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UNIVERSITY OF UYO, UYO RELEASES POST UTME 2016/2017

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Registration for the 2016 Uniuyo screening will start on Monday, 20th June.
The Uniuyo Post UTME form cost N2000.
Deadline: The closing date for registration is, Saturday 2nd July 2016.
Screening will start on the 5th of July 2016.
Purchase of PIN and Registration will be done online.
I shall make a guided tutorial on how to go about this.
To avoid unnecessary mistakes, have me personally process your registration for just a token.
Details will be out on Monday morning.

2016 Uniuyo Cut Off Mark

The University of Uyo has confirmed that her cut off mark for the 2016 Jamb is 180.
So, if you scored 180 and above in the UTME and chose the university of Uyo as your 1st choice.
You are eligible to apply for the screening exercise.
Application for the screening starts on Monday.

Documents Required for Screening

1. Four (4) copies of the University of Uyo 2016 ON-LINE registration form duly completed with the passport-size photograph printed in colour.
2. Four (4) copies of 2016 JAMB(UTME) Result printout
3. Four (4) recent passport-size photographs on red background (same photograph as the one used for the on-line registration) with the name, UTME registration number and signature of the candidate on the reverse side of the photographs. These should be packaged in quarto- size envelope and labeled with name, department and JAMB registration number.

Uniuyo Post UTME Schedule / Time table

Day 1 5th July 2016 Engineering (1)
Day 2 6th July 2016 Engineering (2)
Day 3 9th July 2016. Law/Agriculture/Engineering (3) – Food & Agriculture engineering
Day 4 11th July 2016. Education
Day 5. 12th July 2016. Pharmacy/ Education (2)- social studies eduction.
Day 6. 13 July 2016 Environmental studies/Basic Medical science
Day 7 14th July 2016. Social sciences
Day 8 15th July 2016. Arts
Day 9. 16th July 2016. Science/Arts(2)- History & Philosophy
Day 10. 18th July 2016. Business Admin(1)- acct & busines management (1)
Day 11 19th July 2016. Business admin. (2)- Banking & Finance , insurance , marketing, business management (2)/ clinical science
Day 12. 20th July 2016. Clinical science (2).
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List of Universities 2016/17 Post UTME Forms Currently Available

2016/2017 Post UTME Forms of Nigerian Universities

Rivers State University of Science and Technology – RSUST Post UTME – 2016/17
Lagos State University – LASU Admission Screening – 2016/17
Tai Solarin University of Education – TASUED Post UTME – 2016/17
Ekiti State University – EKSU Post UTME – 2016/17
Nigeria Turkish Nile University- NTNU Post UTME – 2016/17
NTNU School Fees
Elizade University – EU Post UTME – 2016/17
EU School Fees.
Fountain University, Osogbo – FUO Post UTME – 2016/17
FUO School Fees.
Edwin Clark University – ECU Post UTME – 2016/17
ECU School Fees.
Tansian University – Tansian Post UTME – 2016/17
TansianSchool Fees.
American University Of Nigeria – AUN Post UTME – 2016/17
AUN School Fees.
Gregory University Uturu – GUU Post UTME – 2016/17
GUU School Fees.
Crawford University – Crawford Post UTME – 2016/17
Crawford School Fees.
Igbinedion University Okada – IOU Post UTME – 2016/17
IOU School Fees.
Christopher University – Christopher Post UTME – 2016/17
Christopher University School Fees
Bingham University – BINGHAM Post UTME – 2016/17
Bingham University School Fees
Achievers University Owo – AUO Post UTME – 2016/17
Joseph Ayo Babalola University- JABU Post UTME – 2016/17
JABU School Fees
Olabisi Onabanjo University – OOU Post UTME – 2016/17
Afe Babalola University – ABUAD Post UTME – 2016/17
ABUAD School Fees.
Veritas University – VUNA Post UTME – 2016/17
Veritas School Fees.
Bowen University – Bowen Post UTME – 2016/17
Bowen School Fees.
Bells University – Bells Post UTME – 2016/17
Babcock University – BU Post UTME – 2016/17
BU School Fees
Pan-Atlantic University – PAU Post UTME – 2016/17
PAU School Fees
Kwara State University – KWASU Post UTME – 2016/17
Covenant University – CU Post UTME – 2016/17
See also: CU School Fees.
Redeemer’s University, Nigeria – RUN Post UTME – 2016/17
See also: RUN School Fees.
Ajayi Crowther University- ACU Post UTME – 2016/17
See also: ACU School Fees.
Landmark University – LMU Post UTME – 2016/17
See also: LMU School Fees.

2016/2017 Post UTME Forms of Nigerian Polytechnics.

Crown Polytechnic – Crown Post UTME – 2016/17
Ogun State College of Health Technology – OSCOHTECH Post UTME – 2016/17

2016/2017 Post UTME Forms of Nigerian Monotechnics.

University of Benin Teaching Hospital – UBTH Post UTME – 2016/17
Federal Co-operative College, Ibadan- FCC Post UTME – 2016/17

2016/2017 Post UTME Forms of Nigerian Colleges of Education.

Institute of Ecumenical Education – IECE Post UTME – 2016/17

RSUST Post UTME Form, Registration Guidelines – 2016/2017

Candidates Qualified for RSUST Post UTME.

The screening exercise for admission of candidates will be administered only on candidates who chose RSUST and have received notification to that effect from JAMB.
Only candidates who scored 180 and above in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are qualified for the screening exercise in all the Faculties of the University.
Candidates must possess the basic five (5) O’ level credit passes in accordance with the University’s Entry Requirements (Faculty/Departmental) before applying for the screening exercise. It is mandatory that Candidates should upload their O ‘Level results and a scanned copy of their passport photograph. However, candidates who are awaiting their O’level results may apply but should so indicate.

RSUST Post UTME Registration Procedure.

Candidates are expected to register for the screening exercise On-line by logging onto ust.edu.ng and making e-payment of Seven Thousand (N7, 000.00) Naira only, using Interswitch Verve enabled cards or using the Pay Direct Bank Branch option, comprising One Thousand (N1, 000.00) Naira Application fee, Four Thousand, five Hundred (N4, 500.00) Naira Test Fee, One Thousand, five Hundred (N1, 500.00) Naira for Computer Demonstration Exercise.

Candidates are to note that the mode of screening exercise is ELECTRONIC and SUBJECTIVE. It is important that candidates practice how to use the computer especially the use of mouse and keyboard before they turn up for the screening exercise. In addition, the Information Technology Centre (ITC) may be conducting a 1-week demonstration session for candidates prior to the date of the screening exercise.

The registration for the screening exercise will start from Monday 13th June, 2016 and end on Friday 1st July,
RSUST Post UTME Screening Schedule.

The screening exercise will take place from Monday 4th July, 2016 to Tuesday 12th July, 2016 at the Information Technology Centre (ITC) of the University. Candidates are requested to please note that the screening exercise is as scheduled in the screening exercise slip they printed out after their On-line registration. The scheduled date, time and venue shall be indicated in the test slip.

Consideration will not be given to candidates who fail to appear for the screening exercise on the scheduled date and time. All candidates for the screening exercise are required to come to the Venue with their test slip printed out during the On-line registration.

Candidates should note that GSM phones WILL NOT BE ALLOWED into the hall during the screening exercise.

Parents, Guardians and Well-wishers are advised to stay away from the venue of the screening exercise.

Candidates must report at the test venue one (1) hour before the scheduled time on their test slip.

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2016/2017 Post UTME Forms for Rivers State University of Science and Technology

-Rivers State University of Science and Technology – RSUST Post UTME – 2016/17

SAD: Another Super Eagles Coach has gone to be with the lord

SAD: Another Super Eagles Coach has gone to be with the lord. Four Time super eagles coach, Shuiabu Amodu complained of chest pains on Friday and died in his sleep. I This is too much to take in. Amodu 58, has managed a number of club sides in Nigeria, such as BCC Lions, El-Kanemi Warriors, and Shooting Stars; he also managed Orlando Pirates in South Africa. He first managed the Nigerian national team from April 2001 to February 2002. Amodu later stated that his dismissal was "unfair",[3] and also said that, a month later, he had yet to receive a formal letter confirming his dismissal. He was re-appointed manager in April 2008. In December 2009 the Nigeria Football Federation stated that Amodu was under pressure and in January 2010 there was speculation about his future. He was sacked in February 2010. Amodu was appointed technical director of Nigeria's national teams in May 2013. He was re-appointed Nigeria manager in October 2014, replacing Stephen Keshi. It was his fifth spell in charge of the country. Keshi returned to the role two weeks later but was fired in July 2015 and Amodu took over the Eagles again temporarily. He was replaced by Sunday Oliseh on a permanent basis later that month. The Nigerian Football Federation announced his death on the morning of June 11, 2016. Rest In Peace Sir

NYSC dismisses rumour that it’s been scrapped

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has dismissed the report that the scheme has been scrapped, describing it as a malicious and mischievous rumour. NYSC in reaction to reports over the weekend that the scheme has been scrapped insisted that there is no iota of truth in the report, announcing that the 2016 Batch ‘A’ (Stream II) Orientation course will soon commence. In statement issued on Sunday, June 5, on NYSC’s Facebook page, Garba Shehu, the senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, said “NYSC is a creation of the law. Only another law can repeal it.” #‎NYSCNOTSCRAPPED‬ ... PRESIDENCY CLEARS THE AIR! Contrary to the rumour renting the social media that the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC), established since 1975 by then Head of State General Yakubu Gowon (retd), has been summarily disbanded and scrapped by President Muhammadu Buhari, alongside post Jamb tertiary institutions exam, UMTE, authoritative Villa source has promptly denied such as unfounded and legally illogical. "NYSC is a creation of the law. Only another law can repeal it." - Garba Shehu (Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity) The 2016 batch A, stream II orientation course which was scheduled to commence two weeks ago was postponed due to lack of funds which sparked rumours that President Muhammadu Buhari had scrapped the programme to reduce government cost. The orientation course was initially scheduled to commence on Saturday, May 21. Read more: https://www.naij.com/850867-nysc-not-scrapped-presidency-clears-air.html

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President Muhammadu Buhari is currently studying the gazette signed by late President Umaru Yar’Adua on the Niger Delta crisis as one of the possible ways of tackling the renewed violence being orchestrated by the Niger Delta Avengers in the region, SUNDAY PUNCH has learnt. The purpose of revisiting the gazette, it was further learnt, was to ensure that all the agreements contained in the document were implemented by the Federal Government. The development is coming at a time the destruction of oil facilities in the Niger Delta by the militants has crippled crude oil production and power supply. By Friday, power generation was said to have dropped to 2,832.5MW because of the attacks. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, confirmed to our correspondent on Saturday that the Federal Government was doing all within its ability to restore peace to the Niger Delta. Adesina listed some of the steps being taken to include consultations and the revisiting of the document signed by the late President. “Every effort is being made to restore calmness to the Niger Delta, including consultation, and taking a fresh look at the gazette signed by the Umaru Yar’Adua government, so that the agreements contained therein will be implemented,” the presidential spokesman said. The Senior Special Assistant to President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Ita Enang, had at a press conference on Friday confirmed that some of officials of the Federal Government were already holding discussions on how to end the violence. Enang had said some ministers along with top government officials from the Niger Delta had opened talks with the governors and aggrieved people from the region on how to resolve the conflict. He said the government was prepared to peacefully resolve the conflict. He listed Federal Government’s representatives currently engaging in dialogue with the stakeholders in Niger Delta to include the Minister of Interior, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.); Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Usani Uguru; Co-ordinator, Amnesty Office, Gen. Paul Boroh (retd.) and other ministers from the region. He said, “The Minister of Niger Delta, the Minister of Interior, the Coordinator of the Amnesty Office have been taking actions consistent with their powers and with what I know, almost all the ministers and officers from the Niger Delta region have returned to their respective states, zones and blocks to talk to their leaders and their aggrieved persons on the need for us to maintain peace. “That is going on and they are the representatives of Mr. President. I will not tell you what Mr. President wants to do in person but these are officers and offices which are dealing with this matter.”

FG SCRAPS OUT NYSC SCHEME

Breaking News : FG SCRAPS NYSC SCHEME... WE WILL ALLOW SERVING CORPS MEMBERS TO PASS OUT Says FG As NYSC DG Appeals For Calm... The Federal government has scrapped the National Youth Service Corps NYSC in a bid to cut down spendings. This was reached after today's Federal Executive Council Meeting. It will be recalled that the Federal Government had scrapped Post UTME to enable JAMB carry out its statutory responsibility of conducting admissions into the nation's Universities, Polytechnics and colleges of Education. Meanwhile, all youth corps members currently serving now will be allowed to round off their service year with full financial benefits .

Buhari cancels trip to ogoniland

President Muhammadu Buhari scheduled one-day trip to Ogoniland, Rivers state Senegal for the flag off of Niger Delta clean up has been canceled. A Presidential source told SaharaReporters that President Buhari will be represented by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo The cancelation is not unconnected to security threats to the President from a newly formed militant group, Niger Delta Avengers who had threatened to kill the President should he step foot in the Niger Delta region. The president had blamed an ear infection for canceling the visit to Lagos where he was scheduled to commission some projects finished by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode two weeks ago. It is unclear if the President plans to attend the ECOWAS meeting scheduled to discuss issues of regional security and economic development in Dakar tomorrow.

Why APC campaign fund won't be probed - BoT member

– The EFCC may not probe the source of the APC campaign funds for the 2015 general election – An APC BoT member said the PDP campaign funds were from public funds meant for purchase of arms – According to him, the EFCC probe was not because it was campaign funds but because it was illegally amassed – He said if the APC campaign fund was gotten legitimately, then there was no need to probe it A Board of Trustee member of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Chief Austine Edeze has given reasons why the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may not probe the source of the party’s campaign funds for the 2015 general election. Edeze, who is from the south eastern part of the country said unlike the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that looted funds earmarked for arms purchase for the military, there was no indication that their APC funded its campaign from public fund meant for specific purposes, Daily Sun reports. READ ALSO: ‘I never promised to return N5 million’ – PDP ex-chairman He said: “Not all campaign funds must be probed; not all campaign funds were illegally amassed. The probe is not because it was campaign fund; it’s be­cause you have taken the money from where you shouldn’t. If you have stolen the money meant to fight insurgency or earmarked for another government project, then you should account for it. So, those be­ing probed are being probed for stealing, not because they spent campaign fund. “And if you use money from a legitimate source, it would not be probed for the mere fact that it is cam­paign fund. The issue is the source of the fund, not because it was campaign fund. If the APC got their own campaign funds from legitimate sources, then nothing makes it criminal, because it was used for campaign.” Edeze noted that under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, there has been no sacred cow. He also commended the president for his determination to win the war against corruption. The funding of the presidential campaign of the PDP is currently under investigation by the anti-graft agency. The former National Security Adviser, Dasuki Sambo is in custody and under investigation for allegedly sharing $2.1 billion originally meant for arms purchase to fund the campaign of former President Goodluck Jonathan, to some party chieftains. READ ALSO: Diezani N23bn bribe: 11 INEC officials tell truth to EFCC Also being investigated is the immediate past minister of petroleum resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke, for allegedly distributing $115 million during the election. A number of PDP chieftains have been arrested by the commission for the role they played in the sharing of the arms deal fund. Some have reportedly returned their share of the money while others are still claiming they are innocent of the allegations against them. Many have been wondering and asking why the APC campaign fund is not being investigated like that of the PDP. In response, national chairman of the party, John Odigie-Oyegun said that it was wrong to ask the EFCC to investigate the sources of funding for the APC campaign because unlike the PDP, his party did not use public money to fund its presidential election. Read more: https://www.naij.com/847828-efcc-wont-probe-apc-campaign-fund.html

Two of 2Baba's baby mamas at war, fans react Read more:

– 2Baba’s baby mama Pero Adeniyi’s sister are at war with Annie Idibia over the singer’s visit to Pero and his children – They accused the Nollywood actress of sending bad text messages to Pero’s children – Pero Adeniyi had three children for 2Baba and they are all living with her

2Baba and Annie Idibia On Tuesday, May 31, 2016 Annie Idibia took to her Instagram page to share her thoughts on how child abuse could result from situations where separated parents and exes stress one another over seeing their children. She then gave a shout-out to Sumbo Ajaba Adeoye, the mother of two of 2Baba’s sons who had since married Pastor Adeoye for being a great woman. “Am all about child abuse for the last few weeks… And I realize that they are so many forms of it! Even as parent we do this without even knowing!!!” “Am all about child abuse for the last few weeks… And I realize that they are so many forms of it! Even as parent we do this without even knowing!!!”

Pero’s three children for 2Baba and a friend But according to Eniola , a sister to 2Baba’s babymama and mother of his three children, the post was actually for a reason. Eniola clapped back at Annie for the post. According to Eniola, Annie is jealous that 2face went to see Pero’s children so as to celebrate Pero’s daughter’s birthday with them. 2baba allegedly travelled to see his kids on Tuesday, May 31 and this is his first visit to them in over two years.

2Baba and Pero Adeniyi who had three children for the singer Eniola alleged that Annie harasses Pero and her children with text messages anytime 2Baba tries to contact their kids and wants to cut them off from him. That even 2Baba has to hide to contact them in order not to face her anger. Annie responded to the allegations by asking her to get off her Instagram page but Eniola continued to fire back. See their exchange below:

Flavour Attends Bella Okagbue's Birthday Party

Bella Okagbue, the last sister of singer, Flavour's first babymama, Sandra Okagbue, was a year older two days ago and the singer attended her birthday celebration.

Rukky Sanda's Outfit To A Pool Party

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Floor of the Nigerian stock exchange In just one year of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration, the Nigerian stock market crashed by N1.732 trillion as against the N11.658 trillion market capitalization was as at May 28, 2015. According to a report by Punch newspaper, in the first quarter of 2016, the All-Share Index also crashed to 28,902.25 basis points from 34,310.37 basis points as the equity category lost over N1.053tn in the first quarter of 2016. The market capitalisation of the NSE fell by N811bn in the first 10 weeks of trading this year. READ ALSO: Made-in-Nigeria products is our priority – FG announces The NSE market capitalisation dropped from N9.75tn on January 4, 2016 to N8.939tn 10 weeks into the year, while the All-Share Index also closed at 25,988.40 basis points from the 28,643.67 basis points recorded on the first trading day of the year. Investors had also made huge losses in the Nigerian equities market last year as the market capitalisation (equities only) of the NSE shed a total of N2.354tn between December 2014 and December 2015. An analyst quoted in the report said in the last one year, the efficiency of the country’s economy had been constrained by policies – monetary and fiscal. He noted that the country had not been able to chart the right path in the past one year, saying some actions by the Federal Government in recent times had shown a rethink especially in the partial deregulation of the petroleum downstream sub-sector and the flexible foreign exchange market. “Our concern is that this flexibility must mean flexibility in the whole sense of it. We’ve seen the capital market make progress recently owing to these. Any attempt by the government to interfere again could drag us back significantly,” Mr Tola Oni, an analyst at WSTC Financial Services Limited said. But the President, Nigerian Stock Exchange, Mr Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, has said the capital market must facilitate capital raising for economic growth as well as mobilise savings for investment. READ ALSO: Buhari reaffirms commitment to cleaning Ogoniland Mr Aig-Imoukhuede said part of the strategies was a broad consensus on sectorial priorities for growth, which should feed into policy formation. “Nigeria is facing a huge growth challenge. Nigeria, indeed, has a big challenge in terms of growth. Employment rate must grow owing to the fact that the population is also growing very fast. Growth is difficult to realise; so, government must stimulate growth. “Nigeria is only exaggerating the impacts of falling oil prices now. This is because with a robust financial market the economy can be sustained. The financial market must be encouraged.” He described the Nigerian financial market as a ‘high-risked’ market, saying the situation was capable of attracting limited investors who could ultimately stop at nothing to maximise returns. Meanwhile, here are five Jonathan’s mistakes Buhari repeated in his one year in office.

Niger Delta Avengers bomb Chevron's RMP 23, 24 oil wells

– Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) have bombed two oil wells belonging to Chevron oil – The militants said despite the presence of 100 Gunboats, 4 Warships and Jet Bombers belonging to the Nigerian army, it blew up Chevron’s Oil Well RMP 23 and RMP 24 at about 3:44am Wednesday, June 1 Attacks by militants in the Niger Delta have increased in recent weeks Hard fighting militant group, Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) have bombed two oil wells belonging to Chevron oil. According to the militants who announced the bombing via their Twitter account said despite the presence of 100 Gunboats, 4 Warships and Jet Bombers belonging to the Nigerian army, it blew up Chevron’s Oil Well RMP 23 and RMP 24 at about 3:44am Wednesday, June 1 The group also denied reports that the military that 10 members of the Niger Delta Avengers were arrested. NDa also told the chief of army staff to stop lying. “We are not the ones killing your soldiers” the group said. Read more: https://www.naij.com/846464-breaking-niger-delta-avengers-bomb-chevrons-rmp-23-rmp-24-oil-wells.html

Auchi Poly On Fire As Two Students Have Been "Reportedly" Killed By School Security (Photos)

There is serious uproar at Auchi Polytechnic, Edo state right now. Many students were refused to write their exams because they had not paid their tuition fees. Some were adamant and wanted to go into the exam halls forcefully which resulted in two students reported loosing their lives. The source who sent in these photos disclosed that security men killed the two students and right about now, there is a massive protest in the School. Some are on the run not sure of what may happen next. More photos below.... - See more at: http://www.chuzzyofficial.com/2016/06/auchi-poly-on-fire-as-two-students-have.html#sthash.BUN0jWEC.dpuf

Trucks Collide With Tomato Truck In Igando, Lagos This Morning

Three heavy duty trucks were involved in a ghastly auto accident this morning. The accident occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning along Oko-Fikki bus stop along LASU- Isheri Road, Igando. A heavy duty trailer, a LASTMA waste truck and a truck carrying tomatoes were involved in the collision. An eye witness confirmed to www.metronaija.com the waste bin truck was trying to enter into the trash site, where he would empty his bin, and both truck with sachet tomato and fuel tanker were on top speed. This led to the collossion with the LASTMA truck. It remains unclear if any lives were lost in the accident although men of the Lagos state emergency service are on the scene. Metronaija gathered that he driver of the truck with sachet tomato has since been taken to the hospital, while rescue efforts continue to bring out the motorboy and military escort of the truck with sachet tomato. The accident has led to massive traffic on LASU-Isheri Road.

How Obj, others stopped Buhari from naming looters

President Muhammadu Buhari had some weeks ago hinted he was going to name those who had looted the nation’s treasury on Democracy day. This was to convince skeptical Nigerians that his government is fighting corruption. However, the day came and went by, but Nigerians were not told the identity of those stealing away their common patrimony. Though the government said it was constrained by legal exigencies, Ripples Nigeria gathered that there were also political exigencies involved that put a stop to the planned naming and shaming of the looters. It was learnt that some political heavyweights waded in to analyse the collateral risks of such venture to the President. Led by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Ripples Nigeria gathered that the politicians explained to Buhari that naming looters might set the nation on fire. A source in the presidency said: “You know these looters have hangers-on and beneficiaries that are willing to die for them. “The truth is that corruption is the biggest industry in this country. Now, if you name the looters, you are fighting an entrenched cabal and this government can do without such battle for now.

Reuben Abati remarries wife, Lara

Reuben Adeleye Abati, the former spokesperson to Ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan, quietly remarried his wife in Ibadan, Oyo State. According to an exclusive report by www.metronaija.com, Abati and his wife, Lara exchange marital vows in a traditional ceremony that held in Orogun, Ibadan on Saturday, May 28, 2016. The union, which had reportedly produced two kids, saw friends of Abati and government functionaries in the last dispensation attending the exchange of marital vows for the second time. The two, who were said to be an item during President Jonathan’s tenure in Abuja, exchanged their vows again in the presence of close friends and family members at the NUT Centre, Orogun, Ibadan.

Sidechic Gets Bathed With Acid In Abuja By Man's Wife

Few days after the incident of a sidechic calling out her man's wife on Facebook for lack of sex skills, a more physical incident involving a sidechic has occurred in Abuja. 26-year-old Jamila Musa said she was bathes by acid by her man's wife on Sunday 29th May 2016. She is currently battling to save her sight at Kubwa General Hospital, Abuja. Her words: “A minute to 10pm on Sunday, I was sleeping in my room when I heard a knock on my door. I didn’t recognise the voice immediately but now I am sure of the voice. He said my boyfriend sent him to give me a message. “My boyfriend usually sends motorcycle operators to me so I assumed he was the one that sent this one and as I was trying to open the door, he poured the acid on my face. I rushed outside, I could not shout for about five minutes but when I started shouting, my neighbours gathered and washed my face with soap; they applied honey and pap to it before rushing me to the hospital. “I suspect his wife sent someone to attack me, I did not know at first that he was married but when I realised it, I tried to cut him off. I only knew that he was married when his wife started sending me text messages, insulting and threatening me, I even told him that I was going to report her to the police but he asked me to leave her alone. “I have reported to the Zuba police station and they said they will arrest my boyfriend, his wife and her brother.” “But this people here are not attending to me, I feel as if my condition is now worse, compared to when I came; I can no longer see well, the acid did not affect my eyeballs so I believe that when the swelling reduces, I will see again. But they are not attending to me, if they cannot treat me, they should refer me elsewhere, they should take care of me, I don’t want to lose my sight. “Look at my face, I want to recover from this, the acid did not affect my eyeball, I can see the reflection of light from the windows, I just want the swelling to go down but I feel abandoned, they treat others and abandon me, if they cannot do it, they should refer me to another hospital. This thing was not like this when I came here; I am scared; I don’t want to rot here.”

Allow EFCC Prosecute APC Members Accused Of Corruption – Okogie Tells Buhari

Archbishop Emeritus, Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, Anthony Cardinal Okogie, has praised President Muhammadu Buhari for his commitment to ridding the country of corruption. Okogie praised Buhari in Lagos on Tuesday at a news conference organised as part of activities to mark his 80 years birthday celebration and 50 years priestly ordination anniversary. “I want to commend the president for his commitment to clean the polity. “There is also the need for him to be more systematic in the fight so that even after he leaves office the structure in place would make it difficult for corruption to thrive. “There have been complaints by members of the opposing party that the fight has been selective and only targeted at PDP. “The President must respond to this pro-actively by allowing the Economic and Crimes Commission (EFCC) to work independently, based on the facts and figures at their disposal. “It does not matter the party the accused belongs to. Anyone found wanting should be made to face the music. “That is the only way the President can prove that he belongs to all and to no one.’’ The cleric called on the Federal Government to engage the services of technocrats towards rebuilding the country. “No one knows it all; I feel that the present administration needs more technocrats to help in the task of rebuilding Nigeria. “The economy in particular needs the inputs of tested experts. “There is no shame in seeking for help in order to formulate policies that would attract the much needed inflow of foreign investors that would shore up our economic fortunes. “The President should borrow a leaf from the past administrations, who injected experienced hands that made all the difference and turned us into the investment port of choice in Africa.’’ Okogie said the task of building a vibrant nation deserved the involvement of every Nigerian. “The task of building a viable nation is one that calls for the involvement of every one of us. As it is said, evil thrives when good person stay aloof. “We must therefore continue to hold our nation accountable. The days of impunity are over. We must prove to the international community that there are good people amongst us; that are not corrupt as some believe. “We must call our leaders to order when they err and commend them when the need arise. One year is already gone, just after another year, the race for 2019 will commence in earnest. “What become of them then will be greatly decided by how well they are able to galvanize the nation out of its present predicament, we are watching.’’ He also appealed to the government to address the attacks by Fulani herdsmen, quell the agitation for Biafra, alleviate the sufferings of Nigerians and apply caution in solving the restiveness in the Niger Delta. (NAN)

Photos: Peace Mass transit bus skids off road, falls into a ditch

Just two weeks after a Peace Mass Transit commercial bus was involved in an accident, killing all passengers except one, another one has occurred. Facebook user, Nwokoye Izuchukwu, who survived the accident yesterday May 31st, shared the photos on his wall. He wrote; "Join me give thanks to God Almighty for sparing my life from untimely death few minutes ago. I owe him all the praises. Be thou glorified O Lord.Pls my dear brothers and sisters, we all should be very careful with Peace mass transit drivers. What happened to us this evening was a big lesson to me. The driver attempted making a call. I shouted at him several times demanding that he dropped the phone. Within a minute or two a camry entered our front and because the driver was not really concentrating he lost control of the bus and ran into a ditch. He had enough space to break n control his bus but couldn't because he was almost absent minded. We give God all the glory"he wrote

World's most expensive bag (Hermes Birkin) sold for over $300,000

In a 2014 interview, 1stdibs dealer JaneFinds told Vogue that the 18-karat white gold hardware and 8.2 carats' worth of diamonds aren't the only rarities. She said: "This bag is made of Nilo crocodile, rendered in a subtle coloration that is meant to evoke images of the majestic Himalayan mountains. This dyeing process is painstaking and takes many hours to complete—the lighter the hue, the more difficult the process." PETA has since taken issues with the company for using crocodiles to manufacture their bags. The world's most expensive purse, however, is still Mouawad's 1001 Nights Diamond Purse, which is valued at $3.8 million, and has more than 4,500 diamonds.

Failed Robbery At Stadium Road In Port-Harcourt, Rivers

Failed Robbery At Stadium Road In Port-Harcourt, Rivers Report reaching us now, There was robbery attempt few minutes ago on stadium road port Harcourt Close to uyo street quick safe supermarket But luck was not on their side, about 7 of them were killed. Thank God oh! They were going after a bullion van.

Falana, Rewane, others react as Buhari fails to name looters

Some legal practitioners and economists have expressed support for the refusal of President Muhammadu Buhari to unveil the names of looters and the amount of looted assets so far recovered. The President, had, in an interview in London, while attending the anti-corruption summit organised by British Prime Minister, David Cameron, recently, promised to disclose the figure in his Democracy Day address to the nation. Buhari, however, on Sunday, dashed the hopes of millions of Nigerians who were waiting to be told how much his administration had so far recovered from individuals and firms accused of looting the nation’s treasury. In his nationwide address to mark his one year in office on Sunday, Buhari failed to disclose the figure as promised. Rather, the President promised Nigerians that the Ministry of Information and Culture would be publishing the details which he said would be updated periodically. He simply said “significant amount of assets” had been recovered. Buhari promised that when forfeiture formalities were completed, the money would be put in the nation’s treasury and be spent transparently to fund developmental projects. The President said, “The processes of recovery can be tedious and time-consuming, but today, I can confirm that thus far, significant amount of assets have been recovered. A considerable portion of these are at different stages of recovery. “Full details of the status and categories of the assets will now be published by the Ministry of Information and updated periodically.” A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Femi Falana, and Lagos-based lawyer, Jiti Ogunye, said on Sunday that Buhari’s directive to the Minister of Information to release details of the looted funds periodically, was in order. In separate telephone interviews with one of our correspondents, the human rights lawyers believed the President’s directive the ministry was the best approach. “That is the correct approach because it is an ongoing process,” Falana said. But the Executive Secretary of Anti-corruption Network, Ebenezer Oyetakin, said Buhari’s speech did not meet the expectations of most Nigerians, who expected him to name the corrupt elements as he promised. Oyetakin stated that the people also expected some shake-up in the structure of government, adding that disappointment occurred because people thought that Buhari would never say what he would not do. He added, “He must embrace immediately a single policy that is capable of disarming the moneybags, who uses their stolen wealth to sponsor destabilisation projects. He must as a matter of urgency and courage deflates such people immediately before they rocked his government.” Ogunye said he would not have expected the President “to be reeling out names of looters in his Democracy Day speech”. He said, “The President cannot be reeling out the names of looters in his speech because there is no way he will give details of the recovered loot without giving the names of the looters or from whom what amount was recovered. “It is the duty of the Minister of Information to speak for the government. The strategy adopted by the President is the best.” Falana however said the Buhari administration had yet to address “some inbuilt leakages” in government’s funds. He argued that the government needed to mobilise other anti-corruption agencies in the country in the fight against graft, contending that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission was already overwhelmed by the huge number of cases it was contending with. He said, “The other anti-graft agencies ought to be reorganised. More importantly, the government should mobilise the Nigerian people to own and take over the fight against corruption.” Falana stated that the Buhari administration’s fire brigade approach would not solve the current economic crisis in the country. He said, “The economy cannot be fixed through the fire brigade approach of the government. Why should the Central Bank of Nigeria be wasting the country’s scarce foreign reserves on the importation of consumer goods for our pampered elite? “The goods produced by companies funded by the bank are not patronised because imported ones are cheaper. “Why has the CBN not increased duties on imported goods, which can be produced locally? In some of our neighbouring countries, public officers wear locally produced dresses. Can’t the government lead by example?” Also, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Financial Derivatives Company Limited, Mr. Bismarck Rewane, said, “He is not going to mention it (list of looters) in a broadcast. The President said ‘the government’; he didn’t say he would mention it himself. “So, the government will still mention it.” On the plan to keep the Naira exchange rate steady, Rewane stated, “It is a national wish. Every government strives for currency stability. But the markets are the ones that determine the value. So, I think the President is coming to terms with the fact that markets work in a modern-day economy, and what the government can do is to strive to make sure that it is stable within the parameters of market forces.” On his part, Prof. Sheriffdeen Tella of the Department of Economics, Olabisi Onabanjo University, said, “About the three or four days ago, the EFCC chairman was asked and he said they were still compiling the list and that some money was just coming in, which has not been properly recorded. So, that could be responsible for the delay.’’ Tella, who described the President’s speech as inspiring, said, “He knew that he has not done much, and he couldn’t have done much within the given time, considering the magnitude of what he met on the ground. “My only concern is that you put money into the economy and you find that all the things you are going to buy are imported. If they are leading to improvement in local production, I think it will be good for us.’’ Tella stressed the need for a national plan to drive the growth and development of the economy. Buhari again read the Riot Act to the Niger Delta Avengers, who have been vandalising pipelines in the Niger Delta, saying the perpetrators and their sponsors would be apprehended and brought to justice. He said his administration was committed to implementing the United Nations Environment Programme report and was advancing clean-up operations. “The recent spate of attacks by militants disrupting oil and power installations will not distract us from engaging leaders in the region in addressing the Niger Delta problems. “If the militants and vandals are testing our resolve, they are much mistaken. We shall apprehend the perpetrators and their sponsors and bring them to justice,” the President vowed. Buhari described his one year in office as “a year of triumph, consolidation, pains and achievements.” He accused the previous government of not saving for a rainy day when there was oil boom and leaving critical infrastructure in decrepit state. The President said, “The past years have witnessed huge flows of oil revenues. From 2010, average oil prices were $100 per barrel. But economic and security conditions were deteriorating. “We campaigned and won the election on the platform of restoring security, tackling corruption and restructuring the economy. “On our arrival, the oil price had collapsed to as low as $30 per barrel and we found nothing had been kept for a rainy day. Oil prices have been declining since 2014 but due to the neglect of the past, the country was not equipped to halt the economy from declining.” The President said the measures to be taken might lead to hardships. Buhari added, “We resolve to keep the Naira steady, as in the past, devaluation had done dreadful harm to the Nigerian economy. Furthermore, I supported the monetary authorities’ decision to ensure alignment between monetary policy and fiscal policy. “We shall keep a close look at how the recent measures affect the Naira and the economy. But we cannot get away from the fact that a strong currency is predicated on a strong economy. “And a strong economy pre-supposes an industrial productive base and a steady export market. The measures we must take, may lead to hardships.” The President stated that his administration identified 43,000 ‘ghost’ workers, therefore saving the government N4.2bn in salaries. Apart from making savings, Buhari said his administration had changed the way public money was spent. The President explained the rationale behind the recent increase in fuel price to N145 per litre, describing the decision as painful. Buhari added, “It is even more painful for me that a major producer of crude oil with four refineries that once exported refined products is today having to import all of its domestic needs. This is what corruption and mismanagement have done to us and that is why we must fight these ills.” He said the policy measures and actions taken so far by his administration should not be seen as some experiment in governance, stressing that he was fully aware that the vested interests, who had held Nigeria back for so long, would not give up without a fight. “They will sow divisions, sponsor vile press criticisms at home and abroad, incite the public in an effort to create chaos rather than relinquish the vice-like grip they have held on Nigeria,” he said. The President said the economic misfortune the nation was experiencing in the shape of very low oil prices had provided his government with an opportunity to restructure the economy and diversify. He said his administration was in the process of promoting agriculture, livestock, exploiting solid mineral resources and expanding industrial and manufacturing base. Buhari expressed delight in the return of two of the abducted Chibok girls, saying he had been in agony over the fate of the over 200 girls kidnapped in their school in Borno State in 2014.

Shell begins campaign on energy efficiency in Nigeria

Global oil giant, Shell, has announced the launch of a public service campaign in Nigeria as part of an international effort to encourage debate on how a rapidly expanding world population can meet its energy needs. The company said in a statement on Monday that the 2016 campaign christened, #makethefuture, was aimed at promoting advocacy and partnership for bright energy ideas as part of Shell’s thought leadership on the future of energy. The oil major said traditional and social media advertising and other targeted activities would be used for the campaign, with “energy-engaged millennials (aged roughly between 18 and 34), who are expected to lead the debate on energy efficiency” being the primary target. The Managing Director, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited and Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, Mr. Osagie Okunbor, was quoted as saying, “The campaign is an important contribution to the debate on the future of energy, especially in Nigeria. Like everyone else, we are keen to see how a growing population will provide for its energy needs. “Studies show that energy use has increased globally at the same time that we face the challenges of climate change and reduction of CO2 emissions. The campaign, therefore, seeks to challenge assumptions and spark imaginative thinking on how to make today’s energy go further and to find cleaner energy for the future.” According to Shell, a key feature of the campaign is the build-up from the kinetic football pitch built by the firm at the Federal College of Education, Akoka, Lagos. The pitch, which was launched in November 2105, is powered by a combination of player activity and solar energy, and is the first of its type in Africa, and second only to Brazil globally. The company said as part of the campaign, there would be simultaneous football matches in Lagos, London and Brazil on the pitches on June 30, 2016, in a bid to further arouse public awareness on the bright energy ideas. It said the campaign, which will also holds in several other countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, China and Brazil, would end in August, adding it hoped that the resultant discussions and debates would lead to ideas that would contribute to sustainable solutions to the global energy challenge. In 2014, Shell commissioned a ‘Future of Energy Survey,’ which revealed that more than four out of five Nigerian respondents were interested in the topic of energy, with reliable electricity ranking alongside employment and job security as their most important issue of concern

My new movies will wow my fans - Nzube Onyia

Among movie-buffs, the face of delectable actress, Nzube Onyia seems to have been scarce on the Nollywood’s big screen. Discrediting such mind-feeling among her fans, the fair-skinned actress author­itatively stated that she is very much around and in the game, as she directed all to look out for her latest flicks at film stores. Stressing that she’s been on low-key polishing her style and mode of re-launch in the make-believe industry. “I’ve been on low-key do­ing some great jobs that will boost my fan-base. I’m sure that when these new films are out, my fans would ap­preciate my talent the more. I urge them to have patience, though it’s a wrap for me as my latest movies are about hitting them,” she said. Interestingly, Nzube made a comeback with her lat­est movie, Ojukwu The War Lord, co-starring talented Queen Nwokoye, Fred An­ene, Anita Joseph alongside others.

Accident On 3rd Mainland Bridge Yesterday

An accident occurred yesterday, 30th May, 2016 at the 3rd Mainland bridge in Lagos. The accident involved a danfo bus (a commercial bus used in Lagos) and the occupants sustained a high degree of injuries and some lost their live

BREAKING! FULL TEXT: PRESIDENT BUHARI'S DEMOCRACY SPEECH

BREAKING! FULL TEXT: PRESIDENT BUHARI'S DEMOCRACY SPEECH MY COMPATRIOTS, IT IS ONE YEAR TODAY SINCE OUR ADMINISTRATION CAME INTO OFFICE. IT HAS BEEN A YEAR OF TRIUMPH, CONSOLIDATION, PAINS AND ACHIEVEMENTS. BY AGE, INSTINCT AND EXPERIENCE, MY PREFERENCE IS TO LOOK FORWARD, TO PREPARE FOR THE CHALLENGES THAT LIE AHEAD AND REDEDICATE THE ADMINISTRATION TO THE TASK OF FIXING NIGERIA. BUT I BELIEVE WE CAN ALSO LEARN FROM THE OBSTACLES WE HAVE OVERCOME AND THE PROGRESS WE MADE THUS FAR, TO HELP STRENGTHEN THE PLANS THAT WE HAVE IN PLACE TO PUT NIGERIA BACK ON THE PATH OF PROGRESS. WE AFFIRM OUR BELIEF IN DEMOCRACY AS THE FORM OF GOVERNMENT THAT BEST ASSURES THE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION AND ACTUAL BENEFIT OF THE PEOPLE. DESPITE THE MANY YEARS OF HARDSHIP AND DISAPPOINTMENT THE PEOPLE OF THIS NATION HAVE PROVED INHERENTLY GOOD, INDUSTRIOUS TOLERANT, PATIENT AND GENEROUS. READ MORE: http://www.apcnewsalert.tv/2016/05/29/breaking-full-text-president-buharis-democracy-speech/

N23bn Diezani Bribe: 11 INEC Officials Admit Receiving N120m

N23bn Diezani Bribe: 11 INEC Officials Admit Receiving N120m Eleven officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission who supervised the 2015 general elections in Gombe State have admitted to receiving N120m out of the N23bn ($115m) allegedly disbursed by a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, according to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The revelation comes about a month after the EFCC arrested a former Resident Electoral Commissioner in Rivers State, Mrs. Gesila Khan, and other top INEC officials in the South-South for allegedly receiving N675.1m from Diezani. The revelation comes about a month after the EFCC arrested a former Resident Electoral Commissioner in Rivers State, Mrs. Gesila Khan, and other top INEC officials in the South-South for allegedly receiving N675.1m from Diezani. Sources at the EFCC told our correspondent on Friday that the 11 officials had been interrogated and had made confessional statements. A detective at the anti-graft agency told our correspondent that the electoral officers, who were in charge of the 11 local government areas of Gombe State, reported at the Gombe State zonal office of the commission on Thursday. The detective said, “They have made useful statements and most of them have confessed to receiving millions of naira for their respective local government. They explained that two out of the 11 officials negotiated and collected the bribe on their behalf. “The electoral officer for Akko Local Government Area, Ahmed Biu; and the one in charge of Gombe Local Government Area, Ahmed Ali Biu, and Mohammed Zannah, admitted to have collected the bribe from one Yunusa Biri, also a retired electoral officer who acted as Gombe State coordinator of bribes for electoral officers in the state. “Biri was known and addressed as the coordinator of NGO, a code name used to cover the activities of the two parties.” The detective told our correspondent that at the meeting where the money was disbursed, Biu and Zannah lodged at Corner Alheri Hotel, opposite NNPC mega station in Gombe, and the parties agreed to share the bribe per polling unit in each local government and part of the bribe should go to ad hoc employees deployed to each polling station across the state. The source, however, said there were some issues with the investigation as some electoral officers claimed to have been cheated of their own share of the booty. He said, “Investigations are ongoing but the challenge is that we will have to unravel the discrepancy in the amount collected and the actual money disbursed to the electoral officers. “Some claimed that the coordinator (Biri) short-changed them because he gave only N8m to the eleven local governments in the state.” The detective gave the names of some other detained officers as: Godwin Maiyaki, Gambo Balanga, Bukar Benisheik, Dukku, Jibril Muhammed, Billiri, Dunguma Dogona, Funakaye, Mohammed Wanka, Kaltungo, Ishaku Yusuf, Kwami, Suleiman Isawa, Babagana Malami, Shongom, and Nuhu Samuel. (C) Sahara REPORTERS | May 28th 2016

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Nigeria deregulates downstream oil sector, petrol to sell for about N145 a litre

The federal government has announced a full deregulation of the downstream sector of the Nigerian petroleum industry, pushing the price of petrol to about N145 a litre. The Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu, announced the policy change in Abuja on Wednesday afternoon, confirming PREMIUM TIMES exclusive report of Monday, May 9 on the matter. “In order to increase and stabilise the supply of the product, any Nigerian entity is now free to import the product, subject to existing quality specifications and other guidelines issued by Regulatory Agencies,” Mr. Kachikwu said. “All Oil Marketers will be allowed to import PMS on the basis of FOREX procured from secondary sources and accordingly PPPRA template will reflect this in the pricing of the product. “Pursuant to this, PPPRA has informed me that it will be announcing a new price band effective today, 11th May, 2016 and that the new price for PMS will not be above N145 per litre.” Read full statement below. PRESS STATEMENT ON CURRENT FUEL SITUATION We have just finished a meeting of various stakeholders presided over by His Excellency, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The meeting had in attendance the Leadership of the Senate, House of Representatives, Governors Forum, and Labour Unions (NLC, TUC, NUPENG, and PENGASSAN). The meeting reviewed: 1. The current fuel scarcity and supply difficulties in the country. 2. The exorbitant prices being paid by Nigerians for the product. These prices range on the average from N150 to N250 per litre currently. 3. The meeting also noted that the main reason for the current problem is the inability of importers of petroleum products to source foreign exchange at the official rate due to the massive decline of foreign exchange earnings of the federal government. As a result, private marketers have been unable to meet their approximate 50% portion of total national supply of PMS. Following a detailed presentation by the Honorable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, it has now become obvious that the only option and course of action now open to the government is to take the following decisions: 1. In order to increase and stabilise the supply of the product, any Nigerian entity is now free to import the product, subject to existing quality specifications and other guidelines issued by Regulatory Agencies. 2. All Oil Marketers will be allowed to import PMS on the basis of FOREX procured from secondary sources and accordingly PPPRA template will reflect this in the pricing of the product. Pursuant to this, PPPRA has informed me that it will be announcing a new price band effective today, 11th May, 2016 and that the new price for PMS will not be above N145 per litre. We expect that this new policy will lead to improved supply and competition and eventually drive down pump prices, as we have experienced with diesel. In addition, this will also lead to increased product availability and encourage investments in refineries and other parts of the downstream sector. It will also prevent diversion of petroleum products and set a stable environment for the downstream sector in Nigeria. We share the pains of Nigerians but, as we have constantly said, the inherited difficulties of the past and the challenges of the current times imply that we must take difficult decisions on these sorts of critical national issues. Along with this decision, the federal government has in the 2016 budget made an unprecedented social protection provision to cushion the current challenges. We believe in the long term, that improved supply and competition will drive down prices. The DPR and PPPRA have been mandated to ensure strict regulatory compliance including dealing decisively with anyone involved in hoarding petroleum products. Thank you. SIGNED