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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Apply For 2019 NNPC Graduate Trainee And Experience Hire by olaNL: 9:02pm On Oct 18, 2019 |
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the suspension of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) ongoing job recruitment pending the determination of a suit filed by one Mr Pelumi Olajengbesi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Olajengbesi, a public interest lawyer, had commenced the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights of all potential applicants to set aside the recruitment by the NNPC on the ground that it was discriminatory. The recruitment had disqualified Nigerians above the age of 28 from applying for the vacant positions. Olajengbesi had faulted the age criterion placed on the ongoing recruitment of the NNPC noting that it violated section 3(e)(iv) of the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure), 2009 which protected the public interest of Nigerians. He had written to the then Group Managing Director of NNPC, Dr Maikanti Baru, on March 26, threatening to drag the organisation to court for placing discriminatory age requirement on qualified Nigerians who would have applied for the jobs advertised by the corporation. The NNPC had invited applications from candidates for a number of positions including trainees who must not be more than 28 years as of Dec. 31, 2018, and had graduated from a university or polytechnic not earlier than 2014. At the hearing on Oct. 18, 2019, the applicant prayed the court to ensure that justice was served on the unemployed Nigerians who needed to know their stand in the matter. “The matter has long been before the court and the rest of the matter is at a stake and under Order 8 Rule 4 of the Article II of the African Charter of Human and People’s Right (Ratification and Enforcement) Act. “I pray that the matter is heard together with the preliminary objection filed by the respondents in the interest of justice,” the applicant said. When the matter was called up, the applicant’s counsel informed the court that the respondent filed his counter on Oct. 15, 2019. In reply, the respondent informed the court that he was sick and had surgery. The presiding judge, Justice Muhammed Tsoho (Acting Chief Justice of The Federal High Court) informed the respondent’s counsel that his counter was not properly before the court and had not been regularised. The court in considering the urgent nature of the matter granted an adjournment for the respondents to regularise their counter. Tsoho however, ordered that parties must maintain status quo pending the hearing of the substantive suit. He adjourned the matter until Oct. 29, 2019, for hearing. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/10/court-halts-nnpc-ongoing-job-recruitment/amp/ |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Apply For 2019 NNPC Graduate Trainee And Experience Hire by olaNL: 9:22pm On Oct 15, 2019 |
panalyst: Meaning all pending issues raised earlier have been resolve. Thanks for the info. If I may ask was their any adjustment made to the list in order to resolve the initial concerns? |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Apply For 2019 NNPC Graduate Trainee And Experience Hire by olaNL: 10:41am On Sep 19, 2019 |
Kevlala: I agree with you on this. I think we should write a petition to NNPC demanding that they give us a reason for the delay in completing the process. And if they have a tangible reason then the least they could do is to notify the successful candidate as soon as possible regardless of the date of resumption. NNPC cannot just be allowed to do whatever they want just because they think they can. If their contract staff are putting pressure on them, we should also put pressure on them to do the right thing. Where are the lawyers in the house? 17 Likes |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Apply For 2019 NNPC Graduate Trainee And Experience Hire by olaNL: 2:40pm On Aug 24, 2019 |
Jarus: Good day Mr. Jarus. Is rasheed's phone number that is on your website still valid? I want to get a copy of your book in Abuja. |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Apply For 2019 NNPC Graduate Trainee And Experience Hire by olaNL: 2:26am On Aug 02, 2019 |
CircleOfWilis: Please don't resign yet oo. No one knows for sure regarding the relationship between the payment and APL wait till you have it at hand first before celebrating and resigning . As much as I would like you to be optimistic, we also have to be real. The result is a two way thing and you shouldn't loose both ways. Me for example within the time of the interview and now, I have taken an internship that could lead to employment after 3 months or at least added experience while still looking forwards and praying for favourable outcome from the nnpc interview. PS, I have not been paid; July 1st 3 Likes 1 Share |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Apply For 2019 NNPC Graduate Trainee And Experience Hire by olaNL: 9:38pm On Jul 26, 2019 |
July 1st, panel 38. I went with full smiles because I and my fellow GT interviewees were cracking jokes and making fun as we were waiting for our turn. They were a nice bunch. Went in the panel chairman welcomed me and they all introduced themselves, and I was asked to do same. Then we went into the interview proper. They didn't ask me anything related to NNPC. Just situational questions, definition of pollution and to give examples, then a question from my cv and the HSE question ask was that; what are the safety measures to take when driving a car. Finally they HSE guy asked me if I can drive (I still don't know the reason for this question). I was asked if I had any questions for them and I asked; what are the opportunities for advancement as a GT. The panel chairman answered and that was it. He made a joke about my tie and we both laughed it off. In all I will say the interview took about 5minutes because it was getting late already and there was still others waiting to be interviewed . I left the towers around 8pm. I wouldn't say I smashed the interview 100%, but I gave it my best and I was confident throughout the process even when I don't know what I am saying, I said it confidently . 6 Likes |
Politics / Re: Ahmed Tinubu And 2023 by olaNL: 6:20am On Jul 25, 2019 |
All the perceived might of BAT comes from his adversaries. Before now I was indeferent about his presidential ambition I.e if it even exists. But from the fear his opponents have for him and from the great "tactician" they have assigned to him, I think I am favorably inclined to voting him as the president come 2023. Because he has the characteristics |
Politics / Re: Which Nigerian Sector Is Progressing Today? by olaNL: 2:08pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
Agribusiness 1 Like |
Politics / Re: I Must Commend Buhari On The Quality Of Enugu - Onisha Express Road by olaNL: 3:22pm On May 21, 2019 |
Chimok: Your people are coming for you 20 Likes |
Culture / Alaafin Sets The Record Straight, Refutes Ooni's Claim On Yoruba Ancestral Ties by olaNL: 7:46pm On May 03, 2019 |
SCRIPT OF THE LETTER PUBLISHED IN THE NIGERIAN TRIBUNE ON THURSDAY, 2 MAY, 2019 PAGE 9 In recent time, I have been inundated with calls and even visits to my Palace on a recent Video Tape showing His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife during the Aje Festival in Ile-Ife, Osun State. With all sense of modesty but candour, I cannot recall exactly the number of the video tapes that have been sent to me by well-meaning Yoruba elders and patriots. (2) In the same vein, the traditional rulers have not been left out of this concern and legitimate worries. All across Yoruba speaking areas of Nigeria up to Kwara and Kogi states, the situation to say the least, has been breathless. Even the Yoruba in the Diaspora; Republics of Benin and Togo, Brazil, Cuba, Chile, Ecuador, United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada etc have also expressed indignation about the current issue. (3) Initially, my reaction was to stand by my age long resolve, as the king and Head of Yorubaland, not to interfere in the running of the affairs of other Paramount rulers in Yorubaland of which the Ooni of Ife is one. But after listening thoroughly with meticulous assessment and analysis of the tape, I did not hesitate to come to the conclusion that the time for me to interfere was ripe and absolutely expedient less the cherished historical and cultural heritage of the Yoruba is wantonly dragged in the mud. My interference, therefore, is daintily anchored on the sanctity of Yoruba history, origin and custom which I am convinced the said video tape by Oba Enitan Ogunwusi did not observe. (4) Yet, even in my response, one should be cautious enough against any inter ethnic hostility and malice within Nigerian context, especially between Yoruba and Igbo. But this should not be turned into historical fallacies. I doubt if any Igbo man familiar with the history of his origin will be happy with the fallacious claim that they originated from Obatala. (5) Also I do not think the Igbo with a record of highly respected origin will feel comfortable after tracing their origin to ancient Israel with lineage to Eri, the fifth son of Gad who was the seventh son of Jacob, who was the youngest son of Isaac, son of Abraham. Eri, the son of Gad was said to have entered the present Egypt, journeying down Africa, crossing the Nile to Ethiopia (present day Sudan) and finally into the present day Enugwu Aguleri (for more details about this see: THE BOOK NIGERIA 2.O. CARAPACE PUBLISHERS NIGERIA LIMITED. Pg 46 ORIGIN OF THE IGBO: OBU GAD (HOUSE OF GAD) ANAMBRA STATE. Khartoum Street, Wuse, Zone 5, Abuja Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria or www.dayoadedayo.com). Certainly, the Igbo people who are proud of their origin will not feel comfortable with any pseudo history that will make them superior to Israel. (6) I am not aware of any business relationship between the Yoruba and the Igbo until the 19th century, leading to the amalgamation of the Southern Protectorate and Northern Protectorate that resulted into Nigeria in 1914. In other words, we are related as fellows Nigerians who have been enjoying mutual relationship for each other. Culturally, linguistically, traditionally and historically, we are basically different. We have always striven to promote harmonious understanding in our diversities. (7) AJE Coming back to the origin of Aje – Commerce, the cowry (Owoeyo) had been the Yoruba medium of exchange long before the Europeans came. Hence the decoration of Sekere drum with cowries in appreciation and honour of Aje deity it is to say the least, instructively abominable for anybody, no matter how highly placed to put any tribe above the Yoruba race as far as legitimate trading business is concerned. This is because Aje remains one of the early deities of the Yoruba whose imagery creation is the popular Sekere music played everywhere in Yorubaland. ( Alaafin Onisile 1738 – 1750: Alaafin Onisile was remarkable for his indomitable courage and lion-hearted spirit. He was moreover very artistic, and was said to have made seven silver doors to the entrances of his sleeping apartment. During his reign, the Sekere (Calabash) drum was ornamented, not only with cowries, but also with costly beads e.g. Iyun (Corals), Okun (Stone beads, Benin), Erinla (stripped yellow pipe beads) and Segi (blue pipe beads), strung with silk thread dyed red; all of native manufacture. He was a great warrior and for his exploits was nicknamed “Gbagida! Wowo I’ewon ab’esin fo odi (Gbagida, an expression of admiration), a man with clanging chains (for prisoners) whose horse can lead over a town wall). The History of the Yorubas. Pg.176 by Rev, Samuel Johnson. (9) Besides, some families in Yorubaland are classified adherents of Aje deity. Some of these families named their children in honour of their chosen deity, i.e. Aje. Such names include: Ajebandele, Ajewumi, Ajifowobaje etc not to talk of those who dedicate time to worship the deity. (10) It is also a truism that some cognomen, lineage panegyric, such cognomen include: Aje ti so eru d’omo. Yet another is special request and plea to Aje such as “Aje dakun ma na mi ni pasan re ko se nani” and many others like that. (11) Coming back to modern trade, I make bold to say that it was the imitative of Alaafin who opened the Yoruba to Trans-Sahara trade with West African Countries as early as the fifteenth century. This was especially between the Yoruba and the Hausa-Fulani across West Africa. Trade routes led from Timbuktu in Mali, Goa, Tuareg and Tripoli. Still as far as (Oceanic) Coastal trade was concerned, the Alaafin used the Port of Allada in Wema to control European shippers. “By the middle of the 18th century, when Oyo had grown into an empire in the full bloom of life, Oyo was bounded to the north by the Niger, to the West by Modern Togoland, to the east by its sister Kingdom of Benin and to the South by the Gulf of Guinea, and Porto Novo and Badagry were its main coastal outlets. Dahomey, it may be recalled, became a tributary state of Oyo in 1730 see: Topics in West African History, pg. 90 Paragraph 22 by Adu Boahen, Ph.D. Associate Professor of History, University of Ghana. Published by Longman Group Limited, London 1966. (12) One other imperative of Yoruba in the pursuit of commerce is that any such pursuit must be legitimate with norms of the society. It is on this note that Yoruba sweat and labour as necessary partners; Yoruba do not encourage cheating and unlaboured wealth. Yoruba work very hard to be wealthy. “Ise ni Oogun ise Eni ti ise nse Ko ma bo orisa Oro kokan torisa Ibaa bo orisa Ibaa bo obatala O di ojo ti o ba sise ko to jeun” “Work is the medicine for poverty Who ever is poor Let him not worship divinities Nothing concerns the divinities He may worship the divinities He may worship Obatala It is not until he does a profitable job that he would eat” (13) The above quotations underscore the fact that the Yoruba are very industrious from the beginning with strong emphasis on legitimacy. We have such wealthy and successful businessmen in Lagos who invested heavily on the education of their children. Few examples would suffice. For instance, in 1884, Obadia Johnson, a Yoruba qualified as a Doctor of Medicine. John Randle, son of Thomas Randle an Oyo man who settled at Aroloya in Lagos qualified as a Doctor in 1888, followed by Orisadipo Obasa in 1891. Sapara Williams became the first Lawyer in Nigeria in 1888. In 1893, Herbert Macaulay, a Yoruba man, became an Engineer and A. Agbebi followed in 1911. (14) Earlier on a Primary School had been established in 1842 in Lagos by the Missionaries. The CMS Grammar School was established in Lagos in 1859 by T.B Macaulay who is the father of Herbert Macaulay. The Methodist Boys’ High School followed in 1876 and in 1879 Methodist Girls’ High School, 1881 St Gregory’s College, Lagos and in 1885 the Baptist Academy (see J.F. Ade Ajayi “The Development of Secondary Grammar School Education in Nigeria, pg 523. (15) It also on account of such entrepreneurship backup with distinguished scholarship that the Yoruba established the first Television Station in Black Africa, the first five-star Hotel – Premier Hotel, Ibadan, first Stadium, first dualised Road – Mokola – to State Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, first Food Canning Industry, first Skyscrapper – Cocoa House, Ibadan, first farm settlement, First Free Primary Education, free Medical services for school children; all in the former Western Region of Nigeria under the premiership of Chief Obafemi Awolowo. The first African Bishop was Bishop Ajayi Crowther, who spoke twelve languages: English, Yoruba, Ibo, Hausa, Fulfulde (Fulani) Nupe, Kanuri etc, Bishop Ajayi Crowther discovered the first ever Igbo Alphabet ‘ISIOMA’ just as the first Newspaper to be published in Nigeria. These are just a few of the “firsts”. (16) In summary, let it be stated that Nigeria, despite the multiplicity of its ethnicity has been together in harmony in spite of their heterogeneity. All of us leaders should guide against any utterance that can create an atmosphere of suspicion and rancor among the various ethnic compositions. IKU BABA YEYE _____________________________________ Oba (Dr.) Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, JP. CFR, LLD, SAP, D.LLTS, DPA The Alaafin of Oyo and Permanent Chairman Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs Chancellor, University of Maiduguri, Borno State Chancellor, Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State Pro-Chancellor, Keisie International University South Korea Nigeria, Ghana and Sierra Leone. 7 Likes 3 Shares |
Politics / Re: Why Governors Should Emulate Buhari’s Way Of Governance – Ribadu by olaNL: 7:07pm On May 01, 2019 |
Our next vice president 2 Likes 1 Share |
Politics / Election Broadcast by olaNL: 10:18am On Feb 03, 2019 |
It's two weeks to the election. Know this, elections/presidents will come and go but your relationship with others will remain. Whatever your political allignment is, you should respect other people choice of candidate even if you disagree. And let's pray that whoever is eventually elected president, his actions will be of benefit to us. PEACE ✌✌ |
Politics / Re: Northwest No Longer Buhari Safe Zone by olaNL: 6:03pm On Dec 03, 2018 |
I don't know why people like comparing $ to ₦ as if they have the same purchasing power. An equivalent of $1 which is about ₦360 can buy you lunch containing the six classes of food while you can't get the same with $1. 2 Likes |
Politics / Re: Is There A Conspiracy Between APC And The media To Conceal Boko Haram Attacks? by olaNL: 2:28pm On Nov 23, 2018 |
If the media is to report every thing that BHT does, then that's all we will be reading on the FP of every media. BHT commits different atrocities that is what they are for and that is what they do. Giving them exclusive media coverage will only encourage and enbolden them to do more as they will see themselves as celebrities. Why do you think they are always making propaganda videos. Putting their news on FP always is like giving them what they need on a platter of gold and will only encourage them to do more. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Power Supply Still Under 4,000MW, So What Has Buhari Done??? by olaNL: 8:11pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
poiZon: With the dedication and commitment of this government, we will get there. But it's not possible to do that in a short time. |
Politics / Re: Power Supply Still Under 4,000MW, So What Has Buhari Done??? by olaNL: 6:55pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
udemzyudex: From what I can perceive, I can say this government intend to deliver on this. I cannot give you a specific timeline because I don't have such information. |
Politics / Re: Power Supply Still Under 4,000MW, So What Has Buhari Done??? by olaNL: 6:50pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
poiZon: What was the promise and what were you expecting? |
Politics / Re: Power Supply Still Under 4,000MW, So What Has Buhari Done??? by olaNL: 6:09pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
udemzyudex: Mostly money. And even if there is money available, procurement, construction and installation takes time. |
Politics / Re: Power Supply Still Under 4,000MW, So What Has Buhari Done??? by olaNL: 6:05pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
Butterflyleo: Quoted by the nairaland famous butterfly. I always look out for your posts and comments. And really admire your entrepreneurship agribusiness approach. |
Politics / Re: Power Supply Still Under 4,000MW, So What Has Buhari Done??? by olaNL: 6:01pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
udemzyudex: You have to understand that this things take time and resources of which there is little. |
Politics / Re: Power Supply Still Under 4,000MW, So What Has Buhari Done??? by olaNL: 5:23pm On Oct 14, 2018 |
He expanded the grid transmission capacity from 4000MW to 7000MW, this is the first phase of increasing the power supply. The next phase is increasing power generation. It's only logical to increase the transmission capacity before increasing generation. 2 Likes |
Phones / Re: Infinix Hot 5/5 Lite Discussion Thread by olaNL: 6:10pm On Oct 04, 2018 |
Hi guys, I just got a hot 5, but it doesn't fast charge. Is there a setting or something I could do to enable fast charging. Thanks |
Phones / Re: Advice Needed In Getting A New Phone by olaNL: 4:45pm On Oct 01, 2018 |
Yyvonne: Innit: dyfaze: bamac: Psoulsport: Creg7: Realboygenius: Pekuliar: Thank you all for your advice and suggestions. I went to the market having tecno spark 2(2gb version) in mind, but the size (dimensions) of the phone discouraged me (I don't like big phones) so I went for infinix hot 5. It fits my specifications with a plus (4000mA battery) and I have been enjoying it since. Once again thank you all. |
Phones / Advice Needed In Getting A New Phone by olaNL: 8:52pm On Sep 28, 2018 |
Hello fellow nairalanders, I am looking to get a new phone with the following specifications. I will appreciate your guidance and advice. ROM: 16GB RAM: 2GB processor speed: > or = 1.3GHz Battery capacity: ~3000mA I am not very keen on the camera and i want to get a good value for money. My Budget is 40k max. I intend going to computer village tomorrow. Thanks in anticipation. |
Phones / Advice Needed In Getting A New Phone by olaNL: 8:45pm On Sep 28, 2018 |
Hello fellow nairalanders, I am looking to get a new phone with the following specification. I will appreciate your guidance and advice. ROM: 16GB RAM: 2GB processor speed: > or = 1.3GHz Battery capacity: ~3000mA I am not very keen on the camera and i want to get a good value for money. My Budget is 40k max. I intend going to computer village tomorrow. Thanks in anticipation. |
NYSC / Re: 7 Best CDS Groups To Join As A Corp Member by olaNL: 5:44am On Sep 09, 2018 |
You forgot a very important one *MDGs which is now SDGs CDS group. Its like the father if all CDS. 24 Likes |
Programming / Re: Programming Videos And Books For FREE by olaNL: 8:02am On Sep 23, 2017 |
MicroFuse: I just saw this post. hope you can still spare me one. dolaola123@yahoo.com thanks in advance |
Politics / Re: President Muhammadu Buhari's Speech At The UN General Assembly by olaNL: 6:06am On Sep 19, 2017 |
Viula: This is the most interesting part of the speech 3 Likes |
Politics / Re: Constitution Review: Why Presidential Assent Unnecessary - Saraki by olaNL: 7:09am On Aug 04, 2017 |
which people is he referring to here. This nass members are taking Nigerians for a ride. So what he is saying is that they can decide to give themselves immunity, unlimited allowance, and whatever they wish. I am of the opinion that the national Assembly should be scraped or at least we should only have house of reps. That institution is a complete waste of the nations resources. They are like a thorn in our flesh. 16 Likes |
Politics / Re: Herdsmen Turn National Stadium , Abuja To Grazing Reserve by olaNL: 12:45pm On Sep 06, 2016 |
I was expecting a picture of the cattle grazing 7 Likes |
Education / Re: Ethno-religious Cleansing Of Federal University Dutsinma, Katsina State by olaNL: 12:35pm On Sep 03, 2016 |
what kind of report is this? coming from sahara reporters. I am very disappointed. it is very clear that the reporter have an evil intention. why is he trying to insight some set of people against the other. if this kind of thing should continue, then I support the bill that seek prosecution for people that post such thing in the media. even if there is an iota of truth in the report, the reporter is not in any way professional about writing and publishing it. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Politics / Re: Massive Rice Mill Plant Which Is Set To Be Commissioned In Kano. PICTURES. by olaNL: 6:00pm On Aug 27, 2016 |
MILFangela: whether na OBJ or GEJ or PMB it doesn't really matter right now. the main thing is for the masses to get food at affordable prize. 1 Like |
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