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LOCAL HEADLINES:

THE AUTHORITY

Ohanaeze Summit: No going back on plans to stop it-IPOB

Confusion in APC

Wike alerts on plots to assassinate him

Killings: 2.6 million Nigerians displaced-RURCON

NJC indicts FG over trial delays of alleged treasury looters

Gunmen abduct three house wives in Kaduna

NSCDC arrests 30 suspects in Bayelsa

Ondo NUJ condemns attack on members

Private armed guards illegal on vessels, FG insists

FG to enact law on breach of local content in ICT

Flight safety: NCAA, Lagos tackle illegal high rise structures

FG targets 50,000 shops with Ariaria power project

 

THISDAY

Igbo Summit: Ohanaeze Ndigbo Extends Invitation to IPOB Leaders

Ambode: Lekki Free Zone, Africa’s Next Investment Destination

FG’s Fuel Subsidy Regime Fraudulent, Says PDP

Court Fixes Tomorrow to Rule on N122bn Judgment Debt against Shell, FBN

Amnesty Office Denies Abandoning 19 Nigerian Students in Russia

FG Plans to Assassinate Me, Wike Alleges

Unknown Gunmen Kill Soldiers at Benue, Taraba Border

House C’ttee Queries NEXIM Bank over Arbitrary Lending Rates to MSMEs

Rivers APC LG Congresses Peaceful amidst Boycott by Abe’s Loyalists

APC Chieftain, Timi Frank Apologises for Role in Ousting Jonathan

Editors Mourn Tukur Abdulrahman

OML 18: San Leon Energy, Six Others Dragged Before Court

Court Slams CBN Officials over Forensic Audit

Fayose’s Dictatorship Will Kill PDP in Ekiti, Says Senator Olujimi

 

 

DAILY TIMES

Transmission Brouhaha: IGP Idris Is Brillant PPRO Says

Climate change: GIFSEP powers school with solar

US embassy in Jerusalem: a day of chaos and carnage at Gaza border

Benjamin Netanyahu: God bless Jerusalem, the eternal, undivided capital of Israel

US embassy in Israel: Might this move bring new life to the peace process

US embassy in Jerusalem: Watch Israels PM Benjamin Netanyahus address

US embassy in Jerusalem: Not all Israelis agree with Donald Trump

Violence mars APC Congress in Enugu

APC chieftain, Timi Frank apologizes to ex-President Jonathan

Parallel congresses in 14 states tears APC apart

Rivers agog for Wikes 3 years anniversary

 

THE SUN

Nigerians in Ghanaian prison urge FG to fast-tract MoU on transfer

We didn’t abandon students in Russia, says Amnesty Office

APC’ll end like PDP in 2019 ‘Stakeholders

We’ll rescue Bayelsans from PDP ‘Sylva, Lokpobiri

APC: Ganduje vows to deliver 5m votes for Buhari in Kano

NFF, LMC sign 1XBET as ‘Official Partner

Wolves retains recuperating Ikeme

Nembe community leader tasks Aiteo on Nembe FC

Fuel subsidy: PDP demands open probe

APM Terminals contribute N186bn annually to Nigeria’s economy ‘ Report

FG to float specialised bank to improve NDDC funding, projects

High-rise structures: NCAA, Lagos partner to sterm threat on aircraft

Communication Ministry to increase broad band penetration in rural areas

2018 Budget: Tough times ahead as implementation doubt persists

 

NEW TELEGRAPH

AIB’s damning verdict on pilots

$45m, N3.38bn loot: FG’s gain, Diezani’s loss

2019: PDP, SDP, ADC mull joint presidential candidate

Buhari’s ministers lose out, organise parallel congresses

CBN: Currency swap to open more export opportunities

Dangote: I want to be Africa’s biggest philanthropist

My enemies plotting to assassinate me-Wike

Worrying reduces vitamin D levels, weakens bones

NGE mourns New Nigerian newspaper’s MD, Abdulrahman

APC,PDP leaders meet over grievances

Saraki: We must prepare for possible Ebola outbreak

Obi laments Nigeria’s poor investment on education

 

PEOPLES DAILY

JAMB sets May 26 for rescheduled exams

NGE mourns late NNN boss, Tukur Abdularahman

No court injunction stopping our strike -JOHESU

Revenue agencies underpaid FG N8.086trn in 5 years -NEC

FG introduces biometric registration to curb farmers/herders crisis

We’re committed to stability in W/Africa, Buhari assures G/Bissau

World Hypertension Day: Doctors advise Nigerians on disease, prevention, treatment

Ramadan: Saraki, IBB, Atiku, Masari preach peace, unity

Aisha Buhari urges pharmacists to help stamp out drug abuse

2019: nPDP’s threat and way forward

NTDC partners Google on capacity building

Govs query NNPC over 60-65m litres daily petrol consumption claim

Ekwunife, Danbazau, others head APC State congresses, appeal Committees

Ekwunife, Danbazau, others head APC State congresses, appeal Committees

58, 260 registered PVC ready for collection in Zamfara ‘ INEC

WORLD HEADLINES:

CNN

What the royal family and Donald Trump both understand

Major city in DR Congo to get Ebola vaccine

Royal wedding breaks from monarchy tradition

China sends satellite to moon’s dark side

How Brexit could end flights in and out the UK

Richard Branson considers this one of his biggest mistakes

Deadpool 2′ topples ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ at the box office

China tests nuclear-capable bombers at South China Sea island

US to unveil “Plan B” to confront Iran

Mueller could end obstruction probe by September: Giuliani

Starbucks opens its bathrooms to everyone

Texas official blames everything but guns for school shooting

Kellyanne Conway: Leakers trying to ‘settle personal scores

Cougar kills mountain biker, injures another

Want the souped-up Tesla Model 3’ It’ll cost you

Vang Vieng, Laos: From party capital to eco-adventure paradise

China’s ‘beautified’ modern architecture

A Republican blamed sea level rise on rocks. Science weighs in

Aerials show lava river

Pakistani victim’s mission was to promote ‘mutual understanding

Cougar kills mountain biker, injures friend

 

BCC

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern takes stage as hologram

New internet laws pledged as social media firms snub talks

Banking by mobile app ‘to overtake online by 2019

Gender inequality: Stars tell world leaders poverty is sexist

UK turns blind eye to dirty Russian money, say MPs

The ‘day spa’ for pregnant sharks

Iceland PM on equal pay: It doesn’t just happen by sitting and waiting

Ben Makuch of Vice takes on police in Supreme Court

Pepe’s story: How I survived Spanish flu

How we will know if North Korea really ‘denuclearises

US weighs plans to curb Chinese investment

Sierra Leone sports minister hopes to restore peace

Exercising regularly ‘can keep heart and arteries young

Artificial intelligence can be weapon in cancer fight, PM to say

My hip replacement left me in constant pain

Mental Health Awareness Week: ‘My camera helped me beat anxiety

Manchester United: Nemanja Matic says club needs to sign ‘experienced players

Sporting Lisbon in shock cup final defeat, five days after players were attacked

Defending champions Mumbai Indians miss out on IPL play-offs

Zharnel Hughes beats Yohan Blake and Tyson Gay in Boston Games 100m

Neymar is an ‘artist who needs special treatment

 

ASSOCIATED PRESS

US abortion clinics face surge of trespassing and blockades

Military seeks to limit Congress on fixing child sex assault

Putin’s image: An inextricable part of Russian life

Report: Millions of tweets spread anti-Semitic messages

Chelsea Manning: Insurgent bid for US Senate is genuine

Putin takes oath of office for 4th term as Russian president

Syria’s Kurds put IS on trial with focus on reconciliation

Worry, fear in Iran ahead of Trump’s decision on atomic deal

Buffalo buzzing over Bills draft picks, Sabres lottery win

Asian markets rise, tracking Wall Street gains on job report

Springsteen escorts Van Zandt in to New Jersey Hall of Fame

From Bakersfield to DC, McCarthy’s unlikely rise in GOP

Chelsea Manning: Insurgent bid for US Senate is genuine

AP Explains: Why every vote is not equal in Malaysia polls

Monday hearing could have big implications in Greitens’ case

Annual Muzzle ‘awards’ go to alleged protest squelchers

Expansion Golden Knights top Sharks to make conference final

Guatemala’s crusading prosecutor exits amid praise, threats

Asian markets rise, tracking Wall Street gains on job report

Trial set for Latvian accused of running malware operation

Court asked to toss more cases tied to drug lab scandal

 

AL JAZEERA

Zarif: EU must increase Iran investments to save nuclear deal

Activists: ISIL fighters withdraw from Syria’s Yarmouk

Chelsea owner Abramovich’s UK visa ‘yet to be renewed’

Venezuela elections: All you need to know

Man’s leg shattered by lava spatter from Hawaii volcano

Greek mayor injured after ‘fascist assault’

Report: Trump Jr met Gulf states envoy offering election help

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas admitted to hospital

Sudan summons Egypt ambassador over ‘insulting’ TV series

India court jails ex-diplomat for spying for Pakistan

BUSINESS HEADLINES:

10 things to consider before taking mortgage loan – Punch

100 Secondary students trafficked to Libya from Edo state – Financial Watch

20 products and apps we swear by to fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up well-rested – Business Insider

2018 Range Rover Velar, The F-Pace’s Off-Road Cousin – Forbes

5 Overlooked Problems WWE Must Fix ASAP – Forbes

6 Steps To Land Your Dream Job — In A New City – Forbes

9 details you might have missed on the latest episode of ‘Westworld – Business Insider

A Battery That Could Change The World – Forbes

A school in China is monitoring students with facial recognition technology that scans the classroom every 30 seconds – Business Insider

ABCON urges CBN to review exchange rate band for BDCs – Vanguard

Adonis Stevenson Vs. Badou Jack Results: Decision, Analysis And Twitter Reaction – Forbes

Adonis Stevenson Vs. Badou Jack, Russell Vs. Diaz, Weekend Highlights And Fight Reviews (VIDEO) – Forbes

Adonis Stevenson Vs. Badou Jack, Russell Vs. Diaz, Weekend Highlights And Fight Reviews (VIDEO) – Forbes

Africa Re to develop young insurance professionals’ capacities – Punch

After 1% approval of budget towards healthcare, next is to amend NHIS Scheme – BusinessDay

After Historic Double-Treble Celtic’s Dilemma; Dominant At Home But Overmatched In Europe – Forbes

Ahmed Buhari: ‘Why I want to be Nigeria’s president – Financial Watch

AIICO Insurance’s 48th AGM holds May 24 – The Authority

SPORTS

2 Santa Fe Shooting Victims Attend Their Team’s Playoff Baseball Game – Bleacher Report

2018 Abuja Unity Polo: Rubicon edge Trappco to lift President Cup – Daily Trust

3SC wallop Bayelsa United 4-0 – Punch

4-Star Prospects DB Jeremiah Criddell, RB Sean Dollars Commit to Oregon – Bleacher Report

Aaron Wise Bests Marc Leishman by 3 Strokes for AT&T Byron Nelson 2018 Win – Bleacher Report

Another woman accuses Jordaan of sexual assault – Punch

Barcelona Send Iniesta Off With Win Over Sociedad – Complete Sports

Barcelona Top Real Sociedad 1-0 in Andres Iniesta’s Final Match with Club – Bleacher Report

Barcelona vs Real Sociedad : Iniesta bows out with Barca win thanks to Coutinho – Vanguard

Barcelona vs Real Sociedad : Iniesta departs Barcelona in style – Vanguard

Bonfrere to Eagles: Focus on Croatia, Iceland not Argentina – New Telegraph

Brume Leaps Back Into Global Reckoning As Okagbare Shines In Jamaica – Complete Sports

Cardinals’ Jordan Hicks Throws Fastest Strike in MLB Statcast History at 105 MPH – Bleacher Report

Celtics News: Shane Larkin Does Contact Drills During Shoulder Injury Rehab – Bleacher Report

Champions League Final: Zidane Names Strong Squad – Leadership

Chelsea beat Manchester United to lift FA Cup – Daily Trust

Chelsea must end uncertainty over Conte future – Cahill – Goal

Chelsea must end uncertainty over Conte future – Cahill – Goal

ENTERTAINMENT

#BBNaija’s Nina is Building an Empire! – Bellanaija

#BMAs: Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Ed Sheeran announced as Early Winners for Billboard Music Awards – Bellanaija

After Preaching Celibacy’ Nigerians React to Linda Ikeji’s Pregnancy – Information Nigeria

Apostle Suleman calls out Daddy Freeze & Pastor Sunday Adelaja – Information Nigeria

Bae Watch’! Yvonne Orji is dating NFL Athlete & ESPN Analyst Emmanuel Acho – Bellanaija

BBNaija 2018: Alex opens up on nude Snapchat photo, abortion – DailyPost

Beauty Bits: ‘Carrie Underwood loves these leggings, and so do I – Pulse

Beyonce is now the owner of a Church in New Orleans – Bellanaija

Billboard Music Awards 2018: Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran win big at music ceremony – Pulse

Billionaires Femi Otedola & Aliko Dangote take Bus Ride with Governor Ambode to inspect Lagos State Projects – Bellanaija

BN Red Carpet Fab: 2018 Billboard Music Awards | #BBMAs – Bellanaija

BN Style: See Dencia’s Extraordinary Look for the 2018 Billboard Music Awards Tonight! – Bellanaija

BN Style: Your First Look at All the Red Carpet Beauty at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards – Bellanaija

Bobrisky shares first photos from his ‘marriage introduction – Information Nigeria

Buhari: President administration, bad business for corrupt politicians, civil servants, others ‘ Presidency – Pulse

Chrissy Teigen And John Legend Share Name And First Snap Of Their New Baby Boy – Stella Dimoko Korkus

Dangote: I want to be known as Africa’s biggest philanthropist ‘ Billionaire says – Pulse

Davido Shutsdown South America!!! Performs To Crowd Of Over 10,000 People And They All Sang His Songs Word For Word (Video) – Information Nigeria

Business

As Nigerians Battle Pains Of Soaring Petrol Price

This is more than just about fuel; it’s about the larger picture of governance failure. The fact that a country as oil-rich as Nigeria can’t provide affordable fuel for its people is a tragedy.

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The Daily Times-The latest fuel price hike in Nigeria is beyond frustrating. Every time we think it can’t get worse, it does, and yet again, ordinary Nigerians bear the brunt of it.

It’s like a never-ending cycle, where the government’s promises of reforms or stabilisation always end up as empty rhetoric. The cost of living is already sky-high, and now, with fuel prices rising again, transport fares, food prices, and basic commodities are bound to follow suit.

It’s enraging because it doesn’t feel like anyone is truly considering the everyday citizen who is struggling just to survive.

This is more than just about fuel; it’s about the larger picture of governance failure. The fact that a country as oil-rich as Nigeria can’t provide affordable fuel for its people is a tragedy. The subsidies are gone, and now we’re left in a situation where the prices of everything keep climbing, while salaries remain stagnant or non-existent for many.

The disparity between the elites and the masses is growing, and it feels like nobody in power truly cares about the suffering of the people.

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The anger isn’t just about fuel; it’s about the entire state of living. Nigerians are exhausted. There’s no sense of security; power supply is erratic, basic infrastructure is crumbling, and inflation is at an all-time high. How do we live like this? Every day is a battle to make ends meet, and the government seems utterly disconnected from the struggles on the ground.

It’s infuriating that while politicians and elites live in luxury, the rest of us are left scrambling for the bare minimum. The state of living is unbearable, and the lack of empathy or real action from those in power only adds salt to the wound.

There’s a deep sense of anger and betrayal that comes with seeing your country’s wealth mismanaged, while the people continue to suffer. It’s hard not to feel like we are constantly being taken for granted, pushed further into hardship without any hope of relief. Something has to give, because this state of affairs is unsustainable.

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The anger isn’t just about fuel; it’s about the entire state of living. Nigerians are exhausted. There’s no sense of security; power supply is erratic, basic infrastructure is crumbling, and inflation is at an all-time high. How do we live like this? Every day is a battle to make ends meet, and the government seems utterly disconnected from the struggles on the ground. It’s infuriating that while politicians and elites live in luxury, the rest of us are left scrambling for the bare minimum.

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Nigeria To Receive $5.600,000 From Bill Gates, For Health And Agricultural Reforms, GMOs

Alongside the activities surrounding the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Vice President Kashim Shettima held a meeting with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation leading to the announcement of the donation by the Foundation’s head of Global Development.

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Bill Gates, GMOs, KASHIM Shettima

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is giving Nigeria through Vice President Kashim Shettima, a $5.600,000 funds to speedy up health and agricultural reforms in favour of the GMOs in Nigeria, and flood relief.

Through the Foundation’s head of Global Development Programme, Dr Christopher Elias, Bill Gates pledged $5 million grant approved for Lagos Business School and partners to develop the agricultural economics they called “industrial cassava” and $600,000 for flood relief in Borno State and other health sector initiatives.

Alongside the activities surrounding the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Vice President Kashim Shettima held a meeting with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation leading to the announcement of the donation by the Foundation’s head of Global Development.

Recall that on 4 September, Bill Gates had described the Nigeria’s economy as “stagnated” and proposed agricultural reforms for faster and increased growths in crops, fruits, vegetables amongst others to enhance nutritional values of the Nigerian citizens through the agricultural sector.

In that meeting Chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Bill gates urged Nigeria to adopt “innovative crop varieties with shorter growing periods, higher yields, and better pest resistance” pointing to the GMOs to address the food crisis.

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Moreover, at the 79th UN General Assembly in New York, VP Shettima reaffirmed to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the commitment of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu prioritizing health, nutrition, and agricultural development in Nigeria’s national agenda.

In a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima said: “we are deeply committed to addressing the pressing developmental challenges facing our nation, particularly the significant malnutrition crisis”.

He emphasised the Federal Government’s dedication and urgently working to secure locations for maize production under the Telemaze programme.

VP Shettima, promising swift action to the Gate’s Foundation on import permits for certified seeds, the VP said, “We recognize the critical importance of food security and industrial agricultural development. The Cassava Accelerator programme, in particular, holds immense potential for our economy.

“We are pursuing a whole-of-government approach to digitisation and data exchange systems, which we believe will revolutionise our public services,” he added while reiterating the government’s focus and commitment to digital transformation.

“With the expertise” of Nigeria’s ministers, “and the continued support of partners like the Gates Foundation,” the nation remains confident in its “ability to drive meaningful change and improve the lives of all Nigerians.”

In his response, President of the Global Development Programme at the Gates Foundation, Dr. Christopher Elias, said the Foundation is burdened with worries of the severe flooding in Borno, and is “committed to supporting Nigeria in times of crisis.”

Speaking of Polio, the Foundation said, “We’re impressed by the national task force’s efforts to eliminate variant polioviruses by year-end,” Dr. Elias noted.

Also, President of Global Growth & Opportunity Division at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Rodger Voorhies, detailed plans for scaling up drought-tolerant maize production and advancing the Nigeria Cassava Investment Accelerator programme emphasizing that a $5 million grant has been approved for Lagos Business School and partners to develop the agricultural economics of industrial cassava.

In his words, “Industrial cassava presents a multi-billion-dollar opportunity for Nigeria,” Voorhees stressed.

He requested import permits for 5,000 metric tons of certified GMO maize seed to build a foundation seed system in Nigeria.

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Managing, Leading, Building Institutions And Sustainability

The two primary tasks of a top-level leader are to exploit and explore the organisation with people for now and in the future.

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By Babs Olugbemi

One of my concerns for leaders is their capacity to be ambidextrous. Regardless of years of experience, knowledge, and leadership capacity, the lack of a clear distinction between managing and leading on the one hand, leading and building institutions on the second layer, and ultimately focussing on sustainability is a significant threat to successful leadership change.

I have followed events and people at C-suites, coached some, and developed frameworks for leadership development. Based on the personalities and styles of the new leaders, I have confirmed my fears about leadership sustainability in most African organisations.

“Successful leaders can aptly differentiate themselves and their roles without necessarily seeing activities as performance, focussing on what is required of them with appropriate tenacity and influence.”

The challenge for leaders is how to lead for the present and future without losing sight of the stakeholders’ immediate performance expectations. Successful leaders can aptly differentiate themselves and their roles without necessarily seeing activities as performance, focussing on what is required of them with appropriate tenacity and influence.

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In my walk as a leadership coach, I have keenly observed leaders who are managing rather than leading. Managing involves ensuring that processes achieve their intended outcomes. Leaders are above managing and should focus on creating an enabling environment for innovation, inventions, and team collaboration. The primary role in leading is not to monitor process outcomes, though critical to the company’s overall objectives, but to align corporate values with the people’s aspirations to create an engaged and ownership-thinking mindset ready to take on challenges and explore opportunities. An alignment of corporate and personal goals will not only deliver the present performance expectations. Still, it will also incubate innovations to adapt to future market demands and the sustainability of the business.

Unfortunately, the capacity for ambidexterity is rare and often marked by leaders’ exposure, approach and styles, perception, and perspective of their roles in the organisation. A leader with a wrong foundation in these areas is set for failure and awaits unfavourable decisions from the board of directors. A top-level leader might manage their teams instead of leading them. Not all leaders can combine leading for the present with building institutions. However, anyone able to submit themselves to an institution-building mechanism can champion sustainability. Aside from being a leadership coach, I help leaders achieve sustainability.

Mathematically, creating an ambidextrous organisation is beyond leading. It is to lead and build an institution that focuses on sustainability in all aspects of the organisation—employee fulfilment, customer retention, strategy effectiveness, performance evaluation, stakeholder management, process improvement, and goal congruence.

In a nutshell, the role of successful leaders in ambidextrous organisations is striking a balance between exploiting current assets and capabilities to ensure short-term success and allocating enough energy and resources to exploration to ensure future viability. The two primary tasks of a top-level leader are to exploit and explore the organisation with people for now and in the future. The two seemingly contradictory aspects—exploitation and exploration—encompass different strategies and processes and have different targets and outcomes (March 1991; O’Reilly & Tushman, 2004; O’Reilly & Tushman, 2013).

O’Reilly and Tushman described the two concepts as follows:

  • Exploiting: Exploiting involves building on an organisation’s achievements and maximising returns on previous investments. It focuses on responding to current business demands to remain efficient and competitive within an established market niche, as well as on maintaining an existing customer base and stakeholder relationships. Examples of exploiting are activities focused on continuous improvement, benchmarking, and redesigning business processes.
  • Exploring: Exploring focuses on expanding an organisation’s knowledge and capabilities, pioneering new products and services, and discovering and venturing into untapped markets.

The common area of practical bottlenecks in exploiting and exploring in organisations is a need for foundational trust and cohesion among the resources, especially the human capital, which are often treated as costs rather than assets to the organisations. Among all the factors of production, only humans can be ambidextrous with the capacity to think about changes in economic parameters and adjust their behaviours to match the time, content, and contextual requirements.

While organisations might have the resources to deploy in fighting competition, technology to obtain first-mover advantages, and production capacity to maximise output from input, none is compared with the potential of an engaged workforce.

Therefore, for leaders to be successful, they must refrain from operating in the realm of managing. They should operate in the capacity of institution builders, with the mindset of creating sustainable leadership and growth with people first and other factors of production second.

Consequently, only the leaders who prioritise their people over profits, pride, and organisational arrogance will be successful in the long term.

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