Mysterious snakes invade DELSU hostels

Mysterious snakes are currently threatening students of the Delta State University in their various hostels.

One of it was at the weekend found in the wardrobe of a final year student of Micro Biology department as she was about to UnCloth.


Reports said that the student, Miss Adesuwa Erebor, had wanted to select clothes to wear to class when suddenly she saw something shiny like a millipede, but on closer look she realized it was a brown snake.

Sources at the university said that mysterious snakes were in the students’ hostels especially during nightfall and power failure. Two of such snakes were said to have disappeared when the students attempted to killed tem recently.

In the instant case, the she screamed for help and quickly locked the wardrobe so as to trap it but when the wardrobe was opened again, the reptile was nowhere to be found.

“I had left the room quietly and shouted for help, and some of my hostel mates rushed into my room but to their surprise the snake could not be found in the wardrobe. We searched everywhere to know avail.”

Security operatives who do not want their names mentioned blamed the frequent snake incidents in the hostel to overgrown weeds and unhealthy environment around the hotels.

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Today's Newspapers Headlines [3rd August, 2015]

VANGUARD
‘We haven’t raised cement price in five years’ – Hoddinott
Removing the JAMB and jam from admissions
RCCG convention: Prepare for unprecedented breakthrough, Adeboye tells participants
Nigeria in deep economic trouble: “FG, states, LGs share N518.5bn for June”
Ex-N-Delta minister, 2 accountants in trouble over missing N1.5bn cash
Crises in the parties: PDP, APC on the brink
War against money laundering: Banks, PDP kick against CBN’s policy
Corruption: Buhari descends on civil servants
Unpaid fees: LG grounds Guinness operation in Benin
Compel oil companies to employ Nigerians, PTDF tells FG
Importers shun Onne, take cargo to nearby countries
Over 2,000 Nigerian used cars sold monthly through online marketplace

THISDAY
United States Assistance to Nigeria Delayed by Absence of Ministers
Nigerian Army Reviews Disciplinary Action Against Soldiers
Dangote Opens New Cement Plant in Zambia, Output Hits 45m Tonnes
Anglican Church Sorry for 'Betrayal' of Samuel Ajayi Crowther
CBN May Expand List of Restricted Items from Forex Market
Court Rules Out Intervention in Senate Leadership Crisis
Military Rescues 178 Captives, Captures One Boko Haram Commander
Need Criticism, Not Praise, El-Rufai Tells Kaduna People
Ooni May Be Buried Privately
Fire Guts INEC Office at Obingwa
IG Warns against Illegal Deployment of Policemen to VIPs
Police Arrest Owner of ‘Killer’ Dog in Ondo
Don’t Marginalise Any Region in Appointments, Anglican Bishop Advises Buhari
Lawmaker Wants N713bn Bailout Funds Converted to Grants

PUNCH
Group slams lawmakers who followed Saraki’s wife to EFCC
Lagos govt delaying council polls, says PDP
Buhari confirms plans to reduce ministries
NJC limits petitions against judges to six-month-old allegations
We’re shocked by Buhari’s support for Gbajabiamila —PDP Reps
Jonathan, Dickson meet over gov poll
IG warns against illegal deployment of policemen
Three feared killed as OPC members clash in Kwara
Bees on the rampage in Jos airport
ICPC seeks court order against corrupt civil servants
EFCC invites judge who accused Aregbesola of fraud
Chronic debtors owe Skye, Diamond, Sterling, Fidelity banks N70.51bn
EFCC to arraign Ibru for alleged N1bn fraud
Answer audit queries within 24hrs, Buhari orders civil servants
No individual is Yoruba leader —Obasanjo
TRIBUNE
Ooni absent at son's traditional wedding
800 Benin fighters join forces against Boko Haram
Naira rebounds, now N208 to dollar •As CBN moves against illicit financial flows
EFCC invites Osun judge over petition against Aregbesola
Suspected ritualists' dump 23 year-old lady body at refuse site
Ekiti goes after workers who got excess pay
We’ll clear N11bn debt to workers by October —Ajimobi •We can’t wait for another 3 months —NLC
PDP BoT brokers peace in Bayelsa, ahead of guber polls
Remain resolute, committed to credible elections, REC urges INEC
Tribunal begins final address on Buruji/Abiodun case
Afenifere knocks ACF over comments on confab reports
Remove Post -UTME from your IGR income scheme, APIVI president tells varsities
No promotion exams for Delta public schools’ students

THE GUARDIAN
Buhari orders resolution of audit queries in 30 days
ESVARBON renews fight against quackery, inducts new members
Niger State Governor,Abubakar Bello
APC urges probe of alleged missing N150m in Niger
Benue NURTW wants Governor Ortom to wade into union crisis
Nasarawa not indebted to WAEC, says Al Makura
Maritime stakeholders, in Aba, list challenges to international trade
Mourinho denies Wenger snub, admits difficult title defence
APC in uneasy times with conflicts within and without
Uncertainty hangs over Lagos’ 4th Mainland bridge project
CIIN commissions college to boost insurers’ training

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Delta Poly Otefe-Oghara Post Utme 2015 Registration Details, Exam Date, Cut Off Mark

Delta State Poly Otefe-Oghara Post Utme form 2015/2016 is out. Interested members of the oublic should also be informed that the cut off mark has been fixed. The registration details as well as other info can be found below.

The Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the Post-UTME Screening Exercise of the institution for 2015/2016 Academic Session for admission into the underlisted programmes:
Available Courses:
i. Accountancy
ii. Banking and Finance
iii. Business Administration and Management
iv. Computer Engineering
v. Computer Science
vi. Electrical Electronics Engineering
vii. Mechanical Engineering Technology
viii. Statistics
ix. Science Laboratory Technology (SLT)
x. Welding and Fabrication Technology

Eligibility

(i) All candidates who chose Delta State Poly Otefe Oghara as their first or second choice and scored 150 and above in the 2015 UTME.
(ii) Candidates who chose other polytechnics but wish to change to Delta Poly Otefe and scored a minimum of 150 having changed from JAMB.

Application Method

Prospective candidates are to pay a non-refundable processing fee of Five thousand naira only (N5,000.00) for the screening forms at any branch of the following banks at Oghara;
a. Zenith Bank: 1011039906
b. Union Bank: 0029640051
c. UBA: 1010564157
d. ECObank: 4742022145
Screening forms are available for collection at Admissions Office, Delta State Poly Otefe-Oghara on the presentation of bursary receipt of N5,o00.00 processing fee.

Screening Exercise Schedule

The screening exercise takes place in all departments on the scheduled dates 15th, 16th and 17th September, 2015 at 9am.
Document required for the screening are;
1) JAMB and Internet Result slip.
2) O/L results.
3) Certificate of Local Government of Origin.
4) Two recent passport photographs.
5) The Screening Form (photocopy).
6) Writing materials.

Application Deadline

The application forms should reach the Admissions office on or before 11th September, 2015.
Please Note:
(i) No institution is affiliated to the polytechnic.
(ii) No person or group of persons have been appointed as Agents for the sale of application form.

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KWASU 3rd Batch Admission List 2015/2016 Released

KWASU 3rd batch admission list for the 2015/2016 session has been released. Candidates whose names did not appear in the first batch admission list are hereby informed to check this just released list.

The management of Kwara State University, Malete hereby wishes to inform candidates that participated in the KWASU 2015/2016 post utme screening and were successful but didn’t get admitted as reflected in the first and second batches lists to check the 3rd batch list as it has been released.

How To Check KWASU 3rd Batch Admission List 2015/16

Candidates should download the list below
KWASU 2015-16 THIRD BATCH ADMISSION LIST
The file is viewable in any pdf enabled device
The candidates are expected to download and complete the screening form placed on the University’s website. The completed screening form should be brought along with the candidates’ original and photocopies of Credentials and Certificates of State/Local Government Citizenship.

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AKSU Important Notice To DE Applicants For 2015/16 Admission

AKSU has issued yet another directive to all prospective DE applicants for admission for 2015/2016. All such applicants are hereby informed and advised to act accordingly.

Direct Entry Candidates who applied for the D.E choosing Akwa Ibom State University as their preferred institution and are yet to submit the requested credentials are hereby directed to do so before the submission deadline.

Candidates yet to submit their credentials due to incomplete documents, especially the ND certificate or ND result are also directed to submit the rest of the credentials available. Provided the ND certificate or ND result will be on time.
Below is a list of the documents to be submitted;
(i) Jamb Direct Entry Registration slip showing candidates passport.
(ii) SSCE result [of not more than two sittings].
(iii) Certificate of National Diploma and/or Result from previously attended polytechnic. (iv) Birth certificate.
(v) Certificate of Origin.
Submission should be made to the University’s Registry Unit in the main Campus, Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat-Enin LGA.
NOTE; Statement of Result or any form of letter will NOT be accepted in place of the ND result as directed by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

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AKSU Post Utme 2015/2016 Registration Details, Cut off, Exam date

AKSU Post Utme form for 2015/2016 is out. Interested members of the publc that wish to apply are informed that the cut off mark has also been fixed. Check below for the registration procedures.

Eligibility

Candidates who scored 180 and above in the last UTME examination and chose Akwa Ibom State University as their First Choice (Most Preferred) institution are eligible.
REGISTRATION FOR THE SCREENING EXERCISE
Candidates will be required to register for the exercise with a screening fee of N3,500.00 (three thousand five hundred Naira) only through on-line payment using the following procedure and the banks listed below:
(a) Payment/Registration Procedures

To make payment visit: http://portals.aksu.edu.ng to generate Pre-Payment Analysis Slip, by following the steps below:
1.Click on REGISTER NOW LINK in the Login Page
2.Select PUTME in the Registration Type Panel
3.Click REGISTER NOW tab in the PUTME Page
4.Enter your JAMB Registration Number and click the Verify Link
5.Click Make Payment Link, select Bank Option and print the Pre-Payment Analysis Slip.
6.With the Pre-Payment Analysis Slip, visit any of the participating banks below and request to make payment for AKSU Post UTME using etransact Payment Platform.
7.Eligible candidates should pay a non-refundable sum of N3,500.00 (three thousand five hundred Naira) only
8.Revisit the school portal, to complete the Registration Form
9.On successful registration, click the PRINT BUTTON to print the 2015 Post UTME Examination Schedule Slip.
(b) Registration/Payment can be made through the following Banks
Akwa Savings & Loans Limited
Sterling Bank
United Bank for Africa (UBA)
First City Monument Bank (FCMB)
Union bank
Diamond Bank
Enterprise Bank
Unity Bank
Wema Bank
First Bank of Nigeria Plc
Zenith Bank
Ecobank
GTB Bank
Skye Bank
Keystone Bank
Access Bank

Screening Schedule

The Post Utme screening will take place on Thursday, August 13, 2015.
The admission screening will be conducted at the two campuses of the University simultaneously as follows:
(1)MAIN CAMPUS, IKOT AKPADEN, MKPAT ENIN L.G.A.
FACULTY/PROGRAMMES
(i)Faculty of Engineering
Agricultural Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Marine Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
(ii)Faculty of Education
Education/Biology
Education/Chemistry
Education/Integrated Science
Education/Mathematics
Education/Physics
(iii) Faculty of Natural & Applied Sciences
Biological Sciences
•Botany
Genetics and Biotechnology
Zoology
Microbiology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Geology
Mathematics
Physics
Statistics
(2) OBIO AKPA CAMPUS, ORUK ANAM L.G.A.
FACULTY/PROGRAMMES
(i) Faculty of Agriculture
Agricultural Economics/Extension
Animal Science
Crop Science
Soil Science
(ii) Faculty of Arts
English & Literary Studies
History & International Studies
Mass Communication
Performing Arts
Philosophy
Religious Studies
(iii) Faculty of Social & Management Sciences
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
Marketing
Political Sciences
Public Administration
The screening will commence at 9.00 a.m. prompt at the two (2) campuses simultaneously. Candidates are therefore, advised to arrive the venue of the screening exercise early.
Note:
Candidates are to appear for screening with the following:

• 2015/2016 UTME Original result slip showing the candidates photograph in colour;
• Three (3) passport photographs with red background;
• Writing materials which should include HB pencil, sharpener, eraser, ruler and ball point pen.

Candidates are strongly advised not to come to the screening venue with GSM phones, calculators, or any extraneous materials, as any violation of this instruction will be penalized.

Application Closing Date

Closing date for registration is Tuesday, 11th August, 2015 at midnight.

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Fukashere Post Utme 2015 Registration Details, Cut off, Exam date

FUKashere Post Utme form 2015/2016 is out. The cut off mark as well as the registration details has also been released. Interested members of the public are hereby informed.

The Post UTME screening exercise of Federal University, Kashere for the 2015/2016 academic session has been announced and the management has invited applications from quaified candidates. See the details of the screening below.

Eligibility

Only candidates who applied through JAMB for the 2015 UTME admission and chose Federal University, Kashere as their most preferred choice (first choice) with a score of 180 and above with correct subject combinations are eligible for the screening exercise.
Method Of Application
Candidates are expected to pay the sum of two thousand Naira only non-refundable fee at any branch of GT Bank in favour of Federal University, Kashere, Account Number 0119135807 and come along with their teller for the collection of receipt at the Bursary Department and proceed to their respective Departments. Candidates are also expected to come with the following:

1. One recent passport coloured photograph
2. 2015 UTME Original Result slip with your passport photograph on it
3. ‘O’ level results

Screening Schedule

The FUKASHERE Post Utme screening will take place on Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th August, 2015 by 9:00 am at the university campus Kashere, Gombe State as follows:
1) Wednesday 5th August, 2015
(i) All Programmes in the Faculty of Education and Agriculture.
(ii) The following Programmes in the Faculties of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Science:
B.A. Arabic, B.A. Hausa, B.A English, B.A. Christian Religious Studies, B. Sc Geography, B.A. History & Diplomatic Studies, B.A. Islamic Studies, B.Sc. Biology, B.Sc. Chemistry B.Sc. Mathematics & B.Sc. Physics.
2) Wednesday 5th to Thursday 6th August, 2015
(i) The following programmes in the Faculty of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Science: B.Sc. Accounting, B.Sc. Business Administration, B. Sc Economics & Dev. studies, B.Sc. Political Science, B.Sc. Sociology, B.Sc. Computer Science.
For further details candidates should visit the Notice Board at the Federal University, Kashere Liaison Office, Gombe.

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Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Postgraduate Admission Form 2015/2016 Out

COOU formerly ANSU postgraduate form for 2015/2016 session is out. Interested members of the public that wish to apply are hereby informed.

The Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Uli formerly Anambra State University (ANSU) invites applications from suitable qualified candidates for admission into the Postgraduate programmes leading to the award of Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Degree of Masters (MA, MBA, M.Sc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degrees.
Admission Requirements:
For Departmental requirements, consult the Postgraduates Handbook, obtainable from the School of Postgraduates Studies.
Please note that the minimum grade for admission into the Masters Degree programme is a Second Class Lower Division while that of the Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D is 3.5 obtained at the Masters Degree level on a 5 point scale.

How To Apply

Application forms are obtainable at the School of Postgraduate Studies, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Uli and lgbariam Campuses on the payment of the sum of Ten Thousand Naira (N10,000.00) only made payable to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University in any of the underlisted banks.
Applicants should also provide their email address, telephone number and two self-addressed, stamped official envelops.
The recommended Banks are;
ECOBANK PLC
FIDELITY BANK PLC
ZENITH BANK
Completed Application forms with all necessary enclosures should be submitted to:
The School of Postgraduate Studies,
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Uli and Igbariam campuses– Anambra State.

Application Deadline

Application ends Wednesday, 30th September, 2015.

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AAU Ekpoma Postgraduate Application Form Out – 2015/2016

AAU Ekpoma postgraduate programme admission form for 2015/2016 is out. Interested graduates that wish to apply for any of AAU graduate programmes are hereby informed.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into Higher Degree and Postgraduate Diploma Programmes of Ambrose Ali University (AAU), Ekpoma for the 2015/2016 Academic Session.
AVAILABLE HIGHER DEGREE PROGRAMMES
MASTER AND DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE PROGRAMMES
(A) FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
(i) Department of Animal Science
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D Programmes with specialization in:
Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry
Animal Physiology and Reproduction
Animal Breeding and Genetics
Animal Production and Management
Food Science and Technology
(ii) Department of Crop Science
The Department offers M.Sc and Ph.D Programmes with specialization in:
Crop Production
Crop Physiology
Crop Breeding and Genetics
Pasture Agronomy
Weed Science
Crop Protection (with options in Plant Pathology and Entomology)
(iii) Department of Soil Science
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D Programmes with specialization in:
Soil Management
Soil Mineralogy & Pedology
Soil Fertility & Chemistry
Soil Microbiology
(iv) Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D Programmes in Agricultural Economics with specialization in:
Agricultural Economics with options in:Agricultural Resources Economics
Farm Management and Production Economics
Agricultural Marketing
Agricultural Co-operatives
Agricultural Finance
Agric-Business
Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology with options in:Agricultural Programme Planning and Evaluation
Agricultural Administration
Agricultural Advertising/Communication
Community/Rural Development
Extension Processes and Practice
Rural Sociology
(B) FACULTY OF ARTS
(i) Department of English
The Department offers M.A and Ph.D Programmes with specialization in:
African Poetry
African Prose Fiction
Drama
Literary Theory
African Oral Literature
(ii) Department of Modern Languages
The Department offers M.A. and Ph.D Programmes in French
(iii) Department of Religious Management and Cultural Studies
The Department offers M.A. and Ph.D Programmes with specialization in:
African Traditional Religion
Philosophy of Religion
Church History
Old Testament Studies
Christian Theology
(iv) Department of History and International Studies
The Department offers M.A. and Ph.D Programmes in History
(v) Department of Philosophy
The Department offers M.A. and Ph.D Programmes with specialization in:
African Philosophy
Epistemology
Metaphysics
Ethics
(C) FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
(i) Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences
The Department offers M.Sc Programme in Medical Laboratory Science
(ii) Department of Human Physiology
The Department offers M.Sc Programme in Physiology
(D) FACULTY OF EDUCATION
(i) Department of Curriculum and Instruction
The Department offers M.Ed and Ph.D programmes with specialization in:
Curriculum and Instructions
Social Studies Education
Science Education
Language Education
(ii) Department of Educational Foundation and Management
The Department offers M.Ed and Ph.D Programmes in Educational Management.
(iii) Department of Guidance and Counselling
The Department offers M.Ed and Ph.D Programmes in:
Guidance and Counselling
Educational Psychology
(E) FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
(i) Department of Electrical/Electronics
The Department offers M.Sc and Ph.D Programmes with specialization in:
Electrical Power and Machines
Electronics and Telecommunications
Control and Instrumentation
(ii) Department of Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers M.Eng and Ph.D Programmes with specialization in:
Applied Mechanics/Engineering Design
Thermo-Fluids
(F) FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(i) Department of Architecture
The Department offers courses leading to the degree of Master of Science (M.Sc) in Architecture.
(G) FACULTY OF LAW
The Faculty offers LL.M and Ph.D Programmes in:
Commercial and Industrial Law
Private and Property Law
Public Law
Jurisprudence and International Law
(H) FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(i) Department of Business Administration
The Department offers courses leading to the degree of Master in Business Administration (MBA)
(ii) Department of Public Administration
The Department offers MPA, M.Sc and Ph.D Programmes as follows:
Master in Public Administration (MPA)
Master of Science in Public Administration (M.Sc)
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration (Ph.D)
(I) FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES
(i) Department of Biochemistry
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes with specialization in:
Nutritional Biochemistry
Clinical Biochemistry
Lipid Biochemistry
(ii) Department of Botany
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes with specialization in:
Weed Science
Mycology/Plant Pathology
Plant Ecology
(iii) Department of Chemistry
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes with specialization in:
Analytical/Environmental Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry and
Physical Chemistry
(iv) Department of Microbiology
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes with specialization in:
Medical Microbiology
Environmental Microbiology
Food Microbiology
Industrial Microbiology
(v) Department of Physics
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes with specialization in:
Geophysics
Solid State Physics
(vi) Department of Zoology
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D Programmes with specialization in:
Entomology
Hydrobiology and Fisheries
Parasitology
(vii) Department of Computer Science
Master in Computer Science (M.Sc)
Doctor of Philosophy in computer Science (Ph.D)
(viii) Department of Mathematics
Master in Mathematics (M.Sc)
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (Ph.D)
Master in Statistics (M.Sc)
Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics (Ph.D)
(J) FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
(i) Department of Economics
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes with specialization in:
Econometrics
Monetary Economics
Project Evaluation
Development Economics
Public Sector Economics
International Trade and Finance
Human Resources
(ii) Department of Sociology
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes with specialization in:
Population and Demography
Industrial and Labour Relations
Political Sociology
Criminology and Deviance
Sociology and Development
Gender Studies
(iii) Department of Geography and Regional Planning
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes with specialization in:
Agricultural Geography
Rural Development Planning
Cartography
Remote Sensing
Climatology
Industrial Geography
Urban Geography
Environmental Resource Management
(iv) Department of Political Science
Master’s degree in Political Science (M.Sc)
Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (Ph.D)
(K) INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
(iii) Department of
The Institute of Education offers M.Ed and Ph.D Progeammes in Personnel Psychology and Adult Education with specialization in:
Personnel Psychology
Clinical Child Psychology
Education Evaluation
Adult Education
Community Development and Community Development
Social Welfare
Industrial Relation
Communication Arts in Adult Education
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Postgraduate Diploma Progremmes are available in the following Departments/Institute:
(i) Department of Architecture
Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture
(ii) Department of Geography and Regional Planning
Postgraduate Diploma in Geography and Regional Planning (PGDGRP)
(iii) Department of Civil Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering (PGDENG)
(iv) Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical/Electronics (PGDENG)
(v) Department of Mechanical Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (PGDENG)
(vi) Department of Material & Production Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Materials/Production Engineering (PGDENG)
(vii) Department of Botany
Postgraduate Diploma in Botany (PGDB)
(viii) Department of Chemistry
Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Chemistry (PGDIC)
(ix) Department of Computer Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS)
(x) Department of Mathematics
Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics (PGDS)
(xi) Department of Microbiology
Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology (PGDM)
(xii) Department of Zoology
Postgraduate Diploma in Zoology (PGDZ)
(xiii) Department of Biochemistry
Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry (PGDBCH)
(xiv) Department of Business Management (Part-Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBM)
(xv) Department of Public Administration
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (PGDPA)
(xv) Institute of Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(a) Masters degree programmes
Candidates who possess any of the following qualifications may be considered for admission:
At least a Second Class Honours Degree of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma or any other University of recognized standing in the relevant discipline.
Third Class Bachelor’s Degree plus PGD or HND and any professional qualification with appropriate PGD from a recognized University.
Holders of LL.B with at least Second Class Honours or Third Class Honours with a B.L. and with at least five years post-call experience, may be considered for the LL.M programme.
For Masters in French studies, holders of B.A. or B.ED (French) with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division of any recognized University.
For Master of Business Administration, Holders of a Bachelor degree not below Second Class Lower Division in any discipline OR Third Class Degree/HND plus postgraduate diploma in any administration related discipline, plus at least one year post qualification experience.
(b) M.Phil Programme
Candidates who possess any of the following qualifications may be considered for admission.
Graduate of Ambrose Alli University with a Masters degree in related discipline.
Graduate of any other approved University with the qualification specified in (i) aboveThat he/she has completed the course work requirements for the M.Phil Degree with an average grade of 55 per cent.
That he/she passes an oral transfer examination conducted by the Board of Postgraduate Studies of the Department on the subject of his/her research plan
(c) Ph.D Programme
A graduate of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma or any other University of recognized standing who possesses Master’s degree appropriate to the intended course may be admitted. However, such intending candidate should have scored an average of 60 per cent in his/her Master’s degree programme.
(c) Departmental Requirements
Notwithstanding the above, a Department may require an applicant, as a condition for admission, to undergo appropriate test, interviews, examinations, and/or take appropriate pre-requisite or concrete courses.
Students, where applicable, would be made to fulfill the Ph.D qualifying examination requirement to confirm their candidature before registration of their titles/proposals.
(e) Postgraduate Diplomas
(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture
At least a Third class Hons degree in Architecture
(ii) Postgraduate Diploma in Geography and Regional Planning (PGDGRP)
At least Third Class Honours degree in Geography and Regional Planning or any other related discipline relevant to Geography from AAU or any other recognized equivalent institution holders of HND/HNC from a recognized Polytechnic or College of Technology may be considered.
(iii) Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering (PGDENG) (Civil, Elect/Elect, and Mechanical and Material & Production Engineering)
Holders of good HND in Engineering with at least four (4) years post-qualification cognate experience or Graduate in fields relevant to Engineering of any recognized University shall be considered.
(iv) Postgraduate Diploma Programmes (PGD)
Postgraduate Diploma in Botany (PGDB)
At a least Third Class Honours Degree in Botany or other Science related discipline.
(v) Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry (PGDIC)
At least Third Class Honours Degree in Chemistry; and any of the following:
(1) Industrial Chemistry
(2) Biochemistry
(3) Chemistry Education
HND with a Credit pass in Chemistry or other Science related discipline.
(vi) Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS)
At least Third Class Honours Degree of Ambrose Alli University or any other recognized institution in a Science-based discipline. Other relevant professional qualifications may be considered on their merit.
(vii) Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics (PGDS)
At least Third Class Honours Degree of Statistics or Mathematics from Ambrose Alli University or any other university recognized standing
(viii) Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology (PGDM)
At least Third Class Honours or Pass degree in Microbiology from Ambrose Alli University, or any other University of recognized standing, in the relevant disciplines such as Biology, Biochemistry and Food Technology.
Holders of FIMILS and AIMLS in Science related discipline.
(ix) Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry (PGDZ)
At least Third Class Honours degree in Biochemistry and other related Science Discipline
(x) Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics (PGDS)
At least Third Class Honours Degree of Statistics or Mathematics from Ambrose Alli University or any other university recognized standing
(xi) Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM)
First degree from Ambrose Alli University or other recognized University
H.N.D from recognized Polytechnic or equivalent University.
Full professional qualification of recognized professional Bodies approved by the Senate of the University.
(xii) Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (PGDPA)
A graduate of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma or any other recognized University in any discipline or holder of H.N.D in any discipline with at least three years cognate experience
(xiii) Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
A graduate of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma or any other University of recognized standing who possesses a good first degree classification acceptable to Senate.
In all cases, candidates must possess the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) Discharge Certificate or Exemption Certificate.
PERIOD OF STUDY
The duration of the courses to be offered shall be as follows:
(i) Ph.D Programme (Full-Time)
The duration shall be a minimum of three (3) academic sessions, and a maximum of five (5) academic sessions.
(ii) Ph.D Programme (Part-Time)
The duration shall not be less than five (5) academic sessions and a maximum of eight (8) academic sessions.
(iii) Master’s Degree Programme (Full-Time)
The duration may vary from Department to Department, provided it shall be in the range of a minimum of one (1) academic session and not more than three (3) academic sessions
(iv) Masters Programme (Part-Time)
The duration shall be in the range of a minimum of three (3) academic sessions and maximum of four (4) academic sessions. Extension may be allowed for not more than one (1) academic session.
(v) Postgraduate Diploma
The duration shall not be less than one (1) academic session for Full-Time and not more than two (2) academic sessions for Part-Time.
Note: In exceptional cases, an extension of not more than one (1) academic session may be approved by Senate on the recommendation of the Board for all the postgraduate programmes.
HOW TO APPLY|
Applicants are required to purchase an eTranzact PIN (Payment Voucher) for Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma’s School of Postgraduate Studies Form at a fee of N23,000.00 (Twenty Three Thousand Naira) only from the Fidelity Bank, Ekpoma.
PROCEDURE FOR ON-LINE APPLICATION
On purchase of the eTranzact PIN (Payment Voucher), candidates are to visit the Ambrose Alli University college portal at www.myaau.com to complete and submit the School of Postgraduate Studies online application form with reference to the handbook. All such candidates must upload their coloured passport photographs and scanned copies of all relevant certificates/documents to the portal.
Candidates should preview and confirm that the passport photograph is uploaded correctly, as no complaint of wrong or blank picture will be entertained after submission of forms.
Candidates are to print out a copy of the duly completed Application Form with their passport photograph and submit a hard copy to and collect a hard copy of the Handbook at the School of Postgraduate Studies.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Application forms for the School of Postgraduate Studies Programmes will be available online for completion till Thursday 10th September, 2015.
ADVICE: Candidates should check the Application Instructions tab on the University cPortal for proper guidance.
NOTE
All candidates are to note the following:
i. Technology fee and bank charges will be charged at the point of purchase of the eTranzact PIN (Payment Voucher).
ii. All names should be written in full when completing the online application form as no initials shall be entertained.
iii. Candidates are advised to fill their forms online personally, as cases of fraudulent practices in the admission process will not be entertained.
iv. The form’s serial number would serve as examination number where necessary.

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IBBUL Post Utme 2015 Result Verification & Screening Exercise (UTME & DE)

IBBUL Result Verification & Screening Exercise schedule. The school has decided to use this execise in place of post utme examination. Interested candidates are hereby informed.

This is to invite all candidates who wish to study in IBB University, Lapai to the 2015/2016 result and document authentication exercise. The following are the available programmes on offer
Available NUC Accredited Courses:
1. Faculty of Agriculture
i. B. Agric, Agric Economics
ii. B. Agric, Animal Production
iii. B. Agric, Crop Production
2. Faculty of Applied Science and Technology
i. B. Sc. Geology and Mining
ii. B. Sc. Food Science and Technology
3. Faculty of Natural Sciences
i. B. Sc. Biochemistry
ii. B. Sc. Biology
iii. B. Sc. Chemistry
iv. B. Sc. Computer Science
v. B. Sc. Geography
vi. B.Sc. Mathematics
vii. B. Sc. Microbiology
viii. B. Sc. Physics
4. Faculty of Education and Arts
i. B. Ed. Adult Education and Community Development
ii. B.A. Ed/B. Sc. Ed. Counselling Psychology
iii. B.A. History & International Studies
iv. B. Sc. Ed. Sport Science & Health Education
v. B. Sc. Ed. [Science Education] i.e Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics & Physics.
5. Faculty of Languages and Communication Studies
i. B. A. Arabic
ii. B. A. French
iii. B. A. English
iv. B. Sc. Mass Communication
6. Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
i. B. Sc. Business Administration
ii. B. Sc. Economics
iii. B. Sc. Political Science
iv. B. Sc. Sociology
The University does not intend to conduct Post UTME Examination. The policy is rather to confirm and authenticate the credentials of candidates before admission. Arrangements have been concluded with all Examination Bodies to verify all candidates’ results. For further information visit our official website. www.ibbu.edu.ng

Eligibility

Candidates that chose IBBUL as their Most Preferred Institution (First Choice) in the 2015 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and scored as follows:
i) 180 and above for Sciences, Agriculture, Languages, Education and Arts; and Sociology
ii) 190 and above for Management and Social Science Courses; and Mass Communication
iii) Direct Entry Candidates who have Upper Credit or its equivalent
to log-on to our portal (www.ibbu.edu.ng) for online verification of their O’Level Results (i.e. WAEC, NECO,
NABTEB and NCE/Diploma/IJMB.
All eligible candidates are therefore required to visit www.ibbu.edu.ng for the Exercise between 29th July and 12th
August, 2015. The online screening exercise is in three stages as indicated below:

Screening Exercise

Stage 1: Candidates are required to do the following on the Post UTME Portal:
 Enter their JAMB Registration Number to confirm if they are eligible. If eligible;
 Choose a bank form a drop down list
 Enter the number of results you wish to submit for verification (maximum of 2 sittings for O’Level results).
An acknowledgement/confirmation slip will be generated with the following information on it:
 Candidate JAMB number and Name
 Bank , Account Name and Account Number
 Number of Results and Amount due for payment
Stage 2: Candidates are to proceed to make payment using the information contained in the acknowledgement slip
above.
Stage 3: – Candidates who have completed the second stage of the screening should proceed to the third stage after
48 hours of making the stipulated payment by logging in their JAMB Registration Number, teller number and O’/A’
Level results. Candidates are advised to correctly input their results.
NOTE: Candidates results will be screened for eligibility of admission based on the following:
 The University Admission will only be based on the NUC carrying capacity for this University. Therefore, relative merit will be strictly applied in the context of the quality of O’/A’Level Results and UTME Score.
 Authentication of their O’/A’Level results by the University.
 Must have the appropriate credits in subject combination of the Course applied for including English and Mathematics, as well as the right combination in Jamb exams.
 Must have applied to IBB University, Lapai as Most Preferred (First Choice).

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Yobe State University Post Utme 2015, Registration Details, Cut off, Exam date (UTME & DE)

YSU Post utme form 2015/2016 is out. Interested members of the public are hereby informed to procure their forms should they be eligible. See the eligibility and other important info below.

This is to inform all candidates who applied for admission through UTME and DE into Yobe State University, Damaturu for the 2015/2016 Academic Session that there will be a POSTUTME (Examination) Screening Exercise as follows:

Eligibility

Only candidates with minimum UTME requirement of 180 points and above and who have chosen Yobe State University, Damaturu as their first choice are eligible for the examination.

How To Apply

Payment of a non-refundable fee of Three Thousand Naira (N3, 000.00).
Payment commences on 29th July, 2015 at the following Banks:
1. FIRST BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER: 2010685914
2. UBA BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER: 1006400111
Candidates should come along with their payment teller for the collection of receipt at the Bursary Department.

Screening Date

Date: – Saturday, 8th August, 2015
Time: – 8: 00am prompt
Venue: – Faculty of Law Complex
All candidates MUST produce the following as prerequisite for writing the examination:
a. Candidates should come along with their payment teller for the collection of receipt at the Bursary Department.
b. Documentation will start immediately at the Admission Office of the University.
c. Photocopy of credentials and original of UTME Result Slip.
d. Two recent passport size photographs.
e. Provision of writing materials (i.e, pencil and eraser).
Similarly, the direct entry (DE) screening will also commence on Saturday 22th August, 2015, at the same venue.
For further enquiries, candidates are advised to visit the University Website at www.ysu.edu.ng or Contact 08060296393

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Today In History [3rd August, 2015]

A chronological timetable of historical events that occurred on this day in history. Historical facts of the day in the areas of military, politics, science, music, sports, arts, entertainment and more. Discover what happened today in history.

Today in History
August 3

1347		Six burghers of the surrounded French city of Calais surrender to Edward III of England in hopes of relieving the siege.
1492		Christopher Columbus leaves Spain on his voyage to the new world.
1546		French printer Etienne Dolet, accused of heresy, blasphemy and sedition, is hanged and burned at the stake for printing reformist literature.
1553		Mary Tudor, the new Queen of England, enters London.
1610		Henry Hudson of England discovers a great bay on the east coast of Canada and names it for himself.
1692		French forces under Marshal Luxembourg defeat the English at the Battle of Steenkerke in the Netherlands.
1805		Mohammed Ali becomes the new ruler of Egypt.
1807		The trial of Aaron Burr begins. He is accused of plotting the secession of New England.
1864		Federal gunboats attack but do not capture Fort Gains, at the mouth of Mobile Bay, Alabama.
1882		Congress passes the Immigration Act, banning Chinese immigration for ten years.
1908		Allan Allensworth files the site plan for the first African-American town, Allensworth, California.
1911		Airplanes are used for the first time in a military capacity when Italian planes reconnoiter Turkish lines near Tripoli.
1914		Germany declares war on France.
1916		Sir Roger Casement is hanged for treason in England.
1945		Chinese troops under American General Joseph Stilwell take the town of Myitkyina from the Japanese.
1958		The first nuclear submarine USS Nautilus passes under the North Pole.
1967		President Lyndon B. Johnson announces plans to send 45,000 more troops to Vietnam.
1972		Former Beatle Paul McCartney announces formation of his new group, Wings.
1975		Louisiana Superdome dedicated.
1977		Radio Shack unveils TRS-80 personal computer, which with Apple and Commodore would form the "1977 Trinity." Its price and Radio Shack’s established retail outlets made it a bestseller for several years.
1990		US commits naval forces to Persian Gulf region in wake of Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait.
2004		Statue of Liberty’s pedestal reopens to visitors after being closed following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Born on August 3
1867		Stanley Baldwin, British Prime Minister during the general strike of 1926.
1887		Rupert Brooke, English poet who mainly wrote about World War I.
1900		Ernie Pyle, World War II correspondent who wrote about the common soldier.
1905		Maggie Kuhn, social activist and founder of "The Gray Panthers."
1909		Walter Van Tilberg, Western novelist who wrote The Ox-Bow Incident.
1920		P.D. James (Phyllis Dorothy James), British mystery writer.
1924		Leon Uris, writer whose works include Battle Cry and Exodus.
1926		Tony Bennett, singer ("I Left My Heart in San Francisco").
1941		Martha Stewart, business magnate and television personality.

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