Tag: Nigeria
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Be One of the Lucky Winners of the iPhone 15 Pro and Infinix Note 40 in PalmPay’s Eid Bonanza
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- Keep Playing: The more tasks you perform, the higher your chances of being among the 105 lucky winners.
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- Be Positive!
See you on the winning side!
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Take It Back Movement Knocks Gov Makinde For Having Oyo Residents Affected By Circular Road Project Kneel Before Him During His Address
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said the state government will compensate residents affected by its Circular Road Project.
This comes days after the Take It Back Movement held a meeting with the victims of the road project.
According to the group, the project “displaced 360 villages and over five million people”.
Governor Makinde visited the site on April 10, 2023, after the Take It Back Movement’s advocacy and mobilization efforts, which highlighted the plight of the displaced residents and called for action from the government.
But the Take It Back Movement lambasted the governor for allowing the residents to kneel before him as he addressed them.
Governor Makinde addressed the crowd in Yoruba, saying that his government has the resources and capacity to resettle and compensate the displaced residents.
He assured them that they would be placed in better conditions than they were in before.
Despite the disruption and displacement caused by the circular road project, the governor emphasised that every resident affected by the project would be compensated fairly and that no one would be left behind.
He stressed that his government cares about the community and values the votes of the people who elected him into office.
Reacting to the governor’s statement, the Take It Back Movement, through its National Coordinator, Juwon Sanyaola, on Wednesday, said the governor’s words ring hollow and do not reflect a genuine commitment to the community.
The movement further stated that it will not accept mere lip service, and will continue to push for concrete action and meaningful change for the community.
Also, the Movement called on the governor to sign a legally binding declaration upholding the initial agreement of a 150-meter space.
The Take It Back Movement further stated that the government’s failure to provide a clear plan for resettlement and compensation before the demolition is highly problematic and raises serious concerns about the government’s commitment to the affected community. The Movement called on the governor to publicly release a detailed plan for resettlement and compensation, to ensure transparency and accountability.
It said, “Finally, the movement condemned the condescending manner with which the governor related with the residents; allowing them to kneel before him while he addressed them.
“The Movement views the governor’s actions as a display of power and control over the community, and it strongly condemns this behavior.
“The community members should not have been forced to kneel in front of the governor, and this act only served to further alienate and disempower them. The Movement calls for an end to such behavior and for greater respect and dignity to be shown to the community members.”
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Anambra task force raids criminals’ hideouts, recovers 9 home-made bombs
The Anambra State Joint Security Force on Wednesday raided the Ogbaru Forest hideouts of criminals attacking security formations in the state.
The spokesman for the state police command, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement in Onitsha.
He said troops of the Nigerian Army and the Navy lent considerable firepower to the operation which completely routed the hoodlums from their hideouts in the forest.
The spokesman said: “Several camps were found and destroyed during the operation which lasted several hours.
“Nine Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) recovered from the camps were safely defused by Police Bomb Squad.
“The state’s Commissioner of Police, Aderemi Adeoye, commended the military for its steadfastness in supporting the fight against criminality.
“Adeoye thanked the Department of Security Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), and various Vigilante Groups across the state for their wonderful synergy that is yielding results.
“He also warned cultists running amok in the state capital to be aware that their days are numbered.
“Security officers will not fold their hands and watch cultists destabilise the state in the name of cult rivalry leading to fatalities.”
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‘Help Us Prepare Properly’ -Super Falcons Coach Begs Minister Of Sports, NFF After Sealing Olympic Qualification
Super Falcons coach, Randy Waldrum has urged Nigeria’s Sport Minister, Senator John Enoh, and the Nigeria Football Federation to ensure a proper preparation for the Super Falcons ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The Super Falcons earned a 1-0 aggregate win over South Africa to book a place in the football event of the games for the first time since 2008. The first leg ended 1-0 in Abuja and the second leg finished 0-0 in Pretoria.
The team will slug it out with World Cup champions, Spain, Brazil and Japan in Group C in Paris when the games begin in August.
In the past, the Super Falcons have struggled to get a proper preparation leading to a major tournament and Waldrum is determined not to experience such again.
Waldrum has outlined what the team needs to impress at the Olympics.
He said, “Now my plea and challenge is to the Minister of Sport and to the federation – to help us prepare properly,”
“We need a camp in Europe to prepare for the group that we have – we need proper training, we need proper transportation,”
“We need to do things right because these women deserve this opportunity to represent our country of Nigeria in the best possible way.”
Waldrum led the Super Falcons to an impressive showing at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand before they bowed out to England in the second round of the competition via penalty shootout.
Nigeria and Zambia will be flying Africa’s flag in the women’s football event of the Olympic Games, the Copper Queens defeated Morocco 3-2 on aggregate to qualify for the event.
The Super Falcons will be making their fourth appearance at the Olympics, their best outing was a quarter-final exit at the 2004 edition in Athens.
The women’s football competition starts on July 25 and it will climax on August 10.
‘Help Us Prepare Properly’ -Super Falcons Coach Begs Minister Of Sports, NFF After Sealing Olympic Qualification is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
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TCTI Biase Felicitates Cross River First Lady, Eyoanwan Otu @60
The Director-General, Teachers Continuous Training Institute Biase, Professor Taoheed Adedoja has joined well meaning Nigerians to celebrate the wife of the Governor of Cross River State; Her Excellency Rev. (Mrs) Eyoanwan Bassey Otu on her 60th birthday anniversary.
The Director General said the first lady has been a worthy Mother to Cross riverians and a pillar of support to the administration of Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu.
Adedoja, in a goodwill message to congratulate the First Lady on her birthday described Her Excellency, Reverend Otu as a rare gift of a great woman, whom God has ordained as a support system to the driving wheels of the ‘People’s First’ Agenda of the Otu administration.
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Wishing Mrs Otu God’s guidance, long life and good health, the DG said: “On Behalf of my family, Management and Staff of the Teachers Continuous Training Institute Biase, l want to wish Reverend Mrs Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, a very special birthday as you attain the diamond jubilee age of 60 years.
“Since the commencement of the present administration in the state you have proven as a reflection of Governor Otu’s third shoulder to assist His Excellency in bringing developments to Cross Riverians.”
While lauding the strength and tenacity of the First Lady, the DG said “We pray to the Almighty God to continue to keep you in elegance and grace, filled with many more years of fruitful service to Cross River State and Nigeria at large”.
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Director of Administration at University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) April, 2024
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Responsibilities
- The Director of Administration shall be responsible to the Chief Medical Director for day- to-day general administration of the hospital.
- He/she shall be the Chief Administrative adviser to the Chief Medical Director and Secretary to the Board of Management.
In addition, the Director of Administration shall:
- Take charge of the department responsible for administration.
- Participate in formulation, execution and review of policies as directed by the Chief Medical Director and/or the Board.
- Coordinate the activities of support departments in the Hospital.
- Conduct the correspondence of the Board and keep the records of the Hospital.
- Perform such other functions as the Board or the Chief Medical Director, may from time to time assign to him/her.
Qualifications and Experience
- Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in either Humanities/Social Sciences or Hospital/Health Services Management from a recognised University or its equivalent.
- Candidates must not have less than twenty (20) years post-qualification cognate experience in a government establishment.
- Candidate must be in the Directorate Cadre in a government establishment. Possession of Master’s Degree or any other relevant higher degree would be an added advantage.
- Fellow or Associate of the Institute of Administrators of Nigeria (IHSAN) or any other relevant professional certificate is an added advantage.
- Working experience in a hospital is an added advantage.
- All relevant documents must also be attached.
Tenure
- The Director of Administration shall hold office effective from the date of appointment inclusive of any period previously served in any other organisation in the public service, provided the officer does not attain the mandatory retirement age of sixty (60) years or thirty-five (35) years of service (whichever comes first) and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.
Salary and Conditions of Service
- Salary and conditions of service shall be in accordance with the Public Service salary structure for this category of officers.
Interested and qualified candidates should forward fifteen (15) copies of their Applications accompanied with photocopies of their Credentials and their Curriculum Vitae highlighting the following:
- Full Name
- Place and date of birth
- Home address
- Contact address
- Nationality
- Marital status
- Institutions attended with dates
- Academic qualifications obtained with dates
- Work experience
- Present employment indicating present status and salary
- Extra-curricular activities
- Names and addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be a Director in the Public Service.
The application and attachments should be addressed and submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Application for the Post of Director of Administration” at the top left-hand corner of the envelope to:
The Chief Medical Director,
University of Uyo Teaching Hospital,
P.M.B 1136,
Abak Road, Uyo
Akwa Ibom State.Note: Recommendation letters from the referees should be sent directly to the above address by the referee.
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Rapper Megan Thee Stallion goes nud3 for Women’s Health
American rapper Megan Thee Stallion has gone nude while debuting on the latest cover of Women’s Health released on Wednesday, April 10.
Megan showed off her toned body which she claimed came from swapping whole meals for smoothies, nixing soda and juice and switching from cognac to tequila.
She further revealed that before lifting weights at the gym became her saving grace, she felt a lot of pressure from the outside world. Megan said this ensued after being shot by Tory Lanez in July 2020, for which he was convicted.
The rapper said she was constantly being bombarded with hate mail from people calling her a liar. According to Megan, having a darker complexion placed a stereotype on her and she said she was subject to racism and colorism online during that whole saga.
Despite everything she went through, the rapper said she’s in a much better place now.
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BREAKING: Famous Nollywood Actor, Junior Pope Dies In Boat Accident
The 39-year-old actor reportedly drowned while attempting to cross the River Niger during the making of a movie.
Famous Nollywood actor Pope Odonwodo, aka Junior Pope, is dead.
The 39-year-old actor reportedly drowned while attempting to cross the River Niger during the making of a movie.
Popular Nollywood Actor, Jnr Pope has died after drowning during a movie shoot today.
Sad Day!
— Dumebi Ifeanyichukwu (@dumebi_ifeanyi) April 10, 2024
The actor would have turned 40 on May 7, 2024.
A filmmaker Sam Olatunji, confirmed the news on Wednesday.
He posted on Instagram, “Junior Pope Passes on
. Sad day for Nollywood.“Four actors including Jnr Pope fell into Anam River on their way to location and their bodies have been recovered. What a sad day for Nollywood. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
“Multiple sources confirm this sad development to us.”
One Darlington Nwobodo commented on Olatunji’s post, saying the actor shared a video some hours earlier cautioning the boat captain.
“Omo this guy posted a video some hours ago while He was on the boat saying the captain of the boat should take it easy that He is an only child and He also has 3 boys to raise. Ah! This news should better not be true oo,” he said.
An entrepreneur and entertainment enthusiast, Dami’ Adenuga also tweeted on Wednesday, “Nigerian actor, Junior Pope has sadly passed on while attempting to cross the River Niger to shoot a film. May his family be comforted
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APC shifts screening of Ondo governorship aspirants to Friday
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has shifted the screening of its aspirants for the Ondo State governorship election to Friday.
This followed the declaration of Thursday as public holiday by the Federal Government.
The party disclosed this on its official X page, @OfficialAPCNg on Wednesday.
A total of 16 aspirants are expected to be screened by the party ahead of the April 20 primary election in the state.
The statement read: “Due to the inclusion of Thursday, April 11, as a public holiday by the Federal Government for ELd el-Fitr, all aspirants are requested to attend the screening on Friday, April 12, at the party’s national secretariat.”