30 Auchi polytechnic students among 41 cultists paraded in Edo

Edo police have paraded 41 suspected cultists, including 30 Auchi polytechnic students, allegedly responsible for the killings and destruction of property.

Many Nigerian youth, especially students, are actively involved in CULTISM (Campus Waka)

Solomon Arase, Inspector General of Police (Premiumtimesng)
Edo police have paraded 41 suspected cultists, including 30Auchi polytechnicstudents, allegedly responsible for the killings and destruction of property.
Eleven of the suspects are alleged cult leaders while the rest are student and artisan cultists who have played various roles in recent violent clashes.
The Police spokesperson,Emmanuel Ojukwu, said the suspects were nabbed by the crack team recently set up by IGP Solomon Arase.

“This afternoon, I am presenting before you some persons suspected to have played ignoble roles in acts of terror, vicious inter and intra-cult conflicts that have led to avoidable loss of lives and destruction of property in Edo State," Ojukwu said.

“The suspects who are leaders of cult confraternities are also being interrogated for their conspitorial involvement in the murder of ten Nigerians, including one late Ojo Aye Adu, 55, between Aprril 2015 and May 2015 in Edo State."

He noted that membership of the cult groups are not limited to students as is believed by many.
"As you will find out the cult group membership is not limited to students but also include artisans, civil servants, businessmen, public office holders and professionals in other areas of life."

Ojukwu said the student cultists are linked to the murder of oneConstance Iyoha, a 23-year-old apprentice interior decorator who died during a fracas among members of cult groups.

Federal Government Upgrades Four Colleges Of Education To Universities

The decision was taken at a meeting of the council, presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan.
The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved the conversion of four federal colleges of education to universities.

Minister of Information, Patricia Akwashiki, and Minister of Education, Ibrahim Shekarau, briefed State House correspondents of the meeting’s outcome.Shekarau listed the affected colleges of education as Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo (now Adeyemi University of Education, Ondo); Federal College of Education, Zaria (now Federal University of Education, Zaria); Federal College of Education, Kano (now Federal University of Education, Kano);and Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri (now Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Owerri).

The minister explained that the colleges of education were part of the 21 federal colleges of education that had been awarding degree programmes in the last three decades under the close supervision of the different universities they are affiliated to.

He said the council considered the need for further quality in teaching service, hence the conversion of the colleges to universities since more graduates would be needed in the teaching profession.
“We are heading to having more graduates in the teaching profession and hence the need for these universities to produce graduates in education. If we need quality education, we need quality teachers,” he said.
Shekarau explained that the next step was for the Ministry of Justice to prepare amendment to the laws establishing the colleges.

This, he explained, would be followed by some administrative changes.

The minister added that the council had approved the establishment of the Federal University of Health Sciences in Otukpo, Benue State.

Until the approval, the university was said to be the College of Medical Health Sciences under the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi.

He said the institution had now been granted autonomy as part of continuous efforts to ensure quality graduates into the various fields of medicine and sciences.
“So, a total of five universities were approved at the council meeting today,” the minister added.

Kwara College of Health Tech. Offa Admission Form – 2015/16

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa, programmes on a full-time basis for the 2015/2016 Academic Session.
Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa Available Programmes.
*.Dental Technology DHT
*.Dental Technician DST
*.Public Health Nursing PHN
*.Health Assistant HA
*.Health Technician HT
*.Health Information Management NDHIM
*.Environmental Health Technology EHT
*.Environmental Health Technician EVT
*.Environmental Health Assistant EHA
*.Junior Community Health Extension Worker JCHEW
*.ND Community Health NDCHEW
*.Health Education Technician HET
*.Community Nutrition Technician CNT
PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE AND THEIR ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:DEPARTMENT
PROGRAM DURATION
ENTRY QUALIFICATION
1Health EducationHealth Education Technical (HET)35 “O” Level credit passes to include English Language, Biology and any 3 other science related subjects.
2
Dental Health Dental Surgery
Technician (DST)3Five (5) credit passes in not more than two sittings to include English Language, Chemistry, Biology and any other 2 of the following: Physics, Agricultural Science, Geography, Mathematics in SSCE, WASC, NECO or NABTEB.Dental Health Technology (DHT)
43Environmental Health Sciences
ND National Diploma in Environmental Health Technology2Five credits in SSCE (NCO or WASC) or GCE “O” Level at not more than two sittings. The subjects must include English Language, Mathematics, Biology/Health Science, Physics, Chemistry, Agric. Science.EVT Environmental Health Technician
3At least three 3 credits and two passes at not more than 2 sittings in (SSCEWASC, NECO). The subject include English Language, Biology/Health Science, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Agric.Sci.EHA Environmental Health Assistant
2At least four (4) passes in GCE, SSCE, NECO, Grade II Teacher certificate or NABTEB in not more than two sittings. The subjects include Biology/Health Science, Food and Nutrition, Physics, General or Integrated Science, Agric Sci., Geography, Chemistry.
4Health
Information
ManagementHealth Information Management Nation Diploma (ND)2A minimum of five (5) credit passes in the relevant subjects at not more than two (2) sitting at the SSCE, WASC. The subject must include Mathematics, English Language, Biology/Health Sciences Plus two subjects chosen from Chemistry, Physics, Economics, and Geography.
5NutritionCommunity Nutrition Technician3A minimum of four (4) credit “0” Level in WASC, SSCE, GCE, NECO or NABTEB in not more than two sitting of the same examination body. The subjects include Biology, Chemistry/Health Sci., Physics, or any other sciences subject plus at least passes in English and Mathematics.6
Public Health Nursing Public Health Nursing (PHN)
25 passes at credit level, in English Language, Mathematics, any three (3) science subjects plus Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Midwife (RM), 1 year post basic qualification for RN, plus any post any post basic qualification in Nursing (e.g. A & E Nursing, pre-operative Nursing) psychiatric Nursing or sporadic Nursing.Health Technician
35 credit passes in English, Mathematics, Health Science and any other two subjects in WASCE or NECO at not more than two sittings;
Nomination and support by the LGA/other organizationHealth Assistant
2
7PharmacyPharmacy Technician (PHT)3At least four (4) passes in GCE, WASC or SSCE of WAEC, NECO, not more than two sittings. The subjects include Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and English Language.8Community Health
Junior community Health Extension Workers (JCHEW)25 credit passes in English, Mathematics, biology,Health Science and any other two subjects in WASCE NECO.
Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa Admission – Method of Application.
Interested candidates are to obtain the application scratch cards at the rate of Six Thousand and Five Hundred Naira (N6, 500.00) only from all banks in Offa and NIPOST, Offa.
Visit www.offahealthtech.com/eportal/application /app.phpto apply online.
Instructions to Applicants
1.Before completing this application, please refer to the information on available courses for this sesssion, including entry requirements
2.Attach a passport of yourself with RED background and other specified property
3.Application form must be filled and submited online before the closing date
4.Do not proceed with this registration if any of the information provided is incorrect
Do have a question or an issue to resolve? Send an email to portal@ offahealthtech.com.

2015 Cowbell National Maths Competition Results

This is to everyone who participated in the First Stage of the 2015 Cowbell National Secondary Schools Mathematics Competition (NASSMAC) held nationwide that they can now check their results online.

Results of participants throughout Nigeria are accessible from the Promasidor Nigeria Limited portal at http://www.promasidor.com /2015_first_stage.php

Fed Poly Unwana Shut Down Over Land Dispute

Prof Ogbonna Ibe-Enwo, the Rector, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Afikpo in Ebonyi, says the institution has been closed down indefinitely following a land dispute.
Ibe-Enwo newsmen on Tuesday in Afikpo that the action followed a crisis that erupted between the host community and the institution over some parcels of land.
He said the order for the indefinite closure of the school became imperative in order to ensure the safety of the students.
According to the rector, the closure of the institution is also to forestall possible reprisals from the host community.
“Management took the decision in the best interest of the students. It is believed that the measure will also safeguard the property of the institution.
“We have directed all students to vacate the school today, Tuesday, May 19, pending the return of normalcy to the institution.
“In the meantime, we are negotiating with community leaders and other key stakeholders to ensure quick and amicable resolution of the crisis,’’ Ibe-Enwo said.
The rector described the development as unfortunate and called for understanding from the host community.
“This development is unfortunate and something that could have been resolved through dialogue.’’
However, the rector said security had been beefed up within the school premises.
Meanwhile, a source which pleaded anonymity, said the crisis started in the early hours of Tuesday when some of the aggrieved villagers invaded the school premises.
The source said the invaders destroyed properties and burnt tractors used for grading of the internal roads in the institution.
The source further noted that no fewer than 1,000 angry youths from the community armed with machetes and other dangerous weapons invaded the institution.
According to the source, the angry mob also left many students severely injured while property worth millions of naira were destroyed.
The Ebonyi Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Chris Anyanwu, when contacted, declined comments, saying the Command was yet to be briefed on the incident.
Meanwhile, a member of the community who spoke to NAN on condition of anonymity, said the erection of new structure on the disputed parcel of land was the immediate cause of the fracas.
Both the community and the institution are laying claim to that parcel of land. (NAN)

Azuka Obiejogo HND graduate forges Okonjo-Iweala’s recommendation letter for EFCC job

A job seeker,Azuka Obiejogo, has been arrested by theEconomic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) for forging a recommendation letter in the name of the Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr.Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
EFCC spokesman,Wilson Uwujaren, said Obiejogo, who holds a Higher National Diploma from a polytechnic in Anambra State, allegedly applied for jobs at the EFCC and other government agencies using the forged recommendation letter.
“Obiejogo is a Higher National Diploma holder. He forged a reference letter from the Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and along with his curriculum vitae, requested employment in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Tertiary Education Trust Fund and the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company," Uwajaren said.
Obiejogo was arraigned before Justice Muawiyah Idris of an Abuja High Court on six counts bordering on forgery.
His charge read:
“That you, Azuka Obiejogo, on or about August 11, 2014, in Abuja, within the jurisdiction of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, intentionally induced the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to employ you as Account Officer II by presenting a forged reference letter titled, ‘Reference on Obiejogo Raymond Azuka’, purportedly made by the Honourable Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, recommending you as a worthy officer fit for employment and which act caused harm to the reputation of TETFUND.”
According to the EFCC, the offence was contrary to Section 320(b) and punishable under Section 322 of the Penal Code, CAP 532, Law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1990.
The accused pled not guilty and Justice Idris adjourned the case till June 2, 2015 for hearing of the bail application and commencement of trial.
Justice Idris ordered that Obiejogo be remanded in Kuje Prisons.

Educated Criminal Police nab 27-yr-old graduate for car snatching after gun battle

Enugu Police have arrested a 27-year-old computer science and information technology graduate,Anidi Reginald, for belonging to a car snatching gang.
Anidi, who allegedly graduated from a university in Cotonou in 2013, was arrested around 11am on Saturday after a gun battle between his gang and police officers from the Ogui Division at Ozalla, in Nkanu West LGA of the state.
The gang members were fleeing after they snatched a Honda Pilot car, with registration numberAAA 598 CH, from the owner at gunpoint,Punchreports.
They headed towards Enugu metropolis but were chased down by policemen who had been alerted by the victim.
A gun battle ensued at Presidential Road area after which Anidi was arrested while other gang members escaped.
The Public Relations Officer of the Enugu State Police Command,Ebere Amaraizu, confirmed the incident.
He said an automatic pump action gun, one cut-to-size English-made single barrel gun, and live cartridges were recovered from the suspect.
The police spokesman said Anidi, who blamed his involvement in crime on employment and peer influence, is aiding investigations into the activities of the gang.
Police say the car has been returned to the owner.

OAU Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA) has awarded N3.5m worth scholarships to fifty-nine students of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) after its annual reunion convention.

 

Fifty-nine students of theObafemi Awolowo University(OAU), Ile-Ife, have received N3.5m worth scholarships from theOAU Muslim Graduates’ Association(UNIFEMGA)
The scholarships were awarded at the association's three-day annual reunion convention which commenced on the 8th of May.
UNIFEMGA National President, Prof.Abdul Egbewole, noted that association has so far awarded scholarships worth N17.56m to students of the institution.
Business mogul and Chairman of Bi-Courtney Construction Company,Wale Babalakin(SAN), delivered a lecture titled: “Doing Business in Nigeria: Challenges of a Muslim Practitioner” at the conference.
Babalakin lamented the falling standards of education in the country, urging government to focus on knowledge development and application in order to boost economic growth.

Edo Cult Wars 14 junior secondary school pupils arrested for cultism

Fourteen pupils, aged between 12 and 15, were arrested last Thursday at Oguola Secondary School at Saint Saviour, Ikpoba Okha LGA of Edo state, for their alleged involvement in cultism related activities.

Many Nigerian youth, especially students, are actively involved in CULTISM (Campus Waka)

Police in Edo state have arrested 14 teenage Junior Secondary School pupils for their alleged involvement in cultism related activities.

9ja school gist gathered that the pupils, aged between 12 and 15, were arrested last Thursday atOguola Secondary Schoolat Saint Saviour, Ikpoba Okha LGA of the state.

A team of police had stormed the school and effected the arrest, following complaints by some parents.

It was also reported that emblems of cult groups were recovered from the suspects who are now being held at the Department of Criminal Investigation, Benin.

According toPunch, the Principal of school, identified as Ehanire, has appealed for the release of those found to be innocent.

Only last week, the police announced that “a total of 56 suspected vicious cultists linked to the recent violencein the state [Edo] have been rounded up by the Squad and are undergoing interrogation” by a “ Special Crack Squad designated for the assignment

Apply for Chevron/NNPC Scholarship Awards – 2015/16

Chevron Nigeria Limited, in collaboration with its Joint Venture partner, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), is offering a number of University Scholarship Awards to suitably qualified Nigerian students.
Chevron/NNPC Scholarship Awards Requirements / Eligibility .
E-applications are invited from full-time SECOND YEAR (200 LEVEL) degree students of the under-listed courses, in Nigerian Universities:
1. Accountancy
2. Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Science
3. Architecture
4. Business Administration/Economics
5. Chemical Engineering
6. Civil Engineering
7. Computer Science                      
8. Electrical/Electronic Engineering
9. Environmental Studies/Surveying
10. Geology/Geophysics
11. Law
12. Mass Communication/Journalism
13. Mechanical/Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
14. Human Medicine/Dentistry/Pharmacy
15. Petroleum Engineering
Please note that we will accept applications through this web site address only. Hard copies of any document submitted will not be processed. All interested students are advised to click on “How it Works” tab to proceed..
In line with our e-scholarship administration system, selected students will be invited for computer-administered qualifying tests in selected examination centers nationwide. Short-listed candidates for the qualifying test will be invited by email and SMS text messages. All applicants are therefore advised to ensure that GSM telephone numbers and personal email addresses are properly entered into the e-forms on the web site.
How To Apply for NNPC/Chevron Scholarship Awards.
1. Before you start this application, ensure you have clear scanned copies of the following documents
*.Passport photograph with white background not more than 3 months old (450px by 450px not more than 200kb)
*.School ID card
*.Admission letter
*.Birth certificate
*.O’ Level result
*.JAMB Result
2. Ensure the documents are named according to what they represent to avoid mixing up documents during upload
3. Ensure you attach the appropriate documents when asked to upload
To apply, follow the steps below:
1. Visit http://scholastica.ng/schemes/cnlawardsand click on “Apply Now” tab.
2. Click on “Register Now” to create an account.
3. Proceed to your email box to activate your account
4. Click on http://www.scholastica.ng/Schemes /cnlawards to return to Scholarship site
5. Enter your registered email and password to upload your information.
6. Enter your personal information, National Identification Number (if available), educational information, other information and upload required scanned documents.
7. Ensure the name used in applications matches the names on all documentation in same order. Upload a sworn affidavit or certificate if otherwise.
8. Ensure you view all documents after uploading, to eliminate errors during uploading.
9. When asked to upload photo, upload a pass-port photograph with a white background.
10. Recheck application information to avoid errors
11. Click “Apply Now” to submit information
12. You will receive an email and a sms that confirms your application was successful.
13. Return to www.scholastica.ng,enter your Email and Password to download your profile and proceed to have your Head of Department sign the document.
14. Upload a scanned copy of the signed profile, this would be used for verification.
15. If National Identification Number (NIN) number was not available in step 6, to obtain your National Identification Number (NIN)  
*.Visit http://ninenrol.gov.ng to register and learn more about the National Identity Number
*.Click “Create Account” and fill in the required fields  
*.Login with Email and Password to complete the form  
*.After completion, schedule a date for photo and finger print capture  
*.Visit any of the 37 capture centres www.nimc.gov.ng/pages/general /enrolmentcentres.htm to complete the registration process and obtain your National Identity Number  
*.You can also do your total registration at the NIMC office
16. Return to http://www.scholastica.ng/Schemes /cnlawards and update application with National Identification Number (NIN) to ensure completion
Note: Multiple applications attract a disqualification penalty from the Scholarship board
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
This application is for only Fresh Applicants, current beneficiaries from previous NNPC/ CHEVRON JV Schemes should kindly click www.scholastica.ng
Application Deadline Date
Tuesday, 16th June, 2015.

Elizade University Post UTME, DE Application Form – 2015/16

Elizade University post UTME application form for the 2015/2016 academic session is on sale.
About Elizade University.
ELIZADE University is a private university situated in Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, Nigeria. The University aims to be an institution with the best traditions in the production of self-reliant, ethics-conscious, globally competitive graduates imbued with requisite skills, competencies and ability to be key players in the nation’s quest for socio-economic and technological development.
The University’s learning environment comprises state-of-the art structures and infrastructural facilities, as well as teaching equipment that rank at par with those in educational institutions in developed countries.
Learning is student-centered in the University, and conducted with international best practices. Accommodation, dining, leisure, sports, mentorship and moderated socialization are therefore guaranteed on campus.
The University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its degree programmes for the 2015/2016 academic session.
Elizade University Available Courses.
AVAILABLE COURSES
FACULTY OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES
*.Biology
*.Microbiology
*.Biotechnology
*.Chemistry
*.Environmental Management & Toxicology
*.Physics
*.Physics with Electronics
*.Applied Geophysics
*.Computer Science
*.Mathematics
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
*.Accounting
*.Banking & Finance
*.Business Administration
*.Human Resource Management
*.Hotel Management & Tourism
*.History & Diplomatic Studies
*.Office & Information Management
*.English Language
*.Economics
*.Mass Communication
*.Performing & Film Arts
*.International Relations
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
*.Civil Engineering
*.Mechanical Engineering
*.Automotive Engineering
*.Industrial & Production Engineering
*.Electrical & Electronics Engineering
*.Computer Engineering
*.Information & Communication Technology
Elizade University Basic Requirements.
*.Ordinary level Requirements
All applicants to ELIZADE University must have credit-level passes in five (5) relevant subjects at the SSCE/GCE/O‘Level/NECO/NABTEB or its equivalents at not more than 2 sittings, including English Language and Mathematics.
*.Attempt of UTME
All applicants to ELIZADE University are required to have sat for the 2014/2015 UTME of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and obtained the minimum pass-mark as prescribed by JAMB
*.Admission Requirements for Direct Entry to 200 Level:
1. 5 relevant credit passes at WASC (SSCE), NECO (SSCE), NABTEB or equivalent in relevant subjects, two of which must be at ‘A’ Level.
2.OND with Upper Credit or NCE at credit level from any institution recognized by the University.
3.Diploma from other recognized Universities.
*.University’s Post UTME Screening Exercise
All applicants to ELIZADE University must undertake the University’s Post-UTME screening exercise to be conducted from time to time on dates communicated to applicants.
Only CANDIDATES who scored the prescribed JAMB cut-off mark in the 2015/2016 UTME are ELIGIBLE to apply to ELIZADE UNIVERSITY.
Elizade University Mode of Application.
Prospective students should go to http://www.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng/admissions /apply-now.html?view=formto apply.
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Kwara State University, KWASU post UTME form for the 2015/22016 academic session is now on sale

Kwara State University, KWASU post UTME form for the 2015/22016 academic session is now on sale
The Kwara State University (KWASU) has commenced Undergraduate admissions processing for 2015/2016 academic session.
From the information reaching us, we are glad to inform all the candidates whose choice of institution in the 2015 UTME/DE was Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete; and all those interested in admission intoKWASUbut have not made it their choice to the Post-UTME Screening/Test for 2015/2016 admission exercise.
All candidates must have five (5) O’ Level credits in relevant subjects at not more than two sittings. The screening/test is scheduled to hold as follows:
Date: Monday 15th June – Thursday 18th June, 2015.
Venue: University Auditorium, Malete
Time: Examination time will be scheduled on candidates’ registration print-outs.
Candidates are advised to adhere strictly to the time scheduled for their Post-UTME Screening/Test. They are also required to come along to the screening/test venue with unused scratch card(s) for their O’level results, and print-outs of their Post-UTME registration forms.
REGISTRATION FEES:Applicants are required to pay the sum of Two Thousand Naira (₦2,000.00) only (i.e. One Thousand Naira (₦1,000.00) as Post-UTME fee and One Thousand Naira (₦1,000.00) for bank and other administrative charges).
ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
► Visit our payment portal online – payments.kwasu.edu.ng
► Click on ‘Application Form’, then Post UTME Application
► On the application form field select POST UTME on the drop down, select course of study and click on “Proceed”
► Complete the form and upload scanned copy of your passport photograph
► Click on “Preview” and proceed to payment
► Select your card type by checking on the appropriate button– MasterCard, Inter-switch or Visa card
► Click on ‘Make Payment ’
► Write down the transaction reference number for your record purpose
► Click on ‘Proceed to Payment’
►Pop up will be displayed for Webpay. Select your appropriate card type again, enter your card number, expiring date, and security number (this is the last 3 digit on the back of your card) select your card pin number (usually your ATM Pin)
►Click on ‘Pay’
►After Processing, it will display progress. Click on ‘Continue’ to finalize your payment.
►In case you want to verify payment, go to the main page and click on verify payment, enter your reference number and verify your payment status.
In addition to all the requirements stated above, all applicants must know that final admission into the University is based on meeting the University’s and the Academic Programme’s cut off points in both JAMB and POST-JAMB examinations when they are set and also on the availability of spaces within the NUC approved admission quota for KWASU.
CLOSING DATE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION: Monday 8th June, 2015.

Important to All DELSU Students

Delta State University, DELSU important notice to all students regarding some unscrupulous individuals parading themselves as members of the University anti-cult group.

Information at the disposal of the Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU) management indicates that some unscrupulous individuals are parading themselves as members of the University anti-cult group and using such platform to intimidate unsuspecting students. It was also revealed that these misguided elements have been arresting students over indecent dressing and other unfounded allegations.

Consequent upon the above development, students are requested to raise alarm and report same to the nearest available security unit or Police Station if harassed or forcefully arrested by anybody under the guise of anti-cult or anti-drug issues.

For the avoidance of doubt, these impersonators and criminals are out to defraud or initiate unsuspecting students into cultism and other related social vices. The bonafide members of the University anti-cult body are known to the security operatives and are operating under cover; so students and other members of the University community should be wary of those masquerading as members of the University anti-cult group and should endeavour to report any case of intimidation to the security unit of the University.

List of DELSU Students Punished for Exam Malpractice [Detailed Report]

Delta State University, DELSU published the list of students punished for examination malpractice. Authorities of Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU) have published the names, matric.......

To check the list click the link below:
http://www.myschoolgist.com.ng/ng/delsu-students-punished-for-exam-malpractice/

ASUU protests members’ kidnaps in Ekiti

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Ekiti State University chapter, on Monday, in Ado Ekiti, protested against the kidnap of their members and issued a five day ultimatum to government to secure their release.

Failure to do this, the union said, it would not hesitate to embark on an indefinite strike till situation returned to normal.

Describing the case as frightening and disturbing, the union lamented that five of their members had been kidnapped at various locations in the state within two weeks, of which only two had been released to look for N210 million ransom for the release of other three hostages.

A lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Dr. Femi Omisore; Dr. Mrs. Folasade Alade of EKSU and Dr. Mrs. Kikelomo Adegun, wife of the former Chief Medical Director of the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti are still in the kidnappers den.

The protesting lecturers carried placards with various inscriptions like “ASUU say no to kidnapping,” “Kidnapping is a crime against humanity,” “ASUU demands unconditional release of members,” and “Ensure safety of lives and property,” among others.

They converged on Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, before moving to the Ewi’s Palace, where they were addressed by Oba Rufus Adejugbe and members of his Council.
ASUU members were led by EKSU Chairman, Prof. Olufayo Olu-Olu and Chairman OAU Chapter,  Dr. Caleb Aborisade, and his counterpart from Federal University of Technology, Akure, Dr. Bola Oniya.

They later moved to the Governor’s office in Ado Ekiti where they were received by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kolapo Olusola.

ASUU expressed concerns about kidnappers making them and health workers in the state targets.

It urged the government to do all within its powers to rescue the state from sliding into anarchy.

Olu-Olu said, “This is the same way Boko Haram started in the North. It started like a child’s play, but today, a visit to the North would show the level of callousness and damage the sects have done to the system. On this premise, the government must act fast and stop this nonsense.

“These kidnappers erroneously thought our members are rich but they never knew that we have not received salaries in EKSU since March, 2015. Three of our members are still being held and they were demanding N70 million each, where do you expect us to get such money?

“Our fear is that, immediately these people realise that we are not rich, they may decide to waste them in the bush and this is our fear.

“We are pleading with Governor Fayose to act fast because it seems the police and the DSS have no clue on how the victims can be saved.”

Aborisade hinted that ASUU in OAU may relocate its Secretariat to Ado Ekiti from Friday if their colleagues had yet to be saved from the kidnappers’ den.

Five Men To Trek To Mecca For Buhari

A group of five married men have vowed to trek from Nigeria to Saudi Arabia to celebrate the victory of the president-elect, General Muhammadu in the March 28 presidential poll.

Speaking with newsmen in Bauchi on Sunday, the men; viz. Mohammed Inuwa, 45, Dahiru Aminu, 33, Abdullahi Usseini, 45, Abubakar Danjuma, 45, and Kabiru Saleh , 35, explained that their decision to embark on the foot journey was fueled by the undying love they have for the incoming leader.

Speaking on their behalf, Mohammed Inuwa said, “He has tried to be president for 12 years but Allah did not make it to be possible. We believe he always won because he had the support of the majority. This time around Allah has given him the power and so we decided to trek to
Mecca by road to register our unflinching support to General Buhari”


They said they were ready to give their lives for the mission but, “we pray Allah will protect and guide us because we are committed to show our appreciation to General Buhari.”

They disclosed that they have consulted widely with families and friends and have made adequate preparations for the journey which they estimated will take them at least, three months and will see them transverse countries of Chad, Sudan before reaching their destination in Mecca.

The men said that they hope to begin their trek on May 30, a day after the swearing-in of the incoming administration and asked Nigerians to pray for them to succeed in their mission.

Save Nigeria Education Teachers need motivation, training for high productivity — educationist

Nigeria must take the remunerations, motivation and welfare of teachers seriously in order to reposition Nigerian education according to Hajiya Fatima Abdulrahman, the President of the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools.

Nigerian teachers need training and motivation for high productivity, says thePresident of the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools(ANCOPSS),Hajiya Fatima Abdulrahman.
In an interview withDaily Trust, Abdulrahman said the main problems of teachers in Nigeria are inadequate training and facilities, poor welfare and lack of motivation.
"The major problems of teachers in the country are lack of training and retraining of teachers, over crowdedness in our classrooms, dilapidated structures and lack of motivation to teachers for high productivity," she said.
"I mean welfare of teachers, remunerations, their moral is very low in the society and to boost the morale of teachers for high productivity, their welfare should be prioritised."
According to the educationist, who has taught for 30 years, "some states teachers’ salaries are not paid for months," a situation that should not occur if teachers must produce their best.
"You have to motivate teachers for high productivity."
She called on the incoming government to take the remunerations, motivation and welfare of teachers seriously to move education forward.
In 2013, Abdulrahman, who is the current Principal ofGSS, Kuje, emerged the first female National President of ANCOPSS, an association that consists of principals of secondary schools and junior secondary schools in Nigeria.

21 youths arrested with 122 condoms at Ibadan all-male party

Could they be gay cultists? Information culled frompulserevealed that Twenty-one youths under the age of twenty five have been arrested for allegedly belonging to a 'gay cult' after police found them at an all-male 'party' with 122 condoms and no female present.
Police in Oyo state have arrested twenty-one youths under the age of twenty five for allegedly belonging to a 'gay cult'.
According to reports, the youths were taken into custody last week after police found them at an all-male 'party' with 122 condoms in their possession.
Police say the youths were holding an initiation into their group at the time of their arrest but have not charged them formally, despite detaining them at an Ibadan police station,The Nationreports.
It was reported that the police, who say they acted on a tip, believed the suspects are gay cultists because they were in possession of such a large number of condoms with no female present.
A unnamed spokesperson ofThe Initiative for Equal Rights(TIER) toldThe Nationthat they got involved in the case after a phone call on May 10.

"At the point of arrest, the young men were physically assaulted and treated in a manner unbecoming of any legal process: they were photographed in their underwear, made to write statements under duress and locked up in an overcrowded cell," the spokesperson said.

The report said a lawyer from theInternational Center for Reproductive Health and Sexual Rights(INCRESE) eventually facilitated 'bail' for the suspects.
The alleged gay members reportedly paid various sums for their release and have decided not to seek redress for their treatment over fears that they might be exposed and branded gay publicly.

Veritas University Post UTME, DE Form is Out – 2015/16

Veritas University Post UTME application form for the 2015/2016 academic session is out. Cut-off marks and list of available programmes are also available here..
Authorities of the Veritas University, Abuja (the Catholic University of Nigeria) are inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates that sat for the last UTME/Direct Entry candidates for admission to degree programmes on a full-time basis in the Colleges and Departments of the University for the 2015/2016 Academic Session.
See also: Veritas University School Fees Schedule.
Veritas University Available Programmes.
Veritas University, Abuja offer 19 undergraduate degree programs with full NUC accreditation across several fields of study listed below.
A. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION
1.B.A. (Ed) English /Education
2.B.Sc. (Ed) Education/ Economics
3.B. Ed Business Education
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
1.B.Sc. (Ed) Education/Chemistry
2.B .Sc.(Ed) Education/Physics
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
1.B. Ed Educational Management
B. COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND LITERARY STUDIES
1.B. A. English and Literary Studies
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
1.B.A. History and International Relations
DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
1.B.A Philosophy
C. COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING
1.B.Sc. Accounting
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
1. B. Sc. Business Administration
2. B. Sc. Marketing & Advertising
3. B. Sc. Entrepreneurship
D. COLLEGE OF NATURAL & APPLIED SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
1. B .Sc. Applied Microbiology
DEPARTMENT OF PURE & APPLIED CHEMISTRY
1.B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
DEPARTMENT OF PURE & APPLIED PHYSICS
1.B.Sc. Physics with Electronics
E. COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
1.B.Sc. Economics
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE & DIPLOMACY
1.B.Sc. Political Science & Diplomacy
2.B.Sc. Public Administration
Veritas University Post UTME Eligibility
Those who made 180 and above in the 2015 UTME .
Veritas University Post UTME Application Procedure.
Get started on your journey to academic and career success! Simply complete our online admission application or call Veritas University today at07088839258, and an admissions representative will gladly help you choose the degree program right for you and begin the college admission process.
Post UTME forms can be downloaded hereor visit any education secretary of any Catholic Diocese nearest to you.
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Lagos State NUT criticized the use of Computer-Based Test,

CBT, in secondary schools examinations.
The Lagos State wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, says the introduction of the Computer-Based Test, CBT, in secondary schools examinations may not achieve the desired result. The state NUT Chairman, Mr Segun Raheem, made the assertion in Lagos yesterday. Raheem said the situation might be so because most of the students were not adequately prepared for CBT.
He said the students were not prepared due to the non-availability of Information Communication Technology, ICT, facilities and human resources. He noted that computer science which, hitherto, was an optional subject and suddenly made a compulsory subject would leave some students unprepared for CBT. “Computer Science has just been introduced to secondary schools as a compulsory subject which is coming rather late.
“However, only a few Lagos schools have computer science teachers and some schools gave temporary appointment to computer science teachers. “Others got the teachers through the efforts of the Parents’ Forum (PF),” he said. The unionist noted that most of the secondary schools in the state had a desktop or a laptop which they used mostly for administrative work.
He, however, said that only few schools had an ICT laboratory that was fully equipped with internet facilities, noting that “With the present situation, in my own view, I doubt if the use of CBT is result-oriented for students in secondary schools in the state.” “Except if crash programmes on computer studies and practice is introduced in schools, which must allow each student to have a free practice with computer, CBT will not achieve the desired aim. (NAN)