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Seun Kuti, who is the son of the late maestro-Fela Anikulapo Kuti stated in a video that a proverb which says "woman's place is in the kitchen" is a European proverb. He stated that Africans initial don't know about subjugating women in Africa, He further briefed that the Europeans came to teach us how to subjugate women.



Seun spoke that when the Europeans came to Nigeria to establish missionary schools, they have to separate schools for boys and girls differently, and that what a girl can learn in their own school is different from what Boys will learn in their own school. Seun, also stated that Europeans taught Africans how to lynch criminals.



Watch the video:https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/04/a-womans-place-is-in-kitchen-is.html

Watch Video: https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/04/controversial-video-of-minister-of.html

Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige was interviewed on the popular Sunrise daily on Channels Tv.



He stated that there are Surplus Medical Doctors in Nigeria, he maintained that since Nigeria has Surplus medical practioner, the Country can export.



He further briefed that Nigerian Medical Doctors go abroad to get adequate training's oversea due to the best facilities over there, he stated that after their training's they come back home to establish their own Medical facility. Dr. Chris Ngige highlighted that Nigeria Medical Doctors are free to leave Nigeria, and that the country has surplus of Medical Doctors.





Watch Video: https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/04/controversial-video-of-minister-of.html

General Yakubu Gowon being told he had been overthrown as the Head of State in Nigeria while he was away attending an Organization of African Unity conference in Uganda, on the 29th of July 1975.



He was very shocked at first, immediately he arose from his sit at the African Unity conference, while moving out of the conference he was being interviewed by foreign Journalist, who were very desperate to know maybe he was aware of the news of his overthrown as the Head of state.



Watch the Video: https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/04/watch-moment-yakubu-gowon-was-told-he.html

A fire outbreak is happening in Ibadan, this was seen in a viral video posted on Twitter by a resident of Ibadan, The resident has called the service of the Fire agent in Ibadan, the fire was reported to have destroy lives and property.







Watch the Video:https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/04/just-in-fire-outbreakflamed-up-building.html

Apostle Suleman brings back a dead baby to life
A video was going viral on Twiitter, Pastor Apostle suleiman, the Founder and Leader of Omega Fire Ministries was seen waking back a dead boy, who was alleged to have been dead prior the miracle. The congregation was full of joy after the announcement by Apostle Suleman that the Boy is back to life.

Can this be Real or Normal Lamba?

Watch Video:https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/04/watch-how-apostle-suleman-brings-back.html

Photos of Nigerians on Twitter calling for #EndCrazyCharges in Nigeria.
On Twitter community yesterday, Several well meaning Nigerians raised their voices for the call of #EndCrazyCharges, which is the order of the day in Nigeria. This trend has created an avenue for exploited Nigerians, those who feel being cheated by severvices being provided by some private firm and Government aswell.

Nigerians complained about how they are being charged illegally.

Pamilerin, a contemporary Nigeria influencer, lead the fore-front of the online protest, he stated that: "Imagine buying monthly data and you can't enjoy it for a week, either because of bad network or how fast it finishes...Pathethic #EndCrazyCharges.


Source: https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/04/photos-of-nigerians-on-twitter-calling.html

Check out some of other tweets and Photos:

A young Nigerian named Eche who wowed some group of people with his incredible ball skills.



His video was posted on Facebook, which immediately went viral, while receiving accolades from Facebook admirers, they implore the Government of Nigeria to support the young eche talent.


Watch the Amazing ball skills: https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/04/a-young-nigerian-named-eche-wowed-some.html

Do you think so? He is very active with his audience ooh, I just think he went back to the drawing board to re-strategize ahead 2023, He has amazing Plans for Nigerians, He's a smart Guy who I feel can still lead this country to a greater height.

engrj:
Sowore is like a political scammer now.

Mad man

icebird25:
What do you expect from a presidential candidate..who's presidential result was like jamb score .....

Source: https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/04/where-is-sowore-nigerians-react-to-his.html

lalasticlala, Mynd44

Nigerians reacts to Sowore reduced active participation aftermath the Presidential Election.



In a street interview, a Nigerian said Sowore sudden disappearance shows that he depletes his commitments.



Some Nigerians advised him to go back to the drawing board, and re-strategies and improve on where he lost alot of votes, during the the Presidential election.



Another Nigerian in the course of the interview opposed what was been said earlier of Sowore, he stated that He doesn't believe Sowore has reduced his level of participation,he highlighted that Sowore is very active on Twitter and very communicating to his followers.



He further briefed that Sowore has alot to keep up to: Family,Business and key important things, he believes Sowore is re-organizing for the coming election.

Source: https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/04/where-is-sowore-nigerians-react-to-his.html


Watch video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtHNfBLVwSY

Watch video of Sowore Speaking: https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/04/video-1999-constitution-is-fraudulent.html

Omoyele Sowore, a quintessential Reporter, who was the Presidential flag-bearer of the African action congress at the recent concluded general elections.

Sowore was speaking with a group of well-meaning Nigerians in a Town-hall meeting where he stated that the "Land use act" was smuggled into the Nigerian Constitution by Former President of Nigeria- Olusegun Obasanjo.



Sowore, further highlighted that since then Nigeria as a country has not had any progress. He further briefed everyone that what we need as a Nation is to return to "Land ownership"



The owner of SaharaReporters said "we must be careful as well as not to return to customary ownership of Land that we had in Nigeria before the time of independence, in which a majority of the citizen are left without land while a few people own land"



Sowore stated that he will review the 1999 constitution which he claimed as a fraudulent document which was been imposed on Nigerians by the Nigeria military, He suggested a new constitution for Nigerians, a living document that is discussed by the the Nigerian People and must also pass through a referendum, he said.



Watch video:https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/04/video-1999-constitution-is-fraudulent.html

"Ojo Aderemi was a one-time Student Union President of the prestigious University of Ibadan, he was rusticated by the management on the basis of staging a protest against the inability of the management of the institution to issue the students their ID cards having made payment for it"
A Press release was posted on Facebook highlighting the reinstatement of Ojo Aderemi, a one-time Student Union Leader of University of Ibadan, The press release states further below:

"The TakeitBack movement seizes this medium to state it's outright rejection and total condemnation of the Rustication of Ojo Aderemi; The Students' Union President of the University of Ibadan, by the management of the University. We reject it as despotic and unbefitting of a democratic clime. The TakeitBack movement is prepared to join forces with Nigerians and mass of students to demand the immediate reinstatement of the students' leader and restoration of the illegally banned students Union.

Recall that Ojo Aderemi had led a congressionally resolved protest against the inability of the management of the institution to issue the students their ID cards having made payment for it. The announcement by the Congress of students to stage a protest against management's irresponsibility was first met with stiff resistance by men of the Nigerian police force acting on the instruction of Prof. Olayinka; the Vice Chancellor of the institution. The commissioner of Police threatened to shoot the students if they make true of their plan to stage a protest against the authorities of the institution. But this threat did not prevent the Students' Union President from leading the students in peaceful demonstration to execute the demand of Congress for students ID card. Upon staging this protest, the management got furious and decided to immediately and illegally proscribe students union activities and subsequently put together a kangaroo panel to intimidate to criminal silence, activists, members of Union parliament, Union executives viz other fighting arms of the Students Union. Please recall that all of this events happened in 2017. The Olayinka led University management had to wait till all agitations for union restoration are completely buried and calm before launching this attack on the said leader of the Students.

Hence, the victimization of Ojo Aderemi came to us as a rude shock. This does not however mean we are surprised or oblivious of the underlying intentions of the management of the University of Ibadan. Everywhere in Nigeria, there is a renewed and conscious attempt to completely kill the tradition of radical students unionism. And this is because there is a looming attack of fee increment on every institution of the country including the University of Ibadan. Just this month, the state government of Sokoto and management of Sokoto state university had increased fees of the institution by 100%. The Nigerian government is on the verge of launching several attacks on the poor people of this country. As we can see, the government would be increasing the price of fuel and VAT very soon. This would definitely put a strong strain on the economy and pocket of the poor man. These increments would also translate to the increment in all commodities including fees. This is why there is a plan to first smash our ability to resist these attacks before introducing several draconic policies.

This is why the TakeitBack movement views these attacks beyond the question of democratic rights of students but also an attempt by government to undermine our ability to resist imminent attacks on the living standard of the Nigerian people. It is to this end that the TakeitBack movement calls on mass of students and well meaning Nigerians to reject all conscious attempt to reduce our university into mere barracks and turn our democratic space into an arena of tyranny

Signed:

Sanyaolu Juwon

Natl. Coordinator, TakeitBack Campus Unit"

Source: https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/04/reinstate-ojo-aderemi-now-he-is.html

Follow this Link to read enlightening and very informative Piece: https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/04/what-is-difference-between-resume-and.html

Dare Lasisi



What is the difference between a resume and a CV?

The primary differences between a resume and a curriculum vitae (CV) are length, what is included, and what each is used for. While both are used in job applications, a resume and a CV are not always interchangeable. That's the universal truth not known to many job seekers and applicants.

A CV (Curriculum Vitae, which means a course of life in Latin) is an in-depth document that can be laid out over two or more pages and it contains a high level of detail about your achievements, a great deal more than just a career biography. The CV covers your education as well as any other accomplishments like publications, awards, honours etc.

The document tends to be organised chronologically and should make it easy to get an overview of an individual’s full working career. A CV is static and doesn’t change for different positions, the difference would be in the cover letter.

A resume, or résumé, is a concise document typically not longer than one page as the intended the reader will not dwell on your document for very long. The goal of a resume is to make an individual stand out from the competition.

The job seeker should adapt and modify the resume to every position they apply for. It is in the applicant’s interest to change the resume from one job application to another and to tailor it to the needs of the specific post.

A resume doesn’t have to be ordered chronologically, doesn’t have to cover your whole career like and is a highly customisable document.

It is very important to know that most employers have no time to waste on any CV or resume with unpardonable typographical errors and distinctive grammatical blunders.

As a job seeker, you must cross check your application and CV very well as if your life depends on it. You don't need to be in a hurry to produce either CV or resume.

If you're jobless, you need to engage in either voluntary works for your community, or charity, just to fill the gaps even if you're not collecting salaries/allowances from those activities. If you leave too many gaps in your CV, your potential employers see you as unproductive and probably a lazy person.

In a nutshell, you cannot buy work experience in a supermarket. Let me give you my own personal experience with journalism.

I did not have any background in journalism but I love the profession. I am a self-trained journalist from my undergraduate days at the University of Ilorin in Nigeria.

Campus journalism was even one of the bogus reasons for my expulsion from the university during the Sani Abacha era.

That's another long story. I don't wish to re-open an old wound.

I once worked with the Daily Times of Nigeria(DTN) in Lagos as a freelance reporter(not a staff!), just to gain work experience in journalism with well-trained journalists. I was paid N250 per published story and to earn N1000 per week, I must publish at least 4 good stories per week. I endured the stress shortly after my NYSC programme in Niger state, just to gain experience to add to my CV. No pain, no gain.

Time to apply for Commonwealth Media Internship in London, I knew I could be outrightly disqualified for not having a first degree in Journalism, Mass Comm or English language. It was clearly stated in the advertisement.

I just took a bloody risk! That was original WABILAHI TAOFEEK.

I boldly stated in the 1-page resume(not CV, you know why?) about my campus journalism experience plus DTN newsroom training, Habitat Communications(I was the General Editor of Shelter Watch journal for over 1 year), The Monitor and many others.

I also produced some of my published articles and news stories, just to impress the Commonwealth HQ panel members. I was asked to produce 5 articles/news stories, I sent them more than 10.(Over-Sabi dey worry me dat time?). My mission was to impress them to overlook my Bsc Geography certificate and focus on my unique creative writing skills and years of work experience in the media industry. It worked for me like magic. I was the only applicant selected out of 65 applicants from other Commonwealth countries. That was how I travelled to England without paying one dollar. The rest is now history.

Another possible option is to look for companies or individuals to give you reference letters for your potential employers. I recently searched the web to really understand how to write a good CV and resume for employers and clients. I just shared the outcome with my friends on social media. Knowledge is light.

Many Nigerian graduates cannot write an acceptable corporate-tailored CV or resume to impress potential employers. This is a serious matter. The Internet is a reservoir of unlimited information and knowledge.

Your CV or resume is your selling point to your potential employers and clients. You just need to stand out from the crowd. Applicants and job seekers need to remember the contents of their CVs and resumes, employers are likely to ask many questions during the interviews.

Don't cook up too many lies (you cannot smartly defend!) in your CV or resume. Don't appear as a brainwashed fool before your future employers. Loan yourself a digital brain. The world is now a global village. As simple as ABC.

Don't present forged documents/certificates, if discovered later, not good for your image. Be a good ambassador of your family. Thanks for reading.

Source: https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/04/what-is-difference-between-resume-and.html

Kadaria Ahmed, a Former BBC journalist, was spotted crying on behalf of the indigenes of Zamfara in relation to recent tragedy which occured in Zamfara state.



In the video she stated how the people of Zamfara loves Mr. President, and how the People of Zamfara came out en-mass to vote for President Muhammadu Buhari on the day of election.



Furthermore, she entreated that why is the President treating the citizens of Zamfara as if they are not part of the nation.

Watch the Video: https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/04/zamfara-security-mr-president-should.html

The aim of this write up is not to discourage people from seeking greener pasture, but to highlight the pros and cons of you embarking on that journey, so that at end you don't feel dejected and depressed with culture shock and thereby taking to crime, all in an effort to eke out a living, even though you could have been a king in your own country if truly you know your onion.

Lloydthesaint:
We will still go there no worry yourself

Read more: https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/04/living-in-foreign-land-is-not-so-cheap.html

Let me focus on the United Kingdom for the sake of this essay. It is not cheap to live in Europe and America or just any foreign country. You're still an immigrant even if you have the passports of those countries. Don't ever deceive yourself! When the chips are down, they would tell you your country of origin. As simple as ABC.

Please think deeper, don't engage in crimes in foreign lands.

Where do we start? To apply for citizenships of those countries, work permits or ordinary visa renewals and many others are not so cheap if you convert the pounds to naira. You must be a millionaire in nairas!

What about house rent, bills(gas, electric, phone, internet etc) plus council tax payments?

For example in South London, a single room is about £400 or more per month to rent. You're free to convert that to naira!

In this single room, no privacy, you will share toilet/bathroom, kitchen and living room with total strangers. You will need to tolerate some people from different family backgrounds. I will write a full story about this aspect very soon.

If you want your own privacy, then go and rent either 1 or 2 bedroom flat. Don't even think of renting a 2-bedroom flat because the rent per month is close to £1,000 or more. Ask Londoners for details.

If you move out of London, you're likely to see cheaper accommodation but less African people. It is your personal choice.

I lived in London for almost 14 years before recent relocation to Scotland. I have the map of London engraved in my brain forever!

I am still a Londoner at heart, I love London any day.

Right now, more Nigerians(and Africans!) are now moving out of London because of the high cost of house rents and other personal reasons.

For example in Glasgow, you can still see a moderate 2-bedroom flat for less than £600 per month inclusive of council tax. You can never see that in London right now. Quote me anywhere!

Let me drop this bombshell here, life is going to be 'extra hard' for you if you're paperless(zero immigration status) in the United Kingdom.

Life is likely to be 'hyper-hard' if you're working(either as a cleaner, careworker or any odd jobs!) with another person's document because it is more or less like modern slavery but better than begging people for money. You won't get full payment after your stress. That's the bitter truth.

Right now, I always advise fellow Nigerians, don't come to the United Kingdom to 'hustle', no longer possible without valid documentation. If caught, jail, then deportation to your country of origin. If deported, you cannot apply to re-enter the UK until after 10 years.

Many years ago, I knew one 'paperless' Nigerian guy(Mr A) in Peckham who was not paid for working through 'back-door' as a night-shift cleaner in one office in Waterloo, central London.

The owner (Mr B, a Nigerian citizen!) of the bank account used for the salaries just failed to pay because he knew the 'paperless' guy(Mr A) cannot report to the police. Mr B later escaped to Manchester. Don't let me re-open an old wound. I rest my case for now.

To cut the long story short, Mr A was recently granted settlement in the United Kingdom after almost 20 years of zero documentation. That's the sacrifice for the sake of his children.

Are you ready to endure 'plenty sh*t' for 20 years before obtaining UK papers? It is your choice if you're planning to relocate to the UK. I am not here to discourage anybody.

With Brexit, it is no longer 'business-as-usual' for immigrants! If you don't know before today, ask Google for details.

During this endurance of 'plenty sh*t' in a foreign land, some Nigerians at home won't stop disturbing you to send money, shoes or smartphones as urgent as possible. If they know your mobile phone number, you're in deep mess day and night.

Even if you come from Africa or anywhere with a student visa, you cannot work for more than 20 hours per week except 'cash-by-hand' work which is illegal. Life is a risk, it is your choice. The luck of Taiwo is not the same as that of Kehinde.

We(Nigerians living in the United Kingdom) all have our bitter-sweet stories to tell fellow Nigerians still 'trapped' in Nigeria.

If you're able to obtain a full scholarship to attend any UK school, I say a big congratulation to you. I wish you well and don't ever mess up this 'once-in-a-lifetime' golden opportunity.

Let's say maybe 10 or 15 years ago in the United Kingdom, you can work in many places as an immigrant without proper scrutiny of your passports but right now, proper checks of all papers before any work, even to work as a cleaner in any office. If caught working illegally without proper documentation, you're free to predict your 'punishment', ask Londoner for details. I no go use all mouth talk am.

It is not an easy task to work under extreme cold weather and still be sending money to Nigerians living in Nigeria. Don't even talk about some of us sending 'free money' to total strangers with financial problems on social media.

If you're working '9am-5pm' in the United Kingdom, after paying rents and other bills, you have little savings.

Read more: https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/04/living-in-foreign-land-is-not-so-cheap.html

President Muhammadu Buhari delivered a Keynote address at the World Economic Forum happening currently in Jordan. Buhari boasted that no state in Nigeria is currently held controlled by Boko- Haram terrorist.



The President stated in his Keynote adress that his admnistration is doing everything possible to win the serious war against terrorism. He agreed that the world is transcending and he therefore urged every nation to be co-operative.



President Buhari highlighted that he has recaptured all regions and territories in 2014 held hostage by the dreaded group.


In his words :

“Ladies and gentlemen, I strongly believe that the lack of social and economic inclusion was the root cause of many challenges we are experiencing. Today, our population is one hundred and ninety million people. By 2050, it is estimated that we hit three hundred and ninety million making us the third most populous country in the world. This means we must start working now to ensure this population is productively engaged. “In the last four years, we focused on security while implementing inclusive policies. On the security front, we made significant gains in fighting Boko Haram. We have recaptured all territories held by Boko Haram in 2014. We have liberated thousands of Nigerians held against their will. “Today, I am pleased to say no territory in the Federal Republic of Nigeria is held or controlled by Boko Haram"

Read more: https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/04/economic-forum-no-state-in-nigeriais.html

Mynd44 lalasticlala.

Read more: https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/04/stephens-death-unilag-commiserates-with.html

The management of University of Lagos has commiserated with the family of Dr. Urueye Stephen, in a condolence message posted on UNILAG Official Facebook Page, The University community prayed that God grants the family of the deceased fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.



Here is the Statement realeased online:



Dr. Urueye Stephen: Forever in Our Hearts

It was with sad and heavy heart, that the Management of the University of Lagos, received the news of the untimely death of a newly graduated medical doctor, Dr. Urueye Stephen Oluwanifishe, who died on Thursday, April 4th, 2019.

Dr. Urueye, before his demise was undergoing his mandatory Housemanship training at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba. The unfortunate incident surrounding his death is being investigated by the Police in collaboration with the College of Medicine, University of Lagos.

The Vice Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe, FAS, on behalf of the entire University community, commiserates with the family of Dr. Urueye Stephen and prays that God grants them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Signed,

Mrs. C. Taiwo Oloyede

Principal Assistant Registrar,

Communication Unit

for Management, University of Lagos


Source: https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/04/stephens-death-unilag-commiserates-with.html

Read more: https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/04/protests-in-lagos-over-unilag-doctor.html

Stephen Urueye, a medical student who graduated day after being stabbed in a robbery incident in Idi-araba (LUTH).

Students and doctors from the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) have flooded the streets of Idi-araba on a protest against the killing of Stephen Urueye.

One of the protesters told saharareporters that they hitting the streets in protest because the Idi-Araba Road had become notorious for unchecked armed robbery.

"We want the Police to do something about it," he said. "We are doctors, saving lives. It can't be that our own lives are not safe."

Source: https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/04/protests-in-lagos-over-unilag-doctor.html

Soldiers deal with a masquerade who harassed them for money at Fadeyi, Lagos, this video incident was recorded by a Twitter handler
@belikeamazing



Watch the video: https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/04/video-soldiers-deal-with-masquerade-who.html

The Take It Back Movement and the Coalition for Revolution today occupied the Police headquarters in Obalende Lagos Island to protest the fatal shooting of a 36 years old Kolade Johnson by officers of the anti-cultism unit in Lagos


Watch the video:https://www.femiotawa.com/2019/04/video-endsars-protest-reignited-in.html