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  • FAAN Shuts Enugu Airport For Emergency Runway Repairs

    The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the temporary closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu, Enugu State, for emergency runway repairs.

    The closure, which will last from April 22nd to May 6th, 2025, is due to a sudden and significant rupture in the asphalt surface at a critical section of the runway.

    The FAAN confirmed that the decision to close the airport was made in compliance with Nigerian civil aviation regulations, prioritising passenger safety and the modernisation of airport facilities.

    According to Mrs Obiageli Orah, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at FAAN, the runway will not be open for landings or takeoffs during the rehabilitation period.

    The statement noted that all flights to the Enugu airport will be diverted to nearby airports.

    Orah apologised for the late and unexpected notice regarding the closure. She appealed to all airport users and stakeholders for their understanding and cooperation during this time, emphasising FAAN’s commitment to safe skies, secure airports, and seamless travel.

    The authority emphasised its commitment to safe skies, secure airports, and seamless travel.

    FAAN Shuts Enugu Airport For Emergency Runway Repairs is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

    Source: The Whistler

  • The Risen Savior Has Given Us All We Need

        

    Christ is Risen!

    What we’ve prayed for throughout the holy Forty Days and what we’ve asked of our Lord has now been fully granted to us by His grace: We have reached the most honorable days of Christ’s sufferings and now worship His holy and glorious Resurrection! If this feast is joyful on earth, brethren, then how bright and festive it must be in Heaven! Oh, if only we could all attain to that blessed day of resurrection in the same way and partake of that unwaning Pascha in the Kingdom of the Heavenly Father, which will have no end! We will all certainly achieve this blessedness if we look at our entire earthly life as Lent, as preparation for the great day of the universal resurrection.

    Who can close to the faithful servants of the Lord the doors of eternal life that He has opened? Who can snatch us from the hands of Him, the Almighty (Jn. 10:28)? Was the price paid for us too small? Was not all His Blood shed on the Cross? Was not His entire spirit committed to the Father? Now it’s not only the love, but the very glory of our Savior that demands that we be saved. It’s true that we, like Him, have many malicious and powerful enemies, but on Golgotha, all the powers of hell were depleted and trampled underfoot. And now, with the help of grace, it remains for us not so much to fight the enemies as to pursue them, defeated as they are, and to gather the fruits of victory. Has the world turned against us? It’s defeated in the person of the prince of the world himself: And this is the victory that overcometh the world (1 Jn. 5:4)—the death and merits of our Redeemer have all come to us: Through living faith in His Cross all the temptations of the world will be repelled as with a shield.

    Will the flesh betray us? It is weak and inclined downwards; but vigil and prayer can lift even this weight from the ground on their wings and make it strive toward Heaven. Against flesh and blood, perishable and sinful, we now have the Divine Body and Blood which we feed upon in the Eucharist. Moreover, the Spirit of grace sent down to us by the resurrected Lord is a spirit of power and strength; if we acquire it and don’t quench it, then all the fortifications of fleshly temptations will be broken before us. Will the prince of darkness himself dare to stand on our path to Heaven? He’ll do so only to his own destruction, for he’s already been struck on the head by the Cross. He’s now the kind of dragon that, according to the Prophet’s expression, even a small “child”—a babe in Christ—can safely lay a hand upon (Is. 11:8). If he has nothing of his own in us, as he had nothing of his own in our Savior (Jn. 14:30), then all his terrible growling around us will sound like an animal prowling about our homes.

    The Risen Savior has given us all the strength we need for life and piety. He’s sent down all the means necessary for preserving ourselves unharmed by the world, the flesh, and the devil. From there, our salvation depends on us, on our faithfulness to our Savior and His Divine teaching. If only we would not bury the talents of grace given to us in the ground of carelessness, and do the work of our salvation while it is day (Jn. 9:4), then He’ll fulfill His promise, guide us into all truth through His word and Spirit (Jn. 16:13), endue [us] with power on high (Lk. 24:49), and send comfort into our hearts amidst all earthly sorrow. If only we, having come out of Egypt—our natural corruption—would not turn our faces and hearts back to it again; that having been freed from slavery to Pharaoh—the god of this age—we would not then place the bonds of sin upon ourselves; that having entered the desert of self-denial, we would not stop at the waters of strife, would not cast golden calves and bow down to them. Then He will not forget His duty—He’ll scatter all the enemies of our salvation from before our face, lead us dryshod through the very Jordan—the stream of death—and bring us into the Heavenly Canaan.

    Burdensome and laborious, brethren, is the journey through the desert of this world for those who seek the Heavenly city; but the promised land flows with milk and honey! The six days of earthly labor are long and sometimes gloomy, but the seventh day of eternal rest is full of unspeakable joy! Will we complain about the thorns and thistles that we encounter along the way when we ourselves have sown them throughout the earth and continually nurture them with our sins? Will we put off ascending to Heaven just because we have to get there by climbing the ladder of the Cross? And now, in this land of exile and calamity, it’s pleasing to sing a song of victory over death—although we have yet to make this victory fully our own. How delightful will it be to celebrate the great day of renewal there, in the new promised land, where Heaven and earth and the whole of creation will answer the joyful cry of “Christ is Risen!” with “Indeed He is Risen!”

    Let us hasten there in spirit, brethren, having yet to arrive in the flesh! Why sit idle by the rivers of Babylon,content with but the memory of our Heavenly homeland? Look! The Royal Doors are open and the throne of grace is visible to all. This is an invitation home, a call to the supper! Let us hasten, brethren, let us hasten: The risen Savior is calling us!

    Amen.

    Source: Orthodox Christianity

  • Hostel Supervisor at Tunde Adejumo & Co.

    Tunde Adejumo & Co. is a World-Class Multi-Disciplinary Real Estate firm. Over the years, our team comprising excellent professionals has worked assiduously to deliver awesome seamless projects to the satisfaction of our clients and in accordance with specifications and standards.General Requirements

    Candidates for the Porter position must possess at least an OND/NCE in any discipline from a recognized higher institution and a minimum of two years\\\' experience.
    Candidates for the Female Supervisor position must possess at least an HND/BSc in any discipline from a recognized higher institution, and a minimum of two years\\\' experience in Hostel Administration.

    Click Here To Apply

  • Risk Intern (Milling) at Tiger Brands April, 2025

    Never pay for any CBT, test or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us

    Job Description

    THE JOB AT A GLANCE: 

    • Contract Duration: 12 Months   

    • An opportunity to work on and support projects delivery as a Risk Intern will provide you with practical experience and give you a head start and understanding on your chosen career path. 

    Job Location 

    WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE: 

    You will have opportunity to be an owner every day as you: 

    • Support project work 

    • Problem-solve issues 

    • Work with a cross-functional team to complete a Work Integrated Learning project as assigned by your Line Manager 

    • Attain on-the-job work experience aligned with your career aspirations 

    • Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives. 

    • You would have graduated with the relevant degree as per the job title 

    • Collection and Analysis of SHE data 

    • Participation in Emergency Drills 

    • Contractor Safety Management 

    • Involvement in SHE Audits & Inspections 

    • SHE Trainings and Awareness Campaigns 

    • Involvement in Incident Investigations 

    • Reviewing SHE Procedures 

    • Reviewing Standard Operating Procedures 

    • Conducting Planned Job Observations (PJOs) in relation to SHE aspects 

    • Performing Audits and Inspections  

    ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS 

    • National Diploma in Safety Management  

    • Risk Management (Looking to complete P1 & P2)

     Listed below are the minimum requirements that you are required to meet: 

    • Citizen in the country of hire 

    • Should be based at the city of hire 

    • A relevant National Diploma OR BTech OR bachelor’s degree

    • Have not worked full time (more than 1 year) in their field of study 

    • Work authorization in the country for which application is being submitted 

    At application, please ensure that you attach the following documents: 

    • CV 

    • Matric Certificate 

    • ID 

    • Academic Transcripts 

    Click Here To Apply

  • Presidency debunks reports of armed men denying VP Shettima access into the villa

    The Presidency has refuted media reports claiming that Vice President Kashim Shettima was recently denied access to the Presidential Villa, describing the claim as “totally fabricated” and “a wild expression of wishful thinking.”

     

    In a statement issued on Saturday, April 19, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha, accused certain unnamed blogs of orchestrating a “deliberate and well-planned campaign of falsehood” targeted at sowing confusion and suggesting disunity within the Presidency.

     

    ‘’The latest in this string of disinformation is a report claiming that the Vice President has been refused entry to the Villa. This is a feeble attempt to traduce the person and office of His Excellency, Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON. For the record, NOTHING OF THE SORT EVER HAPPENED.”

    Nkwocha dismissed the allegations of armed military barricades and restricted access to the Vice President as not only “baseless,” but also “so far removed from reality that it can only be entertained by those unfamiliar with the inner workings of the Nigerian government.

    ‘’The recent publication by some obscure blogs alleging that armed military units have barricaded the Vice President from accessing the Presidential Villa is not only the wildest expression of wishful thinking but a clear indication that the purveyors of these tales have exhausted both ink and imagination. It is a story so far removed from reality that it can only be entertained by those unfamiliar with the inner workings of the Nigerian government.”

    It further noted that earlier in the week, the Presidency had similarly discredited reports about campaign posters bearing the images of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Shettima for the 2027 elections, labelling them as another desperate attempt to stoke political tension.

    “It is understandable, though regrettable, that the mischief-makers continue to underestimate the strength of the bond and goodwill between the President and the Vice President,” Nkwocha said. “These fairy tales serve no purpose beyond mischief and distraction.”

     

    Reaffirming the Vice President’s commitment to his duties, the Presidency said Shettima remained focused on supporting President Tinubu to deliver on the administration’s agenda, and would not be drawn into what it called a “media circus.”

     

     

    Source: Linda Ikeji

  • Lagos court jails businessman, company for refusing to accept Naira as legal tender

    Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, April 17, 2025 convicted and sentenced a businessman, Aniogor Godswill Obiajulu and his company, ICE BY CW to five years imprisonment for their refusal to accept the Naira as a legal tender.

    Obiajualu, alongside ICE BY CW, was arraigned on Thursday on a two-count charge bordering on refusal to accept the Naira as a legal tender.

    Count one reads: “That you, ICE BY CW and Aniogor Godswill Obiajulu, on the 10th day of December, 2024 in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, refused to accept Naira (Nigeria’s legal tender) by accepting the sum of $10,000 (Ten Thousand US Dollars) as a means of payment for the purchase of one diamond Clover bracelet and you thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 20(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007.”

    Count two reads: “That you, ICE BY CW and Aniogor Godswill Obiajulu, on the 10th day of December, 2024 in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, directly retained the total sum of $10,000 (Ten Thousand US Dollars), which sum you reasonably ought to have known forms part of the proceeds of your unlawful activity to wit: pricing and accepting USD as a means of payment for goods and services and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18 (2) (d) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022 and punishable under Section 18 (3) of the same Act.”

    He pleaded “guilty” to the charges when they were read to him

    In view of his plea, prosecution counsel, C.C. Okezie, tendered, in evidence, the payment receipt of the bracelet dated December 10, 2024, the defendant’s statement dated December 27, 2024 and the Diamond bracelet.

    Okezie also urged the court to convict the defendant as charged.

    Delivering judgment, Justice Aluko found the first and second defendants guilty and sentenced them to six months imprisonment each, with an option of fine in the sum of N50,000 (Fifty Thousand Naira) on count one.

    The Judge sentenced the second defendant to four years imprisonment, with an option of fine in the sum of N1,000,000.00 (One Million Naira) on count two.

    Also, the Judge pronounced a fine of N1,000,000.00 (One Million Naira) on the first defendant on count two.

    The Diamond Clover bracelet was ordered forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

    The two convicts bagged their imprisonment for pricing and accepting United States Dollars as a means of payment for goods in and services in Nigeria contrary to the money laundering Act.

    Source: Ripples Nigeria

  • Cardoso’s Financial Sector Reforms Instrumental To Fitch Upgrade Of Nigeria’s Credit Rating—Standard Chartered Bank

    Standard Chartered Bank has hailed the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, for his transformative policies in the financial sector, which have repositioned the Nigerian economy on the path of sustainable growth.

    Standard Chartered, in a letter to the apex bank governor dated April 15, 2025, and signed by the Group Chief Executive, Bill Winters, said that Cardoso’s financial sector reforms have been instrumental to Fitch’s upgrade of Nigeria’s credit rating.

    Fitch Ratings had last week upgraded Nigeria’s outlook to Stable from Negative, highlighting renewed confidence in the government’s commitment to far-reaching policy reforms.

    While Nigeria’s long-term foreign currency rating remains at ‘B’, Fitch said the economic direction taken since mid-2023 is starting to bear fruit.

    In the Standard Chartered Bank letter to the CBN Governor obtained by THE WHISTLER, Winters said the upgrade is a direct reflection of the transformational reforms the Nigerian government has embarked upon since the administration of President Bola Tinubu took office in May 2023.

    He said that under the leadership of Cardoso as Governor of the CBN, the business community and financial markets have witnessed significant positive reforms that have transformed the economy and markets and placed growth on a sustainable upward path.

    The rating upgrade, he stated further, is more remarkable as it comes at a time of great uncertainty over the global economy, further underscoring the strong confidence and conviction in Nigeria’s economic outlook.

    As Sovereign Rating Advisor to the Nigerian Government for over a decade, the Standard Chartered Bank boss said the bank is honoured to have worked alongside Cardoso to make this upgrade a reality.

    He expressed appreciation for all the support that the CBN, under Cardoso, has afforded the bank and assured of continued partnership that would boost the Nigerian economy.

    The letter reads in part, “I write to congratulate you on behalf of Standard Chartered Bank on the recent upgrade of Nigeria’s Sovereign Credit Rating to B with a stable outlook by Fitch Ratings.

    “The upgrade is a direct reflection of the transformational reforms the Nigerian government embarked upon when the administration took office in May 2023.

    “Under your leadership as Governor of the CBN, the business community and financial markets have witnessed significant positive reforms that have transformed the economy and markets and placed growth on a sustainable upward path.

    “The rating upgrade is all the more remarkable in that it comes at a time of great uncertainty over the global economy, further underscoring the strong confidence and conviction in Nigeria’s outlook.

    “As Sovereign Rating Advisor to the Nigerian Government for over a decade, we are honoured to have worked alongside you to make this upgrade a reality. We appreciate all the support CBN has afforded us and hope that you have found our contributions helpful.

    “As always, we remain committed to supporting Nigeria in its work to consolidate the gains from its ongoing reform programme to achieve further sovereign rating upgrades for the benefit of the entire nation.”

    Key reforms such as exchange rate liberalisation, tighter monetary policy, removal of fuel subsidies, and an end to deficit monetisation have improved macroeconomic credibility, reduced distortions, and enhanced resilience to shocks.

    A key turning point for the Nigerian economy was the Central Bank of Nigeria’s introduction of a new FX matching platform and FX code in 2024 to enhance price discovery and transparency.

    Following a 40 per cent naira depreciation last year, these reforms helped narrow the official-parallel market gap and boosted FX liquidity.

    Net FX inflows through official and autonomous channels surged by 89 per cent in Q4 2024, compared to an 8 per cent rise the previous year.

    However, Fitch expects modest depreciation in the short term, particularly as external risks mount.

    Gross reserves climbed to $41bn by end-2024, before easing to $38bn due to external debt servicing, including a $1.1bn Eurobond repayment due in November.

    Nigeria’s current account recorded a $6.8bn surplus in 2024 (6.6 per cent of GDP), aided by FX formalisation and reduced import costs.

    Net external reserves stand at about $23bn, and the CBN has reduced its reliance on FX swaps, with such liabilities now just 14 per cent of gross reserves, down from 25 per cent in November last year.

    Cardoso’s Financial Sector Reforms Instrumental To Fitch Upgrade Of Nigeria’s Credit Rating—Standard Chartered Bank is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

    Source: The Whistler

  • Senior Quantity Surveyor at Java Design Concepts Ltd

    Java Design Concepts Ltd is a company that has more than 20 year’s experience in the construction industry & are dedicated to deliver in various services in the construction sectors, from Residential, Commercial buildings, high-rise buildings, road construction to Oil & Gas Infrastructures as well as steel fabrication & Concrete solutions. Our ability to handle any type of construction projects gives us the strength and permits our client to push boundaries with a peace of mind. Our infinite expertise & resources span across the region with our integrity & obsession of completing the job correctly, on time & on budget has been our recipe for success.Requirements

    Proven experience in quantity surveying within the construction industry
    Broad knowledge of claims, variations, and contractual matters
    Expertise in preparing Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and cost estimation
    Strong analytical and negotiation skills
    Professional certifications and membership of relevant bodies is an added advantage

    Click Here To Apply

  • Risk Intern (Bakeries) at Tiger Brands April, 2025

    Never pay for any CBT, test or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us

    Job Description

    THE JOB AT A GLANCE: 

    • Contract Duration: 12 Months 

    • An opportunity to work on and support projects delivery as a Risk Intern will provide you with practical experience and give you a head start and understanding on your chosen career path. 

    Job Location 

    WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE: 

    You will have opportunity to be an owner every day as you: 

    • Support project work 

    • Problem-solve issues 

    • Work with a cross-functional team to complete a Work Integrated Learning project as assigned by your Line Manager 

    • Attain on-the-job work experience aligned with your career aspirations 

    • Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives. 

    • You would have graduated with the relevant degree as per the job title 

    • Collection and Analysis of SHE data 

    • Participation in Emergency Drills 

    • Contractor Safety Management 

    • Involvement in SHE Audits & Inspections 

    • SHE Trainings and Awareness Campaigns 

    • Involvement in Incident Investigations 

    • Reviewing SHE Procedures 

    • Reviewing Standard Operating Procedures 

    • Conducting Planned Job Observations (PJOs) in relation to SHE aspects 

    • Performing Audits and Inspections  

    ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS 

    • National Diploma in Safety Management  

    • Risk Management (Looking to complete P1 & P2)

    •  Listed below are the minimum requirements that you are required to meet: 

    • Citizen in the country of hire 

    • Should be based at the city of hire 

    • A relevant National Diploma OR BTech OR bachelor’s degree

    • Have not worked full time (more than 1 year) in their field of study 

    • Work authorization in the country for which application is being submitted 

    At application, please ensure that you attach the following documents: 

    • CV 

    • Matric Certificate 

    • ID 

    • Academic Transcripts 

    Click Here To Apply

  • Singer Portable knocks out Speed Darlington in the first round of their celebrity boxing fight (Videos)

    Controversial singer, Badmus Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has knocked out his rival, Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, in a celebrity boxing fight.

     

    The fight tagged ‘ Chaos in the rings’ took place at the Balmoral Events Centre in Lagos on Saturday morning.

     

    Portable defeated Speed Darlington by technical knockout after an injury to his right wrist.

     

    It was also gathered that the ‘Baby Oil’ singer left the ring in an ambulance after he lost the bout.

    After the bout, Speed Darlington took to Instagram to accuse his opponent of using ‘juju’ on him despite being willing to continue the fight. 

     

    Watch the videos below…

     

     

     

     

    Source: Linda Ikeji