Yobe State University, YSU academic calendar for the 2014/2015 academic session is now available online.

http://www.myschoolgist.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/yobe-state-university-academic-calendar.jpgAuthorities of the Yobe State University (YSU) have released the academic calendar for the 2014/2015 academic session.

Lectures for first semester, 2014/2015 academic session commence on Monday 4th May, 2015.

See the full academic calendar below:

UNILORIN's law students rated best in Nigeria after bar exam

been rated the best in Nigeria by the Council of Legal Education.

The recognition came following the cumulative performance of UNILORIN students in the August 2014 Bar Final Examinations of the Nigerian Law School.

The Council announced the ratings in the report of the ad-hoc committee it set up to assess students' performance.

Headed by the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Ade Ipaye, the committee had Prof. J. A. M. Audi, representative of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA); Prof. E. S. Olarinde, Provost, College of Law, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti; Dr. Y. M. Yusuf, the Dean of Law, University of Maiduguri; Mr. Emeka Obegolu, representative of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA); Prof. M. O. U. Gasiokwu, the Dean of Law, Delta State University, Abraka; Mr. S. A. Osamolu, Director/Head of Academic, Nigerian Law School and Mrs. M. M. Stanley-Idum, the Deputy Director (Academic), Nigerian Law School, as members.

Accordinf to the ratings, coming second behind UNILORIN is  the University of Lagos (UNILAG), followed by the University of Ibadan (UI), and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) in the third and fourth positions respectively while the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) and Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) share the fifth spot..

UNILORIN came second in the 2012 and 2013 Bar Final Examinations

The committee noted in the report that the "“inability of various Faculties of Law to have uninterrupted academic activities in a semester... contributed to the declining standards" which affected their performance in the exams.

“In a bid to meet the Nigerian Law School calendar, some Faculties of Law abridged their programme to compensate for incessant strikes and other disruptions," it stated.

The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, described the feat as monumental.

He called for similar rating exercise across other faculties in Nigerian Universities.

32-yr-old UNN engineering graduate shot dead while waiting for NYSC

Unidentified gunmen have shot dead a 32-year-old Mechanical Engineering graduate of theUniversity of Nigeria, Nsukka(UNN) in Delta state.
Eugine Ujayikre Ighoesuvwo, who is awaiting his posting for theNational Youth Service Corp(NYSC), was awaiting his posting for youth service was murdered in his one-room apartment at No. 20B Otobo Street, Ughelli, on Tuesday.
According to aLeadershipreport quoting an eyewitness, Ighoesuvwo's attackers were over 10 in number.
They surrounded the compound in which he lives and broke into his one room apartment and shot him in close range despite his pleas.
"[They] woke him up from bed and as he was begging them not to terminate his life they ordered him to lie down and at a close range blew his head open with a gun,” the source said.
Ighoesuvwo's also toldLeadershipthat the deceased was an easy going man and guitarist.
9ja school gist gathered that the police have visited the scene and deposited the victim's corpse at Government Hospital mortuary for autopsy

OOU Intra-Varsity Transfer Deadline for Change of Course

Olabisi Onabanjo University, OOU intra-University transfer deadline for change of course.
Please note that for almost two (2) months, the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye have opened the window of opportunity for students who wishes to change their course of study to apply for change of course form subject to the Acting Registrar’s approval.
In view of the above, the Acting Registrar has directed that collection of change of course form for those given approval to,will end on Wednesday 22ndApril, 2015 while submission of the form closes on Wednesday 29thApril, 2015.
Thank you.

NITDA Postgraduate Scholarship Application Form is Out – 2015/16

Application for the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA postgraduate scholarship for the 2015/2016 academic session has commenced.
This is to inform the general public that the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for 2015/2016 application has commenced. The NITDA PG Scholarships is meant for Postgraduate students (Masters and PhD) in Nigeria.
NITDA Postgraduate Scholarships 2015/16
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in pursuance of her mandate of producing globally competitive manpower in order to bridge the digital divide and transform Nigeria into an Information Technology capable country, has established a scholarship scheme for Post Graduate (PG) studies in Master’s and Doctorate (PhD) degrees in relevant areas of information Technology (IT) obtainable in National and international Universities.
Criteria:
The scholarship award is strictly based on merit and is equally distributed between the six geo-political zones for PhD and the 36 States and FCT for MSc.
Duration:
The Masters programme will run for one year while the Doctorate programme is expected to run for three years.
Eligibility:
PhD: University Lecturers with MSc in any Information Technology related field are eligible to apply for sponsorship.
MSc: All citizens of Nigeria with First Class or Second Class (Upper) Honours Bachelor�s degree, (BSc) in Information Technology related field.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates who want to apply for the2015/2016NITDA Postgraduate Scholarship should visit http://scholarship.nitda.gov.ngto register.
The registration period is six (6) weeks from the date of this publication.
Note:A comprehensive Aptitude Test will be conducted to determine successful candidates for the award. Only candidates who are found eligible will be invited

Bowen University Post UTME/DE Form is Out – 2015/2016

Bowen University Post UTME/DE Form for the 2015/2016 academic session is now on sale.
Bowen University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its degree programmes for the 2015/2016 academic session.
Bowen University General Entry Requirement.
Intending Candidates must sit for the 2015 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or obtain the UTME Direct Entry Form where applicable.
Candidates applying for admission into any undergraduate programme must possess a minimum of five (5) O’ Level Credit passes at one or two sittings in SSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB or equivalents which must include Credit passes in English Language and Mathematics, and subjects relevant to the proposed course of study. Candidates awaiting results can also apply, provided there is the assurance that such results will be available by September/October 2014.
Bowen University Post UTME Online Application.
To complete the application form on-line:
Visit Bowen University website @ http//www.bowenuniversity.edu.n gto create an identity using the undergraduate Application submenu located under the Portal menu.
The cost of the application is a non-refundable fee of Seven Thousand Naira (N7,000.00).
Upon confirmation of payment, use your unique identity to complete and submit the e-application form via the Bowen University website.
Courses Available at Bowen University.
FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
– Medicine and Surgery
– Anatomy
– Physiology
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
– Agric Economics & Farm Management
– Agric Extension & Rural Development
– Animal Science & Fisheries Mgt.
– Crop Production & Soil Management
– Forestry & Environmental Technology
– Food Science & Technology
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
– English
– History
– History & International Studies
– Communication Arts
– Theatre Arts
– Music
– Philosophy
– Religious Studies
– Christian Religious Studies
FACULTY OF LAW
– Law
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND SCIENCE EDUCATION
– Microbiology
– Plant Biology
– Zoology
– Biochemistry
– Chemistry
– Industrial Chemistry
– Computer Science
– Mathematics
– Statistics
– Physics & Solar Energy
FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
– Accounting
– Banking & Finance
– Business Administration
– Economics
– Mass Communication
– Sociology
For Further enquires please visit our website www.bowenuniversity.edu.ng or contact: the Registrar, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State,

X-Rated Teacher This teacher had sex with three of her teenage students

A former high school teacher accused of having sexual relationships with three of her teenage students took a plea deal Wednesday, crying as she accepted the agreement in court.

Two of the boys were 17 while a third was 16 when they were having sex with Brianne Altice, 35. One testified that he considered her to be his girlfriend during their yearlong sexual relationship.
But that won't keep her out of jail as Utah law also says a person cannot consent to sex if the other person is in a position of special trust. Altice, who taught high school English, pleaded guilty to three counts of forcible sexual abuse in exchange for prosecutors dropping 11 other counts, including several first-degree felonies.
The school authority knew about Altice's inappropriate behavior and didn't do enough to protect the students, the boys and their parents said. In a lawsuit against the Davis School District, they say the running joke at the high school was, "Who is Ms. Altice sleeping with now?"
Davis School District spokesman Chris Williams said he would love to comment on the allegations but that the civil lawsuit precludes him from saying anything. Prosecutor Susan Hunt said the three victims are on board with the plea deal.
Altice is scheduled to be sentenced on May 28 with each count carrying a possible sentence of 1 to 15 years in prison.
Altice's attorney, Ed Brass, said his client wanted to resolve a case to avoid risking an uncertain outcome at trial. Brass previously defended Altice, saying she was no longer the boys' teacher when the sex occurred.
Altice was first arrested in October 2013 after a student reported having a relationship with her. Two more victims later came forward with similar allegations.
Altice was out on bail during most of the criminal proceedings until allegations emerged earlier this year that she had sex with the third victim following her 2013 arrest. A judge ordered her to jail, where she's been for the three months.
Brass asked the judge Wednesday to let Altice out on bail until her sentencing, but the judge denied the request.
Altice was hired by the Davis County School District in 2004 and had been teaching at the high school since August 2012. She was put on leave from the school after the allegations came to light and later fired in February 2014.

#source: Pulse.Ng

Assistant principal gets 'lenient' sentence for having sex with student

(According to Pulse.ng) Mark Steven West, 32, a married man with one child, was given a 'lenient' sentence on Tuesday of four months in jail followed by eight years probation after pleading guilty to the improper relationship while working a Spring High School in Spring, Texas.
He had previously claimed the girl initiated his actions, seducing him by saying she was 'feeling horny'.
She also told police she encouraged West to have sex.  his
Despite the light punishment, the judge was scathing in handing down the punishment, saying that just three weeks after the incident the girl would have graduated, which would have made their encounter legal.
'You did it because you enjoyed the attention of young girls,' State District Judge Catherine Evans said.
'We're talking about a razor thin margin of three weeks between what separates a felony crime from a poor decision to have an inappropriate extramarital affair.'
Texas law prohibits educators having sex with students.
West apologized to the court, saying he made 'bad decisions made on impulses' and was being 'selfish'.
School officials were first tipped off to the allegations after hearing rumors and seeing inappropriate interactions between West and certain students at the school on separate occasions, according to court documents.
She also saw West 'body slam' a female student, in a playful manner, on a couch in the lobby office.
Students told investigators about rumors that West had sex with a student at the 2012 Project Prom event.
The woman, who is now at college, told investigators she seduced West.
She told investigators that she came on to West first and that he initially refused her advances, according to court documents.
She said she started to flirt and talk with West, allegedly telling him that she 'was horny and wanted to have sex with him'.
He tickled one girl, lifted up another, and was accused of making inappropriate comments to two others.
West was interviewed by a senior staff member at Spring High School in Texas in December 2012 after administrators heard that he made a sexual remark about one female student and possibly had sex with another.
He was also investigated in the 2011-2012 school year for inappropriately touching a female student on her lower back.
No charges were filed due to lack of evidence but he was ordered not to have any contact with female students.
One staff member said she was extremely uncomfortable by the number of lengthy 'closed door meetings' West was having with female students.
The staff member said she observed students leaving his office, smiling and laughing, with their clothes and hair disheveled.

Poly cancels ND pass grade to make students 'face their studies squarely'

Nacabs Polytechnic, Akwanga, has cancelled its National Diploma (ND) pass certificate to raise academic standards and make students more committed to their studies.
Students of Nacabs Polytechnic, Akwanga (Nacabs Polytechnic)
Pass grade certificates have been cancelled at theNacabs Polytechnic, Akwanga, Nasarawa State, to make students face their academics with more seriousness.
The proprietor of the institution,David Abuluya, announced the development on Wednesday in Akwanga, Nasarawa State.
Abuluya said the aim of cacelling the National Diploma (ND) pass certificate is to improve the academic standards.
“This decision will not only improve on the standard of education but will also make students to brace up and face their studies squarely," he said.
"It will also make the members of the public have confidence in the institution for the overall development of the country.
He also advised students to shun vices.
“Cultism, examination malpractice and other social vices had affected our lives, the education sector and the socio-economic development of the country negatively."
Nacabs Polytechnic, Akwanga, is a privately-owned institution.

Shun prostitution, cultism, UNIUYO VC warns 7,691 new students

UNIUYO VC, Prof. Comfort Ekpo, has warned the university’s 7,691 new students to shun cultism and prostitution and other vices and face their studies instead.

UNIUYO Vice-Chancellor 2010-2015 Prof. (Mrs) Comfort M. Ekpo
Newly admitted students of the University of Uyo(UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, have been warned to shun vices, especially cultism and prostitution.
The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof.Comfort Ekpo, who spoke at the 2014/2015 matriculation ceremony for 7,691 new students, said participating in such vices would adversely affect their academic pursuit.
“It is in your interest to shun all activities that would be detrimental to your stay in this university as a student," Ekpo said.
She urged the student to abide by the institution’s rules and regulations and focus on their studies.
"I urge you therefore to make the best use of the opportunity by spending your time wisely and making your academic endeavour your focus.
“The degrees of this university are only awarded to deserving students, who are found worthy in character and learning."
Established in 1983 asUniversity of Cross River State(UNICROSS), the school was on October 1, 1991 became a federal university and the name was changed to the University of Uyo.