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Friday, 26 October 2012
Entertainment: Yvonne Nelson Releases Statement.
Celebrities
at the top of their food chain usually treated rumours flying about
them with a cold shoulder and then silence, only reacting when a
journalist walks up and confronts them with it.
Top Ghanian actress, Yvonne Nelson, however, is not waiting for any journalist nor will she be silent on this new matter.
She has perceived danger in a rumour she claims is making the rounds in media reports about her bleaching her skin and has taken the news to the press by releasing a statement.
“My attention has been drawn to recent media reports that I am bleaching my skin and the continuous nature of this wicked, unfounded and absolutely unnecessary misinformation have compelled me to once again respond.
These stories are absolutely not true and do not in any way put food
on anybody’s table, does not add value to any body’s life and can only
be described as mischief.
I fully understand the dangers of skin bleaching and would not engage in any such venture. I am a lady and I appreciate my God-given looks. I do not need to change my skin colour for any reason.
Truth is that even if I was bleaching, I do not owe anyone any explanation, but I am not bleaching, I have not bleached and I won’t bleach.
I love my skin just the way it is and I do my best to keep it healthy and nice.
If God has remained good to me and continues to make my skin nicer, I do not see how it should be a problem to someone.
In a society that largely frowns on skin bleaching, it would be unfair and very unkind to falsely accuse me of bleaching when I am absolutely innocent of that charge.
As an actress I take different pictures under different shades of light and with different shades of makeup depending on what the picture would be used for.
It is therefore not strange to find different pictures of me looking different. It does not mean I am bleaching and one does not need to be an industry player to know this.
Even in movies, depending on who the director is, there are different lighting angles and brightness levels that can be used to make a character look different and this is no secret. Even a change of weather can have an effect of one’s skin.
I want to use this platform to assure all persons who have expressed worry about these reports that there is no cause for alarm because I am not bleaching, have not bleached and would not bleach.
There are more prudent and beneficial things to focus on and these frequent distractions are of no use.
I should have spent this time focusing on my new movies or memorizing my next script and not responding to false gossips.”
Thank you. Sincerely yours, Yvonne Nelson.
Top Ghanian actress, Yvonne Nelson, however, is not waiting for any journalist nor will she be silent on this new matter.
She has perceived danger in a rumour she claims is making the rounds in media reports about her bleaching her skin and has taken the news to the press by releasing a statement.
“My attention has been drawn to recent media reports that I am bleaching my skin and the continuous nature of this wicked, unfounded and absolutely unnecessary misinformation have compelled me to once again respond.
*Yvonne Nelson
I fully understand the dangers of skin bleaching and would not engage in any such venture. I am a lady and I appreciate my God-given looks. I do not need to change my skin colour for any reason.
Truth is that even if I was bleaching, I do not owe anyone any explanation, but I am not bleaching, I have not bleached and I won’t bleach.
I love my skin just the way it is and I do my best to keep it healthy and nice.
If God has remained good to me and continues to make my skin nicer, I do not see how it should be a problem to someone.
In a society that largely frowns on skin bleaching, it would be unfair and very unkind to falsely accuse me of bleaching when I am absolutely innocent of that charge.
As an actress I take different pictures under different shades of light and with different shades of makeup depending on what the picture would be used for.
It is therefore not strange to find different pictures of me looking different. It does not mean I am bleaching and one does not need to be an industry player to know this.
Even in movies, depending on who the director is, there are different lighting angles and brightness levels that can be used to make a character look different and this is no secret. Even a change of weather can have an effect of one’s skin.
I want to use this platform to assure all persons who have expressed worry about these reports that there is no cause for alarm because I am not bleaching, have not bleached and would not bleach.
There are more prudent and beneficial things to focus on and these frequent distractions are of no use.
I should have spent this time focusing on my new movies or memorizing my next script and not responding to false gossips.”
Thank you. Sincerely yours, Yvonne Nelson.
News: NSCDC Deployed 30,000 officers.
Dr Ade Abolurin, the Commandant-General, Nigeria Security and Civil
Defence Corps (NSCDC), says 30,000 officers have been deployed
nationwide to beef up security during Sallah celebrations.
He said that the officers were deployed to ensure peace and security of the people’s lives and properties during the festivity.
Abolurin said that the NSCDC was on the alert and ready to deal with any individual or group that might constitute a threat or nuisance to others during the celebration.
“We are always prepared to work for the stability and peaceful co-existence of Nigerians; our men have been deployed to even villages to ensure that people are safe,’’ he added.
Abolurin paraded Mrs Jennifer Osuagu, a 29-year-old lady from Udi in Enugu State, for her alleged involvement in job racketeering.
He said that the suspect allegedly connived with Mrs Obase, at large, to collect more than N120,000 from persons under the guise of securing employment for them in various government agencies.
He said that investigations by the NSCDC revealed that Osuagu collected between N10,000 and N50,000 from her victims for jobs in NSCDC, Customs, Nigeria Immigration and Prison Services.
Abolurin said that the suspect also used the names of prominent Nigerians to hoodwink gullible victims into paying money for jobs.
Osuagu, who spoke to newsmen, said that she was recruited by Mrs Obase who claimed to have connections with the agencies.
She alleged that those who submitted names for the employment racket made payments directly to Obase who, in turn, gave her a certain percentage. (NAN)
He said that the officers were deployed to ensure peace and security of the people’s lives and properties during the festivity.
Abolurin said that the NSCDC was on the alert and ready to deal with any individual or group that might constitute a threat or nuisance to others during the celebration.
“We are always prepared to work for the stability and peaceful co-existence of Nigerians; our men have been deployed to even villages to ensure that people are safe,’’ he added.
Abolurin paraded Mrs Jennifer Osuagu, a 29-year-old lady from Udi in Enugu State, for her alleged involvement in job racketeering.
He said that the suspect allegedly connived with Mrs Obase, at large, to collect more than N120,000 from persons under the guise of securing employment for them in various government agencies.
He said that investigations by the NSCDC revealed that Osuagu collected between N10,000 and N50,000 from her victims for jobs in NSCDC, Customs, Nigeria Immigration and Prison Services.
Abolurin said that the suspect also used the names of prominent Nigerians to hoodwink gullible victims into paying money for jobs.
Osuagu, who spoke to newsmen, said that she was recruited by Mrs Obase who claimed to have connections with the agencies.
She alleged that those who submitted names for the employment racket made payments directly to Obase who, in turn, gave her a certain percentage. (NAN)
News:A 25-Years-Old Man charged for stealing Bible.
A 25-year-old unemployed man, Ade Akindele, has been arraigned before
Ojo Magistrate Court in Lagos, for allegedly stealing a King James
Version of the Bible valued at N1,000, from a shop.
Akindele, who had no fixed residence, was said to have become dazed after allegedly removing a black purse and a Bible from the table of one Miss Blessing Awodita (complainant), while she was asleep.
It was gathered that the accused, after allegedly stealing the Bible, stood in the shop for a while with the Bible in his hand, staring at the complainant who was sleeping, before he was nabbed.
The prosecutor, ASP Friday Eze, informed the court that when the complainant suddenly woke up from her slumber, she did not find it funny to see the stranger gazing at her, with her Bible and purse in his hands. He told the court that the frightened woman shouted for help and two of her male neighbours accosted the accused who resisted but was subdued by the men.
According to the prosecutor, “the accused was staying at the mechanic garage on Aka Road, off Salami Street, Afromedia, Lagos and committed the offence on October 9, at about 9.30 a.m., at Shop B, No. 22, Adebisi Close, Sabo Ajangbadi, Lagos.”
However, when the plea of the accused was taken before the magistrate, Mr. T.O Shomade, he first pleaded “guilty” but later changed to “not guilty,” to an offence that contravened Section 285 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Lagos State.
Sequel to the accused plea, the magistrate granted him bail in the sum of N10,000 with one surety and adjourned the case till November 12 for mention.
Akindele, who had no fixed residence, was said to have become dazed after allegedly removing a black purse and a Bible from the table of one Miss Blessing Awodita (complainant), while she was asleep.
It was gathered that the accused, after allegedly stealing the Bible, stood in the shop for a while with the Bible in his hand, staring at the complainant who was sleeping, before he was nabbed.
The prosecutor, ASP Friday Eze, informed the court that when the complainant suddenly woke up from her slumber, she did not find it funny to see the stranger gazing at her, with her Bible and purse in his hands. He told the court that the frightened woman shouted for help and two of her male neighbours accosted the accused who resisted but was subdued by the men.
According to the prosecutor, “the accused was staying at the mechanic garage on Aka Road, off Salami Street, Afromedia, Lagos and committed the offence on October 9, at about 9.30 a.m., at Shop B, No. 22, Adebisi Close, Sabo Ajangbadi, Lagos.”
However, when the plea of the accused was taken before the magistrate, Mr. T.O Shomade, he first pleaded “guilty” but later changed to “not guilty,” to an offence that contravened Section 285 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Lagos State.
Sequel to the accused plea, the magistrate granted him bail in the sum of N10,000 with one surety and adjourned the case till November 12 for mention.
Job vacancies: ACCENTURE.
JOB TITLE: HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
JOB NUMBER: 00176373
JOB DESCRIPTION
Consulting professionals at Accenture belong to one of three workgroups: Management Consulting, Systems Integration Consulting or Technology Consulting.
These workgroups enable us to deliver the increasingly specialized skills that clients demand while providing our people with varied career opportunities.
Our Management Consultants have the opportunity to work and collaborate with colleagues from across the full spectrum of consulting activity:
identifying and creatively solving complex problems, designing and re-engineering critical processes, and fundamentally transforming the way a company operates.
Our management consultants are more than just theoriststhey turn theory into action. Acting as trusted advisors to our clients, they work directly with FORTUNE© Global 500 companies across many different industry sectors.
They concentrate on getting a holistic view of a client’s business and industry environment and use their expertise and critical thinking skills to design and deliver realistic, achievable business strategies and solutions that address key client priorities.
Much of the work we do is at the cutting edge of innovation and thinking. We involve our consultants in publishing and sharing this knowledge as thought leadership to benefit clients, industry and fellow colleagues.
As a Management Consulting Consultant, you will be at the core of understanding and responding to our clients’ business challenges.
You are likely to be involved in a range of activities from assessing a client’s business capabilities to conducting business transformation activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Contribute to the development and implementation of human capital strategies and plans across all HR process areas including organization design, performance and career management, competency management, manpower deployment, learning and development, compensation and rewards, employee engagement, etc.
Assist in delivering client engagement efforts across the Talent Management spectrum including Human Capital & Organisational Effectiveness, HR & Talent Management, Learning & Collaboration, Change Management
Participate within project teams to define, develop and implement high impact solutions, processes and tools that support HR and business objectives
Support the facilitation, implementation and/or administration of HR Information Systems.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree (Social Sciences, Organizational Development, Human Resources Management and other related disciplines )
A minimum of 3 years Human Resources Generalist experience
Human Resources certification (PHR/SPHR) will be an added advantage
SKILL
HR Process Knowledge
Problem solving Skills
Good organizational and administrative skills
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Team player.
A confident and positive attitude
Ability to work under pressure and meet targets
OTHERS
All of our consulting professionals receive comprehensive training covering business acumen, technical and professional skills development.
You’ll also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization. We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills faster.
Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or in collaboration with teammates.
The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provide an unbeatable platform from which to build a career.
DUE DATE: 1st November, 2012
CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://careers.accenture.com/ng-en/jobs/Pages/jobdetails.aspx?lang=en&job=00176373
JOB NUMBER: 00176373
JOB DESCRIPTION
Consulting professionals at Accenture belong to one of three workgroups: Management Consulting, Systems Integration Consulting or Technology Consulting.
These workgroups enable us to deliver the increasingly specialized skills that clients demand while providing our people with varied career opportunities.
Our Management Consultants have the opportunity to work and collaborate with colleagues from across the full spectrum of consulting activity:
identifying and creatively solving complex problems, designing and re-engineering critical processes, and fundamentally transforming the way a company operates.
Our management consultants are more than just theoriststhey turn theory into action. Acting as trusted advisors to our clients, they work directly with FORTUNE© Global 500 companies across many different industry sectors.
They concentrate on getting a holistic view of a client’s business and industry environment and use their expertise and critical thinking skills to design and deliver realistic, achievable business strategies and solutions that address key client priorities.
Much of the work we do is at the cutting edge of innovation and thinking. We involve our consultants in publishing and sharing this knowledge as thought leadership to benefit clients, industry and fellow colleagues.
As a Management Consulting Consultant, you will be at the core of understanding and responding to our clients’ business challenges.
You are likely to be involved in a range of activities from assessing a client’s business capabilities to conducting business transformation activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Contribute to the development and implementation of human capital strategies and plans across all HR process areas including organization design, performance and career management, competency management, manpower deployment, learning and development, compensation and rewards, employee engagement, etc.
Assist in delivering client engagement efforts across the Talent Management spectrum including Human Capital & Organisational Effectiveness, HR & Talent Management, Learning & Collaboration, Change Management
Participate within project teams to define, develop and implement high impact solutions, processes and tools that support HR and business objectives
Support the facilitation, implementation and/or administration of HR Information Systems.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree (Social Sciences, Organizational Development, Human Resources Management and other related disciplines )
A minimum of 3 years Human Resources Generalist experience
Human Resources certification (PHR/SPHR) will be an added advantage
SKILL
HR Process Knowledge
Problem solving Skills
Good organizational and administrative skills
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Team player.
A confident and positive attitude
Ability to work under pressure and meet targets
OTHERS
All of our consulting professionals receive comprehensive training covering business acumen, technical and professional skills development.
You’ll also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization. We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills faster.
Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or in collaboration with teammates.
The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provide an unbeatable platform from which to build a career.
DUE DATE: 1st November, 2012
CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://careers.accenture.com/ng-en/jobs/Pages/jobdetails.aspx?lang=en&job=00176373
Job Vacancies: HEAD OF COMMUNICATION.
REF: DDG-R4D/HC/09/12
Background: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of a Head of Communication.
IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.
POSITION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the DDG for Partnerships and Capacity Building, the primary responsibilities of the Head of Communication are to:
Manage and lead the Communication Office and its various units including management of budgets, operations, programmes, projects and activities, both at Headquarters and at the regional hubs.
Provide high level support to IITA management including oversight of the preparation of presentations, think pieces, articles and manuscripts for diverse fora and publications.
Design and implement communication strategies, plans and campaigns to promote IITA R4D activities and development impacts to target audiences, as well as monitoring and evaluation of such strategies and plans.
Identify opportunities for public relations and media campaigns, and oversee such campaigns with relevant background information on IITA.
Correlate policy and activities to improve all aspects of communication within IITA in particular those which require an organisation wide approach.
Oversight of both proactive and reactive media relations. copied from:
Develop and implement training and development initiatives aimed at improving communications.
Oversee the enhancement of access to R4D knowledge through various media, tools and approaches.
Liaison with stakeholders, donors and partner organisations on relevant communication issues.
Oversee the development of organisational identities.
Assist in the implementation of IITA’s ten year strategy in so far as it relates to the activities within the Communication Office.
Perform any other activities as may be assigned.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
MSc or MA degree in journalism, communications, public affairs, or fields related to agricultural science.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Minimum of ten years of relevant, substantial and diverse professional experience in all facets of communication and public affairs.
Proven ability to conceptualise, design and implement major campaigns, strategies and programmes, including those taking advantage of current trends in social media.
Knowledge of international development issues and the communications and positioning challenges of international organisations, particularly the CGIAR.
Experience in communications and the ability to write clear, compelling and diverse English-language communications materials for different audiences.
Capability to work with specialists, often in highly technical areas of research, to write, edit, prepare, and produce communications material.
Sensitivity to the diverse perspectives of various organisations, including the public, private and NGO sector.
Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural team and under pressure.
Excellence knowledge of modern communication tools and approaches.
Expertise in web-based publishing and marketing.
Previous experience in developing countries or international organisations, and particularly a successful record in a position similar to that advertised.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Strong leadership experience with a multi-disciplinary, research organisation.
Outstanding client service orientation and good interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with donors, colleagues, research institutions and partners.
Ability to effectively lead a team and flexibility in adjusting to changing requirements as directed by the needs of the Institute.
Excellent command of written and verbal English with ability to articulate a strong strategic vision.
DUTY STATION: Ibadan, Nigeria
GENERAL INFORMATION: Initial appointment is for three years (renewable) starting as soon as possible. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars.
TO APPLY
Applications including covering letter, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/irs-online-application
CLOSING DATE: the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Background: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of a Head of Communication.
IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.
POSITION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the DDG for Partnerships and Capacity Building, the primary responsibilities of the Head of Communication are to:
Manage and lead the Communication Office and its various units including management of budgets, operations, programmes, projects and activities, both at Headquarters and at the regional hubs.
Provide high level support to IITA management including oversight of the preparation of presentations, think pieces, articles and manuscripts for diverse fora and publications.
Design and implement communication strategies, plans and campaigns to promote IITA R4D activities and development impacts to target audiences, as well as monitoring and evaluation of such strategies and plans.
Identify opportunities for public relations and media campaigns, and oversee such campaigns with relevant background information on IITA.
Correlate policy and activities to improve all aspects of communication within IITA in particular those which require an organisation wide approach.
Oversight of both proactive and reactive media relations. copied from:
Develop and implement training and development initiatives aimed at improving communications.
Oversee the enhancement of access to R4D knowledge through various media, tools and approaches.
Liaison with stakeholders, donors and partner organisations on relevant communication issues.
Oversee the development of organisational identities.
Assist in the implementation of IITA’s ten year strategy in so far as it relates to the activities within the Communication Office.
Perform any other activities as may be assigned.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
MSc or MA degree in journalism, communications, public affairs, or fields related to agricultural science.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Minimum of ten years of relevant, substantial and diverse professional experience in all facets of communication and public affairs.
Proven ability to conceptualise, design and implement major campaigns, strategies and programmes, including those taking advantage of current trends in social media.
Knowledge of international development issues and the communications and positioning challenges of international organisations, particularly the CGIAR.
Experience in communications and the ability to write clear, compelling and diverse English-language communications materials for different audiences.
Capability to work with specialists, often in highly technical areas of research, to write, edit, prepare, and produce communications material.
Sensitivity to the diverse perspectives of various organisations, including the public, private and NGO sector.
Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural team and under pressure.
Excellence knowledge of modern communication tools and approaches.
Expertise in web-based publishing and marketing.
Previous experience in developing countries or international organisations, and particularly a successful record in a position similar to that advertised.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Strong leadership experience with a multi-disciplinary, research organisation.
Outstanding client service orientation and good interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with donors, colleagues, research institutions and partners.
Ability to effectively lead a team and flexibility in adjusting to changing requirements as directed by the needs of the Institute.
Excellent command of written and verbal English with ability to articulate a strong strategic vision.
DUTY STATION: Ibadan, Nigeria
GENERAL INFORMATION: Initial appointment is for three years (renewable) starting as soon as possible. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars.
TO APPLY
Applications including covering letter, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/irs-online-application
CLOSING DATE: the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Vacancies: GALAXY TELEVISION
MAKETERS
REQUIREMENTS
Experience inn ict, Microsoft Packages, power point.
knowledge in social media is an added advantage
TO APPLY
Interested applicants should forward their CV/Resume to the below contact
Galaxy Television
The President
Address: 27, Community Road, Off Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos State.
Website: www.galaxytvonline.com
DUE DATE: Ongoing.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience inn ict, Microsoft Packages, power point.
knowledge in social media is an added advantage
TO APPLY
Interested applicants should forward their CV/Resume to the below contact
Galaxy Television
The President
Address: 27, Community Road, Off Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos State.
Website: www.galaxytvonline.com
DUE DATE: Ongoing.
News: FG To ProbeTiv/Fulani Crisis says Benue Speaker
Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Mr. David Iorhemba, has
urged the Federal Government to set up a panel of inquiry into the
lingering Tiv farmers and Fulani herdsmen crisis that had in recent time
claimed over 300 lives with over 15 communities sacked.
He also pleaded with the government to take decisive steps to disarm mercenaries whom he claimed had been deployed by the herdsmen along the Benue-Nasarawa borders.
The Speaker who addressed newsmen, yesterday, in Makurdi on the recent conflict in his constituency between Tiv farmers and herdsmen at Yogbo in Guma Local Government Area that claimed over 30 lives stated that the conflicts had taken a dangerous dimension resulting in persistent killings.
Iorhemba stressed that the persistent conflict had in the last one year subjected his constituents to untold hardship without any source of livelihood with most of their farmlands destroyed by the invaders.
He said: “We are disappointed that the Nasarawa state government has also repeatedly failed to check the influx of mercenaries who camp in their communities to unleash havoc on my people, despite several moves by the Benue State government to arrest the trend.
“The unfortunate development has necessitated the need for the Federal Government to set up a panel of inquiry into the persistent bloodbath that has left most of the Tiv communities ravaged and desolated.”
The Speaker also urged the federal government to tag those behind the killings as terrorist advising that traditional rulers allegedly fueling the crisis should also be cautioned in order to avert further bloodbath in the affected communities
Iorhemba warned that if necessary steps were not taken to stem the killings, the Tiv nation would be forced to take its case to the United Nations.
He also pleaded with the government to take decisive steps to disarm mercenaries whom he claimed had been deployed by the herdsmen along the Benue-Nasarawa borders.
The Speaker who addressed newsmen, yesterday, in Makurdi on the recent conflict in his constituency between Tiv farmers and herdsmen at Yogbo in Guma Local Government Area that claimed over 30 lives stated that the conflicts had taken a dangerous dimension resulting in persistent killings.
Iorhemba stressed that the persistent conflict had in the last one year subjected his constituents to untold hardship without any source of livelihood with most of their farmlands destroyed by the invaders.
He said: “We are disappointed that the Nasarawa state government has also repeatedly failed to check the influx of mercenaries who camp in their communities to unleash havoc on my people, despite several moves by the Benue State government to arrest the trend.
“The unfortunate development has necessitated the need for the Federal Government to set up a panel of inquiry into the persistent bloodbath that has left most of the Tiv communities ravaged and desolated.”
The Speaker also urged the federal government to tag those behind the killings as terrorist advising that traditional rulers allegedly fueling the crisis should also be cautioned in order to avert further bloodbath in the affected communities
Iorhemba warned that if necessary steps were not taken to stem the killings, the Tiv nation would be forced to take its case to the United Nations.
News: Leadership Death In Africa
The world’s biggest individual prize — was not awarded for a third
time in four years as no suitable candidates were found, it was
announced Monday.
At a press conference in London, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation said it was not going to compromise on its standard of excellence in a leader.
The award, set up by Sudan-born telecoms tycoon Mo Ibrahim in 2006, carries a $5 million prize paid over 10 years and $200,000 annually for life from then on, with a further $200,000 per year available for 10 years for good causes backed by the winner.
The award goes to a democratically-elected African leader who has served their mandated term and left office in the last three years.
“You make your bed, you have to lie on it. If we said we’re going to have a prize for exceptional leadership, we have to stick to that. We are not going to compromise,” Ibrahim said.
“We are not just in the business of positive messages — we would lose our credibility.”
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation has awarded the annual prize only three times since it was established, plus two special awards given to South Africa’s Nelson Mandela and South African former archbishop Desmond Tutu.
The prize committee said they reviewed a number of eligible candidates “but none met the criteria needed to win this award”.
“The award is about excellence in leadership. In the first six years the prize committee has selected three very worthy laureates who continue to be an inspiration and whose examples, we hope, will be emulated.”
The inaugural prize went to former president Joaquim Chissano of Mozambique in 2007 and Botswana’s ex-president Festus Mogae won in 2008.
The prize was not awarded in the following two years. Former Cape Verde president Pedro Pires won the 2011 prize.
The London-based foundation also publishes the Ibrahim Index, ranking 52 African countries according to 88 indicators grouped under safety and the rule of law, participation and human rights, sustainable economic opportunity and human development.
There has been no change in its top five this year — with Mauritius topping the index with a score of 83 out of 100, ahead of Cape Verde (78), Botswana (77), Seychelles (73) and South Africa (71).
Somalia remained at the bottom with a score of seven, behind Democratic Republic of Congo (33), Chad (33), Eritrea (33) and the Central African Republic (34).
Ibrahim said that while there had been major improvements in some sectors, the continent’s main players were lagging behind.
“Between 2000 and 2011 there is a marked improvement in governance across Africa,” he said.
“The major improvements were in health, the rural sector, the economy. The interesting development was in gender. Gender has improved amazingly over the last 10-11 years. The highest improvement in any category in the index.”
However across the data, “the four main powerhouses in Africa — Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya — appear to be really stuttering. They are not showing really convincing progress.
“East Africa is not doing that well. It has been over taken by west Africa in the category of sustainable economic development.
“In general, we see positive development in Africa. The economy is moving forward relentlessly. Education and health is improving, there is great development there. Gender issues are improving.
“We see, unfortunately, a little bit of decline in the issues of human rights and participation. Economic development does not give us a reason to be complacent about that.
At a press conference in London, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation said it was not going to compromise on its standard of excellence in a leader.
The award, set up by Sudan-born telecoms tycoon Mo Ibrahim in 2006, carries a $5 million prize paid over 10 years and $200,000 annually for life from then on, with a further $200,000 per year available for 10 years for good causes backed by the winner.
The award goes to a democratically-elected African leader who has served their mandated term and left office in the last three years.
“You make your bed, you have to lie on it. If we said we’re going to have a prize for exceptional leadership, we have to stick to that. We are not going to compromise,” Ibrahim said.
“We are not just in the business of positive messages — we would lose our credibility.”
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation has awarded the annual prize only three times since it was established, plus two special awards given to South Africa’s Nelson Mandela and South African former archbishop Desmond Tutu.
The prize committee said they reviewed a number of eligible candidates “but none met the criteria needed to win this award”.
“The award is about excellence in leadership. In the first six years the prize committee has selected three very worthy laureates who continue to be an inspiration and whose examples, we hope, will be emulated.”
The inaugural prize went to former president Joaquim Chissano of Mozambique in 2007 and Botswana’s ex-president Festus Mogae won in 2008.
The prize was not awarded in the following two years. Former Cape Verde president Pedro Pires won the 2011 prize.
The London-based foundation also publishes the Ibrahim Index, ranking 52 African countries according to 88 indicators grouped under safety and the rule of law, participation and human rights, sustainable economic opportunity and human development.
There has been no change in its top five this year — with Mauritius topping the index with a score of 83 out of 100, ahead of Cape Verde (78), Botswana (77), Seychelles (73) and South Africa (71).
Somalia remained at the bottom with a score of seven, behind Democratic Republic of Congo (33), Chad (33), Eritrea (33) and the Central African Republic (34).
Ibrahim said that while there had been major improvements in some sectors, the continent’s main players were lagging behind.
“Between 2000 and 2011 there is a marked improvement in governance across Africa,” he said.
“The major improvements were in health, the rural sector, the economy. The interesting development was in gender. Gender has improved amazingly over the last 10-11 years. The highest improvement in any category in the index.”
However across the data, “the four main powerhouses in Africa — Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya — appear to be really stuttering. They are not showing really convincing progress.
“East Africa is not doing that well. It has been over taken by west Africa in the category of sustainable economic development.
“In general, we see positive development in Africa. The economy is moving forward relentlessly. Education and health is improving, there is great development there. Gender issues are improving.
“We see, unfortunately, a little bit of decline in the issues of human rights and participation. Economic development does not give us a reason to be complacent about that.
Thursday, 25 October 2012
Sport: ARSENE WENGER says "We win a trophy every year'.
ARSENE WENGER has launched a stunning defence of his Arsenal
record, claiming qualifying for the Champions League is like winning a
trophy.
The Gunners have been without silverware since 2005 but are in Europe’s top competition for the 15th consecutive year.
But speaking at the club’s annunal general meeting today, the Arsenal boss said: “For me, there are five ’trophies’.
“The first is to win the Premier League, the second is to win the Champions League, the third is to qualify for the Champions League, the fourth is to win the FA Cup and the fifth is to win the League Cup.
“I say that because if you want to attract the best players, they do not ask ‘did you win the League Cup?’, they ask you ’do you play in the Champions League?’.”
Chief executive Ivan Gazidis, chairman Peter Hill-Wood and majority shareholder Stan Kroenke were all heckled at the AGM over the club’s financial strategy.
Wenger, though, received a warm reception after his address, which had opened with an apology for the back-to-back defeats against Norwich and Schalke. He said: “If everybody is absolutely devastated when we finish third in the league, I promise you I will not be here if you finish 15th one day.
“We did not produce a good performance last night, but let’s not forget it was a first home defeat in the Champions League for 43 games — not many teams do that.
“It is always difficult after a defeat to take a distance with the result and look at the bigger picture.
“This team started in a very dynamic and promising way. We hit the wall in the last two games, which was a bit inexplicable, but the attitude and focus of the team every day is fantastic.
“I believe this team can deliver and I am optimistic we will have a good season and the players will show I am right.”
Wenger, 63, also defended the club’s financial policy — but stressed that for him, it was always about the football.
The Frenchman said: “My job is to deliver a team with the resources we have, and I have never complained about that.
“I want a club to pay players from its own resources, there is no shame in that.”
Wenger ended his address with a call for unity.
He added: “We want first to win the Premier League, that is what we are here for and that is what we want to fight for.
“Believe me we will give absolutely every drop of energy to achieve that and will do that again this year.
“It is still important that we keep our strength and stay united for the good of Arsenal, sometimes you can forget that.”
Gazidis had earlier said that Arsenal would be able to compete with the world’s biggest and best clubs as UEFA’s Financial Fair Play regulations become more rigorously enforced.
The Gunners have been without silverware since 2005 but are in Europe’s top competition for the 15th consecutive year.
But speaking at the club’s annunal general meeting today, the Arsenal boss said: “For me, there are five ’trophies’.
“The first is to win the Premier League, the second is to win the Champions League, the third is to qualify for the Champions League, the fourth is to win the FA Cup and the fifth is to win the League Cup.
“I say that because if you want to attract the best players, they do not ask ‘did you win the League Cup?’, they ask you ’do you play in the Champions League?’.”
Chief executive Ivan Gazidis, chairman Peter Hill-Wood and majority shareholder Stan Kroenke were all heckled at the AGM over the club’s financial strategy.
Wenger, though, received a warm reception after his address, which had opened with an apology for the back-to-back defeats against Norwich and Schalke. He said: “If everybody is absolutely devastated when we finish third in the league, I promise you I will not be here if you finish 15th one day.
“We did not produce a good performance last night, but let’s not forget it was a first home defeat in the Champions League for 43 games — not many teams do that.
“It is always difficult after a defeat to take a distance with the result and look at the bigger picture.
“This team started in a very dynamic and promising way. We hit the wall in the last two games, which was a bit inexplicable, but the attitude and focus of the team every day is fantastic.
“I believe this team can deliver and I am optimistic we will have a good season and the players will show I am right.”
Wenger, 63, also defended the club’s financial policy — but stressed that for him, it was always about the football.
The Frenchman said: “My job is to deliver a team with the resources we have, and I have never complained about that.
“I want a club to pay players from its own resources, there is no shame in that.”
Wenger ended his address with a call for unity.
He added: “We want first to win the Premier League, that is what we are here for and that is what we want to fight for.
“Believe me we will give absolutely every drop of energy to achieve that and will do that again this year.
“It is still important that we keep our strength and stay united for the good of Arsenal, sometimes you can forget that.”
Gazidis had earlier said that Arsenal would be able to compete with the world’s biggest and best clubs as UEFA’s Financial Fair Play regulations become more rigorously enforced.
News: Taraba State Gov. Dies In Plane Crash.
Unconfirmed reports have said the Governor of Taraba Sate, Danbaba
Suntai who was ,Thursday, involved in a plane crash is alive, contrary
to earlier reports.
The plane piloted by the governor crashed in Yola today.
Latest reports say the governor is in critical condition.
Danbaba Suntai, a pharmacist was elected as Executive Governor of Taraba State in 2007.
The plane piloted by the governor crashed in Yola today.
Latest reports say the governor is in critical condition.
PRESIDENT
GOODLUCK JONATHAN (R) ADDRESSING DISPLACED PERSONS AT LAO LAG CAMP
TARABA STATE WHEN HE VISITED THEM ON MONDAY (15/10/12). WITH HIM IS THE
STATE GOVERNOR, MR DANBABA SUNTAI.
News: 8 Drug Suspects With 10.635kg Of Narcotics Were Arrested By NDLEA.
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
Thursday arrested eight suspected drug traffickers for allegedly
smuggling about 10.635 kilogrammes of narcotics at the Murtala Muhammed
International Airport, (MMIA)Lagos.
Amongst the drug suspects apprehended was one Mr. Tembo Gideon aka Benson Okechukwu who was travelling to Thailand with about 2.522kilogrammes of methamphetamine tactically hidden inside local fabrics called Aso-Oke.
Speaking on the arrest, the NDLEA commander at the Lagos Airport, Mr Hamza Umar pointed out that the suspects were arrested with various kind of drugs ranging from cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin among others.
According to Umar, the breakdown of drugs recovered included 4.460kilogrammes of methamphetamine, 4.030kilogrammes of heroin and 2.145kilogrammes of cocaine. Apart from one of the suspects caught attempting to smuggle 3.455kilogrammes of heroin from India, others were going outside the country with different quantities of drugs”
Meanwhile, Chairman of the NDLEA, Ahmadu Giade in his Sallah message urged members of the public to desist from smuggling drugs and criminal acts capable of truncating their God ordained destinies.
“It is sad that these suspected drug traffickers are behind bars when they ought to be with their families this festive season. Drug trafficking and other criminal acts will only lead to misery, shame and unfulfilled dreams” Giade said.
The suspects are Onyekwere Wisdom Chinedu, 26years; Obinna Christian Chigbo, 37years; Muogbo Uchechukwu Sixtius, 25years; Tembo Gideon aka Benson Okechukwu, 25years and Orabusinze Chukwuka Joseph, 28years. Others are Ogbonnaya Kalu Robert, 54years; Obiorah Celestine Nonso, 31years and Udeh Lazarus Makwe, 44years.
Amongst the drug suspects apprehended was one Mr. Tembo Gideon aka Benson Okechukwu who was travelling to Thailand with about 2.522kilogrammes of methamphetamine tactically hidden inside local fabrics called Aso-Oke.
Speaking on the arrest, the NDLEA commander at the Lagos Airport, Mr Hamza Umar pointed out that the suspects were arrested with various kind of drugs ranging from cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin among others.
According to Umar, the breakdown of drugs recovered included 4.460kilogrammes of methamphetamine, 4.030kilogrammes of heroin and 2.145kilogrammes of cocaine. Apart from one of the suspects caught attempting to smuggle 3.455kilogrammes of heroin from India, others were going outside the country with different quantities of drugs”
Meanwhile, Chairman of the NDLEA, Ahmadu Giade in his Sallah message urged members of the public to desist from smuggling drugs and criminal acts capable of truncating their God ordained destinies.
“It is sad that these suspected drug traffickers are behind bars when they ought to be with their families this festive season. Drug trafficking and other criminal acts will only lead to misery, shame and unfulfilled dreams” Giade said.
The suspects are Onyekwere Wisdom Chinedu, 26years; Obinna Christian Chigbo, 37years; Muogbo Uchechukwu Sixtius, 25years; Tembo Gideon aka Benson Okechukwu, 25years and Orabusinze Chukwuka Joseph, 28years. Others are Ogbonnaya Kalu Robert, 54years; Obiorah Celestine Nonso, 31years and Udeh Lazarus Makwe, 44years.
Entertainment: Wizkid, Trey Songz, Kendrick Lamar Rock BBC Radio1xtra.
Like a powerful enigma, EME wonder star Wizkid continues to grow and
with a fame-ball that accelerates faster than you’d say “Wiz kid”, this
young bundle of talent is far from over with us.
Wizkid has just been invited to perform at the BBC 1xtra Live concert on November 12, 2012 at Brixton Academy in London.
Wizkid headlines the event with other top international music stars Trey songz and Lamar.
Wizkid has had a baptism of fiery success this year, walking away recently with the Artiste of the year and Revelation of the year awards, at the Headies 2012 held October 20 in Lagos.
Wizkid has just been invited to perform at the BBC 1xtra Live concert on November 12, 2012 at Brixton Academy in London.
*Wizkid and other performing stars
Wizkid has had a baptism of fiery success this year, walking away recently with the Artiste of the year and Revelation of the year awards, at the Headies 2012 held October 20 in Lagos.
News: Living in Lagos without .
For days now, living in Lagos has become a sort of hell
to some people. No thanks to the ban on commercial motorcyclists,
otherwise known as Okada from plying some roads in the state.
The enforcement of the ban took a new dimension early this week when the okada operators took to the streets to protest indiscriminate arrest of their members and subsequent seizure of their motorcycles, and the process, destroyed public facilities including BRT buses.
This it was learnt, angered the state government warranting a heavy clampdown on the defaulters by enforcing agents. As a result of this, okada riders across the state suspended their operations. The situation is compounded by the ‘perceived’ scarcity of petroleum products. Perceived because, it is believed that the scarcity was created by greedy marketers who hoard the products only to sell at odd hours.
All these have made life miserable for Lagosians. At every bus stop,
commuters are seen stranded while some were left with no option than to
take a long trek to their destinations.
Some of the commuters who spoke to our reporter said they lacked appropriate words to described the hardship they are going through and called on the state government to immediately address the situation.
Even car owners were not spared. The ban has witnessed an increase in number of vehicles on the roads, as those who rarely use their cars , for fear of being held up in traffic and miss business engagements, had no option than to use their cars and spend hours in traffic.
Those who commented on this issue were of the view that the government should have put some measures in place before full implementation of the new law, so as to cushion the effects on residents.
Mr Christopher, a journalist with one of the national dailies in Lagos, said the ban has made his work more difficult, particularly in meeting up deadline.
“Yesterday, I spent over an hour at a bus stop in the morning and over two hours in the traffic. The same thing happened in the evening. It was a terrible experience that I wouldn’t want my enemy to have.”
A banker, Kola and Zico, a trader at Ladipo market also shared similar experiences and opined that it is becoming unbearable to live in Lagos.
Most of the people who shared their ordeals with us maintain that the ban on okada was not bad in itself but stressed that everything was wrong about its implementation. They accused the police and other law enforcement agents of extorting money from okada riders even from those plying approved routes.
They suggested that for the law to be effective, government should provide alternative means of transportation, open new routes and repair bad roads. They also called for close monitoring of the activities of enforcement agents, to check their excesses.
Do have your say:
However, if you are in Lagos, feel free to share your experiences with us and what you think should be the solution- the best ways to go about the implementation of the new traffic laws.
The enforcement of the ban took a new dimension early this week when the okada operators took to the streets to protest indiscriminate arrest of their members and subsequent seizure of their motorcycles, and the process, destroyed public facilities including BRT buses.
This it was learnt, angered the state government warranting a heavy clampdown on the defaulters by enforcing agents. As a result of this, okada riders across the state suspended their operations. The situation is compounded by the ‘perceived’ scarcity of petroleum products. Perceived because, it is believed that the scarcity was created by greedy marketers who hoard the products only to sell at odd hours.
*Some commercial motorcyclists during operation
Some of the commuters who spoke to our reporter said they lacked appropriate words to described the hardship they are going through and called on the state government to immediately address the situation.
Even car owners were not spared. The ban has witnessed an increase in number of vehicles on the roads, as those who rarely use their cars , for fear of being held up in traffic and miss business engagements, had no option than to use their cars and spend hours in traffic.
Those who commented on this issue were of the view that the government should have put some measures in place before full implementation of the new law, so as to cushion the effects on residents.
Mr Christopher, a journalist with one of the national dailies in Lagos, said the ban has made his work more difficult, particularly in meeting up deadline.
“Yesterday, I spent over an hour at a bus stop in the morning and over two hours in the traffic. The same thing happened in the evening. It was a terrible experience that I wouldn’t want my enemy to have.”
A banker, Kola and Zico, a trader at Ladipo market also shared similar experiences and opined that it is becoming unbearable to live in Lagos.
Most of the people who shared their ordeals with us maintain that the ban on okada was not bad in itself but stressed that everything was wrong about its implementation. They accused the police and other law enforcement agents of extorting money from okada riders even from those plying approved routes.
They suggested that for the law to be effective, government should provide alternative means of transportation, open new routes and repair bad roads. They also called for close monitoring of the activities of enforcement agents, to check their excesses.
Do have your say:
However, if you are in Lagos, feel free to share your experiences with us and what you think should be the solution- the best ways to go about the implementation of the new traffic laws.
Job Vacancies: ETCO NIGERIA
VACANCIESExciting career in a multi-national Electro – Mechanical Engineering Company for the post of:
PROJECT COORDINATOR
QUALIFICATION: B.SC/B.E or HND. Mechanical Engineering
REQUIREMENT
Minimum of ten (10) years working experience
Excellent knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Office (Word and Excel)
Coordinating design issues within the Electrical and Mechanical Departments and the various project sites
Experience in working with drawings, good knowledge of reading drawings, understand the design and extracting quantities
Attending project meetings within Lagos and outside Lagos State
Engineering/construction industry experience
Capability to head a team.
PERSONAL QUALITIES:
Well organized, willing to work and capable of working independently
REMUNERATION: Highly competitive
TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: etco_office@etco-nigeria.com
Job Vacancies: GOLDEN TULIP HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE.
VACANCIES
Golden Tulip Hotel & Conference Centre invites application from qualified persons in our FOOD & BEVERAGE APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME. This scheme is designed for young person’s looking for a career in the Hospital Industry.
REQUIREMENTS OF CANDIDATES
Young, energetic, motivated, confident and can deliver service with a smile
Applicants must possess a minimum of lower credit in any discipline.
Fluency in English is a must
Ages between 18-22 years old as at last birthday
Applicants with higher qualifications should not apply
Applicants are here by strongly advised to submit only one application as multiple applications may result in disqualification.
TO APPLY
Entries should be sent to: hrmoffice21@gmail.com
DUE DATE: Tuesday 30th October 2012
Golden Tulip Hotel & Conference Centre invites application from qualified persons in our FOOD & BEVERAGE APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME. This scheme is designed for young person’s looking for a career in the Hospital Industry.
REQUIREMENTS OF CANDIDATES
Young, energetic, motivated, confident and can deliver service with a smile
Applicants must possess a minimum of lower credit in any discipline.
Fluency in English is a must
Ages between 18-22 years old as at last birthday
Applicants with higher qualifications should not apply
Applicants are here by strongly advised to submit only one application as multiple applications may result in disqualification.
TO APPLY
Entries should be sent to: hrmoffice21@gmail.com
DUE DATE: Tuesday 30th October 2012
Job Vacancies: AB MICROFINANCE BANK
AB
Microfinance Bank Nigeria Limited is an establish Microfinance Bank,
with its Head office situated at Ikeja, Lagos. Its is a member of an
International network of microfinance banks providing world class
banking services to micro, small and medium enterprise and private
individuals in Africa and Asia and rapidly spreading out to other
continents across the globe.Due to our rapid growth and continuous success, we are seeking to recruit highly motivated professionals to join us.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an employer of choice; having the support of a successful global network. Applicants willing to join this exceptional team of young and dynamic professionals must show enthusiasm in:
Finding solutions in changing circumstances
Contribution to an international team
Focus on providing excellent customer services
At the moment we are seeking to fill in the following entry level positions;
LOAN OFFICERS (Ref Code: LO)
MAIN TASKS:
Direct Promotion In Markets;
Evaluation of loan applications and preparation of load proposals
Participation in loan committees.
Monitoring of disbursed loans
Assuring long term relationship through high client satisfaction, reaching a high ration of revolving clients.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum educational level of BSC/HND
Basic knowledge of Financial Mathematics & Accounting ]
Detail and target oriented
Motivated and dynamic individuals who like to work outdoors
DRIVERS
Experienced driver with good geographical knowledge of Lagos and its road networks and Traffic laws and regulations are needed with the following prerequisites:
Must have a valid driving license
Must have a minimum of O’ level certificate
Must be able to communicate fluently in English
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send a soft copy of their CV as an attachment to jobs@ab-mfbnigeria.com not later than Friday, November 2nd 2012.
NOTE: Please indicate the POSITION and RF CODE as the SUBJECT of the mail.
Failure to comply would disqualify your application.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Job Vacancies: Oando
VACANCY TITLE: FRONT-END ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: ETO DUE DATE: Nov 5, 2012
VACANCY DESCRIPTION
REPORTS TO: Head Upstream Gas and Power Projects
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Process Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Instrument Engineers, Pipeline Engineers
OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB:
Development of concepts and front-end engineering for infrastructure and technical facilities projects
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide technical and discipline support during feasibility study of opportunities
Based on corporate guidelines, select preferred concepts for projects; present and defend same at the DRB through DG3
For greenfield projects, carry out (existing) facilities review for integrity and capacity, as an input to the concept selection and field development plan
Starting with approved feasibility reports (that have passed DG2), develop concept options for project realisation
Assess engineering consulting firms for suitability for engagement, and maintain a register of them as resources to augment in-house resources
Manage a FEED team to undertake FEED work for selected project concepts. copied from: nigerianbestforum.com-
Deliver completed FEED, including Invitations to Tender documents to the appropriate Project Execution Managers
Maintain a pool of Discipline Engineers needed for all phases of projects through to handover for operation
Through studies proffer cost-effective solutions to technical operational issues
Assess new technology concepts for suitability and application in field development and technical solutions delivery
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Quality and timeliness of delivery of packages (FEED documents, invitation-to-tender packages) needed to progress projects to detail engineering
Effectiveness of technical solutions proffered for identified operational challenges
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
A good university degree in engineering
Minimum of 10 years experience in oil and gas facilities engineering that must include concept studies
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
Understanding of the Opportunity Maturation Process
Understanding of key components and layouts of oil and gas infrastructures and facilities
Understanding of impact of concepts and front-end work in overall project value
Mastery of at least one recognized discipline in oil and gas engineering
Knowledge of key standards and codes that guide oil and gas facilities engineering
Understanding of interrelationship of various engineering disciplines in delivery of oil and gas facilities
Understanding of structure of tender documents for technical infrastructure. copied from: nigerianbestforum.com-
Coordination of multidiscipline teams for maximum synergy
CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://www.oando-cvmanager.com/careers/vacancies/vacancydetails/182
DEPARTMENT: ETO DUE DATE: Nov 5, 2012
VACANCY DESCRIPTION
REPORTS TO: Head Upstream Gas and Power Projects
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Process Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Instrument Engineers, Pipeline Engineers
OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB:
Development of concepts and front-end engineering for infrastructure and technical facilities projects
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide technical and discipline support during feasibility study of opportunities
Based on corporate guidelines, select preferred concepts for projects; present and defend same at the DRB through DG3
For greenfield projects, carry out (existing) facilities review for integrity and capacity, as an input to the concept selection and field development plan
Starting with approved feasibility reports (that have passed DG2), develop concept options for project realisation
Assess engineering consulting firms for suitability for engagement, and maintain a register of them as resources to augment in-house resources
Manage a FEED team to undertake FEED work for selected project concepts. copied from: nigerianbestforum.com-
Deliver completed FEED, including Invitations to Tender documents to the appropriate Project Execution Managers
Maintain a pool of Discipline Engineers needed for all phases of projects through to handover for operation
Through studies proffer cost-effective solutions to technical operational issues
Assess new technology concepts for suitability and application in field development and technical solutions delivery
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Quality and timeliness of delivery of packages (FEED documents, invitation-to-tender packages) needed to progress projects to detail engineering
Effectiveness of technical solutions proffered for identified operational challenges
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
A good university degree in engineering
Minimum of 10 years experience in oil and gas facilities engineering that must include concept studies
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
Understanding of the Opportunity Maturation Process
Understanding of key components and layouts of oil and gas infrastructures and facilities
Understanding of impact of concepts and front-end work in overall project value
Mastery of at least one recognized discipline in oil and gas engineering
Knowledge of key standards and codes that guide oil and gas facilities engineering
Understanding of interrelationship of various engineering disciplines in delivery of oil and gas facilities
Understanding of structure of tender documents for technical infrastructure. copied from: nigerianbestforum.com-
Coordination of multidiscipline teams for maximum synergy
CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://www.oando-cvmanager.com/careers/vacancies/vacancydetails/182
Sport News: 2013 African Nations Cup Table.
The Super Eagles will play its first Group C match at the 2013
African Nations Cup on January 21, at Nelspruit, 1800 GMT. In a repeat
of the 1994 edition final, in Tunisia, Nigeria will play against the
defending champions, Zambia on January 25, 1500 GMT.
The nation’s final group match against Ethiopia will hold on January 29 at Rustenburg.
See the full Africa Cup fixture schedule, courtesy, AFP.
Daily fixture schedule for 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa (times GMT):
Jan 19 (Saturday)
Gp A
At Johannesburg: South Africa v Cape Verde Islands 1600, Angola v Morocco 1900
Jan 20 (Sunday)
Gp B
At Port Elizabeth: Ghana v Democratic Republic of Congo 1500, Mali v Niger 1800
Jan 21 (Monday)
Gp C
At Nelspruit: Zambia v Ethiopia 1500, Nigeria v Burkina Faso 1800
Jan 22 (Tuesday)
Gp D
At Rustenburg: Ivory Coast v Togo 1500, Tunisia v Algeria 1800
Jan 23 (Wednesday)
Gp A
At Durban: South Africa v Angola 1500, Morocco v Cape Verde 1800
Jan 24 (Thursday)
Gp B
At Port Elizabeth: Ghana v Mali 1500, Niger v DR Congo 1800
Jan 25 (Friday)
Gp C
At Nelspruit: Zambia v Nigeria 1500, B. Faso v Ethiopia 1800
Jan 26 (Saturday)
Gp D
Ivory Coast v Tunisia 1500, Algeria v Togo 1800
Jan 27 (Sunday)
Gp A
At Durban: South Africa v Morocco 1700
At Port Elizabeth: Cape Verde v Angola 1700
Jan 28 (Monday)
Gp B
At Port Elizabeth: Ghana v Niger 1700
At Durban: DR Congo v Mali 1700
Jan 29 (Tuesday)
Gp C
At Nelspruit: Zambia v B. Faso 1700
At Rustenburg: Ethiopia v Nigeria 1700
Jan 30 (Wednesday)
Gp D
At Rustenburg: Ivory Coast v Algeria 1700
At Nelspruit: Togo v Tunisia 1700
Feb 2 (Saturday)
Quarter-finals
At Port Elizabeth: (1) Gp B winners v Gp A runners-up 1500
At Durban: (2) Gp A winners v Gp B runners-up 1830
Feb 3 (Sunday)
Quarter-finals
At Rustenburg: (3) Gp D winners v Gp C runners-up 1500
At Nelspruit: (4) Gp C winners v Gp D runners-up 1830
Feb 6 (Wednesday)
Semi-finals
At Durban: Winners quarter-final 2 v winners quarter-final 3 1500
At Nelspruit: Winners quarter-final 4 v winners quarter-final 1 1830
Feb 9 (Saturday)
Third place
At Port Elizabeth: Semi-finals losers 1800
Feb 10 (Sunday)
Final
At Johannesburg: Semi-finals winners 1800
Match venues
Johannesburg: Soccer City (94,000 capacity)
Durban: Moses Mabhida Stadium (54,000)
Nelspruit: Mbombela Stadium (41,000)
Port Elizabeth: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (48,500)
Rustenburg: Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace (42,000)
The nation’s final group match against Ethiopia will hold on January 29 at Rustenburg.
See the full Africa Cup fixture schedule, courtesy, AFP.
Daily fixture schedule for 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa (times GMT):
Jan 19 (Saturday)
Gp A
At Johannesburg: South Africa v Cape Verde Islands 1600, Angola v Morocco 1900
Jan 20 (Sunday)
Gp B
At Port Elizabeth: Ghana v Democratic Republic of Congo 1500, Mali v Niger 1800
Jan 21 (Monday)
Gp C
At Nelspruit: Zambia v Ethiopia 1500, Nigeria v Burkina Faso 1800
Jan 22 (Tuesday)
Gp D
At Rustenburg: Ivory Coast v Togo 1500, Tunisia v Algeria 1800
Jan 23 (Wednesday)
Gp A
At Durban: South Africa v Angola 1500, Morocco v Cape Verde 1800
Jan 24 (Thursday)
Gp B
At Port Elizabeth: Ghana v Mali 1500, Niger v DR Congo 1800
Jan 25 (Friday)
Gp C
At Nelspruit: Zambia v Nigeria 1500, B. Faso v Ethiopia 1800
Jan 26 (Saturday)
Gp D
Ivory Coast v Tunisia 1500, Algeria v Togo 1800
Jan 27 (Sunday)
Gp A
At Durban: South Africa v Morocco 1700
At Port Elizabeth: Cape Verde v Angola 1700
Jan 28 (Monday)
Gp B
At Port Elizabeth: Ghana v Niger 1700
At Durban: DR Congo v Mali 1700
Jan 29 (Tuesday)
Gp C
At Nelspruit: Zambia v B. Faso 1700
At Rustenburg: Ethiopia v Nigeria 1700
Jan 30 (Wednesday)
Gp D
At Rustenburg: Ivory Coast v Algeria 1700
At Nelspruit: Togo v Tunisia 1700
Feb 2 (Saturday)
Quarter-finals
At Port Elizabeth: (1) Gp B winners v Gp A runners-up 1500
At Durban: (2) Gp A winners v Gp B runners-up 1830
Feb 3 (Sunday)
Quarter-finals
At Rustenburg: (3) Gp D winners v Gp C runners-up 1500
At Nelspruit: (4) Gp C winners v Gp D runners-up 1830
Feb 6 (Wednesday)
Semi-finals
At Durban: Winners quarter-final 2 v winners quarter-final 3 1500
At Nelspruit: Winners quarter-final 4 v winners quarter-final 1 1830
Feb 9 (Saturday)
Third place
At Port Elizabeth: Semi-finals losers 1800
Feb 10 (Sunday)
Final
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New: 39-Years Old Man Sentenced For Defiling A 5-Years -Old Girl.
Magistrates’ Court in Benin on Wednesday sentenced Mr Saturday
Udoh, 39, to five years imprisonment with an option of N80, 000 fine for
defiling a five-year-old girl.
Delivering judgement, Chief Magistrate Mike Osayi held that the
prosecution, led by Sergeant Shaibu Mohammed, proved its case of
defilement against the convict as required by law.
The prosecution had told the court that Udoh committed the offence on
May 31, at Falodun Country Home Motel, Benin, and that the one-count
charge contravened Section 218 of the criminal code.
The court held that the evidence of the convict that he went to
collect money from somebody at the house opposite where he worked when
the incident happened was untrue.
The court also faulted the witnesses called by the convict, noting that their testimonies were conflicting.
The court further held that the proximity between the convict’s
residence and his office could not rule out the possibility of the
convict dashing home to commit the offence and returning to work.
The court also held that there was identification parade conducted in
the house and the little girl pointed at the convict as being
responsible for her defilement.
Osayi described the victim as intelligent due to her evidence in
court as well as the manner she responded to questions put to her by the
court during cross examination.
Consequently, the court found Udoh guilty and sentenced him accordingly. (NAN)
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