Runway Jazz 2017: UBA Powers Music And Business Masterclass Facilitated By The Berklee College Of Music

The countdown has begun to the most anticipated and insightful learning experience at the Runway Jazz 2017 Music and Business Masterclass, taking place on April 29, 2017 in the Grand Ballroom of Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos, Nigeria.  The Masterclass is a prelude to the Runway Jazz Concert, a special celebration of the International Jazz Day. 

Powered by UBA, the Music and Business Masterclass is being facilitated by George W. Russell Jr, Professor and Chair of the Harmony Department at Berklee College of Music, California (the most prestigious music institution in the world), which has produced Grammy award winners Quincy Jones, Lalah Hathaway, Nick Baxter, as well as Nigerian talent like Tiwa Savage and Kaline Akinkugbe to mention but a few. 

The Runway Jazz 2017 Music and Business Masterclass is open to individuals, groups, record labels, established and emerging musicians as well as students of music. It will seminar and open up dialogue that will encourage talented musicians and lovers of music to enhance their abilities and turn their gifts into profitable ventures. 

"The education is key as it enables the fulfilment of UNESCO's mandate to encourage peaceful relations and foster the education, participation and creation of unity through the celebration of Jazz Music", says the convener, Afolabi Oke. 

Professor George Russell holds many accolades and is the recipient of the highest award that Berklee gives to faculty, the Most Distinguished Faculty Award. Russell served as a Professor of Harmony and Piano, prior to becoming Chair.  He holds the Ted Pease Award for Excellence in Teaching, along with the Curriculum Development Award for the Writing Division at the Berklee College of Music. 

Najee, a Grammy Award winner and American saxophonist, who will be headlining the Runway Jazz Concert on April 30, will join the Professor to facilitate this unique and inspiring Masterclass.

Speaking about the event, Professor Russell says, "Many people understand, or think they understand music, some understand business, but there is a Business of Music that when you get the formula right, will open doors that you never even knew were there in the first place". 

This Masterclass is a result of a strategic partnership with Berklee College of Music and Runway Jazz, partnered by the United Bank for Africa. It will allow participants get a better understanding of the access to scholarship opportunities at Berklee College as they learn how to turn their talent and passion into business opportunites. It promises to be interactive, fun, instructive and inspiring. 

Meet Kemi Omololu Olunloyo - A Pharmacist and a Jounalist who stopped 'Data Hike' in Nigeria.

Meet  Kemi Omololu Olunloyo who stopped 'data hike' in Nigeria. Kemi - a pharmacist, jounalist and a blogger, in collaboraton with Nigeria's most controversial entertainer - Charlie Boy, is working on a project tagged 'Our Mumu Don Do'.  

This project is designed to enable every Nigerian citizen express their frustrations on political, economic, and social issues, using the social media platforms to communicate these to the public.

Watch this interview, comment and share.   

UBA Delights Shareholders; Distributes N27.2bn in Dividends

The shareholders of the pan-African financial institution, the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc applauded the Board, Management and Staff at the 55^th Annual General Meeting of the Bank, held in Lagos on Friday April, 7, 2017. UBA shareholders approved the payment of N19.9 billion as final dividend for the financial year ended 31^st December 2016, in addition to N7.3 billion interim dividend paid after the audit of its 2016 Half Year Results.

The shareholders, who unanimously approved the N0.55/share final dividend on every ordinary share of N0.50 each were particularly impressed by the new Group Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Kennedy Uzoka, who delivered unprecedented results to shareholders at his inaugural AGM. UBA had earlier paid an interim dividend of N0.20/share to shareholders, bringing the total dividend for the 2016 financial year to N0.75kobo, an impressive 25% growth over the total dividend of N0.60/share paid for the 2015 financial year. Furthermore, the total dividend of N0.75/share translates to an unparalleled  yield of 14.3% when put in the perspective of UBA’s share price of N5.26 on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, as at the close of market on Friday, April 07, 2017.

The Shareholders were excited at the sterling performance of the Group, an impressive 22% year-on-year growth in gross earnings and an outstanding 32% year-on-year growth in profit to N91 billion, in what analysts described as an attestation to UBA’s resilience and enhanced productivity.

Worthy of note to the shareholders is the contribution from the Group’s African subsidiaries, emphasizing its earnings diversification, across geographies which reduces the Group’s vulnerability to macroeconomic pressures in any single market. The Group’s ex-Nigeria subsidiaries contributed 32% of the Group’s profit in 2016, compared to a quarter of profit contribution in the 2015 financial year.

Notwithstanding the challenging operating environment, the Group recorded an impressive 22%  growth in gross earnings to N384 billion in 2016, from N315 billion in the 2015 financial year, illustrating the Bank’s resilience and tenacity to generate earnings even in periods of economic slowdown.

The Group further achieved a significant 32 percent growth in profit before tax to N91 billion, compared to N68 billion profit recorded over the same period of 2015.  UBA’s profit after tax grew by 22 percent to N72 billion, from N60 billion recorded the previous year.

President of the Association for the Advancement of the Rights of Nigerian Shareholders, Alhaji Farouk Umar, said at the AGM, “It is obvious from the faces of shareholders that all of us are happy with the performance of the bank. We did not expect anything less because we know that that our chairman is an achiever not only locally but also internationally. We have seen the African expansion and its contribution to our earnings and I believe this is also commendable.”

The Group Chairman, UBA Plc, Mr. Tony Elumelu, gave credit to the chairpersons of UBA subsidiary Boards across Africa saying ‘these hard working men and women, who chair the Boards across our businesses in Africa, have helped contribute a third of the overall profit of the Group. I believe they deserve commendation. They are strengthening UBA brand across Africa, in line with our aspiration.” He was particularly pleased with the Bank’s new CEO, Kennedy Uzoka. ‘At the Board level, we are extremely pleased by the financial performance that Kennedy and his team delivered in 2016. Kennedy and his team prioritize the Customer and they are diligently executing the Customer First project, which the Board believes will sustainably enhance the performance of the Group’ said Elumelu.

“Our results show the tenacity and enterprise of our Management team and Staff. More importantly is our ability to proactively meet customers’ need. I am pleased that UBA maintains some of the best prudential ratios in the industry, as our capital adequacy ratio of 20% and 39% liquidity ratio are well above the 15% and 30% regulatory requirement respectively. We will be prudent in lending to critical growth sectors of the African economies, as we remain upbeat on the huge banking opportunities in Africa’, he added.

 

He also used the occasion to commend the Federal Government of Nigeria and Central Bank of Nigeria on their concerted policy actions aimed at reflating the Nigerian economy. ‘I will like to encourage them to continue along this path, which I believe willstimulate the country’s economy in the shortest possible time’.

The Group CEO, Kennedy Uzoka assured the shareholders of a better 2017. “As we further our Customer First Philosophy, we are approaching 2017 with stronger optimism, especially as the outlook remains positive in most of our markets. We are not unaware of the macro economic challenges, competition and constantly changing customer preferences. Rather, we believe we are well equipped to win in the market. We will further sweat our unique Pan- African platform to improve productivity, extract efficiency gains and grow our share of customers’ wallet across all business lines and markets. We will continue to build on our strong governance culture, zero-tolerance for infractions and transparency in furthering our frontiers of leadership in the African market.

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) is a leading pan-African financial services group with presence in 19 African countries, as well as the United Kingdom, the United States of America and France.

UBA was incorporated in Nigeria as a limited liability company after taking over the assets of the British and French Bank Limited who had been operating in Nigeria since 1949. The United Bank for Africa merged with Standard Trust Bank in 2005 and from a single country operation founded in 1949 in Nigeria - Africa's largest economy - UBA has become one of the top providers of banking and other financial services on the African continent. The bank provides services to about 14 million customers globally, through one of the most diverse service channels in sub-Saharan Africa with over 1,000 branches and customer touch points and a robust online and mobile banking platform.

UBA was the first Nigerian bank to make an Initial Public Offering (IPO), following its listing on the NSE in1970. It was also the first Nigerian bank to issue Global Depository Receipts (GDRs). The shares of UBA are publicly traded on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and the bank has a well-diversified shareholder base which includes foreign and local institutional investors, as well as individual shareholders.

Elumelu lauds FG's Economic Recovery Plan at UBA’s AGM

The Chairman of the United Bank for Africa Plc, Mr. Tony Elumelu, has strongly commended the Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for their efforts in stimulating the Nigerian economy, and bringing to bear a coordinated policy response that will positively jumpstart the Nigerian economy.

According to Mr Elumelu, recent actions by the Federal Government, including greater liquidity in the foreign exchange markets, have already had a positive impact on the economy, giving Nigerians and foreign investors alike hope that the nation’s economy is on the road to recovery.

Speaking during 55th Annual General Meeting of the United Bank for Africa Plc, Elumelu said, “I would like to commend the Federal Government of Nigeria and President Buhari on the launch of the economic recovery programme. The Economic Recovery and Growth Plan is a robust call to action and we look forward to its rapid implementation. We were honoured to be consulted before the launch, and I believe, as a significant investor in Nigeria, that if we all give our support to the programme, the country will quickly recover.”

Mr Elumelu added that the CBN had also implemented decisions that have helped strengthen the nation’s economy.  “I also commend the CBN for the decisive way they have been managing the economy, especially the way the foreign exchange regime is responding to their targeted intervention.”

The UBA Group Chairman used the opportunity to highlight the Group’s commitment to customer service. Our Customer First programme is central to the Bank’s ambition to be the Bank of choice for all Africans. He also applauded staff and shareholders on the performance of the Bank and for their loyalty, adding that the results show that UBA had made a wise decision, by investing in other African countries outside of Nigeria. Addressing the shareholders at the AGM he said: “Many said we are too bold in ambitions in Africa. It is clear from these results that our strategy has been proved correct. I want you to know that by investing in UBA, you have diversified your portfolio, you have not just invested in a Nigerian bank, but have invested in a bank with earnings now coming from across Africa”.

Mr Elumelu also praised UBA’s new leadership team. “Last year we had a leadership change and a new CEO, Kennedy Uzoka was appointed, which we are formally introducing today. Let me say that Kennedy and his team have hit the ground running. At the board level, we are extremely impressed by the financial performance that they are already delivering. We all have great faith in their ability to deliver.”

Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, UBA Plc, Mr. Kennedy Uzoka said: “As we deliver our Customer First Philosophy, we are approaching 2017 with stronger optimism, especially with the outlook remaining positive in most of our markets. We are aware of the macro economic challenges, competition and constantly changing customer preferences. However, we believe we are well equipped to win in the market. We will further develop our unique Pan- African platform to improve productivity, extract efficiency gains and grow our share of customers’ wallet across all business lines and markets. We will continue to build on our strong governance culture, zero-tolerance for infractions and transparency in furthering our frontiers of leadership in the African market.”

United Bank for Africa Plc is a leading pan-African financial services group, with presence in 19 African countries, as well as the United Kingdom, the United States of America and France.

UBA was incorporated in Nigeria as a limited liability company after taking over the assets of the British and French Bank Limited who had been operating in Nigeria since 1949. The United Bank for Africa merged with Standard Trust Bank in 2005 and from a single country operation founded in 1949 in Nigeria - Africa's largest economy - UBA has become one of the leading providers of banking and other financial services on the African continent. The Bank provides services to over14 million customers globally, through one of the most diverse service channels in sub-Saharan Africa, with over 1,000 branches and customer touch points and robust online and mobile banking platforms.

UBA was the first Nigerian bank to make an Initial Public Offering, following its listing on the NSE in1970. It was also the first Nigerian bank to issue Global Depository Receipts. The shares of UBA are publicly traded on the Nigerian Stock Exchange and the Bank has a well-diversified shareholder base, which includes foreign and local institutional investors, as well as individual shareholders.

UBA Ghana Posts 134% Profit Growth for 2016 Financial Year

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana Limited announced its audited 2016 financial results, showing a remarkable 134 percent growth year on year in profit before tax of GH210 billion. 

The Bank also recorded significant positive performances in other headline numbers, with an 114 percent growth in Gross Earnings, and 68 percent growth in Customer Deposits. Commenting on the results, the MD/CEO of UBA Ghana, Abiola Bawuah said “despite the adverse global and regional macro-economic climate that affected businesses in Ghana and beyond, we leveraged on our entrepreneurial culture and excellent customer service delivery. 

“We use these to drive growth in all our major income lines while significantly improving our operational efficiencies, evidenced in the moderation of our cost to income ratio at 31 percent”. 

She also confirmed that the 2016 performance was a key milestone to becoming a systemically important bank in the industry. Mrs Bawuah stated that in addition to the significant growth in earnings indices, UBA Ghana also enhanced its productivity to continue to rank  as one of the most efficient and profitable banks in the industry. 

While commenting on the outlook for 2017, she was optimistic the Ghanaian economy will experience significant growth, adding UBA Ghana is committed to creating value for all her stakeholders by harnessing the opportunities created in the expected growth of the economy in 2017

Some banks sacking workers but UBA promotes 3,000

United Bank for Africa (UBA),which has branches in 19 African countries, has announced the promotion of 3,000 staff members.

Commenting on the development, Kennedy Uzoka, CEO of the bank, said taking care of the staff is one of his priorities.

He said when those working in the organisation are cared for, they will extend the care to customers who are the “ultimate employers”.

“Since my recent appointment as GMD/CEO, one of my priorities has been to address the needs of our people,” he said in a statement.

“I strongly believe that if we take care of our people, our people will take care of our customers – our ultimate employers.

“Investment in our human capital is critical to our success. It is a product of our ability to invest for the long term and create an institution that is built to last. It is the bedrock of our determination to be Africa’s leading customer focused bank.”

Uzoka urged the staff, who he addressed as lions and lionesses, to “continue to embody UBA core values daily – in our endless quest for Excellent Service…Delivered!”

Tony Elumelu, group chairman of the bank, encouraged the industry to “follow UBA’s lead in putting its workers first”.

“Promoting at this scale and creating career opportunities for staff at a time like this is an indication of industry leadership and worthy of emulation,” he said.

“It is no accident that this is occurring after the announcement of our strong 2016 results and as our shareholders receive dividends later this week. We want all our key stakeholders to share our success.

“I commend the bank for creating robust and meritocratic career opportunities for all staff at a time when some in our industry are downsizing or casualizing staff. This is truly remarkable.”

In addition to the promotion, Uzoka unveiled a new workforce model and an extension of the existing car loan benefit.

The statement said the policies were in response to feedback from the employee engagement survey.

UBA recently announced N384 billion earnings for 2016, 22% growth over performance in 2015 and also grew profit before tax by 32% to N91 billion.

The bank is preparing for the group chairman’s forum, which commences on Wednesday, April 5.

Britain sets out Brexit plan to ‘end EU supremacy

Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservative Government set out its plans on Thursday for a “Great Repeal Bill” to incorporate EU law into British law and “end the supremacy of EU lawmakers” after Britain leaves the European Union.

The government white paper “lays out a pragmatic and principled approach to converting EU law into UK law on the day we leave the EU, giving businesses, workers and investors as much certainty as possible”, Brexit Secretary, David Davis, told parliament.

Davis said: “It also means the negotiation over our future economic partnership with the EU will be unlike any other in history, because we will start from a point of exact equivalence.

“After that, it will be for parliament to determine what EU legislation it wants to amend, repeal or improve finally, ending the supremacy of EU lawmakers.”

The white paper was published one day after May formally notified Brussels of Britain’s intention to leave the EU, in a letter triggering two years of Brexit negotiations.

Ahead of the publication, the library of the House of Commons, parliament’s elected lower house, warned that assimilating EU law into British law was “potentially one of the largest legislative projects ever undertaken in the UK”.

The parliamentary library estimated that more than 13 per cent of primary and secondary legislation enacted in Britain between 1993 and 2004 is EU related.

Human rights and trade union groups have raised concerns that some rights could be eroded in the legal transition.

Source: The Eagle Online

Apostle Suleman sues Stephanie Otobo, Sahara Reporters

Apostle Johnson Suleman the founder and general overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide has reportedly filed a lawsuit at the Ikeja High Court, Lagos State, against Stephanie Otobo, his alleged mistress, and Sahara Reporters (an online news outlet) for libelling his character and image.

Following Mrs Tope Otobo's (Stephanie Otobo’s mother) visit to the pastor at his church headquarters, who knelt and begged Apostle Suleiman to forgive her daughter. 

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In addition to the suit, as reported by the man of God’s media team, is Sahara Reporters who was the reporter of the case and as well taking the lead in publishing interviews by the Canada-based stripper who keeps maintaining her position of being romantically involved with the Apostle Suleman.

However, in the suit ID/ADR/347/2017 filed at the Ikeja High Court, Apostle Suleman has requested for N1 billion with respect to each for damages done to his reputation and has hired four lawyers namely; Chief Efe Akpofure (SAN ), Erhabour O.I, Victor Idiapho and Emmanuel Usoh to stand for him.

UBA Grows Profit by 32%, Declares Final Dividend of 55kobo

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, the pan-African financial services group operating in 19 countries, has released its audited 2016 full year results, showing a significant growth in gross earnings and profits. The bank on Sunday attributed the improved earnings and profits to its resilience, enhanced productivity and geographic diversification, evident in the impressive contribution from its African subsidiaries. 

The UBA Group reported a 22 per cent growth in gross earnings to N384 billion for December ending 2016, from N315 billion at the end of the 2015 financial year, illustrating the bank’s ability to grow profitability despite the difficult macroeconomic environment. In addition to the rising adoption of electronic banking channels in many of the African markets where UBA operates, the bank leveraged its strong franchise and geographical footprint. As reflected in the results released on March 24, 2017 at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) covering the period January to December 2016, the UBA saw a 32 per cent growth in profit before tax to N91 billion, compared to N68 billion profit recorded over the same period of 2015, while the bank’s profit after tax grew by 22 per cent to N72 billion, from N60 billion recorded the previous year. The performance was buoyed by considerable growth in both interest and non-interest income, as well as increasing efficiency gains from cost management initiatives. 

The statement added: “UBA’s subsidiaries outside Nigeria are increasingly gaining market share, reinforcing the strong and impressive subsidiary contribution to the Group, estimated at one-third of profit in 2016, from a quarter in 2015 financial year.” Following the impressive performance, the Board of Directors proposed a final dividend of 55kobo per share, subject to the approval of the shareholders at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled to be held on April 7, 2017 at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. 

The bank had earlier paid an interim dividend of 20kobo per share to shareholders, bringing the total dividend for the 2016 financial year to N0.75, an unprecedented yield of 13.9 per cent, based on the stock’s unit price of N5.39 on the floor of the NSE. UBA stated: “The results and dividend proposal justify investor confidence in the bank, as reflected in the 20% year-to-date rally in the share price, compared to the overall market loss of 5% over the same period.” Commenting on the results, Kennedy Uzoka, Group Managing Director/CEO of UBA expressed satisfaction with the resilience of the bank, despite the macroeconomic challenges in a number of countries where UBA operates. “Given the operating environment in 2016, I am very pleased with our profitability – an impressive 32 per cent growth in profit before tax to N91 billion – whilst we have also focused keenly on operational efficiencies, illustrated by the reduction in our cost-to-income ratio,” 

Uzoka said. Speaking on its outlook for the 2017 financial year, Uzoka expressed optimism on the bank’s pan-African operations increasingly gaining critical mass across its chosen markets. “As we implement our Customer First Philosophy, we are approaching 2017 with real optimism, especially with the outlook remaining positive in many of our markets, where we benefit from our increasingly diverse revenue streams. “We reiterate our pledge to delivering excellent services to our customers, and remain committed to creating superior and sustainable return for our shareholders.” 

Ugo Nwaghodoh, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of UBA Group, stated that the bank extracted efficiency gains across its operations to boost profitability. He confirmed that the bank has seen significant improvement across major performance metrics, including an improvement in the net interest margin. 

“Our performance in 2016 reflects the strong potential and resilience of our business. We grew top and bottom lines by 22 per cent and 32 per cent respectively, despite the stagflation in Nigeria, our core market. “Reflecting improved balance sheet management and better value extraction, our net interest margin (NIM) improved by 40 basis points year-on-year to 6.7 per cent,” the CFO noted. He also expressed delight at the performance of the group’s African subsidiaries (ex-Nigeria), which contributed a third of the group’s profits, adding that the bank would continue to leverage innovative offerings to grow its share of the respective markets. “As we diligently execute our Customer First initiative, I am particularly upbeat on the future of business and the value creation for shareholders,” he added. 

UBA has a presence in 19 African countries, as well as the United Kingdom, the United States of America and France. The group boasts 11 million customers globally through a diverse service channels in sub-Saharan Africa comprising 632 business offices, 1,750 ATMs, some 13,500 PoS’, and a robust online and mobile banking platform. UBA was the first Nigerian bank to make an Initial Public Offering (IPO), following its listing on the NSE in 1970. It was also the first Nigerian bank to issue Global Depository Receipts (GDRs). 

The shares of UBA are publicly traded on the NSE and the bank has a well-diversified shareholder base, including foreign and local institutional investors as well as individual shareholders.

Buhari dismisses five directors over illegal recruitment

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Sequel to the reports of illegal recruitment exercise into the federal civil service, President Muhammadu Buhari has agreed to the dismissal of five directors at the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD). In other words the (5) directors have been sacked with immediate effect.

Although the identities of these directors are yet to be disclosed by the Head of the Service of the Federation, It has been reported that, all five of them were appointed during the administration of former President, Goodluck Jonathan in breaking one of the public service rules that has to do with their age as at the time of recruitment.

Thus, they were found guilty of employment irregularities after investigation.

Tuface Idibia and Annie Celebrates Fourth Wedding Anniversary

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Tuface wrote:

"18yrs ago I met this beautiful human being and 4yrs ago she said yes 2 be by my side thru it all. Words cannot express how much she means 2 me.
My true African Queen. She lit up my life. We laugh we fight, we clown around sometimes and get serious sometimes. If I have 2 do this things all over again it’ll most definitely be with u my love. Thank u 4 choosing me baby. Thank u 4 having been there 4 me all thru this years. Thank u 4 accepting me the way I am. Thank u 4 being the great mother that u are. Thank you my love. We’re not perfect but we’re perfect 4 each other. #mywoman #myeverything #mymine #LYTID #weloveus #4yearsand4eva HAPPY 4th ANNIEversary 2 us. "

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Annie also shared:

"We aren’t Perfect !!! But We Are Perfect For Each Other.. Love is a Feeling.. But Love Is Also a Choice.. #LYTID and And In The Life After.. #myMine #WeLoveUs #4yrsAnd4va #soulMates #HeMakesMeFeelLikeAmTheOnlyGirlinTheWorld #HappyANNIEversary"



We also wish you guys a Happy Anniversary...

The Nigerian Artist - Flavour met a Liberian blind boy (Semah) who sang his song better than him...

Nigerian singer Flavour was recently in Liberia on a peace mission where he met an adorable blind boy, Semah G. Weifur.

The 'Mama' singer went on a United Nations peacekeeping mission in the African country.

While there he met a blind boy who according to him, sang his songs better than him.

"I made a new friend Semah G. Weifur. He's blind and sang my songs better than me" 

Source: Pulse.ng

Policeman kills passenger for disobedience, hides corpse

The Abia State Commissioner of Police, Leye Oyebade, has ordered the immediate arrest and detention of a policeman, who allegedly shot a man in cold blood at the front of Christ the King Cathedral, Asa Road, Aba.
The deceased, Chinedu Peters, was described as the bread winner of his family.

He was shot dead on March 11, 2017, while returning from a eatery with his girlfriend.


The policeman that killed Peters was on duty with others at the front of Christ the King Cathedral, Asa Road, Aba.
It was gathered that the killer cop, Ibe Uchenna, would have got away with the murder of Peters, but for his girlfriend, who witnessed the incident.

The Abia State Chairman of the Campaign for Democracy, Commander Chukwu Jude, a human rights activist, said Peters’ journey to the grave started after Uchenna and his colleagues flagged down the passenger bus that was conveying him and others to their destination.

Jude said: “All the passengers in the bus were ordered to step out. They obeyed and all came out. They were asked to lie down on the floor, which they also did. A few minutes later, the policemen asked the only Hausa man in their midst to stand up and leave. The deceased, Chinedu, out of anger, stood up and demanded to know why the Hausa guy was released.

“He insisted that everyone should be allowed to go since no incriminating item was found on them. One policeman among, Ibe Uchenna, ordered him to lie down or he would shoot him. Chinedu still insisted that the Hausa man should be brought back. And just like that; in the blink of an eye, the policeman shot him. That was how the policeman, who was supposed to protect Chinedu, killed him.”

According to Jude, the most shocking aspect of the whole drama was that the policemen refused to take Peters to hospital, even though he cried and earnestly begged them.

“He was on ground, crying and begging them to take him to hospital. Instead, they took him in their van and dumped him in a location they thought people wouldn’t find out. They took their van to car wash, to remove traces of blood in order to cover their crime. They didn’t know that one of the silent passengers was Chinedu’s girlfriend,” said Jude.

Peters’ girlfriend returned home and disclosed how he was shot dead.
The following morning, the deceased’s brother reported to the police.
He was told that they were not aware of the incident.

When the girlfriend insisted that the incident happened, policemen, who were posted to that area on that fateful day, were invited.

The lady immediately identified the faces of the policemen that were at the scene on the day Peters was killed.
She also identified Chinedu.

When they asked what has become of the victim, they claimed to have taken him to the hospital after he was shot.
They also claimed that he was responding to treatment.

The family of Peters sensed something was wrong when the policemen refused to take them to the hospital.
The corpse of Peters was found on March 18.

Source: The Eagle Online