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  • Wealth Advisor – Retail at Cordros Capital April, 2025

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    Job Purpose

    • We seek a motivated and results-driven Wealth Advisor to join our dynamic sales team.

    • The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of mutual funds and the ability to build lasting relationships with clients.

    • The wealth advisor will play a crucial role in mobilizing funds into our mutual funds and contributing to the overall growth of our client base.

    Responsibilities

    • Develop and execute sales strategies to grow all assigned Mutual Funds products.

    • Self-generate sales leads from various engagement initiatives within defined territory.

    • Leverage digital marketing and fintech solutions to enhance the accessibility of mutual fund products.

    • Drive retail investor engagement via online platforms, mobile apps, and social media.

    • Develop strategies for client retention, cross-selling, and upselling investment products.

    • Monitor digital customer journeys and enhance conversion rates through data-driven insights.

    • Establish feedback loops to continuously improve customer experience and service delivery.

    • Drive brand awareness through strategic partnerships, media engagements, and financial education initiatives.

    • Position the firm as a leading retail asset management provider in the market.

    • Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling content, webinars, and outreach programs.

    • Monitor competitor activities and adjust marketing strategies accordingly.

    • Generate and submit sales reports as at when due – daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, annual reports and any other reports required.

    Job Requirements

    Education:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field. 

    • A Second Degree and/or Completion of Relevant Professional Certification will be an added advantage.

    Work Experience:

    • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in retail banking, asset management, or financial services, with a strong track record in mutual fund sales.

    Key Knowledge and Skills:

    Knowledge:

    • Strong knowledge of mutual fund distribution and financial advisory.

    • Experience in digital wealth management and technology-driven sales strategies.

    • Strong stakeholder management skills, including experience working with regulators.

    • Proven track record in achieving aggressive AUM growth targets.

    Skills:

    The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:

    • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

    • Proficiency in investment products, financial markets, and wealth management solutions.

    • Data-driven mindset with expertise in sales forecasting, performance tracking, and CRM tools.

    Behavioral Attributes:

    • Integrity and Professionalism

    • Resilient and Adaptable

    • Innovative mindset

    • Customer-centric

    • Accountable

    • Personable.

    Working Relationships:

    Internal

    • Chief Investment Officer (CIO)

    • Portfolio Managers

    • Research Analysts

    • Risk Management Team

    • Compliance & Operations Teams.

    External:

    Work Cycle

    Hours/Days the incumbent is required to work:

    • Monday – Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm)

    • Flexible working schedule is also available i.e remote work.

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  • North will unveil position on 2027 presidency in six months. No one can win without the North — Tinubu’s ex-aide, Baba-Ahmed

    Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Tinubu, has declared that the North will soon decide its political direction ahead of the 2027 general elections, asserting that no presidential candidate can win without the region’s support. 

     

    In an interview that went viral on social media on Sunday, April 20, Baba-Ahmed emphasized the growing political awareness in the North and the region’s refusal to back candidates who fail to understand or address its challenges.

     

    Appearing alongside Professor Usman Yusuf, former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Baba-Ahmed highlighted the impact of insecurity, particularly the devastation caused by Boko Haram, and stressed that northerners will no longer support leadership that ignores their plight. He said the North is tired of being marginalised and warned of serious consequences if such neglect continues.

     

    “If they plan to rig the election, they should be careful. It won’t be good for Nigeria,” Baba-Ahmed warned, as he urged northerners to reject divisive and deceptive politicians. He also declared that within the next six months, the North would make its political position known, and the rest of the country would have to either align with it or go their own way.

     

    Baba-Ahmed, who previously served as spokesperson for the Arewa Elders Forum before joining the presidency and later resigning, stated his commitment to rejoining the movement for northern emancipation. He stressed the importance of unity among all groups in the region — Muslims, Christians, Fulani, Baju, and Mangu — and warned against internal betrayal.

     

    Reflecting on past challenges, including the era of Boko Haram attacks during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s campaigns, he recalled how both churches and mosques were targeted to destabilise the region. He said the North, having endured hardship under past and present administrations, has become more politically conscious and will demand leadership that genuinely understands its needs.

     

    “The injustice and sidelining must stop,” he said. “The North is watching, and soon, our elders, our masses, and our interest groups will say ‘enough is enough.’” Baba-Ahmed issued a stern warning ahead of the 2027 elections, cautioning that any attempt to manipulate the process could have severe consequences. “Conducting a bad election in 2027 may lead to the end of Nigeria, I swear to God,” he said.

     

    He concluded by affirming that northern elders and stakeholders are preparing to take a stand, and the time to act is fast approaching. “There will be a time we will come out and say it’s okay, and it’s soon. This injustice is over. We know who we are.

     

     

    Source: Linda Ikeji

  • NYT Strands Today: Hints, Answers & Spangram for April 21, 2025

    If you are finding it hard to spot theme words in today’s puzzle, then you are in serious need of the Strands hints below. Those bored with sensational games like Wordle and Connections are turning their attention to Strands for a challenging new experience. If you happen to be one of them and are struggling with NYT Strands, we can get you sorted. So, to help you out, we have added the Strands hints, answers, and Spangram on Monday, April 21, 2025, below.

    What is NYT Strands?

    NYT Strands is a word game created by The New York Times as part of its growing “Games” library. The aim of this New York Times game is to connect letters in a six-by-eight grid to form a bunch of words that share the same theme.

    To get you started, the puzzle will give you a theme for today’s NYT Strands. You can use it to form multiple “theme” words which will be relevant to this theme, along with one “special” word called the Spangram. This is a word or phrase that spans the length of the grid, vertically, horizontally, or diagonally, giving you the key to crack the rest of the Strands theme words.

    The theme for today’s Strands can be relevant in many different ways. So, the puzzle keeps you on your toes every day with its intriguing set of theme words and Spangrams.

    NYT Strands Hints for Today’s Theme: “What talent!”

    The theme for today’s Strands on April 21, 2025, is — What talent!

    If you can’t figure out answers for today’s puzzle, here’s a quick Strands hint — a theatrical entertainment of successive separate performances.

    Here are hints for a couple of Strands theme words to make it easy for you to solve today’s puzzle on your own without having to scroll down to view the answers:

    • Hint #1: an entertainer who performs spectacular gymnastic feats.
    • Hint #2: an entertainer who continuously tosses into the air and catches a number of objects.

    NYT Strands Spangram Hint: Is It Vertical or Horizontal?

    The Spangram for today’s Strands on April 21, 2025, is mostly VERTICAL. It starts with the letters “VA“.

    The hint for today’s Spangram for Strands — a entertainment show made up of several performances including music, sketch comedy, ventriloquism, and more.

    Spoiler Warning:

    Scroll past this point AT YOUR OWN RISK. Hints and answers for today’s Strands below.

    Today’s NYT Strands Answers for April 21, 2025

    Today’s Strands Spangram Answer

    The Spangram answer for today’s Strands on April 21, 2025, is — VarietyActs

    All Theme Words in Today’s Strands

    Still looking for the theme words to get the answers for today’s NYT Strands? You can check them out below:

    • DUET
    • COMIC
    • DANCER
    • JUGGLER
    • ACROBAT
    • MAGICIAN
    Image Credit: NYT Games (screenshot by Ajaay Srinivasan/ Beebom)

    The answers for today’s Strands were pretty straightforward. I started off with the first set of theme words – DUET and DANCER. Once I spotted VARIETY, solving the Spangram and the rest of theme words was an easy affair.

    What is NYT Strands Spangram and How Does It Work?

    Every NYT Strands puzzle consists of a unique word or phrase that’s called the Spangram. This word or set of words will run the length of two opposite sides of the grid. One thing to note here is that, a Spangram doesn’t necessarily have to originate or end at the edge of the grid.

    In its essence, the Spangram is kind of like a bigger hint that sums up today’s Strands theme in just a word or two. Since it spans across two sides of the puzzle, solving it early helps you figure out the rest of the theme words and vice versa.

    Tips and Tricks for Mastering NYT Strands Puzzles

    Solving an NYT Strands puzzle successfully isn’t that hard in itself, but in some cases, the approach might not be as straightforward as it looks. So, here are simple tips and tricks that we suggest you follow to crack the theme words and Spangram for Strands puzzles:

    • Always start at the corners: No two puzzles are the same. But the chances of the Spangram extending to a diagonal form are quite low. So, the best strategy is to find and decrypt relevant words that are at the corners of the grid.
    • Don’t be ashamed to get hints: Sometimes, a theme word could be all you need to solve the entire puzzle. If that requires getting a hint using non-theme words, then that’s the first thing you should do. After all, the point is to have fun and figure this out, like all of us.
    • Think both literally and figuratively: Not all themes may land you in the same sense of thought. Some puzzles may welcome more clever answers that may convey something totally different from their actual meaning.
    • Aim for the Spangram: The Spangram is what splits the Strands board in half. So, figuring it out will help you cross out other potential approaches for a theme. Deciphering even half of the Spangram can get you close to the rest of the answers.

    Still finding it difficult to master the art of NYT Strands? Follow our guide and learn how to play Strands, along with more helpful tips and tricks.

    What is the NYT strands theme for April 21, 2025?

    The theme for today’s NYT strands puzzle is – What talent!

    What are the NYT strands hints and answers for April 21, 2025?

    Today’s Strands puzzle is mostly VERTICAL, and the answers include different types of performance you might see a live entertainment show. The Spangram answer for today’s Strands puzzle is — VarietyActs.

    What was yesterday’s NYT strands answer?

    The answer to yesterday’s NYT strands puzzle was – EasterBasket and you can find the NYT Strands hints for April 20 here.

    Ajaay Srinivasan

    Ajaay’s love affair with technology started young, with the Nokia N-Gage piquing his interest. Since 2016, he’s channeled his passion for tech into crafting explainers and guides on iOS, macOS, Android, social media, privacy & cybersecurity, and AI. When it’s time to unplug, Ajaay enjoys playing EAFC, unwinding to music on a pair of open-backs, building his dream audiophile gear, or watching Arsenal struggle to keep a clean sheet.


    Source: Beebom

  • NFF, billionaire gift Flamingos N6m after win over Algeria

    The U-17 Women’s national football team, the Flamingos have been gifted the sum of N6,000,000 by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and billionaire businessman Kunle Soname.

    The cash gift came after Flamingos thrashed Algeria 4-0 in the first leg of their 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round tie at the Remo Stars Stadium on Saturday.

    Queen Joseph netted a brace, while Zainab Raji and Aishat Animashaun scored one each for Nigeria in the encounter.

    Read Also: EPL: Leicester relegated as Liverpool draw closer to title; Arsenal, Chelsea win

    NFF president, Ibrahim Gusau announced the cash gift after the game. He explained that that the sum of N2m was from the NFF while the sum of N4m was a gift from Soname.

    The Bankole Olowookere side will face the Algerians again in the reverse fixture at the Mustapha Tchaker Stadium in Blida next Friday.

    The overall winners of the tie will earn a berth at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

    Source: Ripples Nigeria

  • Bush-Era Swamp Creature Revealed To Be Key Figure In OKC Bombing Coverup

    Bush-Era Swamp Creature Revealed To Be Key Figure In OKC Bombing Coverup

    At the heart of a high profile cover-up: the Oklahoma City bombing

    (ZH) – “As I have always said:  The only difference between the KGB and the FBI is that the KGB has never claimed to be a legitimate law enforcement agency.” ~ Jesse Trentadue

    Readers may know the name John Ashcroft, attorney general under George W. Bush.

    Well, good old Ashcroft was at the heart of a high profile cover-up: the Oklahoma City bombing, according to attorney Jesse Trentadue. The following comes from a court filing provided to ZeroHedge by Trentadue, attorney to OKC bombing accomplice Terry Nichols.

    For context (per Jesse from kennethtrentadue.com): Jesse is the brother of Kenneth Michael Trentadue who died in August 1995, while incarcerated at the Federal Transfer Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Following the death, the Department of Justice (DOJ) immediately deemed it a suicide, denied the medical examiner access to the cell where Kenneth Trentadue was killed, ordered the cell cleaned and painted, and repeatedly asked both the medical examiner and Kenneth Trentadue’s family to authorize the cremation of his body. The medical examiner could not legally authorize cremation and the family refused, demanding that Kenneth’s body be returned to them. When Trentadue’s body was returned to the family, they removed heavy makeup and discovered bruises all over his body, from head to foot. The bruises, cuts, and other wounds depicted an obvious beating and murder.

    Now for the story…

    While serving his prison sentence, Nichols attempted to spark an investigation into FBI involvement in the OKC bombing. He sent a letter stating that he could provide such information to the then head of the DOJ Ashcroft.

    Ashcroft did not respond to the letter but immediately forbade the media from speaking to Nichols, which resulted in 60 Minutes cancelling a sit-down interview they had scheduled with Nichols, says Trentadue. Shortly thereafter, Nichols said he received a visit from a man presenting an offer from the DOJ to undo Nichols’ death sentence if he agreed to three conditions:

    • Take ownership of an anonymous warning the DOJ received saying the Murrah Building was bombed 30 minutes before it actually had been.
    • Implicate Nichols’ own brother in the bombing plot.
    • Reveal the location of the “Kinestick”, an explosive used in the bombing. Nichols mentioned having knowledge of an unused stache in his letter to Ashcroft. The existence of a remaining stache was not known at the time.

    The existence of the mysterious call was independently corroborated in Stephen Jones’ book Others Unknown and even covered by ABC News:

    It was discovered that the DOJ proxy (Michael Selby) who visited Nichols previously worked in Ashcroft’s private security detail. Trentadue helped to further corroborate that this meeting took place by telling ZH:

    After the declaration was filed, Selby called me upset as hell.  Said that I had just got him “fucking killed.”  The attorney who brought Selby into meet Nichols is Rodney Uphoff.  A law professor at the University of Missouri.  I called Uphoff and he confirmed the event.

    It is strange that such an offer – giving leniency to an accomplice to one of the most horrific domestic terrorist attacks in U.S. history – would be presented by someone who does not work at the DOJ and stipulate that Nichol take credit for an anonymous tip which he did not make. 

    Nichols ultimately did not accept the deal because he did not want to throw his brother under the bus.

    The story, now part of official record thanks to Trentadue, serves as an interesting look into the true conspiracies that Ashcroft may have had a hand in.

    To see the full spectrum of official documents that Jesse Trentadue has fought hard to force the government to release, follow his website named in honor of his brother who he believes was murdered by the FBI: 

    And for a great interview where Trentadue discusses the contents of this article and more, listen to friend-of-ZeroHedge Scott Horton interview Jesse just last month.

    As for Ashcroft, after ‘retiring’ he started a private lobbying firm that quickly secured the Israeli government as its first client.

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    April 20, 2025

  • Ukrainian soldiers who were surrounded by Russians held out for 35 freezing days

     This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission.

    A Ukrainian commander whose unit held off daily Russian assaults while trapped in freezing ruins for more than a month says his team held on by finding strength they never knew they had.

    Bohdan Kushnir had intended to make a brief inspection visit of the National Police Brigade’s position on Ukraine’s eastern front in Toretsk. But Kushnir and six other soldiers soon found themselves under Russian fire, with exits cut off.

    The Ukrainians were often close enough to their enemy to shout taunts back and forth, while comrades with surveillance drones helped out by disclosing Russian positions to the pinned-down troops.

    After three weeks, three of the seven Ukrainians were wounded and some fell ill amid freezing February temperatures. Nonetheless, they managed to continue firing from a home with crumbling walls and blown-out windows and doors.

    As Kushhir recalled in an interview with RFE/RL, “You have a gun in your hand, and you are trying to survive, using all your instincts to save your unit.”

    The Donetsk region city has been the focus of intense fighting for months, with Russians claiming control while Ukrainian forces reject the claim. The Russian forces nearby, including those fighting for control of Pokrovsk, have been beefed up, but advances have been slow and costly.

    Much of Toretsk now lies in ruins, with little cover for troops engaged in intense urban combat.

    Such conditions test soldiers’ resolve, according to Kushnir.

    “I don’t consider myself a tough person, but sometimes you have to act like you never would in civilian life.”

    He described the Russian units trying to take over the Ukrainian position as determined, if not effective.

    “It was audacious,” Kushnir said. “Those weren’t just some random attackers. They would start at 5 a.m., and even if they couldn’t get through, they would be looking for another entry point until 5 p.m.”

    He managed to film close-quarters shootouts in which each side is making audible shouts at each other. And while some Russians were apparently talked into surrendering, none was willing to return to a safer position.

    “The group in this video wouldn’t retreat at all,” Kushnir said. “They all just died there.”

    In early March, the Ukrainian forces were finally evacuated in armored vehicles, cheering as they rejoined their comrades to the west.


    Source: American Military News

  • NCDF Opens 2025 Applications For Young Entrepreneurs

    The Nigerian Capital Development Fund, NCDF, in collaboration with the National Board for Technology Incubation and the London School of Social Enterprise and Sustainable Economics has officially announced the Call for Applications for the Fortune Entrepreneur Accelerator, Summit & Venture Capital Programme.

    A statement signed by Chief Tajudeen Kareem, Executive Director, Public Sector, NCDF, said this transformative initiative, scheduled to culminate in a national summit in Benin City, Edo State in September 2025, is designed to identify, develop, and fund Nigeria’s next generation of 1,000 high-potential startups across strategic sectors such as agriculture, energy, fintech, healthcare, manufacturing, creative industries, and climate innovation.

    At the heart of the programme is the NCDF Opportunity Growth Fund, a dedicated venture capital vehicle providing up to ₦500 million in equity investment to selected startups. The fund aims to generate over $10 billion in long-term value, supporting Nigeria’s goals of wealth creation, youth empowerment, and industrial innovation.

    “The Fortune Entrepreneur Programme is more than a start-up support initiative — it is a national platform to build unicorn enterprises that will drive Nigeria’s innovation economy. With the right support and capital, Nigerian entrepreneurs can build companies that rival the best in the world”, the Executive Chairman of NCDF, Hareter Babatunde Oralusi explained.

    Programme Highlights Include:

    · The 8-week accelerator program offers several key benefits for participating startups:

    · From your document: 1. Business Development: The program provides comprehensive business development support to help startups refine their business models, strategies, and operations. 2. Compliance Training: Participants receive training on compliance requirements, ensuring that their businesses adhere to relevant regulations and standards. 3. Investment Readiness Support: The accelerator prepares startups for investment by enhancing their readiness to attract and secure funding from investors.

    · These benefits are designed to equip startups with the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed and scale their businesses effectively.

    The Fortune Entrepreneur Summit in Benin City, Edo State (September 2025), with live startup pitches, exhibitions, masterclasses, and investor engagement
    Access to venture capital funding and long-term scale-up support from NCDF Opportunity Growth Fund
    Participation Fee: ₦50,000

    Eligibility Criteria:
    Nigerian entrepreneurs aged 18–45
    Startups at the idea, MVP, or growth stage
    Women-led, youth-driven, and tech-enabled businesses
    Strong social and economic impact potential.

    NCDF Opens 2025 Applications For Young Entrepreneurs is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

    Source: The Whistler

  • Warriors focus in on details for playoff series vs. Rockets

    HOUSTON – The Warriors have heard all about the Houston Rockets’ plan to make their first-round Western Conference playoff series a physical grind. 

    The Rockets have made no secret that they intend to make Golden State fight for every dribble and inch of space during a best-of-seven matchup that begins in Texas on Easter Sunday. 

    Golden State (48-34) is the No. 7 seed, while Houston (52-30) is the No. 2 seed and beat the Warriors three out of the five times they met during the regular season. 

    With known Warriors foils such as Dillon Brooks, Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet on the other side, Golden State’s veterans have repeatedly said that maintaining a level head is a key to success in the series. 

    “It’s money time and it’s the playoffs, so you have to lock in,” Gary Payton II said. “We have a lot of guys that have been in these situations with the playoffs, so we need to follow their lead, stay composed and not get too hyped up.”

    Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Kevon Looney were part of the dynastic Warriors teams that beat Houston in four playoff series between 2015 and 2019. 

    While Payton was not around for those storied series, he still has a tested strategy for maintaining his cool if heated moments arise during the series. 

    “Smile, just smile and be grateful for these types of moments,” Payton II said. “Have fun with them, and at the end of the day, it’s just basketball, but its meaningful basketball, so that’s the best part about it.”

    The Warriors stressed the importance of hitting the glass, since Houston led the league in both total rebounds (48.5 per game) and offensive boards (14.6).

    Much of that can be credited to having the 6-foot-11 twin-tower lineup of Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams under the rim, along with 6-foot-7 freak athlete Amen Thompson, who is capable of flying above the pack.

    Moses Moody said that the Warriors’ perimeter players – not just bigs Green, Looney and Quinten Post – will need to put in work on the glass for the Warriors to be effective. 

    Source: Paradise Post

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