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More than 2,000 people have contracted HIV through blood transfusions in India

Official reports have revealed that contaminated blood has
infected at least 2,234 people in India with HIV through
transfusions in the past 17 months alone.
All hospitals are legally required to screen blood for HIV, as
well as hepatitis B, C, and other infections, before a
transfusion. But the new data suggests this isn't happening
consistently across the country, possibly due to a lack of
funding.
"Each such test costs 1,200 rupees (US$18) and most
hospitals in India do not have the testing facilities,"
information activist Chetan Kothari, who petitioned for the
data to be released, told the BBC.
"Even in a big city like Mumbai, only three private hospitals
have HIV testing facilities. Even the largest government
hospitals do not have the technology to screen blood for
HIV," he added . "This is a very serious matter and must be
addressed urgently."
The data was collected by India's National Aids Control
Organisation (NACO), but was only released to the public
when Kothari filed a Right to Information query.
When it came to infection rates, some parts of the country
were worse than others, with the highest number of
transmissions - 361 cases - being reported in the northern
state of Uttar Pradesh.
In the country's west, the state of Gujarat recorded 292
cases and Maharashtra had 276 cases. As reported in local
paper The Hindu, just last week, a three-year-old boy was
infected with HIV after receiving contaminated blood to
help treat serious burn injuries.
India already has more than 2.1 million people living with
HIV or aids, which is why it's so important to screen blood
for the virus before using it in transfusions.
By law, this needs to be done by all blood banks that
collect blood donations and distribute them to hospitals,
and they use a range of tests to isolate and seek out
pathogens such as HIV, malaria, hepatitis B and C, and
syphilis in every sample of donated blood.
Only blood that's clear of infection is allowed to be used in
transfusions. But this latest data shows that this screening
process isn't working in India, potentially due to the cost
and infrastructure required to maintain this system.
Kothari also told the BBC he thought the official rates were
underestimating the problem. "This is the official data,
provided by the government-run NACO," he said . "I believe
the real numbers would be double or triple that."
But deputy director of NACO, Naresh Goyal, told Himanshu
Goenka over at the IB Times that the country has made
great progress when it comes to reducing the risk of
infection.
"These are unfortunate cases and we are working towards
the goal of zero transmission. Having said that, these
numbers must be looked in the context of the scale of our
HIV program," he said . "It is now legally mandatory for
every blood bank to screening the units before giving it to a
patient."
India has also banned blood banks from paying donors, to
help reduce people at high-risk of HIV infection from
donating (although the BBC reported last year that blood is
still being sold readily on the black market in the country).
To put things into perspective, 20 years ago, 8-10 percent
of total HIV infections were caused by blood transfusions.
Now, that figure is below 1 percent.
The HIV infection rates are also slowly dropping in the
country - in 2007 there were more than 2.2 million people
infected.
Instead of blaming a lack of screening, Goyal told the IB
Times that contaminated blood could sometimes
accidentally get through, because of the 10-day period
after HIV infection that the virus remains hidden in the
blood.
"In some cases, the donor may be in a window period -
before his HIV viral load can be detected - when he donates
the blood," said Goyal. "In such cases, when screened, the
blood sample shows a false negative."
Still, there's more that could be done. In countries such as
the US, Australia, and the UK, potential donors are
screened even before they donate blood, to make sure they
don't carry any infections. The blood is then tested again
afterwards by blood banks.
These countries also don't allow people at high-risk of HIV,
such as sexually active gay men, to donate in order to
further reduce the risk of blood being donated during the
10-day false-negative window.
Let's hope progress continues, and eventually people in
India can receive a life-saving blood transfusion without the
fear of infection.

Emirate Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Lagos Due to Passenger's Cocaine Ingestion

An Emirates flight EK 262 from Sao Paulo, Brazil to Dubai, United Arab Emirates was Saturday forced to make an emergency landing in Lagos due to the deteriorating health condition of a passengers believed to have ingested cocaine.

After screening by anti-narcotic officials four other passengers are currently under interrogation after testing positive to drug ingestion.

One of the suspects was immediately hospitalised as doctors battle to save his life.

Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Col. Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah (retd.) who said that the suspect is responding to treatment called for stiffer penalty against drug trafficking.

NDLEA commander at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos, Mr. Ahmadu Garba said that the Emirates flight left Sao Paulo, Brazil to Dubai but was forced to come to Lagos due to the health condition of a passenger on board who ingested cocaine.

"A passenger complained of severe abdominal pains and later suffered three recurrent seizures thus necessitating an emergency landing in Lagos.

"Upon arrival, four other passengers tested positive for narcotic ingestion. They are Okeh Desmond, Ezeanya Nnaemeka, Christopher Nonso and Chibusi Promise. All the suspects are under observation" Garba stated.

I didn’t see her as too young – Man who married 12-year-old girl in Enugu

A 37-year-old man, Michael Ugwu, who claims to work as a police SPY official at a federal ministry in Lagos state, has been arrested by the police in the state for taking a 12-year-old orphan, identified only as Nneka as wife. Nneka’s grand father, Abada, a native doctor in Enugu State, reportedly gave out her out in marriage to Ugwu, an indigene of Aji in Enugu Ezike town, Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State.
The Punch is reporting that Ugwu, had gone to the Ipaja Police Division, Lagos to report that his teenage wife ran away from home and had since been missing.

Full Text Of National Broadcast By President Muhammadu Buhari On May 29, 2016

                                        

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. 

Tomoplo accuses Army of looting, destroying hometown; says he’s not in Gbaramatu

                             

Ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, (Tompolo), on Sunday restated his call on the Niger Delta Avengers, to ceasefire, expressing confidence that President Muhammadu Buhari-led government was ready to hold a dialogue with the group.
Tompolo also reacted to the invasion of his home and Gbaramatu communities by the military in the name of searching for him and members of the NDA.

UBTH Nurse regains freedom after ‘negotiation with kidnappers’

A 44-year-old woman, Mrs. Rita Aiwelera, who was kidnapped by gunmen a week ago at Ugbowo in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, has been released. The nurse with the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, was released at about 10pm last Saturday.
Southern City News had reported that Rita was whisked away by the gunmen in the presence of her children at Igun-Owina quarters at about 7:45pm last Sunday.

The kidnappers, who reportedly forced her into a Toyota Highlander car, had also demanded a ransom of N10 million before she could be released.
The family had said that the matter was reported at the Ekiadolor Police Division.
The incident led to a protest by members of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, who demanded her unconditional release.
It was, however, learnt that the victim regained her freedom following a negotiation.

“Basically, we negotiated and at the end of the day, she was rescued. The police were not involved. She was released at about 10pm last (Saturday) night. They dropped her off along the bypass,” a source said.
Her husband, Dan, who confirmed her release, said she had been taken to a hospital for medical treatment.
“She was hurt. We took her to the hospital to do a CT scan; she was tortured,” he said.

FG reveals thier agreement with Niger Delta militants

                       

The Nigerian Government and ex-militants have resolved to end the ongoing pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta region, an official has said.

Paul Boroh, the Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Niger-Delta Matters and Coordinator of the Amnesty Programme, said this at the end of a meeting he convened in Benin.
Mr. Boro, a retired Brigadier General, told journalists on Saturday night that the pipeline vandalism in the Niger-Delta was reducing the economic fortune of the country and inflicting pains on Nigerians. ‎
He urged the agitators to dialogue with the relevant authorities over their grievances and shun destruction of oil installations.‎

Cristiano Ronaldo says he will not join Jose Mourinho at Manchester United

                  

Cristiano Ronaldo says Jose Mourinho can restore Manchester United's "identity" when he takes over but insists he won't be joining his fellow Portuguese at Old Trafford.

i understand that Mourinho will be unveiled as Louis van Gaal's successor by Friday this week.In an interview with the 'Jugones' programme on Spanish television - to be aired on Friday afternoon and quoted by The Sun - Ronaldo backed Mourinho to reinvigorate United but insisted he will be staying at Real Madrid.

We spend N165bn on salaries and allowances every month - Kemi Adeosun

 

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, today disclosed that the Federal government spends N165 Billion every month to pay salaries.‎ 

Adeosun disclosed this during a joint meeting with the security chiefs of paramilitary agencies under the ministry of interior on continuous audit and migration from manual to automated payment system in Abuja today May 24th.

Fayose stops his convoy to dish beans from 'mama put' pot (Photos)

 

While on his way to Oke-Ako Ekiti yesterday, Governor Fayose stopped his convoy to buy beans from a beans seller aka Iya Elewa who he interacted with, and then he helped himself with some of her beans and also prayed for her. 

See more photos below..

Mum cleared of killing two-year-old daughter 'paid her lawyer with sex'

                       

A mother who was cleared of killing her two-year-old daughter is accused of paying her lawyer with sex, it's reported.
Casey Anthony claimed Caylee, two, was kidnapped in 2008, but later told the court she had drowned and was charged with drugging the toddler, suffocating her and dumping the body.
She was cleared of murder, child abuse and manslaughter in 2011 and it's since been claimed she was trading sex for legal representation, according to RadarOnline.
A private investigator hired by Casey's lawyer, Jose Baez, told the gossip website that he found out about the alleged deal when a TV show asked the mum for an interview she didn't want to do.

Switzerland to repatriate $230m stolen funds to Nigeria

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has revealed that there are plans by the Swiss government to return a non-contentious fund of about $230 million to Nigeria. Onyeama made this known while briefing journalists at a conference in Abuja to give a scorecard of the achievements of President Buhari’s administration in the last one year.

Update on the 21-month-old boy brutally mutilated by his step-mum

 

21-month old Musa was brutalized by his Step Mother. She cut his tongue, broke his arms and legs, damaged his right eye and castrated him with a blade. A Non governmental organization - Angels of Hope Foundation, paid a visit to the hospitalized boy and shared this sad update via their IG page.

"Musa, a 21 month old boy is a victim of domestic violence in Kano. His parents are divorced. Musas step mother cut off his private part, broke his arms, his legs, cut his tongue, Injured him in the eye, his feet and other parts of his body. The 21 month old was operated on and his getting better Physically but has gone through the worst kind of emotional trauma.

Smoking during pregnancy can increase baby's chance of developing schizophrenia in later life

                         

Signs of heavy nicotine exposure in a mother's blood were associated with a 38% increased likelihood of schizophrenia

Smoking during pregnancy can increase a baby's chances of developing schizophrenia later in life, a study has shown.
Research in Finland found that the more women were exposed to nicotine the greater chance they had of having a child affected by the severe mental illness.
Signs of heavy nicotine exposure in a mother's blood were associated with a 38% increased likelihood of schizophrenia.

North Korea rejects meeting with Donald Trump and says it 'would never use nuclear weapons first'

         

North Korea has rejected Donald Trump's proposal to meet leader Kim Jong-un

North Korea has rejected Donald Trump's proposal to meet Kim Jong-un , branding the offer 'nonsense' and 'propaganda'.
US presidential hopeful Trump claims he is willing to talk to the dictator to try to stop Pyongyang's nuclear programme .
North Korea's ambassador to the United Nations, So Se Pyong, said: "It is up to the decision of my Supreme Leader whether he decides to meet or not, but I think his (Trump's) idea or talk is nonsense.
"It's for utilisation of the presidential election , that's all. A kind of a propaganda or advertisement.
"This is useless, just a gesture for the presidential election. There is no meaning, no sincerity."

Blac Chyna shares baby scan and praises the “greatest” man she knows - "Fairytales do come true"

                        
Blac Chyna has shared a baby scan with her 6million followers.
The pregnant star and Rob Kardashian, who only began dating earlier this year, are expecting their first child together.
Alongside the scan Blac - real name Angela White - praised her fiance and encouraged people to never give up because “fairytales do come true”.
"For a long time I felt like King was going to be an only child. That he was my greatest blessing and we were gonna live happily ever after together Just the 2 of us, I was no longer looking for love because I thought I had all that I needed. We needed,” she wrote.....

Doctors said my daughter would never smile - but now she never stops

                             
Evie Kate Shearer was less than a year old when mum Abbi was told a rare condition meant her little girl would never smile, talk, walk or have any quality of life.
Determined not to give up on her daughter, the 24-year-old went home and Googled the condition -SMARD - spinal muscular atrophy respiratory distress.
And Abbi, from Liverpool, was encouraged when she found a little boy living in London who had exactly the same.
“He’d had a tracheostomy fitted and portable ventilator to allow him to breathe, and he was happily living at home,” Abbi told the Liverpool Echo .
.“So I printed everything out, made myself a little folder and I took it to the consultants and said ‘I’ve found this child, this is what I want for mine.’”

We removed Ali Modu Sheriff to save PDP – Fayose

 

Read the press statement below...

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has said the former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the party was dissolved and caretaker committee appointed at the last Saturday National Convention held in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State to save the party.

The governor said even though he was one of those who supported the former chairman, he had no option than to support his removal so as to forestall disintegration of the party, adding that; “We cannot sacrifice the party for any individual.”

Iran boast of it is capacity of destroying Israel in eight minutes after testing new long-range weapon

Just weeks after Iran claimed to have successfully tested 2,000km-range missiles capable of hitting Israel, a senior military adviser, Ahmad Karimpour has boasted that the country has the capacity to 'raze the Zionist regime' using the 'abilities and equipment' Iran has at its disposal.

I was tempted to seek diabolical solution' -Dino Melaye weeps in church

The Chairman, Senate Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Otunba Dino Melaye, on Sunday stunned holy congregation at the Apostolic Church Nigeria, Oke-Ayo (Iluafon) Assembly in his home town, Ayetero-Gbede, Kogi State, when he narrated how was tempted to seek diabolical means during preparations for the 2015 general election.

According to him, the several temptations were to ascertain his fate at the election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in which he floored his arch rival, Smart Adeyemi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Read Louis Van Gaal's emotional statement after Man U sack him

The Dutchman was sacked tonight by Manchester United after performing below expectations at the club and after the club released its sack statement on it's official website, LVG released his own statement where he thanked the club for giving him the opportunity to lead it and also wished the club well in the future. Read the emotional statement after the cut...

Man sued God to court for been unkind to him

An Israeli man has petitioned the Haifa Magistrate's Court
for a restraining order against God, claiming the Almighty
has been particularly unkind to him.
The initiator of the request, a resident of the northern
port city, represented himself in court, the Walla news
site reported on Wednesday.
A protocol of the hearing noted that God did not turn up
for the session, although it did not specify how the court
determined the Omnipresent was not in fact there, as
opposed to merely exercising the right to remain silent.
The petitioner, who was not named in the report, noted
that he had tried to obtain the restraining order from
police for the past three years but that police had merely
sent a patrol car to his home on 10 occasions.
He argued that over a three-year period God, had
exhibited a seriously negative attitude toward him,
although details of just what divine mischief he had borne
the brunt of were not mentioned in the report.
Presiding Judge Ahsan Canaan denied the request, which
he said was ludicrous, asserting the applicant needed
help not from the court but rather from other sources.
The report did not include a response on the outcome
from any of the multitude of available spokespeople on
behalf of the Lord.

Statistics of those that applied for UNN as their first choice

Below is the statistics of those that applied for
UNN as their first choice. check out your chances of getting admission
1. Accountancy/Accounting (2,562)
2. Adult Education (58)
3. Agric Extension Services (42)
4. Agricultural And Bioresources Engineering
(111)
5. Agricultural Economics (118)
6. Agricultural Science And Education (48)
7. Agriculture (52)
8. Animal Science (58)
9. Archaeology (72)
10. Architecture (698)
11. Art (Combined Honours) (156)
12. B.A. (Single & Combined Hons) In Modern
Languages (2)
13. Banking And Finance (714)
14. Biochemistry (883)
15. Biological Science(S) (180)
16. Botany (92)
17. Business Education (175)
18. Business Management (1,870)
19. Chemistry (49)
20. Civil Engineering (1,639)
21. Computer Education (46)
22. Computer Science (1,494)
23. Computer With Statistics (27)
24. Creative Arts (34)
25. Crop Science (21)
26. Dentistry And Dental Surgery (313)
27. Economics (2,693)
28. Education & Computer Science (24)
29. Education & Fine & Applied Arts (10)
30. Education & Physics (17)
31. Education & Social Science (424)
32. Education And Biology (150)
33. Education And Chemistry (52)
34. Education And Mathematics (42)
35. Education Arts (377)
36. Education Science (86)
37. Electrical /Electronics Engineering (1,181)
38. Electrical Engineering (628)
39. English And Literary Studies (905)
40. Estate Management (203)
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(92)
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(1,977)
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BREAKING NEWS: NIGER DELTA MILITANTS BLOWUP CHEVRON VALVE, ASK BUHARI TO DO HIS WORST

MILITANTS in the Niger Delta region have continued their
onslaught on oil installations in the area with the blowing
up of the Chevron Valve Platform in Abiteye, Warri North
council area of Delta State. The incident it was gathered
occurred at about 10:40pm on Wednesday. Though the
company's Public Affairs Manager, Deji Haastrup could not
be reached for comments on the incident, on official of the
Department of Security Services, DSS who spoke on
anonymity, confirmed the incident adding that the platform
was totally destroyed with the use of dynamites.
The security source further hinted that the platform is a
major connecting point where all other platforms link up
and serves as a fulcrum to chevron BOP and the Chevron
Tank farm thereby halting all operations of the company in
the region. Claiming responsibility for the incident, the
Niger Delta Avengers, a militant group in the region in a
statement on Wednesday night, while attributing the
incident to the effort of its strike Team 6, stated that
attack on the facility is in line with its promise to the
Nigerian government to cripple the economy.

The group which had earlier claimed responsibility for
destroying the Forcados 48-inch Export Pipeline, also
threatened to attack oil facilities in Lagos and Abuja, the
nation's capital. "We want to pass this message to the all
international oil companies operating in the Niger Delta that
the Nigeria Military can't protect their facilities. They
should talk to the federal government to meet our demands
else more mishaps will befall their installations. "Until our
demands are met, no repair works should be done at the
blast site," the group added.

JUDGE ON NNAMDI KANU CASE, I HAVE ANOTHER EMERGENCY CASE TO ATTEND

The Court of Appeal on Thursday, May 5, reserved ruling on
an appeal made by the leader of the Indigenous People Of
Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. At the hearing, counsel to the
appellant, Chucks Muoma said the application billed for
hearing challenges a Federal High Court ruling against a
bail application by his client. He said the ruling was
granted as though it was the first appellant alone that
made the application for bail.
But the director of Public Prosecution, Mohammed Diri,
prayed the court to dismiss the application. Diri said that
Kanu's application lacked merit. Having heard the
submissions, the lead judge, Ahmed Aboki said the Appeal
Court would reserve ruling on the application. Aboki said
the his team had another emergency case to attend to. He
also said that a date for the reserved ruling would be
communicated to the parties involved in the matter. Kanu
had filed four applications challenging the lower court's
ruling on his matter
On of the application include the ruling by Justice John
Tsoho of the Federal High Court granting the Department
of State Services the permission to protect its witnesses.
Kanu's lawyer, Muoma had in his argument said it will be
wrong to accuse a man in public and try him in secret.

TOP 100 Best Universities in Nigeria 2016 Latest Ranking

According to the Nigeria universities review as carried out
by webmatrics.
The names of the Top 100 Best universities in Nigeria
have been unveiled.
The ranking is based on their website visibility and
presence.
The ranking also rate their Academic ability in terms of
quality Education, research and sound product of the
listed universities
1Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife
2 University of Lagos
Lagos
3 Covenant University
Ota
4 University of Ibadan
Ibadan
5 Federal University of Technology, Minna
Minna
6 University of Ilorin
Ilorin
7 University of Nigeria
Nsukka ...
8 University of Benin
Ugbowo ...
9 University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Abeokuta ...
10 Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria
11 University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt
12 Landmark University
Omu-Aran
13 Federal University of Technology, Akure
Akure
14 Redeemer's University
Mowe
15 University of Jos
Jos
16 Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Owerri
17 Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka ...
18 Bayero University Kano
Kano
19 Rivers State University of Science and Technology
Port Harcourt
20 University of Maiduguri
Maiduguri
21 Afe Babalola University
Ado-Ekiti
22 Federal University, Oye-Ekiti
Oye ...
23 Pan African University
Lagos
24 Lagos State University
Ojo
25 Veritas University
Abuja
26 University of Abuja
Abuja
27 Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ogbomoso ...
28 Babcock University
Ilishan-Remo ...
29 Baze University
Abuja
30 Nasarawa State University
Keffi
31 University of Calabar
Calabar
32 Paul University
Awka
33 Federal University, Ndufu-Alike
Ndufu-Alike
34 Osun State University
Oshogbo ...
35 Kwara State University
Ilorin
36 Lead City University
Ibadan
37 American University of Nigeria
Yola
38 Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
Bauchi
39 University of Uyo
Uyo
40 Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Enugu
41 University of Agriculture, Makurdi
Makurdi
42 Madonna University
Okija ...
43 Adekunle Ajasin University
Akungba Akoko ...
44 Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti
Ado-Ekiti
45 Bingham University
Auta Balifi
46 Bells University of Technology
Ota
47 Crawford University
Faith City ...
48 Caleb University
Imota
49 Joseph Ayo Babalola University
Ikeji-Arakeji
50 Federal University, Dutse
Dutse
51 Delta State University, Abraka
Abraka
52 Ajayi Crowther University
Oyo Town
53 Federal University, Otuoke
Otuoke
54 Igbinedion University Okada
Okada ...
55 Benue State University
Makurdi
56 Ambrose Alli University
Ekpoma
57 Niger Delta University
Wilberforce Island Yenagoa
58 African University of Science and Technology
Abuja
59 Obong University
Obong Ntak
60 Caritas University
Enugu
61 Fountain University
Oshogbo
62 Achievers University, Owo
Owo
63 Anambra State University
Uli
64 Adeleke University
Ede
65 Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University
Katsina
66 Federal University of Petroleum Resources
Effurun
67 Modibbo Adama University of Technology
Yola
68 Tai Solarin University of Education
Ijebu-Ode ...
69 Wellspring University
Benin City
70 Kaduna State University
Kaduna
71 Federal University, Lokoja
Lokoja
72 Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University
Lapai
73 Nigerian Turkish Nile University
Abuja
74 Al-Hikmah University
Ilorin ...
75 Ondo State University of Science & Technology
Okitipupa
76 Federal University, Dutsin-Ma
Dutsin-Ma
77 Benson Idahosa University
Benin City
78 Renaissance University
Enugu
79 Oduduwa University
Ile Ife
80 University of Mkar
Mkar
81 Novena University
Ogume
82 Imo State University
Owerri
83 Usmanu Danfodio University
Sokoto
84 Olabisi Onabanjo University
Ago Iwoye ...
85 Kebbi State University of Science and Technology
Aliero
86 Bowen University
Iwo
87 Abia State University
Uturu
88 Crescent University
Abeokuta
89 Elizade University
Ilara-Mokin
90 Cross River University of Science & Technology
Calabar ...
91 Bauchi State University
Gadau ...
92 Adamawa State University
Mubi
93 Federal University, Lafia
Lafia
94 Gombe State University
Gombe
95 Federal University, Kashere
Kashere
96 Kwararafa University Wukari
Wukari
97 Salem University
Lokoja
98 Samuel Adegboyega University
Ogwa
99 Sokoto State University
Sokoto
100 Yobe State University
Damaturu

MIKEL IS CHELSEA’S LAZIEST PLAYER — SAYS JOHN TERRY

Chelsea captain John Terry while giving unofficial awards
to his colleagues named Super Eagles captain, John Obi
Mikel as the laziest player in the team.
Terry accused Mikel of always sleeping whenever the team
travelled for engagements.
"No one's the lazy one but Obi. Mikel sleeps everywhere
we go on the coach. It could be a five minute journey and
you look round and he's asleep. He sleeps everywhere!"
In other award, Terry named controversial striker, Diego
Costa as the team's joker with Pato picked as angel.
ALSO READ Fulani Herdsmen Invade UNN Campus
"The joker of the team would be Diego Costa," Terry told
Goal. "Very funny guy. The angel would be Pato – he's an
angel! Willian would be Mr. Cool. He likes his clothes and
his fashion. Branislav (Ivanovic) is the strongest.
"Willlian has been our best player, Kurt Zouma was doing
well up until his injury but Willian has been the standout
player for us, this year."

The University Of Nigeria Nsuka UTME Screening Registration Is On-Going Now

The University Of Nigeria, Nsukka hereby invites candidates who
made their first choice in the 2016 University Tertiary Matriculation
Examination (UTME) and scored 200 and above
for screening.
The computer Based Test screening will be conducted at the Nsukka
campus of the University as follows:
DAY ONE:
DATE: Tuesday July 28, 2016:
FACULTIES: Agricultural Sciences, Medicine and
Surgery, Dentistry, Health Science and
Technology, Veterinary Sciences and Engineering.
TIME; 9:am - 11am - Veterinary Medicine (All
candidates)
Agricultural Sciences (All candidates)
11:am - 1:pm - Medicine and Surgery (All
candicates)
Dentistry (All candidates)
1:pm - 3pm - Health Sciences and Technology
(All Candidates)
3pm - 5pm - Engineering (All candidates)
DAY TWO:
DATE: Wednesday July 28, 2016:
FACULTIES: Law, Arts and Education.
TIME- 8am - 10.am - Law (All candidates)
Arts( mass communication)
12pm - 2pm - All other departments in Faculty
of Arts.
2pm- 4pm - Education (All candidates)
DAY THREE:
DATE: Thursday August 1st 2016:
FACULTIES: Biological sciences Phamaceutical
Sciences, physical sciences and envuronmental
Studies:
TIME:
9am - 11am - Biological sciences(Plantscience
and biotechnology, Mocrobiology, Zoology and
Environmental studies and Combined Biological
sciences)
11am - 1pm - Biological Sciences (Biochemistry)
Pharmaceutical Sciences (All candidates)
1pm - 3pm - Physical Sciences(All candidates)
3pm - 5pm - Environmental Studies (All
candidates)
DAY FOUR:
DATE: Friday August 2nd' 2016:
FACULTIES: Business Administration and Social
sciences.
TIME:
9am - 11am - Business Administration (All
candidates)
11am - 1pm - Social Sciences (Econs, Public
Admin and Sociology/Anthropology)
1pm- 3pm - Social Sciences ( All other
departments in Social sciences)
ONLINE REGISTRATION:
A) Eligible candidates should pay a processing fee of Two thousand
naira (N2000) only through e-transact for online registration at
any branch of:
-UBA
- Zenith Bank Plc.
- Access Bank Plc
- First Bank of nigeria Plc.
- Fidelity Bank.
B) Online Registration commences on
Monday 27th June 2016 and ends on Friday
7th july 2016 . Those who fail to register within this
period will not be screened .
Candidates should access and complete the University Of Nigeria
2016/2017 Post-Utme screening form online at unnportal.unn.edu.ng
C) All candidates are required to bring the following for the
screening exercise.
i. A copy of ONLINE form duly completed
ii. 2016/2017 JAMB slip.
You are advised to come along with your JAMB Original Result Slip
with your passport Photograph on it. If you do not have this
document, click here to get yours
No GSM handsets, calculators or any other extraneous material
should be brought into the screening halls.
Venue for the screening is Nnamdi Azikiwe Library (Digital
Laboratory), University of Nigeria, Nsukka campus.
BLIND CANDIDATES:
Blind candidates should register online but they
are not invited to the screening exercise.
Candidates may also visit University of Nigerian
website for this information.

FG ORDERS DOCTORS TO TREAT GUNSHOT VICTIMS INSTANTLY WITHOUT POLICE REPORT OR MONEY

Doctors will be obliged to treat emergency victims,
including those injured by gunshot, without requesting
police clearance or money for the service. This
announcement was made by Isaac Adewole, the minister of
health, at the swearing-in ceremony of 342 foreign trained
medical doctors and six dentistry graduates in Abuja on
Tuesday.
The foreign graduates were successful in the Medical and
Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) assessment held from
April 6 to 8, which enables them to practice in the country.
He said: "Hospitals are sanctuary for the sick and injured,
never must our hospitals be closed for whatever reasons;
even in war time situations, hospital must remain
open. Doctors must show no restraint in treating
emergencies, even with gun-shot wounds you must treat
them, thereafter raise questions. You must also treat
emergencies before asking for money because life is more
precious than money."
On internship programmes and funding
The minister confirmed the lack of adequate places for
internship programmes, however, assured of the
government commitment to fund the programme and
fair distribution.
"The Federal Ministry of Health has strategically identified
and mapped out a number of key activities to ensure that
Nigeria reverses the ills and failures in the healthcare
system. Training of prospective and qualified healthcare
professionals is one of the key agenda of the present
administration.
On receiving your registration certificates and licenses, you
will proceed to your internship training at any of the MDCN
accredited centres. We are not unaware of some of the
challenges some young doctors experienced in securing
placement for internship.
We are working assiduously to ensure that doctors eligible
for internship training will no longer wait endlessly
searching for centres to enrol for their training.
With over hundred MDCN accredited internship centres
among others, the ministry will work with key stakeholders
to ensure effective distribution and financing of the training
programme within the country.
This will ensure that the perennial difficulties in securing
internship programmes by the resident doctors will become
history," Mr Adewole explained.
Recall that last weel The National Youth Service Corp
(NYSC) has reported about their plans to deploy doctors,
nurses and other medical corps members to all the major
Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps across the
country.

WE WILL POISON OUR WATER TO KILL YOUR COWS, FAYOSE THREATENS FULANI HERDSMEN

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, on Tuesday,
warned marauding herdsmen that have sent many
Nigerians to their untimely graves in parts of the country to
steer clear of his state or otherwise risk a greater danger
for their cattle.
He said failure on their part to heed the warning would lead
to the people of the state poisoning the source of water by
the herdsmen for the cattle.
Fayose stated this on Tuesday, while speaking on the topic:
"Journalism and Politics; two sides of a coin," at the World
Press Freedom Day organised by the Nigeria Union of
Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, held at the Dapo
Aderogba hall, Iyaganku, Ibadan.
Fayose said the time had come for Nigerians to defend
themselves in the face of unwarranted attacks and killings
by suspected herdsmen across the country.
Citing the carnage carried out by them in Benue and Enugu
states, the governor said Boko Haram appeared to have
changed its identity to herdsmen, unleashing terror on
innocent citizens of the country,
He said he had instructed his people to poison water with a
particular brand of chemical used against fungal attacks in
the event of any herdsmen attack in Ekiti.
"It seems Boko Haram has changed identity to herdsmen
now. You as journalists must speak out, the killings are
under reported. Is it about the mass burial in Kaduna State,
the Agatu saga or the recent killing which happened on
Monday? Ask questions," he said.
On his criticism of President Muhammed Buhari, Fayose
said he had nothing against the personality of the
president, but that the world democracy did not live on old
leaders again.
Fayose said it was wrong for the president to believe he
could use the panacea he adopted to tackle national
problems over 30 years ago as head of state to solve
current national challenges.
"President Buhari is too old to rule this country and that is
why there is problem in this country now. He is like my
grandfather. Nigeria should not produce any president that
is over 60 years.
"World democracy don't parade octogenarians again. Young
people should rise up to challenge the older generation.
Maybe that is why there is a law that a pilot should not fly
an aircraft after 65 years of age," he said.
Fayose advised journalists in the country to hold politicians
accountable for their deeds and character while in office, in
order to save the country from going down.

"You are the last hope of common man. When journalists
support looters, there is confusion of vision. Journalists
should shy away from it. Bad politicians should be brought
to justice. Don't write about issues you don't know. Don't
rely on what a politician told you of his supposed enemy
and don't inherit his enemies. Journalists must help bring
corrupt politicians to justice.
"When politicians are going wrong, let them feel the heat
first from you. Most politicians are using journalists in
Nigeria for their dirty jobs and they are supporting wicked
politicians. Journalists in Nigeria always shy away from the
truth because they are self-centred and greedy. As a
journalist, you need to discharge your duty without fear or
favour.

17 year old boy in Benue murders his mother for ritual purposes

A 17year-old boy named Agayo Iorzenda, has been arrested
by the Benue State Police Command, for killing his mother in
Katsina/Ala Local Government Area. He claimed she was
allegedly responsible for him being 'impotent'.
According to Vanguard , he was paraded at the Place
Command Headquarters. The Commissioner of Police, Mr.
Paul Yakadi, revealed that the suspect who was caught by
the Police after the incident, allegedly shot his mother with a
locally-made gun after an Oracle revealed that she was a
witch and had used his manhood, rendering him impotent.
Speaking to reporters, the culprit said:
"I went to consult the oracle over my impotence and I
was told that my mother used my manhood for
witchcraft and rendered me impotent. She did not
want me to be a man. So my friend advised me to kill
her so as to use her blood to acquire spiritual powers
that will help me become rich and also do many other
things. That was why I shot her."
The Police are still conducting investigations, after which he
would face trial.

World Bank ranks Nigeria one of the worst places to do business in 2016

The World Bank Doing Business Report 2016 published
yesterday May 3rd, has ranked Nigeria as one of the worst
places to do business in 2016. According to the report,
Nigeria's ranking for starting business dropped eight places
from 131st position in 2015 to 139th this year.
The report also stated that getting electricity became more
difficult in 2016 as electricity supply rating in Nigeria fell
from 181st position to 182nd while registering property
improved by four places from 185th to 181st, and getting
credit/loans became tougher with a seven place drop in
ranking from 52nd ranking to 59th.
The report also rated Nigeria as the 169 country with ease
of doing business as against the 170th position it held last
year.

The Leaves of Soursop Are 1,000 Times Stronger At Killing Cancer Cells Than Chemotherapy!

Soursop, or also known as Graviola, is an exotic
fruit known for its unique taste that many people
say is a cross between strawberries and pineapple.
Sounds delicious! But besides being tasty, this fruit
possesses amazing medicinal properties .
The bark, leaves, and root of the soursop tree have
been used for treating and preventing a variety of
health problems for hundreds of years now. In this
particular article, we will put a spotlight on the
leaves of the soursop tree . Read on!
Effective Against Cancer
Soursop is widely promoted as an alternative
cancer treatment. However, there is no medical
evidence yet. Proponents claim that the effects of
soursop leaves in fighting cancer cells are
thousands of times better than chemotherapy.
What's even better, they're much cheaper than the
popular treatment for cancer, and it does not come
with any side effects and complications. It is said
that soursop leaves are highly effective against
lung, breast, and prostate cancer.
In order to make a tea out of soursop leaves, chop
up 10 soursop leaves and boil them in 3 cups of
water. Turn off the stove when about 2/3 of the
water evaporates and only 1/3 remains. Allow the
tea to cool down and consume it.
Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a condition that is
characterized by the bacterial infection of the
urethra, urinary bladder, ureters, and kidneys.
Consuming tea made of soursop is believed to have
powerful effects against urinary tract infections. If
you are prone to this condition, you may take the
said tea on a regular basis as a preventive
measure.
Soursop Tea Great for Gout Treatment
Gout is a condition characterized by inflamed and
painful joints, in particular, the joints in the feet and
hands. Consumption of tea made from boiling
soursop leaves can help relieve this condition. This
natural remedy for gout works like a miracle
because it helps in flushing out uric acid from the
blood, the main reason behind this painful
condition.
Effective Against Rheumatism
Similar to gout, rheumatism is a condition wherein
the sufferer experiences painful and swollen joints.
The muscles can often be affected as well. An
excellent way to treat rheumatism without the
intake of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs) is with the help of soursop, a natural
remedy that possesses amazing anti-inflammatory
properties. Simply boil several pieces of soursop
leaves and mash them in order to make a poultice
that you may apply to the affected joints and
muscles. Apply up to twice a day.
Perfect for Eczema
Soursop leaves can also be used to treat eczema.
The best thing about using these leaves is that
they don't come with any unfavorable side effects
like most topical steroids do, especially when they
are used for extended periods of time. To fight
eczema, simply follow the procedure above on
making a poultice out of soursop leaves. Apply the
poultice liberally on areas of the body affected by
eczema to benefit from its anti-inflammatory
properties.
Boost the Immune System
Do you often find yourself having a cold, cough, flu,
and a variety of other diseases and infections?
Maybe the reason is a weak immune system. An
excellent way to protect your body more effectively
against invading microbes is by regularly consuming
tea derived from soursop leaves. This beverage
may also be taken if you are already suffering from
an illness in order to help your body bounce back
from it at a much faster rate.

Source: Health Information

Sowore, Sahara Reporters’ Founder Accuses Facebook Of Accepting Bribe From Saraki

In a post on his Facebook page , Omoleye Sowere the
founder of the online news media , Sahara reporters
accused Facebook of taking bribes from senate president
Bukola Saraki to shutdown his personal page and promote
a fake Sahara Reporters page named Saraha Reporters
Rescue and sponsored by the senate president .
Omoleye lamented being locked out by Facebook for
posting numbers of Senators loyal to Bukola Saraki while
the fake page was kept online despite also posting
numbers of the judge handling Saraki CCT trial. Sowore
also alleged that Saraki was funding the Fake page as a
reprisal for Sahara Reporters' publications about the
corruption trial faced by Bukola Saraki at the CCT .
See his post below :
Sahara Reporters has been at the forefront of media trial in
the corruption case involving the senate president at the
CCT. Some opinions have it that Omoloye Sowore and
Sahara reporters are being funded heavily by some
stalwarts of the APC who are after Saraki for deviating
from the APC ' s choice of senate presidency to form
alliance with the PDP which saw him come through as the
senate president .
Bukola Saraki recently claimed in an open letter sent to
Dele Momudu and circulated online that he is being
politically hunted because he opposed a Muslim /Muslim
ticket from the APC in the 2015 election. Indications point
to the claims that the Muslim/Muslim ticket was meant to
produce a Buhari /Tinubu ticket.
Sahara Reporters was obviously very vocal in the use of its
platform to promote the candidate of the APC , president
Muhammadu Buhari during the 2015 elections . Till date,
Sahara Reporters' publications are still skewed in sympathy
with the APC . A position many readers see as " bias " and
dangerous for professional journalism .
Saraha Reporters' one -sided reportage has earned them a
reputation many think will lead to the collapse of sound
journalism in Nigeria. The founder , Sowore who came to
fame via a video circulation online of his defiance to
lateness exhibited by former minister of foreign affairs , Mrs
Viola Onwuliri during her visit to Nigerians living in the
United States during the Jonathan ' s administration has
somewhat deviated from his earlier activism spotlight to a
derailing status of paid blackmailing and image laundering.
Recent Attacks by Sahara Reporters on Saraki are
underscored by the fact that the authority to declare him
guilty lies with the court at which he is currently
undergoing trial. Many have opined that Saraki under the
law is presumed innocent until declared guilty by certified
court of law whose jurisprudence are insured by provisions
of the Nigerian law .
As at the time of filling this report neither Facebook nor
Saraki has responded to the allegations made against them
by Sowore .
Source : Facebook

FG TO STOP RELIGIOUS PRAYERS AT EVENTS

Strong indications have emerged of the Federal
Government's move to stop the saying of opening prayers
at events across the nation and replace it with reciting the
second stanza of the National Anthem.
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) led by
the newly appointed acting director general,
Ngozi Ekeoba announced the move on microblogging
website, Twitter on Thursday,
March 24, 2016.
The agency wrote: "The 2nd stanza of Nigeria National
Anthem is being promoted by the NOA as opening prayer at
events."
Although a handful of Nigerians kicked against
the move but the agency insisted that it was a
great step towards promoting the National
Anthem.
A source privy to the matter disclosed that the
agency rule is yet to be enforced as the agency is still
consulting with relevant stakeholders on the issue.

"The new DG has been promoting it since she came on
board, but she is also careful not to receive a backlash for
the idea given the very religious nature of Nigerians," the
source said.
"So at the moment it is not been enforced but they are
pushing the idea to many people, agencies, government
departments and parastatals and many are okay with the
idea.

SENATOR IKE EKWEREMADU REVEALS, NATIONAL ASSEMBLY WILL NOT SUPPORT CREATION OF GRAZING RESERVE ANYWHERE IN NIGERIA

The Deputy Senate President, Chief Ike Ekweremadu, says
the National Assembly will not support the creation of
grazing reserves anywhere in the country. Addressing
newsmen on Sunday after a meeting of the South East
governors and stakeholders in Enugu, Ekweremadu said that
there was no bill on the creation of grazing reserves before
the National Assembly.
He, therefore, said that the purported bill for the creation
of grazing reserves was a "hoax'', adding that the press
should strive to stop such rumours. "There is no such
proposal or bill on the creation of grazing reserves either in
the Senate or House of Representatives. "Nobody is
considering it; not even at the executive level. I do not
think they are considering it but we will not support it even
if it has been considered," he said. Ekweremadu said that
the meeting was convened in reaction to the attack on the
people of Uzo Uwani by suspected herdsmen.
He said that the meeting reviewed all that happened since
then and thanked all stakeholders who had shown
sympathy to victims of the attack. On the absence of Imo
and Anambra governors, Ekweremadu said: "The South East
governors proposed to meet today to review these matters
but regrettably, the message did not get to Imo and
Anambra governors. "So you can see mainly the PDP
governors are here. So, they had to review the matter and
more importantly, ensure that every governor will be in
attendance in the next meeting.
"The meeting is rescheduled within the week where all the
governors are expected to be in attendance," he said.
Ekweremadu said that the meeting looked at a more
regional approach to curbing the menace of the herdsmen
so as to ensure that it did not happen again. "We are
looking at a concrete and more coordinated approach on
how to protect our people from this carnage," he said. Also
speaking, Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi said that there was
no disunity among governors in the South East zone.
Umahi said that the governors would take a cursory look at
the federal budget, when signed into law, so as to ensure
that the zone got what was due to it. He said that the
governors would ensure the rehabilitation of federal roads
in the zone if such arrangements were captured in the
budget. ""I am sure the Federal Government's budget is not
yet signed. So when it is signed, it will be the duty of all
zones to start agitating for attention," Umahi said. Gov.
Umahi, Gov Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State and Gov.
Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia attended the meeting.

Army intercepts 92 armed herdsmen at check-points, recovers deadly weapons and charms

The Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army on Monday, April
18, paraded 36 armed herdsmen who were intercepted by
troops of the 117 Guards Battalion Keffi along the Abuja-
Keffi road on Sunday. 56 other herdsmen were arrested at
the Dantata check point between Kuje and the Abuja airport.
According to the spokesman of the brigade, Captain Bashir
Jajira, the 36 herdsmen were arrested by troops at the Keffi
check point at about 4:30 pm Sunday, April 16, in a Diana
Truck and a Toyota Camry Salon car.
He said during interrogation by troops at the check point, the
herdsmen said they were going to Nasarawa LGA of
Nasarawa State. Jajira said after a thorough check of the
vehicles, the troops discovered one pump action gun, 19
cartridges of dane guns, 118 cartridges of ammo, 28
cutlasses, three jack-knives, 14 sticks, seven torches,
assorted charms and hard drugs.
He also said the other group of 56 herdsmen were arrested
at the Dantata check point between Kuje and the airport in
the Gwagwalada area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
He said items recovered from them include 26 cartridge
dane guns and 49 cutlasses and knives. Jajira added that all
the suspects claimed to be on the lookout for cattle rustlers
who stole their cows. Captain Jajira said the suspects would
be handed over to the police for further investigation.
The Commander, Guards Brigade, Brigadier General Musa
Yusuf, told newsmen that the arrests showed the
determination of the brigade to rid the Federal Capital
Territory of any criminal activity.

Source: HQ Nigerian Army

Davido and a Fan Fights Over His Ex-girlfriend’s Sex Tape Issue On Twitter

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Look at what happened her. A sex tape involving one of Davido’s South African ex’s was leaked and many presumed Davido was the one in the tape.The girl known as Faith Nkesi posted the video (intentionally or unintentionally on her instagram page and immediately deleted it .However, many had already saved it .
She then defended the leak,saying it was a private video with her boyfriend while on vacation..It’s not known who leaked it ..
So,  Davido lashed back at the twitter user who said he was the one in the video.He also called the ex a ‘hoe” who he hasn’t seen in two years.....

Edo Gospel Singer Found Dead After Meeting With Pastor in a Hotel Room

                                          Popular Edo female gospel singer, Mrs. Yvonne Omoarebokhae who met a pastor, Pastor Psalm Okpe of Fresh Oil Ministry on Facebook has been confirmed dead by the Police in Benin City, Edo State. Mrs Yvonne Omoarebokhae, was found dead in a hotel in Benoni, GRA in Benin after she met with the pastor.

Lawmaker, security operatives chase Fulani herdsmen into forest in Delta state

THE member representing Ethiope East constituency in Delta State House of Assembly, Mr. Evans Ivwurie, yesterday, recounted how he and security operatives in the area, chased Fulani herdsmen who were in the habit of attacking farmers in the area into the forest on foot. The lawmaker while giving details of his “Operation arrest, meet and engage their sponsor” campaign, said that instead of waiting for the Federal Government to combat the incessant attacks by herdsmen in the area, he had decided to take the bull by the horn and go after them rather than wait for the herdsmen to attack his people. Those who accompanied the lawmaker on the chase were the Abraka vigilante, Divisional Police Officer in charge of Abraka police station, Isah Hassan and his Mobile Police Unit Commander. Ivwurie said: “I had embarked on a preventive approach to this matter which is identifying the source and taking the battle to the enemy in their domain. “Though these herdsmen are said to have been faceless and unknown prior to now, we succeeded in identifying their base deep inside the Oria-Abraka forest and chased them as they fled leaving behind their herd of cattle. “As soon as they saw us coming, they fled into some already dug tunnels leading to other dense parts of the forest which shows how organised they are. But we are not deterred as we have sent a clear message to them that it is no longer business as usual. “We are not trying to take the laws into our hands but rather, the campaign is to identify the sponsors of these herdsmen and constructively engage them if they want to truly embark on their cattle rearing business in our communities.”

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/04/delta-lawmaker-security-operatives-chase-fulani-herdsmen-forest/

The #CommonSense Senator Ben Murray-Bruce Is Making Another #CommonSense That's Not Common

I was looking at cut off marks for students from different states. What I saw is nothing short of legalized discrimination #MeritNotQuota

How can one state have a cut off mark of 20 and another has 136 in the same country. Can we progress with such injustice? #MeritNotQuota

If after 40 years of practicing quota system a state still has cut off Mark of 20 isn't that proof quota is not working? #MeritNotQuota

We want unity in Nigeria. As long as we retain quota systems, there'll be resentments amongst Nigerian which fuels disunity #MeritNotQuota

Before we had quota, Saudi Arabia's royal family came to the University College Hospital, Ibadan for treatment in the 60s #MeritNotQuota

After we implemented quota system, our leaders began to go to Saudi Arabia for treatment. The facts speak for themselves #MeritNotQuota

Leaders who promote quota should do us a favor and allow a quota system doctor operate on them next time they need surgery #MeritNotQuota

As long as quota system of entry into schools & jobs doesn't change, Nigeria won't change much, no matter who is president #MeritNotWuota

If we want progress in Nigeria, we must remove every social injustice and ensure a level playing ground for all Nigerians #MeritNotQuota

Look at our private sector. The reason private enterprise is doing so well is because of merit not quota #MeritNotQuota

It is an insult to call people educationally backward. I have 1017 staff from all over Nigeria. They are all brilliant #MeritNotQuota

No ethnic group is intellectually superior or inferior to another. God is not unjust. That is my case against quota system #MeritNotQuota

Don Jazzy Opened Up On How He Started Singing When He Was 9

                             
On 7th April 2016, Don Jazzy , looked back on how far he has come, and he used that opportunity to encourage his fans to keep at what they are doing.
“Thought I should share with you guys the very beginning of my incredible journey,” he said, adding, “The love I have for what I do has not changed from as early as 9.”

The Nigerian Police Salary Structure

The pay that any Nigerian Force person recieves depends on his or her rank and this is thesame for all Nigerian police officer . The apex of the Nigerian police rank is  Inspector General Of Police, (IGP) while at the grass root you have the Police Recruit . The Nigerian police ranks are sisteen in numbers which i am going to reveal right now right here .


                                  

The Nigerian Police Salary Structure 

16. Inspector General Of Police, (IGP)
Salary per month  ==> N711,498
Annual Salary ==>  N8,537,976
16. Deputy Inspector General Of Police
Salary per month ==> N546,572.73
Annual Salary ==> N6,558,872.76
15. An Assistant Inspector General Of Police
Salary per month ==> N499,751.87
Annual Salary ==> N5,997,022.44

Woman reveals how boyfriend threw acid in her face. "I can only describe the pain as like sitting inside fire"

In a series by the UK Guardian called My Experience where survivors share their unique experiences, Christy Sims reveals how her "controlling" and "manipulative" boyfriend threw acid in her face because he suspected she was going to break up with him. Read what she wrote after the cut...

Man went 'crazy' in Anambra & threw his mother into a well then threw bricks into the well to ensure her death

A man identified as Ejike Nwankwo Ohagba from Ezigbo village, Igbo-Ukwu com­munity, Aguata Local Govern­ment Area of Anambra State on Thursday, April 7, went crazy and threw his mother into an abandoned well in his father’s compound. He then threw blocks into the well to kill her.

Read Cynthia Morgan's message to Herdsmen

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Things You Didn’t Know Onions Could Do

Onions are a natural cure for many health
problems. It is the best remedy for severe
vomiting and as a general antibiotic that
can boost your immune system.
The onion is from the allium family and is
rich in sulfur providing the onion with its
antibiotic and antiseptic properties. Onion
is also extremely high in antioxidant
Querectin which helps the body to fight
free radicals.
Natural Cures. Respiratory conditions
respond well to onion juice as it is a great
expectorant. Onions are good for
cholesterol levels, heart, arthritis, a great
antioxidant, and good for diabetes due to
its flavonoid and sulfur compounds. Onions
have been used as a standard treatment
for thousands of years.
Treatments using onions:
•Breakup chest congestion- Crush an onion
within coconut oil. Coat the chest with
onion paste and cover the chest with a
dish towel then a shirt.
•Colic- Cherokee Indian recipe for colic
babies: Boil a small amount of diced yellow
onion in water. Let the onion cool in the
water then drain. Feed a teaspoon of the
onion tea to the baby every hour until the
baby appears to have some relief.
•Ear pain/infection – Chop onion and put
them into a thin sock and tie the sock
closed. Place the flattened onion sock over
the troubled ear and cover the head/ear/
sock with a hat to hold the sock in place.
Remove when pain is gone.
•Cuts- The transparent film of the onion
skin will stop moderate bleeding
immediately. It also acts as an antiseptic
for the wound.
•Cough- Peel a large onion and slice in
half. Cover the face of each onion with 1
tablespoon of brown sugar and cover the
onions for one hour. The sugar/onion relish
should be taken twice a day to help with
the cough.
•Fever- Slice an onion into thin slices. Rub
the bottom of the feet with coconut oil.
Put a thin slice into the arch of each foot
and wrap with cling wrap. Cover the onion/
feet with sock over night to allow the onion
to draw out toxins and the illness from the
body.
•Cleanse the air- Place slices of onion on
plates throughout your house to purify the
air of viruses and bacteria.
•Vomiting- Grate 1 white or yellow onion.
Press the onion juice from the onion
wrapped in a cheesecloth. Brew a strong
cup of peppermint tea and let it cool. Drink
2 teaspoons of the onion juice and wait 5
minutes. Drink 2 teaspoons of the cool
peppermint tea and wait 5 minutes. Repeat
both the onion juice and peppermint tea
until the symptoms subside. Vomiting
should stop immediately and the nausea
should go away within 15 minutes.
Unusually uses for onion:
•Rub a cut onion on you to repel bugs
•Onion juice rubbed into your hair promotes
growth
•Onion juice repels moths
•Boiled and cooled onion juice sprayed onto
plants repels pests
•Rub an onion slice into the face of an iron
to prevent rusting
•Polish copper and glassware with an onion
slice
•Rub a cut onion on you to prevent
freckling
The Native Americans have used onion to
treat colds and flu for centuries. Even the
World Health Organization has recognized
the ability of onion to relieve coughs,
congestion, bronchitis and respiratory
infections.
As you can see, onion cures have been
around for centuries and is a trusted,
proven treatment for many ailments.
In the spirit of good health, give one of
these natural onion remedies a try next
time you are feeling a little under the
weather.
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Military Ranks of the Nigerian, History And Their Meaning

RANK

The word rank originated in the 14th century., from the Old French word ranc.  "Ranc" itself is of proto-germanic origin from the word khrengaz meaning "circle, ring."  The use of the term in the context of a  "social position" began around 1430;  while the context of "put in order, classify" came into use in 1592. The term 'Rank and file'  was first used in 1598, in the context of soldiers marching in formation, but was subsequently generalized to mean "common soldiers" in 1796.  

In modern usage, a rank is a title insignia that defines the relative position of soldiers and officers in the military hierarchy.   Over the years, particularly in the sixties, observers of Nigerian military affairs may have noticed that ranks may be further qualified by phrases like 'Acting' Brigadier, 'Temporary' Major, 'Substantive' Lt. Colonel, 'Local' Captain, etc.    A Substantive rank e.g. S/Major is a legally confirmed and permanent rank with appropriate salary and perks.   A Temporary rank e.g. T/Major is one that is conferred for a short period of time, typically for a specific task or mission or to enable maintenance of regimental discipline by allowing a junior officer take on responsibilities that exceed that which otherwise be appropriate for his substantive rank.  During the period of rapid Nigerianization in the sixties, for example, this was often a mechanism for dealing with manpower shortage. To allow indigenous Nigerian command of Brigade level formations, Lt. Cols. JTU Aguiyi-Ironsi and Samuel Adesoji Ademulegun were double promoted to the rank of T/Brigadier in 1962.  Then Lt. Col. Zak Maimalari followed suit, joining Babatunde Ogundipe as Nigeria's fourth Brigadier.  An officer who holds an Acting rank temporarily enjoys the salary and perks of that rank, but can be reverted - without notice - to his previous rank by order.  During the civil war, for purposes of carrying out operations in specific locations (or to replace officer casualties) some NCOs and Officers were granted not only Acting ranks but also higher Local ranks, which were temporary like the Acting ranks but - theoretically - unpaid. There have been other situations when such measures were taken.  For example, when Brigadier JTU Aguiyi-Ironsi was deployed as Force Commander ONUC in 1964 he was granted the "Local" rank of Major-General in the Congo.  He reverted to his substantive rank of Brigadier when he returned to Nigeria. 

 

APPOINTMENT

It is important to distinguish a Rank from an Appointment, even though they can overlap and it is best that persons of appropriate rank fill appointments. When a person of appropriate rank fills a specific office or role or function, it is said to be an appointment. Ranks may evolve into Appointments.     Titles may be ranks in some Armies but appointments in others.  Some appointments are ceremonial or honorary.  In the Canadian military for example, Army titles such as Canadian Forces Chief Warrant Officer, Command Chief Warrant Officer, Chief Warrant Officer of a higher formation, Base Chief Warrant Officer, Trumpet or Bugle or Drum or Pipe Major are actually 'appointments' rather than ranks.  In the British Army examples of appointments include Chaplain-General, Colonel-Commandant, Colonel-in-Chief, Colonel of the Regiment, Quarter-Master-General, etc.

That said, let us examine the history behind the nomenclature of ranks in the Nigerian Armed Forces.  But before focusing on each service, let us identify current harmonized Nigerian military ranks side-by-side:

ARMY	NAVY	AIR FORCE
Recruit	Trainee	Trainee
Private	Ordinary Seaman	Aircraftman / woman
Lance Corporal	Seaman	Lance Corporal
Corporal	Able Seaman	Corporal
Sergeant	Leading Seaman	Sergeant
Staff Sergeant	Petty Officer	Flight Sergeant
Warrant Officer	Warrant Officer	Warrant Officer
Master Warrant Officer	Master Warrant Officer	Master Warrant Officer
Army Warrant Officer	Navy Warrant  Officer	Air Warrant Officer
Second Lieutenant	Midshipman	Pilot Officer
Lieutenant	Sub-Lieutenant	Flying Officer
Captain	Lieutenant	Flight Lieutenant
Major	Lieutenant Commander	Squadron Leader
Lieutenant Colonel	Commander	Wing Commander
Colonel	Captain	Group Captain
Brigadier General	Commodore	Air Commodore
Major General	Rear Admiral	Air Vice-Marshal
Lieutenant General	Vice-Admiral	Air Marshal
General	Admiral	Air Chief Marshal
Field Marshal	Admiral of the Fleet	Marshal of the Air Force

 

 

NIGERIAN ARMY

The post-colonial Nigerian Army (NA) traces its origins to 1863 when British Naval Lt. Glover established "Glover's Hausas." He used the small force of runaway slaves to mount expeditions to the hinterland primarily to protect British trade routes.  From this humble beginning  the West African Frontier Force later evolved and gave birth to the Nigerian Army.  [http://www.gamji.com/nowa5.htm; http://www.nigerianarmy.net/briefhistory.htm]  Badges of rank of the Nigerian Army are mostly patterned after those of the British army, except that the Nigerian eagle (from the Coat of Arms) replaces the British crown on the insignia of officers of the rank of Majors and above.