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8—Vanguard, THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2019 2019 UTME: No cut-off marks yet, says JAMB LAGOS— THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, said yesterday, it has not published the national and general minimum cut-off marks for placement of candidates into the nation’s tertiary institutions as speculated in some quarters. The board’s Head, Media and Information, Dr Fabian Benjamin, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Lagos, said there was no truth in such speculations. He said some persons, whom he described as fraudulent elements were behind the development, with a ploy to defraud innocent Nigerians, especially candidates. Benjamin said the cut-off marks could only be arrived at with the inputs of critical stakeholders in the education sector scheduled for days ahead. “We want to seize this opportunity to caution the public especially candidates, not to allow themselves to be swindled by these desperate individuals that are peddling this rumour. “The board is yet to come up with any cut-off mark for placements into the various tertiary institutions across the country. “The cut-off marks cannot be decided upon without the input of critical stakeholders of the education sector at an elaborate policy meeting,” he said. Benjamin explained that the next policy meeting would be holding on Tuesday, June 11, at Gbongan in Osun State. He noted that already, preparations for the meeting had been concluded, adding that officials of the Ministry of Education were expected to attend. According to him, other key stakeholders were also expected to grace the occasion, to determine the national cut-off mark. He said it was only after this had been achieved that the candidates would be availed of the cut-off marks of the various tertiary institutions across the country. He said: “The cut-off marks are the minimum expectation for every institution and that does not mean by attaining such cut-off mark, it therefore means an automatic placement into schools of first choice. “We, therefore, want to appeal to the general public, especially candidates, not to fall prey to fraudsters. “The board will continue to provide information to the public on its processes and activities at every stage,” Benjamin assured. NAN reports that over 1.8 million candidates had registered for the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. Switzerland sues Nigeria over detained vessel THE Swiss government has filed a suit against Nigeria at the international court over the detention of its vessel, San Padre Pio. Operation forward base of the Nigerian Navy in Bonny, Rivers State, had arrested the ship on January 23, 2018. The oil tanker, registered with canton Vaud shipping company, ABC Maritime, and its crew members, were detained for alleged diesel smuggling, and violation of Nigeria’s territorial waters. The captain of the ship had denied the allegations, saying he had all papers covering him and the transactions. Some crew members, except four Ukrainians, had already been allowed to leave the ship, which has the capacity for 5,500 tonnes of cargo. Switzerland had made diplomatic efforts to secure the release of the ship but nothing fruitful came out of that. The navy had handed over the vessel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, but the commission did not arraign those arrested in court. In a statement, the Swiss foreign ministry said on May 21, it requested the International Tribunal in charge of the law of the sea to order Nigeria to release the tanker vessel, its crew and cargo. It said the ship and the cargo had been losing their value, causing damage to the companies involved. Commenting on the issue, a senior lawyer who did not want to be quoted, told TheCable that more cases would be filed against the Federal Government over the “impunity of the naval authorities.” Noting that the navy was currently detaining at least 150 people without trial, he said: “Many more cases are going to be filed against the federal government in municipal and foreign courts due to the provocative impunity of the nation’s naval authorities who are behaving as if they are above the law,” he said. “From the information at my disposal, the Nigerian navy is detaining not less than 150 people without trial. Some have been incarcerated incommunicado for over two years.” EID-EL-FITR: Fun-seekers enjoying the holidays at ther Millennium Park, Abuja, yesterday. Photo: Abayomi Adeshida. IGP calls for stronger laws against kidnapping, other crimes •As Operation Puff Adder arrests 2,175 suspects By Emma Nnadozie, Crime Editor THE Inspector-General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, yesterday, called for a tougher legislation against kidnapping and banditry. He also canvassed possible state seizure of assets linked to illicit proceeds from kidnapping and other heinous crimes. According to him, this will act as a strong disincentive to potential kidnappers and other violent criminals. The police boss spoke while addressing a delegation of Nasarawa State chapter of Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, led by Speakership: Gbajabiamila denies being convicted in USA for fraud •Expect more hardcore evidence —CUPP spokesman By Emman Ovuakporie & Levinus Nwabughiogu ABUJA—An aspirant to the position of speaker of the incoming House of Representatives of the 9th National Assembly, Femi Gbajabiamila, has denied being convicted by the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia in the United States of America over criminal offences. This is, however, contrary to the position taken by Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, which on Tuesday in Abuja, publicly showed documented evidence that Gbajabiamila was, indeed, convicted by the court on criminal actions. Beside the CUPP’s legal action, a national tax payer, Phillip Undie, is also in court against Gbajabiamila, praying the court to stop him on the account of his criminal conviction. But while the case is expected to be heard by a Federal High Court in Abuja, tomorrow, Director-General of Gbajabiamila Campaign Council, Abdulmumuni Jubrin, said his principal has never been found culpable by any legal authorities anywhere in the world. Jubrin, who spoke at a press conference in Abuja, yesterday, said his reaction was a response to CUPP’s claim. Flanked by some supporters at the briefing, Jubrin said: “In the last few weeks, the media has been awashed, once again, with what has become a recurring fabrication of false accusations and outright lies against the person of the Leader, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila. “The latest was a live press conference addressed, yesterday, by someone claiming to be speaking on behalf of Coalition of United Political Party, CUPP. But for the publicity the press conference attracted, we would have simply ignored the baseless and unfounded allegations. “For the benefit of doubt, we wish to once again state emphatically that Femi Gbajabiamila has never been convicted for any crime in the United States of America, Nigeria or any other country around the world for that matter. ‘’He has never been accused of corruption and has no corruption case hanging on his neck in Nigeria or any where around the world. “He has not committed perjury and has never committed perjury in Nigeria or any country of the world. He was eligible to contest in all previous elections he won and, indeed, eligible and qualified to contest for the office of speaker, House of Representatives, in the 9th Assembly." Jubrin further stated that Gbajabiamila was yet to be served with any court summons as at yesterday. We'll produce more evidence— CUPP Meanwhile, in a swift reaction to Jubrin’s press conference, spokesman of CUPP, Ikenga Ugochinyere, said he was prepared to unveil further evidence detailing Gbajabiamila’s corrupt activities. He said: “This is to inform the general public that CUPP is battle ready and will be releasing fresh evidence involving his USA immigration status, including his social security number containing a different date of birth from the one he is using in Nigeria and the foreign account he operated before 2007 against the CCB Act. “We are on standby to fire a new salvo from the opposition headquarters if Gbajabiamila and his boy attack the CUPP today. The CUPP has reserved the mother of all offensive that will even ensure that Gbajabiamila will not even be eligible on election day.” Alhaji. Aminu Muazu Maifata, who paid him the traditional Sallah homage in his official quarters in Abuja. He announced that 2,175 suspected criminals had been arrested with 834 arms, 19,009 live ammunitionand two rocket launchers recovered within three months of launching Operation Puff Adder by the police in the ongoing fight against criminal elements across the country. He noted that the call for a tougher legislation against kidnapping and banditry has become necessary against the increasingly daring resort to these forms of crimes by criminal elements in the society. The IGP also seized the opportunity of the visit to inform the visitors on the successes recorded by Operation Puff Adder in the ongoing fight against criminal elements across the country, stating that since its launch on April 5, 2019, till date, a total of 63 kidnapped victims had been rescued unhurt by police operatives. “Similarly, 2,175 suspects were arrested for kidnapping, 852 for armed robbery, 865 for murder and 99 for cultism. "Also, 834 arms, including two rocket launchers and 19,009 live ammunition were recovered, with Oyo State recording the highest number of 9,500.” The IGP stated that the Police were re-jigging their strategies to ensure proactive interception of illicit weapons destined for Nigeria and at the same time mop up un- authorised weapons in circulation. According to him, while a good number of the cases are already being prosecuted in courts across the country, many of the cases are still under active investigation owing largely to the complexity of investigating and managing organised crimes.
Vanguard, THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2019—9 2019 presidential poll: Legal moves to disqualify Buhari shift to A-Court By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA—The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has been asked to invoke its original jurisdiction to determine whether President Muhammadu Buhari supplied false information about his educational qualification and certificates, in the Form CF001 he submitted to Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, before the 2019 general elections. The appellate court is in an appeal marked CA/A/436/ 2019, further urged to determine whether the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, is competent to file processes to defend the allegation that President Buhari lied on oath about his qualifications. The appeal was lodged by three litigants, Kalu Agu, Labaran Ismail and Hassy El-Kuris, who identified themselves as electorate and tax payers. The trio are challenging the dismissal of a suit they filed against President Buhari, prior to the February 23 presidential election. Trial Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Abuja had in HEALTH TIPS By Sola Ogundipe Health screenings every woman must undergo A woman is naturally at a greater risk for a number of diseases than men, detecting these diseases at an early stage makes them easy to cure. It is, therefore, your responsibility to ensure your own safety and wellbeing. Take cognisance of recommended health screenings every woman must undergo. One of these essential tests is the Pap smear test, which checks the cervix and the vagina for any abnormal cells that could become cancerous. Ideally, this is a test that should be conducted as soon as you’re 21 and should be repeated every three years. Once you are 30, you may wait five years between tests unless you see any abnormal changes in your body. Doctors recommend that every woman should undergo a mammogram screening as soon as she is aged 40 and over. Mammograms are a lowdose X-ray that screens a judgment on May 2, dismissed the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1310/2018, on the premise that it was statute- barred. Cited as defendants in the matter were President Buhari, the All Progressives Congress, APC, and INEC. They had, among other things, prayed the high court to determine "whether having regard to the information in the Affidavit contained in the 1st Defendant’s INEC FORM CF001 regarding his educational qualifications/ certificates, the Defendant has submitted false information to the 3rd Defendant. “Whether from the facts and exhibits contained in the affidavit in support of this Originating Summons, and having regard to section 31(5) and (6) of the Electoral Act, 2010 ( as amended), the 1st Defendant is disqualified from running for the office of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the 2019 general elections. “Whether the 1st Defendant having submitted false information to the 3rd Defendant, the 2nd Defendant can validly present the 1st Defendant as its Candidate for the office of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for the 2019 general elections." your breast and other surrounding tissues for cancerous lumps too small to feel during a regular breast examination. Early detection of breast cancer can lead to a cure. You should not ignore carrying out a daily health routine called tBreast Self Examination, BSE, to help detect breast lumps. Weakened bones after menopause puts you at a greater risk of osteoporosis, where the weakened bones begin to deteriorate. A test called osteoporosis X-ray is recommended for all women after the age of 65. Ovarian cancer affects women aged above 50 and is often fatal hence the screening should be done regularly. Heart disease kills more women than men each year. Therefore, it becomes important that women above 50 and those with a family history of the disease should undergo yearly screening to monitor their heart for any abnormalities. SALLAH HOMAGE: President Muhammadu Buhari with Mairo Almakura, Alayangi Sylva, Mrs. Akpabio and Mrs. Munira Marwa and others during sallah homage to the President by the women, in Abuja, yesterday. Operators, shareholders seek technical suspension of Oando shares •Call for FG’s intervention to resolve crisis •SEC holds meeting regarding court order By Peter Egwuatu OPERATORS in the capital market and shareholders have called on Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, and Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, to place the shares of Oando Plc on technical suspension to protect minority shareholders of the company, which share price has fallen by over 20 per cent in the past two trading days. They also stated that the court injunction obtained by Oando could lead to long legal battle, which could further affect the company’s shares price on the NSE, if it was not placed on suspension. The operators also called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the conflict between the SEC and Oando Plc. Meanwhile, the SEC executives, at press time, were still holding meeting regarding the court order obtained by Oando. Spokesperson for SEC, Mrs Efe Ebelo, said : “SEC is still holding a meeting. I can’t speak now.” National Chairman, New Dimension Shareholders Association of Nigeria, Mr Patrick Ajudua, who spoke the minds of its members in a chat with Vanguard, said: “The SEC findings on Oando speak volume. As shareholders of the company, we are more interested in protection of minority shareholders, their investments and protection of capital market. ‘’The consequences of this far-reaching recommendation from the regulator has tremendous effect on the share price of the company, both local and international, market integrity, rule of law and expected returns on investment. ‘’For purposes of fair hearing, we expect the company to come out with its position on the matter as this will allow the shareholders to take a position with respect to the issue at hand. ‘But going by the findings of the investigator, the board and management of the company have much clarification to make, the role played by the external auditor, the audit committee, the external board evaluators and even the regulators, who have unfettered access to the account of the company, who gave approval to the account as presented, should also be indicted. ‘’I believe that SEC, as currently constituted, has no power to take such a farreaching decision without the consent of a board. The regulator has been operating without a board for more than four years and as such, is like a car without a pilot, a human being with body without the head. Even the USA SEC has not operated without a board since 1939." Reacting as well to the outcome of a forensic audit on Oando released by SEC on May 31, as well as a court injunction restraining SEC from sacking Oando’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Adewale Tinubu, and his deputy, capital market operators applauded the courage of SEC’s acting Director-General, Ms Mary Uduk, in releasing the outcome of the forensic audit. Senate leadership: APC yet to zone position to S-South— Caucus By Henry Umoru & Levinus Nwabughiogu ABUJA—AHEAD of the inauguration of the 9th National Assembly and election of presiding officers, concerned caucus of All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday, said the party was yet to zone the position of Deputy Senate President to the South- South geo-political zone. This came on a day Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, caucus in the House of Representatives said it had yet to endorse House Leader, Femi Gbajabiamila, or any other aspirant for the position of speaker in the incoming 9th National Assembly. In a statement signed by Segun Bello and Sunday Umutu in Abuja, yesterday, the APC leaders took a swipe at Senator Ita Enang on his position that Senator Ovie Omo-Agege (APC, Delta Central), had been endorsed for the position of Deputy Senate President. According to the APC leaders, Senator Ita Enang cannot speak for the party and can no longer speak for the Presidency, considering the fact that he was no longer Senoir Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on National Assembly Matters (Senate). They said in a statement: “Section 151 of the 1999 Constitution states that the appointment of all special advisers shall cease when the President ceases to hold office, while Section 171 states that the appointment of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and any office or the personal staff of the President shall cease when the President ceases to hold office. “Therefore, our attention has been drawn to the statement of Senator Ita Enang in an interview in 7.00am news on Radio Nigeria on Wednesday, 5th June, 2019. “In the interview, Senator Enang stated that Senator Lawan Ahmad will emerge as Senate President of the 9th Senate, while Femi Gbajiabiamila will emerge as speaker, House of Representatives. He went on to state that Senator Ovie Omo-Agege will emerge as Deputy Senate President. “Although, in the interview he was referred to as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, we write to state that he spoke on personal capacity and expressed his own opinion and certainly not in any way the position of the Presidency. “It should be noted that his appointment as Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters ceased with the end of the President’s first term on May 29, 2019, as provided in Section 151(3) of the 1999 Constitution (As Amended). “Therefore, his statement about Senator Ovie Omo- Agege should be seen wholly as figment of his imagination, because he has probably supported him." Meanwhile, PDP caucus in the House of Representatives has said it never endorsed Femi Gbajabiamila or any other aspirant for position of speaker. In a statement by the Minority Leader, Leo Igor, the caucus stated that at no time did it ask member to vote a particular candidate. Ogor stated that the Sallah message in which the caucus stated that members of the PDP were free to attend political meetings and sessions of the aspirants did not translate to endorsement or asking members to vote for them.
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