Ongoing Nationwide Recruitment At First Bank Nigeria - July 2015

First Bank is Nigeria's largest and most successful tier-1 financial institution, operating from over 650 branches across the country.   Driven by a vision to be the clear leader and Nigeria's bank of first choice, First Bank has continued to reinvent itself with a view to sustaining its leadership position in the marketplace on all parameters.
 
The Bank seeks to attract the best talents to fully maximize the immense opportunities available in the economy.

Service Executive

Job Ref: 1500000X
Location: Nigeria
Job: Operations Officer
Organization: FBN Holdings
Job Type: Full-time

Description

• Funds Transfer
• Customer Service
• Cash Operations
• Accounts & Clearing Operations
• Credit & Treasury

Qualifications

• A good first degree or equivalent from recognised Institution.
• Higher degrees and/or Professional Certification will be a distinct advantage.
• 3 years relevant banking experience.

Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs, NSA

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday approved the appointments of new service chiefs and National Security Adviser for the country.

 

Their appointments, which was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, followed Buhari’s sacking of the former occupants of the offices earlier in the day. 

The new appointments, according to the statement are:

1. Maj.-Gen. Abayomi Gabriel Olonishakin – Chief of Defence Staff

2. Maj.-Gen. T.Y. Buratai – Chief of Army Staff

3. Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas – Chief of Naval Staff

4. Air Vice Marshal Sadique Abubakar – Chief of Air Staff

5. Air Vice Marshal Monday Riku  Morgan – Chief of Defence Intelligence

6. Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd.) – National Security Adviser

The new Chief of Defence Staff,  Olonishakin (N/6901) hails from Ekiti State.

Until his new appointment, he was the Head of the Nigerian Army Training and Doctrine Command in Minna, Niger State.

The new Chief of Army Staff, Buratai hails from Borno State. 

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He was, until his new appointment, the Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force which has its headquarters in Ndjamena. 

He has previously served as Commander of the Nigerian Army’s 2nd Brigade in Port Harcourt and Commander of the Nigerian Army School of Infantry in Jaji, Kaduna State.

The new Chief of Naval Staff, Ibas (NN/0746) hails from Cross River State. 

He enlisted into the Nigerian Defence Academy as  a member of the 26th Regular Course in 1979 and was commissioned as a Sub-Lieutenant in 1983.  

His previous appointments include Naval Provost Marshal, Chief Staff Officer, Naval Training Command, Chief of Administration, Naval Headquarters, Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command and Chief of Logistics, Naval Headquarters. Until his appointment as Chief of Naval Staff, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Navy Holdings Limited.

The new Chief of Air Staff, Abubakar (NAF/1433) hails from Bauchi State.  

His previous appointments include Chief of Standards and Evaluation, NAF Headquarters; Chief of Defence Communications and Air Officer Commanding, NAF Training Command. Until his new appointment today as Chief of Air Staff, he was the Chief of Administration, NAF Headquarters.

Adesina said the new service chiefs will hold their appointments in an acting capacity until confirmed by the Senate.

He quoted the President as  thanking the outgoing Service Chiefs and National Security Adviser for their services to the nation and wished them well in their future endeavours.

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U.S holds basket mouth day

Nigerian comedian, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as basket mouth has received a special honour from the U.S as the city of Houston, Texas holds a Basket Mouth day on 17 of July, 2015 in honour of him.

The Mayor of Houston, Annice D. Parker who signed a legal document in respect to this also said that Basket Mouth was awarded the holiday in recognition of his commitment in uniting the communities in the city through his comedies.

“The city of Houston commends Basket Mouth for his commitment in bringing our community together through comedy and extends best wishes for continued success,”Parker said.

The Mayor said further that Basket Mouth is embarking on a world tour, and he will be visiting Houston on July 18, 2015, because it is one of the largest population of Nigerian-Americans.”

Face of Evil: Man Arrested for Defiling 1-Year-Old Baby Girl

A 30-old man, Blessing Augustine, has been arrested after he allegedly used his fingers to defile a one year old baby.

The Kogi State born Augustine reportedly committed the sacrilege at his Lugbe Zone 4, Abuja, residence where he resides with the parents of the girl.

Reports have that while pretending to play with the girl, Augustine allegedly poked his finger into the baby girl’s gen­ital and in the process, broke her hymen.

The shameful act came to light when the mother of the girl noticed caked blood on her private parts while giving her a bath and reported to her husband who asked her who else had carried the baby apart from her, and it turned out that their neighbour had carried her earlier in the day.

Recounting how the deeds of the suspect were uncovered, Nnamdi Chukwu, father of the baby told Sunday Sun: “The ugly incident happened on June 13, 2015, when I heard my baby crying. I asked my wife to find out why the baby was crying. She said that Augustine told her that the little child saw a chicken and was frightened. But somehow the baby could not stop crying, which obvious­ly meant that she was in pain. So, I checked her thoroughly and saw little blood in her private part (genital).

“Prior to this time, there was a day my wife was prepar­ing for a birthday party and had gone into the bathroom to bathe. Augustine came quietly to our room and carried the baby without her knowledge. When she heard the baby cry­ing, she asked Augustine, who responded that he was playing with the baby, so we didn’t suspect anything.

But on that June 13, when the baby continued to cry in pain, after Augustine claimed that the baby saw a chicken, I took her to Gwarimpa Gen­eral Hospital, where a doctor examined her and confirmed that she was defiled.

I immediately reported the matter at Lugbe Police Station and Augustine was arrested. We have lived in the same compound with him for about one year. I want justice to be done.”

The suspect, who spoke with Sunday Sun in police custody, admitted that he had on several occasions taken the baby to his room to “play” with her, concurring with the account of the baby’s parent about the chicken story, but he denied the allegation made against him.

His words:
“I do play with the little baby.
One day, she suddenly started crying and the mother asked me and I told her that the baby saw a chicken in the compound. I know always carry the baby from the room to the kitchen and play with her. I am the only person that always play with her. I do carry the baby sometimes without the knowledge of the mother to my room and play with her. “But I don’t know what they are saying that I raped the little baby.
I don’t know who fingered (defiled) the baby and raped her.”

Meanwhile, the Commis­sioner of Police in the FCT, Mr Wilson Inalegwu who con­firmed the story assured that the suspect would be charged to court after the completion of investigations into the matter.

BREAKING NEWS: Buhari sacks National Security Adviser and other service chiefs

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday sacked the National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki, (retd) and other service chiefs.

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, said this while speaking to State House correspondents on Monday.

Adesina, who did not give more details, added that the Presidency was preparing a statement on the sacking, which would be made available to newsmen.

Their replacements had neither been named as of the time of writing this report.

There has been an escalation in terror attacks by Boko Haram militants in the country in recent times, leading to the killing of more than 500 people in less than four weeks.

Fans slam Freeze for calling estranged wife “an adulteress”

Freeze has decided to give the world a hint on why his 13 years marriage is about to officially pack up. The couple have not been living together for about a year now, Freeze wrote that he had every reason to praise the almighty for leaving his wife.

 

“I thank God for the fact that I don’t have to wake up beside a violent adulteress! Its 12 minute to 5 on the 12 of July. All i have is praise for the Almighty #GAC#Hublot” he wrote.

However, the OAP fans did not agree with his testimony and decided to put him straight on the line, expressing their disappointment.

Some of the fans wrote:

Reetah09 wrote: so childish. If there’s one tin i HV always known abt freeze its his arrogance and pride. Grow up. For your wife not say a word shows she is mature and over you. Get a life and stop seeking for cheap publicity.

Another fan condemned the father of three of being judgmental, wondering why he should call his wife an adulteress.

Envogue_style wrote: Who is an adulterer now, freeze that is dating a married woman that has 3 kids and all the cool fm female staff?You are showing the world that you grew up in Aremo Ibandan, your wife is busy making money, you are here disgracing yourself on the social media”

Meanwhile, Freeze and his wife are still battling in court over their divorce.

OMG!!!! OAP Freeze Publicly Calls Wife An Adulteress

One of Nigeria’s On-air Personality, Daddy Freeze has once again thrown shades at his estranged wife on Instagram.

 
The Cool FM staff who is currently going through a divorce process with his wife posted on his ‘Instagram’ yesterday, thanking God for delivering him from an alleged ‘adulteress’ wife.

The father of three wrote that he had every reason to praise the almighty for leaving his wife.

Gorgeous: Rita Dominic Steps out for a Birthday Dinner

Yesterday was Nollywood actress Rita Dominic’s birthday and the screen diva celebrated it in simple but classic way

She looked very classy in a pair of blue tailored pants and a black off-shoulder blouse. Her outfit was accessorized with a gold metallic belt.

She thanked her fans for all their birthday wishes saying:

My dear beautiful Zamundans.. Being alive to see another year in my life was enough reason to be thankful and I didn’t think I needed anything else. However yesterday you all went out of your way to make my day extra special…

From amazing phone calls, thoughtful gifts, heartfelt messages etc, I was left shocked, humbled and grateful for the attention you all showed me. 

At several points in the day I was overwhelmed with the outpouring of love. So I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart, for giving me a very memorable day, I will remember how fantastic it felt for a very long time… Lots of love and kisses!

Earlier in the day she was spotted on set looked gorgeous in a floor-length red dress.

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Breaking News: EFCC arraigns Oronsaye over N1.9bn fraud

ABUJA-The former Head of Service of the Federation, Mr. Stephen Oronsaye has been docked before Justice Gabriel Kolawole of the Federal High Court in Abuja ‎over his alleged complicity in money laundering and contract scam amount in to about N1.9billion.

Oronsaye is currently entering his plea to a 24-count criminal charge that was preferred against him by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

He was docked ‎alongside his alleged accomplice, Mr. Osarenkhoe Afe and a company that was allegedly used to perpetuate the fraud, Frederick Hamilton and Global Services Limited.

‎The anti-graft agency said that it is still tracking the former Deputy Director of Finance in the office of the Head of Service, Mr. Abdulrasheed Maina,(now at large), who it said was also involved in fraud.

Oronsaya was alleged to have used some companies and diverted huge sums of money from the federal government coffers under the guise of using same to pay for biometric data capture project.

He was said to have claimed that some of the funds were meant for the procurement of computer accessories.

The fraud was allegedly committed between March and May 2010 while the first accused person was still in charge as the head of service of the federation.

The EFCC in the charge marked FHC/CR/297/15, maintained that ‎accused persons committed offences contrary and punishable under section 14 (1)(b) of the Money Laundering Prohibition Act, 2004.

Mourinho Blocks Mikel Moves To Leave Stamford Bridge

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has refused to sanction the sale of midfielder John Mikel Obi, delivering a blow to United Arab Emirates suitors Al Ain and Al Wahda. The Nigeria international, who started only six league games last season, wants to leave Stamford Bridge after failing to hold down a regular starting place.

The 28-year-old, who has two years left on his contract, has been told he remains part of manager Mourinho’s future plans. “There’s absolutely no truth to reports linking Mikel with a move to Turkey or any Chinese club for that matter,” a source close to the talks said. “Only two clubs from the UAE showed strong interest last month but they could not meet his club’s valuation.

“Mikel has a contract with Chelsea until 2017, as things stand he will not be leaving the club this transfer window as speculated.

”Mikel who moved to Chelsea in the summer of 2006 has increasingly become a fringe member of the squad due to the form of Nemanja Matic. With the emergence of highly-rated midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, the Super Eagle has fallen down the pecking order at the club ahead of the 2015/16 season. Fenerbahce are reportedly interested in signing Mikel but Chelsea will only listen to a US $16.8 million offer.

The Turkish club’s president Aziz Yildirim has told the local media they cannot meet Chelsea’s valuation. “Chelsea want 15 million euros and Mikel asked for €5 million a season over four years. We are talking 35 million euros,” Yildirim told reporters at their Topuk Yayla training ground.