I've Never Kissed Any Man In My Life ––Says Best Graduating Student In Babcock

Last Sunday’s convocation of Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, was a potpourri of emotions. For some, it was expectedly exciting. Shouts of joy, mixed with backslapping and hugging, were not in short supply.

The cynosure of all eyes were, however, a 20-year-old lady, Omobola Oduyoye, who emerged the best graduating student after scoring a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 4.92...

Oduyoye, an indigene of Ilisan-Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area of the state, was awarded a first class degree in Public Health, while Nuhu also got a first degree in Christian Religious Studies.

Speaking with Punch after she received the Senior Vice-President’s Prize as the graduate with the highest overall CGPA, Oduyoye said commitment, discipline, hard work and focus – combined with what she called God’s grace – fetched her the award.

“Motivation from my parents, lecturers and course mates also helped me. Healthy competition from my course mates such as Akomolafe Damilola, who also obtained a CGPA of 4.60 , also enhanced my performance.

“I have a lot of respect for her because she is a mature married woman and a nurse. In spite of her age, she related well with us and she was very focused. Each time I looked at her, I felt like I should ask government to stop admitting fresh secondary school leavers straight into the university. They should be asked to do the A/Level or ordinary diploma programme before they enrol at the university,” she said.

Oduyoye, who aspires to become the nation’s health minister some day, noted that she would change the face of the nation’s health sector, particularly child and maternal health if given the chance.

“I’m from this town. I only lived the first six years of my life in Ghana and since then I’ve been here and I see a lot of challenges poor women and children go through daily. I want to make health delivery accessible, affordable and extremely cheap for our children and women. I will fight corruption in the health sector and ensure that our children and their mother don’t die again from preventable diseases,” she added.

This desire could explain why each time she and her colleagues had to embark on a field work, Oduyoye always ensured that children and young mothers were her target.

“Though I don’t have money to give them, I always organise seminar and workshop to train them on hygiene, oral health and how to handle preventable diseases. We at times give them off-the-counter drugs. But if God permits and I become the health minister, I’ll work hard to ensure better health service delivery for Nigerians,” she noted.

On how she handled pressure from male students and lecturers, Oduyoye said that though she had so many male friends, she avoided getting intimate with them.

“I have a number of friends – including male students but I always draw a line between friendship for academic advancement and immoral relationship. I’m not abusive; neither am I a snub. But I don’t encourage any relationship that will distract me from my studies. I don’t encourage any action that can suggest to you that I’m a cheap commodity. I also ensure that I don’t go alone anywhere or follow anybody to dark corners even if she is a girl like me.

“It may sound funny to you, I have never kissed anyone in my life and I have not been kissed by anybody. I thank God for the grace He gives me to achieve this because I know that some people will say it is not easy but with God all things are possible,” the 20-year-old fresh graduate added.

Congrats to you, my dear Omobola Oduyoye!

JAMB Change of Courses and Institution Closes 12 Midnight June 3rd, 2013

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB has fixed June 3rd as the deadline for the sale of change of course(s) and institution(s) scratch card, while the portal for changes
closes by 12.00mid-night, June 3rd.
We are therefore making this announcement to inform all students who may be willing to make changes to take action immediately!

This is your one final chance to make changes in your JAMB courses or schools or both. Do not toil it to regret later.

To change your Courses and Institutions;

Photos: 78-year-old Kenyan Granny Starts School

78-year-old Mariana Ong’ango Ololo, a new pupil at Obambo Primary School, is not only the oldest pupil in her class, the grandmother is also the oldest pupil in the school. Ololo, who hails from Siaya county, reportedly showed up at the school unannounced on 14 May, in a school uniform with a shaved head and accompanied by her 56-year-old son George.The school principal Joseph Muloand told the Daily Nation, “It is a unique case. We have to lay down a strategy of handling such an elderly pupil.” Ololo has already missed classes on several occasions due to her poor health.
The Nation reports that she is a mother of eight and has been a widow since 2002. She reportedly started school because of an interest in politics and was inspired to do so by the election of Uhuru Kenyatta. She told the Daily Nation, "“Uhuru Kenyatta is not an old man, but took over as fourth President because he has got an education. That is a clear indicator that a person cannot rank highly in society without an education.”Her story is very similar to that of Guinness World Record holder Kimani Maruge who enrolled in primary school at the age of 84. Maruge had a 2010 movie, called The First Grader, made about his experience.


So what's your excuse?


More photos when you continue








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YOUTH CORPER EXECUTED 2.5MILLION NAIRA PROJECTS IN OFFA KWARA STATE

Mr. Okoye Francis Chidozie hails from Abatete in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. A Graduate of Electrical Electronics Engineering, Anambra State University Uli; Posted to OFFA Grammar School, OFFA Kwara State for his Compulsory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Program.

Piqued by the absence of some social facilities and the passion to be outstanding and truly fulfill the fundamental purpose of his service year, he decided to write his name in gold and leave his footprints in the sands of time with laudable CDS Projects which had direct impact on the entire community like

Construction of a Motorized Bore Hole at Owode market Offa.

Renovation of NYSC Building (Secretariat) Offa Local Government.

Construction of 20ft/6ft Directional Bill Board that bears “welcome to Owode market Offa”.

Construction of Executive Peacock Bird (Okin bird) at Owode market Police Traffic Junction.

Donation of 2000 writing materials to six selected primary schools in Offa Local Government.

Donation one hundred pieces of treated Mosquito nets to one hundred families in Offa rural area
(Net-A-Child Project).

Donation of one hundred Pairs of school sandals to five selected Primary schools in Offa.

Donation of one hundred WAEC Recommended Novels (blind trust) and one hundred Pens to one hundred (100) SS1 students in Offa Grammar School (his PPA) that performed excellently (85 above) in the computer studies examination he taught in seven classes.
Organized Quiz Competition Among all NYSC CDS Groups in Offa LGA at Okin Fm Radio Station Offa.

Trained Less Privileged Mothers in Offa on Skills Acquisition, on how to Bake Cake, Chin-Chin, Donut, Fish Roll, Egg Roll, Meat Pea & Buns; and Empowered them with Coal Pot, Baking Flower and a Bottle of Vegetable Oil (One For Each Person).

Enumerated one hundred Families in Offa LGA, through MDG United Nations “My World Global Survey”.

This gesture attracted an Award of Excellency and a Cash Reward of N50, 000 to Corper Francis, From OFFA Local Government. Recommendation Letters from OFFA Descendant Union, His Royal Majesty, the Olofa of Offa, Owode Market Traders Association, OFFA Grammar School, Igbo Community Association Offa and OFFA Local Government Secretariat. Commendations, from Community Leaders, Government Agencies, Corporate Organizations around and Officials of the NYSC.


Those present at the Commissioning were full of praises to the 25-Year-old Corper because he has demonstrated that even amid a generation that is selfish, greedy with common trait of a Me-First attitude, there are some individual who may not occupy any political or economic office but determined to make use of their personal resources to put smiles on the faces of people they encounter or even people in any environment they find themselves. Such may not be born with a silver spoon in their mouth, but an innate quality to impact positively on the lives of people coupled with determination and focus that drives them on.

Against this backdrop, the initiatives of Mr. Francis Okoye, With Registration Number KW/12B/0069 is worth considering.

Single-handedly, he constructed a Motorized BoreHole, Renovated NYSC Building, Constructed a Directional Bill Board and Constructed an Executive Peacock Bird (Okin bird) at Owode market Traffic Junction, which is seen as the symbol and Pride of Offa Kingdom, etc.

On the circumstance that prompted him to construct the Motorized BoreHole, he said: “Since the time immemorial, Owode Market traders have suffered serious pains because of Lack of water. The Borehole Constructed by the Federal and Local Government inside the market has stopped working for a very long time.

He described to Construct the Motorized BoreHole because he want to prevent market traders, women and children from drinking the available “Water Well” inside the Market, which poses a lot of health challenges due to impurities.

Francis added: “I never believed I can achieve a Project as big as this, because I don’t have a Rich Father, Friends or Uncle who can support in issues of this magnitude. My Dad is a Retired Head-Master and my Mum, a Civil Servant at State Level. My NYSC Allowance is not even enough to pay my bills, and Meeting Sponsors in Offa has been a very difficult task. In-fact, it’s only God that has made this Project possible.

On Renovation of NYSC Building, he said, “Home is a place of comport and a place where strategic plans are made. As Corps Members, we can’t keep advocating for development and Change in our host community when our home is not in order. The building (NYSC Secretariat) is out of comfort. The Rooms, Zinc, Toilet, Doors and Windows needs total Rehabilitation and Renovation. My taking up this Project is to provide enabling environment for Corps Member and NYSC Officers in Offa to carryout their duties effectively. After the Renovation, I Hoisted Nigeria and NYSC Flag and Elected a Parade Basement.

On Construction of a Bill Board, he said, “the need for Directional Bill Board to complement and promote the efficiency of this great market (Owode market) was also seen as another challenge by the market traders”. Embanking on this project was another beautiful thing that happened in my life, during my service year, and I will forever remain grateful to God, for this Privilege given to me through NYSC.

On Peacock Construction, he said, “Culture, is people’s way of life. In Offa, the Peacock Bird is seen as the pride and symbol of Offa land, and as such, constructing this bird at a strategic point, will further promote its cultural essence in Offa. I took up this Project because I have come to believe in the culture and beauty of Offa Land.

On Donation of 100 pieces of Treated Mosquito nets, he said: As the President of MDG CDS Group; This Project is in line with MDG Goal 6: “Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other disease”. Having lived here for months, I realized that Mosquitoes breed heavily here, I was able to cope with the help of treated Mosquito Nets, I looked at those leaving in mud and thatched houses and wondered how they were coping.

In that effect, I embarked on the search for treated mosquito nets which I distributed to One Hundred House Hold in GBOSUN/OGBONDOKO COMMUNITY, OFFA.

More to this, due to his passion to help the Less Privileged Ones in the Community, he Donated 2000 writing materials to six selected Primary Schools in Offa, Donated one hundred Pairs of school sandals to five selected primary schools in Offa and Donated 100 WAEC Recommended Novels (blind trust) and 100 Pens to 100 SS1 students in OGS (His PPA) that Performed Excellently (85 above) in the computer studies examination he taught in seven classes. On these Projects he said, “This Projects is in line with MDG Goal 2, which target is to ensure that by 2015, children everywhere will be able to complete a full course of Primary Schooling everywhere. My aim of taken up this Project is to Support and Encourage Less Privileged Primary school children in achieving Universal Primary Education.


On how he Organized ‘On Air’ Quiz Competition for Corpers, Mr. Francis said “I embarked on this Project in collaboration with Offa Local Govt. Inspector and Okin FM Radio Station OFFA, to Promote the Value and Objective of NYSC in Offa and Kwara State at large, by asking the contestants questions about NYSC Scheme. After the Competition, the winners where presented with an Award of honour.





Mr. Francis also enumerated 100 families in Offa LGA, through MDG United Nations “My World Global Survey” and Trained Less Privileged Mothers in Offa on Skills Acquisition, on how to Bake Cake, Chin-Chin, Donut, Fish Roll, Egg Roll, Meat Pea & Buns; and Empowered them with Coal Pot, Baking Flower and a Bottle of Vegetable Oil. In his words, “this Projects is in line with MDG Goal 1, which target is to Halve between 1990 and 2015 the proportion of people who suffer from hunger and Poverty” My aim of taking up this project is to train and Empower Less Privileged Mothers On skills Acquisition. By the Special Grace of God the aim of this Project was actualized and the mothers are now in the field exhibiting the skills they acquired from the training and with the help of my little empowerment, they where able to start up a small scale business.

This noble idea of a selfless youth should be encouraged with not just Verbal Commendations but with State, National and International Awards. The time, money and energy this Second Class Upper Degree (Elect Elect Eng.) holder from Anambra State University Uli could have been channeled into personal programs or that which will benefit his nuclear and extended families or even better him lots in lives but for his humane nature, decided to develop a community where he spent just 11 to 12 months.

The communities that are benefiting from these projects should as matters of necessity encourage him with a Traditional Title that will encourage others to do same.

He spoke with the Press and promised never to give up in rendering social services to people wherever he goes, not minding the inherent challenges. He advised other youths to be selfless and always contribute their quota to the development of their communities and the nation alike.

Without being Preemptive, we are optimistic that Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmen, the Executive Governor of Kwara State and the Presidency will honour this Hard Working Man for his heroic and outstanding projects.

He appreciated his Sponsors, Contributors and Advisers. Alh. Tajudeen Owoyemi, Alh. Asisi Bukoye, Mrs. Adesoye, Justice Adegbite, Chief Ayotunde Raji, Mr. Kola Oyawoye, Dr Tunji Olagunju, Barr. Wahab Shetti, Alh. Lola Ashiru, Mr. R.O Olagunju, OFFA Descendant Union (ODU), The Sole Administrator OFFA LGA, Igbo Community Association, Anambra Progressive Association, Members and Youths of Secret Heart Church Ijagbo & St Cyprian Parish Offa, Management and Staff of OKIN FM Radio Station, Rv. Father Pendo Lawani, Rv. Father Raphael, Rv. Father Chris Adebiye, Bro. Samuel Ezeh and Sis. Chinwe.
He also appreciated the people that guided and directed him all through his stay in Kwara State. In his words, “They made me feel at home even when am not home”. He is so grateful to the Management and Staff of NYSC Secretariat Ilorin, most especially, His Platoon Officer- Pastor Olodude H.O; OFFA Local Government Assistant Inspectors- Mr. Ajikobi and Mrs. Aremu F.O; OFFA Local Government Inspector- Mrs. Oyinloye J.G; CDS MDG Schedule Officer- Mrs. Alabi; Zonal Inspector (Daddy) - Mr. Owolabi; Camp Director- Miss. R.K Alabi; HOD SAED- Mr. Olugbodi; and most especially, the Big MAMA, the NYSC State Coordinator- Ezinne Ngozi Angela Miguel Ezekwe.

Finally, he remained indebted to his parents Chief and Mrs. Christopher Okoye, His Siblings Ebele Okoye, Nkeiruka Okoye, Somtochukwu Okoye and Ogechukwu Okoye for their endless Love, Prayers and Encouragement.”

Photo: Nigerian Girl Emerges 1st PhD Pharmacy Graduate In UK University

The 27-year-old Nigerian, Dr. Bahijja Raimi-Abraham, made history by becoming the first graduate of Pharmacy from the University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom, to be awarded a PhD in Pharmacy. She shares her experience with Olabisi Deji-Folutile in this online interview.

Were you born in the UK?
I was born in Lagos, Nigeria in April 1985 and left Nigeria at the age of six when my family returned to the UK – my parents had lived and studied in the UK previous to that.
After completing my primary school education in London, I attended secondary school in North Wales, Penrhos College – where my mother and her sisters also were educated; and following my GCSEs I returned to London for sixth form when I studied and passed the Advanced Level examinations (A – levels) in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Drama.

From where did you obtain your first degree?
I was accepted to read Pharmacy at the University of East Anglia – the University had just opened its School of Pharmacy and I was among the first intake of Pharmacy students.

The course was of four years in duration and led to the award of the MPharm degree. Following this, I applied to, and was accepted by Guy’s and St Thomas’s Hospital in central London to undergo my Pharmacy Pre-registration year. After passing my Pre-registration exams and attaining full status as a Pharmacist, I was invited by my alma mater, University of East Anglia, to apply and study for a Doctorate in Pharmaceutics.

How many students registered for the PhD programme?
To the best of my knowledge, there were seven of us in the School of Pharmacy at the University of East Anglia (UEA) when I started my PhD course in October 2008.

Were you also among the first set of students to register for PhD in the university?
No. UEA has been in existence for almost 50 years – it was established in 1963 and has produced PhD graduates for a number of years. The School of Pharmacy at UEA was opened to accept its first intake of Pharmacy undergraduates in 2003. I was among the first cohort of Pharmacy undergraduates to be admitted to the university that year. Approximately 90 of us were accepted for Pharmacy, and approximately 50 of us graduated with the award of MPharm (Masters Degree in Pharmacy) in 2007. I am however, the first graduate of The School of Pharmacy at UEA to be awarded a PhD.

I consider this an achievement for myself no doubt, as well as for my family, the School of Pharmacy at UEA, as well as an achievement for Nigeria – the land of my birth!

What are your experiences in the course of your study?
Overall my experiences have been positive. Of course, studying Pharmacy and then pursuing a PhD has not been easy, both with their own challenges and different learning outcomes. I have always tried to study areas that I have had a natural interest in. For example, during my A-Level studies I thoroughly enjoyed Chemistry and on advice from my mother, I decided to study Pharmacy at university level.

At the start of the second year of my undergraduate degree I decided I wanted to pursue the highest form of education and had a meeting with the then head of school and another member of the faculty (both later became my PhD supervisors) to discuss the requirement to study a PhD. Although my experiences have been positive, there have also been some challenges. But through it all, I’ve had the support of my lecturers and my family which motivated me to achieve. My study of Pharmacy instilled discipline in me as a professional – this discipline gained as a result of becoming a Pharmacist stood me in good stead as I embarked on my PhD course.
What are some of the challenges that blacks encounter in the UK?
Challenges encountered by blacks in the UK are as wide and as varied as you can imagine – because as with all other individual experiences, one must try to refrain from generalising. For me, my life in the UK has generally been positive. However one of the major challenges is the issue of stereotyping…a problem that, I suppose, can be faced anywhere in the world. Stereotyping leads to presumptions which often take a while to deconstruct.

For example, working as a locum Pharmacist I have had experiences when patients come into the pharmacy and speak to my white health care assistant first – somewhat assuming that perhaps I’m the health care assistant while the white member of staff is the pharmacist (and overall manager of the pharmacy on a given day!). I have had to be assertive – perhaps more than I would have had to be if I wasn’t black; assertive in ensuring that I am considered and respected in the workplace.

What are your personal experiences?
As I’ve said previously, my personal experiences have generally been positive. I attended primary school in London from the age of six and then for secondary school I attended a fee-paying boarding school in North Wales where I was athlete of the year for three consecutive years. I was also a member of the school netball and swimming teams; then sixth-form college in London for my A levels before attending University of East Anglia to study Pharmacy.

I also played netball for my university. Prior to starting my PhD I worked at Guy’s and St Thomas’Hospital in London for my Pharmacy Pre-registration year. During my entire educational life I would say that I’ve been fortunate to have met some extremely supportive people. In general, I’ve learnt life is what you make it – always do something that is natural to you and that you enjoy because if applied correctly, you will excel in it.

What is the population of blacks to whites in your school?
In my PhD group I was the only black student in a group of seven white people of mixed nationality.

Are there cases of lecturers victimising students there?
To the best of my knowledge there was no serious case of victimisation from lecturers. UEA has a robust complaints/grievance procedure which all students are made aware of.

What words of encouragement do you have for young people in your shoes either at home or abroad?
I would say to young people both at home and abroad that education is indeed the key to a myriad of life-changing opportunities. It is important to get a first degree so that you always have something to fall back on.

The choice of whether or not to progress to Masters degree level or indeed to Doctorate level can be made once the first hurdle is in sight or indeed after it has been achieved. Stay positive about life in general. Good things come to those who wait – don’t try and “grow old” before your time.

What are your plans for the future? Do you intend to return to Nigeria?
I plan to pursue a career in academia. I also plan to explore and avail myself of all the opportunities that are put before me. Included in this plan is my wish to make a contribution towards the development of pharmaceutical research and practice in Nigeria.

The University of East Anglia is a publicly-owned university. What is the rating of the university in the UK?
According to the Complete University Guide University League Table for 2012 and 2013, the University of East Anglia is the 27th best university in the UK. The School of Pharmacy at the University of East Anglia is ranked as No.1 in the UK!

BREAKING: Two killed in Ogun varsity students’ protest

Two people have been reportedly killed in Monday’s students’ protest at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State.
Several students, including the university’s student union president have been arrested and taken to Ijebu-Igbo.
However, the cause of the protest could not be ascertained at the time of filing this report.

Details later… We'd keep you posted with details as the story unfolds.

JAMB Continues Change of Course & Institution for 2013

A yearly practice by JAMB is usually to allow for candidates to have the opportunity to change their courses or institution for a 2 week period, once the results are released.

However, this year appears to be different due to the fact that this years examination has been marred by so many hiccups, therefore for now, the change of institution process has been prosponed indefinately

hurry now and do your change of institution here

Finally JAMB Releases Withheld Results

For those people who have been calling me day and night icluding midnight now you'd lemme rest! the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has finally released the results earlier withheld over what it described as non-biometric verification.

Also, 91,610 candidates will commence the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Computer Based Test (CBT) in the seven designated centres from Saturday...

The scheduled computer-based test will hold from May 18 till June 1, 2013, in over 70 centres. Candidates are thus advised to reprint their e-Registration slips afresh to further ascertain their CBT centres.

Registrar and Chief Executive of JAMB, Professor ‘Dibu Ojerinde, while announcing the release of the results of the paper-pencil test and dual-based test across the nation and two foreign centres, said the CBT will take place in Nigeria and other countries namely Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom and South Africa.

Ojerinde who had said over 80,419 results of the candidates were withheld for various reasons, noted that out of this figure, results of 68,309 candidates from various centres were undergoing further screening to ascertain their culpability, while results of 12,110 candidates had been withheld for possible disciplinary action

But those whose results were withheld over lack of bio-metric verification are lucky, as theirs have now been released. They can go to the JAMB designated website to check their results.

It would be recalled that some of the candidates, who could not be verified as the biometric could not show their finger print on the day of the examination were listed by the invigilators in the affected examination centres and forwarded to JAMB head-office, Abuja, for scrutiny.

HOW TO DO JAMB CHANGE OF INSTITUTION

2013/2014 Jamb change of course form.

Now that the 2013 Jamb Utme examination have come and gone, the expectation of every Jambite is to gain admission into one the higher institutions in the country. But this is easier said than done because not everybody that sat for 2013 Jamb UTME will make up to the cut-off mark for the particular institution or course of choice. Imagine a situation where about 1.7 million students sat for the 2013 Jamb, just to fill the few chances available in the Nigerian tertiary institutions.

Haven checked your 2013 Jamb UTME result and discovered that for one reason or the other you failed to meet up the cut-off mark for your institution of choice or course of choice, there is no need to panic as there is still hope for you. All you need to do is get the Jamb 2013 change of course form and proceed to change to many other institutions and departments that accept your utme score for offer of admission into their institutions and courses.

How to do this;

To change your course or institution of choice follow the following steps;

-Simply visit any Jamb center or authorised dealer nationwide to obtain the change of course form,

-Visit Jamb website using your computer

-Follow every instruction given to you both on the website and on the card to change your course or institution.

If there's any problem drop your comments below

UPGRADE YOUR JAMB RESULT BEFORE 31ST OF MAY 2013

People have been disturbing me so i have decided to DO THISy, here is Guide To  Upgrade Your JAMB 2013 Result Using JAMB Result Checker

for those of you who have been thinking of checking your jamb here is the solution

1. Visit the Jamb Result Checker portal here : http://www.jamb.org.ng/unifiedtme4

Or  http://jamb.org.ng/Unifiedtme3/

2. Type in your slip or Reg number and click on submit.

News reaching us is that the JAMB 2013 Result can only be checked 5 times. We would keep you informed on the JAMB result 2013 news.

if you want me to upgrade your result drop your registration no and name in the coments box below

How To Check JAMB score 2013

People have been disturbing me so i have decided to republish this story, here is Guide To Check Your JAMB 2013 Result Using JAMB Result Checker

for those of you who have been thinking of checking your jamb here is the solution

1. Visit the Jamb Result Checker portal here : http://www.jamb.org.ng/unifiedtme4

Or  http://jamb.org.ng/Unifiedtme3/

2. Type in your slip or Reg number and click on submit.

News reaching us is that the JAMB 2013 Result can only be checked 5 times. We would keep you informed on the JAMB result 2013 news.

Note:

. The server for jamb may  seem down due to heavy traffic just keep trying.

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How To Check JAMB Result 2013

Guide To Check Your JAMB 2013 Result Using JAMB Result Checker for those of you who have been thinking of checking your jamb here is the solution

1. Visit the Jamb Result Checker portal here : http://www.jamb.org.ng/unifiedtme4

Or  http://jamb.org.ng/Unifiedtme3/

2. Type in your slip or Reg number and click on submit.

News reaching us is that the JAMB 2013 Result can only be checked 5 times. We would keep you informed on the JAMB result 2013 news.

Note:

For now to check your JAMB 2013 result use the first link http://www.jamb.org.ng/unifiedtme4 as the second has gone offline. The server for jamb may  seemdown due o heavy traffic just keep trying

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CORRUPTION! I Gave Prof Okojie Bribe To Approve My Illegal University

Is any sector in Nigeria free from the monster called corruption? 

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has filed a suit against one Pius Nwachukwu, 47, and his wife, Chika, at a Karu Chief Magistrates’ Court for operating an illegal university. 

But Mr. Nwachukwu shocked the court on Friday when he disclosed that he got temporary approval to run the university from the executive secretary of the NUC, Prof. Julius Okojie, after he gave him N20,000...

The NUC is alleging that the couple founded Temple University at Orozo, Abuja, without its approval.

When the matter came up for hearing on Friday, Mr. Nwachukwu told the court that he got temporary approval to operate a private university from Prof. Julius Okojie after he the N20,000 bribe.

Mr. Nwachukwu claimed that Mr. Okojie, “who is the Director General of the National Universities Commission, gave me the approval based on the existing relationship we had for long”.

He was led in evidence by his counsel, Philip Gushit, before Chief Magistrate Shuaibu Ahmed.

He said, “In spite of the temporary approval given to me by Okojie, some group of armed policemen and staff of NUC invaded the school premises and arrested me and my wife, Chika, and took us to Karshi Police Station. We were detained at the station for four days and later charged to court, saying that we are operating an illegal university.

“I have a PhD certificate in Theology from Temple University International, my Alma Mata, and I am the representative of the school in Nigeria,” he added.

When asked how much he gave Prof Okojie to secure the temporary licence, Mr. Nwachukwu  said, “I gave him N20, 000 to fuel his car."

Following the bribery saga, the magistrate adjourned the case to June 13 for adoption of written addresses.

JAMB releases 2013 UTME results

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the 2013 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. The board, however, withheld 12,110 results for possible disciplinary action.

The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, announced this at a news conference on the release of the results in Bwari, FCT, today Friday May 3rd.

The registrar said after thorough processing of answer scripts of the candidates who sat for the examination, the board discovered some forms of malpractice perpetuated during the conduct of the examination.

“However, the results of 68,309 candidates from various centres are undergoing further screening to ascertain the culpability of 12,110 candidates’ results.



A total of 1,629,102 candidates applied to sit for the Paper Pencil Test (PPT), while 15,008 candidates applied for the Dual Based Test, bringing the number of candidates  to 1,644,110.
“The general performance of candidates in this year’s examination shows remarkable improvement compared with last year.

“Ten candidates scored 300 marks and above, while 127,017 candidates scored between 1-159 marks.
“About 40,692 candidates’ results were invalid due to either multiple shading or no shading at all.  After processing all the results, the board also discovered that about 47,974 candidates were absent.“
The registrar assured the candidates that their results could be accessed on the JAMB Website: www.myjambresult.com using their registration numbers.

He said about 40 centres would be screened to ascertain their culpability and warned the public against Internet fraudsters.

“Information reaching JAMB shows Internet fraudsters are already telling candidates that their results could be upgraded in one form or the other. This is pure deceit, the public and candidates are hereby advised to disregard these fraudsters since they do not have access to our data.

“Let me once again state that candidates are allowed to change their choices of institutions and courses once only, this change has to be effected within two weeks from today.

Ojerinde said the Computer Based Test (CBT) is scheduled to take place from May 18 to June 1 and appealed to candidates to reprint their e-registration slips afresh to further ascertain their CBT centres.

Source: NAN

Poly Teachers Begin Indefinite Strike

THE Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, has commenced an indefinite strike, following failure of the federal and state governments to implement agreements on issues affecting polytechnic education in the country.

The indefinite strike declared, Sunday, by the union, followed end of a seven-day warning strike which ended weekend.

Some of the issues in contention are non-migration of members at the lower cadres on CONTISS 15 salary scale; release of white paper on the visitation panel to federal polytechnics; non-commencement of needs assessment of Nigerian polytechnics; worrisome state of state-owned polytechnics/monotechnics; and continued appointment of unqualified persons as rectors by some state governments.

Others include failure of most state governments to implement approved salary packages (CONPCASS) for polytechnics and 65 years retirement age; continued recognition of the NBTE as a regulatory body for Nigerian polytechnics against the creation of a national polytechnics commission; and the snail speed associated with the amendment of the Federal Polytechnics Act, amongst others.

National President of ASUP, Mr Chibuzor Asomugha, told Vanguard, Sunday, that the indefinite strike had become inevitable because the meeting the union had with Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, on the issues yielded no positive results.

He said the strike would be called off only when governments addressed all issues raised by the union, and urged all polytechnics across the country to abide by the directive to embark on strike.

A MUST READ: The Fake Universities In Nigeria

Last July, shortly after the horrific Dana Air crash that killed over a hundred Nigerians, I did a piece titled, “Murder Incorporated”. The thrust of the piece was that the government ought to take the larger blame for the incident. Why? Because ours is a country of “anything goes”.

There are laws, but people break them with impunity and no one gets punished...

That really is what separates us from the rest of the so-called developed world. The lack of respect for laws by citizens and the inability of government to uphold the rule of law make all the difference between a stable and prosperous state and one poised to fail.

While working on the article referenced above I came across a National Universities Commission newsletter that had a list of 44 “fake universities” in the country. That piece of information was meant as a cautionary note for students and parents as well as the public. It is hard to say how many of those concerned saw and benefited from the NUC alert. From all indications, not many.

Just last week, close to a year after the NUC highlighted the issue of “fake universities”, I visited the NUC website only to discover that the list had grown to 49 and counting. It is either that, in response to the country’s glorification of paper qualification, business is thriving for “fake universities” or those who are supposed to rein in these illegal entities are not doing what is expected of them.

That the NUC had to issue another warning recently is a pointer to how menacing the issue has become. The latest information about “fake universities” and “degree mills” in the country came via a public announcement signed by the Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission, Prof. Julius Okojie.

“The National Universities Commission wishes to announce to the general public, especially parents and prospective undergraduates, that the underlisted “Degree Mills” have not been licensed by the Federal Government and have, therefore, been closed down for violating the Education (National Minimum Standards, etc) Act CAP E3 Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004,” Prof. Okojie noted.

The list of “fake universities” included such incongruous names as may not be needful to mention here.

For good measure, Okojie added, “For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any certificate from any of these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk. Certificates obtained from these sources will not be recognised for the purposes of the National Youth Service Corps, employment, and further studies. The relevant law enforcement agencies have also been informed for their further necessary action. This list of illegal institutions is not exhaustive”. How reassuring!

It is heartwarming that the NUC appears to be tackling the menace of “fake universities” frontally. But there are many questions begging for answers. What type of “investigations” is the NUC conducting? Universities are not daycare centres. How did these “degree mills” start off? Is there a “cabal” behind these “fake universities”? Are there no regulations/requirements before universities are accredited? Did the NUC accredit the universities it is investigating?

The NUC has a list of legally recognised universities in the country and any institution that purports to be a university that is not on the list should be closed down immediately and its proprietors prosecuted. That is the easiest way to put an end to this scam. In this regard, does the NUC have the support of the government and its relevant agencies to prosecute the proprietors of these illegal universities?

Coming on the heels of the Federal Government’s appointment of Salisu Buhari, discredited former Speaker of the House of Representatives, to the governing council of a federal university, it is easy to see the kind of support the NUC would get from the government. For those who need reminding, Buhari was the first speaker of the House of Representatives when the Fourth Republic took off in 1999. He came to that position having lied about his age and qualification. He claimed a degree from the University of Toronto, Canada, which he never earned.

When Buhari bowed to public pressure and tearfully tendered his letter of resignation to the House, claiming to be motivated by his zeal to serve his country, he received a thunderous applause from his fellow colleagues who agreed to pardon him. That pardon did come eventually through his mentor, then president Olusegun Obasanjo.

The other day, I watched presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati, on TV trying labouriously to defend the appointment of Buhari. According to Abati, “The thing about pardon is that it turns you into a new man. Out of the 251 persons appointed to governing council of federal universities, I don’t think we really have to worry ourselves so much about one man”.

Perhaps, in tackling the problem of “fake universities”, the government needs to borrow a leaf from its own playbook. Only recently, through one of its agencies, the National Film and Video Censors Board, the government banned the airing and distribution of the documentary, “Fuelling Poverty”. The 30-minute film documents the corruption in the country’s oil industry, its impact and the response of Nigerians to the waste and obnoxious policies it has engendered.

The NFVCB says the documentary “is highly provocative and likely to incite or encourage public disorder and undermine national security”. It warned the filmmaker and his associates about the consequences of violating the order, saying “all relevant national security agencies (including the Department of State Services and the Police) are on the alert”. I would think the menace of “fake universities” is a greater threat to us than a 30-minute film that merely documents what Nigerians already know.

We look forward to the outcome of the NUC’s “investigation” and hope that at the end of the day, we actually see people punished for violating the Education (National Minimum Standards etc) Act CAP E3 Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

By Chido Onumah

(CONUMAH@HOTMAIL.COM)

Babcock University releases school fees for next session. Students protest

Well, they are not protesting in school or complaining to their school administration...they are protesting via the media. A few students from the school have sent me mails complaining about the exorbitant fees they are being made to pay to get an education. The university just released the school fees for the next session and some of the students feel its outrageous. See it below...

1) Accounting- N1.5million
2) Nursing- N1million
3) Law- N2million
4) Medicine- N3million
5) Others- N860,000

The students are scared to protest in their school because they could get suspended. Babcock is a Christian University and claims to be a non-profit organization, so students don't understand why they have to pay such huge amounts to school there. But here's my thing; complaining about the school fees of a private university is like complaining about the cost of a first class plane ticket. You have other options; business class, premium economy class, economy class. If this is too much for you, move to a federal school, state school or less expensive private schools. Not that I support these fees, I think it's ridiculous. You pay N3million a session to become a doctor and when you eventually get a job, you make less than N200 thousand a month...doesn't make much sense to me...but that's the way the school wants to operate. You either take it or leave it! What do you guys think?

But meanwhile, is there anything the federal government can do for these students? Like, make their University bring down the fees?

DIRECTORY OF STATE UNIVERSITY

Umar Musa Yaradua University

Umar Musa Yaradua University has a rank of 65 out of the Universities in Nigeria making it one of the top State Universities in Nigeria. The mission of Umar Musa Yaradua University is to provide well grounded, sound and God fearng graduate students in Nigeria. Admission requirements into a degree program at the university are Jamb, Neco, Waec and or Gce. The Jamb cut off mark is 180 for secondary school students in Nigeria.
Founded: 2006,

Ibrahim Badamosi Babaginda University

Ibrahim Badamosi Babaginda University is ranked 62 out of the Universities in Nigeria. It is one of the most facilitated state universities in Nigeria. The University is owned and located in Niger State, Nigeria. The State University is named after one of the states prestigious politicians in Nigeria by the name Ibrahim Badamosi Babaginda.
Founded: Nil,

Adekunle Ajasin University

Adekunle Ajasin University is a state University in Nigeria with a ranking of 34 out of all universities in Nigeria. Also one of the best state Universities in Nigeria. Admission into Undergraduate degree at Adekunle Ajasin university requires Jamb, Waec or Neco . Scholarships are not available at the university. A variety of majors from engineering to management sciences are offered at the university.
Founded: 1999,

Niger Delta University, Nigeria.

Niger delta unversity is a member of the association of commonwealth universities in Africa. the university is ranked 33 among universities in Nigeria and also one of the best state universities in Nigeria. Jamb admission cut off mark into the university is 180 for Nigerian students. Undergraduate and Posgraduate degrees are available for both male and female students.
Founded: 2000,

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology. (Lautech)

Ladoke Akintola University of technology is the best state University in Nigeria. It was ranked 13 out of all Universities in Nigeria. It is also one of the best Universities of technology in Nigeria. It is also one of the first State Universities in Nigeria to start operation with higly reputable professors in their various fields.
Founded: 1990, 3 Reviews » Type: Public Location: Ogbomosho, Oyo State.

Kaduna State University

Kaduna State University is ranked 30 out of all universities in Nigeria. It is also one of the State Universities established to provide all round university of the highest standard for development in the state. It is located in Kaduna State, Nigeria. With over 6000 students and an average tuition fee over 20,000 naira.
Founded: 20004,

River State University of Science and Technology (RSUST)

River State University of Science and Technology was founded in 1980 as the first technological university in Nigeria. As one of the leading universities of technology in Nigeria and leading state universities in Nigeria it is ranked 29. The University is located in River State, Nigeria.
Founded: 1980

Plateau State University

Plateau State University, ranked 60 out of all the universities in Nigeria makes it one of the leading state Universities in Nigeria with over 3,000 students and located in plateau state, Nigeria. The University offers Undergraduate degrees, Masters Degrees and also Diploma Degrees to prospective students.
Founded: 2005,

Bayero University Kano

Bayero State University is one of the top state Nigerian universities that posseses a wealth of experience combined with a great spirit and commitment to excellence in Nigeria. The University is ranked 55 in Nigeria. Academic experience in bayero university excellent. They offer Undergraduate, Post graduate, Diploma, and Pre-degrees for prospective students. Students size at the school is about 20,000.
Founded: 1977,

Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH)

Ondo State University of Science and Technology is one of the youngest state Universities in Nigeria, established 2007. However, Out of all the Universities of technology in Nigeria, this university is highly committed to be technology driven. Ondo state University of technology is ranked 52 out of all universities in Nigeria.
Founded: 2007,

Nasarawa State University

Nasarawa State University is ranked 54 out of all universities in Nigeria which puts it in the first 15 positions for all State Universities in Nigeria. the University is located in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. The University has so far developed skilled and various intelligent students whom have proven to be good citizens of the country.
Founded: N/A,  Type: public Location: Keffi,Nasarawa-state

Anambra State University

Anambra State University was established to provide good education to students in Anambra State and Nigeria as a whole. It is ranked 39 out of all Universities in Nigeria. It is one of the State Universities in Nigeria with multiple campuses. The University offers undergraduate degrees, masters degrees and diplomas to prospective students.
Founded: 2000, Type: Public Location: Uli, Anambra State.

Osun State University.

Osun State University is also one the few State Universities in Nigeria with mulitple campuses. the University was recently founded in 2006. However ranked 53 out of all the Universities in Nigeria. The University offers both masters degree and undergraduate degrees to prospective students in Nigeria and oversees.
Founded: 2006, Type: public Location: Oshogbo -Osun

Tai Solarin University of Education

Tai Solarin University of Education is the first University of education out of all the state universities in Nigeria and also all universities in Nigeria. It is ranked 31 in Nigeria with over 50,000 students. The University has scholarships available for prospective students.
Founded: 2005,Type: public Location: Ijagun, Ijebu Ode-Ogun state

Benue State University.

Benue State University is ranked 66 out of all universities in Nigeria and also one of the leading state Universities in Nigeria. The University was founded 1992. It offers both undergraduate and graduate programs with over 50 graduate programs across seven colleges.
Founded: 1992,  Type: Public Location: Benue- State

Kwara State University

Kwara State University is a university of its kind in Nigeria that has recognized the urgent need for a university education that is focused on value re-orientation towards self-employment and job creation. The identification of this need led to the creation of the Entrepreneurship Center. Admission: UME,DE Degree: Bachelor Degree programs, Postgraduate degree programs (PGD) [...]
Founded: 2009,  Type: public Location: Molete- Kwara State

Delta state university

To promote quality education, character and cultural transformation, to meet with the challenges of our time through exemplary scholarship and professionalism for the purpose of addressing local, national and international issues in key areas so as to contribute to the improvement of the global community Admission: UME,DE Degree:Diploma programmes, Undergraduate programmes,Postgraduate degree programmes(PGD),Sandwich programmes Student [...]
Founded: 1992,  Type: public Location: Abraka,Delta State

Imo state university

With the creation of Abia State in 1991 out of the former Imo State, the entire physical facilities and human resources and develops the learning skills of students. Admission: UME,DE Degree: Diploma programs,  Undergraduate programs,  Postgraduate degree programs(PGD), Sandwich programs. Student size: 30,000 Resources Scholarship:No School library:Yes Student union: Yes Housing: Yes Sports facilities: Yes [...]
Founded: 1981, Type: public Location: Owerri ,Imo State

Abia state university

The university is organized in colleges and schools having been founded on the same collegiate system operated by great professors ,to help students achieve great education and be good citizens of the country.. Admission: UME,DE Degree: Diploma programmes, Undergraduate programmes,Postgraduate degree programmes(PGD),Sandwich programmes Student size:N/A Resources Scholarship:No School library:Yes Student union: Yes Housing:Yes Sports facilities: [...]
Founded: 1981, Type: Public Location: Uturu,Abia State

Lagos State university

The Lagos State University – also known as LASU, is the only state university in the former British colony. Admission: UME,DE Degree:Diploma programmes, Undergraduate programmes,Postgraduate degree programmes(PGD),Sandwich programmes Student size: 61,000 Resources Scholarship: No School library: Yes Student union: Yes Housing: Yes Sports facilities: Yes Tuition: 50,000-200,000
Founded: 1983, Type: Public Location: Ojo, Lagos.

Edo state University

Ambrose Alli University is a university in Nigeria established in 1981 formerly known as Edo State University. It was established by the then governor of Bendel- State (now Edo and Delta States) First known as Bendel State University, then Edo State University, it was later changed to its present name in commemoration of Alli. Admission: [...]
Founded: 1981, Type: Public Location: Ekpoma, Edo- state

Enugu State University of Technology

The University was conceived with the aim to establish an institution that must be closely related to society, its industry and above all, serve as a catalyst in the technological advancement of the people, hence the University’s motto remains, “Technology for Service Admission:  admission requirements into enugu state university of technology Degree: Diploma programmes, Undergraduate, [...]
Founded: 1980, Type: Public Location: Anambra -State

Adamawa state University

The University is intended to provide additional places for the increasing number of students seeking admission, which currently is not being adequately met by Federal Universities located in the country’s North Eastern geopolitical zone. However, the state is endowed with abundant natural and mineral resources. Financial capital and suitably trained manpower are key requirements for [...]
Founded: 2002, Type: Public Location: Mubi, Adamawa

Ebonyi State University

Ebonyi state university is located at the capital of Ebonyi state, with four campuses(CAS,CHS,ISIEKE and the Permenite site). What is today known as Ebonyi State University (EBSU), started on July 30, 1980 when the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) was originally founded as Anambra State university of Technology (ASUTECH), by the then [...]
Founded: 1996, Type: Public Location: Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.

Olabisi Onabanjo University

The university was founded July 7, 1982 as Ogun State University and was renamed Olabisi Onabanjo University on May 29, 2001 in honour of a great citizen of the state, Chief (Dr.) Olabisi Onabanjo whose efforts as the then civilian governor of Ogun State gave birth to the university. Since its inception, Olabisi Onabanjo University has had the [...]
Founded: 1982, Type: public Location: Ago- Iwoye ogun state ,Nigeria

Akwa Ibom state university of Technology

The Akwa Ibom State University of Technology (AKUTECH) is a university under construction and is tasked with building up a unique academic environment that will become the primary vehicle for actualizing the educational dream of developing the intellectual and creative capacities of its students. Admission     : UME, DE Student size    :  2,000-49,999 [...]
Founded: 2004, Type: public Location: Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin L.G.A UYO

University of Ado-Ekiti (UNAD)

University of Ado-Ekiti, as it is known today was at inception in 1982 known as  (OAU) and it prides itself as the only University in Nigeria that has within a quarter of a century had its name changed three times. The university hosts one of the most talented professors in Nigeria as Ekiti State is [...]
Founded: 1982,  Type: Public Location: Ado Ekiti, Ekiti.