Arsenal Fan Beats Wife To Coma For Taunting Him Over Loss

A man in Uganda is wanted by police for assault after he beat his wife to coma because she taunted him over Arsenal’s loss to West Brom on Saturday.
The man identified as Abbas Mukobere reportedly thrashed his wife, Ketty Mbali, who is a Manchester United fan, with a cane until she fainted, News24 reported.
Neighbours said they heard the woman crying for help and attempted to see what was happening inside the couple’s apartment but could not do so as the door was locked from behind.
They then went to the window and saw Mukobere beating his wife with a cane.
By the time they were able to break the door, Mukobere had escaped through the back door, while his wife had fainted from the impact of the severe beating.
Neighbours then took her to hospital where she was treated for a fractured arm and bruises on the face, News24 reported.
When she was asked to explain the details of the quarrel, Mbali said: ”As usual, I started joking about my team Manchester United winning and his team Arsenal losing. It seems he was drunk and upset by his team’s loss that he started beating me up.”

NOUN "We can admit 1million students annually" - VC

Vice chancellor of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Prof. Vincent Ado Tenebe, has disclosed that the university has the capacity to admit over one million new students annually. He stated that this has been made possible through its open and distance learning education.

Tenebe made this revelation at the unveiling of the university’s new goodwill ambassador, Ahmed Is.
Tenebe said Nigeria records an excess of 1million students yearly from prospective university admission seekers due to the inability of the existing 124 universities to admit above the current 500,000 carrying capacity.
According to him, NOUN now has presence and learning points in all the 36 states in Nigeria, plus the Federal capital.
READ: Varsity students protest increase of school fees
“124 universities cannot only admit 500,000 students, the carrying capacities of these universities is always stretched. NOUN can admit 1million students and they will get the same quality education.
“Any student graduating from NOUN will be graduating at par with students of other universities across Nigeria,”Tenebe said.
He added that getting educated through open and distance learning prepares graduates for work with less supervision in the future.
He added that countries like China, India, Indonesia, United Kingdom and the United States of America are using this means to educate their millions of citizens.
While urging Nigerians to take advantage of the democratised system of learning at the university to increase literacy level in the country as NOUN will have a study centre in each of the 774 LGAs in the next 15 years.

LASU Management says it has the right to increase fees

TheLagos State University (LASU) management are standing by their decision to increase acceptance fees from N10, 000 to N20, 000.

The University's students union have protested against this increase and demanded for a ‎reversal of the fees with immediate effect to prevent crisis.

The LASU authorities, in response, have maintained that they have the right to review and increase fees, aside tuition fees which the State government was in charge of.

LASU registrar, Mr Akin Lewis made this known while speaking to press on Friday.
Lewis said that the university only expected the new students who had been offered provisional admission, to pay an acceptance fee.

“This is not the first time new students are paying acceptance fee, so, an increment should not be an alarm, the management has the right to review and increase fees.

“This is not an increment in tuition fees, but an increment in acceptance fee and the management has reasons for its decisions,” he said.

Meanwhile, the students' union, has released a statement which asked new students not to pay these fees until the issue is rectified.

They insisted that making this decision without informing the union is wrong.

”The recent increment of the new students’ acceptance fee and indigenous verification fee, from N10, 000 and 1,000 respectively to 20,000 and 5,000 came as a shock to LASUSU.

“We state emphatically that the management coming out with this increment at this time is a calculated attempt on the part of the management.
“The idea is to introduce what we tag as a “divide and rule” principle between students and the newly admitted students, which the students’ union firmly and judiciously stands against.

“This is also an attempt to bring back the already solved issue of school fees hike; an increment in the acceptance fee will surely lead to an increase in the school fees of new students, which we reject in its totality,"it said.

Success And Academics 5 ways to ensure you get a job after graduation

It can get pretty difficult to get a job once you are done with University, but this does not mean, with a few tips, that you cannot increase your likelihood of this happening for you.

1. Know what you want: In the name of trying to keep your options open, a lot of students make the mistake of trying to apply for anything and everything. This is not the way to go. Having a focus gives you a chance to take your time to research on that career path, know the organisations that will best suit you and build professional relationships.

Remember, do not rely on just your passion when it comes to choosing a career. Most people have a lot of passions. Just look at something you in your life that you put a lot of effort in, and think how you can make a career out of it.

2. Build an online presence: This is 2015, employers will not only look at your CVs to determine if you will be hired. Having an online presence on platform like Linkedin, or having a blog, will give them more idea about who you are. There are a lot of competition out there, and these days, employers can base their final decision on how you come across online, even before they meet you.

3. Don't be money-obsessed:We are all so eager to get out of school and start making money that sometimes we get blinded. How about you consider an unpaid internship for a few months? This is a great opportunity because it gives you the needed experience that you will need for a well-paid job in future, it gives your employer a chance to know you on the job, even employing you, and it gives you a chance to get acquainted with employee life without the immediate pressure to perform. Organisation now have internship programmes for this purpose because it gives them a chance to train you and know how you fit with the team before making the commitment to hire you.

4. Find a mentor: You have to find someone who is doing what you want to do. You can try advanced search on LinkedIn for the company and field where you want to work. For instance, if you want to work in marketing and MTV is your dream employer, enter those two search terms (Marketing and MTV) and see who comes up. Contact them and as for a chance to meet. This could feel like a long shot, but try with as much people as you can, you only need one "Yes." If you get one mentor, it can change everything for you
5. Double-check your application:Before you hit submit, triple-check everything for spelling, syntax, and grammar. Also, be sure that you have the right details in the right applications. Create separate folders on your computer for each company so that you don’t proudly state how excited you are to work at Company X when your application is for Company Y.

Bank of Industry Company trains 150 NYSC Members

According to reports, 150 National Youth Service Corps members are being trained by the Bank of Industry (BoI)under its N2bn Graduate Entrepreneurship Fund (GEF) scheme, in Katsina.

The corps members, taken from six states, were selected from the North-west zone and are among the 1,000 successful applicants nationwide.

Mr. Rasheed Olaoluwa, managing director of BoI, disclosed that the initiative is aimed at empowering Nigerian youths. He said that the the government alone and the private sector cannot solve the issue of unemployment in the country.

He also noted that the training programme was organised for the beneficiaries of the GEF scheme, to give them first-hand drilling on how to successfully run a profitable business.

He stated that while the training would help those who already have business plan but could not translate it to bankable project, the bank’s business development experts would help to fine-tune those who were already in business.

“Although the youth corp members are the direct beneficiaries of the GEF initiative, the entire nation will benefit from it. This is because when the youth are developed, the whole of the environment is transformed,” he said.

Alvan Ikoku College NCE 1st & 2nd Admission List – 2015/16

This is to inform all the prospective NCE students of the Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education (AIFCE) that the management of the university has released their admission list for the 2015/2016 academic session.
Check Alvan Ikoku College NCE Admission List .
Go to the admission status checking portal at http://aiue.edu.ng/the-20152016-alvan-ikoku- nce-admission-1st-2nd-lists/.
If your name is in any of these lists and you want to accept the admission, then proceed to the portal for your Acceptance Fee Payee ID. After you have confirmed your Payee ID, take it to the Alvana Microfinance Bank for payment of your Acceptance fee. If you are unsure about anything, go to the ICT Centre or GTCO Calscan Office for more information.

9ja school Gist Team congratulates all the candidates that made it to Kogi State Polytechnic Admission list for the 2015/2016 academic session.

Kogi State Poly ND Admission List Now Out – 2015/16g

The Kogi State Polytechnic (KSP), Lokoja National Diploma (ND) admission list for the 2015/2016 academic session is out.

UTME candidates that participated in the polytechnic post UTME screening exercise can now check their admission status online.

Check Kogi State Polytechnic ND Admission List.
*.To access your Kogi State Polytechnic (KSP) admission status visit http://www.kogistatepoly.edu.ng/legacy /ViewAdmittedStudents.aspx,
*. Type your name and click ‘Search’
*.If you are listed, Click ‘Return To Print Admission Letter’
*.Type Your UTME Registration Number and Click ‘Preview’
*.If your name is found in the list, take note of your Registration number to Proceed to Admission Letter Printing.

9ja school Gist Team congratulates all the candidates that made it to Kogi State Polytechnic Admission list for the 2015/2016 academic session.

Ilaro Poly HND Full-Time 2nd Admission List 2015/16

The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro (ILAROPOLY) full-time 2nd admission list has been successfully uploaded online.
Check Federal Poly Ilaro HND 2nd Admission List.

To access the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro HND full-time 2nd admission list for free, simply follow the links below:

http://www.myschoolgist.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/ilaro-poly-hnd-2nd-admission-list.pdf 

UNILORIN May Deploy Drones for Exams Monitoring

If the authorities of the University of Ilorin accede to suggestions by members of the institution’s Drone Team, it is highly probable that the University will, in future, monitor examinations conducted within the campus with drones.
The drones, developed by a team coordinated by Prof. Sulyman AbdulKareem of the Department of Chemical Engineering, added colours to the just concluded 40th anniversary/31st convocation ceremonies of the University.
Other members of the Unilorin Drone Team include Dr. M.T. Yakubu of the Department of Biochemistry; Dr Babalola of the Department of Physics; Engineer Eric and Mr. Ahmed, both of the Department Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
In separate interviews with Unilorin Bulletin last Thursday (November 12, 2015), the Co-ordinator of the team, Prof. AbdulKareem, and another key member of the team, Dr. Yakubu, said that drones can be used to monitor the conduct of examinations in future as well as general campus surveillance in conjunction with the security personnel”.
According to Prof. AbdulKareem, “the use of drones has come to stay because where you don’t want to endanger human life, a machine, which a drone is, can go there and still get the information you need”. He pointed out that “drones, rather than infringing on human rights, actually protect human rights because the man who wants to do evil and knows that a machine can remotely capture his act, will not likely do it”.
The Unilorin Drone Team Coordinator, who is the immediate past Vice-Chancellor of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, disclosed that some academic departments in the University have started showing interest in the use of the drone. He said, “I believe that apart from giving practical knowledge to those in Geography, Electrical Engineering and Physics, virtually any Department that may have a reason to capture events beyond what is in front of the camera, which has to be aerially covered, can use the drone.”
Prof. AbdulKareem urged the University administration to challenge people to do more “because there are lots of students who are eager to learn and who have ideas that they can put into practice if they have good supervision. He said, “I believe it is a matter of encouragement. Most Nigerian universities should be able to do wonderful things and make major breakthroughs”, noting that some students were co-opted into the team to learn how to operate or fly the drones.
The Drone Team Coordinator enjoined the newly appointed ministers especially for the areas of science and technology, “to see a need for us to self-develop, self-evolve, and self-emancipate as a nation”. He said, “For a long time now, we have relied on personnel from foreign countries to bail us out of every technical problem we get into, but the issue is that, we have so many Nigerians that are trained abroad that are here and even those who have not left the country that are equally talented that should be encouraged to do wonderful things for the nation.”
Prof. AbdulKareem maintained that the new ministers “should see their appointments as a chance of working with the academics in the educational institutions to promote what will be good for the nation, to make the nation as a whole self-reliant on personnel that are available locally.”
In the same vein, Dr. Yakubu said, “We can also use the drone to monitor what is happening on our borders; we have a very vast amount of land, and we can use it to track activities that are going on there. Invariably, we can use the drones to cover the entire University and in getting information to the appropriate quarters. ”
The Biochemistry Lecturer, who urged the University to ensure that the use of drones on the campus remains functional and sustained, advised that “it should not only be used during the convocation as we did last time, but we should put it to all-round use on campus.
Dr Yakubu said that drones can be used to monitor the conduct of examinations in future; we can use it for surveillance on the campus and when you look at all these, it will be of advantage to the whole University”, he stressed.

Anti Corruption Essay Competition for Ilaro Poly Students

The topic of the Competition and guidelines are as follows:
Topic: The Role of Future Leaders in the Fight Against Corruption, Particularly in Nigeria Tertiary Institutions.
The Essay is open to only the students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro.
*.It should be an original word processed work of the Writer and it should not be more than 450
*.The Writer should be ready to make an oral presentation to a Panel of Judges that will screen the Essay and be able to read it at any Public Forum within the Polytechnic.
*.Contestants should use only their Matriculation numbers, and submit the Essay personally in a sealed envelope to the Secretary of the Legal Unit in the administrative Block latest by 3:00pm on Thursday 3rdDecember, 2015
*.Prizes will be given to 1st, 2ndand 3rdselected contestants

Dufil Prima Foods Plc National Post Graduate Scholarship Awards 2015— Apply Now

As part of its corporate social responsibilities, Dufil Prima Foods Plc is continuing the Scholarship programme for Nigerian students studying Nutrition and Dietetics at Postgraduate Degree level. The objective of the programme is to sustainably assist in the training of high level Nutrition and Dietetic manpower In the country. It Is hoped that over a period of time these highly trained nutritionists will continue to chart and guide the way for optimum nutrition for all Nigerians.
Eligibility
The scholarship is open to all Nigerian students qualified for admission into M.Sc Programme in Nutrition (Nutrition and Dietetics) in the Nigerian University System.
Awards will be made to qualified and suitable students from every geopolitical zone of the Federation including the FCT.
Application Closing Date
4th December, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should pick and complete an application form from the coordinator at the address below:
Dufil-Nutrition Award Programme,
P.O.Box 1983,
Sapon,
Abeokuta,
Ogun State.
E-mail address:acadaservices@ gmail.com
Completed application form should contain the following:
*A copy of the letter of admission Into the programme (or photocopy of application for admission)
*Evidence of State of origin obtained from the appropriate Local Government Area and duly signed by the Chairman or Secretary Photocopy of NYSC certificate
*Photocopy of all certificates (‘O’ level and degree)
All these should be forwarded to:
The Co-ordinator,
Dufil-Nutrition Award Programme,
P.O.Box 1983,
Sapon,
Abeokuta,
Ogun State.
Note: The envelope (A4 size) should be marked “APPL. 2015 Awards” on the top left hand corner.

NUC Approved More Postgraduate Programme in KSUSTA

The National University Commission (NUC) during its meeting held on 4th November, 2015 considered and approved the establishment of the following programmes in addition to the Ten (10) earlier approved of the Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero:
*M.Sc. Biochemistry
*M.Sc. microbiology
*M.Sc. Computer Science
Accordingly, interested applicants are hereby informed to apply now for their choice programme. Application Form is available online, you can obtain your Application PIN at any Zenith Bank nation wide. All PG Application Forms cost =N=10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira) only. However, the banks will also charge a token administrative fee in addition to the cost of application forms.
Thank you
Attahiru Mohammed Ka’oje
Secretary, Postgraduate School

AAU Ekpoma Returning Students Registration Procedure – 2015/16

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, AAU returning students registration procedure for the 2015/2016 academic session.
This is to inform all the stale students of the Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma that the management of the university has released the registration procedure they have to follow for the 2015/2016 academic session.

Please find below the procedures for;
1.Request password for first-time login
2.Update Personal Data
3.Payment of School fees, Late-Registration etc.
4.Course registration.

REQUEST PASSWORD FOR FIRST-TIME LOGIN
1.Go to https://www:aaue.waeup.org /requestpw(request a new password here)
2.Enter ONLY yourLast Name (Surname), Matriculation Number, email addressand click “Send login credentials to email address”.
3.Check your mail box, click on the “Confirmation link”, enter “Your user name” and “Your password”.
4.Click “Change Portrait” to upload your passport and Click “Edit” to update your Phone Number.
UPDATE PERSONAL DATA:
Click “My Data” tab at the top of the Page, click “Personal Data”, Click “Edit” to update your personal data e.g Permanent Address, Father’s & Mother’s Name, address, Father’s & Mother’s Place of Work, Next of Kin Name & address etc.
PAYMENT INSTRUCTION:
1.Click “My Data” tab at the top of the Page, click “payments”.
2.Click on the Add Online Payment Ticket button.
3.Under Category: Select the appropriate payment item (i.e: acceptance fee or School fees e.t.c.).

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
(a) CANDIDATES WITH ATM-ENABLED VERVE OR MASTER CARD FROM ANY COMMERCIAL BANK.
1.Click on the Payment_ID of the ticket created.
2.Click on ‘CollegePAY’ at top of your page. Confirmation page will appear to enable you cross-check your payment details. If ok, Click ‘Submit’ to proceed with the payment throughInterswitch payment gateway. Select your card type (Verve or Master Card), enter your card details andclick “Pay”. Note: Your CVV2 is the 3- digit number printed at the back of your card.

(B-) CANDIDATES WITHOUT VERVE, VISA OR MASTER CARD (E-TRANZACT PAYMENT)
1.Click on the Payment_ID of the ticket just created.
2.Download and print the payment_slip (which you are to present to the teller at the designated bank outlet where cash payment is to be made). Logout from the portal and proceed to the bank.
3.At the Bank, submit your portal ‘payment slip’ along with your cash deposit and the teller will provide you a print-out (e-Tranzact payment slip) with details of the payment just made including the e-Tranzact payment Confirmation Order Number – (PIN).
4.Proceed to the internet and login again to: https://www:aaue.waeup.org/login.
5.Select Payments from My Data tab at the top of the page.
6.Click on the Payment_ID of the ticket you created earlier i.e. acceptance fee or School fees etc.
7.Click onQuery e-Tranzact Historyat top of your page.
8.Enter your e-Tranzact Payment Confirmation Order Number (PIN) as printed on the slip provided to you at the bank.
9.Click on submit to e-Tranzact to validate the cash payment made at the designated bank outlet.
10.Download and print your payment slip for the session which you are to submit to the Bursar’s office for collection of the University’s receipt.
COURSE REGISTRATION:
1.After login as described above, select study course from the My Data tab at the top of the page.
2.Click on “Add course list” button.
3.Click on “Create course list now” button.
4.Click on “Edit course list” button to edit courses (“Add course ticket” or “Remove selected tickets” buttons to add or remove selected courses which you might have added in error).
5.You can edit courses until you have registered all your courses for the session.
6.Then click on the Register course list button to submit your courses.
7.Download and print your course registration slip which you are to submit to your course adviser.

Police arrest 21 homosexual students in Delta

Police detectives in Asaba, Delta State, have arrested 21 students who have been allegedly involved in same sex activities.
It was reliably gathered that the two state- owned polytechnics (names withheld) where the suspects were arrested, were a beehive of perverse sexual acts as male students engage in same sex activities for financial gains.
Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mrs. Celestina Kalu, who confirmed the arrest of the suspects, said the police acted on a tip off. She said, “We had it on good authority that the male students allegedly engaged in anal sex.
The suspects, upon interrogation, made useful statements to the police while investigations are ongoing.” Investigation revealed that homosexuality has been on the rise in the two institutions and culprits were also members of various cult groups.
Meanwhile, the police in Obiaruku have arrested the leader of a notorious cult group who allegedly had been terrorising the community in the last one year.
The cult member, it was reliably gathered, had allegedly led other members of the group to attack unsuspecting residents of the community and inflicted injuries on them.
Confirming the arrest, the state PPRO, Celestina Kalu, identified the suspect as Ikechukwu Azubuike, a 19-year-old school dropout. She said he would be charged to court on completion of investigation.

BREAKING NEWS: MASSOB Faction Claims Nnamdi Kanu Has Been Murdered

A faction for the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, (MASSOB), has alleged that the Director of Biafra Radio, Nnamdi Kanu, has been killed.
Kanu has been in detention for over a month since he was arrested by operatives of the Department of State Security, in Lagos. Kanu, who’s being charged on three counts of criminal conspiracy, intimidation and belonging to unlawful society, was absent at the resumed hearing of his trial on Wednesday, November 18.
However, on Saturday, November 21, the factional MASSOB claimed that Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, may have been murdered. MASSOB factional Director of Information, Comrade Uchenna Madu, revealed via a statement that Kanu’s murder was disclosed to the group by security operatives who’re sympathetic to the Biafra agitations. The group while threatening of rebellion should Kanu be truly dead, insisted that he must appear in court on Monday, November 23, by all means possible. “Factional MASSOB has discovered that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu detained by Nigeria has been murdered in Abuja. “Information to Biafra Intelligence Agency (BIA), through operatives sympathetic to the Biafran cause revealed it to us. Pro-Biafran groups may not believe it until Monday, Nov 23 when Nnamdi will be arraigned in court.
“The cause information we are receiving from Abuja is not healthy, we’re still waiting till Monday. Nnamdi Kanu is the arrowhead of the Biafra agitation.
Nigeria should be extremely careful on Nnamdi Kanu”. “If government extra judicially kills Nnamdi Kanu, Nigeria will experience the worst volcanic rebellion and aggression.
“We call on the Ohaneze Ndigbo, South East Govs, Igbo leaders of thought, South-East and South-South Professionals, Igbo National Assembly members, traditional /religious leaders to call Nigeria’s Presidency to order now.
“We demand that Nnamdi Kanu must appear in court on Monday, Nov 23 alive or dead. We love non-violence & wish to maintain it but Nigeria is pushing Biafrans to the wall”.

ASUP Gets New President

Mr Usman Dutse has been elected the new president of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP).
He will succeed Mr Chibuzo Asomugba.
It was learnt that Dutse was declared winner at the 13th National Delegate Conference in Bida, Niger State by the ASUP Electoral Committee Chairman, Mr Precious Nwakodo.
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TOUCHING EXPERIENCE OF CORP MEMBERS :

When they said we are going to camp for 3 weeks
We were all feeling terrible, going to a state
you've never been, staying in a military compound
and not seeing the outside world for 3 weeks .
Chai!
First was the long journey, our legs hurt for sitting
longer than we ever sat during traveling.
2nd was the stress we faced registering , queues
and book of life shii.
3rd, waking up, parades, drilling, lectures and
Saed, junk food from kitchen (prisoners food,
except sundays).
After a week, we were blending with the camp
trends, the bingo no longer wake us up, we wake
ourselves before the bingo..
3rd week, the stress reduced and the fun was at
it extreme position.
We had so much fun. Now we don't wanna leave
d camp, but the fun was just for a limited
moment. We made friends that we were not ready
to miss and get far from. Some met love, some
friends, some connections, .
But all d way we had a beautiful experience in the
orientation Camp. It was when we left we realized
NYSC orientation is the best educational fun. Now
guess what?
We've all missed camp. But we can't go back,
now we are missing our new friends. *TEARS.
I love all corps members,
Ayanma supepe, ayanma ayanma supepe
ayanma!
Corpers Wee! Waaaaaa!! I pray 4 you today,
soonest your Khaki will turn to SUITS , Allowee to
SALARY, jungle boot to ITALIAN SHOES, CDS to
BOARD MEETINGS, Clearance Letter to CHEQUES.

RSUSTStudents Protest300%School Fees IncreaseFor None...

A coalition of Non Indigenous Students of the Rivers State University of Science&Technology carried out a peaceful protest in the school premises.

Students protesting at RSUST (Pulse)

Students protesting at RSUST (Pulse)

The protest was due to the 300% difference between indigene fees and that of students who are indigenes of Rivers state. The Non Indigenous Students reportedly vented their streets of the school to vent their frustration on Wednesday, 18th November.

One of the students who spoke with Pulse disclosed that non-indigenes of the states are paying N82, 000 as tuition, while those from Rivers state pay a total of N18, 000.

According to the aggrieved student, former governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi reduced the fees last session and all students were paying the same amount as fees but since Governor Nyesom Wike took office with the new Vice Chancellor of the school, Prof Blessing Didia, the fees for non-indigenes were increased while those for indigenes stayed the same.

The students are now calling on the Federal Government to see to it that the situation in the school is fairly rectified.

23-Year-Old Student Breaks Record In University Of Ibadan

The Nation reports that a 23-year-old student got 8 out of 11 possible distinctions in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

The indigene of Iragbiji in Osun state beat the record of seven distinctions set some years ago and became the overall best graduating student of the university.
Organizers and participants of the convocation ceremony held at the International Conference Centre of the university were shocked and amazed when his name was called 31 times during the prize presentation.

Speaking with The Nation, Sadiq explained how he achieved such success and why he chose veterinary medicine and not medicine or surgery.

“Years ago, University of Ibadan practised a mode of admission where your credentials are graded; basically your JAMB and O-level results. Unfortunately, my O-Level was not included, so my weighted average was so low. It was 27.5; too low for the course I wanted. Veterinary medicine was neither my first nor second choice. It was an alternative as ‘change of course’ due to what I call irregularities, which prevented me from being admitted for Basic Medical Science,”he said.
When asked how he managed to break the record and become the best graduating student, Sadiq explained:
“I knew I was going to do very well in the university, but being the best overall student of the year…sincerely I did not think of it. I had some B grades despite the fact that I still scored highest in those courses. The number of distinctions attainable in the veterinary school, University of Ibadan is 11 and I made 8. The other three courses were B grades.”

The talented young man revealed that after his youth service he is planning to enroll for a postgraduate course in diagnostic medicine in the USA.
“Being a first class student takes hardwork, focus and prayer to sustain.

Some are gifted, but work is still required. Prayer is a necessity if we want to survive the hurdles of life; I am a Muslim and I pray five times daily. Distractions would always surface, but when you are focused, you will be able to achieve many things, even with the numerous distractions in the university.”

“In veterinary school, 24 hours is never enough. Going to class Mondays to Fridays, from 8am to 5pm; extra-classes on weekends, numerous tests from various departments…It is impossible to thrive without burning the midnight oil,”he said.

Although Sadiq dedicated all his life to studying and had no time for romance, he has no regrets as God always helps him to go through hard times.

Candidates use text language in exams – WAEC

Some candidates who sit for the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations use text message abbreviations the West Africa Examinations Council has said.
According to WAEC, candidates use “u” for “you” in the English Language paper while some others are unable to correctly apply principles and input data in Mathematics and Computer Studies.
The Nigeria Examinations Committee of WAEC made these observations at its 60th meeting held in Lagos.
The NEC is the highest decision-making organ of the WAEC on examination-related matters in Nigeria and meets twice a year to review reports on the conduct of its examinations.
In a communiqué issued after the meeting, NEC said, “The general weaknesses of candidates in the various subjects as outlined include poor command of language, and indiscriminate lifting of portions of set passages as answers. Candidates also use text message abbreviations “u” for you in English Language; there are spelling errors in Islamic Studies – Igbo, Ibibio, Biology; Computer Studies 2, Foods and Nutrition, Catering Craft Practice 2 & 3.
“Poor mastery of English Language and other languages in Arabic; English Language; Islamic Studies; Efik; Igbo; Yoruba; Literature-in-English and Foods & Nutrition, poor knowledge of prescribed texts in Arabic, Igbo, Ibibio, Yoruba and Literature-in-English 2 & 3, misinterpretation of questions in Literature-in-English 2 & 3, Marketing; Health Education 2 and Catering Craft Practice 2& 3.”
Advising candidates to read relevant textbooks and novels in various subject areas and practise map drawing as well as labelling against future examinations, the committee also urged teachers to endeavour to cover their subject syllabuses while preparing candidates for the examination.
The committee also advised teachers to participate in the WASSCE Coordination and Marking Exercise to boost their understanding of the examination.