766) statements of the current period.
EQUITY OF INVESTMENT ACCOUNT HOLDERS
Directors’ Responsibility for the Summary of Financial Statements
Mudarabah Investment Accounts 504,145 The directors are responsible for the preparation of the summary financial statements in accordance with the
Income Tax 581,936
Mudarabah Term Deposit Accounts 8,795,641 requirements of the Companies and Allied Matters Act,2020 as applicable to abridged reports, the Financial
Loss for the year (609,830) Reporting Council of Nigeria Act as applicable to summary financial statements, the Banks and Other Financial
Total Equity of Investment Accountholders 9,299,786 Institutions Act, circulars and guidelines issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
The Companies and Allied Matters Act require abridged reports to be prepared in accordance with the
Other Comprehensive Income framework concepts and the measurement and recognition requirements of International Financial Reporting
OWNERS' EQUITY Standards (IFRS).
Foreign Currency Translation Difference 9,404
Share Capital 4,484,000 Total Comprehensive Loss for the year (600,426) Auditors’ Responsibility
Share Premium 374,468 Our responsibility is to express an opinion on whether the summary financial statements are consistent, in all
material respects, with the audited financial statements based on our procedures, which were conducted in
Retained earnings (1,974,603) Basic Loss Per Share (Kobo) (0.27) accordance with International Standard on Auditing (ISA) 810 (Revised), Engagements to Report on Summary
Financial Statements.
Risk Regulatory Reserves 23,765
Other Reserves 9,404 Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
KEY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The bank complied with the fifth schedule of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020.
TOTAL OWNER'S EQUITY 2,917,034 Total Impaired Finances -
In accordance with our full audit report, we confirm that:
Total Impaired Finances to Total Finances (%) - i. we did not report any exceptions under the fifth schedule of the Companies and Allied Matters Act;
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 30,766,764 Loss Per Share - basic (kobo) (0.27) ii. Details of the related party transactions and balances as defined in Central Bank of Nigeria circular
BSD/1/2004 are as reported in the notes to the financial statements;
The Financial Statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised Gross Earnings 984,729 iii. No contravention of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act 2020 and relevant circulars issued by the
for issue on the 23 March 2022. They were signed on its behalf by: Central Bank of Nigeria came to our knowledge during the audit.

Customer complaints in financial statement for the year ended 31 December 2021
N'000
Pending Complaint Brought Forward - For: Deloitte &Touche
Kafilat Araoye Hajara Adeola Tunde Lawal Chartered Accountants
Number of Complaints 2,179 Lagos Nigeria
Managing Director Chairperson Ag. Chief Finance Officer Number of Complaints Resolved 2,156 30 March 2021
FRC/2020/003/00000022115 FRC/2013/IODN/00000002955 FRC/2022/001/00000023870
Engagement Partner: Michael Osinloye, FCA
Number of Complaints Unresolved 23 FRC/2013/ICAN/00000000819
Monday June 6, 2022 21

Navy rearmament on course, says Irabor

Benjamin Samson Iraboh gave the assurance on the at the nation’s waters and the Gulf of to put to good use the new warships
With agencies sideline of a ‘Ceremonial Sunset’ Guinea. and other platforms acquired by the
organised by the Nigeria Navy to “The Nigeria Navy is indisputably federal government in its rearmament
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), mark its 66th anniversary held at a critical contributor to the mainstay programme.
Gen. Lucky Irabor, on Saturday Nigeria Naval College in Onne, of the nation’s economy hence efforts Speaking, the Chief of Naval Staff,
assured of the federal government’s Rivers state. must be redoubled to build a navy Vice Adm. Awwal Gambo, said the
commitment to rearm the Nigeria He said the navy had done a lot in that we all will be proud of. event was an age-long naval tradition
Navy with modern warships and safeguarding Nigeria’s critical oil and “We need to encourage the navy used to recognise its achievements
weaponry. gas resources through its dominance to guarantee the nation’s economic and honour fallen colleagues.
prosperity within the context of the He assured of navy’s commitment
prevailing Federal Government’s to meet its mandate of protecting the
effort to revamp and reposition our nation’s maritime environment for
economy. socio-economic activities to thrive.
“The federal government is According to him, the acquisition
working assiduously to ensure the of new warships and other equipment
navy’s past operational handicap has necessitated the need to train and
regarding insufficient equipment retrain troops to effectively use the
becomes a thing of the past,” he said. different arms.
Irabor attributed the current “Concerted efforts are also being
peace being experienced at coastal made to upgrade the naval fleets to
communities across the country to enable us to defend the territorial
the doggedness of officers and ratings integrity of our great nation from the
of the navy in synergy with other sea.
security services. “Due to the availability of the
“I commend the untiring efforts of newly acquired platforms, on-the-
the navy and the entire Armed Forces job training will also be accorded
for reducing crude oil theft, violent a well-deserved status in our career
crimes and other illegalities in the planning.
nation’s maritime domain. “To this end, increased attention is
“The realities of our current given to training to keep officers and
security situation have further ratings abreast with modern warfare.
affirmed the multivalent utility of the “Training curriculums are being
Nigeria Navy. reviewed while several training
“We are indeed proud to aids and simulators have been
acknowledge navy personnel’s continuously procured to join the
gallantry and service in safeguarding inventory of the service,” he said.
our waters; the Gulf of Guinea as The officer thanked President
well as their new and expanded Muhammadu Buhari for
continental role,” he said. repositioning the navy to be relevant
Irabor The defence chief urged the navy in nation building. (NAN)

Peacekeeping operations: Military tasks officers on protection of civilians

The Commandant, Martin Luther Agwai and develop the capacity of member states He said the participants were equipped civilians were protected during conflicts,
International Leadership and Peacekeeping to protect civilians in armed conflicts with the required skills to take up adding that protection of civilians in a
Centre (MLAILPKC), Maj.-Gen. Awaul underscores the need for this course. responsibilities as staff officers at both mission was paramount to the military.
Fagge, says the focus of every peace support “This is why this study was designed operational and strategic levels in peace She said the phrase that was used within
operation must be the protection of with the necessary background and tools to support environment. that NATO mission in Afghanistan was
civilians. enable you function effectively in whatever Ibrahim lauded the composition of ‘courageous restraint’, to be certain that
Fagge said this at the graduation of civilians’ scenario,” Fagge added. the course participants with more female airstrikes would not cause harm to unarmed
participants of Protection of Civilians The commandant said as operational and officers, urging them to give a good account civilians.
Course 1/2022 organised by the centre on tactical commanders, the participants must of themselves when deployed in peace “Mission success will not come if you are
Friday in Abuja. use the knowledge to provide protection to support operations. not able to protect the civilians that you are
The course was organised for army officers civilians during peace operations. “You are therefore expected to apply having tasks to provide their security,’’ she
and some civilians in collaboration with the The Army’s Chief of Training, Maj.- yourself professionally in the field and bring said.
British Defence Section West Africa and the Gen. Abdulsalami Ibrahim, represented by pride and glory to Nigeria with every sense The Country Director, Centre for
Centre for Civilians in Conflict. the Deputy Chief of Training, Maj.-Gen. of responsibility,’’ he said. Civilians in Conflict, Dr Benson Olugbuo,
He said the course was vital as the nation Oluyemi Olatoye, commended the centre Also, the Human Security Advisor, British said civilian protection in conflict was part
confronts various challenges including for conducting the course. Defence Section, Maj. Bonnie Nicolle, said of civil military relations.
struggles for power and resources, social and Ibrahim said the course was designed to the course was meant to expose participants Olugbuo commended the participant for
economic inequality, ethnic and religious enhance the knowledge of participants on to the understanding of the UN resolutions their dedication to the course, adding that
divides. the principles and processes involved in the on protection of civilians during missions. the centre for civilians in conflict would
These conflicts, according to him, are protection of civilians during conflict and Nicolle said that the success of any continue to engage the military to enhance
often asymmetric and driven by non- disaster management. mission was dependent on how many their operations.
state actors against national forces in the
Northeast, Northwest, southeast and other
parts of the country.
He added that other parts of the world Military graduates 122 local vigilantes to boost security in Southern Kaduna
such as Afghanistan, Somalia, Ukraine,
among others were also facing similar The Theatre Command of Operation Safe Abuja. sustain peace in the area.
security situations. Haven has graduated 122 local vigilantes Speaking during the graduation, the According to him,”the meeting was
According to him, civilians constitute trained to assist the security agencies to theatre Commander of Operation Safe centred on the killing and rustling of Cattle
the majority of the people impacted by ensure security of hinterland communities Haven, Maj.- Gen Ibrahim Ali, urged the at Kuru area in Jos South Local Government
conflicts, either as intended or unintended in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna trained vigilantes to be good ambassadors Area of Plateau State, he urged the herders
targets. state. of their communities and discharge their to be patient as efforts are ongoing to recover
“Therefore, the priority of the The development is part of Civil-military duties effectively devoid of sentiment. the rustled cows.”
government and the military must meet measures towards ensuring security of He stressed the need to imbibe the In attendance were the Chairman
the professional objective of capturing lives and property in the troubled parts of tenets of equality, fairness and neutrality in Riyom Local Government Area, Member
and holding grounds, to the protection of Kaduna state. discharging their duties. representing Riyom in the State House
civilians, during these armed conflicts. The Director Defence Media Operations, Furthermore, the Commander held peace of Assembly, Miyetti Allah members and
“The United Nations effort at creating Major General Bernard Onyeuko disclosed meetings at the Headquarters of Operation other community leaders from Riyom Local
the discussion or responsibility to protect this during bi-weekly news briefing in Safe Haven with Fulani stakeholders, to Government Area of Plateau state.
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Judiciary News
Buhari’s request to pick successor, a coup d’etat – Daudu, SAN
By Kehinde Osasona, first-term governors to seek to a coup d’ etat. Mr President,
Abuja re-election and second-term kindly disentangle yourself from
governors accorded the privilege this subterfuge.”
A former President of the Nigerian of promoting successors without Apart from constitutionally
Bar Association (NBA), Chief interference from the presidency. lacking in vires and legality, the
Joseph Daudu (SAN) has dismissed He therefore appealed to the senior advocate observed that
President Muhammadu Buhari’s progressive governors “to allow Buhari’s demand for reciprocity
request to pick his successor as a our interests to converge, our “is also morally abhorrent. The
coup d’etat. focus to remain on the changing scenario here is that after eight
Daudu, in an open letter to dynamics of our environment, the years your scorecard is low and
President Buhari said the request expectations of our citizens and the the people have the right to insist
was not only strange but also global community.” on bringing who they think is the
flagrantly violated section 1(1)(2) Across the federation, the right person to make changes.”
of the Constitution of the Federal demand of the president had stoked He, therefore, asked the president
Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as public consternation and dissension to drop the idea of looking for a
Amended). with different interests within and successor for his office, which he
He argued that Nigerians “retain outside the APC likening it an said, was an answer to the present
the right to choose a new president attempt to compromise the process inept style of governance, which a
that will correct the existing of nominating the flag bearer of the lot of Nigerians seem to appreciate.
maladies that have befallen us.” APC. The senior advocate, also, asked
Blueprint reports that Buhari had In his letter to the president, the president “to allow the process
solicited the support of governors specifically, Daudu observed that of producing fresh leaders to take
elected on the platform of the All Buhari’s request breached section its course so that you can retire in
Progressives Congress (APC) to 1(1)(2) of the 1999 Constitution peace.”
pick his successor, who would fly (as amended), which according to In line with the principles of the
the flag of the APC for election him, the president should not be 1999 Constitution, Daudu noted
into the office of the President of discussing in the open. that the president and his cohorts
the Federal Republic of Nigeria in He added that the measure the “lack power to pick a successor. It
2023. president suggested at the meeting is a sign that the AP has forgotten
He justified his demand on the with the APC governors “is or has no idea of what the basic Daudu
ground that he had encouraged patently unconstitutional and akin principles of democracy are. “It is also a sign that Mr. of the level of insecurity posed
President and his cohorts are by banditry, by your kinsmen
Osinachi: Court remands husband in Kuje all determined to take from the
people that remaining power in
their hands guaranteed by no less
-herdsmen, wanton and rabid acts
of kidnapping being carried out
nationwide strictly for money.
By Kehinde Osasona 2015, Section 221 of the Penal her death would be the probable a document i.e., the Nigerian He further decried the high level
Code and the Violence Against consequence of your act. Constitution to change their of religious intolerance, collapse
A Federal Capital Territory Person’s Prohibition Act (VAPP) “Particulars of offence: That leaders. of the economy, devaluating
High Court has ordered that the 2015. you, Peter Nwachukwu, male, “It is the sole prerogative and galloping inflation,
husband of the late gospel singer, The charge reads in part: sometime between Nov. 14, 2009, of Nigerians to search for a unemployment, corruption, lack
Osinachi, be remanded in Kuje “That you Peter Nwachukwu, and April 2022 at Aco Estate, presidential leader who will of productivity, industrial collapse
Correctional Centre. 56, male, on the April 8 at Aco opposite Police Station, Lugbe, govern them for four years come and food insecurity due to inability
Peter Nwachukwu, was Estate, opposite Police Station, Abuja, FCT, within the jurisdiction 2023 and to the extent that you of farmers to access farmlands, all
remanded pending the hearing Lugbe, Abuja, FCT, within the of this court, did commit an are just one solitary Nigerian you of which had undermined internal
and determination of the alleged jurisdiction of this court, did offence to wit: emotional, verbal cannot usurp that remaining right stability.
homicide charge filed against him commit an offence to with: and psychological abuse on Mrs and exercise it for us,” the senior He observed that the emerging
by the Attorney-General of the culpable homicide punishable Osinachi Nwachukwu (deceased). advocate said in his letter to the government of terrorists and
Federation. with death in that you caused the “This was caused by humiliating president. bandits would not allow the
Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme death of Osinachi N. her and making utterances like Daudu, also, lamented that farmers “to farm and produce
gave the order following the “This was caused by your various ‘you are smelling,’ ‘you are mad,’ Nigeria “is in a very dire situation. food for the populace,” lamenting
defendant’s not guilty plea to the acts of violence and aggravated to her in the presence of her music No one is safe again in Nigeria. I political and social decline, drug
23-count charge bordering on assault with the knowledge that crew members.” am confident you are not proud addiction and growing criminality.
domestic violence and homicide

Kanu: Court throws out fundamental rights suit against DSS

instituted against him.
He also assured that the matter
would be given an accelerated
hearing.
She has adjourned the matter By Kehinde Osasona Idowu Awo, the DSS disagreed in custody cannot be allowed to commencement of the action,
till June 16 and 17 by 12 noon with Opara. practice his religion in such a including fundamental rights
and 9 am respectively. A Federal High Court sitting In his argument, he argued that way that would disturb the peace cases, he said Kanu (applicant)
The statement of offence in Abuja has dismissed the Kanu’s lawyer had not shown of other suspects in custody. chose to commence his “under
bordered on emotional, verbal fundamental rights enforcement how the doctors attending to his Taiwo said that “the applicants the Fundamental Right
and psychological abuse contrary suit filed by the leader of the client were doing “quack” work. fail to lead evidence by calling a Enforcement Procedure Rules
to Section 14(1) of the Violence proscribed Indigenous People Arguing further, he said that medical practitioner to convince that stipulate affidavit evidence.”
Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, of Biafra (IPOB) against the merely stating that the medical the court that based on the He ruled that after carefully
2015 and punishable under the Department of States Services doctors his office assigned to medical report; the treatment perusing all the affidavits of the
same section of the Act. (DSS). attend to Kanu were quacks did given to Kanu is inadequate.” applicant and the respondents
Nwachukwu was arrested by the Justice Taiwo Taiwo, in a not amount to conflict, adding Recall that submission was before him, he was of the view
Nigeria Police after his wife died judgment on Friday dismissed that Opara had not shown any also made about Kanu receiving that there were no irreconcilable
on April 8 following widespread the suit for lacking in merit and material evidence to prove that inadequate treatments from DSS conflicts in the affidavits.
allegations by their children, substance. the listed medical practitioners doctors who he called quacks. The judge has since turned
family and colleagues that he Kanu, through his lawyer, were quacks. Taiwo said that though down Kanu’s application and it
battered her leading to her death. Maxwell Opara, had, in a He prayed the court to there were various modes of was accordingly dismissed.
The crime he allegedly fundamental rights enforcement discountenance the application.
committed contravenes Sections suit marked: FHC/ABJ/ The AGF’s lawyer, Simon
104 and 379 of the Administration CS/1585/2021, sued the Enoch, also corroborated Awo’s
of Criminal Justice Act, (ACJA) Director-General (DG) of DSS submission, praying the court to
and the office as 1st and 2nd reject Opara’s application.
respondents respectively. In his judgment, Justice
He also joined the Attorney- Taiwo held that Kanu had not
General of the Federation (AGF) provided sufficient evidence
as 3rd respondent in the suit that his fundamental rights were
dated and filed on Dec. 13, infringed upon by the security
2021. outfit “as there is no proof of
Kanu had alleged that his torture before the court.”
health was deteriorating in the On Kanu’s right to practice
DSS custody, while also alleging his religion, the judge said that
that the medical personnel while the applicant (Kanu)
assigned to attend to him by the had the constitutional right to
DSS were unqualified, among practice his religion in custody,
others. he agreed with the position of the
Nwachukwu Arguing through its counsel, respondent (DSS) that a suspect Kanu
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Electricity Minister tasks

distributors say NIHSA on ground
subsidy removal water mapping
up tariff 58% By John Oba
Abuja
By Blessing Anaro
Lagos The Minister of Water Resources, Engr.
Suleiman Adamu, has charged the
The Association of Nigerian Electricity management of the Nigeria Hydrological
Distributors (ANED) said the removal Services Agency (NIHSA) to make concerted
of N500 billion yearly electricity effort to map out what is happening in
subsidies by the federal government ground water Resources in the Nation,
translated to a 58 per cent hike in tariff. taking into consideration its exploitation in
ANED in a recent document, said the country.
electricity tariff rose from N31/KWh Emphasizing on Groundwater Resources
in 2020 to N49/KWh presently, an Management, with a view to the theme of
increase of N18/KWh. this year's World Water Day Celebration,
Although the DisCos and NERC "Making the Invisible, Visible" the Adamu
have consistently denied tariff said that the Agency should tap facts and
increment, findings corroborated a Director General Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) Professor Hussaini Doko Ibrahim (right) and Director General establish a very robust Ground Water
statement by the Minister of Finance, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) Segun Ajayi-Kadir (middle) during a tour of the RMRDC Resource Centre by the MAN’s managing Resources Management Programme.
Budgets and National Planning, Zanaib director in Abuja recently, while as MAN Head Abuja Office Adeyemi Folarunsho watches Photo: Binta Shama A statement by NIHSA, Head Press/
Ahmed in March that FG had removed Public Relations Unit, Mrs. Lauretta Samuel,

Port Harcourt refinery to be ready

all subsidies in the power sector. on Friday said Adamu gave the charge while
Electricity consumers with prepaid on a day working visit to the agency.
metres have also lamented reduction in Commending the Management and
electricity units received from DisCos. Staff for its diligence and consistency in
The DisCos had, earlier in the year, improving on the production of the Annual

by November, NNPC assures

sent out migration links to customers. Flood Outlook (AFO), despite the stringent
Once clicked, the application link took conditions and none proximity of funds,
customers to an online form where Adamu said the agency plays critical role in
meter numbers and other information the socio-economic growth of the nation, in
were inputted to migrate from the old regard to the early warning information on
tariffs to the increased tariff plans. By Segun Odunewu the rehabilitation work which commenced and Kaduna refineries.
the flood scenario in the country.
However, an observation of the Lagos on May 6, 2021 had attained 30 per cent The committee, therefore, requested
The Minister further stressed the need
graphical representation of tariff completion level. for Federal Executive Council’s approval
on the continuous synergy between the
movement presented by the association The Chief Executive Officer of the He said while part of the project would of $1.5 billion for Port Harcourt refinery,
Agency and the River Basin Development
showed that while the Nigerian Nigerian National Petroleum Company be delivered within 32 months, the entire $5.321 million for various expenditures
Authorities (RBDA's), as instructed by him,
Electricity Supply Industry, NESI’s cost (NNPC) Limited, Melee Kyari, has project was expected to be completed incurred for comprehensive technical
on procurement and the establishment of
of the service had grown from N1.15trn revealed that the ongoing rehabilitation within 42 months. plants on July 26, 2017 and another $55
the Hydromet Stations, with specifications
in 2019 up to N1.8trn in 2021 (and of the Port Harcourt refinery would be Kyari, who insisted that the contract million paid on the same day.
by NIHSA, at the RBDA's catchments,
weighted generation cost has gone up completed by November 2023. for the survey of the refineries followed The lawmakers alleged that the contract
in order to meet up with the Minimum
from N23/kWh in 2019 to N27/kWh), Kyari stated this when he appeared due process, said the contracts for the was awarded to Saipem without due
Network Density recommended by World
NESI’s cost-reflective tariff in 2021 was before the House of Representatives rehabilitation of Warri and Kaduna diligence, adding that the contract was not
Meteorological Organization (WMO).
5 N/kWh cheaper than in 2019. Ad-hoc Committee headed by Ganiyu Refineries had not been awarded. subjected to competitive bidding.
The Director General, Nigeria
The ANED said “It truly does Johnson in Abuja recently. A representative of Saipem Engineering They also directed NNPC management
Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA),
not make any sense that, while the The NNPC chief, who was represented Company, who responded to questions to recourse back to the committee before
Engr. Clement Nze, earlier in a statement
generation cost and other costs continue at the meeting by the company’s General from the committee on the project, said awarding the contract for the rehabilitation
at the meeting, described the Minister's
to grow at NESI, the cost-reflective Manager in charge of Refineries and an additional sum of £2.3 million was of Warri and Kaduna refineries since the
Working visit as historic, as the management
tariff is systematically and artificially Petrochemicals, Mustapha Yakubu, said approved for the inspection of both Warri pipelines are in bad shape.
and staff of NIHSA, has been looking
reduced.”
It, however, said despite the increment
in the generation, transmission and
Customers remain at heart of our new digital transformation, says Microsoft forward to it.
The DG while noting that the Minister
is acquainted with the Agency's activities,
administrative costs, the cost-reflective By Segun Odunewu community. can gain visibil¬ity from their supply chains stated that 74 of Ground Water Monitoring
tariff had been decreased mainly due to Lagos Williams noted that in a world where and demonstrate transparent practices to Boreholes has been drilled, with 33 of Sutron
a continuous reduction in the regulated consumers have more choices than ever their customers.” Meteosat Data Collection Platforms (DCPs),
ATC&C losses under the Multi Year With the pandemic introducing an before, the retailer will need to work harder Williams disclosed that to help their retail 36, Telemetry DCP Stations under the
Tariff Order. e-commerce renaissance as well as omni to maintain customer loyalty. customers on their digital transformation intervention of TRIMMING Project, 18,
The DisCos had, for several years, channel receiving a lot of attention, Ola Tools that help to automate loyalty journey, that Microsoft has de¬veloped Automatic Weather Observation Systems
clamoured for cost-reflective tariffs. Williams, Country Manager, Microsoft programmes and pro¬vide insight into Cloud for Retail tech¬nology, a tailored set (AWOS), including 3 from NEMA, has also
“DisCos are not being able to Nigeria, has stated that it is the customer customer be¬haviour, she remarked, would of indus¬try-specific cloud solutions. been established.
recover NESI is cost of service as the that lies at the heart of these new trends and help brands spend more time innovating According to her, by working closely He further informed that 273Nos Manual
real ATC&C losses are much higher will ensure their staying power. products and ser¬vices for their customers. with retailers and their partners, Cloud for Staff Guage Stations, has been established,
than that under MYTO. This fact is The Country Manager re¬vealed that She explained further that though Retail helps maximise data, enhances the while 10 series of Annual Flood Outlook
exacerbating DisCos liquidity crisis in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), loyalty programmes are valuable assets for customer experience, optimiz¬es supply (AFO) has been published and launched,
and cash stress, weakening DisCos’ Microsoft retail customers reported that retailers looking to personalise custom¬ers’ chains and empower employees. with 7 editions under the supervision of the
balance sheets and preventing access to online sales brought in between two and five experience, building loyalty and trust “COVID-19 may have been the HM, all of these amongst others, the DG.
funding, ultimately, impeding DisCo per cent of reve¬nues before the pandemic. can be completely de¬railed by a single unexpected push into a new way of doing noted are some of the Agency's achievements
performance improvement. Thus, it With an increase of 30 per cent, she cyberattack, which is why any sort of data retail busi¬ness, but it’s consumers that under the able leadership of the Minister.
raises the question of whether there can disclosed that the Nigerian eCommerce management should always be paired with give these trends the staying power. To take While enumerating some of NIHSA's
be future DisCo improvement if the market contributed to the worldwide a security solution. advantage of the business benefits, retailers challenges, he appreciated the Minister
situation currently precludes any major growth rate of 29 per cent in 2021. “Another growing trend is the conscious will need to continue with their digital for his visit. The DG stated amongst
investment in NESI?, ANED said. According to her, the place of consumer. Sustainability has become a transformation journeys in earnest. others, Operational Vehicles, and office
The federal government had, some e-commerce in the Nigerian economy is major priority for customers, with many “Microsoft is working with Interswitch, accommodation, as some of the Agency's
time ago, mopped up customers tariff being boosted by gradual transition of choosing to spend more money with an impres¬sive payments and fintech challenges.
debts to the DisCos. informal retailers into the online shop¬ping brands that demonstrate their commitment in¬novator in Africa. Interswitch is working Other highlights of the meeting were
to ethical, environmentally-con¬scious with banks like GT, UBA and Zenith to discussions, questions and inputs from the
products and services. The right tech bridge the supply chain financing gap Management Staff of NIHSA present at the
Inflation Rate as at May 2022 16.82%
solutions can provide retailers with more be¬tween an existing corporate-fo¬cused occasion.
Invest & Exchange Rate May 23, 2022 415.68 transparency within their sup¬ply chains infrastructure and a small entrepreneurial Mrs Omolara Idowu, Director Admin and
so as to ensure they meet these consumers' economy emerging in the region using AI- Finance, NIHSA, gave the Vote of thanks,
Monetary Policy Rate May 24, 2022 13%
demand. enabled solutions.” while the Minister was later conducted on
Crude oil price in as at May 24, 2022 $121.73 “It is through technology that retailers a guided tour of some of NIHSA's facilities.
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CBN to wield big stick as dollar rain ICSAN holds

Investiture for Sokan,
drowns inflation, exchange rate other executives for
Lagos chapter
Analysts say dollar will fall after party primaries
By Blessing Anaro
Lagos By Segun Odunewu
Lagos
As Nigeria goes into another election But Wale Ibukun, a former banker The Nigerian economic philosophy of comfortable with the apex bank using The Lagos chapter of Institute of Chartered
year; the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) told Blueprint that, when the delegates an investment led strategy as its path to its open market operations mainly for Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria
has taken up more than before to its start going to sell the dollar for naira, economic takeoff will be reinforced. The liquidity management. In the forex (ICSAN) has elected new principal officers to
responsibility. The reckless use of dollars there is a great possibility of the dollar protectionist policies of the last decade market, we expect slight convergence if run its affairs with Olufemi Sokan emerging
by aspirants to sway delegates and the also falling, lifting up the naira. are likely to be discarded. They will be only the CBN allows the I&E rate to as the new chairman of the Lagos chapter.
rising inflation are some of the problems Rewane believes that, on the other replaced with a more proactive package depreciate over a period in the adoption Sokan, a managing partner at Sokan
the apex bank will battle with. hand there will be multiple debates of economic policies. of a crawling peg on the path towards fair Elusogbon & Co was elected alongside
For Bismarck Rewane, Chief and interrogation of economic and Rewane recalled that the CBN finally value. Whilst simultaneously increasing other 14 new executives to deepen corporate
Operating Officer (COO) of Financial ideological issues before the Nigerian turned the corner and embraced a more supply to the market. governance in both the public and private
Derivatives Company (FDC), the night public, taking advantage of the long time orthodox monetary policy. It increased "All told, inflation is likely to bite sector in the state.
of the long knives is finally here. lag. rates (150 basis points) after 70 months harder in the next few months before Other new executives sworn in
"As Nigeria goes into election season, He said, for investors, no matter and may be considered no longer an subsiding. Businesses should brace alongside Sokan are: Ololade Olude- Vice
the long knives are out and the cloak and what the election outcome the policy economic maverick. themselves for a period of uncertainty Chairman; Adebusola Iyamu- Secretary;
dagger business has gone into overdrive", trajectory will change fundamentally. “Investors are feeling more and imponderables", said Rewane. Onubogu Chinwe- Treasurer; Efosa
said Rewane said at the recent Lagos
Business School (LBS) breakfast meeting. Ewere- Mobilisation Secretary; Oladayo
He is worried that, the time lag Akinlemibola- Financial Secretary; Julie
between post-convention and election is Bassey, Ngozi Okoli, Toluwalase Abimbolu,
long. Itohan Iroro, Adebola Babatunde, Damilola
"This time around the lag between Feixon, Olekamma Ekeleme and Olusina
post-convention politics and election Sokunbi.
is dangerously long. The average cycle In her remark, the outgoing Chairman
since 1999 was approximately 90 days. of the Chapter, Nkechi Anyimah, advised
This time around it is likely to be 250 members to remain committed to the ideals
days. of corporate governance in their various
"The time lag is long enough for professions.
meaningful debates, dredging up While expressing her confidence in the
scandals, fake news and misinformation. leadership of the new chairman to lead the
As they say “All is fair in war & love”", chapter enviable, Mrs. Anyimah urged them
he said. not to lose track of the goals and mandate,
The first sign that the central bank is adding that the institute expects from them
ready to mediate was when after over six a lot of commitment and integrity as well as
years, it raised benchmark rate by 150 service to bring in new and young members.
basis points. She said, “The executives were elected
The next most important task, based on their capability, performance and
according to analysts is venturing into contributions to the institution.”
the foreign exchange market to wield the Speaking at the Investiture, Sokan
big stick. expressed appreciation for the privilege and
"Ordinarily, spending of dollars in a promised to move the chapter to greater
sovereign country should be a crime, but heights.
it was not only spent, it was wantonly “Looking at the present situation of our
so. The immediate effect is falling of the dear nation Nigeria, it is very obvious and
naira against the United State of America certain that at a time like this, the presence
dollar, particularly in the parallel of our great institute particularly in Lagos
market", said Marcel Obi, an economist state chapter is greatly needed to arise and
in Lagos. drive a change in the area of governance both
The concern is that, with a time in the private and public sector. It is on this
From left: Chairman National Stakeholders Working Group (NSWG) Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) Olusegun ground that the theme of my investiture and
lag that is so long, more of these illicit Adeyemi-Adekunle, NEITI Executive Secretary Orji Ogbonnaya-Orji and Chairman of Communications and Civil Society Steering Committee of
politicking may continue to weigh a working motto for my administration was
NSWG of the Initiative Peter Egbule during a validation workshop for framework study on environmental impact reporting in the extractive titled “Bracing up for the journey.
heavily on inflation and exchange rate. industry in Abuja recently Photo: NAN Sokan explained that his administration
will pursue ICSAN’s goals through rigorous

Capital market participants to get unique identifiers – SEC training and post qualification workshops
to enhance the capacity of members for the
optimum performance.
By Benjamin Umuteme secured and done on a Straight Through that seeks to strengthen our data and Nigerians, and I believe that this is “Any system that must achieve its
Abuja Processing basis, leaving very little protection within the commission, the an important task. objectives must essentially develop its people.
human intervention in the processing capital market, as well as our entire In his response, National The empowerment of the people is the
In a bid to contain issues of fraud in of data. IT environment so it will be up to Commissioner Data Protection Bureau veneration of the system,” he added.
the capital market as well as reduce to The director-general said the speed in terms of modernity, efficiency (DPB) Dr Vincent Olatunji commended Earlier in his remark, President/
the barest minimum the quantum of commission decided to engage relevant and protection of the database of the the SEC on its robust data policy and Chairman of ICSAN council, Taiwo Gbenga
unclaimed dividends, capital market stakeholders in a bid to resolve issues commission and the capital market. expressed the readiness of the Bureau to Owokalade, FCIS, explained that the Lagos
participants are to be given unique of identity management to tackle the “The bureau and the commission can collaborate with the Commission. chapter of the Institute plays a key role in the
identifiers. problem of unclaimed dividends. collaborate to ensure that institutions Olatunji stated that due to the fact activities of ICSAN, therefore, the investiture
This is part of efforts by the Securities Hence, he said the commission under my supervision should comply that the issue of data is a global one as of Sokan is of paramount importance to the
and Exchange Commission to manage was currently engaging stakeholders to with NDPR as we have a lot of almost everything online, there is a national body.
identities of participants in the capital harmonise various databases of investors leverage over the institutions that work need to ensure our personal data we He urged the new executives to continue
market. and facilitate data accuracy in the market in the capital market so, we can put give is safeguarded and adequately to be in the forefront for promoting good
Director General of the SEC, Mr. as well as increasing investors’ education more emphasis on compliance in our protected and processed within governance across board by bringing more
Lamido Yuguda stated this during to stem the trend. interaction. adequate regulations in the country and professionals into the body.
a meeting with the Management of He said, “This is an institution that There is a huge gap and big capacity internationally. Earlier in his keynote address, Prof. Femi
Nigeria Data Protection Bureau in is going to be a strong partner to your for the agency and the agency will need He said. “The whole world is a global Olufunmilade charged the new executives
Abuja weekend. bureau in the discharge of your functions, more people and resources. The world is village, and we are constantly interacting to be steadfast in advocating for corporate
Yuguda said the identity management to ensure there is data integrity, data moving towards an online world which over various issues. The sector had governance, noting that it is crucial at this
project already on-going in the capital security and all agencies and capital means that data is going to be given the highest contribution to our GDP stage of Nigeria’s development.
market is to ensure that every participant market operators do comply with the and stored somewhere and it can be last year and that speaks volumes. Rear Admiral Abolaji Abolade Orederu
within the capital market has a unique NDPR and as far as the Commission compromised. That is core purpose of Over 104 million Nigerians go on the who chaired the occasion advised the new
identifier that will be given to them so is concerned, at the moment, we have your agency, to ensure that the data is internet daily and now we are looking at executive to take the issue of corporate
all capital market transactions will be an IT transformation project underway properly used to the benefit of Nigeria digitizing everything. governance to greater heights.
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YUSU KALU CECILIA Oref Happiness RINGFA

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I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed
as YUSUF NASIRU, now wish KALU GEORGE ÇHUKWUEMEKA, as GEORGE-KALU VIVIAN as ogbu Tessy Ochanya, now as Peter Hapipiness Ifeoma, as YULKUR SUNDAY, now wish
to be known and addressed now wish to be known and addressed UZOAMAKA, now wish to be known wish to be known and addressed now wish to be known and to be known and addressed as
as NASIRU JIRGI YUSUF. as KALU GEORGE ÇHUKWUEMEKA and addressed as GEORGE-KALU as Ogbu Tessy Orefi. Former addressed as Peter Happiness. YILKUR RINGFAR. Former
Former documents remain NDEM. Former documents remain VIVIAN UZOAMAKA CECILIA. documents remain valid. Concerned Former documents remain valid. documents remain valid.
valid. Concerned authorities and valid. Concerned authorities and Former documents remain valid. Concerned authorities and general Concerned authorities and
Concerned authorities and general authorities and general public to
general public to take note general public to take note
public to take note take note public to take note general public to take note

AGBO A A A A idris

jao
jao
jao
jao
I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed
as IDU BLESSING, now wish as AbdulHakeem Umar as AbdulHakeem Zainab as AbdulHakeem Khalid as AbdulHakeem Zahra as fatima idris idriso
to be known and addressed as Farouk Omobolaji, now wish Eyitayo, now wish to be Olatunbosun, now wish Kofoworola, now wish to mache, now wish to be known
to be known and addressed as Ajao known and addressed as Ajao to be known and addressed as be known and addressed as
OLUWADARE BLESSING IDU Ajao AbdulHakeem Zahra and addressed as fatima idris
AbdulHakeem Umar Farouk AbdulHakeem Zainab Ajao AbdulHakeem Khalid
AGBO. Former documents remain Olatunbosun. Former documents Kofoworola. Former documents macha. Former documents remain
valid. Concerned authorities and Omobolaji. Former documents Eyitayo. Former documents remain valid. Concerned authorities valid. Concerned authorities and
remain valid. Concerned authorities remain valid. Concerned authorities remain valid. Concerned authorities
general public to take note and general public to take note and general public to take note and general public to take note and general public to take note general public to take note

SANNI USMA N
Ebenezer ENIOLA MUHAMMAD AJAWA
I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known as OBEY
as Janet MICAH, now wish as FATIMA ADAMS ZAKARI, now Agbor Florence Agbo, now as ADETUNJI WURAOLA, now as, UKASHATU MUHAMMAD ORDHAWA now wish to be
to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed as IBRAHIM now wish to be known and known and called OBEY AJAWA
as JANET MICAH SANNI. USMAN FATIMA ADAMS. Former as Florence Ebenezer Agbo. ADETUNJI WURAOLA ENIOLA. called UKASHATU MUHAMMAD. MAKAMA. All former documents
Former documents remain documents remain valid. Concerned Former documents remain valid. Former documents remain valid. All former documents remain valid. remain valid, concerned
valid. Concerned authorities and authorities and general public to Concerned authorities and general Concerned authorities and general All concerned authorities and the authorities and the general public
general public should please take
general public to take note take note public to take note public to take note
note. to take note.

ibrahim RAMATU salis Chris ABDULKARI

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I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed
as Yakubu Nura now wish as DELUWA INUSA now wish Mohammed Daribo Adamu christopher Mandis bello, as Yahaya Halima now wish as AHMAD AHMAD, now wish
to be known and addressed as to be known and addressed now wish to be known and addressed now wish to be known and addressed to be known and addressed as to be known and addressed
Yakubu ibrahim. Former as RAMATU INUWA. Former as Mohammed salisu Adamu. as Mandis Chris bello . Former Salihu Halima Yahaya. as ABDULKARIM ISAH,
documents remain valid. documents remain valid. Former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. Concerned Former documents remain 20/2/2001. Former documents
Concerned authorities and Concerned authorities and Concerned authorities and general authorities and general public to take valid. Concerned authorities and remain valid. Concerned authorities
general public to take note general public to take note public to take note note general public to take note and general public to take note

OGUNDOLAPO AJIE IDRI RUTH MUHAMMAD Mrs. Oluwatosin

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I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed MAIMUNA IBRAHM BISALLAH I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed
YUSUF SALISU, now wish to be as TONY ABUE, 26/4/1984, now TO MAIMUNA ABUBAKAR as DAKARE HADIZA JACOB HADIZA MUHAMMAD MUSA now as Miss. Oluwatosin
known and addressed as YUSUF wish to be known and addressed as IDRIS.My correct date of birth is now wish to be known and wish to be known and addressed Adenike Shedowo, now wish
SALIHU OGUNDOLAPO. Former TONY AJIE ABUE, 28/4/1984. 01/01/1970 NOT 15/01/1970.All addressed as DAKARE HADIZA as KHADEEJAH MUHAMMAD to be known and addressed as
documents remain valid. Concerned Former documents remain valid. documents remain valid authority RUTH. Former documents remain JAFAR. Former documents remain Mrs. Oluwatosin Adenike
authorities and general public to Concerned authorities and general concerned and general public valid. Concerned authorities and valid. Concerned authorities and Bamidele. Former documents
remain valid. Concerned authorities
take note public to take note should please take note. general public to take note general public to take note
and general public to take note

moyosor Emunem B Hajar OCHOHEPO Adam

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I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED I, formerly known and addressed
as Miss ogunleye zuliat Basirat Alaba Salami, now as Doko Aliyu Baba, now as Hajara Talatu umar, HASSAN OCHOHEPO; IN MY BANK as Aishatu Bala DOB:
moyosore, now wish to be ACCOUNTS HENCEFORTH I WISH TO 01/01/1979, now wish to be
wish to be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed now wish to be known and BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSed AS BABA
known and addressed as Mrs Flourish Basirat Emunemu. as Aliyu Babadoko. Former addressed as Hajarat Umar. HASSAN OCHOHEPO, ALL FORMER known and addressed as Aishatu
Shittu zuliat moyosore. Former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. Former documents remain valid. DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID, BANKS,ALL Adamu, DOB: 22/02/1993.
Former documents remain valid. AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND THE Former documents remain valid.
Concerned authorities and general Concerned authorities and Concerned authorities and Concerned authorities and general
Concerned authorities and general GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE
public to take note
public to take note general public to take note general public to take note NOTE. public to take note

SAMUEL Anas SIRAJO OHOBU VERA

obajeh
I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I formerly known and addressed as I formerly known as obage I, formerly known and addressed as I WISH TO STATE THAT VERA
as ISAH SAMUEL, now wish Anas Abdulkadir, Wrong DOB: ZULAIHAT SAIDU IBELU Now tijani .d.o.b .08-05-1957 Igagu Dominic Ohobu, Former BAYANI YUNANA, IPKE EBE
to be known and addressed as 01/01/1999, now wish to be known wish to be known and addressed now wish to be known and date of birth 15/02/1981, now wish to ARUBI, VERA EBE ARUBI AND
OIGBABO ISAH SAMUEL. and addressed as Anas Abubakar as ZULAIHAT SIRAJO IBELU. addressed as obajeh tijani be known and addressed as IDAGU VERA BAYANI is one and same
Former documents remain date of birth correct: 12/11/1999. All former documents remain valid akoji .d.o.b. 15-05-1958 .all DOMINIC OHOBU, New birth date person but wish to be known and
Former documents remain valid. 06/09/1973. Former documents remain
valid. Concerned authorities and Concerned authorities and general
authority concerned and general form document remain valid. valid. Concerned authorities and
addressed as VERA BAYANI
general public to take note public to take note
public take note. General public take note general public to take note YUNANA.

BAYANI IROANUSI KINGSLE KALU Happiness CORRECTION OF NAME

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I WISH TO STATE THAT GODI I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as
BAYANI YUNANA AND GODI as NWEZE CHUKWUDUBEM as UKPETU AGATHA, now wish MERCY INEM OGBONNAYA, now as Sabo Happiness, now SASE SESUGHTER DAMIAN,
YUNANA is one and same person HENRY, now wish to be known to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed now wish to be known and
but wish to be known and addressed and addressed as IROANUSI as EZE AGATHA KINGSLEY. as MERCY KALU OKOH. Former as Monday Happiness. addressed as SASE MSUGHTER
as GODI BAYANI YUNANA.. Former CHIDUBEM HENRY OJIEWULU. Former documents remain documents remain valid. Concerned Former documents remain
Former documents remain valid. DAMIAN. Former documents
documents remain valid. General public
Concerned authorities and general valid. Concerned authorities and authorities and general public to valid. Concerned authorities and remain valid. Concerned authorities
to take note public to take note general public to take note take note general public to take note and general public to take note

OLUWATOBI en ERNEST mary RABO CAROLINE

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I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed
EKE PRINCE GOODLUCK, now as Abah martha ene, now EKPETE ANTHONIA NJIDEKA, as adekoye, mary oiza, as GOSPEL BULUS, now wish as AKPOYOMARE CAROLINE
wish to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed now wish to be known and now wish to be known and to be known and addressed OMAMUYOVWI, now wish to be
as SUNDAY PRINCE NKEMJIKA as Abutu martha ene. addressed as ERNEST ANTHONIA addressed as mayaki, mary as BULUS GOSPEL RABO. known and addressed as IRIKEFE
AKPOYOMARE CAROLINE
OLUWATOBI. Former documents Former documents remain NJIDEKA. Former documents oiza. Former documents remain Former documents remain OMAMUYOVWI. Former documents
remain valid. Concerned authorities valid. Concerned authorities and remain valid. Concerned authorities valid. Concerned authorities and valid. Concerned authorities and remain valid. Concerned authorities
and general public to take note general public to take note and general public to take note general public to take note general public to take note and general public to take note

SANUSI AISHA NAJIBULLAH LIKORO NWOSU Confirmation of nam

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I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I FORMERLY KNOWN ADDRESSED THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL
as BUSHARI MONSUROH as AISHA USMAN, now wish as HARUNA NAJIB, now wish as RAMATU ABBAS, now wish NWOSU FAVOUR AMARACHI NOW PUBLIC THAT ONAH CHIDIMMA
OLAITAN, now wish to be known STANLEY REFERS TO ONE AND
to be known and addressed to be known and addressed as to be known and addressed as WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED THESAME PERSON, BUT NOW WISH
and addressed as SANUSI as AISHA NUHU. Former NAJIBULLAH SABO HARUNA. RAHMA ABBAS LIKORO. AS NWOSU AMARACHI. ALL TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED
MONSURAH OLAITAN. Former documents remain valid. Former documents remain Former documents remain FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AS ONAH CHIDI STANLEY ALL
documents remain valid. Concerned Concerned authorities and valid. Concerned authorities and valid. Concerned authorities and BANKS GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID
authorities and general public to AUTHORITIES CONCERNED BANKS AND
take note general public to take note general public to take note general public to take note TAKE NOTE GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

ERIC AHMAD Onyinam HALIMATU SHAIBU RUKAIYA

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I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed
as ERIC ONYEKA, now wish as UMAR AHMAD AHMAD as Maryam Gift Peter, now as HALIMATU HALIDU, now as HAUWA GARBA, now wish as RUKAIYA SANUSI, now
to be known and addressed as ADANI, now wish to be known wish to be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed
MEGWALU ONYEKACHUKWU and addressed as UMAR AHMAD Maryann Onyiname Peter. as HALIMATU IBRAHIM. as HAUWA SHAIBU. Former as RUKAIYA MUSA. Former
ERIC. Former documents remain ADANI. Former documents remain Former documents remain valid. Former documents remain documents remain valid. documents remain valid.
valid. Concerned authorities and valid. Concerned authorities and Concerned authorities and general valid. Concerned authorities and Concerned authorities and Concerned authorities and
general public to take note general public to take note public to take note general public to take note general public to take note general public to take note

loss of documen PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

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THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT HAJ. HAUWA
MAINA OF BAMA STREET BORNO MAIDUGURI LOSS THE
Rhema Light Ministries Int’l GODO AID FOUNDATION
ORIGINAL COPY OF OFFER OF GRANT INRESPECT OF PLOT The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied The general public is hereby notified that the above named has
applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration
NO. 22 BLOCK “PD” ON TPO 833A LOCATED AT SULTAN SA’AD to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration under part
under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 2020.
‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 2020.
ABUBAKAR ROAD REVISED MILLENNIUM CITY LAYOUT
KADUNA MEASURING ABOUT 879M² BEARING THE NAME THE TRUSTEES ARE:
THE TRUSTEES ARE:
1. Okewu Emmanuel Oyigodo -- Chairman
OF THE ALLOTTEE BRIG. GENERAL ABBA KYAI. ISSUED TO 1. Okuu Freeman Chibuzo -- Chairman 2. Okewu James -- Secretary
HIM BY MINISTRY OF LANDS AND SURVEY KADUNA ON THE 2. Akobundu Mgbeodichimma 3. Idoko Mary-Queen Ochanya
3. Friday Iniobong Esau -- Secretary
14TH JANUARY, 2015 THE SAME GOT LOST ON THE 12TH
aims and Objective
FEBRUARY, 2021 ALONG KANO TO KADUNA EXPRESS WAY. aim and Objective: 1. To help the needy in the society.
To preach the gospel of Christ 2. To provide aid and relief to poor in the society.
ALL EFFORT MADE TO TRACE SAME PROVED ABORTIVE IF Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the
Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the
FOUND KINDLY RETURN TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420, Tigris Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420, Tigris
CONCERNED AUTHORITY AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of
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MOHD PETER FRIDAY UFEDOJO SYLVERSTER T

ijjani
I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed
as ARAFAT A IBRAHIM, now as GYANG NORO SUNDAY, now as ALILU FRIDAY .E., now as JOHN BENEDICTA as BLESSING BENEDICT as Tijjani Tasiu, now wish
wish to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed UFEDOJO, now wish to be known ANTAI, now wish to be known to be known and addressed as
as ARAFAT IBRAHIM MOHD. as NORO CHUWANG PETER. as ALILU EZEKIEL FRIDAY.. and addressed as LAWRENCE and addressed as SYLVERSTER
BENEDICTA UFEDOJO JOHN. Tasiu Alh Tijjani. Former
Former documents remain Former documents remain Former documents remain BLESSING BENEDICT. Former
Former documents remain documents remain valid. Concerned documents remain valid. Unity
valid. Concerned authorities and valid. Concerned authorities and valid. Concerned authorities and valid. Concerned authorities and Bank concerned authorities and
general public to take note general public to take note authorities and general public to
general public to take note general public to take note take note general public to take note

Abubakar DAUDA ETENG EMENIKE ENECHUKWU GALADIMA

I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known as RUTH I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed
Tanimu Abubkara sulaiman, BULUS, now wish to be known as Miss BEATRICE NIBORO as EJELONU DANIKE, now as ANIEMEKA OBIAMAKA as ZAINAB HASSAN, now wish
now wish to be known and addressed as AISHA DAUDA, all former EFE, now wish to be known wish to be known and addressed ASSUMPTA, now wish to be known to be known and addressed as
as Tanimu Abubakar Sulaiman. and addressed as Mrs ETENG as EJELONU DANIEL EMENIKE. and addressed as ENECHUKWU
documents remain valid. NIMC, ZAINAB GALADIMA USMAN.
Former documents remain valid Unity BEATRICE EFE. Former documents Former documents remain valid. OBIAMAKA ASSUMPTA. Former
Authorities concerned and Former documents remain
Bank concerned authorities and remain valid. Concerned authorities Concerned authorities and general documents remain valid. Concerned valid. Concerned authorities and
general public to take note General Public to note and general public to take note public to take note authorities and general public to
take note general public to take note

yahaya SANDRA Chiemela ONYINYECHI OGECHUKWU C

hidera
I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as
abdullahi sunusi sunusi, as IROEGBULAM CHIZOBAM as Miss Duru Sylvaline MISS NWACHUKWU ONYINYECHI as CHIBUEZE GODSTIME Osunkwo Cynthia Chidera,
now wish to be known and SANDRA, now wish to be known Chiemela, now wish to be known ESTHER, now wish to be known OGECHUKWU, now wish to be
and addressed as CHUKWUEMEKA now wish to be known and
addressed as yahaya sunusi and addressed as MRS Cletus and addressed as MRS ANYANWU known and addressed as CHIBUEZE
CHIZOBAM SANDRA. Former Sylvaline Chiemela. Former addressed as Iloanya cynthia
yahaya. Former documents ONYINYECHI ESTHER. Former OGECHUKWU MIRACLE. Former
documents remain valid. Concerned documents remain valid. Concerned Chidera. Former documents
remain valid. Concerned authorities documents remain valid. Concerned documents remain valid. Concerned
authorities and general public to authorities and general public to authorities and general public to take remain valid. Concerned authorities
and general public to take note authorities and general public to take
take note take note note note
and general public to take note

ROSEMARY H CHIKA MONIMA FAITH S

enrieta
hittu
I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed
as MISS ANI CHINENYE Ememe Kelechi Henrieta, now CHIKA MADUBUM AMARA, now as OKEZUO CHUKWUDI, now as NJOKU EBERECHI, now wish as Bamota Yetunde
ROSEMARY, now wish to be wish to be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed Shittu, now wish to be known
known and addressed as MRS to be known and addressed as
Odiegwu Kelechi Henrieta. EZEALA AMARACHUKWU CHIKA. as BRIGGS GODDEY MONIMA. KINGSLEY EBERECHI FAITH. and addressed as Ramota
OKORO CHINENYE ROSEMARY. Former documents remain valid. Yetunde Shittu. Former
Former documents remain valid.
Former documents remain valid. Former documents remain Former documents remain documents remain valid.
Concerned authorities and general Concerned authorities and general valid. Concerned authorities and
Concerned authorities and general valid. Concerned authorities and Concerned authorities and
public to take note public to take note general public to take note
public to take note general public to take note general public to take note

Ashimiu ONUMONU SONGUBI A Adam ADIGUN

dam
I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed
Fatai Ashimiu Alao, now wish to as ONUMONU GOODLUCK as ABUBAKAR SONGUBI as Adam Muhammad Yabagi, as Miss Adam Fatima, now as ALIYU ABDULWAKEEL, now
be known and addressed as Olaiya CHETACHI, now wish to be known and DANJUMA, now wish to be known now wish to be known and wish to be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed as
Emmanuel Ashimiu. Former addressed as ONUMONU KINGSLEY and addressed as ABUBAKAR addressed as Adam Muhammad Mrs Adam Abubakar Fatima. ALIYU ADIGUN ABDULWAKEEL.
documents remain valid. Concerned KASARACHI. Former documents SONGUBI. Former documents Bashir. Former documents Former documents remain valid. Former documents remain valid.
authorities and general public to take remain valid. Concerned authorities remain valid. Concerned authorities remain valid. Concerned authorities Concerned authorities and general Concerned authorities and general
note and general public to take note and general public to take note and general public to take note public to take note public to take note

Goodness MOBOLENLE Mohammed HALIDU KABIR RUQAYYA

I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I formerly known and called I formerly known and called RUKAYYA
as Jennifer Joshua, now TAOFIQ TAIBAT MOBOLENLE, as Mohammed Al-Ameen FRANCIS ANTHONY, now wish to HALADU SHU,AIBU, now wish ISHAQ BORN ON 04/03/1985
now wish to be known and be known and addressed as FRANCIS
wish to be known and addressed addressed as TAOFEET TAIBAT Bako, now wish to be known and to be known and addressed as now wish to be known and addressed
as Jennifer Goodness. MOBOLENLE, THAT MY DATE addressed as Mohammed Al- BASHIRU HALIDU, AND THE KABIR SHU,AIBU JAMIL. All as RUQAYYA ISYAKU NABABA
OF BIRTH IS 01/01\1985 NOT Ameen Adam Bako. Former DATE OF BIRTH IS 16/01/1997 former documents remain valid. BORN ON 02/01/1984. All former
Former documents remain NOT 2/06/1992. Former documents
valid. Concerned authorities and 01\01/1940 . Former documents documents remain valid. Concerned Concerned authorities and the documents remain valid. Concerned
remain valid. Concerned authorities remain valid. Concerned authorities general public to please take authorities and the general public to
general public to take note authorities and general public to and general public to take note
and general public to take note take note note. please take note.

ISYAKU SANI YUSUF SHAMSUDDEEN MAGRET ISAH

I formerly known and called I formerly known and called SANI I formerly known and called I formerly known and called I formerly known and called I formerly known and called
ISYAKU ABDULLAHI, now MUSA, now wish to be known YUSUF HARUNA, now wish SURAJO SHAMSUDDEEN, now HAFSAT NUHU, now wish to be USAINI ISA, now wish to be
wish to be known and addressed and addressed as SANI ISAH to be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed
as ISYAKU ISA. All former known and addressed as MAGRET known and addressed as USAINI
MUSA. All former documents YUSUF ZAKARIYYA MUSA. as SHAMSUDDEEN SALIHU SIMON. All former documents ISAH YUSIF. All former documents
documents remain valid. All former documents remain SURAJO. All former documents
Concerned authorities and the remain valid. Concerned valid. Concerned authorities and remain valid. Concerned authorities remain valid. Concerned authorities
general public to please take authorities and the general public remain valid. Concerned authorities
the general public to please take and the general public to please and the general public to please and the general public to please
note. to please take note. note. take note. take note.
take note.

NURA NUSAIBA Haruna IMONI ADEEYO IKEBE

I formerly known and called I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed
NURA AHMAD, now wish to be NUSAIBA ABUBAKAR, now wish to Haruna abdulhadi haruna, as MONI SUNDAY, now wish TAIWO ADUKE MOJISOLA, now as IKEBE CHRISTIANA, now
known and addressed as NURA be known and addressed as NUSAIBA now wish to be known and addressed to be known and addressed
as Haruna abdul-hadi From
wish to be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed
AHMED. All former documents ABUBAKAR ABUBAKAR. Former as IMONI SUNDAY. Former ADEEYO RUTH ADUKE. Former as IKEBE BLESSING ONWU.
02+06+1997 To 25+05+1998.
remain valid. Concerned documents remain valid. Concerned Former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. documents remain valid. Concerned Former documents remain
authorities and the general public authorities and general public to take Concerned authorities and general Concerned authorities and authorities and general public to take valid. Concerned authorities and
to please take note. note public to take note general public to take note note general public to take note

SANI kayode UKAEGBU ETENG E

onyinyechukwu
gbosimba
I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed
Abubakar Sani Mustapha, now as peace igbomoji, now kuyeba Amudat Adejumoke, UKAEGBU ~OBO OLUCHI, now Miss BEATRICE NIBORO EFE, now as Egbosimba Favour
wish to be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed now wish to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed as okechukwu Amara, now wish
SANI MUSTAPHA ABUBAKAR. as onyinyechukwu peace as kayode Adejumoke kuyeba. as UKAEGBU CHIAKA OLUCHH. to be known and addressed as
Mrs ETENG BEATRICE EFE. Former Egbosimba okechukwu. Former
Former documents remain valid. Banks esimai. Former documents remain Former documents remain valid. Former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. Concerned documents remain valid. Concerned
concerned authorities and general valid. Concerned authorities and Concerned authorities and general Concerned authorities and general authorities and general public to take authorities and general public to take
public to take note general public to take note public to take note public to take note note note

EJELONU MUSA OBIAMAKA GIDEON BABAGANA ADAM

I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed as ADAM
as EJELONU DANIKE, now wish as MUSA HYELMA YAKUBU as ANIEMEKA OBIAMAKA as EMEKA~OKEKE CHIJINDU ALHAJI BABAGANA BABAGONIMI, ABDULLAHI ADAM, now wish to be known
to be known and addressed as MALGWI, now wish to be known ASSUMPTA, now wish to be known GIFT, now wish to be known and now wish to be known and addressed and addressed as ADAM ABDULLAHI YERO
EJELONU DANIEL EMENIKE. and addressed as MUSA HYELMA and addressed as ENECHUKWU addressed as EMEKA~OKEKE as BABAGANA BABA GONIMI. OLD DATE OF BIRTH 08/06JUNE/1990
Former documents remain valid. YAKUBU. Former documents remain OBIAMAKA ASSUMPTA. Former CHIJINDU GIDEON. Former
documents remain valid. Concerned documents remain valid. Former documents remain valid. NEW DATE OF BIRTH 05/06JUNE/1998.
Concerned authorities and valid. Concerned authorities and authorities and general public to take Concerned authorities and Concerned authorities and general Former documents remain valid. Concerned
general public to take note general public to take note note general public to take note public to take note authorities and general public to take note

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as Oboni Christiana MARVELLOUS ONYINYECHI SAM- I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed
Unekwuojo, now wish to be NDUBUEZE, now wish to be known Naima Abdullahi, is a as UDOFIA VICTOR VIVIAN as MOSES MAIWADA, now wish as MISS NGODOO CYNTHIA
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known and addressed as Omale and addressed as MARVELLOUS wife to kasimu Sadiq and addressed as ODEY VIVIAN known and addressed as MRS
Christiana Unekwuojo. Former ONYINYECHI IGBOZURUIKE. suleiman. NYSC and the MOSES MAIWADA GYUNGON. NGODOO CYNTHIA COKER.
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In all my documents I bears Abu That my name was wrongly captured I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed
in my national ID card as Jennifer I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed
lohpon ndam, while in my working Lawale Abdullaziz, D.O.B: as CHRISTIANA PAUL
durah mngohol instead JOAN OZOHU ABDULLAHI, now as OYEBANJI ITUNU, now wish
place my name was appears as ndam 1-3-1995 now wish to be known and EGBUNU, now wish to be known
Jennifer durah that my correct wish to be known and addressed as to be known and addressed as
Abu, Abu lohpon ndam and addressed as Lawal Abdulazeez. and addressed as CHRISTIANA
name is Jennifer durah. Former ABDULLAHI JOANNA. Former OYEBAMIJI ITUNU OLUWA.
ndam Abu is one and the same D.O.B: 5-5-1998. Former documents PAUL. Former documents remain
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as NAME CHIDINMA as Metu Chidera Peace, as Amina Liman mukun, as MATTEW YUSUF- D.O.B. as MISSOGUCHE RACHEAL,Now
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to be known and addressed as addressed as Metu Chidera. addressed as Amina Yahaya and addressed as MATTEW FRIDAY-
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PATIENCE HOPE DECLARATION OF MARRIAGE DECLARATION OF MARRIAGE NESTHER AHMED

I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed as I,SUMAYYAH KHALID. I I, RUKAYYA IBRAHIM I WAS I, formerly known and addressed as I formerly known and called
JOSHUA PATIENCE KUNDI, Now FAVOUR HOPE MBAGWU, Now wish WAS MARRIED TO SAEED MARRIED TO ALIYU SADIQ ALIYU NESTHER ALBERT ALU, now wish to NURA AHMAD, now wish to be
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PATIENCE GEORGE DANLADI. CHINENYE MBAGWU. All former 2012 AT SARDAUNA MEMORIAL MUSABAQA MOSQUE KINKINAU, NACHAFIYA ALBERT ALU. Former AHMED. All former documents
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as OKPAEGBE MICHAEL addressed as KOLAWOLE ABDULHAMID UMAR, Date of known and addressed as FADILA
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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

NG’LUM.BIU DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION THE IFEANYICHUKWU SYLVESTER OMOROGBE FAMILY FOUNDATION
The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the
Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration under part ‘C’ of the companies
and Applied Matters Act 1990.
MOEMEKE FOUNDATION The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the
Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration under part ‘C’ of the companies
The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the and Applied Matters Act 1990.
THE TRUSTEES ARE: Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration under part ‘C’ of the companies THE TRUSTEES ARE:
1. MADU MAIDUGU - GRAND PATRON and Applied Matters Act 1990. 1. OGHOMWENRERE SMART (Chairman)
2. IBRAHIM SALIHU ALIYU - CHAIRMAN 2. OMOROGBE KRIST
3. ABUBAKAR MOHAMMED SALEH - TREASURER THE TRUSTEES ARE:
1. MOEMEKE EZIUNOR GRACE 3. IGHODEFEYO BENJAMIN
4. MOHAMMED ABUBAKAR GOMBI
5. JIBRIN MUSA 2. ABEBE BEATRICE AKWUDIWE 4. IGIEGBOWA OSAYEMWENRE JOHNSON
6. BUKAR MOHAMMED WAZIRI - SECRETARY 3. ANDREW-ISICHEI HELEN NKEIHUKA 5. OMOROGBE FRIDAY
6. OSAHENKHOE EZEGBEBE
Aims and Objectives. Aims and Objectives. 7. OSADOLOR VICTOR (Secretary)
1. To promote peaceful co-existence among the good people of Biu Emerate Council in 1. TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO ORPHANS, WOMEN, CHILDREN AND LESS PRIVILEGED
particular and Borno State at large 2. TO GENERALLY ENGAGE IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND MOBILIZE FUNDS FOR MEN WIDOWS Aims and Objectives.
2. To establish and sustain an endowment fund aimed at boosting socio-economic AND DESTITUTE WOMEN, MEN AND CHILDREN FOR SKILL ACQUISITION AND ESTABLISH SMALL 1. TO SHOW GENUINE CONCERN FOR AND INTEREST IN THE WELFARE OF THE ENTIRE OMOROGBE
development of the indigenes of Biu Emerate in all ramification. BUSINESS FOR LIVELIHOOD FAMILY
3. To promote, pursuit of qualitative education for our sons and daughers of the 3. REACHING OUT TO THE NEEDY BY GRANTING SCHOLARSHIPS, PROVISION OF ACCESS TO HEALTH 2. TO FOSTER THE UNITY AND ADDRESS THE COMMON NEEDS OF OMOROGBE FAMILY MEMBERS
soil. CARE AND ENSURING THE WELL BEING OF THE DOWN- TRODDEN IN OUR SOCIETY 3. TO RESTORE THE DIGNITY OF LABOUR AND MORALS IN THE YOUTHS OF OMOROGBE FAMILY;
4. To carryout any lawful activities that may enhance the aims and objectives of the 4. TO PROVIDE VOCATIONAL SKILLS TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN AND LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE 4. TO CARRY OUT HUMANITARIAN SERVICES AND HELP THE NEEDY IN THE SOCIETY
Association among others. SOCIETY 5. TO PROMOTE THE RICH BENIN CULTURAL HERITAGE AND DEVELOPMENT
Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General,
Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420, Tigris Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street,
Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street,
Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.
publication. Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.
Signed: SECRETARY Signed: TRUSTEES Signed: OSADOLOR VICTOR (SECRETARY: 08156683966)

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

HEART OF GOLD INITIATIVE FOR G - 31 YOUTHS EMPOWERMENT FELICIA WABARA MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
HUMANITARIAN DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to
the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration under part ‘C’ of the
The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied companies and Applied Matters Act 1990.
The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied
to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration under part to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration under part THE TRUSTEES ARE:
‘C’ of the companies and Applied Matters Act 1990. ‘C’ of the companies and Applied Matters Act 1990. 1. WABARA SAMUEL TAMUNOTONYE.
2. WABARA FAUSAT TOLUWANI.
THE TRUSTEES ARE: THE TRUSTEES ARE:
1. EZIKE ROBINSON CHUKWUNWEIKE (CHAIRMAN) Aims and Objectives.
1. ONUKAK HELEN ETIM 1. TO ESTABLISH SKILL ACQUISITION CENTRES FOR THE EMMANCIPATION OF UNSKILLED
2.AKINSOLA ESTHER OLUWASEUN (SECRETARY) 2. EKPE JOSEPH OKON NIGERIANS AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY AND BEYOND
3. NWACHUKWU PEACE GIFT 3. EDEKE MOSES BASSEY 2. TO CARRY OUT RESEARCH ON CANCER ERADICATION AND JOIN HANDS WITH OTHER
4. EZIKE DIVINE CHIOMA ORGANISATIONS FOR THE ERADICATION OF CANCER DISEASE
Aims and Objectives. 3. TO ESTABLISH SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER SOURCES THAT MAY YIELD INCOME
Aim and Objective. 1. Help the hopeless Youths and Orphans grow and Develop their future TO CARRY OUT CHARITABLE WORKS WORLDWIDE
TO IMPROVE THE STANDARD OF LIVING OF THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY. life. 4. TO ERADICATE RURAL POVERTY, BY PROVIDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING
2. To Cater for the needs of Members PROGRAMMES FOR RURAL YOUTHS , SUPPORTING THEIR ENTERPRISE AND SELF
Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVES.
Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420, Tigris Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the
Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420, Tigris Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar
publication. Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this General, Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi
publication. Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.
Signed: Signed: Signed:
SECRETARY CHAIRMA SECRETARY
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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ABUJA
CAC/IT/NO: 11394
EAGLESPRINGS FOUNDATION FOR RHEMA WORD’S CHRISTIAN
PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY
The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied
to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration under part The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to
the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration under part ‘C’ of the The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied
‘C’ of the companies and Applied Matters Act 1990. to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration under part
companies and Applied Matters Act 1990.
‘C’ of the companies and Applied Matters Act 1990.
AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION
THE TRUSTEES ARE:
1. IHEDURU OBIOMA MATTHEW THE TRUSTEES ARE:
ARTICLE: 3 TRUSTEES 1. ENYINNAYA AUGUSTINE ENYERIBE
2. ONYEMA CHIEMEKA
3. UGOCHUKWU MARIUS NDUBUISI 2. NWACHUKWU UGOCHI
ASIA has unanimously agreed to amend its constitution by alteration,
deleting and or adding clauses in articles 3(vii) all other articles 4. UGWUKWU VITALIS ODINAKA
Aims and Objectives.
including the objects of the association remains the same. The proposed 1. TO PROCLAIM AND PROPAGATE THE KINGDOM OF GOD ON EARTH
amended constitution is available for view at ASIA’S registered address. Aims and Objectives.
1. TO PROMOTE PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT AS IT RELATES TO THE HUMAN CONDITION 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST
IN OUR SOCIETY. 3. TO BRING MEN OUT OF DARKNESS INTO THE LIGHT OF GODS WORD
Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the 2. TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION
3. TO OFFER SCHOLARSHIP TO INDIGENT MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the
Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420, Tigris Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420, Tigris
Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this
publication. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar
General, Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi publication.
Signed: Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.
Signed:
SECRETARY SECRETARY
Signed: SECRETARY

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

VICKY NWOGU OUTREACH UNCLE SAM OKOTIE FOUNDATION REFRESHING WATERS OF GRACE
CAC/IT NO. 173749 The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied MINISTRY
No. 29, Fola Osibo, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State. to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration under part
‘C’ of the companies and Applied Matters Act 1990. The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied
The public is hereby notified that the above named Outreach wish to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration under part
to change its name. THE TRUSTEES ARE: ‘C’ of the companies and Applied Matters Act 1990.
1. ESE OKOTIE Chairman
OLD NAME: 2. RUBY AKANATE BARIMUGHA Secretary THE TRUSTEES ARE:
VICKY NWOGU OUTREACH 1. ONAGA VALENTINE AMAMCHUKWU.
NEW NAME: 2. ONAGA GERALDINE CHINELO.
VICTORIA NWOGU OUTREACH Aim and Objective. 3. ORJI-EKEOMA MARYANN CHINENYE.
1.To care and cater for the less privileged in the society.
Aim and Objective.
Trustees names remains the same. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.
Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the
Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420, Tigris
Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420, Tigris Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the
Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420, Tigris
Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.
publication. Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this
publication.
Signed: Signed:
BARR. ALIYU ABUBAKAR KOTO Barr. Aliyu Abubakar Koto Signed:
08032828385 SECRETARY

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

LILLY ROSE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION FORMER NAME: THE LAGOS POLO CLUB. ALLAHU-L-MUSTA-AN MUSLIM SOCIETY OF NIGERIA
The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied
CAC/IT/NO:118. The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied
to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration under part NEW NAME: LAGOS POLO CLUB to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration under part
‘C’ of the companies and Applied Matters Act 1990. THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE ‘C’ of the companies and Applied Matters Act 1990.
CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR THE CHANGE OF INCORPORATED TRUSTEE (IT) NAME, THE
THE TRUSTEES ARE: REMOVAL AND THE APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES AND AMENDMENT OF THE ENTIRE CONSTITUTION THE TRUSTEES ARE:
1. MATTHEW ISIBOR UNDER PART “F” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2020. 1. BUSARI USENI KEHINDE - CHAIRMAN
2. NICHOLAS KHAMHEN ISIBOR 2. BALOGUN ISSA OLUWASEYI - SECRETARY
3. JOHN ISIBOR OLD TRUSTEES: 3. TIJANI ATOYEBI SHARAFADEEN.
4. GABRIEL UWABOR ISIBOR 1. Major General Katsina – Removed 4. BADRU DAUDA BABALOLA.
5. GEORGE SADE ISIBOR 2. Mr. Chagoury - Removed
3. Mr. Geoff Duncan - Removed. Aims and Objectives.
Aims and Objectives. NEW TRUSTEES ARE: 1. To promote the world of Allah and Islam among the brothers and
1. Financial empowerment for rural women. 1. Alakija Alaba –(Mr) Newly Appointed sisters in Nigeria.
2. Provision of clothes for rural women and children. 2. Ogunbanjo Olusola Olatokunbo – (Senator) Newly Appointed. 2. To educate the of Allah and Islam among old and young once.
3. Assisting rural children through public schools 3. Akinrele Adedolapo Adesola (SAN) - Newly Appointed. 3. To preach the worlds of Allah to the the people in society.
4. To converge for prayers and to promote Islamic culture among
Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION: Muslim Brother and sisters.
Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420, Tigris THE CLUB IS AMENDING THE ENTIRE CONSTITUTION.
Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the
publication. Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420, Tigris
Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this
Signed: publication.
SECRETARY Signed: SECRETARY
Signed: SECRETARY
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LOSS OF DOCUMENT PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

This is to inform the general public of OBARIJIMAJIMA EMPOWERMENT CENTER UMUAGULU COMMUNITY
the Loss of Original Right of Occupancy
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OKPAI
The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate
Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration under part ‘C’ of the companies and Applied Matters

in respect of plot 611 Cadastral Zone C04 Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:
DAPE DISTRICT, bearing FLIGHT CONTACT 1. AARAMI JIMAJIMA KAYODE (Trustee/Chairman)
2. AARAMI JOSEPHINE BUNMI(Secretary/ Trustee)
The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied
to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration under part
TRAVELS AND TOURS LIMITED. Aims and Objectives.
1. TO PROVIDES TRAINING, SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE FOR THE POOR AND LESS PRIVILEGED THROUGH SKILL
‘C’ of the companies and Applied Matters Act 1990.
ACQUISITION IN CARPENTRY, SHOE MAKING, HAIR MAKING, WELDING, MASONRY, TAILORING ETC. THE TRUSTEES ARE:
2.TO CARRY ON THE ACTIVITIES RELATED TO WOMEN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, TO HELP THEM TO 1. EZECHI ROBINSON AFAM.
All effort made to trace the said document DEVELOP THEIR SKILL. TO PROVIDE THEM VOCATIONAL TRAINING FACILITY, ENHANCING THEIR CRAFT
SKILLS. TO PROVIDE THEM PLATFORM TO SHOW AND EARN FROM THEIR TALENT HELPING WOMEN,
2. CHUKWUMA SAMSON CHIDI
Aim and Objective.
prove abortive. CHILDREN AND YOUNG YOUTH TO ENHANCE THEIR TALENT THROUGH TRAINING INSTITUTES.
3.TO MOBILIZE RESOURCES AND ESTABLISH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE POOR AND To promote the interest of the members through co-existence and
VULNERABLE CHILDREN. peacefulness.
4.TO SKILL THE YOUTHS/WOMEN IN SUCH A WAY THAT THEY GET EMPLOYMENT AND ALSO IMPROVE
ENTREPRENEURSHIP. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the
If found contact the nearest police Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate
Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420, Tigris
Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this
station. Affairs Commission Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within
28 days of this publication.
publication.

Signed: Signed:
SECRETARY EZECHI ROBINSON AFAM.

PUBLIC NOTICE
LOSS OF DOCUMENT PUBLIC NOTICE
CHARIOT OF FIRE HOLYGHOST This is to inform the general public of LADIES OF SUBSTANCE
MINISTRY the Loss of Original Right of Occupancy ASSOCIATION, ADO-EKITI
The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied
to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration under part
in respect of plot 387 Cadastral Zone The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied
to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration under part
‘C’ of the companies and Applied Matters Act 1990.
C04 DAPE DISTRICT, bearing IMPACT ‘C’ of the companies and Applied Matters Act 1990.
THE TRUSTEES ARE:
1- OMIKE CHUKWUKA JOHN - CHAIRMAN
2- IBEKWE DOMINIC CHIDOZIE - SECRETARY
TECHNOLOGIES LTD. THE TRUSTEES ARE:
1.AKINBOHUN MOJISOLA ROSELYN- Chairman
2.OWOLABI MERCY OLUYEMISI
3.LAWAL HAWA OLUFUNMILAYO- Secretary
4.AKINLUA MOJISOLA OMOLANKE
Aim and Objective.
TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST All effort made to trace the said 5.OSUNWUSI FEYISAYO CAROLINE.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the

Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420, Tigris
document prove abortive. Aim and Objective.
1. To foster unity, social integration and solidarity among members of
Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this the ASSOCIATION.
publication.
Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the
Signed: If found contact the nearest police Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420, Tigris
Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this
OMIKE CHUKWUKA JOHN - CHAIRMA
station. publication.
N
Signed: TRUSTEES
PUBLIC NOTICE
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ABUJA.
LOSS OF DOCUMENT PUBLIC NOTICE
CAC/IT/NO: 11394 This is to inform the General Public of HUBUSI ISLAMIC FOUNDATION
The general public is hereby notified that the above named Association the loss of are Higher National Diploma, The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the
Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration under part ‘C’ of the companies
has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja for the change
of its trustees, under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act HND certificate issued By Department of and Applied Matters Act 1990.
No. 1 of 2020. THE TRUSTEES ARE:
Purchasing and supply Kaduna polytechnic 1. Suleiman Salisu
2. Jaafar Shuaibu Musa
THE TRUSTEES ARE:
1. DANJUMA MAHMOUD - RETAINED
2. FARIDA BALARABE UMAR - RETAINED.
in 2017 and other important credentials 3. Amina Haladu Ibrahim
Aims and Objectives.
3. MICHAEL CARNEY - RESIGNED and documents belonging Muhammad 1. TO PROVIDE MUSLIMS ORPHANS, ALMAJIRI CHILDREN, INDIGENTS, VULNERABLE AND PERSONS
WITH SPECIAL NEEDS WITH SCHOLARSHIP IN ORDER TO HAVE GOOD AND QUALITY WESTERN/
THE CURRENT TRUSTEES ARE:
1. DANJUMA MAHMOUD - RETAINED Umar of Kaduna polytechnic, Bursary ISLAMIC EDUCATION
2. TO GIVE PREFERENCE ON MUSLIM GIRL-CHILD EDUCATION AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
2. FARIDA BALARABE UMAR - RETAINED 3. TO ASSIST PERSONS AWAITING TRIAL AND DETAINED AT THE NIGERIAN CORRECTIONAL
3. KIRNINDER BRAICH - APPOINTED Department Kaduna polytechnic SERVICE WITH FREE LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS
4. TO BUILD AND CONSTRUCT BOREHOLES IN THE MUSLIMS’ COMMUNITIES ESPECIALLY FOR RURAL
AREAS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE GOOD AND PORTABLE WATER FOR THEIR DAILY NEEDS
Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the 5. TO PROVIDE FREE MEDICAL CARE SERVICES AND BUILD CLINICS FOR MUSLIMS PREGNANT
Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420, Tigris
If found please return to the nearest
WOMEN, INFANTS, ORPHANS, ALMAJIRI CHILDREN, INDIGENTS, VULNERABLE AND PERSONS WITH
Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this SPECIAL NEEDS
publication.
Signed:
Police station or Kaduna polytechnic or Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General,
Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street,
Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.
SECRETARY
any security agency Signed: Jaafar Shuaibu Musa Esq
PUBLIC NOTICE
YOUTH STEWARDSHIP AND PEACE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE
AWARENESS INITIATIVE PPECK CHARITY FOUNDATION HILLS OF MIRACLE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY
The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied The general public is hereby notified that the above named has The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the
Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration under part ‘C’ of the companies
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Create enabling environment for FG empowers smallholder farmers

with inputs, equipment

agribusiness to thrive – ECOWAS

As part of its empowerment programme, the Federal
Government through the Federal Ministry of
Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) has
flagged-off the Roll out/Distribution of Agricultural
inputs to Smallholder Farmers in Kaduna State,
Handing over the inputs to the farmers, the Minister,
Stories by John Oba and Sectoral Policies and regulations to drive agriculture and nutrition sensitive agriculture Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar said the gesture
Abuja the sector; lack of commitment to Investments in Africa. open up investment opportunities, create jobs for
in agriculture in accordance with SDG, AU He pointed out the huge opportunities for stakeholders and facilitate increased production as well as
The Head of Agriculture Division in the Agenda 2063/Malabo Declaration, ECOWAP Agribusiness saying the continents population food and nutrition security in the state and by extension
ECOWAS Commission, Mr. Ernest Aubee, has etc. of 1,401,745,838 (UN Estimates 30 May the country.
stated that, agribusiness development in Africa “Also, there is limited local private sector 2022) represents 16.72% of world population. The event which took place on Friday at the Ministry’s
requires provision of enabling policy, legal and engagements and education and modernization “The continent has 1,119 million hectares state office at livestock House, Mando Road, Kaduna,
featured distribution of seeds of different crops; certified
economic environment of Agribusiness in Africa,” he said. of agriculture land which constitutes 40% seed yams, organic growth enhancer ,as well as various
This is even as he said increased public and Profiling solutions to agribusiness in Africa, of the continent’s land area. Irrigated area agricultural equipment and agro chemicals.
private sector investments in the continent was Aubee said increased public and private sector stands at 13million hectares, representing The Minister informed said the Agricultural sector
is critical investments in Africa is critical, while building 6% of cultivated area, hence investments has been the priority of the present Administration
Aubee stated this recently while presenting a human capacities in agribusiness value chain, in agribusiness is key in ending poverty, to stimulate local production of food aimed at
paper with the title, “Sustainable Agribusiness in with emphasis on women, youth and the poor improving livelihoods, revitalizing national achieving self-sufficiency, attract investments, create job
Africa”, during an Africa agribusiness webinar”. is necessary. economies from post Covid 19 pandemic and opportunities and enhance the livelihood of farmers.
He said agriculture in the continent remains He stated further the need for promotion of cushioning the impact of Russia/Ukraine War According to him, “The sector became one of
one of the most important sectors, saying value addition for agricultural commodities and on the continent, adding that the AfCFTA is the major contributors to the country’s economy,
contributing about 25% to our Gross Domestic Products
the share of agriculture in continental GDP investment in rural infrastructure, while at the a singular opportunity for food security, trade (GDP),smallholder farmers accounting for about 70% of
increased to 19.9% in 2020/2021 from 17.8% same time creating crop processing zones not and development. national food production’’.
in 2019/2020 with agribusiness contributing just export crops but for food crops. He called for the promotion of effective Dr. Mohammad Abubakar said that this was achieved
approximately 25% of Africa’s GDP and 70% He also called for improving energy access for and innovative financing while up-scaling through the implementation of strategic policies such as
employment while agriculture based products producers, processors and marketers noting that agribusiness best practices in rice in Nigeria the Agriculture for Food and Jobs Plan (AFJP), the Green
accounts for over 50% of all exports from Africa. there is need for promotion of climate smart and Mali, Cashew in Cote D’Ívoire and Guinea Imperative, Agricultural Promotion Policy, as well as the
According to him, agribusiness has the Bissau. Presidential Fertilizer Initiative (PFI) among others.
potential to drive socio-economic development He added that, “The impact of these policies and
on the Continent. programmes manifested during the COVID-19
pandemic, which caused a lot of disruptions along
He said: “Agribusiness refers to the enterprises, the Agricultural Value Chains, leading to global trade
the industry and field of study of value chains disruptions, resulting in heavy economic losses to
in agriculture and in the bio-economy. it refers farmer’s livelihood”.
to a combination of agriculture and business
activities that seeks to achieve specific objectives MOHAMMED NATHANIEL
of profitability efficiency and effectiveness and I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed
embraces the value chain concept of agriculture as ALIYU BIU MOHAMMED, now as PEACE HUSSAINI, now
wish to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed
from production to consumption. as ALI BIU MOHAMMED. as PEACE NATHANIEL.
“However, challenges such as access to Finance All former documents remain Former documents remain valid.
for Small Holder Farmers; poor infrastructure valid. Concerned authorities and Concerned authorities and general
general public to take note. public to take note.
from farms to markets, (Processing, packaging
and markets), inadequate transport networks UMAR YAHAYA
(Road, Sea, Air); limited agricultural I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as
technologies; availability of relevant Macro Aubee as HALIMA HALIDU, now wish ALI ABBA MOHAMMED,OLD DATE:
to be known and addressed (19-08-1988), now wish to be known
and addressed as ABDULLAHI.
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE as HALIMA UMAR. Former
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YAHAYA, NEW DATE: (27-11-1991).
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JESUS PALACE OF PRAISE AND DELIVERANCE SERENITY ROYALE CENTRE FOR SOCIAL REBIRTH Concerned authorities
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MISSION INTERNATIONAL AND FIGHT AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE
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to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration under part
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CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH ANTHONIA
THE TRUSTEES ARE: I, MUHAMMAD ABDULLAHI IBRAHIM I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND
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2. Ajewole oluwasekemi jumoke --- Secretary 1. ADESINA ADEKUNLE HAFIZ Date of Birth was mistakenly written MANJE HANANIYA, NOW WISH TO
3. Osayomi James Adeleke 2. ADESINA ABIOLA OLUMIDE
4. Adeyemi Aweni Felicia
as 15/5/1965 instead 15/1/1965 BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DR.
5. Agboola Oluwafemi 3. MARKUS AYUBA SMITH and My Date of Birth should remain ANTHONIA MANJE SHAGAYA. ALL
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3. TO Establish OUTREACHES, CRUSADES AND RURAL EVANGELISM.
2. Awareness on substance abuse
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OF HOST COMMUNITIES AND OTHERS. 4. Help put indigent clients into treatment
6. TO PLANT CHURCHES AND ENGAGE IN CHRISTIAN ACTIVITIES WORLDWIDE. I, formerly known as I formerly known as LIMAN
7. TO ENGAGE IN CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP, SPREADING LOVE TO BOTH CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND MARRIES
PEOPLE.
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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

FISH AND FROG FARMERS DEVELOPMENT ABLE MEN SOCIAL CLUB OF PORT HARCOURT PROF. DAUDA OJOBI ISLAMIC PROPAGATION FOUNDATION
ASSOCIATION KADUNA
The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied
The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate
Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters
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and Allied Matters Act of 2020. Part ‘’F’’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts, (CAMA) 2020. THE TRUSTEES ARE:
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1. ABUBAKAR ALIYU- CHAIRMAN 1. EZE TOCHUKWU TOBIAS - CHAIRMAN 3. AHMED ABDULKARIM
2. UMAR BASHIR- SECRETARY
3. ALIYU MUHAMMED 2. ABEL SOPURUCHI DANIEL - SECRETARY 4. MUHAMMAD ABDULAZIZ JADA
2. JOHNSON DAVID CHITURU - P.R.O 5. AMINU GARBA
4. IBRAHIM ALI 6. BASHIR HAUWA MUHAMMAD
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OBJECTIVES AS THE CIRCUMSTANCES DEMAND. HUMAN’S STUDIES AS WELL AS PUBLISH BOOKS
2. TO REGULATE MEMBERS ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE ACT OF FISHING AND FROG CATCHING.
2. TO FOSTER AND ENCOURAGE THE SPIRIT OF ONENESS AND COMPANIONSHIP 3. TO ORGANIZE REGULAR PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS GEARED TOWARD ISLAMIC CALL
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OUR MEMBERS IN KADUNA STATE PROF. D. OJOBI AND OTHER PROMINENT INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC SCHOLARS
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India 2022: Edeh

hails NFF, charges
Flamingos to
conquer the world
By Ikenna Okonkwo
Abuja

President of the Ratels Sports

Development Foundation (RSDF), Barr.
Paul Edeh, has congratulated the Nigeria
Football Federation (NFF) moment
after the country's Flamingos beat
Ethiopia and qualified for 2022 FIFA
U17 Women's World Cup.
Barr. Edeh while speaking when
he visited and gave the Nigeria's U17
women team financial support in Abuja
shortly after their match on Saturday,
commended the NFF for their untiring
efforts especially in ensuring that young
talents are harnessed from the grassroots
alongside its initiatives in encouraging
various state Football Associations (FAs)

AFCON 2023 qualifiers: S/Eagles begin preparation

to thrive.
He said NFF as one of the busiest
football federation in Africa needs all
the support from the private sector and

for Leone Stars , Sao Tome in Abuja

individuals.
The football enthusiast and seasoned
administrator then charged the team to
further do the country proud by winning
the upcoming U17 women World Cup
in India. Lekan Olaseinde Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone Tuesday’s session will also be open interact with the players on Friday.
Barr. Edeh who is also the proprietor With agency and Sao Tome and Principe. to the media, while the team will train The Super Eagles will host the Leone
of one of the fastest-rising women The training which was held at behind closed door on Wednesday. Stars in a closed door encounter at the
football club in Nigeria, Naija Ratels The Super Eagles few hours after the mainbowl of the Moshood Abiola There will be pre-match press Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja on
FC, had earlier gifted the team with the arriving from the United States of Stadium, Abuja started at 5.30pm and conference with the head coach Jose Thursday.
sum of N700, 000 for the seven goals America on Sunday morning had their was open to the media Peseiro and captain Ahmed Musa on The team will travel to Marrakech,
they scored. first training session in Abuja on Sunday The team will have two more training Wednesday by 12 noon. Morocco for a a matchday two encounter
The team scored six goals against night ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday. The media will have the chance to against Sao Tome and Principe.
Egypt in the third round and one goal
against Ethiopia in the final qualifier
which led to their eventual qualification
after playing a 0-0 draw in Abuja. …Osimhen returns to S/Eagles Delta set to host NOC
The RSDF boss then donated the
sum of N1million to both the players
and officials of the team.
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has
returned to the Super Eagles for 2023
AFCON qualifiers against Sierra Leone
Administrator course
The Nigeria Olympic Committee
"With the support you have received and Sao Tome and Principe after he asked
from NFF, I want you to go out there (NOC) and the Olympic Solidarity,
to be excused for the friendlies in the USA. in collaboration with the Nigeria
and win the World Cup for Nigeria," The striker is one of several players who
Barr. Edeh said. Association of Physical And Health
did not feature in the Eagles friendlies in Education, Recreation Sports and
Responding, captain of the team, the USA but have now been listed for the
Alvine Da Zossu, thanked NFF for their Dance (NAPHER-SD) Delta
AFCON qualifiers. State Chapter is set to stage the 6th
support which is beginning to attract The others include skipper Ahmed
passionate individuals to identify with Edition Of it's National Sports
Musa, Samuel Chukwuze, Leon Balogun, Administration Course for members
them, adding, "We promise to go to Zaidu Sanusi, goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye,
India and bring back the World Cup." of the Association.
Sadiq Umar and Shehu Abdullahi. The three-day programme is
The Flamingoes will be playing in Akwa United goalkeeper Adewale
the FIFA Women’s Under 17 World scheduled to hold from Tuesday
Adeyinka and Katsina defender Sani Faisal the squad for the friendly matches against Abuja, before they travel to Morocco to 7th to Thursday 9th June, 2022 at
Cup billed for India from 11th to 30th are the only players from the NPFL who
October 2022. Mexico and Ecuador in the USA. take on Sao Tome and Principe on June 13 the Federal University of Petroleum
made the final cut after they were part of Nigeria host Sierra Leone on June 9 in in another Group A tie. Resources Effurun, Delta State.
The objectives of the sports

Nadal wins 14th Roland Garros title

Rafael Nadal won a 14th French Open and player on clay since the start of 2020 with
administration course is to provide
valuable opportunities for local
communities to discuss the essentials
of good governance for sports
record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title on 66 wins on the surface, was under siege organization and the principle of
Sunday with a straight-sets rout of Casper again in the second set, having to fight off effective sports administration. .
Ruud to become the oldest male champion three break points in the opening game. Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, the
at Roland Garros. There was a sudden glimmer of hope President of the Nigeria Olympic
In a disappointing final, 36-year-old when he broke for 3-1 with Nadal again Committee, assured participants that
Nadal won 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 with victory coughing up a double fault. However, the NOC will continue efforts to
coming 17 years to the day since he Nadal roared back with a double break for work hard within the limit of ability
claimed his first French Open as a 19-year- 4-3. and resources to promote the noble
old in 2005. Ruud saved three set points in the Olympic ideals as this programme of
Nadal won the last 11 games of the final Aliassime, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Ruud, the first Norwegian man to feature ninth game but his first double fault of the Olympic Education.
and is now two Slams ahead of old rivals Zverev in the previous three rounds. in a championship match at the majors. final handed Nadal a two-set lead. He equally enjoins the key
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer with His two-hour 18-minute win on He broke for 2-0 and even though he Nadal had said on the eve of the final stakeholders not to be left out of
Sunday's victory coming against all the Sunday took his record at the tournament handed the break straight back courtesy that he would rather lose Sunday's match emerging global trends in sports
odds. to 112 wins against just three losses and of a two uncharacteristic double faults, he in exchange for a new foot. management and administration but
Nadal, the oldest winner in Paris since also put him halfway to a rare calendar was quickly back in front again for 3-1. However, without needing to hit top to take advantage of this learning
a 34-year-old Andre Gimeno in 1972, men's Grand Slam last achieved by Rod The Spaniard wrapped up the opener gear, he was in complete control against opportunity to further update their
had not been certain of taking part after a Laver in 1969. in 49 minutes against his 23-year-old Ruud, racing away to the title with three wealth of knowledge while adding
chronic left foot injury, which has plagued Nadal, unbeaten in 13 previous finals in opponent who has trained at his academy breaks in a third set which was over in 30 that other states chapter can be a part
him throughout his career, flared up again. Paris and playing in his 30th Grand Slam in Manacor since 2018. minutes. of the programme by ensuring that
He also needed the best part of a decider, got off to a flying start against World number eight Ruud, the in-form Nadal sealed the win with a backhand such programme is organized for their
gruelling 12 hours to see off Felix Auger- down the line, his 37th winner of the final. members as well.
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Hassan Gimba “Nwobodo is a Wawa man and

likewise Onoh, so I said, ‘why not
use a Wawa man against a Wawa
man?’” And so, in the same vein,
why not pit a North Easterner
The Arbiter against a North Easterner?
The APC must bring out Atiku’s
counterweight, which the platform
[email protected], 09029880064 of the party can seamlessly deliver.
His Excellency Mai Mala Buni,
as of today, is the most sagacious

Of Atiku’s sucker punch, Wike’s tantrums and APC’s only door politician in the APC from the
North that has played politics at
the national level. This has allowed
Had Atiku Abubakar, Wazirin long been done with because to victory. Nobody has said they bags and left. him to have a national network,
Adamawa, former vice president Atiku started early. He had those have not done well, one way or the Atiku is a politician’s politician, reach, connection and, therefore,
of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in control of delegates on his other, but we are talking about the a veteran in the field, and adept name recognition. He also has the
two-time unlucky in presidential side. Anyone conversant with Nat challenges ahead.” Again, a month at the art of political pugilism. advantage of being young but with
elections on the platform of two Geo Wild documentaries on how earlier, that’s in July, at the 60th After months of “hide and seek”, a very mature approach to issues
different parties, and a veteran animals hunt might have seen lions birthday party of Liyel Imoke, a battle of wits on the zoning and has proved he possesses the
of four presidential primary in action. The lions have those former governor of Cross River of party offices and candidates, ability to unite diverse people. It
elections, been a pugilist, he would who lay in ambush to disorganise State, Wike accused Secondus of now the APC must square it out is on record that he whittled down
have been one in the mould of the herds and those who shepherd the poor leadership that bred internal with a formidable Atiku, who is PDP’s strength through poaching
great Muhammad Ali. prey to the trap, akin to wingers crises in the party, leading to the a political institution in his own its big shots as well as stabilizing
Muhammad Ali, who called in a football derby lobbing the defections of PDP governors, right, backed by a re-surging PDP the APC that was on the brink of
himself ‘The Greatest’, with the ball to their main striker to score. lawmakers and other bigwigs to baying for blood. There is no way death. He is the best that the party
world agreeing, invented the Atiku’s people, like Adamu Maina the All Progressives Congress out, no door to exit the looming has now – north of the Niger.
famous rope-a-dope style of Waziri, who is in the thick of the (APC). fight and a serious existentialist Even though the purchase and
combat. He would lay back on the Wazirin Adamawa’s preparations, So, where did they get the threat to it. He also has the submission of forms may have
squared ropes, exposing his torso, not only have delegates that can “inspiration” of a betrayal by advantage of a massive base in the been closed, that’s only at the party
specifically the abdomen part, for do anything for them but can Tambuwal? Some even went North. level. The APC can still bring in
the opponent to keep on punching. hunt as well as shepherd others to further to claim that he did it The APC has many contenders its best to carry its flag into battle.
Being mostly wham-bam pugilists, be banked. “for northern interest”. What with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu By doing so, Borno, Yobe, Gombe
they usually got sucked up in that Many people are terrible they cannot explain was why the as the only one with any substantial and Bauchi will be as good as
activity, lured by the false hope losers. You find such people “northern interest” did not make capability to face Atiku. Even won by APC while with Mala’s
of a knockdown, believing The everywhere. In sports, in any type Tambuwal withdraw for Atiku in though his challenge would be on candidature and Hajiya Aisha
Greatest was finished. of competition, politics inclusive, the primary election for the 2019 getting the appropriate running Binani’s onslaught, they may still
Then soon they would run low you must find them. To them, election. mate, the game may be over for pull in Adamawa or, at worst, split
on gas, panting and huffing like their failure cannot be because We should rather point the Amaechi because of the recent it down the middle. Taraba will go
a locomotive train going uphill. of anything but betrayal. Many fingers of betrayal at those who Supreme Court verdict giving either way. With the neutralization
It was then that Ali would take people, especially southerners, collected dollars to vote against the go-ahead to Rivers State to of the North East this way, they
charge and with his trademark who think they know the north, the interests of their aspirants, investigate him. No serious party can easily work on other zones.
shuffling of legs, dancing around say that Waziri Aminu Tambuwal just as Judas collected 30 shillings, desirous of retaining power would Any other candidate the APC will
the ring like a vulture that had “betrayed” Wike “because Wike equivalent to $197.40 today, to have a man under investigation for present from the North will be a
sensed death, he would rain blows stood for him in 2019, even betray his master 2,000 years ago. embezzlement as its presidential walkover for Atiku, who will make
on the hapless boxer who would be fighting ‘his brother’ Secondus for But even Wike too must have candidate. This leaves us Governor mincemeat of him.
so powerless to do anything about not supporting the Sokoto State enticed other contestants “people” Kayode Fayemi and the Vice However, if the party prefers
the sucker punch that will send governor.” But is that the reason with whatever inducements. President, Yemi Osinbajo. to take it south of the Niger,
him crashing to the canvas. Game he spearheaded the removal of Talking about interests, any But perhaps there is a way it can still work with Buni as
over. Uche Secondus? reasonable person should know out, an only door for APC: get vice president. He will help in
It was something similar that While speaking during the flag- that the interest of the PDP is to someone from the same zone as further consolidating the gains
happened on the convention off of Oyigbo-Okoloma Road in win back power and so its minders Atiku to square off with him. I of the party, giving all a sense of
ground of the Peoples Democratic Oyigbo Local Government Area would do all it takes to see that recall an interview the late Chief belonging and making it well-
Party (PDP) on the 28 of May of Rivers State, in December last the one with the capability to lead Odumegwu Ojukwu granted rooted all over the country. Being
2022. While Nyesom Wike and year, Wike said it was because they them and possessing across-board after the 1983 election in which on the ticket will be to APC’s
other contestants were perhaps wanted “to reposition the party appeal would be what they would Chief C.C. Onoh of the defunct advantage, considering that
looking for a rofo-rofo, tit-for-tat, to win the presidency in 2023.” work to have. Money aside, 80 of National Party of Nigeria (NPN) political parties can be at risk if
dollar-for-dollar, 100-metre dash, Again, in August last year, speaking the 95 South East delegates that defeated the incumbent Chief Jim they mismanaged post-primary
Atiku Abubakar, a veteran in the on national television in Port cast their votes for non-South East Nwobodo of the defunct Nigeria election grievances and rancour.
game, had lulled them into a false Harcourt, Wike said, “…it will aspirants were not renouncing Peoples Party (NPP) to become the Whichever way the party looked
belief of their invincibility. Not be difficult to take over power in their “Igboism” but accepting governor of old Anambra State. at it, they will need Buni’s political
for him the fancy billboards this 2023 if there are no amendments. reality and being Nigerian. They The reporter asked him how sapience to assuage hard feelings
time around; he went for what was Leadership was the problem. The went for who they believed could he made it possible for Onoh to and unite the various tendencies
necessary for the time. point is this: the current NWC, as deliver victory to their party. Peter defeat an incumbent governor in the party for the crucial battle
In reality, the primaries had it is today, cannot lead the party Obi sensed this and packed his and he said something like, ahead.

Haney ‘tames’ Kambosos Jr to win undisputed lightweight title

APC primary : l won’t withdraw Devin Haney is the new undisputed “I was comfortable. I was
for anyone – Yahaya Bello lightweight champion of the world after he sticking to the game plan,
beat George Kambosos Jr in Australia. the game plan was to go in
The American, 23, travelled to Melbourne and hit and not get hit and
to unify the division and was rewarded with I did that for the majority
a unanimous (116-112, 116-112, 118-110) of the fight.
victory in a 12-round bout in front of 41,129 “I took the last round
fans at Marvel Stadium. off because I knew I was
The win means the Las Vegas product comfortably ahead, but I
retains the WBC belt and takes the lineal/ fought a good, smart fight.”
WBA/IBF/WBO crown from the 28-year- Kambosos Jr, who became
old Australian. world champion when he
Haney took his record to 28-0 (15 KOs) scored a surprise win over
and became the first undisputed lightweight Teofimo Lopez last November,
champion since the late Pernell Whitaker in threatened to ignite a cautious
The roar of the White Lion 1990. opening round with a late
“This is a dream come true,” said Haney. flurry of punches.

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