Who Killed Kelechi Precious? Questions trail UNIPORT student's death... Rivers govt urges probe

"This young lady a 200 level student of Theater Arts department, faculty of Humanities, University of Port Harcourt, Kelechi Ndulagwua Precious, died as a result of the carelessness of the nurses and doctors at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital...

Last Sunday, a 200 level student of Theater Arts at theUniversity of Port Harcourt(UNIPORT),Kelechi Ndulagwua Precious, died at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), Alakahia, Port Harcourt.

Reports say she had slumped in her room and was rushed to the hospital by colleagues.

Unfortunately, she died there while awaiting treatment.
Precious' colleagues allege that she died as a result ofnegligence on the part of UPTH medical staffwho refused to attend to her.

One of the students,Judith Oyila, led protesters to the hospital which they shut down, claiming that doctors failed to attend to the deceased for about 6 hours, from 6 a.m to 12 noon.

“She died because of neglect by the doctors and nurses in that hospital," Oyila said.

"How could it be that a student slumped and students rushed her to UPTH but the doctors left her for over six hours without treatment and the poor girl died?"

Oyila and her fellow protesters are not the only ones alleging negligence and unprofessionalism.

Several people on social media, like oneGodswill Jumbo, weighed in their opinions,indicting the medical personnelinvolved.

"This young lady a 200 level student of Theater Arts department, faculty of Humanities, University of Port Harcourt, Kelechi Ndulagwua Precious, died as a result of the carelessness of the nurses and doctors at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), Alakahia, Port Harcourt,"Jumbo wrote on his wall.

"She slumped in her room out of stress and was rushed to the school's hospital, UPTH, but the nurses rejected her because they claimed there was no bed space for her to be admitted.

"Her friends pleaded profusely with them to attend to her but the nurses and doctors turned deaf ears to them till she died."

As if silently blaming the hospital staff as well, the Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr.Ipalibo Harry Banigo, has called on the Federal Government and UNIPORT management to investigate the circumstances surrounding Precious' death.

She said the death is a wakeup call to medical staff in the private and public sectors.

With no official version of the tragedy yet given, there are still questions about the events that led to the student's demise.
Many will like to know what changes will come and if anyone will be punished for the allegations of negligence.

Whena similar tragedy occurred at the University of Ibadan, the entire medical system was overhauled after students’ protests.

Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic Disclaimer Notice

The Management and Academic Board of the Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua have condemned, in strong terms the recent reports in some electronic media houses in the State that the institution has suffered a loss of accreditation of some of its programmes.
For the avoidance of doubt, the National Board for technical Education (NBTE), the Governing Board for all Polytechnics in the country, has not withdrawn accreditation for any of the programmes in our Institution.
The false rumors being peddled are not only despicable but are designed to embarrass the State Government, the Institution and the generality of Akwa Ibom people.
It is also a ploy by few disgruntled enemies of progress to demarket the Institution from the teaming population of prospective students at a time the Institution is preparing for the admission of students for the 2015/2016 academic session. It is pertinent to recall that at the last meeting of JAMB with Heads of all tertiary institutions in the county held recently, Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic was declared the second most sought-after polytechnic in the country.
In view of this, the public is advised to discountenance the fraudulent publication.
Dr. (Mrs) Mary Ndah
For: Registrar

Female Poly Student Caught With Gun

A female student of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Miss Oreoluwa Adedamola, has been apprehended by the men of the Ogun State Anti-Robbery Squad, for being in possession of a locally-made gun.
The 20-year-old lady, who claimed to be an OND 2 Mass Communication student, was arrested on August 29 at Ifo, around 11.45pm, while travelling in a mini-truck with one Sikiru Kelani.
She was among the suspects paraded by the Ogun State police commissioner, Abdulmajid Ali, on Tuesday at the state command headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta.
However, while speaking with our correspondent, Oreoluwa, who wept profusely, said it was Kelani that hid the gun inside her bag without her knowledge.
She explained that she knew Kelani, a self-confessed member of Bucaneer confraternity, through her late boyfriend, Akeem, who was also a Marketing student at MAPOLY.
She said, “On the day I was arrested, I came from Lagos to attend the candle light procession organised for my late boyfriend, Akeem, in Abeokuta.
“After the event, I went to my friend’s place where I had intended to pass the night, but she had travelled out of town to Ijebu Ode. It was at this point this ‘street brother’ (Sikiru Kelani) to my late boy friend, asked me to pass the night in his place.
“I was already sleeping when he woke me up around after 9pm, and said we are travelling to Oshodi in Lagos. I was baffled because it was already late.
“He lied to me that there was problem in the house, and we had to leave. He told me we should use the opportunity to attend a party being organised by his friend in Lagos. On our way, he stopped to see some people at Ori Iyanrin in Abeokuta. That was the last I knew about the case.”
Kelani, while speaking with our correspondent, confessed that he was the one who hid the gun in Oreoluwa’s bag when he sighted the men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad on the highway at Ifo.
He said he was on his way to Oshodi, Lagos, to attend a friend’s party when himself and Oreoluwa were arrested.

Yobe State University 1st Batch Admission List 2015/2016 Released

This is to inform 2015/2016 aspirants of Yobe State University that the 1st batch of admission list has been released.
The admission list can be accessed via the pdf file below;
Admitted candidates are advised to check if their admission has reflected on JAMB's websiteand then click hereto request for their jamb Admission Letter. This document authenticates your admission.
FIND FILE ATTACHED BELOW: http://jamb.org.ng/postregistrationefacility/CheckAdmissionStatus.aspx?id=C9137358-E0F1-48E0-9095-2084437B4D5F

DELSU 2015 Departmental Cut off Mark: What Do You Think About This?

Prospective students of the Delta State University have been clamoring to know what is the departmental cut-off mark for 2015/2015.
Though the school management is yet to release any information on this, there are strong indications that it could be what is was last year.
For the avoidance of doubt, below is the 2014/2015 DELSU departmental cut-off mark;
Agricultural Economics 44
Agricultural extensive 40
Animal science 40
Fisheries 40
Crop science 40
Soil science 40
Forestry and wildlife 40
English & literary study 48
Theatre art 46
Fine and Applied art 44
French 40
Linguistics 40
Linguistics/urhobo 40
Music 40
Religious studies 40
Philosophy 45
History and international studies 45
Anatomy 46
Medical Biochemistry 50
Medicine and surgery 63
Nursing 54
Pharmacology and Therapeutics 49
Physiology 46
Library and information science 48
Guidance and counseling 45
Economics education 47
Business education 46
Computer science education 45
English education 48
Political science education 47
Social Studies Education 45
Physical and health education 40
Health education 40
Music education 40
Technical education 40
Agricultural education 40
Home Economics 40
Fine art education 40
Fine art education 40
Integrated science education 40
Mathematics education 44
Physics education 40
Chemistry education 40
Biology education 40
Nursery and primary education 40
Religion education 40
law 58
Business administration(Soc Sci) 50
Economics 53
Geography and regional planning 43
Mass communication 50
Political science 52
Psychology 45
Sociology 48
Pharmacy 52
Business administration (Management sc) 50
Marketing 43
Banking and finance 48
Biochemistry 48
Botany 40
Mathematics 41
Physics 41
Animal environmental biology 40
Geology 48
Microbiology 47
Chemistry 40
Industrial Chemistry 45
Industrial mathematics 40
What do you think about this?

DELSU Notice To Graduates On Collection of NYSC Exclusion Letter

This is to inform staff, students, other members of the University community and especially students in the Continuing Education Programme (CEP), ISLT and the Weekend Degree programmes that the university management is in receipt of 4,815 exclusion letters from the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) Headquarters in Abuja.
It would be recalled that the university management had, through the university official bulletin S.E. VOL. XXIV NO. 42, Wednesday, June 7, 2015, informed our students the reasons for the delay in the issuance of the exclusion letters and pleaded with them to show understanding; while the issue is vigorously pursued by the University.
As stated above, the cherry news now is that 4,815 exclusion letters are now available for collection at the Students’ Affairs Office as from Monday, August 31, 2015 at 10.00 am daily. For the avoidance of doubt, the following programmes are affected.
1. ISLT
2. Sandwich Programme
3. Continuing Education Programme (CEP)
4. Weekend Programme
5. Agbor Centre
6. Warri Centre
7. Lagos Centre
The University management wishes to seize this opportunity to commend our esteemed students for their patience and understanding and for reposing confidence on the University Authority when assurances were given to them.

Alvan Ikoku University Of Education Post-UTME 2015 Screening Date

This is to inform registered Post-UTME candidates of Alvan Ikoku University of Education that the screening exercise will now take place as follows;
A. Tuesday 15th September, 2015
i. Faculty of Natural Sciences
ii. Faculty of Arts
iii. Department of Primary Education Studies
B. Wednesday 16th September, 2015
i. Faculty of Agric. And Vocational Studies
ii. Faculty of Social Sciences
Candidates should take note of this.

UI Application Into Distance Learning Programme 2015 Announced

Applications are hereby invited from qualified candidates for admission into the under-listed Undergraduate Degree Programmes in the Distance Learning Centre, University of Ibadan, under the Centre’s new Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Platform for the 2014/2015 Academic Session. The under-listed are the available Courses and their duration:
FACULTY OF ARTS
1. B.A. English (4 & 5 Sessions)
2. B.A. Philosophy and Public Affairs (4 & 5 Sessions)
FACULTY OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
1. B.Sc. Psychology (4 & 5 Sessions)
2. B.Sc. Economics (4 & 5 Sessions)
3. B.Sc. Political Science (4 & 5 Sessions)
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
1. Bachelor of Social Work (4 & 5 Sessions)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
FACULTY OF ARTS
Entry Requirements for Ordinary Level Applicants – 100 Level (5 Sessions)
5 O/L Credits at ONE sitting or 6 O/L Credits at TWO sittings -including English Language, Literature in English, an Arts subject and any other 2 or 3 subjects. Department of English REQUIRES Literature in English.
For Direct Entry (4 Years)
Candidates with at least 2 A-Level papers, NCE or equivalent plus 5 O/L Credits at ONE sitting or 6 O/L Credits at TWO sittings including English Language, Literature in English (for the Department of English) and ANY other combination of Arts subjects are eligible for admission into the four 4-Session Programme. Mature candidates with relevant Diplomas and the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in any discipline are qualified to apply for the 4-year Direct Entry Programme in B.A. Philosophy and Public Affairs. Department of English requires a Pass in English Literature at A/L GCE, or at the Principal Level in HSC Examination or at least a Merit in NCE and one other Arts subject.
FACULTY OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
Entry Requirements for Ordinary Level Applicants – 100 Level (5 Sessions)
Department of Psychology
5 Ordinary Level Credits at ONE sitting or 6 O/L Credits at TWO sittings including English Language and a Pass in Mathematics and ANY one subject from the Social Sciences.
Department of Economics
Candidates must have 5 Credits at ONE sitting or 6 Credits at TWO sittings which should include Mathematics, Economics and English Language and any TWO of Arts or Social Science subjects.
Department of Political Science
Candidates must have 5 Credits at ONE sitting or 6 Credits at TWO sittings which should include Government or History, English Language and ANY other 3 subjects plus at least a Pass in Mathematics.
Entry Requirements For Direct Entry (4 Sessions)
Department of Psychology
Candidates must possess 2 A/L Passes including Government or History plus 5 O/L Credits at ONE sitting or 6 O/L Credits at TWO sittings including English Language plus a Pass in Mathematics AND any ONE subject from the Social Sciences.
NCE: NOT lower than a Credit Pass.
HND: NOT lower than a Credit Pass from any discipline.
NURSING: Registered with Nigerian Nursing and Midwifery Council (RNM).
B.Sc: NOT lower than a 3rd Class from ANY discipline.
Department of Economics
· Candidates must have 2 A/L Passes or its equivalent but O/L Credits SHOULD include Mathematics and Economics.
· In addition to the above requirements, holders of HND/ND/OND/NCE/Diploma Certificates in the Faculties of the Social Sciences, Science and Education of accredited and recognised tertiary institutions can be admitted without prejudice to prescribed O/L requirements.
· Holders of Bachelor's Degrees from Arts, Education, and Social Sciences may be admitted without prejudice to prescribed O/L requirements.
Department of Political Science
· Candidate must have any 2 A/L Passes plus 5 Credits at O’Level in WASSCE/GCE/NECO including English Language and Government/History and ANY other subject from Social Sciences or Arts at ONE sitting or 6 Credits at TWO sittings (with at least a Pass in Mathematics).
· In addition to the above requirements, holders of (a) Higher National Diploma (HND) (b) Ordinary National Diploma (OND) (c) Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and (d) Diploma Certificates in the Faculties of the Social Sciences, Sciences, Arts and Education of accredited and recognized institutions of higher learning can be admitted without prejudice to prescribed O/L requirements.
· Holders of Bachelor’s degrees from Arts, Education and Social Sciences may be admitted without prejudice to prescribed O/L requirements.
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Entry Requirements for Ordinary Level Applicants – 100 Level (5 Sessions)
Departments of Social Work
Candidates must have 5 Credits at O/L including English Language at ONE sitting or SIX Credits at TWO sittings in SSCE /WAEC /NECO.
For Direct Entry (4 Sessions)
Department of Social Work (4 Sessions)
Holders of Diploma or OND in Social Work: NCE, General or Mental Health, Nursing Certificates, (R.N., RM etc) Diploma in Adult Education and Community Development, Diploma in Cooperative Studies or Diploma in Industrial and Trade Unionism from Institutions recognized by the University of Ibadan for the 4-year programme. In addition, candidates must also have at least five Credits in GCE O/L /SSCE/NECO, including English Language at ONE sitting or SIX Credits at TWO sittings. Holders of first degree from the University of Ibadan and any recognized University who are interested in BSW may also apply.
Teaching Subjects:
The following Teaching Subjects are available for candidates under Faculty of Education:
Political Science (Government or History), Christian Religious Studies, Yoruba, English. Please, ensure you have a requisite O’Level in respect of any of the subjects.
Programmes in View: Departments of Sociology, Nursing and others.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Maturity Criteria (for 5-Year Programmes Only) Candidates who do not possess the above qualifications may apply on the grounds of maturity/work experience. Such candidates must be at least 26 years old and must provide the following information: academic qualification(s), professional experience, self appraisal of professional competence and recommendations from competent individuals. An oral interview and a literacy test would be part of their selection process. Further details will be provided to applicants.
2. Fast Track (only in the Faculty of The Social Sciences) Candidates with HND, Bachelor and Higher Degrees can be considered for a fast track programme in the Faculty of The Social Sciences. A fast track student will be able to conclude his/her programme a session earlier than the normal duration. The implication of this is that, this category of students will have to offer more courses to enable them fulfill the requirements for graduation during the period.
ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
Entrance Examination (For Candidates with O/L Qualifications ONLY) Applicants are required to take an Aptitude, Communicative and IT Competence Test as part of the admission process. The test would incorporate elements of computer literacy, familiarity with DLC Portal/Website ( http://goo.gl/SS4fc), basic knowledge of the Open Distance Learning mode and general knowledge.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
1. Application form is available on payment of application fee of N10, 500 only and should be completed online ( http://newportal.dlc.ui.edu.ng /home/Applicants)
Online Card/E-Payment Method : Applicants can Sign On using this link from the home page at http://newportal.dlc.ui.edu.ng /home/ApplicantsAND fill the requested information on all boxes and select CARD payment option in available option to make payments using any ATM card accepted by Interswitch.
3. The application fee is only payable on the platform of selected banks and their branches all over the country as advertised on the portal.
4. Please visit www.dlc.ui.edu.ngfor details.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Application form closes September 30, 2015.
Please note that:
· It is very important that you visit www.dlc.ui.edu.ngto study the detailed admission requirements, processes and mode of study as well as other important information before applying.
· The entire Admission process is online.
· Any candidate that makes any cash transaction with individuals or group OR PAY INTO A WRONG Bank or Account DOES SO AT HIS/HER OWN RISK.
· The Distance Learning Centre of the University of Ibadan DOES NOT HAVE any representative/partner/collaborator in respect of its Degree programmes.
· For further information, please visit www.dlc.ui.edu.ng