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  • Slain 17 Military Personnel: Wanted Delta Monarch Surrenders Self To Nigeria Police  

     

     

    One of the eight persons declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters in connection with the killing of 17 military personnel in Okuama community, Delta State has turned himself in.

     

    Clement Ikolo, the King of Ewu Kingdom in the Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state, on Thursday, turned himself in to the authorities by going to the state police command.

    Before turning himself in, the monarch spoke to Galaxy TV, saying he was shocked and surprised to see his name among the list of persons declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR34ASdlPPY

    He said, “It is a shock to me because I have no hands in such things. I don’t believe in anything that has got to do with truncating the lives of human beings.

    “I am not in any way shape or form connected to this. Let it be stated clearly here that I haven’t been able to access the kingdom even as a monarch till date.”

    The monarch said he received his staff of office on November 16, 2023.

     

    The monarch reportedly arrived at the state police command headquarters on Thursday evening to report himself to police commissioner, Olufemi Abaniwonda.

     

    The Delta State Police Command confirmed to Channels TV that the monarch was in their custody.

     

    The Nigerian Defence Headquarters on Thursday morning declared eight people wanted over the gruesome killing of 17 military personnel in Delta State on March 14, 2024.

     

     

     

    This was announced in a circular issued by the Defence Headquarters via its verified social media platforms which identified the suspects as follows: 1. Akevwru Daniel Omotegbono (a.k.a Amagbem, 2. Prof. Εkpekpo Arthur, 3. Andaowei Dennis Bakriri, 4. Igoli Ebi, 5. Akata Malawa David, 6. Sinclear Oliki, 7. Clement Ikolo Oghenerukevwe and 8. Reuben Baru.

     

    The images contained in the circular show that seven out of the suspects are men with only one woman.

     

    SaharaReporters had reported how President Bola Tinubu conferred national honours on the deceased military personnel on Wednesday during their burial in Abuja.

     

    The President also announced the provision of housing facilities for the surviving family members and scholarships for all their children, up to the university level.

     

    He also directed the payment of death benefits to the family members within 90 days.

     

    Tinubu posthumously conferred the national honour of Member of the Order of the Niger on the Commanding Officer 181 Amphibious Battalion, Lt. Col. A.H Ali; Maj S.D Shafa (N/13976); Maj D.E Obi (N/14395) and Capt. U Zakari (N/16348).

     

     

     

    The President conferred the honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger on Sgt Yahaya Saidu; Cpl Yahaya Danbaba; Cpl Kabiru Bashir; LCpl Bulus Haruna; LCpl Sola Opeyemi; LCpl Bello Anas; LCpl Hamman Peter; LCpl Ibrahim Abdullahi; Pte Alhaji Isah; Pte Clement Francis; Pte Abubakar Ali; Pte Ibrahim Adamu and Pte Adamu Ibrahim.

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  • Kuriga: Kaduna govt offers slain teacher’s children scholarship, N10m

    Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, on Thursday, said that the state government will take responsibility for the education of the children of the Kuriga school teacher who died while in the custody of the abductors who invaded Kuriga community in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

    Governor Sani further announced that the state government would be supporting the family of the teacher, Malam Abubakar with the sum of N10 million.

    The governor announced these measures while addressing the rescued schoolchildren at the government house in Kaduna before their departure to Kuriga, adding that his foundation, Uba Sani Foundation will provide free education to the 137 rescued Kuriga schoolchildren.

    According to him, the abduction will not hinder academic activities in the community, adding that adequate security would be provided.

    Sani said he had directed that renovation should be carried out in the schools where the students were abducted.

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    “I want to say here today, that all the 137, like I promised them, will be my students by the grace of God,” the governor said.

    “I have already directed the Uba Sani Foundation which has been in existence for the past 16 years delivering free education and healthcare, to look after them.

    “I have also directed that a lot of renovation be put in place in the community and the schools because to me, Kuriga community is one of the most peaceful communities in Kaduna state.”

    Speaking on the late teacher, Gov Sani said the state government will support his children.

    “All the children are back safely, but we lost only one teacher, and may his soul rest in peace.

    “Mallam Abubakar was a good man, and his children have missed him. We all miss him. He was one of the most resourceful teachers in the school, but we lost him.

    “The Kaduna State government will be supporting the children of Mallam Abubakar through school. We will also be supporting the family with N10 million because of what they went through.”

    It will be recalled that in the early hours of Sunday, Sani announced the release of the students.

    They were abducted by bandits on March 7 from their schools in the Kuriga community, Chikun LGA.

    Sani said all the 137 abducted students were released except the teacher who died in captivity.

    After their release on Sunday, the students underwent medical and psychological examinations.

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  • Over 20,000 Students Benefited From Educash Transfer- Ogun Govt

    The Ogun State government has stated that 20,000 students in tertiary institutions in the state have benefited from Educash transfer of N50,000.

    The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, while monitoring the cash transfer to primary and secondary schools at Ogun West Senatorial District, stated that 10,000 indigent pupils in primary and secondary schools in the state got N10,000 cash transfer.

    The commissioner, who stated that more students will benefit from the scheme, explained that by the end of the week, about 25,000 students will be reached.

    “I can tell you that for the tertiary institutions, we have done 20,000 as of today, and the total for tertiary institution beneficiaries is a little bit less than 50,000. Hopefully, by the end of next week, we will reach half of that, which is about 25,000 beneficiaries.

    “I want to assure those who have not received theirs, for instance, Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), a list of a little bit over 12,000 was sent to us. As we speak, we have paid just a little less than 6,000. The same thing at Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), where we have a little bit less than 8,000. We have tried to make sure we are targeting between 45 to 50 per cent,” he said.

    He further stated that no beneficiary will be paid through cash as the government wants a proper account of the transfer.

    The commissioner noted the government would still avail any parent without a bank account an opportunity to do so as long as they have been captured for the payment.

    “We are not paying cash to anybody; we are not handling cash. We are paying through accounts. If anyone doesn’t have an account, he should open one because it is difficult to trace cash transactions.

    “If I say I paid 100 people, how will you confirm that? But through transfers, you can see it through bank statements and alerts received.’’

    Over 20,000 Students Benefited From Educash Transfer- Ogun Govt is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

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  • Mechanical Technician at Reliable Steel & Plastic Ind. Ltd.

    Reliable Plastic was incorporated on April 28th, 1998. We have been committed to providing the best quality products to our customers since its inception. Apart from the outstanding service that is provided, consumers are sure to be completely satisfied with the end product. Reliable Plastic promises to use only quality material for your product. Everything is done in-house with the company and therefore is your one-stop shop for product manufacturing.Job Responsibilities.

    Perform and direct the mold and material changing processes
    Assure that mold set up, changeovers, and housekeeping standards are met
    Ensure new job start-ups run correctly, making any necessary adjustments
    Work with production personnel to ensure molded parts meet requirements, make adjustments as necessary.
    Troubleshoot processing problems including normal adjustments and checks
    Ensure molding machines and supporting systems are set to correct parameters and meeting the production goals
    Verify process parameters and implement changes, as appropriate, to improve cycle times
    Inspecting parts to ensure they meet the customer specifications
    Stop production to correct any quality issues.
    Review and inspect machines daily for maintenance issues and report to the maintenance Shift Head when necessary.
    Monitor, train, and coach the machine operators to ensure they are following proper procedures.
    Follow all clean up and housekeeping procedures
    Comply with all safety, quality and work rules and regulations
    Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

    Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    4-6years previous injection and Blow moulding process( plastics) or Oil processing experience is required
    Proficient skills in reading, writing and arithmetic are necessary
    Strong mechanical abilities & knowledge- preferably in the Plastics Industry, with experience in Injection Moulding
    .Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; very detail-oriented
    Excellent troubleshooting skills
    Excellent computer skills
    Strong communication skills interacting with all levels of a company’

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  • Man sentenced to life imprisonment for sodomising 10-year-old boy in Jigawa

    Man sentenced to life imprisonment for sodomising 10-year-old boy in Jigawa

    A State High Court sitting in Jigawa has sentenced a 25-year-old Aminu Ali to life imprisonment for raping and sodomising a 10-year-old boy. 

     

    Ali was convicted and sentenced by Justice Musa Ubale, on Thursday, March 28, 2024. 

     

    Ali, who hails from Aukayawa Quarters in the Gwaram Local Government Area of the state, was found guilty by the court after the prosecution had established “beyond reasonable doubt” that he lured the victim and engaged in anal sex with him.

     

    To prove its case, the prosecution counsel presented five witnesses and submitted four exhibits, including a medical report.

     

    In his ruling, Justice Ubale said the prosecution had established its case beyond reasonable doubt.

     

    Consequently, the judge sentenced the convict to life imprisonment under Section 3 (2&4) of the Violence Against Person Prohibition Law of Jigawa State (VAPP LAW).

     

    Justice Ubale, however, stated that the convict has the legal right to appeal the judgment within three months. 

     

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  • Nigeria’s National Grid Collapses Again As AEDC Appeals For Understanding In Abuja

    The AEDC, while confirming the development to its customers through its social media handles, said the national grid collapsed at about 4:28pm.

     

     

    Nigerians have again been thrown into darkness as the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) on Thursday announced another national grid collapse.

    The AEDC, while confirming the development to its customers through its social media handles, said the national grid collapsed at about 4:28pm.

    In the notice, the power distribution company said, “Dear valued customers, please be informed that the current power outage is due to a system failure from the national grid. The system collapsed at about 16:28 hours today 28 March 2024, causing the outage currently being experienced across our franchise area.

    “We appeal for your understanding as all stakeholders are working hard to restore normal supply.” 

    Similarly, the Eko Electricity Distribution Company in a public notice said, “Dear valued customer, kindly be informed there was a system collapse at 16:28hrs which has resulted in a loss of power supply across our network.

    “We are currently working with our partners as we hope for speedy restoration of the grid. We will keep you updated as soon as the power supply is restored. Kindly bear with us.”

    SaharaReporters in February reported how Nigerians across the country were thrown into darkness as the national power grid managed by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) recorded its first collapse in 2024.

     

    In September 2023, the TCN reported a total of 46 grid collapses in the country between 2017 and 2022.

    In 2017 and 2018, there were 15 and 12 grid collapses respectively.

    There were nine grid collapses in 2019, four in 2020 and two in 2021. In 2022, there were four grid collapses. 

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  • KFC Nigeria in panic mode after ‘no wheelchair allowed’ incident

    KFC Nigeria is scrambling to mend fences after a public apology to Adebola Daniel, son of former Ogun State Governor Gbenga Daniel.

    Mr. Daniel, who uses a wheelchair, took to social media to accuse the Lagos airport branch of KFC of discriminatory treatment. This incident has sparked a wider conversation about accessibility and inclusion within Nigerian businesses.

    Details of the Allegation

    Daniel’s tweets outlined a frustrating experience where he felt unwelcome and unable to access the restaurant due to a lack of proper disability accommodations.

    His post read, “Never has this been more true than it has ever been today when I faced the worst sort of public humiliation that I have ever experienced. To think that this happened at an international brand, @kfc, @kfcnigeria, at an international airport, Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, is unthinkable.”

    He explained that as they were about to sit, a lady who is “apparently the manager,” called out loudly, “No wheelchairs allowed.”

    This incident highlights the real-world challenges faced by people with disabilities in navigating public spaces.

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    KFC’s Response and Public Reaction

    KFC Nigeria responded swiftly with a public apology on their social media channels. They expressed regret for the distress caused and pledged to take swift action. The apology included a commitment to mandatory sensitivity training for staff and a review of accessibility measures at their branches.

    While apologising via its verified X handle, @kfcnigeria, on Thursday, the food outlet said it had “embarked on efforts to address the situation,” adding that it “deeply regrets the frustration and distress experienced by our guests and extends sincere apologies to those affected.”

    The statement read in part, “KFC is unwavering in our stance against bias or discrimination in any form, with inclusivity and respect as non-negotiable pillars of our values. In response, we are urgently implementing inclusion training for all our employees. This incident is not reflective of our standards, and we will act swiftly to rectify it”.

    Although KFC had tendered a “sincere apology” to Daniel via its verified X handle on Thursday, the Acting Executive Vice Chairman, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Dr Adamu Abdullahi, said it “strongly condemns any form of discrimination against consumers, especially those based on disability,” describing the alleged action as “not only unlawful but also inhumane and contrary to the values that we, as a society, hold dear.”

    The FCCPC added that it would continue to “work closely with relevant authorities to ensure appropriate redress for the aggrieved consumer in this case, as well as ensure that the KFC outlet in question takes full responsibility for its actions.”

    Beyond KFC: A Systemic Issue

    This incident exposes a broader issue of accessibility in Nigeria. While legislation like the 2018 Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act exists, enforcement remains a challenge. Many public and private spaces lack basic infrastructure to cater to people with disabilities.

    Looking Ahead: KFC’s Path to Regaining Trust

    The effectiveness of KFC’s apology hinges on concrete actions. Implementing the promised sensitivity training and accessibility reviews will be crucial. Transparency regarding the training content and accessibility upgrades will be key to regaining public trust.

    The KFC incident serves as a teachable moment for businesses operating in Nigeria. It highlights the importance of proactive measures to ensure inclusivity. Beyond apologies, a genuine commitment to accessibility will be vital for businesses to avoid similar public backlash in the future. Whether KFC emerges from this incident with a strengthened reputation for inclusivity remains to be seen. Their actions in the coming months will be closely watched.

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  • ALGON Leadership Battle: IGP Asked To Curb Alabi Kolade’s ‘Excesses’ Ahead Of Court Judgement

    The board of trustees of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) has asked the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and other security agencies to curb what it termed as the “excesses” of Mr Alabi Kolade against the association’s interest.

    Kolade has been insisting that he is the association’s national president.

    The call was made on Thursday in a press briefing in Abuja, ahead of a Federal High Court judgement which seeks to determine the authentic chairman of the association.

    The ALGON BOT chairman, Honorable Shaban Ohinoyi Shuaibu, alleged that Kolade has been holding meetings with some 5 Local Government Council Chairmen from across the country, to unconstitutionally install another person as a surrogate just like himself.

    He added that given the subsisting matter before the court, stakeholders should await the decision of the judiciary on the constitutionality of the
    774 Local Governments in Nigeria, which Bariga Development Area is not a part of.

    “It is crucial to highlight that legal recourse has been sought, at a Federal High Court in Abuja to address this grievous situation.

    “The court’s judgment is been awaited. And as the registered trustees of ALGON, we will continue to restrict our constitutional responsibilities
    while awaiting pronouncement of the court.

    “We urge all stakeholders to remain vigilant and steadfast in upholding the sanctity of our democratic processes. ALGON, as a vital
    component of our governance structure, must operate within the confines of the law, with leadership duly elected from the grassroots
    level.

    “Let it be known that any attempts to subvert the principles of democracy will be met with resolute action, as we remain committed to upholding the rule of law and preserving the integrity of our democratic institutions.

    “We therefore invite the Inspector General of Police , DG DSS and other security agencies to curb the excesses of Alabi Kolade David, to avoid heating up the Polity,” he said.

    Shuaibu maintained that while the legal battle is ongoing, the Trustees (BOT) of ALGON should hold and carry out all responsibilities and oversees the affairs of ALGON in line with the association’s constitution.

    He added, “First and foremost, it is instructive to let the public know that, since Mr Alabi’s wrongful claim to the office of the Presidency, ALGON has
    been emersed in series of Court cases, thus any activities carried out by any of the parties in the name of ALGON until the final determination of the cases is null and void.

    “It is also the enshrined in the ALGON constitution that the registered board of trustees are charged to conduct elections into leadership within the
    shortest period possible.”

    The briefing was attended by BOT members including Honorable Chukwudi Fred Ezinwa (BOT Secretary) and Honorable Ben Kure (BOT PRO).

    THE WHISTLER reports that the court had fixed April 30 for judgment in a case seeking a declaration that Honorable Akolade David Alabi is not qualified to be national chairman of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON).

    The claimants which included the BOT members, argue that Kolade, who was chairman of Bariga Local Council Development Area in Lagos State at the time, cannot be president of the association as Bariga is not among the country’s 774 Local Government Areas.

    The suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1609/2023 and filed by Barrister Bartholomew Opara, argued that
    Kolade had been removed by ALGON’s National Executive Council in 2019 but he keeps parading himself as chairman.

    But Kolade’s lawyer, Wahab Shittu, filed a counter affidavit and preliminary objection urging the court to decline jurisdiction on the matter.

    ALGON Leadership Battle: IGP Asked To Curb Alabi Kolade’s ‘Excesses’ Ahead Of Court Judgement is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

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  • HR Officer at Lance Trend

    Lance Trend Limited is an ICT company that deals in all brands of IT Gadgets. We are an ICT firm, a solely indigenous company with all its Directors in Nigeria.Responsibilities 

    Developing and Implementing HR Strategies, policies, and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
    Create and drive a positive work environment and culture that promotes employee satisfaction and productivity.
    Establish the employee lifecycle journey and succession plans by nurturing and fostering a culture of happiness and high performance.
    managing the recruitment and selection process aimed at ensuring the recruitment of high-quality employees with a cultural fit with Lance Trend
    Source, engage, and captivate the interest of high-quality candidates and convert those candidates into hires.
    Resolving employee conflict through positive, fair, and professional mediation.
    Bridging management and employee relations by addressing, grievances, welfare-related or other issues.
    Provide resolutions to employee and Organizational issues in a professional, proactive, and sensitive manner.
    Assess training needs and work closely with senior management to organize and execute training for employees at all levels of the business.
    Implement and oversee a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.
    Use Performance Management tools to provide guidance and feedback to the team
    Provide Human Resources support and consultation across the entire business performance management, staff relations, staff motivation and reward initiatives, and people development.
    work closely with the leadership team to understand and support current and future staffing needs, managing costs while staying competitive with salary, benefits, etc.
    Conducts periodic market research to ensure the compensation package of all employees is competitive and in line with industry best practices.
    Develop employee recognition programs and initiatives to acknowledge employee achievements, milestones, and contributions.
    Analyse data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and opportunities for enhancing employee engagement.
    Oversee the onboarding process, (induction, orientation, training, e.t.c)
    Oversee all matters relating to employee appointments and promotions
    Oversee the smooth running of the payroll process.
    Oversee the administration of employee welfare
    Provide support to managers and supervisors on performance management practices that promote and increase employee engagement.
    provide decision support to management through HR Data-driven insights.
    ensure legal compliance with applicable HR Federal and State requirements.
    Responsible for the smooth running of the entire HR department.

    Job Requirements

    A BSc. in Human Resources preferably or a related field.
    At least 3-7 years cross cross-functional experience in various aspects of HR Operations with at least 2 years leading a People Operations or HR Team.
    Industry-related experience is highly desirable
    HR Certifications (e.g. CIPM, SHRIS, added advantage)
    Strong business insight and high IQ to successfully collaborate across teams.
    Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
    An active network, key recruitment contacts, and engagement in recruitment communities.
    Experience with Employee Lifecycle, and workflows
    Demonstrable ability to build strong relationships with employees at all levels.
    Abreast with Industry HR best practices and trends, and must have demonstrated proven ability to translate them into business needs.
    Strong organizational, oral & written communication skills.
    An ability to challenge conventional approaches and a willingness to build a unique approach to achieve results.
    Must be exceptionally attentive to detail.

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  • Nigerians mourn as renowned playwright, Wole Oguntokun, dies

    Nigerians mourn as renowned playwright, Wole Oguntokun, dies

    Nigerian playwright, producer, director and culture advocate, Wole Oguntokun, has died at the age of 56. 

     

    Oguntokun, who was also a lawyer, died in Canada on Wednesday, March 27.

     

    Film director, Kayode Peters, shared the news on his Instagram page Thursday afternoon.

     

    The post read, “I remember that year. I was just cutting my teeth as a professional theatre director. Your search for a director for your script brought you to the University of Lagos and I was your obvious choice.

     

    “I directed your first-ever performance story ‘Who is Afraid of Wole Soyinka’ at various theatres including The prestigious Muson Centre which was graced by the great @wolesoyinkaofficial himself 

     

    “Some months later, we started DBN TV’s first comedy series ‘Crossworld Blues’ which you produced and I directed. 

     

    “You moved to Canada and never stopped encouraging me to follow suit. I lost a friend, a thespian all through and through, a great mind, a writer so gifted, so loved. Nigeria just lost one of her brightest and bravest.

     

    “Is it a coincidence that you chose to leave on the day the world celebrated World Theatre Day?

     

     “This hurts so bad Wole. Laspapi, our own ojojo. I will miss you so so much. Thank you for trusting me with your work. A good man is gone. Rest well my friend, my brother Wole Oguntokun @laspapi” 

     

    Born on July 15, 1967, late Wole Oguntokun held a position as a board member of Theaturtle, a Canadian theater company.

     

    Before he relocated to Canada, he had created the annual Season of Soyinka, which is entering its 9th season. In each season, the plays of the Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka, are staged at Terra Kulture in Lagos.

     

    Nigerians have gone on various platforms too mourn him.

     

    See below.

     

    Nigerians mourn as renowned playwright, Wole Oguntokun, dies
    Nigerians mourn as renowned playwright, Wole Oguntokun, dies

     

    Nigerians mourn as renowned playwright, Wole Oguntokun, dies

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