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  • Partnerships and Placement Intern at NerdzFactory Company

    NerdzFactory is a human capital and technology company that is based out of Lagos. Registered in 2017 but officially commenced operations in January 2018 with a capital of NGN25,000 from the founders room in Magodo, Lagos. The organization, which is fully bootstrapped, has moved beyond just being a business that the founder runs from his room to a business that hires 13 full time staff and 20+ part time staff without still raising external capital. Over the years, we have grown in size and capacity, and we are preparing for our next phase of expansion. The organization has interest in and offers products and services in several verticals -EdTech and Skill Development through designu.io, K12 technology education through codetutor.com.ng, Digital Agency through digitalquarters.xyz; with two new upcoming products also, a job matching platform, which will be launched in 2023 and a subscription based business/founders opportunity platform to be launched in 2023 also.As a Sales and Partnership Intern, you will play a key role in engaging with SMEs, nurturing client relationships, and contributing to various business development functions.

    Key Responsibilities

    Engage with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to identify partnership opportunities
    Build and maintain strong relationships with potential clients
    Support the team in writing compelling proposals
    Collaborate on various business development activities
    Contribute to creating opportunities for job placements

    Requirements

    Must be a serving NYSC member with a desire to learn and grow
    An HND Or Bachelors degree in Business Administration, social science or any other relevant course
    Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
    Demonstrated interest in the relevant role
    Prior experience in relevant fields is an added advantage.

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  • Many men don’t truly want submissive wives, they want voiceless women – Nigerian marriage therapist says

     A Nigerian marriage therapist and relationship, Shamseddim Giwa, has said that many men dont truly want submissive wives. According to Mr. Giwa, many want voiceless women whod take whatever they do and continue to stay loyal even in abuse.   The post Many men dont truly want submissive wives, they want voiceless women – Nigerian marriage therapist says appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

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  • Deborah Samuel’s Killers Faced Camera, Bragged And Held A Matchbox – Amnesty International Slams Nigerian Government For Not Prosecuting Culprits Since 2022

    Describing the latent behaviour of the government on violent crimes, the global rights organisation, stated that the consistent failure of the Nigerian government to tackle violence in the name of religion has effectively sent the message that anyone could commit murder and get away with it.

    Global human rights body, the Amnesty International, has decried the failure of the Nigerian authorities to hold to account killers’ of Deborah Samuel over alleged blasphemy more than one year after she was lynched by school mates.

     

    Amnesty International which stated this in statement posted on its X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, regretted that despite the fact that the killers of Deborah Samuel did not hide their faces in camera while committing the heinous crime, yet the State finds it difficult to bring them to justice since May 12, 2022.

     

    Describing the latent behaviour of the government on violent crimes, the global rights organisation, stated that the consistent failure of the Nigerian government to tackle violence in the name of religion has effectively sent the message that anyone could commit murder and get away with it.

     

    The statement partly read: “#Deborah Samuel was lynched by her school mates over alleged #blasphemy on 12 May 2022 in #Sokoto. More than a year after, the Nigerian authorities have failed to hold her killers to account.

     

    “In a flagrant show of utter disdain for the sanctity of life and impunity, a video footage of a raging fire and a man facing the camera, bragging that he killed and burnt Deborah Samuel — while also brandishing a matchbox — was widely shared on social media.

     

    “Consistent failure of the #Nigerian government to tackle violence in the name of religion has effectively sent the message that anyone can commit outrageous abuses and get away with it. This is unacceptable,” it stated.

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  • Police arrests suspected kidnapper in Adamawa

    Police operatives in Adamawa have arrested a suspected kidnapper identified as Roland Raymond in the state.

    The state police command confirmed the development in a statement on its X handle on Monday.

    The police said the 32-year-old was arrested while attempting to collect ransom.

    The statement read: “The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested one Roland Raymond, 32 years, a resident of Detti village, Ganye LGA, for the offence of criminal intimidation associated with kidnapping.

    “The suspect was arrested following a report by Alhaji Yahaya Congo and Abraham Paul, who stated that the suspect called them via phone and demanded the sum of N600,000 risk being kidnapped.

    “Upon receipt of the complaints, the police in Ganye Division, in collaboration with hunters, swiftly mobilised and arrested the suspect at the point of collecting the demanded money.

    “The suspect will be charged to court after investigation.”

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  • Oyetola, Aregbesola Loyalists Clash Over Threat To ‘Kill’ Ex-Interior Minister

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    The long-standing feud between the camps of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, and former Governor Rauf Aregbesola has escalated further and reignited hostilities within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State.

    The conflict dates back to Aregbesola’s opposition to Oyetola’s reelection bid as governor, with allegations that Aregbesola created splinter groups within the party and formed alliances with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to oust Oyetola from office.

    In retaliation, the APC leadership expelled and suspended some of Aregbesola’s followers.

    Over the weekend, Ismail Omipidan, Oyetola’s spokesperson, allegedly warned that Aregbesola might not withstand their onslaught when the time comes.

    Reacting on Monday, the Omoluabi Progressives Caucus (OPC), a group loyal to Aregbesola, accused Omipidan and others of attempting to silence their leader.

    In a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Abosede Oluwaseun, the caucus expressed concern over Omipidan’s alleged statement that Aregbesola might not survive the ‘political war’ if he continues to challenge the party and those who brought him to power.

    Oluwaseun stated, “We urgently draw the attention of the law enforcement agencies and all responsible individuals to the evident and explicit threats against the life and freedoms of Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, clearly expressed in this hostile narrative by an impolite Omipidan.

    “It is apparent that Omipidan and his backers are relentlessly pursuing their agenda to kill Ogbeni Aregbesola, a distinguished public figure, with worrying determination.”

    In response, Omipidan denied the allegations, describing the linkage to an attempted killing of Aregbesola as “malicious and unguarded.”

    His words, “all those who sat down to put the statement together before Abosede Oluwaseun appended his signature needed to have their heads thoroughly examined to ascertain their mental health.

    “Only an unstable mind and character would accuse a person of my standing, who in the last two decades has no any record of political violence of an alleged threat to the life of a former governor, a former minister.

    “As a journalist, my records of service in all the states that I have practiced are open books. Those accusing me are only trying to dress me in a borrowed robe. They know those who are in the habit of using extrajudicial means by deploying non-state actors to deal mercilessly with perceived opponents.

    “If this strategy is aimed at preventing me from pressing charges against Osun Defender and its reporters for lying against me, it has failed. I will press charges. It is going to be a long battle, but I am prepared for it in Sha Allah.

    “Finally, let me enjoin security operatives to be on the alert because my accusers might be the ones plotting something sinister against themselves and might just be looking for an alibi,” Omipidan added.

    Oyetola, Aregbesola Loyalists Clash Over Threat To ‘Kill’ Ex-Interior Minister is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

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  • Programs Interns at NerdzFactory Company

    NerdzFactory is a human capital and technology company that is based out of Lagos. Registered in 2017 but officially commenced operations in January 2018 with a capital of NGN25,000 from the founders room in Magodo, Lagos. The organization, which is fully bootstrapped, has moved beyond just being a business that the founder runs from his room to a business that hires 13 full time staff and 20+ part time staff without still raising external capital. Over the years, we have grown in size and capacity, and we are preparing for our next phase of expansion. The organization has interest in and offers products and services in several verticals -EdTech and Skill Development through designu.io, K12 technology education through codetutor.com.ng, Digital Agency through digitalquarters.xyz; with two new upcoming products also, a job matching platform, which will be launched in 2023 and a subscription based business/founders opportunity platform to be launched in 2023 also.
    Successful candidates will work closely with our programs team to support the planning and execution of our company Programs, gaining insights into community-based initiatives and projects.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Collaborate with the team to support the development and implementation of various projects and initiatives.
    Assist in research, planning, and coordination of program activities.
    Contribute innovative ideas and solutions to enhance program effectiveness.
    Engage with stakeholders and partners to facilitate program objectives.
    Other duties assigned

    Requirements

    Must be a serving NYSC member with a desire to learn and grow
    An HND Or Bachelors degree in Business Administration, social science or any other relevant course
    Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
    Demonstrated interest in the relevant role
    Prior experience in relevant fields is an added advantage.

    Click Here To Apply

  • Former NFL star Vontae Davis is dead

    Former NFL star Vontae Davis is dead

    Former NFL star cornerback Vontae Davis has passed on at the age of 35. 

     

    Davis, who played 10 seasons before retiring in 2018 was found dead in a Florida home. WSVN reported that a male body was found at a home owned by Davis’ grandmother on Monday, April 1, in Southwest Ranches Florida, which is 30 miles north of Miami.

     

    Former NFL star Vontae Davis is dead

     

    Police said no foul play is involved and the investigation is ongoing.  Davis’ former college football coach, Chester Frazier, confirmed the tragedy, saying he would pray for Vontae’s family.

     

    Davis started his football career at Dunbar High School in Washington D.C., U.S.A., and was ranked the No. 33 cornerback recruit in the nation. The 5-foot-11 athlete picked Fighting Illini over several colleges and had 139 solo tackles and seven interceptions in three seasons.

     

    Davis was selected as the 25th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft and played for the Dolphins, Colts, and Bills. The two-time Pro Bowler has 396 tackles, 22 interceptions, and two sacks. He abruptly retired in the middle of a Bills game in 2018.

     

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  • BREAKING: Explosion At Nigerian Army’s Ikeja Cantonment As Military Begins Investigation

    Nwachukwu explained that no casualty was recorded in the incident, even as he noted that there are concerns among the general public as a result of the historical antecedent of explosion within the Cantonment. 

    The Nigerian Army has called on residents and the general public not to panic over with it described as “minor explosion” that occurred within its Cantonment in Ikeja, Lagos State on Monday.

     

    A statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Major General, Onyema Nwachukwu, said the incident which occurred on a farmland near the Mammy Market within the Cantonment, had been put under control.

     

    “This is to notify the general public that today Monday 1 April 2024, a minor explosion occurred within the Nigerian Army (NA) Cantonment in Ikeja, Lagos. The incident occurred on a farmland near the Mammy Market within the Cantonment.

     

    “The explosion is suspected to have been triggered by the burning of refuse and other inflammable debris by a farmer who cultivated the farmland.”

     

    Nwachukwu explained that no casualty was recorded in the incident, even as he noted that there are concerns among the general public as a result of the historical antecedent of explosion within the Cantonment. 

     

    “Fortunately, no casualty was recorded in the incident. However, given that the Cantonment was recently cleared and certified free of unexploded ordnances, we understand that there could be concerns among the general public as a result of the historical antecedent of explosion within the Cantonment. 

     

    “The NA therefore wishes to assure the public that the situation is under control as the NA Engineers Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team has cordoned off the area of the farmland to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the explosion. 

     

    “We urge residents in the general area not to panic and assure them of their safety.”

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  • Explosion rocks Ikeja military cantonment in Lagos

    An explosion rocked the Ikeja Military Cantonment in Lagos State on Monday.

    However, there was no report of casualty in the incident.

    This came more than 22 years after a bomb explosion that emanated from the cantonment killed several people in the state.

    The Director of Public Relations, Nigerian Army, Maj-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement on Monday night in Abuja however described the blast as a minor incident.

    He said a team of engineers at the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit had cordoned off the farmland where the explosion occurred to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the incident.

    The statement read: “This is to notify the general public that today, Monday, April 1, 2024, a minor explosion occurred within the Nigerian Army Cantonment in Ikeja, Lagos. The incident occurred on a farmland near the Mammy Market within the cantonment.

    “The explosion is suspected to have been triggered by the burning of refuse and other inflammable debris by a farmer who cultivated the farmland.

    “Fortunately, no casualty was recorded in the incident. However, given that the cantonment was recently cleared and certified free of unexploded ordnances, we understand that there could be concerns among the general public as a result of the historical antecedent of the explosion within the cantonment.

    “The NA therefore wishes to assure the public that the situation is under control as the NA Engineers Explosive Ordnance Disposal team has cordoned off the area of the farmland to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the explosion. We urge residents in the general area not to panic and assure them of their safety.”

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  • Election Cases: Lawyers To Sue APC, Gombe Gov For ‘Refusing To Pay N40m Legal Fees’

    A law firm known as Steel Attorneys, Abuja, has threatened to sue Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, for allegedly refusing to pay its lawyers N40 million in professional fees.

    The firm alleged that its lawyers helped the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the governor win several election cases instituted by the People’s Democratic party (PDP).

    Some of the cases went up to higher courts.

    In the letter signed by Marshal Abubakar and made available to THE WHISTLER on Monday, the governor was accused of ignoring several letters requesting the payment.

    According to Abubakar, the APC wrote to the firm allegedly stating, “kindly note that Muhammed Inuwa shall be responsible for the payment of your professional fees.”

    The lawyer urged the governor to mandate the payment or face court action.

    The letter partly reads, “Your Excellency,RE: LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT TO REPRESENT THE ALL-PROGRESSIVES AND FINAL LETTER OF DEMAND TO PAY THE NEGOTIATED FORTY MILLION NAIRA (40,000,000,00) ONLY BEING PAYMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL FEES IN THE ABOVE REFERENCED CASE.

    “As your Excellency is no doubt aware, it’s over a year and three months since you briefed us and fourteen months since we effectively and successfully represented and defended your interest in the above referenced suit and appeal.

    “Your Excellency, its over 450 days since we, as diligent labourers completed our job but without our just wage, we had pleaded and supplicated for it.

    “Severally, we informed you and your aides of pressing needs and challenges we are facing yet we have been ignored, leading to untold inconveniences, hardship and unjust depravation to us.

    “Upon failing to accede to this request three days from date of receipt of this correspondence, we shall, without further recourse to you approach a court of competent jurisdiction for redress.”

    Election Cases: Lawyers To Sue APC, Gombe Gov For ‘Refusing To Pay N40m Legal Fees’ is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

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