A 29 year old Mass Communication lecturer at Bowen University, Osun State, dies, 2 days after giving birth to her first child.
Sunday, 14 May 2017
JAMB 2017: Important Information To Take Note Of
But for the lucky ones who have at least days to draw out their plans, here are important infos gathered by Edification, for the use of all 2017 Jambites.
1. English Questions are now from1-60 from the usual 100 questions
2. 10 questions are context texts from the recommended Text (In Dependence)
3. With the use of these, negative marking will definitely be applied during marking (ie some questions will carry more marks than others)
4. Mathematics questions contains basic knowledge of calculations and less difficult.
5. You will have to answer 120 questions in 180 Minutes.
6. Lateness is dangerous!
We hope these tips helps lots of readers....
PHOTOS: Governor Umahi Offers Scholarships To 4 Best Mathematics Students In Ebonyi
Umahi offers scholarships to four best Mathematics students By Philip Nweze
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi, has awarded university scholarships to four junior secondary students for their outstanding performance in Mathematics and Oral Mental Arithmetic competitions.
He announced this during presentation of the students to the State Executive Council at the Government House, Abakaliki on Wednesday.
The four students are Miss Igwe Amarachi from Government Technical College Agba, who was the overall best competitor; Miss Ikechukwu Mary from Uburu Secondary School; Sorochukwu Nwefuru from Government Technical College, Abakaliki and Ori Catherine from Government Technical College Agba.
Umahi, according to a statement on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Emma Anya, was particularly impressed with the intelligence displayed by the students while answering questions on the subjects without using four figure table or calculator
He said that the fund for them to study Medicine after their secondary education would be made available to them ahead of time to ensure that nothing constituted a barrier to their study.
The governor directed his Personal Assistant, Mr. Silas Onu, to liaise with the parents of the children to open accounts for them, adding that payment of their school fees into the account would commence next week.
Clarifying that the money would not be accessed until they gained admission into the university, Umahi said that the scholarship would last six years.
His words: "I will pay your school fees for Medicine in advance. We'll open accounts for four of you and I will know how much the school fees for each and everyone of you are. I will pay the money into the accounts. It will stay there so that as you enter the university, you will not have problem of school fees. We will tell the bank not to release the money until you start university education."
In an interview, one of the organisers of the programme, Mr. Alike Friday, said that students from 12 schools drawn from the three senatorial district of the state participated in the training.
He explained that they were taught how to do addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and others off hand.
Friday disclosed that 37 students were chosen for the competition by the National Mathematical Centre out of the 124 who took part in the two weeks training.
Responding on behalf of others, the best student, Miss Amarachi, expressed her gratitude to Governor Umahi for the gesture and appealed that more students be allowed to participate in the exercise in future to enable them benefit.
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi, has awarded university scholarships to four junior secondary students for their outstanding performance in Mathematics and Oral Mental Arithmetic competitions.
He announced this during presentation of the students to the State Executive Council at the Government House, Abakaliki on Wednesday.
The four students are Miss Igwe Amarachi from Government Technical College Agba, who was the overall best competitor; Miss Ikechukwu Mary from Uburu Secondary School; Sorochukwu Nwefuru from Government Technical College, Abakaliki and Ori Catherine from Government Technical College Agba.
Umahi, according to a statement on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Emma Anya, was particularly impressed with the intelligence displayed by the students while answering questions on the subjects without using four figure table or calculator
He said that the fund for them to study Medicine after their secondary education would be made available to them ahead of time to ensure that nothing constituted a barrier to their study.
The governor directed his Personal Assistant, Mr. Silas Onu, to liaise with the parents of the children to open accounts for them, adding that payment of their school fees into the account would commence next week.
Clarifying that the money would not be accessed until they gained admission into the university, Umahi said that the scholarship would last six years.
His words: "I will pay your school fees for Medicine in advance. We'll open accounts for four of you and I will know how much the school fees for each and everyone of you are. I will pay the money into the accounts. It will stay there so that as you enter the university, you will not have problem of school fees. We will tell the bank not to release the money until you start university education."
In an interview, one of the organisers of the programme, Mr. Alike Friday, said that students from 12 schools drawn from the three senatorial district of the state participated in the training.
He explained that they were taught how to do addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and others off hand.
Friday disclosed that 37 students were chosen for the competition by the National Mathematical Centre out of the 124 who took part in the two weeks training.
Responding on behalf of others, the best student, Miss Amarachi, expressed her gratitude to Governor Umahi for the gesture and appealed that more students be allowed to participate in the exercise in future to enable them benefit.
33 Students To Graduate With First Class Degree On AKSU's 2nd And 3rd Convocation
The VC made this declaration on Thursday amid a media conference with Journalists at the University at Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin.
Prof Ibanga who said that the convocation would hold next week Wednesday, would likewise witness presenting of Honorary Doctorate degrees to meriting people including the immediate past governor and Senate Minority Leader, Chief Godswill Akpabio.
As indicated by him, since his commencement as VC, he has regularized and advanced staff of the organization who were expected while including that AKSU now produces one of the best hydraulic paints in Nigeria.
He used the occasion to commend the State government under the leadership of Mr. Udom Emmanuel for consistency in funding the University as the school receives N250m monthly adding that salaries are paid regularly and that government does not interfere with their internally generated revenue.
The VC noted that 94% of AkSU students are from Akwa Ibom, adding that his best achievement as a VC is more accreditation for the school and building of facilities like laboratories, fish pond, cattle stands, office spaces, Aksu multi purpose theatre, studio, ICT, Library, feed mill, oil palm mill, tomatoes farm and staff training.
Prof Ibanga informed Journalist that AKSU has a well established students Union government where a bus has been acquired for them adding that the relationship of staff and students is cordial.
Prof Ibanga who said that the convocation would hold next week Wednesday, would likewise witness presenting of Honorary Doctorate degrees to meriting people including the immediate past governor and Senate Minority Leader, Chief Godswill Akpabio.
As indicated by him, since his commencement as VC, he has regularized and advanced staff of the organization who were expected while including that AKSU now produces one of the best hydraulic paints in Nigeria.
He used the occasion to commend the State government under the leadership of Mr. Udom Emmanuel for consistency in funding the University as the school receives N250m monthly adding that salaries are paid regularly and that government does not interfere with their internally generated revenue.
The VC noted that 94% of AkSU students are from Akwa Ibom, adding that his best achievement as a VC is more accreditation for the school and building of facilities like laboratories, fish pond, cattle stands, office spaces, Aksu multi purpose theatre, studio, ICT, Library, feed mill, oil palm mill, tomatoes farm and staff training.
Prof Ibanga informed Journalist that AKSU has a well established students Union government where a bus has been acquired for them adding that the relationship of staff and students is cordial.
Today's Quote And Fact
Today's Quote
“Any fool can know. The point is to understand. Don't Gain The World & Lose Your Soul, Wisdom Is Better Than Silver Or Gold.”
― Bob Marley
Today's Fact
Our bodies contain about 0.2 milligrams of gold, most of it in our blood.
Saturday, 13 May 2017
PHOTOS: Three Bombers Attack University Of Maiduguri
Three Suicide bombers who attempted to attack the Department of Works at
the University of Maiduguri at about 1:10am were killed. Two university
security personnel on duty were also affected, with one killed by the
bombers.
According to a statement released by NEMA spokesman, the injured victims have been administered first aid while the corpses were evacuated by the NEMA officials.
It reads; Today,13/05/2017, at 1:10am, three suicide bombers, two men and a woman attempted to gain access into university of Maiduguri, but we're sighted by the university security who stopped them for interrogation. While interrogating them, the two suicide bombers detonated their explosives devices which injured one of the securities and killed another . The third suicide bomber hid close to the vicinity of a church in the university later detonated her explosive which affected the structure of the church with no casualty. The injured was taken UMTH after administration of first aid while the corpses were deposited at Borno specialist hospital by the NEMA ERT team.
According to a statement released by NEMA spokesman, the injured victims have been administered first aid while the corpses were evacuated by the NEMA officials.
It reads; Today,13/05/2017, at 1:10am, three suicide bombers, two men and a woman attempted to gain access into university of Maiduguri, but we're sighted by the university security who stopped them for interrogation. While interrogating them, the two suicide bombers detonated their explosives devices which injured one of the securities and killed another . The third suicide bomber hid close to the vicinity of a church in the university later detonated her explosive which affected the structure of the church with no casualty. The injured was taken UMTH after administration of first aid while the corpses were deposited at Borno specialist hospital by the NEMA ERT team.
Lassa Fever Kills A Youth Corper In Cross River
Onwuegbuzie Stanley-Samuel, an NYSC member deployed to Cross River, has
died of Lassa fever disease at the University of Calabar Teaching
Hospital (UCTH).
Commissioner for Health, Dr Inyang Asibong, told newsmen on Friday in Calabar, that the deceased was first admitted at the General Hospital, Obubra, where he was treated for cerebral malaria for one week.
“The incident started about two weeks ago in Obubra and we all know that the incubation period of Lassa fever is 3-21 days.
“The deceased is an indigene of Delta State. The last time he travelled to his home in Lagos State was during the Christmas period in December 2016 and came back to Cross River in January 2017.
“The deceased was living in the corps members’ lodge in Obubra and since he came back in January, he has not left that community
“Unfortunately, we finally lost him yesterday. Sadly, the corps member contracted the disease in Cross River,” she said.
Igbu said that the organisation was working closely with the state Ministry of Health to curb further spread of the disease in the state.
Dr Ngim Ogbu, Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, UCTH, said that the the corps member`s death was the second recorded case of death resulting from Lassa fever in the hospital.
Ogbu said that the infection control unit of the hospital was on top of the case from the beginning by limiting the number of contacts.
“The body of the deceased has not been sent to the mortuary, this is because we are taking measures to curb further spread of the disease’’, he said
Commissioner for Health, Dr Inyang Asibong, told newsmen on Friday in Calabar, that the deceased was first admitted at the General Hospital, Obubra, where he was treated for cerebral malaria for one week.
“The incident started about two weeks ago in Obubra and we all know that the incubation period of Lassa fever is 3-21 days.
“The deceased is an indigene of Delta State. The last time he travelled to his home in Lagos State was during the Christmas period in December 2016 and came back to Cross River in January 2017.
“The deceased was living in the corps members’ lodge in Obubra and since he came back in January, he has not left that community
“Unfortunately, we finally lost him yesterday. Sadly, the corps member contracted the disease in Cross River,” she said.
Igbu said that the organisation was working closely with the state Ministry of Health to curb further spread of the disease in the state.
Dr Ngim Ogbu, Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, UCTH, said that the the corps member`s death was the second recorded case of death resulting from Lassa fever in the hospital.
Ogbu said that the infection control unit of the hospital was on top of the case from the beginning by limiting the number of contacts.
“The body of the deceased has not been sent to the mortuary, this is because we are taking measures to curb further spread of the disease’’, he said
Strike Looms In University Of Ibadan As Management Bans The Use Of "Hotplates"
Another strike seems to be looming over the Premier University, the University of Ibadan popularly known as UI.
Trouble, according to reports, started during the handing over of the newly elected executives of the Student Union body on May 8, 2017.
The newly elected President of the Student Union, Ojo Aderemi during the ceremony had stated that all females should start using "hotplates" in the kitchenettes and if any body should harass them, they should report to the Union. He said this while the Vuce Chancellor was seated. The Vice Chancellor in return said if students should go on strike, lecturers would still collect salaries.
On Friday May 12, 2017 which is today, the management of the University of Ibadan banned the use of hotplates in every hostel (both male and female). In a statement released, any student caught using it would have to face the Student Disciplinary Committee (SDC).
During the Adewole administration, the use of hotplates was banned only in the female hostels but now it has been banned in both hostels.
The Kingston Dome went around asking students how they feel about the latest development.
Seun (real name withheld) said "this is injustice to all students"
Another student who pleaded anonymity said "I only pray that the Student Union does not embark on a strike that would affect me".
From most student reactions, another strike looms the Ivory Tower.
Trouble, according to reports, started during the handing over of the newly elected executives of the Student Union body on May 8, 2017.
The newly elected President of the Student Union, Ojo Aderemi during the ceremony had stated that all females should start using "hotplates" in the kitchenettes and if any body should harass them, they should report to the Union. He said this while the Vuce Chancellor was seated. The Vice Chancellor in return said if students should go on strike, lecturers would still collect salaries.
On Friday May 12, 2017 which is today, the management of the University of Ibadan banned the use of hotplates in every hostel (both male and female). In a statement released, any student caught using it would have to face the Student Disciplinary Committee (SDC).
During the Adewole administration, the use of hotplates was banned only in the female hostels but now it has been banned in both hostels.
The Kingston Dome went around asking students how they feel about the latest development.
Seun (real name withheld) said "this is injustice to all students"
Another student who pleaded anonymity said "I only pray that the Student Union does not embark on a strike that would affect me".
From most student reactions, another strike looms the Ivory Tower.
Today's Quote And Fact
Today's Quote
If there is a slight chance of getting something that will make you happy, risk it. Life is too short and happiness is rare. You can't have a positive life and a negative mind. Make your personal happiness a priority.
-Joyce Meyer
Today's Fact
When the computer mouse was invented, it was called the "X-Y Position Indicator for a Display System."
PHOTOS: Kwara State University Student Beats Lady For Refusing To Date His Friend
The said lady, pictured below, revealed to us that a friend of Omobolaji named Idrees Sanusi asked her out, but she declined.. Then Omobolaji who had nothing to do with the whole “thing” confronted her, and battered her for not agreeing to date his Friend, Idrees.
The Victim, Identified as Mariam, said she reported to the School’s authority, but nothing was done to salvage the situation, as it is said that Omobolaji has some kind of influence in the school.
Omobolaji Ogundepo
Mariam has been querying Idrees for the whereabout of his friend, Omobolaji, but he claims he doesn’t know his whereabout.
The incident happened on Monday, 8th of this Month, May, 2017.
Friday, 12 May 2017
6 Ways To Be A Better Listener
Listening is not a concept and idea that is unique to everyone. Some
people cannot just listen to you when you are talking to them. They
simply lose concentration. This is why there are so many complaints
about people finding it difficult to understand each other in a
relationship because they do not listen. Well, if you are not a good
listen, you are in luck! Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency
shares tips on how to become a better listen.
Listen to learn
Certain individuals listen just because they want to be polite. They are not interested in whatever you have got to say. Hence, they are right there with you but their mind is somewhere else. At the end, when you ask about what you said, they are lost.
Put your phone away
Smartphone has always been a distraction when people are having a conversion. So, to become a better listener, get rid of your phone.
Wait until the speaker is done talking
Do not interrupt a conversation. You should give that person the opportunity to finish expressing his or her opinion before you respond. During the period he/she is talking, you will be able to process what they are saying and give a more concise and intelligent reply.
Make eye contact and smile
Oftentimes, when you make eye contact with whom you are speaking with, it shows that you are paying attention. This will prevent your mind from wandering off the conversation.
Do not make assumptions
Do not try to anticipate or predict what your friend or colleague wants to say, you may be wrong. So, wait for them to express their thought and you will be surprised that it is different from what you are thinking.
Give replies that show you are listening
Your replies and responses must tally with whatever you are listening to. You should do this if you do not want to speak out of point, you should listen.
Listen to learn
Certain individuals listen just because they want to be polite. They are not interested in whatever you have got to say. Hence, they are right there with you but their mind is somewhere else. At the end, when you ask about what you said, they are lost.
Put your phone away
Smartphone has always been a distraction when people are having a conversion. So, to become a better listener, get rid of your phone.
Wait until the speaker is done talking
Do not interrupt a conversation. You should give that person the opportunity to finish expressing his or her opinion before you respond. During the period he/she is talking, you will be able to process what they are saying and give a more concise and intelligent reply.
Make eye contact and smile
Oftentimes, when you make eye contact with whom you are speaking with, it shows that you are paying attention. This will prevent your mind from wandering off the conversation.
Do not make assumptions
Do not try to anticipate or predict what your friend or colleague wants to say, you may be wrong. So, wait for them to express their thought and you will be surprised that it is different from what you are thinking.
Give replies that show you are listening
Your replies and responses must tally with whatever you are listening to. You should do this if you do not want to speak out of point, you should listen.
Today's Quote And Fact
Today's Quote
If you look at what you have in life, you will always have more but if you look at what you do not have in life, you will never have enough.
-Oprah Winfrey
Today's Fact
If you open your eyes in a pitch-black room, the color you'll see is called 'eigengrau.'
Thursday, 11 May 2017
JAMB Reopens Correction of UTME Subjects Combination - Closes 10AM on Friday
JAMB has re-opened the Correction of UTME Subjects Combination.
According to JAMB, this procedure will close at exactly 10AM on Friday,
12th May, 2017.
Please read the exact instructions posted by JAMB as follows;
"The window for correction UTME subjects combination is now available and closes by 10am on Friday May 12, 2017.
Please note that if your Examination date is Saturday May 13, 2017 and you correct your UTME subjects, you won't be able to write your exam on that date again.
A new Examination date and time shall be communicated to you at a later time. The change in date of Examination does not affect other Examination dates.
Visit the nearest CBT Centre for this correction. The Change of UTME Subjects Combination is FREE!!!"
So with the above instruction, all those who still want to make this change should visit the Accredited CBT Centres to effect their changes.
If you visit any CBT centre and they are not aware of this, tell them it is a new instruction from JAMB and they should help you effect your changes.
Please read the exact instructions posted by JAMB as follows;
"The window for correction UTME subjects combination is now available and closes by 10am on Friday May 12, 2017.
Please note that if your Examination date is Saturday May 13, 2017 and you correct your UTME subjects, you won't be able to write your exam on that date again.
A new Examination date and time shall be communicated to you at a later time. The change in date of Examination does not affect other Examination dates.
Visit the nearest CBT Centre for this correction. The Change of UTME Subjects Combination is FREE!!!"
So with the above instruction, all those who still want to make this change should visit the Accredited CBT Centres to effect their changes.
If you visit any CBT centre and they are not aware of this, tell them it is a new instruction from JAMB and they should help you effect your changes.
Common Vocabulary Mistakes
As a Nigerian i can't help but notice how we tend to overlook nuances in our vocabulary.
Today i will be discussing the differences between Sight, Site and Cite. As you would have noticed, the aforementioned words are homophones.
1. Sight: This directly refers to the ability to a person to see as a verb (action) e.g tell me when you sight seun. As a noun, it means the power/ faculty of seeing e.g a snake's sight is poor in dim light.
2. Site: A site is a geographical location/ point of the earth e.g the proposed site of an airport.
3. Cite: to quote or mention a book/ journal/ document (especially an authority on a subject) to support an argument or a theory e.g he cited the work of Albert Einstein to support his claim
Today i will be discussing the differences between Sight, Site and Cite. As you would have noticed, the aforementioned words are homophones.
1. Sight: This directly refers to the ability to a person to see as a verb (action) e.g tell me when you sight seun. As a noun, it means the power/ faculty of seeing e.g a snake's sight is poor in dim light.
2. Site: A site is a geographical location/ point of the earth e.g the proposed site of an airport.
3. Cite: to quote or mention a book/ journal/ document (especially an authority on a subject) to support an argument or a theory e.g he cited the work of Albert Einstein to support his claim
Bayelsa Primary School Teachers Strike Indefinitely Over 9 Months Unpaid Salary
Teachers in Bayelsa public primary schools have embarked on indefinite
strike to press for the payment of the nine-and-a-half months’ salary
owed by local governments in the state.
This was after they rejected the one month salary offered to them by the state government to avert the action.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the teachers had commenced an indefinite strike on Monday after a three-day warning strike.
The state wing of the Nigeria union of Teachers, NUT, said in a statement on Tuesday that it has directed the teachers to commence the action.
The Chairman of NUT, Kalama Toinpre, who signed the statement, said the action was meant to press for payment of outstanding salaries owed the teachers.
Toinpre, therefore, directed all primary school teachers to stay away from classrooms with effect from Monday
The chairman insisted that they should stay at home until government pays them at least three months salaries to cushion the effects of “biting economic hardship’’ they were facing.
He said the teachers also demanded that the state government should take over the management and funding of the primary school system or “carry out its augmenting role to the local government councils’’.
He noted that augmenting primary school funding was being practiced in other states of the federation to sustain primary education.
The chairman also called on the state Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and the Post Primary Schools Board to implement the recent promotion exercises, and commence fresh promotions for teachers who are due.
He also demanded that the deductions made from the primary school teachers for identity cards be stopped forthwith, while all monies so far deducted should be refunded to the teachers without delay.
Mr. Toinpre urged all teachers to embark on seven days of fasting and prayers, in the first week of the strike, to seek God’s intervention over the plight of primary school teachers in Bayelsa.
He said that after two weeks of the strike, if nothing was done, teachers in secondary schools would also embark on sympathy strike that would ground the education sub-sector.
It will be recalled that the warning strike called by the NUT over the unpaid salaries in primary schools ended on May 4.
The state Commissioner for Local Government Administration had on Friday announced the payment of April salary to persuade the teachers to shelve the planned strike which the teachers rejected.
Also in Bayelsa, Health workers at the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Yenagoa, under the auspices of Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU, on Tuesday suspended their five-day strike.
The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that the workers embarked on the strike on May 4, over non-payment of March and April salary arrears, and backlog of salary shortfalls owed the workers.
The suspension of the strike followed a meeting between the workers’ representatives and the management of the hospital on Tuesday.
It was gathered that the March 2017 salary was paid on Monday while the strike was in force.
The parties agreed that the strike be suspended and workers return to their duty posts from May 10.
It was also agreed by both parties that the outstanding April of JOHESU 2017 salary be paid within 14 days, with effect from May 10, 2017.
According to the agreement, signed by Denis Alagoa, Medical Director, FMC, and Save Nubani, Acting Coordinator of the union, no member of staff would be victimised for taking part in the strike.
This was after they rejected the one month salary offered to them by the state government to avert the action.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the teachers had commenced an indefinite strike on Monday after a three-day warning strike.
The state wing of the Nigeria union of Teachers, NUT, said in a statement on Tuesday that it has directed the teachers to commence the action.
The Chairman of NUT, Kalama Toinpre, who signed the statement, said the action was meant to press for payment of outstanding salaries owed the teachers.
Toinpre, therefore, directed all primary school teachers to stay away from classrooms with effect from Monday
The chairman insisted that they should stay at home until government pays them at least three months salaries to cushion the effects of “biting economic hardship’’ they were facing.
He said the teachers also demanded that the state government should take over the management and funding of the primary school system or “carry out its augmenting role to the local government councils’’.
He noted that augmenting primary school funding was being practiced in other states of the federation to sustain primary education.
The chairman also called on the state Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and the Post Primary Schools Board to implement the recent promotion exercises, and commence fresh promotions for teachers who are due.
He also demanded that the deductions made from the primary school teachers for identity cards be stopped forthwith, while all monies so far deducted should be refunded to the teachers without delay.
Mr. Toinpre urged all teachers to embark on seven days of fasting and prayers, in the first week of the strike, to seek God’s intervention over the plight of primary school teachers in Bayelsa.
He said that after two weeks of the strike, if nothing was done, teachers in secondary schools would also embark on sympathy strike that would ground the education sub-sector.
It will be recalled that the warning strike called by the NUT over the unpaid salaries in primary schools ended on May 4.
The state Commissioner for Local Government Administration had on Friday announced the payment of April salary to persuade the teachers to shelve the planned strike which the teachers rejected.
Also in Bayelsa, Health workers at the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Yenagoa, under the auspices of Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU, on Tuesday suspended their five-day strike.
The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that the workers embarked on the strike on May 4, over non-payment of March and April salary arrears, and backlog of salary shortfalls owed the workers.
The suspension of the strike followed a meeting between the workers’ representatives and the management of the hospital on Tuesday.
It was gathered that the March 2017 salary was paid on Monday while the strike was in force.
The parties agreed that the strike be suspended and workers return to their duty posts from May 10.
It was also agreed by both parties that the outstanding April of JOHESU 2017 salary be paid within 14 days, with effect from May 10, 2017.
According to the agreement, signed by Denis Alagoa, Medical Director, FMC, and Save Nubani, Acting Coordinator of the union, no member of staff would be victimised for taking part in the strike.
Bedbugs Invade OAU Hostels
The pitying state of dormitories in Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU),
Ile-Ife, Osun State have made the students cry out over what they call
'bed bug invasion'The university's Students Union president, claimed that the school management has failed to live up to expectations and have left students at the mercy of the bed bugs – who suck blood out of them
In an open letter signed by the Union President, Oyekan Ibukun Edward, the students threatened to showdown if the issue is not taken care by the varsity management.
The letter reads in part, “It is no longer news how the management of various varsities across the nation maltreat students by harbouring and accommodating them on filthy and “Kirikiri-like” prisons called halls of residence/hostels.”
The students further alleged that the university management has refused to fumigate hostels even after resumption of freshmen.
“To avoid the envisaged embarrassing situation, we wrote to the management through her Division of Students’ Affairs to ensure that the Halls of Residence are fumigated before resumption, that is, Sunday 30th April, 2017 to avoid the barbaric “Military coup” of bedbugs we have even been facing severely before the last session ended (2015/2016 session) and to ensure that our fresh students are not affected with this dangerous bedbugs as the need for them to live happily in their halls can never be flinched and flung.
Bedbugs should be extincted from our halls of residence. We say no to their parades in our rooms, they are not our roommates.”
The students also raised an alarm that bushes have began to overtake their hostels thereby leaving them open to scorpions, snakes and other dangerous animals.
Checks on halls of residence revealed that some students have abandoned their rooms to sleep in reading rooms due to the presence of bed bugs in their rooms and on their bunks.
A freshman who spoke under anonymity said “I have taken my bed to another place, the bedbugs are rampant in my room.”
Reacting, Prof. Anthony Elujoba -- Vice Chancellor of the University who has just been replaced with Prof Ogunbodede, however, said the university administration is doing much to see to the welfare of Students. He also alleged that students stalled fumigation of hostels.
“When we asked them to leave the halls they did not and there was little we could have done in that case, hostels like Angola, Mozambique were fumigated,” he said.
PHOTOS: Cultists Caught During Initiation At A Secondary School In Imo
Read the press statement by the Nigerian Police Force, Imo state command.
On 10/05/2017 at about 06 50hrs, operatives of Orji Police Division received a distress call that a group of cultists were rampaging at Orji Comprehensive Secondary School during initiation activity and were shooting indiscriminately.
A combined team of operatives responded to the area. On sighting the police operatives, the hoodlums started shooting and fled to different locations. Thirty-one (31) suspected cultists were later arrested. The suspects are undergoing screening at the State Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department (SCIID)
The State Commissioner of Police CP Chris Ezike who coordinated the operation averred that cult related activities is a top priority in his road map to fighting crime and criminality in the state. He stated that those arrested would be charged to court after investigation.
SUSPECTS:
(1) ASUZU TOCHUKWU
(2) OKAFOR ANYANWU CHARLES
(3) CHIMEZIE NWANEZI
(4) ANAEFU CHIZOBA
(5) ENEGBA NELSON
(6) UMEH CHIMEZIE
(7) OBIJI OBUMNEKE
(8) UBANI LAWRENCE
(9) OKPARA CHIMEZIE
(10) AMOUHA IKENNA
(11) NJOKU CHIDI
(12) AJAEGBU GABRIEL GOLDEN
(13) ALAFORO WALTER
(14) AKPASUO CHIMEREIJEM
(15) OKPARA JUDE CHIJIKE
(16) UKACHI SAMUEL
(17) OKORIE CHRISTUS CANICE
(18) GABOH LUCKY
AND THIRTEEN (13) OTHERS
EXHIBITS RECOVERED FROM THE SUSPECTS
1. THREE (3) VEHICLES USED IN CONVEYING THE CULT MEMBERS
2. RED FACE CAPS USED TO IDENTIFY THEIR MEMBERS
3. LAPTOPS
4. PHONES
On 10/05/2017 at about 06 50hrs, operatives of Orji Police Division received a distress call that a group of cultists were rampaging at Orji Comprehensive Secondary School during initiation activity and were shooting indiscriminately.
A combined team of operatives responded to the area. On sighting the police operatives, the hoodlums started shooting and fled to different locations. Thirty-one (31) suspected cultists were later arrested. The suspects are undergoing screening at the State Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department (SCIID)
The State Commissioner of Police CP Chris Ezike who coordinated the operation averred that cult related activities is a top priority in his road map to fighting crime and criminality in the state. He stated that those arrested would be charged to court after investigation.
SUSPECTS:
(1) ASUZU TOCHUKWU
(2) OKAFOR ANYANWU CHARLES
(3) CHIMEZIE NWANEZI
(4) ANAEFU CHIZOBA
(5) ENEGBA NELSON
(6) UMEH CHIMEZIE
(7) OBIJI OBUMNEKE
(8) UBANI LAWRENCE
(9) OKPARA CHIMEZIE
(10) AMOUHA IKENNA
(11) NJOKU CHIDI
(12) AJAEGBU GABRIEL GOLDEN
(13) ALAFORO WALTER
(14) AKPASUO CHIMEREIJEM
(15) OKPARA JUDE CHIJIKE
(16) UKACHI SAMUEL
(17) OKORIE CHRISTUS CANICE
(18) GABOH LUCKY
AND THIRTEEN (13) OTHERS
EXHIBITS RECOVERED FROM THE SUSPECTS
1. THREE (3) VEHICLES USED IN CONVEYING THE CULT MEMBERS
2. RED FACE CAPS USED TO IDENTIFY THEIR MEMBERS
3. LAPTOPS
4. PHONES
PHOTO: "You Killed Her Because Of Food" - Sister Of Murdered FUT Minna Student
"You stabbed my sister to death because of food" sister of FUT Minna
student killed by her fiance cries, shares photo of alleged murderer
Earlier today, attention was drawn to the story of Bolatito Ojuola killed by her fiance, Best Origbose, on Monday in Minna. The sister of the deceased has now expressed her grief in a post calling out her sister's murderer.
In a series of posts shared on Facebook, Abimbola Ojuola Falaye eulogised her late sister and exposed the identity of the man who killed her sister. The first post she shared after her sister was killed was a plea for God to help her bear the loss.
"God help me to bear this Great loss," she wrote on May 6th.
In a second post, she called out her sister's murderer and shared a brief history about him, including where he works and information about his father.
"This is the murderer that stab my sister to death Orighose Best O he was working with YOB laboratory at hospital road Akure before establishing his own laboratory at Minna, He was a son to Mr John Orighose who retire from NITEL, They owns a street at ijoka. Best Orighose killed my Bolatito Asake because of ordinary food. Her blood you shed is crying for justice and u will surely be judged," Bolatito wrote on May 8th.
The final post was published yesterday, May 9th, and it was a photo of her late sister accompanied by words that described her in glowing terms. She wrote:
"The day you snap this picture at my house I happened to be the most wonderful and blessed sister in the whole world for having a beautiful and pleasant baby sister like you, people have being asking me, how can I cope? Tito mi, Asake MI, my confidant, my love, my problem solver, ah my baby even till now, u still save my number with my mum, oh oh, God help me, this is so painful, ah ah ah, Orighose Best O, you stab my sister to death, o sanu abiyamo, o sanu ojo ikunle, because of food. Nigerians help me this is too much yeeeeeeee."
Best Orighose had been working for the deceased's father before they started dating and got engaged early this year. Her last Facebook update before her death was a post acknowledging a change in her relationship status. Orighose also changed his relationship status on January 30th to show that he was engaged. That was his last Facebook update before the incident.
Earlier today, attention was drawn to the story of Bolatito Ojuola killed by her fiance, Best Origbose, on Monday in Minna. The sister of the deceased has now expressed her grief in a post calling out her sister's murderer.
In a series of posts shared on Facebook, Abimbola Ojuola Falaye eulogised her late sister and exposed the identity of the man who killed her sister. The first post she shared after her sister was killed was a plea for God to help her bear the loss.
"God help me to bear this Great loss," she wrote on May 6th.
In a second post, she called out her sister's murderer and shared a brief history about him, including where he works and information about his father.
"This is the murderer that stab my sister to death Orighose Best O he was working with YOB laboratory at hospital road Akure before establishing his own laboratory at Minna, He was a son to Mr John Orighose who retire from NITEL, They owns a street at ijoka. Best Orighose killed my Bolatito Asake because of ordinary food. Her blood you shed is crying for justice and u will surely be judged," Bolatito wrote on May 8th.
The final post was published yesterday, May 9th, and it was a photo of her late sister accompanied by words that described her in glowing terms. She wrote:
"The day you snap this picture at my house I happened to be the most wonderful and blessed sister in the whole world for having a beautiful and pleasant baby sister like you, people have being asking me, how can I cope? Tito mi, Asake MI, my confidant, my love, my problem solver, ah my baby even till now, u still save my number with my mum, oh oh, God help me, this is so painful, ah ah ah, Orighose Best O, you stab my sister to death, o sanu abiyamo, o sanu ojo ikunle, because of food. Nigerians help me this is too much yeeeeeeee."
Best Orighose had been working for the deceased's father before they started dating and got engaged early this year. Her last Facebook update before her death was a post acknowledging a change in her relationship status. Orighose also changed his relationship status on January 30th to show that he was engaged. That was his last Facebook update before the incident.
10 Natural Remedies You Can Make With Mango At Home
Ah! I love mangoes. Mangoes are so delicious, refreshing and nourishing.
It is the one fruit that you can eat more than you planned to. Mangoes
are the most anticipated fruits of the summer and they are loved by
everybody. Apart from being extremely delicious, it is also very
nutritious and has amazing health benefits. The fruit ( both ripe and
unripe), the bark to it's leaves, seeds and root all have beneficial
properties.
This time there will be lots of mango to consume, so it will be insightful to take advantage of this fruit and make the most of its beneficial properties.
Today you will find out 10 simple natural remedies you can make with mango as well as they do.
NATURAL REMEDIES WITH MANGO
1. Treating Acne
Mangoes are very effective in curing skin problems especially acne. Consuming mango will give you a fresh and glowing skin. But you can also treat acne at home with mango.
Mango aids in clearing the clogged pores of the skin, which are affected with acne. This is a very good home remedy for acne.
First, remove the mango pulp and put it on the acne. Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water.
2. Preventing diabetes
People with high sugar level can also use mango to ward of early diabetes. Mango helps in moderating insulin levels in the blood This is due to mangiferin, a substance with antidiabetic properties.
The home remedy involves boiling the tender mango leaves and soaking it overnight. The next morning, the decoction is filtered and taken.
3. Treating diarrhea and constipation
Mango is rich in prebiotic fibers which helps in growth of beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. Additionally, here is another fact. Giardia, a water borne parasite, infects humans and causes diarrhea. A study in Mexico was done with 14 different plants to determine their antigiardisic properties. Mango was found to be very effective in destroying the parasite.
For diarrhea the remedy is prepared thus;
Grind the dried mango leaves or flowers to a powdered form. Take a teaspoon full of this powder along with honey once a day. Or
Grind mango peel and mix it with buttermilk and take twice daily.
Mango is a natural laxative and can be used for treating constipation. For constipation consume unripe mango along with honey and salt.
4. Gaining weight and stimulating appetite
Putting on some weight or eating much food can be a challenge for some. Well you could solve that issue with mangoes.
A normal-sized mango usuallu weighs about 200 g and contains 150 kcal combined with 28 g of carbohydrates, protein and negligible amount of fat.
Eating mango along with milk will help you gain weight.
This home remedy can play a role of a strong natural appetite stimulant, thus useful in treating anorexia.
5. Treating toothache and other dental problems
You can make a good toothpasts with dried mango seeds. It also strengthens the gums and helps in curing pyorrhoea.
Also chew tender leaves to avoid bleeding in the gums and reducing pain from toothache. A tooth powder can be made from burnt mango leaves, which also relieves toothache
6. For treating bilious disorders
Bilious disorders are problems associated with the liver or bile secretions. The liver plays an important role in the body, so any disorder affecting it can be harmful.
The acids present in green mangoes enhance the secretion of bile and act as intestinal antiseptic. Consuming green mangoes daily with honey and pepper will help in treating biliousness.
7. Treating diphtheria and other throat disorders.
Diphtheria is an infectious ddisease of the respiratory tract that is accompanied with sore throat and difficulty in breathing.
The remedy is prepared with mango bark. The fluid is extracted and is used as a gargle. The gargle is prepared by mixing 10 ml. of the fluid extract with 125 ml. of water.
8. Treating heat stroke
Heat stroke is a common problem in the summer. A herbal remedy prepared with mango can be used to hydrate the body and cure heat stroke.
To prepare this remedy, unripe mangoes are steamed and boiled wwith sugar and salt, it is a nice remedy for heat exhaustion and heat stroke in summer.
9. Preventing Anemia
Mango is extremely rich in iron. This makes is a superb fruit for preventing anemia and improving blood production. Freshly prepared mango juice taken daily will help you prevent anemia.
10. Preventing piles
To prevent piles, boil tender raw mango with tamarind leaves and eat. Alternatively, grind mango seeds and mix with buttermilk. When taken twice a day it helps people with piles.
Additional remedy: For treating cough mix mango juice with honey and take daily.
I really hope you enjoyed reading as well as learnt something new and beneficial. Now there are two things you should do. First, keep visiting youmustgethealthy.com for more amazing and helpful articles. Second, make sure you use mango and benefit fully from it. Thanks!
This time there will be lots of mango to consume, so it will be insightful to take advantage of this fruit and make the most of its beneficial properties.
Today you will find out 10 simple natural remedies you can make with mango as well as they do.
NATURAL REMEDIES WITH MANGO
1. Treating Acne
Mangoes are very effective in curing skin problems especially acne. Consuming mango will give you a fresh and glowing skin. But you can also treat acne at home with mango.
Mango aids in clearing the clogged pores of the skin, which are affected with acne. This is a very good home remedy for acne.
First, remove the mango pulp and put it on the acne. Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water.
2. Preventing diabetes
People with high sugar level can also use mango to ward of early diabetes. Mango helps in moderating insulin levels in the blood This is due to mangiferin, a substance with antidiabetic properties.
The home remedy involves boiling the tender mango leaves and soaking it overnight. The next morning, the decoction is filtered and taken.
3. Treating diarrhea and constipation
Mango is rich in prebiotic fibers which helps in growth of beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. Additionally, here is another fact. Giardia, a water borne parasite, infects humans and causes diarrhea. A study in Mexico was done with 14 different plants to determine their antigiardisic properties. Mango was found to be very effective in destroying the parasite.
For diarrhea the remedy is prepared thus;
Grind the dried mango leaves or flowers to a powdered form. Take a teaspoon full of this powder along with honey once a day. Or
Grind mango peel and mix it with buttermilk and take twice daily.
Mango is a natural laxative and can be used for treating constipation. For constipation consume unripe mango along with honey and salt.
4. Gaining weight and stimulating appetite
Putting on some weight or eating much food can be a challenge for some. Well you could solve that issue with mangoes.
A normal-sized mango usuallu weighs about 200 g and contains 150 kcal combined with 28 g of carbohydrates, protein and negligible amount of fat.
Eating mango along with milk will help you gain weight.
This home remedy can play a role of a strong natural appetite stimulant, thus useful in treating anorexia.
5. Treating toothache and other dental problems
You can make a good toothpasts with dried mango seeds. It also strengthens the gums and helps in curing pyorrhoea.
Also chew tender leaves to avoid bleeding in the gums and reducing pain from toothache. A tooth powder can be made from burnt mango leaves, which also relieves toothache
6. For treating bilious disorders
Bilious disorders are problems associated with the liver or bile secretions. The liver plays an important role in the body, so any disorder affecting it can be harmful.
The acids present in green mangoes enhance the secretion of bile and act as intestinal antiseptic. Consuming green mangoes daily with honey and pepper will help in treating biliousness.
7. Treating diphtheria and other throat disorders.
Diphtheria is an infectious ddisease of the respiratory tract that is accompanied with sore throat and difficulty in breathing.
The remedy is prepared with mango bark. The fluid is extracted and is used as a gargle. The gargle is prepared by mixing 10 ml. of the fluid extract with 125 ml. of water.
8. Treating heat stroke
Heat stroke is a common problem in the summer. A herbal remedy prepared with mango can be used to hydrate the body and cure heat stroke.
To prepare this remedy, unripe mangoes are steamed and boiled wwith sugar and salt, it is a nice remedy for heat exhaustion and heat stroke in summer.
9. Preventing Anemia
Mango is extremely rich in iron. This makes is a superb fruit for preventing anemia and improving blood production. Freshly prepared mango juice taken daily will help you prevent anemia.
10. Preventing piles
To prevent piles, boil tender raw mango with tamarind leaves and eat. Alternatively, grind mango seeds and mix with buttermilk. When taken twice a day it helps people with piles.
Additional remedy: For treating cough mix mango juice with honey and take daily.
I really hope you enjoyed reading as well as learnt something new and beneficial. Now there are two things you should do. First, keep visiting youmustgethealthy.com for more amazing and helpful articles. Second, make sure you use mango and benefit fully from it. Thanks!
PHOTOS: UNIZIK Graduate Apologizes To His Mom As He Vows To Commit Suicide
An Nnamdi Azikiwe university (UNIZIK) graduate Opikason Thankgod(pictured above) has vowed to commit suicide!
The Owerri born young guy who resides in Awka took to his Facebook page to make the sad declaration. He seemed depressed! Please someone help share this until he is located and helped... His posts below...
Today's Quote And Fact
Today's Quote
Happiness is a choice, not a result. Nothing will make you happy until you choose to be happy. No person will make you happy unless you decide to be happy. Your happiness will not come to you; it can only come from you
- Ralph Martson
Today's Fact
Jacuzzi is a brand name; Not the bath-tub. You can also buy Jacuzzi toilets and mattresses.
8 Important Documents Required For Nigerian Passport Interview
Interviews are standard procedures conducted by the Nigerian Immigration
officials for those who wants to have the passport. Listed below are
important documents to take with you when going for your interview for
both the Standard passport and Official passport applications.
Standard Passport
Official Passport
Standard Passport
- Local Government letter of identification.
- Birth certificate / Age declaration.
- 2 recent colour passport photographs
- Guarantor's form sworn to before a commissioner of Oaths / Magistrate / High Court Judge
- Parents' letter of consent for minors under 16 years
- Marriage certificate where applicable
- Police report in case of lost passport
- Submit application with supporting documents to passport office / Embassy / High commission
Official Passport
- Letter of introduction from appropriate State Government, Federal Government Ministry / Organization.
- Marriage certificate where applicable
- Police report in case of lost passport
- Letter of appointment / last promotion .
- Submit application with supporting documents to passport office / Embassy / High commission
NYSC Denies Viral 2017 Batch A Orientation Document
The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has denied a document making the rounds on Social Media.
A statement released to that effect goes thus:
The NYSC Management has been notified of a fake document titled "2017 BATCH A NYSC 3 WEEKS ORIENTATION CAMP" circulating across social media especially Facebook and WhatsApp.
The NYSC Management hereby disassociates itself from the document as the information therein did not emanate from the National Youth Service Corps.
The originator has sent out the hoax to deceive and take advantage of unsuspecting Prospective Corps Members (PCMs); Such misinformation only gets popular by "Sent As Received" individuals who do not verify information on social media before sharing .
All Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) are advised to beware of such information and follow ONLY INFORMATION from NYSC official online platforms:
Website: www.nysc.gov.ng
Portal: portal.nysc.org.ng
Facebook: www.facebook.com/officialnysc
Twitter: www.twitter.com/nysc_ng
Instagram: www.instagram.com/nysc_ng
Any important information regarding the 2017 Batch A Orientation Course will be made available via the above links, on the Dashboard of Prospective Corps Members and on the Call up letters.
Signed.
NYSC Management
A statement released to that effect goes thus:
The NYSC Management has been notified of a fake document titled "2017 BATCH A NYSC 3 WEEKS ORIENTATION CAMP" circulating across social media especially Facebook and WhatsApp.
The NYSC Management hereby disassociates itself from the document as the information therein did not emanate from the National Youth Service Corps.
The originator has sent out the hoax to deceive and take advantage of unsuspecting Prospective Corps Members (PCMs); Such misinformation only gets popular by "Sent As Received" individuals who do not verify information on social media before sharing .
All Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) are advised to beware of such information and follow ONLY INFORMATION from NYSC official online platforms:
Website: www.nysc.gov.ng
Portal: portal.nysc.org.ng
Facebook: www.facebook.com/officialnysc
Twitter: www.twitter.com/nysc_ng
Instagram: www.instagram.com/nysc_ng
Any important information regarding the 2017 Batch A Orientation Course will be made available via the above links, on the Dashboard of Prospective Corps Members and on the Call up letters.
Signed.
NYSC Management
How To Register Your Trademark Or Patent In Nigeria
A trademark is a symbol or a sign which differentiates the goods and
services of one business from another one. You can register your
trademark - a name, logo, slogan, domain name, shape, colour or sound
with the Commercial Law department, Ministry of Trade and Investment in
Nigeria.
This can legally protect your trademark from use by a competitor. The trademark must be distinctive for the goods and services that you provide, not be deceptive, illegal or immoral and not be similar to existing trademarks
REQUIREMENTS
1. Your full name(s), nationality and physical address
2. The trademark information: The representation must be clear and distinct. If to be filed online, soft copies are to be provided in jpeg format at a minimum of 1200 dpi.
3. For goods, a full range of goods covered or proposed to be covered by the trade mark.
4. A Power of Attorney simply signed, with full particulars of name(s), address (es) and nationality of the applicant(s). Full name(s) and capacity of the signatory when applicant is a firm/company.
PROCEDURES FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADEMARKS
1. The usual market practice is to instruct a local Attorney/Agent in Nigeria, who would file and process applications at the Nigerian Registry of Trade Marks, Patents, Designs and Copyright. A Power of Attorney/Authorization of Agent Form would be completed in favor of such local Agent, as the enabling instrument to act for the principal/ Applicant.
2. After filing the application for trade mark registration, the Registrar issues an official acknowledgement reflecting the official number and filing date of the application.
3. A search is conducted so as to confirm if it is different from existing or pending registration. If the Registrar finds the trademark acceptable for registration, the applicant will be furnished with a letter/notice of acceptance.
4. Every trade mark application must be advertised in the Nigerian Trademark Journal, and is open to opposition for a period of two (2) months from the date of advertisement.
5. If no objections are received within the specified period or no objections are sustained, the Registrar will issue the applicant with a certificate of registration.
6. When issued, the Registration Certificate will have the date of initial filing of registration
7. Nigerian trade mark registrations have an initial validity of seven (7) years, and are thereafter indefinitely renewable for periods of fourteen (14) years. An application for renewal should be made not less than three (3) months from the due date.
NOTE
You can register your trademark either plainly (black and white) or in color. However, if a trademark is colored, the protection afforded is limited to that color only. If it is plain, registration affords protection to all colors of presentation of the trademark
This can legally protect your trademark from use by a competitor. The trademark must be distinctive for the goods and services that you provide, not be deceptive, illegal or immoral and not be similar to existing trademarks
REQUIREMENTS
1. Your full name(s), nationality and physical address
2. The trademark information: The representation must be clear and distinct. If to be filed online, soft copies are to be provided in jpeg format at a minimum of 1200 dpi.
3. For goods, a full range of goods covered or proposed to be covered by the trade mark.
4. A Power of Attorney simply signed, with full particulars of name(s), address (es) and nationality of the applicant(s). Full name(s) and capacity of the signatory when applicant is a firm/company.
PROCEDURES FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADEMARKS
1. The usual market practice is to instruct a local Attorney/Agent in Nigeria, who would file and process applications at the Nigerian Registry of Trade Marks, Patents, Designs and Copyright. A Power of Attorney/Authorization of Agent Form would be completed in favor of such local Agent, as the enabling instrument to act for the principal/ Applicant.
2. After filing the application for trade mark registration, the Registrar issues an official acknowledgement reflecting the official number and filing date of the application.
3. A search is conducted so as to confirm if it is different from existing or pending registration. If the Registrar finds the trademark acceptable for registration, the applicant will be furnished with a letter/notice of acceptance.
4. Every trade mark application must be advertised in the Nigerian Trademark Journal, and is open to opposition for a period of two (2) months from the date of advertisement.
5. If no objections are received within the specified period or no objections are sustained, the Registrar will issue the applicant with a certificate of registration.
6. When issued, the Registration Certificate will have the date of initial filing of registration
7. Nigerian trade mark registrations have an initial validity of seven (7) years, and are thereafter indefinitely renewable for periods of fourteen (14) years. An application for renewal should be made not less than three (3) months from the due date.
NOTE
You can register your trademark either plainly (black and white) or in color. However, if a trademark is colored, the protection afforded is limited to that color only. If it is plain, registration affords protection to all colors of presentation of the trademark
Sunday, 30 April 2017
PHOTOS: Final Year Student Of Anambra State University Shot Dead
A
final year Computer Science student of the Anambra State University,
Mohammed Umar, was shot dead on his way from a Students Union event on
Friday.
UNIPORT Is The Overall Winner Of 25th NUGA Games
University Of Portharcourt has won 150 medals comprising 70 gold, 47
silver and 33 bronze to emerge overall winners of the 25th Nigeria
University Games Association (NUGA) Games.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the games were held at the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi between April 22 and April 29.
The medals table released by the NUGA secretariat on Saturday in Makurdi, showed that a total of 57 universities contested for medals at the sports fiesta.
It also showed that UNIPORT won laurels in Judo, Athletics, Taekwondo, Volleyball, Basketball, Scrabble and Tennis.
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria with 16 medals comprising 11 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals followed a distant second while Benson Idahosa University came third with 26 medals comprising 10 gold, 7 silver and 9 bronze.
University of Lagos with 20 medals, made up of 9 gold, 4 silver and 7 bronze took fourth position.
University of Benin was fifth on the medals table while the host institution took the 11th position with 24 medals comprising 2 gold, 10 silver and 12 bronze medals.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the games were held at the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi between April 22 and April 29.
The medals table released by the NUGA secretariat on Saturday in Makurdi, showed that a total of 57 universities contested for medals at the sports fiesta.
It also showed that UNIPORT won laurels in Judo, Athletics, Taekwondo, Volleyball, Basketball, Scrabble and Tennis.
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria with 16 medals comprising 11 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals followed a distant second while Benson Idahosa University came third with 26 medals comprising 10 gold, 7 silver and 9 bronze.
University of Lagos with 20 medals, made up of 9 gold, 4 silver and 7 bronze took fourth position.
University of Benin was fifth on the medals table while the host institution took the 11th position with 24 medals comprising 2 gold, 10 silver and 12 bronze medals.
UNIBEN Student Drowns In River Benue
A
student of UNIBEN who came for NUGA Games In makurdi got drowned at
River Benue this evening when he went with his twin brother to swim, As
at time of filling this report His body is deposited at Madonna Mortuary
while his twin brother is still unconscious from the shock of the
incident, May his soul rest in peace... More details soon..
7 Reference Mistakes That Can Cost You The Job
In the course of job hunting, many of us stress over every detail like interview questions,
handshakes, outfits but we forget to pay an equal amount of attention to people who will
vouch for our professional accomplishments. However, there are several reference mistakes
that could easily be avoided.
Not telling your references to expect a call/email:
It's professional courtesy to ask for permission before using people as references.
If professional references are not informed to expect a call, they might react with confusion
and surprise when the hiring managers contact them for a recommendation.
This could be taken to mean that the candidate is an unprofessional and disorganised individual.
Making it hard to contact your references:
It is important to make it easy for employers to contact your references.
You have to list different contact details, email addresses, personal phone numbers (with the reference's permission of course).
Give a reference who might not have nice things to say about you:
This goes without saying, only give references you are sure will have
nothing but glowing recommendations for you. You don't want to list a former employer
with whom you didn't part ways on good terms.
Giving references that have little or no relevance:
While it was mentioned above that you should only give references
who will highlight your skill set and strengths. However, this does
not mean that you should list your family and friends.
What questions do you want a potential employer to ask your mother?
Your potential employer does not want biased feedback from a reference who appears to be a close friend.
Not giving your references enough information:
Update your references on new skills you have acquired.
Basically, give your references your resume to study before your potential employer contacts them.
It is important to have your references know a little about the position you've applied
for so they can discuss your most relevant skills and provide you with the strongest possible recommendation.
Your references can't speak about your job experience:
If you are a fresh graduate, please resist the urge to list your parents and
family friends as references. Instead, get university professors, supervisors,
mentors to give you a favourable recommendation. Your best bet for references
should always be your most recent employers or colleagues.
You didn't bring your references to the interview:
It's better to be safe than sorry, it's just paper it's not heavy,
take several copies of your references with you to every interview.
Hiring managers might not request for it right away but if they do,
you score extra points for adequate preparation.
handshakes, outfits but we forget to pay an equal amount of attention to people who will
vouch for our professional accomplishments. However, there are several reference mistakes
that could easily be avoided.
Not telling your references to expect a call/email:
It's professional courtesy to ask for permission before using people as references.
If professional references are not informed to expect a call, they might react with confusion
and surprise when the hiring managers contact them for a recommendation.
This could be taken to mean that the candidate is an unprofessional and disorganised individual.
Making it hard to contact your references:
It is important to make it easy for employers to contact your references.
You have to list different contact details, email addresses, personal phone numbers (with the reference's permission of course).
Give a reference who might not have nice things to say about you:
This goes without saying, only give references you are sure will have
nothing but glowing recommendations for you. You don't want to list a former employer
with whom you didn't part ways on good terms.
Giving references that have little or no relevance:
While it was mentioned above that you should only give references
who will highlight your skill set and strengths. However, this does
not mean that you should list your family and friends.
What questions do you want a potential employer to ask your mother?
Your potential employer does not want biased feedback from a reference who appears to be a close friend.
Not giving your references enough information:
Update your references on new skills you have acquired.
Basically, give your references your resume to study before your potential employer contacts them.
It is important to have your references know a little about the position you've applied
for so they can discuss your most relevant skills and provide you with the strongest possible recommendation.
Your references can't speak about your job experience:
If you are a fresh graduate, please resist the urge to list your parents and
family friends as references. Instead, get university professors, supervisors,
mentors to give you a favourable recommendation. Your best bet for references
should always be your most recent employers or colleagues.
You didn't bring your references to the interview:
It's better to be safe than sorry, it's just paper it's not heavy,
take several copies of your references with you to every interview.
Hiring managers might not request for it right away but if they do,
you score extra points for adequate preparation.
Top 6 Employability Skills In Shortage Among Nigerian Graduates
Our educational system is tailored to produce more certificate holders
than solution providers. As a student in Nigeria, you spend over 70% of
your schooling years learning theories, this may be a hypothesis but
it’s not far from the truth. Quite a number of courses offered in our
higher institutions are focused on solving abstract problems and not
real life problems. As a result we have too many people with
certificates but jobless or underemployed.
Certificate don’t make people outstanding, skill does. The more skills you have, the better your options in the labour market. The level of skills you have will greatly affect your career pace and your earning potential.
So many graduates know a lot about the courses they studied but only a handful know how to create value with the knowledge and make money off it. This is because our schools don’t teach us how to apply our knowledge to real life situations. We can only learn this crucial lesson through self education.
Most powerful economies are run by people with skills (with or without certificates). To make significant contributions to our country and enjoy the dividends of Nigerian economy you need to level up your skills level. Make skills acquisition a lifetime goal.
Here’s six necessary skills every graduate should learn:
1. Digital Literacy
Digital literacy is the set of competencies required for full participation in a knowledge society. It includes knowledge, skills, and behaviors involving the effective use of digital devices such as smartphones ,
tablets , laptops and desktop PCs for purposes of communication, expression, collaboration and advocacy. While digital literacy initially focused on digital skills and stand-alone computers, the focus has shifted from stand-alone to network devices including the Internet and social media.
This is number one on the list simply because the acquisition of other skills is significantly dependent on it. We are in a digital age, and for most organizations – computer literacy is not optional but necessary. Without this skills your chances of getting a good job is limited.
2. Research Skills
Your ability to assess a situation, seek multiple perspectives, gather more information if necessary, and identify key issues that need to be addressed are critically important.
Since every potential employer, regardless of the profession, is seeking employees who can help them to solve problems the more that you can showcase your abilities in this area will certainly catch their attention.
3. Leadership Skills
Leadership skills are not only required at executive levels, they are critical for success at all levels. Leadership skills include strategic thinking, ability to make thoughtful decisions about organization’s objectives, effective communication, etc.
According to MindTools Leaders help themselves and others to do the right things. They set direction, build an inspiring vision, and create something new. Leadership is about mapping out where you need to go to “win” as a team or an organization; and it is dynamic, exciting, and inspiring.
4. Communication Skills
Communication is an inevitable skill required for success in all walks of life. This is the ability to effectively and efficiently express your ideas or views to another person. With clear communication you can get your message to a prospective employer impressively. Here’s an article on
Improving Communication Skills in Your Work and Personal Relationships (link is click able on the article). See full article link below.
5. Salesmanship
Salesmanship is defined as the level of skill you have in convincing people to buy or in persuading people to do something. Starting from your resume down to interview, this skill is important. You have to sell yourself well at each stage of the recruitment exercise to get any prominent job.
You need to do all you can to improve on your salesmanship, you can read these tips on how to improve your salesmanship.
Certificate don’t make people outstanding, skill does. The more skills you have, the better your options in the labour market. The level of skills you have will greatly affect your career pace and your earning potential.
So many graduates know a lot about the courses they studied but only a handful know how to create value with the knowledge and make money off it. This is because our schools don’t teach us how to apply our knowledge to real life situations. We can only learn this crucial lesson through self education.
Most powerful economies are run by people with skills (with or without certificates). To make significant contributions to our country and enjoy the dividends of Nigerian economy you need to level up your skills level. Make skills acquisition a lifetime goal.
Here’s six necessary skills every graduate should learn:
1. Digital Literacy
Digital literacy is the set of competencies required for full participation in a knowledge society. It includes knowledge, skills, and behaviors involving the effective use of digital devices such as smartphones ,
tablets , laptops and desktop PCs for purposes of communication, expression, collaboration and advocacy. While digital literacy initially focused on digital skills and stand-alone computers, the focus has shifted from stand-alone to network devices including the Internet and social media.
This is number one on the list simply because the acquisition of other skills is significantly dependent on it. We are in a digital age, and for most organizations – computer literacy is not optional but necessary. Without this skills your chances of getting a good job is limited.
2. Research Skills
Your ability to assess a situation, seek multiple perspectives, gather more information if necessary, and identify key issues that need to be addressed are critically important.
Since every potential employer, regardless of the profession, is seeking employees who can help them to solve problems the more that you can showcase your abilities in this area will certainly catch their attention.
3. Leadership Skills
Leadership skills are not only required at executive levels, they are critical for success at all levels. Leadership skills include strategic thinking, ability to make thoughtful decisions about organization’s objectives, effective communication, etc.
According to MindTools Leaders help themselves and others to do the right things. They set direction, build an inspiring vision, and create something new. Leadership is about mapping out where you need to go to “win” as a team or an organization; and it is dynamic, exciting, and inspiring.
4. Communication Skills
Communication is an inevitable skill required for success in all walks of life. This is the ability to effectively and efficiently express your ideas or views to another person. With clear communication you can get your message to a prospective employer impressively. Here’s an article on
Improving Communication Skills in Your Work and Personal Relationships (link is click able on the article). See full article link below.
5. Salesmanship
Salesmanship is defined as the level of skill you have in convincing people to buy or in persuading people to do something. Starting from your resume down to interview, this skill is important. You have to sell yourself well at each stage of the recruitment exercise to get any prominent job.
You need to do all you can to improve on your salesmanship, you can read these tips on how to improve your salesmanship.
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