3-year-old toddler dies after teacher made her sit on hot water conainer in Lagos

A three-year-old toddler, Haliya Abolore, has died in the Gbagada area of Lagos State after she was allegedly made to sit on a hot water container by her class teacher, identified only as Maryam.
It was learnt that Haliya, who was a kindergarten pupil at a private school on Idoluwo Street, Dosunmu, Lagos Island, was allegedly made to sit on the container on Wednesday, October 21.
The toddler ended up having burns in her buttocks and private parts, and was rushed to the Lagos Island General Hospital for treatment.
It was gathered that the matter was reported at the Adeniji Adele Police Division, while the teacher- Maryam was arrested.The school proprietress, Mrs. Bose Shomoade, was also said to have been invited for questioning by the police, and forced to make part payment of the treatment expenses.
After two weeks, the little girl was moved to the Gbagada General Hospital, for further treatment where she died on Tuesday.
Speaking withPUNCH Metro, Haliya’s father, Abolore, said he took the incident as a mistake on the part of the teacher, who knew the container had hot water, and made his daughter to sit on it.
He said:
“She was first taken to the Lagos Island General Hospital. Later, she was taken to the Gbagada General Hospital. We have spent about N300,000 on her treatment. The proprietress gave us N5,000 on the day of the incident. One week later, she visited the girl. She gave some money to my wife’s mother.
“The school teacher has been arrested and detained after the matter was reported at the Adeniji Adele division. The teacher was careless. He knew the container was used to keep hot water and she still sat her on it. All my daughter’s private parts were burnt. She was asked to sit on a container containing hot water.“My wife is distraught. She has been taken to our family house in Kwara State. Haliya is our jewel. We are so sad to lose her.”
The Coordinator, Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team, Mrs. Lola Vivour Adeniyi, said they had written to the state Ministry of Education to investigate the school.
She said:
“It is sad. The abuse of the three-year-old occurred when she suffered horrific burns. She was made to sit on a container of hot water in her school. We have just been informed that she died on Tuesday.
“Apparently, she stopped responding to treatment and the pain was too severe. We have also informed the Ministry of Education about the incident.”
A doctor in the hospital, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, “The girl died due to complications from the burns.”

Poly Students Urges FG To Stop HND/B.Sc Dichotomy

The newly elected president of the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) Olugbenga Adeyeye has called on the Federal Government to put an end to the discrimination between polytechnic and univer­sity students concerning their cer­tificates obtained upon graduation.
He made this call on behalf of others during his inaugural cer­emony at the Federal Polytechnic Bida, Niger State recently.
Adeyeye disclosed that the fed­eral and state governments’ at­titude to polytechnic graduates is embarrassing, adding that this is borne out of ignorance regarding the place of polytechnic education to the overall technological devel­opment of the country.
“The 2005 promise made by the former President, Olusegun Obasanjo to end the disparity be­tween Higher National Diploma (HND) and Bachelors degree (Bsc) is still a disturbing issue as the dis­crimination is still affecting poly­technic graduates anywhere they find themselves,” he said.
The new president reaffirmed his administration stance against continuous disparity between hold­ers of the two certificates in the la­bour market.
He argued that the disparity had hindered career progression of HND holders in the core civil ser­vice.
Adeyeye however appealed to the government to abolish and prohibit dichotomy and discrimi­nation between holders of the two certificates who studied the same or related courses.
He also demanded that the Fed­eral Government should invest more on technical facilities because it was the reason polytechnic was established.
“We will meet with the National Assembly to dialogue and if no posi­tive responses, the polytechnic stu­dent will carry out a peaceful cam­paign on the streets,” he noted.
In his remark, the Rector of the polytechnic, Dr. Dzukogi promised to support the students in any of the genuine course.
The outgoing President of NAPS, Mr. Ogbonnaya Sunday during his farewell speech re-echoed that the dichotomy was uncalled for and should therefore abolished without further delay.

Senate proposes 2-year jail or 2million fine for offenders of abusive statements on social media

ABUJA–A bill seeking a two-year jail term for any person who makes allegation or publishes any statement or petition in the newspaper, radio or medium of whatever description against another person, institutions of government or any public office holder, passed second reading in the Senate, yesterday.
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The bill also prescribed that anybody or group of persons who send any false text message or post false message on the social media against another person shall be jailed for two years upon conviction by the law court.
The bill, tagged: “A Bill for an Act to Prohibit Frivolous Petitions and other Matters Connected therewith”, sponsored by Senator Ibn Na’Allah, APC, Kebbi South, compels petitioners to accompany their petitions with sworn court affidavit, failure of which attracts a six- month imprisonment upon conviction.
But the bill provides for an option of N4 million for persons convicted of false newspaper, radio and television statements and N2 million for offenders of false phone text messages or messages on Facebook, twitter, Instagram, or WhatsApp.
“Where any person in order to circumvent this law makes any allegation and or publish any statement, petition in any paper, radio, or any medium of whatever description, with malicious intent to discredit or set the public against any person or group of persons, institutions of government, he shall be guilty of an offence and upon conviction, shall be liable to an imprisonment term of two years or a fine of N4,000,000.00”,the bill specified.
On the social media, the bill read: “Where any person through text message, tweets, WhatsApp or through any social media post any abusive statement knowing same to be false with intent to set the public against any person and group of persons, an institution of government or such other bodies established by law shall be guilty of an offence and upon conviction, shall be liable to an imprisonment for two years or a fine of N2,000,000.00 or both fine and imprisonment.”
The bill said it shall be an offence for any petition to be submitted without a sworn affidavit from the law court.
“Not withstanding anything contained in any law, it shall be an unlawful to submit any petition, statement intended to report the conduct of any person for the purpose of an investigation, inquiry and or inquest without a duly sworn affidavit in the High Court of a state or the Federal High Court confirming the content to be true and correct and in accordance with the Oaths Act.
“Any petition and or complains not accompanied by a sworn affidavit shall be incompetent and shall not be used by any government institution, agency or bodies established by any law for the time being enforced in Nigeria.
“Any person who unlawfully uses, publish or cause to be published any petition, complaint not supported by a dully sworn affidavit shall be deemed to have committed an offence and upon conviction, shall be liable to an imprisonment for six months without an option of fine.
“Any person who acts, uses, or cause to be used any petition or complaints not accompanied by dully sworn affidavit shall be deemed to have committed an offence and upon conviction, shall be liable to an imprisonment for a term of two years or a fine of N200,000.00 or both, “the petition read.
Senator Na’Allah, in his lead debate, during the plenary, where he sought support for accelerated consideration of the bill, said: “Our past has portrayed us as a society where by mere expedience of writing a frivolous petition against public officials, you can have their right abused by taking certain measures that practically took away their right of presumptions of innocence only to be found later that the petition, as strong as it appears, on the paper actually lacks merit.”
“This sometimes, lead to a lot of innocent and most times honest civil servants being taken away from the public service only to be replaced by the dishonest ones, which invariably lead to the draining of the public service of civil servants with the desired integrity to move this country forward simply on grounds of principles.
“As a nation with strong desire to move forward, this negative trend must be reversed, if only the desired objectives of the country,” he stressed. He added: “the bill which appears ‘sunset’ in its nature consists of four sections which in clear terms spelt out the punishment for frivolous petition, and what constitutes frivolous petition.
“The bill seeks to provide punishment for frivolous petitions by making sure that only credible and. Verifiable petitions are presented for public use. “The utility of the bill is to equally save the time for good governance and resources that go into investigating frivolus petitions.The bill would equally assist in shaping our negative thinking by elevating hard work over and above sychophancy and indolence,”he further explained.
“The question to ask is, whether having passed the Freedom of Information Act which gives unfettered access by the public information from government offices they would be right for this government to continue to waste valuable time and resources in investigating frivolous petitions from the same public and I am sure you would find no difficulty in saying no to the ugly situation,”he stressed, while soliciting support for its consideration.

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD READ THESE 30 RULES FOR GODLY WOMEN-----------

1). Never raise your voice for any reason to your husband. Its a sign of disrespect.(Prov 15v1)
2). Don't expose your husband's weaknesses toyour family and friends. It will bounce back at you.You are each other's keeper.(Eph 5v12)
3). Never use attitudes and moods to communicate to your husband, you never know how your husband will interpret them. Defensive women don't have a happy home.(Prov 15v13)
4). Never compare your husband to other men, you've no idea what their life is all about. If you attack his Ego, his Love for you will diminish.
5). Never ill treat your husband's friends because you don't like them, the person who's supposed to get rid of them is your husband.(Prov 11v22)
6). Never forget that your husband married you, not your maid or anyone else. Do your duties.(Gen 2v24)
7). Never assign anyone to give attention to your husband, people may do everything else but your husband is your own responsibility.(Eph 5v33)
8). Never blame your husband if he comes back home empty handed. Rather encourage him.(Deut 3v28)
9). Never be a wasteful wife, your husband's sweat is too precious to be wasted.
10). Never pretend to be sick for the purpose of denying your husband sex. You must give it to him how he wants it. Sex is very important to Men, if you keep denying him, it is a matter of time before another woman takes over theat duty. No man can withstand sex starvation for too long(even the anointed ones) (SS 7v12)
11). Never compare your husband to your one time sex mate in bedroom, or an Ex-lover. Your home may Never recover from it if you do.(SS 5v9)
12). Never answer for your husband in public opinion polls, let him handle what is directed to him although he may answer for you in public opinion polls.(Prov 31v23)
13). Never shout or challenge your husband in front of children. Wise Women don't do that.(Eph 4v31)
14). Don't forget to check the smartness of your husband before he checks out.(Prov 12v4)
15). Never allow your friends to be too close to your husband.
16). Never be in a hurry in the bathroom and on the dressing table. Out there your husband is always surrounded by women who took their time on their looks.( 1 Sam25v3)
17). Your parents or family or friends do not have the final say in your marriage. Don't waste your time looking up to them for a final word. You must Leave if you want to Cleave.(Luke 21v16)
18). Never base your love on monetary things. Will you still submit to him even if you earn more money than him?
19). Don't forget that husbands want attention and good listeners, never be too busy for him. Good communication is the bed rock of every happy home. (Gal 6v9)
20). If your idea worked better than his, never compare yourself to him. Its always teamwork.(Gal 6v10)
21). Don't be too judgemental to your husband. No man wants a Nagging wife.(Eph 4v29)
22). A lazy wife is a careless wife. She doesn't even know that her body needs a bath.(Prov 24v27)(Prov 20v13)
23). Does your husband like a kind of cooked food?, try to change your cooking. No man jokes with food. (Prov 31v14)
24). Never be too demanding to your husband,enjoy every moment, resource as it comes.(Luke 11v3)
25). Make a glass of water the very first welcome to your husband and everyone entering your home. Sweetness of attitude is true beauty. (Prov 31v11)
26). Don't associate with women who have a wrong mental attitude about marriage.(Prov 22v14)
27). Your marriage is as valuable to you as the value that you give it. Recklessness is unacceptable.(Heb 13v4)
28). Fruit of the womb is a blessing from the Lord, love your children and teach them well.(Prov 22v6)
29). You are never too old to influence your home. Never reduce your care for your family for any reason. (Prov 31v28)
30). A prayerful wife is a better equipped wife,pray always for your husband and family(1 Thess 5v17)
Have a lovely day..... God bless u all

Written by Sunday Peter

NYSC: Married Woman, 5 Other Corps Members Caught Gang-Banging In Lagos Camp

According to rumours making the rounds from the Lagos branch of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camp, 6 youth corps members were reportedly caught gang-banging inside the camp resident.

Reports gathered from a twitter user with the handle @kherlifa shows that a married woman was among the 6 corps members allegedly involved in the orgy of serial intercourse.

As for the married woman, displeased @kherlifa disclosed that‘what will her husband tell his people? So sad.’
According to @kherlifa, grapevines have it that her husband’s penis is small so she decided to get someone with a bigger one in camp.

Truck Crushed Poly Student To Death

The D.S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, Itori, in Ewekoro Local Government area of Abeokuta has been thrown into mourning following the death of a student who was reportedly crushed by a truck.

9ja school Gist gathered that, the victim, who was identified as Ahmed Oladimeji, was an OND 2 student of Business Administration of the institution.

It was learnt that the deceased was reportedly crossing the Expressway in front of the school, when he was knocked down and crushed by the truck.

A source told our correspondent that the victim was on his way to the school to collect his Industrial attachment letter in school when he met he was crushed to death .

According to the findings, the truck was on its way to Abeokuta when it crushed the victim, who probably was not aware that the traffic on both lanes had been collapsed to a single lane.

The students on hearing the sad news about the incident were said to have raced to the scene, but the driver of the truck had escaped.

However, they descended on the truck and set it ablaze. The students were said to have disrupted the traffic, which led to a gridlock.
The protesting students were said to have held up traffic for almost four hours, lasting from 11am till 3pm.

One of those caught up in the gridlock, Adesanmi Sunday said, “It was like a war zone, the students did not allow any vehicle to pass through. The students made bonfires on three different spots between their campus and Itori town.”

Some of them were said to have vandalised vehicles who defied their ‘no movement’ order.

The registrar of the institution, Mr. Bayo Ogundimu, who spoke to newsmen on the telephone confirmed the incident.

He said the victim had just completed his ordinary diploma programme and was heading school to collect letter for his Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme when he crushed by the truck.
He said, “The truck that killed him was coming from Lagos-end and heading to Abeokuta. You know many of those truck drivers are reckless.

“There was a trailer that fell around Itori-Wasinmi axis, and the traffic on both lanes were collapsed into one. It became one-way for those coming from Lagos, because they were facing those coming from Abeokuta.”

Ogundimu who expressed sadness at the incident said the school authorities rushed to the scene with an ambulance and was conveying the victim to the General Hospital, Ifo, but he died on the way.

“We tried our best to save his life but he died on the way to the General Hospital, Ifo,” he said
He said the appeal by the authorities of the school for the students’ to stop the protest fell on deaf ears.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, also confirmed the incident, and said the police had to later disperse the students with canisters of teargas, as they became violent.

He said, “We learnt hoodlums had hijacked the students’ protest. They were extorting motorists in the process, so our men had to disperse them by firing canisters of teargas.”

OAU Institution closed down over students unrest

Obafemi Awolowo University (oaucdl)
The authorities ofObafemi AwolowoUniversity (OAU), Ile-Ife,OsunState, have closed down the school after 48 hours of students unrest.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the institution was shut down on Tuesday after an emergency meeting of Senate.
The students started the protest on Monday over epileptic power supply, unavailability of portable water supply in their halls of residence and alleged poor funding of education in Nigeria.
The protest prevented free flow of traffic into and out of the campus.
The institution's Public Relations Officer, MrBiodun Olanrewaju, who confirmed the closure of the university in an interview wih NAN, said that the date of resumption would be announced as and when due.
He however said that the convocation slated for next week would still hold.

UNN Crisis brews as students protest against mandatory laptop fee

Students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN are getting even more agitated over the compulsory N75,000 levy being requested of them by the school management.
According toToday, the students have urged the Minister of Education,Malam Adamu Adamu, to intervene on the matter. The students of the school have described the policy as “corruption of the highest order.”
It has been previously reported that the students were uncomfortable with paying this new fees. The management, in a bid to compromise, assured them that the N75, 000 laptop fee can be paid installmentally. The students still maintained their stance, with one of them saying, “it is so sad that they are making education so difficult for the poor.'
“With this policy, we would now be paying close to N200,000 in a federal university per session. This is wickedness.
READ: Management, lecturers come to agreement over laptop fee
“As I speak to you, I’m helpless because my parents don’t have that kind of money. It is wrong for anyone to make computer ownership compulsory. It should be a matter of choice. The management should not use us to make money.”
The students have urged the Education minister to look into the issue.
“We are begging the minister to urgently intervene because they are turning this university into a marketplace.
“If the vice chancellor is interested in doing laptop business, he should find a market for it without placing such a burden on poor students.
“Some of our parents are leaving on N18,000 minimum wage; now they want them to pay N200,000 as school fees for one session. This is wickedness of the highest order. Computer ownership should be by choice,” another student stated

Ajayi Crowther University 11 first class students, others, to graduate

11 first class students out of 370 graduands will be graduating in Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo, Oyo State iduring the university's forthcoming 7th Convocation slated for Dec. 5.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Dapo Asaju said this at a news conference held at the institution on Monday to herald the convocation.
According to him, 68 of the graduands bagged second class upper, 166 made second-class lower, while 113 students graduated with third class.
The institution, was named after Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a renowned black African and first black bishop in the world.
Asaju, who described Crowther, as one of the nation’s greatest personalities in history, commended former President Olusegun Obasanjo for his incisive sense of history, which led to the name of the school.
Asaju said that the institution would soon commence its post- graduate programmes, adding that 70 per cent of its approved post-graduate courses would take-off by March, 2016.
“We have also concluded plans to start the Department of Environmental Sciences.
"Also, we have 110 hectares of land along Oyo-Ogbomoso Expressway where we hope to start our Colleges of Medicine and Agriculture.
“There, we expect that the 64 dioceses will erect at least a building as part of our expansion programme,’’ he said.

Folorunso Adewole Health Minister retire as UI VC

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Nigeria's health ministerProf. Isaac Folorunso Adewole, has bowed out of his position as University of Ibadan, UI, Vice Chancellor on Monday, November 30.
According to Leadership, he advised his successor,Professor Abel Idowu Olayinkato build on the foundation laid by his predecessors in office in order to make his own ‘building’ higher.
Adewole's 5 year tenure as the 11th VC of the institution ended yersterday. During the formal handing over, which Adewole described as as first of its kind in the history of the university, he expressed his gratitude to other members of staff of the University.
“It is easy to give credit to the leader, but, a good leader must appreciate that his success comes from the support received from his subordinates and I do sincerely thank you all for allowing me to take the glory,” he stated.
He pleaded for a greater level of support for Olayinka, who he described as a wonderful team player, adding, “Even, if he does not thank you for doing it, God will thank you. It is easy to become the VC, but it is more challenging to succeed in office, if he succeeds, the UI succeeds”.
He thanked the Acting VC, who until he assumed the position was the Deputy VC (Administration), Prof. Ambrose Emilolorun Ayelari for holding forth since his assumption of office as far back as 2nd October this year when he began his annual leave and when in actual fact he had handed over everything about the VC office to him.

Tragic7 students die as fire guts Kano school

Seven pupils lost their lives, while 21 others sustained burn injuries when a fire broke out atGovernment Girls’ Secondary School,Jogana in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State.
The tragic incident occurred when one of the school's hostels went up in flames.
Punchreported that the fire outbreak occurred around 8pm on Sunday and casualties from the fire have now been taken to hospitals for treatment.
The incident was confirmed by Deputy Governor of Kano State,Prof. Hafiz Abubakar, who also visited the scene of the fire.
He sympathised with the families of the victims and promised that the government would offset the medical bills incurred by the injured.
Abubakar directed that the school should be closed immediately to assuage the trauma caused by the disaster and to honour the deceased.
He said to journalists,“Seven pupils were lost to the fire incident, while 25 others suffered varying degree of injuries. A technical committee will be set up soon to identify the immediate and remote causes of the fire, as well as advise the government on the best modality to repair the hostel. The school should be closed immediately to enable the students and the parents to manage the trauma of this tragic incident.”
The cause of the fire has not yet been ascertained.

‘WE NEVER PROMISED N5,000 FOR UNEMPLOYED NIGERIANS’ – LAI MOHAMMED

Nigeria’s minister of Information, Lai Mohammed today stirred up fresh controversy by saying that his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC never promised to give unemployed Nigerians N5,000 monthly.
Addressing members of the Nigeria’s Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) at the National Press centre in Abuja this morning, Lai Mohammed said the Muhammadu Buhari administration did not promise unemployed graduates N5, 000 stipends.
“We did not promise 5,000 Naira to unemployed graduates but to vulnerable Nigerians”he said.

Fed Poly Ilaro HND 3rd Batch Admission List 2015/2016 Release

The authority of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro have released the Third list of candidates who have been offered provisional admission into FULL-TIME HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA programme of the Institution for the 2015/2016 Academic Session.

Candidates can should visit the skul portal.

#9jaschoolGist congratulates u all. 

BSU Admission List 2015/2016 Release

All candidates who duly registered and participated in the 2015/2016 Post-UTME screening exercise of the Benue State University (BSU) are hereby inform that the admission list of successful candidates who have been offered provisional admission into various degree programmes of the Benue State University (BSU) has been release.
The BSU 2015/2016 is now available on the school website. Candidates can predetermine their admission status by following the step below;
i.To check your admission status, visit https://www.bsuportal.edu.ng /checkAdmission.jsp
ii.Enter your JAMB Reg Number in the space provided.
iii.Click on “Submit” to check your admission status.

UI Direct Entry Admission / UI Supplementary Admission List For 2015/2016 Release

All candidates who applied for admission into the University of Ibadan via Direct Entry for the 2015/2016 academic session are hereby inform that the Admission list of successful candidates who have been offered provisional admission into various degree programmes of the University of Ibadan has been release.

Candidates can predetermine their admission status by clicking on the following link; http://www:ui.edu.ng /news/de-candidates-2015/16

This is to inform all candidates who registered and participated in the 2015/2016 Post-UTME screening exercise of the University of Ibadan that Supplementary admission list of successful candidates who have been offered provisional admission into various degree programmes of the University of Ibadan for the 2015/2016 academic session has been release.
The UI 2015/2016 Supplementary admission list is now available on the school portal. Candidates can predetermine their admission status on the school portal by clicking the following link; http://www:ui.edu.ng /news/utme-supplementary- candidates-2015/16

#9ja School Gist Congratulates all admitted students

Fed Poly Nasarawa 2nd batch Admission List 2015/2016 Release

This to inform all candidates who applied for admission into the Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, Nasarawa state that the 2nd batch admission list of successful candidates who have been offered provisional admission into the Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa for the 2015/2016 academic session has been release.
The Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa 2015/2016 2nd batch admission list has not been upload on the school portal. The list as gathered by liveschoolnews.com.ng grapevine has been pasted on the school notice board.
Candidate can check their names on the school notice board.
Congratulation to all successful candidates.

Yobe State University Admission Into Diploma Programmes 2015/2016 Announced

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for admission into the following Diploma programmes of the Yobe State University for the 2015/2016 Academic Session:
2- Year Diploma in Social Policy and Administration (DSP)
2- Year Diploma in Crime Management, Prevention and Control (DCM)
2- Year Diploma in Environmental Chemistry (DEC)
2- Year Diploma in Computer Science (DCS)
2- Year Diploma in Shari’a and Civil Law (DSCL)
Entry Requirements
Candidates must pass three relevant O’ Level subjects at credit level in WASSCE, SSCE, GCE or their equivalent in examinations administered by WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, NBAIS or cognate bodies at not more than two sittings. At least two credits must be relevant to the course applied for.
The Application Procedure
STEP 1:Make a non-refundable payment of N5,100.00 into Account name/Number: YSU CONSULTS STUDENT REGISTRATION/1750023771 at SKYE Bank Plc Damaturu Branch and obtain a scratch card for the application. Sales of scratch cards start from Monday 30th Monday, 2015.
STEP2:Visit: consult.ysu.edu.ng and click Diploma Application under the admission TAB at the home page. Provide all the information required and print acknowledgement slip for your personal reference.
If you have any inquiry or difficulty, write todiploma@ ysu.edu.ng
Note:
To qualify for Degree programme at Yobe State University Damaturu, graduates of our Diploma programmes must remedy their O’ Level deficiencies. Candidates are enjoined to do so during the period of the Diploma studies so as to obtain the minimum entry requirement for degree programme of five O’ Level credits in relevant subjects.
Director, YSU Consults
for more visit http://www.ysu.edu.ng /Web/dp.pdf

MAPOLY 2015/2016 Resumption Date, Payment Deadline Announced

Authorities of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta have announcedMonday, 14th December, 2015as resumption date for all Full-Time and Part-Time National Diploma and Higher National Diploma students of the Polytechnic for the First Semester 2015/2016 Academic Session.

TheMonday, 14th December, 2015resumption date will exclude only, students on the mandatory Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), who are expected back on campus onFriday, 5th February, 2016.

Meanwhile, the Institution’s Management has slated (Monday, 22nd February, 2016) as deadline for registration for the 1st Semester 2015/2016 Academic Session.

Any student, who fails to complete his/her registration by Monday, 22nd February, 2016, will be made to pay a late registration fee of Five Thousand Naira (N5,000.00), Ten Thousand Naira (N10,000.00) or Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15,000.00) only, as appropriate, failure of which will lead to the forfeiture of the studentship of such student for the session.

Parents, Guardians, and in particular, students of the Institution should visit the Institution’s website on www.mapoly.edu.ngfor further details.

After Dating For 3yrs Without Sex.. She Is Getting Married To Someone Else – Advice Me

I met this beautiful damsel while serving(NYSC) in Imo State in 2013. She accepted to date me on one condition (NO S*X before marriage). I gladly accepted. Our love was a major gist in town because she is a beauty queen. I so much loved her with all my heart..She was a virgin and I so much respected her for that…I spent 75% of my allowee on her in addition with my personal savings…
On several ocassions, she lost control of herself during romance but as a gentleman, I kept my promise by not harvesting the forbidden fruit.. Her love for me grew stronger because of my self control. After NYSC, I relocated to Lagos in search of greener pasture. Things got tougher because jobs were extremely scarce. Still,I struggled to send her some money through her father’s first bank account (she was 18yrs then).
Once in a month, I travelled from Lagos to Owerri just to see her….Our love was so strong..But since inception of this year, things got pretty bad that I could not meet up with my routine travels to see her. After 3yrs, I got a job few days ago in an oil company and I was so enthusiastic to relay the good news to her….But to my greatest shock ever…She sent me an apology sms that she will be getting married next week…I was preparing for sunday service but the news automatically made me fell asleep. I just woke up and feeling abnormal…She is calling but I can’t imagine myself taking the calls…Pls I need your pool of unalloyed advice…
Pls save a soul today and God will bless you..Thanks

I Thought He Is A Friend, Now He Wants S*x For A Favour He Did

Dear Sir,
Please, how do I handle this situation, I am boxed in and I need your help. I have a male childhood friend, we have come a long way and we liked each other so much. We are neighbours and our parents and other siblings too are friends.
Sometime ago, while I was in 200 level in the university, I ran into a mess; I had to use my school fees to clear up the mess. When it was time for me to pay up my fees, I couldn’t tell my mother because apart from the fact that I couldn’t make up any story to take money from her; we lost my father.
Because of all these, I confided in my friend and he helped me to raise the money from his parents, I don’t know what excuse he gave them, because we attend the same school. He didn’t say he borrowed me, he said he gave me.
We are now in our final year, and for some time now, I have noticed a change in his attitude towards me; he is becoming unnecessarily close and he even asked that we date each other. I refused and explained to him that I have no such feelings for him and also the fact that he has dated two ladies that I know; one of them is my close friend.
I have always told him that I don’t have the time for dates and complications it could bring to my life now. Suddenly, he started asking for the money he gave me in 200levels. Knowing well that there is no way I can raise such money, I reminded him the fact that he gave me the money, he said he knew and that he wanted his money back or I should date and have s*x with him.
He is aware of the fact that I am a v*rgin, when I reminded him of this fact; I was shocked when he said that will be the best way to pay up my debt. I am sad about this situation and I can’t tell anyone. Please, help me, what do I do?

Very Important Information On Payment Of Tution Fees And Other Fees

Kindly Note that currently, the only services that can be paid directly from Remita for NOUN at the bank are as follows:
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Why education is declining in Taraba, by researchers

TWENTY-FOUR years after its creation, public schools in Taraba State according to researchers, are still cup in hand begging for a face -lift from the relevant authority.
Several public schools at both primary and secondary levels, they observed “ are in dilapidated condition following government lukewarm attitudes towards the sector.”
The situation according to Raymond Enoch of the Center for Environmental Education and Development often made students and pupils from the state to come behind in national examinations and competitions.
The research sponsored by the Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) noticed that basic teaching aids like computers, rulers, diagrams, chalk board, current textbooks, registers, lessons plans, schemes of work and regular supply of lessons note books are no where to be found in the public schools.
The research, which was yesterday publicly presented to stakeholders in the state at the secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Teachers multipurpose hall in Jalingo, expressed dismay that 24 years after the state was carved out of the defunct Gongola State; several public schools are still operating from their “temporary sites.”
Even those that manage to relocate to their temporary sites, the researchers observed “ still lack basic school structures to support effective learning for both students and teachers.”
Like the government, parents and teachers organizations that ought to support community ownership and participation in the educational development of the state according to the research findings “ is also weak in terms of resources availability.”
Teachers’ training and refreshing courses which is a basic complementary service and incentive that enhance a quality educational performance of a teacher and a professional development in any society can have a huge gain, the researchers noticed that “ it is often not a priority to the state government.”
Adding that “ standard school system facilities like hostels for boarding students, staff quarters are left in the hands of schools managers of various schools, the scenarios, which they agreed further worsen their maintenance.”
Various stakeholders who made their minds known on the continual dwindling of education in the state also accused government of lack of political will.

Kwara Poly suspends 3 students over alleged possession of charms, others

The management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, have suspended three students over possession of live cartridges and charms, offence contrary to the rules and regulation of the institution.
A statement signed by the Deputy Registrar (Information and Publication Division) of the institution, Alhaji Moshood Amuda, said the institution was determined to maintain a conducive learning environment.

“The polytechnic authority received a report that the students were in possession of live cartridges and charms and they were handed over to the police for further investigation. In line with the polytechnic’s practice, any student under investigation is to be placed on suspension, pending the outcome.

Consequently, I am directed to inform the affected students that the management has approved their suspension from the polytechnic, pending the outcome of the investigation by the police,” the statement said.

According to the statement, the students involved include Bolaji,Tunde J. Marketing Department with matric no: HND/12/MKT/PT/019, Abdullahi,Wasiu S. Marketing Department with matric no: HND/14/MKT/FT/207, and Atoyebi,F. Atanda, of Business Administration, with matric no: ND/14/BA/FT/132, all from Institute of Finance and Management Studies of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Ajayi Okasanmi, said that only one suspect with three live cartridges was arrested.
He said the suspect has been charged to court.

MAN Oron Supplementary ND/HND Admission List – 2015/16

The Supplementary National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) admission list of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron for the 2015/2016 academic session is out.
Check Maritime Academy of Nigeria Admission List.
Maritime Academy of Nigeria admission list is accessible from http://www.manoron.edu.ng /readmore.php?newsid=127.
9jaSchoolGist Team congratulates all the candidates that made it to MAN Oron supplementary ND and HND admission list for the 2015/2016 academic session.

Federal Poly Idah Admission List (1st Batch) – 2015/16

The authorities of the Federal Polytechnic Idah, Kogi State have released the first batch admission list of candidates offered provisional admission into the polytechnic National Diploma (ND) programmes for the 2015/2016 academic session.

Candidates that participated in the Federal Polytechnic Idah 2015/2016 post UTME screening exercise can now check their admission status.

Federal Polytechnic Idah 1stadmission list has been successfully uploaded online.
Check Federal Polytechnic Idah Admission List.

Go to Federal Polytechnic, Idah admission status checking portal at http://www.fepoda.edu.ng/collegeportal /admissions/search.admission.phpto access your admission status using your JAMB registration number or Surname.

9jaSchoolGistTeam Team congratulates all the candidates that made it to Federal Polytechnic Idah 1stadmission list

YABATECH Acceptance Fee & Screening Details – 2015/16

Yaba College of Technology, YABATECH acceptance fee payment details for the 2015/2016 academic session.
Have you been offered admission into theYaba College of Technology (YABATECH)for the 2015/2016 academic year? If yes, this post contains YABATECH acceptance fee payment procedure. If you don’t know whether you have been admitted yet, check your name on YABATECH 1 st Admission List.
How to Pay YABATECH Acceptance Fee.
All Candidates on these list are advised to pay Acceptance Fee of Eleven thousand, Five hundred Naira (N11, 500.00) within two (2) weeks.
Newly admitted candidates are advised to lookout for the schedule of screening on the College Portal and Notice Boards in the College.
Any candidate who fails to appear for screening within the stipulated period will forfeit the admission.

YABATECH Acceptance Fee & Screening Details – 2015/16

Yaba College of Technology, YABATECH acceptance fee payment details for the 2015/2016 academic session.

Have you been offered admission into theYaba College of Technology (YABATECH)for the 2015/2016 academic year? If yes, this post contains YABATECH acceptance fee payment procedure. If you don’t know whether you have been admitted yet, check your name on YABATECH 1 st Admission List.

How to Pay YABATECH Acceptance Fee.

All Candidates on these list are advised to pay Acceptance Fee of Eleven thousand, Five hundred Naira (N11, 500.00) within two (2) weeks.

Newly admitted candidates are advised to lookout for the schedule of screening on the College Portal and Notice Boards in the College.

Any candidate who fails to appear for screening within the stipulated period will forfeit the admission.

LASU Cuts Acceptance Fee Down

This is to inform all the newly admitted undergraduates of the Lagos State University (LASU) that the management of the institution has reduced the amount to be paid as acceptance fee for the 2015/2016 academic session.
LASU admission acceptance fee that was earlier scheduled for N20,000 has been reduced to N10,000.

18-year-old emerges best candidate in WAEC with 9 distinctions 0

.As WAEC honours candidates, schools, 40 staff
By Gabriel Dike
Eighteen-year-old former student of Vaatia College Makurdi, Benue State, Master Samuel Nder was on Thursday, November 26, honoured as the best candidate in the May/June West African Senior Certificate Examination (WASSCE) taken by over 1.7million candidates nationwide.
At a colourful award ceremony held in Akure, Ondo state during the 53rd Annual Meeting of Nigera National Committee (NNC) of West African Examinations Council (WAEC), master Nder and two other candidates were rewarded for their performance in the May/June 2014 WASSCE.
Aside Nder who obtained 9A1s in the school exam to emerged the best candidate, 18-year-old, Miss Onyinye Oguejiofor formerly of Marist Comprehensive College, Nteje, Anambra state placed second with 9A1s while 17-year-old Master Oluwatobi Raji formerly of St Francis Catholic Secondary School Idimu, Lagos, recorded 9A1s in the WASSCE.
In the May/June 2014 WASSCE, with exam number 4081345036 Master Nder recorded A1 in Economic, Geography, English Language, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics with total T-score of 659.4325 while Miss Ogueijiofor’s T-score was 648.5706 and Master Raji had T-score 640.2125.
Currently, the best candidate is studying Software Engineering at Saint Peterburg’s Electro-Technical University in Russia, Miss Onyinye is studying Medicine and Surgery at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and Master Raji is studying Petroleum Engineering at the University of Lagos.
Speaking at the award ceremony, Governot of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, said as a demonstration of the state’s avowed commitment to nation building through the apparatus of educational development.
His words: ‘’we have always welcomed with passion any educational programme that the state is privileged to host. Our passion is always borne out of the convictions that, no nation can ever rise above the quality of her education. This is because education is the vital organ and the very pivot around which all national life resolves.’’
Mimiko who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Abdul-Azeez Oluboyo, commended WAEC for its unrelenting efforts in conducting standard examinations and producing credible results over the years.
The governor congratulated the three best schools in the state that were honoured by the council for their candidates performance in the May/June 2014 WASSCE and appreciated WAEC for it investment in the future of the children.
The chairman of WAEC NNC, Mrs. Anne Okonkwo said the awards are aimed at encouraging the youth to strive for excellence in their academic pursuits noting ‘’it is my hope that some of the youth who are here today to witness this ceremony, will be challenged by these Awards to work harder in order to win similar laurels in future.’’
She also disclosed that NNC would present books to the three best schools in the May/June 2014 WASSCE from Ondo State stressing that it was in accordance with the decision of the Nigeria Sub-Board of the WAEC Endowment Fund Board of Trustees at its 4th meeting held in November, 2012.
Mrs Okonkwo use the opportunity laud the federal and other state governments for their support to the council over the years even as she thanked Governor Mimko for his investment in education and the performance of schools in the state in WASSCE.
The Head of National Office (HNO), Mr. Charles Eguridu, disclosed that the NNC ensures that the policies of the council in Nigeria are decided in the best public interest, and appropriate decisions are taken at all times, for the smooth conduct of the WAEC’s operations.
Eguridu appreciated the support and understanding which the state government has continued to give to the council in its efforts to improve service delivery to numerous stakeholders in the state and Nigeria as a whole.
At the event, 40 WAEC staff were given long service award for their 20 years meritoriously service in various capacities while Governor Mimiko described the awardees as worthy ambassadors of the council and wished them more years of productive service to the council and the nation at large

I’m determined to fight corruption in tertiary institutions, says Buhari

PRESIDENT Muhamadu Buhari has assured that the problems being encountered in the tertiary education sub-sector as regards the implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) will soon be addressed.
President Muhammadu Buhari
He gave the assurance during the 27th convocation ceremony of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State.
The President said his attention was drawn to the resultant discomfort the implementation of TSA has caused in the academic and administrative activities in tertiary institutions in the country.
Speaking through the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof Julius Okogie, he explained that the TSA policy was introduced in order to enthrone financial discipline and curb corruption in the country.
The TSA was “introduced for a good cause and the issues involved in its implementation as it affects tertiary institutions are being addressed.”
The President reiterated the ‘zero-tolerance for corruption’ by his administration, saying he was determined to lead by example.
“We shall obey our laws and shall be transparent, accountable, just, fair and demonstrate integrity in all our undertakings.
“The leadership of this university should therefore, continue to be prudent, transparent and accountable in the management of both human and materials resources.
“Government is determined to fight corruption at all levels including corruption in academics in our tertiary institutions.
“We cannot speak of effective and efficient funding of the education sector if our universities are mired in crises, confusion, fraud and lack of institutional vision.
“I must at this point call on universities to be at the vanguard of the fight against corruption and eroded ethics, which constitute a major component of our societal ills.
“We must all endeavour as citizens and members of the academic community to enthrone the spirit of hardwork, honesty and inspirational leadership which are the hallmark of any citadel of learning.”
The President said the need for the diversification of the economy is ripe now considering the dwindling fortune of oil in the international market and charged universities to join hands with Federal Government in the onerous task.
The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof Adebiyi Daramola in his address said 4,435 students graduated with various degrees from the university with 28 of them having first class.

UNIUYO New VC might not be inaugurated due to sexual assault case

The outgoing Vice Chancellor of theUniversity of Uyo,Comfort Ekpo, has asked the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, to suspend the inauguration of Enefiok Essien as the new vice chancellor of the university over his indictment by the Court of Appeal for sexual assault.
According to report by PremiumTimes, 55-year-old Mr. Essien, professor of commercial law and current dean, Faculty of Law, University of Uyo, was billed to succeed Mrs Ekpo as Vice Chancellor on the 1st December.
Mrs. Ekpo, however, has expressed her worry in a letter to the minister which was dated November 17, 2015. In it, she informed Mr. Adamu about the “uneasy calm, tension and anxiety pervading the entire university community” because of Mr. Enefiok Essien’s nomination as the next vice chancellor of the institution.
In her letter to the minister, Mrs. Ekpo said, "The situation is consequent upon the widely publicized alleged fractured integrity of the Vice Chancellor-designate, Prof. Enefiok E. Essien."
“I most respectfully submit that the inauguration of the new vice chancellor slated for December 1, 2015 temporarily be suspended to provide a window for any reasonable grievances to be looked into by your ministry and council as may be deemed appropriate.”
She added that relevant provisions in the law could be invoked in the interim for smooth academic and administrative activities in the university.
Mr. Essien was indicted in 2005 by the Court of Appeal, Calabar, over a sexual assault case which took place in 1995.
Essien, then a senior lecturer, was accused by a student, Linda Onyebuchi Essell, of sexual assalt.
Essell, who was expelled from the UNIUYO in 1997 for Examination Malpractice, alleged that Essien framed her because she refused to have an intimate relationship with him.
In her affidavit before the Federal High Court, Calabar, Essel said, “Sometimes in April, 1995 around 1pm, Essien, after our lectures on Contract of which he was the lecturer, summoned me to his office. He told me that I had the last opportunity to redeem my career which was billed for a doom by expulsion if only I could accede to his simple love overtures which will take nothing from me."
It has been reported that by the time the petition came to reconsider Essien as prospective VC, it was too late to make the required changed.

Universities have been urged to stop admitting students coming in to study non-accredited courses.

On Thursday, theHouse of Representativeswarned universities against admitting students who intend to study courses that have not been accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

According to Leadership reports, the House also resolved that any Vice-Chancellor of a university found to be admitting students for non-approved courses should be sanctioned by the NUC.

A motion which was tagged,“Call on Nigerian Universities to Stop the practice of admitting Students into Courses not Approved by the National Universities Commission(NUC)” and sponsored by Hon. Samuel Onuigbo was adopted yesterday.

Onuigbo mentioned the practice by Universities of admitting students when they know the courses have not been accredited in their institution. This has made it possible for hundreds of prospective graduates to be stuck without degrees, leading to depression and bleak future.

He revealed that as many as 104 courses out of all courses being offered in about 140 federal, state and private universities in the country, are not accredited by the NUC.

“This practice is going to worsen the already explosive youth unemployment in the country by adding a large pool of unemployable and frustrated class of young people which is a sure recipe for youth restiveness and anomie,” the House noted.

Consequently, theHouse Committee on Tertiary Education and Serviceswas mandated to carry on inventory of all universities to ascertain approved or accredited, and non-accredited courses and establish why they are not accredited with a view to find a solution.

UNILAG Varsity to establish Youth Centre for students

The University of Lagos,UNILAG, in a bid to encourage entrepreneurial skills of students, have approved the estab­lishment of ayouth centerwithin the campus of the University.
The center, which is being established by an American-based non for profit mak­ing organisation, is aimed at empowering the youths through capacity and entrepreneurship development.
The university is partnering withWe’re Empowered to Achieve the Impossible(WETATi) Interna­tional to empower youths through entrepreneurial development.
Vice-Chancellor of the University,Prof. Rahamon Bello while receiving the founder of the organisation,Dr. Margaret Dureke, expressed his satisfaction with the organisation while also saying that the university looks for­ward to further collaboration with WETATi.
Earlier, at the maiden edition of a 2-day WETATi Youth Empower­ment Conference Nigeria held at the UNILAG Staff School auditorium, students were awarded scholarships just as some key personalities were also honoured with special policy awards.
According to National Mirror, Dureke, a US-based Nigerian au­thor, disclosed that the aim of the group was to inspire by the need to impact creative thinking into whatever students want to do; busi­nesses, service, internship concept, among others.
She however, said the organisa­tion would continue to prioritise on building a nation through mindset, service, volunteerism, mentorship, leadership with integrity and entre­preneurship.

Education development foundation rewards outstanding NECO students

Learn Africa Education Development Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm ofLearn Africa Plc, has concluded plans to honour students, teachers and schools that posted outstanding performances during the June/July 2015NECO SSCEexaminations. The award is in line with the foundation’s unwavering commitment to the celebration and promotion of academic excellence.
The awards for Biology and History were introduced last year in honour of the memories of two Nigerians who distinguished themselves in their profession namely;
Dr. Stella Adadevohthe brave female doctor who literally resisted the spread of Ebola Virus diseases in the country and contracted the disease in the process, which led to her untimely death.
Professor Jacob Ade Ajayi, a one- time Vice chancellor of University of Lagos, was a world renowned historian.
Between Tuesday, November 17 and Wednesday, December 2 the awards will be presented to students, teachers and schools who by their dint of hard work, diligence, commitment and extra-ordinary achievements have become role models for others. There are two categories of awards – National and State. The national awards will go to the overall best three candidates as follows;
Alabi Philip Toluwaseof Our Lady&St Francis Catholic College, Osogbo, Osun State (1 position)
Nwaoha Justin Ifeanyiof Isolog College, Ojodu, Lagos State (2 position)
 Babalola David Oluwasayoof Oritamefa Baptist Model School, Ibadan, Oyo State (3 position).
Regarding state awards, 111 candidates consisting of the three best performing candidates in each state and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja will be recognized and receive exciting prizes during the presentations. The three best performing candidates in each state will collect their prizes in 13 zonal centers namely Ikeja, Kano, Ibadan, Zaria, Jos, Enugu, Benin, Owerri, Akure, Ilorin, Abuja, Onitsha and Port Harcourt.
Also, one teacher from the school of the first prize winner in each state will receive special recognition during the event in appreciation of their great contributions to the students’ success at the NECO June/July SSCE in 2015. In addition, the Foundation will donate books to the libraries of the schools that produced the three best performing candidates in each state.
This is a feature by Learn Africa

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Adeyemi College: Accredited Cybercafe for Students Bio-metric Exercise

Management of the Adeyemi College of Education Ondo has released the list of cybercafe to handle students bio-metric exercise. The names, addresses and contacts of the accredited cybercafe are available below:
See also: Adeyemi College Acceptance Fee, Registration Details – 2015/16.
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1Perfect Impression Cyber CaféAboyade-cole JideOpposite peter-lassa,in front of Glory center, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Ondo State.08037679193
2ACE Staff Coop No 1 cyber caféOlayanju OluwadamilareACE staff No1, Cyber Café, CO-Operative 1 secretariat, Along Adeyemi College of Education second Gate.07032695547
3BJ Ventures cyber caféOgunmodedeShop 237, opposite coesu building, Aluta market, Adeyemi College Of Education, Ondo, Ondo state.08035661073
4D-ChordIwasanmi TopeShop 239 & 240, opposite coesu building, Aluta market, Adeyemi College Of Education, Ondo, Ondo state.08063772873
5Midastouch CommunicationAkinnukawe BorowaShop 2,Peter-Lassa shopping complex, Adeyemi College of Education08030640535
6Fredolad CommunicationsOlatunji FredrickShop 8,Peter-Lassa shopping complex, Adeyemi College of Education08067828881
7Genesis Cyber CaféAlogu TunjiShop 1, Student union building, Adeyemi College of Education080342535188Mystic Cyber CaféEmmanuel Ewa197, ondo/ore ring road, Opp Adeyemi College of Education
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OAU New Administrative Charges for Educational Documents

The General Public is hereby informed that the University Management has approved new Administrative Charges for services regarding the University’s educational documents. The Charges, which are effective fromNovember 18, 2015,are as follows:
(i)Verification of Degree Certificate/Academic Transcript: N2,500.00
(ii)Request for Proof of English Proficiency: N1,500.00
(iii)Academic Transcripts:
(a)First Request outside Nigeria N 4,000.00
(b)First Request within Nigeria N 3,000.00
(c)Subsequent Requests outside Nigeria N 2,000.00
(d)Subsequent Requests within Nigeria N 1,500.00
Please direct any inquiries on the aforementioned to the Principal Assistant Registrar, Examinations and Records, in Room 204, University Hall Extension.

NUCBody accredits LASU’s 11 academic programmes

TheNational University CommissionNUChad accredited 11 out of 20 postgraduate and undergraduate academic programmes of theLagos State UniversityLASU
This is contained in the institution’s official bulletin released on Wednesday inLagos
According to the bulletinNUC carried out the exercise in October 2014 and June 2015 respectivelyIt said that the result of the accreditation was conveyed to the university by the NUC
The bulletin said that the Commission had granted LawAccountingBanking and FinanceTheatre ArtMusicPhysiologyPhysical and Health Education full accreditation
It said that terminal and academic masters of Business AdministrationHuman Resources and Personnel Management and Public Administration were also accreditedwhile Masters of Public Administration was not accredited
It added that at the undergraduate levelBusiness AdministrationEnglishFrenchPhilosophy and Yoruba were denied accreditation
The bulletin also stated that InsuranceElectronicsComputer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering were placed at interim
The commission also fixed the maturity for the review of the coursesat 2017 and 2020 respectivelythe bulletin further stated

University Of BeninEmir of Kano emerges as new chancellor [Photos/Video]

The Emir of Kano,Emir Muhammadu SanusiII (born: Sanusi Lamido Sanusi), has reportedly taken a seat as the Chancellor of University of Benin.
According to reports, witnesses spotted the Emir's car at the University yesterday, 25th November.
The installation was held at theAkin Deko Auditoriumin the University. The Emir will now be the 9th Chancellor of the University of Benin, Edo State

JAMB to stop cyber cafés from registering candidates for its examinations

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has kicked against the recommendation by the Senate that all results for entry into tertiary institutions should last for three years.

The examination body said it will distort and delay the future of students across the country if enacted.

The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, said this in Abuja during the opening ceremony of JAMB-UNEB Benchmark on Item Banking.

According to him, such a policy would obstruct the education progress of students across board.

He said, “There are complexities in this thing, until we are able to clear it. When you say you will use JAMB results for three years, is it an achievement test or aptitude test? However, are we delaying his or her life? Are we postponing his or her life by telling them to stay at home? If by next year he doesn’t get the cut off points, what happens?

“I have nothing against the idea, because we will tell the children, ‘those bluffing Polytechnics and College of Education, go there and waste their time’, if it is a waste of time.”

She also told newsmen that the body had concluded plans to stop cyber cafés across the country from registering candidates for tertiary education examinations.

“In the final analysis, cyber cafes are not allowed to register candidates for a number of reasons. Cyber cafés may have their address here today, tomorrow they are somewhere else,” he emphasised.

The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, represented by the Director of Tertiary Education, Hajia Hindatu Abdullahi, stated that “the results of large scale examinations conducted by examination bodies, such as JAMB, NECO and NABTEB, are necessary for decision making and should therefore be credible.”

She said, “Consequently, the deployment of technology is very imperative if the results must be reliable. The role of technology in education cannot be over emphasised. Electronic item banking is consequent on the use of technology for item analysis and calibration.”

Youth Corper Collapses During Morning Drills At Orientation Camp In Oyo | Pictured

A female youth corper collapsed on Monday morning while taking part in morning drills at the NYSC orientation camp in Gbakuta Village in Oyo State.
Immediately the incident occurred, her fellow corpers rushed to carry her away from the camp grounds.
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This raises major concerns. Are corpers typically screened by medical professionals on camp grounds before engaging in strenuous physical activities? Medical personnel should always be on stand by during such drills in case anyone needs emergency attention.
Nigeria, we need to take better care of our youth corpers.

FG Finally Agrees To Pay N5,000 Stipend

This would be cheering news to unemployed Nigerians as the federal government has concluded plans to commence payment of N5,000 stipends.
The government explained that the initial delayed in the commencement of the payment was because it was not captured in the 2015 budget promising that it will be included in the 2016 budget.
This disclosure was made by the minister of youth and sports, Barr. Solomon Darlong when he visited the national secretariat of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Abuja, The Nation reports.
Darlong noted that arrangement for the payment will take effect from 2016.
He told newsmen that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration will fulfill every of his campaign promises including payment of N5, 000 stipends to unemployed Nigerians.
The minister said: “I want the youths to understand that every promise must be backed up by budgetary provision and our promise to pay N5,000 is not contained in the 2015 budget. So, definitely, it is going to begin in 2016 as we have made budgetary allocations for that.
“We are committed to the campaign promises of creating jobs, providing wealth creation and combat poverty. We have embedded in our manifesto things that we are translating to reality.
“Some of the youth empowerment programmes that are ongoing, we are busy reviewing them to ensure that they are more viable and people oriented. We are also looking at the possibility of realigning some of them to our vision so that in the final analysis, it will add value to the people.”
Meanwhile, Senator Ben Murray Bruce representing Bayelsa state at the National Assembly had reportedly explained to Buhari how he can effectively pay the N5,000 he promised to pay unemployed Nigerians.

Lecturers more corrupt than politicians –Rector

The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti, Dr. Theresa Akande, has said tertiary institutions are central to the change agenda in Nigeria because lecturers are more corrupt than politicians.
According to her, intellectuals in higher institutions must be ready to play prominent roles if anticipated changes in certain areas of our societal life must be attained.
Speaking on Tuesday at the 10th National Conference of School of Business Studies with the theme, “Anticipated Change(s) in Nigeria: the Roles of Tertiary Institutions,” Akande lamented that youths no longer believed in hard work.
She said, “Shocking as this will sound, many of the Ad-hoc employees of INEC during elections are usually employees of tertiary institutions. Where is the change coming from? Who are the people to bring the change? Who are the implementers of the change?
“For corruption and all other frauds to be eradicated, we must look beyond those who stole in billions and trillions; it should be tackled holistically. Lecturers who inflate marks, mess around with female students, demand sex for marks or make demands for money are corrupt. In fact, they are more corrupt because they are destroying lives.
“Students who engage in examination malpractices are corrupt. Employees, who report late or absent themselves wilfully from work, are corrupt,
“So, all forms of corruption must be battled to a standstill because if this is not done, we will only be scratching the surface of our problems, instead of uprooting the very tap root.”
Akande canvassed strong synergy between the anti-graft agencies and the tertiary institutions to rid them of corruption.
The Rector challenged the School of Business Studies and participants to justify the conference by “demonstrating towards the system strong loyalty, accountability, transparency and discipline that will bring about the anticipated changes in our country.”
The Dean of School of Business Studies, Mr. Olabisi Olasehinde, said the conference was a channel for researchers to present their research works, share ideas with colleagues who have similar scholarly interests, network and cross-fertilisation to improve the overall the quality of teaching and learning.

How to Check UDUSOK Admission List – 2015/16

Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto, UDUSOK admission list for the 2015/2016 academic session is now available online.

Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto (UDUSOK) admission list that contains the names of candidates offered provisional admission into UDUSOK various first degree programmes for the 2015/2016 academic session is out.
Candidates that participated in UDUSOK 2015/2016 post UTME screening exercise can now check their admission status.
Check UDUSOK Admission List.
a. Go to UDUSOK admission status checking portal at http://www:putme.udusok.edu.ng /dePlacement.php,
b. Enter your JAMB registration number in the required column
c. Finally, click ‘Check Status’ to access your admission status
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Congratulations!

ATBU Merit Admission List for DE and UTME – 2015/16

This is to inform all the candidates that participated in theAbubakar Tafawa Balewa University(ATBU) post UTME screening exercise that the management of the institution has released the admission list of UTME and Direct Entry candidates offered provisional admission into the university undergraduate programmes for the 2015/2016 academic session.

ATBU complete admission list has been uploaded online.

Check ATBU Admission List.
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, ATBU admission status checking portal at http://www:atbu.edu.ng/#/ug/checkadmissionlist. Search for your name on the page.

9ja School Gist Team congratulates all the candidates that made it to ATBU admission list for the 2015/2016 academic session.

Religion NYSC Director General Maintains His Stand on the Ban of Hijabs in Orientation Camps

Owing to the high insecurity in the country, and an equating high level of security consciousness expected, Director-General of theNational Youth Service Corps (NYSC)Brigadier-General, Johnson Olawumihas banned Muslim women from wearing hijabs (Islamic veil) at NYSC orientation camps. Consequently, some group of muslim youths attempted protests pointing out that the rule is against their religious rights. However, the DG of NYSC insisted the ban stands and there will be no going back despite the complaints of a Muslim group who came to him to table their petitions against the prohibition. Speaking to the NYSC DG, representatives of the Muslim group said,
 Members of the NYSC are Nigerians who have contributed to the development of this country; female corps members deserve protection by the NYSC. We don’t believe that a female corps member putting on hijab has done any wrong against the Act establishing the NYSC. So they deserve the respect of the NYSC. We have traveled far and wide and visited different camps. Why are the rights of female corps members being infringed upon. We are here to register our displeasure.”
The Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Johnson Olawumi, who stated this when he received the League of Muslim Youths who came to lay their complaints concerning the ban in Da’awah yesterday in Abuja, expressed regrets that terrorists in recent times, have used ladies who wear long hijabs with suicide belts underneath, to kill people. He pointed out while reiterating NYSC’s tremendous respect for the religion and tribe of every Nigerian, that the scheme also had the responsibility of protecting the lives of corps members under its watch during the orientation camping exercise. In his response, Brigadier-General, Johnson Olawumi said,
Under my leadership, the NYSC will accord respect to every corps member, irrespective of tribe and religion. The incident in Benue State was caused by the use of long hijab. The security situation in the country is tough. There is the danger of somebody using hijab for other reasons. There have been cases where young girls put on hijab and eventually turn to suicide bombers. Boko Haram members know how to get at whoever they want as target. That is why we frown at the wearing of long hijab. Please call on all your Muslim youths to be patient and adhere to it, just for a short period during the camp. We frown at long hijab because of the security implication.”
Olawumi, however, encouraged the female corps members to use the short hijabs while they are in camp and solicited the understanding of the league in enlightening the youth on the matter in orientation camps.

JAMB CBT 2016/2017 UTME Results Download JAMB 2016/2017 UTME Brochure Online FREE

ALL the candidates who applied for JAMB-UTME 2016-2017 Examination can now access the JAMB Brochure Online! If you are not aware already, you can follow the procedure outlined here to access JAMB brochure.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, (JAMB-) has upload Jamb Brochure online for anyone that wish to check their institution requirements, subject combinations and list of available courses on different universities.

Candidates who are yet to apply for Jamb 2016 can do so now, see the full details on how to apply for Jamb utme 2016-2017 examination here.

JAMB Brochureis one of the convenient way to get relevant information regarding your choice of institution. The information contain in the brochure is more than enough to help first time Jambites to understand what is required to apply for admission into University.

You canDownload JAMB CBT Softwarefrom the official portal of JAMB and we encouraged you to download it from there – Click Here to Download:
http://www.jamb.org.ng/Unifiedtme3/Brochure.aspx Please be reminded that JAMB Digital BROCHURE is accessible freely, but you need to be connected to the internet to access it.

AKANU IBIAM FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC UWANA (AKANUPOLY) Federal Poly Unwana Admission List – 2015/2016

THIS is to inform the members of the General Public that the 2015/2016 first Batch admission list for most of the departments in Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Uwana has been released and published on the school campus.

The Poly Uwana Admission list mostly comprises of candidates who choose the Polytechnic as their most preferred and more preferred choice in the 2015 Jamb UTME, and those who took the HND screening test.

As at the time of writing this report, the list has not been published on the school portal, but you can only access the admission list from the school notice board at the administrative block.

Candidates can check their admission status online from this link: http://www:portal.akanuibiampoly.edu.ng/cportal/web?cp_cs_ParentTab_band=0&cp_cs_SubTab_band=0&Event=default&TabName=Admissions.Check%20Status when it is uploaded online.

UNN Fee Payment Fraud Alert

The management of the University of Nigeria advises that ON NO ACCOUNT should anyone pay any money to any personal account in the name of the University of Nigeria. Anyone doing this is doing so at his/her own risk.
Please Note:
a. The University will not ask anyone to pay money in any personal account.
b. All payments (by students) to the University are made through the University portal.
All information about whatever payments that are due to the University are contained on the University website; if in doubt, please send a mail toissues@ unn.edu.ng
Always check the University website for any updates on payments and other issues.
PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW YOURSELF TO BE DEFRAUDED DUE TO YOUR CRAVE TO GET ADMISSION INTO THE UNIVERSITY.

OAU Students Raise Alarm Over Poor State Of Facilities

Students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), have raised alarms over the debasing state of facilities within the citadel of learning.

Daily Trust reports that the lamenting students likened their hostels to prison yards

Omotayo Akande, president of the OAU Student Union, said:“It is oblivious the horrible living condition in the hostels and we as Students’ body is not relenting in the struggle for the welfare of the students. Speaking with Daily Trust, the Student Union President said that there is need to renovate the hostels and guard against overcrowding.”

Akande noted that:“Students are complaining of bedbugs. There are no good toilets and we are subjected to a condition that is not favourable to learning. In fact, we are afraid of an outbreak of diseases on this campus”
Mr Abiodun Olanrewaju, spokesman for the university, in reacting to the development, faulted the students’ claims.
Olarenwaju blamed the students for abusing the facilities in their hostels. He said the students overcrowd the hostels and use the facilities beyond limits.
OAU has 8 halls of residence including: Fajuyi, Awolowo, Angola and E.T.F for male students, while Moremi, Akintola, Alumni and Mozambique halls of residence are for female students.

However, evident on the long stretch of buildings were features of dilapidation. There were signs that the facilities lacked maintenance

FUTA 2014/2015 Best Graduating Students Emerge (Photo)

The best graduating student for the 2014/2015 academic session of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Osakpolor Eki Obakpolor has attributed his success to adopting a consistent reading pattern from day one at the Institution.
Obakpolor who graduated with a First Class from the Department of Physics with a 4.8GPA said the grace of God also enabled him to attain the feat.
He said “at first I never thought I could achieve this, but I told myself let me just try to put in effort to get a good result. I recorded 4.68 GPA in my 100 level first semester and I determined to build it up. God helped me and I am grateful to Him. I strongly believe in possibility and I make bold to say making a First Class in any discipline is not impossible with God on one’s side and persistent reading habit”. He commended the contributions of his teachers to his success, saying “FUTA is blessed with good lecturers. They taught us well and built us for the future. Anything I become today is by the training I received from my lecturers. I also commend my friends and course mates who gave me access to materials related to my field”.
Osakpolor Eki Obakpolor
Speaking on his plans after graduation, he said he wants to go into research activities, to make innovative discoveries in Physics which he called the bedrock of Science. He said such discoveries can be built up on for the good of the society.
Counselling other youth, he said “God has deposited in everyone exceptional ability to excel in everything one is doing. One just need to put in a little effort, crown it with hard work and prayers”.
Obakpolor also commended the standard of FUTA. He said “I believe FUTA is going places. I appreciate the way the Institution is building up youth for the future. This gives us the confidence that wherever we find ourselves we will be able to adapt easily to situations. FUTA always give us the platform to express our ability and stand out wherever we find ourselves”. He also thanked his parents and siblings for their support towards his study.
“We still have mountains to climb and obstacles to overcome”
Text of the Valedictory Address delivered by Osakpolor Eki Obakpolor of the Department of Physics , 2015 Best Graduating Student with CPGA of 4.84
On finding out that I have been selected to give the valedictory speech, I had but one worry and that’s whether I would be tall enough to reach the microphone. Betty Reese said “If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in bed with a mosquito”. In this I have found consolation. Therefore, I am honored and excited to be here, not only to represent this awesome graduating class of the Federal University of Technology, Akure 2014/2015 academic session, but to stand in the exact spot where great scholars have stood.
The author of Harry Porter, J.K Rowling in her commencement address to Harvard graduates of 2008 said “some failure in life is inevitable. It is impossible to live without failing at something”. That was my consolation on failing my first Post UTME. In the word of Theodore Roosevelt, “the boy who is going to make a great man, or is going to count in any way after-life, must make up in his mind not merely to overcome a thousand obstacles, but to win in spite of thousand repulses and defeats”. Five years ago, on gaining admission into this institution, I was excited and anxious at the same time – excited about the prospect of studying Physics in the Nation’s leading University of Technology and anxious about what the five years would hold. But here I am, with gratitude to the almighty God for making me a recipient of His grace.
While not forgetting the place of diligence and discipline in this achievement, I would not overlook the place of my family; family where life begins and love never end. It was there I learnt to strive for excellence no matter what. At home, biblical and ethical principles for attaining good success in all facets of life were instilled. I am deeply grateful to my parents, Pastor and Mrs. Moses Eki Obakpolor, my twin sister, Blessing, my younger sister Joy and my other siblings for their support this far.
It has been a long five years, but here we are, ready to graduate. We worked hard to get to this point, but we didn’t do it by ourselves. We owe a huge debt of gratitude.
To our parents, guardians, family and friends, thank you for supporting us in more ways than it’s possible to count and for your sacrifices.
To our Chancellor, Pro Chancellor, Vice-chancellor and all the Principal officers of this University, thank you for keeping things running smoothly and making this institution the pride of all.
To our Lecturers, thank you for your unrelenting efforts in imparting knowledge. Your sacrifices were beyond the call of duty.
To our Proprietor/Proprietress, Principals and Teachers in secondary schools, thank you for laying a solid foundation upon which we built on here.
Behind each graduate, there must have been at least a dozen people providing support in at least a dozen ways. Thank you for coming to share in our joy. We will pay the debt of gratitude forever.
Class of 2015, be proud of yourselves. Be proud of every test and exams you aced. Be proud of the times you had to carry the MEE board even though it later became more of a burden. Be proud of the times you had to spend your weekends in the school farm because in that you have learnt the indispensability of agriculture to man’s sustenance. Be proud of the times you had to be awake all night in preparation for a test. Also be proud of the times you wrote tests unprepared for. Class of 2015; be proud of the times you had to put off your own work to help a friend. Be proud of the times you couldn’t answer certain questions because in that you have learnt that no one knows it all. Be proud of when you forgave yourself for a bad grade and gave yourself a break. Be proud of yourself when you do get the job or win the contract because in more ways than you can imagine, you are contributing to national accomplishments. Be proud of all your accomplishments, because in life, it is not about outdoing others but about being your best. But most importantly, be proud that today, you mark an important milestone in your journey towards fulfillment. Today, we are graduates; tomorrow, we are alumni.
We are here today on the precipice of the future. It’s not a distant reality anymore. It begins here. It begins today. Today my friends we still have mountains to climb and obstacles to overcome, we cannot stop striving yet. As we climb up today, life will get more challenging but when life’s challenges overwhelm us, we must remember our ABC- the ABCs of life. We should take the A and Accept the challenge; the B and Believe in ourselves; the C and Confess our hopes and dreams; the D, the Determination to achieve our dreams; E, Expect some obstacles on our way; F, we should Fight until we finish our course; G, we should Get God on our side; H, Have a hand in helping the leadership; I, Inspire someone else; and J, take Jesus on our journey; we should K, Keep on keeping on; and L, be Leaders; M, Make every day count and N, Never give up; we must O, Overcome our obstacles; and P, Put on our best performance; we must Q, Quit quitting; and R, Run the race with patience; S, Strive on; while T, Trusting in the Lord, we should U, Use our talent; and V, Value our time; W, Wait for understanding; then X, X-ray, our own lifestyles; Y, Yearn to achieve all that we seek; and Z, be Zealous when reaching the top! Let’s go out there and serve as hope to others. Let’s create a platform for other to succeed because in this, we would not only make our family and friends proud, but our names would be engraved in the hearts of generations unborn. Let’s allow the spark in our hearts to give birth to flames of excellence. We owe it to our family, our University, our country, our God, and most importantly, ourselves to pursue our wildest dreams.
As we leave today, let us remember these old words of Seneca “As is a tale, so is life: not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters”. Let’s go out there and live good life. Congratulations once more, Class of 2015.
God Bless Nigeria! God bless Ondo State! God bless the Federal University of Technology, Akure.
Thank you all, it has truly been a pleasure.