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  • Nigerian govt plans increase in social investment to check human trafficking

    The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, said on Monday the Federal Government would scale its Social Investment Programmes to prevent people from falling prey to human traffickers.

    He stated this at the opening of the 26th National Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum (NSCF) on Human Trafficking in Abuja.

    The AGF said the plan was aimed at providing livelihood support to Nigerians and preventing them from being lured by traffickers.

    He added that the fight against human trafficking could not be shouldered by a single agency or arm of government.

    The campaign, according to him, demands a collective effort involving the government, civil society, private sector, and international organisations.

    Fagbemi urged relevant bodies to join hands in the critical fight against the global threat of trafficking.

    He said: “I am pleased with the incremental establishment of State Task Forces by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) with support from its partners, showing collaboration between the national and sub-national levels.

    “I specially commend the efforts of the 23 state governments who have keyed into this initiative by inaugurating Task Forces in their respective states.”

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  • 17-Year- Old Multiple Rape Victim Explains Ordeal

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    A 17-year-old girl has narrated to THE WHISTLER how she was raped multiple times while growing up and how she lost her virginity at 13 years to a man who came on a friendly visit to her parent’s house in Enugu.

    The girl, who did not want her name mentioned and photograph used, to our correspondent how a 23-year-old man in their neighbourhood forcefully deflowered her on her 13th birthday.

    THE WHISTLER caught up with her in Abuja while investigating cases of rape among teenagers.

    Recounting how the first rape occurred, the girl told THE WHISTLER that she was in JSS1 back then, staying with her mother after the death of her father.

    But her mother was always out of the house, traveling to visiting her married older siblings in the cities and leaving only her in the house.

    She said: “The guy was a friend in the neighbourhood and I invited the guy over to the house since it was my birthday.

    “He said he was coming to give me something and I couldn’t go out. The guy used to like me. He was a young guy from my street. I had started menstruating then but was lucky I didn’t miss my period.

    “He came over to the house and raped me. Even though I said no, he was then horny and forcefully did it.

     “My family didn’t find out and I couldn’t open up. I told you I wasn’t close to them. My dad was late, and  he was the only person I was close enough to speak to. And my mum is an elderly woman, she is not always around. She goes from one place to the other doing ‘Omugwo’ for my sisters. “

    According to her, the incident threw her into depression and she felt worthless.

    After some months, she relocated to Abuja to join her elder sister who lives in Nyanya. It was while in Abuja that she was raped multiple times by different men.

    She was enrolled into a Federal Government College in Abuja, and it was while in SS2 that a family friend took advantage of her while alone at home.

    The incident led to pregnancy, and it shattered her world, according to her. She had to withdraw from school.

     “I got pregnant in SS 2 and when my family found out they were mad. My family was more concerned about their image and they did abortion to remove the baby,” she explained.

    After the abortion, she stayed at home for three months until they found her a private school Karu near her brother’s house. She had to relocate from Nyanya to Karu to continue her schooling.

    But there was little comfort for her in her brother’s house as she was also raped by her brother -in-law.

    Her brother’s wife had an elderly brother, a married man, who usually came to stay temporarily in their house.

    “Each time he came around, he was always giving me this signal. I didn’t want to tell anyone because there was this time that he did that to me and I told them what he did, but my brother’s wife said I should never say anything like that.

    Recalling the experience, she stated, “So, my brother didn’t believe me when I told my family, they thought that I was only looking for somebody to blame for all my predicaments.

    “So, this particular day, I was just coming back from lesson, oh God! I didn’t know that he was the only one at home, when I noticed that he was the one that opened the gate, my mind was telling me that there’s someone else in the house.

    “When I went in I found out that it was only me and him, but i was tired. I thought I should go and take my bath, and that was when he opened the door, came in and raped me.

    “But this time around I told my family, they didn’t do anything about him, they didn’t arrest him. You know, he is related to my family so maybe they were trying to protect their image. At the end of the day, he ran away.”

    The teenager further explained her challenges with men, blaming herself for looking bigger than her age.

    She said she developed full breasts and big waist too early while growing up, as it forces men to always put their eyes on her.

    Adaora O. Sydney-Jack, Executive Director, Gender Strategic Advancement International (GSAI), told THE WHISTLER that women who have been abused in this manner should speak out in order to get justice.

    Sydney-Jack explained that in an effort to tackle rape cases, her organisation had reported over 26 cases to relevant authorities.

    “Some of them have had their way to settle out of court, while some are settled out of court because of stigma.

    “Others also are at the point of having their legal intervention, while for others, investigations are still being held,” she stated.

    17-Year- Old Multiple Rape Victim Explains Ordeal is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

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  • Senior Motion Designer at Kuda Bank

    Kuda is a full-service, app-based digital bank. Our mission is to be the go-to bank not just for those living on the African continent, but also for the African diaspora wherever they might live, anywhere in the world. Kuda is free of ridiculous banking charges and great at helping customers budget, spend smartly, and save more. Role overview

    We're looking for an excellent Senior Motion Designer with experience in creating and delivering motion graphics for various media and marketing campaigns.

    Responsibilities

    Creating and delivering motion graphics for various media and marketing campaigns.
    Editing video footage and adding effects/elements to enhance motion graphics
    Staying up to date on the latest motion design techniques
    Creating 2D and 3D animations for various projects and campaigns.

    Requirements

    Atleast 5 years of experience in Motion Designer
    Excellent understanding of layout, typography, animation, and the skills to combine them.
    High level of proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Cinema 4D and Figma.
    You are organised and can prioritise effectively.
    You have excellent communication skills and can clearly articulate your ideas.
    You are a strong team player who can collaborate effectively with different stakeholders.

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  • “If you come to my hood dressed like a woman they will beat you” Portable says as he speaks against Bobrisky winning best dressed female at an event

    "If you come to my hood dressed like a woman they will beat you" Portable says as he speaks against Bobrisky winning best dressed female at an event

    Singer Portable has weighed in following news of Nigerian transgender, Bobrisky being given N1million as best dressed female at a movie premiere last night, March 24. 
     

    Portable questioned why a man should be given an award meant for women. 
     

    He added that Bobrisky is “artificial”, not a natural woman. 
     

    He then asked what those who gave the crossdresser the award expect young children to learn from the move. 

    The singer further warned Bobrisky not to come to his neighbourhood dressed as a woman otherwise he would receive the beating of his life. 

    Watch Portable speak in the video below.

     

     

     



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  • BREAKING: Nigeria Launches Manhunt For Fleeing Binance Executive, Seeks INTERPOL’s International Arrest Warrant For Suspect

    The Office of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu on Monday confirmed the escape of one of the detained executives of Binance, Nadeem Anjarwalla from custody.

     

    This was stated in a press statement signed by Zakari U. Mijinyawa, Head of Strategic Communication, Office of the NSA on Monday.

    The statement said the suspect flew out of the country with a smuggled passport.

    It was earlier reported that Mr Anjarwalla, 38, escaped when security guards took him to a nearby mosque for prayers because of the ongoing Ramadan fast.

    The NSA Office went on to say that after being briefed on what had happened, it took urgent action to apprehend the suspect, working with relevant security agencies, MDAs, and the international community. 

    It added that security services are working with Interpol to get an international arrest warrant for the suspect.

    The statement continued: “The personnel responsible for the custody of the suspect have been arrested, and a thorough investigation is ongoing to unravel the circumstances that led to his escape from lawful detention.

     

    “Recall that the Federal Government of Nigeria, like other governments around the world, has been investigating money laundering and terrorism financing transactions perpetrated on the Binance currency exchange platform.

     

    “Until his escape, Nadeem Anjarwalla, who holds British and Kenyan nationalities and serving as Binance’s Africa regional manager, was being tried by Nigerian courts. The suspect escaped while under a 14-day remand order by a court in Nigeria. He was scheduled to appear before the court again on 4 April 2024.

     

    “We urge the Nigerian public and the international community to provide whatever information they have that can assist law enforcement agencies to apprehend the suspect.”

    SaharaReporters had reported how a court said Anjarwalla and his colleague, Tigran Gambaryan should remain in detention for at least two more weeks in Nigeria after appearing in court last week even though they had not been charged with a crime.

     

    Tigran Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen and Binance’s head of financial crime compliance, and Nadeem Anjarwalla, a British-Kenyan who is Binance’s regional manager for Africa, flew to Nigeria following the country’s decision to ban several cryptocurrency trading websites and were detained on arrival on February 26.

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  • Tinubu presides over FEC meeting

    President Bola Tinubu on Monday presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting holding at the Aso Chamber of the State House, Abuja.

    The Council, among other items, is expected to consider a memorandum for the approval of the revamping of the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund initiated by the President.

    This was made known by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, who drew the attention of the Council to the key agenda before the arrival of the President, who alerted the FEC members to a change in one of the items on the agenda which was replaced by “Approval for the revamping of the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund,” which means the topic would be given priority attention.

    READ ALSO:That is unacceptable, Tinubu slams unauthorised access to FEC meetings

    In attendance at the 10th FEC meeting were Vice President Kashim Shettima, Akume, Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; Head of Service, Dr Folashade Yemi Esan, ministers numbering about 45, as well some top government officials.

    The current FEC which was inaugurated by President Tinubu on August 28, 2023, officially moved its meetings from the customary Wednesdays to Mondays so as to commence every new week with serious government policies.

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  • Na’ar Youth Swagger 2024: Over 5000 to receive free healthcare in Cross River

    Preparations have been finalised for a two-day medical outreach as part of a week-long activities of the 2024 “Na’ar Youth Swagger” event scheduled to take place at the U.J Usuene Stadium in Calabar.

    The Na’ar Youth Swagger which has “Resurrection: The Spectacle” as this year’s theme, is an annual worship event with the primary aim of saving souls and providing a non-denominational worship experience that goes beyond mere entertainment.

    In a statement signed by the Coordinator of the event, Pst. Christal Tawo Esq., on Monday, the programme is a way of further encouraging upcoming and home-based gospel artists, the sum of N1 million would be given to one selected act who gains the most votes from the public.

    He also noted that the annual event will kick-start on the 26th of March with the medical outreach whose objective is to assist no fewer than 5000 people.

    He said the medical services to be provided include: free health checks and tests, consultations, eye checks, free glasses, free surgeries mosquito-treated nets, free scaling and polishing of teeth procedures, and free haircuts, amongst others.

    Speaking on the initiative, the event coordinator emphasised that Na’ar Youth Swagger is not limited to churchgoers but also extends its invitation to everyone living in Cross River and beyond.

    “The movement predominantly focuses on soul-harvesting, commencing with a medical outreach and culminating in the main event at the UJ Esuene Stadium,” he stated.

    He said that the main event, which is expected to attract an audience of at least 25,000 people and 100s of thousands more viewers around the globe, will feature gospel artists such as Frank Edwards, Prinx Emmanuel, Great man Takit, Dr Panam Percy Paul and Dr KJ.

    According to him, “Na’ar Youth Swagger began over a decade ago and has since grown beyond its roots in Cross River, evolving into a global movement with participants from countries such as China, Japan, and many more.

    “This power-packed worship experience not only seeks to uplift spirits but also possesses the potential to positively impact the state’s and Nigeria’s economy as a whole.

    “The medical outreach during Na’ar Youth Swagger 2024 is expected to benefit over 5000 individuals, providing them with essential medical services they may otherwise not have access to.

    “The provision of free eye surgeries, eyeglasses, and dental care, including cleansing and whitening procedures, will significantly improve the health and well-being of the recipients.

    “By extending its invitation to all residents, regardless of their religious background, Na’ar Youth Swagger demonstrates its commitment to serving the community and addressing the healthcare needs of the region.

    “The outreach aligns perfectly with the movement’s overarching objective of making a tangible difference in people’s lives.

    “Na’ar Youth Swagger has gained significant traction over the years, attracting prominent gospel artists and an exceptionally large audience. With its global reach expanding annually, the movement garners attention from millions worldwide, promoting not only spiritual upliftment but also socioeconomic growth and development.

    “The anticipated viewers from around the world tuning into Na’ar Youth Swagger 2024 further demonstrates the movement’s influence as a global platform for gospel music and worship.

    “The event serves as a testament to the power of gospel music in bringing people together and creating a positive impact on communities,” Tawo said.

  • Actress Slams Judges After Bobrisky Won ‘Best Dressed Female’ Award At Lagos Event

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    Nollywood actress, Dayo Amusa, has condemned the award of ‘Best Dressed Female’ to popular crossdresser, Bobrisky, during the premiere of the movie “Ajanaku: Beast of Two Worlds”

    The movie, produced by actress Eniola Ajao, drew a star-studded audience to Circle Mall, Lekki, on Sunday, March 24, 2024.

    Among the attendees was cross-dresser, Bobrisky, who not only graced the event but also clinched the ‘Best Dressed Female’ award, along with a cash prize of N1 million.

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    Reacting to the award, Amusa took to her Instagram account to condemn it as a mockery of the women present at the event.

    Amusa questioned the logic behind judges honouring a male crossdresser with the ‘Best Dressed Female’ award, adding that creating a separate category for crossdressers would have been more appropriate than disrespecting the women in attendance.

    She said, “I was at a colleague of mine premiere yesterday, they said the best dressers are to be picked; one female and one male best dresser. Don’t get me wrong, the winner could be anyone but definitely not a crossdresser. I mean, what’s wrong with us? I don’t understand it.

    “I cannot imagine the judges disrespecting every woman that was there. You had to pick a winner, a female best dressed and a male best dressed and you watered the efforts of all the women at the event by giving the best-dressed female to a crossdresser. I don’t understand, what is wrong with us?

    “If you feel you want to honour crossdressers, you should have created their category instead of disrespecting women by giving a crossdresser the best dressed female award.”

    The controversy surrounding the award has since sparked reactions among Nigerians on social media.

    Actress Slams Judges After Bobrisky Won ‘Best Dressed Female’ Award At Lagos Event is first published on The Whistler Newspaper



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  • Senior B2B Business Development Executive (Female) at Bemil Nigeria Limited March, 2024

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  • FG drags Binance and its executives to court for tax evasion

    FG drags Binance and its executives to court for tax evasion

    The Federal Government has filed criminal charges against Binance at the Federal High Court Abuja. In the lawsuit designated as FHC/ABJ/CR/115/2024, the Federal government implicated the cryptocurrency platform with a four-count tax evasion accusation.`

     

    In a statement by FIRS, the government said Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, both senior executives of Binance currently under the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission are joined with the crypto company as second and third defendants in the suit.

     

    The charges levied against Binance include non-payment of Value-Added Tax, Company Income Tax, failure to file tax returns, and aiding customers to evade taxes through its platform.

     

    In the suit, the Federal Government also accused Binance of failing to register with FIRS for tax purposes and contravening existing tax regulations within the country.

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