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  • Navy takes delivery of additional offshore survey vessel

    The Nigerian Navy has taken delivery of an Offshore Survey Vessel, OSV 115, designed and built by a French shipbuilding company, OCEA SA.

    It is a 35m-long vessel built for scientific hydro-graphic and oceanographic missions and equipped with progressive technology, including medium or shallow water multi-beam echo sounders and other essential survey equipment.

    The vessel delivered at Apapa, Lagos, was primed to conduct in-depth surveys in shallow and medium waters.

    The Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, said on Saturday in Abuja that the latest addition to the Nigerian Navy fleet would operate in tandem with the OSV 190 “NNS LANA.”

    NNS LANA was also built and delivered by OCEA in 2021.

    He said: “The primary role of the new vessel is to conduct hydrographic and oceanographic surveys, supporting ongoing efforts to safeguard Nigeria’s territorial waters and optimise the current administration’s Blue Economy initiatives.

    “The Nigerian Navy began local production of internationally-recognised nautical charts in 2019 and the newly-acquired OSV will further improve its hydro-graphic charting proficiency.”

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  • Two Dead, 5 Injured In Lone Accident In Ogun

    Two people on Saturday lost their lives, while five sustained injuries in a lone accident that happened on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

    The accident occurred around the Ogere Remo axis of the expressway.

    The spokesperson for the Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Florence Okpe, disclosed this in a statement made available to THE WHISTLER.

    She attributed the cause of the accident, involving a Toyota Camry car with number plate BDG526JC, to excessive speeding.

    According to Okpe, the injured victims have been taken to Idera Hospital Sagamu for medical attention, while corpses of the deceased were deposited at the same hospital.

    She said: “Another crash on Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Ogere axis after verony claimed 2 lives 01 female adult and 01 female child.

    “The crash occurred at about 1030 hrs , involving 01 vehicle with registration number BDG526JC a Toyota Camry.

    “07 Persons were involved in the lone crash ( 4 female adult 01 male adult, 01 male child and 01 female child) which 05 persons were injured ( 01 male adult,01 female child, 01 male child and 02 female adult)

    “The cause of this lone crash was excessive speed which led to lose of control and the vehicle summersulted

    “The injured victims were taken to IDERA Hospital sagamu for medical attention and deceased bodies were deposited at the same hospital.”

    Two Dead, 5 Injured In Lone Accident In Ogun is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

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  • Boiler Operator at Golden Oil Industries Limited

    Golden Oil Industries Limited was incorporated in Nigeria on 8th September 1988. Golden Oil Industries Limited has grown into a household name in Nigeria’s edible oil’s industry. The company’s focus is to provide healthy oil as a cooking medium to its customers. The company is Nigeria’s trusted name for supply of refined palm oil, palm kernel oil, olein, soybean Oil, stearin, soybean meal, soy lecithin, and palm kernel de-oiled cake. Our oils are used as healthy cooking medium. Soybean meal and palm kernel de-oiled cake are used in premier poultry / animal feed.Job Summary

    The Boiler Operator will play a vital role in our energy production process for operating and maintaining industrial boiler to ensure the safe and efficient production of steam.
    Your role is essential in supporting our manufacturing processes, and contributing to our production goals while adhering to safety protocols and environmental regulations.

    Key Result Areas (KRA)                                                       

    The key result areas of this role are:
    Maintain consistent and reliable steam supply to support manufacturing processes. 
    Minimize downtime and disruptions.
    Ensure the proper maintenance and repair of boilers, maximizing equipment lifespan and efficiency.
    Ensure quality by meeting specified parameters and quality standards.

    Responsibilities

    Equipment Operation: Operate and control high-pressure boilers, ensuring proper steam generation for manufacturing processes. Monitor boiler gauges, fuel or shell, valves, and auxiliary equipment to maintain optimal performance.
    Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance tasks on boilers, including cleaning, lubricating, and repairing or replacing parts as necessary. Collaborate with maintenance teams for major repairs and upgrades.
    Monitoring Systems: Use panel systems to monitor boiler operations, detect abnormalities, and troubleshoot issues. Maintain accurate records of operational data, maintenance activities, and safety inspections.
    Safety and Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) while operating boiler. Conduct regular safety checks, handle emergency situations, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
    Reliable Steam Supply: Maintain a consistent and reliable steam supply to support manufacturing processes, minimizing downtime and disruptions.
    Efficiency Optimization: Optimize boiler efficiency by adjusting fuel and air ratios, monitoring combustion levels, and implementing energy-saving measures. Regularly analyze operational data to identify areas for improvement.
    Quality Assurance: Conduct regular quality checks on water level, ensuring it meets specified parameters and quality standards. Implement corrective actions to maintain product quality.
    Documentation: Maintain accurate records of production activities, equipment readings, quality control data, maintenance tasks, and housekeeping duties. Prepare reports and documentation as required by management.
    Housekeeping: Maintain cleanliness in the boiler room and surrounding areas. Dispose of waste materials properly and organize tools and equipment to ensure a safe and orderly workspace.

    The Person

    High school Certificate or equivalent. Completion of a vocational training program in boiler operation is preferred. 
    Minimum of 3 years of experience operating boilers in a manufacturing environment.
    Possession of relevant boiler operator certifications and licenses, demonstrating knowledge of boiler operation and safety protocols is an added advantage.
    Proficiency in operating and maintaining high-pressure boilers. Familiarity with panel monitoring systems and basic troubleshooting skills.
    Strong understanding of safety protocols, hazard identification, and emergency response procedures. Knowledge of environmental regulations related to boiler emissions.
    Good communication skills to coordinate with team members and report operational status effectively.
     

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  • Nigerian man shares his experience with an employer who refused to give him a pay raise but paid more to a foreigner

    Nigerian man shares his experience with an employer who refused to give him a pay raise but paid more to a foreigner

    A Nigerian man has shared his experience with an employer who refused to give him a pay raise but paid more to a foreigner. 

     

    According to @6ft6ix, he was managing one of the biggest shared offices in Abuja and was earning below N500k. He further disclosed that when he asked for a pay raise, they said No. 

     

    He added that after he left, they employed a Lebanese and started paying her $6,000 per month. 

     

    See the tweet below…

     

    Nigerian man shares his experience with an employer who refused to give him a pay raise but paid more to a foreigner

     

     

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  • Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya Breaks 58-Hour Chess Marathon Record, Aims For 60 Hours

    Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya, on Saturday set a new Guinness World Record for the longest marathon chess.

     

    The chestmaster confirmed this in a post on his official X account.

     

    He wrote, “We have done it.

     

    “We’re pushing to 60 hours guys. We’re not stopping yet. Let’s keep going.

     

    “We have a fundraising goal to meet for the education of African children around the world. This is our why – the reason we are doing this.

     

    “Let’s demonstrate to the world the incredible power of love. Together, we can make this happen.”

     

    Onakoya broke the record of Norwegian players Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad, who played for 56-hour, 9-minute in 2018 and aimed at reaching 58 hours target.

     

    The challenge, which is underway at New York City’s iconic Times Square, has currently exceeded 56 hours and a few minutes and already set him adrift the previous record holders.

     

    The new record holder said his attempt was to raise funds and awareness for providing educational opportunities to underprivileged children across Africa.

     

    In a statement by his foundation, Chess in Slums Africa, Onakoya said he would be joined by his US counterpart, Shawn Martinez.

     

    It read in part, “This record attempt requires a team of two players. Tunde Onakoya (NG) will be facing off against Shawn Martinez (US) for the challenge. Both players hold the title of National Masters.

     

    “Shawn Martinez, a US National Master, renowned New York City chess legend, and chess coach, poses as a formidable adversary. Both Tunde Onakoya and Shawn Martinez will hold the record title.”

     

    “This record is for the longest time to continuously play chess. This record is to be mentioned in hours, minutes, and seconds. This record is to be attempted by a team of two players,” it added.

     

    After about 23 hours into the game, Martinez joined to make the new world record.

     

    Meanwhile, Nigerians, including President Bola Tinubu, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Singer Davido, and Adekunle Gold, have all shown support for Onakoya to break the new record.

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  • Ododo commends APC members on large turnout in Ondo governorship primary

    The Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has commended the large turnout of stakeholders and members during the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Ondo State.

    Ododo, who is the chairman of APC governorship primary election committee in the state, spoke when he received reports from members of the committee, security agencies, and other stakeholders who monitored the conduct of the election in the state on Saturday.

    He said: “I have received reports from our committee members and security agencies as well as NGOs that monitored the election including video footage.

    “And I can say that the process has been transparent and we are going to produce a candidate that will unify the APC ahead of the November 2024 governorship election in the state.”

    On the late arrival of materials in some wards and local government areas, the committee chairman declared that the delay had no adverse effect on the conduct of the election.

    He also assured that concerns raised about the revalidated membership list would not have any major impact on the outcome of the exercise.

    Ododo stressed that the committee was well guided by the APC guidelines for the nomination of candidates for general elections and relevant provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022.

    He advised the aspirants and their supporters to see the primary election as a contest among brothers and sisters in one family.

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  • Court Jails 20 Internet Fraudsters in Benin City

    Court Jails 20 Internet Fraudsters in Benin City

    Court Jails 20 Internet Fraudsters in Benin City

    The Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday and Thursday April 17 &18, 2024 secured the conviction and sentence of 20 internet fraudsters before Justices Efe Ikponmwonba and M. Itsueli of the Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City.
    The convicts are: Blessing Daniel, Kingsley Okoroafor, Amos Ohwofa, Eromosele Victory, Oba Nicholas Destiny, Lucky Osaro, Edema Emmanuel John, Obazee Precious, Akinyemi Seun, Ufumwen Victor, Enoch Ehigiator, Adurotimi Olakunle Justin, Oserei Clinton and Oserei Abraham.

    Others are Obazee Gabriel, Richard Godfrey Obazee, Ricard Israel, Paul O. Endurance, Destiny Ajimi and Ejiwe Blessing Julius

    They were jailed after pleading guilty to one-count separate charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, possession of fraudulent documents upon arraignment by the Benin Zonal Command of the EFCC.

    The charge against Ajimi reads:
    That you Destiny Ajimi (M) on or about 4th April, 2024 in Benin City, Edo State, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court did have in your possession documents which you knew or ought to have known contain a false pretence and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 6 read together with 8 (b) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006 and punishable under Section 1(3) of the same Act”.

    The charge against Julius reads: “That you Ejiwe Blessing Julius(M) on or about 4th April, 2024 in Benin City, Edo State, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court did have in your possession documents which you knew or ought to have known contain a false pretence and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 6 read together with 8 (b) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006 and punishable under Section 1(3) of the same Act”.

    All the defendants pleaded guilty to their respective charges when they were read to them in court, prompting the prosecution counsel, F. A. Jirbo. I.K Agwai and K.Y. Bello, to pray the court to convict and sentence them accordingly. However, counsel to the defendants pleaded with the court to temper justice with mercy as they have become remorseful for their actions.

    Justice Ikponmwonba on April 17, sentenced the trio of Ohwofa, Daniel and Julius to three years imprisonment or a fine of N100,000 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) each while Akinyemi Seun bagged two years imprisonment or a fine of N100,000. Justice Ituseli convicted the trio of Eromosele Victory, Obi Nicholas Destiny and Lucky Osaro to two years imprisonment or a fine of N100,000 each while Kingsley Okarafor, Destiny Ajimi and Edema Emmanuel John bagged three years imprisonment or a fine of N100,000.

    On Thursday April 18, Justice Ikponmwonba convicted 10 of the defendants – Precious, Victor, Ehigiator, Justin, Clinton, Abraham, Gabriel, Obazee, Israel and Endurance to three years imprisonment or a fine of N100,000 each.

    The judges ordered the convicts to forfeit their phones, laptops, balances in their various bank accounts and three vehicles – Mercedes-Benz, Lexus and a Toyota Camry being instruments and proceeds of crime to the Federal Government of Nigeria. All the convicts are to undertake in writing to be of good behaviour henceforth.

    The convicts’ road to the prison began following their arrest by operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Commission based on actionable intelligence regarding their involvement in computer- related fraud.

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  • Despite Protests, Violence, Gov Ododo Declares Ondo APC Guber Primary ‘Transparent’

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    The Ondo State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election on Saturday was marred by protests from aggrieved aspirants and incidents of violence.

    However, the chairman of the election committee, Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State, gave a positive assessment of the process.

    Different aspirants, including Wale Akinterinwa, Dr. Olugbega Edema, Professor Dayo Faduyile, and Olushola Oke, protested against the conduct of the primary, citing issues such as late distribution of materials, poor logistics, and suspected plots to rig the election results.

    Professor Dayo Faduyile, represented by Mr. Paul Oniyemofe, described the election as a “daylight robbery” and called for a rescheduled primary.

    Dr. Olugbenga Edema also demanded postponement because the processes were not credible, stating that no voting materials had been distributed as of 9:30 am, contrary to the committee’s claims.

    The representative of Olusola Oke, Ogunleye Rotimi, said it was unacceptable for a few individuals to write the results. Similarly, Wale Akinterinwa’s agent, Barrister Shola Ajishafe, alleged that no materials were distributed to his ward and questioned the committee’s credibility.

    Despite these protests, Governor Ododo commended stakeholders and members for their orderly conduct during the exercise and lauded the large turnout.

    In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismail Isah, Ododo claimed that the process was transparent irrespective of the challenges recorded.

    “I have received reports from our committee members and security agencies as well as NGOs monitoring the election including video footages and I can say that the process has been transparent and we are going to produce a candidate that will unify the APC ahead of the November, 2024 governorship election in the State,” he said.

    According to reports, the primary was marred by violence in some areas, including Ward 1 at Stella Maris College, Okitipupa, where rival supporters of two aspirants clashed. Accredited party members fled the scene as fracas broke out, with reports of ballot boxes being snatched.

    Despite Protests, Violence, Gov Ododo Declares Ondo APC Guber Primary ‘Transparent’ is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

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  • When Naira went haywire and some people were celebrating, inwardly we were laughing at them

    When Naira went haywire and some people were celebrating, inwardly we were laughing at them - Shettima assures Nigerians

    Vice-President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that the Naira will continue to appreciate against the Dollar in the foreign exchange market. 

     

    Speaking when a delegation of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) led by its President, Gabriel Idahosa, paid him a courtesy visit in his office at the President Villa, Abuja, Shettima stated that when the Naira went haywire and some people were celebrating, they were inwardly laughing at them because they know they have the leadership to reverse the trend. 

     

    He also stated that President Bola Tinubu had to end the fuel subsidy and ensure the unification of the multiple exchange rate because “the former arrangement was producing billionaires overnight.”

     

    He said; 

     

    “Naira went haywire and some people were celebrating but inwardly we were laughing at them because we knew that we had the leadership to reverse the trend. Asiwaju knows the game, and truly the naira is gaining and the difference will drop further.

    “We will always thank President Tinubu for providing the blueprint for the development of Lagos that we are seeing today.  We are determined to ensure that we generate jobs for our youths. Honestly, the President’s obsession is to live in a place of glory, to transform this country to a higher pedestal. He wants to leave a legacy, one of qualitative leadership because the hope of the black man, the hope of Africa rests with Nigeria.

    “I want to assure you that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is one of you. He understands your ecosystem. In this government, you have an ally and a friend.”

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