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  • BREAKING: Court Fixes April 17 To Arraign Kano Ex-Governor Ganduje, Wife, Six Others For Bribery, Diversion Of Funds

     

    The Kano State High Court sitting in Kano, the state capital has fixed April 17 for the arraignment of former Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, his wife, Hafsat Umar, Umar Abdullahi Umar and five others over the allegations of bribery and diversion of public funds.

     

    SaharaReporters had reported that the Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf-led Kano State Government dragged Ganduje, his wife, Hafsat and six others to court on eight count charges relating to bribery allegations, misappropriation and diversion of funds among others running into billions of naira.

    The allegations were contained in a charge sheet dated 3rd April, 2024 with a 15 prosecution witnesses list attached, and obtained by SaharaReporters. 

     

    The listed defendants are: Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Hafsat Umar, Abubakar Bawuro, Umar Abdullahi Umar, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash Properties Limited, Safari Textiles Limited and Lasage General Enterprises Limited. 

     

    One of the counts said that Abdullahi Umar Ganduje Sometimes between the period of January 10, 2016 or there about, at Kano in the Kano Judicial Division, while serving as the Governor of Kano State and being a public servant in the government of Kano State corruptly asked for and received the sum of $200,000 being benefit for himself from one of the beneficiaries of contracts awarded by the Kano State Government on his instruction and approval as part of his function as the Governor of Kano State.

     

    The document said such action amounted to official corruption contrary to and punishable under Section 22 of The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission Law 2008 (as amended), Law No2 of 2009, Laws of Kano State of Nigeria.

     

    The count document reads further: “That you, Abdulahi Umar Ganduje Sometimes between the period of February 10, 2017 or there about, at Kano in the Kano Judicial Division, while serving as the Governor of Kano State and being a public servant ni the government of Kano State Respondents agreed to do or caused to be done an illegal act, to wit, dishonestly and/or corruptly to your own advantage collected a kick back of the sum of $213,000 being money generated from people and entities seeking or holding the execution of Kano State Government contact and or project for the remodeling of Kantin Kwari textile market as a bribe through one of the contractors (agent).”

     

    The document further stated that the former governor thereby committed the offence of official corruption contrary to and punishable under Section 22 of The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission Law 2008 (as amended), Law No2 of 2009, Laws of Kano State of Nigeria.

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  • Ease of Doing Business: World Bank puts cost of trade in Nigeria at 500% more than US

    In a startling report and a knock on Nigeria’s ease of doing business initiative, the World bank has stated that the cost of trade in Nigeria and Ethiopia is four to five times higher than what obtains in the United States due to insecurity, higher transportation costs, topography and poor road infrastructure.

    This was contained in the Bretton Wood’s institute Africa Pulse publication released recently.

    The global lender noted that market distortions across Africa result in price differences of imported food and non-food products, indicating lack of integration across African markets.

    The report stated, “Similarly, access to product markets is constrained, which prevents firms and farms from scaling up their production. In particular, the lack of connectivity and market integration means that markets are segmented, allowing firms or farms with market power to capture benefits, contributing to income inequality.”

    “Studies from the Africa region consistently find spatial differences in prices of imported goods (food and non-food) as well as non-traded agricultural staples, indicating that markets are not well-integrated, and the retail prices of products are affected by distance. For instance, trade costs are four to five times higher in Ethiopia and Nigeria than in the United States, due to poor road infrastructure, low competition in the transportation sector, and topography.”

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    The report concluded that the consequences of these distortions include preference of African producers to sell locally rather than export.

    Furthermore, the report noted that frictions in the labour markets across Africa are as a result of high transport cost, elevated cost of screening workers and lack of information on labour opportunities.

    The World Bank also captured the influence of state involvement through regulation in markets across Africa creating barriers to trade competition and investment. It noted the tendency for big players in such environments to set prices above market rate to the disadvantage of consumers, small competitors and workers.

    It stated, “Global analysis of World Bank and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development indicators of product market regulations suggest that barriers to competition in product markets tend to be higher in African countries, due to a high degree of state involvement in markets, legal and administrative barriers to entrepreneurship, as well as barriers to trade and investment.”

    It also stated that such an anti-competitive market environment stifles innovation and further inhibits the growth trajectory in such economies.

    By: Babajide Okeowo

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  • EFCC Grills Eight Suspected Oil Thieves in Uyo

    EFCC Grills Eight Suspected Oil Thieves in Uyo

    EFCC Grills Eight Suspected Oil Thieves in Uyo

    The Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, has commenced investigation of alleged illegal activities of eight suspected dealers in petroleum products without appropriate licences.

    The arrested suspects are: Pere Ebiye (Captain), Okon David (DeckMan) , Enuwa Wilson (Cook) , Wesley Okon (DeckMan) , Ade Ojo Idowu (Asst. Engineer) , Oluwadamire Abraham (DeckMan) , Oluwole Azuzu (Asst. Captain) and Taiwo Adebanwo (Chief Engineer) .

    They were arrested on Friday February 23, 2024, onboard a wooden boat, MV Jasmine, which was laden with 30, 000 (Thirty Thousand) litres of petroleum products suspected to be crude, bunkered in a cellophane- sealed compartment of the boat and in four Geepee tanks.

    Both the arrested crew members and the exhibits were handed over to the Commission on Tuesday April 3, 2024 by the Commanding Officer Captain (NN) Uche Aneke of the Nigeria Navy Ship, Forward Operating Base Ibaka, in Akwa Ibom State.

    According to him, the crew were arrested at Posn Lat. 04°18.258°N. Long 008°29. 696’E by the Navy Ship Ekulu during a patrol. He expressed determination to ensure that the Nigerian waterways remain safe and free of criminal activities. “The Navy is on alert to arrest and prosecute any person found culpable in any criminal activity on our waterways or conveying illegal products as well as petroleum products”, he said.

    While receiving the crew members, boat and products, the Uyo Zonal Commander, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE1 Bawa H. Saidu who was represented by Assistant Superintendent of the EFCC, ASE1 Terseer Chinyam thanked the Nigerian Navy and assured it of the Commission’s readiness to always partner with it and other security agencies to curb economic crimes in Nigeria.

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  • VIDEO: Fire Guts Dosunmu Market In Lagos

    A popular market in Lagos State, Dosunmu Market, was reportedly gutted by fire on Tuesday.

    An X user, Adunni @plsLoveaintreal who shared a video of the incident, attributed the cause of the fire to generator explosion.

    According to the X user, fire fighters are yet to arrive the scene. But subsequently, Adunni tweeted that they have arrived, adding that five complex have been affected by the fire.

    “Just in guys, Eko idumota (dosunmu) market on fire,due to generator explosion, and no fire fighters in sight yet, the fire keeps going up, people are running for safety,” Adunni wrote.

    “The fire keeps increasing, five complex have been affected, fire fighters are here but still they have not been able to put it off God abeg ooo,”

    Efforts by our correspondent to speak with the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs Margaret Adeseye, proved abortive as she did not pick calls put across to her.

    VIDEO: Fire Guts Dosunmu Market In Lagos is first published on The Whistler Newspaper



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  • Senior HR Officer at Coronation Insurance Plc April, 2024

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    Role Summary

    To be responsible for HR functions such as Talent acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, Research & Policy development, Learning & Development Management, employee relationship management, preparation of correspondence and all HR administrative operations.

    Key Responsibilities

     Talent Acquisition 

    • Responsible for supporting the development and implementation of the talent management programs and initiatives.
    • Lead the recruitment and on-boarding process aligned with on-going need and goals of the organization and best practices
    • Develop and implement a recruitment strategy, job posting optimization, recruitment marketing, digital employment marketing and comprehensive recruitment campaign planning
    • Work closely with job candidates, corporate recruiters, and external recruitment agencies and hiring managers to facilitate and support the recruitment and hiring process.
    • Drive the recruitment process and lifecycle, including sourcing candidates, conducting initial assessments, line interviews and offers as well as coordinating the mobilization and onboarding process.
    • Establish and report on talent management metrics including cost per hire, retention, success results as measured by position metrics
    • Assist the Head, Human Resources in shaping the Human Resource Department as a centre of excellence for talent management design and process improvement. Actively participate in process improvement activities in meeting this goal. This includes open communication at all levels, providing feedback, and presenting new ideas for improving Talent Management processes and programs.
    • Employee Engagement – Develop overall engagement strategy/plan using employee feedback (e.g. employee surveys, focus groups, etc. Lead complex employee relations issues.
    • Undertake research in subject matter and develop applicable policies for the Talent Management Function

    Performance Management 

    • Ensure employee compliance with all performance management processes (annual performance review process, goal setting, probationary reviews, employee development planning), working with the Head of HR to ensure consistency of quality in appraisal documentation.
    • Collate and analyze results of performance evaluation exercises
    • Track process of all administrative changes (transfers, promotions, terminations) processes involving the review and approval of management
    • Provide on-going support to Line Managers in the implementation of Performance Improvement Plans.

    Compensation and Benefits

    • Prepare Monthly Payroll and other benefits such as leave allowance, passage, 13th month, retention bonus, medicals, performance incentives to employees as at when due
    • Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential
    • Implement and administer performance incentive plan programs
    • Conduct periodic payroll reviews, and audits
    • Update payroll records on the ERP by reviewing and rectifying changes in payroll, insurance coverage, savings deductions, job titles, and department/ division transfers etc.
    • Oversee Employee Absence Management and leave administration

    Learning and Development 

    • Develop and implement Learning and Development strategy and framework to guide the development and growth of employees
    • Design an organization wide strategy and plans to meet learning and development needs, and manage training delivery, measurement and follow-up as necessary
    • Design training courses and programmes necessary to meet training needs, where applicable manage this activity via external providers
    • Gather and analyze data on pre- and post-training feedback/survey and prepare analytics for HR Reports
    • Maintain Learning and Development spending against the HR Training budget
    • Monitor and report on activities, costs, performance, etc. as required
    • Develop, review and maintain Learning and Development policies, guidelines, procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
    • Responsible for conducting regular research and liaising with professionals across various industries to ensure Learning and Development best practices in the organization

    Other responsibilities 

    • Research, develop and review HR Polices and advise on best practices
    • Support the development of a robust HR strategy in support of corporate objectives whilst embedding a continuous improvement culture around HR service delivery.
    • Responsible for Disciplinary Management – develop and design the policies, process and framework. Coordinate hearings, generate reports and communicate effectively with all key stakeholders. 
    • Program/Project Management – Understand and apply program/project management methods and processes to define, plan, cost, resource, track, and measure programs and projects designed to improve performance in support of business requirements.
    • Perform other HR related duties as may be assigned from time to time

     
    Competency and Skills Requirements

    • Strong understanding of HR processes and data
    • Knowledge of Nigerian Labor Laws and other statutory laws
    • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced and deadline driven environment
    • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in handling sensitive information
    • Extensive knowledge of MS Office tools.
    • Excellent problem-solving skills
    • Open-minded with the ability to follow instructions and deliver quality results
    • Ability to build and cultivate relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
    • Very good communication skills – written, oral and interpersonal skill.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Attention to details.
    • Ability to work under pressure.
    • Strong organizational skills
    • HR Analytics, Dashboard Management, Strategic and high level data, trend analysis 

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Management Science disciplines or any related discipline.
    • Minimum of 5-7 years of HR generalist experience
    • Membership of a professional body – CIPM, CIPD, SHRM, etc is an advantage

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  • Woman who declined offer to study abroad because of her boyfriend later ends up alone while the man is married and working abroad

    Woman who declined offer to study abroad because of her boyfriend later ends up alone while the man is married and working abroad

    A South African X user has shared the story of a lady who declined an offer to study abroad because of her then boyfriend but later ended up alone while the man got married to another woman and now works abroad. 

     

    “I know someone who declined the offer of studying abroad because of a boyfriend, right now the boyfriend is working abroad and married and she is here alone. Learn to choose yourself and be selfish about your goals,” he wrote. 

     

     

     

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  • Butcher arrested for stabbing wife to death in Adamawa

    Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested a 33-year-old butcher, Ibrahim Abubakar, residing in Sabon Gari-Futy, Girei Local Government Area, for stabbing his 25-year-old wife, Hajara Sa’adu, to death.

    The spokesman of the Command, Suleiman Nguroje disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.

    The statement read: “The Adamawa State Police Command on April 8 2024, apprehended a 33-year-old man for stabbing to death his 25-year-old wife Hajara Sa’adu.

    “The suspect, Ibrahim Abubakar, a butcher and resident of Sabon Gari-Futy in Girei Local Government Area subdued the deceased, by stabbing her severally with a sharp knife on her back thereby causing her severe injuries and left her in a pool of blood.

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    “The suspect brutally killed the deceased on April 8, 2024 at about 04:30 am, after he accused her of taking away his phone that led to little argument.

    “The suspect was apprehended following the report made to the police by the father of the deceased and preliminary investigation conducted leading to the recovery of material evidence at the scene of the crime which is linked to him.

    “Interestingly, the suspect voluntarily made a confessional statement, adding that he regretted killing the mother of their only child.”

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  • JUST IN: FG Extends Eid-el-Fitr Holiday To Thursday

    Nigeria's Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo,

    The Federal Government has declared Thursday, April 11, 2024, as an additional public holiday to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr.

    The extension comes after the earlier announced holidays of Tuesday, April 9, and Wednesday, April 10, as the sighting of the moon was not confirmed, thereby delaying the start of Eid al-Fitr celebrations.

    The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the addition of Thursday to the approved public holidays for the occasion.

    A statement signed by Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior reads:

    “The Federal Government has approved Thursday 11th April 2024 as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid-El-Fitr.

    “The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, while congratulating the Muslim Ummah for a successful completion of a month of spiritual rejuvenation, reiterates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s (GCFR) firm commitment to providing a safe and prosperous Nigeria for all to thrive.”

    JUST IN: FG Extends Eid-el-Fitr Holiday To Thursday is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

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  • Nigeria’s inflation rate to remain high in 2024 — World Bank

    The World Bank has stated that Nigeria’s inflation rate will remain high at 24.8 percent year-on-year, YoY, in 2024.

    The World Bank also reaffirmed its projection of 3.3 percent economic growth for Nigeria in 2024 and reduced its projection for 2025 to 2026 by 0.1 percentage points to 3.6 percent from its January projection of 3.7 percent.

    In its Africa’s Pulse Report, April 2024 edition, released Monday, April 8, the World bank stated: 

    “Growth in Nigeria is projected at 3.3 percent in 2024 and 3.6 percent in 2025–26 as macroeconomic and fiscal reforms gradually start to yield results.

     

    “A more stable macroeconomic environment, as the reforms’ initial shock dissipates, will lead to sustained but still slow growth of the non-oil economy.

    “The oil sector is expected to stabilize with recovery in production and slightly lower prices. “Structural reforms will be needed to foster higher growth.

     

    “Average inflation will remain elevated at 24.8 percent in 2024, although it is expected to ease gradually to 15.1 percent by 2026 on the back of monetary policy tightening and exchange rate stabilization”.  

     

     “By February 2024, about one third of the Sub-Saharan African countries with monthly available food price information (14 of 40 countries) had double-digit year-on-year rates of food inflation, with the fastest increases experienced in Ethiopia, Malawi, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Zimbabwe.”

     

    “The region also faces the triple challenges of high extreme poverty, high inequality, and low transmission of growth to poverty reduction.

     

    “The speed of poverty reduction has decreased tremendously since 2014. The rate of reduction was 3.1 percent between 2010 and 2014, subsequently decreasing to 1.2 percent between 2014 and 2019.

     

    “In contrast, the rest of the world reduced extreme poverty on average by 9.2 percent per year within the same time horizon, suggesting that the Africa region is falling further behind.

     

    “In addition, there is substantial regional heterogeneity in where the poor are with Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo accounting for one in three of those living in extreme poverty.”
     

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