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By Blessing Anaro
Lagos At 50, ECOWAS has made Wike hints
Nigeria’s former military leader,
General Yakubu Gowon, significant progress – Gowon on ground
Wednesday, said the Economic
Community of West African States of ECOWAS, told the audience of rent
Reflects on sub-regional body’s take-off in Lagos African leaders and other notable
increase,
(ECOWAS) came into being after
a conversation he had with the late personalities, that the idea emerged
Togolese leader, General Gnassingbé Sad over B/Faso, Mali, Niger pull-out during his visits across the sub-
Eyadema, in the aftermath of
Nigeria’s civil war. Nigerian Institute of International was signed by leaders of 15 West
region to thank countries for their
support and understanding during
Nigeria’s civil war.
warns
The former Nigeria leader spoke
in Lagos at the 50th anniversary
celebration of ECOWAS, at the
Affairs, Kofo Abayomi Street.
It was the same venue the historic
African nations May 28, 1975.
The 90-year-old Gowon, who
is the only living founding father
He said: “The idea started soon
after the civil war, when I went
defaulters
treaty establishing the regional bloc Turn to page 8
By Abdullahi Muhammad
Abuja

Minister of the Federal Capital

Territory Administration,
Nyesom Wike, has hinted that
Liberian President Joseph his administration is considering
Nyuma Boakai (3rd left), an increase in ground rent
President Jean-Lucien Savi payments, describing the refusal
de Tové of Togo (4th left), to pay rent and other taxes as his
President Bola Ahmed greatest challenge in office.
Tinubu (middle), former Blueprint reported that the
Head of State Gen. Yakubu FCT administration began
Gowon (4th right), President sealing properties belonging
Republic of Guinea Bissau to ground rent defaulters on
Umaro Sissoco Emalo (3rd Monday. These included the
right), President ECOWAS National Secretariat of the
Commission Umar Alieu Peoples Democratic Party, the
Touray (2nd right) and National Agency for Trafficking
other leaders cutting the in Persons, the Federal Inland
anniversary cake, during Revenue Service, a branch of
the ECOWAS 50-year Access Bank, and a TotalEnergies
commemorative ceremony in filling station.
Lagos Wednesday President Bola Tinubu had
intervened, granting a 14-day
Photo: State House Abuja ultimatum for the payment of the
owed sums, as well as penalties
ranging between N2 million
and N3 million, depending on
locations within the FCT.
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By Abdullahi M. Gulloma and

Taiye Odewale Abuja Senate adopts harmonised report on tax bills AKU
3 preachers abducted in
Ondo
Former President Muhammadu
Buhari has urged Nigerians to Passes FCT’s N1.8trn budget hand, said the policies were having
a negative impact on the people’s
remain patient and resilient in the standard of living.
face of ongoing reforms by the Bola scorecard. While both the government
At different times, the But giving some words of
Ahmed Tinubu administration. and its supporters consistently encouragement to Nigerians,
The ex-president made the plea administration had put in place explain the benefits inherent in the
various reforms under its Renewed former President Buhari, in a
in a statement congratulating reforms, such as shared prosperity statement Wednesday by his
President Tinubu on his midterm Hope Agenda. among others, critics, on the other Turn to page 8
NOA hails Davido for Man to die by 20m Nigerians live with
defending Nigeria on hanging for murder mental health issues It could be an opportunity to
global stage P7 in Osun Page 7 – WHO P7 preach repentance to them

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the News

President of the Senate, Godswill
Akpabio, Wednesday, announced
that the National Assembly will hold
a special joint session on June 12
to commemorate Democracy Day.
Akpabio, who made the announcement

Much ado about special seats after senators reconvened from a two-
hour break during plenary, stated that
President Bola Tinubu will personally
attend the commemorative session. 7

The Federal High Court in Abuja

Wednesday admitted at the trial of
Biafra nation agitator and leader of
the proscribed Indigenous People of
Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,
three videos including one where the
defendant is seen inspecting a radio
In the grand amphitheatre of democracy where it is not merit that triumphs it is tradition, transmitter allegedly smuggled into
every citizen is meant to speak, vote, and lead
there remains a conspicuous and deafening Adaora Onyechere privilege, and exclusion. We do not question
the merit of men born into political dynasties or
the country. Radio Biafra transmitter
known as “Tram 50L” was allegedly
silence. It is the silence of the sidelined, the
muted roar of millions of Nigerian women Sydney-Jack the fairness of incumbents perpetually recycled
through patronage. Why then do we question the kept at Ubuluisiuzor in Ihiala local
whose voices are yet to fully echo through the legitimacy of institutional pathways for women? government area of Anambra state,
hallowed halls of parliament. [email protected] Let us be clear: quotas are not the destination; where he carried out the inspection.
In a country where women constitute they are the departure point. They are the ignition 20
nearly half of the population, their political switch of inclusion. As former U.S. Secretary of
representation still hovers just above the margins, State Hillary Clinton declared, “Human rights The House of Representatives
a mere whisper in a storm of governance. resounding pattern: when women lead, societies are women’s rights and women’s rights are human
The debate around “special seats” for women rights once and for all.” But in Nigeria, the Wednesday urged the Nigeria
thrive. Education Loans Fund (NELFUND)
is no trivial theater. This is not, as some would Even across Africa, examples abound. Senegal’s conversation must go further. Women’s rights are
lazily argue, a sideshow. It is a fundamental parity law, introduced in 2010, propelled women not just human rights. They are democratic rights. to adapt and implement advanced
reckoning with justice, equity, and the very soul into 44% of the parliamentary seats. South Africa’s And until they are respected, democracy itself information and communication
of our democracy. African National Congress voluntarily adopted remains a hollow promise. technology solution to enhance
Those who deride gender quotas quotas, helping push the country’s proportion of To the National Assembly of Nigeria: the verification and streamlining of its
misunderstand both their necessity and women in parliament above 40%. burden of history is upon your shoulders. You
their history. Quotas are not crutches for the have the power to light a torch whose glow could processes. The House also urged
These shifts have coincided with progressive the agency to report to relevant
incapable. They are correctives for centuries of legislation on reproductive health, gender-based illuminate the continent. Passing the Special Seats
exclusion. They are not about handing women violence, and social welfare issues too often Bill, enshrining special seats in law, is not political authorities, as well as sanction any
power they are about clearing the way so that neglected in male-dominated systems. charity. It is constitutional clarity. It is moral institution found in violation of the
women can seize it. And then there is Nigeria a paradox of potential courage. And it is long overdue. act establishing it, or its approved
In societies like Nigeria, where cultural, and paralysis. This is your opportunity to correct a national operational guidelines just as it asked
economic, and institutional barriers persistently Despite being the continent’s largest democracy, wound. To recognize that the absence of women in
deny women equal opportunity to participate in politics is not a gap it is a gaping hole in the heart all tertiary institutions to immediately
Nigeria ranks abysmally low in female political refund students who paid their tuition
politics, quotas serve as the scaffolding of a more representation 179th globally. Out of 469 federal of Nigerian governance.
just future. They are the instruments of leveling lawmakers, just 19 are women. That is less than This is your moment. Make it matter. fees before their NELFUND loan
not lowering the playing field. 5%. At the state and local government levels, the And let it be said of us that we were not the disbursement. 24
Globally, the evidence is irrefutable. Countries figures are even more dismal. This is not just a generation that clung to tradition while ignoring
that have embraced quotas have not only democratic deficit; it is a crisis of credibility. How truth. That we did not let another decade pass in The Resource Centre for Human
improved gender representation; they have can a democracy speak for its people when half of the quiet suffocation of women’s potential. That we
improved governance. rose, not in defense of the past, but in defiance of Rights and Civic Education
those people are absent from the decision-making (CHRICED) Wednesday expressed
In Rwanda, where constitutional gender table? injustice. That we carved a space for every girl to
quotas were introduced following the 1994 What Nigeria faces is not a lack of competent dream, to dare, and to lead. concern that the Almajiri system has
genocide, women now occupy over 60% of women. It is a wall of structural prejudice a Let it be said of this generation: deteriorated into an alarming cycle
the seats in the lower house of parliament. The complex mesh of cultural expectations, economic We did not shrink from the echo of justice; of child neglect and exploitation.
result? Rwanda’s governance has earned global disenfranchisement, media bias, electoral violence, We widened the table, we built new chairs. Programme Communications Officer,
recognition for innovation in health, education, and party gatekeeping. Women are expected to We listened when silence was no longer an
and community development. The presence of option, Furera Isiaka, in a press statement
run races while being shackled by invisible chains. issued in commemoration of the
women hasn’t just changed the gender makeup And when they dare to run, they are told they lack And in the parliament of tomorrow, she stood
of parliament it has transformed its priorities. the merit. not alone. just concluded 2025 Children’s Day,
In Bolivia, legislation mandates that half of all But as Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi But as one voice in many, rising like thunder said instead of receiving education
elected officials be women. Since implementing Adichie reminds us, “Culture does not make through the chambers of change. and care, Almajiri children, some as
these laws, Bolivia has seen an uptick in people. People make culture.” The culture of The time for special seats is not tomorrow. It young as 3- year- old, are forced into
legislation focused on poverty alleviation, exclusion is not sacred. It is not destiny. It is is now. Not as privilege. But as principle. Not as
indigenous rights, and education. In Norway, favour. But as a foundation. the streets to beg, hawk, and engage
policy, and it can be changed by policy. in menial labour, exposing them to
party quotas were pivotal in ushering in an era To those who say that gender quotas betray History is watching. Let us be worthy of it.
of strong female leadership, from corporate meritocracy, let us ask: how can merit be abuse, trafficking, and unimaginable
boardrooms to prime ministerial cabinets. measured in a rigged system? When the gates Adaora, an international broadcast journalist, hardships. 25
These are not isolated anecdotes. They form a to political power are fortified against women, author, gender and public policy expert

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EDITORIAL

The Tinubu administration @ 2

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will today mark his second year cushion the punishing effects of some of the reforms considered N33,000 to N77,000.
in the saddle. Sworn in on May 29, 2023, Tinubu began his to be inevitable if the country is to exit the route of economic The removal of tariffs and import duties on some essential
governance journey on a tempestuous note following his bold perdition it had been condemned to by successive administrations. commodities like rice, wheat, maize, sorghum as well as drugs,
declaration on two critical sectors of the economy that had In the build-up to the second anniversary of the administration and other pharmaceutical and medical supplies for a period of
weighed the nation down for several decades: the removal of and in keeping to the practice introduced last year, the ministers, six months are all tailored to ease the pains of the generality of
the controversial subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and led by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Nigerians.
the termination of multiple foreign exchange outlets. The new Alhaji Mohammed Idris, again, addressed the press at the Media Farmers have also started to increase food production at
administration believed that the double-headed monster had Centre of the Radio House, Abuja. They reeled out their scorecards affordable prices through the procurement of mechanised farming
constituted an albatross to the socio-economic development of and fielded questions from journalists. equipment such as tractors and planters, worth billions of naira
the country for longer than necessary. For some weeks that the briefings lasted, attendees at the centre from the United States, Belarus, and Brazil.
Although all hell was let loose as a result of the policy were regaled with some notable accomplishments recorded by Nigeria has also cleared its $1.61 billion debt to the International
pronouncement(s), President Tinubu stuck to his guns even in the the administration. Among them were the increased aggregate Monetary Fund (IMF), thus exiting the fund’s list of indebted
face of instant backlash not to speak of the hardship and pains they revenues accruing to the government, hovering around N9.1 countries, while its current external reserve stands at $39.4 billion
visited on Nigerians. He insisted there could be no gains without trillion in the first half of 2024, the ongoing major infrastructure up from $23.11 billion in 2024.
the accompanying pains and alluded that even the road to paradise projects among which were roads, bridges, railways, power, However, in the midst of these gains is pervasive insecurity.
is narrow and bumpy. and oil and gas developments. Notable is the Lagos-Calabar Whatever achievements the administration can boast of would
The Tinubu administration can be viewed against the perception Coastal Highway and Sokoto-Badagry Highway project. Also pale into insignificance if its citizens are not safe even in the
of the proverbial blind men and the elephant. The blind men of delight to the administration is the increased oil production comfort of their homes. The recrudescence of Boko Haram,
described the elephant based on the parts they touched. Even hitting 1.61 million barrels per day. The Compressed Natural ISWAP and allied criminal gangs especially in the North-east, the
though the elephant remains the hugest mammal on land, the Gas (CNG) Initiative is seen as a radical move not only to drive North-west and some parts of North-central calls for desperate
blind man that felt its small tail passed it as a tiny viper! the transportation sector but also save the nation from pumping solutions to the intractable madness. It is gratifying to note that
Without a doubt, Nigerians across all strata have experienced over N2 trillion a month into the importation of PMS and allied President Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 130,000
unprecedented economic turmoil, beginning with the skyrocketing products personnel to constitute the Forest Guard to secure the over 1,000
of prices of goods and services that followed the subsidy removal. The disbursement of over N95.6 billion to Nigerian students ungoverned forests across the country that serve as safe havens for
However, the pump price(s) of PMS which jumped from N650 through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund), the these criminal elements. The personnel would be well trained and
to about N1,200 per litre as a result of the new policy is on the provision of over N200 billion to help Nigerians acquire essential equipped with sophisticated technology to execute their mandate.
downward trajectory, stabilising at N875 per litre or a little over products without the need for immediate cash payments, Coupled with the much anticipated establishment of the state
N900 in some parts of the country. The exchange rate has also been the release of over N570 billion to the 36 states to expand police, it is hoped that the citizens would have a respite from years
hovering around N1,600 to a dollar down from close to N2,000. livelihood support for Nigerians are also some of the lifelines of beleaguerment visited on them by the undesirable elements.
The administration has justified its subsidy removal decision by the administration believes would cushion the effects of the As the administration steps into the second half of its journey,
making huge allocations to the states, engendering infrastructure reforms. While the minimum wage was pegged at N70,000, some Blueprint hopes it would cash in on the gains recorded so far and
development, enhancing better salaries and wages for workers in states have exceeded the benchmark. The monthly allowance of double down to ease the pangs of hunger and hardship Nigerians
the public sector as well as introduction of several measures to members of the National Youth Service Corps was jacked up from have been contending with in recent years.
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Business
News Prof M.K. Othman
Minister of Budget and Economic
Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu,
says the ongoing reforms by the

Insecurity: One-on-one with

federal government have created
favourable conditions for high returns
on investment. The minister, who
spoke Wednesday in Abuja, during

CDS Musa (2)

a courtesy visit by a delegation from
Austria for a consultative meeting
regarding economic opportunities
under the Nigeria-Austria
Development Cooperation, urged
foreign investors to take advantage of
the country’s enormous capacity to
absorb investments. 45

For their continued loyalty and

patronage, Dangote Cement Plc
has rewarded its distributors and
customers with various choice gift
items and cash worth N11 billion.
At the 2025 edition of its Customers
Awards & Gala Nite held in Lagos,
a premium celebration dedicated
to recognising and rewarding its
highest-performing distributors,
with the theme ‘Let’s Acceler8’, the
cement giant rewarded its distributors
with gift items comprising several
CNG trucks, containers filled with At the entrance of the Defence of the country's current security Mr. President has told us that he wants a to work with them. If they don't
products, and cash valued at over N11 Headquarters, I noticed a difference situation compared to before he was unity of purpose. Today, I just returned understand that the government is there
billion. 45 between my conceptual image of the appointed. The follow-up question was from a meeting with Mr. President, with them, that is what we’re doing. We
Defence Headquarters and the actual his strategies for tackling insurgency, where he reiterated the importance of want to have these things because we
Nigeria’s time as Africa’s biggest one. I expected to meet stern-looking banditry, and kidnapping for ransom, synergy and expressed his satisfaction believe that if awareness continues in
fuel importer has ended as the soldiers with frowning faces, glaring and whether the strategies are achieving with how we are working together”. this way, with all the support, we will do
Dangote mega-refinery boosts at civilians as they passed the security the desired results. Support from the populace and more. We have enhanced our operations.
production. The title is now held checks into the premises. Instead, I General Musa responded swiftly, synergy are significant steps in the right We have improved the equipment we
by South Africa, where operational met them courteously, looking at the stating, “We must protect the country. direction, but much remains to be done. are getting”.
fuel-making capacity has shrunk, personnel and politely identifying the Since we assumed office next month, Winning the war against insurgency, The non-kinetic strategy involves
according to a consultancy. Billionaire visitors while requesting whom they it will be two years, that is, by June banditry, and terrorism requires two key the efforts of all three arms of
Aliko Dangote’s 650,000-barrel- had come to see. Except for the military 2025. And for me, the most significant strategies: kinetic and non-kinetic. government to ensure good governance,
a-day plant started ramping up in uniform and orderly manner in which achievement is the awareness we have General Musa stated, “We need both including infrastructure, employment
2024, part of Africa’s leading crude things are being conducted, one cannot been able to make Nigerians understand kinetic and non-kinetic. The kinetic is opportunities, quality education, health
producer’s aim to stop sending oil to imagine being in a top-most regimented that the security situation is a Nigerian what the military does when engaging in services, justice, and equity. Federal,
Europe to be processed and shipped environment, but a diplomatic challenge and not a challenge for the combat. The non-kinetic aspect of good state, and local governments must
back. 46 outfit with an amiable reception. All armed forces or the security agencies or governance involves working with the deliver the dividends of democracy
through, the atmosphere was friendly the government alone; it's for everybody. public and raising awareness. Therefore, through good governance, while the
An Ivorian entrepreneur who and receptive. There is a difference For us to deal with it we need everybody we have enhanced this because we have judiciary must ensure that justice
started up a snack food business between the military personnel of coming together, working together”. He realised that the kinetic component is prevails in all segments of society. It
with about $100, then transformed today and those of some years ago added, “And then, within the services, less than 30% of the solution, while is essential to effectively identify and
it into a multinational supplier of a when it was a familiar scene to watch we used to have issues of in-house the non-kinetic component accounts address the root causes of insurgency
popular potato chip, is crediting the military personnel meting out corporal fighting and not working together; all for 70%. We are interfacing with all and banditry. Wiping out all insurgents
African Development Bank’s Enable punishment to ‘bloody’ civilians at the that has gone. Now, we sit down, look stakeholders, including communities, and bandits without tackling the
Youth programme for his success. checkpoint for the slightest excuse. at the problems, and address them. citizens, governors, local government underlying causes of these criminal
Thirty-year-old “Mon chips” brand How can you harass civilians and expect Gradually, despite the challenges, chairmen, religious leaders, traditional activities will only allow other bandits
founder Koffi Amani François Xavier them to cooperate and support you in it becomes clear that last year was a rulers, market women, motor park and insurgents to resurface.
told an audience Tuesday on the your fight against criminals, insurgents, bumper harvest. Schools and markets operators, etc. We have made them As the military executes the kinetic
sidelines of the African Development and bandits? Perhaps it was part of are opening, and the Kaduna general understand that we can succeed when strategy of the insurgency war, what is
Bank Group 2025 Annual Meetings, the change that the Chief of Defence area, which people previously avoided, we work together. The combined the major challenge militating against
that his participation in the Enable Staff (CDS) General Christopher Musa is now accessible. At least people can number of security personnel success? General Musa gave insight into
Youth AgriPitch competition – explained during the interview. now use the Abuja-Kaduna Express. It nationwide may not be sufficient to the challenge. He said, “The challenge
which empowers young people in As I stepped into the palatial office has been opened; the trains and vehicles ensure our presence everywhere. So, we are having is that we don't produce
the agribusiness sector -helped him of the CDS, several variables were are moving. Therefore, it suggests that we need the public side because the what we need—everything we need, we
develop the skills he needed to scale in my mind playing out to reach progress is being made. How we were criminals, the bandits, and the terrorists have to go and buy outside the country.
up his business. 46 equilibrium—how would the interview and where we want to be, not yet. are trying to win their hearts for them With your money, if you go out, it's not
be? Was I to be dictated what to write However, it is a work in progress, and there. The Russian-Ukrainian war has
and what not to write in the name of that is what we're heading towards”. made it extremely challenging to obtain

QUOTE, national security?

Soon, the atmosphere relaxed with
the CDS’s frank and friendly welcome,
which prompted me to introduce
One can see the level of confidence
and hope for the future. Again, General
Musa's answer revealed a shift in the
military-public relationship aimed at
We want to
have these
military equipment.
Furthermore, we have encountered
diplomatic challenges in the past.
Despite our financial resources, we
things because
UNQUOTE myself. When he heard me mention
that I am a Professor of Extension
in Agricultural Engineering, he
winning the people's trust in intelligence
gathering and support in combating
insurgency and banditry. Security is a we believe that
are sometimes denied access to this
equipment, which has affected us.
Fortunately, Mr. President Asiwaju
involuntarily remarked, “Farming is
an area of immense interest to me, but
collective duty that every stakeholder
must fulfill with a sense of responsibility
if awareness Ahmed Bola Tinubu approved the
DICON Bill last year, allowing
where are the extension workers?" It was for society to live in peace and flourish. continues in the DICON (Defence Industry
a question that needed to be addressed Synergy among military units and Corporation of Nigeria) to collaborate
before the interview. I explained that paramilitary forces is a significant step this way, with with original equipment manufacturers
We don’t want to produce in Nigeria. That is the
many have retired, some have passed
away, and others have left the service
toward winning the war against criminal
elements. General Musa stated, “Now all the support, way forward. By creating what we
tradition. We without replacement. The few that there is no problem; we walk together— we will do need, we will ensure both quality and
want to live in the remain are scattered and unnoticed Army, Navy, and Air Force. There is quantity. This initiative will generate
present and the
across the nation. no competition; we are all Nigerians. more. We have job opportunities for our citizens,
which will also help reduce insecurity. It
As mentioned in the first part of this This is our country, and we all work
only history that piece, the CDS had no media aides to with the police, the DSS, the NIA, the enhanced our will provide us with foreign exchange.
support his responses to my questions. DIA, and all agencies like civil defense, We will be able to sell to neighboring
is worth a tinker’s Still, he allowed me to ask questions immigration, and Customs. They come operations. We countries, making it a win-win deal for
dam is the history
without any no-go areas or boundaries
when he stated in a very affable manner,
here, and we hold meetings to analyse
the issues facing Nigeria and discuss have improved Nigeria”.
The interview is certainly revealing
we make today. “Prof., I don't want to know the
questions before we meet, as we don't
how to address them if any problems
arise. Everybody contributes, so we work
the equipment and informative, but this column may
not cover everything besides a separate
— Henry Ford have anything to hide”. together as a team, which has helped us we are getting publication that I plan to create soon.
My first question was his assessment achieve our goals. From the beginning, Stay tuned for it in the coming days.
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As Ukachukwu wins APC ticket in

Anambra: What’s next?

President Tinubu’s association with Prince Ukachukwu will undoubtedly be a

significant factor in the party’s success in Anambra state. The president’s leadership
and influence will help to galvanize support for Ukachukwu, and the party must
work hard to ensure that this momentum is maintained throughout the campaign. The
APC’s campaign strategy should focus on highlighting Ukachukwu’s achievements
and vision for Anambra state, with President Tinubu playing a key role in promoting
the party’s agenda

By Ukkasha Hamza Rahama

Voting for the All Progressives Congress and influence will help to drive the party’s
(APC) in Anambra state’s forthcoming campaign, and the party must ensure that
gubernatorial elections could be a strategic all hands are on deck to deliver a convincing
choice for citizens seeking change from the victory.
incumbent All Progressives Grand Alliance The people of Anambra state are eager for
(APGA) government. The APC candidate, change, and Ukachukwu’s emergence offers
potentially Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu given them hope. President Tinubu’s backing of
his popularity, will bring a fresh perspective Ukachukwu will reassure them that the APC
to governance in the state. Ukachukwu’s wide is committed to delivering progress and
support, especially from defectors from APGA, development to the state.
suggests that there’s a significant desire for change As the general election approaches, President
among the state’s electorate. With President Tinubu and the APC leadership must work
Bola Tinubu’s backing, the APC might leverage round the clock to ensure that the party’s
this momentum to deliver a strong campaign. campaign machinery is in top gear. With
The APC can expand its reach in the South-east Ukachukwu’s popularity and President Tinubu’s
zone by capitalising on Ukachukwu’s popularity leadership, the party can deliver a convincing
and building coalitions with other parties victory in Anambra state.
and support groups. Already, over 80 support The APC’s success in Anambra state will be
groups have aligned with the APC, indicating a testament to President Tinubu’s leadership
growing interest in the party. By highlighting Ukachukwu and Ukachukwu’s ability to connect with the
their achievements and vision for Anambra people. The party must work hard to ensure that
state, the APC can attract undecided voters and undecided voters. With President Tinubu’s this momentum is maintained throughout the
those dissatisfied with the current government. support and guidance, Ukachukwu can build on campaign, and President Tinubu’s influence will
Effective campaign strategies focusing on his impressive track record of public service and be crucial in driving this effort.
local issues, security, and development could philanthropy to win over the hearts and minds By working together, President Tinubu,
further boost the party’s chances of winning the of Anambra people. Ukachukwu, and the APC can make history in
election. President Tinubu’s association with Prince Anambra state. The party’s success in the state
With Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu emerging Ukachukwu will undoubtedly be a significant will be a significant victory for President Tinubu
victorious in the APC gubernatorial ticket factor in the party’s success in Anambra state. and the APC, and it will undoubtedly set the
for Anambra state, President Tinubu and the The president’s leadership and influence will stage for further successes in the future.
party’s leadership must now work tirelessly to help to galvanize support for Ukachukwu, The APC’s campaign machinery should
ensure the party’s victory in the general election. and the party must work hard to ensure that be geared towards showcasing Ukachukwu’s
Ukachukwu’s popularity in Anambra state is this momentum is maintained throughout the leadership style, characterized by inclusive
well-documented, and with President Tinubu’s campaign. governance and result-oriented policies, with
backing, the party can leverage this goodwill to The APC’s campaign strategy should focus President Tinubu’s support and guidance
win over voters. on highlighting Ukachukwu’s achievements and playing a key role in promoting this agenda.
The APC’s success in Anambra state hinges vision for Anambra state, with President Tinubu With President Tinubu’s backing and
on the party’s ability to campaign effectively playing a key role in promoting the party’s Ukachukwu’s popularity, the APC has a real
and deliver Ukachukwu’s message to the people. agenda. By working together, President Tinubu chance of winning Anambra state. The party
President Tinubu’s influence and leadership and Ukachukwu can deliver a resounding must work hard to ensure that this momentum
will be crucial in driving this campaign, and he victory for the APC in Anambra state. is maintained throughout the campaign, and
must work closely with Ukachukwu to ensure a With Ukachukwu at the helm, the APC has with the right strategy, the party can deliver a
convincing victory. a real chance of capturing Anambra state, and convincing victory.
As the party’s standard-bearer, Ukachukwu’s President Tinubu’s support will be crucial in
task is to consolidate his support base and woo making this happen. The president’s leadership Ukkasha writes from Abuja, Nigeria
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News
FCT pilgrims
arrive Makkah,
Tinubu to attend NASS special
await hajj rites June 12 session – Akpabio
amid Nusuk By Taiye Odewale
Abuja Akpabio, who made the
for the event are already
underway, with the Senate
the House of Representatives
to finalise the programme of
announcement after senators Leader, Senator Opeyemi
card challenges President of the Senate,
Godswill Akpabio, Wednesday,
reconvened from a two-hour
break during plenary, stated
Bamidele; the Senate Minority
Leader, Senator Abba Moro;
activities.
“The president has graciously
By Abdullahi Muhammad agreed to attend the joint
announced that the National that President Bola Tinubu and the chairman, Senate
Abuja session in person,” Akpabio
Assembly will hold a special will personally attend the Committee on Services, Senator
said, adding that the Senate has
joint session on June 12 to commemorative session. Sunday Karimi, mandated to
tasked the planning committee
All intending pilgrims from commemorate Democracy Day. He added that preparations meet with their counterparts in
to expedite arrangements and
the Federal Capital Territory work out the full agenda for the
(FCT) have successfully event in the coming days.
arrived in the Holy City of June 12 holds a unique place
Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and in Nigeria’s political history. It
are currently preparing for the marks the anniversary of the
commencement of the 2025 1993 presidential election, won
hajj rites after completing their by Chief Moshood Kashimawo
umrah. Olawale (M.K.O.) Abiola.
The FCT Muslim Pilgrims The election, conducted
Welfare Board has continued under the military regime of
General Ibrahim Babangida,
to provide support to the was annulled despite being
pilgrims under its care, ensuring adjudged credible by both local
proper arrangements for and international observers.
accommodation, feeding, and The annulment triggered a
general welfare. nationwide crisis and intensified
However, a significant calls for democratic reforms.
concern has emerged regarding The special session is
the issuance of the Nusuk Cards, expected to reflect on Nigeria’s
an essential digital identification democratic journey and
required for access to the Grand highlight the government’s
Mosque (Haram) and other key commitment to democratic
governance, 31 years after
religious sites in Makkah and From left ;Mr. Ifeanyi Ararume, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Regional Manager Julius Berger Nigeria Plc Oliver Berger, Executive the historic June 12, 1993
Madinah. Secretary Federal Capital Development Authority(FCDA) Engr Richard Yunana Dauda, during the minister's inspection of the presidential election.
Many FCT pilgrims have yet extensive renovation of the Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja Wednesday Photo: FCT
to receive the physical copies of
their cards, leading to challenges
in accessing the haram. While
20m Nigerians live with mental health issues – WHO
some have resorted to using A report by the World Health Advocacy and Ethics (CSAAE), “Available reports indicate that The state’s Commissioner for
downloaded soft copies via the Organisation has said 20 million a nongovernmental organisation. only 10 per cent of people living Health, Chioma Egu, described
official Saudi Nusuk app, this Nigerians, representing 20 per Aliche said the training, with mental illness have access to the mental health crisis as a
has subjected them to delays and cent of the country’s population, sponsored by the Nigeria Mental care in Nigeria, and this has to “global challenge” and called
live with mental health Health Practitioners (NMHP) change,” he said. on the institute to leverage the
repeated verification procedures conditions. USA Incorporated, would equip An executive member of the government’s mental health
at entry points. The secretary, Board of Trustees non-psychiatrists to conduct NMHP USA, Josephine Nzeke, policies.
The Director of the FCT of the Nigeria-American Institute screens to identify mental health said the four-day training One of the training facilitators,
Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, for Mental Health (NAIMH), symptoms and work with people would capture 25 healthcare Justice Ulunta, of the Federal
Malam Kadiri Edah, clarified Azubike Aliche, said this at to manage those symptoms. professionals, five from each of University of Allied Health
a mental health GAP Action He described as “alarming” the five council areas of Imo in its Sciences, Enugu, called for the
that the responsibility for issuing training programme organised by caseload of depression in Nigeria, pilot stage. allocation of adequate resources
the Nusuk Cards lies with the the institute in Owerri Tuesday. which he said is reportedly the Ms Nzeke said the trainees by the government for the
National Hajj Commission of The training was organised highest in the world and called would return to their community training of mental health experts
Nigeria (NAHCON). in collaboration with the for deliberate efforts to change health centres after the training and equipping of facilities.
Centre for Social Awareness, the narrative. to provide grassroots services. (NAN)

Man to die by hangingThefor murder in Osun community member refuted his claim,
stating that he had personally taken
By Lateef Ibrahim and stealing, contrary to and punishable prosecution team stated that as saying that “The deceased, Lukman, Lukman to the cleric’s house just a day
Osogbo under sections 324, 319(1), and 390 of the deceased approached the convict to was never seen again after that meeting. prior to his disappearance.
the Criminal Code, Cap. 34 Laws of consult before purchasing a plot of land During the search for him, his family “The matter was reported to the
An Osun state high court sitting in Iwo, Osun State. and he (deceased) was asked to bring was informed by a community member police, and during interrogation, the
Wednesday, sentenced a man, Kabiru The state prosecution team, Abiodun money for an overnight prayer before that Lukman was last seen in the convict confessed to the Divisional
Ibrahim, to death by hanging, for Badiora, Ajibola Alade and Omotayo making the payment to the land vendor. convict’s residence. Police Officer (DPO) that he had
murder of one Adeleke Lukman. Babalola, told the court that the convict A statement by the information “When the family confronted the murdered the deceased. He led
The convict was arraigned on three was a spiritualist whom the deceased officer of the state Ministry of Justice, convict, he initially denied seeing the the authorities to the Ilesa/Akure
count charges of conspiracy, murder regularly consult for spiritual advice. Opeyemi Bello, quoted the prosecution deceased for over two weeks, but the expressway, where the remains of
Lukman were found inside a sack.
NOA hails Davido for defending Nigeria on global stage One of his palms had been severed.
Photographic evidence of the scene
By Benjamin Samson Issa-Onilu, praised Davido’s everywhere is dangerous. Even in in a way that leaves the world was tendered in court.
Abuja patriotic stand about Nigeria Atlanta, you could go somewhere in no doubt as to who we really The prosecution called six witnesses
during a recent interview on the and get shot, so that makes it are and how blessed our country and presented several exhibits,
The National Orientation Agency French speaking CKO Channel, dangerous.” is, inspite of our challenges,” he including Kabiru’s extrajudicial
(NOA) Wednesday lauded award where he encouraged visitors Issa-Onilu said the artist’s said. statement. Additionally, it was revealed
winning artists David Oyeleke to experience Lagos firsthand, disposition about reached the He stated that Nigeria will that the convict had stolen N300, 000
(Davido) for making Nigeria rather than rely on assumption. National Orientation Agency continue to count on him to from the deceased on August 24, 2016.
proud on the global stage. Tge DG stated that with great delight. project the best of Nigeria, while The judge subsequently sentenced
A statement personally “Everywhere is dangerous! the “It is true that we need to tell leadership at all levels work to the convict to seven years imprisonment
signed by the director-general Congo is dangerous, Benin is our own positive stories, we need redress the negativities in our for stealing and sentenced him to death
of the agency, Mallam Lanre dangerous, Paris is dangerous, to put out our national identity public and social life. by hanging for the murder.
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spokesperson, Malam Garba
Shehu, urged the citizens to keep
Buhari thumbs up Tinubu at midterm,
supporting the All Progressives
Congress (APC)–led government,
noting that effective leadership is a
urges patience on reforms
long-term journey that thrives on
unity and endurance. ways we can.” Finance James Faleke had, Sunday, night, all day Friday, and into
He lauded Tinubu for navigating “I am wishing President Tinubu revealed the harmonisation via his the early hours of Saturday, I am
the country through difficult but heartfelt congratulations on his official X account. pleased to report that the Bills are
essential reforms, emphasising two years in office. May you keep Faleke tweeted: “The Conference now ready for presentation to both
that “desired changes must not leading with wisdom and care”, the Committee set up by the House and the House and the Senate for final
fall victim to nettlesome domestic former president concluded. the Senate on the Tax Reform Bills passage.
politics.” has successfully concluded its work. “I would like to especially
The former president further …Senate adopts harmonised report on The joint committees thoroughly appreciate the Senate Conference
acknowledged the economic tax bills reviewed all sections and addressed Committee, ably led by the
challenges currently felt by In a related development, the the grey areas of the four Bills, Chairman of the Senate Committee
Nigerians, particularly the most Senate Wednesday adopted the examining each clause strategically on Finance, the Distinguished
vulnerable, stressing that the harmonised version of the tax reform Buhari and resolving contentious issues. Senator Sani Musa, as well as all
hardship is not without purpose. bills proposed by the executive. Chairman House of “After an intensive deliberation members of the Senate Conference
Buhari said: “Reforms take The resolution followed Representatives Committee on that stretched through Thursday Committee.”
time to yield results. The task of the consideration of the

Jigawa partners Indian firm, Srinivasa Farms to

reducing poverty and inflation, recommendations of the conference
which have hit the poorest families committee of both chambers,
jointly tasked with aligning the
the hardest, is immense and must
not be left only for the government. differences in the bills.
Chairman Senate Committee
boost poultry sector
The private sector and all of us as
citizens must join in all ways we on Finance Sani Musa laid out the In an effort to transform the biosecurity, and farmer support veterinary extension officers.
can.” final agreements as reached by the agricultural and livestock sectors makes it an ideal partner for Jigawa’s 5. Research & Development: Joint
“As the party and the government two chambers, following which it of the state, the Jigawa State agricultural modernisation agenda. R&D initiatives to advance poultry
celebrate, the country should was okayed by majority voice votes. Government is set to enter into The Jigawa State technical science and innovation tailored to
be reminded that leadership is In his remarks, Senate President a strategic partnership with delegation held detailed discussions local needs.
a continuous journey,” said the Godswill Akpabio commended one of India’s foremost poultry with the firm’s management, where 6. Technical Visit to Jigawa:
former president. the lawmakers for their effort at conglomerates, Srinivasa Farms. both parties reached a mutual Srinivasa’s Managing Director and
Buhari, who passed on the baton ensuring the nation’s tax system As part of the state’s ongoing understanding on eight key areas of technical experts are expected to
of leadership to the incumbent meets the international standard. agricultural investment tour to collaboration aimed at revitalising undertake a scoping visit to Jigawa.
President Tinubu May 2023, “These four executive bills seek India, the Jigawa State delegation, the poultry sector in Jigawa: 7. Support for Poultry
further said: “Our expectations to transform and modernise the tax led by Governor Umar Namadi, paid 1. Poultry Disease Management: Cooperatives: Strengthening
from our governments should not system in Nigeria,” he said. a working visit to Srinivasa Farms’ Joint efforts to improve animal grassroots poultry farming through
get heavy.” The four tax reforms bills headquarters in Hyderabad to health and disease control protocols. cooperative models and value-chain
The ex-Nigerian leader assured of which transmitted to the National explore collaboration opportunities 2. Hatchery Technology integration.
his support for the administration’s Assembly November last year by aimed at revitalising the poultry Deployment: Introduction of 8. Poultry Feed & Nutrition
efforts to tackle poverty and President Tinubu include the Joint industry in Jigawa. advanced hatchery technologies to Solutions: Enhancing feed quality
inflation. Revenue Board (Establishment) Srinivasa Farms, a trailblazer in improve productivity. and affordability for local producers.
While stressing the need for Bill, 2025 (SB. 583); Nigeria India’s poultry sector since 1965, is 3. Biosecurity Infrastructure: An official Memorandum of
shared responsibility by both Revenue Service (Establishment) widely respected for its leadership in Adoption of cutting-edge farm safety Understanding (MoU) is expected
the citizens and the government, Bill, 2025 (SB. 584); Nigeria Tax poultry breeding, feed production, and disease prevention systems. to be signed in the coming weeks to
Buhari said: “The private sector and Administration Bill, 2025 (SB. animal health solutions, and food 4. Farmer & Extension Worker formalise the partnership, which will
all of us as citizens must join in all 585) and Nigeria Tax Bill, 2025 processing, as the company’s Training: Comprehensive training open the door to knowledge transfer,
(SB. 586). commitment to quality nutrition, programs for local farmers and private investment, and long-term
sustainable development in Jigawa’s

At 50, ECOWAS has made significant poultry industry.

Governor Namadi, speaking
during the visit, expressed optimism

progress – Gowon
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about the initiative’s impact:
“This partnership represents
another giant leap in our commitment
“The Treaty of Lagos primary states of Burkina-Faso, Mali and years as a full original membership. to agricultural transformation. With
on a thank you visit to member aim and objective is to promote Niger, Gowon said: “Although ECOWAS had to the right technology, training, and
States to thank them for their Economic Co-operation and “ECOWAS was hopefully looking reluctantly let them go as they strategic alliances like this, Jigawa
understanding and support, and integration between and among forward to a trouble-free peaceful decided, it is commendable of the will emerge as a hub for poultry
was also engaged in entering into, the member States, focusing on golden jubilee this year, then the Commission still leaving the door excellence in Nigeria.”
similar bilateral agreement, with achieving collective self-sufficiency bombshell from the Alliance of Sahel of the stable open and also consider The delegation’s visit to India
each President and Heads of State of and improving the citizens standard States (AES) – Mali, Burkina Faso giving the group (AES) to be joint is part of a broader international
the region then. But with General of living – the call for ECOWAS and Niger, withdrawing from the partner and for ECOWAS now to agricultural trade mission designed
Gnassingbé Eyadema of Togo, we Community of the people not only Community. This came as a great be ECOWASS – ECONOMIC to attract expertise, partnerships,
further discussed extending the idea for its leadership.” concern to the Community which COMMUNITY OF WEST and innovations that align with
beyond the bilateral level, to what While acknowledging that curtailed its 50 years of existence. AFRICAN STATES (and) SAHEL. Jigawa state’s 12-Point Agenda for
is happening in some parts of the ECOWAS had made significant It is sad that the Community is It is still to maintain its original economic growth and food security.
world e.g. in Europe, EEC, later milestones since its establishment, Celebrating its Jubilee short of the 50 name and purpose.” (Premium Times)
EU, ECA in East Africa, Africa and he said the regional body had
Caribbean organization.
“We both agreed to get to work at
it and got our respective Ministers
implemented various
and programmes, protocols and
policies

operations to stabilise entities such

Wike hints on ground rent
of Economic and External Affairs
to produce a working document for
as Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea
Bissau. increase, warns defaulters
consideration. Prof. Bayo Adedeji According to him, they have From Cover page facilities, they want infrastructure, rent, but we are working towards
and Dr. Arikpo from Nigeria and achieved “Trade Liberalization, but nobody asks where the funds that, and I can assure you we
Mr. Edem Kodjo and another by introducing policies to reduce Addressing journalists on come from. Abuja is not an oil- will do so. The President has
from Togo and their staff set to trade barriers and promoting intra- Wednesday after inspecting producing city; we rely solely on granted a two-week waiver. Let
work, getting other member States regional trade, thus increasing trade ongoing projects in Abuja, Wike taxes. These are not new taxes; no one think that blackmail or
involved to produce a working among Member States and helping lamented that while residents they have been in place for years. intimidation will deter us; we will
document for consideration. to promote economic growth and demand infrastructure in the “It is unfortunate that many do what is necessary,” he stated.
“Meanwhile, between me and development.” FCT, they fail to support the elites own houses overseas. They The minister also disclosed
President Eyadema, we were in On the flip side, he said the body government by paying their taxes. understand the consequences that he had recently signed over
constant contact with our other still fell short in certain areas, saying He noted that many debtors of not paying taxes abroad — 1,500 Certificates of Occupancy
colleagues, English and French it is still faced with some formidable owe as much as 20 years’ worth of such properties can be forfeited. and Deeds of Assignment, while
speaking President and Heads of challenges such as security issues ground rent, despite the fact that Yet, when it comes to their own again urging residents to pay
States, to get their firm commitment like terrorism, kidnapping, various the ground rent has remained country, they refuse to comply their taxes and ground rents to
to it and subsequently we succeeded criminal activities and various unchanged for many years. simply because they believe there support development in the FCT.
to have the ECOWAS programme ‘activity of man’s inhumanity to “My greatest challenge is the are no sanctions. “If you pay your taxes, you will
launched on 28th May, 1975 in man.’ refusal of people to pay what they “Look at the arrears — 20, 30 see the difference it makes. That is
Lagos as Lagos Treaty.” Expressing his disgust over the owe. I will elaborate on this in years. And how much is it? We what we are striving to achieve,”
On the body’s mission, he said: withdrawal of the three West African the next media chat. People want have not increased the ground he added.
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TWO YEARS OF NASENI’S

ROLE IN ADVANCING TINUBU’S
RENEWED HOPE AGENDA
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is the only encapsulate the agency’s operational targets namely; Enhancing Nigeria’s Manufacturing
purpose-built intervention Agency of the Federal Government under the Presidency with Capacity, Reducing Nigeria’s Import Dependency through Research and Development,
mandate to nurture an appropriate and dynamic Science and Engineering infrastructure Strategically Repositioning NASENI and Leveraging the Comparative Advantages of
base for achieving home-initiated and home-sustained industrialization for Nigeria. Nigeria’s 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory.
The new NASENI vision leverages existing technological innovations through what it
The vision of the Agency is to fuel Nigeria’s innovation for sustainable development, called “Leverage Manufacturing” by collaborating with both public and private partners
which includes the development of relevant processes, capital goods, and equipment to speed up the production of products and commercialize them. NASENI today stands
necessary for job creation, national economic well-being, and progress. The Agency as a beacon of indigenous technological advancement, aligning with its core mission of
is focused on key areas of science and engineering development to engender socio- fostering needed dynamic Science and Engineering Infrastructure for national progress.
economic transformation and industrial competitiveness. Khalil Halilu has articulated a bold vision to fuel Nigeria’s innovation for a sustainable
future which has indeed opened more doors to result-based partnerships with national
Over the past three decades, NASENI has played significant roles, particularly in the and international communities. As of today, the Agency’s investment portfolio is valued at
field of capital goods, research, production, and reverse engineering. During this time, it Three Billion, Two Hundred and Fifty Million Dollars ($3,250,000,000) for both
has successfully developed more than 150 innovative products as well as local and international partners. Among the areas which the new
prototypes. Its efforts bolstered by its Development Institutes and leadership intervened in the past two year includes:
Centres, contribute to fostering excellence in engineering
and manufacturing. NASENI’s focus spans Transportation & Sustainable Energy:
various sectors including Renewable Energy In pursuit of environmentally and eco-friendly
& Sustainability, Health & Biotechnology, transportation and energy solutions, NASENI
Agriculture & Food Manufacturing, has produced Electric Cars, Electric
Sustainable Transportation & Mobility, and Solar (keke) Tricycles, Electric
IT & Software, Construction & Smart Motorbike; establishment of Nigeria’s
City, and Defense & Aerospace. t em largest Compressed Natural Gas
age x /S (CNG) conversion and reverse
or Bo
Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu,
e r st engineering training centre in
the visionary leader at the pow t ch Abuja; upgrade of NASENI
helm of affairs in NASENI Ha Solar Energy Limited
is on a mission to harness (NSEL), Karshi, FCT, Abuja
the power of modern to 50 megawatts plant
science and engineering to produce solar panels
to propel Nigeria’s of various wattage to
industrialization bridge the national grid
agenda and position gap; Solar Generator,
NASENI as a beacon Solar Lighting System;
of technological Electric keke NASENI 300 Watts
Electric vehicles
prowess both on the
Prepaid meter Smart phone LED Solar Street
national and global Lamp, NASENI
stage. As Executive Lithium Battery,
Vice Chairman, the NASENI Home Solar
Agency operates on Solutions, which are
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become Nigeria’s Primary Technology machinery; introduced Soilless Farming
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institution into a powerhouse of commercialization, with a Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund (RHIDF)
staggering output of over 50 market-ready products. on March 1, 2025; introduced Smart Irrigation Pump Machine,
Recognizing the importance of human capital development, Khalil has constructing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) for spraying of Pesticides and
prioritized improved working conditions for NASENI staff, fostering a more productive Herbicides; and building plants for domestic manufacturing of Coal-based Fertilizer.
and motivated workforce. He has also championed strategic partnerships with leading
industry players at home and abroad, making NASENI an attractive and highly sought- Education:
after innovation hub. Under the management team, NASENI is playing a pivotal role NASENI funded research works of three lecturers from Ladoke Akintola University
in advancing Nigeria’s manufacturing capabilities, focused on technology transfer and (LAUTECH) and Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State; awarded N70.5
commercialization of R&D efforts. million grant to six winners of the Developing Engineering Leaders Through Her (DELT-
Her), a project under Delta-2 Programme of the Agency; introduced HatchBox for STEM
The new priorities at NASENI include leveraging manufacturing, accelerated technology
education, manufactured portable Mobile Science Kits for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary
transfer, and domestic production which align perfectly with President Bola Ahmed
institutions; Established Centres of Excellence in Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the goal of a truly prosperous and technologically
advanced Nigeria. Under the Executive Vice Chairman, NASENI has unveiled about Technology in Akure, Ondo State and Jalingo, Taraba State; Universal Bioreactor, Laboratory
40 commercially viable products including NASENI Smart Irrigation Machine, NASENI Bioreactor, Basic Science Tutorial Software, Transmission line trainer, Electronic kits for
Electric Tricycle, Electric Motorbike, Tricycle cargo, Laptops, Smartphones, Street Solar Technical and Tertiary Institution, Mobile Standalone 500w Solar Power System Trainer,
Lamps, Lithium Battery, Microwave, Television, Water dispenser, Air condition, etc. These Mobile Standalone 500w Solar Power System Trainer, Mobile Refrigeration Cycle System
products are produced by NASENI in partnership with the others who are already in the Trainer, Digital Logic Experiment Kit, Power Electronics Trainer Kit, Logic Gates experimental
production field. kit, Oscillator experimental kit, etc.

NASENI Management is championing a transformative shift within its system, instilling NASENI’s contributions to the realization of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope
a newfound vision for its identity as a brand. Today, the Agency is widely recognized Agenda are generally at the socio-economic spheres and also therefore top priority to the
as an institution propelling Nigeria’s industrialization effort. Under Khalil’s stewardship, leadership of the Agency. Its achievements and initiatives align with the President’s vision for
NASENI’s vision aligns with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda for Nigeria. overall national economic growth and sustainable job creation. The Agency is also focused
on reducing import dependency through embarking on innovative projects while ultimately
This alignment has culminated into the development of the NASENI Strategic Launchpad,
a product of painstaking efforts, carried out with wide consultation to outline four pillars that fostering the advancement of the country’s technological landscape.

For enquiries contact: [email protected] 08035721436 NASENIHQ

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Group hails Tinubu’s achievements,

describes NELFUND as game changer
By Paul Okah “One of the hallmark achievements
Abuja of President Tinubu’s administration
is the establishment of NELFUND,
A group, Tinubu Young Generation a bold initiative aimed at providing
Forum, has commended President accessible financial support to
Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his second students. This program has opened
year anniversary in office, saying he doors of opportunity for countless
has performed creditably well through young Nigerians, enabling them to
the introduction of policies. pursue their educational aspirations
In an interview with our reporter in without the burden-of-financial-
Abuja, Wednesday, National President constraints.
of Tinubu Young Generation Forum, “Furthermore, the Skill Acquisition
Hon. Prince Kevin Timothy, said Programs launched under President
one of the hallmark achievements of Tinubu’s leadership have equipped
President Tinubu’s administration is young Nigerians with the necessary
the establishment of NELFUND, skills and competencies to thrive
“a bold initiative aimed at providing in an increasingly competitive job
accessible financial support to market. These programs have not
students.” only enhanced employability but also
He said: “President Tinubu’s tenure fostered entrepreneurship and self-
has been characterised by a profound reliance among the-youth.
commitment to empowering the “The recent introduction of the
youth and addressing the socio- Free Education program in 33 Federal
economic challenges that have long Science and Technical Colleges
hindered their progress. His visionary across the country is a testament to
policies and initiatives have yielded President Tinubu’s commitment to
tangible results, showcasing his investing in the future of Nigeria’s
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Kazab Heritage Ltd Otunba Kazeem Odeyeyiwa (left), and his wife, Chief (Mrs) unwavering dedication to the welfare youth. The provision of free tuition,
Adesola Olaide Odeyeyiwa (right), receiving the winner award of Top National Distributor from Chairman Dangote Cement Plc and development of Nigeria’s-young- feeding, accommodation, and
Aliko Dangote during the Dangote Cement Customer Plc Awards and Gala Nite in Lagos Tuesday Photo: Dangote Cement Plc population. monthly stipends has removed
significant barriers to quality

Senate moves to approve N1.48trn

education, empowering students
to focus on their academic pursuits
without undue hardship.

emergency budget for Rivers

“In addition to these initiatives,
President Tinubu’s administration
has made significant strides in
settling the ₦100 billion SUKUK
By Taiye Odewale presentation by the Senate Leader N287.3 billion for recurrent (non- for capital expenditure; and loans and IMF loans, demonstrating
Abuja and Chairman of the Adhoc debt) expenditure, and N1.07 N120.8billion for debt service. his commitment to responsible fiscal
Committee on Emergency Rule trillion for capital expenditure. The President of the Senate, management and prudent economic
The Senate Wednesday took a in the state, Senator Opeyemi The budget, targeted to Godswill Akpabio, thereafter, stewardship.
further legislative step towards Bamidele (APC Ekiti Central) create 6,000 jobs, is prioritising referred the budget to the ad- “The ongoing construction of
approving Ñ1.48 trillion from during plenary. investment in critical sectors, hoc committee supervising the the Coastal Highway from Lagos
the Consolidated Revenue Fund, The budget, according to including health, education and emergency rule in Rivers state for to Calabar, spanning over seven
(CRF) for the 2025 fiscal year Bamidele, was designed to ensure agriculture. additional legislative action and states, and the Badagry to Sokoto
under an emergency governance smooth government operation, Some highlights indicate N324 report back within two weeks. Federal Highway project, are just a
structure in Rivers state. promote inclusive growth and billion for infrastructure; N166 The committee had on few examples of the administration’s
Specifically, the Red Chamber development with a focus on billion for health; N75.6billion Tuesday held its inaugural efforts to improve infrastructure and
passed for second reading a piece improving the standard of living for education; and N31.4billion meeting and stated that the Sole stimulate economic growth.”
of legislation, titled: “A Bill for for the people of the state. for agriculture. Administrator, Ibas Ikok-Ete,
an Act to Authorise the Issuance
from the Consolidated Revenue
The breakdown of the proposed
spending plan is N120.8 billion
A further breakdown has
N287.3billion for recurrent
will defend the budget before the
joint committee of the National Corrigendum
Fund of Rivers State,” after is earmarked for debt servicing, expenditure; N1.072 trillion Assembly.
and retraction
In our story entitled, “Murder case:
Mid-term: I’ve been guided by clear vision, purpose – Bago CSO drags IGP to court, demands
probe report, prosecution”,
By Aideloje Ojo others are hinged on a collective effort. their trust, understanding and contributions and sacrifices in published in our online platform
Minna “The achievements made so far support, adding that, “this two-year promoting the developmental dated June 3, 2024, we reported a
are testaments of a shared vision anniversary is a moment for both strides of his administration in the protest under the aegis of Global
Niger state governor, Farmer and collective will of the people. gratitude and renewed dedication past two years. Integrity Crusade Network,
Mohammed Umaru Bago, Wednesday, The building of New Niger is on, to building a future of resilience and He further reaffirms his Integrity (GICN), a Civil Society
stated that his administration has been and my administration remains property.” commitment to inclusive Organisation, staged in the vicinity
guided by clear vision and purpose in committed to it,” he said. The farmer governor also governance and execution of people- of the Federal High Court, Abuja.
the last two years. He expressed appreciation to commended journalists and media oriented policies and programmes In the said report, we allegedly
The governor said he has been the residents of Niger state for organisations for their relentless that will uplift every citizen. stated that the CSO demanded the
executing a forward-thinking agenda release of a probe report by the
aimed at repositioning the state to
become a model of sustainable growth Senate approves N1.8trn 2025 FCT budget Inspector General of Police and
prosecution of Ms Asabe Waziri,
and innovation in Nigeria. By Taiye Odewale The budget structure comprises improve service delivery and address over the death of a pregnant
The governor said this in a statement Abuja personnel costs, Ñ150.35 billion the growing needs of residents of woman, Mrs. Shitua Aso.
by his chief press secretary, Bologi (8.29 per cent); overhead costs, Abuja and its satellite towns. We have since realised that the
Ibrahim, to mark his two years in office. The Senate Wednesday approved N352.03 billion (19.41 per cent); Wike had during the budget protest was misleading.
He said the state is undergoing the N1.81trillion Statutory and capital expenditure, N1.31 defence at the Senate last We retract the story and
a strategic and transformative Appropriation Bill of the Federal trillion (72.31 per cent). Wednesday expressed concern over sincerely apologise to Ms Waziri for
development. Capital Territory, FCT for the 2025 The total recurrent expenditure worsening security and healthcare any embarrassment the publication
He stated further that, “The fiscal year. comprising personnel and overhead challenges in the FCT, calling for might have caused her.
administration has steered the affairs The approval followed the stands at N502.38 billion, while urgent and coordinated national As a responsible media outfit,
of the state with distinctive ambition, presentation of the joint committee capital projects will take the largest intervention. we had no intention, whatsoever,
passion, vigour, and commitment since report by Senator Mohammed share of the budget. He also stated the critical role to impugn on the reputation of
assumption of office on the 29th May, Ibrahim, which reviewed and The committees stated that of Abuja as the seat of power and Ms Waziri or bring her image into
2023.” harmonised input from both Senate the budget was formulated after a diplomatic hub, one that requires ridicule by the publication or allude
The farmer governor said the and the House of Representatives extensive consultations with the a unique and strategic security to her as a murderer.
numerous achievements recorded in accordance with sections 62, Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, framework. Ms Waziri should be assured that
in various sectors like agriculture, 80, 88, 89, and 299 of the 1999 and key officials of the Federal In the healthcare sector, Wike the said publication has since been
infrastructure and urban renewal, Constitution (as amended). Capital Territory Administration announced the recent acquisition taken down from our platform.
education, health, economic The report said the total statutory (FCTA). of modern diagnostic equipment Once again, we apologise for
empowerment among youth and budget will be sourced from The spending plan is expected to aimed at enhancing public health this error of fact and it is highly
women, transportation, security among projected revenues for the year. drive infrastructural development, services throughout the FCT. regretted. – Editor
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Mid-term:
Oborevwori
exceeded Deltans’
expectations
– Speaker
By Amaechi Okwara
Asaba

Speaker of the Delta state House of

Assembly, Mr. Emomotimi Dennis
Guwor, Wednesday, said the state
governor, Mr Sheriff Oborevwori,
has exceeded the expectation of
Deltans in two years.
The speaker, who spoke to
journalists after the plenary of the
House in his office at the Assembly
Complex in Asaba, said there were
much to be celebrated in the two
years of governance of the state by
Governor Oborevwori.
Guwor said the governor who
incidentally is his predecessor in
office as the speaker of the sixth and
seventh assembly, since assumption of
office on 29 May 2023 had exceeded
the expectations of Deltans.
He said Rt. Hon. Oborevwori
in his electioneering campaign,
promised to do more for Deltans
and have matched his words with
action with the massive execution of
both inherited and newly initiated
projects.
Highlighting some of the ongoing
projects in the state, the speaker said
it has become a common saying
that Delta state is now a huge
construction site, stressing that the Archbsihop Roman Catholic Abuja Ignatius Ayau Kaigama (left) with Chairman House of Representatives Committee on China -Nigerian Friendship Relationship Jafaaru
achievements of the Oborevwori‘s led Yakubu, at the just concluded Taraba investment Forum in Jalingo Photo: CCNFR
administration in the last two years

Kidnappers demand N15m Sanwo-Olu paid

was commendable.
He stated that the excellent

N70bn pensions to
performance of Rt. Hon. Oborevwori
is evident in the massive ongoing

ransom to free 3 Ondo captives 20,956 retirees in 5

construction of flyovers at the
Effurun-Warri axis, Beneku bridge

years – HoS
in Ndokwa nation, Orere bridge in
Ughelli South local government area,
the Ughelli-Asaba dual carriage way,
and several projects across the 25 Abductors of members of the Deeper asking for a ransom of N15 million. In the meantime, the leadership By Adewale Ajayi
Life Bible Church in Ogbese, Akure A family source confirmed that of the church has organised prayer Lagos
local government areas in the state.
He said: “For the past two years, North local government of Ondo the abductors had opened a line of sessions for the release of the
state, have made a demand of N15 communication with the family and kidnapped members. In line with the Lagos state government
what the Governor has done is policy of pay as you go, the state governor,
beyond the expectation of Deltans as million for their release. the leadership of the Deeper Life “We have reported the incident to Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has paid over
he promised to do more and what we The three church members Bible Church. the police and Amotekun Corps in N700 billion to 20,956 retirees across all
have seen is more than more.” were abducted Monday evening “Yes, they have contacted us and the state,” another church member categories of civil servants in the state in the
“In the Warri axis, it has been while returning from a Bible Study have demanded N5 million per said. last five years. The state Head of Service,
massive infrastructural development, programme in the Kasemola area of victim,” the source said. Police spokesperson Ayanlade Bode Agoro, made this known Wednesday
including drainages. Effurun, the community. “We are raising money from well- Olayinka had earlier confirmed at a press briefing held at Alausa, Ikeja, to
Enerhen, the whole of Warri is taking It was gathered that the kidnappers wishers and church members to be the abduction of the three church mark the second year of the second term in
a new look. Ughelli-Asaba expressway reached out to the family on Tuesday, able to pay the ransom.” members. (Premium Times) office of Governor Sanwo-Olu.
is near completion. The Orere bridge Agoro noted that over N15.20 billion was

Female one-chance robber nabbed in Edo

in Ughelli South, Beneku bridge paid to 6,024 by the governor in 2024 to
in Ndokwa, all near completion”, clear the pension arrears.
Guwor said. The HOS said Governor Sanwo-Olu
The Speaker stressed that the By Patrick Ahanor unsuspecting individuals. as John Osaze said: “Following their has demonstrated unwavering commitment
defection of the governor with the Benin City Luck was however said to have ran trail, the gang abandoned their vehicle to clearing pension arrears.
out of her after a victim of the gang at at the Idogbo bypass and fled at different “In year 2024, a total of N15,
members of the state legislature 108,672,919.19 was paid to 6,024 retirees
from People’s Democratic Party A suspected female one-chance thief the Benin Sapele road axis of the bypass directions. in the mainstream, local government, State
(PDP), to the All Progressive has reportedly met her waterloo at the raised an alarm. “However, the female suspect among Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB),
Congress (APC) has no negative Idogbo bypass area in Ikpoba-Okha Blueprint gathered that the alarm them was promptly apprehended and Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM)
impact on the MORE Agenda of the local government area of Edo state. drew the attention of passersby and beaten to a pulp.” and other state government parastatals.
Oborevwori’s administration, rather The suspect was said to belong motorists who gave the suspects’ vehicle It was further gathered that the scene “From May 2019, when the current
it complements the Renewed Hope to a gang who posed as commercial a hot chase. drew the attention of angry mob and administration began, until December 2024,
agenda of President Bola Tinubu. driver and passengers, to lure and rob An eyewitness who identified himself passersby, who proceeded to destroy the a cumulative sum of N70, 198,214,414.11
suspects abandoned vehicle and set it had been paid to 20,956 retirees across all
65,000 Kebbi youth to enjoy 2nd phase of Kaura cares ablaze.
One-chance is an organised crime,
perpetrated by people who work
categories mentioned above.
“The settlement of these pension arrears
is a monumental achievement in the Lagos
By Muhammad Sadisu Abubakar replicated in the next phase. Mr. Ayodele Olawande, who witnessed
Birnin Kebbi “My administration is establishing the interactive session, said President together, using a strategy of hailing State Public Service, reflecting Mr governor’s
Skills Acquisition Centres throughout Bola Ahmed Tinubu would uphold unsuspecting passengers into their steadfast dedication to addressing the
A total of 65,000 youth are penciled the state, while a pilot scheme to convert his mentorship and material support to waiting vehicle. challenges faced by retirees in the state,” Agoro
down to enjoy the 2nd phase of the one school in each of the four emirates youth to becoming productive members Once passengers are inside their said. He went further by saying additionally,
vehicle, the ‘one-chance’ gang members Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC)
Kaura cares scheme of N100,000 grant into an ICT centre will be implemented. of the society. on behalf of the state government, concluded
each, in Kebbi state in furtherance of “The objective is to provide skill-based “President Tinubu believes in youth, instruct victims to comply, using
coercion and violence. sensitisation programmes for public servants
entrepreneurship support programme knowledge to our teeming youth to be he will continue to evolve programmes in all the five divisions of the state.
of government. gainfully self employed on graduation for the development of youth and They take the victims’ possessions, “These programmes, held in October
Governor Nasir Idris announced this for economic prosperity. engage younger people in the task of traumatise, and may hurt them and December 2024, supported public
at a Youths Interactive Session in Birnin “The government has introduced nation building”, the minister remarked. physically. servants to provide updated information
Kebbi, Wednesday. various youth empowerment schemes On the occasion, Governor Idris The Public Relations Officer (PRO), for processing of their retirement benefits
He recalled that under the 1st phase, for the betterment of the younger presented keys of an 18-seater bus of the state Police command, CSP and ensured their records are current with
the government disbursed N6.5 billion population,” Kaura said. to the youth groups as donation for Moses Yamu, was yet to respond to the their respective PFAs for seamless pension
to 65,000 recipients which would be The Minister of Youths Development, transportation. incident at the time of filing this report. payment.”
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NEDC
distributes
relief materials
to vulnerable
groups, orphans
By Muazu Abari
Yola

The North East Development

commission (NEDC) has distributed
relief materials to vulnerable groups
in Adamawa state.
The materials were distributed to
religious bodies, orphanage homes,
Japanese Ambassador to youth and women groups, people
Nigeria Video Suzuki (left) leaving with disabilities and victims
and Minister of Budget and of windstorms disaster.
Economic Planning Senator Speaking at the symbolic
Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, during distribution of the items in Yola,
the ambassador’s visit to the the managing director of NEDC,
minister in Abuja recently. Mohammed Goni Alkali, represented
by the assistant general manager,
PHOTO: FMBEP Logistics and Stabilisation, Lawan
Hamidu, said the gathering is more

4 killed, several injured

than just distribution of food items
but a reminder of shared humanity
,collective responsibility and the
importance of standing together in
times of adversity.

in Ondo cult clash

He noted that in recent weeks,
Adamawa state witnessed devastating
effects of windstorm where homes
were damaged, livelihood disrupted
and putting many families in
distress.
By Barnabas Olabisi Sources said during the bloody the incident and described the to provide protection to lives and He said amid current economic
Akure clash, the deceased were shot around deceased as a notorious cult member properties.” hardships in the country, there is
Ife garage and Sabo area of the city who had been on the command’s Speaking on the police raid at the need for the commission to
No fewer than four unidentified by masked men suspected to be wanted list. New Garage, one Ayeyemi, said come in and support the victims
men were killed in a cult clash while members of a rival cult group. The PPRO said: “The command desperate times deserve desperate and vulnerable groups in the state,
several were injured in a bloody An eyewitness said three members can confirm the murder of four action and anyone arrested during adding that they are not alone as the
clash in Ondo town, Ondo local of Eiye confraternity were shot dead people and five injured who belong the raid has one or two things to do commission also shares their pains.
government area of Ondo state late in a bloody clash that happened at to one cult group or the other. with the clash. Hamidu added that NEDC
Tuesday night. Ife garage while one was killed at Police spokesperson said, “We “Our men have acted rightly and believes that humanitarian work is
Sabo in front of a shop. want to appeal to the people of the if they have done wrong, they will not just about delivering goods but

Nigerians urged When contacted, the state Police

Public Relations Officer (PPRO),
community to go about their lawful
businesses without fear or panic,
face disciplinary action, but if they
have done right, people should
restoring dignity, inspiring hope and
ensuring that the most vulnerable
are seen, heard and supported at all
to embrace Mr. Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the security agencies are on ground commend them.” times to make life easy for them and
their families.
unity, peace
By Ahmid Lawal 2 dead, 15 injured as animal-laden He said although true recovery
takes time, they are here for the
people of the North east not just in

trailer crashes in Osun

Abuja moments of crisis, but also in building
sustainable livelihoods, improving
Founder and Convener Chikun/Kajuru infrastructures, supporting education
Patriots Development Association By Lateef Ibrahim investigations revealed that the had dozed off on at least two and creating opportunities that uplift
(CKPDA), High Chief Christopher Osogbo crashed truck was loaded with occasions after the truck passed the entire communities.
Columbus Geoman, has called on approximately 70 animals including Osogbo. Upon reaching the Speaking earlier, the acting state
citizens of the state to cultivate the cows, goats, and sheep as well as Surprise Hotel area in Gbongan, coordinator of NEDC, Hajiya
culture of unity, peace and harmony to Two persons were Wednesday Fatima Bakari, reiterated the
ensure dividends of democracy reaches confirmed dead in an accident human passengers seated atop the the driver allegedly fell asleep commitments of the NEDC to live
them as at when due. involving a truck conveying animals animals. The vehicle was reportedly again. As a result, the truck veered up to expectations in the discharge of
He said this is the prayer of the from the North to Osun which traveling from Kebbi state en route off the road and plunged into a its responsibilities to the people of the
CKPDA to ensure that the dream and occurred at Gbongan in Ayedaade to Ikire, Osun state. roadside ditch, overturning and North east in line with the mission
aspirations are met. local government of Osun state. “According to statements from violently ejecting both animals and and vision for the establishment of
He made the remark at the It was also gathered that 15 some of the passengers, the driver passengers,” Ogungbemi said. the commission.
inauguration ceremony of CKPDA persons were seriously injured in
local government and ward executives
and official opening of her office
headquarters.
the accident.
Sources said the accident
occurred around 8:30am, when the
Forum demands laws banishing exploitative
The N20 million community
development fund and the mini
animal-laden truck plunged into a
ditch. marriage, burialOkono
By Uko Etim
rites in A’IbomHe said the call was made following
stated that other states in
developmental launching were held When contacted, the Sector
at Sabon Tasha in Chikun local Public Education Officer of the Uyo the country have enacted new burial a successful burial of a 71-year- old
government, Sunday. Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and marriage laws and urged the Akwa woman abandoned in the mortuary
Chief Geoman, while commending Agnes Ogungbemi, confirmed Open Forum, a civil society Ibom government to follow suit as a for seven year due to the unbearable
the state governor, Senator Uba Sani, for the incident and blamed it on organisation in Akwa Ibom state, matter of urgent public importance. burial rites.
bringing transformative development mechanical deficiency. Wednesday, demanded laws banishing The director said the current practice He added that the current economic
to the state, urged citizens of the state costly marriage and burial rites which is not only exploitative but had made realities in the country has worsened
seeking political positions to remain Speaking on behalf of the
sector commander of FRSC, they described as exploitative and some families abandon the corpse of the situation as so many families find it
patriotic enough to serve if elected. outrageous. their relatives at the morgue and scare difficult to provide the required seven
“Patriotism is a guiding principle Leye Adegboyega, Ogungbemi
stated that the accident occurred Angered by the development, away some prospective grooms from goats or cow alongside other items and
every leader must have. Without the group called on the House of completing their marriage rites. cash before burying their loved ones.
patriotism as a guiding principle, no at Iwo road junction, involving a
commercial DAF truck without Assembly to review traditional laws Okono appealed to the Christian While noting that families that
leader can truly serve,” he said.
He stated further, “CKPDA is not registration number. governing the performance of rites. Association of Nigeria (CAN) and have the wherewithal can go ahead
a support group for any political party, FRSC said 17 passengers, The executive director of the the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria to give what they have, Okono said
neither is it a support group for any including 15 males and 2 females organisation, Matthew Koffi Okono, to look at, and or review their policies there should be an official standard
candidate, it only seeks to bring the were involved, while two male stated this while addressing a press regarding burial of their deceased to help the larger majority of citizens
plight of the people to the ears of those adults died and others injured. conference in Uyo, Akwa Ibom members and marriages in Akwa who have multidimensional poverty
who represent them.” Ogungbemi said: “Preliminary capital. Ibom state. to grapple with.
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KANO STATE GOVERNMENT

Congratulations On your
2nd year in Office

O
n behalf of the entire Staff of the
Deputy Governor’s Office and staff of
the Ministry of Higher Education, Kano
State, I Comrade Abdussalam Gwarzo
wish to congratulate and rejoice with our
able, dynamic and pragmatic Governor, His
Excellency Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf as he
clocks two years in office today May 29, 2025.

Your Excellency, your exemplary leadership

style within two years has brought about
unprecedented achievements through
implementation of meaningful projects and
programs that touched the lives of the people
of Kano State.

We pray Allah will further strengthen you and

protect you throughout your tenure.

Congratulations Once Again

Your Excellency.

His Excellency,
Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf
Executive Governor of Kano State

Signed:

Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo

Deputy Governor of Kano State/ Honourable
Commissioner of Higher Education,
Kano State
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Terrorism: Court admits clip of Kanu’s

By Kehinde Osasona
Abuja

The Federal High Court in Abuja

Wednesday admitted at the trial of
Biafra nation agitator and leader of
the proscribed Indigenous People of
Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,
Radio Biafra transmitter as evidence
of force to get him to making 2015. He added that establishing duress from all those who believe in the
certain statements including calling At Wednesday’s proceedings, will therefore make the statement in ideals of the secessionist agenda. He
three videos including one where the the statements, along with video contention inadmissible,” further claimed that the group has
defendant is seen inspecting a radio Presidents Jonathan and Buhari
unprintable names, and also alleging recording of his oral statements of The judge informed parties in the representatives in over 80 countries.
transmitter allegedly smuggled into October 21 and 23, 2015, were case that at the end of the trial within At some point during trial within
the country. that Senator Rochas Okorocha
‘Islamized’ his people. tendered as evidence. trial, the court will also rule on how trial, Kanu took the witness stand to
Radio Biafra transmitter known Justice James Omotosho ordered the absence of the defendant’s lawyers give evidence in his case, claiming in
as “Tram 50L” was allegedly kept ”These are statements he allegedly
made when he granted an interview for the trial within trial to clear the affects the case of the defendant. his testimony, that he was struck by
at Ubuluisiuzor in Ihiala local air on the admissibility or otherwise Meanwhile, in the three a DSS operative when he was picked
government area of Anambra state, with a US-based online medium
known as Sahara Reporters. It was of the statements the defendant footages played at the court by the up in Lagos in 2015, stating that the
where he carried out the inspection. claimed were made under duress. prosecution to prove that Kanu same operative later apologied on
The third prosecution witness, an during the same interview that,
according to the witness, Kanu used In a ruling, the presiding judge said: made his statements voluntarily, the their way to the airport enroute to
operative of the Department of State “It is law that whenever an issue of Biafra nation agitator admitted to Abuja.
Services (DSS), known as Mr CCC, the term ‘Zoo’ to refer to Nigeria,”
the witness said. involuntariness is raised, the Evidence being the founder and director of Justice Omotosho has adjourned
during the trial-within-trial dismissed Act and the law” requires that an Radio Biafra. the matter till Thursday for
claims that DSS used threats of The contentious items are three
written statements made at the DSS order for trial within trial be made In one of the footage, Kanu continuation of the hearing and to
solitary confinement to extract to determine whether a statement also claimed that the Biafra cause deliver ruling on the admissibility of
statements from the defendant. Headquarters by Kanu on October
23rd, 24th, and November 4th, was taken under duress or otherwise. enjoys funding across the globe the statements.
Kanu earlier alleged that he made
statements under duress sometime in
October and November, 2015.
The defendant claimed that one
FG inaugurates 19-member c’ttee for medical simulation in tertiary institutions
Mr. Brown, a DSS operative, made By Paul Okah Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. like virtual patients and telemedicine as a crucial step towards reshaping
the threat about solitary confinement Abuja The centres aim to transform platforms remain largely untapped in medical education in Nigeria.
in the dungeon. But the witness medical training and healthcare the country. He highlighted the importance
clarified that the names of the officers The federal government has delivery in the country. The minister noted that the newly of medical simulation in training
who took part in the interview are inaugurated a 19-member ministerial Speaking at the inauguration inaugurated committee, chaired by healthcare professionals in
James, Ibrahim, and Collins, with no implementation and monitoring Wednesday in Abuja, Minister renowned neurosurgeon, Professor safe, realistic, and controlled
Mr. Brown among them. committee tasked with establishing of Education, Dr.Maruf Alausa, Wale Sulaiman, is charged with environments.
Mr CCC said Kanu, on the medical simulation centres across lamented the near absence of medical finalising a comprehensive roadmap, He also noted that the simulation
simulation overseeing implementation and centres would enable students
contrary was given presidential
treatment, expressing shock at Edo proposes centres
Nigerian
in establishing key performance
indicators to monitor the success of
to repeatedly practice invasive
procedures, develop leadership
the allegations of using any form
amnesty for cultists, m e d i c a l
schools.
each centre.
Also speaking, the executive
and teamwork abilities, and gain
exposure to rare and complex cases
Investigator armed groups He stated
that advanced
secretary of the Tertiary Education
Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny
while offering immediate feedback
and hands-on experience with real

tells court
By Patrick Ahanor The governor noted: “A training tools Echono, described the initiative medical equipment.
Benin City major component of the

how Emefiele
amnesty programme will
The Edo state governor, include skills acquisition and
Senator Monday empowerment programme
received $17m Okpebholo, has proposed
amnesty for cultists and
in order to make them
useful to themselves and to
through aide individuals in possession
of illegal arms and
the society on the long run.
“A technical committee
By Ngozi Obi ammunition. would be inaugurated to
Lagos Okpebholo admonished handle the restitution of cult
them to renounce and members and criminally-
An investigator with the Economic surrender themselves to minded youth in a bid
and Financial Crimes Commission authorities in exchange for to reduce the menace of
(EFCC), Assistant Commandant the amnesty. violent crime including
Alvan Gurumnaan, the eight He stated this during a kidnapping.”
prosecution witness, told an Ikeja meeting with the leaders of Okpebholo expressed
Special Offences Court Tuesday Obagie, Oke-Oroma, and his administration’s resolve
that the sum of $17.1 million was Amagba communities over to develop the proposed
received by an aide to the former land and insecurity concerns new city around the
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Benin City. communities.
governor, Godwin Emefiele, over a
three-year period.
Gurumnaan (PW8) stated this Lagos charts roadmap to
while testifying in the ongoing trial
of Emefiele before Justice Rahman boost electricity generation
Oshodi.
He told the court that one of By Adewale Ajayi
the former CBN governor’s close Lagos
aides, Mr. Monday Osazuwa,
received the large sums of money Lagos state Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
from a businessman at an address Tuesday said it has outlined an ambitious energy roadmap
in Victoria Island, Lagos, between aimed at achieving universal energy access, boosting
September 2020 and June 2023. electricity reliability, and stimulating local manufacturing
The EFCC official said: “The of power infrastructure components.
total money given is $17,100,000. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Energy
Mr. Osazuwa collected these sums and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, during the
and sometimes delivered them to 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held to commemorate
Mr. Emefiele at his Ikoyi residence Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second year of his second
directly, and some other times term.
indirectly.” Ogunleye said the ministry’s top priority is the full
Gurumnaan, who has been with implementation of the Lagos Electricity Market structure
the EFCC since 2008, further under the Lagos State Electricity Law, 2024.
stated that part of the money was He said part of the benefits of signing the bill into law
also handed over to one Henry includes licensing independent electricity distribution
Omoile, on the instruction of companies, promoting embedded power generation, and
Emefiele. operationalising the Lagos Independent System Operator
The EFCC investigation (LISO) to stabilise the state’s power supply.
uncovered these transactions Ogunleye added that the state is in dialogue with the
following intelligence reports federal government to bring down energy cost.
alleging procurement fraud and “We are taking deliberate steps to transition Lagos
abuse of office by Emefiele while he into a 24-hour economy through reliable and sustainable
was in office as CBN governor. energy solutions,” Ogunleye said.
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Why we
endorsed
Tinubu for
Reps task NELFUND on ICT solution
second term
– Sen Kalu
to enhance verification, loan tracking
By Joshua Egbodo The resolution was fallout of he cited “a recent report by the concerns about “reports of NELFUND guidelines by some
By Taiye Odewale Abuja a motion Wednesday by Hon. National Orientation Agency mismanagement and lack of institutions “may have denied
Abuja Abdullahi Mustapha, who noted (NOA) alleging collusion between proper verification, including thousands of students their
The House of Representatives that while significant progress has certain tertiary institutions and instances where tertiary rightful access to loans, and
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (APC Wednesday urged the Nigeria been made in the programme financial institutions to delay, institutions upload inflated undermined the credibility of the
Abia North) stated in Abuja, Education Loans Fund so far, with over half a million divert, or conceal disbursement of school fees on the NELFUND loan scheme.”
(NELFUND) to adapt and applicants benefiting, through the student loans.” portal.”
Tuesday, that the endorsement implement advanced information disbursement of over N54 billion, The lawmaker expressed He stated that violation of
given to President Bola and communication technology

Lagos: School teacher bags life

Tinubu for second term by solution to enhance verification
South East Senators and and streamlining of its processes.
entire membership of the All The House also urged the

imprisonment for abusing 3-year-old girl

Progressives Congress (APC) agency to report to relevant
arose from confidence in his authorities, as well as sanction
leadership and policies. any institution found in violation
Senator Kalu, who stated of the act establishing it, or its By Ngozi Obi Delivering her judgment on Laws of Lagos State 2015 . The court held that sexual
this during a media chat approved operational guidelines Lagos count 1, the judge sentenced According to the judge, assault by penetration in any
with journalists covering the just as it asked all tertiary him to life imprisonment for the sentences are to run opening of any part of the
Senate, said the ruling All institutions to immediately refund
students who paid their tuition An Ikeja-Lagos Sexual sexual assault by inserting his concurrently. body is felony.
Progressives Congress (APC) Offences and Domestic penis in the victim ‘s vagina. Justice Soladoye stated that The victim was three
has nothing to fear from any fees before their NELFUND loan
disbursement. Violence Court Wednesday The offence is contrary to the victim testified that the years old when the incident
coalition ahead of the 2027 sentenced a 25-year-old section 261 of the Criminal convict sucked her breast and happened and testified when
general election. Following recent allegations
of diversion, non-disclosure and teacher, Chukwunonso Law, ch 17, vol 3 Laws of penetrated her vagina. she was four years old.
“Endorsements for Okafor, to life imprisonment Lagos state 2015. The judge held that the Justice Soladoye said: “You
President Tinubu by political mismanagement of student’s loan
disbursement, the House further for defiling a 3-year-old child. On count 2, he was victim’s testimony collaborates descended so low by having
gladiators across the country Chukwunonso was sentenced to life imprisonment with that of the first oral sex with your victim. Your
in recent weeks reflects mandated its joint committee on
Student Loans, Scholarships and convicted and sentenced on for defilement. The offence prosecution witness (PW1). action is Barbaric.
confidence in his leadership Higher Education Financing, three counts charges by Justice is contrary to section 137, ch Chukwunonso who was a “The defendant is hereby
and policies, not fear of Banking and Other Ancillary Abiola Soladoye of the Lagos 17, vol 3 Laws of Lagos state teacher in the victim’s school, found guilty of the three
opposition. Institutions, Anti-Corruption, State Sexual Offences Court. 2015. sometime between July to count charges of sexual
“There’s no fear at all. We and University Education to The judge ruled that the On count 3 , he was December 2022 at Abaranje, assault, defilement, indecent
are the ruling party, and we investigate the matter and report prosecution successfully sentenced to seven years Ikotun, Lagos state was said to treatment of a child and
love Nigeria. Many of us are its findings back within four proved its case against the imprisonment. The offence is have inserted his penis in the is hereby sentenced to life
building industries to create weeks. convict. contrary to section 135, ch 17 mouth of the victim. imprisonment.”
jobs for our people.

3 corpses recovered under

“We in the Southeast
endorsed the president weeks
ago, before others. We met
with our governors and
National Assembly leaders to Lagos collapsed building
do that in a very united way,” By Adewale Ajayi “Following distress alerts at JIGAWA STATE GOVERNMENT
MINISTRY OF BASIC EDUCATION
he said. Lagos 14:02 hours, LASEMA activated
He urged opposition the State’s Emergency Response
politicians to continue The Lagos State Emergency Plans from Agbowa and Alausa.
holding the ruling party Management Agency
(LASEMA), said it has recovered
“Upon arrival of agency’s
response teams at 14:40hours,
INVITATION FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION/TENDER-
accountable, saying,
respect the opposition when
“I three dead bodies in the building
that collapsed in Ikorodu,
it was discovered that a two-
storey building undergoing
MINISTRY OF BASIC EDUCATION
they fight. That’s democracy. Ikorodu local government area of construction had collapsed, with INTRODUCTION: quoted bid price in form of Bank Guarantee or
Jigawa State Ministry of Basic Education wishes to insurance bond is compulsory.
They shouldn’t go to sleep.” the state on Tuesday. three victims trapped under the invite reputable contractors with proven experience No alternative bid is allowed in the same lot.
He admitted that Nigerians This was confirmed by the debris at the aforementioned and capacity to submit pre-qualification documents Bidders with the same subsidiary relationship should
are currently experiencing LASEMA permanent secretary, location. for the procurement contract not participate.
Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, “Search and Rescue Operation The Bid validity period should be 90 days
hardship, but expressed hope. SCOPE OF WORK:
“Yes, people are suffering. in a statement made available to is still ongoing. All the bodies DATE OF COLLECTION OF TENDER
the media on Wednesday. have been handed over to S/N Project Description Unit Quantity DOCUMENTS:
But the effects of his policies Oke-Osanyintolu said the Igbogbo Police Station. All bidders are required to pay a non-refundable
are showing first at the macro three people whose corpses were “The cause of the collapsed 1 Procurement of 27
tender fee of ₦500,000 at the Account Department
Volkswagen wagon
level. It will soon reach recovered were trapped under the building is yet to be ascertained,” (Golf 3 1997 Model) For of Ministry of Basic Education, and collect tender
everyone,” he said. he said. documents from 09:00am to 4:00pm Monday to
collapsed building. Education Secretaries
Friday, excluding Public holidays not later than 26th
He praised Tinubu for in Jigawa State
He added that nine adult He added that safety August 2025
taking bold economic steps. males were successfully rescued measures were activated with the Interested contractors must include the following
“Since 1960, this is the first and attended to by LASEMA operational area cordoned-off at documents in their submission for it to be considered; DOCUMENTATION AND SUBMISSION:
Pre-Hospital Care Unit. the incident scene. 1. Certificate of incorporation/Business name Prospective bidders are to submit pre -qualification
president who removed fuel registration documents, Two hard copies of the Technical
subsidy and merged exchange 2. Registration with Jigawa State Works and Financial bids package in sealed envelopes.
rates.”
We’re suffering now NEMA, security agencies Registration Board
3. Company Audited accounts for the last one year.
4. Evidence of three similar projects/works
All completed bids should be spirally bound and
submitted in (2) separate sealed envelopes, and
each of these should consist of (1) original and
because we were used to
shortcuts. This president investigate Abuja explosion executed over the last five years
(Awards and certificate of completion)
5. VAT registration and evidence of past VAT
(2) copies duly signed by the bidders’ Executive
representative. The envelopes should be marked
at the top left-hand corner; pre-qualification and
insists on earning money the By Adekunle Abdullahi Keffi Road. In swift response, remittances financial tender documents with the Company name
right way,” he said. Abuja a team from our Emergency 6. Evidence of Financial capability/ banking at the back, addressed and returned to the address
support below not later than 6 weeks from the date of this
The senator added that Response Bay (ERAB), located publication.
Following the explosion that under the AYA intersection, 7. Average annual turnover of ₦ 100 million is
President Tinubu represents required The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Basic
national unity. occurred Monday at a bus stop was immediately activated and 8. Certified true copy of memorandum and article Education, Block B, Q-2, Ground floor, New
“He’s not a regional leader. near Mogadishu Cantonment in deployed to the scene. of Association. Secretariat Complex, Dutse.
Abuja, the National Emergency “Our team joined security 9. Tax clearance certificate for the last three years
He’ll be voted by both the Management Agency (NEMA) operatives already at the location 10. A sworn affidavit certified as follows; NOTE:
north and south. It is in the a. That the documents submitted are genuine and MOBE reserves the right to accept or reject any
responded promptly in line to cordon off the site and evacuate correct. application at any time without incurring any liability;
interest of every Nigerian that with its mandate, while security the injured to the hospital. The All expenses incurred as a result of preparation
b. That none of the Directors/partner of the
he returns in 2027.” agencies have commenced area was subsequently secured by company has been convicted by any court of law. and submission of documents for this exercise shall
He warned against speaking investigations into the cause of the security agencies for further c. That the firm/company is not bankrupt. be borne by the interested bidder (non-refundable
d. That none of the officers of the procuring entity is fee). The Bid opening is 6 weeks from the date of
ill of the country, saying, the explosion. investigation. The response
a former or present Director of the company this publication at the MINISTRY’S CONFERENCE
“This is our country. Whether This was contained in a operation concluded at 17:29 e. That the company have fulfilled all the obligations HALL BY 12:00noon. In case of any public holiday,
you’re in government or statement issued Wednesday by hours,” the release further to pay taxes, pensions and social security the bid opening shall hold the next working day.
opposition, don’t curse the agency and signed by head of stated. contribution
Press Unit, Mr. Ezekiel Manzo. Stakeholders present at the Note that a bid security of not less than 2% of the
Nigeria. “At approximately 13:47 scene included NEMA, the
“The president is not the Signed:
hours, Monday, the agency was Military, the Nigeria Police, the SAGIR MUHAMMAD SANI
owner of this country. After alerted to an explosion at the Department of State Services
eight years, he will return to bus stop in front of Mogadishu (DSS), and the Federal Road PERMANENT SECRETARY
Lagos,” he stated. Cantonment along the Abuja- Safety Corps (FRSC). MINISTRY OF BASIC EDUCATIO N
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GOVERNMENT OF NASARWA STATE

C gratulati s,
YOUR EXCELLENCY!
I extend warm felicitations of the Government
and people of Nasarawa State to the President,
Commander in Chief, Federal Republic of
Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu,
GCFR, on your second anniversary as leader of
our nation.

Sir, your unwavering commitment to national

development, economic reengineering, and
democratic consolidation are sources of
renewed hope in our quest for a united and
prosperous Nigeria.

We salute your courage in taking hard and

painful decisions that have ultimately
repositioned our economy on the path of growth
and development.

As you mark this milestone, we align with your

visionary leadership and are united shared goal
of United secured and prosperous Nigeria.

We wish you more wisdom, good health, and

divine guidance as you steer the affairs of our
great nation to better fortune.

Once again, Congratulations Mr. President.

SEN. BOLA AHMED

TINUBU, GCFR
PRESIDENT, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED
FORCES, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA

ENGR. ABDULLAHI A. SULE

EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR, NASARAWA STATE.
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NIGER STATE GOVERNMENT

Celebrating A True Leader In Office

I
, farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger
State, join numerous well-wishers of my father, President
Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, to extend my heartfelt
congratulations as he marks two years in office as the
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

No doubt your leadership in these two years has been

marked by determination, policy reforms, and renewed drive
for national development.

Your steadfast commitment to the ideals of democracy,

inclusive development, and bold steps in governance have
repositioned the nation and placed it on an upward trajectory.

Under your leadership, Nigeria has witnessed a renewed

focus on economic revitalisation, infrastructural development,
social investment and strengthening of institutions

Your distinctive and visionary leadership, has continued

to inspire and endear many to you regardless of political
differences.

While challenges would not cease, however the significant

milestone your administration has made it worthy of
celebration

I reaffirm the continued support of the government and

people of Niger State to the realisation of your Renewed
Hope Agenda aimed at transforming the nation.

I wish you strength, wisdom, and success as you continue

with the service of our great nation.

Once Again, Congratulations On Your

Second Year In Office.

His Excellency,
Asiwaju Bola
Ahmed Tinubu GCFR
President, Federal Republic of Nigeria

Signed

Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago

Governor of Niger State.
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SADEX Engineering Limited

Happy Second Year Anniversary

O
n behalf of the Management
and Staff of SADEX Engineering
Limited, we warmly congratulate
His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir
Yusuf, on the occasion of his second
anniversary in office. We are delighted
and proud to have you as our governor.

Kano State has made tremendous

achievements in terms of infrastructural
development in the last two years and this
is attributed to your firmed commitment
to the realization of our dreams of getting
a better Kano for its entire people.

May Allah further strengthen you to

do more to our great state.

Congratulations your
Excellency.

His Excellency
Abba Kabir Yusuf
Governor of Kano State
Signed:

Alhaji Iliyasu Usman Salihu

For:-SADEX ENGINEERING LIMITED
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Nasarawa state Internal Revenue Service

Congratulatory Message
I
Ahmed Yakubu Muhammad (ACTI) The Executive Chairman, Nasarawa
State Internal Revenue Service.

On behalf of the Board, Management and Staff wishes to felicitate with

his Excellency, our committed and dearest hardworking Governor Engr.
Abdullahi A. Sule on his two years second term in office.

We also felicitate with his Excellency The Deputy Governor, Dr. Emmanuel
Agbadu Akabe, on his two years 2™ term in office.

We pray that the Almighty God guide, uplift and grant you the
wisdom as you continue to pilot the affairs of the state towards greatness.

We also use this medium to congratulate you once again your

Excellency sir, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule.

Signed:
His Excellency,
Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule Ahmed Yakubu Muhammad (ACTI)
The Executive Chairman
Executive Governor Nasarawa State Nasarawa State internal Revenue Service.
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Almajiri system deteriorating into alarming

cycle of child neglect – CHRICED
By Adeola Akinbobola street begging, and systemic and local governments, alongside despite Nigeria’s commitments, of Nigerian children are stunted, “While budgetary allocations
Abuja neglect that robs them of traditional and religious leaders, malnutrition remains a national while 18% are wasted, locking have increased, rising inflation
education, dignity, and hope. must rise to the occasion and crisis, affecting over 11 million them into a vicious cycle of poor and currency fluctuations
The Resource Centre for Human “The time for mere rhetoric implement lasting solutions. under-five children. health, poverty, and reduced threaten to erode progress,” he
Rights and Civic Education has passed. The federal, state, On malnutrition, he said “According to UNICEF, 37% opportunities. stated.
(CHRICED) Wednesday

Vision 2030: S’Arabia unveils advanced Hajj 2025 preparations

expressed concern that the
Almajiri system has deteriorated
into an alarming cycle of child
neglect and exploitation. By Raji Saidu Onipson by the ambitious goals of Vision crowd flow and enhance safety system. Over 1.4 million smart expected. The high-speed
Programme Communications Madinah 2030. across the holy sites. cards have already been issued, Haramain Train now boasts 2
Officer, Furera Isiaka, in a The comprehensive plan Services for hajj 2025 are designed to streamline pilgrim million seats, while the Mashair
press statement issued in With hajj 2025 on the horizon, highlights a significant meticulously coordinated mobility and provide easy Train is fully operational and
commemoration of the just the Saudi Arabia authorities investment in human resources, through the Supreme Hajj access to a range of essential capable of transporting up to
concluded 2025 Children’s Wednesday detailed the technology, and infrastructure. Committee, under the direct services. Complementing this, 72,000 pilgrims, significantly
Day, said instead of receiving extensive preparations underway Over 45,000 professionals in leadership of the Minister the Nusuk app has received easing movement between the
education and care, Almajiri to ensure a seamless and transport and logistics, alongside of Interior. This integrated over 30 new features this year, holy sites.
children, some as young as 3- spiritually enriching experience 25,000 dedicated volunteers, approach ensures a holistic further empowering pilgrims Beyond logistics, safety and
year- old, are forced into the for the “Guests of Allah.” have been deployed to cater to and well-managed pilgrimage with critical information and compliance remain paramount.
streets to beg, hawk, and engage Speaking at a press conference, the needs of pilgrims. journey. connectivity at their fingertips. Saudi authorities have conducted
in menial labour, exposing officials stated the Kingdom’s In a significant leap forward, A cornerstone of the Transport capacity has seen over 37,000 inspection tours to
them to abuse, trafficking, and unwavering commitment to hajj artificial intelligence is being enhanced pilgrim experience a major boost to accommodate ensure adherence to regulations
unimaginable hardships. as a top national priority, driven leveraged to efficiently manage is the “Nusuk” smart card the millions of pilgrims and the well-being of pilgrims.
He called for immediate and
decisive action to confront the
dire realities facing millions of
Nigerian children.
Stakeholders task multinationals on decent business conduct
By Moses John partners. reforms within the ministry the ILO’s MNE Declaration. “To fully leverage the
He said while some celebrate Abuja The permanent secretary, to promote labour standards, The ILO, Dr. Vanessa Phala, African Continental Free Trade
in joy, countless others especially Federal Ministry of Labour and including the finalisation of the director of the ILO Country Area, businesses must adopt
in Northern Nigeria suffer from Stakeholders Wednesday Employment, Dr. Salihu A. National World of Work Gender Office for Nigeria, Ghana, practices that respect social and
chronic malnutrition, forced urged multinational enterprises Usman, while speaking stressed Policy, the launch of the Labour Liberia, Sierra Leone, and environmental standards,” she
operating in Nigeria to adopt the need for sustainable business Employment and Empowerment ECOWAS Liaison, noted that stated.
Be compassionate responsible business conduct and
uphold the principles of decent
practices as vital to achieving
the economic transformation
Programme (LEEP),
renewed engagements with
and responsible investment and trade
are crucial to creating quality
She also called for greater
alignment between the home
in enforcing work, as Nigeria pushes forward envisaged in President Bola
Tinubu’s Renewed Hope
multinational companies under jobs and inclusive development. and host countries of MNEs.
on key economic reforms under
decisions, NUJ President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Agenda.
“Decent work is not merely
appeals to Wike Hope Agenda
This was part of the decisions an ILO concept, it is central
By Joshua Egbodo at the ongoing 3-day high-level to our national development
Abuja national dialogue on “Promoting aspirations,” he said. CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA
Sustainable and Responsible Her said globalisation www.cbn.gov.ng
The Nigeria Union of Journalists Business Practices for the has opened new economic
(NUJ) Wednesday called on the Realization of Decent Work in opportunities, adding that TENDER NOTICE
Minister of the Federal Capital Nigeria.” Nigerian labour market
Territory (FCT), Nyesom The event brought together
representatives of government,
continues to face persistent
vulnerabilities including
CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA ON BEHALF OF DMO
Wike, to adopt a balanced and
compassionate approach to trade unions, employers’ informality, unsafe work OFFERS NIGERIAN TREASURY BILLS
enforcing development measures, associations, national and environments, gender inequality
including revenue drive in the multinational businesses, as well and wage gaps. Notice is hereby given by the Central Bank of Nigeria on behalf of DMO
nation’s capital city, Abuja. as international development He highlighted ongoing that the Federal Government of Nigeria Treasury Bills of 91, 182 and
The call was coming at the heels
of the recent sealing of strategic
government and private landed Safety engineers seek urgent 364-day tenors amounting to N50,000,000,000; N100,000,000,000
and N300,000,000,000 respectively would be issued by Dutch auction
property over nonpayment of
tenement rates, by the Federal action against tanker explosions on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
Capital Territory Administration By Joshua Egbodo Speaking at the event with
(FCTA). Abuja the theme; “The Problem of
A statement by national Petroleum Tanker Explosions All Money Market Dealers should submit bids through the CBN S4
president of the NUJ, Alhassan Disturbed by repeated in Nigeria: The Issues, The WEB INTERFACE between 8.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday,
Yahya Abdullahi, while incidences of petrol tanker Challenges, and The Solutions”
commending the minister’s explosions and associated losses in Abuja, national chairman of June 4, 2025.
commitment to infrastructural in lives and properties, members NISafetyE, Seun Faluyi said:
development and Internally “These tanker explosions are
of the Nigerian Institution of
Generated Revenue (IGR) drives
Safety Engineers (NISafetyE) not mere accidents; they are Each bid must be in multiple of N1,000 subject to a minimum of
aimed at transforming the capital
city and expressed concerns over have called for collaboration preventable disasters resulting N50,001,000. Authorized Money Market Dealers can submit multiple
the current revenue enforcement among stakeholders to address from systemic failures.” He bids. A bid may be for authorized Money Market Dealers own account,
methods. the menace. described the event as “a
The body warned that They made the call at a call to action to implement non–Money Market Dealers or interested members of the public. The
implementing heavy financial two-day national workshop engineering solutions, enforce result of the auction would be announced on Wednesday, June 4,
demands amid prevailing aimed at addressing the surge regulations, and prioritise
economic hardships could threaten in such explosions, organised public safety.” 2025. The Bank reserves the right to reject any bid.
the welfare of ordinary citizens and by NISafetyE in collaboration There have been a surge in
the broader economy. with the Nigerian Institution such occurrences, recent among
“The recent sealing of hotels and of Chemical Engineers, which the Majiya, Jigawa state Allotment letters would be issued for successful bids on Thursday
businesses, though understood as a the Nigerian Institution of (October 15, 2024) with loss of June 5, 2025, while payment for the successful bids should be made
push for compliance, raises fears Mechanical Engineers and 209 lives and 124 injured, Suleja,
about possible business closures, the Nigerian Institution of Niger State (January 18, 2025): a to your account with Central Bank of Nigeria not later than 11.00 a.m.
job losses, and a weakening of local Highway and Transportation crash that resulted in 98 fatalities on Thursday June 5, 2025.
economy,” it said. Engineers. and approximately 70 injuries,
The NUJ advised the FCT The workshop brought Agaie, Niger State (September 8,
Administration to ensure that all
together stakeholders which 2024): a collision that led to an The Bank reserves the right to vary the amount on offer in line
enforcement actions, especially
those involving ground rent include members of the explosion that killed 52 people with market realities prevailing as at the period of auction of the
National Assembly, government and 50 cattle, and more others.
collection and property seizures,
agencies such as the Federal In her remarks, 34th president Nigerian Treasury Bills.
are conducted strictly in line with
due process and legal frameworks. Road Safety Corps (FRSC), of the NSE, Margaret Aina
It also cautioned against any NSCDC, Nigerian Midstream Oguntala, said the workshop was
perceived arbitrary moves and Downstream Petroleum a proactive step taken to bring GOVERNMENT SECURITIES OFFICE
that could foster uncertainty, Regulatory Authority key sector agencies together amid CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA
discourage investment, and (NMDPRA), and industry the alarming frequency of oil ABUJA.
weaken public trust. practitioners. tanker accidents and explosions.
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Osun 2026: APC

guber aspirant Tinubu appoints Northern APC
endorsement of
faults PDP on
bank’s shares’ sale
to Ponzi scheme
ex-Enugu Speaker as UNN Tinubu secures
Nigeria’s future
By Lateef Ibrahim
Osogbo

The Managing Director/CEO of National

governing council member
By Chuks Nweze excellence and global competitiveness. Chairman of Igboetiti Local
– Adeyemi
By Umar Bayo Abdulwahab
Ilorin
Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Bola Enugu Odo served as a two-time speaker Government Area, Dr Eric Odo
Oyebamiji, has faulted the claim by the of Enugu State House of Assembly and Gen J.O.J Okolagu rtd, have Founder of ENACT, a leading political
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), that he President Bola Tinubu has appointed between 2007 and 2015. congratulated Chief Odo on his support organisation in the north-
sold the Osun State Living Trust Bank when the former speaker of the Enugu State The All Progressives Congress (APC) appointment. central region, Engineer Nurudeen
he was the Commissioner for Finance in the chieftain also served under the previous They described the appointment as Adeyemi, has
state. House of Assembly, Chief Eugene
Odo and Mr. Muhammad Tahir, administration of Muhammad Buhari a “well deserved recognition” of Odo’s said that the recent endorsement of
Oyebamiji who is a governorship aspirant President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s for a
of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in as governing council members of as a governing board member of the steadfast commitment to public
the University of Nigeria, Nsukka Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. service and intellectual engagement. second term in office at a recent north
Osun, in a statement by the Coordinator of central stakeholders meeting of the All
his campaign team, AMBO Media Fronts, (UNN). Also appointed were the governing They commended President
Odo was named the South councils members of the University Tinubu for what they called a “timely Progressive Congress (APC ), was not
Adebayo Adedeji, Wednesday, said PDP’s just a political gesture.
claim was imagined, false, misleading and East representative in a list of key of Abuja (UNIABUJA) and Nnamdi and thoughtful choice that reflected
appointments released on Tuesday Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka. both merit and integrity”. He said it was “an endorsement of
a calculative plot to cast aspersion on his the future, of continuity, and of the
good name. Shortly after his declaration at by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga said President Tinubu “His inclusion in the governing reforms that are steadily repositioning
the APC secretariat in Osogbo, Tuesday, the Onanuga. charged the new council members to council is not only a personal our region and country for greatness”.
PDP in a statement by Council on Public The appointment came as part justify their appointments by ensuring achievement but a source of pride The high-level meeting, which
Communications, asked Oyebamiji to of the president’s renewed efforts to that their respective universities move for Enugu state and the entire South brought together key leaders including
explain his role in the sale of Osun Living reposition federal tertiary institutions for forward. East,” Odo said. governors, ministers, and lawmakers
Trust Bank to a ponzi scheme as recently of the APC from the north-central
declared by the Economic and Financial zone, culminated in a resounding
Crimes Commission (EFCC). endorsement of President Bola Ahmed
“Before Mr Oyebamiji aka Amunbo Tinubu for a second term in office ahead
should contest for Osun governorship, we of the 2027 general elections.
dare him to explain his role in the corruption In a statement personally signed by
ridden sale of Osun bank to a ponzi scheme. Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi and released
He was the Commissioner of Finance who through ENACT, Adeyemi praised
oversaw the sale,” PDP said. governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq
But, Oyebamiji’s media team explained of Kwara state and Chairman Nigeria
that he played no role in how Osun state’s Governors Forum (NGF), for
shares in Living Trust was sold to private successfully rallying the region’s political
investors, noting that the transaction which stakeholders around a common agenda,
ceded the shares to private investors took place describing the outcome as “a powerful
long before he became the Commissioner of expression of unity and purposeful
Finance in the state. alignment for sustained national
“The divestment of Osun’s shares occurred progress.”
in 2013 when Dr Wale Bolorunduro, who “This endorsement is not just a
reportedly is now a financial advisor to political gesture—it is an endorsement
Governor Adeleke, was the Commissioner of the future, of continuity, and of the
of Finance. reforms that are steadily repositioning
“Living Trust Mortgage Bank, which used our region and country for greatness”,
to be named Omoluabi Mortgage Bank was he said.
wholly state-owned until 2013 when it was Adeyemi, also lauded President
converted from a Private Limited Liability Tinubu for his developmental strides
Company to a Public Limited Liability across the north-central, citing
Company and subsequently listed on the advancements in infrastructure,
Nigerian Stock Exchange where its shares agriculture, education, and power as
were publicly traded. evidence of the President’s commitment
“In 2013, the administration preceding to inclusive governance under the
Oyetola’s approached the Nigerian Stock Renewed Hope Agenda.
Exchange to raise N1.6 billion in share “From road projects to rural
capital, ensuring that the company met the From right: Deputy Speaker House of Representatives/Chairman Constitution Review Committee, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, deputy chairman electrification, from water infrastructure
N2.5 billion threshold for national mortgage of the committee, Julius Ihonvbere and another member, Francis Ejiroghene Waive, during a meeting to review the upcoming activities of to strategic federal appointments, the
banking,” the group said. the committee at the National Assembly in Abuja Wednesday Photo: Ayuba Raji North-Central has felt the impact of
a presidency that listens and delivers,”
Senator Lawan hails Tinubu for assenting to bill establishing FUAE Bama he said. He, particularly, highlighted
President Tinubu’s transformative
policies in the education and healthcare
By Sàdiq Abubakar rate and reliance on white-collar jobs by reclaiming Marte local government area that history of Nigeria, as it would provide the
Maiduguri teaming youth. came under Boko Haram capture, and other needed agricultural and entrepreneurial skills sectors, noting that the establishment
The senator expressed gratitude to communities in Kala-Balge, Ngala, Dikwa, not only to Borno and Nigerian students, of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund
The lawmaker representing Borno Central Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, Senate among other council areas. but to other neighbouring Republic of (NELFUND), strengthened funding
at the Upper Chambers of the National President Mr. Godswill Akpabio and Speaker The senator also thanked his colleagues Cameroon, Niger and Chad. through TETFUND.
Assembly, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, Tajudeen Abbas for their support. for their overwhelming support during the “My sincere appreciation goes to the Other initiatives that strengthened
SAN, has hailed President Bola Ahmed He equally congratulated Governor legislative processes that gave birth to the Vice- President, Kashim Shettima, Senate funding through TETFUND was the
Tinubu for assenting to the bill establishing Babagana Umara Zulum and commended establishment of the university. President, Mr. Godswill Akpabio and integration of academic institutions into
the Federal University of Agriculture and him for the pivotal role he (Zulum) played His words: “I am very excited to see the Speaker Tajudeen Abbas for their unflinching broader national agendas such as food
Entrepreneurship (FUAE) Bama, Borno in the process that led to the success story. establishment of FUAE Bama came to support. security and clean energy deployment.
state. The Borno Central senator further praised fruition today. “Let me also congratulate our Governor, “The President is rethinking the
This was as the Borno Central Senator Governor Zulum for his doggedness and “Let me commend President Bola Ahmed His Excellency, Professor Babagana Umara role of education—not just as a tool
on a sad note commiserated with Governor support towards ending the renewed Boko Tinubu for assenting to the bill establishing Zulum and commend him for the pivotal for learning, but as a strategic driver of
Babagana Zulum, Service Commanders, Haram attacks, especially for sparing his time this unique University. role he played in the process that led to the food security, innovation, and national
the leadership of the Civilian Joint Task by spending almost a week at the frontline in “The university is first of its kind in the success story”. resilience,” Engr. Adeyemi remarked.
Force (CJTF) and the bereaved families of “Coupled with reforms in healthcare,
the gallant heroes that paid the supreme
sacrifices as a result of bomb explosion along Ukachukwu won’t win Anambra through federal might – APGA especially through expanded insurance
coverage and investment in training
Marte- Dikwa road Tuesday. By Okechukwu Onuegbu Ukachukwu and urged him to win the state that he can preach to Anambra electorates institutions, this administration is
Lawan spoke in a telephone conversation Awka for him. that will make them vote for him. “The laying a foundation that will benefit
with journalists Wednesday soon after According to Obigwe, visiting the people of the state are enjoying dividends generations to come.”
plenary, where the Senate President, Mr. A group, All Progressive Grand Alliance President with the National Chairman of of good governance from Governor Soludo The organisation pledged to intensify
Godswill Akpabio read out the assented bill. (APGA) Media Warriors Forum, on Tuesday, APC, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, to present administration. Voting for him to govern its advocacy and mobilization efforts
The university which would be the first of said there was no way the Anambra state Ukachukwu to the Anambra voters, would Anambra state is tantamount to taking across Kwara and the north-central
its kind in the history of Nigeria and Africa electorate would allow the All Progressives not make him win Anambra state because Anambra state 35 years backward. zone to ensure continued alignment
when established, will provide the needed Congress (APC) to rig in its governorship Tinubu had allegedly nothing to do with “The people of Anambra are already on with national progress and democratic
agricultural and entrepreneurial skills not candidate, Hon. Nicholas Ukachukwu, in him. a forward ever and backward never journey consolidation.
only to Borno and Nigerian students, but to the November 8 poll using ‘federal might.’ “I will continue saying this without with Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo “We believe in a Nigeria that works
other neighbouring republic of Cameroon, The National Coordinator, APGA minding whose ox is gored. Nicholas and they will crush any obstacles that stands for everyone, and we see in President
Niger and Chad. Media Warriors Forum, Evangelist Chinedu Ukachukwu will lose the forthcoming on the way against their forward ever and Tinubu and Governor AbdulRazaq
As a specialised university focusing on Obigwe, disclosed this in a statement November 8th governorship election backward never movement. No vacancy the commitment and courage needed
agriculture and entrepreneurship, it will also while reacting to media reports claiming woefully. He knows very well that he is in Anambra State government house,” he to make that happen,” the statement
address the country’s high unemployment that President Bola Tinubu had endorsed not electable and that there is no gospel stated. concluded.
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27.5% lending rate: Need for more
At the 295th meeting of the
Central Bank of Nigeria Monetary
Policy Committee (MPC), held on

time to assess macroeconomic trends

May 20-21, 2024, the committee
decided to raise the MPR by 150
basis points to 26.25 per cent
from 24.75 per cent; retain the
asymmetric corridor around the
MPR to +100/-300 basis points; The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently decided to maintain its benchmark interest rate,
retain the Cash Reserve Ratio of the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), at 27.5 per cent, marking the second consecutive time in
Deposit Money Banks at 45.00
per cent and retain the Liquidity 2025. The apex bank cited several macroeconomic trends as reasons for holding the rates.
Ratio at 30.00 per cent. DAVID AGBA reports.
The Committee decided at the
296th meeting of the MPC held warning that the current interest monetary policy could undermine
on 22nd and 23rd July 2024, to rate regime is undermining the national economic resilience.
raise the MPR by 50 basis points country’s manufacturing base and
to 26.75 per cent from 26.25 economic resilience. Need to maintain price stabilty
per cent; Adjust the asymmetric In a statement issued on The CBN’s decision to hold
corridor around the MPR to Wednesday, 21st May 2025, rates steady signals its focus on
+500/-100 from +100/-300 basis MAN Director General, Segun maintaining price stability while
points; Retain the Cash Reserve Ajayi-Kadir, said the decision by cautiously supporting economic
Ratio of Deposit Money Banks the CBN to retain the Monetary recovery.
at 45.00 per cent and Merchant Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.5 per By maintaining current rates,
Banks at 14 per cent and Retain cent since November 2024 is the bank is giving room for
the Liquidity Ratio at 30.00 per out of step with global economic existing policies to yield results
cent. trends, where many nations are before implementing further
Also the committee decided at reducing interest rates to support adjustments.
the 297th meeting of the MPC growth and industrial recovery. According to the MPC
held on 23rd and 24th September “We are perturbed that when communiqué, the committee
2024, to: Raise the MPR by 50 most progressive economies emphasised the importance of
basis points to 27.25 per cent are charting a course toward coordinated efforts between
from 26.75 per cent; Retain the industrial recovery and fiscal and monetary authorities
asymmetric corridor around the macroeconomic stability, Nigeria’s to sustain economic growth and
MPR at +500/-100 basis points; monetary stance tends to lead us manage inflationary pressures.
Raise the Cash Reserve Ratio of in a different direction,” Ajayi- Market analysts suggest any
Deposit Money Banks to 50.00 Kadir said. “Over the last quarter, potential rate cuts will depend on
per cent from 45.00 per cent and countries such as members of the inflation trends and exchange rate
Cardoso, CBN Governor Euro Area, the United Kingdom, stability over the coming months.
Merchant Banks to 16 per cent
from 14 per cent and Retain the Denmark, Australia, China, However, if inflation continues
MPR at 27.50 per cent,” he said. fiscal and monetary reforms,
Liquidity Ratio at 30.00 per cent. India, Thailand and Egypt, have to moderate and the foreign
particularly those aimed at
The Committee decided at implemented interest rate cuts exchange market stabilises, the
Other decisions boosting domestic production
the 299th meeting of the MPC to bolster economic growth CBN may consider a more
The CBN also retained other and reducing foreign exchange
held on 19th and 20th February and support productive sectors. accommodative policy stance in
key parameters: the asymmetric dependence. Cardoso stated that
2025, to: Retain the MPR Yet, our rigidity continues to the second half of the year.
corridor at +500/-100 basis these efforts are key to limiting
at 27.50 per cent; Retain the create unintended consequences It is important to note that
points, the Cash Reserve Ratio inflationary pass-through.
asymmetric corridor around the that may deepen the parlous analysts at Cordros Research
(CRR) of Deposit Money Banks He said the MPC also discussed
MPR at +500/-100 basis points; performance of the productive projected the MPC meeting will
at 50 per cent, that of Merchant Nigeria’s external reserves, which
Retain the Cash Reserve Ratio of sector.” maintain the status quo on rates at
Banks at 16 per cent, and the rose by 2.85 per cent to \$38.90
Deposit Money Banks at 50.00 the second meeting for this year.
Liquidity Ratio at 30 per cent. billion as of May 16, up from
per cent and Merchant Banks at MAN’s recommendations Cordros, in a report, stated
The MPC attributed its decision \$37.82 billion in March. The
16 per cent. While it retained the However, MAN’s key that since the last MPC meeting,
to recent improvements in increase represents about 7.6
Liquidity Ratio at 30.00 per cent. recommendations to the CBN the global economic landscape
economic indicators. According to months of import cover. The
Right from the onset of include a significant cut in the has grown increasingly volatile
the National Bureau of Statistics Committee praised the narrowing
the Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s benchmark interest rate; policy and uncertain, primarily driven
(NBS), headline inflation eased gap between official and parallel
administration, the nation’s fiscal incentives for commercial banks by persistent trade protectionist
to 23.71 per cent in April from exchange rates and urged fiscal
and monetary policies have been to offer single-digit, concessionary policies in the US.
24.23 per cent in March. Month- authorities to grow foreign
battling with stability issues, interest rates to manufacturers; “In our view, the MPC is likely
on-month inflation dropped from exchange earnings, particularly
inflationary trends as well as the release of the ₦1 trillion to take these developments into
3.9 per cent to 1.86 per cent. from oil, gas, and non-oil exports.
foreign exchange volatility among Stabilization Fund to support account, particularly the elevated
Food inflation also decreased to
others. struggling industries; an increase global uncertainty and its adverse
21.26 per cent from 21.79 per Nation’s GDP growth
These challenges have in the Bank of Industry’s capital implications for naira stability,
cent, while core inflation slowed Cardoso also noted that
posed a heavy risk to Nigeria’s base; and the settlement of the despite a positive real rate of
to 23.39 per cent from 24.43 per Nigeria’s GDP grew by 3.84 per
efforts towards micro and $2.4 billion in outstanding Forex return, given the current inflation
cent. cent in Q4 2024, up from 3.46
macroeconomic development Forward Contracts to restore rate.
“The MPC noted the relative per cent in the previous quarter,
with those at the helms of affairs confidence and access to essential “Against this backdrop, we
improvements in some key driven by oil and non-oil sectors,
engaging and evolving different imported inputs. expect the MPC to adopt a
macroeconomic indicators which especially services.
approaches to curb the trends. Ajayi-Kadir also urged the cautious stance, leaving the
are expected to support the overall Despite this, he warned
The Monetary Policy government to provide a stable Monetary Policy Rate (MPR)
moderation in prices in the near that falling crude oil prices —
Committee of the Central Bank customs duty exchange rate for unchanged, alongside retaining all
to medium term,” Cardoso said. influenced by rising production
of Nigeria (CBN) held its 300th industrial raw materials and other policy parameters in a bid
from non-OPEC countries
meeting on the 19th and 20 th machinery, in order to prevent to anchor inflation expectations
Govt’s efforts at improving food and uncertainties around U.S.
of May 2025 and far-reaching further inflationary impacts on and maintain the naira’s
supply/insecurity trade policies — could impact
decisions were taken. the sector. attractiveness.”
He acknowledged government government revenues and
The Governor of the apex bank, “Industrial confidence is a
efforts to improve food supply implementation of the national
Olayemi Cardoso, explained fragile currency and once broken, NASME’s take
and address insecurity in farming budget.
that the committee’s unanimous it takes time to rebuild,” he said. The National Association of
communities, while warning that
decision to hold the rate was to “Nigeria cannot afford to lose Small and Medium Enterprises
inflationary pressures persist due MAN expresses worry
allow more time for assessing its manufacturing momentum (NASME) said the organised
to high electricity costs, foreign Meanwhile, the Manufacturers
recent macroeconomic trends. at a time when the world is private sector is not happy with the
exchange demand, and structural Association of Nigeria (MAN) has
“The Committee was unanimous repositioning for the next wave of retention of the rates, saying they
challenges. expressed growing alarm over the
in its decision to hold policy and industrial transformation.” expected the rates to be reduced to
According to him, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN)
thus decided as follows: Retain the He warned that unless urgent support the local manufacturers
Committee welcomed ongoing sustained monetary policy stance,
measures are taken, the current and the small business owners.
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Reforms created good
investment climate, Bugudu Don’t patronise
tells foreign investors
By Benjamin Umuteme
Abuja
delegation represents a significant
cross-cutting engagement under
Silverkuun, SEC warns
By Benjamin Umuteme investment schemes, including the activities of these entities,
the Nigeria-Austria Development Abuja Silverkuun Investment Cooperative which falsely present themselves
Minister of Budget and Economic Partnership, touching on key Society/Silverkuun Limited. as investment advisers and fund
Planning, Senator Abubakar sectors such as finance and The Securities and Exchange In a circular issued in Abuja, managers in the Nigerian capital
Bagudu, says the ongoing reforms environmental migration Commission has warned the public Wednesday, the commission said market.
by the federal government have governance. against investing in unregistered its attention had been drawn to “The attention of the Securities
created favourable conditions for and Exchange Commission (“the
high returns on investment. Commission”) has been drawn
The minister, who spoke to the activities of Silverkuun
Wednesday in Abuja, during a Investment Cooperative Society/
courtesy visit by a delegation from Silverkuun Limited which holds
Austria for a consultative meeting itself out as an Investment Adviser/
regarding economic opportunities Fund Manager.
under the Nigeria-Austria “The Commission hereby
Development Cooperation, urged informs the public that Silverkuun
foreign investors to take advantage Investment Cooperative Society/
of the country’s enormous capacity Silverkuun Limited is NOT
to absorb investments. REGISTERED to operate in any
The Autrian delegation, was led capacity in the Nigerian Capital
by Mr Andreas Gebaue Market.
“In the last two years, there have Accordingly, the SEC advised the
been numerous efforts to ensure public to refrain from engaging with
that Nigeria’s economy heads in Silverkuun Investment Cooperative
the right direction. President Bola Society/Silverkuun Limited or its
Tinubu has put the economy in representatives in respect of any
a position where it can attract business in the Nigerian capital
domestic and foreign investment.” market.
While noting positive economic “The Commission uses this
indicators and ratings from global medium to reiterate that transacting
rating agencies was evidence that in the Nigerian Capital Market
the reforms were yielding results, with unregistered and unregulated
the minister assured the delegation entities exposes investors to financial
that the federal government was risk including fraud and potential
committed to maintaining the loss of investment. The investing
course of economic reforms. public is therefore reminded to
“We are determined to ensure verify the status of companies
that we listen to the private sector, and entities offering investment
or rather, people with experience From left: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Famtrac Nigeria Ltd, Engineer Salisu Umar, Secretary to the Kaduna State opportunities on the Commission’s
such as yours, so that we can do Government Dr. Abdulkadir Meyere, Governor Uba Sani, Chief of Staff to the Governor Liman Kila, and Chairman Kagarko Local dedicated portal – www.sec.gov.
better,” he said. Government Council Muhyideen Umar, during the commissioning of some road projects in Kagarko Tuesday ng/cmos, before transacting with
While explaining the ministry’s Photo: Tunde Garba Ladan them”, the SEC added.
role in coordinating development
planning, he informed the
delegation that the three tiers
of government in the country
Dangote Cement rewards distributors,
possessed the capacity to attract
investment for agriculture, green customers with CNG-Trucks, cash worth N11bn
initiatives, and Climate Change By David Agba Cement / President of Dangote He also noted that "Our leadership quality products.
financing, as well as to develop Abuja Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, in the building and construction sector In his welcome address, Group
their infrastructure. commended the distributors for their is rooted in this mutually beneficial Managing Director of Dangote
“Our ministry coordinates the For their continued loyalty and unwavering commitment and resilience relationship. Also, the partnership has Cement Plc, Arvind Pathak, stated,
efforts to develop investment- patronage, Dangote Cement Plc has "in driving our business forward, even been instrumental in elevating us to “Tonight, we celebrate the pivotal
grade proposals that can meet rewarded its distributors and customers amidst economic challenges." the position of Africa's largest cement role our customers play in ensuring
investors’ requirements,” Bagudu with various choice gift items and cash He lauded "their perseverance and producer.” the widespread availability of our
told the delegation. worth N11 billion. determination in ensuring our products He said, "in appreciation of the products across every region of Nigeria.
The delegation’s visit is part At the 2025 edition of its Customers remain available in the market. Thanks hard work, unflinching loyalty, We recognise and appreciate your
of the engagements under the Awards & Gala Nite held in Lagos, to your efforts, we have secured over 57 and commitment of our esteemed remarkable efforts in driving the sales,
Nigeria-Austria Development a premium celebration dedicated to per cent of the market share, and we customers in the year 2024, we are distribution, and usage of our products
Partnership, which the ministry recognising and rewarding its highest- encourage you to continue pushing for rewarding you with gift items and cash throughout the year 2024."
is facilitating to deepen performing distributors, with the more growth." valued at over N11 billion. We are The Group Executive Director of
economic relations between theme 'Let’s Acceler8', the cement Dangote noted that "this year's also celebrating our valued corporate Commercial Operations at Dangote
both countries. This aligns with giant rewarded its distributors with gift theme serves as a rallying call for unity customers, who have consistently Industries Limited, Fatima Aliko
its mandate to manage and items comprising several CNG trucks, and collective growth as we strive for chosen our cement products for a wide Dangote, acknowledged the significant
coordinate multilateral and containers filled with products, and unmatched market leadership in 2025. array of construction projects." contributions of the distributors.
bilateral economic development cash valued at over N11 billion. This theme reflects the strength of our He assured the stakeholders of the She emphasised the importance of
cooperation. Welcoming customers of the partnership with valued customers, Company's commitment to research their outstanding performance and
The explorative and interactive company to the distributors’ award which continues to drive the success of and continuous improvement in its achievements to the company's sales
working visit by the Austrian ceremony, Chairman of Dangote Dangote Cement." production processes and the highest growth and market expansion in 2024.

CSJ cautions on fresh borrowing, says it’s against FRA 44. (1) Any Government in the Federation
or its agencies and corporations desirous
of borrowing shall, specify the purpose
By David Agba of the economy, particularly infrastructure, circumstances, President Bola Ahmed According to the statement, “The most
Abuja health, education, water supply, growth, Tinubu has observed the FRA in the relevant law is the Fiscal Responsibility Act for which the borrowing is intended and
employment generation, security, etc. breach and consideration of the request by (FRA) which provides inter alia as follows: present a cost-benefit analysis, detailing the
The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) Lead Director of CSJ, Barr. Eze the National Assembly cannot proceed in 41 (1) The framework for debt management economic and social benefits of the purpose
Wednesday charged that the federal Onyekpere, in a statement in Abuja, defiance of the law. Considering Nigeria’s during the financial year shall be based to which the intended borrowing is to be
government’s quest to borrow more to swell called for careful consideration of all bloated public debt which according to on the following rules- (a) Government applied. 48. (1) The Federal Government
the nation’s public debts was an aberration circumstances, possible scenarios and the Debt Management Office stood at at all tiers shall only borrow for capital shall ensure that its fiscal and financial
of the Fiscal Responsibility Act. consequences surrounding the proposed N144.665trillion as at December 31 2024 expenditure and human development, affairs are conducted in a transparent
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on loans, saying, “This can only be done when and the very high percentage of retained provided that such borrowing shall be on manner and accordingly ensure full and
Tuesday requested the approval of the 2024 the request for approval is pitched against revenue set aside for debt service over the concessional terms with low interest rate timely disclosure and wide publication of
- 2026 External Borrowing Rolling Plan extant legal and policy provisions on debt years, borrowing without public input is a and with a reasonably long amortization all transactions and decisions involving
from the National Assembly to finance management in Nigeria.” violent disregard to due process and extant period subject to the approval of the public revenues and expenditures and their
critical projects cutting across various sectors Onyekpere pointed out that “In the law.” appropriate legislative body where necessary. implications for its finances.
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Young agripreneurs transforming

Africa’s Agriculture –AfDB
By David Agba innovation in Africa’s agriculture
Abuja sector, held on Monday 26 May.
The”Mobilizing Africa’s Agripreneurs:
An Ivorian entrepreneur who started up Unleashing the Next Generation
a snack food business with about $100, of Agricultural Innovators” session
then transformed it into a multinational showcased the transformational impact
supplier of a popular potato chip, is of the ENABLE Youth Program, which
crediting the African Development has supported more than 100,000
Bank’s Enable Youth programme for his young people in agriculture across 18
success. African countries and has facilitated the
Thirty-year-old “Mon chips” brand estimated creation of 240,000 jobs.
founder Koffi Amani François Xavier “Agriculture offers the largest
told an audience Tuesday on the scale and quickest wins for youth
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Kazab Heritage Ltd Otunba Kazeem Odeyeyiwa (left), and his wife, Chief (Mrs)
sidelines of the African Development employment. That’s why the African
Adesola Olaide Odeyeyiwa (right), receiving the winner award of Top National Distributor from Chairman Dangote Cement Plc
Bank Group 2025 Annual Meetings, Development Bank launched the
Aliko Dangote during the Dangote Cement Customer Plc Awards and Gala Nite in Lagos Tuesday Photo: Dangote Cement Plc
that his participation in the Enable ENABLE Youth Program in 2016. We

Dangote Refinery ends

Youth AgriPitch competition – which knew that if we could support young
empowers young people in the people to become “agri-preneurs,”
agribusiness sector -helped him develop they would build businesses that not
only feed Africa but employ millions

Nigeria’s reign as Africa’s

the skills he needed to scale up his
business. of people,” Dr. Beth Dunford, African
Xavier was a featured speaker at the Development Bank Vice President
Annual Meetings side event focused for Agriculture, Human and Social

biggest fuel importer on supporting African youth and Development said in her remarks.

FG sets stage for national

By Blessing Anaro, Lagos,
with agency report
million tons this year, almost
twice as much as Kenya with
again.
Aliko Dangote, Chairman
industrial manpower summit
By Adeola Akinbobola, “This initiative marks a defining step
8.9 million tons and Nigeria of the Dangote Group, Abuja toward unlocking the full potential of
Nigeria’s time as Africa’s biggest with 6.4 million. confidently announced last Nigeria’s industrial transformation through
fuel importer has ended as Over the last five years, South week that Nigeria will soon All plans are on top gear as the Federal one of its most vital levers: human capital
the Dangote mega-refinery Africa’s refining capacity has stop importing premium motor Government has officially inaugurated seven development... it signals our collective
boosts production. The title been halved due to accidents spirit (PMS), or petrol, due to planning committees in preparation for the resolve to ensure that Nigeria’s industrial
upcoming National Industrial Manpower rise is not only powered by infrastructure
is now held by South Africa, and a lack of investment, with the strategic initiatives of the Summit. and policy—but also by people: skilled,
where operational fuel-making imports meeting more than Dangote Refinery. The summit is a key initiative aimed at equipped, and globally competitive,” he
capacity has shrunk, according 60% of demand, according Speaking at the Africa CEO bolstering Nigeria’s industrial development stated.
to a consultancy. to state-owned logistics firm Forum Annual Summit in Kigali through strategic workforce enhancement. Responding on behalf of the Committee
Billionaire Aliko Dangote’s Transnet SOC Ltd. The on Friday, Dangote revealed The Minister of State for Industry, Members, the Chairman, Planning
Trade and Investment, Senator John Owan Committee of the Summit, Barrister
650,000-barrel-a-day plant government last year bought that the Dangote Refinery has Enoh, during the inauguration in Abuja, Abdulghani Arobo promised not to betray
started ramping up in 2024, the shuttered Sapref refinery already commenced the supply emphasized the need for industrial growth to the confidence reposed in them, stating that
part of Africa’s leading crude from Shell Plc and BP Plc to try of diesel and aviation fuel be supported not only by infrastructure and the members would discharge the duty to
producer’s aim to stop sending and grow domestic production within Nigeria. policy but also by a robust, skilled workforce. the best of their ability.
oil to Europe to be processed
and shipped back.
“Nigerian imports are Proposed borrowing essential STI critical to
national devt –Nnaji
dropping as a result of the
continued operation
Dangote,” Elitsa Georgieva,
of component of MTEF-FG By Zarah Kasha
Abuja
By David Agba projects, terms and conditions, for H2 2025. Also, the plan is
executive director at energy Abuja implementation period, etc. for both federal and several state The Minister of Innovation Science and
By adopting a structured, governments across numerous Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji has said
consultancy CITAC, said in that creativity, innovation, science and
response to questions. “Since The federal government forward looking approach, the geopolitical zones including Abia,
Wednesday said that the plan facilitates comprehensive Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Kaduna, technology (STI) are critical tools in
the beginning of this year, proposed Borrowing Rolling financial planning and avoids Lagos, Niger, Oyo, Sokoto, and driving Nigeria’s economic development.
South African imports have Plan is an essential component of the inefficiencies of ad hoc or Yobe States. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, at
been consistently highest in the Medium Term Expenditure reactive borrowing practices. “Importantly, it should be the unveiling ceremony of the NextGen
Framework (MTEF) in This strategic method enhances noted that the Borrowing Innovation Challenge 2025 and launching
sub-Saharan Africa.” the NBTI Global App, Nnaji said that
The shift illustrates the accordance with both the Fiscal Nigeria’s ability to implement Rolling Plan does not equate
Responsibility Act 2007 and the effective fiscal policies and to an automatic increase in the initiative, led by the National Board
ambition of several African DMO Act 2003. mobilize development resources, the nation’s debt burden. The for Technology Incubation (NBTI) in
nations, including Uganda Director, Information and According to him, “the nature of the rolling plan means collaboration with a United Kingdom
and Mozambique, to increase Public Relations, Mohammed borrowing plan does not equate that borrowings are split over based consulting and development advisory
Manga, in a statement in Abuja to actual borrowing for the the period of the projects. For firm, UKALD and other strategic partners,
domestic refining capacity, a is designed to break down barriers faced by
difficult task even for Dangote noted that the plan outlines the period. The actual borrowing example, a large proportion of
external borrowing framework for each year is contained in the projects in the 2024. - 2026 local inventors.
whose $20 billion project went for both the federal and sub annual budget. In 2025, the rolling plan have multi year draw The Minister who was represented by
over budget and took longer national governments over a external borrowing component downs of between 5 — 7 years his Senior Special Adviser, Administration,
than anticipated. three year period, accompanied is $1.23 billion, and it has not which are project tied loans,” the Dr. Robert Ngwu said the programme is
by five detailed appendices on the yet been drawn. This is planned statement explained. building direct pipelines between local
Still, traders including talents and global opportunities, offering
Glencore Plc and Vitol SA have
found opportunities to supply LAAC training: Stakeholders commend NCAA DG on manpower devt access to investors, mentors, technical
assistance, and commercialization
By Suleiman Idris, The 5-Day training programme code- According to the NCAT Rector, the
fuel to South Africa where a Lagos named LAAC-13 2025 is designed for training would have a great impact on the
pathways.
number of refineries have shut This challenge he said, is not just an
different categories of aviation reporters and journalists while reporting the industry. event but a national movement, calling
since 2020. Critical stakeholders in the nation’s aviation editors, cutting across five layers of classes, In his remarks, LAAC Chairman, Mr. on every young Nigerian with a spark of
South Africa imported industry have commended the efforts of the including: Basic, Advance, Management, Idris Suleiman expressed gratitude to the brilliance, novel idea and transformative
4.2 million tons of refined Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Senior management and Refreshers courses Director General, NCAA, Capt Chris solution, ready to shape Nigeria’s economy.
to boost manpower development through for all the journalists. Najomo for his extraordinarily support in
products in the first quarter robust training programmes. Declaring open the 2025 Training ensuring LAAC returns to NCAT this year.
In his welcome address, the Director
of 2025, while Nigeria landed General, NBTI Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji
The NCAA is the major sponsor of Course, the Rector/Chief Executive Officer Beyond the aviation agencies, Suleiman said the programme will ignite a renaissance
3.1 million tons, according this year’s ongoing League of Airport and of Nigeria College of Aviation Technology equally expressed gratitude to the Nigerian of ideas, invention and inclusive prosperity
to CITAC. It estimates South Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) course (NCAT), Zaria, Dr. Danjuma Adamu Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) for driven by creativity of young Nigerians
Africa will import around 15.5 holding at the Nigerian College of Aviation Ismaila applauded NCAA for continuously their steadfastness in supporting the training across the globe.
Technology (NCAT) in Zaria, Kaduna State. sponsoring the media training. programme every year.
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Minister commissions, hands over NEDC infrastructural projects to Zulum

By Sàdiq Abubakar
Maiduguri
The Honourable Minister of State, Ministry of Regional Development,
Alhaji Una Maigari Ahmadu, has commissioned and handed over
The passage came during plenary after vice-chairman of the
committee, Senator Yunus Akintunde (APC Oyo Central), I remain PDP scribe, says Anyanwu
infrastructural projects constructed by North East Development presented the report and outlined key components of the By Kehinde Osasona
Commission (NEDC) in Konduga, Jere and Maiduguri Metropolitan proposed expenditure.
Council. Senator Akintunde in his presentation said the committee
Abuja
“It is with great honour and a deep sense of responsibility that reviewed and upheld the proposed figure of N124.2 billion,
I address you today here in Maiduguri, the heart of resilience and The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel
with a breakdown showing N1.2 billion allocated for personnel Anyanwu, Wednesday said party leaders are destroying and demarketing the
rebirth in the North east. costs and N98.6 billion earmarked for capital expenditure. party.
“Let me begin by extending my deepest condolences to the He added that the budget would support ongoing efforts Anyanwu stated this while fielding questions from the PDP Press Corps, saying
government and people of Borno state over the recent loss of lives to train police personnel, rehabilitate and construct police he never resigned his position as the party scribe despite pressure from some
and displacement resulting from the tragic flooding incident due to the stations, and upgrade essential facilities across the country. party leaders.
spill from the Alau Dam. Other major areas covered include the renovation of barracks He dismissed both the coalition talk and the just concluded National Executive
“We stand in solidarity with you during this difficult time and reaffirm Meeting (NEC) as “mere meetings.”
and clinics, as well as the procurement of compressed natural
the federal government’s commitment to supporting relief and long- While dwelling further on his travail, the embattled Anyanwu accused Governors
gas (CNG) and related interventions to enhance police
term resilience efforts,” Maigari said. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state and Peter Mbah of Enugu state of leading a
mobility and sustainability.
The minister assured that the ministry will work in close collaboration coordinated plot to remove him before the expiration of his tenure.
In his remarks, Senate President Godswill Akpabio expressed
with the North East Governors Forum on bold, forward-looking
optimism that the approved expenditures would strengthen
initiatives including the Establishment of a North East Regional Airline He alleged that both men conspired to insert Mr. Sunday Ude-Okoye into the
to connect the states and neighboring countries.
national security. position of secretary through improper channels, including manipulating party
He urged the Police Affairs Committee to conduct robust staff and using unauthorised meeting venues.
oversight to ensure transparency and accountability in the “How can governors gang up to insert someone as secretary? This is the height
Senate approves N124.2bn 2024 fund’s implementation.
“The expenditures that we might hear from the Police Trust
of impunity. Staff were sponsored and processes were bypassed.”
“There is no vacancy in the office of the national secretary of the PDP. I remain
budget for PTF Fund should enhance security all over the nation.
“The committee should also ensure that they do proper
the substantive national secretary whose tenure runs until December 2025,”
Anyanwu told Journalists that he only took a leave of absence from office to
By Taiye Odewale oversight so that every kobo that is herein appropriated will contest the 2023 governorship election in Imo state and had formally notified the
be used for the benefit of the police and the nation in general”, party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of his decision.
Abuja “I wrote to the party and to INEC before proceeding on leave. That letter was
he said .
acknowledged. My deputy only acted on my behalf. At no time did I resign from
The Senate Wednesday passed the sum of N124.2 billion as The Nigeria Police Trust Fund was established to provide
my position.
the 2024 budget for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), alternative funding for the training, welfare, and operational
“The position of national secretary is zoned to the south, and specifically micro-
following the consideration of the report by its Committee on needs of the Nigeria Police Force, with the aim of improving zoned to the South-east, with Imo state as the designated source of nomination.
Police Affairs. law enforcement effectiveness nationwide. Why is replacement being pushed from Enugu state?,” he asked.
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ART FEATURE
Chinua Achebe, Nobel Prize And African Literature Tackling obstetric
In Nigeria, the battle against
obstetric fistula, a painful and
debilitating condition caused by

fistula in Nigeria
By Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye a single conference be enough prolonged and obstructed labour,
to help the committee make has seen promising strides in the
March 21 was here again such an important decision recent past.
recently. On this particular when they had all the time This progress so far, according To address such challenges,
day in 2013, Professor Chinua to thoroughly examine the to investigation, is attributable to the Nigerian government had
both government initiatives and unveiled initiatives like the Maternal
Achebe, one of the world’s works of African writers since inputs from non-governmental
most distinguished writers and the announcement of the last Mortality Reduction Innovation
organisations (NGOs). and Initiatives (MAMII) project,
intellectuals took his last breath winner the previous year? Or offering free caesarean sections and
in Boston, Massachusetts, were there some extra-literary An example from Kwara improving access to skilled delivery
mourned and celebrated by considerations they usually One of the most significant services in many health centres
his teeming readers, critics and relied upon to choose the prize government interventions is by across the country.
divers people across the globe recipients? For instance, was the National Health Insurance Since its inception, more than
on whom his work and life a demonstration of adequate Authority (NHIA), which has 4,000 women have benefited,
had significantly impacted in respect to the “Nobel masters” expanded its coverage to include thereby contributing to a measurable
various ways. I have to use this Chinua Achebe by honouring their summons care for Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF) decline in maternal mortality and
writers of Africa who at this patients. morbidity.
period to examine some of the to flock to Stockholm that year In the light of this, the NHIA Government support plays a
important discussions that have point in time should have the key requirement designed Muhammad Pate
coordinator in Kwara state, Hajiya critical role in combating maternal
continued to circulate around outgrown the desire for the for African writers to enable Idayat Bello-Olaitan, said no fewer Reproductive Health analyst, mortality and morbidity through
Achebe, his work and African easy option of using external one of them “qualify” to receive than 71 women in the state had reiterated the agency’s commitment policies like the free caesarean
literature which appear to have platforms instead of grappling the coveted prize? benefited from the NHIA’s Free to ending obstetric fistula, describing section initiative which has already
even gained considerable weight with the problem of creating The reason that makes more Fistula Programme (FFP) with 31 it as a condition with severe stigma benefited more than 4,000 women.
since his demise and have also structures of their own at sense is that their decision was enrolled under the Basic Health and life-altering consequences for The ongoing MAMII project is
home. obviously a product of anxiety Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), a the female gender. a key component of this national
distinguished themselves by the He said that women should never
largely tantalizing distortions, “…I strongly believe that the and fear. By this time, Africa’s development that has never been effort, aiming to reduce maternal
time is overdue for Africans, recorded in the history of the have to endure such experiences deaths by improving access to
half-truths and deliberate best known and highly regarded scheme to cover the ailment in the as UNFPA had provided life- essential healthcare services.
misinformation that have been especially African writers, to writer, Chinua Achebe, whose transforming surgeries and support
state and Nigeria.
carefully injected into them. begin to take the initiative novels, lectures and essays had VVF is an abnormal opening across Nigeria.
in deciding the things that Pate announces key achievements
This service is for the benefit formidably challenged the between the bladder and the Lanre said with backing from In that wise, the minister of
of students, younger professors belong to their peace…” (See stereotypical portrayal of the vagina, causing continuous urinary the Norwegian government, the health, Prof Muhammad Pate
and scholars who were yet to “Ikejemba: He Had in Him continent and her people by incontinence in women. So far, it is programme was also able to help has therefore announced key
be admitted into the African the Elements So Mixed” by Western writers and had largely rated as one of the most distressing women reintegrate into their achievements in Nigeria’s fight
Professor Michael Thelwell, influenced a significant review complications of gynecologic and communities with renewed dignity against maternal health issues,
literary household when some and economic potential.
of the events stoking these Usaafrica dialogue google of how the rest of the world obstetric procedures in women’s including the expansion of the Free
groups). health. The state commissioner Fistula Programme, now active in
discussions took place and saw Africa and her people had Through this, the government for Women Affairs and Social
who are innocently gobbling One wonders what the earned for himself the status of 15 healthcare facilities nationwide.
aims to reduce maternal mortality Development, Ms Asmau’u Iganus He said that the initiative
up the horribly deficient astounded Nobel Committee a “suspect” within the Western and morbidity through programmes highlighted that the support
members must have whispered provides free fistula repair, care and
accounts being fed them by literary establishment. such as the NHIA-FFP and improved not only the social status transportation to affected women,
those who either do not have to each other after receiving His 1975 Chancellor’s Comprehensive Emergency of the survivors but also their significantly improving access
any better grasp of those aspects this letter. Lecture at the University of Obstetric Care (CEmOC). economic well-being as the success to treatment for this debilitating
of the African literary history In an interview a few years Massachusetts, entitled “An According to Bello-Olaitan, stories indicate. childbirth-related condition.
themselves or are on a deliberate later with ThisWeek magazine Image of Africa: Racism in women undergoing fistula treatment As part of broader reforms
mission to distribute misleading (November 27, 1989), Achebe Conrad’s Heart of Darkness,” under these schemes receive free, Ex-patients-turned models under MAMII, the government
explained further why he chose comprehensive care, including On his part, Dr Musa Issa, also unveiled a National Training
concoctions. for instance, had not only surgery, feeding, transportation and founder of Fistula Foundation
It seems so natural to to ignore the event: “In 1986, influenced a major reassessment Manual for Obstetric Fistula
family planning counseling, thereby Nigeria said that the treatment and Management, reinforcing its
commence with Chinua Achebe I rejected an invitation to of Conrad and some other eliminating the burden of out-of- empowerment of survivors turned
Stockholm to discuss African commitment to long-term fistula
and the Nobel Literature Prize highly regarded Western pocket expenses for them and their them into role models within their prevention and care.
given that discussions on it literature. They thought it was writers as “objective witnesses” families. communities with exciting stories. Observers therefore are of the
have stubbornly refused to go the turn of Africa. I thought in several informed literary Fistula survivors like Mrs Safiyanu For instance a survivor like Moses opinion that the efforts mark a
away even after over a decade of it was not right for African quarters, but had equally Moses illustrates the success of these now expresses hope and joy at her critical step in addressing obstetric
Achebe’s passing. writers to troop to Europe to redefined and broadened the interventions. Once ostracised due recovery and views herself as an fistula and promoting safer
discuss the future of African parameters with which fictional to the stigma of her condition, she ambassador committed to helping childbirth for vulnerable women
literature. The relationship now shares her journey of recovery other women to equally seek across Nigeria.
*Achebe and the Nobel Politics and even non-fictional works and empowerment, saying, “I was treatment for the ailment.
By 1986, it was very obvious between me and them is well by Western writers on Africa Expanded health insurance
ignored because of the smell, but In Kaduna, Abuja and Zamfara, coverage now includes maternal
that the Swedish Academy known; I am not battling for and her people were evaluated. today I am fine, like everyone else,” the Bashir Foundation for Fistula
their recognition. Recognitions care, providing critical services to
which annually selects the Indeed, that Achebe lecture she said. and Women’s Health (BFFWH) women in underserved areas and
recipients of the Nobel are good but I am not going to is now widely considered as Empowerment initiatives such as is also working to provide both helping to prevent complications
Literature Prize had decided to stop any work in order to court one of the most significant NHIA’s FFP and community-based surgical repair and post-operative like VVF.
bring it to Africa. But to actualize your attention. No matter how contributions to the criticism of projects not only provide medical rehabilitation for women. Empowerment and reintegration
this, they did something that well meaning, no one else can literature written in English. It treatment but also offer vocational According to Ibukun Ogundare, are essential for long-term recovery
tell your own story.” (p.19) has received widespread reviews training, helping survivors rebuild director of Media and Technology with programmes that include
viciously affected the credibility their lives and reintegrate into at BFFWH, the programmes focus
of that year’s prize. They and known to have caused vocational training and start-up
Inline image society. on underserved communities and support to restore, not just health
summoned African writers to considerable upset within the include post-surgery support such but also dignity and independence
Stockholm to discuss African Now, why would the Nobel Western literary establishment. as psychological counselling and
Committee take the very Minna too of women.
Literature before them. While The extent of its far-reaching This initiative is not only peculiar vocational training for victims so Testimonies from survivors like
several African writers including suspicious decision of inviting effect could be gleaned from to Kwara, but has a sembance that they can, at least, have a sense Mrs Gladys Nwachi, who lived with
the illustrious Wole Soyinka African writers to Stockholm Achebe’s revelation in his in Niger state. In Minna, for of belonging in the society. VVF for 18 years, highlight the life-
who won the prize that year to discuss African literature 1998 interview by the New instance, the Raised Foundation, He said the efforts were part changing impact of these efforts.
trooped to Sweden to attend the before it shortly before giving York Writers Institute where a nongovernmental organisation, of a broader national movement Her story and others like hers
the prize to a black African he stated that after reading has conducted more than 800 to eliminate obstetric fistula underscore the importance of
conference which held from 11- and improve maternal health
17 April, 1986, Chinua Achebe writer – an action some of the essay on Conrad, an old, successful surgeries since 2017, continued investment in prevention,
us found very patronizing? thereby restoring hope and dignity nationwide. treatment, and survivor support.
thought that such an event was very highly respected Swedish to affected women. These combined efforts reflect a Ultimately, experts say tackling
not worth his time. It would even be more critic and writer had this to say: growing national and international
According to the Foundation’s obstetric fistula in Nigeria requires a
In his message to the Nobel disastrous to the reputation “the white people would be in communications officer, Ruth commitments to ending obstetric comprehensive approach, combining
Committee rejecting their of the Nobel Committee and trouble when there are more Mamman-Jiya, the goal is to fistula in Nigeria. free surgical interventions, preventive
invitation, Achebe wrote: its distinguished literature people like [Achebe] who are ensure that no woman endures the maternal care, and post-operative
“I regret I cannot accept prize to suggest that perhaps talking this way.” suffering of obstetric fistula while How collaboration helps empowerment.
your generous invitation for the committee might not According to Achebe, trying to give birth in Niger state Through collaboration between It is the views of experts that
the simple reason that I do have achieved sufficient after the essay had gained again. government bodies, NGOs like the the goal of eliminating obstetric
acquaintance with African widespread attention, some Raised Foundation and BFFWH fistula and improving maternal
not consider it appropriate for and international partners such
African writers to assemble writers and their works and people (obviously Western The UNFPA model health outcomes across the country
so considered it necessary to In a similar effort, the United as UNFPA, significant progress is within reach due to sustained
in European capitals in 1986 scholars, critics and writers) Nations Population Fund is being made in the remediation commitment from both local and
to discuss the future of their bring them to Sweden in order came to him to thank him for efforts towards eradicating the
(UNFPA), in collaboration with international stakeholders.
literature. In my humble to make up for that deficiency. helping them to see Africa and the Government of Norway, ailment in women. The good news is that the
opinion it smacks too much of That would then amount to Africans differently and purge has empowered 50 rehabilitated For example, in southern coordinating minister of health is
those constitutional conferences underlining the impression themselves of the misleading survivors in Gombe state through a Nigeria, Prof Johnson Obuna, someone that is at home with the
arranged in London and Paris that their decision to bring their impressions they had formed programme that combines surgery, the medical director of National health challenges of the country;
for our pre-independence prize to Africa preceded their about the continent and her vocational training, and economic Obstetric Fistula Centre (NOFIC) therefore, can be described as a
determination of the criteria people due to their unbalanced empowerment for women suffering pointed out that many VVF cases square peg in a square hole as far as
political leaders. were caused by poor caesarean
“The fault, however is not for selecting the particular portrayal by Western writers. from a similar condition. health coverage for Nigerians and
African writer they intended to During a graduation sections as he highlighted the need the implementation of the various
with the organizers such as Read full text on www. ceremony for the 50 survivors, Dr for quality maternal care and skilled health reform programmes are
yourselves, but with us the give it to. But how would just blueprint.ng birth attendants.
Bajowa Lanre, UNFPA’s Sexual concerned. NAN
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known and addressed as Mercy as HARUNA UMAR now wish
Simon Vashima, my correct date
wish to be known and addressed as to be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed as to be known and addressed
of birth is 23/07/1996 not 01/01/1991 GAKSEHA RINKA GOSHI . Former Abigail Issa Akintola. as BULUS PEACE ANDREW. DANAT HANATU ALEXANDER. as UMAR HARUNA. Former
as it was wrongly captured . Former documents remain valid. Concerned Former documents remain Former documents remain Former documents remain valid. documents remain valid.
documents remain valid. Concerned authorities and general public to take valid. Concerned authorities and valid. Concerned authorities and Concerned authorities and general Concerned authorities and
authorities and general public to take note general public to take note general public to take note public to take note general public to take note
note

NDALIMAN ALFA DECLARATION OF MARRIAGE DECLARATION OF MARRIAGE ABUBAKAR Joseph Ewa

In the legal notice of blueprint Mr ALIYU ABUBAKAR MALAM and Mr MUHAMMAD HAFIZ SA’AD I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed
newspaper of *FEBRUARY 01, Mrs AMMANI HADIZA NURA got I, formerly known and addressed as
and Mrs ZAINAB MUHAMMAD as ABUBAKAR MUSA, OLD DOB: as onaenabur Sunday, now
2024* the name of the second married on the 27/08/2022, at SULTAN ABUBAKAR got married on the wish to be known and addressed as Ewa Chukwuemeka, now wish
01:01:1996, now wish to be known and
Applicant to the deceased NDALIMAN BELLO MOSQUE UNGUWAN SARKI, 30/03/2018, at SULTAN BELLO addressed as ABUBAKAR KAJURU Joseph Sunday, wrong date of to be known and addressed as Ewa
ALFA was written as ZAINAB AHMAD in KADUNA NORTH L.G.A., KADUNA MOSQUE UNGUWAN SARKI, in KADUNA MUSA, NEW DOB: 01:02:1999. birth: 4/4/1990, correct date of birth: Chukwuemeka Lemuel. Former
but the correct name is *ZAINAB STATE . The authority concerned and NORTH L.G.A., KADUNA STATE . The 1/1/2004. Former documents remain documents remain valid. Concerned
AHMED* Concerned Authorities and Former documents remain valid.
the general public should please take authority concerned and the general valid. Concerned authorities and
general public to please take note Concerned authorities and general
general public to take note authorities and general public to take
note. public should please take note. public to take note note

Batiri ABDULKADIR Salome OMOZEGBAI SANI KASHIM

I, formerly known and addressed as I formerly known and addressed I, Formerly known addressed as I formerly known and addressed I formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed
Batiri Bitrus Shaggy, now wish as ALIYU A MAYANA now Salomi Katung now wish to as OMOZEGBM MICHAEL now
to be known and addressed as Batiri
as SANI MUSTAB now wish as KASEEM MUSTAPHA now
wish to known and addressed as be addressed as Mrs. Salome wish to known and addressed to known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed
Bitrus, My correct date of birth Bayang Christopher. All
01/04/1981 not, 12/12/1980 as it was ABDULKADIR ALIYU ABBA all as OMOZEGBAI MICHAEL SANI MUSTAPHA all former as KASHIM MUSTAPHA.
former documents remain valid. MCADORNIS all former Former documents remain
wrongly capture. Former documents former documents remain valid General public and the Nigerian documents remain valid general
remain valid. Concerned authorities documents remain valid general valid. Concerned authorities and
general public should take note Army to note. public should take note public should take note
and general public to take note general public to take note

Musa Adamu Makoji UJIRO USMAN GODWIN

I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as
as Ibrahim Musa Ismaila as Adumu Abubaka now as Sediq Bala Ogwu now as UJIRO ABRAHAM, now wish as First name: TAHIR, Surname: GODWIN JOY ISI now wish to be
now wish to be known and wish to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed to be known and addressed as USMAN, now wish to be known and known and addressed as GODWIN.
addressed as Musa Ismaila. as Adamu Abubakar. as Makoji Ezekiel Former UJIRO ABRAHAM ELUMERIA. addressed as First name: USMAN, {surname} ISI. {first name}. JOY.
Former documents remain Former documents remain documents remain valid. Former documents remain Surname: DAHIR. Former documents {middle name}.. Former documents
valid. Concerned authorities and valid. Concerned authorities and Concerned authorities and valid. Concerned authorities and remain valid. Concerned authorities remain valid. Concerned authorities
general public to take note general public to take note general public to take note general public to take note and general public to take note and general public to take note

OCHEYINEHI JOSHUA Onwuachusim OGADIMMA YANGE MOSES

I, formerly known and addressed as JOSHUA JIMOH OCHOYO & I formerly known as Benjamin I formerly known as OGADIMMA I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed
OTAFU OCHEYINEI SUSAN now JOSHUA SULE. NEW NAME= BEATRICE SAMUEL with date of birth as JAMES YANGE now wish to be
wish to be known and addressed as Miracle Chiamaka now wish as ALLANANA MOSES JUNIOR,
JOSHUA JIMOH OCHOYO. that 11/03/1991 now wish to be known as known and addressed as YANGE DOB 01/APRIL/1997, now wish to
OTAFU .{surname} OCHEYINEHI. the above names refer to the same to be known as Onwuachusim
{first name}. SUSAN. {middle name}.
OGADIMMA BEATRICE ANOCHILI. JAMES. Former documents be known and addressed as MOSES
person. Former documents remain Miracle Chiamaka. former with date of birth 11/03/1993. former remain valid. Concerned ALLANANA, DOB 01/APRIL/2004.
Former documents remain valid. Former documents remain valid.
Concerned authorities and general
valid. Concerned authorities and documents remain valid . General documents remain valid. General public authorities and general public to
general public to take note take note take note Concerned authorities and general
public to take note public take note public to take note

FATIMA ILIYA RALIA DANBILI MUHAMMAD SADIQ

I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, was formerly known and addressed I, was formerly known and addressed
MISS FATIMA MUSA, now as ALI ESTHER ARI, now as RALIA IBRAHIM SAMBO as DANGU DANGU now wish as BULTU RUKAIYA MUHAMMAD, as SADIQ ABUBAKR TIJJANI, but
wish to be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed now wish to be known and to be known and addressed but now wish to be known and now wish to be known and addressed
MRS FATIMA ABDULLAHI YUSUF, as ILIYA ESTHER,. Former addressed as RALIA YUSUF. All addressed as MUHAMMAD as SADIQ ABUBAKAR TIJJANI.
Former documents remain valid. NYSC documents remain valid. DANBILI DANGU. All former RUQAYYA. All former documents
former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General All former documents remain valid.
Concerned authorities and general Concerned authorities and remain valid.Authority concern and the Authority concern and the general
public to take note general public to take note General public should take note. public should take note. general public should take note. public should take note.

ZARA BULAMA SHERIFF IBRAHIM BASHIR HAJJABAWA

I, was formerly known and addressed I, was formerly known and addressed I, was formerly known and I, was formerly known and addressed I, was formerly known and I was formally known as: MISS
as ZARA ALKALI, but now wish to as MODU BUKAR, but now wish to addressed as BABA IBRAHIM as IBRAHIM USMAN DANDA, but addressed as BASHIR MODU, HAJJABAWA MUSTAPHA BUKAR,
be known and addressed as ZARA be known and addressed as BULAMA MUSA, but now wish to be known now wish to be known and addressed but now wish to be known and now wish to be known and addressed
MOHAMMED. All former documents
KAWUDIMA MODU. All former and addressed as SHERIFF MUSA. as IBRAHIM USMAN. All former addressed as BASHIR GREMA as: MRS HAJJABAWA MUSTAPHA
documents remain valid.Authority All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid.Authority MODU. All former documents BUKAR, All former documentsc remain
remain valid.Authority concern and concern and the general public should Authority concern and the general concern and the general public should remain valid.Authority concern and valid general public should please take
the general public should take note. take note. public should take note. take note. the general public should take note. note.

David halima Nnamani-Chukwu AMUZIE GODMAN EZE

I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed
as kilobas alvari now as miss halima abubakar Chukwu Chiamaka Favour now as AMUZIE GODWIN now wish as OJEKA GLADYS IRIMA Now
adagbo. now wish to be known as EZE UCHENNA now wish to
wish to be known and addressed and addressed as Miss halima
wish to be known and addressed as to be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed as be known and addressed as EZE
as David Sunday. Former abubakar jafar. Former Nnamani-Chukwu Chiamaka AMUZIE GODWIN CHIBUEZE.. GODMAN GLADYS OJEKA. All former UCHENNA. Former documents
documents remain valid. documents remain valid. Concerned Favour. Former documents remain Former documents remain documents remain valid. Concerned remain valid. Concerned
Concerned authorities and authorities and general public to take valid. Concerned authorities and valid. Concerned authorities and Authorities and General Public should authorities and general public to
general public to take note note general public to take note general public to take note please take note. take note

UMAR ISAAC VICTORIA IFEANYI CONSOLIDATION AND PREFERENCE OF NAMES.

AMINA
I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed as
UMAR BABA MOHAMMED now ISAAC SHINA OMOGOYE now wish as VICTORIA ISHAYA now wish as IFEANYI JOHN OKWUOSA, ASSABAR JESSE CHOCK MAGAJI,
AMINA HARUNA MAMMAN now
wish to be known and addressed as to be known and addressed as ISAAC to be known and addressed as IFEANYI N. OKWUOSA, IFEANYI ASSABAR MAGAJI, ASSABAR J.
ISAAC OKWUOLISA and IFEANYI C MAGAJI now wish to be known wish to be known and addressed as
UMAR BABA and the correct DOB OLUWASINA OMOGOYE. Former VICTORIA ABAKASA ISHAYA. OKWUOSA now wish to be known and and addressed as ASSABAR JESSE AMINA MUSA GYANET. Former
as 1st /01/1998 . Former documents documents remain valid. Concerned Former documents remain addressed as IFEANYI NNAMDI CHOCK MAGAJI. Former documents documents remain valid. Concerned
remain valid. Concerned authorities authorities and general public to take valid. Concerned authorities and OKWUOSA. Former documents remain valid. Concerned authorities authorities and general public to take
and general public to take note note general public to take note remain valid. Concerned authorities and general public to take note note
and general public to take note

JONATHAN PERFECT VINCENT ALHASSAN Ahumibe JOHNSON

I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I Formerly known and called I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed
as JONATHAN CHARLES now as PERFECT ISHAKU now as VINCENT GEORGE now wish MOHAMMED MUAZU ALHASAN, Joseph Ifeoma Cynthia now as JOHNSON YAKUBU now wish
wish to be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed to be known and addressed as now wish to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed
as ALHASSAN BABAWO MUAZU All. to be known and addressed as
JONATHAN CHARLES MARKUS. as PERFECT JOHN. Former VINCENT MALLAMI GEORGE. Former documents remain valid. as Ahumibe Ifeoma Cynthia. JOHNSON OZOVEHE YAKUBU.
Former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. Former documents remain PREMIUM PENSION, Concern Former documents remain valid. Former documents remain
Concerned authorities and general Concerned authorities and valid. Concerned authorities and authorities and general public to take Concerned authorities and general valid. Concerned authorities and
public to take note general public to take note general public to take note note. public to take note general public to take note

CONFIRMATION OF NAME DAVID MUHAMMAD OHAEGBU PATRICK AHMED

This is to confirm that THANKGOD I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed as
PROSPER EDITH, RAPHAEL DAVID DAVID OLUWASEGUN. now SAMBO USMAN now wish to be
I, formerly known and addressed
IGULE CHIBUZOR OHOWE, Now EFFIONG BASSEY EFFIONG, Now as SAFIATU UMAR AHMED,
PROSPER and THANKGOD EDITH wish to be known and addressed as known and addressed as MUHAMMAD wish to be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed as
OMOGE refers to one and same
DAVID DAVID WHYTE. All former USMAN SAMBO. All former
Now wish to be known and
person but now wish to be known and OHAEGBU CHIBUZOR EDWIN. PATRICK IME BASSEY. All former addressed as AHMED SAFIYA. All
addressed as THANKGOD PROSPER documents remains valid, concerned documents remains valid, concerned All former Documents remain valid. Documents remain valid. Concerned
authorities and general public should authorities and general public should
former Documents remain valid.
EDITH. All former documents remains Concerned Authorities and General Authorities and General public should Concerned Authorities and General
valid, concerned authorities and please take note. please take note. public should please take note. please take note.
general public should please take note public should please take note.

UMAR OLORUNLEKE SALIHU OKECHUKWU AHMED JOSEPH

I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known as OLORUNLEKE I, formerly known as Surname UMAR I, formerly known as GOODNESS I, formerly known and addressed
Firstname SALIHU Middlename STEPHANIE OKECHUKWU, date
I, formerly known and addressed
YUNUSA SUNDAY, Now wish to AJILEYE. Now wish to be addressed ABDU, Now wish to be known as
as JIBRIN AMINA, Now wish as JOSEPH ELIZABETH GOH,
of birth 29/08/2001, Now wish to be to be known and addressed as
be known and addressed as UMAR as OLORUNLEKE ELISHA AJILEYE. Surname UMAR Firstname SALIHU known as OKECHUKWU GOODNESS Now wish to be known and
YUNUSA SUNDAY. All former Middlename ABDUL. All former CHIAGOZIE date of birth 29/08/2003. AHMED IDOWU AMINA. All addressed as JOSEPH JULCHIT.
All former documents remain valid. former Documents remain valid.
Documents remain valid. Concerned Documents remain valid. Concerned All former Documents remain valid. All former Documents remain valid.
Authorities and General public should
Concerned authorities and the general Authorities and General public should Concerned Authorities and General Concerned Authorities and General Concerned Authorities and General
please take note. public should please take note. public should please take note.
please take note. public to please take note. public should please take note.
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Hauwa AMINA LAWAL ALIYU AISHA AMINU
I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed
as kaka musa now wish to as AMINA MUKTAR ALIYU as LAWAL ZAKARI DOGARA. ALIYU HUSSAINI YAKUBU now as AISHA MOHAMMED. now as AMINU SULEMAN now wish
be known and addressed as now wish to be known and now wish to be known and wish to be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed to be known and addressed as
Hauwa Isa Former documents addressed as AMINA AHMAD. addressed as LAWAL DOGARA ALIYU YAKUBU HUSSAIN . Former as AISHA KOKO MUHAMMAD. AMINU SULEIMAN. Former
remain valid. (bank, uba bank). . Former documents remain ALH. Former documents remain documents remain valid. Concerned Former documents remain documents remain valid.
Concerned authorities and valid. Concerned authorities and valid. Concerned authorities and authorities and general public to take valid. Concerned authorities and Concerned authorities and
general public to take note general public to take note general public to take note note general public to take note general public to take note

AYODEJI
I FORMERLY KNOW AS FAVOUR AYODEJI BISIOLA NOW WISH TO BE KNOW AND ADDRESS PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE
AS AYODEJI FAVOUR ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND
GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOT
AMINANJUNA CHARITY AND ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION
E
PUBLIC NOTICE
This is to inform the general public that the above name has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission
(CAC), Abuja for Registration under Part ‘f’ of Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA 2020).

DECLARATION OF MARRIAGE
THE TRUSTEES ARE:

1. SANI ABUBAKAR MAMMAN - CHAIRMAN

2. AHMED MUHAMMAD KABIRU - TRUSTEE
3. MUHAMMAD ABDULLAHI JEGA - TRUSTEE

MR. MAHMUD MUHAMMAD and 4. JA’AFAR NURUDEEN

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

- SECRETARY

1. TO HELP AND EMPOWER ORPHANS, WIDOWS AND THE LESS PREVILEDGE IN OUR SOCIETY AND TO HELP OVERCOME

MRS. ZAINAB MAHMUD HUNKUYI TRAUMA AND OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY AND DESTITUTE.
2. TO GIVE CHARITY SUCH AS MONEY, CLOTHING AND FOOD TO THE NEEDY, ORPHANS AND LESS PRIVILEGED.
3. HELPING THE LESS PRIVILEGE AND REACHING OUT TO THE SOCIETY AT LARGEENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE
SCHOLARSHIP AND CONDUCT OF RESEARCH.

got Married on the 25th December, 4. TO GIVE CHARITY SUCH AS MONEY, CLOTHING AND FOOD TO THE FAMILY OF OUR MEMBERS WHO LOST THEIR LIVES
IN THE COURSE OF DOING THIS BUSINESS, OR MEMBERS WHO ARE INJURED BY ACCIDENT OR SICK AND TO THE NEEDY,
ORPHANS AND LESS PRIVILEGED
5. THE ASSOCIATION SHALL CONTINUES TO IMPROVE STANDARDS AND FACILITATE COLLABORATION WITH GOVERNMENT

2023 at Danfodio Juma’at Mosque, AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS TO RENDER FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ALL MEMBERS WITH AIM TO REDUCE
AND ERADICATE POVERTY
6. TO HELP IN PROVIDING RELIEF MATERIALS TO PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DISASTER IN THE NATION AND TO HELP REDUCE
CRIME RATE BY INITIATING SKILLS ACQUISITION

U/Sunusi, Kaduna, Kaduna South L. Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs
Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, P.M.B. 198, Maitama Abuja within 28 days
of this publication.

G. A. of Kaduna State. Concerned SIGNED:

SECRETARY

Authorities and general public LOSS OF DOCUMENT LOSS OF DOCUMENT

to please take note This is to notify the general public of the This is to notify the general public of the lost
lost of Original Letter of Allocation with of Original Letter of Allocation with reference
PUBLIC NOTICE reference number FHA/ OCE/LUG/3BB dated 1st number FHA/ OCE/LUG/3BB dated 1st August, 2011
MERIT SECONDARY SCHOOL ALUMNI August, 2011 in respect of 3 Bedroom bungalow, in respect of 3 Bedroom bungalow, House No 44,
ASSOCIATION (MSSAA) House No 44, 1 (S) Road, Lugbe Extension, 1 (S) Road, Lugbe Extension, allocated to Dr.
allocated to Dr. Maikanti Kacalla Baru, got Maikanti Kacalla Baru, got missing. The letter
THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED FOR THE
CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “F” OF THE COMPANY AND
ALLIED MATER ACT 2020.
missing. The letter of allocation got missing of allocation got missing from RENAISSANCE
TRUSTEES
from RENAISSANCE CHAMBERS office, and all CHAMBERS office, and all effort to traced the
1)Alasa Braimoh
2)Osazuwa-Oviawe Evelyn
effort to traced the lost allocation letter lost allocation letter proved abortive, henced
3)EHIGIATOR FAMOUS Akugbe
4)Aghedo Iro Mattew proved abortive, henced this affidavit. this affidavit.
5)Oyewole Sheriff Abiodun

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

1)To bring together old students of Merit Secondary School for unity and continued
fellowship.
FEDERAL HOUSING AUTHORITY ASOKORO ABUJA, FEDERAL HOUSING AUTHORITY ASOKORO ABUJA,
2)To promote the welfare and mutual support of all members.
3)To empower members financially, morally, socially, and health-wise.
CONCERNED DEPARTMENTS AND THE GENERAL CONCERNED DEPARTMENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC
4)To engage in productive and beneficial activities for the association and its members.
5)To foster opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and personal development among
PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE. SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.
members.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FOWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE
AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28
DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE
SIGNED SECRETARY ASSOCIATION OF OTU ODINANA UMUDIM NNEWI VINMABEL HEALTH FOUNDATION
The general publ ic is hereby notified that the above named has applied This is to inform the General Public that the above named Foundation
LEGAL NOTICE for registration with CAC under part ‘C’ of the Corporate and Allied
Matters act 1990
has applied for Registration under Part ‘F’ of the Companies and Allied
Matters Act 2020
IN THE SHARIA COURT OF APPEAL OF NIGER STATE OF NIGERIA IN The Trustees are: NAMES OF TRUSTEES:
1.OKEKENWA CHIJIOKE FIDELIS --CHAIRMAN 1. Princess Kennedy- Okaka - President / Chairperson
THE PROBATE REGISTRY 2 .ONYEKA GABRIEL NNODU -SECRETARY 2. Princess Chidimma Felix - Secretary
3.MADUEKE CHUKWUEMEKA SOMTOCHUKWU
WHEREAS PERSON/PERSONS WHOSE NAME IS SET OUT IN THE FIRST COLUMN. 4.ASOMUGHA JUDE CHIGOZIE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
5, ORAMASI ANDREW OGOGO 1. To bring better health care centers and extend palliative to the most
AMD WHEREAS THE PERSON (S) WHOSE NAME ADDRESS IS SET OUT IN THE 6. ANAZODO STANLEY UGOCHUKWU vulnerable to alleviate hardships.
2. To provide financial Empowerment to men and women to start
SECOND COLUMN HEREUNDER CLAIM THE RELATIONS OF THE SAID DECEASED business or vocation as well as learning of hand craft.
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
3. To combat comprehensive health issues arising from lack of medical
AND HAS APPLIED TO THE ABOVE NAMED COURT FOR THE GRANT OF LETTER OF attention and education by sensitizing and equipping health centers
TO PROMOTE PEACE ,UNITY AND PROGRESS AMONG MEMBERS in the rural areas.
ADMINISTRATION OF THE PERSON AND REAL PROPERTY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
Any objection to this publication should be forwarded to the Registrar­ Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the
THAT THE SAID LETTER OF ADMINISTRATION BE GRANTED TO TO SUCH PERSON (S) General , corporate Affairs commission , 420 Tigris crescent Off Aguiyi Registrar - General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris
Ironsi St, Maitama ,Abuja. Within 28 days of this publication. Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this
UNLESS”NOTICE TO PRODUCED THE GRANTED THEREOF IS FILLED IN THE PROBATE publication.
REGISTRY OF THE ABOVE NAMED COURT WITHIN TWENTY ONE (21) DAYS FROM THE Signed:
SECRETARY Signed: Secreta
DATE OF PUBLICATION
ry
PUBLIC NOTICE LOSS OF DOCUMENT
SCHEDULE
DECEASED ADDRESSES: Applicant Name and Address
1. AMINA IBRAHIM.
ADDRESS: LONDON STREET,MINNA NIGER
1. ABDULMUMINI MUHAMMAD ALFA.
SAME ADDRESS: THE LAWFUL SON OF THE
CORONATION MISSION ASSEMBLY THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF
STATE. WHO DIED ON: 30TH-JUNE-2021. DECEASED The general public is hereby notified that the above name organization THE LOSS OF ORIGINAL STATUTORY *RIGHT OF
has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under
part of the company and Allied matters act (CAMA) 2020. OCCUPANCY (R OF O)* BELONGING TO *CORPORATE
2. MOHAMMED DANLAMI USMAN.
ADDRESS: DARULSALLAM MINNA NIGER
2. ALIYU TUKURA MUHAMMAD.
SAME ADDRESS: THE LAWFUL SON OF THE Names of Trustees: IDEALS PROPERTIES LIMITED* IN RESPECT TO
1. Bedford Abilor
STATE. WHO DIED ON: 1ST-MAY-2025. DECEASED.
2. Bedford Victory Abilor *PLOT 92, CADASTRAL ZONE A04, ASOKORO
3. Bedford Miracle
3. ALHASSAN MUAZU NDAZHITSU.
ADDRESS: OFF BAY CLINIC ROAD TUNGA
3. ALHASSAN BABAWO MUAZU.
SAME ADDRESS: THE LAWFUL SON OF THE
DISTRICT, ABUJA* WITH OLD FILE NO.: GG 421.
Aims and Objectives:
MINNA. WHO DIED ON: 3RD-12-2023. DECEASED 1. To extol the virtues of Christ to the communities causing the reign THE SAID DOCUMENT WAS DISCOVERED MISSING
of righteousness
4. IBRAHIM BABA.
4. MOHAMMED IBRAHIM. 2. To empower the community with the knowledge of their rights in DURING THE COURSE OF RELOCATING. ALL EFFORTS
SAME ADDRESS: THE LAWFUL SON OF THE Christ.
ADDRESS: BABBAH,LAVUN L.G NIGER STATE.
DECEASED. DATED: 28-05-2025. 3. To establish God’s eternal plan of salvation to the unsaved in the
community
MADE TO RECOVER THE MISSING DOCUMENT HAVE
WHO DIED ON: 26TH-FEBRUARY-2025.
Any Objections to this registration should be forwarded to the
PROVED UNSUCCESSFUL. IF FOUND KINDLY REPORT
Signed registrar General, corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris
crescent, Off Aguiyi Oronsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of
TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION. CONCERNED
JIBRIN ALH. USMAN GBAMACHE. this Publication.
Signed: AUTHORITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO TAKE
PROBATE REGISTRAR SECRETARY
NOT
E
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE
GATAN MARAYU FOUNDATION ALI ASHANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CHRIST ESSENCE BIBLE CHURCH
ASSOCIATION (ACDAD) THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED
This is to inform the general public that the above THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘F’ OF
named foundation has applied to the Corporate Affairs AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘F’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT,
2020.
COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 2020.
Commission for appointment of the following person as TRUSTEES :
TRUSTEES
a trustee: 1. Umar Salisu Wakili 1. CHRIS ONOJA AGBENYI
2. Abdullah Ahmed Longs 2. JOHN IJACHI PATRICK
3. Yusuf Suleiman Otaru 3. ENE CHARITY EDACHE
4. Ngozi Benedict Nwachukwu
Name of appointed Trustee 5. Usman Dodo Alhaji. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
1- Hathiramani Anjali Arun Aims and Objectives 1. PREACHING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO ALL WHO BELIEVE
1. TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LEGAL PROTECTION TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY HEALING THE OPPRESSED AND SETTING CAPTIVES FREE
2. TO PROMOTE, PROTECT AND UPLIFT THE IMAGE, INTEREST AND INTEGRITY OF ALI ASHANA COMMUNITY 3. SUPPORTING THE LESS PRIVILEGED
Any objection to this appointment should be forwarded AND PROMOTE UNITY AMONG ITS MEMBERS HARVESTING SOULS AND EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS FOR NEXT-LEVEL GROWTH
3. TO RENDER MORAL, MATERIAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION 5. PLANTING CHURCHES WORLDWIDE.
4. TO RENDER MORAL, MATERIAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE FAMILIES OF DECEASED MEMBERS OF
to the registrar general, corporate affairs commission, THE ASSOCIATION
ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE
Plot 420 Tigris Crescent,off Aguiyi Ironsi Street,Maitama 5. TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION
6. TO ESTABLISH A PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE AMONG MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION IRRESPECTIVE OF REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS
Abuja within 28 days from the date of publication. RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL AFFILIATIONS CRESCENT OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET PMB 198, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS
ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE
OF THIS PUBLICATION.
AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN
Signed:Trustees 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.
SIGNED: Secreta
SIGNED SECRETARY
ry
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ANAYO USMAN ABAMU NA’OMI HASSAN Benedict
I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and I, HASSAN SALISU, wish to I, formerly known and addressed
AMAYO CHUKWU HYCENTHT EKEH as USMAN UBAH now wish to be ABAMU HARUNA now wish to be addressed as NA’OMI ISHAKU. notify the general public that my
now wish to be known and addressed known and addressed as ABAMU
as Benedict Onche now wish
known and addressed as USMAN now wish to be known and date of birth is 12/01/1986 not to be known and addressed as
as ANAYO CHUKWU HYACINTH GALADIMAWA HARUNA. Former addressed as NA’OMI ISHAKU 12/12/1986 and 12//12/1988
EKEH. Former documents remain
UBA . Former documents remain documents remain valid. Concerned
Benedict Onche Abah.
valid. Concerned authorities and AUDU. Former documents remain . Former documents remain Former documents remain
valid. Concerned authorities and authorities and general public to take valid. Concerned authorities and valid. Concerned authorities and
general public to take note general public to take note note
valid. Concerned authorities and
general public to take note general public to take note general public to take note

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I AYO OGUNBIYI, MALE, CHRISTIAN, NIGERIAN This is to inform the general public This is to inform the general public
CITIZEN RESIDING AT NO 1 SHANU STREET IKEJA that one Yakubu Achuja Isah of Flat 2, that one Aliyu Abana Musa of plot 238
LAGOS STATE, DO HEREBY DECLARE ON OATH AND
STATE AS FOLLOWS.
no 52 Redeem street Dutse bumpa Abuja. Adisa baba crescent wuse zone 4 Abuja.
THAT I AM THE ABOVE NAMED PERSON AND DEPONENT Reported the Loss of original conveyance Reported the Loss of original right
HEREIN. of provessional Approval (R of O) in of occupancy in respect of plot no.
THAT I DISCOVERED THAT THE ORIGINAL OFFER respect of plot no.1892 kubwa ext IIIB 1191 cadastral zone B11 kaura district
LETTER OF ALLOCATION (R OF O) WITH FILE NO OS Abuja, file no. BO 10233. Got missing and
10250 GOT MISSING.
layout bearing Edwin Anosike. Got missing
THAT ALL EFFORTS MADE TO TRACE THE SAID MISSING and all efforts made to trace the missing all efforts made to trace the missing
ORIGINAL LAND DOCUMENT PROVED ABORTIVE. documents proved abortive if found documents proved abortive if found
THAT I DEPOSE TO THIS AFFIDAVIT IN GOOD FAITH kindly contact any nearest police station kindly contact any nearest police
AND FOR RECORD PURPOSE.

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This is to inform the general public that one ABDULKADIR MAHMOOD ADAMU, MALE, MUSLIM, FAITHFUL SALVATION CHURCH OMOKU
Paul Sunday Achimugu of No. 15, Arochukwu NIGERIAN CITIZEN RESIDING AT NO 323 ANTHONY
THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED
ENAHORO STREET UTAKO ABUJA FCT NIGERIA, DO TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF
street Area 11 Garki Abuja. HEREBY DECLARE ON OATH AND STATE AS FOLLOWS. THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 2020.
NAMES OF TRUSTEE:-
Reported the Loss of original right of THAT I AM THE ABOVE NAMED PERSON AND DEPONENT
HEREIN. AKUGBO Saint Eze
occupancy (R of O) in respect of plot no. 1361 Ahiakwo Justina
THAT I DISCOVERED THAT THE ORIGINAL LAND AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
cadastral zone A03 Garki II district Abuja APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IN RESPECT OF Teach the holy scriptures, and nurture faith development in members,
evangelizing and helping to provide for the needs of the community,
with file no. KG 13267 Bearing Ahmed Usman. PLOT NO 248, CADASTRAL ZONE C12 KABUSA DISTRICT skill acquisition program, fostering sense of unity amongst members
in church and community as it relates to spiritual, educational and
ABUJA WITH FILE NO BA 60399 GOT MISSING. social.
Got missing and all efforts made to trace THAT ALL EFFORTS MADE TO TRACE THE SAID MISSING
the missing documents proved abortive if ORIGINAL LAND DOCUMENTS PROVED ABORTIVE. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the
Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris
found kindly contact any nearest police THAT I DEPOSE TO THIS AFFIDAVIT IN GOOD FAITH Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of
this publication.
AND FOR RECORD
station Signed:
PURPOSE
secretary
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE
EKEOKPA SOCIAL CLUB OF OHORDUA NDI-UKA PROGRESSIVE FAMILY ASSOCIATION AMEN SPIRITUAL EVANGELICAL CHURCH OF
THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE
CHRIST ALADURA WORLDWIDE
AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED
2020. TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE
THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 2020. AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT
2020.
NAMES OF TRUSTEE:-
1. Ogbeiye Paul Erumhenle. TRUSTEE NAME NAMES OF TRUSTEE:-
2. Ojiemamhen Alexander Asebhofoh
IROEGBU BONIFACE 1- TALABI OLALEKAN MICHAEL chairman
3. Azagba Godday Okouromi
4. Udoh Iyere Festus5. Idehenre Lucky Ehikioya Jonah Eze Chimezie 2- TALABI GRACE OLUWASUBOMI secretary
BILL CHUKWUEMEKA LUCKY 3- OMOTALABI OLUWABUKOLA CAROLINE trustee
4- ADEROHUNMU CONFORT FUNMILAYO trustee
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
1. To strengthen bond among members. . AIM AND OBJECTIVES: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
2. To foster unity and social harmony among members. i. Assisting the less Priveliged 1-EVANGELIZATION: TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AND WIN PEOPLE TO CHRIST
3. To provide platform for expressing views on issues affecting members.
ii. Championing Development 2-COMMUNITY CARE: TO CARE FOR THE CONGREGATION AND COMMUNITY, AND HELP THOSE IN NEED
4. To promote social transactions among members.
3-CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: TO PROVIDE BIBLICAL PREACHING AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, AND HELP
5. To enhance mutual assistance amongst members.
6. To undertake any other business in pursuant to the achievement of the objectives of the Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THE CHRISTIAN FAITH
Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris 4-FELLOWSHIP: TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER FOR FELLOWSHIP AND WORSHIP
body in co-operation and/or collaboration with other bodies/organization with similar
aims and objectives. Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate
this publication. Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within
Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate
28 days of this publication.
Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within
28 days of this publication. Signed:
Signed:
Signed:
secretary
secretary
secretary
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE
UNITY SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL OLD MMIMI DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION THE MODERN BROTHERS ROYAL CLUB, ABUJA
STUDENT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, 1996 SET THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED
AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART‘F’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘F’ OF
This is to inform the general public that the above named Association has applied to the MATTERS ACT, (CAMA 2020)
Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for registration under Part “C” of the Companies THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2020
and Allied Matters Act 1990.
NAMES OF TRUSTEES
TRUSTEES ARE: NAMES OF TRUSTEES
Chairman OKONGWU ANAYO - chairman ONWUMERE STANLEY SOMADINA- CHAIRMAN
AZONOBI NELSON NWAGBOGO NWANKWO CHIDOLUE JOHN CLARENCE - trustee OZICHUKWU CALLISTUS NONSO- SECRETARY
OKAGBUE IFEATU HARRISON - trustee ERONDU UCHE - TRUSTEE
Secretary NWANKWO CHIDOLUE JOHN CLARENCE - secretary
OJUKWU RICHARD NDUBUISI OKEKE TOCHUKWU PETER- TRUSTEE
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES EMEKA PAUL NZUBECHUKWU
TRUSTEE
OYEKUNLE OLAOLU MOSES
ADEREMI SA’EED KOLAWOLE 1. TO ENHANCE AND FACILITATE THE FORMATION OF SELF-HELP GROUP FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND LIVING AIMS / OBJECTIVES
ADERE IRIKEFE FLORENCE STANDARD THROUGH SELF-HELP INITIATIVES. TO PROMOTE CO-OPERATION PEACE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE AMONG MEMBERS.
2. TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE INTEGRATED AND PARTICIPATORY DEVELOPMENT OF MEMBERS IN MMIMI
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: COMMUNITY, NWAFIA.
1. TO FOSTER UNITY AMONG OUR OLD STUDENTS 3. TO FOSTER THE SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD, LOVE AND SERVICE TO MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC. TO ENCOURAGE HUMANITARIAN, CHARITY SERVICES AND WORKS WITHOUT
2. TO CREATE AN IMPACT IN ENHANCING THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR ALMA MATER 4. TO PROMOTE INTER-FAMILY SOLIDARITY, CO-OPERATION AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING EXPECTING FINANCIAL REWARD FROM PEOPLE.AIMS
3. TO CREATE AS STRONG BOND WITHIN OURSELVES AND ESTABLISH A POSITIVE IMPACT ON OUR ALMA
MATER.
4. TO MAINTAIN AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN COLLEAGUES OF THE SAME SET AND SCHOOL ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL.
CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION,420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198,MAITAMA, ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION
Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within
28 days of this publication. COMMISSION PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA,
SIGNED : ABUJA, NIGERIA. WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.
SIGNED: SECRETARY
SECRETARY
SIGNED: SECRETARY

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IGBARIAM YOUTH ASSEMBLY ASSOCIATION OF UNITED IZZI MASTER OF THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE
THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE
CEREMONIES/DISK JOCKEYS, LAGOS NIGERIA ORIGINAL COPY OF SHOP DOCUMENT WITH SHOP NO
AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘F’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT,
2020.
THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE A3 LOCATED AT WUSE MARKET FCT ABUJA BELONGING
TRUSTEES
AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘F’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT,
2020. TO MY LATE MOTHER MRS VERONICA MOHAMMED GOT
1. NNAEMEKA OTITO STANLEY ....... CHAIRMAN
2. NNEKE CHINAZA EMMANUEL....... SECRETARY
TRUSTEES ARE: MISSING.
3. AGBDA KENNETH UCHECHUKWU.... TRUSTEE
1. ONWE SUNDAY........ CHAIRMAN
2. UGURU ISAIAH C. ........... SECRETARY I VICTOR CHUKWUEBUKA IKOKU WHILE SEARCHING
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
1. TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE
3. NWOJI SUNDAY ELOM
4. NWOFOKE SABINUS FOR MY LATE MOTHER DOCUMENTS. I DISCOVERED
IN IGBARIAM.
2. TO ADVOCATE FOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT THROUGH SKILLS AQUISITION, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, AND
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES THAT THE SAID SHOP DOCUMENT WAS MISSING ON
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
3. TO SERVE AS A PLATFORM FOR YOUTHS TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE ACT AND CULTURE IN THE SOCIETY
2. TO WORK AND OPERATE ANYWHERE IN NIGERIA AND BEYOND AS MC AND DJ WITHOUT OBSTRUCTION THE FILE.
INITIATIVES AND SOCIAL CHANGE
4. TO ENCOURAGE POSITIVE VALUES, DISCIPLINE AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY AMONG THE YOUTH
FROM ANYONE
3. TO PROMOTE ENTERTAINMENT WITHIN THE COUNTRY AND ALL EFFORT MADE TO TRACE THE DOCUMENT
5. TO UNITE THE YOUTH OF IGBARIAM AND FOSTER A SENSE OF COMMUNITY, COOPERATION AND SOLIDARITY
4. TO ORGANISE SUSTAINABLE STAND UP SHOW
5. TO ADVOCATE FOR RIGHTS AND INTERESTS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION PROVE ABORTIVE.
ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE
AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA, NIGERIA.
ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE IF FOUND, PLEASE RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST POLICE
WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION).
AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA, NIGERIA.
WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION). STATION OR CALL ON 09015452802.
SIGNED:-
SECRETARY
SIGNED:- THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.
SECRETARY
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DANIEL Ahumibe JOHNSON ZACHARIAH AYODEJI Thomas
I formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I Formerly known and addressed I Formerly known and addressed
as GALDIMA DANIEL now Joseph Ifeoma Cynthia now as JOHNSON YAKUBU now wish ZACHARIAH ELIAS now wish to be as MEMUNAT JUWON
as Abel Thomas. Now wish
wish to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed to be known and addressed as known and addressed as ZACHARIAH ABDULRASHEED. Now wish to be
known and addressed as AYODEJI to be known and addressed
DANIEL GODWIN NYAKOCHE. as Ahumibe Ifeoma Cynthia. JOHNSON OZOVEHE YAKUBU. SALIHU ELIAS & DOB 28/11/1996. as Thomas HABILA. All
JUWON RAJI. All former
All former documents remain Former documents remain valid. Former documents remain Former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. Authorities former documents remain valid.
valid. General public should take Concerned authorities and general valid. Concerned authorities and Concerned authorities and general concerned and general public should Authorities concerned and
note. public to take note general public to take note public to take note take note general public should take note

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

MARANATHA FLAME MINISTRY This is to inform the general GROUND BRIDGE EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE
public of the death of Suleiman
The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the corporate THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS
affairs commission for registration under Part ‘‘C’’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “F” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2020.
1990

Kasim of No 175 Kwarai Zaria,

Trustees
1. SHEHU IBRAHIM AHMED
The Board of trustees are: 2. SHEHU SA’EED AHMED
1.UMERA OKECHUKWU CHUKWUMA - PRESIDENT 3. SHEHU ABDULHALIM AHMED

Kaduna State . Untill his death,

2.ANIOKO UZOAMAKA STELLA - SECRETARY
3.ANIOKO IFEANYI KINGSLEY - MEMBER Aims and Objectives
1. TO EMPOWER EVERYDAY COMMUNITIES WITH SYSTEMS THAT TURNS CIVIC FRUSTRATIONS INTO COORDINATED IMPACT.

was a staff of the Nigerian

2. TO CONNECT THE COMMUNITY WITH THE NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR
Aims and objectives are: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
1.INCREASE VISIBILITY AND PROMOTION OF JESUS CHRIST. 3. TO FACILITATE COMMUNITY DIALOGUES TO ORGANIZE INCLUSIVE FORUMS THAT ENCOURAGE OPEN DISCUSSIONS CITIZENS AND
2.TO WIN AND ATTRACT MORE SOULS TO CHRIST JESUS FROM SECONDARY AND TERTIARY INSTITUTION LOCAL LEADERS.

Police Force(NPF), He died on

LEVELS. 4. TO DEVELOP AND DEPLOY CIVIC PLATFORMS FOR CITIZENS TO COLLABORATE ON COMMUNITIES AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS.
3.PROVIDE AN AVENUE FOR CONNECTING AND NETWORKING FOR MEN AND WOMEN IN CHRIST ACROSS 5. TO CREATE RESOURCE NETWORKS THAT CONNECTS CIVIC LEADERS WITH RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT.
AFRICA. 6. TO ENSURE DIVERSE COMMUNITY VOICES ARE REPRESENTED IN CIVIL PROCESSES THROUGH TARGETED OUTREACH AND

22nd February 2025. Authorities

4.TO OBTAIN, COLLECT AND RECEIVE MONEY AND FUNDS BY WAY OF CONTRIBUTIONS, DONATIONS, ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES.
OFFERINGS, TITHES, SEEDS, AND ANY OTHER LAWFUL METHOD, AND ACCEPT AND RECEIVE GIFTS OF 7. TO LEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY FOR ENGAGEMENT, CREATE DIGITAL TOOLS THAT FACILITATES CIVIC PARTICIPATION AND STREAMLINE
PROPERTY OF ANY DESCRIPTION WHETHER SUBJECT TO ANY SPECIAL TRUSTS OR NOT, IN ORDER TO CARRY COMMUNICATION AMONG CITIZENS.

concern and general public to

OUT THE FOREGOING OBJECTIVES. 8. TO EMPOWER COMMUNITIES WITH QUICK ISSUE RESPONSE BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN PROBLEMS SUCH AS: BAD ROADS, PUBLIC
SAFETY CONCERNS, HEALTH AND SANITATION ISSUES AND TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SOLUTIONS.
Any OBJECTION to the registration should be forwarded to The Registrar General, Corporate ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION
Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama District, Abuja. PLOT, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

take note
Within 28 days of this publication.
SIGNED:
Signed: Trustees. SECRETARY

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This is to inform the General public that, I SALI ISA IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE, KADUNA STATE
PROBATE DIVISION OF KADUNA STATE
AL AMAL CARE FOR THE NEEDY AND LESS PRIVILEGED FOUNDATION
BELLO ‘M’ of No. 22, Clement Akpangbo Close, Guzape THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Abuja, came to the Area Command Headquarters Probate division whereas the person/ persons whose names are set in the first column
chika
COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘F’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS
hereunder died interstate on the date and at place in the said column and whereas the ACT NO. 1 OF 2020.
Gwagwalada Abuja and reported that on 04/04/2025 at person/persons whose addressed claimed relationship to the said deceased is/are set out
in the second column hereunder have applied to the High Court of Justice Kaduna or a NAMES OF TRUSTEES:
about 1532hrs, while on transit from Gwagwalada to grant of “letter of administration” of the personal property of the said deceased. 1. Mustapha shahid aminu
2. Bilal shahid aminu
Guzape-Abuja, he discovered that his Original Offer of 3. Amin bilal mustapha
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the “letter of administration” will be granted thereof is filled 4. Amin Mustapha
Land, Application for Right of Occupancy, Acceptance in the probate registry, High Court of Justice Kaduna with twenty-one days from the date 5. Nafisa sani sulaiman
of Offer of Grant of Right of Occupancy, Schedule of of publication of the notice.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:
Payment all in respect of Plot No. 452 Located within SCHEDULE 1. To assist help and guide women
DECEASED ADDRESSES: APPLICANTS FOR GRANT: Poor , youth and less
Leleyi Farmland Layout Kwali, measuring about 6. 76Ha 1,DECEASE =EL-MUAZU SMAU ALIYU WAZIRI AND SHAMSIYYA Privilege
MUHAMMAD MUHAMMAD 2. To improve the access to quality of
bearing S. ISA was missing. That all efforts made to OF RAHAMA ROAD,ANGUWAN OF NO.9,RAHAMA ROAD,ANGUWAN Life and poverty eradication
KAJI,KADUNA THE LAWFUL WIDOWS OF 3. To increase access and level of awareness to health safe drinking water and awareness
trace it proved abortive. If found please return it to KAJI, KADUNA WHO DIED ON THE THE SAID DECEASED
04/12/2024 AT ANGUWAN KAJI ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL,
the nearest police station, Concerned Authorities and KADUNA CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET,
MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.
General public should please take note. SIGNED:
MURTALA JAAFARU ZUBAIRU (ESQ)
PROBATE REGISTRAR
HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE KADUNA. SIGNED: SECRETARY

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

ZONE C KUDURU RESIDENT ASSOCIATION IGBERE QUEENS ASSOCIATION. NINANG TRANSFORMING COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION
THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS
(CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 2020. COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘F’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS
THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE MENTIONED NAME ACT NO. 1 OF 2020
THE TRUSTEES ARE: HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR THE TRUSTEES ARE:
1. UDEH IKECHUKWU JERRY - CHAIRMAN. REGISTRATION UNDER PART “F” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1. TAMBAYA HABILA - CHAIRMAN
2. ONI ABIMBOLA .O. DAVID - SECRETARY.
3. NNADIKA UZOMA - TRUSTEE.
2020. 2. PETER ELIJAH DOGARA - SECRETARY
4. YUSUF LUKMAN AMUDA - TRUSTEE. 3. MADIA JANET DOGO
5. NDEM CHIJIOKE NWANERI - TRUSTEE. NAME OF TRUSTEES. 4. CLEMENT PEDRO
(1) Agu ifeoma obiageri Vivian. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (2) Elekwa Esther nnenna. 1. TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH CARE AND NUTRITION INTERVENTIONS IN EMERGENCY CONTEXT
1. TO ADVANCE THE CAUSE OF PEACE, UNITY AND PROGRESS AMONG MEMBERS.
2. TO CREATE A FORUM FOR EXCHANGE OF IDEAS ON MATTERS AFFECTING THE COMMUNITY AND MEMBERS.
(3) Umezie charity Nene. 2. STRENGTHEN WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE, AS WELL AS FOOD SECURITY AND LIVELIHOOD
3. TO GENERATE FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND PROMOTION OF SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICES, SUCH AS (4) Marcus Juliana afuekwe. 3. STRENGTHENING HEALTH SYSTEMS AND RESILENCE AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THAT ARE RELEVANT TO THE NEED OF THE RESIDENTS. 4. COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT, SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE AS WELL AS MENTAL
4. TO ENLIGHTEN AND EQUIP MEMBERS MORALLY AND PHYSICALLY TO BE GOOD AND LAW ABIDING CITIZENS OF THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES . HEALTH SERVICES
5. TO INCREASE ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE, MATERNAL, NEWBORN, CHILD HEALTH AND NUTRITION
ASSOCIATION AND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND THE ENTIRE NATION. 1. To organize seminars, training, and conferences with the aim of SERVICES
5. TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LAID DOWN RULES OF ALL BUSINESS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
6. TO ENSURE THAT THE COMMUNITY LAYOUT, BOUNDARIES AND ACCESS ROADS ARE MAINTAINED TO ENSURE SECURITY AND
educating igbere women on self emancipation and empowerment 6. STRENGTHEN HEALTH CARE INFRASTRUCTURES, HEALTH FINANCING AND SUPPLY CHAINS
ORDERLINESS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
7. TO SUPPORT RESIDENT IN KEEPING CHILDREN, YOUNG PERSON AND VULNERABLE (WIDOWS, CHILDREN, ORPHANS, ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS PUBLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL,
AGED PERSON). REGISTRAR- GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420, TIGRIS CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA,
CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.
ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION,
PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.
PUBLICATION.
SIGNED:
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OF ORIGINAL LETTER OF GRANT BELONGING TO ALI QUARTERS, KANO STATE. THAT I AM THE RIGHTFUL KANO STATE. THAT I AM THE RIGHTFUL OWNER OF
BALA DANBATTA OF KANO STATE WITH PLOT NO.474 OWNER OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OF PIECE RECERTIFICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PLOT
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BY MINISTRY OF LAND AND PHYSICAL PLANNING OF LAND AND PHYSICAL PLANNING. THAT THE SAID THE SAID PLOT WAS SOLD TO ME BY ONE MALAM
KANO STATE DATED 27/5/2025. THAT THE SAID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ISSUED TO ME GOT IBRAHIM R/ZAKI. THAT THE SAID RECERTIFICATION
DOCUMENTS ISSUED TO ME GOT LOST WHILE IN LOST WHILE IN MY POSSESSION AND ALL EFFORT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE SAID PLOT ISSUED
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Olurinde REARRANGEMENT of Name/ Date of birth EKWE Abdulmutalib Jennifer Babatope

I Formerly known and addressed as I Formerly known and addressed as I Formerly known and addressed as I Formerly known and addressed as I Formerly known and addressed as I Formerly known and addressed as
Shitu Sekinat Adetola. Now Ikoja Omula Adechabo, wrong EKWE CHUKWU MICHAEL Now Abdulmutalib Maryam. Now Jennifer Julius. Now wish to be
date of birth 1st October, 1993. Now known and addressed as Jennifer Tope Olorunfemi. Now wish to be
wish to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed as known and addressed as Babatope
as Mrs Olurinde Sekinat wish to be known and addressed as Julius, wrong D.O.B 28/08/1992,
Adechabo Ikoja Omula. Correct EKWE LINUS MICHAEL. All former Abdulmutalib Maryam Benson Olorunfemi. All former
correct D.O.B.28/08/1995. All former
Adetola. All former documents date of birth 1st October 1986. All documents remain valid. Authorities Sharif. All former documents remain documents remain valid. Authorities documents remain valid. Authorities
remain valid. Authorities concerned and former documents remain valid. concerned and general public should valid. Authorities concerned and concerned and general public should concerned and general public should
general public should take note Authorities concerned and general take note general public should take note take note take note
public should take note

Ibrahim Babatunde MOHAMMED MUHAMMED Love Correction of Name

I Formerly known and addressed as I Formerly known and addressed as I Formerly known and addressed I Formerly known and addressed as I Formerly known and addressed My Name was wrongly captured as OKOSODO
Mohammed Ibrahim. Now wish to Babatunde Lydia. Now wish to be as MRS. ABDULLAHI SARATU MOHAMMED SABDAT NENE. Now as Hauna Love Bright. CHRISTOPHER instead of VINCENT
be known and addressed as Ibrahim known and addressed as Babatunde MOHAMMED. Now wish to be known
and addressed as MRS. MOHAMMED
wish to be known and addressed Now wish to be known and CHRISTOPHER and my date of birth was
Mohamed Eshiya. All former Lydia Adeboyin. All former as MUHAMMED SABDAT NENE. addressed as Love Akaito. wrongly captured as 01/07/1977 instead of
SARATU ALIYU DOMA. All former 19/12/1991. My correct name is now VINCENT
documents remain valid. Authorities documents remain valid. Authorities documents remain valid. Authorities All former documents remain valid. All former documents remain CHRISTOPHER and my date of birth is now
concerned and general public should concerned and general public should concerned and general public should Authorities concerned and general valid. Authorities concerned and 19/12/1991. All former documents remain
take note take note take note public should take note general public should take note valid. Concerned authorities and the general
public should please take note

EMILY DANLADI FATUMETU Shuaib BASHIR Manga

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED I Formerly known and addressed as I Formerly known and addressed I Formerly known and addressed I FORMERLY KNOWN AS I Formerly known and addressed as
AS MISS. EMILY JOSEPH, NOW DANLADI KAUNA LOVETH. Now as FATIMA ADAMU. Now wish as Surname: Aliyu First Name: BASHIR IKO-OJO ISAH
wish to be known and addressed as Mohammed--manga Ibrahim.
to be known and addressed Kausar Now wish to be known and NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND
WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED DANLADI KAUNA And Date of Birth addressed as Surname: Shuaib Now wish to be known and addressed
AS MRS. EMILY GIWA. ALL FORMER from 18/07/2004 To 08/08/2006. as FATUMETU ADEMU. All First name: Kauthar. All former ADDRESSED AS BASHIR ISAH. as Manga Ibrahim Mohammed.
DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. THE All former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. Authorities All former documents remain All former documents remain valid.
Authorities concerned and general Authorities concerned and concerned and general public should valid. Authorities concerned and Authorities concerned and general
GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE. public should take note general public should take note take note general public should take note public should take note

LAWAN Eneyam Preye ORNEGEN MOHAMMED Abdullahi

I Formerly known and addressed I formerly Known as Walter I formerly known as Preye I Formerly known and addressed as I formally known as : I formerly known and called
as LAWAN ABDULLAHI. Now Eneyam Joanna, but now Gumus but now wish to be IORNENGEN MARY MEMBER. MOHAMMED NANA . Now Abubakar Abdullahi
wish to be known and addressed wish to be known as Walter- known as Preye Philip Now wish to be known and addressed want to be called : MOHAMMED that Henceforth now wish to be
as LAWAN ABDULLAHI ZOZA. Gumus Eneyam Joanna. Gumus. All former documents as ORNEGEN MARY MEMBER. known and called Abdullahi
All former documents remain All former documents remain remain valid. Authorities All former documents remain valid.
HAUWA NANA. All former
documents remain valid. Banks Abubakar Yakubu all former
valid. Authorities concerned and valid. Authorities concerned and concerned and general public Authorities concerned and general documents remain valid general
general public should take note general public should take note should take note public should take note and general public take note.
public take note

Mani FRIDAY ILIYA CHUKWUNYELU EMMANUEL DANIEL

I Formerly known and addressed I Formerly known and addressed as I Formerly known and addressed My name was formerly written on my BVN I Formerly known and addressed I Formerly known and addressed
as Mani Thomas. Now wish DOMINIC ONYI. Now wish to be as SALVATION JONAH. Now as Surname: CHUKWUNYELU, First as OGE CHINYERE OKOKO.
to be known and addressed known and addressed as FRIDAY name: CATHERINE, That my correct as MGBE OGAR AGBOR . Now
wish to be known and addressed Now wish to be known and
as Mani Thomas Ishaya. ONYINYECHI SUCCESS. All former name is Surname:: CHUKWUNYELU,
addressed as MRS EMMANUEL wish to be known and addressed
as ILIYA MBOWHENG. All First name : CATHERINE and Middle as DANIEL QUEEN OGAR . All
All former documents remain documents remain valid. Authorities name: ODINAKA as it is on my NIN, CHINYERE OKOKO. All former
valid. Authorities concerned and concerned and general public should former documents remain valid former documents remain valid
Concerned authorities and general public documents remain valid general
general public should take note take note general public take note to take note public take note general public take note
ABUBAKAR NGARING Okenwa Offor Safiyya INEKE
I Formerly known and addressed as I Formerly known and addressed as I formerly known and addressed I Formerly known and addressed I Formerly known and addressed as I Formerly known and addressed as
ABUBAKAR UMAR. Now wish to be BENJAMIN REPSON. Now wish to be as Odinaka Agbowa now as Umoru Ufeli Aminat. Now Safiya Kabir Hassan, wrong
known and addressed as ABUBAKAR NWOSU ALICHONE NDIDI. Now
known and addressed as NGARING wish to be known and address wish to be known and addressed as date of birth 21/01/1996. Now wish
wish to be known and addressed as
UMARU MY CORRECT D O B 26 07 as Okenwa Jude Odinaka. Offor Ufeli Bessy. All former to be known and addressed as
1983 NOT 01 01 1985. All former REFSON DANTUKE. All former INEKE ALICHONE NDIDI. All former
All former documents remain documents remain valid. Authorities Safiyya Kabir, correct date of birth
documents remain valid. Authorities documents remain valid. UNION BANK 21/03/1996. All former documents documents remain valid. Authorities
concerned and general public should PLC, NPF PENSION and general public valid. Authorities concerned and concerned and general public should remain valid. Authorities concerned and
general public should take note take note concerned and general public should
take note should take note general public should take note take note

IGANGA Correction of Name. OLADELE Correction of Name and date. Of birth BABALOLA Correction of Name
I formally known and addressed as My Name was wrongly capture in my BVN as I WAS FORMERLY KNOWN AND My name was wrondy captured/arranged on my I FORMERLY KNOWN AND CALLED That my name was captured on my
IKANDE JOSEPH with wrong date OCHIBA AUGUSTINE OCHIBA instead of CALLED AS: AWODUN OLAMIDE INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT i as likemefuna,
AS: AJAYI JANET OLUWATΟΥΙΝ. WAEC result as Ibrahim bright
of birth 01/12/1984 now wish to be DOMINIC AUGUSTINE OCHIBA as captured MOTUNRAYO, HENCEFORTH I Nkemdilim Lissus instead of IKEMEFUNA LINUS
HENCEFORTH WISH TO BE KNOWN Jephthah and my NCE name
NKEMDILIM my Date of Birth was wrongly captured
known and addressed as IGANGA on my NIN my correct Name is DOMINIC WISH TO BE KNOWN AND CALLED AS: was also captured as Ibrahim
JOSEPH IKANDE with correct date of ALIGUSTINE OCHIBA; SURNAME: OLADELE OLAMIDE MOTUNRAYO.
on my INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT I as 21st July, 1978 AND CALLED AS: BABALOLA JANET
instead of 29th July, 1978. my correct name is as follows:
OLUWATOYIN All documents bearing Jephthah. Now wish to be known
birth 12/04/1987. All Formal documents DOMINIC FIRST NAME: AUGUSTINE All documents bearing above Name Surname: IKEMEFUNA First Name: LINUS Middle Name: and addressed as Ibrahim bright
remain valid. Concerned authorities MIDDLE NAME: OCHIBA. All documents remain valid all authority concerned above Name remain valid all authority
NEEMDILIM. my correct date of birth is 29th July, 1978. Jephthah. All former documents
and general public to take note. bearing above. name remain valid all authority should take note All documents bearing above Name remain valid all concerned should take note remain valid. Authorities concerned and
concerned should take note authority concerned should take note
general public should take note

UZOWULU UGWUOKPE ISAH REARRANGEMENT of Name Change of phone number UTIPIME

I Formerly known and addressed as I Formerly known and addressed as I formerly known and addressed I Formerly known and addressed I, Yusuf Lukeman, that this phone This is to inform the general public that
CHUKWUDIRE Francis Ntochukwu. UGWU PEACE CHINENYE. Now as ISAH HAUWA KASUWA, as ibrahim salisu. Now number 08061517877 I was using on during opening of account and BVN
Now wish to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed as DOB:-20/08/1976, Now wish to wish to be known and addressed my BVN got lost which I cannot retrieve enrolment, my first name was wrongly
as UZOWULU Ntochukwu UGWUOKPE. PEACE CHINENYE. be known and addressed as ISAH it. I want to change the said phone spelled as UTIBEIME instead of
as SALISU Ibrahim. All number to this 09115454190 on my UTIPIME, henceforth now my correct
Generous. All former documents All former documents remain valid. HAUWA, DOB:-01/01/1970, All former documents remain valid. BVN. All documents remain valid. LAPO name is UTIPIME OKON IKPE,
remain valid. Authorities concerned and Authorities concerned and general former documents remain valid, Authorities concerned and MFB North and General public should access bank PLC and the general public
general public should take note public should take note general public take note. general public should take note take Note. should take note,

IFEANYICHUKWU REARRANGEMENT of Name GEKPE ABUBAKAR HILLARY ITORO

I Formerly known and addressed as My name was Wrongly arranged on my I, formerly known as GEKPE I Formerly known and addressed I Formerly known and addressed as This is to inform the general public
BVN as Abdullahi Abdullahi
IFEANYICHUKWU CHRISTOPHER
Sani. Instead of Sani Abdullahi EVAL SAMUEL. now wish to as MOHAMMED ABUBAKAR HILLARY. O . ODOH. Now wish to that my name is ITORO NSEOBOT
OZAH. Now wish to be known and Abdullahi. Also my Date of birth was be called and addressed as BUHARI NEW - ABUBAKAR be known and addressed as HILLARY UMOREN and not ITORO NSEOBOT
addressed as IFEANYICHUKWU Wrongly captured as 14/06/1989. Instead GEKPE KELVIN SAMUEL. All MOHAMMED BUHARI. All OKECHUKWU ODOH. All former JACKSON, as wrongly captured on my
of 21/6/1991. That my correct name and national identity card, henceforth now
OZAH. All former documents remain
date of birth is Sani Abdullahi Abdullahi, former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. Authorities my correct name is ITORO NSEOBOT
valid. Authorities concerned and 21/06/1991. Authorities concerned and Concerned Authorities and general Authorities concerned and concerned and general public should UMOREN, the general public should
general public should take note general public should take note public should please take note general public should take note take note take note,

HAHSIMU PADA DAVIES NWAFOR SAIDU VICTORIA

I Formerly known and addressed I Formerly known and addressed I Formerly known and addressed as I Formerly known and addressed I formally known and call SAIDU I formally known and call ADESHAYO
as HASHIMU SALISU. Now as PADA ELIZABETH ASABAR. DAVIES TOPE KEHINDE. Now wish as MACHA SIMON Now wish RAMATU now wish to be ADESHAYO VICTORIA now wish to
wish to be known and addressed Now wish to be known and to be known and addressed as DAVIES to be known and addressed as known and Address as SAIDU be known and Address as VICTORIA
as HAHSIMU SALISU. All addressed as PADA ELIZABETH. TEMITOPE KEHINDE. All former NWAFOR MACHA SIMON. RAHMAT. All former documents A ADESHAYO. All former documents
former documents remain valid. All former documents remain documents remain valid. Authorities All former documents remain remain valid. The general public remain valid. The general public and
Authorities concerned and valid. Authorities concerned and concerned and general public should valid. Authorities concerned and and concerns authorities should concerns authorities should take
general public should take note general public should take note take note general public should take note take note. note.

EMMANUEL ISAH DAVID PETER PHILIP BANKOLE

I formally known and call I formally known and call UMAR I formally known and call DAVID I formally known and call I formally known and call PHILIP I formally known and call BANKOLE SALAMI
EMMANUEL IDOWU now wish HANNATU SADAUKI now wish AFOLAYAN OLALEKAN now MUHAMMED UMAR now wish OHUE now wish to be known and OLAGUNJU & BANKOLE OLAGUNJU
to be known and Address as to be known and Address as wish to be known and Address to be known and Address as Address as PHILIP ABUMERE NAJEEMEEN now wish to be known and
EMMANUEL IDOWU BAMIDELE. ISAH HANNATU. All former as DAVID BABATUNDE. All PETER CHEKULA. All former OHUE. All former documents Address as BANKOLE NAJEEM OLAGUNJU.
All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. The former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. The remain valid. The general public And my correct date of birth is 6-2-1966
The general public and concerns general public and concerns The general public and concerns general public and concerns and concerns authorities should and not 25-7-1966 & 1-12-1966. All former
authorities should take note. authorities should take note. authorities should take note. authorities should take note. take note. documents remain valid. The general public
and concerns authorities should take note.

SHUAIBU AKPAN IKWUEGBU KWAGHSAR EZBON HAWAKULU

I formerly known and addressed as I formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed as
ABDULLAHI ABDULNASIR SHUAIB, REGINA DARA EMMANUEL, now as IKWUEGBU GLORY NWANNE as MERCY KWEGHSAR now wish EZBON TABITHA SHARIP, now HAUWA USMAN, now wish
now wish to be known addressed wish to be called and addressed as now wish to be known and to be known and addressed as wish to be called and addressed to be known and addressed as
as ABDULLAHI ABDULNASIR REGINA EMMANUEL AKPAN. addressed as IKWUEGBU GLORY KWAGHSAR MERCY NWUESE as EZBON TABITHA. All former HAWAKULU USMAN. All
SHUAIBU. All former documents All former documents remain valid. NWANNEAKOLAM Former documents Former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. Authority former documents remain valid.
remain valid. Authority concerned and All authorities concerned and the remain valid. Concerned authorities and Concerned authorities and general concerned and the general public Authority concerned and the
the general public should take note. general public should take note. general public to take note public to take note to please take note. general public should take note.

UMAR ANN SULAIMAN RAHINATU FAISAL OLUKOYA-ISMAIL

I formally known and call UMAR I Formerly known and addressed I FORMERLY KNOW AS SALE I Formerly known and addressed I FORMERLY KNOW AS I formerly known as OLUKOYA ISMAIL
ADBULRAHMAN now wish as ANN ADAMS. Now wish SULEIMAN DATE OF BIRTH as RAHINATU MUHAMMAD ABDULKAREEM-NASCO FAISAL OLUGBENGA now wish to be known
to be known and Address as to be known and addressed 2/2/1998 NOW WISH TO BE KNOW AOMIDE NOW WISH TO BE KNOW
AND ADDRESS AS SULAIMAN Now wish to be known and AND ADDRESS AS ABDULKAREEM-
with names broken down as follows:
UMAR ABDULRAHMAN. All as ANN OJOMA ADAMS. SALE DATE OF BIRTH 5/5/1995 ALL addressed as RAHINATU NASCO FAISAL AYOMIDE ALL
OLUKOYA-ISMAIL is my surname,
former documents remain valid. All former documents remain HUSSAINI . All former SZIKIR is my firstname, OLUGBENGA
FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID is my middle name. All former documents
The general public and concerns valid. Authorities concerned and AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL documents remain valid. General AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL remain valid. Concerned authorities and
authorities should take note. general public should take note PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE public take note PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE general public take note

Ewa SHIKRITDUNG Sule BLESSED LONGYONG Joseph

I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I formerly known as Garba I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed as
Ewa Chukwuemeka, now wish as KATMWA SHIKRITDUNG Sule Yaro now wish to be as BLESSED AKPAN JOHN, now LONGYONG AMBROSE, now wish Joseph Kokori, 26th June, 1981,
to be known and addressed as Ewa SOLOMON now wish to be known to be known and addressed as First now wish to be known and addressed
known and addressed as Sule wish to be known and addressed name:- LONGYONG, middle name:-
Chukwuemeka Lemuel. Former and addressed as SHIKRITDUNG as BLESSED JOHN AKPAN. as Joseph Kokori Galle, 26
documents remain valid. Concerned KATMWA . Former documents remain
Yaro Garba All former AMBROSE, surname:- DAKAT.
Former documents remain Former documents remain valid. June, 1989. Former documents remain
authorities and general public to take valid. Concerned authorities and documents remain valid, General valid. Concerned authorities and
public should take note valid. Concerned authorities and Concerned authorities and general
note general public to take note general public to take note public to take note general public to take note
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MUHAMMED OFODO HAMZA Confirmation of name Abubakar CHUKWUEMEKA
I formally known and call MUHAMMED I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed That Magret Ezra and Margaret I, formerly known and addressed as
MEMUNA now wish to be known and I, formerly known and addressed
OKAKWU COMMUNITY,GO now as HAMZA M. MAIKASUWA, now Fakhim Ezra is the same and one Suleiman Abubakar - D.O.B.
Address as MUHAMMED MAIMUNA. as IFINNWA PETER, now wish
wish to be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed person, but now wish to be known and 23/6/1991, now wish to be known and
And my correct date of birth is 1-1- to be known and addressed
OFODO (OKO AKWU COMMUNITY as HAMZA MAIKASUWA. Former addressed as Margaret Fakhim addressed as Abubakar Suleiman
1991 and not 9-6-1991. All former
IN OGBONICHA . Former documents
as CHUKWUEMEKA PETER.
documents remain valid. The general documents remain valid. Concerned Ezra. All former documents remain - D.O.B. 23-05-1991. Former documents Former documents remain
public and concerns authorities should remain valid. Concerned authorities authorities and general public to valid. The general public and concerned remain valid. Concerned authorities and valid. Concerned authorities and
take note. and general public to take note take note authorities should take note. general public to take note general public to take note

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I, BASHIR YUNUSA OF NO.104 RIJIYAR ZAKI I, ABDULWAHEED SALAUDEEN OF NO.201 HIGH DENSITY THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THE LOSS OF
RUMFAR SHEHU QUARTERS, KANO STATE. THAT I RESIDENTIAL LAYOUT, KUREKEN SANI, KUMBOTSO LETTER OF GRANTS NO.MLKN 003856-0828 AND MLKN
AM THE RIGHTFUL OWNER OF LETTER OF GRANT DISTRICT, KANO STATE. THAT I AM THE RIGHTFUL 03857-670 ALL SITUATED AT TARAUNI QUARTERS, IN
IN RESPECT OF PLOT NO.464 WITH PLAN NO.TP/ OWNER OF PROPERTY (PLOT OF LAND - PLOT NO.203 TARAUNI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KANO STATE.
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LAYOUT, KUREKEN SANI, BELONGING TO SADISU BUHARI INTERNATIONAL (NIG)
MP/19E SITUATED AT KAWO IN NASSARAWA
KUMBOTSO DISTRICT, KANO). THAT I PURCHASED THE LTD. THAT THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NO. GIVEN BY THE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF KANO STATE ISSUED BY SAID PROPERTY FROM ONE ALHAJI AHMED TIJJANI AUTA,
KANO STATE MINISTRY OF LAND AND PHYSICAL OFFICIAL OF KANO STATE MINISTRY OF LAND & PHYSICAL
AND DOCUMENTS WERE ISSUED TO ME. THAT I SAFELY PLANNING/KANGIS HAS BEEN LOST/MISPLACED. THAT
PLANNING. THAT THE SAID LETTER OF GRANT OF KEPT THE SAID DOCUMENTS IN MY POSSESSION BUT
THE SAID ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ISSUED BY MINISTRY
THE SAID PLOT ISSUED TO ME GOT LOST WHILE IN RECENTLY DISCOVERED THAT I HAD MISPLACED IT ON
OF LAND & PHYSICAL PLANNING/KANGIS GOT LOST
MY POSSESSION AND ALL EFFORT MADE TO TRACE THE 20TH OF NOVEMBER, 2024 AND DESPITE ALL EFFORT
WHILE IN POSSESSION AND SEVERAL ATTEMPT WERE
IT PROVED ABORTIVE. AUTHORITY CONCERNED TO LOCATE IT, I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO RETRIEVE IT.
MADE TO TRACE SAME PROVED ABORTIVE. AUTHORITY
AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO TAKE NOTE. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO
TAKE NOTE. CONCERNED TO TAKE NOTE.

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THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THE LOSS Death Notification ECO-SYSTEM ADVOCACY AND CONSERVATION
OF KUMBOTSO LOCAL GOVERNMENT CUSTOMARY FOUNDATION
CERTIFICATE BELONGING TO IBRAHIM YAHAYA This is to notify the general public This is to notify the general public that the above named Association has applied to
the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “F” of the Companies and

of the death of Martha Bitrus, at

Allied Matters Act, 2020.
OF TALATAR JIDO D/KUDU KANO STATE WITH THE TRUSTEES ARE:

National hospital Abuja after a

1. MODIBBO, ABUBAKAR SHEHU - CHAIRMAN
PLOT PIECE OF LAND SITUATED AT MAIKALWA IN 2. BULAMA, HAUWA- SECRETARY
3. FAGBOHUNGBE, MUYIWA

brief illness. Born on the 14th April

4. FOLARIN, OLAWALE SABURI
KUMBOTSO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KANO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

1965, date of death 2nd August 2022.

1. To promote eco-conscious living and sustainable practices across Nigeria and Africa
STATE ISSUED BY KUMBOTSO LOCAL GOVERNMENT 2. To create awareness and educate communities on environmental protection, pollution
prevention, and climate change adaptation

AREA OF KANO STATE. THAT THE SAID CUSTOMARY Christine and Keziah Bitrus are next
3. To advocate for policy reforms that support sustainability and environmental justice
4. To implement community-based environmental projects and capacity-building programs
5. To foster youth engagement, innovation, and empowerment in environmental
sustainability
CERTIFICATE GOT LOST WHILE IN MY POSSESSION of Kin. 6. To build strategic partnerships that drive circular economy and green development
initiatives
AND ALL EFFORT MADE TO TRACE IT PROVED
Authorities concerned and general
ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL,

ABORTIVE. AUTHORITY CONCERNED TO TAKE NOTE.

CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET, PMB 198, MAITAMA,
ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

public should take Signed: T

note
rustees
LOSS OF DOCUMENT PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE
I, DR. JONATHAN DUROJAIYE SOLEYE of No. 6, Gwari CALVARY INTERCESSORY MINISTRY EMUENYI WELFARE ASSOCIATION
Crescent, Unguwan Rimi, G.R.A, Kaduna. Wish INTERNATIONAL THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE MENTIONED NAME HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS
to inform the general public of the loss of THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE
COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “F” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2020.

Original Certificate of Occupancy in respect AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘F’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED
MATTERS ACT, ( CAMA 2020).
NAMES OF TRUSTEE
1. OLAH EGBE JONAH - chairman

of Plot No 6 Gwari Crescent, Unguwan Rimi, THE TRUSTEES ARE:

2. IJABO IDIGBA - Secretary
3. ADOGAH ELIZABETH EJEME - Member

G.R.A, Kaduna. With CofO No. 03611-20255-n46u0- 1. APOSTLE ENOCH TANAKI ESKEWA. CHAIRMAN
2. SIMON NAFTALIMU SURE
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
1. TO RAISE CAPITAL AND DO SUCH OTHER THINGS AS ARE NECESSARY FOR FURTERANCE OF THE SOCIETY’S OBJECTIVES
58255-n43v7-rw913 and File No. KDL 01346. 3. ELISHA ESBORN..... SECRETARY 2. TO INSPIRE AND IMPACT THE LIVES OF MEMBERS, YOUNG PERSONS TOWARDS ACHIEVING THEIR DREAMS AND
ASPIRATIONS
Bearing DR. JONATHAN DUROJAIYE SOLEYE issued AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
1. TO RAISE INTERCESSORS IN ALL WORKS OF LIFE
3. TO PROVIDE ADVICE, SUPPORT, ADMINISTER OR SET UP OTHER CHARITY TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF MEMBERS,
FAMILIES, YOUTHS AND VULNERABLES

to him by KADGIS on the 10th May, 2017. The

4. TO ENGAGE IN PROVIDING HELP FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS VIA SKILL ACQUISITION, PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL
2. TO BUILD A CROP OF BELIEVERS STRONG IN THE WORD AND PRAYER. MATERIALS AND A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE, TEENAGE PREGNANCY, PREVENTION PROGRAMS,
3. TO WIN SOULS INTO THE KINGDOM AND RAISE MEN FOR THE WORK OF THE MINISTRY INCLUDING RISK FACTORS, RESISTANCE FACTORS AND ENGAGING THE HOST COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOL, INDIVIDUALS
same got lost on 10th February, 2025 Along No. 4. TO RAISE STRUCTURE FOR DISCIPLESHIP FOR EVERY TRUE BELIEVER IN CHRIST AND PEERS WHICH IN RETURN WILL REDUCE ADOLESCENT PROBLEMS
5. TO PARTNER WITH GOVERNMENT, PRIVATE AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION, NGOS, CBOS, CSOS, INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE
5. TO BUILD CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, INSTITUTIONS, OUTREACH CENTERS IN AND OUTSIDE NIGERIA FOR
6 Gwari Crescent Unguwan Rimi G.R.A, Kaduna. CREATING VALUE TO HUMANITY AND FOR KINGDOM EXPANSION
LIKE MINDED, INTERNATIONAL BODIES AND OTHER RELEVANT STAKEHOLDERS IN REALIZATION OF THE VISIONS OF THE
ORGANIZATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

All effort made to trace the same proved ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL,
6. TO PROMOTE COOPERATIVE SPIRIT AMONG MEMBERS AND TO WORK FOR IMPROVEMENT OF EDUCATION AND LIVING
STANDARD AND TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF COOPERATIVE MOVEMENT IN BENUE STATE AND NIGERIA AT LARGE

abortive. Concerned authorities and the CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA,
ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS PUBLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR- GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS
COMMISSION PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS
general public to please take note. SIGNED: SECRETARY
PUBLICATION.
SIGNED: SECRETARY

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE

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GREAT 34 CAUCUS ASSOCIATION, UYO THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE, KADUNA STATE
PROBATE DIVISION OF KADUNA STATE
THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANISATION
HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR ADDITIONAL (10) TEN
THAT THE PROPERTY SITUATED AT NEW Probate division whereas the person/ persons whose names are set in the first column
ika
hereunder died interstate on the date and at place in the said column and whereas the
TRUSTEES UNDER THE “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2020.
TRUSTEES:
PRISON LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LAY person/persons whose addressed claimed relationship to the said deceased is/are set out
in the second column hereunder have applied to the High Court of Justice Kaduna or a
1. OKAFOR CYRIL TOCHUKWU= PRESIDENT
OUT LP 10 PLOT NO. 169 WITH FILE NO. grant of “letter of administration” of the personal property of the said deceased.

2. AGBASIANYA CHINEDU BASIL=SECRETARY

GUS/G/7320 TITLE HOLDER, BELLO BUZU
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the “letter of administration” will be granted thereof is filled
in the probate registry, High Court of Justice Kaduna with twenty-one days from the date
3. OFORHA CHINONSO OLIVER of publication of the notice.
4. DONATUS JOHN JIWIKE NOW BELONG TO RAHIM OIL & GAS GLOBAL SCHEDULE
DECEASED ADDRESSES:
SERVICES LTD. FOLLOWING CHANGE IN
AIM AND OBJECTIVES SGT. Ibrahim Mohammed.
APPLICANTS FOR GRANT:
1. TO PROMOTE THE INTEREST OF THE MEMBERS Late of Nigerian Police Force Hauwa Ibrahim and Yahanasu
(Mopol) who died on the 20th Safiyanu of No.1,Galadima house
ANY OBJECTION TO THE ADDITIONAL TRUSTEES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO
THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS
OWNERSHIP. AUTHORITIES CONCERNED November,2022 at Hayiya Gambo
Sawaba General Hospital K/
,Galadima Village, Kaduna.

Gayan Zaria.
CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS
PUBLICATION. AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE Dated.29th December,2022.
NOTE.
SIGNED:
SIGNED: MURTALA JAAFARU ZUBAIRU (ESQ)
BARR. TOBE LORDLY PROBATE REGISTRAR
HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE KADUNA.

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

SAGAMU COMMUNITY BASED IN KANO BEACON OF TRUTH VISIBILITY CHARITY FOUNDATION THE FREE TRIBE MINISTRIES
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION The general public is hereby notified that the above named foundation has applied
to the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja for the registration under part “F” of the
This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to
the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja, for registration under part
Companies and Allied Matters Act No. 1 of 2020.
This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the corporate affairs Commission for “F” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020.
registration under part’F’ of the companies and allied matters Act (CAMA) 2020.
THE TRUSTEES ARE:
TRUSTEES ARE:- 1. Imbul Mimidoo Rufina - Chairman THE TRUSTEES ARE:
1. ABUBAKAR IBRAHIM GARBA---- CHAIRMAN
2. SAFIYANU MAHMUD --- TRUSTEE
2. Tyowase Nguevese Caroline - Secretary 1. Nwandu Chiamaka Uchechi
3. MUHAMMAD ABDUL SANI ---- TRUSTEE
3. Duenya Juliet Ngunengen 2. Nwandu Obinna Anthony – Chairman
4. SHEHU NURUDEEN MUHAMMED---- SECRETARY 4. Emeka Erdoo Judith 3. Nwandu Uchenna Anulika – Secretary
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 4. Nwandu Sharon. Ugonna
1. To promote social cohesion and inclusivity within the community. 1. To promote human rights, social justice and equal opportunities for all individuals,
2. To provide access to education and skill development opportunities for all members of the community.
3. To enhance the physical and mental well-being of community members through health and wellness programs.
irrespective of their race, gender, ethnicity or socioeconomic status. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:
4. To advocate for environmental sustainability and promote eco-friendly practices within the community. 2. To support and implement educational programs especially for underprivileged 1. To preach the Gospel to brethren and public
5. To support economic empowerment and entrepreneurship initiatives to improve the livelihoods of community communities and indigent persons and facilitate skill development and vocational 2. To foster mutual fellowship and understanding among Christians
members. training. irrespective of their denominations
6. Establish community centers for educational and recreational activities. 3. To provide humanitarian and emergency relief during natural disasters, conflicts or
7. Organize health and wellness workshops, screenings, and events to improve the overall health of community
other crisis. 3. To win souls for the Lord’s Kingdom through the Gospel.
members.
8. Engage in environmental conservation projects such as tree planting and waste management programs.
9. Provide vocational training and job placement services for unemployed community members. Any objection to the above registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar
10. Collaborate with local authorities and organizations to address key community development issues effectively. Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, General Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi
Maitama Abuja within 28days of this publication. Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.
Any Objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission Plot
420 Tigris Crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi Street Maitama Abuja within 28days of this Publication.
SIGNED: SECRETARY SIGNED: SECRETARY
Signed:-S
ecretary
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AHMED FENAN BANKOLE MEKIDI AMOKAISAH MISS CHIBUNDU

I, formerly known and addressed I formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I formerly known and addressed I formally known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed
as AHMMED RISSKAT,now as FRIDAY LUMBOL, now wish as ADEBAYO OMOWUMI as SHAKA AHMED, now wish as AMOKAISAH MARIAM, now as MISS JUDITH CHIBUNDU
wish to be known and addressed to be called and addressed as FLORENCE, now wish to be known to be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed as OGECHI, now want to be known
as AHMED RISIKAT. Former SUNSHINE FENAN LUMBOL. All and addressed as AYO BANKOLE MEKIDI AHMED SHAKA. All AMOKA MARIAM. All former and addressed as MISS CHIBUNDU
documents remain valid. former documents remain Valid. OMOWUMI FLORENCE. All former former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. All JUDITH OGECHI. All former
Concerned authorities and All authorities concerned and the documents remain valid. The general All authorities concerned and the authorities concerned and the documents remain valid. The general
general public to take note general public should take note. public should please take note. general public should take note. general public should take note. public should please take note.

AGBANA BELLO ADDITION OF NAME Yakubu Florence CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as THAT I, OVBIJE OGHENENYER
First name:- IBIDUNNI, Middle ABUBAKAR MUSA BELLO, now as Elizabeth Tanko, now as Yakubu Azeez, now wish Bala Florence Dauda, now
Name:- ELIZABETH, Sur Name:- HOVWO PRECIOUS MY DATE OF
wish to be known and addressed as: wish to be known and addressed as to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed as BIRTH WAS WRONGLY CAPTURED AS
AGBANA, now wish to be known and
addressed as Sur Name:- AGBANA, BELLO MUSA MUHAMMED. Former Elizabeth Ubur Tanko. Former as Yakubu Azeez Adio. Florence Bala Israel . Former 23|06|2004 INSTEAD OF 23|06|2003.
First name:- ELIZABETH, Middle documents remain valid. Concerned documents remain valid. Concerned Former documents remain documents remain valid. Concerned Former documents remain valid.
Name: IBIDUNNI. Former documents authorities and general public to take authorities and general public to take valid. Concerned authorities and authorities and general public to take Concerned authorities and general
remain valid. Concerned authorities note note general public to take note note public to take note
and general public to take note

Oko NYAKO AWEH OTU TARZA JOSHUA

I, formerly known and addressed I was formerly known as I was formerly known as AWEH I was formerly known and I was formerly known as TARZA I formerly known and called as: OKOYE
as Akwaji Amajama, now HAZO NYAKO, Henceforth, DOGO TITUS, Henceforth, I wish called OSAMOR NGOZI , MCHIVGA , Henceforth, I wish JOSHUA IFEANYI, Henceforth wishes
wish to be known and addressed I wish to be Known and called to be Known and called AWEH Henceforth wishes to be Known to be Known and called to be Known and called as OKOYE
as Oko Godwin Amajama. NYAKO HALILU UMAR. All TITUS. All Former document and called OTU NGOZI . All TARZA DAVID MCHIVGA. JOSHUA IFEANYICHUKWU . All
Former documents remain Former document remain valid. remain valid. Concerned former documents remains All Former document remain former documents remains valid.
valid. Concerned authorities and Concerned authorities and authorities and general public valid. Concerned authorities and valid. Concerned authorities and Concerned authorities and general
general public to take note general public take note. take note. general public Please take note. general public take note. public Please take note.

Reconciliation of Names ABAH Dooior Arrangement of Name AGADA IGBE

This is to information the general I was formerly known as ABUH I was formerly known and I formerly known as RIFKATU I formerly known as AGADA That AGBO IGBE and AGBO
public that YUSUF DANJUMA VICTORIA FATHMAH and ABUH called Doolor Chivir, now EMMANUEL, Henceforth, I wish to PRISCILLIA, now wish to be IGBE I. refers to one and same
and YUSUF DANJUMA PADA FATIMOH VICTORIA henceforth wish wishes to be Known and called be Known and called Emmanuel called and addressed as AGADA person, now wish to be called and
are one and the same person . to be known and address as ABAH Dooior Eric Chivir. addressed as IGBE ALEXANDER
All former documents remains VICTORIA. All former documents All former documents remains
RIFKATU . All former documents PRISCILLA. All former document
remains valid. Concerned authorities remain valid. Concerned authority AGBO. All former document
valid. Concerned authorities and remains valid. Concerned authorities valid. Concerned authorities and remain valid. Concerned authority
general public Please take note. and general public Please take note. general public Please take note. and general public Please take note. and general public take note.
and general public take note.

YUNUSA CORRECTION OF NAME RAJI BELLO AMINA Isa

I, formerly known and addressed MY NAME WAS WRONGLY CAPTURED I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I was formally known and I, formerly known and addressed
as INUSA FATIMA now wish IN MY BANK VERIFICATION as RAJI ABDURRAHIM now as BELLO MUNDE,D now wish addressed as AMINA HAYATU as ISA AMINU now wish
to be known and addressed as NUMBER (BVN) AS MARYAM wish to be known and addressed to be known and addressed as ABUBAKAR TAMBUWAL, Now to be known and addressed
YUNUSA FATIMA . Former ONONO ABDULSALAM INSTEAD as RAJI ABDULRAHIM BELLO MAUDE MUHAMMA. wish to be know and address as Isa Aminu Donkin.
documents remain valid. OF MARYAM ABDULSALAM . Former documents remain Former documents remain as AMINA ABDULLAHI Former documents remain
Concerned authorities and MY CORRECT NAME IS MARYAM valid. Concerned authorities and valid. Concerned authorities and ABUBAKAR. All formal valid. Concerned authorities and
general public to take note ABDULSALAM . general public to take note general public to take note documents remain valid. general public to take note

IDI Fari Hassan Abdulrahman Ajunwa Beatrice

I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as This is to inform the general public that I formerly known and addressed I Formerly known and addressed as I Formerly known and addressed
as IDI GIDEON now wish Mallam Salihu Fari Former DOB: Musa Hassan and Hassan Musa as Abdulrahman Kabir now Ajunwa Chinonso now wish to as Beatrice ILiya Damtan
to be known and addressed 27-11-1975 now wish to be known and are the same person but prefer to be wish to be called and address as be called and address as Ajunwa now wish to be called and
as IDI GIDEON NBASHI. addressed as Fari Salihu New called and address as Hassan Musa. Abdulrahman Danjuma Chinomso. Date of birth 31-12-1994 address as Beatrice John
Former documents remain DOB: 26-11-1973. Former documents
All Former documents remain valid. Kabir. All Former documents not 30-12-1988. All Former documents Solomon. All Former
valid. Concerned authorities and remain valid. Concerned authorities remain valid. General public remain valid. General public should documents remain valid. General
general public to take note and general public to take note General public should please take note.
should please take note. please take note. public should please take note.

Dangaji Ruth Musa AMARACHIMNEDUM AMADI CORRECTION OF NAME

I Formerly known and addressed as I Formerly known and addressed I Formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed My Correct Name is FRANCIS
Monday Dangaji now wish to as Ruth Dabo Maude now as Musa Mohammed Adamu as BENJAMIN ONYEKACHI as AMADI C. MERCY, FRANKLIN IHEANACHOR
be called and address as Dangaji wish to be called and address as Azara now wish to be called and ANYANWU, now wish to be known and now wish to be known and Not FRANCIS FRANKLIN as
Monday Dauda. Date of birth. Ruth Dabo Isaac. All Former address as Musa Mohammed addressed as AMARACHIMNEDUM addressed as AMADI MERCY captured in my BVN. All former
11-07-1988. All Former documents Adamu. All Former documents BENJAMIN CHINKEMLAKA. All CHINWENMERI. All former documents remain valid. General
remain valid. General public should documents remain valid. General remain valid. General public former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General public to take note.
please take note. public should please take note. should please take note. General public to take note. public to take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME CLEMENT AWOYOMI Obadiah LIMAN MASTURA

My name was wrongly Captured on my I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I formerly known as LIMAN I formally known and called as
BVN as SANDRA PHILIP Instead of as a UKANA TOMILAYO as AWOYOMI OLUMUYIWA as Obadiah Martha now SANI, now wish to be called and DAIYABU MASTURA BORN ON 30-
ONYEUWAOMA SANDRA ARESON. SARAH, now wish to be known OLUBODE now wish to be known and
addressed as AWOYOMI JOHNSON wish to be known and addressed addressed as LIMAN ALHAJI 11-1984, and now wish to be known
My Correct name is ONYEUWAOMA and addressed as CLEMENT OLUMUYIWA OLUBODE. Former as Obadiah Martha Ladi. SANI. All former documents and called as MASTURA DAIYABU
SANDRA ARESON. All former UKANA TOMILAYO. All former Former documents remain remain valid. BVN, Authorities BORN ON 11-12-1984. All former
documents remain valid. Concerned documents remain valid. Authority
documents remain valid. General public documents remain valid. General authorities and general public to take valid. Concerned authorities and concerned and the general public concerned and the general public to
to take note. public to take note. note general public to take note to take note. please take note.

SAUDAT HAUWA’U AYUBA HAJARA SABIU MUSA

I formerly known as SAUDAT I formerly known as HAUWA’U I formerly known as SULE I formerly known as HAJARA I formally known and called as I formally known and called as
ABDULLAHI YAKASAI, now YAHAYA, now wish to be called AYUBA SEIDU, now wish to HAMISU SANI, now wish to MOHD HARUNA, and now wish YASIR SULAIMAN, and now
wish to be called and addressed and addressed as HAUWA’U be called and addressed as be called and addressed as to be known and called as SABIU wish to be known and called
as SAUDAT AUWAL IBRAHIM. YAHAYA IBRAHIM. All AYUBA SEIDU AYUBA. All HAJARA SANI KHAMISU. All HARUNA. All former documents as MUSA YASIR. All former
All former documents remain former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. remain valid. Authority concerned documents remain valid. Authority
valid. Authorities concerned and Authorities concerned and the Authorities concerned and the Authorities concerned and the and the general public to please concerned and the general public
the general public to take note. general public to take note. general public to take note. general public to take note. take note. to please take note.

ALHAJI WALID AMINA Correction of date of birth AISHATU SULE

I formally known and called as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed AMINA YUSUF SALIHU I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed
SULE ALHAJI LITTAFI, and as WALID MUHAMMAD now as AMINA YUSUF now wish 01/01/1981 to 01/04/1981. as AISHA MUSA now wish as GARBA YERO SULE D.O.B
now wish to be known and called wish to be known and addressed to be known and addressed to be known and addressed
as ALHAJI SULE. All former as WALID MUHAMMAD SANI. as AMINA YUSUF SALIHU Former documents remain 30.12.1959 now wish to be known and
as AISHATU MUSA SAAD. addressed as SULE YERO GARBA
documents remain valid. Authority Former documents remain Former documents remain valid. Concerned authorities Former documents remain D.O.B 31.12.1959 . Former documents
concerned and the general public valid. Concerned authorities and valid. Concerned authorities and and general public to take valid. Concerned authorities and remain valid. Concerned authorities
to please take note. general public to take note general public to take note note general public to take note and general public to take note

RABIU ISAH DAUDA DAUDA maryam JEREMIAH

I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed
as Yusuf Rabiu, now wish as .ISAH HASAN, now wish to as DAUDA DUNAMA IBRAHIM, as IBRAHIM DAUDA, now wish as Maryam Muhammad, as JEREMAIH MERCY, now
to be known and addressed be known and addressed as ISAH now wish to be known and to be known and addressed as now wish to be known and wish to be known and addressed
as RABIU YUSUF. Former HASSAN. Former documents addressed as DAUDA IBRAHIM. DAUDA IBRAHIM. Former addressed as maryam rufai. as JEREMIAH MERCY. Former
documents remain valid. remain valid. Concerned Former documents remain documents remain valid. Former documents remain documents remain valid.
Concerned authorities and authorities and general public to valid. Concerned authorities and Concerned authorities and valid. Concerned authorities and Concerned authorities and
general public to take note take note general public to take note general public to take note general public to take note general public to take note

MARKUS FATIMA Shehu MOHAMNAD IBRAHIM AISHA

I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed
as MARKUS ISHAYA GAMA, as BINTA JIBRIN,now wish as rabiu shehu, now wish as MUHAMMAD MAIMUNA, now .BABAIBRAHEEM ABDULLAHI as MISS AISHA USMAN, now
now wish to be known and to be known and addressed to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed as IBRAHEEM, now wish to be wish to be known as MRS AISHA
addressed as MARKUS ISHAYA. as FATIMA JIBRIN. Former as Shehu rabiu Former MOHAMNAD MAIMUNAT. Former known and addressed as IBRAHIM USMAN ABDULRAHAMAN. Former
Former documents remain documents remain valid. documents remain valid. documents remain valid. Concerned ABDULLAHI. Former documents documents remain valid. Concerned
valid. Concerned authorities and Concerned authorities and Concerned authorities and authorities and general public to take remain valid. Concerned authorities authorities and general public to take
general public to take note general public to take note general public to take note note and general public to take note note

FATIMA AISHA ABUBAKAR MUHAMMADU ?????? ABDULRAHIM

I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as
as .MISS FATIMA UMAR, now MISS AISHA LAWAL, now wish to be ABUBAKAR SANI GOBIRAWA AND MUHAMMADU A. GWADABAWA, as SANUSI BUHARI, now wish ABDULRAHEEM AHMMED, ALHAJI
wish to be known and addressed known and addressed as MRS AISHA A S GOBIRAWA D.O.B 15/02/1961
OR 06/02/1968, now wish to be
now wish to be known and addressed to be known and addressed as ABDULRAHEEM AHMMED, now
as MRS FATIMA UMAR GARBA. MUHAMMAD MUSTAPHA. Former known and addressed as ABUBAKAR as MUHAMMADU ABDULLAHI. ABDULRASHID ABUBAKAR wish to be known and addressed as
Former documents remain documents remain valid. Concerned Former documents remain valid. Former documents remain ABDULRAHIM AHMED. Former
GOBIRAWA SANI D.O.B 05/06/1962 documents remain valid. Concerned
valid. Concerned authorities and authorities and general public to take . Former documents remain valid. Concerned authorities and general valid. Concerned authorities and authorities and general public to take
general public to take note note Concerned authorities and general public to take note general public to take note note
public to take note
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SALAMI Tasiu RABIU OLADIMEJI BAKINOGAR OBAJI

I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I formerly known, called and I, OBAJI JESSICA CHIAMAKA. My
as SALAMI PRECIOUS now wish TASIU SALIS Muhammad now as RABIU DANJUMA now wish as OLADIMEJI MAYOWA now addressed as MISS OGBE, date of birth was wrongly captured on
to be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed to be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed ATUORA CHARLES now wish my WAEC certificate as 4th November,
SALAMI PRECIOUS OSATARE as Tasiu Muhammad. RABIU IDAH Former documents as OLADIMEJI MAYOWA to be known called and addressed 1995.My correct date of birth is 29th
Former documents remain Former documents remain valid. remain valid. Concerned BELLO Former documents remain as MRS. BAKINOGAR, January,1995 as it appears on my
valid. Concerned authorities and Concerned authorities and general authorities and general public to valid. Concerned authorities and TREASURE ATUORA. General National Identification Number (NIN)
and other documents. School, Embassy
general public to take note public to take note take note general public to take note public take note and general public take note.

EWURUM EKONG MOHAMMED CONFIRMATION OF NAMES CHUKWUEBUKA AJUK

THAT MY NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH WAS I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known as MOHAMMED I, FADA RAPHAEL ADOGA and I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed as
WRONGLY CAPTURED IN MY BVN AS EWURUM RICHARD CELINA EKONG and ABUBAKAR DANLADI MY OLD DENNIS DENNIS refer to one NWOSU KASARACHI FAITH now EKAINYANG EBAYE OGBAN now
CHISOM AND 22-08-2002 INSTEAD OF
EWURUM CHISOM HAPPINESS AND 22-08-
CELINA ECHADO EKONG now wish D.O.B. O1/O6/1978 now wish to be and the same person as, now wish to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed as
2003 THAT MY CORRECT NAME AND DATE OF to be known and addressed as EKONG known and addressed as MOHAMMED wish to be known and addressed as CHUKWUEBUKA KASARACHI AJUK, AYAMBEM ANAKAN Former
BIRTH IS EWURUM CHISOM HAPPINESS CELINA OGANA Former documents ABUBAKAR. MY NEW D.O.B. O1/ as ADOGA RAPHAEL FATHER. FAITH. Former documents remain documents remain valid. Concerned
AND 22-08-2003 AS CAPTURED IN MY NIN.All remain valid. Concerned authorities O7/1985. All former documents remain All former documents remain valid. Concerned authorities and authorities and general public to take
former documents remain valid. Bida and general public to take note
valid. Bida LGA and general public to valid general public should take general public to take note note
LGA and general public to take note take note note.

RAKIYA Diyo RECONCILIATION OF NAMES RIFKATU DAKU Correction of Name

I Formerly known as RAKIYA I, formerly known and addressed This is to confirm that UKOHA CHIKA I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed as My name was wrongly captured on my
ABDULLAHI now wish as Justina Madaki now wish to and UKOHA CHIKA SHARON is RIFKATU JACOB now wish to be DAKU NANA MOHAMMED now wish BVN profile as AMAMA, CHRISTABEL
to be known as RAKIYA be known and addressed as Diyo self and same person, Henceforth known and addressed as RIFKATU to be known and addressed as DAKU MARIA instead of AMAMA, MARIA.
MUHAMMADU, all former Justina Madaki Correct date of ANOGA JACOB; Old date of birth:
wish to be known and addressed as 23rd March 2000; New date of birth: NANA AISHA MOHAMMED Former My correct name is AMAMA MARIA
documents remain valid and birth; 03/03/1987 Former documents UKOHA CHIKA SHARON. All former 23rd March, 2002. Former documents documents remain valid. Concerned as captured on my NIN.All former
concerned authorities and the remain valid. Concerned authorities documents remain valid. General public remain valid. Concerned authorities authorities and general public to take documents remain valid. The general
general public to take note and general public to take note to take. and general public to take note note public should please take note.

NEHEMIAH MOSES ADEWALE USMAN MUSA MUNKAILU

I formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed
as GABADIN NAILLE, now wish COMFORT MOSES JOSHUA, now as BABATUNDE ADEBISI, now as LAMI BARNABAS - D.O.B. as MUHAMMED SANI - D.O.B. as RASHIDA MUNKAILA, now
01/01/1976, now wish to be known 22/02/1980, now wish to be known wish to be known and addressed
to be known, called and addressed wish to be known and addressed wish to be known addressed as addressed as MUHAMMED SANI
and addressed as LAMI USMAN as RASHIDA MUNKAILU. All
as NEHEMIAH NALLE. All former as COMFORT JOSHUA. All former BABATUNDE ADEWALE ADEBISI. BARNABAS - D.O.B. 26/06/1975. MUSA - D.O.B. 02 /02/1990. All
documents remain valid. All documents remain valid. Authority All former documents remain valid. All former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid.
authorities concerned and general concerned and the general public Authority concerned and the general Authority concerned and the general Authority concerned and the general Authority concerned and the
public should please take note. should take note. public should take note. public should take note. public should take note. general public should take note.

OLUMORIN DAJA BAMARGI HAPPY YARO AUWAL

I formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed as I formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed
as DINATU SAMAILA, now wish as MUSA HASSAN, now wish HANNATU MUSA BAMAGI, now PATIENCE JIMOH, now wish to MISS KHADIJAH IBRAHIM, now as MOHAMMAD MOHAMMAD
to be known, called and addressed to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed be known and addressed as HAPPY wish to be known addressed as MRS AUWAL, now wish to be known and
as DINATU OLUMORIN. All as MUSA HASSAN DAJA. All as HANNATU MUSA BAMARGI. JIMOH and my DOB is 01-01-2003. KHADIJAH IBRAHIM YARO. All addressed as MOHAMMAD AUWAL
former documents remain valid. All former documents remain valid. All formal documents remain All former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. MOHAMMAD. All former documents
authorities concerned and general Authority concerned and the valid. Authority concerned and the Authority concerned and the general Authority concerned and the general remain valid. Authority concerned and
public should please take note. general public should take note. general public should take note. public should take note. public should take note. the general public should take note.

IYE MBACHUKWU ABDULLAHI MUHAMMED NURA GUEHI

I formerly known and addressed I formerly known and addressed I formerly known and addressed I formerly known and addressed I formerly known and addressed During my BVN/ACCOUNT enrollment my name
was wrongly captured separately as First name:
as MOSES LILIAN, now wish to as NBACHUKWU IFEANYI as RUTH JOSHUA, now wish as MOHAMMED RILWANU, now as KHADIJA IBRAHIM ADAMU, ZABAHI Middle name: ARTHUR Last name:
be known, called and addressed KINGSLEY, now wish to be known to be called and addressed as wish to be called and addressed as now wish to be known, called and GUEHI in disparity with the correct order as
ZABAHI ARTHUR GUEHI with no separate middle
and addressed as MBACHUKWU MUHAMMED RILWANU DOB 10- addressed as KHADIJA MUHAMMAD
as BINDO IYE LILIAN. All IFEANYI KINGSLEY DOB 28-2-1981 ABDULLAHI RUTH JOSHUA. 10-2001 not 12-12-1999. All former
name while GUEHI correctly remains my last name.
That I wish to be addressed as first name: ZABAHI
former documents remain valid. All not 26-5-1981. All former documents All former documents remain documents remain valid. Authority NURA. All former documents remain ARTHUR Last name: GUEHI as it appears on my
authorities concerned and general remain valid. Authority concerned and valid. Authority concerned and the concerned First Bank Plc, and the valid. All authorities concerned and NIN and passport. All former documents remain
valid. General public, Stanbic IBTC bank, and all
public should please take note. the general public to please take note. general public to please take note. general public to please take note. general public should please take note. relevant authorities please take note.

LOSS OF DOCUMENT LOSS OF DOCUMENT Loss of D

ocument
I Ahmed Hassan of Shagari Quaters Kano, This is to report the LOSS OF ORIGINAL
the legal and rightful owner of the TITTLE DOCUMENT in respect of PLOT NO 825B
House 213,12th street situated at Shagari with file no TP/KN/2151, Bearing HASSAN
Quaters in kumbotso local govt of Kano INUWA, the original allottee. Situated at
Nig.The said House was sold to me by Fagen kawo in Town in DAWAKIN TOFA
Sarkin Tashar Kofar Wambai, The same said LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KANO. Issued
documents got lost on the 2nd Feb 2020 by ministry of land and physical planning
while in my possession and all efforts Kano State. Belonging to NASIR AHMAD of
made to trace the said documents proved Darma Qtrs Kano, Kano-Nigeria. All efforts
abortive. made to trace it proved abortive.
Authorities concerned and general public Authorities concerned and the general
to please take note for official and public to please take note for Official and
record purpose. Record purpose.

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ?????? ??????

Loss of D
I, formerly known and addressed
ocument
RELIABLE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
I, formerly known and addressed
as ???????? now wish to be as ???????? now wish to be
THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLICknown THAT and
I, GABE UGOCHUKWU
ADIMORAH, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF RIEL AND
addressed
BERTH INVESTMENT
Former
as ???.
documentsLIMITEDremain
I known
ALH. and
YUSUF K. I as
addressed NJIE ???.of NO. 28 SOKOTO ROAD
Former documents remain
The general public is hereby notified that the above named organization has applied to the Corporate Affairs
Commission Abuja, for registration under Part F of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020.
RESIDING AT NO. 2 S N UKACHUKWU CLOSE, DURUMI, ABUJA - FCT. DO STATE
valid. Concerned authorities and NASSARAWA
valid. ConcernedG.R.A QTRS
authorities and KANO, The Legal and
THAT ON THE 23RD AUGUST, 2010, SALMANU general
JIKAMSHIpublic
BALA toDONATED DEED
THE TRUSTEES ARE:
take note
OF ASSIGNMENT TO ME OVER OLD FILE NO. KT 105 AND NEW FILE NO. KT rightful owner
general public of PLOT NO. 10A BOMPAI ROAD,
to take note
covered by Certificate of Occupancy no. RES/
1. Ibrahim Siraj Muhammad - Trustee/Chairman
2. Abdussamad Ismail Abdullahi - Trustee/Secretary 10228 IN PLOT NUMBER 94, CADASTRAL ZONE BO2 OF DURUMI DISTRICT
3. Zakariya Umar Adam - Trustee WITH FILE NUMBER KT 1O228
4. Aminu Adamu Muhammad
5. Jamilu Salihu Musa
- Trustee
- Trustee
PC/86/57 situated at BOMPAI ROAD, NASSARAWA
6. Umar Ibrahim Uba
7. Kabir Musa Salihu
- Trustee
- Trustee
THAT AT THE TIME OF APPOINTMENT HE SIGNED THE CONSENT LETTER TO
REGISTER POWER OF ATTORNEY AND DEED OF ASSIGNMENT FOR RIEL AND
LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF KANO-NIGERIA. The said
8. Ibrahim Muhammad Harun
9. Abubakar Abubakar Ladan
- Trustee
- Trustee BERTH INVESTMENT LIMITED, HIMSELF BUT UNFORTUNATELY I DID NOT plot was issued to HIM by KANO STATE MINISTRY
REQUEST FOR HIS MEANS OF IDENTIFICATION.
OBJECTIVES OF LAND AND PHYSICAL PLANING, the same said
document got lost while in my possession and
1- To provide assistance and support to individuals, organizations, or communities in need.
2- To support access to quality education by providing school supplies and funding for educational programs. THAT I HAVE WRITTEN HIM THROUGH COURIER AND MADE PUBLICATION ON
3- To improve public health by offering medical aid and funding healthcare programs. THREE DAILY NEWSPAPERS ALL IN AN EFFORT TO REACH HIM TO GET HIS
4- To enhance the quality of life in communities through infrastructure, vocational training, and social welfare
programs. VALID MEANS OF IDENTIFICATION AND NIN SLIP, BUT ALL THESE EFFORTS All efforts made to trace the said document
5- To promote the general welfare of orphans, vulnerable children, less-privileged people, people with special needs
and people affected by natural disasters.
WENT IN VAIN. proved abortive.
Any objection (s) to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission THAT: I HEREBY UNDERTAKE TO INDEMNIFY LANDS ADMINISTRATION AND Authorities concerned and General public
(C.A.C), Plot No. 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this
publication.
ALL HER STAFF IN THE EVENT OF ANY COUNTER-CLAIM THAT MAY ARISE AS
A RESULT OF THE REGISTRATION OF OUR DEED OF ASSIGNMENT . AGIS,
to please take note for Official and Record
purpose.
Signed:
Secretar GENERAL PUBLIC / ALL AUTHORITIES CONCERNED PLEASE TAKE NOTE
y
PUBLIC NOTICE LOSS OF DOCUMENT LOSS OF DOCUMENT
GREATER UMUANIOKEHOJO FAMILY FORUM I, AHMADU BALA ADAMU, of No .AK 4B, Doma I, AHMADU BALA ADAMU, of No. AK 4B, Doma
The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Street, Ungwar Dosa, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Street, Ungwar Dosa, Kaduna, Kaduna State,
corporate affairs commission (CAC) for registration under part ‘c’ of the companies
and allied matters act of 2020. hereby inform the general public of the loss of hereby inform the general public of the loss of
THE TRUSTEES ARE: my original right of occupancy (R OF O), with the my original right of occupancy (R OF O), with the
1. Okafor Kelvin Onyema
2. Okoli Arinze Chinedu
Chairman
following details: File No. MISC 99255, Plot No: following details: File No. MISC 71983, Plot No:
3. Ogbo Amara Charles
4. Ani Nwachukwu Jacob 1 Cadastral Zone C07-05, Kubwa District, Bwari 24 Cadastral Zone C07-05, Kubwa District, Bwari
5. Ogbo Christian Ebuka Secretary Area Council FCT Abuja. Area Council FCT Abuja.
THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE:
1. Greater umuaniokehojo family forums often aim to empower families by providing
The said missing document got lost sometimes The said missing document got lost sometimes
support, resources, and a sense of community.
2. The overarching goal is to help families thrive, addressing their needs and ensuring
early this year. early this year.
a positive and supportive environment. All efforts made to trace the said missing document All efforts made to trace the said missing document
3. Our family forum will focus on improving mental health, strengthening family
functioning, and healing from past trauma. proved abortive. If found, please contact the proved abortive. If found, please contact the
4. We aim to increase awareness of the importance of early years support for children
and families. nearest Police Station or the Department of nearest Police Station or the Department of
Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the registrar General, Land Administration, Federal Capital Territory Land Administration, Federal Capital Territory
corporate affairs commission Plot 420, Tigris crescent, off Aguiyi ironsi Street,
maitama, abuja within 28 days of this publication. Administration, (FCTA), Abuja. Concerned Administration, (FCTA), Abuja. Concerned
SIGNED: SECRETARY
authorities and general public should take note. authorities and general public should take note.
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Nura Abraham AMINA EWOGU ABBA MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE

I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known as ABEL- I formerly known and address as I SALIHU MALAM ADAM husband of AISHA
BABANGIDA that Mrs AISHA was married to me
as Yusuf Sambo Nura now as Abraham Adaji Jacob AMINA SANI MOHAMMED now wish ANYIGOR OLUCHI SUSSANA ABBA ABUBAKAR ABDULLAHI
SALIHU MALAM ADAM on 15th February, 2025
wish to be known and addressed now wish to be known and to be known and addressed as AMINA JULIET, Now wish to be known 01/01/1992 Now wish to be known at Daudawa Street Faskari Local Government
as Nura Yusuf Sambo addressed as Abraham Jacob DANTSHO MUHAMMAD Former and called EWOGU OLUCHI and address as ABBA ABDULLAHI Area, Katsina State that the said marriage was
Former documents remain Former documents remain documents remain valid. Concerned JULIET. All documents with my ABUBAKAR 10/05/1995 .All conducted under Islamic law and customs and
valid. Concerned authorities and valid. Concerned authorities and authorities and general public to take former. Concerned authorities former documents remain valid. consent of boths parents. Therefore want the
general public to take note general public to take note note and general public to take note General public take note. authority concerned and NYSC to please take
note.

HAROON AHMAD GOTUNG SAVIOUR NWAFOR ABU

I FORMALY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS I formerly known and address as I formerly known and address as I formerly known and address as I formerly known and address as I formerly known and address as
BABALLE MUHAMMAD I NOW WISH AHMED ABDULLAHI SATATIMA JACOB GOTUNG MOSES Now UDOFIA SAVIOUR Now wish NWAFOR PAUL 27/JUNE/1998 ABUBAKAR MUHAMMAD Now
TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS 25/04/1973 Now wish to be known wish to be known and address to be known and address as Now wish to be known and address wish to be known and address as
HAROON MUHAMMAD HAROON. and address as AHMAD ABDULLAHI as NWAFOR CHUKWUEMEKA
Former documents remainA valid. SATATIMA 04/03/1967 .All former
as GOTUNG MOSES JACOB .All SAVIOUR UDOFIA .All former PAUL 21/AUGUST/1998 .All former
ABU SUFIYANU MAMMAN .All
Concerned authorities and general documents remain valid. General public former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General documents remain valid. General public former documents remain valid.
public to take note take note. General public take note. public take note. take note. General public take note.

AMINA NAILAT FATIMA OJOCHIDE FATIMATU FATIMA

I FORMALY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS I FORMALY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS I FORMALY KNOWN AND ADDRESS I FORMALY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS I formerly known and address I formerly known and address
AMINA MUHD I NOW WISH TO BE NAILAT SALAWU I NOW WISH TO AS FATIMA AUWAL I NOW WISH OJOCHIDE FRIDAY ADEMU I NOW as FATIMA UMAR Now wish as FATIMA MUHAMMED
KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS AMINA BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS NAILAT TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS to be known and address as UMAR Now wish to be known
USMAN. Former documents ISHAQ AVOYI. Former documents FATIMA AUWAL KABIR. Former AS OJOCHIDE ABUH MOSES.
FATIMATU UMAR .All former and address as FATIMA UMAR
remain valid. Concerned documents remain valid. Former documents remain valid. MUHAMMAD .All former
authorities and general public
remain valid. Concerned
Concerned authorities and documents remain valid. General documents remain valid. General
authorities and general public Concerned authorities and public take note.
to take
general public to take
general public to take public take note.
to take
note
note
note
note
SAADATU ISYAKU IBRAHIM YUNUSA MUHAMMAD ANYILI
I formerly known and address as I formerly known and address as I formerly known and address I formerly known and address as I formerly known and address as I formerly known and address as
SAADATU YAHAYA USMAN ISIYAKU ABDULRAHAHAMAN as IBRAHIM YUSUF Now wish YUNUSA UMMULKULTHUM MUHAMMED KALTUME Now ANYILI BICHI Now wish to be
17/02/1991 Now wish to be known Now wish to be known to be known and address as 01/10/1999 Now wish to be wish to be known and address known and address as ANYILI
and address as SAADATU HUSSAINI and address as ISYAKU IBRAHIM ALIYU YUSUF.All known and address as YUNUSA as MUHAMMAD KALTUME .All BECHI .All former documents
YAHAYA 17/02/1998 .All former ABDULRAHAMAN .All former UMMUKULTHUM 18/08/2001
documents remain valid. General public documents remain valid. General former documents remain valid. .All former documents remain former documents remain valid. remain valid. General public take
take note. public take note. General public take note. valid. General public take note. General public take note. note.

SHEHU usman MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE MUHAMMAD KHADIJA

I formerly known and address I, formerly known and addressed as kaita I SALISU YA’U SALIHU THAT I AM THE HUSBAND I MUSTAPHA IBRAHIM THAT I AM THE HUSBAND I formerly known and called I formerly known and called
muhammed now wish to be known and OF FARIDA IBRAHIM MUSA THAT THE SAID OF AMINA ABDULLAHI ABDULMUMIN THAT
as SHEHU UMAR ADO Now addressed as usman mohammed correct FARIDA IBRAHIM MUSA WAS MARRIED TO THE SAID AMINA ABDULLAHI ABDULMUMIN MUHAMMED SA’ID UMAR now KHADIJAH GARUBA now wish
wish to be known and address as date of birth is 23-2-2000 as captured on my ME ON 21/1/2015 AT MASALLACIN MURTALA WAS MARRIED TO ME ON 6/8/2021 AT wish to be known and addressed to be known and addressed
SHEHU ADO UMAR .All former national I’d and not 23-nov-1947 that also
MOSQUE IN KANO STATE - NIGERA. THAT
THE SAID MARRIAGE WAS CONDUCTED
YAKASAI IN KANO STATE - NIGERA. THAT THE
SAID MARRIAGE WAS CONDUCTED UNDER
as MUHAMMAD UMAR SA’ID. as KHADIJA GARBA ALI. All
change from 080757075517 to 08073707550 UNDER ISLAMIC/CUSTOMARY LAW AND ISLAMIC/CUSTOMARY LAW AND CONSENT All former documents remain former documents remain valid.
documents remain valid. General Former documents remain valid. Concerned CONSENT OF BOTH PARENTS. THEREFORE OF BOTH PARENTS. THEREFORE WANT THE valid. BVN and the general public concerned authorities and the
public take note. authorities and general public to take note WANT THE AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND NYSC TO to please take note. general public to please take note.
NYSC TO PLEASE TAKE NOTE. PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

FATIMA MUHAMMAD MUHAMMADU ABDULAZIZ FATSUMA MOHAMMED

I formerly known and called I formerly known and called I formerly known and called I formerly known and called I formerly known and called I formerly known and called RABIU
FATIMA AHMAD now wish MAMMAN HADIZA now wish SURAJU MAHAMMADU now ABDULAZEEZ MUSA MUZEMMILU FATSUMA ALHAJI JIBRIN now MOHAMMED SHEHU now wish to be
to be known and addressed as to be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed now wish to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed known and addressed as MOHAMMED
FATIMA IBRAHIM AHMAD. All MUHAMMAD HADIZA. All as MUHAMMADU SIRAJO. All as ABDULAZIZ OLAWALE ADEDEJI. as FATSUMA A. JIBRIN. All RABIU SHEHU. All former documents
former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. All former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. remain valid. concerned authorities
concerned authorities and the concerned authorities and the concerned authorities and the concerned authorities and the general concerned authorities and the and the general public to please take
general public to please take note. general public to please take note. general public to please take note. public to please take note. general public to please take note. note.

AMINA Mohammad UWAKWE-KENECHUKWU Job Dosunmu AHMADU

I formerly known and called I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed
AMINA ISAH MAAJI now wish Muhammadu Rabiu Saidu now UWAKWE ONYINYECHI NANCY Joseph job now wish to be known Dosunmu Kazeem Akinwunmi as UYAH JOSEPH now wish
to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed now wish to be known and addressed and addressed as Job Joseph with now wish to be known and addressed to be known and addressed as
as AMINA MAAJI ISAH. All as Mohammad Rabiu Former as UWAKWE-KENECHUKWU correct date of birth date of birth as Dosunmu Abdulqasim AHMADU WUYAH JOSEPH
former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. Concerned ONYINYECHI NANCY Former 20/7/1996 Former documents remain Oladimeji Former documents Former documents remain
concerned authorities and the authorities and general public to take documents remain valid. Concerned valid. Concerned authorities and remain valid. Concerned authorities valid. Concerned authorities and
general public to please take note. note authorities and general public to take note general public to take note and general public to take note general public to take note

Ekeh JONATHAN Ruth Bala nwotolo akpula

I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed my correct name is Bala my name was captured as I, formerly known and addressed
as Eke Chukwuebuka as MUSA JONATHAN now wish as Ruth Bivan Matthew now Mohammed Abubakar not nwaewa nkiruka instead of as akpula peter now wish
Marcellinus now wish to be to be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed as Bala Ahmed Muhammad as nwotolo gloria nkiruka to be known and addressed
known and addressed as Ekeh and also my date of birth was
Chukwuebuka Marcelinus JONATHAN ZARMAI MUSA Ruth Bivan Nwobodo Former captured in my NIN. my correct wrongly stated as 15/9/1989 as akpula egwu peter
Former documents remain valid. Former documents remain documents remain valid. Concerned name is Bala Mohammed instead of 27/4/1994. Former Former documents remain
Concerned authorities and general valid. Concerned authorities and authorities and general public to take Abubakar. general public documents remain valid. valid. Concerned authorities and
public to take note general public to take note note should take note. Concerned authorities and general public to take note
general public to take
note
Joel FYNEMAN Hassan NWANDU Haruna PUBLIC NOTICE
my name was captured as Joel I formerly known and called FYNEMAN my name was captured on my I formerly known and called I, formerly known and addressed as I, SHAFA’ATU ALIYU, I AM ONE OF
Enoch in my bvn instead TAMUNOFIRI ZAMAR as it captured pension account as Hassan AMAEFUNA OGECHI. Harun zainab now wish to be known THE WIFE AND FIRST NEXT OF KIN TO
of Joel Enoch Bajju. my in my BVN. Henceforth, I wish to be Murtala Mohammed instead of Henceforth I wish to be and addressed as Haruna zainab. LATE INSPECTOR UMAR MA’AJI WHO
Hassan Mohammed. surname:
correct name is Joel Enoch Bajju. Known and called FYNEMAN KALIO Mohammed first name: Hassan. known and called: NWANDU My correct date of birth is 21/11/1999 DIED ON 25 DAY OF AUGUST 2024
surname: Joel first name; Enoch TAMUNOFIRI ZAMAR. all former my date of birth was captured on my AUGUSTINA OGECHUKWU. all not 01/01/1992. Former documents WHILE SERVING AT DOPS MINNA,
middle name: Bajju. general documents remain valid. general public pension account as 26th May, 1979 former documents remain valid. remain valid. Concerned authorities and NIGER STATE POLICE COMMAND.
public should take note. should take note. instead of 16th May, 1985. general general public should take note. general public to take note GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.
public should take note.

IFESINACHI JOSEPH Haruna Zakari Adamu PUBLIC NOTICE

I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed i formerly known as Jibrin Zakari I formerly known and addressed I, RAHINA ISYAKU, I AM ONE OF THE
as IFESINACHI UMEOKE now as JOSEPH MBERU STEPHEN as Haruna Zainab Sulaiman Dauda. henceforth, I wish to be as Adamu Yau. I now wish WIFE AND SECOND NEXT OF KIN TO
wish to be known and addressed as now wish to be known and now wish to be known and addressed known and addressed as Zakari to be known and addressed as LATE INSPECTOR UMAR MA’AJI WHO
IFESINACHI JOHNPAUL UMEOKE. addressed as JOSEPH STEPHEN as Haruna Zainab Suleiman Jibrin Dauda. surname; Zakari
Adamu Yau Adamu. all former
DIED ON 25 DAY OF AUGUST 2024
Former documents remain valid. Former documents remain Former documents remain valid. middle name: Jibrin first name; WHILE SERVING AT DOPS MINNA,
Concerned authorities and general valid. Concerned authorities and Concerned authorities and general Dauda. all former documents remain documents remain valid. general NIGER STATE POLICE COMMAND.
public to take note general public to take note public to take note valid. general public should take note. public should take note. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE

MUHAMMAD NZE Abubakar HELEN ogadi ADUKU

I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as
MUHAMMED HASSAN MUHAMMED UCHECHUKWU KINGSLEY NZE as Rabiu isa Abubakar now as HELEN NICHOLAS ABU now as Mowo magdalene ADUKU JOHN OGWU now wish to
now wish to be known and addressed now wish to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed orogbekowho now wish to be be known and addressed as ADUKU
as MUHAMMAD HASSAN Former as NZE UCHECHUKWU KINGS as Abubakar Rabiu Malam as MRS HELEN LAZZARI known and addressed as ogadi JOHN ALEXANDER OGWU Former
documents remain valid. Concerned Former documents remain valid. Former documents remain Former documents remain magdalene Former documents documents remain valid. Concerned
authorities and general public to take Concerned authorities and general valid. Concerned authorities and valid. Concerned authorities and remain valid. Concerned authorities authorities and general public to take
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Arteta's Arsenal have briefs Impossible to break Tyson
record - Itauma
underachieved - Henry
Arsenal have underachieved
Rising British star Moses Itauma
says it was "impossible" for him
to break Mike Tyson's record
under manager Mikel Arteta in for the youngest heavyweight
the past three years, says former world champion.
captain Thierry Henry. Tyson was 20 years and four
Arteta, 43, has transformed months old when he became
the Gunners since leaving world champion in 1986, and
Manchester City for the club in Itauma passed that age on
2019, making the side regular Saturday.
title challengers. "When I turned professional
However, the club have not it was about chasing that
won a piece of silverware since record. Now that record is off
beating Chelsea in the FA Cup the books, I am just trying to
final during Arteta's first season take my time with it," Itauma
told the BBC's 5 Live Boxing you can't control in this Itauma's two-round
in charge in 2020. boxing game. You think since I destruction of Mike Balogun
Arsenal have finished second very least three or four transfer United, who have won two with Steve Bunce podcast.
windows to change everything trophies and competed in five "In the first two months turned professional, the world on Saturday extended his record
in the past three Premier League champions have been Daniel to 12 wins and 10 knockouts.
seasons, and they were knocked that you want to. finals during the past five years, of me being professional, I
"It takes time and you have to as a comparison. realised that goal's impossible. Dubois, OleksandrUsyk and He was initially marketed as
out at the semi-final stage of the Tyson Fury. the teenager to break Tyson's
Champions League and Carabao give a manager time to be able to "Manchester United have I was naive when I said that.
implement what he wants to do. played in five finals in the last five I said that before I turned "There's no way in two years record, but denied it was
Cup this term. I would have put myself in a only ever a clever "marketing
"I'm not saying that I'm "For the last three years years, the United that everyone professional.
Arsenal have been in a situation laughs at - whereas for Arsenal "I didn't realise how much position to fight them." strategy" for his career.
disappointed with Arsenal, but
it's normal that people are raising where they should have at least in the last three years of building,
questions now about what the brought one cup or [reached] a
final."
they've not reached a final," said
Henry.
Zubimendi set for medical before £51m Arsenal move
team is doing," Henry told the
Stick to Football podcast Arsenal have averaged 82 "So I do understand when
"I understand that at the very points per season over the past people ask the question, 'surely
beginning you arrive and it's three Premier League campaigns. you should compete for a
not your team. You need at the But Henry used Manchester trophy?'"

Pacers one win from finals after beating Knicks

was a big win for us."
Pascal Siakam scored 30 points
and Bennedict Mathurin 20 off the
bench for fourth-seeded Indiana.
Jalen Brunson scored 31 points
for New York, while Karl-Anthony
Towns, who injured his left
knee for the second consecutive
game and was hobbling at the
finish, scored 24 points and OG
Anunoby 22. Real Sociedad midfielder Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres Saliba, Gabriel, Leandro
"We scored 120 points but our Martin Zubimendi is set among their preferred Trossard, Thomas Partey,
defence wasn't good enough," to have a medical before targets. Myles Lewis-Skelly and
Tyrese Haliburton produced an season game. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said. completing a switch to Talks over new contracts Ethan Nwaneri are also
electric first-half performance as The Pacers lead 3-1 in the "Haliburton's a great player. Arsenal. for Bukayo Saka, William ongoing.
the Indiana Pacers beat the New Eastern Conference play-off finals. You don't guard great players in Well-placed sources
York Knicks to move to within one Victory in game five at this league individually. It's your have confirmed to BBC LEGAL NOTICE
win of reaching the NBA Finals. Madison Square Garden in New entire team. And if one guy is not Sport that all the relevant IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE, KANO STATE OF NIGERIA
IN THE HIGH COURT PROBATE REGISTRY
Haliburton registered 20 York at 01:00 BST on Friday will doing their job, everyone is going documents in relation to
points, 10 assists and eight secure their place in the Finals for to look bad." the Spain international's WHEREAS the persons whose names out in the first column here under died intestate
in the date and at the specified place in the said column. AND WHEREAS the persons
rebounds in the first half of a 130- the first time since 2000. The winners of the best-of- switch to the Emirates have whose names and addressed appear below in the second column( Herein-after called the
121 win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse "I felt like I let the team down seven series will play the Minnesota been signed, with the deal claimants) claim relationship to the deceased person named opposite in the first column
and have applied to HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE, KANO State for the grant of letters of
in Indiana. in game three [a 106-100 home Timberwolves or the Oklahoma entering its closing stages. administration of the personal properties of the said deceased. NOW THEREFORE NOTICE

z/Yahaya
Haliburton finished with 32 defeat], so it was important for me City Thunder in the Finals, which The transfer is subject to IS HEREBY GIVEN. That letters of administration will be granted to the claimant, ‘UNLESS A

points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds to just come out here and make begin on 5 June. a successful medical that NOTICE TO PROHIBIT’ the grant is filed in the PROBATE REGISTRY, HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE,
KANO State within TWENTY ONE (21) DAYS of the publication of notice.
without a turnover, making him plays," Haliburton said. The Thunder lead 3-1 in the Arsenal are in the process of SCHEDULE
the first player to record stats "Guys put me in position to Western Conference play-off organising. DECEASED ADDRESSES: APPLICANTS FOR GRANT:
of 30-15-10-0 in an NBA post- make plays and play my game. It finals. Because the paperwork 1. HAMZA IBRAHIM 1. SADIYA RABIU AND RAHAMA
for Zubimendi's switch LATE OF DISO QTRS KANO DIED ON HAMZA IBRAHIM ALL OF DISO

Pimblett targeting Topuria or Gaethje fight in October

2/7/2023 AT ANAMBRATO ABIA. QTRS KANO THE PROPOSED
has been completed all ADMINISTRATORS OF THE SAID
parties are relaxed about the DECEASED.
Paddy Pimblett says he would love scheduling of the medical,
to fight Ilia Topuria in Abu Dhabi but there is a will to wrap 2. SANI AHMED DANEJI
2. AHMAD SANI DANEJI, IBRAHIM
SANI DANEJI AND SANI
in October but his opponent is most up the formalities of the LATE OF NO. 36 TARAUNI QTRS SANI DANEJI ALL OF NO 36
likely to be Justin Gaethje. deal swiftly. KANO DIED ON 9/4/2025 AT TARAUNI QTRS THE PROPOSED
Liverpool's Pimblett earned Once the 26-year-old HOSPITAL. ADMINISTRATORS OF THE SAID
a statement win over Michael passes the medical, Arsenal DECEASED.

Chandler last month before calling will be in a position to 3. HAMZA BALARABE ABBA
for his next bout to be against an announce Zubimendi's 3. AHMED HAMZA OF NAIBAWA QTRS KANO THE
opponent ranked in the top five. signing. LATE OF NAIBAWA QTRS KANO PROPOSED ADMINISTRATOR OF
Spain's Topuria faces Brazil's Zubimendi has a reported DIED ON 2/5/2024 AT HOME. THE SAID DECEASED.

Charles Oliveira for the lightweight £51m release clause, with 4. SADANU UMAR 4. BINTA SANI
belt at UFC 317 on 28 June after all payment structures LATE OF TSAUNI GEZAWA L.G.A OF TSAUNI GEZAWA L.G.A KANO
former champion Islam Makhachev between Sociedad and KANO DIED ON 5/5/2024 AT HOME. THE PROPOSED ADMINISTRATOR
vacated his belt to move up to Arsenal already agreed. OF THE SAID DECEASED.

welterweight. Arsenal have been 5. MUHAMMAD HARUNA ISA

American Gaethje doesn't have long-term admirers of 5. HARUNA SAIDU OF GOBURAWA QTRS THE
a fight booked and is third in the Zubimendi and have LATE OF GOBURAWA QTRS KANO PROPOSED ADMINISTRATOR OF
UFC's lightweight rankings - five when I'm going to be back in the Pimblett has history with former been working on a deal to DIED ON 9/10/2024 AT HOSPITAL. THE SAID DECEASED.

places above Pimblett. cage," Pimblett told BBC Sport. featherweight champion Topuria sign him for a number of 6. SHAMSU ZUBAIRU (AKA) AB- 6. HAJARA SANI
The UFC usually hosts a "I was thinking Ilia might call me after the pair clashed at a hotel months. HARASH OF KANKARE QTRS KANO THE
numbered event in Abu Dhabi in out if he wins [against Oliveira]. I'd before UFC London in 2022. In addition to INTERNATIONAL VENTURES LATE PROPOSED ADMINISTRATOR OF
October but a potential date for this love to beat him if he gets the belt. Topuria, 28, vacated his belt Zubimendi's imminent OF KANKARE QTRS KANO DIED ON
9/4/2025 AT HOME.
THE SAID DECEASED

year's show is yet to be set. "I'd love to fight him anyway earlier this year to move up to arrival, the Gunners want DATED THIS 29TH THE OF MAY 2025.

"I'm hoping to fight in Abu but he's booked, so I think it's more lightweight, opening the door to a to sign a new centre- SIGNED:
(CHEIF REGISTERAR.
Dhabi in October. I think that's than likely Justin Gaethje." potential fight with Pimblett. forward, with Benjamin HAJARA GARBA AHMED)
PROBATE REGISTERAR
Thursday, 29 May 2025 Dhul-Hajj 2, 1446

Diri lauds Team Bayelsa, says our

investment in sports yielding good results Gateway Games: Ogun athletes protest
Governor of Bayelsa State,
Senator DouyeDiri, has
said the commendable
performance of the state’s
unpaid allowances, disrupt festival
athletes in the ongoing By LekanOlaseinde
National Sports Festival With agency
was the result of his
administration’s investment In an unprecedented manner that
in youths of the state, caught top government officials
particularly in sports and National Sports Commission
development. unawares, Ogun state athletes
Speaking during the 164th in the early hours of Wednesday
State Executive Council morning blocked the entrance
meeting in Government of Babcock University Games
House, Yenagoa, on of the state’s sportsmen Village in Ilishan-Remo, leav-
Wednesday, Governor and women encouraged his ing contingents from other states
Diri noted that sports was administration to commit stranded.
projecting the state in positive over N100 billion into With closing ceremony for the
light as well as engaging constructing an Olympic- games slated for Thursday, the
youths productively. standard stadium. athletes in their hundreds swung
He expressed delight over While commending into action in the wee-hour of the
the performance of Team youths of the state for their day by blocking the entrance and
Bayelsa at the festival hosted exemplary conduct during the exit of the Games Village where
by Ogun State, saying he recent Boro Day anniversary all participating states are camped,
received daily reports, which celebration, the governor leaving several athletes and offi-
indicate that the state, now noted that the Ijaw nation cials who had finals stranded.
second on the medals table, had accepted the intellectual The handball finals scheduled
was doing quite well. aspect of the struggle and for Wednesday by 9am could not
The Bayelsa governor called for its sustenance. hold due to the protest as at the
implored the state’s athletes He again cautioned time of filing this report. So, also
not to rest on their laurels youths against clutism and is cycling events and several oth-
and continue to compete ers. correspondent that if they did not meeting was held around 5am tiple sports.
other vices, urging them get the alert today the money will today, but nothing concrete came Ogun State, the host of this
effectively as they still had the to take advantage of the Our correspondent gathered
chance to go ahead of Delta that as the protest continue to enter ‘voicemail’ out of it,” one of the protesting year’s festival, is now facing grow-
government’s investments in The athletes, who are demand- athletes spoke on condition of ing criticism over the manage-
State that is currently tops. sports and skills acquisition escalate , some of the athletes
He promised that the confirmed that that they have ing payment of allowances prom- anonymity. ment of the biennial multi-sport
to be useful to themselves and ised by the Ogun State Govern- Blueprint gathered that the event.
government will give a make the state proud. started receiving alert of N50,000
befitting reception and (fifty thousand naira only] while ment before the commencement Team Kano wanted to leave the Eyewitnesses described the
His words: “I have been of the Gateway Games 2024, said Games Village for Kano but due protest as peaceful but deter-
reward to the contingent at receiving daily updates from others confirmed that they got
the end of the festival. N140,000. several efforts to resolve the issue to the barricade could not travel mined, with chants and placards
the Commissioner for Sports internally had failed. again, likewise several journalists calling for Governor DapoAbio-
Diri also lauded the and Team Bayelsa is doing The athletes claimed that they
state’s female football team, agreed for N10,000 per day and “Team Ogun officials met staying at the Babcock University dun’s immediate intervention.
very well at the National us yesterday in front of Queen were stranded. The protests led “This is embarrassing for a host
Bayelsa Queens, for emerging Sports Festival in Ogun State. they are in camp for 30 days.
champions of the Nigerian Many of the athletes told our Esther Hostel, where most of us to many postponement of events state. The government should
We are hopeful that we will are staying. Another emergency and shifting of events across mul- have sorted this out before the
Women Professional League overtake Delta on the medals
and qualifying to represent opening ceremony,” said a coach
Nigeria in the Confederation
of African Football Women’s
table.
“The resilience and ...OGSG condemns protest, reaffirms from another state who declined
to be named.
Champions League.
He equally expressed
patriotism of our athletes is
commendable. On behalf of
the good people of Bayelsa
commitment to athletes’ welfare The athletes’ action has raised
concerns about the likelihood of
delight that the state’s male By Hakeem Adegbenro expressed disappointment, stating Akinmade said. “There is no further disruptions if the standoff
State, I thank and appreciate Abeokuta that the protest was inconsistent circumstance under which he is not quickly resolved.
team, Bayelsa United, put up our athletes and the entire
a commendable showing in with the values and objectives the would allow Ogun athletes to suffer Efforts to reach Ogun State
team. A very big welcome The Ogun State Government has state upholds. or be neglected.” sports officials for comment were
the just concluded Nigeria awaits you as you make us
Professional Football League described as regrettable the protest He noted that the athletes acted “The protest earlier today by a unsuccessful as of the time of fil-
proud. staged by some athletes representing out of impatience, as all necessary few athletes is not only unfortunate ing this report
and charged the team to do “Let me also appreciate
better next season. the state at the ongoing National arrangements had been concluded but also uncalled for. It stands The 22nd National Sports
youths of Bayelsa. Recently, Sports Festival, over delayed for the payment of their allowances in stark contrast to the immense Festival, tagged Gateway Games
The state’s helmsman we had a peaceful Isaac
hailed the performance of allowances. on Tuesday . success the state has recorded in 2024, is expected to end Thurs-
Boro Day celebrations. I am In a statement issued by the “Governor DapoAbiodun hosting the festival—from the day, with Delta state in unassail-
Bishop Dimieari Grammar happy we are now seeing the
School and Saint Jude’s Girls Special Adviser to the Governor remains deeply sensitive and grand opening ceremony to the able lead and going to be crowned
intellectual part of the Ijaw on Media and Strategy, Hon. committed to the welfare of impressive performance of Team champions. Enugu will host the
Secondary School which both struggle. I am happy with
won the zonal basketball KayodeAkinmade, the government, all participants at the festival,” Ogun,” the statement continued. next NSF.
the shift in the mode our
tournament for schools at
Asabaand qualifying for the
national finals.
late hero is being celebrated.
With time, Boro Day will Bayelsa defeat host state clinch, gold in women’s basketball
attract more people that are Abeokuta on Tuesday. Nelson expressed his
Diri said the performance not ijaws.” The highly anticipated delight at retaining the title,
clash featured the two top especially against the host
Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz await Super teams of the tournament,
with a tightly contested
state.
“We were well prepared
Eagles or Ghana in Unity Cup final first half that saw both sides
trading baskets. Bayelsa
going into the final. We knew
Ogun didn’t get here by luck,
The Reggae Boys of However, the Reggae edged ahead by five points they’re a strong team. I told
Jamaica will battle either Boys eventually shaded (30-25) at halftime. my girls to stay focused from
the Super Eagles or this Caribbean Derby However, the defending start to finish, and I thank
Ghana in the final of the with a late penalty goal champions came out with God for this victory,”
Unity Cup in London to reach the Unity Cup renewed intensity in the “The score may look like
Saturday after they beat final. second half, dominating it was an easy win, but it
Trinidad & Tobago in a Trinidad & Tobago play and silencing the home was our preparation that
five-goal thriller. will now play the third- crowd with a commanding made the difference.” Nelson
Jamaica enjoyed a two- place match against the performance that saw them noted.
pull away to a 22-point Ogun State settled for
goal lead before Trinidad losers of the Jollof Derby Bayelsa State claimed gold in Festival, defeating hosts Ogun victory. silver and will be aiming
& Tobago fought back to between Nigeria and the women’s basketball event State 59-37 in the final held Reacting to the win, to bounce back stronger in
level 2-2. Ghana. at the 22nd National Sports at the Alake Sports Centre in Bayelsa head coach Tony future editions.
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29 May, 2025
2 Dhul Hijjah, 1446

Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

guest columnist
.....................

Celebrating President Tinubu’s

Bibliophiles, who may have read about the
exploits of legendary King Arthur of Britain,
will remember his round table, where everyone
is equal. Such is the rare opportunity members

remarkable two years in office

on the Federal Executive Council (FEC) under
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) enjoys
—a president that calls both the young and
old to a fellowship of nation-building, bridges
gaps between the north and south through his
appointments into offices, and inspires even his Regardless of party affiliations, we must judge country’s revenue base. The Three Million Technical Talent initiative
sworn enemies to join his camp without coercion. him objectively. Hence, it is not surprising to There is so much to talk about, and if you see has trained over 750,000 youths in digital
In two years working closely with Mr. hear recently that the Governor of Akwa Ibom, anyone supporting Mr. President, these are the technologies ranging from artificial intelligence
President as his appointee, even as a youth, a politician from the opposition party, His points convincing them to remain with him, to mechatronics. Nigeria is fast becoming Africa’s
ICT Development Expert and Pan-Africanist Excellency Pastor Emo Bassey Eno, aligns with regardless of where they may be standing on the outsourcing hub, with the National Talent Export
that I parade myself as, this man, through his Mr. President, acknowledging his strides in just divide. The unification of the foreign exchange Programme expected to generate $1 billion
influence, instructions, challenge, charge and two years. windows eradicated the market distortions that annually by 2026.
guidance, has taught me to be more courageous, In his words: “I support this president. I had for years enriched rent-seekers at the expense With ₦37.4 billion, six advanced oncology
focused on results, unmoved by frivolous media know clearly that this president did not create of honest enterprise. This bold decision revitalized centres have been built, treating over 25,000
commentaries, and ultimately be more dedicated the situation that we are in. And, I cannot mince the investment climate with Foreign Direct cancer patients and drastically reducing outbound
in the service to my motherland. words.” Investment (FDI) rising to $6.2 billion in 2024, medical tourism. Maternal mortality has declined
For every milestone we have recorded at the One may sound patronising by quoting up from $4.8 billion in 2022. by 12%, while immunisation coverage has grown
Ministry of Interior, for instance, you can be sure fellow party politicians. A sincere and honest With the Renewed Hope agenda, by 15%.
to find Mr. President’s imprint and contributions. compliment from the opposition has done justice Macroeconomic stability is no longer an Through the Afreximbank’s $1 billion health
From a mere spark of an idea on the table with to what we define as objectivity. Therefore, we can aspiration; it is a reality. Nigeria’s Gross Domestic facility, 11 tertiary hospitals are undergoing
him, Mr. President would provide me with more only agree that the man affectionately known as Product rose by 4.6% in the last quarter of 2024, radical upgrades, improving surgical capacity,
context, and beyond that, would follow it up with the “Jagaban Borgu” by his numerous followers the highest in a decade. Of course, President laboratory quality, and attracting diaspora
resources to help me execute it seamlessly. “Make and associates has lived up to expectations as a Tinubu sustained his predecessor’s drive for professionals back into the system. More than
it work. Nigerians are watching. Make it work,” visionary, a pathfinder in turbulent times, and a infrastructural development and took it a notch 11,400 primary healthcare centres now dot our
he would say, and then follow it up with “Bunmi, steward of hope in a generation weighed down by higher with several laudable projects, including rural landscape, extending care to millions who
when shall I expect a result?” deferred dreams. the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. once relied on prayers alone.
At such an instance, I know for a fact, I have To appreciate where we are, we must constantly That project alone is a testament to the The Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer
entered into another national covenant —One remind ourselves where we are coming from. President’s vision of linking every part of the has supported 15 million households with
that I owe the number one citizen of the largest President Tinubu inherited a country drifting country with superhighways. The 700- kilometre, monthly stipends, lifting four million Nigerians
black nation. To date, I still think only a few perilously towards the abyss and on the verge of which cuts across eight states, is expected to add from extreme poverty. Every payment is traceable,
people know the president they elected and swore tumbling off the cliff. ₦1.3 trillion annually to the national purse when auditable, and linked to biometric records. It is
in to office in 2023. Before he assumed office, the citizens had lost completed. not charity; it is justice.
In my meetings with men of various agencies hope in their country; hardly could you find Over 2,000 kilometres of roads have either The nano-enterprise grants have touched 1
under my purview, I often repeat this: “If you anyone walking with a smile on their faces. The been built or reconstructed under President million businesses, creating 600,000 jobs and
must fail your service, don’t fail me as your economy, like other facets of our national life, was Tinubu’s leadership. The revitalisation of the invigorating the informal economy. The National
Minister. If you must fail me, don’t fail Mr. in tatters and on the verge of another recession. Abuja-Kaduna-Kano corridor, the East-West Consumer Credit Scheme has empowered
President. If you must fail, Mr. President, don’t From the available index of assessment, we Road, and the full activation of the Second Niger Nigerians with over ₦200 billion in loans for
fail Nigerians and your conscience.” saw that it was sluggish due to internal as well Bridge access roads are all part of this national housing, mobility, and productivity, delivering
Perhaps, people don’t understand the direct as external factors that have been compounded reawakening. dignity and possibility.
import. Every failure has a consequence. As a by the fall of oil prices occasioned by a global Our railways are once again humming with The Minimum Wage Act, signed in July 2024,
nation, we cannot continue to run a race of one recession. promise. The Lagos-Kano and Port Harcourt- ensures that all eligible employees are paid at least
step forward, two steps backward. There and then, cometh the President, Bold, Maiduguri standard gauge lines are advancing N 70,000 per month is an affirmation of Mr.
Mr. President is not one to turn a blind eye to Audacious, and Tenacious, with measured reforms steadily, reducing transportation costs by 35% President's commitment to quality life for the
underperformance. He doesn’t wait for people and people-oriented initiatives tailored towards and enhancing mobility for over 12 million citizens.
to grade him before he grades himself. He is that achieving his “Renewed Hope” Agenda to restore Nigerians annually. The Act also requires companies to provide free
hard on deliverables. He knows when, where, and Nigeria on the path of sustainable progress after When Mr. President was worried by the transport or a transport allowance to employees
how developments should flow. years of mere promises by successive governments. activities of terrorists and other non-state agents who travel more than 16 kilometers from their
For him, anything to make it work is what he President Tinubu’s footprints have been deeply disturbing the nation’s social fabric, he came up usual work location.
wants to hear and see happening. And, anything ingrained in virtually every area of our national with measures to address the problems. Today, Through our Ministry, the automation of
short is not worth is attention. He has built his life, and even the naysayers and doomsday the establishment of the National Command and the passport process is one of the success stories
life on the pillars of strategy, constantly aligning prophets (as some have publicly identified Control Centre to integrate real-time operations of Mr. President’s Renewed Hope agenda. The
with forces that promise progress. themselves to be) have eaten the humble pie and across all security agencies has reduced incident process has removed the bureaucratic and other
We must remember that this man is the major grudgingly acknowledged his impact in the last response time by 43% and violent crime by 28%. unethical conduct that had hampered the issuance
force that propelled the wind of change that 24 months. This President, through the Nigeria of passports for Nigerians in the past.
blew across the country like a hurricane over a Judging by available metrics, today, the Immigration Service (NIS), has installed e-gates Again, we must not allow people to paint our
decade ago, and went on to unseat an incumbent economy is back on the path of growth after in all international airports. Today, all persons story with a single brush. While we are not where
president through the democratic process. Today, the years of the locusts, and it is noteworthy entering the country through the airports are we want to be, we must first acknowledge that
he clocks two years in office as the father of the that the government’s priority sectors, including pre-profiled and screened against global criminal we are no longer where we used to be. The tax
nation and leader of the world’s most populous agriculture and solid minerals, continue to lead watchlists. For the first time in history, we now reform bills, though contentious, at the beginning
black nation. the growth of the now diversified economy. pick up people of interest before fizzling into the is another bold reform initiative of President
Since May 29, 2023, when the baton of Exports have grown steadily in agriculture, population. Tinubu’s administration.
leadership of Africa’s largest economy was raw materials, solid minerals, and manufactured Mr. President looks for the root cause of The benefits are numerous, including
handed over to him, he has continued to exhibit goods, positioning Nigeria for a leading problems when he commits to addressing them. acceleration of improved service delivery to
unmatched tenacity and perseverance, even in the role in the African Continental Free Trade He often reminds us that a solution that will the public, boosting non-oil tax revenue, and
most difficult situations, to steer the country out Area (AFCTA), the world’s largest free trade create a problem in the future is not a solution improving efforts to curb the incidence of tax
of its challenges and give its citizens a new lease organization. but a compound problem. The rejuvenation of evasion and avoidance.
of life. Spurred by targeted food interventions and the National Livestock Transformation Plan with Success does not come cheap. It takes a
Beyond politicking, we must always remind enhanced productivity across sectors, inflation the establishment of the Ministry of Livestock courageous leader to inspire and achieve it. A man
ourselves that we are first, Nigerians, before being is now on the slide while external reserves have Development to supervise a phased transition like President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) has
loyalists to any political party. And, as such, our stayed at healthy levels throughout these periods. from herding to ranching has also helped to mastered the art, as results will always speak.
interest and focus should be on the emancipation We must not fail to tell our true story, address the frequent clashes between farmers and The recent payment of a $3.4 billion loan
of our country. It is common knowledge that you especially as there are false narratives flying about cattle rustlers in the North-Central. received from the International Monetary Fund
cannot make an omelette without breaking an in the media. I consider this a vital part of our Today, over 8,000 terrorists have been (IMF) during the COVID-19 pandemic was a
egg. Development is a product of sacrifices, as we responsibility as political officeholders. And, eliminated, while more than 11,600 criminals historic milestone and a testament to President
must be ready to make sacrifices for the greatness as I often say, if we don’t feed our people with have been captured and prosecuted. The Nigerian Tinubu’s visionary leadership, meticulous
we so yearn for. facts, they will be fed with falsehood by mischief Police Force has foiled over 100 organized economic management, and commitment to
Here is a president putting his re-election bid makers whose sole objective is to plunder, and criminal operations since 2023. Displaced persons sustainable growth and development. This noble
on the line. How else do you define courage? turn the masses against the government. in Borno, Zamfara, Plateau, and Benue are act, no doubt, will ultimately shore up Nigeria’s
Ordinarily, one would have thought that he In some sections of the media, our people are returning to their homes years after they were sent socio-economic rating in the international
would play politics to do what entices the public being told the nation is in shambles, when in packing by criminals. community.
at the detriment of true national growth and honesty, the external reserves now hover around With the Student Loan Act, 500,000 students This is a two-year run with bountiful harvests,
development —a path many presidents once $40.19 billion. In simple terms, this account now access higher education without the burden and I am proud to be one of Mr. President’s
trod. For him, he knew the consequences of currently posts a surplus of $6.83 billion. Beyond of immediate financial hardship. The repayment agents of change.
wasting time, especially for a country that needs external reserves, non-oil exports have also framework, tied to income post-graduation,
to redeem its glory, as well as begin to push other increased by 36% year-on-year to expand the guarantees equity and access. Dr. Tunji-Ojo is Nigeria’s Minister of Interior
African countries to greater heights.
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