I started job hunting early this year after NYSC, and truth be told it has been crazy. Oboy, na hear i dey hear say no job, I experienced the hassle first hand this year…but thank God, He always comes through.

As expected from a young graduate who is job hunting, I created a jobberman account, tried to apply to some jobs but didn't get any interview invites.(Maybe i didn’t do enough) My LinkedIn page wasn’t left out, even if i no post there, i sha created the page…at least i get am.
Until three months ago, a friend sent a link to me since he knew the kinda entry role I was looking for. I clicked on the link and it took me to Google Play Store ( I use an android) where I got to download an App called CorpeRate, signed-up, then applied to the role.

All thanks to good friends. if you gat them, please hold them close. Prior to that time I’d never heard about CorpeRate. For those that might find this useful, Corperate is a Nigerian networking App where different Nigerian companies post jobs that professionals and graduates can apply to. Also, you can connect with like-minded individuals and businesses that spike your interest. But really, I still don't know why CorpeRate is not so talked about, maybe na because dem still dey come up…but since I find them useful, I think it's only fair to share.

So, i created an employee account on corpeRate, signed-up and applied to the role entry role my friend shared with me. It was like a joke when I received an invite for an interview the following week and eventually secured my current job.

Maybe some other time I'll talk about what makes the platform stand out for me. But if you care to know, it's not a congested place like linkedIn and there’s absolutely nothing complex about the platform. Infact, it is designed specifically for Nigerians which makes it fantastic in my opinion.
You can visit www.corperate.ng to find out more about CorpeRate.

The Kaduna State House of Assembly has elected the former deputy speaker, Honourable Yusuf Tanimu Zailani as the new speaker of the House.
Zailani was elected one hour after the resignation of the 37-year-old former speaker, Aminu Abdullahi Shagali.

In Shagali’s resignation letter sited by Oak TV, he wrote to the Clerk of the House, stating that he was resigning on ‘personal grounds’.

Zailani represents Igabi Constituency.

More to come...

https://oak.tv/newstrack/breaking-kaduna-assembly-elects-new-speaker-one-hour-after-ex-speaker-resigns/

Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court Abuja, found Olisah Metuh, former PDP spokesman guilty of count 1 in relation to a 7 count charge by the EFCC bordering on criminal diversion of funds and fraud.

The count reads “that you Olisa Metuh and Destra Investment Limited, on or about 24th November 2014 in Abuja, within the Jurisdiction of this Honourable court, took possession of the sum of N400, 000 000:00 (Four hundred Million Naira) only, paid into the account of DESTRA INVESTMENTS limited with Diamond Bank Plc, with account number: 0040437573, from the account of the office of the National Security Adviser with the Central Bank of Nigeria without contract award when you reasonably ought to have known that the said fund formed part of the proceeds of an unlawful activity of Col. Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (Rtd.); the then National Security Adviser (To wit: criminal breach of trust and corruption) and thereby committed an offence contrary to section 15 (2) (d) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 as amended in 2012 and punishable under section 15(3) of the same Act.

Justice Abang in his ruling said Olisah Metuh turned a blind eye to the source of the inflow, he ought to have known that the money involved was from the unlawful proceeds in relation to Sambo Dasuki.

He added that he believed directly or indirectly, the 1st defendant Metuh, had reasonable knowledge about the inflow of the illegal money.

Details to come...


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The Director, Kenya School of Law, Patrick Lumumba address Nigerian lawmakers: Are you honourable members or horrible members?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuVikEkAcwc

The Director, Kenya School of Law, Patrick Lumumba address Nigerian lawmakers: Are you honourable members or horrible members?

Watch full video.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuVikEkAcwc

The authorities in Saudi Arabia could execute a Nigerian, Sulaimon Olufemi, 28, who was convicted and sentenced to death in connection with the murder of a policeman in Jeddah in 2002 anytime.

According to Amnesty International, Suleiman Olufemi was reportedly sentenced to death in May 2005, in connection with the murder of a Police Officer in Jeddah in 2002, is one of the 13 Nigerians arrested and charged with the murder.

The 12 others were however lucky as they were only sentenced to prison terms and corporal punishment.
According to the Saudi Arabian Human Rights Commission, the death sentence against Olufemi has been upheld by the Court of Cassation and ratified by the Supreme Judicial Council.


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Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting at Maitama, Abuja, has ordered the release of the international passport of a former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd).

The judge made the order today after Dasuki’s counsel, Ahmed Raji SAN, argued the application, dated and filed on February 11.

The security adviser to former President Dr Goodluck Jonathan had sought the release of the passport to enable him to renew the expired passport, which has been in the custody of the court for the past four years.

Arguing the application, Raji withdrew the second relief sought in the application.

According to him, the relief seeking the release of the passport, was an innocuous application as the prosecution did not file any counter application.

The prosecution counsel, Oluwaleke Atolagbe, did not object to the relief sought by Dasuki.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiYnySa9UsA&t=15s

Monica Osagie, the OAU student in the sex for mark scandal with professor Akindele shares her experience today at the senate public hearing on sexual harassment.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhw1MOagoGk&t=20s

The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Captain Musa Shaibu Nuhu as the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
The confirmation came via a report by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Aviation, Senator Smart Adeyemi representing Kogi West Senatorial district, on the screening exercise conducted with the nominee and the resolution of the committee upon his nomination.


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A group of protesters in Abuja, Monday, marched in protest to the Federal Ministry of Justice, charging the Supreme Court to maintain judgement on Imo guber election.

The group, Dependable Patriotic Alliance (DPA), in a letter addressed to the Attorney General of the Federation, A.G. Abubakar Malami (SAN) accused the People's Democratic Party (PDP) of election rigging and alleged that the party is set to intimidate the apex court into reversing judgement on Imo governorship election.

The group in the letter described itself as "a political organization made up of Nigerians from all works of life; who believe in the Unity, peace and progress of the country as enshrined in our national coat of Arms."

The leader of the group and protest, Prince Nwosu Emmanuel described the protest as a demonstration of the position of the Imo state people and an indication that Hope Uzodinma is their choice.

The Supreme Court had on January 14, nullified the governorship position of Mr Emeka Ihedioha of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and declared Hope Uzodinma of All Progressive Congress (APC) as the legitimate winner. Ihedioha has however submitted an application to the apex court, seeking review of judgement.


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The Federal Government of Nigeria has pledged $500million in collaboration with the African Development Bank on the development of Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SPAZs) across the country.

Speaking at the SAPZ inception workshop, Honourable Minister for Finance, Zainab Ahmed stated that this money being put in was in line with improving the value chain of agriculture across the country.

The Minister represented by Mr. Fidel Odey noted that the pledge from the government was a commitment to ensure the actualization of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones in Nigeria.

The Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Mohammed Sabo Nanono said the partnership will serve as a means of diversifying the economy away from oil and gas. He emphasized that the initiative presented an avenue to advance to improve mechanized agriculture in Nigeria, as well as improved seedlings and capacity building for farmers.

According to him, SAPZs presents a double opportunity, one that will surely succeed with proper planning and strategy.

He added that the country affects everyone, and this is a vital initiative that must be taken seriously. There is a pressing need for Nigerians to act now, as this affects everyone, he said.

The House of Representative Committee Chairman on Agricultural Production and Services Hon. Dandutse Muntari expressed the willingness of the legislative to help in achieving mechanized agro-allied farming in Nigeria.

He expressed readiness to help tackle what he termed system failure, in an industry that has the capacity to boost the nation’s economy.
The federal government also assured all state governments on working with them to ease the issue of land clearing for agriculture across the country,

Implementation partners at the event included: Bank of Agriculture (BOA), Bank of Industry (BOI), Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL), Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), and the International Economic Relations Department (IERD).

The organizations highlighted faith in the continued partnership on agriculture development in Nigeria over the years. They also expressed renewed optimism in the directions and steps taken so far to improve agro-allied agriculture in Nigeria.

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An FCT High court sitting at Maitama, Abuja has on 13th February, 2020 adjourned the motion for the trial of a former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki to 19th February.

The adjournment was as a result of the absence of the first defendant in court.

Dasuki was arraigned by the Federal Government on a 32 count charges of fraud. The prosecution today withdrew two motions: Motion to dispense with the presence of Dasuki also, the motion to amend the charge.

Dasuki who was charged alongside a director of finance, Salisu Shuaibu are currently facing trial for alleged involvement in money laundering and abuse of office.

Following charges of fraud allegations against him, Dasuki was first arraigned in 2015 for using his former office to divert $2.1billion.

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