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[00:00.000 --> 00:10.000]  She said the event symbolized another bright future for the nation where the incoming generation, like Chinonso, will complete the nation's march to greatness, building on foundations being laid.
[00:10.000 --> 00:16.000]  As all of us know, the home is the first place to start peace.
[00:16.000 --> 00:22.000]  They say that charity begins at home. And the Bible says that love your neighbor as yourself.
[00:22.000 --> 00:27.000]  So we are all neighbors to one another. We need to love one another.
[00:27.000 --> 00:33.000]  And especially we, the women, we should be the bridge builders and peacemakers.
[00:33.000 --> 00:40.000]  The First Lady also presented gifts to other newborn babies in the hospital, as well as other food items to the patients of the hospital.
[00:40.000 --> 00:48.000]  The FCC's Secretary for Health, Dr. Ademola Onakomaya, thanked the First Lady for the gesture, describing her as a caring mother.
[00:48.000 --> 00:54.000]  From the Mitama District Hospital in Abuja, I am Makut Simon Matam, NTA News.
[00:54.000 --> 01:08.000]  More than sixty indigents of Ezila community in Isilu's Loku government area of a born state are confirmed dead following a dawn invasion of the town by unidentified gunmen.
[01:08.000 --> 01:18.000]  Charles Sibamolo, who accompanied Governor Martin Elechi to the scene of the incident, reports that property worth millions of Naira were also destroyed.
[01:18.000 --> 01:20.000]  The report.
[01:20.000 --> 01:32.000]  It was indeed a bleak New Year Eve for the people of Ezila community as unidentified gunmen invaded the town, adorned, killing, maiming and destroying all valuables aside.
[01:32.000 --> 01:38.000]  At the time of filing this report, relatives of some of those killed in the bush were still searching for their corpses.
[01:38.000 --> 01:46.000]  It caught us on our own, and even before the government said we should submit everything that we had, so we were left with nothing.
[01:46.000 --> 01:53.000]  We thought that it is just an unusual gun that the mobile police used to shoot.
[01:53.000 --> 02:05.000]  The Boy Scouts Commissioner of Police, Mr Adela Adenechi, who accompanied the Governor to the scene, said everything possible was being done to bring the situation under control,
[02:05.000 --> 02:15.000]  adding that the Inspector General of Police has directed the movement of three mobile police units from Akwaipom, Cross River and River State to the area.
[02:15.000 --> 02:29.000]  It is very shocking.
[02:29.000 --> 02:40.000]  Governor Martin Elechi, who spoke in his native dialect, was shocked beyond words at the number of casualties and level of destruction and pleaded with the people of Ezila to remain calm.
[02:40.000 --> 02:48.000]  The people of Ezila has for two years now been at loggerheads with their Ezila brothers as a result of protracted land dispute.
[02:48.000 --> 02:54.000]  From Ezila, Charles Ibuamalu, NTN News.
[02:54.000 --> 03:18.000]  Elder Seisman and former Second Republic Presidential Advisor Alaji Tanku Yekasai has appealed to Bukuharam members to embrace dialogue. Speaking in Abuja, Alaji Tanku Yekasai enjoined Nigerians to continue to toss in gold and the leadership as current security challenges facing the nation will be overcome.
[03:18.000 --> 03:33.000]  So we have seen Bukuharam, we have seen all these things, we have seen Niger Delta arrestiveness and we put all these things behind us and I am sure by the grace of God we will be able to put this problem behind us.
[03:33.000 --> 03:40.000]  But I appeal to all Nigerians to help in finding a solution to the problem.
[03:40.000 --> 03:51.000]  I am not happy with what I heard that people are thinking of taking those into their hands by saying that they will defend themselves.
[03:51.000 --> 03:56.000]  To not be a good idea, allow the government to do its job.
[03:56.000 --> 04:14.000]  The former Second Republic Presidential Advisor asked Nigerians to unite and embrace peace. Announcements, the countdown for the London 2012 Olympics has been unveiled by the Nigerian Olympic Committee NOC in Lagos.
[04:14.000 --> 04:31.000]  Polo Gaji was at the ceremony and now reports.
[04:31.000 --> 04:44.000]  NOC President Sani Mdanusa alongside the Oba of Lagos Oba Rewan Akulu at the event stressed the importance of private sector participation in sports. This is to reduce the load on the government.
[04:44.000 --> 04:51.000]  The countdown clock which was programmed in minutes would take to the opening ceremony in London come July 27 this year.
[04:51.000 --> 05:09.000]  There have not been strategic private sector participation in sports that we are coming with.
[05:09.000 --> 05:14.000]  Some sports analysts have been commenting on the way forward for sports in 2012.
[05:14.000 --> 05:31.000]  You have to set a realistic target for sportsmen. If you achieve this, this is what you start to gain. For us to at least have a semblance of what others have done, the preparation they have done, to start, go straight into the top.
[05:31.000 --> 05:40.000]  The monitoring coaches have always concentrated their efforts in Lagos and Abuja and to me Lagos and Abuja does not make up Nigeria.
[05:40.000 --> 05:47.000]  With early campaign and proper grooming, Nigerian athletes, they say, will excel at international competitions.
[05:47.000 --> 05:53.000]  That's sports update. Polo Gaji, ATN News.
[05:53.000 --> 06:12.000]  And that's the news bit. This line returns very shortly and this is wishing you a prosperous 2012.
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[08:52.000 --> 09:17.000]  Sometimes they bring tears to our eyes. Sometimes smiles to our hearts. But all the time they fly our flag highest. Nigeria in the movies. Because movies matter.
[09:17.000 --> 09:23.000]  Nigeria in the movies project is a development initiative of the national film and video censors board.
[09:23.000 --> 09:32.000]  Life is unpredictable. But in my trusty van, I am ready to face whatever these mean streets can throw at me.
[09:32.000 --> 09:48.000]  Sometimes I get thrown a bit, of course, but I know there's always a way back. And some days the city sends me a challenge even I can't face on my own.
[09:48.000 --> 10:03.000]  And that's when I need leadway. Leadway assurance. Efficient and reliable.
[10:18.000 --> 10:28.000]  And now, with the highest marks ever awarded in this college for a first class degree, Fumi Adebayi.
[10:28.000 --> 10:35.000]  At 8, Fumi won her first science prize.
[10:35.000 --> 10:40.000]  At 10, she wanted to be a chemist.
[10:40.000 --> 10:44.000]  At 15, an engineer.
[10:44.000 --> 10:49.000]  At 17, she was accepted into a prestigious university.
[10:49.000 --> 10:55.000]  Following up by tragedy, her father died.
[10:55.000 --> 11:01.000]  But yet at 21, she still graduated top of her class.
[11:01.000 --> 11:11.000]  Choose life. Make a plan for the ones you love. And keep the music playing long after you're gone.
[11:11.000 --> 11:14.000]  City Assured. For life and living.
[11:41.000 --> 11:57.000]  The lucky baby with gifts, Musatoliats, went there to see things for himself. And here is what he has to tell us.
[11:57.000 --> 12:04.000]  The prize of the newborn baby today, the first day of 2012, symbolizing an endless joy for the parents.
[12:04.000 --> 12:12.000]  For Mrs. Gladys Sukane, the proud mother of the first baby of the year, words alone could not express her happiness.
[12:12.000 --> 12:20.000]  I'm very happy for all the nurses and the doctors, of all the doctors, and I'm very grateful.
[12:20.000 --> 12:27.000]  She had a female baby at 12.02 a.m. at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital. The baby weighs 2.9 kg.
[12:27.000 --> 12:34.000]  To demonstrate its commitment, aimed at providing comfort solutions and maintaining its leadership position in the industry,
[12:34.000 --> 12:40.000]  Vantaphon was on hand to donate a wide range of childcare products to the baby, to the alliance of the fortunate couple.
[12:40.000 --> 12:49.000]  I didn't believe the first time. So, to the two of you, the two of you before, and the country, thank you for Vantaphon.
[12:49.000 --> 12:55.000]  Vantaphon also spread its kind gesture to the parents of the second and third babies of the year.
[12:55.000 --> 13:00.000]  As a company, we are number one in our industry. I want to maintain that leadership position.
[13:00.000 --> 13:05.000]  So, they are related in a way. First company, first baby, first day of the year.
[13:05.000 --> 13:12.000]  We do the caring parts and we need every support that we can get from any other organization to help to make our work easier.
[13:12.000 --> 13:20.000]  Having taken care of the needs of the new entrance into the world, it was time for our standing staff of the Lagos Island Maternity Hospital
[13:20.000 --> 13:29.000]  to be awarded by Vantaphon-Nigeria PLC. The father of the celebrated baby, David Ekanem, also received a baby cot and missed from an entertainment.
[13:38.000 --> 13:44.000]  Life may not be a bed of roses, but all the same we say welcome to our world and to an event.
[13:44.000 --> 13:53.000]  The 20th Upo Ophala Festival has been hosted by His Royal Highness Ibuye Urobot Eze Okofia VI.
[13:53.000 --> 13:59.000]  The festival which took place in Anambra State was thrilling for the cultural grandeur of the people.
[13:59.000 --> 14:03.000]  Abdullahi Garba Bire Nkudu now reports.
[14:03.000 --> 14:14.000]  The highly revered Junukofia Palace of Upo witnessed a galaxy of masquerades and dances, a mix of joy and pleasantries traditional to the people.
[14:20.000 --> 14:25.000]  With which the aura built around Ibuye Robert Eze Okofia VI is the main one.
[14:25.000 --> 14:40.000]  Every year, the Ibuye gives to his ancestors, he equally bestows titles and awards on worthy and illustrious men and women who have contributed so much to develop the community and build on human resources.
[14:40.000 --> 14:44.000]  And he said that much in his address presented.
[14:44.000 --> 14:50.000]  The loyalty and the cooperation of my people is a source of joy and inspiration to me.
[14:50.000 --> 14:59.000]  The Eze is very proud of his brother Prince Arthur Efechukwu Eze, a well-known industrialist and investor with worldwide successful business activities,
[14:59.000 --> 15:09.000]  which hired him to foray into Sierra Linea's oil industry through his Orento Petroleum in 1991 when life was rough for that country.
[15:09.000 --> 15:21.000]  Prince Arthur Eze is humility, love, and this is the person that we know and we adore in Sierra Linea.
[15:21.000 --> 15:24.000]  The prince also brought his friends from across the country.
[15:24.000 --> 15:37.000]  The emir of Latvia, Eze Mustafa Agwe II, Governor Peter Obe and Rogers Okoracha, another top politician, civil servant and a cross-section of the society, because he commends who the poor.
[15:37.000 --> 15:45.000]  On Christmas Day, at the St. Mary's Anglican Church, also in Upu, Prince Arthur Eze laid the royal family for a special thanksgiving.
[15:45.000 --> 15:55.000]  Venerable Solomon Chidoka preached the Gospel with a quotation associated with the prince that no one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another.
[15:55.000 --> 16:08.000]  If you cannot lighten the burden of another, if you cannot remove the burden of another in eliminating the burden of humanity, then you are useless in this society.
[16:08.000 --> 16:18.000]  And beholding the style of the prince, he donated 50 million naira towards the rehabilitation and completion of two buildings for St. Mary's modern nursery and primary school.
[16:18.000 --> 16:28.000]  The Lord Bishop of Okoracha Diocese of Anglican Communion, Rite Reverend Alexander Ibarzin, came to bless the new organ, also donated to enhance spiritually.
[16:28.000 --> 16:36.000]  We must help the Church to grow a true Church that will have the fear of God.
[16:36.000 --> 16:48.000]  The more we build a Church, the more we build ourselves, so we can live in peace with the human being, so we can have peace, have love.
[17:06.000 --> 17:22.000]  It was also an opportunity to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the people.
[17:22.000 --> 17:39.000]  The celebration is part of the Okori LMA end-of-year activities. This year's event is a special one as the paramount ruler, His Royal Highness Apollos Chu, formally launched his foundation.
[17:39.000 --> 17:56.000]  With the launch, youths and widows received equipment that would aid them in their various vacations. Apart from providing sponsorship for those interested in computer training, motorcycles, a bus, money and other items were presented to deserving members of the community.
[17:56.000 --> 18:11.000]  We are also the most behind-the-scenes in terms of education and other skill levels and that's why now this foundation has decided to try to program our people and educate our people and also package our people for future opportunities.
[18:11.000 --> 18:28.000]  So when an opportunity comes for the numerous companies in our land here, they can easily miss that opportunity.
[18:28.000 --> 18:40.000]  Look at these towns are irrigating of later days. He has constructed a bridge for his people. He has provided water for his people. He has done a lot for his people. He has also provided life.
[18:40.000 --> 18:43.000]  The beneficiaries reacted with so much appreciation.
[18:43.000 --> 18:50.000]  The chief has employed over 200 of LMA youths working directly in his company and some other companies.
[18:50.000 --> 19:17.000]  Cultural displays by the Dede Dede Masquerade, the Ngwete Cultural Group and the Okorin Community Women added color to the event.
[19:17.000 --> 19:31.000]  The city of Ngwete, commercial nerve center of Anambra State, played host to prominent Nigerians who came to pay homage to the traditional ruler of the town, Igwe Kenneth Urizu III.
[19:31.000 --> 19:44.000]  On the occasion of the 48th Ofala Festival, Joy Toni Yamako captured the highlights for your viewing pleasure in this report.
[19:44.000 --> 20:02.000]  The 48th Ofala Festival of the traditional ruler of Ngwete, Igwe Kenneth Urizu III, one of the oldest monarchs and grand patron, traditional rulers in Anambra State, was a celebration of the culture of the people of Ngwete which reflected the bond between them and renewed hope for peace and prosperity in the kingdom.
[20:02.000 --> 20:13.000]  The festival was unique as indigens of the town joined by friends and well-wishers paid homage, a prominent feature of the event to the Igwe who has reigned for 48 years.
[20:13.000 --> 20:23.000]  It's a symbol of humility, integrity, very humble and very truthful.
[20:23.000 --> 20:30.000]  The 48th Ofala Festival for one Igwe is a lifetime achievement.
[20:30.000 --> 20:38.000]  I am glad that Igwe has lived such a long time and that is why he has been able to govern Ngwete very well.
[20:38.000 --> 20:52.000]  At the peak of the occasion, a traditional trumpeter announced the public appearance of the Igwe in his royal regalia and decorated crown accompanied by members of his cabinet after which he addressed the August Assembly in the native dialects.
[20:52.000 --> 20:58.000]  This is our heritage. We have no other place than here and this is the heart of Anambra State.
[20:58.000 --> 21:08.000]  Today is a symbol of unity of the great town of Ngwe.
[21:08.000 --> 21:14.000]  I want all the cabinet members and everybody in Ngwe to put their hand to maintain that existing peace in Ngwe.
[21:14.000 --> 21:31.000]  Highlight of the occasion was the award of honorary chieftaincy titles to some illustrious sons of the town and display of the rich Igwe-Krotera heritage in a carnival-like procession by the 51 wards that make the ancient town.
[21:31.000 --> 21:44.000]  Wow! Memories to behold there. Congratulations! And for the people of Kaltungo in Ngwe State, the end of the year is a time for collective stop-taking and planning for the year ahead.
[21:44.000 --> 21:56.000]  One of the activities they undertake is a cultural festival with the aim of strengthening their bonds as a people. Let's see how they celebrated their festival to mark the end of 2011.
[21:56.000 --> 22:11.000]  Kaltungo Cultural Festival is an end-of-year event showcasing unity of the multi-ethnic people living in harmony for centuries.
[22:11.000 --> 22:28.000]  It is the initiative of the traditional ruler of the chiefdom located in southern Ngwe State four years ago organising the Unity Forum where all will remember the past and the young understand values of respect, love and harmony.
[22:28.000 --> 22:41.000]  I decided that each year we should come together to display our different cultures so that we will bring unity on the different fronts within the symbol.
[22:41.000 --> 22:50.000]  Authorities at the festival say the theme of the ceremony, culture and instrument of peace and national unity is very relevant.
[22:50.000 --> 23:05.000]  I want to first and foremost commend and thank the Emir of Kaltungo for this initiative of establishing a system whereby we not only maintain our cultures and traditions but we also promote them.
[23:05.000 --> 23:12.000]  If we have culture, very strong culture, people will be disciplined, people will understand.
[23:12.000 --> 23:24.000]  We must continue in programs such as this to promote not just the aspect of our individual histories but the similarities in our cultures and to look at the unifying elements of the religions that we follow.
[23:24.000 --> 23:42.000]  The dances are a prelude to annual meeting and unity prayer for prospect and problems of the chiefdom in the gone year as well as preparing ahead for the better.
[23:42.000 --> 23:59.000]  For children in Cross River State, their Christmas remains a memorable one as thousands of them gaily dressed converge on Calabar for their festival. This was made possible by the Dangote Group, sponsors of the 2011 Children's Carnival, which was part of the Calabar Carnival.
[23:59.000 --> 24:27.000]  The Children's Carnival, which is an annual event in Calabar, is usually an opportunity for the children in the thousands to showcase their style and talent. It was a display of colours and costumes as well as dance steps and choreography.
[24:30.000 --> 24:36.000]  Wife of the Governor of Cross River State said the event was put in place for the participation of children.
[24:36.000 --> 24:43.000]  It's definitely better than last year. The costumes are better, the choreography is better, the storylines are better. It just keeps getting better.
[24:43.000 --> 24:54.000]  The Dangote Group, sponsors of this year's Children's Carnival, said their efforts are aimed at giving the children a sense of belonging and making their Christmas a memorable one.
[24:54.000 --> 25:02.000]  And we will continue to do so because the brand equity is very strong here and also the festival is so well organised and so colourful.
[25:02.000 --> 25:07.000]  Basic food needs of the country is being identified in Dangote and that's what we stand for.
[25:07.000 --> 25:13.000]  Thank you for supporting me in the Carnival. I say thank you to them. It's very nice.
[25:13.000 --> 25:25.000]  The Dangote Group is a leading producer in Nigeria with products like noodles, flour, pesto, fruit juice, salt, sugar, among others.
[25:27.000 --> 25:38.000]  He is a former Surveyor General of the Federation. The news about him is that he has turned 80, a great achievement in today's world. You would agree.
[25:38.000 --> 25:48.000]  Cordelia Okwoma tells us that his children rolled out the drums to celebrate him. And why not? How did it all go? Over to you, Cordelia.
[25:50.000 --> 25:59.000]  Giving thanks to the Almighty for a life worthy of emulation was the way Nigeria's first Surveyor General of the Federation and old boy of St. Patrick's College Asaba,
[25:59.000 --> 26:19.000]  Father Daniel Omoegwe, chose to begin his birthday celebration. The Mass, held at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Benin City, officiated by Rev. Fr. Paul Lennon, attracted numerous friends and family members, both within and outside the country, who came to thank God with him for good health, fruitfulness, fulfilment and purpose.
[26:19.000 --> 26:35.000]  The officiating minister, Rev. Fr. Okwoma, not only prayed for the celebrant and his family, but also for peace in Nigeria. The church service over, all road led to the venue of the reception chaired by the ESL of Benin, Chief Stanley Behr.
[26:35.000 --> 26:49.000]  An autobiography, Dagomu, acronym for Daniel, Ayonyo and Grace Omoegwe, his wife of 53 years, was unveiled to the public by a representative of the Benin monarch, Chief Stanley Obamwe.
[26:49.000 --> 26:59.000]  The 11-chapter book was reviewed by a veteran journalist, Dan Agor, who recommended it as a must-read for people who wish to know more about notable boundary histories.
[26:59.000 --> 27:05.000]  Some of the celebrant's friends and family members speak about the man they said epitomises humility and integrity.
[27:05.000 --> 27:07.000]  He was a very strong father.
[27:07.000 --> 27:13.000]  Wherever we the children are today, I honestly give 100%, more than 100% credit to my parents.
[27:13.000 --> 27:16.000]  He was retired because he stood on his principles.
[27:16.000 --> 27:22.000]  Many people had no device. When they heard, they turned off.
[27:22.000 --> 27:32.000]  He's a wonderful husband. We thank God for his life. He's a good father, a good son to his parents, and a good husband to me.
[27:32.000 --> 27:34.000]  He's very caring and loving.
[27:34.000 --> 27:54.000]  The celebrant's only daughter, Ifueko Omoegwe Okawu, chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, displayed a side of her many did not know existed outside the boardroom of FIRS.
[27:54.000 --> 28:06.000]  It's really remarkable, and we say congratulations. There are bills to be paid on Newsline, and my line-up indicates it's time to take a commercial break. Without to happen, we'll see you on the other side.
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[29:03.000 --> 29:16.000]  In line with the Transformation Agenda of the Federal Government and the vision of the National Economic Management Team, the Nigerian Post Authority, NPA, has commenced the immediate 24-hours operation at the nation's seaports.
[29:16.000 --> 29:25.000]  This is to ensure compliance with the 48-hours window for the clearance of goods from the ports. Similarly, night pilotage is now being undertaken by the NPA.
[29:25.000 --> 29:34.000]  The shipping community, especially freight forwarders and relevant stakeholders, are enjoined to key into these openings and ensure quick clearance of goods from the ports,
[29:34.000 --> 29:48.000]  enhance faster turnaround time of vessels and further reduce cost of doing business at the nation's seaports, take up disadvantage, time management, NPA, national brand assets and cordon service exports.