Ogun LG polls: APC opts for consensus, direct, indirect primaries

By: Akorede Folaranmi State Caretaker Committee of some local governments, able to come up with solutions to particular venue when the chosen to consult the people the party, Tunde Oladunjoye, would then activate either the multiple candidates in some immediate past administration and the leaders, and the he All Progressives made this known in a chat with direct or indirect primaries for local governments. made arrangement whereby all primaries we are going to have Congress (APC) in newsmen, shortly after the other local governments that He added that the ruling party the names of 236 councillors and will not be conducted in one TOgun State says it will party's stakeholders meeting, couldn't arrive at an agreement would ensure that the local 20 local government chairmen corner of the house. adopt consensus, direct and held at the weekend inside the for a consensus candidate. government elections is free and were just held in a file, including "The constitution of the indirect primaries to choose its Presidential Lodge, Abeokuta, Oladunjoye, while saying fair, noting that the party's even other elective officers at the party states that such primaries c h a i r m a n s h i p a n d the Ogun state capital. the stakeholders meeting was primaries wouldn't be held in state and national level. for local government must be councillorship candidates for The party's spokesperson to ensure that none of the secret like it was done in the past. "But to the glory of God, we conducted at the local t h e f o r t h c o m i n g l o c a l explained that the party, having contestants in the LG elections "We are all in Ogun State, we are not having that kind of government headquarters and elections in the state. agreed on consensus names with spend money unnecessarily, know what happened with dispensation in Ogun State now, those for the ward must be The Publicity Secretary, party leaders for positions in also said the party had been "breaking news" at this we have a governor that has ...continued on page 3

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Sunday Igboho threatens to disrupt elections in South-West self-styled Yoruba “I can't be cowed or a c t i v i s t , S u n d a y intimidated. They said I AA d e y e m o , h a s would be arrested. Who threatened to disrupt the 2023 would dare do that? We are no general elections in Southwest longer part of Nigeria. We states of Nigeria. won't have anything to do Mr Adeyemo, popularly with them again,” he said. known as Sunday Igboho, “There is no election again spoke in Osogbo, the Osun in Yorubaland until we have a State capital, during a Yoruba Yoruba nation. Those in N a t i o n r a l l y , w h e r e authority initially thought we participants called for a break were joking when we away from the country. demanded an independent He claimed that many Yoruba nation. Southwest governors are “All our governors are with interested in breaking away us. From Oyo, Ogun and but are scared that their Ondo to Ekiti, Lagos and monthly allocation could be Osun, they are supporting us, L-R: Chief Yemi Sanusi, Chairman, Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Yemi Sanusi; Speaker, Ogun state denied if they declare open but they can't do it openly. House of Assembly, Hon. Kunle Oluomo; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun and his Deputy, Engr Noimot Salako- support for an independent Oyedele at the APC stakeholders meeting on the upcoming local government elections held at the Presidential Lodge, Abeokuta at Yoruba nation. the weekend ...continued on page 3

Osinbajo offers scholarship to gifted physically challenged artist Page 3 May 23, 2021 |2 May 23, 2021 |11 Business ECONOMY Cadbury Nigeria's profit declines by 62% to N241m o r l d T r a d e O r g a n i s a t i o n in Q1 2021 W(WTO) has said adbury Nigeria Plc has that the global trade costs have dropped by 15 per cent Global trade costs dropped by reported a profit decline Cof 62 per cent to N241 between 2000 and 2018. It million in the first quarter. That also disclosed that the trade follows a huge drop of 73 per costs for services are higher cent in pre-tax profit in 2020. t h a n t r a d e c o s t s f o r The tax credit had enabled the agricultural goods, while 15% in 19 years, says WTO company to cover up much of the trade costs for manufactured drop in pre-tax profit last year goods are the lowest. but that is unavailable this time This was disclosed by the around. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala-led T h e b e v e r a g e a n d World Trade Organisation confectionaries manufacturing company face an uncertain (WTO) in the Global Trade earnings outlook for the current report, which was shared via financial year. The strength to the organization Twitter regain the earnings momentum handle last Friday. The failed to reappear in the highlight of the report company's operating numbers at indicated that the overall the end of the first quarter. trade costs are higher for Inability to grow sales revenue women, SMEs, and unskilled remains at the centre of the workers, while high-income company's challenge for the groups face higher trade current year. This is extended by costs, given their larger share the inability to contain the cost of of consumption in services. input. Failing sales against rising i n p u t c o s t u n d e r s c o r e s Also, the trade policy Cadbury's falling profit this year. barriers and regulatory The company posted a turnover differences are estimated to of N8.9 billion in Q1 2021. This account for at least 14per cent Minister of State Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva (right) with Namibia's Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Humprey D. Geiseb, during a courtesy call on is an improvement of four per of trade costs in all sectors. the former, at Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Tower, Abuja ...recently. cent with a major drawback They include tariff and non- coming from a 69 per cent drop tariff barriers, regulatory in export sales over the period. differences, as well as other This is the second year that the policies covered by trade company is losing revenue from agreements, such as a lack of Q1 2021: Dangote Sugar reports 26% export sales after a drop of 36 per investment facilitation or of cent in 2020. However domestic i n t e l l e c t u a l p r o p e r t y sales are on the recovery path protection. this year from a drop of 10 per Trade policy barriers are increase in profit to N11.95bn cent at the end of last year. Cost Okonjo-Iweala of sales is growing relatively the most important a n g o t e S u g a r said the profit after tax during initiatives, and investments. firstquarter financial results protocols are upheld and our considerably ahead of sales component of trade costs for trade costs. Directional trade trade costs, and who bears Refinery Plc has the period increased by 30.3 “ G r o u p p r o d u c t i o n showed commitment to c o m m i t m e n t t o t h e revenue – which is the challenge trade among low-income costs also allow us to estimate these costs. 'Manufacturing sector lifts Nigeria's reported a Profit per cent to N8.30 billion in volume also increased by enhanced value creations for environment is sustained,” in the company's earnings story economies. Transport and the incidence of trade costs on The WTO Trade Cost D 4.3 per cent to 200,783 he said. Singhvi noted that since last year. At N7.4 billion, travel costs together with different groups of consumers Index uses estimates of Before Tax (PBT) of N11.95 contrast to N6.37 billion in all stakeholders. “We economy by $40bn in 20 years’ billion for the first quarter the comparative period of t o n n e s c o m p a r e d t o commenced the year on a fair t h e c o m p a n y h a d the acost of sales rose by 19 per information and transaction and producers. This is a major bilateral trade costs for 43 cent year-onyear compared to achievement of this work.“ economies and 31 sectors ended March 31, 2021. The 2020. He said that the results 192,584 tonnes in 2020. footing as our 1st quarter experienced improved yield costs explain the largest share he manufacturing the manufacturing sector that revive the Federation of West the four per cent increase in sales Meanwhile, the Trade Cost between 2000 and 2018 to profit before tax was higher were a reflection of the “The increase came from 2021 financial results show from its sugar cane of trade costs between high- sector has contributed crave recognition, especially African Manufacturers revenue. income economies. Index has been produced by illustrate the evolution of by 25.79 per cent when company's unrelenting drive operations optimisation o u r c o m m i t m e n t t o plantations and would over $40 billion to in the scale of growth, it has Association (FEWAMA) Cadbury, therefore, devoted an According to the WTO, the the Economic Research and trade costs over time, the T s t r a t e g y d e s p i t e t h e c o n t i n u e t o p a r t n e r compared with N9.5 billion t o d e l i v e r c o n s i s t e n t delighting our customers and increased proportion of sales Nigeria's Gross Domestic achieved increased total with the active support of shareholder value. challenges of the Apapa consumers with high-quality outgrowers for the supply of methodology introduces a Statistics Division (ERSD) to incidence of trade costs across Product (GDP) in the last 20 output by over $40 billion in ECOWAS. At the same time; posted in the corresponding revenue to meet the cost of sales at complement other statistics economies and sectors According to him, group traffic situation. “The products and delivering value sugar cane for production. number of improvements. years in terms of total output the last 20 years in addition to in conjunction with the period of 2020. 83 per cent compared to 73 per that WTO provides on trade (Economy-Sector), for sales volume in the quarter group revenue increased to for all stakeholders. “We remain committed to cent in the same period last year. F i r s t , i t a l l o w s f o r g r o w t h . T h e F e d e r a l closely employing seven African Union, MAN is The company's Group costs, such as average tariffs or different household income rose by 5.7 per cent to N67.39 billion indicating “The health and safety of the implementation of the With rising input cost, gross profit sectorspecific elasticities of Government through the million, among several leading Managing Director/Chief the number of nontariff groups, by gender, firms size 200,510 tonnes. Singhvi an increase of 41.5 per cent our people and partners “Dangote Sugar for Nigeria” continues to thin down, dropping trade flows to trade costs for Minister of Industry, Trade landmark achievements. the formation of the Pan- Executive Officer, Mr both goods and services. The measures. The aim is to give a and skill groups (Economic attributed the growth in sales over N47.64 billion in remain our priority. Our master plan as we continue by 35 per cent year-on-year to and Investment, Niyi “We have seen amazing African Manufacturers Ravindra Singhvi, in an report stated, “It allows the sense of the degree of Agents) as well as identify volume to sustained efforts to 2020,” he said. refineries in Apapa and to pursue our backward N1.5 billion at the end of the first A d e b a y o , m a d e t h i s examples like in the cement Association.” He explained unaudited financial report estimation of directional restrictiveness of some of these t h e m a i n f a c t o r s d r i v e c u s t o m e r b a s e The group managing Numan continue to operate integration projects,” he quarter. Gross profit went down disclosure during the virtual sector which has witnessed that in response to the start-up released by the Nigerian last year by 29 per cent, which trade costs, thus offering measures, to measure how trade determining trade costs director said the company's said. cake cutting event to mark the incredible growth rate fully of The African Continental Exchange Limited (NGX), expansion, several trade ensuring the health and safety accounted for the drop in profit. more realistic estimates of policy barriers compare to other (Determinants). Management is however Manufacturers Association dedication to local demands Free Trade Area is a free trade taking vengeance for rising input of Nigeria (MAN) 50 years and has attained the capacity area, (AfCFTA), MAN is an expenses on operating cost. The celebration at the Federal to export cement to the active part of a continental NSIA grows assets by N193bn in one year effort is to counter the adverse FG, UNIDO unveils policy document Capital Territory (FCT) neighbouring countries.” Private Sector The movement impact of the uncontrollable Abuja, recently. Adebayo In his address, President of to bring the African Private he Nigeria Sovereign Covid-19, the NSIA said it additional contribution of projects of Abuja- Kaduna- responsibility; in addition cost of sales on the bottom on gold mining in Nigeria stated that the role the sector MAN, Engr. Mansur Ahmed under a single Umbrella The Investment Authority had a strong year owing to $250million and provided Kano Highway, Lagos to staffing support to the line. The company succeeded plays in nation-building said MAN's membership African Business Council (NSIA) says it grew strong performance from its the first stabilization Ibadan Expressway and Presidential taskforce on in cutting down selling and h e f e d e r a l Waste Management as well appeal to both local and cannot be overlooked as it has strength is over 2,500 which where our President has been T distribution expenses by 22 i t s n e t a s s e t s b y investments in international support to the Federal Second Niger Bridge. C o v i d - 1 9 . O n t h e g o v e r n m e n t i n as the National Policy on foreign investors. terms of total output growth. comprises multinationals, elected the Vice President of the N193.21billion in 2020 capital markets, improved G o v e r n m e n t w h e r e H e s a i d C o v i d - 1 9 per cent to N893 million over partnership with the Plastic Waste Management at “More importantly, it Council. performance of the Nigeria the review period. Also, it T Congratulating MAN on its large corporations, small and adversely affected logistics the event recently in Abuja. representing a 33 per cent c o n t r i b u t i o n f r o m $ 1 5 0 m i l l i o n w a s Infrastructure Fund, the p r u n e d a d m i n i s t r a t i v e United Nations Industrial has mapped out a way anniversary, the minister medium scale industries. “I also sincerely wish to i n c r e a s e o v e r t h e subsidiaries and affiliates w i t h d r a w n f r o m around infrastructure NSIA CEO said the expenses by Development Organisation The Regional Director and forward for gold mining explained that the productive “These members are appreciate every member of N579.54billion recorded in and exchange gain from Stabilisation Fund. projects especially the toll Authority reached major 19 per cent to N274 million (UNIDO) has unveiled a UNIDO Representative to a n d i t s a s s o c i a t e d sector of the Nigerian serviced through our fourteen MAN and the entire staff of the 2019. The NSIA stated this foreign currency positions Speaking at a briefing to road projects and the milestones across domestic at the end of the first quarter. policy document on gold E C O W A S , U N I D O mercury management in economy is the engine room (14) branches nationwide; A s s o c i a t i o n f o r t h e i r on Tuesday when it released Highlights of NSIA's present the financial presidential fertilizer infrastructure projects The cost reductions made mining in Nigeria. UNIDO Regional Hub Nigeria, Jean Nigeria. “The NAP has of Nigeria's GDP currently ten sectoral (10) and seventy- unalloyed support and its Audited Financial Results activities and performance p e r f o r m a n c e , t h e initiative. In response to specifically in motorways, w e r e h o w e v e r q u i t e a l o n g s i d e N i g e r i a ' s Bakole, said the policy developed the national because of its significant six (76)) sub-sectoral groups; c o m m i t m e n t t o w a r d s for the 2020 Financial Year during the period showed Managing Director of the Covid-19, he said that the agriculture, and healthcare. insufficient to counter the ministries of environment, document was an obligation strategy on gold mining contribution as the live wire The Abuja Liaison Office and e n s u r i n g o u r n o b l e in Abuja. The Authority that the Authority recorded NSIA, Mr Uche Orji said NSIA partnered with impacat of the cost of sales. m i n e s , a n d s t e e l for Nigeria, i n N i g e r i a a n d i t s of the economy. “I bring the National Head Office in Association continues to For instance, in the area Operating profit, therefore, which manages the Nigeria's 343 per cent growth in Total the Authority received Global Citizen a not-for- of Healthcare, he said the development, as well as as a party under the associated mercury greetings from the Federal Lagos.” “In West Africa and deliver on its mandate. At this profit group to form the dropped by over 63 per cent to Minamata Convention and juncture, I would like to sovereign wealth fund said Comprehensive Income to $311million from funds Authority operationalized close at N322million for the first health jointly unveiled the use by facilitating Ministry of Industry, Trade, Africa, MAN has played the growth in assets reflects a N160.06billion in 2020 as recovered from the late Nigeria Solidarity Support t h e N S I A - K a n o quarter. The good news for National Action Plan for the w o u l d h e l p d r i v e formalization, access to and Investment (FMITI) and significant roles in fostering appeal to all our partners in strong financial performance against N36.15bn in 2019. General Abacha from the Fund. D i a g n o s t i c C e n t r e ; Cadbury is its significantly Reduction and Eventual investments in the mining finance, among others.” I w h o l e h e a r t e d l y collaboration amongst government, international and consistent Excluding devaluation US Dept of Justice and Separately, he noted that operationalised the NSIA- deleveraged balance sheet that Elimination of Mercury Use sector. The Minister of State congratulate MAN on its 50th manufacturers and advancing agencies, the organized i m p l e m e n t a t i o n o f gain of N51billion, core Island of Jersey. This the NSIA acquired and U m u a h i a D i a g n o s t i c frees its income statement from in the Artisanal and Small- “This plan will provide for Environment, Sharon a n n i v e r s a r y. N i g e r i a n the interest and recognition private sector, members, and strategic infrastructure income of N109billion was amount, he stated, was d i s t r i b u t e d o x y g e n Centre and Commissioned finance expenses. The company Scale Gold Mining sector in Nigeria with current data and Ikeazor said numerous manufacturing sector has of the Private Sector. We are other guests to be part of the investment programmes for recorded in 2020 compared deployed towards the concentrators to the 21 dministrative and Training closed the first quarter with a Nigeria. up-to-date situation analysis challenges were preventing come a long way since the currently mobilizing the activities lined up to mark the moderate fina the year. to N33.07billion in 2019. Presidential Infrastructure teaching hospital as part of centre for the NSIA-LUTH The parties also unveiled of gold mining in Nigeria, the effective growth of the establishment of MAN. various Manufacturers 5 0 t h A n n i v e r s a r y Despite the challenges of The NSIA also received an D e v e l o p m e n t F u n d c o r p o r a t e s o c i a l the National Policy on Solid the document will also mining and waste sectors. ''There are many aspects of Association in West Africa to celebration.” Cancer Centre. Source: DTN Source: DTN May 23, 2021 |17 May 23, 2021 |3 Religion News

Ogun LG poll: APC opts for consensus, direct, indirect primaries Equip military with modern ...continued from front page the governor that the process of The significance and reaching consensus is ongoing, conducted at the meeting and by Wednesday, they will v e n u e o f t h e w a r d , " come back with the list of Oladunjoye stated. weapons – IBB tells FG agreed candidates in the local He, however, disclosed that government. We expect that the Federal Government on Nigerians to unite with the the process of reaching some local governments will ormer Head of State, monitored by Nigerian Gateway. ways to end insecurity. “We give government in the fight against consensus on the candidates come back with one candidate, Ibrahim Badamosi According to Babangida: lessons from Ramadan had already started, saying Babangida, (IBB) has “Provide them with all they advice, as we can, but we don't insecurity. while those who have more F make noise about it. We don't He added: “This problem of lists of agreed candidates than two or three will go for urged the Federal Government require and let them know this is announce that this is what we insecurity, every government would be made available direct primaries," the APC to equip the military with their country, they've no other say. has its experience but if we during the week. Publicity Secretary submitted. modern weapons to tackle better than this. "The leaders have assured insecurity. “They also need to be trained “We should unite, we should unite. I remember how we Babangida said the Federal on how to use the modern support those in power, we are fought the civil war for three Government should also train weapons, not to get weapons and all working towards achieving years, the people supported the Osinbajo offers scholarship to the military in the use of just hand them over to them. the same goal. Between the government, the government did modern weapons. He stated They should be trained.” leaders and citizens, we need its best, bought what was The month also this in an interview with BBC The former leader also peace and a harmonious necessary, those who fought gifted physically challenged artist Hausa Services, on Sunday, disclosed that he usually advised relationship.” IBB noted. were made to understand that Babangida further urged this country is the best for them". teaches us to be ice President Yemi she drew and presented a more pious, Osinbajo has offered a lifelike portrait of him. “ Vgifted physically Osinbajo, the statement challenged artist, Ms Abosede said, was represented at the disciplined, and O k e o w o , a U S o n l i n e presentation by a team led by how to maintain scholarship to enhance her Sen. Babafemi Ojudu, Special skills. Adviser to the President on self-control, while Osinbajo's spokesman, Political Matters. Laolu Akande, in a statement Also in the team was Dr Ebi shielding our souls on Sunday in Abuja, said the Awosika, Senior Technical presentation was made recently Assistant to the Vice President from greed and at the palace of Oba Adekunle on Community Engagement. Adeagbo, the Oore of Otun- In her remarks, Awosika immorality. But, Ekiti in Ekiti State. expressed gratitude to God for The 27-year-old artist had Okeowo, saying it was just the most importantly, presented to Osinbajo a pencil beginning of greatness for the portrait of himself during his young artist. the month teaches courtesy visit to the Ooni of Ife She presented to the talented in 2020. artiste a special wheelchair, us how we can Inspite of her limitations, laptop and a scholarship in improve our Okeowo focuses on her artistic Hyper-Realistic Portrait s k i l l s a n d h a s g a i n e d Course, a virtual course connection with recognition because of her offered through an American talent. online programme. the Almighty. The Okeowo, an indigene of “This scholarship will help Otun Ekiti in Ekiti State, had partake of our wealth or material us of how we should approach the ourselves through performing Okeowo to realise her dreams By: Ibrahim Adémólá Òrúnbon suffered an illness when she month of Ramadan possessions, we honour the One who remaining 11 months of the year. numerous good deeds such as and desire to own an was a child which resulted in gave us the wealth in the first place. Ramadan imparts upon us numerous providing food or aid to the needy, establishment where she can here is a need to pay more her current state of health. also instills a sense This happens to be at the heart of all lessons: How to develop our manners improving social interaction, giving teach others how to draw and attention to the plight of the poor. A self-taught artist who, religions but a virtue hardly imbibed and moral fortitude, how to treat our charity, sadaqah and zakat, and so on. help those who are physically of empathy within The Muslims' holy month of self- driven by passion, nurtured her T fellow human beings with respect, how And all of these deeds will be challenged to also fulfill their by many in Nigeria today. That must purification and self- denial otherwise talent in drawing to her current Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde; Chairman, Section on Public Interest and Development Law of the Nigeria Bar Association, change. to strengthen our brotherhood, how to remembered on Judgment Day by the life ambitions,” the statement us. It allows us to known as Ramadan has just ended. stage of expertise and is now Prof. Paul Ananaba SAN; Mr. Monday O. Ubani; and Chairman, Nigeria Bar Association, Ibadan Branch, Mr. Olayinka Esan, at the Since the Ramadan fast, like the maintain unity among the Muslim Almighty. quoted her as saying. While it lasted, the season of fasting and known for making drawings of Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, recently. Photo: STEPHEN GBADAMOSI. CREDIT: DTN other four pillars of Islam, was aimed community, and how to be welcoming But what happens to all these lessons In his remarks, Adeagbo, understand the prayer offered all Muslims the many dignitaries. at promoting both the spiritual and to all the non-Muslims who share this after Ramadan? Unfortunately, we who received the delegation on opportunity to reflect on their Okeowo first caught the material wellbeing of man, it stands to land with us. seldom retain any of the lessons we behalf of Okeowo's family and situation of the relationship with Allah. It also enabled attention of the vice president reason that man is invariably better off The month also teaches us to be learn on this holiest of months beyond Otun Ekiti community Buhari in France, meets Macron over insecurity those with means to share food with the Eid-Eil-Fitr itself. But the purpose of when she drew a portrait of his expressed gratitude to the vice less fortunate, to doing the will of God than merely more pious, disciplined, and how to focus on reviewing African Buhari was billed to be poor, the needy and the less privileged. Ramadan runs deeper than mere wife, Dolapo. president and his wife for By Kunle Abdul-Azeez will on Sunday, May 16, 2021, pleasing himself. When he is able to maintain self-control, while shielding economy, following shocks accompanied by the Minister of For all Muslims, it was an celebration. The lessons we receive are She yet again enthralled making life meaningful for the depart Abuja for Paris, France, on feel and experience rein in the impulse for self- our souls from greed and immorality. from COVID-19 pandemic, and Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey opportunity to rededicate themselves to the lodestar for the rest of the 11 Osinbajo with her skills when artist and her family. resident Muhammadu a four-day official visit to attend gratification and greedy accumulation But, most importantly, the month getting relief, especially from Onyeama; Minister of Finance, the teachings of the faith and the cause months in any given year. The training Buhari on Sunday African Finance Summit which the pain of hunger of wealth, man is more liable to make teaches us how we can improve our increased debt burden on Budget and National Planning, of mankind as a whole. Altogether, it we receive is meant to improve us as arrived in Paris, France will be focused on reviewing was a period of deep reflection on the his society a better place to live in, not connection with the Almighty. The P countries. Zainab Ahmed; Minister of Trade and the pangs of human beings for the rest of our lives, Sunday Igboho threatens to to participate in the African African economy, following only for himself but also for his month of Ramadan also instills a sense The summit, to be hosted by and Investment, Adeniyi inter-relationship between man and his as that is the true purpose of Ramadan. Finance Summit. Buhari, who shocks from Coronavirus neighbour. of empathy within us. It allows us to President Emmanuel Macron, Adebayo, and Minister of Health, thirst that our neighbour, on the one hand, as well as After the month is over, and we have is on a four-day official visit to pandemic, and getting relief, That for us was one of the most understand the situation of the less disrupt elections in South-West w i l l a l s o d r a w m a j o r Osagie Ehanire. man and his God, on the other. all observed our final fast, and the Eid Paris, will also meet with the especially from increased debt enduring lessons of Ramadan which fortunate, to feel and experience the ...continued from front page stakeholders in the global Also on the trip are National poverty-stricken Even though the month-long fasting celebrations are dealt with, we will all here. All our monarchs are French President, Emmanuel burden on countries. we hope many would have imbibed. It pain of hunger and the pangs of thirst finance institutions and some Security Adviser, Babagana has come and gone, its lessons must return to our normal lives. But, it is Allocation they give them in with us,” Mr Igboho said. Mr Macron, to discuss growing "The Summit, to be hosted by is noteworthy that fasting as a spiritual that our poverty-stricken brothers and Heads of Government, “who Monguno and Director General of brothers and endure. As one of the five pillars of important that we keep the spirit of Abuja may stop if they do it Igboho did not provide security threats in Sahel and President Emmanuel Macron, exercise is advocated by all religions sisters -- who are often forced to go will, collectively, discuss National Intelligence Agency Islam, Ramadan has a highly spiritual Ramadan alive for the rest of the year, openly. So, don't abuse them evidence for his claim and Lake Chad region. will draw major stakeholders in sisters -- who are ostensibly with the notion that the man without food and drink -- feel every external funding and debt (NIA), Ahmed Rufai. significance. To devotees, it was a and indeed the rest of our lives. again. Governor Oyetola was there is no evidence he has the According to a statement by the global finance institutions who can make sacrifices in the bid to waking day. treatment for Africa, and private Shehu's statement partly read, period of self-emptying without which Because it is only through unity, informed I will be in Osun support of the governors. presidential spokesperson, and some Heads of Government, often forced to go no spiritual being can have a truly tame his desires would be a better Ramadan is a month of mercy and sector reforms, amongst "President Muhammadu Buhari person both for himself and the larger bonding -- Muslims all over the world modesty, and temperance that we can and he allowed us to come Garba Shehu, the summit will others”. who will, collectively, discuss rewarding relationship with his or her make the world a better place for all of external funding and debt without food and maker. That explains why the exercise society. As one expert puts it, besides help one another, and those outside abstention from food and drink, their community, spreading happiness us. treatment for Africa, and private drink -- feel every was marked in Nigeria (as elsewhere in All said, the nation's leaders, sector reforms. the world) by private and group prayers, fasting helps the faithful “from all around. This month is a shining Insecurity: FCTA begins fresh clampdown on criminals' hideouts, flashpoints looking at the provocative, from example of the unity that can be political and otherwise, have much to "During the visit, President and abstinence from all forms of etermined to rid the Security Services Department, place has become a security park, was meant to promptly Agencies have been directed to waking day. hearing the mischievous, and from achieved among all classes of people in take from the lessons of Ramadan. If Buhari will meet with the French worldly comforts and pleasures. The F e d e r a l C a p i t a l Adamu Gwari, said the taxi threats and it breeds criminality, address a brewing insecurity ensure that the nuisance does uttering the obscene….to avoid any society, as the rich and the poor, they can curtail their materialistic President to discuss growing aim was to enhance spiritual growth and tendencies and pay more attention to DTerritory (FCT) of park had not only turned to there are series of concerns within the highbrow Maitama not return to the place. security threats in Sahel and Lake slander and from thinking about the employer as well as the employee; foster charity and brotherly love. criminal activities, authority of environmental nuisance, but a from the residents as regarding District, saying the park was ”The Minister was was clear inflicting injury to others”. the parents as well as the child, the the yearnings of the people, the country Chad region, political relations, As the Muslims therefore mark the the Nigerian Federal Capital security threat that can't be the rate of criminality which terribly abused. when he gave a marching order The month of Rahmah (blessing), ruler as well as the subjects, all keep will certainly become a much happier economic ties, climate change end of this annual spiritual exercise, it is Territory Administration (FCTA allowed. emanates from this place". He added that, "a place that this nuisance he removed. Barakah (mercy), and Magfirah fast. place for everyone. We therefore urge and partnership in buoying the hoped that the outcome will be of ) has demolished a taxi park, Gwari who led other officials A l s o s p e a k i n g , t h e magnanimously provided by The taxi park has become a (forgiving) is upon us. The blessed Regardless of the colour of their skin our leaders to imbibe the lessons of health sector, particularly in immense benefit to the nation. Clearly, reportedly turned to drug in the demolition exercise, also Chairman, FCT Ministerial government to ease residents contravention that can't be month is a precious gift from Allah or their social stature, fasting unites us Ramadan. checking spread of Covid-19, there has never been a greater need for addicts colony and home for noted that in view of the Committee on City Sanitation, movement, unfortunately, had allowed. SWT to Muslims. But do we know all. It reminds us how we should To our numerous Muslim readers we with more research and vaccines. sharing with the less privileged and the many other criminal elements. persistent insecurity across the Ikharo Attah said FCT Minister, turned to a hiding place for drug ” A l l t h e c o n c e r n e d exactly why this month is so special to conduct ourselves and our behaviour say, Eid Mubarak. May Allah reward "Before returning to Nigeria, needy than exists today when millions The Authority said the place, country, the administration was Malam Muhammad Bello was addicts". departments will ensure that Muslims? What exactly is the purpose towards those around us, while also your sacrifice. President Buhari will receive of Nigerians can hardly make ends meet located at NICON junction in prepared to deal with all worried and pained that The Chairman vowed that the the nuisance does not come of this month, and all the blessings teaching us the importance of respect. Òrúnbon, an opinion writer, poet, some key players in the oil and due to the prevailing economic situation M a i t a m a D i s t r i c t , w a s potential danger to residents. government's efforts towards contravention won't be allowed back here, because this place is associated with it? What are the Not only do we learn to abstain from journalist and public affairs analyst, gas sector, engineering and in the country. supposed to be an interchange According to him, "in line a l l e v i a t i n g r e s i d e n t s to remain an environmental the heart of Maitama District. lessons we are supposed to take away food and drink, but we also abstain writes in from Federal Housing Estate, telecommunications, European By paying attention to the plight of by the Abuja Master plan, but with the city programme this transportation difficulties was nuisance and also breed insecurity ”The Minister has ordered in observing the sanctity of this from making any statements and Olomore, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Council and European Union the poor, as was amply demonstrated in temporarily made a taxi park, place is a taxi park, but it has scuttled by miscreants. within the neighbourhood and that we should green the place, Representative for Foreign and the course of Ramadan, we invariably month? actions that may cause harm to people to mitigate the hardship of been highly abused and turned Can be reached via: Attah explained that the the territory at large. to add to aesthetics of the city", S e c u r i t y P o l i c y a n d place the welfare of our neighbour as Of course, this blessed month exists or violate their rights. commuters. nuisances. That is why we have [email protected], ministerial directive to He also added that all Attah noted. Commission, and members of important as ours. By allowing others to to train us, to guide us, and to remind It gives us an opportunity to rectify T h e D i r e c t o r, F C TA to remove everything. This or 08034493944, 08029301122. immediately demolish the taxi relevant Departments and the Nigerian community.” May 23, 2021 |15 May 23, 2021 |4 Entertainment News Across the Nation

Bayelsa LG Chairmen, others endorse Insecurity: FCTA arrests Meet 10 Nollywood sexy mothers 150 street beggars Their faces adore the four walls of movie industry in Nigeria. These thespians of reckon have brought glamour and panache into the movie industry. When they aren't in front of the cameras acting compulsory monthly saving n a bid to rid the Federal manyothers find their way to out their roles, they are within the confines of their various homes acting out the natural roles of being mothers to their biological offsprings. Just as they have made a success out of their acting Capital City (FCC) of run and sometimes they of mischiefmakers whose careers, they have so successfully set a standard worthy of emulation as mothers. ocal government G o v e r n o r , S e n a t o r allocation should be used Inuisance as well as request to be allowed to go c h a i r m e n a n d Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, at for capital expenditure activities are targeted at enhance security in the back to their home states. “In Lc o u n c i l l o r s i n the instance of Governor while 40% goes for sabotaging the efforts of the territory, the Federal the last two days over 150 B a y e l s a S t a t e h a v e Douye Diri at the Chief recurrent. present administration to C a p i t a l T e r r i o r y b e g g a r s h a v e b e e n unanimously agreed to save Dappa Biriye Conference All the chairmen and promote the well-being of Administration (FCTA) has apprehended across the city 50% of councils monthly Centre inYenagoa. councillors in attendance local government councils in apprehended no fewer than and more arrest is still going recurrent expenditure to take T h e m e e t i n g a l s o also used the opportunity to the state. 1 5 0 s t r e e t b e g g a r s . on. care of their severance and endorsed an earlier decision pass a vote of confidence in In his remarks, the deputy Addressing journalists after “We also feel for them, other unforseen financial reached by the Deputy the supervisory capacity of governor, Senator Lawrence the operation, the hairman, that is why the FCTA is obligations. The agreement Governor, the chairmen and the Bayelsa State deputy Ewhrudjakpo, said the F C T A M i n i s t e r i a l investing resources to train meeting was convened to clear was reached recently during principal officers of the governor. They enjoined Ta s k f o r c e o n C i t y them. However, we are misgivings and rumours that a n e n l a rg e d m e e t i n g councils that 60% of the him to ignore rumours, Sanitation, Mr Ihkaro targeting very strongly the he was withholding council presided over by the Deputy local governments monthly blackmail and other antics Attah, said the FCTA syndicate that always bring funds as well as depriving strongly frown against the c o u n c i l l o r s o f t h e i r them into Abuja in large alarming rate of beggars in entitlements. In a statement by numbers from states across the city throughout the his media aide, Mr Doubara the country. Atasi, Senator Ewhrudjakpo Ramadan period due to “We realized that the described the rumour as high level of arms giving syndicate drop them at unfounded and warned those and charity by individual strategic positions in town to behind such smear campaigns a n d c o r p o r a t e make money for them. FCT to stop forthwith. organisations. is going all out to get them He explained that those and ensure that they are apprehended have been prosecuted.” Attah said On Hoodlums attack taken to the rehabilitation his part, the Head of NDLEA office center in Bwari Area Monitoring and Inspection, Genevieve Nnaji Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Mercy Aigbe Monalisa Chinda C o u n c i l , j u s t a s h e AEPB, Mr Kaka Bello, said uspected hoodlums in the explained that the FCT begging was nuisance early hours of Tuesday, Genevieve Nnaji daughter that added a year a few weeks A dminis tration have related, adding that AEPB Sattacked the Ohafia office committed enormous funds was determined to rid the Gene, as the Africa's most sought after back. of the National Drug Law into building a functional actress, Genevieve Nnaji is called city of all kinds of Enforcement Agency, National rehabilitation and training would be thanking her stars for giving Omoni Oboli environmental nuisance. Drug Law Enforcement centre for such persons. her such a beautiful daughter in her You will all agree with me that Omoni is a He explained that the Agency, NDLEA, located at Speaking further, he likeness. Her daughter, today, has paragon of beauty despite having four Amaekpu, in Ohafia LGAof activities of beggars was a lamented that only a few of become her source of joyas she now kids. The actress cum producer is one of Abia state, setting the building kind of nuisance that was President Buhari receives in audience Lt. Gen. Mahamat Idris Deby Itno, President, them accept to stay at the suppose to be abated, flaunts her whenever she steps out the Nollywood divas whose homes are Transitional Military Council of the Republic of Chad in State House at the weekend ablaze, The State Commander, rehabilitation centres to be assuring that the operation unlike before that she rarely uttered a devoid of scandals. NDLEA Bamidele Akingbade fully rehabilitated, while would be sustain. word about her. She is one of the who confirmed this, said that sexiest Nollywood mothers the industry Mercy Johnson-Okojie Lagos proposes new electricity policy the incident happened around 3am on Thursday and that the is proud of today. She might not have been blessed with a he Lagos State developed.” Electric) on meter supply to office was partially razed Naomi Campbell look but the Nollywood g o v e r n m e n t , Odusote added that Mr. t a r g e t l o w i n c o m e down. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde actress, Mercy Johnson is sexy and men through the Ministry Governor approved the communities and also He said no inmates were After four kids, Omo Sexy as Omotola are more than willing to give whatever it T of Energy and Mineral procurement and installation identified transmission affected as they had earlier been is fondly called is still as sexy as she takes to have her attention. The actress of Resources, is set to have a of twenty thousand (20,000) infrastructure challenges relocatedt because the location was when she started out years back. repute, who recently joined the league of State Electricity Policy that units of Prepaid Energy across the State. Odusote of the office is isolated, adding The beautiful actress is one of the nursing mothers, is well endowed. will serve as blueprint for Meters for Communities also recalled that a program that no documents were touched movie idols who have kids and still the attainment of a universal in Lagos State as a way of titled Smart Hackathon as they were inside a fire-proof look so radiant and beautiful. She is a Oge Okoye access to electricity in the improving electricity supply 2020, was launched last safe. Meanwhile, Abia State Oge Okoye Uche Elendu-Igweanyinba force to reckon with when it comes to Angelic Oge Okoye is tall and has a state. This was made known in the affected communities. year July by Governor Government has vowed to get quality acting delivery. physique that will turn heads anytime. She on Tuesday by the State The Commissioner also Sanwo-Olu where the the perpetrators. According to the state Commissioner for 12, and a girl, 9. One thing that makes has a boy and a girl for her equally Commissioner for Energy emphasised that the Sanwo- Governor revealed that the actress in the movie industry. Her Information, John Okiyi Kalu, and Mineral Resources, Mr. Oluled Administration has idea was to design, produce Mercy Aigbe acting prowess is so unique that a lot of Biodun a envy of others is her friendly charming hubby, Stanley Duru “we will get the perpetrators She sways in Yoruba movie industry. people just want to see her face in a disposition, she is so liberal and very Olalere Odusote, at the year concluded arrangement with a n d m a s s - d i s t r i b u t e a leading smart metering affordable and reliable and we will bring them to This mother of two is beautiful, no movie even when she is not playing any accommodating as well. Uche Elendu-Igweanyinba 2021 Ministerial Press justice”. B r i e f i n g , i n solution company (Elsewedy Smart Meters in Nigeria. Beggars doubt, and she has got alluring aura too. active role. Uche Elendu, who is married to the Source: DTN Despite being mother of two, her look Monalisa Chinda upwardly mobile businessman, Prince commemoration of the is still like that of a young school Biodun Okeowo But for her marriage break, Monalisa Nku, is one of the sexiest mothers in second year anniversary of leaver. Tolani Oshirin as she is popularly called would have added one or two more to Nollywood. The pretty actress still wears the present administration in the sptate, at Alausa, ... reads riot act to fraudulent estate agents is not just beautiful, she has a high her babies because her ex, Richard loves short skirts, bum shots, etc.When you see Ikeja. he Lagos State government Bills as part of the state within two years. accessibility of the housing construction of mass housing in Iyabo Ojo kids and he loves to have a couple of her, you might mistake her for a 16 year government's efforts to sanitize the state. He pointed out that sense of humour that will make any day According to him, the on Tuesday read riot act to According to the commissioner, schemes, the Commissioner With two grown up children, Iyabo Ojo old girl. She has a daughter and maybe and rebuild the industry. The revealed that the homes being henceforth housing provision spent with her a fun-filled one. The them. Mona, as the beautiful Glo electricity policy, when it Tfraudulent real estate some of the completed schemes is still one of the most sought after intelligent actress has two kids, a boy, ambassador is called, has a beautiful expecting another one pretty soon. operators, whose stock in trade is bills are Mortgage Foreclosure include: Lateef Jakande Gardens provided are for both low and high will be in the realm of thousands becomes functional and to exploit and defraud residents, Law and Lagos State Real Estate in Igando; Lagos State net worth individuals and are of homes so as to drastically Source: DTN fully implemented, will also urging them to desist from such Regulatory Authority's Bill 2021 Affordable Public Housing located in all parts of the state such reduce the housing challenges in accelerate the “Light-up acts or face the wrath of the law. in October 2020. Scheme, Idale Badagry; as Igando, Igbokusu, Lekki, the state. Lagos” power programme Special Adviser to the Governor “The proposed bills have been LAGOSHOMS Lekki Phase 2; Badagry, Igbogbo, Odo- T h e c o m m i s s i o n e r which the state government Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Housing, forwarded to the State House of Babatunde Raji Fashola Estate, Onosa/Ayandelu, Agbowa, commended Governor Sanwo- had embarked upon. The Mrs Toke Benson - Awoyinka, Assembly. The bills are currently Courtland Sangotedo, Epe, Ilubirin, Epe and Olu for his uncommon passion at Commissioner noted that stated this at the ongoing press awaiting the endorsement of Mr. Villas Igbokushu among others Egan- Igando. Akinderu-Fatai said: ensuring that a greater number of briefing to commemorate second Governor before finally located across the state. Akinderu- “Based on the allinclusive stance residents achieved their dream of “Lagos Electricity Policy is becoming Laws,” she said. becoming homeowners, adding vital in achieving the year in office of the governor. Fatai said that four out of the o f t h e S a n w o - O l u - l e d Benson-Awoyinka reeled out Reeling out the scorecard of number are virtually completed administration, there are that his unalloyed commitment T.H.E.M.E.S. agenda of this different measures being put in the ministry in the last two years, and awaiting commissioning at completed and ongoing projects in towards providing decent and administration and will place to curb the excess of Commissioner for Housing, Odo Onosa Ayandelu, Agbowa, all parts of the state and all stable shelter for Lagosians serve as a key driver for the practitioners in the housing Moruf Akinderu-Fatai said as Magodo/Omole , Gbagada and categories of residents have the deserves commendations. social and economic industry and also vowed Sanwo- part of the moves to reduce Ibeshe. He added that other opportunity of accessing the Akinderu-Fatai, however, development aspirations of Olu's administration would not housing deficit and provide ongoing housing projects totaling housing provision.” On the appealed to private sector the State in consonance with leave any stone unturned in order affordable housing for the 21 schemes are being constructed strategies to tackle the housing developers to actively partner Government's 30-year to make sure Lagosians get value greater number of residents in through the budgetary allocation deficit, Akinderu-Fatai hinted that with the State government in the for their money in the housing the state, Sanwo-Olu's and joint ventures in various parts the state government is already provision of more homes for the Development Plan (2021 – administration has successfully citizens due to the rapid 2051), currently being industry. “The State Executive of the state. engaging multinational Omoni Oboli Biodun Okeowo Mercy Johnson-Okojie Iyabo Ojo Council has approved two critical completed 14 housing schemes Harping on the affordability and development partners for the population growth of Lagos. May 23, 2021 |5 May 23, 2021 |6 News Across the Nation Crime

Ex-Women Affairs Minister, Alhassan laid to rest in Taraba Police kill two robbery suspects he remains of the She however, accepted defeat, d e c e a s e d f o r m e r congratulated the Governor and TMinister for Women later joined PDP. She remained A f f a i r s a n d S o c i a l a PDP chieftain till her death. Development, Senator Aisha Meanwhile, Taraba State governor, Darius Dickson on Lagos-Ibadan expressway Jummai Alhassan has been laid to rest at Jekadeferi Ishaku has been receiving a gun State Police scene where they met the robbers cemetry, Jalingo, the Taraba high-powered delegation who Command has killed attacking another person one State capital. Government came to commiserate with the Otwo suspected armed Agba Enoch. The team engaged officials, politicians, muslim government and people of the robbers at Sagamu interchange them in gun duel at the end of faithfuls, members of her State over the demise of Senator along Lagos-Ibadan expressway, which two members of the gang immediate family were among Alhassan. while carrying out a robbery were fatally injured, while others the personalities that attended Among them was the operation. The Command Public e s c a p e d w i t h g u n s h o t her burial. Adamawa State government led Relations Officer, Abimbola injuries',Oyeyemi said. The body of the late by the State Commissioner for Oyeyemi, made this known in a The Command Public Alhassan arrived Danbaba Works, Alhaji Adamu Atiku statement, that the Divisional Relations Officer said items Suntai Airport, Jalingo at Statesakar. A letter of Headquarters of the Police in recovered from the gang include: about 5.15pm and proceeded condolence from the governor Sagamu received a distress call three handsets, one mock guns, to the Palace of Emir of Muri of Adamawa State, Ahmadu about the operation of the armed one electric clipper, three ATM HRH, Alh. Abbas Tafida Fintiri was also presented to bandits, and raced to the scene. cards and one blood stained where Jana'iza (funeral prayer) Gov Ishaku at the ceremony by The police spokesman said, cutlass. The police image maker was offered for the repose of leader of the delegation. the armed robbers sighting the said in the statement that the injured victim, Adekunle her soul. It would be recalled Speaking during the visit, police engaged them in gun duel, Adewale, who was seriously that late Mama Taraba as she Alhaji Adamu described the adding matcheted on the head, as at President Muhammadu Buhari (left); Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and House Leader, Alhassan was popularly called died on death of Hajiya Aisha as the loss that the superior fireworks of Doguwa at the State House in Abuja...recently the time of filing this report had Sunday at the city of Cairo, of an icon. He said Taraba had the police led to the death of two lost an icon, a mother in a of the gang, while others been rushed to hospital for Egypt where she went for a medical attention. The medical checkup. million, one who was very kind narrowly escaped with gunshot injuries. 'The two suspects were Commissioner of Police, Edward Former Minister for Women and generous and prayed God to shot dead following a distress call Ajogun, who commended the A f f a i r s a n d S o c i a l give Gov Ishaku and the entire Gov Emmanuel gives N60m to 21 received by the DPO Shagamu gallantry display of his men, has D e v e l o p m e n t , o u r people of Taraba State the fortitude to bear the loss. Division, CSP Okiki Agunbiade, directed a massive manhunt for Correspondent learnt, was a at about 9 pm, that a robbery the fleeing members of the gang, Lawyer, Politician and one In his reaction, Gov Ishaku families of slain policemen in A/Ibom thanked his Adamawa State operation was going on at with the view to bring them to time Senator representing justice, and equally appealed to counterpart, Gov Ahmadu Shagamu interchange and that Taraba North Senatorial members of the public, especially kwa Ibom State gunmen. personnel, 11 vehicles, 7 p r o t e c t i n g l i v e s a n d Fintiri, for the visit of the one of their victims has been District, a position she won hospital, to quickly alert the governor, Udom Emmanuel said the visit firearms in different attacks property not minding the delegation and promised that he seriously injured', he explained. under the umbrella of the police if anybody with gunshot E m m a n u e l h a s was to condolewith the by hoodlums in different unwarranted attacks. would work with him to 'Upon the distress call, the DPO A People's Democratic Party injuries is seen in their area. quickly led his patrol team to the donated N60m to families of command over the loss of police stations across the The Policemen expressed (PDP). Before the 2015 polls, promote and nurture the healthy policemen who lost their men and assets to the recent state.” Amiengheme said appreciation to the Governor she left PDP and joined the All relationship that currently exists lives during attack by security issues witnessed in the morale of the men are for the visit and donationand Progressives Congress (APC) between the two states. He hoodlums at different police the state. He announced a lifted by the Governor's visit promised to do all within where she was given the ticket described Jumai Alhassan as a Four youths arraigned stations in the state. donation of the sum of N60 as the police would their powers to bring an end t o c o n t e s t t h e 2 0 1 5 wonderful woman. Emmanuel who paid an million for the families of the remained alive to their t o t h e n e w w a v e governorship election under “She was an honest person. If for alleged burglary unscheduled visit to the policemen who lost their r e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s o f ofcriminality in the state. the party's platform. She later she said she was supporting y o u , s h e w i l l d o s o State Commissioner of breadwinners in this period. lost the election to Governor olice operatives from The Police did not state if the Fleeing inmate, two others killed The Commissioner of Darius Dickson Ishaku who wholeheartedly”, Ishaku said. mobile phones were recovered P o l i c e , A n d r e w He said after the election in Ikotun Division have Delta partners UNESCO on contested under the banner of arrested four teenagers, or not when they were Amiengheme at the police Police Andrew Amiengheme 2019, Senator Aisha came and P h e a d q u a r t e r s , I k o t i n f o r m e d g o v e r n o r PDP. Having lost the number who burgled a shop and carted apprehended. But they where women, girl-child empowerment one seat in the state, a position told him that she was ready to charged before the Ogba Akpanabia ,Uyo on Monday Emmanuel that the state away mobile phones worth over after failed kidnap attempt she worked very hard to attain, work with him in the interest of c o m m a n d h a s l o s t 2 1 He said that a lot of N5m during the #EndSARS M a g i s t r a t e s C o u r t f o r immediately after the state e l t a S t a t e P r e s i d e n t M u h a m m a d u the people of Taraba State and conspiracy, burglary and suspected kidnap policemen from the Oghara suspects who attempted to abductor by operatives of the personnel, 11 vehicles and 7 programmes have been protest and escaped in Lagos. Executive Council meeting Governor, Senator Buhari offered her an that she remained committed to Reports say that the incident stealing. k i n g p i n s i m p l y Police Division came to their kidnap a victim whose Sapele Police Division. to condoled with families of firearms at various attacks DIfeanyi Okowa, i n i t i a t e d b y h i s appointment in the Federal that promise until her death happened in October 2020, at They pleaded not guilty. The Aidentified as Collins, rescue. identity was not disclosed at Emekume, who was driving in police Officers who died in on police formations in said his administration administration towards Executive Council as Minister To m a k e f o r m o r e Ikotun, where the suspects, prosecutor, Supol Kehinde who allegedly escaped from According to the Delta State O g h a r a J u n c t i o n . his Lexus Jeep along Eku active service as their thestate. would continue to give empowerment and economic for Women Affairs and Social t r a n s p a r e n c y a n d Lukman Asiwaji, Ajayi, asked the Court to give a the Benin Correctional Police Public Relations C o n s e q u e n t l y , T h e Abraka road, was accosted by stations were attacked by “The command has lost 21 priority attention to emancipation of women and Development. accountability, he said he 17, Oseni Wahab, 17, date for hearing to enable the Facility during the #Endsars Officer (PPRO), Edafe Bright, Divisional Police Officer t h e k i d n a p g a n g , b u t would seek the approval of the programmes and projects the girl-child, coupled with As 2019 polls approached, Gbadamosi Sodiq, 18 and Police to prove that they unrest, and two others have operatives took the suspectsto (DPO), Oghara division f o l l o w i n g t h e p r o m p t Governor to start publishing NDLEA disclaims messages that would empower the the creation of the Girl Child the Hon. Minister resigned her Adams Slade,18, pretended to actually committed the alleged been beaten to death. the hospital where they were mobilized patrol teams and response of the police who Development Office in the position as a member of the the monthly allocations of be protesters and looted the offence. Thus, the Presiding They were allegedly later confirmed dead. He vigilante teams to the scene. were alerted of the invent by demanding payment from job seekers girl-child and women. c o u n c i l s o n t h e s t a t e state. Federal Executive Council and shop belonging to Goodness Magistrate, Mrs. A.O.Ajibade, attempting to kidnap a man at added that operatives also “The three suspects other road users, the victim Okowa stated this when he government's website after Godwin. granted them bail in the sum of ational Drug Law message that reads: 'You are H e a d v o c a t e d f o r declared her intention to contest Oghara junction in Delta recovered a locally made i n c l u d e s o n e O n o m e was rescued. received the United Nations for governorship seat of Taraba e v e r y J o i n t A c c o u n t s However, they were later N200,000 each with two Enforcement Agency to come with medical concerted efforts aimed at State. The three alleged pistol with three live Efetobore, a notorious Speaking on the incident, Educational, Scientific and State under APC. Unfortunately, Allocation Committee (JAAC) caught and detained at Ikotun sureties in like sum. They were (NDLEA) has advised c e r t i f i c a t e o f f i t n e s s , kidnappers were caught by cartridges from the deceased criminal that had been in a the PPRO said: “On May 8, at N Cultural Organisation giving women and the girl- she was screened out before the m e e t i n g . S e n a t o r Police Station and transferred remanded in the Correctional guarantor form, credentials, r e s i d e n t s a t O g h a r a persons. candidates scheduled for (UNESCO) Multi-sectoral child opportunity to realise primaries. Without mincing E w h r u d j a k p o a l s o to the Police Command, Ikeja, Centre at Kirikiri town in Lagos police wanted list, Collins about 8p.m, information got to screening as narcotic officers registration slip and writing Regional Officer, Mr their potential in the society, words, Mama Taraba defected emphasized the need for Lagos, where they reportedly pending when they will perfect community after the failed He said: “On May 10, at (surname unknown) also a the Divisional Police Officer and narcotic assistants in materials to ndlea academy Lamine Sow, and his stressing that any investment to United Democratic Party payment of local government confessed their various roles their bail conditions. The matter kidnap attempt, but were about 10:30 a.m, information known notorious kidnapper (DPO), Sapele Division, katon rikkos, lamingo road jos Abuja and Jos to ignore delegation at Government in the lives of women had the (UDP) where she clinched the staff salaries through the over the alleged theft. was adjourned till 20th May, beaten to pulp before was received that mob were and armed robber who Harrison Nwabuisi, a Chief messages from suspected plateau state. Name Ali Imran 2021, for mention. House, Asaba, recently. tendency to affect the society t i c k e t t o r u n f o r t h e computerized Oracle platform attacking three kidnapping e s c a p e d f r o m B e n i n Superintendent of Police f r a u d s t e r s , d e m a n d i n g Musa/Acct No 2191549625 positively. Earlier, Mr Sow Governorship election. She as part of efforts to check fraud correctional facility during (CSP), that one Jeffrey payment into specific account B a n k N a m e U . B . A He remarked that the girl- in the system. child and women were had said that they were in the also lost the Election to the EndSARS protest and one Emekume, 27, was kidnapped to secure employment. B a n k / P h o n e N o incumbent governor Ishaku. Source: DTN Glory Reuben, also a along Eku Abraka road Eku relevant in every society and state to seek stronger Fed. Govt identifies 400 suspected It was gathered that 07084068948.' “Shortlisted notorious criminal. with his Lexus Jeep sky blue thanked UNESCO for c o m m i t m e n t w i t h t h e c a n d i d a t e s h a v e b e e n candidates, other job seekers “They were seriously with Reg. No. RSH 716 AX considering Delta as one of governor about the agency's r e c e i v i n g m e s s a g e s and the general public should beaten, rushed to the hospital taken away. the states to benefit from its empowerment of women and demanding huge sums to please note that the NDLEA Boko Haram financiers for trial –AGF by the police where they were “Operatives learnt he was secure a spot at NDLEA, ahead will not ask for payment from w o m e n a n d g i r l s girls' programme in three pilot states including Delta. He said h e N i g e r i a n Abuja that the government was ongoing. Mr Malami, however, Boko Haram financiers, the later confirmed dead at making a U-turn head to of the screening which is billed anyone seeking to work in the development programmes. government has taken more that the programme which government is about to profiling some high-profile gave a clue about the number in General Hospital Oghara. Sapele road when he was for next week. Agency and aretherefore He said that the state begin the prosecution of Nigerians strongly suspected to a statement released by his measures to counter the twin would be funded by Japanese T Exhibits recovered include a abducted. The DPO Sapele In a disclaimer by the urged to discountenance this government would ensure 400 suspected Boko Haram be financing terrorism for spokesperson, trouble of insurgency and locally made pistol and three swiftly mobilized and led fraudulent message and government with technical Director Media and Advocacy, that the programme was financiers, the Attorney- prosecution. U m a r G w a n d u , t o insecurity in the country. live cartridges.” Crack Teams into the bush, Femi Babafemi, it was stated similar ones”, a statement support from UNESCO, successful in the state. General of the Federation He had disclosed that commemorate the Eid-el-Fitr “Malami said very soon, the Bright further stated that the The hoodlum who could not that the NDLEA will never ask released on Wednesday by the would be established in Federal Government will, A c c o r d i n g t o t h e (AGF), Abubakar Malami has investigations revealing the celebration on Thursday. Commissioner of Police (CP), withstand the relentless job seekers to pay for the job. Agency stated. Babafemi said Bauchi, Gombe and Delta s a i d . M a l a m i s a i d t h e suspected terrorism financiers The minister also said the through the Federal Ministry of governor, Third World Ari Muhammed Ali has called effort of the police abandon “Our attention has been drawn t h e C h a i r m a n / C h i e f countries are always States and lauded Delta government would were triggered by a recent government was taking more Justice's Complex Case Group, resuscitate and on all in Delta the victim and fled. “The to some messages being sent Executive of NDLEA, Brig. c o n f r o n t e d w i t h t h e government for fulfilling its soon “resuscitate and conviction of some Nigerians measures to counter insurgency reinvigorate the existing in the United Arab Emirate and general insecurity in reinvigorate the existing special to stay away from jungle kidnapped victim was round tosome shortlisted General Mohamed Buba challenge of relegating part of the partnership. Marwa (Retd) has directed the special terrorism courts in the (UAE) for funding Boko Haram. addition to the move to terrorism prosecution courts in justice, and work with the rescued and the Lexus Jeep candidates and other job women to the background He said the advocacy part seekers to make payment into Agency's directorate of country” for that purpose. When asked about the number of prosecute the 400 suspected the country in order bring to police. was recovered. Effort is and I am confident that the of the project would handle This comes about a week the suspects already identified, Boko Haram financiers. “He book all those found guilty so as Similarly, a 27-year-old ongoing to track and arrest some phony bank accounts to intelligence to track and sexual and gender-based secure them employment slot. apprehend fraudsters behind move by UNESCO will after Mr Malami told reporters he said it could not be given said in addition to the to serve as deterrence to others,” man, Jeffrey Emekume has the fleeing suspects.” violence as well as general the statement read in part. Of particular interest is a the scam messages reverse the ugly trend. at the Presidential Villa in because investigations were still prosecution of 400 suspected been rescued from his marginalization of women. late Senator Aisha Jummai Alhassan, (Mama Taraba) Source: DTN May 23, 2021 |5 May 23, 2021 |6 News Across the Nation Crime

Ex-Women Affairs Minister, Alhassan laid to rest in Taraba Police kill two robbery suspects he remains of the She however, accepted defeat, d e c e a s e d f o r m e r congratulated the Governor and TMinister for Women later joined PDP. She remained A f f a i r s a n d S o c i a l a PDP chieftain till her death. Development, Senator Aisha Meanwhile, Taraba State governor, Darius Dickson on Lagos-Ibadan expressway Jummai Alhassan has been laid to rest at Jekadeferi Ishaku has been receiving a gun State Police scene where they met the robbers cemetry, Jalingo, the Taraba high-powered delegation who Command has killed attacking another person one State capital. Government came to commiserate with the Otwo suspected armed Agba Enoch. The team engaged officials, politicians, muslim government and people of the robbers at Sagamu interchange them in gun duel at the end of faithfuls, members of her State over the demise of Senator along Lagos-Ibadan expressway, which two members of the gang immediate family were among Alhassan. while carrying out a robbery were fatally injured, while others the personalities that attended Among them was the operation. The Command Public e s c a p e d w i t h g u n s h o t her burial. Adamawa State government led Relations Officer, Abimbola injuries',Oyeyemi said. The body of the late by the State Commissioner for Oyeyemi, made this known in a The Command Public Alhassan arrived Danbaba Works, Alhaji Adamu Atiku statement, that the Divisional Relations Officer said items Suntai Airport, Jalingo at Statesakar. A letter of Headquarters of the Police in recovered from the gang include: about 5.15pm and proceeded condolence from the governor Sagamu received a distress call three handsets, one mock guns, to the Palace of Emir of Muri of Adamawa State, Ahmadu about the operation of the armed one electric clipper, three ATM HRH, Alh. Abbas Tafida Fintiri was also presented to bandits, and raced to the scene. cards and one blood stained where Jana'iza (funeral prayer) Gov Ishaku at the ceremony by The police spokesman said, cutlass. The police image maker was offered for the repose of leader of the delegation. the armed robbers sighting the said in the statement that the injured victim, Adekunle her soul. It would be recalled Speaking during the visit, police engaged them in gun duel, Adewale, who was seriously that late Mama Taraba as she Alhaji Adamu described the adding matcheted on the head, as at President Muhammadu Buhari (left); Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and House Leader, Alhassan was popularly called died on death of Hajiya Aisha as the loss that the superior fireworks of Doguwa at the State House in Abuja...recently the time of filing this report had Sunday at the city of Cairo, of an icon. He said Taraba had the police led to the death of two lost an icon, a mother in a of the gang, while others been rushed to hospital for Egypt where she went for a medical attention. The medical checkup. million, one who was very kind narrowly escaped with gunshot injuries. 'The two suspects were Commissioner of Police, Edward Former Minister for Women and generous and prayed God to shot dead following a distress call Ajogun, who commended the A f f a i r s a n d S o c i a l give Gov Ishaku and the entire Gov Emmanuel gives N60m to 21 received by the DPO Shagamu gallantry display of his men, has D e v e l o p m e n t , o u r people of Taraba State the fortitude to bear the loss. Division, CSP Okiki Agunbiade, directed a massive manhunt for Correspondent learnt, was a at about 9 pm, that a robbery the fleeing members of the gang, Lawyer, Politician and one In his reaction, Gov Ishaku families of slain policemen in A/Ibom thanked his Adamawa State operation was going on at with the view to bring them to time Senator representing justice, and equally appealed to counterpart, Gov Ahmadu Shagamu interchange and that Taraba North Senatorial members of the public, especially kwa Ibom State gunmen. personnel, 11 vehicles, 7 p r o t e c t i n g l i v e s a n d Fintiri, for the visit of the one of their victims has been District, a position she won hospital, to quickly alert the governor, Udom Emmanuel said the visit firearms in different attacks property not minding the delegation and promised that he seriously injured', he explained. under the umbrella of the police if anybody with gunshot E m m a n u e l h a s was to condolewith the by hoodlums in different unwarranted attacks. would work with him to 'Upon the distress call, the DPO A People's Democratic Party injuries is seen in their area. quickly led his patrol team to the donated N60m to families of command over the loss of police stations across the The Policemen expressed (PDP). Before the 2015 polls, promote and nurture the healthy policemen who lost their men and assets to the recent state.” Amiengheme said appreciation to the Governor she left PDP and joined the All relationship that currently exists lives during attack by security issues witnessed in the morale of the men are for the visit and donationand Progressives Congress (APC) between the two states. He hoodlums at different police the state. He announced a lifted by the Governor's visit promised to do all within where she was given the ticket described Jumai Alhassan as a Four youths arraigned stations in the state. donation of the sum of N60 as the police would their powers to bring an end t o c o n t e s t t h e 2 0 1 5 wonderful woman. Emmanuel who paid an million for the families of the remained alive to their t o t h e n e w w a v e governorship election under “She was an honest person. If for alleged burglary unscheduled visit to the policemen who lost their r e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s o f ofcriminality in the state. the party's platform. She later she said she was supporting y o u , s h e w i l l d o s o State Commissioner of breadwinners in this period. lost the election to Governor olice operatives from The Police did not state if the Fleeing inmate, two others killed The Commissioner of Darius Dickson Ishaku who wholeheartedly”, Ishaku said. mobile phones were recovered P o l i c e , A n d r e w He said after the election in Ikotun Division have Delta partners UNESCO on contested under the banner of arrested four teenagers, or not when they were Amiengheme at the police Police Andrew Amiengheme 2019, Senator Aisha came and P h e a d q u a r t e r s , I k o t i n f o r m e d g o v e r n o r PDP. Having lost the number who burgled a shop and carted apprehended. But they where women, girl-child empowerment one seat in the state, a position told him that she was ready to charged before the Ogba Akpanabia ,Uyo on Monday Emmanuel that the state away mobile phones worth over after failed kidnap attempt she worked very hard to attain, work with him in the interest of c o m m a n d h a s l o s t 2 1 He said that a lot of N5m during the #EndSARS M a g i s t r a t e s C o u r t f o r immediately after the state e l t a S t a t e P r e s i d e n t M u h a m m a d u the people of Taraba State and conspiracy, burglary and suspected kidnap policemen from the Oghara suspects who attempted to abductor by operatives of the personnel, 11 vehicles and 7 programmes have been protest and escaped in Lagos. Executive Council meeting Governor, Senator Buhari offered her an that she remained committed to Reports say that the incident stealing. k i n g p i n s i m p l y Police Division came to their kidnap a victim whose Sapele Police Division. to condoled with families of firearms at various attacks DIfeanyi Okowa, i n i t i a t e d b y h i s appointment in the Federal that promise until her death happened in October 2020, at They pleaded not guilty. The Aidentified as Collins, rescue. identity was not disclosed at Emekume, who was driving in police Officers who died in on police formations in said his administration administration towards Executive Council as Minister To m a k e f o r m o r e Ikotun, where the suspects, prosecutor, Supol Kehinde who allegedly escaped from According to the Delta State O g h a r a J u n c t i o n . his Lexus Jeep along Eku active service as their thestate. would continue to give empowerment and economic for Women Affairs and Social t r a n s p a r e n c y a n d Lukman Asiwaji, Ajayi, asked the Court to give a the Benin Correctional Police Public Relations C o n s e q u e n t l y , T h e Abraka road, was accosted by stations were attacked by “The command has lost 21 priority attention to emancipation of women and Development. accountability, he said he 17, Oseni Wahab, 17, date for hearing to enable the Facility during the #Endsars Officer (PPRO), Edafe Bright, Divisional Police Officer t h e k i d n a p g a n g , b u t would seek the approval of the programmes and projects the girl-child, coupled with As 2019 polls approached, Gbadamosi Sodiq, 18 and Police to prove that they unrest, and two others have operatives took the suspectsto (DPO), Oghara division f o l l o w i n g t h e p r o m p t Governor to start publishing NDLEA disclaims messages that would empower the the creation of the Girl Child the Hon. Minister resigned her Adams Slade,18, pretended to actually committed the alleged been beaten to death. the hospital where they were mobilized patrol teams and response of the police who Development Office in the position as a member of the the monthly allocations of be protesters and looted the offence. Thus, the Presiding They were allegedly later confirmed dead. He vigilante teams to the scene. were alerted of the invent by demanding payment from job seekers girl-child and women. c o u n c i l s o n t h e s t a t e state. Federal Executive Council and shop belonging to Goodness Magistrate, Mrs. A.O.Ajibade, attempting to kidnap a man at added that operatives also “The three suspects other road users, the victim Okowa stated this when he government's website after Godwin. granted them bail in the sum of ational Drug Law message that reads: 'You are H e a d v o c a t e d f o r declared her intention to contest Oghara junction in Delta recovered a locally made i n c l u d e s o n e O n o m e was rescued. received the United Nations for governorship seat of Taraba e v e r y J o i n t A c c o u n t s However, they were later N200,000 each with two Enforcement Agency to come with medical concerted efforts aimed at State. The three alleged pistol with three live Efetobore, a notorious Speaking on the incident, Educational, Scientific and State under APC. Unfortunately, Allocation Committee (JAAC) caught and detained at Ikotun sureties in like sum. They were (NDLEA) has advised c e r t i f i c a t e o f f i t n e s s , kidnappers were caught by cartridges from the deceased criminal that had been in a the PPRO said: “On May 8, at N Cultural Organisation giving women and the girl- she was screened out before the m e e t i n g . S e n a t o r Police Station and transferred remanded in the Correctional guarantor form, credentials, r e s i d e n t s a t O g h a r a persons. candidates scheduled for (UNESCO) Multi-sectoral child opportunity to realise primaries. Without mincing E w h r u d j a k p o a l s o to the Police Command, Ikeja, Centre at Kirikiri town in Lagos police wanted list, Collins about 8p.m, information got to screening as narcotic officers registration slip and writing Regional Officer, Mr their potential in the society, words, Mama Taraba defected emphasized the need for Lagos, where they reportedly pending when they will perfect community after the failed He said: “On May 10, at (surname unknown) also a the Divisional Police Officer and narcotic assistants in materials to ndlea academy Lamine Sow, and his stressing that any investment to United Democratic Party payment of local government confessed their various roles their bail conditions. The matter kidnap attempt, but were about 10:30 a.m, information known notorious kidnapper (DPO), Sapele Division, katon rikkos, lamingo road jos Abuja and Jos to ignore delegation at Government in the lives of women had the (UDP) where she clinched the staff salaries through the over the alleged theft. was adjourned till 20th May, beaten to pulp before was received that mob were and armed robber who Harrison Nwabuisi, a Chief messages from suspected plateau state. Name Ali Imran 2021, for mention. House, Asaba, recently. tendency to affect the society t i c k e t t o r u n f o r t h e computerized Oracle platform attacking three kidnapping e s c a p e d f r o m B e n i n Superintendent of Police f r a u d s t e r s , d e m a n d i n g Musa/Acct No 2191549625 positively. Earlier, Mr Sow Governorship election. She as part of efforts to check fraud correctional facility during (CSP), that one Jeffrey payment into specific account B a n k N a m e U . B . A He remarked that the girl- in the system. child and women were had said that they were in the also lost the Election to the EndSARS protest and one Emekume, 27, was kidnapped to secure employment. B a n k / P h o n e N o incumbent governor Ishaku. Source: DTN Glory Reuben, also a along Eku Abraka road Eku relevant in every society and state to seek stronger Fed. Govt identifies 400 suspected It was gathered that 07084068948.' “Shortlisted notorious criminal. with his Lexus Jeep sky blue thanked UNESCO for c o m m i t m e n t w i t h t h e c a n d i d a t e s h a v e b e e n candidates, other job seekers “They were seriously with Reg. No. RSH 716 AX considering Delta as one of governor about the agency's r e c e i v i n g m e s s a g e s and the general public should beaten, rushed to the hospital taken away. the states to benefit from its empowerment of women and demanding huge sums to please note that the NDLEA Boko Haram financiers for trial –AGF by the police where they were “Operatives learnt he was secure a spot at NDLEA, ahead will not ask for payment from w o m e n a n d g i r l s girls' programme in three pilot states including Delta. He said h e N i g e r i a n Abuja that the government was ongoing. Mr Malami, however, Boko Haram financiers, the later confirmed dead at making a U-turn head to of the screening which is billed anyone seeking to work in the development programmes. government has taken more that the programme which government is about to profiling some high-profile gave a clue about the number in General Hospital Oghara. Sapele road when he was for next week. Agency and aretherefore He said that the state begin the prosecution of Nigerians strongly suspected to a statement released by his measures to counter the twin would be funded by Japanese T Exhibits recovered include a abducted. The DPO Sapele In a disclaimer by the urged to discountenance this government would ensure 400 suspected Boko Haram be financing terrorism for spokesperson, trouble of insurgency and locally made pistol and three swiftly mobilized and led fraudulent message and government with technical Director Media and Advocacy, that the programme was financiers, the Attorney- prosecution. U m a r G w a n d u , t o insecurity in the country. live cartridges.” Crack Teams into the bush, Femi Babafemi, it was stated similar ones”, a statement support from UNESCO, successful in the state. General of the Federation He had disclosed that commemorate the Eid-el-Fitr “Malami said very soon, the Bright further stated that the The hoodlum who could not that the NDLEA will never ask released on Wednesday by the would be established in Federal Government will, A c c o r d i n g t o t h e (AGF), Abubakar Malami has investigations revealing the celebration on Thursday. Commissioner of Police (CP), withstand the relentless job seekers to pay for the job. Agency stated. Babafemi said Bauchi, Gombe and Delta s a i d . M a l a m i s a i d t h e suspected terrorism financiers The minister also said the through the Federal Ministry of governor, Third World Ari Muhammed Ali has called effort of the police abandon “Our attention has been drawn t h e C h a i r m a n / C h i e f countries are always States and lauded Delta government would were triggered by a recent government was taking more Justice's Complex Case Group, resuscitate and on all in Delta the victim and fled. “The to some messages being sent Executive of NDLEA, Brig. c o n f r o n t e d w i t h t h e government for fulfilling its soon “resuscitate and conviction of some Nigerians measures to counter insurgency reinvigorate the existing in the United Arab Emirate and general insecurity in reinvigorate the existing special to stay away from jungle kidnapped victim was round tosome shortlisted General Mohamed Buba challenge of relegating part of the partnership. Marwa (Retd) has directed the special terrorism courts in the (UAE) for funding Boko Haram. addition to the move to terrorism prosecution courts in justice, and work with the rescued and the Lexus Jeep candidates and other job women to the background He said the advocacy part seekers to make payment into Agency's directorate of country” for that purpose. When asked about the number of prosecute the 400 suspected the country in order bring to police. was recovered. Effort is and I am confident that the of the project would handle This comes about a week the suspects already identified, Boko Haram financiers. “He book all those found guilty so as Similarly, a 27-year-old ongoing to track and arrest some phony bank accounts to intelligence to track and sexual and gender-based secure them employment slot. apprehend fraudsters behind move by UNESCO will after Mr Malami told reporters he said it could not be given said in addition to the to serve as deterrence to others,” man, Jeffrey Emekume has the fleeing suspects.” violence as well as general the statement read in part. Of particular interest is a the scam messages reverse the ugly trend. at the Presidential Villa in because investigations were still prosecution of 400 suspected been rescued from his marginalization of women. late Senator Aisha Jummai Alhassan, (Mama Taraba) Source: DTN May 23, 2021 |7 May 23, 2021 |16 Metro News 80-year old woman, granddaughter nabbed in 2021 UTME: Over 600,000 Ondo, 192kg cocaine, heroin, skuchies recovered Exploring a career in tech candidates yet to register t least 600,000 n 80-year old woman, candidates who have Mrs. Mary Adebayo, Fake police DSP arrested with 76kg skunk in Adamawa Aindicated interest to Ah e r 1 9 - y e a r o l d participate in the 2021 granddaughter, Funmilola U n i f i e d T e r t i a r y command of the Agency, Callys were recovered. Adebayo and two other ladies Matriculation Examination, Alumona, to launch a manhunt “Following her preliminary have been arrested in Akure, the UTME, are yetto register, the for other members of the drug interrogation, a follow up Ondo state capital, by Joint Admissions and cartel now on the run. Speaking operation was immediately operatives of the National Drug on the arrest, Alumona ssid: carried out, leading to the arrest Matriculation Board (JAMB) Law Enforcement Agency, “The grandma and her of 25-year-old Blessing Adesida has said. Speaking during a (NDLEA), for selling assorted granddaughter were arrested at in Oshinle area of Akure South virtual meeting with 2021 illicit drugs such as cocaine, 6:30am on Sunday at Ayeyemi LGA. Recovered from her UTME committee members heroin, methamphetamine, Street, Akure South Local include: skuchies-3kg and on Friday, JAMB Registrar tramadol, swinol and skuchies. Government Area (LGA). cannabis-7grammes.” Alumona Prof Ishaq Oloyede disclosed It was gathered that the arrest During the early morning further stated that other that the possibility of shifting of the suspects followed raid. Recovered from them members of the two drug cartels the exam date scheduled to intelligence-based raids and were Skuchies- 149kg, cocaine- have been watch listed and hold between June 5 and 19 is follow up operations on their 1 1 g r a m m e s , efforts to arrest them are locations on Sunday May 2. very high. Oloyede said so m e t h a m p h e t a m i n e - o n g o i n g . I n a r e l a t e d Over 192kilogrammes of far, 1.1 million candidates 17grammes, heroin-3grammes, development, operatives of the cocaine and other psychoactive have registered for the 2021 cannabis sativa- 4.914kg, Adamawa Command of the substances were recovered UTME, stating that the board s w i n o l - 8 g r a m m e s a n d NDLEA have arrested 58-year- echnology is here to stay. from the octogenarian, her anticipates approximately 1.9 tramadol -49grammes. old Victor Chinedu Anwanya, forms of malpractices. The 2021. “We are meeting with granddaughter and two other Therefore building a career in the business side of the digital million registrations at the “Also recovered from them who impersonates as a Deputy examination body, which is stakeholders today to ladies; Tessy Matthew and tech should be on your to-do industry often focus on the end of the exercise. were two deep freezers and a Superintendent of Police (DSP) T responsible for the conduct of deliberate on some of the Blessing Adeside. The JAMB boss noted that TVS motorcycle. On the same to smuggle illicit drugs. three white sacks tucked in the on Monday May 3, at about “I recognise and commend list as we will hardly find a career that commercial aspects of technology. the entrance examination into issues encountered in the As a result of the bust, even though 50 per cent of date, at about 1:30p.m, a raid The suspect was arrested booth of a Toyota Avalon car 6a.m. in Mayo Belwa town, the great work our officers and does not leverage on tech one way or Again, the scope is varied, with jobs the nation's tertiary institutions, registration process. We will Chairman/Chief Executive of carried out at Rate Hotel, Care alongside his accomplice, 47- with registration number: Mayo Belwa LGA, Adamawa men in Ondo and Adamawa candidates have already explained that candidates are also discuss whether we will NDLEA, Brig. General the other. It is driving significant including: data scientist, product Street, in Akure South LGA led yearold Femi Abiodun, with 80 LAGOS DC 997 FST. State. “They took off from states have done in these registered without problem, expected to provide two pictures shift the exam date forward Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) changes across just about every area of manager, digital marketing manager. to the arrest of 25-year-old blocks of compressed cannabis According to the state Auchi in Edo State. Also operations. However, I still there was a need to carry has directed the acting our lives: health, business, finance Creative Roles: Creative digital in the exam script. or not. We will brief the Tessy Mathew from whom s a t i v a w e i g h i n g Commander of NDLEA, Idris recovered from them was a want to encourage them and everyone along, adding that Pictures of those who register media on the outcome of the Commander, Ondo state Bello, the suspects were arrested fake Police Warrant Card their counterparts across the 33kilogrammes of skuchies 76kilogrammes, concealed in among others. New development and roles often centre on delivering a f t e r m e e t i n g w i t h for the exam and of persons who m e e t i n g t o m o r r o w . bearing the name of Chinedu country that we must raise the advancement mean content for the end- stakeholders, the board will Anwanya with the rank of a a n t e i n f i g h t i n g d r u g register for NIN. While calling “Shifting the exam date is that there are all user. They're decide on whether to shift the on candidates to take note of the not the solution, at the DSP”, the Commander of criminalities in Nigeria. exam forward or not. “The Robbers gang-rape, kill married woman Narcotics stated. Reacting to “We must now go beyond kinds of jobs in the usually expressive process, he added that the meeting we will discuss how possibility of shifting the essence was to dictate any some of the problems the development, Marwa seizures and arrests, and digital industry, and more artistic exam forward is still high; but commended officers and men dismantle the cartels because creating than other areas. disparity in the process. He encountered by candidates that will be determined after said, “We apologise for putting would be resolved. It is of the Ondo and Adamawa there are cartels behind each of opportunities for Examples include: o u r m e e t i n g w i t h state Commands of the Agency the drugs, be it cocaine, heroin, you through some hardship in important that we carry stakeholders. This is because for their vigilance and tramadol or cannabis, there are many different If you are interested in web designer, the registration process. The everyone along”, he added. commitment to work. He cartels behind each of these professionals. The copywriter, social about 600,000 candidates government directed that He further disclosed that “ who have indicated interest in charged them and their drugs and we must identify opinion that a career joining this field, you media manager, UI anyone participating in JAMB JAMB has secured about c o u n t e r p a r t s i n o t h e r them and rein them in, that is in tech is only meant designer. the exam are yet to register. must have their NIN. This is 802 exam centres across might be wondering There is a need to give Commands to continue the the next phase of this war as we for men is wrong. beyond our control. Those who the country and 104 nationwide offensive action continue with our maxim of everyone the opportunity” he There are women how you can break How to get are yet to register should do so. centres in towns adding that against the illicit trade. offensive action,” he charged. said. “The MOCK exam is billed to Lagis state alone has 4 breaking boundaries started in the While apologising for the into it. In reality, there come up on Thursday. It is an centres. The NIN, which is a 28-year old man stabs mother-in-law in this field. In fact, digital industry? new initiatives introduced in exam meant to test our u n i q u e n u m b e r t h a t as ladies, we have an is no one route into it. If you are the 2021 UTME, Prof c a p a b i l i t y a n d e f f e c t identifies individuals, is to death after beating wife to pulp added advantage interested in joining Oloyede explained that it was corrections where necessary. issued by the country's There are many ways not to punish candidates but As you all know, the main exam N a t i o n a l I d e n t i t y because there are this field, you might to rather expose those in the 28-year old man, several scholarships be wondering how is coming up on June 5 and 19 Management Commission Opeyemi Ganiyu, has you can build your habit of indulging in various (NIMC) upon enrolment. Abeen arrested by men both online and skills and knowledge you can break into of the Ogun State Police offline for females it. In reality, there is Command, for killing his who are interested in to get a job related to no one route into it. mother-in-law, Abosede tech. Joining the There are many Security chiefs assure corps acts have emerged offences. It was gathered some valuable items from The suspects may likely Oyewole. The suspect was this sector. You can arrested following a report made tech industry does ways you can build on how a 50-year old that Mrs. Doris was the woman's house after be charged before the Court not require a degree your skills and killing her and will at Atan-Ota Police Division, by get a formal education members of protection Fmarried woman, allegedly raped in turns and for murder, which attracts one Odunayo Mathew. Matthew in computer science knowledge to get a therefore, face the wrath of simply identified as Mrs. then murdered by a four- life imprisonment if they are stated that the suspect, who is as most people or go for trainings job related to this eads of security security network in every nook would be protected from all th the law. agencies in Ondo Doris, was gang-raped and man gang on 13 April, found guilty. married to the daughter of the think. No doubt, a sector. You can get and cranny of the state. He said forms of security threats. murdered by a gang of 2021, in her home located at deceased, is fond of beating his (online or offline), you HState have agreed to that the security architecture of The State Director of SSS degree is an added a formal education armed robbers during an the State Housing Estate in wife on slight provocation. protect serving and prospective the military formation had been added that the service is always Edo police arrest 2 suspects for stealing advantage but not can intern with a tech or go for trainings corps members that will be operation. Calabar. Preliminary investigation the suspect and bring him to enhanced by the authorities of the working assiduously to protect revealed that on May 3, the (online or offline), deployed in the state. They Nigerian Army to confront the and defend the Federal Republic T h e r e p o r t s w e r e While confessing to his N5.2m allegedly dropped by robbers justice. “The detectives having a degree in company which will suspect, as usual, had beaten up embarked on intelligence-based this field does not you can intern with s p o k e s e p a r a t e l y o n several security threats the of Nigeria against domestic disclosed in Calabar by the crime, Mighty stated that he Wednesday when they received h e E d o P o l i c e others at large, took advantage his wife and inflicted injuries on investigation, which led them to disqualify you as enable you learn on the a tech company country was presently facing. threats. “Our security network Cross River State Police was paid the sum of Command has arrested of the chaos to steal the money. her. The deceased was alerted in audience the Ondo State Also, at the Police Command's covers all the communities and his hideout in Ikorodu, Lagos long as you have a which will enable Command. The Command N500,000 to drive the car of Ttwo men, Monday One of the suspects confessed about the incident and she went State, where he was eventually job. Coordinator of NYSC, Mrs. Headquarters in the state, the we shall not hesitate to beef up c o n f i r m e d t h a t t w o t h e d e c e a s e d t o a n Imafidon and Ifeanyi Okafor, to stealing only part of the to meet Ganiyu in order to warn apprehended. Investigations keen interest in it you learn on the Victoria Ani, who was on Commissioner of Police, CP security and provide more suspects, arrested in undisclosed location by the who stole the loot dropped by a money. “I saw people running him to desist from beating her revealed the suspect is a member and are ready to job. If you already courtesy visits to their Bolaji Salami, said that protection safety measures in and around respective commands. connection with the gang leader. He said that he four-man gun-toting gang that after some men on a motorcycle daughter. According to a of a notorious cult group in the learn. have the skills, you of lives and properties is one of the NYSC formations and robbed a POS outlet of N5.2 and suddenly we saw plenty statement by Abimbola The security chiefs promised dastardly act, were in police was not aware that the area. He was also one of those core mandates of the command. corpers' lodges in the state,”he million. The robbery operation money. I joined other boys to Oyeyemi, “On sighting the can start picking up to enhance their visibility in and “NYSC and the Nigerian Police said. At the Command c u s t o d y, u n d e rg o i n g woman was killed by the who led hoodlums to burn took place in Uromi, Esan collect the money. The total deceased in his house, the d o w n A t a n - O t a P o l i c e What are the some freelance around the orientation camp as are children of the same parentand Headquarters of Nigeria interrogation. r o b b e r s a f t e r t h e y northeast local government money we got was N2.5 suspect descended heavily on Division during the Endsars roles that can be work on the side as well as the corpers' lodges in all the bond between the two federal Security and Civil Defence One of the suspects, a forcefully slept with her area of the state, where the million, all of us shared it, and I her, beat her mercilessly before protest, and killed the explored? it is an ideal way of getting exposure the 18 local government areas of institutions is so strong that Corps (NSCDC), the State teenager, Mighty Omini, and that was why he hoodlums stormed the POS got N600,000.” stabbing her in her ribs with a Divisional Crime Officer the state. At the Headquarters, priority attention is always Commandant, Mr Edenabu outlet on a motorcycle. They The state police image knife. These roles are classified into three. to the industry and building 32 Artillery Brigade, Owena was arrested for alleged honoured their invitation (DCO) on October 21, Technical Roles: this often requires a experience. accorded the scheme at all Eweka, assured the State involvement in the murder but denied his involvement robbed everyone in sight, maker, SP Kontongs Bello, who “The deceased was rushed to 2020.” Oyeyemi further Cantonment, times,”he said. Coordinator that there would including the operator. confirmed the incident, said an hospital for treatment, but lot of specialist knowledge and focus Do an extensive research on the A k u r e , t h e B r i g a d e of late Doris. The suspect in the killing. He said he felt a d d e d t h a t t h e CP Bolaji described corps be no breach in the protection Moments after the robbery, some cash had been recovered gave up the ghost in the process. on the creation and implementation of above roles, find one that catches Commander, Brig..- Gen. members as distinguished of corps members. The made the confession while very bad after discovering Commissioner of Police a detachment of police from the suspects. “I can assure Having heard that the victim had (CP), Edward Ajogun, has various technologies. Popular roles your interest and relates with your Yakubu Yahaya, said that the membersof the society because of commandant said that the being paraded alongside his that they had killed her. The operatives and some residents you that we will ensure the died, the suspect took to flight. NYSC would remain a treasure ordered the immediate transfer include: Software developer, UX career goals, and start working on it their roles in nation building. NYSC had been adjudged the suspected accomplice, State Commissioner of gave the robbers a hot chase, arrest of all those who took part The Divisional Police Officer of the suspect to Homicide to the military. The State Director of Security, nation's bridge builder G o d w i n N y e n i n e , Police, CP Sikiru Akande, following which they threw in stealing the money at the (DPO), Atan-Ota, Abolade Section of the State Criminal designer, QA analysts, Game immediately. It is time for women to Yahaya said that his Department of State Services, Mr because of the pivotal role the including 28 other suspects stated that the suspect, away their loot. Though the armed robbery scene and O l a d i g b o l u , a C h i e f Investigation Department for developer. take over the tech world; you can be command has the capacity for Abdulrasheed Adediran, said that scheme is playing at shaping arrested for various Mighty and his gang, stole robbers were arrested, ensuring a full recovery of the Superintendent of Police (CSP), discreet investigation. Business Roles: Those who work on one of us. intelligence gathering and corps members are the future of positively the lives of the Imafidon and Okafor and some money,” he added. detailed his detectives to go after Source: DTN would continue to improve the this country and as such they future leaders. May 23, 2021 |8 May 23, 2021 |22 Tech&Gadgets News ...with John Awe Editorial OGSIEC to engage over 10,000 ad hoc staff for LG elections NCC to manage DMS to tackle theft of phones ver 10,000 ad hoc benchmark, not just in Ogun ederal government has staff will be engaged State but in Nigeria, assuring u n v e i l e d D e v i c e protect consumer interest, mobile phones market. of DMS following best global World Hypertension Day Oby the Ogun State that OGSIEC is not being FManagement System increase revenue generation for Other objectives include practices. The workings of this Independent Electoral operated by the dictate of (DMS)- a new security measure the government, reduce the rate of easing the use of mobile phones directive will ensure that IMEIs very 17th of May, humanity manifesting this symptom may also Commission (OGSIEC) in any individual or political that will help tackle the kidnapping, mitigate the use of and other smart devices in all of mobile phones that have been the forthcoming Local party as being insinuated in increasing rate of mobile phone stolen phones for crime and public places without fear of reported as either stolen or c e l e b r a t e s t h e W o r l d get breathless lying flat at night facilitate blocking or tracing of Government elections in the some quarters. theft in Nigeria. been attacked by mobile phone illegal are shared through the State. "Our loyalty is to the DMS, which will be managed stolen mobile phones and other snatchers, facilitating the use of DMS to all MTN, Globacom, Hypertension Day when issues of because of fluid accumulation on E O G S I E C C h a i r m a n , constitution, Ogun State b y t h e N i g e r i a n smart devices. digital technology solutions to Airtel, 9mobile and other the dreaded disease widely called the lungs while the ankles may also Communications Commission Setting an implementation address key issues bothering network operators and as a Babatunde Osibodu, who Electoral Law and to the (NCC), will serve as a repository window of three months, N i g e r i a n s i n t h e result, such devices will not "the silent killer" get on the front be swollen. Part of the symptoms made the disclosure while good people of Ogun State. for all registered mobile phones' President Buhari objective is to telecommunication sector and work even if different SIM burner of international discourse. may include sudden loss of use of an fielding questions from The forthcoming elections International Mobile Equipment register and capture the IMEIs of facilitating the implementation cards are inserted. journalists in Abeokuta, will be one- man, one- vote, Identity (IMEI) and owners of all mobile phones and other smart The causes, symtoms and solutions arm or leg, slurred speech, loss of revealed that the move will there is no external force such devices in the country. devices on the DMS, which will Smile excites customers become subjects of discussion in the vision and confusion. Anybody further provide job for the anywhere that will influence The IMEI is a 15-digit unique serve as a repository for sharing teeming youths during the us. Our motivation for number for mobile devices that data of stolen devices across all mass media and the world is experiencing any of the afore listed networks. period. accepting this task is service identifies each mobile device and with double data offering Osibodu added that, to the people and nothing its model specification. It can be It is to also ensure all un- generally sensitized on the disease. symtoms should consult a medical mile, West Africa's 4G situation in the country. used in the tracking of stolen registered devices do not work in interested persons should more", he clarified. LTE broadband service With the 100 per cent bonus Another name for the disease is High doctor immediately. There are phones. Umar Danbatta any of the networks in Nigeria, keep monitoring the media, He urged political parties provider, is offering its offer, Abdul Hafeez explained This new development is ensure every reported IMEIs for S Blood Pressure and statistics say that many effective drugs to control the as the Commission will soon participating in the elections customers a 100 per cent bonus that Smile would offer its loyal contained in the revised National policy document, the DMS will with an interface to check IMEIs stolen and illegal mobile phones come up with the method of to ensure they organise on recharge on any of its Bigga customers double data as a thank over 20 million Nigerians are disease which is not a death Identity Policy for SIM Card serve as a database for sharing and ensure it has not been and other smart devices are application, which he said data plans. you gift for their continuous transparent primaries, as registration recently unveiled by information on stolen devices reported as stolen or illegal blacklisted and shared with all suffering from the disease in the sentence as it can be successfully The bonus offer, fondly support and patronage. He will be done via its website. OGSIEC will also monitor President Muhammadu Buhari; across all networks. before they render their operators across all networks, dubbed Double Data Offer, will therefore urged the customers to country. managed. "We shall be engaging the the primaries of all political Dr Isa Pantami, minister of It will also provide access to technical services. mitigate mobile phone theft and last for 14 days from the date of ensure that they maximize the services of more than 10,000 parties, explaining that only Communications and Digital all operators to cross-check the The federal government protect Nigerians from been This year the theme of the celebration is Lifestyle changes are also very purchase. benefits of this too good to be ad hoc staff for the forth aspirants who have scaled Economy; Prof. Adeolu Akande, IMEIs and their status before explained further that this would attacked to snatch their mobile In essence, Smile customers missed offer while it last. "Measure your blood pressure effective in controlling the disease. coming Local Government through primaries could chairman of the NCC, and Prof. allowing a device to become help to curtail the counterfeit phones and other smart devices will enjoy double data on the Customers desirous to benefit Umar Danbatta, executive vice active on their network. m o b i l e p h o n e m a r k e t , and blacklist and render all stolen accurately, Control it, Live longer". elections in Ogun State who purchase form through their range of Smile's Bigga data from the double data offer will Smokers are enjoined to stop the chairman of the NCC. Also, registered mobile phone discourage mobile phone theft, mobile phones and other smart will serve as Electoral political parties. plans that include several have to utilize the numerous According to the 45-page technicians will be provided enhance National Security, devices valueless in the Nigerian We welcome the theme as very germane habit as it is said to triple the risk of Officers, Presiding Officers Osibodu maintained that packages such as 130GB, Smile recharge platforms that and Poll Officers, among t h e C o m m i s s i o n i s 100GB, 75GB, 60GB, 40GB, include Shops, Kiosks, Field as it seeks to propel people to know developing heart disease. Obese others. This is in our drive to empowered by the Ogun 30GB, 20GB, 15GB, 12GB, Sales Representatives and their numbers by measuring and people should lose weight by MTN reassures of 4g network expansion, 10GB, 8GB, 6.5GB, 5GB, Authorised Smile dealers. make the process seamless State Electoral Law, 2007 to 3GB, 2GB and 1.5GB plans. Other avenues available to the controlling the blood pressure which adopting vegetarian diets and and free of hitches", he prescribe a non- refundable But for this specific double customers are 3rd Party Online will in turn elongate lives. regular exercises of brisk walking stated. deposit for aspirants seeking data offer, the bonus will be c h a n n e l s l i k e B a n k s , He explained that the to be Chairman and enhanced fintech business in 2021 valid for fourteen days from Quickteller, Paystack, Jumia We urge Nigerians to regularly check for 30 minutes daily. C o m m i s s i o n w a s n o t councillor respectively, purchase. Vitally, the 100 per Pay, etc. Subscribers can also their blood pressure and to always Alcohol use should be drastically involved in the expansion of adding that the exemption of optimistic that the current cent bonus on recharge to recharge directly through their polling Units, Continuous female aspirants for processes underway will subscribers purchasing any MySmileApp and MySmile listen to their body clocks. Whenever reduced as it is one of the identified Voter Registration (CVR), payment was to encourage entrench a more robust and Bigga data plan will be used Portal online. you feel tired, pause and take a rest as stating that such power women participation in before the paid bundle. Renowned for its customer triggers for the disease. sustainable registration process resides only with the politics. The OGSIEC boss as we reaccelerate subscriber Announcing the initiative, centric bent, Smile is reputed to you could save yourself from People who have diabetes, high blood Abdul Hafeez, chief marketing have berthed more customers' I n d ep en d en t N atio n al allayed fear of violence growth over the medium term. premature death. cholestrol and other disease should Electoral Commission during the election, saying, “As the economy continues officer, Smile Nigeria, said the focused and pocket friendly (INEC) and the National the Commission has been its steady recovery from the 100 per cent bonus offer was products than any of its peers. It is widely believed that if the heart's regularly take their medications, Assembly is expected to give effects of the COVID-19 one of the many ways that This is in line with the company's own blood supply furs up through check their numbers and have a interfacing with the Nigeria pandemic that impacted the Smile utilizes to smoothen for philosophy of deploying legislative backing to the Police Force, the Nigeria business in 2020, we anticipate its customers the apparent broadband to make Nigerians atherosclerosis, which refers to a positive outlook about life. polling units expansion. Security and Civil Defence that the base effects will partly rough patches occasioned by enjoy the best internet Osibodu reiterated the Corps (NSCDC) and other the current inclement economic experience. sludgy deposit of cholesterol and Nigerians should generally take influence our commercial and Commission's resolve to security agencies in order to financial trends in the blood clots on the wall of arteries, regular rest to keep stress at bay conduct local government ensure the security of lives remainder of the year. Although eventually heart disease may while getting adequate sleep would elections that would be a and property. the availability of foreign exchange remains a constraint, develop. engender good health. we strive to minimise its impact Heart disease may take the form of As the world celebrates the World INEC creates 1,832 additional on the business. “Finally, we will continue to "angina" which is a pain in the chest Hypertension Day, we join the Karl Toriola, MTN CEO polling units in Ogun manage and invest in the which radiates up the neck or down advocacy for regular medical resilience of our business and he Independent to create new polling units. TN Nigeria's 2021 networks as we monitor the the left arm during exercise, that goes check-ups and urge Nigerians pricing option for airtime sales qualified locations for SIM National Electoral According to him, all t o p p r i o r i t i e s l o n g e r - t e r m e c o n o m i c c o m m i s s i o n w h i l e registration. While this may after a few minutes. It could also especially not to die of ignorance by TCommission (INEC) these had contributed to include sustaining potential impacts of the M diversifying our airtime impact the rate of additions in said it has created additional low voter turnout during double-digit revenue growth pandemic”, the company manifest as a "failing heart" when a checking their health status from recharge channels to offer our the short term, we are 1,832 polling units in Ogun and driving 4G network explained. elections, violation of subscribers more options to person gets breathless easily and feels time to time as early detection of State as part of its voter expansion. Ahmad Farroukh, Smile CEO election regulations and purchase airtime and stay access expansion. The company gave this unusually tired. Individuals diseases can prolong life. guidelines, violence and connected. With this, Ogun State, insight in its unaudited results insecurity. “We will pursue stronger for the quarter ended which hitherto had 3,210 Raji said INEC had at a and deeper stakeholder Econet, Mastercard partner on fintech March31, 2021. polling units, will now have meeting on April 20th relationship and enhanced MTN is also focusing on a total of 5,042 polling units. shared value across our deliberated over the subject positioning its fintech The State Resident stakeholder ecosystem while solutions for COVID-19 response in Africa and approved the lower and business (MoMo Agent) for Electoral Commissioner, ensuring that our activities he Econet Group through Mastercard Community Pass is services, acquiring and points,” Mandivenga said, adding upper thresholds for voting accelerated growth in order to Prof. Abdulganiy Raji align with the Government's its subsidiary Cassava an interoperable digital platform processing of card payments that the same technology could points to 500 and 750 unlock its full value. development agenda. Fintech International and facilitating service delivery for across the continent, along with also be used in payment solutions. d i s c l o s e d t h i s a t a voters respectively. Karl Toriola, the CEO, T “Environmental, social and Mastercard have entered into a marginalised individuals and the introduction of a virtual or Cassava Fintech uses an stakeholders meeting held “On the basis of this, MTN Nigeria, while speaking strategic partnership to advance physical card on the Sasai integrated model to provide SOS on Ikangba Estate in Abeokuta recently. governance (ESG) principles communities, including access to additional 1,832 polling on this, said that the remain at the core of digital inclusion across Africa and critical health services like patient SuperApp. financial and digital services to his is an appeal to Raji said it was expedient acquisition of additional never any electricity. It is under an urban renewal by units were marked for everything we do, with a focus collaborate on a range of initiatives care plan tracking for Covid-19. Cassava Fintech's CEO, ensure a “financially inclusive the authorities to thus not surprising that to create additional polling creation from existing 800MHz spectrum positions including expansion of the Africa Darlington Mandivenga said the future that leaves no African programme, taking urgent Erinlu/ Imodi Mosan Road on aligning our priorities to The joint initiative between revive Ikangba many residents have packed units because of the polling units within the the company to deliver CDC TravelPass. Mastercard and Cassava Fintech partnership with Mastercard behind”. “We look forward to T steps to fix the roads and on one side, and the Odutola drive eco-responsibility, declining voter access to improved service speeds to Estate, which used to be out and abandon their homes threshold. This brings the sustainable society, sound TravelPass is a digital health seeks to offer a unified solution with would pave the way for both joining hands with Cassava provide transformers. Industries leading to Nigerians in support of the the biggest Estate in Ogun given the total collapse of voting centres in the state. number of units in Ogun governance and economic pass developed by Cassava Fintech greater convenience and enhanced companies to jointly tackle the Fintech in exploring new solutions Such action will bring Okunowa town on the other. Government's broadband and offered in conjunction with the S t a t e b u t h a s b e e n The Ogun REC described state from the existing value for all in Nigeria. security, that is expected to promote challenges facing African that will make a difference and infrastructure. Others who back those who abandoned It is just 2 kilometers away initiative. Africa Centres for Disease Control the exercise as “long “ F o l l o w i n g t h e safe cross border travel in Africa in economies as they re-open post benefit the continent. “In addition seemingly abandoned after have nowhere to go have their houses, force the from the Anglican Girls 3,210 to 5,042,” he said. “We will continue to sustain and Prevention (Africa CDC). the COVID-19 pandemic. to digital innovation for future overdue”, explaining that commencement of SIM sales response to the Covid-19 the exit of the Bisi nevertheless remained, miscreants (who have taken Grammar School Ijebu- He disclosed that INEC our expense efficiency It is accessible to users of “We are excited to work with travel, Cassava will also leverage difficulty in accessing and activations, the initial run- pandemic. The partnership will also Onabanjo administration. hoping the authorities will w i l l c o m m e n c e t h e programme to strengthen our Cassava Fintech's Sasai SuperApp, allow the two organizations to Mastercard to explore solutions our secure payments network to over most of the abandoned Ode). location of polling units, rate of additions may be The roads have become come to their aid. c o n t i n u o u s v o t e r s financial position and support and is recognised as one of the explore collaboration such as the that will, among other things, advance access to financial houses) out of the Estate Please save our souls. distance and the emergence slower than usual due to new impassable and weeds The administration of HE registration exercise on margins. We remain in leading initiatives in the fight further integration of the mitigate the risk of falsified services,” said Mark Elliott, and improve the economic Thanks. of new settlements or estates process requirements, system have grown uncontrollably Monday, June 28, 2021. dialogue with the DMBs on a against the cross-border spread of Community Pass with Cassava presentation of a third party's Divisional President, Southern Governor Dapo Abiodun can life in the axis. (Ikangba had forced the commission limitations and reduction of Covid-19 in Africa. Fintech's mobile and financial Travel Pass at access and transit Africa, Mastercard. all over the Estate. There is rehabilitate Ikangba Estate Housing Estate is bordered Adebayo Busari May 23, 2021 |14 May 23, 2021 |9 Politics ViewPoint

Federal Republic of Nigeria. "Almost everybody in the country have been agitating for restructuring since we don't know how we came together in Leadership's conversation series: 1914. What is wrong in all of us sitting together and rearrange our union? When has it become a crime in the Constitution of Nigeria to say the mind of those who elected you? "Moreso, the Southern Governors An alternative view emphasized that they prefer one united Nigeria. Therefore, since they have said ny fool can be a exception to the juggling of constitution, in actual fact, it is world is settled. Nothing could be they believe in one Nigeria; all we need politician. It is contentions and compromises for foisted on the people by the far from the truth. Crimea was to do is to restructure, devolve power to Acommon-place the realization of the interests of leadership of the Nigerian military taken back by Russia in recent the federating states, consider appropriate knowledge that many school citizens. The country itself exists in 1999. This fact led me to history. An external power could drop-outs are the politicians in enter and impose stability on role for local government and traditional Prof. BABAFEMI A. BADEJO within a world order in which all conclude elsewhere that: “What rulers in a way that would bring peace Nigeria. This is part of a general countries strive to realize the rests on the barrel of the gun can Nigeria. and expected unity to this country. anomaly, where intellectual interests of their citizens or really only be a militarized constitution Boko-Haram type and/or other "So, I don't now understand what capacity counts for little. Since the interests of the dominant and not a democratic one. We can terror enterprises could over-run prompted such reaction from the Senate the students of politics, (unlike social forces in respective continue to deceive ourselves till the country easily with or without President. It shows that he has a pre- other professionals), have failed countries. This is important. All tomorrow that we have democratic the acquiescence of those meditated mind, otherwise, what he's to prevent charlatans from nations are trying to realize their governance. What rests on a lie can currently in power. In effect, such supposed to do is to collate the ideas, the pontificating on politics, you respective interests at the only produce a lie”. a conqueror imposes its own thinking, the agitations and opinions of have so many politicians, so international level. Conflict and What then is the way forward in order. Idris Deby succeeded with the generality of Nigerians, particularly, There is no doubt in called 'men of God' etc., cooperation are deployed as the current dire situation? Robert this option in Chad. those who are elected by the people to “ mounting the rostrum today necessary. Clarke (SAN), has suggested that A sovereign national conference my mind that represent them and make the National resulting in a cacophony of No country sacrifices its own Nigeria would collapse in about could be supported by the current Assembly work towards achieving that sovereign national voices on the restructuring of interests for another, never mind six months. To prevent such, he government towards a negotiated goal instead of condemning them. the Nigerian reality. the naivety of Nigeria's school would like to see a short military confederacy. I had argued in an "He needs to be reminded that even negotiations remain drop-out misleaders who expect intervention to allow us negotiate earlier piece in Leadership that during the last town hall meeting held in Interest is Politics to be saved of their incompetence peacefully. Nigeria has passed the stage of Arewa House Kaduna, the people there the way out. It is Elsewhere, I have argued that by erstwhile colonizers. This will I, however, differ from Robert fiscal federalism as appeasement. talked about restructuring; the Senate different from the the core of politics is interests. never happen except through Clarke a bit. Any unbridled The time has come for a seriously President did not condemn them. Why is Whether at the individual, allowance of the military under weakened centre that serves the he now condemning the Southern occasional win-win negotiations. President Goodluck family, community, countries or any guise would be a repeat of the interests of the nationalities Governors for saying the mind of their Jonathan's election international levels, politics Restiveness in the Land mistake of 1966. Recall that, aside making up Nigeria. Every people? I'm suspecting him. involves the aggregation and component unit can be grouped Ortom This background is essential for the dastardly civil war, the Oluomo "I don't think the man is ready to tinker gimmick normally articulation of interests. For me, together under the current six with the Constitution of the Federal for making sense of the military remained in power for 33 it is the struggles of peoples geopolitical zones. Republic of Nigeria in a way that will referred to in restiveness that is the order of the years with a short hiatus of four within nation-states and across A sovereign national conference "Southern Senators Forum encouraged the bring lasting peace or give room to day in Nigeria today. years between 1979 and 1983. governors, Bala Mohammed and Samuel Ortom countries for the realization of governors to swiftly follow up on their amendments that will lead to peace and Nigeria as the 2014 The environmental problems of There is no doubt in my mind could also result in negotiated resolutions by immediately approaching the of Bauchi and Benue states respectively, interests in the processes for the the Sahel, resultant conflicts that sovereign national self-determination for all those submitted that the nation's economy cannot security with appropriate role to local national confab. The leadership of the National Assembly, with a government as a tier of government, to allocation of resources whether among ethnicities there as well as negotiations remain the way out. It nationalities wanting same as the view to working with the two arms of the grow unless there is fairness and equity in the emanating from the gifts of terrorism in places like Mali, is different from the President remaining entities come together leadership of the country. devolve power to States, review of sovereign national parliament to ensure that their well nature and/or the social produce Burkina Fasso etc., are driving Goodluck Jonathan's election to equally form states. However, I While Mohammed specifically said there is revenue sharing formula and other issues articulated positions on the state of the negotiations would of society in order to satisfy the different ethnicities towards gimmick normally referred to in would hasten to state that In the days ahead, it is an iota of truth in what his southern that have been the bane of our nation, especially as it relates to developments in this country. have its decisions basic needs of food, shelter and Nigeria. The unfortunate thing is Nigeria as the 2014 national separations have tended to follow restructuring, state policing and the expected that the counterparts said about the alleged lopsidedness clothing. wars. Even the Czech and in federal appointments, Ortom lauded "I therefore want to challenge him to that clueless Nigerian leaders are confab. The sovereign national jettisoning of archaic traditional grazing become law The dominant interests in Slovakia one was part of the southern“ governors' governors from the South for towing the right tell this country whether he's really being effectively pushed aside in negotiations would have its methods. such struggles build the rest of general flow of events as the path towards addressing insecurity in the interested in amending the constitution. If the Northwest by terrorists from decisions become law "These grazing methods fall short of immediately. A low society in their image. To resolutions would country. the President of this country cannot the Sahel. Boko-Haram is immediately. A low hanging fruit Soviet Union crumbled at the end global best practice standard and a potential convene national conference, I will rather hanging fruit could prevent an upturning of the unrelenting in the Northeast with could be to immediately borrow of an intense cold war. threat to our national cohesion and peace, continue to generate According to the Benue Governor, opponents of the resolution by southern governors to ban advise that the Senate President should social order that is beneficial to corruption becoming one of the and make Chapter II of the current Dreams of major powers like are thoroughly and decisively addressed go to his records, call sincere legal be to immediately a minority of social forces, an major drivers of that conflict. It is militarized constitution justiciable the United Kingdom and/or the through the ongoing constitutional review." mixed reactions. open grazing are harbouring a hidden agenda. minded luminaries across the country, ineffective welfarism is usually appearing that vested interests unlike the current fraudulent United States or even the United In the same vein, southern lawmakers in He noted that it will be difficult for Nigeria to borrow and make Although a number of both from the North and South, ask them fronted. are not against the thriving of constitution that puts out Nations as a whole coming to the House of Representatives, in a statement attain its full potential without the safety of lives and property of its citizens. to work on the opinion of the people and Chapter II of the In some societies, the Boko-Haram. “Fundamental Objectives and solve our problem is delusional. signed by 22 members on behalf of their talk shops on Nigeria's come up with an idea for the National aggregation and articulation of Things do not work that way. forum in Abuja, warned those opposing the In Abeokuta, the Speaker of Ogun State This backdrop makes the case Directive Principles of State Policy Assembly. That's what I expect him to do. current militarized interests is carried out through Nigeria has to be worth the while southern governors' resolutions to desist restructuring have been House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo, also that Nigeria's problems are more but used Sec 6 (6) (c) to remove "I expect him to consult a team of legal organized arrangements called for the interests of other countries from doing so. joined the raging debate. He described Lawan's constitution complex than being perceived. A any accountability with respect to held over the years and experts in this country, particularly those political parties that are The lawmakers, who signed the statement, criticism as "wrong and premeditated response comprehensive approach in those laudable objectives. before they can involve who had served at the national level as justiciable unlike definitely not the bastardized included the Deputy Majority Leader of the none of their outputs to the genuine agitations of the people." He also addressing the existential themselves for our good. Of expressed doubt over the Senate President's consultants to the National Assembly to mutation in Nigeria that I have problems of Nigeria more than Change Possibilities: course, PMB inviting powerful House, Peter Akpatason, the Deputy Chief find a way of aggregating the opinions of the current Whip, Nkiruka Onyejiocha, the Minority implemented, analysts commitment towards constitution amendment. often described as the shifting mere assertions of restructuring Popular organization building up countries to replace his failure to The Speaker contended that if Senator Lawan the governors and all stakeholders in the fraudulent alliances of thieves. and/or self-determination. It against the status quo resulting in lead Nigeria is like committing Leader, Ndudi Elumelu, and the Deputy believe the Asaba Nigeria Project, that have been saying was very sincere about amending the would take on board efforts to disruptive change. These could be the sins of our fore-fathers who Minority Leader, Toby Okechukwu. one thing or the other about the constitution that Others were Adesegun Majid Adekoya, Declaration may be constitution to suit the exigency of this time, he Power is a mere instrument address development deficits, similar to what Sudan has done a signed fraudulent protection did not expect him to fire back at the southern Constitution, to chart a new way forward Power could be in terms of number of times. Credible agreements that resulted in the Dolapo Badaru, Jimoh Ojugbele, Femi by coming up with a draft that will be in puts out peace/security, justice/human getting the country governors for airing out the opinion of the brute force, judicial technocrats can steer the affairs of formal colonization of Africa at Fakeye, Segun Odebunmi, Mayowa tandem with the agitations of the people rights as well as humanitarian people. “Fundamental enforcements or soft power that state under the coordination of the Berlin conference. Akinfolarin, Olufemi Bamisile, Oluwole very close to the tipping and then lay it before all of us and see deficits. But addressing these He challenged the National Assembly to could take the shape of PMB. A popular uprising could It is action time for ourselves. Oke, Victor Nwaokolo, Kingsley Chinda, how we can galvanize that into the Objectives and must take place within efforts to, Essien Ekpeyong Ayi, Fred Agbedi, Francis point of the national gather an array of legal minds, to be carefully deployment of religion or other at the same time, improve on a also result in a revolution of sort or We can choose to direct the nature selected across the country, to harness the views Constitution." ideological suasion to ensure Charles, Patrick Asadu, Lynda Ikpeazu, In the days ahead, it is expected that Directive Principles poor situational foundation to a further deepening of the current of the action as a state-led unit by question and inevitable of the people with a view to enabling them obedience. In many societies, Sylvester Ogbaga, Nkem Abonta and Jerry the southern governors' resolutions would address leadership deficit, mild anarchy in which people do embracing Sovereign National Alagboso. come up with a draft that would meet the of State Policy but effective and efficient corruption, failures in institution whatever they like without fear of Negotiations, or watch the actions constitutional yearnings and agitations of the people for continue to generate mixed reactions. The lawmakers pledged to deploy all governments wield power as building, external interference as repercussions. happen without our control. I consideration in the course of the constitution Although a number of talk shops on used Sec 6 (6) (c) legislative instruments to ensure speedy rearrangement that Nigeria's restructuring have been held implementation agents on the well as the harnessing of limited Indeed, an organized power that think the former is the most achievement of the reforms and amendment. to remove any basis of agreed impartial rules takes the country away over the years and none of their outputs resources to meet the needs of Nigerians are disenchanted with – preferred! constitutional amendments that would Oluomo said, "This is about the first-time in and regulations (rule of law), to the military – could re-enter and the history of the country when the Governors implemented, analysts believe the Asaba accountability with majority of citizens. guarantee restructuring and the practice of ensure just allocation of make changes that could be – Babafemi A. BADEJO is a from its monumental of the Southern part of Nigeria or any governor Declaration may be getting the country To undertake this urgent task, true federalism in the country. respect to those resources to satisfy interests, positive or negative. There's no Professor of Political woes. whatsoever would come out openly on this very close to the tipping point of the the 1999 Constitution needs to be Amid the controversy provoked by the national question and inevitable including responding to the jettisoned. As I have argued doubt that Jerry Rawlins made a Science/International Relations at Asaba meeting, two governors from the matter and align themselves with the request laudable objectives. needs of those who are and demand of their people and I don't know constitutional rearrangement that takes elsewhere, the 1999 Constitution difference in setting Ghana on a Chrisland, University, Abeokuta North also defended the position of their periodically incapacitated by when emphasizing or airing what your people the country away from its monumental is nothing but a fraud. Though path that has made the country less and was former Deputy Special southern counterparts. The northern adverse natural occurrences. want becomes a crime in the Constitution of the woes. put forth as a popular corrupt in comparison to Nigeria. Representative of the UN In effect, Nigeria is no Nigerians think the map of the Secretary-General for Somalia. May 23, 2021 |20 May 23, 2021 |10 Opinion BUSINESS Coup talk and echoes of a Banana Republic Nigeria raked in N392.77bn didn't care, hiding behind the CBN's policy to push Nigeria's diaspora vague idea of “national interest CIT in 3 months -NBS and corporate survival” as the main reasons for seizing power. ompanies Income MDAs generated N17.35 remittances to $22bn – Report As time went on and it became T a x g e n e r a t e d billion as against that clearer that they tolerated CN392.77 billion in g e n e r a t e d b y t e x t i l e igeria's diaspora criticisms mainly as a small price the first quarter of the year industries. remittances are to pay for the large amounts of 2021, the National Bureau of “Breweries, Bottling and Nestimated to grow money they were stealing, they S t a t i s t i c s ( N B S ) Beverages generated the by five per cent this year began to clamp down on civil announced last week. highest amount of CIT with due to the policies of the society and became more hostile According to the NBS, the N23.26billion generated Central Bank of Nigeria and intolerant. CIT for Q1'2021 is higher and closely followed by (CBN) and increasing By the end of the Cold War and than that generated in Professional Services, emigration of Nigerians to with increasing internal pressure Q4'2020 and Q1'2020. including Telecoms which C a n a d a a n d o t h e r Azu Ishiekwene and demand for change, soldiers The NBS said: “Data on generated N18.17billion; countries. had had enough. But not before Company Income Tax State Agusto Consulting Nigeria's peacetime generals and breakdown by sectors for Q1 Ministries & Parastatals Limited in its latest report their acolytes emerged, discreetly 2021 reflected that the sum generated N17.35billion unveiled stated that below Forbes' radar, as some of of while Textile and Garment Nigeria will record about the richest men on the continent. N392.77bn was generated Industry generated the least $22 billion a s C I T a s a g a i n s t Democracy has made them even and closely followed by diaspora remittances by N295.72billion generated in more prosperous, and with less Mining and Automobiles the end of the year. Q4 2020 and N295.68billion and Assemblies with headache that comes from being The '2021 Nigeria generated in Q1 2020 N 1 3 . 4 9 m i l l i o n , at the political helm. Today's diaspora remittance report representing a 32.82 per cent N 3 4 . 4 0 m i l l i o n a n d & survey' highlighted military top brass is speaking in increase in Quarter-on- N73.57million generated other factors that would Democracy has cryptocurrency, fat bank Quarter and 32.84 per cent respectively. Others are fiscal stimulus distributing “relief materials” in made them even hese days, it seems all right France, weeping more than the accounts, prime landed assets and increase Year-on-Year.” “Out of the total amount p a c k a g e s a i m e d a t “ to play with fire. The blaze bereaved, didn't mind the some communities. Where Boko foreign stock options. Rocking The NBS report added that generated in Q1 2021, protecting wages and more prosperous, Haram is not running amok, ethnic the boat is too high a price. Tstarted like a solitary spark hypocrisy of defending Deby's Breweries, Bottling and N 1 5 2 . 3 3 b i l l i o n w a s consumer spending in and with less in Mali in August when the streets, repressive record and his son's militias have seized the space, With chunks of the trillions of Beverages accounted for the generated as CIT locally some of the major western the elite and jihadists banded to illegitimate takeover, because issuing ultimatums, imposing naira set aside for the prosecution h i g h e s t a m o u n t o f while N184.59billion was nations (UK and US) and headache that remove President Ibrahim clearly, French financial and curfews and generally behaving like of the endless war on insurgency companies' income tax, generated as foreign CIT currency depreciation in Boubacar Keita. strategic interests were worth the an alternative government. in the last over one decade second only to Professional payment. “The balance of Nigeria. comes from being The former president had crocodile tears. Within nine Kaduna State in the North west, ending in private military Services and Telecoms N 5 5 . 8 5 b i l l i o n w a s The Managing Director, at the political discarded election results and months a region that had which has the highest concentration pockets, only mad officers would which generated N18.17 generated as CIT from other Yinka Adelekan, and the written a version that tightened his witnessed relative political of elite military institutions in the make a coup. For what? billion. It also added that payments,” the NBS said. Head of Consulting, Jimi helm. Today's grip on power. How he thought he stability recorded three military country, has been so badly Also, the country is so broken Ogbobine, presented to military top brass could reinvent the Mansa Musa coups, two of them successful. devastated by the spate of deadly along ethnic, tribal and religious Finance app hits 23m downloads, report to journalists at a legend in a country riven by What started as a spark in Mali is clashes, kidnappings and banditry, lines with light arms and preaches savings culture virtual event. Part of the is speaking in violence and poverty only he can slowly growing into a wildfire. that Governor Nasir El-Rufai ammunition per capita nearly report read, “We project suggested that schools should tripling in five years, that militias tell. Outside the capital, Bamako, And now, a section of public i t h o v e r 2 3 customers can withdraw that Nigeria's diaspora relocate close to military bases. But with secessionist agenda may remittances will reach $22 cryptocurrency, however, it was clear that Keita's opinion in Nigeria, a regional m i l l i o n their investments after a anyone who has seen the prove far more difficult to handle b i l l i o n b y 2 0 2 1 , ambition was dead on arrival, powerhouse, is that it might not be d o w n l o a d s , 24-hour period. fat bank accounts, fortification around these bases will than any ambitious officers may W representing a year-on-year Central Bank of Nigeria awaiting funeral. And, of course, a bad idea to light a fire from the Branch app is preaching The branch's 20 per cent know that even the bases are reckon. And that's not adding (y-o-y) rise of five per cent. prime landed he didn't last to tell the story. neighbourhood to quench the savings culture among per annum return is paid struggling to save themselves. Boko Haram and the current And then a marginal y-o-y prior year. According to the shown that about 70 per cent affected the rich world and the To this day, efforts by the 15- current blaze of domestic Nigerians, while offering weekly. Investments In the midst of this, President wave of banditry to the messy rise of two per cent in 2022 report, remittances represent of remittances were used for remittance dependent states. assets and foreign member Economic Community of problems. two new noteworthy through the Branch app are consumption purposes, while Muhammadu Buhari's government pile. to $22.5 billion.” household Due to the crude oil volatility, West African States (ECOWAS) to Why is Nigeria playing with fire? services and unlimited free channeled into low risk 30 per cent of remittance stock options. appears bereft, divided against The hubris of a potential coup is According to the findings income from foreign it stated that the diaspora remove the military regime that How did we become so desperate money transfer. These new financial instruments with funds went to investment- itself, weary of issuing condolences, exaggerated. The chances of Mali of the survey, Nigeria's economies arising mainly remittances which are Rocking the boat is sacked Keita, or even get a firm and so overwhelmed by the bad offerings complement capital preservation as the related use. Agusto noted that but not ashamed of being condoled or Chad happening in Nigeria are diaspora remittances from the temporary or Nigeria's second largest handover date commitment, have examples from our neighbours i n s t a n t l o a n s u p t o ultimate goal. Branch also the COVID-19 pandemic source of foreign exchange too high a price. with. The government is lost zero. What should keep the dropped by 12 per cent to permanent movement of failed. You can choose when to that copying them now appears to N500,000, free bill pay, forfeits its commissions to created significant global inflow had become more between hijackers and country awake at night is not a $21 billion in 2020 from people to those economies. have a military government, but be only where salvation lies? airtime top ups, and other customers in order to It said previous studies had economic ruptures that had significant. With chunks of the incompetents. Not a good place to threat from the army but the about $23.8billion the often, you can't decide when, or Robert Clarke, a senior advocate existing services found provide returns that are be. surge of poverty, hopelessness trillions of naira even if, they would leave. of Nigeria, swore by his father's within the app. Taken amongst Nigeria's highest.” That should worry anyone and and lawless groups that could Before the coup in Mali, West grave last week, that if things together, customers can To further encourage new Sterling Bank bags People First Health, Safety award set aside for the Clarke is right to fear the worst. But supplant both the military and Africa had been coup-free for continued the way they were, he now enjoy a single app to acustomer trials, it said, agreeing, as most members of the civil society together. We're pandemic last year by ensuring pandemic was a defining nearly a decade, with the exception could not guarantee that Nigeria manage their money with Branch is offering a limited terling Bank Plc, is According to Dalley, in the prosecution of the elite now do, that Nigeria is in mutually vulnerable. one of the biggest a strong focus on the physical moment for organizational of Guinea Bissau. would survive another six months. unmatched value. “Finding time additional incentive: immediate outbreak of the serious trouble, besieged by echoes Former US Ambassador to winners at the 2020 and mental health, welfare, leaders in 2020. We are endless war on Apparently, soldiers in Niger, His apocalyptic view may have the best deal when it for each deposit of N300 or S pandemic, Sterling Bank's of what has brought its neighbours Nigeria, John Campbell, is right CIPMN Fellows' Award and safety of employees. favoured at Sterling to have first response was the “go Mali's eastern neighbour, had their been exaggerated, but his concern comes to your money can more using the wallet, insurgency in the to their knees, does not mean the that the Nigerian elite is fed up and HR Recognition Chartered Institute of an ingenious leader who home, stay home” advisory to own plans as well. On the eve of is not. be overwhelming. We customers receive a N50 worst would happen. Nor does it with Buhari's government. Those Ceremonies held in Abuja Personnel Managers of operates with a remarkable employees regardless of role last over one the swearing-in of President-elect Kidnapping for ransom has have made it simple. bonus - up to N6,000 in suggest that a military coup is pretending otherwise are mostly recently. Nigeria (CIPMN) presented balance of wisdom and or the essentialism of function. Mohamed Bazoum, they struck, become a deadly game with Compare our 20% returns bonuses per year. desirable or viable. hypocrites or folks determined to The Bank picked up two the awards in partnership with empathy. Constantly, communication of decade ending in but failed. A government dozens of school children in and and free money transfers Branch is licensed by the Not because the military's knee- be misled. Also, calls for Buhari coveted awards, the the Institution of Occupational Our CEO displayed an the “Safety before Service” spokesperson described the out of dormitories as targets. A to see how Branch is better C e n t r a l B a n k o f private military jerk promise of loyalty means much, to resign are futile. Those calling 'People First CEO Award' Safety and Health (IOSH), the exemplary range in how he led mandate set for all employees attempt as a “cowardly and foreign newspaper recently than your bank,” said Nigeria(CBN) as a finance but for two main reasons: one is the for his resignation know he and the 'People First chartered body and leading Sterling through the abrupt and occurred through multiple pockets, only mad retrograde” act, but the same described Nigeria as a bandit managing director of company and authorised to enlightened self-interest of the won't, and they too, would not Health and Safety Award', g l o b a l m e m b e r s h i p relentless changes that the channels, with leaders ECOWAS which rallied to chase country, with little distinction Branch Nigeria, Dayo provide services such as military itself, and two, is that state resign if they were in his shoes. a t t h e h i g h - p r o f i l e organisation for safety and pandemic heralded. He acted bringing its true meaning alive officers would away The Gambia's Yahya between bandits and negotiators. Ademola. c r e d i t a n d f u n d institutions and civil society have But it's foolish to think that a recognition ceremonies health professionals. IOSH is a beyond the role of a Chief by example. Jammeh four years ago when he Since January, dozens of security Branch's unlimited free m a n a g e m e n t . O v e r make a coup. For been severely weakened, and ethnic military coup is an option. regarded as the “Oscars” of champion, supporter, adviser, Executive Officer in this period The Bank did not leave wanted to steal an election, barely men have been killed in violent transfers to recipient bank 23million people have advocate, and trainer of those and was our Chief Humanist and religious passions dangerously The value of the current N i g e r i a ' s H u m a n employees to deal with what? said a word. attacks, while police stations and accounts have no hidden installed Branch's app with who protect the safety, health, Officer, Chief Protection inflamed. With the proliferation of frustration is that it must not be Resources industry. problems arising from the To compound the region's misery, correctional centres have been set fees or restrictions. Most a 4.4-star rating by over Both awards celebrate and wellbeing of others. Officer, and Chief Motivation arms among rogue elements invested in short-cuts or quick pandemic alone. Avenue was Chad happened. The military coup on fire and destroyed with hardly financial apps today 300,000 reviews on Google Abubakar Suleiman, Chief Commenting on the awards, Officer. He tasked himself with wearing different hats, the military solutions. Instead, it should make created to report perceived was partly as a result of President a record of anyone held to charge a transfer fee or cap Play. Branch is backed by Executive Officer of Chief Human Resources the overall exposure or symptoms of cannot prevail without the country citizens wiser, and perhaps, more Idriss Deby's misrule and mainly account. the number of free transfer. some of the world's biggest Sterling Bank and the Officer (CHRO) of Sterling wellbeing and continued COVID-19 to the Wellness potentially dissolving into painstaking in choosing the next as a result of the destablisation of On top of this, Boko Haram has According to the digital i n v e s t o r s , i n c l u d i n g leadership of the Bank, Temi Dalley, said, productivity of over 4,000 Desk for advice on further fragments. leader in two years' time. the Sahel and the Chad Basin by planted flags in communities less bank, “Unlike other Andreessen Horowitz (early Bank's Human Capital “ N a v i g a t i n g a n employees that constitute the actions, including isolation ISWAP elements from Libya. than two hours' drive from Abuja, In pre-1999 Nigeria when soldiers investment platforms function, for putting unprecedented and globally Sterling workforce through a and testing at the Bank's Ishiekwene is the Editor-In- backers of Facebook & Like ECOWAS, the African the federal capital, and is reported ruled, they held power without where the money is locked employees first following challenging crisis such as the difficult time, never navigated designated centres with costs Chief of LEADERSHIP Twitter) and Visa. Union (AU), has also been silent. to be collecting taxes and even being accountable. At first, they for a fixed period, our the outbreak of the outbreak of the COVID-19 before.” borne by the Bank. Source: DTN May 23, 2021 |2 May 23, 2021 |11 Business ECONOMY Cadbury Nigeria's profit declines by 62% to N241m o r l d T r a d e O r g a n i s a t i o n in Q1 2021 W(WTO) has said adbury Nigeria Plc has that the global trade costs have dropped by 15 per cent Global trade costs dropped by reported a profit decline Cof 62 per cent to N241 between 2000 and 2018. It million in the first quarter. That also disclosed that the trade follows a huge drop of 73 per costs for services are higher cent in pre-tax profit in 2020. t h a n t r a d e c o s t s f o r The tax credit had enabled the agricultural goods, while 15% in 19 years, says WTO company to cover up much of the trade costs for manufactured drop in pre-tax profit last year goods are the lowest. but that is unavailable this time This was disclosed by the around. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala-led T h e b e v e r a g e a n d World Trade Organisation confectionaries manufacturing company face an uncertain (WTO) in the Global Trade earnings outlook for the current report, which was shared via financial year. The strength to the organization Twitter regain the earnings momentum handle last Friday. The failed to reappear in the highlight of the report company's operating numbers at indicated that the overall the end of the first quarter. trade costs are higher for Inability to grow sales revenue women, SMEs, and unskilled remains at the centre of the workers, while high-income company's challenge for the groups face higher trade current year. This is extended by costs, given their larger share the inability to contain the cost of of consumption in services. input. Failing sales against rising i n p u t c o s t u n d e r s c o r e s Also, the trade policy Cadbury's falling profit this year. barriers and regulatory The company posted a turnover differences are estimated to of N8.9 billion in Q1 2021. This account for at least 14per cent Minister of State Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva (right) with Namibia's Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Humprey D. Geiseb, during a courtesy call on is an improvement of four per of trade costs in all sectors. the former, at Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Tower, Abuja ...recently. cent with a major drawback They include tariff and non- coming from a 69 per cent drop tariff barriers, regulatory in export sales over the period. differences, as well as other This is the second year that the policies covered by trade company is losing revenue from agreements, such as a lack of Q1 2021: Dangote Sugar reports 26% export sales after a drop of 36 per investment facilitation or of cent in 2020. However domestic i n t e l l e c t u a l p r o p e r t y sales are on the recovery path protection. this year from a drop of 10 per Trade policy barriers are increase in profit to N11.95bn cent at the end of last year. Cost Okonjo-Iweala of sales is growing relatively the most important a n g o t e S u g a r said the profit after tax during initiatives, and investments. firstquarter financial results protocols are upheld and our considerably ahead of sales component of trade costs for trade costs. Directional trade trade costs, and who bears Refinery Plc has the period increased by 30.3 “ G r o u p p r o d u c t i o n showed commitment to c o m m i t m e n t t o t h e revenue – which is the challenge trade among low-income costs also allow us to estimate these costs. 'Manufacturing sector lifts Nigeria's reported a Profit per cent to N8.30 billion in volume also increased by enhanced value creations for environment is sustained,” in the company's earnings story economies. Transport and the incidence of trade costs on The WTO Trade Cost D 4.3 per cent to 200,783 he said. Singhvi noted that since last year. At N7.4 billion, travel costs together with different groups of consumers Index uses estimates of Before Tax (PBT) of N11.95 contrast to N6.37 billion in all stakeholders. “We economy by $40bn in 20 years’ billion for the first quarter the comparative period of t o n n e s c o m p a r e d t o commenced the year on a fair t h e c o m p a n y h a d the acost of sales rose by 19 per information and transaction and producers. This is a major bilateral trade costs for 43 cent year-onyear compared to achievement of this work.“ economies and 31 sectors ended March 31, 2021. The 2020. He said that the results 192,584 tonnes in 2020. footing as our 1st quarter experienced improved yield costs explain the largest share he manufacturing the manufacturing sector that revive the Federation of West the four per cent increase in sales Meanwhile, the Trade Cost between 2000 and 2018 to profit before tax was higher were a reflection of the “The increase came from 2021 financial results show from its sugar cane of trade costs between high- sector has contributed crave recognition, especially African Manufacturers revenue. income economies. Index has been produced by illustrate the evolution of by 25.79 per cent when company's unrelenting drive operations optimisation o u r c o m m i t m e n t t o plantations and would over $40 billion to in the scale of growth, it has Association (FEWAMA) Cadbury, therefore, devoted an According to the WTO, the the Economic Research and trade costs over time, the T s t r a t e g y d e s p i t e t h e c o n t i n u e t o p a r t n e r compared with N9.5 billion t o d e l i v e r c o n s i s t e n t delighting our customers and increased proportion of sales Nigeria's Gross Domestic achieved increased total with the active support of shareholder value. challenges of the Apapa consumers with high-quality outgrowers for the supply of methodology introduces a Statistics Division (ERSD) to incidence of trade costs across Product (GDP) in the last 20 output by over $40 billion in ECOWAS. At the same time; posted in the corresponding revenue to meet the cost of sales at complement other statistics economies and sectors According to him, group traffic situation. “The products and delivering value sugar cane for production. number of improvements. years in terms of total output the last 20 years in addition to in conjunction with the period of 2020. 83 per cent compared to 73 per that WTO provides on trade (Economy-Sector), for sales volume in the quarter group revenue increased to for all stakeholders. “We remain committed to cent in the same period last year. F i r s t , i t a l l o w s f o r g r o w t h . T h e F e d e r a l closely employing seven African Union, MAN is The company's Group costs, such as average tariffs or different household income rose by 5.7 per cent to N67.39 billion indicating “The health and safety of the implementation of the With rising input cost, gross profit sectorspecific elasticities of Government through the million, among several leading Managing Director/Chief the number of nontariff groups, by gender, firms size 200,510 tonnes. Singhvi an increase of 41.5 per cent our people and partners “Dangote Sugar for Nigeria” continues to thin down, dropping trade flows to trade costs for Minister of Industry, Trade landmark achievements. the formation of the Pan- Executive Officer, Mr both goods and services. The measures. The aim is to give a and skill groups (Economic attributed the growth in sales over N47.64 billion in remain our priority. Our master plan as we continue by 35 per cent year-on-year to and Investment, Niyi “We have seen amazing African Manufacturers Ravindra Singhvi, in an report stated, “It allows the sense of the degree of Agents) as well as identify volume to sustained efforts to 2020,” he said. refineries in Apapa and to pursue our backward N1.5 billion at the end of the first A d e b a y o , m a d e t h i s examples like in the cement Association.” He explained unaudited financial report estimation of directional restrictiveness of some of these t h e m a i n f a c t o r s d r i v e c u s t o m e r b a s e The group managing Numan continue to operate integration projects,” he quarter. Gross profit went down disclosure during the virtual sector which has witnessed that in response to the start-up released by the Nigerian last year by 29 per cent, which trade costs, thus offering measures, to measure how trade determining trade costs director said the company's said. cake cutting event to mark the incredible growth rate fully of The African Continental Exchange Limited (NGX), expansion, several trade ensuring the health and safety accounted for the drop in profit. more realistic estimates of policy barriers compare to other (Determinants). Management is however Manufacturers Association dedication to local demands Free Trade Area is a free trade taking vengeance for rising input of Nigeria (MAN) 50 years and has attained the capacity area, (AfCFTA), MAN is an expenses on operating cost. The celebration at the Federal to export cement to the active part of a continental NSIA grows assets by N193bn in one year effort is to counter the adverse FG, UNIDO unveils policy document Capital Territory (FCT) neighbouring countries.” Private Sector The movement impact of the uncontrollable Abuja, recently. Adebayo In his address, President of to bring the African Private he Nigeria Sovereign Covid-19, the NSIA said it additional contribution of projects of Abuja- Kaduna- responsibility; in addition cost of sales on the bottom on gold mining in Nigeria stated that the role the sector MAN, Engr. Mansur Ahmed under a single Umbrella The Investment Authority had a strong year owing to $250million and provided Kano Highway, Lagos to staffing support to the line. The company succeeded plays in nation-building said MAN's membership African Business Council (NSIA) says it grew strong performance from its the first stabilization Ibadan Expressway and Presidential taskforce on in cutting down selling and h e f e d e r a l Waste Management as well appeal to both local and cannot be overlooked as it has strength is over 2,500 which where our President has been T distribution expenses by 22 i t s n e t a s s e t s b y investments in international support to the Federal Second Niger Bridge. C o v i d - 1 9 . O n t h e g o v e r n m e n t i n as the National Policy on foreign investors. terms of total output growth. comprises multinationals, elected the Vice President of the N193.21billion in 2020 capital markets, improved G o v e r n m e n t w h e r e H e s a i d C o v i d - 1 9 per cent to N893 million over partnership with the Plastic Waste Management at “More importantly, it Council. performance of the Nigeria the review period. Also, it T Congratulating MAN on its large corporations, small and adversely affected logistics the event recently in Abuja. representing a 33 per cent c o n t r i b u t i o n f r o m $ 1 5 0 m i l l i o n w a s Infrastructure Fund, the p r u n e d a d m i n i s t r a t i v e United Nations Industrial has mapped out a way anniversary, the minister medium scale industries. “I also sincerely wish to i n c r e a s e o v e r t h e subsidiaries and affiliates w i t h d r a w n f r o m around infrastructure NSIA CEO said the expenses by Development Organisation The Regional Director and forward for gold mining explained that the productive “These members are appreciate every member of N579.54billion recorded in and exchange gain from Stabilisation Fund. projects especially the toll Authority reached major 19 per cent to N274 million (UNIDO) has unveiled a UNIDO Representative to a n d i t s a s s o c i a t e d sector of the Nigerian serviced through our fourteen MAN and the entire staff of the 2019. The NSIA stated this foreign currency positions Speaking at a briefing to road projects and the milestones across domestic at the end of the first quarter. policy document on gold E C O W A S , U N I D O mercury management in economy is the engine room (14) branches nationwide; A s s o c i a t i o n f o r t h e i r on Tuesday when it released Highlights of NSIA's present the financial presidential fertilizer infrastructure projects The cost reductions made mining in Nigeria. UNIDO Regional Hub Nigeria, Jean Nigeria. “The NAP has of Nigeria's GDP currently ten sectoral (10) and seventy- unalloyed support and its Audited Financial Results activities and performance p e r f o r m a n c e , t h e initiative. In response to specifically in motorways, w e r e h o w e v e r q u i t e a l o n g s i d e N i g e r i a ' s Bakole, said the policy developed the national because of its significant six (76)) sub-sectoral groups; c o m m i t m e n t t o w a r d s for the 2020 Financial Year during the period showed Managing Director of the Covid-19, he said that the agriculture, and healthcare. insufficient to counter the ministries of environment, document was an obligation strategy on gold mining contribution as the live wire The Abuja Liaison Office and e n s u r i n g o u r n o b l e in Abuja. The Authority that the Authority recorded NSIA, Mr Uche Orji said NSIA partnered with impacat of the cost of sales. m i n e s , a n d s t e e l for Nigeria, i n N i g e r i a a n d i t s of the economy. “I bring the National Head Office in Association continues to For instance, in the area Operating profit, therefore, which manages the Nigeria's 343 per cent growth in Total the Authority received Global Citizen a not-for- of Healthcare, he said the development, as well as as a party under the associated mercury greetings from the Federal Lagos.” “In West Africa and deliver on its mandate. At this profit group to form the dropped by over 63 per cent to Minamata Convention and juncture, I would like to sovereign wealth fund said Comprehensive Income to $311million from funds Authority operationalized close at N322million for the first health jointly unveiled the use by facilitating Ministry of Industry, Trade, Africa, MAN has played the growth in assets reflects a N160.06billion in 2020 as recovered from the late Nigeria Solidarity Support t h e N S I A - K a n o quarter. The good news for National Action Plan for the w o u l d h e l p d r i v e formalization, access to and Investment (FMITI) and significant roles in fostering appeal to all our partners in strong financial performance against N36.15bn in 2019. General Abacha from the Fund. D i a g n o s t i c C e n t r e ; Cadbury is its significantly Reduction and Eventual investments in the mining finance, among others.” I w h o l e h e a r t e d l y collaboration amongst government, international and consistent Excluding devaluation US Dept of Justice and Separately, he noted that operationalised the NSIA- deleveraged balance sheet that Elimination of Mercury Use sector. The Minister of State congratulate MAN on its 50th manufacturers and advancing agencies, the organized i m p l e m e n t a t i o n o f gain of N51billion, core Island of Jersey. This the NSIA acquired and U m u a h i a D i a g n o s t i c frees its income statement from in the Artisanal and Small- “This plan will provide for Environment, Sharon a n n i v e r s a r y. N i g e r i a n the interest and recognition private sector, members, and strategic infrastructure income of N109billion was amount, he stated, was d i s t r i b u t e d o x y g e n Centre and Commissioned finance expenses. The company Scale Gold Mining sector in Nigeria with current data and Ikeazor said numerous manufacturing sector has of the Private Sector. We are other guests to be part of the investment programmes for recorded in 2020 compared deployed towards the concentrators to the 21 dministrative and Training closed the first quarter with a Nigeria. up-to-date situation analysis challenges were preventing come a long way since the currently mobilizing the activities lined up to mark the moderate fina the year. to N33.07billion in 2019. Presidential Infrastructure teaching hospital as part of centre for the NSIA-LUTH The parties also unveiled of gold mining in Nigeria, the effective growth of the establishment of MAN. various Manufacturers 5 0 t h A n n i v e r s a r y Despite the challenges of The NSIA also received an D e v e l o p m e n t F u n d c o r p o r a t e s o c i a l the National Policy on Solid the document will also mining and waste sectors. 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Southern Senators Forum“ encouraged the governors to swiftly follow up on their resolutions by immediately approaching the leadership of the National Assembly, with a view to working with the two arms of the parliament to ensure that their well articulated positions on the state of the nation... Lawan Gbajabiamila Akeredolu

Restructuring: local populations in the South." gridlock on the Oshodi-Apapa Government of, whatever it is, you may property of people of southern extraction. "Given this scenario, it becomes Expressway, particularly the "chokehold it also be accused of the same thing in A statement jointly signed by Senators imperative to enforce the ban on open has exerted on the nation's economy being your state. So, we are supposed to Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti), Matthew grazing in the South, including cattle the sole outlet from Apapa Wharf. ensure that we have a complete and Urhoghide (Edo) and Chukwuka Utazi movement to the South by foot," it "The meeting, therefore, recommended total way of ensuring that our systems (Enugu), the Chairman, Secretary General noted. The governors, it was gathered, the activation and establishment of ports in at the federal, state and even local and Publicity Secretary of Southern Senators identified the incursion of armed other states of the federation to create new government levels work for the people. Forum (SSF) respectively said the southern herders, criminals and bandits into the jobs and promote socio-economic We must allow people to participate senators also urged the governors to work in As Southern Govs southern part of the country as being at activities in the country," the governors in governance so that whoever feels he synergy with them to achieve maximum the root of the "severe security posited. has something to offer to make Nigeria results. The progress of the challenge such that citizens are not able The forum further expressed concern on better does so freely without any let or The statement read: "As insecurity to live their normal lives in the region." the economic implications of another hindrance. continues to take a toll on the country and “ In a 12-point communiqué read by the COVID-19 lockdown on the country. It nation requires that "The president is reaching out to all subjecting many to kidnapping and killing, Forum's Chairman, Oluwarotimi suggested greater coordination and the stakeholders. And I believe that as the Southern Senators Forum, SSF, has urgent and bold Akeredolu, the governors expressed cooperation between the federal and state leaders, particularly those of us who commended Governors from the region for steps be taken to join the fray displeasure at the frightening state of governments in evolving strategies for were elected at all levels of outrightly taking a firm position on burning insecurity and noted that the situation dealing with the pandemic. government, we should avoid national issues, including banning open revolves around agitations over However, the historic and restructure the (PANDEF), Middle Belt Forum While the debate refuses to federal government agencies, partisanship. We should avoid grazing of cattle. By Kunle Abdul-Azeez restructuring, but maintained that that unprecedented resolutions of the southern (MBF) and Northern Elders subside, governors of the 17 southern including security agencies, to regionalism. “The senators submitted that such deft and Nigerian federation the peoples of Southern Nigeria remain governors instantly drew reactions across Forum (NEF) and Arewa states of the country met in Asaba, reflect federal character. "We are all leaders and we are in this unanimous policy would help in reining in ike a recurring decimal, the committed to the unity of the country. the country. While some commended them to berth evolution of Consultative Forum (ACF), the Delta State capital, and lent their Of the 17 southern states, 13 together. The solutions to our those hiding under cattle grazing to unleash clamour for restructuring The governors emphasised that for aligning with their people's aspirations, among others, have canvassed voice to the recurring request for governors were physically in challenges must come from us terror of kidnapping and killing on the of the Nigerian federation Nigeria's unity should be "on the basis others faulted their stance. state police, review L restructuring at different times, restructuring. The meeting held on attendance at the meeting. They regardless of what level of government residents of the region. continues to be on the front burner of justice, fairness, equity and oneness Prominent among those who took the saying it was the only way Tuesday, May 11, 2021 was the first include Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta), Dr we are. Whether at the federal, state or “Southern Governors Forum (SGF), had at of revenue of national discourse. Although and peaceful co-existence between and Asaba Declaration in bad faith is the forward for a better Nigeria. collective meeting of governors from Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), Nyesom local government level. I believe that its meeting held in Asaba, Delta State capital, there is no unanimity on how to among its peoples with a focus on the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan. To allocation formula in These groups have complained the South since President Wike (Rivers), Godwin Obaseki Nigeria is going to come out of these on Tuesday, unanimously passed a verdict go about this touchy topic, both attainment of shared goals for economic him, it was wrong for elected officials to about structural imbalance of the Muhammadu Buhari took office in (Edo), Prince Dapo Abiodun challenges stronger." prohibiting open grazing in the region to the proponents and opponents of development and prosperity. lead agitation for Nigeria's restructuring. favour of the sub- country and insisted that more 2015. (Ogun), Engr Seyi Makinde (Oyo) Also speaking, the Speaker of the checkmate herders-farmers clashes and the idea agree that the country is "The progress of the nation requires While criticising the southern governors, power must be devolved to states At the end of the bi-partisan and Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu House of Representatives, Femi senseless kidnapping as well as killings of national facing fundamental challenges that urgent and bold steps be taken to he asked them to first do in their states and the regions from the central meeting which lasted for about four (Lagos). Gbajabiamila, called for a national Nigerian citizens of southern extraction. and requires some urgent restructure the Nigerian federation to what they are requesting the Federal governments and government. hours, the governors issued a Others are Senator Douye Diri spirit of oneness to take the citizens According to them, “At this critical point tinkering. berth evolution of state police, review of Government to do. The restructuring advocates communiqué, demanding the (Bayelsa), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), through current challenges. of our national life when the economy was In recent years, agitation for revenue allocation formula in favour of Lawan, who spoke to reporters on creation of other fault the fiscal arrangement and restructuring of the country, a review Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), He said, "If truth be told, we all have being bedeviled by galloping inflation, youth restructuring has reached frenetic the sub-national governments and Thursday after joining President Buhari to revenue sharing formula of the of revenue allocation formula in Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (Ondo), equal shares in the blame for what's unemployment and insecurity, food security institutions, which levels with various individuals creation of other institutions, which observe the Eid-el-Fitr prayers at the country which they argue is favour of the sub-national Chief David Umahi (Ebonyi), and happening today. Whatever challenges is very crucial to mitigate the effects of these and interest groups making a legitimately advance commitment to Presidential Villa, Abuja, said leaders must legitimately advance grossly disproportionate and governments, and reaffirmed ban on Chief Willie Obiano (Anambra). we have, we must all come together to diverse evils on the citizens. strong case for it from their and practice of true federalism. however come up with a holistic idea of unsustainable. They also call for open cattle grazing across their states At the meeting, Imo and Akwa make sure that we resolve these issues “Available records have shown that respective depths of "The FG should convoke a national how to make the system work. While commitment to and state policing and and movement of cows from the Ibom states were represented by we're facing. We must imbibe that spirit attaining food security status would remain a understanding. The cries of dialogue as a matter of urgency, based urging elected leaders to shun regionalism, decentralisation of the security North to the South "on foot." their deputy governors, Prof. of oneness, togetherness, unity and love mirage in the south owing to ravaging effect practice of true marginalization, lopsided federal on the widespread agitations among the Senate President observed that the architecture to enhance national The Southern Governors Forum Placcid Njoku and Mr Moses that would take us through this." of outdated livestock grazing policy being appointments, horrendous various peoples for greater inclusiveness security challenges in the country could be federalism... peace. also asked the President to urgently Ekpo, while both the governors of But the matter took another unleashed on farmlands by some herdsmen massacres, economic in existing governance arrangements. attributed to the absence of a functional But each time this subject is convoke a national dialogue to Osun and Cross River states, dimension when southern lawmakers in unscrupulous herders. disequilibrium, widespread "The meeting noted that in deference local government system. advanced, it does appear political address widespread agitations Gboyega Oyetola and Prof. Ben the National Assembly distanced “Most appalling were the seemingly poverty, corruption, to the sensitivities of our various Lawan said, "I believe that, as leaders, office holders and those amongst various groups in the Ayade. themselves from Lawan and unabated kidnapping, raping and killing of misgovernance, secessionist peoples, there is need to review especially those of us who are elected into favourably disposed to the country. The governors, who were In a resolution after the Gbajabiamila and threw their weights our people by suspected herdsmen, who have tendencies and worsening appointments into Federal Government office should not be at the forefront of existing system usually kick united by their resolve to make meeting, the forum explained the behind the resolutions of the southern become bandits heating up the system. insecurity in the land have largely agencies, including security agencies to calling for this kind of thing. Because, against restructuring. To them, Nigeria work, jettisoned their party rationale for the ban on open governors. “With this uniform resolve by our contributed to accentuate the reflect federal character as Nigeria's even if you are a governor, you are agitators should avail themselves affiliations but agreed that Buhari grazing, saying "development and In the Senate, southern senators Governors to initiate no-open grazing policy, demand. overall population is heterogeneous." supposed to be working hard in your state of the constitution review by the should address Nigerians to restore population growth has put argued that the governors' move would the region will return to its peaceful and Notable socio-political and While they resolved to foster to ensure that this restructuring you are National Assembly rather seeking the people's confidence. pressure on available land and help nip in the bud herders-farmers agriculturally self-sufficient status it had cultural groups in the country, cooperation among the southern states calling for at the federal level, you have to foist a divisive agenda on the The governors stressed the need for increased the prospects of conflict clashes as well as continued killings, assumed even long before Nigeria's including Afenifere, Ohanaeze and the nation at large, the governors done it in your state as well. nation. the review of appointments into between migrating herders and kidnapping, raping and destruction of amalgamation in 1914. 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Southern Senators Forum“ encouraged the governors to swiftly follow up on their resolutions by immediately approaching the leadership of the National Assembly, with a view to working with the two arms of the parliament to ensure that their well articulated positions on the state of the nation... Lawan Gbajabiamila Akeredolu

Restructuring: local populations in the South." gridlock on the Oshodi-Apapa Government of, whatever it is, you may property of people of southern extraction. "Given this scenario, it becomes Expressway, particularly the "chokehold it also be accused of the same thing in A statement jointly signed by Senators imperative to enforce the ban on open has exerted on the nation's economy being your state. So, we are supposed to Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti), Matthew grazing in the South, including cattle the sole outlet from Apapa Wharf. ensure that we have a complete and Urhoghide (Edo) and Chukwuka Utazi movement to the South by foot," it "The meeting, therefore, recommended total way of ensuring that our systems (Enugu), the Chairman, Secretary General noted. The governors, it was gathered, the activation and establishment of ports in at the federal, state and even local and Publicity Secretary of Southern Senators identified the incursion of armed other states of the federation to create new government levels work for the people. Forum (SSF) respectively said the southern herders, criminals and bandits into the jobs and promote socio-economic We must allow people to participate senators also urged the governors to work in As Southern Govs southern part of the country as being at activities in the country," the governors in governance so that whoever feels he synergy with them to achieve maximum the root of the "severe security posited. has something to offer to make Nigeria results. The progress of the challenge such that citizens are not able The forum further expressed concern on better does so freely without any let or The statement read: "As insecurity to live their normal lives in the region." the economic implications of another hindrance. continues to take a toll on the country and “ In a 12-point communiqué read by the COVID-19 lockdown on the country. It nation requires that "The president is reaching out to all subjecting many to kidnapping and killing, Forum's Chairman, Oluwarotimi suggested greater coordination and the stakeholders. And I believe that as the Southern Senators Forum, SSF, has urgent and bold Akeredolu, the governors expressed cooperation between the federal and state leaders, particularly those of us who commended Governors from the region for steps be taken to join the fray displeasure at the frightening state of governments in evolving strategies for were elected at all levels of outrightly taking a firm position on burning insecurity and noted that the situation dealing with the pandemic. government, we should avoid national issues, including banning open revolves around agitations over However, the historic and restructure the (PANDEF), Middle Belt Forum While the debate refuses to federal government agencies, partisanship. We should avoid grazing of cattle. By Kunle Abdul-Azeez restructuring, but maintained that that unprecedented resolutions of the southern (MBF) and Northern Elders subside, governors of the 17 southern including security agencies, to regionalism. “The senators submitted that such deft and Nigerian federation the peoples of Southern Nigeria remain governors instantly drew reactions across Forum (NEF) and Arewa states of the country met in Asaba, reflect federal character. "We are all leaders and we are in this unanimous policy would help in reining in ike a recurring decimal, the committed to the unity of the country. the country. While some commended them to berth evolution of Consultative Forum (ACF), the Delta State capital, and lent their Of the 17 southern states, 13 together. The solutions to our those hiding under cattle grazing to unleash clamour for restructuring The governors emphasised that for aligning with their people's aspirations, among others, have canvassed voice to the recurring request for governors were physically in challenges must come from us terror of kidnapping and killing on the of the Nigerian federation Nigeria's unity should be "on the basis others faulted their stance. state police, review L restructuring at different times, restructuring. The meeting held on attendance at the meeting. They regardless of what level of government residents of the region. continues to be on the front burner of justice, fairness, equity and oneness Prominent among those who took the saying it was the only way Tuesday, May 11, 2021 was the first include Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta), Dr we are. Whether at the federal, state or “Southern Governors Forum (SGF), had at of revenue of national discourse. Although and peaceful co-existence between and Asaba Declaration in bad faith is the forward for a better Nigeria. collective meeting of governors from Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), Nyesom local government level. I believe that its meeting held in Asaba, Delta State capital, there is no unanimity on how to among its peoples with a focus on the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan. To allocation formula in These groups have complained the South since President Wike (Rivers), Godwin Obaseki Nigeria is going to come out of these on Tuesday, unanimously passed a verdict go about this touchy topic, both attainment of shared goals for economic him, it was wrong for elected officials to about structural imbalance of the Muhammadu Buhari took office in (Edo), Prince Dapo Abiodun challenges stronger." prohibiting open grazing in the region to the proponents and opponents of development and prosperity. lead agitation for Nigeria's restructuring. favour of the sub- country and insisted that more 2015. (Ogun), Engr Seyi Makinde (Oyo) Also speaking, the Speaker of the checkmate herders-farmers clashes and the idea agree that the country is "The progress of the nation requires While criticising the southern governors, power must be devolved to states At the end of the bi-partisan and Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu House of Representatives, Femi senseless kidnapping as well as killings of national facing fundamental challenges that urgent and bold steps be taken to he asked them to first do in their states and the regions from the central meeting which lasted for about four (Lagos). Gbajabiamila, called for a national Nigerian citizens of southern extraction. and requires some urgent restructure the Nigerian federation to what they are requesting the Federal governments and government. hours, the governors issued a Others are Senator Douye Diri spirit of oneness to take the citizens According to them, “At this critical point tinkering. berth evolution of state police, review of Government to do. The restructuring advocates communiqué, demanding the (Bayelsa), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), through current challenges. of our national life when the economy was In recent years, agitation for revenue allocation formula in favour of Lawan, who spoke to reporters on creation of other fault the fiscal arrangement and restructuring of the country, a review Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), He said, "If truth be told, we all have being bedeviled by galloping inflation, youth restructuring has reached frenetic the sub-national governments and Thursday after joining President Buhari to revenue sharing formula of the of revenue allocation formula in Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (Ondo), equal shares in the blame for what's unemployment and insecurity, food security institutions, which levels with various individuals creation of other institutions, which observe the Eid-el-Fitr prayers at the country which they argue is favour of the sub-national Chief David Umahi (Ebonyi), and happening today. Whatever challenges is very crucial to mitigate the effects of these and interest groups making a legitimately advance commitment to Presidential Villa, Abuja, said leaders must legitimately advance grossly disproportionate and governments, and reaffirmed ban on Chief Willie Obiano (Anambra). we have, we must all come together to diverse evils on the citizens. strong case for it from their and practice of true federalism. however come up with a holistic idea of unsustainable. They also call for open cattle grazing across their states At the meeting, Imo and Akwa make sure that we resolve these issues “Available records have shown that respective depths of "The FG should convoke a national how to make the system work. While commitment to and state policing and and movement of cows from the Ibom states were represented by we're facing. We must imbibe that spirit attaining food security status would remain a understanding. The cries of dialogue as a matter of urgency, based urging elected leaders to shun regionalism, decentralisation of the security North to the South "on foot." their deputy governors, Prof. of oneness, togetherness, unity and love mirage in the south owing to ravaging effect practice of true marginalization, lopsided federal on the widespread agitations among the Senate President observed that the architecture to enhance national The Southern Governors Forum Placcid Njoku and Mr Moses that would take us through this." of outdated livestock grazing policy being appointments, horrendous various peoples for greater inclusiveness security challenges in the country could be federalism... peace. also asked the President to urgently Ekpo, while both the governors of But the matter took another unleashed on farmlands by some herdsmen massacres, economic in existing governance arrangements. attributed to the absence of a functional But each time this subject is convoke a national dialogue to Osun and Cross River states, dimension when southern lawmakers in unscrupulous herders. disequilibrium, widespread "The meeting noted that in deference local government system. advanced, it does appear political address widespread agitations Gboyega Oyetola and Prof. Ben the National Assembly distanced “Most appalling were the seemingly poverty, corruption, to the sensitivities of our various Lawan said, "I believe that, as leaders, office holders and those amongst various groups in the Ayade. themselves from Lawan and unabated kidnapping, raping and killing of misgovernance, secessionist peoples, there is need to review especially those of us who are elected into favourably disposed to the country. The governors, who were In a resolution after the Gbajabiamila and threw their weights our people by suspected herdsmen, who have tendencies and worsening appointments into Federal Government office should not be at the forefront of existing system usually kick united by their resolve to make meeting, the forum explained the behind the resolutions of the southern become bandits heating up the system. insecurity in the land have largely agencies, including security agencies to calling for this kind of thing. Because, against restructuring. To them, Nigeria work, jettisoned their party rationale for the ban on open governors. “With this uniform resolve by our contributed to accentuate the reflect federal character as Nigeria's even if you are a governor, you are agitators should avail themselves affiliations but agreed that Buhari grazing, saying "development and In the Senate, southern senators Governors to initiate no-open grazing policy, demand. overall population is heterogeneous." supposed to be working hard in your state of the constitution review by the should address Nigerians to restore population growth has put argued that the governors' move would the region will return to its peaceful and Notable socio-political and While they resolved to foster to ensure that this restructuring you are National Assembly rather seeking the people's confidence. pressure on available land and help nip in the bud herders-farmers agriculturally self-sufficient status it had cultural groups in the country, cooperation among the southern states calling for at the federal level, you have to foist a divisive agenda on the The governors stressed the need for increased the prospects of conflict clashes as well as continued killings, assumed even long before Nigeria's including Afenifere, Ohanaeze and the nation at large, the governors done it in your state as well. nation. the review of appointments into between migrating herders and kidnapping, raping and destruction of amalgamation in 1914. 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Federal Republic of Nigeria. "Almost everybody in the country have been agitating for restructuring since we don't know how we came together in Leadership's conversation series: 1914. What is wrong in all of us sitting together and rearrange our union? When has it become a crime in the Constitution of Nigeria to say the mind of those who elected you? "Moreso, the Southern Governors An alternative view emphasized that they prefer one united Nigeria. Therefore, since they have said ny fool can be a exception to the juggling of constitution, in actual fact, it is world is settled. Nothing could be they believe in one Nigeria; all we need politician. It is contentions and compromises for foisted on the people by the far from the truth. Crimea was to do is to restructure, devolve power to Acommon-place the realization of the interests of leadership of the Nigerian military taken back by Russia in recent the federating states, consider appropriate knowledge that many school citizens. The country itself exists in 1999. This fact led me to history. An external power could drop-outs are the politicians in enter and impose stability on role for local government and traditional Prof. BABAFEMI A. BADEJO within a world order in which all conclude elsewhere that: “What rulers in a way that would bring peace Nigeria. This is part of a general countries strive to realize the rests on the barrel of the gun can Nigeria. and expected unity to this country. anomaly, where intellectual interests of their citizens or really only be a militarized constitution Boko-Haram type and/or other "So, I don't now understand what capacity counts for little. Since the interests of the dominant and not a democratic one. We can terror enterprises could over-run prompted such reaction from the Senate the students of politics, (unlike social forces in respective continue to deceive ourselves till the country easily with or without President. It shows that he has a pre- other professionals), have failed countries. This is important. All tomorrow that we have democratic the acquiescence of those meditated mind, otherwise, what he's to prevent charlatans from nations are trying to realize their governance. What rests on a lie can currently in power. In effect, such supposed to do is to collate the ideas, the pontificating on politics, you respective interests at the only produce a lie”. a conqueror imposes its own thinking, the agitations and opinions of have so many politicians, so international level. Conflict and What then is the way forward in order. Idris Deby succeeded with the generality of Nigerians, particularly, There is no doubt in called 'men of God' etc., cooperation are deployed as the current dire situation? Robert this option in Chad. those who are elected by the people to “ mounting the rostrum today necessary. Clarke (SAN), has suggested that A sovereign national conference my mind that represent them and make the National resulting in a cacophony of No country sacrifices its own Nigeria would collapse in about could be supported by the current Assembly work towards achieving that sovereign national voices on the restructuring of interests for another, never mind six months. To prevent such, he government towards a negotiated goal instead of condemning them. the Nigerian reality. the naivety of Nigeria's school would like to see a short military confederacy. I had argued in an "He needs to be reminded that even negotiations remain drop-out misleaders who expect intervention to allow us negotiate earlier piece in Leadership that during the last town hall meeting held in Interest is Politics to be saved of their incompetence peacefully. Nigeria has passed the stage of Arewa House Kaduna, the people there the way out. It is Elsewhere, I have argued that by erstwhile colonizers. This will I, however, differ from Robert fiscal federalism as appeasement. talked about restructuring; the Senate different from the the core of politics is interests. never happen except through Clarke a bit. Any unbridled The time has come for a seriously President did not condemn them. Why is Whether at the individual, allowance of the military under weakened centre that serves the he now condemning the Southern occasional win-win negotiations. President Goodluck family, community, countries or any guise would be a repeat of the interests of the nationalities Governors for saying the mind of their Jonathan's election international levels, politics Restiveness in the Land mistake of 1966. Recall that, aside making up Nigeria. Every people? I'm suspecting him. involves the aggregation and component unit can be grouped Ortom This background is essential for the dastardly civil war, the Oluomo "I don't think the man is ready to tinker gimmick normally articulation of interests. For me, together under the current six with the Constitution of the Federal for making sense of the military remained in power for 33 it is the struggles of peoples geopolitical zones. Republic of Nigeria in a way that will referred to in restiveness that is the order of the years with a short hiatus of four within nation-states and across A sovereign national conference "Southern Senators Forum encouraged the bring lasting peace or give room to day in Nigeria today. years between 1979 and 1983. governors, Bala Mohammed and Samuel Ortom countries for the realization of governors to swiftly follow up on their amendments that will lead to peace and Nigeria as the 2014 The environmental problems of There is no doubt in my mind could also result in negotiated resolutions by immediately approaching the of Bauchi and Benue states respectively, interests in the processes for the the Sahel, resultant conflicts that sovereign national self-determination for all those submitted that the nation's economy cannot security with appropriate role to local national confab. The leadership of the National Assembly, with a government as a tier of government, to allocation of resources whether among ethnicities there as well as negotiations remain the way out. It nationalities wanting same as the view to working with the two arms of the grow unless there is fairness and equity in the emanating from the gifts of terrorism in places like Mali, is different from the President remaining entities come together leadership of the country. devolve power to States, review of sovereign national parliament to ensure that their well nature and/or the social produce Burkina Fasso etc., are driving Goodluck Jonathan's election to equally form states. However, I While Mohammed specifically said there is revenue sharing formula and other issues articulated positions on the state of the negotiations would of society in order to satisfy the different ethnicities towards gimmick normally referred to in would hasten to state that In the days ahead, it is an iota of truth in what his southern that have been the bane of our nation, especially as it relates to developments in this country. have its decisions basic needs of food, shelter and Nigeria. The unfortunate thing is Nigeria as the 2014 national separations have tended to follow restructuring, state policing and the expected that the counterparts said about the alleged lopsidedness clothing. wars. Even the Czech and in federal appointments, Ortom lauded "I therefore want to challenge him to that clueless Nigerian leaders are confab. The sovereign national jettisoning of archaic traditional grazing become law The dominant interests in Slovakia one was part of the southern“ governors' governors from the South for towing the right tell this country whether he's really being effectively pushed aside in negotiations would have its methods. such struggles build the rest of general flow of events as the path towards addressing insecurity in the interested in amending the constitution. If the Northwest by terrorists from decisions become law "These grazing methods fall short of immediately. A low society in their image. To resolutions would country. the President of this country cannot the Sahel. Boko-Haram is immediately. A low hanging fruit Soviet Union crumbled at the end global best practice standard and a potential convene national conference, I will rather hanging fruit could prevent an upturning of the unrelenting in the Northeast with could be to immediately borrow of an intense cold war. threat to our national cohesion and peace, continue to generate According to the Benue Governor, opponents of the resolution by southern governors to ban advise that the Senate President should social order that is beneficial to corruption becoming one of the and make Chapter II of the current Dreams of major powers like are thoroughly and decisively addressed go to his records, call sincere legal be to immediately a minority of social forces, an major drivers of that conflict. It is militarized constitution justiciable the United Kingdom and/or the through the ongoing constitutional review." mixed reactions. open grazing are harbouring a hidden agenda. minded luminaries across the country, ineffective welfarism is usually appearing that vested interests unlike the current fraudulent United States or even the United In the same vein, southern lawmakers in He noted that it will be difficult for Nigeria to borrow and make Although a number of both from the North and South, ask them fronted. are not against the thriving of constitution that puts out Nations as a whole coming to the House of Representatives, in a statement attain its full potential without the safety of lives and property of its citizens. to work on the opinion of the people and Chapter II of the In some societies, the Boko-Haram. “Fundamental Objectives and solve our problem is delusional. signed by 22 members on behalf of their talk shops on Nigeria's come up with an idea for the National aggregation and articulation of Things do not work that way. forum in Abuja, warned those opposing the In Abeokuta, the Speaker of Ogun State This backdrop makes the case Directive Principles of State Policy Assembly. That's what I expect him to do. current militarized interests is carried out through Nigeria has to be worth the while southern governors' resolutions to desist restructuring have been House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo, also that Nigeria's problems are more but used Sec 6 (6) (c) to remove "I expect him to consult a team of legal organized arrangements called for the interests of other countries from doing so. joined the raging debate. He described Lawan's constitution complex than being perceived. A any accountability with respect to held over the years and experts in this country, particularly those political parties that are The lawmakers, who signed the statement, criticism as "wrong and premeditated response comprehensive approach in those laudable objectives. before they can involve who had served at the national level as justiciable unlike definitely not the bastardized included the Deputy Majority Leader of the none of their outputs to the genuine agitations of the people." He also addressing the existential themselves for our good. Of expressed doubt over the Senate President's consultants to the National Assembly to mutation in Nigeria that I have problems of Nigeria more than Change Possibilities: course, PMB inviting powerful House, Peter Akpatason, the Deputy Chief find a way of aggregating the opinions of the current Whip, Nkiruka Onyejiocha, the Minority implemented, analysts commitment towards constitution amendment. often described as the shifting mere assertions of restructuring Popular organization building up countries to replace his failure to The Speaker contended that if Senator Lawan the governors and all stakeholders in the fraudulent alliances of thieves. and/or self-determination. It against the status quo resulting in lead Nigeria is like committing Leader, Ndudi Elumelu, and the Deputy believe the Asaba Nigeria Project, that have been saying was very sincere about amending the would take on board efforts to disruptive change. These could be the sins of our fore-fathers who Minority Leader, Toby Okechukwu. one thing or the other about the constitution that Others were Adesegun Majid Adekoya, Declaration may be constitution to suit the exigency of this time, he Power is a mere instrument address development deficits, similar to what Sudan has done a signed fraudulent protection did not expect him to fire back at the southern Constitution, to chart a new way forward Power could be in terms of number of times. Credible agreements that resulted in the Dolapo Badaru, Jimoh Ojugbele, Femi by coming up with a draft that will be in puts out peace/security, justice/human getting the country governors for airing out the opinion of the brute force, judicial technocrats can steer the affairs of formal colonization of Africa at Fakeye, Segun Odebunmi, Mayowa tandem with the agitations of the people rights as well as humanitarian people. “Fundamental enforcements or soft power that state under the coordination of the Berlin conference. Akinfolarin, Olufemi Bamisile, Oluwole very close to the tipping and then lay it before all of us and see deficits. But addressing these He challenged the National Assembly to could take the shape of PMB. A popular uprising could It is action time for ourselves. Oke, Victor Nwaokolo, Kingsley Chinda, how we can galvanize that into the Objectives and must take place within efforts to, Essien Ekpeyong Ayi, Fred Agbedi, Francis point of the national gather an array of legal minds, to be carefully deployment of religion or other at the same time, improve on a also result in a revolution of sort or We can choose to direct the nature selected across the country, to harness the views Constitution." ideological suasion to ensure Charles, Patrick Asadu, Lynda Ikpeazu, In the days ahead, it is expected that Directive Principles poor situational foundation to a further deepening of the current of the action as a state-led unit by question and inevitable of the people with a view to enabling them obedience. In many societies, Sylvester Ogbaga, Nkem Abonta and Jerry the southern governors' resolutions would address leadership deficit, mild anarchy in which people do embracing Sovereign National Alagboso. come up with a draft that would meet the of State Policy but effective and efficient corruption, failures in institution whatever they like without fear of Negotiations, or watch the actions constitutional yearnings and agitations of the people for continue to generate mixed reactions. The lawmakers pledged to deploy all governments wield power as building, external interference as repercussions. happen without our control. I consideration in the course of the constitution Although a number of talk shops on used Sec 6 (6) (c) legislative instruments to ensure speedy rearrangement that Nigeria's restructuring have been held implementation agents on the well as the harnessing of limited Indeed, an organized power that think the former is the most achievement of the reforms and amendment. to remove any basis of agreed impartial rules takes the country away over the years and none of their outputs resources to meet the needs of Nigerians are disenchanted with – preferred! constitutional amendments that would Oluomo said, "This is about the first-time in and regulations (rule of law), to the military – could re-enter and the history of the country when the Governors implemented, analysts believe the Asaba accountability with majority of citizens. guarantee restructuring and the practice of ensure just allocation of make changes that could be – Babafemi A. BADEJO is a from its monumental of the Southern part of Nigeria or any governor Declaration may be getting the country To undertake this urgent task, true federalism in the country. respect to those resources to satisfy interests, positive or negative. There's no Professor of Political woes. whatsoever would come out openly on this very close to the tipping point of the the 1999 Constitution needs to be Amid the controversy provoked by the national question and inevitable including responding to the jettisoned. As I have argued doubt that Jerry Rawlins made a Science/International Relations at Asaba meeting, two governors from the matter and align themselves with the request laudable objectives. needs of those who are and demand of their people and I don't know constitutional rearrangement that takes elsewhere, the 1999 Constitution difference in setting Ghana on a Chrisland, University, Abeokuta North also defended the position of their periodically incapacitated by when emphasizing or airing what your people the country away from its monumental is nothing but a fraud. Though path that has made the country less and was former Deputy Special southern counterparts. The northern adverse natural occurrences. want becomes a crime in the Constitution of the woes. put forth as a popular corrupt in comparison to Nigeria. Representative of the UN In effect, Nigeria is no Nigerians think the map of the Secretary-General for Somalia. May 23, 2021 |15 May 23, 2021 |4 Entertainment News Across the Nation

Bayelsa LG Chairmen, others endorse Insecurity: FCTA arrests Meet 10 Nollywood sexy mothers 150 street beggars Their faces adore the four walls of movie industry in Nigeria. These thespians of reckon have brought glamour and panache into the movie industry. When they aren't in front of the cameras acting compulsory monthly saving n a bid to rid the Federal manyothers find their way to out their roles, they are within the confines of their various homes acting out the natural roles of being mothers to their biological offsprings. Just as they have made a success out of their acting Capital City (FCC) of run and sometimes they of mischiefmakers whose careers, they have so successfully set a standard worthy of emulation as mothers. ocal government G o v e r n o r , S e n a t o r allocation should be used Inuisance as well as request to be allowed to go c h a i r m e n a n d Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, at for capital expenditure activities are targeted at enhance security in the back to their home states. “In Lc o u n c i l l o r s i n the instance of Governor while 40% goes for sabotaging the efforts of the territory, the Federal the last two days over 150 B a y e l s a S t a t e h a v e Douye Diri at the Chief recurrent. present administration to C a p i t a l T e r r i o r y b e g g a r s h a v e b e e n unanimously agreed to save Dappa Biriye Conference All the chairmen and promote the well-being of Administration (FCTA) has apprehended across the city 50% of councils monthly Centre inYenagoa. councillors in attendance local government councils in apprehended no fewer than and more arrest is still going recurrent expenditure to take T h e m e e t i n g a l s o also used the opportunity to the state. 1 5 0 s t r e e t b e g g a r s . on. care of their severance and endorsed an earlier decision pass a vote of confidence in In his remarks, the deputy Addressing journalists after “We also feel for them, other unforseen financial reached by the Deputy the supervisory capacity of governor, Senator Lawrence the operation, the hairman, that is why the FCTA is obligations. The agreement Governor, the chairmen and the Bayelsa State deputy Ewhrudjakpo, said the F C T A M i n i s t e r i a l investing resources to train meeting was convened to clear was reached recently during principal officers of the governor. They enjoined Ta s k f o r c e o n C i t y them. However, we are misgivings and rumours that a n e n l a rg e d m e e t i n g councils that 60% of the him to ignore rumours, Sanitation, Mr Ihkaro targeting very strongly the he was withholding council presided over by the Deputy local governments monthly blackmail and other antics Attah, said the FCTA syndicate that always bring funds as well as depriving strongly frown against the c o u n c i l l o r s o f t h e i r them into Abuja in large alarming rate of beggars in entitlements. In a statement by numbers from states across the city throughout the his media aide, Mr Doubara the country. Atasi, Senator Ewhrudjakpo Ramadan period due to “We realized that the described the rumour as high level of arms giving syndicate drop them at unfounded and warned those and charity by individual strategic positions in town to behind such smear campaigns a n d c o r p o r a t e make money for them. FCT to stop forthwith. organisations. is going all out to get them He explained that those and ensure that they are apprehended have been prosecuted.” Attah said On Hoodlums attack taken to the rehabilitation his part, the Head of NDLEA office center in Bwari Area Monitoring and Inspection, Genevieve Nnaji Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Mercy Aigbe Monalisa Chinda C o u n c i l , j u s t a s h e AEPB, Mr Kaka Bello, said uspected hoodlums in the explained that the FCT begging was nuisance early hours of Tuesday, Genevieve Nnaji daughter that added a year a few weeks A dminis tration have related, adding that AEPB Sattacked the Ohafia office committed enormous funds was determined to rid the Gene, as the Africa's most sought after back. of the National Drug Law into building a functional actress, Genevieve Nnaji is called city of all kinds of Enforcement Agency, National rehabilitation and training would be thanking her stars for giving Omoni Oboli environmental nuisance. Drug Law Enforcement centre for such persons. her such a beautiful daughter in her You will all agree with me that Omoni is a He explained that the Agency, NDLEA, located at Speaking further, he likeness. Her daughter, today, has paragon of beauty despite having four Amaekpu, in Ohafia LGAof activities of beggars was a lamented that only a few of become her source of joyas she now kids. The actress cum producer is one of Abia state, setting the building kind of nuisance that was President Buhari receives in audience Lt. Gen. Mahamat Idris Deby Itno, President, them accept to stay at the suppose to be abated, flaunts her whenever she steps out the Nollywood divas whose homes are Transitional Military Council of the Republic of Chad in State House at the weekend ablaze, The State Commander, rehabilitation centres to be assuring that the operation unlike before that she rarely uttered a devoid of scandals. NDLEA Bamidele Akingbade fully rehabilitated, while would be sustain. word about her. She is one of the who confirmed this, said that sexiest Nollywood mothers the industry Mercy Johnson-Okojie Lagos proposes new electricity policy the incident happened around 3am on Thursday and that the is proud of today. She might not have been blessed with a he Lagos State developed.” Electric) on meter supply to office was partially razed Naomi Campbell look but the Nollywood g o v e r n m e n t , Odusote added that Mr. t a r g e t l o w i n c o m e down. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde actress, Mercy Johnson is sexy and men through the Ministry Governor approved the communities and also He said no inmates were After four kids, Omo Sexy as Omotola are more than willing to give whatever it T of Energy and Mineral procurement and installation identified transmission affected as they had earlier been is fondly called is still as sexy as she takes to have her attention. The actress of Resources, is set to have a of twenty thousand (20,000) infrastructure challenges relocatedt because the location was when she started out years back. repute, who recently joined the league of State Electricity Policy that units of Prepaid Energy across the State. Odusote of the office is isolated, adding The beautiful actress is one of the nursing mothers, is well endowed. will serve as blueprint for Meters for Communities also recalled that a program that no documents were touched movie idols who have kids and still the attainment of a universal in Lagos State as a way of titled Smart Hackathon as they were inside a fire-proof look so radiant and beautiful. She is a Oge Okoye access to electricity in the improving electricity supply 2020, was launched last safe. Meanwhile, Abia State Oge Okoye Uche Elendu-Igweanyinba force to reckon with when it comes to Angelic Oge Okoye is tall and has a state. This was made known in the affected communities. year July by Governor Government has vowed to get quality acting delivery. physique that will turn heads anytime. She on Tuesday by the State The Commissioner also Sanwo-Olu where the the perpetrators. According to the state Commissioner for 12, and a girl, 9. One thing that makes has a boy and a girl for her equally Commissioner for Energy emphasised that the Sanwo- Governor revealed that the actress in the movie industry. Her Information, John Okiyi Kalu, and Mineral Resources, Mr. Oluled Administration has idea was to design, produce Mercy Aigbe acting prowess is so unique that a lot of Biodun a envy of others is her friendly charming hubby, Stanley Duru “we will get the perpetrators She sways in Yoruba movie industry. people just want to see her face in a disposition, she is so liberal and very Olalere Odusote, at the year concluded arrangement with a n d m a s s - d i s t r i b u t e a leading smart metering affordable and reliable and we will bring them to This mother of two is beautiful, no movie even when she is not playing any accommodating as well. Uche Elendu-Igweanyinba 2021 Ministerial Press justice”. B r i e f i n g , i n solution company (Elsewedy Smart Meters in Nigeria. Beggars doubt, and she has got alluring aura too. active role. Uche Elendu, who is married to the Source: DTN Despite being mother of two, her look Monalisa Chinda upwardly mobile businessman, Prince commemoration of the is still like that of a young school Biodun Okeowo But for her marriage break, Monalisa Nku, is one of the sexiest mothers in second year anniversary of leaver. Tolani Oshirin as she is popularly called would have added one or two more to Nollywood. The pretty actress still wears the present administration in the sptate, at Alausa, ... reads riot act to fraudulent estate agents is not just beautiful, she has a high her babies because her ex, Richard loves short skirts, bum shots, etc.When you see Ikeja. he Lagos State government Bills as part of the state within two years. accessibility of the housing construction of mass housing in Iyabo Ojo kids and he loves to have a couple of her, you might mistake her for a 16 year government's efforts to sanitize the state. He pointed out that sense of humour that will make any day According to him, the on Tuesday read riot act to According to the commissioner, schemes, the Commissioner With two grown up children, Iyabo Ojo old girl. She has a daughter and maybe and rebuild the industry. The revealed that the homes being henceforth housing provision spent with her a fun-filled one. The them. Mona, as the beautiful Glo electricity policy, when it Tfraudulent real estate some of the completed schemes is still one of the most sought after intelligent actress has two kids, a boy, ambassador is called, has a beautiful expecting another one pretty soon. operators, whose stock in trade is bills are Mortgage Foreclosure include: Lateef Jakande Gardens provided are for both low and high will be in the realm of thousands becomes functional and to exploit and defraud residents, Law and Lagos State Real Estate in Igando; Lagos State net worth individuals and are of homes so as to drastically Source: DTN fully implemented, will also urging them to desist from such Regulatory Authority's Bill 2021 Affordable Public Housing located in all parts of the state such reduce the housing challenges in accelerate the “Light-up acts or face the wrath of the law. in October 2020. Scheme, Idale Badagry; as Igando, Igbokusu, Lekki, the state. Lagos” power programme Special Adviser to the Governor “The proposed bills have been LAGOSHOMS Lekki Phase 2; Badagry, Igbogbo, Odo- T h e c o m m i s s i o n e r which the state government Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Housing, forwarded to the State House of Babatunde Raji Fashola Estate, Onosa/Ayandelu, Agbowa, commended Governor Sanwo- had embarked upon. The Mrs Toke Benson - Awoyinka, Assembly. The bills are currently Courtland Sangotedo, Epe, Ilubirin, Epe and Olu for his uncommon passion at Commissioner noted that stated this at the ongoing press awaiting the endorsement of Mr. Villas Igbokushu among others Egan- Igando. Akinderu-Fatai said: ensuring that a greater number of briefing to commemorate second Governor before finally located across the state. Akinderu- “Based on the allinclusive stance residents achieved their dream of “Lagos Electricity Policy is becoming Laws,” she said. becoming homeowners, adding vital in achieving the year in office of the governor. Fatai said that four out of the o f t h e S a n w o - O l u - l e d Benson-Awoyinka reeled out Reeling out the scorecard of number are virtually completed administration, there are that his unalloyed commitment T.H.E.M.E.S. agenda of this different measures being put in the ministry in the last two years, and awaiting commissioning at completed and ongoing projects in towards providing decent and administration and will place to curb the excess of Commissioner for Housing, Odo Onosa Ayandelu, Agbowa, all parts of the state and all stable shelter for Lagosians serve as a key driver for the practitioners in the housing Moruf Akinderu-Fatai said as Magodo/Omole , Gbagada and categories of residents have the deserves commendations. social and economic industry and also vowed Sanwo- part of the moves to reduce Ibeshe. He added that other opportunity of accessing the Akinderu-Fatai, however, development aspirations of Olu's administration would not housing deficit and provide ongoing housing projects totaling housing provision.” On the appealed to private sector the State in consonance with leave any stone unturned in order affordable housing for the 21 schemes are being constructed strategies to tackle the housing developers to actively partner Government's 30-year to make sure Lagosians get value greater number of residents in through the budgetary allocation deficit, Akinderu-Fatai hinted that with the State government in the for their money in the housing the state, Sanwo-Olu's and joint ventures in various parts the state government is already provision of more homes for the Development Plan (2021 – administration has successfully citizens due to the rapid 2051), currently being industry. “The State Executive of the state. engaging multinational Omoni Oboli Biodun Okeowo Mercy Johnson-Okojie Iyabo Ojo Council has approved two critical completed 14 housing schemes Harping on the affordability and development partners for the population growth of Lagos. May 23, 2021 |7 May 23, 2021 |16 Metro News 80-year old woman, granddaughter nabbed in 2021 UTME: Over 600,000 Ondo, 192kg cocaine, heroin, skuchies recovered Exploring a career in tech candidates yet to register t least 600,000 n 80-year old woman, candidates who have Mrs. Mary Adebayo, Fake police DSP arrested with 76kg skunk in Adamawa Aindicated interest to Ah e r 1 9 - y e a r o l d participate in the 2021 granddaughter, Funmilola U n i f i e d T e r t i a r y command of the Agency, Callys were recovered. Adebayo and two other ladies Matriculation Examination, Alumona, to launch a manhunt “Following her preliminary have been arrested in Akure, the UTME, are yetto register, the for other members of the drug interrogation, a follow up Ondo state capital, by Joint Admissions and cartel now on the run. Speaking operation was immediately operatives of the National Drug on the arrest, Alumona ssid: carried out, leading to the arrest Matriculation Board (JAMB) Law Enforcement Agency, “The grandma and her of 25-year-old Blessing Adesida has said. Speaking during a (NDLEA), for selling assorted granddaughter were arrested at in Oshinle area of Akure South virtual meeting with 2021 illicit drugs such as cocaine, 6:30am on Sunday at Ayeyemi LGA. Recovered from her UTME committee members heroin, methamphetamine, Street, Akure South Local include: skuchies-3kg and on Friday, JAMB Registrar tramadol, swinol and skuchies. Government Area (LGA). cannabis-7grammes.” Alumona Prof Ishaq Oloyede disclosed It was gathered that the arrest During the early morning further stated that other that the possibility of shifting of the suspects followed raid. Recovered from them members of the two drug cartels the exam date scheduled to intelligence-based raids and were Skuchies- 149kg, cocaine- have been watch listed and hold between June 5 and 19 is follow up operations on their 1 1 g r a m m e s , efforts to arrest them are locations on Sunday May 2. very high. Oloyede said so m e t h a m p h e t a m i n e - o n g o i n g . I n a r e l a t e d Over 192kilogrammes of far, 1.1 million candidates 17grammes, heroin-3grammes, development, operatives of the cocaine and other psychoactive have registered for the 2021 cannabis sativa- 4.914kg, Adamawa Command of the substances were recovered UTME, stating that the board s w i n o l - 8 g r a m m e s a n d NDLEA have arrested 58-year- echnology is here to stay. from the octogenarian, her anticipates approximately 1.9 tramadol -49grammes. old Victor Chinedu Anwanya, forms of malpractices. The 2021. “We are meeting with granddaughter and two other Therefore building a career in the business side of the digital million registrations at the “Also recovered from them who impersonates as a Deputy examination body, which is stakeholders today to ladies; Tessy Matthew and tech should be on your to-do industry often focus on the end of the exercise. were two deep freezers and a Superintendent of Police (DSP) T responsible for the conduct of deliberate on some of the Blessing Adeside. The JAMB boss noted that TVS motorcycle. On the same to smuggle illicit drugs. three white sacks tucked in the on Monday May 3, at about “I recognise and commend list as we will hardly find a career that commercial aspects of technology. the entrance examination into issues encountered in the As a result of the bust, even though 50 per cent of date, at about 1:30p.m, a raid The suspect was arrested booth of a Toyota Avalon car 6a.m. in Mayo Belwa town, the great work our officers and does not leverage on tech one way or Again, the scope is varied, with jobs the nation's tertiary institutions, registration process. We will Chairman/Chief Executive of carried out at Rate Hotel, Care alongside his accomplice, 47- with registration number: Mayo Belwa LGA, Adamawa men in Ondo and Adamawa candidates have already explained that candidates are also discuss whether we will NDLEA, Brig. General the other. It is driving significant including: data scientist, product Street, in Akure South LGA led yearold Femi Abiodun, with 80 LAGOS DC 997 FST. State. “They took off from states have done in these registered without problem, expected to provide two pictures shift the exam date forward Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) changes across just about every area of manager, digital marketing manager. to the arrest of 25-year-old blocks of compressed cannabis According to the state Auchi in Edo State. Also operations. However, I still there was a need to carry has directed the acting our lives: health, business, finance Creative Roles: Creative digital in the exam script. or not. We will brief the Tessy Mathew from whom s a t i v a w e i g h i n g Commander of NDLEA, Idris recovered from them was a want to encourage them and everyone along, adding that Pictures of those who register media on the outcome of the Commander, Ondo state Bello, the suspects were arrested fake Police Warrant Card their counterparts across the 33kilogrammes of skuchies 76kilogrammes, concealed in among others. New development and roles often centre on delivering a f t e r m e e t i n g w i t h for the exam and of persons who m e e t i n g t o m o r r o w . bearing the name of Chinedu country that we must raise the advancement mean content for the end- stakeholders, the board will Anwanya with the rank of a a n t e i n f i g h t i n g d r u g register for NIN. While calling “Shifting the exam date is that there are all user. They're decide on whether to shift the on candidates to take note of the not the solution, at the DSP”, the Commander of criminalities in Nigeria. exam forward or not. “The Robbers gang-rape, kill married woman Narcotics stated. Reacting to “We must now go beyond kinds of jobs in the usually expressive process, he added that the meeting we will discuss how possibility of shifting the essence was to dictate any some of the problems the development, Marwa seizures and arrests, and digital industry, and more artistic exam forward is still high; but commended officers and men dismantle the cartels because creating than other areas. disparity in the process. He encountered by candidates that will be determined after said, “We apologise for putting would be resolved. It is of the Ondo and Adamawa there are cartels behind each of opportunities for Examples include: o u r m e e t i n g w i t h state Commands of the Agency the drugs, be it cocaine, heroin, you through some hardship in important that we carry stakeholders. This is because for their vigilance and tramadol or cannabis, there are many different If you are interested in web designer, the registration process. The everyone along”, he added. commitment to work. He cartels behind each of these professionals. The copywriter, social about 600,000 candidates government directed that He further disclosed that “ who have indicated interest in charged them and their drugs and we must identify opinion that a career joining this field, you media manager, UI anyone participating in JAMB JAMB has secured about c o u n t e r p a r t s i n o t h e r them and rein them in, that is in tech is only meant designer. the exam are yet to register. must have their NIN. This is 802 exam centres across might be wondering There is a need to give Commands to continue the the next phase of this war as we for men is wrong. beyond our control. Those who the country and 104 nationwide offensive action continue with our maxim of everyone the opportunity” he There are women how you can break How to get are yet to register should do so. centres in towns adding that against the illicit trade. offensive action,” he charged. said. “The MOCK exam is billed to Lagis state alone has 4 breaking boundaries started in the While apologising for the into it. In reality, there come up on Thursday. It is an centres. The NIN, which is a 28-year old man stabs mother-in-law in this field. In fact, digital industry? new initiatives introduced in exam meant to test our u n i q u e n u m b e r t h a t as ladies, we have an is no one route into it. If you are the 2021 UTME, Prof c a p a b i l i t y a n d e f f e c t identifies individuals, is to death after beating wife to pulp added advantage interested in joining Oloyede explained that it was corrections where necessary. issued by the country's There are many ways not to punish candidates but As you all know, the main exam N a t i o n a l I d e n t i t y because there are this field, you might to rather expose those in the 28-year old man, several scholarships be wondering how is coming up on June 5 and 19 Management Commission Opeyemi Ganiyu, has you can build your habit of indulging in various (NIMC) upon enrolment. Abeen arrested by men both online and skills and knowledge you can break into of the Ogun State Police offline for females it. In reality, there is Command, for killing his who are interested in to get a job related to no one route into it. mother-in-law, Abosede tech. Joining the There are many Security chiefs assure corps acts have emerged offences. It was gathered some valuable items from The suspects may likely Oyewole. The suspect was this sector. You can arrested following a report made tech industry does ways you can build on how a 50-year old that Mrs. Doris was the woman's house after be charged before the Court not require a degree your skills and killing her and will at Atan-Ota Police Division, by get a formal education members of protection Fmarried woman, allegedly raped in turns and for murder, which attracts one Odunayo Mathew. Matthew in computer science knowledge to get a therefore, face the wrath of simply identified as Mrs. then murdered by a four- life imprisonment if they are stated that the suspect, who is as most people or go for trainings job related to this eads of security security network in every nook would be protected from all th the law. agencies in Ondo Doris, was gang-raped and man gang on 13 April, found guilty. married to the daughter of the think. No doubt, a sector. You can get and cranny of the state. He said forms of security threats. murdered by a gang of 2021, in her home located at deceased, is fond of beating his (online or offline), you HState have agreed to that the security architecture of The State Director of SSS degree is an added a formal education armed robbers during an the State Housing Estate in wife on slight provocation. protect serving and prospective the military formation had been added that the service is always Edo police arrest 2 suspects for stealing advantage but not can intern with a tech or go for trainings corps members that will be operation. Calabar. Preliminary investigation the suspect and bring him to enhanced by the authorities of the working assiduously to protect revealed that on May 3, the (online or offline), deployed in the state. They Nigerian Army to confront the and defend the Federal Republic T h e r e p o r t s w e r e While confessing to his N5.2m allegedly dropped by robbers justice. “The detectives having a degree in company which will suspect, as usual, had beaten up embarked on intelligence-based this field does not you can intern with s p o k e s e p a r a t e l y o n several security threats the of Nigeria against domestic disclosed in Calabar by the crime, Mighty stated that he Wednesday when they received h e E d o P o l i c e others at large, took advantage his wife and inflicted injuries on investigation, which led them to disqualify you as enable you learn on the a tech company country was presently facing. threats. “Our security network Cross River State Police was paid the sum of Command has arrested of the chaos to steal the money. her. The deceased was alerted in audience the Ondo State Also, at the Police Command's covers all the communities and his hideout in Ikorodu, Lagos long as you have a which will enable Command. The Command N500,000 to drive the car of Ttwo men, Monday One of the suspects confessed about the incident and she went State, where he was eventually job. Coordinator of NYSC, Mrs. Headquarters in the state, the we shall not hesitate to beef up c o n f i r m e d t h a t t w o t h e d e c e a s e d t o a n Imafidon and Ifeanyi Okafor, to stealing only part of the to meet Ganiyu in order to warn apprehended. Investigations keen interest in it you learn on the Victoria Ani, who was on Commissioner of Police, CP security and provide more suspects, arrested in undisclosed location by the who stole the loot dropped by a money. “I saw people running him to desist from beating her revealed the suspect is a member and are ready to job. If you already courtesy visits to their Bolaji Salami, said that protection safety measures in and around respective commands. connection with the gang leader. He said that he four-man gun-toting gang that after some men on a motorcycle daughter. According to a of a notorious cult group in the learn. have the skills, you of lives and properties is one of the NYSC formations and robbed a POS outlet of N5.2 and suddenly we saw plenty statement by Abimbola The security chiefs promised dastardly act, were in police was not aware that the area. He was also one of those core mandates of the command. corpers' lodges in the state,”he million. The robbery operation money. I joined other boys to Oyeyemi, “On sighting the can start picking up to enhance their visibility in and “NYSC and the Nigerian Police said. At the Command c u s t o d y, u n d e rg o i n g woman was killed by the who led hoodlums to burn took place in Uromi, Esan collect the money. The total deceased in his house, the d o w n A t a n - O t a P o l i c e What are the some freelance around the orientation camp as are children of the same parentand Headquarters of Nigeria interrogation. r o b b e r s a f t e r t h e y northeast local government money we got was N2.5 suspect descended heavily on Division during the Endsars roles that can be work on the side as well as the corpers' lodges in all the bond between the two federal Security and Civil Defence One of the suspects, a forcefully slept with her area of the state, where the million, all of us shared it, and I her, beat her mercilessly before protest, and killed the explored? it is an ideal way of getting exposure the 18 local government areas of institutions is so strong that Corps (NSCDC), the State teenager, Mighty Omini, and that was why he hoodlums stormed the POS got N600,000.” stabbing her in her ribs with a Divisional Crime Officer the state. At the Headquarters, priority attention is always Commandant, Mr Edenabu outlet on a motorcycle. They The state police image knife. These roles are classified into three. to the industry and building 32 Artillery Brigade, Owena was arrested for alleged honoured their invitation (DCO) on October 21, Technical Roles: this often requires a experience. accorded the scheme at all Eweka, assured the State involvement in the murder but denied his involvement robbed everyone in sight, maker, SP Kontongs Bello, who “The deceased was rushed to 2020.” Oyeyemi further Cantonment, times,”he said. Coordinator that there would including the operator. confirmed the incident, said an hospital for treatment, but lot of specialist knowledge and focus Do an extensive research on the A k u r e , t h e B r i g a d e of late Doris. The suspect in the killing. He said he felt a d d e d t h a t t h e CP Bolaji described corps be no breach in the protection Moments after the robbery, some cash had been recovered gave up the ghost in the process. on the creation and implementation of above roles, find one that catches Commander, Brig..- Gen. members as distinguished of corps members. The made the confession while very bad after discovering Commissioner of Police a detachment of police from the suspects. “I can assure Having heard that the victim had (CP), Edward Ajogun, has various technologies. Popular roles your interest and relates with your Yakubu Yahaya, said that the membersof the society because of commandant said that the being paraded alongside his that they had killed her. The operatives and some residents you that we will ensure the died, the suspect took to flight. NYSC would remain a treasure ordered the immediate transfer include: Software developer, UX career goals, and start working on it their roles in nation building. NYSC had been adjudged the suspected accomplice, State Commissioner of gave the robbers a hot chase, arrest of all those who took part The Divisional Police Officer of the suspect to Homicide to the military. The State Director of Security, nation's bridge builder G o d w i n N y e n i n e , Police, CP Sikiru Akande, following which they threw in stealing the money at the (DPO), Atan-Ota, Abolade Section of the State Criminal designer, QA analysts, Game immediately. It is time for women to Yahaya said that his Department of State Services, Mr because of the pivotal role the including 28 other suspects stated that the suspect, away their loot. Though the armed robbery scene and O l a d i g b o l u , a C h i e f Investigation Department for developer. take over the tech world; you can be command has the capacity for Abdulrasheed Adediran, said that scheme is playing at shaping arrested for various Mighty and his gang, stole robbers were arrested, ensuring a full recovery of the Superintendent of Police (CSP), discreet investigation. Business Roles: Those who work on one of us. intelligence gathering and corps members are the future of positively the lives of the Imafidon and Okafor and some money,” he added. detailed his detectives to go after Source: DTN would continue to improve the this country and as such they future leaders. May 23, 2021 |17 May 23, 2021 |3 Religion News

Ogun LG poll: APC opts for consensus, direct, indirect primaries Equip military with modern ...continued from front page the governor that the process of The significance and reaching consensus is ongoing, conducted at the meeting and by Wednesday, they will v e n u e o f t h e w a r d , " come back with the list of Oladunjoye stated. weapons – IBB tells FG agreed candidates in the local He, however, disclosed that government. We expect that the Federal Government on Nigerians to unite with the the process of reaching some local governments will ormer Head of State, monitored by Nigerian Gateway. ways to end insecurity. “We give government in the fight against consensus on the candidates come back with one candidate, Ibrahim Badamosi According to Babangida: lessons from Ramadan had already started, saying Babangida, (IBB) has “Provide them with all they advice, as we can, but we don't insecurity. while those who have more F make noise about it. We don't He added: “This problem of lists of agreed candidates than two or three will go for urged the Federal Government require and let them know this is announce that this is what we insecurity, every government would be made available direct primaries," the APC to equip the military with their country, they've no other say. has its experience but if we during the week. Publicity Secretary submitted. modern weapons to tackle better than this. "The leaders have assured insecurity. “They also need to be trained “We should unite, we should unite. I remember how we Babangida said the Federal on how to use the modern support those in power, we are fought the civil war for three Government should also train weapons, not to get weapons and all working towards achieving years, the people supported the Osinbajo offers scholarship to the military in the use of just hand them over to them. the same goal. Between the government, the government did modern weapons. He stated They should be trained.” leaders and citizens, we need its best, bought what was The month also this in an interview with BBC The former leader also peace and a harmonious necessary, those who fought gifted physically challenged artist Hausa Services, on Sunday, disclosed that he usually advised relationship.” IBB noted. were made to understand that Babangida further urged this country is the best for them". teaches us to be ice President Yemi she drew and presented a more pious, Osinbajo has offered a lifelike portrait of him. “ Vgifted physically Osinbajo, the statement challenged artist, Ms Abosede said, was represented at the disciplined, and O k e o w o , a U S o n l i n e presentation by a team led by how to maintain scholarship to enhance her Sen. Babafemi Ojudu, Special skills. Adviser to the President on self-control, while Osinbajo's spokesman, Political Matters. Laolu Akande, in a statement Also in the team was Dr Ebi shielding our souls on Sunday in Abuja, said the Awosika, Senior Technical presentation was made recently Assistant to the Vice President from greed and at the palace of Oba Adekunle on Community Engagement. Adeagbo, the Oore of Otun- In her remarks, Awosika immorality. But, Ekiti in Ekiti State. expressed gratitude to God for The 27-year-old artist had Okeowo, saying it was just the most importantly, presented to Osinbajo a pencil beginning of greatness for the portrait of himself during his young artist. the month teaches courtesy visit to the Ooni of Ife She presented to the talented in 2020. artiste a special wheelchair, us how we can Inspite of her limitations, laptop and a scholarship in improve our Okeowo focuses on her artistic Hyper-Realistic Portrait s k i l l s a n d h a s g a i n e d Course, a virtual course connection with recognition because of her offered through an American talent. online programme. the Almighty. The Okeowo, an indigene of “This scholarship will help Otun Ekiti in Ekiti State, had partake of our wealth or material us of how we should approach the ourselves through performing Okeowo to realise her dreams By: Ibrahim Adémólá Òrúnbon suffered an illness when she month of Ramadan possessions, we honour the One who remaining 11 months of the year. numerous good deeds such as and desire to own an was a child which resulted in gave us the wealth in the first place. Ramadan imparts upon us numerous providing food or aid to the needy, establishment where she can here is a need to pay more her current state of health. also instills a sense This happens to be at the heart of all lessons: How to develop our manners improving social interaction, giving teach others how to draw and attention to the plight of the poor. A self-taught artist who, religions but a virtue hardly imbibed and moral fortitude, how to treat our charity, sadaqah and zakat, and so on. help those who are physically of empathy within The Muslims' holy month of self- driven by passion, nurtured her T fellow human beings with respect, how And all of these deeds will be challenged to also fulfill their by many in Nigeria today. That must purification and self- denial otherwise talent in drawing to her current Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde; Chairman, Section on Public Interest and Development Law of the Nigeria Bar Association, change. to strengthen our brotherhood, how to remembered on Judgment Day by the life ambitions,” the statement us. It allows us to known as Ramadan has just ended. stage of expertise and is now Prof. Paul Ananaba SAN; Mr. Monday O. Ubani; and Chairman, Nigeria Bar Association, Ibadan Branch, Mr. Olayinka Esan, at the Since the Ramadan fast, like the maintain unity among the Muslim Almighty. quoted her as saying. While it lasted, the season of fasting and known for making drawings of Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, recently. Photo: STEPHEN GBADAMOSI. CREDIT: DTN other four pillars of Islam, was aimed community, and how to be welcoming But what happens to all these lessons In his remarks, Adeagbo, understand the prayer offered all Muslims the many dignitaries. at promoting both the spiritual and to all the non-Muslims who share this after Ramadan? Unfortunately, we who received the delegation on opportunity to reflect on their Okeowo first caught the material wellbeing of man, it stands to land with us. seldom retain any of the lessons we behalf of Okeowo's family and situation of the relationship with Allah. It also enabled attention of the vice president reason that man is invariably better off The month also teaches us to be learn on this holiest of months beyond Otun Ekiti community Buhari in France, meets Macron over insecurity those with means to share food with the Eid-Eil-Fitr itself. But the purpose of when she drew a portrait of his expressed gratitude to the vice less fortunate, to doing the will of God than merely more pious, disciplined, and how to focus on reviewing African Buhari was billed to be poor, the needy and the less privileged. Ramadan runs deeper than mere wife, Dolapo. president and his wife for By Kunle Abdul-Azeez will on Sunday, May 16, 2021, pleasing himself. When he is able to maintain self-control, while shielding economy, following shocks accompanied by the Minister of For all Muslims, it was an celebration. The lessons we receive are She yet again enthralled making life meaningful for the depart Abuja for Paris, France, on feel and experience rein in the impulse for self- our souls from greed and immorality. from COVID-19 pandemic, and Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey opportunity to rededicate themselves to the lodestar for the rest of the 11 Osinbajo with her skills when artist and her family. resident Muhammadu a four-day official visit to attend gratification and greedy accumulation But, most importantly, the month getting relief, especially from Onyeama; Minister of Finance, the teachings of the faith and the cause months in any given year. The training Buhari on Sunday African Finance Summit which the pain of hunger of wealth, man is more liable to make teaches us how we can improve our increased debt burden on Budget and National Planning, of mankind as a whole. Altogether, it we receive is meant to improve us as arrived in Paris, France will be focused on reviewing was a period of deep reflection on the his society a better place to live in, not connection with the Almighty. The P countries. Zainab Ahmed; Minister of Trade and the pangs of human beings for the rest of our lives, Sunday Igboho threatens to to participate in the African African economy, following only for himself but also for his month of Ramadan also instills a sense The summit, to be hosted by and Investment, Adeniyi inter-relationship between man and his as that is the true purpose of Ramadan. Finance Summit. Buhari, who shocks from Coronavirus neighbour. of empathy within us. It allows us to President Emmanuel Macron, Adebayo, and Minister of Health, thirst that our neighbour, on the one hand, as well as After the month is over, and we have is on a four-day official visit to pandemic, and getting relief, That for us was one of the most understand the situation of the less disrupt elections in South-West w i l l a l s o d r a w m a j o r Osagie Ehanire. man and his God, on the other. all observed our final fast, and the Eid Paris, will also meet with the especially from increased debt enduring lessons of Ramadan which fortunate, to feel and experience the ...continued from front page stakeholders in the global Also on the trip are National poverty-stricken Even though the month-long fasting celebrations are dealt with, we will all here. All our monarchs are French President, Emmanuel burden on countries. we hope many would have imbibed. It pain of hunger and the pangs of thirst finance institutions and some Security Adviser, Babagana has come and gone, its lessons must return to our normal lives. But, it is Allocation they give them in with us,” Mr Igboho said. Mr Macron, to discuss growing "The Summit, to be hosted by is noteworthy that fasting as a spiritual that our poverty-stricken brothers and Heads of Government, “who Monguno and Director General of brothers and endure. As one of the five pillars of important that we keep the spirit of Abuja may stop if they do it Igboho did not provide security threats in Sahel and President Emmanuel Macron, exercise is advocated by all religions sisters -- who are often forced to go will, collectively, discuss National Intelligence Agency Islam, Ramadan has a highly spiritual Ramadan alive for the rest of the year, openly. So, don't abuse them evidence for his claim and Lake Chad region. will draw major stakeholders in sisters -- who are ostensibly with the notion that the man without food and drink -- feel every external funding and debt (NIA), Ahmed Rufai. significance. To devotees, it was a and indeed the rest of our lives. again. Governor Oyetola was there is no evidence he has the According to a statement by the global finance institutions who can make sacrifices in the bid to waking day. treatment for Africa, and private Shehu's statement partly read, period of self-emptying without which Because it is only through unity, informed I will be in Osun support of the governors. presidential spokesperson, and some Heads of Government, often forced to go no spiritual being can have a truly tame his desires would be a better Ramadan is a month of mercy and sector reforms, amongst "President Muhammadu Buhari person both for himself and the larger bonding -- Muslims all over the world modesty, and temperance that we can and he allowed us to come Garba Shehu, the summit will others”. who will, collectively, discuss rewarding relationship with his or her make the world a better place for all of external funding and debt without food and maker. That explains why the exercise society. As one expert puts it, besides help one another, and those outside abstention from food and drink, their community, spreading happiness us. treatment for Africa, and private drink -- feel every was marked in Nigeria (as elsewhere in All said, the nation's leaders, sector reforms. the world) by private and group prayers, fasting helps the faithful “from all around. This month is a shining Insecurity: FCTA begins fresh clampdown on criminals' hideouts, flashpoints looking at the provocative, from example of the unity that can be political and otherwise, have much to "During the visit, President and abstinence from all forms of etermined to rid the Security Services Department, place has become a security park, was meant to promptly Agencies have been directed to waking day. hearing the mischievous, and from achieved among all classes of people in take from the lessons of Ramadan. If Buhari will meet with the French worldly comforts and pleasures. The F e d e r a l C a p i t a l Adamu Gwari, said the taxi threats and it breeds criminality, address a brewing insecurity ensure that the nuisance does uttering the obscene….to avoid any society, as the rich and the poor, they can curtail their materialistic President to discuss growing aim was to enhance spiritual growth and tendencies and pay more attention to DTerritory (FCT) of park had not only turned to there are series of concerns within the highbrow Maitama not return to the place. security threats in Sahel and Lake slander and from thinking about the employer as well as the employee; foster charity and brotherly love. criminal activities, authority of environmental nuisance, but a from the residents as regarding District, saying the park was ”The Minister was was clear inflicting injury to others”. the parents as well as the child, the the yearnings of the people, the country Chad region, political relations, As the Muslims therefore mark the the Nigerian Federal Capital security threat that can't be the rate of criminality which terribly abused. when he gave a marching order The month of Rahmah (blessing), ruler as well as the subjects, all keep will certainly become a much happier economic ties, climate change end of this annual spiritual exercise, it is Territory Administration (FCTA allowed. emanates from this place". He added that, "a place that this nuisance he removed. Barakah (mercy), and Magfirah fast. place for everyone. We therefore urge and partnership in buoying the hoped that the outcome will be of ) has demolished a taxi park, Gwari who led other officials A l s o s p e a k i n g , t h e magnanimously provided by The taxi park has become a (forgiving) is upon us. The blessed Regardless of the colour of their skin our leaders to imbibe the lessons of health sector, particularly in immense benefit to the nation. Clearly, reportedly turned to drug in the demolition exercise, also Chairman, FCT Ministerial government to ease residents contravention that can't be month is a precious gift from Allah or their social stature, fasting unites us Ramadan. checking spread of Covid-19, there has never been a greater need for addicts colony and home for noted that in view of the Committee on City Sanitation, movement, unfortunately, had allowed. SWT to Muslims. But do we know all. It reminds us how we should To our numerous Muslim readers we with more research and vaccines. sharing with the less privileged and the many other criminal elements. persistent insecurity across the Ikharo Attah said FCT Minister, turned to a hiding place for drug ” A l l t h e c o n c e r n e d exactly why this month is so special to conduct ourselves and our behaviour say, Eid Mubarak. May Allah reward "Before returning to Nigeria, needy than exists today when millions The Authority said the place, country, the administration was Malam Muhammad Bello was addicts". departments will ensure that Muslims? What exactly is the purpose towards those around us, while also your sacrifice. President Buhari will receive of Nigerians can hardly make ends meet located at NICON junction in prepared to deal with all worried and pained that The Chairman vowed that the the nuisance does not come of this month, and all the blessings teaching us the importance of respect. Òrúnbon, an opinion writer, poet, some key players in the oil and due to the prevailing economic situation M a i t a m a D i s t r i c t , w a s potential danger to residents. government's efforts towards contravention won't be allowed back here, because this place is associated with it? What are the Not only do we learn to abstain from journalist and public affairs analyst, gas sector, engineering and in the country. supposed to be an interchange According to him, "in line a l l e v i a t i n g r e s i d e n t s to remain an environmental the heart of Maitama District. lessons we are supposed to take away food and drink, but we also abstain writes in from Federal Housing Estate, telecommunications, European By paying attention to the plight of by the Abuja Master plan, but with the city programme this transportation difficulties was nuisance and also breed insecurity ”The Minister has ordered in observing the sanctity of this from making any statements and Olomore, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Council and European Union the poor, as was amply demonstrated in temporarily made a taxi park, place is a taxi park, but it has scuttled by miscreants. within the neighbourhood and that we should green the place, Representative for Foreign and the course of Ramadan, we invariably month? actions that may cause harm to people to mitigate the hardship of been highly abused and turned Can be reached via: Attah explained that the the territory at large. to add to aesthetics of the city", S e c u r i t y P o l i c y a n d place the welfare of our neighbour as Of course, this blessed month exists or violate their rights. commuters. nuisances. That is why we have [email protected], ministerial directive to He also added that all Attah noted. Commission, and members of important as ours. By allowing others to to train us, to guide us, and to remind It gives us an opportunity to rectify T h e D i r e c t o r, F C TA to remove everything. This or 08034493944, 08029301122. immediately demolish the taxi relevant Departments and the Nigerian community.” May 23, 2021 |18 May 23, 2021 |23 News Woman Ogun First Lady, Trendy Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun charges mothers over Classic wonders of children's security sunglasses

By Oluwaseun Boye sunglasses are: *Protection from UV rays yeglasses are used to indicate lenses that *Prevention of glare exposure (from are worn on the eyes, either as an aid to sidewalks, snow, water, heat) Evision or as a fashion accessory. *Self-image enhancement History reveals that the earliest double *Confidence eyeglasses, which appeared in Italy by the late However, UV protection and style are not thirteenth century, took the form of two the only advantages sunglasses bring to the magnifying lenses with the handles riveted table. Some people may be trying to hide some together, and needed to be held in front of the facial issues such as wrinkles, emotions, scars L-R: Governors Nyessom Wike (Rivers): Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos); Dapo Abiodun (Ogun); Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu) and eyes or balanced on the nose. The round lenses etc. s mothers, our greatest responsibility is ensuring that Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo) at the Southern Governors Security Meeting held in Government House, Asaba …recently were ground from beryl, quartz (known as Other usage of sunglasses can also include: our children, wards and family are safe and healthy. We pebble), or glass, with frames of iron, brass, *Help you look better in pictures are not oblivious of the security challenges our dear realised that you feel cool, calm and confident. A horn, bone, leather, gold, or silver. As eyeglasses *Give you an unrecognizable look (or cover Speaking with Yemisi Idowu , a University nation has faced in recent times. Those seeking to perpetuate Experts pointed out that were primarily used by monks, scholars, and more of your face) evil acts will often go after soft targets, especially places where student, she stated that she loves wearing those learned enough to be able to read and *Add a level of mystery to your personality sunglasses because she wants to avoid distractions wearing sunglasses is people gather or where children are learning. I therefore call on Ogun Govt partners US-based wealthy enough to own them, they became *Make it harder for people to read your eye especially when she is around the University “ parents and guardians to be vigilant during these times and to associated with persons of importance. or know your mood. report suspicious activity around us when we see them. premises. beyond just a fashion The demand for eyeglasses increased *Let you stare at people and get away with it We look forward to when things fully return to normal. For " I can't see the haters anymore, Once I slip those dramatically with the invention of printing in (kind of) sunglasses past the bridge of my nose, people statement. Many people now, let us follow the Federal Government directive of the firm to construct Cargo Airport the fifteenth century, and mass-production disappear. I’m free to roam about in my own world, curfew from 12am to 4am, ensuring that our children and wards methods evolved to produce inexpensive don't realise that their are always within reach. Also, to protect ourselves and loved g u n S t a t e t h e n a t i o n a n d b o o s t commercial viability of the Experts pointed out that wearing sunglasses protected, hater-free realm in peace and quiet. shift in the volume of its eyeglasses for the new reading public. is beyond just a fashion statement. Many Sunglasses are best used in this situation when ones, we must also continue the COVID-19 protocols of Government says it is importation and exportation of airport, among other Internally Generated Revenue However, sunglasses, spectacles with tinted eyes can get sunburned wearing face masks, washing our hands and social distancing. partnering with US- goods and services. facilities”. people don't realise that their eyes can get you're walking from your residence hall to the O (IGR) and promote the State lenses, were originally a purely practical safety sunburned similar to their skin. The condition classroom. Also, when I’m in school for early As we pray to God for protection, let us be sober and vigilant, b a s e d C o n s o r t i u m , He said that with the S p e a k i n g , t h e similar to their skin. The on the global map. device, designed to protect the eyes from excess known as photokeratitis is the result of too morning classes, and I’m not unsure as to why I’m doing our part in guaranteeing the safety of our families. Triumvirate Group (TTG), to establishment of the projects representative of the Group, “The operations of the sun and glare. In the twentieth century, they much UV (Ultra Violet) radiation over a short awake, sunglasses have got me covered" she condition known as establish an international along side five-star hotel, the Dr. Niyi Raji, disclosed that became an important fashion accessory, whose time period . Some of the symptoms include explained . H.E. Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun Compact three-in-one airports cargo airport and construction D a p o A b i o d u n - l e d the project was a private use and meaning continues to evolve. pain, red eyes, extreme light sensitivity, Other ladies wear sunglasses for other reasons; Wife of the Governor coupled with simultaneous photokeratitis is the result of road as well as rail administration was determined sector-driven initiative, to Sunglasses became more widely available in tearing, and a gritty sensation in the eyes. some do to avoid conversations, others do to look Ogun State running of both the Metroline networks. to turn the fortune of the state invest and build a three-in- the 1880s, when bathing and holidays by the sea Fortunately, it is temporary much like a sexy, cooler and disguise. Whatever the reasons for of too much UV (Ultra and Road network from became popular with the general public. By Commissioner for Finance around an make it an haven for one Compact International sunburn to the skin. Unfortunately, it can be wearing stylish sunglasses, both as protection Ajumo in Ogun State to Ode- 1900, inexpensive tinted glasses (now known as very painful. against the sun as well as a fashion accessory, you Violet) radiation over a Experts urge employers and Chief Economic Adviser investment in Africa. Airports, adding that it is a Omi in Lagos State would "sunglasses") were sold by seaside vendors, and in the State, Mr. Dapo The commissioner said "the consortium of investors with Prolonged sun exposure leads to other long- need to check out these pros and cons of wearing naturally deepen the worn by English tourists in Egypt to reduce the sunglasses all the time: short time period . Okubadejo, stated this when plan for the state airport is going financial capabilities, term problems beyond photokeratitis. UV to adopt pension scheme economic activities of the desert glare. The invention of the automobile, damage accumulates over time. This is why it he met with representatives of on and we believe strongly that expertise in execution and and the popularity of motoring as a fashionable entrepreneurs and individuals is recommended that wearing sunglasses Pros and cons of wearing sunglasses all the TTG at the ministry in Oke- the State Government will leisure activity, also brought protective eyewear for employees management of various providing services for the daily and throughout the year is not just for time:Whether it's bright and sunny, or overcast with into common use, and tinted motoring goggles Mosan, Abeokuta, the state pursue it to a logical conclusion. infrastructural projects with fashion but for better health care. The sun is a grey skies, if you love wearing sunglasses, then you xperts have implored funds, Proofing solutions on facilities. The investment will were available by the 1910s. capital It will be a world standard p r o v e n r e c o r d o f leading cause of premature aging to the eyes, should consider what effect it would have on your employers in both how to boost retirement also open up further Sunglasses were occasionally worn for active Okubadejo revealed that the airport city, sitting on a performance. Raji added that but the damage can be delayed for a lifetime of eye health. private and public benefits for pensioners in the investments along the oil & outdoor sports such as golf and tennis, and for E airport project would be sited minimum of 5000 hectares of the project, when fully healthy eyes. activities. sectors to take seriously, the CPS, he stated that improving gas, food & confectioneries, the newly fashionable activity of sunbathing. at Ajumo, Ijebu Waterside land, having the airport itself as implemented, would create Proper sun protection helps prevent a range 1. To see better in the sun pension package of their productivity and hard work fashion & entertainment, food A cool pair of sunglasses can serve as a of eye-health issues including: 3. Sunglasses protect the skin around the workers. The experts, who would go a long way in Local Government Area, to an anchor project, with m a s s e m p l o y m e n t & agriculture and automobile fashion statement, but their main purpose is to The obvious reason why ladies wear sunglasses is consolidate the status of the complimentary facilities and opportunities for the *Cataracts that it protects from the strong glare of sunlight. On eyes spoke during a virtual training boosting ultimate retirement workshops, among others”, he block out UV( Ultra Violent)rays which can lead *Abnormal growths in the eyes One of the reasons why you see some organized by the Pension benefit. On withdrawal, he state, as the industrial hub of projects that will enhance the residents, cause a paradigm to eye problems. extremely sunny days, if you don't wear sunglasses, hinted. *Skin Cancer around the eyes you might get migraines or headaches. people wearing sunglasses all the time, is that Fund Operators Association lamented that lackof proper Choosing the right pair of sunglasses could be In addition to preventing damage to the they want to protect the soft and sensitive skin of Nigeria (PenOp) for understanding of the mode of a bit challenging with many options available, eyes, sunglasses enhance your daily comfort. around the eyes. The skin around the eyes is NIPR: Stakeholders proffer solution to insecurity in Nigeria 2. It protects from glare and water members of the National withdrawal of pension funds some pairs protect better than others. Some pairs Since they reduce glare, they also reduce susceptible to developing wrinkles known as When you're going skiing, sunglasses are a must Association of Insurance and poses a big challenge to the takeholders in the government does not have a on the issue. stated that the Niger Delta is offer more style. And some are simply the squinting. Some people don't realise how light 'crow's feet' and if you spend a lot of time in as they will protect from the strong glare of the sun Pension Correspondents growth of the industry. He Niger Delta region coherent report on security He advised on the need for the goose that lays the golden favorite brands such as Kate Spade, Gucci, sensitive they are until they experience the sun, you should definitely wear sunglasses (NAPCO), recently,urged urged the public to seek Maui Jim, Ray Ban and so on. It all depends on being reflected from the slopes. Some people have have proffered possible challenge. It keeps reporting the Niger Delta leadership to egg Nigeria, hence, without improved comfort from wearing a good pair of to avoid premature wrinkles around the eyes. employers to join the u n d e r s t a n d i n g o n t h e S the personality of the individual. suffered severe damage to the eyes due to this glare. solution to the insecurity sunglasses. that Boko Haram is the only improve on commerce the region the country will Similarly wear your shades while undergoing water C o n t r i b u t o r y P e n s i o n withdrawal modes, during the challenge faced across Some of the main benefits of wearing Infact, when you put on sunglasses, you Scheme(CPS) and register registration process, so that security threat in the country, economy than concentrate collapse. He opted for total 4. It protects from photophobia their workers under the they are better informed on the Nigeria. hence there are other challenges only on crude oil exploitation, security in the region. There are some individuals who suffer scheme. They called on exit options, which are; The stakeholders who like cultism, bunkery, militancy adding that “we need to talk He called on the media to from a condition known as 'photophobia'. employers to remit their Annuity and Programmed spoke intensively on the and others”. about the future that will beware of the roles they play This condition does not allow them to look at w o r k e r s ' m o n t h l y Withdrawal. On his part, the security issues troubling the He further stressed that introduce us to improve the as watchdogs of the society in bright light or low light. Their eyes begin to contributions promptly, CEO of PenOp, Oguche nation at a roundtable in Port “unexpected quarters are Rivers State and Niger Delta security issues. He expressed bring out water, they get migraines and adding that, this gesture Agudah, noted that pensions Harcourt, organized by the beginning to hear loud voices economy.” confident that at the end of the sometimes start sneezing too. So people who are adversely affected by sunlight or artificial would ensure employees have are a delicate matter and to that Nigerian Institute of Public f r o m t h e G o v e r n o r s , He said “the politics of meeting will set agenda for a secured life after retirement. e n d , n e e d a p r o p e r Relations (NIPR) Rivers neglect and exploitation has light have to keep wearing sunglasses all the Lawmakers, traditional rulers Niger Delta and the Nigeria at time, even at night. As a facilitator of the understanding of the industry. State, stressed the need for and religious leaders on brought in the height of large in security matters. Financial reporting training, He said: “People are very Experts, however, advised that you should leaders to be apolitical in security threats. These people insecurity faced in the nation On his part, Prof Godwin avoid wearing sunglasses during all the Omagbitse Barrow noted that emotional when it comes to t r e a t i n g t h e s e c u r i t y are part of those who would today”. Okon, a lecturer with the the key areas in the pension their pensions, any chance or daylight hours, as it will block the beneficial problems. have spoken when the issue has In his opening remarks, the D e p a r t m e n t o f M a s s wavelength of light rays from reaching the system include; Compliance, story about their pensions In his keynote address, not gone wide”, adding that state chairman of the NIPR, Contributions, Investment, getting lost, stolen, embezzled, Communication, Rivers State eyes. Sunlight provides nutrition to the eyes, Bobo Sofiri Brown, who insecurity in Nigeria has no Paulinus Nsirim, explained University, called for support and maintains several processes in the brain. S e r v i c e s u p p o r t , a n d or losing value causes a lot of spoke on the theme “The withdrawal. negative emotions amongst level. that “as a social entity we felt of government in the fight Sunlight falling on the eyes and other parts of He reiterated that the contributors.” He added that Future of Niger Delta in the Speaking on the recent attack the need to bring stakeholders against insecurity. the body regulates the sleep hormones, biggest change between the pensions and investments are Current Security Turmoil in on security formation in Rivers to a roundtable to begin to kon noted community leading to good sleep patterns. Contributory Pension System technical issues, “so we have a Nigeria”, stated that lack of State, Brown commended the proffer a narrative that will be management as possible In addition, wearing sunglasses day and and the Defined Benefit responsibility to break down coherent account of what the state Governor, Nyesom Wike a total solution to a nagging solution it the insecurity night will make you lose your ability to adapt Scheme (DBS) is that the salient aspects of the scheme security situation is in the for his effort in speaking out on issues of insecurity in challenge, adding that “we to different light conditions. Just as we lose employee now contributes as and pensions in general to the nation is a serious challenge to the security position of the state Nigeria”. must have integration of parts of the body when we don't use them, so also our eyes lose their flexibility. well as the employer. public in simple, easy to read solving the problem. and nation at large, saying that Nsirim who is also the technology because we can no To him, the higher the and understandable language” According to Brown who C o m m i s s i o n e r f o r So no matter what purpose you wear your m a n y g o v e r n o r s h a v e longer fight security using the sunglasses for, ladies wear them with caution! contribution, the higher the he said. was a former President of continued to shut their voices I n f o r m a t i o n a n d antics of yesterday.” N I P R , “ t h e f e d e r a l Communication, Rivers State, May 23, 2021 |21 May 23, 2021 |19 News News

Ogun sets to roll out ...with Uncle Lekan mass transit scheme gun State Government everything they didn't have, has said that it was set we've given them cars, Oto roll out its mass motorcycles, Communication transit scheme that would equipment. We've created c h a n g e t h e f a c e o f Amotekun to complement the transportation in the State. The police and you know that the State Governor, Prince Dapo Amotekun personnel are Abiodun who stated this when recruited from the same he hosted Muslim leaders to corridor they are being posted celebrate Eid-el-Fitri to mark to, so, the Amotekun you see in the end of the Ramadan fasting Ipokia are going to be Ipokia in Abeokuta, disclosed that natives. The ones in Imeko are high powered buses with Wi- going to be Imeko natives Fi facility, has been delivered because they understand the to the State. “We are starting terrain, they will be able to get our pilot mass transit scheme intelligence because they are a very soon. We have started part of the community. He taking delivery of buses with noted that the outfit was a form high powered buses with full of community policing which ope your previous week was lovely and What do I do? internet facility. was encouraged anywhere in Ways to be polite /respectful These buses will be moving the world, adding that the State full of fun? I believe you've also learnt so *listen and be present am in a dilemma! I don't know whether people from Kuto to Kobape was able to to handle the much from our previous editions as we I should dance to the tune my fiancee is get the papers ready for him or else, she H *Be thoughtful of other's feelings. will regret being born. and other places in Abeokuta. herdsmen/farmers crisis intend to serve you better. *Acknowledge others and say thank you. Iplaying or not. The buses will also operate in So that day she packed few of her because of certain decisive For this week ,we are looking at the word My name is James Ajayi, I was raised in Mowe-Ibafo conveying steps taken by the government. *Address mistakes with kindness a godly home where the service of the Lord things and ran to my place. That was how people to Lagos. These buses “The Amotekun we launched "politeness".? *Make decisions based on what is right ,not who is paramount to us. I was the Head of we started living together despite the fact will operate in our major cities was for Ipokia, Yewa North and Politeness may be defined as an application of you like. Department of drama and the youth leader that we were not married but to the glory across the State”, he explained. Imeko and part of Yewa South, of God, we lived together for close to The Governor who took time good manners or etiquette so as not to offend *Live and let live. of my family church. they are the first Amotekun we two years without making love. to explain some of the projects launched because we wanted to others. I met my fiancee when I was undergoing Four months after she started living carried out so far by his prioritised the peace and According to the "Advanced English Story of the week my NYSC. I had been praying to God for a administration, said about 100 security of that region because life partner and the Lord revealed Tomisin with me, she got a job with one of the Primary Health Centres have an injury in that corridor is an Dictionary", to be polite simply means showing ENCOURAGE YOURSELF: to me. When I told her what the Lord has new generation banks. Three months been rehabilitated, while the injury to the rest of the state. regard for others in manners ,speech, behaviour or DO NOT GIVE UP revealed to me, she said I should give her after she started working, I asked her to State could now boost 30 “We are now fading out a courteous manner, respect accepted as a social time to pray about it. marry me but she said I should wait until Ambulances and Tricycle Amotekun across the state, as A group of frogs were travelling through the After about two months she gave me a the following year because she had to Ambulances which would be t h e p r i o r i t y h a s b e e n usage. woods,and two of them fell into a deep pit. When positive response talk to her family sent to the rural areas to demonstrated to us. You will Being polite means being aware of and members and plead improve healthcare delivery. the other frogs saw how deep the pit was,they told and that was how start seeing them in your with them so that they On security, Governor corridor and of cause you know respecting the feelings of other people .Politeness the two frogs that they were as good as dead .The our relationship The problem is: am I Abiodun said no effort is that in their recruitment, they can and will improve your relationship with two frogs ignored the comments and tried to jump started. She told me can agree to stand as spared to ensure that the are asking some of you to sign others, help to build respect and rapport, boost up out of the pit with all their might. The other her parents have really ready to father her family on our wedding day. people keep enjoying peace, as for them, some of our Muslim frogs kept telling them to stop,that they were as just the two of the state has been adjudged as leaders are signing for them, your self-esteem and confidence, and improve Four months later, good as dead. Finally, one of the frogs took heed to them, her brother a bastard? How do I the most peaceful state in the our Christian leaders are your communication skills. and herself. She lost on a bright Sunday country, a position which he signing for them, or Baales are However, politeness is a culturally defined what the other frogs were saying and gave up. He her father five days explain to my pastor evening, we were in said the government was not signing for them so that we can phenomenon, and therefore what is considered fell down and died. before the end of our living room ready to lose. confirm that they know them The other frog continued to jump as hard as he gisting, she stood up to “We will do everything, that and hold them responsible. So, polite in one culture can sometimes be quite rude our service year but and my parents that I could. Once again, the crowd of frogs yelled at him she was not aware get water from the is why we reinvigorated the please take ownership of this or simply eccentric in another cultural context. Security trust fund, provided Security Outfit”, Prince to stop the pain and just die. until she got back didn't sleep with her? freezer when she the police with almost Abiodun advised. Politeness is seen as behaving in a socially He jumped even harder and finally made it out home. suddenly slumped. I acceptable way with proper manners and etiquette. .When he got out ,the other frogs said, "Did you not I started And how on earth am I quickly rushed her to " When you bow as a boy when greeting an elder it working in a the hospital close to Covid-19: NMA tasks FG on hear us?" The frog explained to them that he was our house but to my is an example of politeness. multinational sure that the story deaf.He thought they were encouraging him the company a month greatest surprise, the local vaccine production Other words for politeness are : entire time. after NYSC but she doctor told me that my she told me was the fiancee whom I had he Nigerian Medical i n a u g u r a t i o n o f t h e *Courtesy. was yet to secure a Association (NMA) has Biovaccines Nigeria Ltd., a *Civility Moral - There is power of life and death in the job and so she was never had sex with was truth? Can you now seven weeks pregnant. Tappealed to the Federal joint venture between the *Respect tongue. An encouraging word to someone who is always home with Government to spare no effort at Federal Government and May down can lift them up and help them make it her mother whose see that I am in a I couldn't believe my revamping Local Vaccines & Baker Nigeria Plc. “The *Correctness through the day. So be careful of what you say. mourning period ears but I begged the Production (LVP) in Nigeria. NMA will be very pleased if the *Decency Speak life to those who cross your path. The power will lapse after a doctor not to tell her The association made the appeal initiative is realised so as to year.Three months dilemma truly? anything about the in a communiqué issued at the *Courteous of words ... it is sometimes hard to understand reduce the over dependence on after the demise of pregnancy,I collected end of its Annual General other countries and achieve *Etiquette that an encouraging word can go such a long the results from him Conference and Delegates their father, the self-sufficiency in vaccine *Chivalry way. and we went home, Meeting (AGC/ADM) “Tin production,” the association mother took ill and City 2021” with the theme: appealed,” the communiqué While the goal of politeness is to refrain from was hospitalized for When I told and “Nigeria and the Global Health said. behaving in an offensive way so as not to offend POEM OF THE WEEK about 12 days before she also gave up the showed her the result of the pregnancy Agenda 2030.” The NMA urged the Federal others and make all people feel relaxed and What is Pink? ghost.Tomisin was more than devastated, test, I asked her how she came about the A c c o r d i n g t o t h e Government to lead in she cried and cried till she could cry no pregnancy. She said she never knew it communiqué which was jointly mobilising state governments to comfortable with one another, these culturally could lead to pregnancy, that one night What is pink? A rose is pink more. Both parents are dead leaving only signed by its National President, garner the needed political will, defined standards at times may be manipulated. her and her brother to face life on their own. when she was returning from office, she Professor Innocent Ujah and financial resources, partnerships By the fountain's brink. It is also a set of strategies for doing everyday Few weeks after the death of their was raped by two rough and tough Secretary-General, Dr. Ekpe and other requirements to rejig What is red? A poppy's red looking guys.I asked her why she didn't Philips, the health body urged communication tasks (e.g requesting, advising, mother, her brother started behaving their emergency plans, In its barley bed. tell me and she said because she doesn't the federal government to preparedness and response to strangely, he will bring girls and tough complimenting, criticizing and reminding). want to hurt me and telling me was hard ensure the success of the epidemics/pandemic. The Politeness can also be seen as an interaction looking guys home and if the sister recently-launched initiative on association noted with deep What is blue? The sky is blue complained, he will beat her mercilessly. for her. I asked her what she would like promoting indigenous efforts. It concerns, the epidemiological between a speaker and a hearer. Where the clouds float through. Their parents were the type that didn't to do about the pregnancy. She said she stated that the conference took triple jeopardy of existing What is white? A swan is white relate well with their extended family so was going to abort it but I was opposed cognisance of the fact that infectious diseases, emerging Benefits of politeness Sailing in the light. none of them interfered in the matter. Her to abortion because it is a sin. Then she Nigeria had demonstrated infections including the ongoing brother sold their father's Lexus Jeep and said if I don't want her to abort it, I am capacity in vaccine production 1.Politeness will make you smart in people's pandemic and the ticking time their mother's Camry without the going to accept paternity of the baby but against Yellow Fever in the past bomb of noncommunicable eyes What is yellow? Pears are yellow, all I said was that she should give me through the Federal Vaccines diseases (NCDs). It called on the Rich and ripe and mellow. knowledge of the sister. He also sold their 2.Everyone will be passionate to help you at mother's undeveloped land. When Tomisin time to think about it. Production Laboratory Yaba. It, Federal Government to take the What is green? The grass is green, however, expressed concern that lead in appropriately funding your place of work when you are polite told me all this, I advised her to look for the The problem is: am I really ready to With small flowers between. the local production of the existing health institutions and 3.Politeness is the kind of respect that you will documents of their father's house and keep father a bastard? How do I explain to my vaccine stopped in 1991 for services as well as adequate so that he wouldn't sell it and she did as I pastor and my parents that I didn't sleep several reasons. “We strongly provision of welfare and give others and also they will give you. What is violet? Clouds are violet advised. with her? And how on earth am I sure a p p e a l t o t h e F e d e r a l c o n d u c i v e w o r k i n g 4.If your behaviour will always be polite, In the summer twilight. One day, months after she had kept the that the story she told me was the truth? Government to spare no efforts environment for doctors and people's reaction towards you will be pleasant. What is orange? Why, an orange, papers with me,his brother beat her to Can you now see that I am in a dilemma at ensuring success of the other healthcare workers. truly. What do I do? renewed initiative with the Just an orange! stupor because of the papers and told her to May 23, 2021 |20 May 23, 2021 |10 Opinion BUSINESS Coup talk and echoes of a Banana Republic Nigeria raked in N392.77bn didn't care, hiding behind the CBN's policy to push Nigeria's diaspora vague idea of “national interest CIT in 3 months -NBS and corporate survival” as the main reasons for seizing power. ompanies Income MDAs generated N17.35 remittances to $22bn – Report As time went on and it became T a x g e n e r a t e d billion as against that clearer that they tolerated CN392.77 billion in g e n e r a t e d b y t e x t i l e igeria's diaspora criticisms mainly as a small price the first quarter of the year industries. remittances are to pay for the large amounts of 2021, the National Bureau of “Breweries, Bottling and Nestimated to grow money they were stealing, they S t a t i s t i c s ( N B S ) Beverages generated the by five per cent this year began to clamp down on civil announced last week. highest amount of CIT with due to the policies of the society and became more hostile According to the NBS, the N23.26billion generated Central Bank of Nigeria and intolerant. CIT for Q1'2021 is higher and closely followed by (CBN) and increasing By the end of the Cold War and than that generated in Professional Services, emigration of Nigerians to with increasing internal pressure Q4'2020 and Q1'2020. including Telecoms which C a n a d a a n d o t h e r Azu Ishiekwene and demand for change, soldiers The NBS said: “Data on generated N18.17billion; countries. had had enough. But not before Company Income Tax State Agusto Consulting Nigeria's peacetime generals and breakdown by sectors for Q1 Ministries & Parastatals Limited in its latest report their acolytes emerged, discreetly 2021 reflected that the sum generated N17.35billion unveiled stated that below Forbes' radar, as some of of while Textile and Garment Nigeria will record about the richest men on the continent. N392.77bn was generated Industry generated the least $22 billion a s C I T a s a g a i n s t Democracy has made them even and closely followed by diaspora remittances by N295.72billion generated in more prosperous, and with less Mining and Automobiles the end of the year. Q4 2020 and N295.68billion and Assemblies with headache that comes from being The '2021 Nigeria generated in Q1 2020 N 1 3 . 4 9 m i l l i o n , at the political helm. Today's diaspora remittance report representing a 32.82 per cent N 3 4 . 4 0 m i l l i o n a n d & survey' highlighted military top brass is speaking in increase in Quarter-on- N73.57million generated other factors that would Democracy has cryptocurrency, fat bank Quarter and 32.84 per cent respectively. Others are fiscal stimulus distributing “relief materials” in made them even hese days, it seems all right France, weeping more than the accounts, prime landed assets and increase Year-on-Year.” “Out of the total amount p a c k a g e s a i m e d a t “ to play with fire. The blaze bereaved, didn't mind the some communities. Where Boko foreign stock options. Rocking The NBS report added that generated in Q1 2021, protecting wages and more prosperous, Haram is not running amok, ethnic the boat is too high a price. Tstarted like a solitary spark hypocrisy of defending Deby's Breweries, Bottling and N 1 5 2 . 3 3 b i l l i o n w a s consumer spending in and with less in Mali in August when the streets, repressive record and his son's militias have seized the space, With chunks of the trillions of Beverages accounted for the generated as CIT locally some of the major western the elite and jihadists banded to illegitimate takeover, because issuing ultimatums, imposing naira set aside for the prosecution h i g h e s t a m o u n t o f while N184.59billion was nations (UK and US) and headache that remove President Ibrahim clearly, French financial and curfews and generally behaving like of the endless war on insurgency companies' income tax, generated as foreign CIT currency depreciation in Boubacar Keita. strategic interests were worth the an alternative government. in the last over one decade second only to Professional payment. “The balance of Nigeria. comes from being The former president had crocodile tears. Within nine Kaduna State in the North west, ending in private military Services and Telecoms N 5 5 . 8 5 b i l l i o n w a s The Managing Director, at the political discarded election results and months a region that had which has the highest concentration pockets, only mad officers would which generated N18.17 generated as CIT from other Yinka Adelekan, and the written a version that tightened his witnessed relative political of elite military institutions in the make a coup. For what? billion. It also added that payments,” the NBS said. Head of Consulting, Jimi helm. Today's grip on power. How he thought he stability recorded three military country, has been so badly Also, the country is so broken Ogbobine, presented to military top brass could reinvent the Mansa Musa coups, two of them successful. devastated by the spate of deadly along ethnic, tribal and religious Finance app hits 23m downloads, report to journalists at a legend in a country riven by What started as a spark in Mali is clashes, kidnappings and banditry, lines with light arms and preaches savings culture virtual event. Part of the is speaking in violence and poverty only he can slowly growing into a wildfire. that Governor Nasir El-Rufai ammunition per capita nearly report read, “We project suggested that schools should tripling in five years, that militias tell. Outside the capital, Bamako, And now, a section of public i t h o v e r 2 3 customers can withdraw that Nigeria's diaspora relocate close to military bases. But with secessionist agenda may remittances will reach $22 cryptocurrency, however, it was clear that Keita's opinion in Nigeria, a regional m i l l i o n their investments after a anyone who has seen the prove far more difficult to handle b i l l i o n b y 2 0 2 1 , ambition was dead on arrival, powerhouse, is that it might not be d o w n l o a d s , 24-hour period. fat bank accounts, fortification around these bases will than any ambitious officers may W representing a year-on-year Central Bank of Nigeria awaiting funeral. And, of course, a bad idea to light a fire from the Branch app is preaching The branch's 20 per cent know that even the bases are reckon. And that's not adding (y-o-y) rise of five per cent. prime landed he didn't last to tell the story. neighbourhood to quench the savings culture among per annum return is paid struggling to save themselves. Boko Haram and the current And then a marginal y-o-y prior year. According to the shown that about 70 per cent affected the rich world and the To this day, efforts by the 15- current blaze of domestic Nigerians, while offering weekly. Investments In the midst of this, President wave of banditry to the messy rise of two per cent in 2022 report, remittances represent of remittances were used for remittance dependent states. assets and foreign member Economic Community of problems. two new noteworthy through the Branch app are consumption purposes, while Muhammadu Buhari's government pile. to $22.5 billion.” household Due to the crude oil volatility, West African States (ECOWAS) to Why is Nigeria playing with fire? services and unlimited free channeled into low risk 30 per cent of remittance stock options. appears bereft, divided against The hubris of a potential coup is According to the findings income from foreign it stated that the diaspora remove the military regime that How did we become so desperate money transfer. These new financial instruments with funds went to investment- itself, weary of issuing condolences, exaggerated. The chances of Mali of the survey, Nigeria's economies arising mainly remittances which are Rocking the boat is sacked Keita, or even get a firm and so overwhelmed by the bad offerings complement capital preservation as the related use. Agusto noted that but not ashamed of being condoled or Chad happening in Nigeria are diaspora remittances from the temporary or Nigeria's second largest handover date commitment, have examples from our neighbours i n s t a n t l o a n s u p t o ultimate goal. Branch also the COVID-19 pandemic source of foreign exchange too high a price. with. The government is lost zero. What should keep the dropped by 12 per cent to permanent movement of failed. 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Not a good place to threat from the army but the about $23.8billion the often, you can't decide when, or Robert Clarke, a senior advocate existing services found provide returns that are be. surge of poverty, hopelessness trillions of naira even if, they would leave. of Nigeria, swore by his father's within the app. Taken amongst Nigeria's highest.” That should worry anyone and and lawless groups that could Before the coup in Mali, West grave last week, that if things together, customers can To further encourage new Sterling Bank bags People First Health, Safety award set aside for the Clarke is right to fear the worst. But supplant both the military and Africa had been coup-free for continued the way they were, he now enjoy a single app to acustomer trials, it said, agreeing, as most members of the civil society together. 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He acted bringing its true meaning alive officers would away The Gambia's Yahya between bandits and negotiators. Ademola. c r e d i t a n d f u n d institutions and civil society have But it's foolish to think that a recognition ceremonies health professionals. IOSH is a beyond the role of a Chief by example. Jammeh four years ago when he Since January, dozens of security Branch's unlimited free m a n a g e m e n t . O v e r make a coup. For been severely weakened, and ethnic military coup is an option. regarded as the “Oscars” of champion, supporter, adviser, Executive Officer in this period The Bank did not leave wanted to steal an election, barely men have been killed in violent transfers to recipient bank 23million people have advocate, and trainer of those and was our Chief Humanist and religious passions dangerously The value of the current N i g e r i a ' s H u m a n employees to deal with what? said a word. attacks, while police stations and accounts have no hidden installed Branch's app with who protect the safety, health, Officer, Chief Protection inflamed. With the proliferation of frustration is that it must not be Resources industry. problems arising from the To compound the region's misery, correctional centres have been set fees or restrictions. Most a 4.4-star rating by over Both awards celebrate and wellbeing of others. Officer, and Chief Motivation arms among rogue elements invested in short-cuts or quick pandemic alone. Avenue was Chad happened. The military coup on fire and destroyed with hardly financial apps today 300,000 reviews on Google Abubakar Suleiman, Chief Commenting on the awards, Officer. He tasked himself with wearing different hats, the military solutions. Instead, it should make created to report perceived was partly as a result of President a record of anyone held to charge a transfer fee or cap Play. Branch is backed by Executive Officer of Chief Human Resources the overall exposure or symptoms of cannot prevail without the country citizens wiser, and perhaps, more Idriss Deby's misrule and mainly account. the number of free transfer. some of the world's biggest Sterling Bank and the Officer (CHRO) of Sterling wellbeing and continued COVID-19 to the Wellness potentially dissolving into painstaking in choosing the next as a result of the destablisation of On top of this, Boko Haram has According to the digital i n v e s t o r s , i n c l u d i n g leadership of the Bank, Temi Dalley, said, productivity of over 4,000 Desk for advice on further fragments. leader in two years' time. the Sahel and the Chad Basin by planted flags in communities less bank, “Unlike other Andreessen Horowitz (early Bank's Human Capital “ N a v i g a t i n g a n employees that constitute the actions, including isolation ISWAP elements from Libya. than two hours' drive from Abuja, In pre-1999 Nigeria when soldiers investment platforms function, for putting unprecedented and globally Sterling workforce through a and testing at the Bank's Ishiekwene is the Editor-In- backers of Facebook & Like ECOWAS, the African the federal capital, and is reported ruled, they held power without where the money is locked employees first following challenging crisis such as the difficult time, never navigated designated centres with costs Chief of LEADERSHIP Twitter) and Visa. Union (AU), has also been silent. to be collecting taxes and even being accountable. At first, they for a fixed period, our the outbreak of the outbreak of the COVID-19 before.” borne by the Bank. Source: DTN May 23, 2021 |21 May 23, 2021 |19 News News

Ogun sets to roll out ...with Uncle Lekan mass transit scheme gun State Government everything they didn't have, has said that it was set we've given them cars, Oto roll out its mass motorcycles, Communication transit scheme that would equipment. We've created c h a n g e t h e f a c e o f Amotekun to complement the transportation in the State. The police and you know that the State Governor, Prince Dapo Amotekun personnel are Abiodun who stated this when recruited from the same he hosted Muslim leaders to corridor they are being posted celebrate Eid-el-Fitri to mark to, so, the Amotekun you see in the end of the Ramadan fasting Ipokia are going to be Ipokia in Abeokuta, disclosed that natives. The ones in Imeko are high powered buses with Wi- going to be Imeko natives Fi facility, has been delivered because they understand the to the State. “We are starting terrain, they will be able to get our pilot mass transit scheme intelligence because they are a very soon. We have started part of the community. He taking delivery of buses with noted that the outfit was a form high powered buses with full of community policing which ope your previous week was lovely and What do I do? internet facility. was encouraged anywhere in Ways to be polite /respectful These buses will be moving the world, adding that the State full of fun? I believe you've also learnt so *listen and be present am in a dilemma! I don't know whether people from Kuto to Kobape was able to to handle the much from our previous editions as we I should dance to the tune my fiancee is get the papers ready for him or else, she H *Be thoughtful of other's feelings. will regret being born. and other places in Abeokuta. herdsmen/farmers crisis intend to serve you better. *Acknowledge others and say thank you. Iplaying or not. The buses will also operate in So that day she packed few of her because of certain decisive For this week ,we are looking at the word My name is James Ajayi, I was raised in Mowe-Ibafo conveying steps taken by the government. *Address mistakes with kindness a godly home where the service of the Lord things and ran to my place. That was how people to Lagos. These buses “The Amotekun we launched "politeness".? *Make decisions based on what is right ,not who is paramount to us. I was the Head of we started living together despite the fact will operate in our major cities was for Ipokia, Yewa North and Politeness may be defined as an application of you like. Department of drama and the youth leader that we were not married but to the glory across the State”, he explained. Imeko and part of Yewa South, of God, we lived together for close to The Governor who took time good manners or etiquette so as not to offend *Live and let live. of my family church. they are the first Amotekun we two years without making love. to explain some of the projects launched because we wanted to others. I met my fiancee when I was undergoing Four months after she started living carried out so far by his prioritised the peace and According to the "Advanced English Story of the week my NYSC. I had been praying to God for a administration, said about 100 security of that region because life partner and the Lord revealed Tomisin with me, she got a job with one of the Primary Health Centres have an injury in that corridor is an Dictionary", to be polite simply means showing ENCOURAGE YOURSELF: to me. When I told her what the Lord has new generation banks. Three months been rehabilitated, while the injury to the rest of the state. regard for others in manners ,speech, behaviour or DO NOT GIVE UP revealed to me, she said I should give her after she started working, I asked her to State could now boost 30 “We are now fading out a courteous manner, respect accepted as a social time to pray about it. marry me but she said I should wait until Ambulances and Tricycle Amotekun across the state, as A group of frogs were travelling through the After about two months she gave me a the following year because she had to Ambulances which would be t h e p r i o r i t y h a s b e e n usage. woods,and two of them fell into a deep pit. When positive response talk to her family sent to the rural areas to demonstrated to us. You will Being polite means being aware of and members and plead improve healthcare delivery. the other frogs saw how deep the pit was,they told and that was how start seeing them in your with them so that they On security, Governor corridor and of cause you know respecting the feelings of other people .Politeness the two frogs that they were as good as dead .The our relationship The problem is: am I Abiodun said no effort is that in their recruitment, they can and will improve your relationship with two frogs ignored the comments and tried to jump started. She told me can agree to stand as spared to ensure that the are asking some of you to sign others, help to build respect and rapport, boost up out of the pit with all their might. The other her parents have really ready to father her family on our wedding day. people keep enjoying peace, as for them, some of our Muslim frogs kept telling them to stop,that they were as just the two of the state has been adjudged as leaders are signing for them, your self-esteem and confidence, and improve Four months later, good as dead. Finally, one of the frogs took heed to them, her brother a bastard? How do I the most peaceful state in the our Christian leaders are your communication skills. and herself. She lost on a bright Sunday country, a position which he signing for them, or Baales are However, politeness is a culturally defined what the other frogs were saying and gave up. He her father five days explain to my pastor evening, we were in said the government was not signing for them so that we can phenomenon, and therefore what is considered fell down and died. before the end of our living room ready to lose. confirm that they know them The other frog continued to jump as hard as he gisting, she stood up to “We will do everything, that and hold them responsible. So, polite in one culture can sometimes be quite rude our service year but and my parents that I could. Once again, the crowd of frogs yelled at him she was not aware get water from the is why we reinvigorated the please take ownership of this or simply eccentric in another cultural context. Security trust fund, provided Security Outfit”, Prince to stop the pain and just die. until she got back didn't sleep with her? freezer when she the police with almost Abiodun advised. Politeness is seen as behaving in a socially He jumped even harder and finally made it out home. suddenly slumped. I acceptable way with proper manners and etiquette. .When he got out ,the other frogs said, "Did you not I started And how on earth am I quickly rushed her to " When you bow as a boy when greeting an elder it working in a the hospital close to Covid-19: NMA tasks FG on hear us?" The frog explained to them that he was our house but to my is an example of politeness. multinational sure that the story deaf.He thought they were encouraging him the company a month greatest surprise, the local vaccine production Other words for politeness are : entire time. after NYSC but she doctor told me that my she told me was the fiancee whom I had he Nigerian Medical i n a u g u r a t i o n o f t h e *Courtesy. was yet to secure a Association (NMA) has Biovaccines Nigeria Ltd., a *Civility Moral - There is power of life and death in the job and so she was never had sex with was truth? Can you now seven weeks pregnant. Tappealed to the Federal joint venture between the *Respect tongue. An encouraging word to someone who is always home with Government to spare no effort at Federal Government and May down can lift them up and help them make it her mother whose see that I am in a I couldn't believe my revamping Local Vaccines & Baker Nigeria Plc. “The *Correctness through the day. So be careful of what you say. mourning period ears but I begged the Production (LVP) in Nigeria. NMA will be very pleased if the *Decency Speak life to those who cross your path. The power will lapse after a doctor not to tell her The association made the appeal initiative is realised so as to year.Three months dilemma truly? anything about the in a communiqué issued at the *Courteous of words ... it is sometimes hard to understand reduce the over dependence on after the demise of pregnancy,I collected end of its Annual General other countries and achieve *Etiquette that an encouraging word can go such a long the results from him Conference and Delegates their father, the self-sufficiency in vaccine *Chivalry way. and we went home, Meeting (AGC/ADM) “Tin production,” the association mother took ill and City 2021” with the theme: appealed,” the communiqué While the goal of politeness is to refrain from was hospitalized for When I told and “Nigeria and the Global Health said. behaving in an offensive way so as not to offend POEM OF THE WEEK about 12 days before she also gave up the showed her the result of the pregnancy Agenda 2030.” The NMA urged the Federal others and make all people feel relaxed and What is Pink? ghost.Tomisin was more than devastated, test, I asked her how she came about the A c c o r d i n g t o t h e Government to lead in she cried and cried till she could cry no pregnancy. She said she never knew it communiqué which was jointly mobilising state governments to comfortable with one another, these culturally could lead to pregnancy, that one night What is pink? A rose is pink more. Both parents are dead leaving only signed by its National President, garner the needed political will, defined standards at times may be manipulated. her and her brother to face life on their own. when she was returning from office, she Professor Innocent Ujah and financial resources, partnerships By the fountain's brink. It is also a set of strategies for doing everyday Few weeks after the death of their was raped by two rough and tough Secretary-General, Dr. Ekpe and other requirements to rejig What is red? A poppy's red looking guys.I asked her why she didn't Philips, the health body urged communication tasks (e.g requesting, advising, mother, her brother started behaving their emergency plans, In its barley bed. tell me and she said because she doesn't the federal government to preparedness and response to strangely, he will bring girls and tough complimenting, criticizing and reminding). want to hurt me and telling me was hard ensure the success of the epidemics/pandemic. The Politeness can also be seen as an interaction looking guys home and if the sister recently-launched initiative on association noted with deep What is blue? The sky is blue complained, he will beat her mercilessly. for her. I asked her what she would like promoting indigenous efforts. It concerns, the epidemiological between a speaker and a hearer. Where the clouds float through. Their parents were the type that didn't to do about the pregnancy. She said she stated that the conference took triple jeopardy of existing What is white? A swan is white relate well with their extended family so was going to abort it but I was opposed cognisance of the fact that infectious diseases, emerging Benefits of politeness Sailing in the light. none of them interfered in the matter. Her to abortion because it is a sin. Then she Nigeria had demonstrated infections including the ongoing brother sold their father's Lexus Jeep and said if I don't want her to abort it, I am capacity in vaccine production 1.Politeness will make you smart in people's pandemic and the ticking time their mother's Camry without the going to accept paternity of the baby but against Yellow Fever in the past bomb of noncommunicable eyes What is yellow? Pears are yellow, all I said was that she should give me through the Federal Vaccines diseases (NCDs). It called on the Rich and ripe and mellow. knowledge of the sister. He also sold their 2.Everyone will be passionate to help you at mother's undeveloped land. When Tomisin time to think about it. Production Laboratory Yaba. It, Federal Government to take the What is green? The grass is green, however, expressed concern that lead in appropriately funding your place of work when you are polite told me all this, I advised her to look for the The problem is: am I really ready to With small flowers between. the local production of the existing health institutions and 3.Politeness is the kind of respect that you will documents of their father's house and keep father a bastard? How do I explain to my vaccine stopped in 1991 for services as well as adequate so that he wouldn't sell it and she did as I pastor and my parents that I didn't sleep several reasons. “We strongly provision of welfare and give others and also they will give you. What is violet? Clouds are violet advised. with her? And how on earth am I sure a p p e a l t o t h e F e d e r a l c o n d u c i v e w o r k i n g 4.If your behaviour will always be polite, In the summer twilight. One day, months after she had kept the that the story she told me was the truth? Government to spare no efforts environment for doctors and people's reaction towards you will be pleasant. What is orange? Why, an orange, papers with me,his brother beat her to Can you now see that I am in a dilemma at ensuring success of the other healthcare workers. truly. What do I do? renewed initiative with the Just an orange! stupor because of the papers and told her to May 23, 2021 |8 May 23, 2021 |22 Tech&Gadgets News ...with John Awe Editorial OGSIEC to engage over 10,000 ad hoc staff for LG elections NCC to manage DMS to tackle theft of phones ver 10,000 ad hoc benchmark, not just in Ogun ederal government has staff will be engaged State but in Nigeria, assuring u n v e i l e d D e v i c e protect consumer interest, mobile phones market. of DMS following best global World Hypertension Day Oby the Ogun State that OGSIEC is not being FManagement System increase revenue generation for Other objectives include practices. The workings of this Independent Electoral operated by the dictate of (DMS)- a new security measure the government, reduce the rate of easing the use of mobile phones directive will ensure that IMEIs very 17th of May, humanity manifesting this symptom may also Commission (OGSIEC) in any individual or political that will help tackle the kidnapping, mitigate the use of and other smart devices in all of mobile phones that have been the forthcoming Local party as being insinuated in increasing rate of mobile phone stolen phones for crime and public places without fear of reported as either stolen or c e l e b r a t e s t h e W o r l d get breathless lying flat at night facilitate blocking or tracing of Government elections in the some quarters. theft in Nigeria. been attacked by mobile phone illegal are shared through the State. "Our loyalty is to the DMS, which will be managed stolen mobile phones and other snatchers, facilitating the use of DMS to all MTN, Globacom, Hypertension Day when issues of because of fluid accumulation on E O G S I E C C h a i r m a n , constitution, Ogun State b y t h e N i g e r i a n smart devices. digital technology solutions to Airtel, 9mobile and other the dreaded disease widely called the lungs while the ankles may also Communications Commission Setting an implementation address key issues bothering network operators and as a Babatunde Osibodu, who Electoral Law and to the (NCC), will serve as a repository window of three months, N i g e r i a n s i n t h e result, such devices will not "the silent killer" get on the front be swollen. Part of the symptoms made the disclosure while good people of Ogun State. for all registered mobile phones' President Buhari objective is to telecommunication sector and work even if different SIM burner of international discourse. may include sudden loss of use of an fielding questions from The forthcoming elections International Mobile Equipment register and capture the IMEIs of facilitating the implementation cards are inserted. journalists in Abeokuta, will be one- man, one- vote, Identity (IMEI) and owners of all mobile phones and other smart The causes, symtoms and solutions arm or leg, slurred speech, loss of revealed that the move will there is no external force such devices in the country. devices on the DMS, which will Smile excites customers become subjects of discussion in the vision and confusion. Anybody further provide job for the anywhere that will influence The IMEI is a 15-digit unique serve as a repository for sharing teeming youths during the us. Our motivation for number for mobile devices that data of stolen devices across all mass media and the world is experiencing any of the afore listed networks. period. accepting this task is service identifies each mobile device and with double data offering Osibodu added that, to the people and nothing its model specification. It can be It is to also ensure all un- generally sensitized on the disease. symtoms should consult a medical mile, West Africa's 4G situation in the country. used in the tracking of stolen registered devices do not work in interested persons should more", he clarified. LTE broadband service With the 100 per cent bonus Another name for the disease is High doctor immediately. There are phones. Umar Danbatta any of the networks in Nigeria, keep monitoring the media, He urged political parties provider, is offering its offer, Abdul Hafeez explained This new development is ensure every reported IMEIs for S Blood Pressure and statistics say that many effective drugs to control the as the Commission will soon participating in the elections customers a 100 per cent bonus that Smile would offer its loyal contained in the revised National policy document, the DMS will with an interface to check IMEIs stolen and illegal mobile phones come up with the method of to ensure they organise on recharge on any of its Bigga customers double data as a thank over 20 million Nigerians are disease which is not a death Identity Policy for SIM Card serve as a database for sharing and ensure it has not been and other smart devices are application, which he said data plans. you gift for their continuous transparent primaries, as registration recently unveiled by information on stolen devices reported as stolen or illegal blacklisted and shared with all suffering from the disease in the sentence as it can be successfully The bonus offer, fondly support and patronage. He will be done via its website. OGSIEC will also monitor President Muhammadu Buhari; across all networks. before they render their operators across all networks, dubbed Double Data Offer, will therefore urged the customers to country. managed. "We shall be engaging the the primaries of all political Dr Isa Pantami, minister of It will also provide access to technical services. mitigate mobile phone theft and last for 14 days from the date of ensure that they maximize the services of more than 10,000 parties, explaining that only Communications and Digital all operators to cross-check the The federal government protect Nigerians from been This year the theme of the celebration is Lifestyle changes are also very purchase. benefits of this too good to be ad hoc staff for the forth aspirants who have scaled Economy; Prof. Adeolu Akande, IMEIs and their status before explained further that this would attacked to snatch their mobile In essence, Smile customers missed offer while it last. "Measure your blood pressure effective in controlling the disease. coming Local Government through primaries could chairman of the NCC, and Prof. allowing a device to become help to curtail the counterfeit phones and other smart devices will enjoy double data on the Customers desirous to benefit Umar Danbatta, executive vice active on their network. m o b i l e p h o n e m a r k e t , and blacklist and render all stolen accurately, Control it, Live longer". elections in Ogun State who purchase form through their range of Smile's Bigga data from the double data offer will Smokers are enjoined to stop the chairman of the NCC. Also, registered mobile phone discourage mobile phone theft, mobile phones and other smart will serve as Electoral political parties. plans that include several have to utilize the numerous According to the 45-page technicians will be provided enhance National Security, devices valueless in the Nigerian We welcome the theme as very germane habit as it is said to triple the risk of Officers, Presiding Officers Osibodu maintained that packages such as 130GB, Smile recharge platforms that and Poll Officers, among t h e C o m m i s s i o n i s 100GB, 75GB, 60GB, 40GB, include Shops, Kiosks, Field as it seeks to propel people to know developing heart disease. Obese others. This is in our drive to empowered by the Ogun 30GB, 20GB, 15GB, 12GB, Sales Representatives and their numbers by measuring and people should lose weight by MTN reassures of 4g network expansion, 10GB, 8GB, 6.5GB, 5GB, Authorised Smile dealers. make the process seamless State Electoral Law, 2007 to 3GB, 2GB and 1.5GB plans. Other avenues available to the controlling the blood pressure which adopting vegetarian diets and and free of hitches", he prescribe a non- refundable But for this specific double customers are 3rd Party Online will in turn elongate lives. regular exercises of brisk walking stated. deposit for aspirants seeking data offer, the bonus will be c h a n n e l s l i k e B a n k s , He explained that the to be Chairman and enhanced fintech business in 2021 valid for fourteen days from Quickteller, Paystack, Jumia We urge Nigerians to regularly check for 30 minutes daily. C o m m i s s i o n w a s n o t councillor respectively, purchase. Vitally, the 100 per Pay, etc. Subscribers can also their blood pressure and to always Alcohol use should be drastically involved in the expansion of adding that the exemption of optimistic that the current cent bonus on recharge to recharge directly through their polling Units, Continuous female aspirants for processes underway will subscribers purchasing any MySmileApp and MySmile listen to their body clocks. Whenever reduced as it is one of the identified Voter Registration (CVR), payment was to encourage entrench a more robust and Bigga data plan will be used Portal online. you feel tired, pause and take a rest as stating that such power women participation in before the paid bundle. Renowned for its customer triggers for the disease. sustainable registration process resides only with the politics. The OGSIEC boss as we reaccelerate subscriber Announcing the initiative, centric bent, Smile is reputed to you could save yourself from People who have diabetes, high blood Abdul Hafeez, chief marketing have berthed more customers' I n d ep en d en t N atio n al allayed fear of violence growth over the medium term. premature death. cholestrol and other disease should Electoral Commission during the election, saying, “As the economy continues officer, Smile Nigeria, said the focused and pocket friendly (INEC) and the National the Commission has been its steady recovery from the 100 per cent bonus offer was products than any of its peers. It is widely believed that if the heart's regularly take their medications, Assembly is expected to give effects of the COVID-19 one of the many ways that This is in line with the company's own blood supply furs up through check their numbers and have a interfacing with the Nigeria pandemic that impacted the Smile utilizes to smoothen for philosophy of deploying legislative backing to the Police Force, the Nigeria business in 2020, we anticipate its customers the apparent broadband to make Nigerians atherosclerosis, which refers to a positive outlook about life. polling units expansion. Security and Civil Defence that the base effects will partly rough patches occasioned by enjoy the best internet Osibodu reiterated the Corps (NSCDC) and other the current inclement economic experience. sludgy deposit of cholesterol and Nigerians should generally take influence our commercial and Commission's resolve to security agencies in order to financial trends in the blood clots on the wall of arteries, regular rest to keep stress at bay conduct local government ensure the security of lives remainder of the year. Although eventually heart disease may while getting adequate sleep would elections that would be a and property. the availability of foreign exchange remains a constraint, develop. engender good health. we strive to minimise its impact Heart disease may take the form of As the world celebrates the World INEC creates 1,832 additional on the business. “Finally, we will continue to "angina" which is a pain in the chest Hypertension Day, we join the Karl Toriola, MTN CEO polling units in Ogun manage and invest in the which radiates up the neck or down advocacy for regular medical resilience of our business and he Independent to create new polling units. TN Nigeria's 2021 networks as we monitor the the left arm during exercise, that goes check-ups and urge Nigerians pricing option for airtime sales qualified locations for SIM National Electoral According to him, all t o p p r i o r i t i e s l o n g e r - t e r m e c o n o m i c c o m m i s s i o n w h i l e registration. While this may after a few minutes. It could also especially not to die of ignorance by TCommission (INEC) these had contributed to include sustaining potential impacts of the M diversifying our airtime impact the rate of additions in said it has created additional low voter turnout during double-digit revenue growth pandemic”, the company manifest as a "failing heart" when a checking their health status from recharge channels to offer our the short term, we are 1,832 polling units in Ogun and driving 4G network explained. elections, violation of subscribers more options to person gets breathless easily and feels time to time as early detection of State as part of its voter expansion. Ahmad Farroukh, Smile CEO election regulations and purchase airtime and stay access expansion. The company gave this unusually tired. Individuals diseases can prolong life. guidelines, violence and connected. With this, Ogun State, insight in its unaudited results insecurity. “We will pursue stronger for the quarter ended which hitherto had 3,210 Raji said INEC had at a and deeper stakeholder Econet, Mastercard partner on fintech March31, 2021. polling units, will now have meeting on April 20th relationship and enhanced MTN is also focusing on a total of 5,042 polling units. shared value across our deliberated over the subject positioning its fintech The State Resident stakeholder ecosystem while solutions for COVID-19 response in Africa and approved the lower and business (MoMo Agent) for Electoral Commissioner, ensuring that our activities he Econet Group through Mastercard Community Pass is services, acquiring and points,” Mandivenga said, adding upper thresholds for voting accelerated growth in order to Prof. Abdulganiy Raji align with the Government's its subsidiary Cassava an interoperable digital platform processing of card payments that the same technology could points to 500 and 750 unlock its full value. development agenda. Fintech International and facilitating service delivery for across the continent, along with also be used in payment solutions. d i s c l o s e d t h i s a t a voters respectively. Karl Toriola, the CEO, T “Environmental, social and Mastercard have entered into a marginalised individuals and the introduction of a virtual or Cassava Fintech uses an stakeholders meeting held “On the basis of this, MTN Nigeria, while speaking strategic partnership to advance physical card on the Sasai integrated model to provide SOS on Ikangba Estate in Abeokuta recently. governance (ESG) principles communities, including access to additional 1,832 polling on this, said that the remain at the core of digital inclusion across Africa and critical health services like patient SuperApp. financial and digital services to his is an appeal to Raji said it was expedient acquisition of additional never any electricity. It is under an urban renewal by units were marked for everything we do, with a focus collaborate on a range of initiatives care plan tracking for Covid-19. Cassava Fintech's CEO, ensure a “financially inclusive the authorities to thus not surprising that to create additional polling creation from existing 800MHz spectrum positions including expansion of the Africa Darlington Mandivenga said the future that leaves no African programme, taking urgent Erinlu/ Imodi Mosan Road on aligning our priorities to The joint initiative between revive Ikangba many residents have packed units because of the polling units within the the company to deliver CDC TravelPass. Mastercard and Cassava Fintech partnership with Mastercard behind”. “We look forward to T steps to fix the roads and on one side, and the Odutola drive eco-responsibility, declining voter access to improved service speeds to Estate, which used to be out and abandon their homes threshold. This brings the sustainable society, sound TravelPass is a digital health seeks to offer a unified solution with would pave the way for both joining hands with Cassava provide transformers. Industries leading to Nigerians in support of the the biggest Estate in Ogun given the total collapse of voting centres in the state. number of units in Ogun governance and economic pass developed by Cassava Fintech greater convenience and enhanced companies to jointly tackle the Fintech in exploring new solutions Such action will bring Okunowa town on the other. Government's broadband and offered in conjunction with the S t a t e b u t h a s b e e n The Ogun REC described state from the existing value for all in Nigeria. security, that is expected to promote challenges facing African that will make a difference and infrastructure. Others who back those who abandoned It is just 2 kilometers away initiative. Africa Centres for Disease Control the exercise as “long “ F o l l o w i n g t h e safe cross border travel in Africa in economies as they re-open post benefit the continent. “In addition seemingly abandoned after have nowhere to go have their houses, force the from the Anglican Girls 3,210 to 5,042,” he said. “We will continue to sustain and Prevention (Africa CDC). the COVID-19 pandemic. to digital innovation for future overdue”, explaining that commencement of SIM sales response to the Covid-19 the exit of the Bisi nevertheless remained, miscreants (who have taken Grammar School Ijebu- He disclosed that INEC our expense efficiency It is accessible to users of “We are excited to work with travel, Cassava will also leverage difficulty in accessing and activations, the initial run- pandemic. The partnership will also Onabanjo administration. hoping the authorities will w i l l c o m m e n c e t h e programme to strengthen our Cassava Fintech's Sasai SuperApp, allow the two organizations to Mastercard to explore solutions our secure payments network to over most of the abandoned Ode). location of polling units, rate of additions may be The roads have become come to their aid. c o n t i n u o u s v o t e r s financial position and support and is recognised as one of the explore collaboration such as the that will, among other things, advance access to financial houses) out of the Estate Please save our souls. distance and the emergence slower than usual due to new impassable and weeds The administration of HE registration exercise on margins. We remain in leading initiatives in the fight further integration of the mitigate the risk of falsified services,” said Mark Elliott, and improve the economic Thanks. of new settlements or estates process requirements, system have grown uncontrollably Monday, June 28, 2021. dialogue with the DMBs on a against the cross-border spread of Community Pass with Cassava presentation of a third party's Divisional President, Southern Governor Dapo Abiodun can life in the axis. (Ikangba had forced the commission limitations and reduction of Covid-19 in Africa. Fintech's mobile and financial Travel Pass at access and transit Africa, Mastercard. all over the Estate. There is rehabilitate Ikangba Estate Housing Estate is bordered Adebayo Busari May 23, 2021 |18 May 23, 2021 |23 News Woman Ogun First Lady, Trendy Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun charges mothers over Classic wonders of children's security sunglasses

By Oluwaseun Boye sunglasses are: *Protection from UV rays yeglasses are used to indicate lenses that *Prevention of glare exposure (from are worn on the eyes, either as an aid to sidewalks, snow, water, heat) Evision or as a fashion accessory. *Self-image enhancement History reveals that the earliest double *Confidence eyeglasses, which appeared in Italy by the late However, UV protection and style are not thirteenth century, took the form of two the only advantages sunglasses bring to the magnifying lenses with the handles riveted table. Some people may be trying to hide some together, and needed to be held in front of the facial issues such as wrinkles, emotions, scars L-R: Governors Nyessom Wike (Rivers): Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos); Dapo Abiodun (Ogun); Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu) and eyes or balanced on the nose. The round lenses etc. s mothers, our greatest responsibility is ensuring that Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo) at the Southern Governors Security Meeting held in Government House, Asaba …recently were ground from beryl, quartz (known as Other usage of sunglasses can also include: our children, wards and family are safe and healthy. We pebble), or glass, with frames of iron, brass, *Help you look better in pictures are not oblivious of the security challenges our dear realised that you feel cool, calm and confident. A horn, bone, leather, gold, or silver. As eyeglasses *Give you an unrecognizable look (or cover Speaking with Yemisi Idowu , a University nation has faced in recent times. Those seeking to perpetuate Experts pointed out that were primarily used by monks, scholars, and more of your face) evil acts will often go after soft targets, especially places where student, she stated that she loves wearing those learned enough to be able to read and *Add a level of mystery to your personality sunglasses because she wants to avoid distractions wearing sunglasses is people gather or where children are learning. I therefore call on Ogun Govt partners US-based wealthy enough to own them, they became *Make it harder for people to read your eye especially when she is around the University “ parents and guardians to be vigilant during these times and to associated with persons of importance. or know your mood. report suspicious activity around us when we see them. premises. beyond just a fashion The demand for eyeglasses increased *Let you stare at people and get away with it We look forward to when things fully return to normal. For " I can't see the haters anymore, Once I slip those dramatically with the invention of printing in (kind of) sunglasses past the bridge of my nose, people statement. Many people now, let us follow the Federal Government directive of the firm to construct Cargo Airport the fifteenth century, and mass-production disappear. I’m free to roam about in my own world, curfew from 12am to 4am, ensuring that our children and wards methods evolved to produce inexpensive don't realise that their are always within reach. Also, to protect ourselves and loved g u n S t a t e t h e n a t i o n a n d b o o s t commercial viability of the Experts pointed out that wearing sunglasses protected, hater-free realm in peace and quiet. shift in the volume of its eyeglasses for the new reading public. is beyond just a fashion statement. Many Sunglasses are best used in this situation when ones, we must also continue the COVID-19 protocols of Government says it is importation and exportation of airport, among other Internally Generated Revenue However, sunglasses, spectacles with tinted eyes can get sunburned wearing face masks, washing our hands and social distancing. partnering with US- goods and services. facilities”. people don't realise that their eyes can get you're walking from your residence hall to the O (IGR) and promote the State lenses, were originally a purely practical safety sunburned similar to their skin. The condition classroom. Also, when I’m in school for early As we pray to God for protection, let us be sober and vigilant, b a s e d C o n s o r t i u m , He said that with the S p e a k i n g , t h e similar to their skin. The on the global map. device, designed to protect the eyes from excess known as photokeratitis is the result of too morning classes, and I’m not unsure as to why I’m doing our part in guaranteeing the safety of our families. Triumvirate Group (TTG), to establishment of the projects representative of the Group, “The operations of the sun and glare. In the twentieth century, they much UV (Ultra Violet) radiation over a short awake, sunglasses have got me covered" she condition known as establish an international along side five-star hotel, the Dr. Niyi Raji, disclosed that became an important fashion accessory, whose time period . Some of the symptoms include explained . H.E. Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun Compact three-in-one airports cargo airport and construction D a p o A b i o d u n - l e d the project was a private use and meaning continues to evolve. pain, red eyes, extreme light sensitivity, Other ladies wear sunglasses for other reasons; Wife of the Governor coupled with simultaneous photokeratitis is the result of road as well as rail administration was determined sector-driven initiative, to Sunglasses became more widely available in tearing, and a gritty sensation in the eyes. some do to avoid conversations, others do to look Ogun State running of both the Metroline networks. to turn the fortune of the state invest and build a three-in- the 1880s, when bathing and holidays by the sea Fortunately, it is temporary much like a sexy, cooler and disguise. Whatever the reasons for of too much UV (Ultra and Road network from became popular with the general public. By Commissioner for Finance around an make it an haven for one Compact International sunburn to the skin. Unfortunately, it can be wearing stylish sunglasses, both as protection Ajumo in Ogun State to Ode- 1900, inexpensive tinted glasses (now known as very painful. against the sun as well as a fashion accessory, you Violet) radiation over a Experts urge employers and Chief Economic Adviser investment in Africa. Airports, adding that it is a Omi in Lagos State would "sunglasses") were sold by seaside vendors, and in the State, Mr. Dapo The commissioner said "the consortium of investors with Prolonged sun exposure leads to other long- need to check out these pros and cons of wearing naturally deepen the worn by English tourists in Egypt to reduce the sunglasses all the time: short time period . Okubadejo, stated this when plan for the state airport is going financial capabilities, term problems beyond photokeratitis. UV to adopt pension scheme economic activities of the desert glare. The invention of the automobile, damage accumulates over time. This is why it he met with representatives of on and we believe strongly that expertise in execution and and the popularity of motoring as a fashionable entrepreneurs and individuals is recommended that wearing sunglasses Pros and cons of wearing sunglasses all the TTG at the ministry in Oke- the State Government will leisure activity, also brought protective eyewear for employees management of various providing services for the daily and throughout the year is not just for time:Whether it's bright and sunny, or overcast with into common use, and tinted motoring goggles Mosan, Abeokuta, the state pursue it to a logical conclusion. infrastructural projects with fashion but for better health care. The sun is a grey skies, if you love wearing sunglasses, then you xperts have implored funds, Proofing solutions on facilities. The investment will were available by the 1910s. capital It will be a world standard p r o v e n r e c o r d o f leading cause of premature aging to the eyes, should consider what effect it would have on your employers in both how to boost retirement also open up further Sunglasses were occasionally worn for active Okubadejo revealed that the airport city, sitting on a performance. Raji added that but the damage can be delayed for a lifetime of eye health. private and public benefits for pensioners in the investments along the oil & outdoor sports such as golf and tennis, and for E airport project would be sited minimum of 5000 hectares of the project, when fully healthy eyes. activities. sectors to take seriously, the CPS, he stated that improving gas, food & confectioneries, the newly fashionable activity of sunbathing. at Ajumo, Ijebu Waterside land, having the airport itself as implemented, would create Proper sun protection helps prevent a range 1. To see better in the sun pension package of their productivity and hard work fashion & entertainment, food A cool pair of sunglasses can serve as a of eye-health issues including: 3. Sunglasses protect the skin around the workers. The experts, who would go a long way in Local Government Area, to an anchor project, with m a s s e m p l o y m e n t & agriculture and automobile fashion statement, but their main purpose is to The obvious reason why ladies wear sunglasses is consolidate the status of the complimentary facilities and opportunities for the *Cataracts that it protects from the strong glare of sunlight. On eyes spoke during a virtual training boosting ultimate retirement workshops, among others”, he block out UV( Ultra Violent)rays which can lead *Abnormal growths in the eyes One of the reasons why you see some organized by the Pension benefit. On withdrawal, he state, as the industrial hub of projects that will enhance the residents, cause a paradigm to eye problems. extremely sunny days, if you don't wear sunglasses, hinted. *Skin Cancer around the eyes you might get migraines or headaches. people wearing sunglasses all the time, is that Fund Operators Association lamented that lackof proper Choosing the right pair of sunglasses could be In addition to preventing damage to the they want to protect the soft and sensitive skin of Nigeria (PenOp) for understanding of the mode of a bit challenging with many options available, eyes, sunglasses enhance your daily comfort. around the eyes. The skin around the eyes is NIPR: Stakeholders proffer solution to insecurity in Nigeria 2. It protects from glare and water members of the National withdrawal of pension funds some pairs protect better than others. Some pairs Since they reduce glare, they also reduce susceptible to developing wrinkles known as When you're going skiing, sunglasses are a must Association of Insurance and poses a big challenge to the takeholders in the government does not have a on the issue. stated that the Niger Delta is offer more style. And some are simply the squinting. Some people don't realise how light 'crow's feet' and if you spend a lot of time in as they will protect from the strong glare of the sun Pension Correspondents growth of the industry. He Niger Delta region coherent report on security He advised on the need for the goose that lays the golden favorite brands such as Kate Spade, Gucci, sensitive they are until they experience the sun, you should definitely wear sunglasses (NAPCO), recently,urged urged the public to seek Maui Jim, Ray Ban and so on. It all depends on being reflected from the slopes. Some people have have proffered possible challenge. It keeps reporting the Niger Delta leadership to egg Nigeria, hence, without improved comfort from wearing a good pair of to avoid premature wrinkles around the eyes. employers to join the u n d e r s t a n d i n g o n t h e S the personality of the individual. suffered severe damage to the eyes due to this glare. solution to the insecurity sunglasses. that Boko Haram is the only improve on commerce the region the country will Similarly wear your shades while undergoing water C o n t r i b u t o r y P e n s i o n withdrawal modes, during the challenge faced across Some of the main benefits of wearing Infact, when you put on sunglasses, you Scheme(CPS) and register registration process, so that security threat in the country, economy than concentrate collapse. He opted for total 4. It protects from photophobia their workers under the they are better informed on the Nigeria. hence there are other challenges only on crude oil exploitation, security in the region. There are some individuals who suffer scheme. They called on exit options, which are; The stakeholders who like cultism, bunkery, militancy adding that “we need to talk He called on the media to from a condition known as 'photophobia'. employers to remit their Annuity and Programmed spoke intensively on the and others”. about the future that will beware of the roles they play This condition does not allow them to look at w o r k e r s ' m o n t h l y Withdrawal. On his part, the security issues troubling the He further stressed that introduce us to improve the as watchdogs of the society in bright light or low light. Their eyes begin to contributions promptly, CEO of PenOp, Oguche nation at a roundtable in Port “unexpected quarters are Rivers State and Niger Delta security issues. He expressed bring out water, they get migraines and adding that, this gesture Agudah, noted that pensions Harcourt, organized by the beginning to hear loud voices economy.” confident that at the end of the sometimes start sneezing too. So people who are adversely affected by sunlight or artificial would ensure employees have are a delicate matter and to that Nigerian Institute of Public f r o m t h e G o v e r n o r s , He said “the politics of meeting will set agenda for a secured life after retirement. e n d , n e e d a p r o p e r Relations (NIPR) Rivers neglect and exploitation has light have to keep wearing sunglasses all the Lawmakers, traditional rulers Niger Delta and the Nigeria at time, even at night. As a facilitator of the understanding of the industry. State, stressed the need for and religious leaders on brought in the height of large in security matters. Financial reporting training, He said: “People are very Experts, however, advised that you should leaders to be apolitical in security threats. These people insecurity faced in the nation On his part, Prof Godwin avoid wearing sunglasses during all the Omagbitse Barrow noted that emotional when it comes to t r e a t i n g t h e s e c u r i t y are part of those who would today”. Okon, a lecturer with the the key areas in the pension their pensions, any chance or daylight hours, as it will block the beneficial problems. have spoken when the issue has In his opening remarks, the D e p a r t m e n t o f M a s s wavelength of light rays from reaching the system include; Compliance, story about their pensions In his keynote address, not gone wide”, adding that state chairman of the NIPR, Contributions, Investment, getting lost, stolen, embezzled, Communication, Rivers State eyes. Sunlight provides nutrition to the eyes, Bobo Sofiri Brown, who insecurity in Nigeria has no Paulinus Nsirim, explained University, called for support and maintains several processes in the brain. S e r v i c e s u p p o r t , a n d or losing value causes a lot of spoke on the theme “The withdrawal. negative emotions amongst level. that “as a social entity we felt of government in the fight Sunlight falling on the eyes and other parts of He reiterated that the contributors.” He added that Future of Niger Delta in the Speaking on the recent attack the need to bring stakeholders against insecurity. the body regulates the sleep hormones, biggest change between the pensions and investments are Current Security Turmoil in on security formation in Rivers to a roundtable to begin to kon noted community leading to good sleep patterns. Contributory Pension System technical issues, “so we have a Nigeria”, stated that lack of State, Brown commended the proffer a narrative that will be management as possible In addition, wearing sunglasses day and and the Defined Benefit responsibility to break down coherent account of what the state Governor, Nyesom Wike a total solution to a nagging solution it the insecurity night will make you lose your ability to adapt Scheme (DBS) is that the salient aspects of the scheme security situation is in the for his effort in speaking out on issues of insecurity in challenge, adding that “we to different light conditions. Just as we lose employee now contributes as and pensions in general to the nation is a serious challenge to the security position of the state Nigeria”. must have integration of parts of the body when we don't use them, so also our eyes lose their flexibility. well as the employer. public in simple, easy to read solving the problem. and nation at large, saying that Nsirim who is also the technology because we can no To him, the higher the and understandable language” According to Brown who C o m m i s s i o n e r f o r So no matter what purpose you wear your m a n y g o v e r n o r s h a v e longer fight security using the sunglasses for, ladies wear them with caution! contribution, the higher the he said. was a former President of continued to shut their voices I n f o r m a t i o n a n d antics of yesterday.” N I P R , “ t h e f e d e r a l Communication, Rivers State, Insecurity: FCTA begins fresh clampdown on criminals' hideouts, flashpoints PAGE 3

Lessons for Nigeria from EPL

Manchester United, which she had and then the Premiership. The been supporting for years, and team was simply radiating, making pitched her tent with Liverpool. conquests and winning new More about that team later. followers. Till Aiye stepped into Man City failed to make record her case. in 2019/2020 season. Aiye was in Liverpool, which won the league full force against it. And the last season by a wide margin, has 2020/2021 season was initially not been struggling in a pitiable way looking promising either. Eight this season. It is exerting itself so weeks gone, the team was placed strenuously, not for number one or 13th on the table. It had lost 2-5 to two positions, but to end in Leicester City at home in Etihad number four, and book a place in Stadium, Tottenham drubbed it by the Champions League. What two goals, played draw with teams happened? Aiye went after the Pep Guardiola that couldn't hold a candle to it in team, the way it did to Man City the past, and was generally forlorn when the team was to set a record. Man City bounced anchester City football eyeing a treble. Three back-to- and limp. Aiye was having a ball, This season, Liverpool has lost not club was on Tuesday back seasons as champions, and a back from the ashes laughing Man City to scorn. Aren't less than eight games, most of confirmed winner of record in English football. But the M they doing the same thing against them at its Anfield home, back to to emerge victors. the 2020/2021 English Premier adversaries knew the record that the government in our country back. And to comparatively lowly League (EPL). For those who was to be set, so they arrayed today, due to unrelenting security teams. It was humiliated by It has won the follow football keenly, whether themselves against the team. Just challenges, some of them possibly Fulham (now gone into “ it is played in the dusty fields of as some forces knew the record Carabao Cup this instigated by Aiye themselves? relegation), Brighton, Burnley, Ajegunle, in Lagos, the La Liga that was to be achieved by But in November, the table Southampton, and other minnows. season, and may win in Spain, Italian Serie A, German Muhammadu Buhari as Nigerian turned for good for Man City, just Not to be forgotten is the 7-2 Bundesliga, or EPL, this was one President, and which he had begun as it would inexorably turn for shellacking last October by Aston the Champions pulsating season, filled with to show since 2015 when he got Nigeria soon. The team beat Villa, and the 4-1 pounding by excitement, despite the absence into office, and they positioned League on May 29, if Burnley by five goals to nothing, Man City in February. Thy glory of physical spectators, due to the against the government. and it was the beginning of the oh Liverpool is slain upon the high her luck holds. ravaging COVID-19 pandemic. Every team, big or small, strong turnaround. Victory came after places. How are the mighty fallen! As someone who gets his kick or weak, set its sights on Man City Liverpool would be victory, to the extent that the team Just because of Aiye. from football (from what do you last season, flexed muscles, was unbeaten in 21 consecutive Liverpool crashed out of the back someday soon. get your's?) the fact that summoned superhuman skills and games in the different Champions League, losing to Real Manchester City got crowned strength whenever they were competitions it was involved in. Madrid, which Chelsea came to Just as Nigeria champions three games to the meeting the champions attempting From the ashes, the Salamander beat home and away. On the day it end of the season, after a treble. The end result? Man City would confound the had risen. Fire could not consume was poised to change position on Manchester United lost 1-2 at finished a distant second behind it, and today, Man City are the league table, making a 4th enemies, and it home to Leicester City, holds Liverpool, which had emerged like champions, fifth time in 10 years. placement sure, it was leading great significance even for our a thundering typhoon, to win the Who says Nigeria will not rise Newcastle till the very last minute would happen under country, and what she is laurel in admirable fashion. from its current travails? Who of the game, when it suddenly currently passing through. The lesson? When you are high- Buhari's leadership. says Aiye will always win? Not crumbled. The opponents drew Unique lessons can be drawn, flying, the centrifugal forces will where God is involved. And God level in the 95th minute, the very The Good Book has which can inspire us as a come against you, and it would is involved with Nigeria, our own last seconds of added time. Aiye in people.Since it was established only take the grace of God for you said it, in Micah 7:8: dear native land. Under President action. in 1880, Manchester City was to attain. Yoruba people call those Buhari, peace and security would Man City bounced back from the “Rejoice not against winning the League for the 7th forces Aiye. When Aiye is on your be restored. The economy would ashes to emerge victors. It has won time. Incidentally, five of the case, as it was against Man City, rebound. Life would be abundant the Carabao Cup this season, and me, O my enemy: victories were in the past 10 and it is against the Buhari for the people , and Aiye would be may win the Champions League years. Three of them are in four government, you need God, and when I fall, I shall left standing small, holding the on May 29, if her luck holds. years, under the current coach, God alone. Aiye (meaning 'the rump of the flag of a country it Liverpool would be back someday rise again.” Man City Pep Guardiola. world,' if freely translated) is the thought had gone into oblivion. soon. Just as Nigeria would Eight weeks into this season negative part of mankind. The The winner takes it all, the loser confound the enemies, and it rose. Liverpool will that ends in another two weeks, pernicious, baleful, sly and standing small (apologies ABBA). would happen under Buhari's Man City (as the team is scheming part of humanity. If Aiye rise. Nigeria will It was not glory ride for Man leadership. The Good Book has popularly called) was Number gets on your matter, you need God City all the way, however. It lost said it, in Micah 7:8: “Rejoice not rise. And Aiye would 13 on the EPL table, which and God alone. other crucial matches to Man U, against me, O my enemy: when I consists of 20 teams. And 38 Man City failed to make record lose. And fall flat on newcomer Leeds United, and fall, I shall rise again.” Man City games were to be played to last season. Because Aiye was Chelsea. But did that alter the rose. Liverpool will rise. Nigeria its face. complete the cycle. there. Liverpool shot out like a destiny for the season? No! will rise. And Aiye would lose. Fans of the team were already bolt from the blues, and won the Nigeria will also attain her destiny, And fall flat on its face. I can hear the Amen. hissing and cursing. Their league for the first time after 30 and soon too. Amen, somebody! I can hear the Amen. opponents were gyrating and years. It won new adherents to Still on the EPL, vital lessons doing a jig, saying Man City was itself from different parts of the too from Liverpool, the darling of *Adesina is Special Adviser to doomed for another season. world. Buhari Amazon, Jewel the last two seasons. It first won President Buhari on Media and Recall what happened in the Ifunaya Chika, was one of them. the European Champions League, Publicity 2019/2020 season. Man City was She simply ported from

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