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BREAKING: JAMB scraps awaiting results, includes 4th choice February 28, 2017Premium Times The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced that students will no longer be able to secure admission into higher institutions while awaiting their O’level results. JAMB said this was part of its restructuring in preparation for the 2017 UTME higher institution examination. This means candidates must sit and obtain the results of either West African Examination Council school examination, WAEC, or National Examination Council, NECO, before admission. The board said this will keep candidates from taking the slots they do not qualify for. JAMB also introduced a fourth choice of school, but said candidates can apply to only one government-owned university. In a statement by its spokesperson, JAMB also announced the introduction of fourth choice of higher institution during application by candidates. Read the full statement below: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation...

NEWSPAPER REVIEW FOR MONDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2017 PUNCH DSS holds ex-gov Suswam over SMG, AK-47, pistol Contempt: Sheriff asks court to jail Makarfi, Obi, others God has been partial to me, says Obasanjo SON arrests two Chinese for importing N5bn fake tyres Rivers APC kicks against INEC’s declaration of rerun results We’ll send Aregbesola back to Lagos – APC chieftain Expect Nigeria-assembled Toyota cars this year – Ade-Ojo Experts predict further gain as naira hits 445/dollar Akeredolu accuses Ondo senator of disloyalty Students force lecturer to mop floor, wash toilet How abducted Germans regained freedom DAILY TRUST Osinbajo not behind NCAA sacks — Minister Corruption prosecutors can’t fail Buhari — Presidential aide DSS arrests Suswam over firearms, land titles, cars FG hires 350,000 more graduates for N-Power Obasanjo: I consulted Mandela, Tutu before vying for presidency ‘Patronise made-in-Nigeria medicines’ Kano mass wedding: Ganduje marries off 1, 520 couples...

University Of Ibadan Changes Grading System From 7.0 CGPA Scale To 4.0 Scale  The University of Ibadan, Ibadan is changing its grading system from the 7.0 Cumulatively Grade Point Average, CGPA scale to 4.0 CGPA scale, effective 2016/2017 academic session. In a memoranda signed by Prof. M.A. Kehinde and made available on the official website of the institution, the university said the decision was in a bid to align with other universities world-wide and the recommendation of the National Universities Commission (NUC). Under the new regulations, the pass mark is now 45% and no longer 40%. In addition, the new regulation has it that a student who has passed less than 24 units at the end of first year, should be asked to withdraw from the University. Similarly, the memoranda said, no student whose CGPA is less than 1.0 shall be awarded a degree. Below is the memoranda RE: THE NEWLY APPROVED GRADING SYSTEM AND MINIMUM UNITS TO BE REGISTERED FOR AND PASSED BY STUDEN...

*Lagos State signs Smart City deal with Dubai to be built in Ibeju Lekki.* The Lagos State government on Monday signed an agreement with the City of Dubai for the creation of Africa’s first smart city. The Memorandum of Understanding for the Lagos Smart City was on Monday signed at the Emirate Towers by the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem and the Chief Executive Officer of Smart City Dubai LLC, Mr. Jabber Bin Hafez. The signing of the MOU, which will make Lagos the home of the very first Smart City in Africa, was witnessed by the Chairman of Dubai Holdings, His Excellency, Ahmad Bin Byat who is also the Deputy Prime Minister and the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode. A Smart City is a growing concept that draws from the success of Dubai’s innovative knowledge-based industry clusters ” to empower business growth for companies and knowledge workers all over the world”. In a release signed on Tuesday by the Lagos State Commi...

THE FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, P.M.B 727, ILE-OLUJI, ONDO STATE. (OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR) STAFF VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT (INTERNAL) Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following academic positions in the Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji, Ondo State: S/NDepartmentPositions1.AccountancyLecturer I, Lecturer II2.Computer ScienceLecturer I, Lecturer II, Technologist II 3.Electrical and Electronics EngineeringLecturer I, Lecturer II, Technologist II4.Computer EngineeringLecturer I, Lecturer II, Technologist II  5.StatisticsLecturer I, Lecturer III6.General StudiesLecturer I (Sociology), Lecturer II (Political Science)7.AgricultureLecturer II (Fisheries & Aquaculture), Lecturer II (General Agriculture), Technologist I8.Science Laboratory Technology (SLT)Lecturer II (Biology), Lecturer II (Chemistry), Lecturer II (Physics)9.Business Administrative & ManagementLecturer I REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS LECTURER I (CONPCASS 06) A candidate possessin...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Sunday arrested one Oruku Oluwafemi, a car dealer, for forgery in the case involving five former students of Federal University of Technology Akure and Adekunle Ajasin, Akangba (AAUA) respectively. His arrest followed an investigation on the real owners of the cars belonging to Fasakin Adeleke Paul (21), Ogundile Ademola James Olasunkanmi (23), Abudu Adeniyi Tayo (a.k.a) Kolawole Tajudeen) (20). Others are Ifeobu Ugochukwu (21) and Olusola Franklin Akusanmi (21), after their parents approached the court for a release of the cars recovered from them at the point of arrest and stating that they bought the cars for their children. Oluwafemi who is a car dealer, after he was approached by the parents of the suspects, with intent to hide the source of the cars, forged some receipts by changing the names of the initial owners of the cars to that of their parents. Olusola however confessed to his actions and that he was not a...

The Sun newspaper awards held on Saturday night with Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, emerging the governor of the year. The presentation of the award was done by Chairman of the Sun Newspapers, Orji Uzor Kalu, Ike Ekweremadu, Terry Wayas, Chief Emeka Anyaoku and MD of Sun newspaper, Eric Osagie joined in the presentation. Anyaoku spoke highly of the governor especially his leadership style in Rivers State. Wike who is now fondly called, ‘Mr. Project’ was present at the event with his wife, Eberechi Suzette at the event which held at the Expo Hall of the Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos. Source: http://politicsngr.com/emeka-anyaoku-presenets-wike-sun-man-year-award/

A federal court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of N23.4 billion, N9.08 billion, and $5 million (about N34 billion in total) linked to former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Justice Muslim Hassan, who had issued an interim forfeiture order on the funds on January 6 , on Thursday gave a “final forfeiture order” on the funds. The judge said he was satisfied with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s argument that the monies were proceeds of illegal activity. Background The seized money, according to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, was stolen from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and stashed in three banks in Nigeria, in US dollars and Naira. Out of the loot, N23.4 billion was kept in Sterling Bank Plc. The sum of N9.08 billion was kept in First Bank Plc and $5m in Access Bank Plc. Justice Muslim Hassan, who gave the order, gave Sterling Bank and any other interested party 14 days to appear before him to prove the l...

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Imperial Royal Majesty, Oba Saliu Adetunji, who is currently on a vacation in the United Kingdom with his wives -was spotted on a First Class train in London. The 88-year-old monarch took pictures with his wife and other Nigerians who were on the train.   source: http://www.nationalhelm.net/2017/02/olubadan-poses-with-his-wives-as-they.html The source

 Monday , February 13,  2017 **The Nation News Headlines** Exposed: $151m, N8b in fictitious bank accounts A day at Abuja House, London AMCON: Arik needs N10b Why govt fired lead prosecutor in Supreme Court Justice’s trial, by AGF NCDMB votes $100m for contractor finance, others Diezani’s alleged loot: EFCC hunts for another ex-GMD of NNPC Disquiet over Arik Air’s takeover Firm buys Paints and Coatings Manufacturers from AMCON ‘Why power sector’s growth is stunted’ Mercedes Benz unveils Refuse Collector-Compactor Consumer Protection Council: So far, so good ‘How to earn salaries after job loss ’ NIMASA: we’re committed to Maritime varsity Many troubles of aviation sector ‘Declare economic emergency to halt naira’s free fall’ Brace for climate change, African insurers advised ‘Confidence key to attract investment’ TSA battles despite rising benefits Wema Bank ED joins Lagos Economic Advisory Committee Capital market seeks balance, eff...

The National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) is set to partner with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other commercial banks to provide soft loans to corp members across the country. The Sokoto State Coordinator of the scheme, Alhaji Musa Abubakar, disclosed this on Saturday at the permanent orientation camp in Wamakko, headquarters of Wamakko Local Government. Abubakar spoke during the NYSC cultural carnival and exhibition of wares produced by the corps members under the 2016, batch”B” stream. He said that the other collaborating banks are the Bank of Industry, Bank of Agriculture and Heritage Bank. Abubakar said that the corps members had gone through two weeks training on various skills, saying the training would continue throughout their service year. ”They have been trained on various skills like ICT, film making, photography, fashion design, tie and dye, cosmetology, brick making, interlocking and food processing, as well as preservation among others. ”Each of the beneficiaries ...

PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI: THE TRUTH MUST BE TOLD THEOPHILUS UTCHAYCHUKWU Wrote: A LITTLE WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT FOR BUHARI WILL NOT KILL YOU. 1. No doubt we are going through hard times as a nation. PMB is slow and steady and we all want change like magic. That notwithstanding, CHANGE IS HERE. 2. For example, on Saturday, March 15th 2014, the then government of Goodluck Jonathan invited over 7 million Applicants for 4000 jobs, in the most fraudulent manner lacking in standards. Eventually, 16 innocent people died. 3. But today, Buhari's Government gave out 200,000 jobs using the E-method of application, and no casualty was recorded. That is CHANGE 4. Despite that we are under recession, Buhari is paying seven years pension arrears, employing 200,000 graduates at cost of 6bn naira monthly, and with 300,000 soon to follow. That is CHANGE 5. Despite the recession, Buhari has released N700 billion for capital projects to reflate the economy, N150bn for women ...

The first female elite athlete to cross the finish line in Saturday’s 2nd Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Rhoda Jepkhorir of Kenya, said she would not hesitate to marry a Nigerian if approached. Jepkhorir said at the finish point that she would not hesitate due to the kind nature of Nigerians. “If a Nigerian man should ask for my hand in marriage, I will marry him because Nigerians are nice people. “Nationality is no barrier, so far he is committed and caring, I will have no option,’’ she said. She also said that she loved watching the duo of Nigerian actors, Aki and Pawpaw, saying that she was so attached to Nigeria. “Aki and Pawpaw are my best actors in Nigeria, I have so much love for the Nigerian movie industry,’’ the runner said. The athlete, who is visiting Nigeria for the first time, said that winning the race was a dream come through for her. “The race has given me the opportunity to come to my dream country, I will come over and over again,’’ she said. http:/...

A Kenyan athlete Abraham Kiptum has emerged as this year's Access Bannk Lagos City Marathon race.  The #LagosMarathon is a yearly event that Lagos hosts in conjunction with many private organizations. This year was spearheaded by Access Bank PLC with others like 7up, Aquafina water among others. We bring to you some pictures from the marathon that happens in Lagos. The winner of the marathon is a Kenyan athlete Abraham Kiptum. He was declared as this year’s overall winner for the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon! In a turn up for the books, Ilya Pam Mwanta is the first Nigerian to cross the line, beating Sharubutu who was last year’s winner. Below are some of the glitz and glamour... Below are some exclusive pictures taken during the race.  Source: http://www.autoreportng.com/2017/02/photos-from-lagosmarathon-event.html

The Governor of Borno State, Hon Kashim Shettima gave a house to an internally displaced lactating mother. The house, located at Bolori area of Maiduguri was handed over to her yesterday. Halima Algoni, the IDP was spotted by the Governor during a special ceremony and presentation of relief materials donated by a Kano based group of Ulamas at the El-Miskin IDPs centre, Maiduguri last month. Halima who was then heavily pregnant and sick, lost her husband and parents to the brutal attack of the insurgents at Bulabulin Ngaura, Damboa Local Government Area. She has been under the guardianship of the Chief Imam of Borno, Imam Zannah Laisu eversince with her baby boy Mohammed Kagu. Hajiya Fanta Baba Shehu, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, handed over the house on behalf of the Governor. While presenting the keys and documents of the house to Halima and her son, the Commissioner said that the house was given to her by the Governor in line with th...

  28 Pensioners Die In Cross River Over Non-Payment Of Entitlements The Chairman of the association, Mr. Okosin Bassey, made the claim in a statement he issued in Calabar on Wednesday. BY NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA (NAN) FEB 08, 2017 The Association of Cross River State Local Government Pensioners has lost 28 members from June, 2016 till date, due to non-payment of their pension entitlements. The Chairman of the association, Mr. Okosin Bassey, made the claim in a statement he issued in Calabar on Wednesday. He blamed the development on “the inefficiency of the consultant engaged by the State Government to verify the pensioners with a view to eliminating ghost pensioners’’. Bassey explained that the verification which was carried out by Techvite Consultants in June 2016 was “faulty, misleading and filled with confusion’’. He described the consultants as inexperienced young school leavers, who had no idea of managing payment systems...

OPEN LETTER WRITTEN BY PRESIDENT BUHARI TO ALL NIGERANS Fellow  NIGERIANS, I send this message from my affordable small room where I'm spending my leave to afford me have a better assessment of my administration and the future of our dear country. It is unfortunate that calls from security agents will not allow me have a meaningful rest to do this reassessment. Many technocrats and educated literates who should help me educate NIGERIANS aboit how hot the seat of my office is failed to do so but prefer to join minds with looting and fraudulent politicians to run me and my administration down. Even, I expected these noble and sensible technocrats to call Tuface Idibia and his collaborators and educate them about governance so that they will know that the administration of federal government of NIGERIA is not music where you can run to studios with nonsensical songs just to make cheap money. I expect Tuface to find time to come to me and ask me why things are not moving steadil...

BREAKING… Woman recognises her former abductor in bank, describes scar near his penis ~ There was a lot more than banking yesterday, Tuesday, February 6, 2017 at a Skye bank branch in Port Harcourt when a woman (name undisclosed) who was standing on the queue patiently, suddenly began to scream at another bank customer that he was a kidnapper. She grabbed the accused man on his collar and began to weep profusely as other customers and bank security tried to pull her away from him. An eyewitness gathered that in tears, the woman revealed that she was kidnapped about a year ago and the accused bank customer was one of her abductors. She disclosed that the accused was particular to her because he sexually abused her 4-6 times a day while she was on abduction. Our eyewitness gathered that the accused man denied the allegations and claimed that he had never met the woman before. He claimed he was just a tailor that had come to make a withdrawal. The woman stood by her story and ...

       Below are some hilarious comments about 2face Idibia's cancelled protest. official2baba Dear Nigerians!!! Due to security concerns and public safety consideration. I hereby announce the cancellation of the planned March. view all  10,447  comments riri_okon Your still the number .one.thanks for your concern ladysarah58 Maybe they were going to kidnap his wife or child 🙊🙊our politicians😫🤣 the only country where you are not the president but you are ruling 😏😒 babra101 Smh Nigeria don treating the man.... NawahOooo, maybe them put gun for him head like that nobody knows...... Bcoz so many things wrong with this video ......All the leaders of this country God is watching y'all  @official2baba   #welldone  sir babra101 @oderah303  you're a man also I pray you don't fac e what he faced to back off the protest.... Y'all Judge anyhow NawahOooo babra101 @trilly.the.savage  you've the mouth to call him a cow b...