Goodnews! Abducted Nigeria Singer Freed.

Popular Nigerian singer Ado Halliru Daukaka, who went missing on Friday, has been found.

A BBC correspondent reported that the singer spoke to him at the hospital after he was released "He has just spoken to me from a hospital in Lafiya Lamorde, where he is recovering from his kidnap ordeal. It is about 120km (75 miles) from the north-eastern city of Yola where he was abducted." BBC Reporter

He said the kidnappers targeted him because he had released a song critical of politicians. Mr Daukaka said they tricked him into a car on Friday morning by asking him to record a song for them.
They drove out of the city and then played his new release, and began asking him why he had recorded a track that mocked politicians for failing to keep their promises:

"They threatened me and said they would take my life and repeatedly asked why I was criticising politicians and warned me to stop or lose my life."

He said they kept him without food for two days during his captivity.

This morning the kidnappers blindfolded him and let him go in a forest, Mr Daukaka said. Police say the singer was found unconscious and emaciated.

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Teachers In Kwara Goes Spiritual Over Non Payment Of Six Months Salary Arrears

Teachers of primary and Junior Secondary Schools in Kwara State have organized a joint prayer session for divine intervention on the payment of their six months’ salary arrears.

The Channels TV reported that the teachers converged on their secretariat to partake in the joint prayer session. Both the Christian and Muslim scholars called on God to give the government wisdom and wherewithal to yield to the demand of the teachers.

In an interview, both the State Deputy Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Teachers, Salihu Idris and the union’s Principal Secretary, Ola Idris, enumerated efforts made for government to see reason and pay the salary which had not yielded any result.

The union leaders said non-payment of the six months’ salary arrears by the government had greatly affected the economic well being of their members.


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On the part of the government, the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Governor, Dr Muyideen Akorede while briefing journalists on the outcome of the council meeting explained that the Governor had approved through Joint Allocation Committee the settlement of teacher’s salary arrears by the end of June.
He added that the Governor took the decision in order to ensure smooth flow of education and guard against disruption of academic calendar.

As the teachers await the response from the government on the payment of their six months’ salary arrears, it is expected that the education sector will not be affected in the long run.

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Nigerian Musician Went Missing After Song Criticising Govt — Family

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Guardian Newspaper Sacked 32 Workers

No fewer than thirty-two workers of The Guardian newspaper were on Tuesday retrenched by the management due to dwindling income.

As reported by the PM News, the affected workers, received letters of termination of appointments on Tuesday. Investigation revealed that over 100 workers of the company have been slated for retrenchment.

One of those sacked is the General Editor of The Guardian, Jewell Dafinone who was relieved of his appointment on Tuesday along with others.

More workers are expected to receive their sack letters on Wednesday and later this week. There is apprehension everywhere as affected staff who showed up in the office were immediately issued sack letters.

Na wa o!

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Nigerian Musician Went Missing After Releasing Song Criticising Government

Ado Dahiru Daukaka                                     Credit: PM News

A popular musician in northeast Nigeria  Ado Dahiru Daukaka has gone missing just days after releasing a scathing song accusing local lawmakers of corruption, police and family said on Wednesday Vanguard report.

The Musician went missing after he left his house early on Friday to offer dawn prayers at a mosque.

His new song accuses politicians from President Muhammadu Buhari’s ruling party of corruption and predicts they will be voted in the 2019 election.

The song “Gyara Kayanka”, or ‘Put your house in order’ in the local Hausa language, accuses local lawmakers of being selfish and corrupt. The family of the singer said he was a political target.

According to family members, they said it is obvious his disappearance is an abduction by some interests who are infuriated by his latest song which exposed corruption among legislators at the state house of assembly.

Atiku Mustapha,  Daukaka’s relative told AFP. “We believe they abducted him as a warning to other critics like him. They just want to muzzle critics,”   Hadiza Adamu, one of the singer’s two wives, said he had no enemies. “My husband is not known to be at loggerheads with any one. The only explanation we could provide is that he could have angered some powerful interests with his songs,” said Adamu, who gave birth just five days before he went missing. “We call on whoever is behind his disappearance to have pity on us and release him unharmed,” she said.

Adamawa state police spokesman Othman Abubakar said an investigation has been launched but declined to comment if the disappearance was linked to the song.

Daukaka became popular following Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999 with a hit in praise of then-state governor Murtala Nyako. Local singers are fierce critics in northern Nigeria with their songs that tackle everything from forbidden love to political discontent.

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A popular musician in northeast Nigeria has gone missing just days after releasing a scathing song accusing local lawmakers of corruption, police and family said Wednesday. Ado Dahiru Daukaka went missing in the Adamawa state capital of Yola after he left his house early Friday to offer dawn prayers at a mosque. His new song accuses politicians from President Muhammadu Buhari’s ruling party of corruption and predicts they will be voted in the 2019 election. The song “Gyara Kayanka”, or ‘Put your house in order’ in the local Hausa language, accuses local lawmakers of being selfish and corrupt. The family of the singer said he was a political target. “It is obvious his disappearance is an abduction by some interests who are infuriated by his latest song which exposed corruption among legislators at the state house of assembly,” Daukaka’s relative Atiku Mustapha told AFP. “We believe they abducted him as a warning to other critics like him. They just want to muzzle critics,” Mustapha said. Hadiza Adamu, one of the singer’s two wives, said he had no enemies. “My husband is not known to be at loggerheads with any one. The only explanation we could provide is that he could have angered some powerful interests with his songs,” said Adamu, who gave birth just five days before he went missing. “We call on whoever is behind his disappearance to have pity on us and release him unharmed,” she said. Adamawa state police spokesman Othman Abubakar said an investigation has been launched but declined to comment if the disappearance was linked to the song. Daukaka became popular following Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999 with a hit in praise of then-state governor Murtala Nyako. Local singers are fierce critics in northern Nigeria with their songs that tackle everything from forbidden love to political discontent. One of the country’s most popular singers, Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, was imprisoned by Buhari during his short-lived reign as military ruler in the 80’s. Kuti’s arrest on charges of currency smuggling were dismissed by human rights groups who argued he was a political detainee after criticising the government.

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/06/hausa-artiste-went-missing/

A popular musician in northeast Nigeria has gone missing just days after releasing a scathing song accusing local lawmakers of corruption, police and family said Wednesday. Ado Dahiru Daukaka went missing in the Adamawa state capital of Yola after he left his house early Friday to offer dawn prayers at a mosque. His new song accuses politicians from President Muhammadu Buhari’s ruling party of corruption and predicts they will be voted in the 2019 election. The song “Gyara Kayanka”, or ‘Put your house in order’ in the local Hausa language, accuses local lawmakers of being selfish and corrupt. The family of the singer said he was a political target. “It is obvious his disappearance is an abduction by some interests who are infuriated by his latest song which exposed corruption among legislators at the state house of assembly,” Daukaka’s relative Atiku Mustapha told AFP. “We believe they abducted him as a warning to other critics like him. They just want to muzzle critics,” Mustapha said. Hadiza Adamu, one of the singer’s two wives, said he had no enemies. “My husband is not known to be at loggerheads with any one. The only explanation we could provide is that he could have angered some powerful interests with his songs,” said Adamu, who gave birth just five days before he went missing. “We call on whoever is behind his disappearance to have pity on us and release him unharmed,” she said. Adamawa state police spokesman Othman Abubakar said an investigation has been launched but declined to comment if the disappearance was linked to the song. Daukaka became popular following Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999 with a hit in praise of then-state governor Murtala Nyako. Local singers are fierce critics in northern Nigeria with their songs that tackle everything from forbidden love to political discontent. One of the country’s most popular singers, Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, was imprisoned by Buhari during his short-lived reign as military ruler in the 80’s. Kuti’s arrest on charges of currency smuggling were dismissed by human rights groups who argued he was a political detainee after criticising the government.

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/06/hausa-artiste-went-missing/

A popular musician in northeast Nigeria has gone missing just days after releasing a scathing song accusing local lawmakers of corruption, police and family said Wednesday. Ado Dahiru Daukaka went missing in the Adamawa state capital of Yola after he left his house early Friday to offer dawn prayers at a mosque. His new song accuses politicians from President Muhammadu Buhari’s ruling party of corruption and predicts they will be voted in the 2019 election. The song “Gyara Kayanka”, or ‘Put your house in order’ in the local Hausa language, accuses local lawmakers of being selfish and corrupt. The family of the singer said he was a political target. “It is obvious his disappearance is an abduction by some interests who are infuriated by his latest song which exposed corruption among legislators at the state house of assembly,” Daukaka’s relative Atiku Mustapha told AFP. “We believe they abducted him as a warning to other critics like him. They just want to muzzle critics,” Mustapha said. Hadiza Adamu, one of the singer’s two wives, said he had no enemies. “My husband is not known to be at loggerheads with any one. The only explanation we could provide is that he could have angered some powerful interests with his songs,” said Adamu, who gave birth just five days before he went missing. “We call on whoever is behind his disappearance to have pity on us and release him unharmed,” she said. Adamawa state police spokesman Othman Abubakar said an investigation has been launched but declined to comment if the disappearance was linked to the song. Daukaka became popular following Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999 with a hit in praise of then-state governor Murtala Nyako. Local singers are fierce critics in northern Nigeria with their songs that tackle everything from forbidden love to political discontent. One of the country’s most popular singers, Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, was imprisoned by Buhari during his short-lived reign as military ruler in the 80’s. Kuti’s arrest on charges of currency smuggling were dismissed by human rights groups who argued he was a political detainee after criticising the government.

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/06/hausa-artiste-went-missing/

Graduates And Technicians Vacancies At Kuramo Industries

Kuramo Industries is a privately owned Nigerian company engaged in projects, manufacturing and engineering. Headquartered in Isolo, our Projects Division, KHP - KURAMO Homes & Projects now specialises in the end-to-end integrated delivery of turn-key homes and projects.

We invite applications from recent graduates, advanced graduates, and experienced practitioners, to fill the following positions below: 

 

1. Job Title: Technician (Electrical Sciences / Electronics)
Ref No: ELEC
Location: Lagos
Requirements

• Successful applicants will undergo a rigorous and extensive vetting process which includes written and practical tests.
• They will then join our multi-disciplinary teams working on exciting technical projects.
• These include advanced manufacturing and engineering CNC / industrial automation / robotics industrial electronics smart grids / power engineering and modern construction.
• We are also developing in-house business process software and applications for our engineering and manufacturing operations.

2.) Job Title: Technician (Physics)
Ref No: PHYS
Location: Lagos
Requirements

• Successful applicants will undergo a rigorous and extensive vetting process which includes written and practical tests.
• They will then join our multi-disciplinary teams working on exciting technical projects.
• These include advanced manufacturing and engineering CNC / industrial automation / robotics industrial electronics smart grids / power engineering and modern construction.
• We are also developing in-house business process software and applications for our engineering and manufacturing operations.

3.)Job Title: Technician (Mathematics)
Ref No: MATH
Location: Lagos
Requirements

• Successful applicants will undergo a rigorous and extensive vetting process which includes written and practical tests.
• They will then join our multi-disciplinary teams working on exciting technical projects.
• These include advanced manufacturing and engineering CNC / industrial automation / robotics industrial electronics smart grids / power engineering and modern construction.
• We are also developing in-house business process software and applications for our engineering and manufacturing operations.

4.) Job Title: Technician (Chemistry)
Ref No: SCNC
Location: Lagos
Requirements

• Successful applicants will undergo a rigorous and extensive vetting process which includes written and practical tests.
• They will then join our multi-disciplinary teams working on exciting technical projects.
• These include advanced manufacturing and engineering CNC / industrial automation / robotics industrial electronics smart grids / power engineering and modern construction.
• We are also developing in-house business process software and applications for our engineering and manufacturing operations.

5.) Job Title: Technician (Geology)
Ref No: SCNC
Location: Lagos
Requirements

• Successful applicants will undergo a rigorous and extensive vetting process which includes written and practical tests.
• They will then join our multi-disciplinary teams working on exciting technical projects.
• These include advanced manufacturing and engineering CNC / industrial automation / robotics industrial electronics smart grids / power engineering and modern construction.
• We are also developing in-house business process software and applications for our engineering and manufacturing operations.

6.)Job Title: Technician (Biology)
Ref No: SCNC
Location: Lagos
Requirements

• Successful applicants will undergo a rigorous and extensive vetting process which includes written and practical tests.
• They will then join our multi-disciplinary teams working on exciting technical projects.
• These include advanced manufacturing and engineering CNC / industrial automation / robotics industrial electronics smart grids / power engineering and modern construction.
• We are also developing in-house business process software and applications for our engineering and manufacturing operations.

Bank Of Industry (BOI) Youth Entrepreneurship Support (YES) Programme

The Youth Entrepreneurship Support (YES) programme is an ambitious programme by the Bank of Industry (BOI) aimed at addressing youth unemployment in Nigeria which is currently over 50%. According to a 2013 survey by the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), most of the capacity building programmes aimed at addressing youth unemployment, have concentrated more on training without any tie-in to the provision of small business loans, which is a critical success factor to the establishment of small businesses. In addition, they hardly take care of the entire training value chain in terms of Entrepreneurship, Business Management and Technical Skills. 

The YES Programme

BOI’s approach to tackling the youth capacity building challenge is to focus on young aspiring entrepreneurs within the age bracket of 18 – 35 years that have viable business ideas by developing a Product Program - Youth Enterprise Support Programme (YES Programme), for empowering them. This crop of Nigerians forms a significant proportion of unemployed youth in the country. 

Components of the YES Programme
The YES Programme comprises the following:

• Eight (8) weeks intensive online Entrepreneurship and Business Management training which has the ability to test participants’ understanding and track their progress.
• Five (5) days in-class Entrepreneurship and Business Management training
• Technical skills training in partnership with the various technical training and vocational institutes in the country.
• Financing the businesses by BOI under its SME Cluster initiative in consonance with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa’s Commodity-based Industrialisation Strategy.

Programme Objectives
The YES Programme has the following broad objectives:

• To create an interactive learning platform to train young aspiring entrepreneurs in entrepreneurship and business management that will ultimately translate into improved efficiency and productivity.
• To kindle the entrepreneurial spirit of the youths.
• To act as an incubation center where business ideas are nurtured to their full potential as well as entrenching global best practices by inculcating a culture of innovation-driven entrepreneurship and ethics in the programme participants.
• Promotion of self-employment among graduates of institutions of higher learning, thereby changing their job-seeking mindset.
• To deepen financial inclusion by de-risking the young aspiring entrepreneurs and making them eligible for small business loans to be provided by BOI. 

HOW TO APPLY

Step 1 – Check Your Eligibility
Check that you are qualified to apply. See the section “Who can apply?” below.

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Step 2 – Register
Click here to register if you have not already done so
You will receive a confirmation email from YES Programme with all the details you will need to log in.

Step 3 – Complete Application
Once you have successfully registered, log in and click the “Start Application” button on the Start Application Tab on this page. To return to your application, click the “save and continue” button and come back to it at any time. Once you are done with your application, click on the “Submit” button at the end of the form to send it to us. You can submit only ONE application per “application cycle” (typically 3-4 months).

Step 4 – Keep Informed
After the closing date you will be notified if you have been shortlisted for the next stage of the competition. Constantly check the YES Programme homepage for regular updates.

Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for the Competition you must satisfy the following criteria:
1. The applicant must be a Nigerian.
2. Must have a viable business idea within the 40 identified clusters that is operated, or will operate in Nigeria.
3. Must be within the age limits of 18 and 35. (proof of identity: International passport/Drivers License/National ID/Voters card required).
4. Must possess a minimum educational qualification of Ordinary National Diploma (OND).
5. Applicant must be able to carry out the application process online.

Call for application closes July 17, 2016

Click Here To View And Apply Online

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Vacancies Exists At Practical Habitat Ltd

PHL's culture is based on the shared values and commitment of the men and women who are building the company's future, on developing new technologies and on discovering creative and innovative solutions. In PHL, strong teams are built on personal relationships and genuine caring for one another.

These teams are maintained through a transparent work environment, a positive attitude and a shared drive for success.

PHL seeks excellence in all areas of the company's business and is committed to continuously improving the value of services given to customers. One way the company works to achieve this goal is through the long-term education and training of employees.

It is the policy of PHL that there should be no discrimination in considering applications for employment, including those from physically challenged persons. All employees are given equal opportunities to develop their experience and knowledge, and to qualify for promotion in furtherance of their careers.

 Vacancies Exist in the following areas

1.	Senior Construction Manager
2.	Business Development Manager

 Click Here To Apply Online 

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Job Vacancy At The Institute Of Virology, Nigeria (IHVN)

The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Finance Assistant (Global Funds)
Location: Abuja
Immediate Supervisor: Senior Finance Officer
Job Description

• The Finance Assistant (Global Funds) will assist in the Institute Global Funds payable and receivable functions such as, preparation of payment vouchers, transfer instructions, journal vouchers, bank reconciliation statements, and entering financial records in the organization’s accounting software.
• Under the guidance and supervision of the Finance Manager, S/he will provide direct support to the Global Fund team and operations on the general management of all the Global Funds.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for entering financial information and maintaining financial records in the organization’s accounting software
• Custody of cheques books, vouchers/support documents and transfer instructions to bank(s)
• Proper filling (& custodian) of retirements and support documents of treatment centres & laboratories and other implementing partners on a monthly basis
• Remittance of WHT on monthly basis
• Administration of payments (Preparation of payment vouchers, transfer instructions, etc.)
• Maintenance of cash books
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements
• Preparation and capturing of monthly journal vouchers for the reports of Sub Recipients and other implementing partner

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Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:

• Possession of a B.Sc in Accountancy or any of the Social Sciences or Higher National Diploma in Accountancy.
• Minimum of 2 years post qualification hands-on experience in an International NGO or Grants operational environment is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Applicants should be able to work with little or no supervision and under pressure;
• Good working knowledge of Sage 300 ERP;
• Should also be prepared for occasional traveling outside his base at Abuja
• Possess managerial and supervisory skills and should be able to multitask.
• Innovative with sound mind.
• Analytical mind and fluency in written and oral communication;
• Ability to relate with subordinates, colleagues and superiors

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft word format, to the “Associate Director, Human Resources” through this email address: careers@ihvnigeria.org
Note: Candidates should indicate appropriate position and preferred location in their application letter. IHVN is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Deadline  4th July, 2016.

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Breaking: Femi Fani Kayode, Nenadi Usman, Others Sent to Prison

Nenadi Usman

Femi Fani Kayode

Justice M. S. Hassan of the Federal High Court Lagos has sentenced former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode and Nenadi Esther Usman, a former Minister of Finance and Director of Finance PDP Presidential Campaign Organization to jail.

The two ex-ministers as well as Danjuma Yusuf and a firm, Jointrust Dimensions Nigeria Limited, were on Tuesday arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a 17-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing, corruption and making cash payments exceeding the amount authorized by law.

The defendants pleaded not guilty to all the charges preferred against them. They are to be remanded in prison custody until Friday, July 1, 2016 for hearing of bail applications.

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Fans Begged Messi Not To Quit National Team

Messi shocked Argentina and the whole world with his unexpected resignation after Chile defeated Argentina 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw on Sunday.

Apart from the humiliation of being beaten on penalties for a second time by their neighbours, they were gutted at the news of what online wags were calling “LeoMexit” – Messi’s announced retirement from international service. 

Argentine Team arrived home on Monday with dozens of emotional fans wearing the white and sky-blue striped jerseys of the national team, adorned with Messi's number 10, waiting in the rain for the team to arrive back from the tournament in the United States.

Some followed the team bus along the road leading from the airport to the Argentine Football Association complex. They waved flags, chanted, "Messi is not leaving!" and carried banners. One of them read: "Messi: I love you more than I love my mom."

Although Messi could not be seen on the bus, AFA spokesman Ernesto Cherquis Bialo confirmed to The Associated Press that he had arrived in Buenos Aires with the rest of the team.

Some fans, players, and even Argentina's president and the country's greatest player Diego Maradona asked Messi to reconsider. Other supporters on Monday were simply sad that one of the all-time greats is departing the national team prematurely.

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