Kano Blasts: Victims Support Fund Donates N40M, To Sign MOU With Hospitals On Disbursements

THE Presidential Victims Support Fund donated the sum of N40m to the victims of the recent Kano market attack, who sustained injuries and receiving treatment at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) and Murtala Muhammad specialist Hospital.

Revealing this during a visit to the two hospitals, the Executive Director of the Fund Professor Sunday Ochoche, who led the team said they were in Kano to commiserate with the government, the victims and the people of the state over what happened at Farm Centre mobile phone market. “The Fund gives N20m to each of the two hospitals we visited, making a total of N40m in all. We are all here to assist the victims and bring succour to the injured people, ” he disclosed.

According to him to also encourage the judicious use of the donations the Fund would sign memoranda of understanding (MOU) with the hospitals involved on how the donation would be expended. “The MOU would clearly state how the intervention should be distributed among the victims for their immediate medical needs an attention. After signing the MOU I am assuring you that the money would be handed over to them within 24 hours,” disclosed Ochoche.

He further added that, they were only enhancing and escalating the support for the victims. “Immediate challenges will be faced with this donation we are giving down. We are onky focusing on emergency situations now,” he stated.

He added that before Kano visit they also visited 14 hospitals in some North Eastern states and the sum of N200m was given as contribution to the affected victims. “We have so far given out N240m for the affected victims including the N40m given to Kano hospitals,” he explained.

Earlier the acting Chief Medical Director of AKTH Dr Sani Mijinyawa, when the delegation paid him a courtesy call commended the gesture and assured that the donation would be used judiciously. When the delegation visited the Kano state commissioner of health Dr. Kabir Ibrahim Getso commended the contribution given by the Fund. “So far government has donated relief materials and drugs to the victims, ” he said.

Source: The Guardian

British Council holds 2015 Education UK postgraduate Exhibition

Last week, the British Council hosted its third yearly Education UK Postgraduate Exhibition in Lagos and Abuja.

The three-day event hosted by over 40 UK institutions served as a platform for both UK institutions and students interested in studying in the UK.

Speaking at the exhibition in Lagos, Sephora Imomoh, Project Manager, British Council, said, “In 2013, we piloted the postgraduate focused exhibition because of the demand for information specifically around postgraduate international qualifications. The event is designed to provide avenue where prospective students can get immediate responses to their questions about postgraduate study in the UK.

“UK courses give individuals the skills, qualifications and connections needed to succeed in their chosen career. UK degrees have a global reputation for quality and employers worldwide recognise them for their high standards”

Presenting his institution’s offer to visitors, Dr. David Lonie of Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland, said; “Robert Gordon University is well-renowned for its expertise in subjects as diverse as art and design, management and engineering.

Explaining why the University of Brighton is suitable for international students, Barry Lee Scherer, Principal Lecturer at the school, said the institution is great for students because of the city’s proximity to London, its exit routes to Central and Western European and its serene atmosphere.

Visitors to the exhibition acknowledged that it was a worthwhile experience. Bassey Blessing, a graduate of Business Management said; “I visited several stands and discussed with their officials who explained that as a postgraduate student, I would be allowed to work in the UK while studying and I think I like that.

Jibodu Oluwabusola, a graduate of Architecture, said the event met her expectations. “It has been really helpful to be able to meet the delegates one-on-one.

Applying online could turn into a nightmare because you can’t really ask questions and clear up gray areas but this programme allows one to get face-to-face with officials of the various universities.

Source: The Guardian

House of Tara launches its New Corporate HQ in Lagos

Africa ‘s leading beauty brand, House of Tara – iconic for setting up the first make up studio and establishing Nigeria’s first make up school in 2004, launched its new corporate office located at 13A, Onikepo Akande street, Lekki Pennisula scheme I, Lekki, Lagos , on Sunday November 8th, 2015. The building interior was designed by Jumoke Adenowo’s company, AD Logistics.

The corporate office launch was hosted by Ibukun Awosika , Chairman of the Board of Directors of House of Tara. Other members of the board of directors were also present, Nimi Akinkugbe , Osayi Alile , Chukwuka Monye and Ada Iwugo who gave the welcome address.

Ibukun Awosika started by saying, “ I have been in this building before so I know exactly what it’s like, I also know the passion and commitment behind getting the new head office and indeed the company is ready for this stage “.

She continued, “ I also know the dream for the future, so for me it is the symbol of where House of Tara International is going. Today clearly represents the beginning, this dream has gone beyond coming to life, I know where we are going. To have achieved what we have achieved even at this tender age, gives you an idea of the future we are envisioning “.

Tara Fela-Durotoye who launched the building alongside Ibukun Awosika was supported by her husband Fela Durotoye . Other special guests present at the event to retrace the brands evolution; and the new headquarters space were, Joke Bakare (Owner of Medplus), Bolanle Olukanni , Adebola Williams, Sekou Coulibaly , Mai Atafo, Ndidi Nwuenli, Funke Bucknor , Zainab Balogun , Yvonne Ekwere , Sarah Hamman, amongst others.

“ Welcome once again to House of Tara. You are here to witness the launch of our corporate office. This is a symbol of a journey that was started in 1993 by Tara Fela Durotoye and it has grown from a company with 1 entrepreneur to a company with 165 employees spanning over 2 directorates and 4 major departments; Commercial, Operations, Human Resources and Internal Control. It has grown from 1 teenage girl dragging a makeup box from customer to customer to 19 stores across the country. As we continue to focus on expanding our business especially through empowerment and leadership, we are excited and proud of what the company has achieved so far ” Said Ada Iwugo, Commercial Director of House of Tara.

Guest in attendance were treated to delicious appetizers by Chef Fregz and cocktails by Elles Ice Box

Source: BellaNaija

Baseline Entertainment black tie Christmas concert

Exploring diverse genre of music, Baseline Entertainment & Friends presents the most exclusive holiday concert this season tagged“ The Baseline Black Tie Christmas Concert”.

The exclusive event is scheduled to hold on the 13thof December, 2015 at the well-known Lagoon Restaurant in Victoria Island Lagos.

The Black-Tie Christmas concert promises to be absolutely entertaining as guests will be thrilled by performing acts such as ‘Olamide’, ‘Seyi Shay’, ‘Darey-Art Alade’, ‘Dede Mabiaku’, ‘Pasuma’, ‘Skales’, ‘Lil Kesh’, ‘Dekunle Gold’, ‘Skales’, ‘Aramide’ and many more. Music will be provided by renowned DJ’s – DJ Jimmy Jatt and DJ Fresh Waves and Comedian ‘Seyi Law’ will host the event.

The Baseline & Friends Christmas Concert is an innovative event that aims at celebrating Nigeria’s finest entertainers while creating a unique touch to the Yuletide season. It will be a night of fun, celebration and networking.

“At Baseline Entertainment, we are all about celebrating Nigerian talents as we have no doubt that the Nigerian Entertainment industry has been experiencing a massive growth and international recognition; hence, it would be only fair to say that this generation of Artistes have truly raised the standard of music in the entertainment Industry”.

Source: The Guardian

"Leave church doors open"- Pontiff declares

In the wake of the Paris attacks, churches have now been working on upgrading security but Pope Francis advises against this.

The pope maintains that the church must stay open despite all these terror fears.
"Please, no armoured doors in the Church, everything open," the 78-year-old pontiff told pilgrims in St Peter's square, Italy.
"There are places in the world where doors should not be locked with a key. There are still some but there are also many where armoured doors have become the norm.

"We must not surrender to the idea that we must apply this way of thinking to every aspect of our lives, ... " Francis said, "To do so to the Church would be terrible."

He urged the Church to keep its doors open to lapsed believers who are considering returning and to the hundreds of thousands of migrants arriving in Europe from Africa, the Middle East and South Asia.

Rapper drops artwork for 4th album "Festival"

Naeto C has announced a new album to be released this year “ Festival”, and the album artwork has been unveiled.

The rapper has had a year filled with activity in and out of the studio, and he is set to drop his 4 studio album.

“Festival” comes hotly after his third studio LP “Day 1”, which was released in August 2015. It is expected to be a commercial album, a stark contrast to its predecessor which was a core Hip-hop conceptual work.

Naeto C’s “Day 1” was reviewed by Pulse Music saying ““ Day 1” sees Naeto C return to the basics of his art. Way before he experienced the disruptive influences of Nigerian pop sounds, and commercial African drum patterns. This is Naeto C, celebrating his primary skills as an MC.”

FBI, New York police aware of Islamic State video, say no specific threat

There is no “specific and credible threat” against New York City, despite a newly released Islamic State video suggesting America’s most populous city is a potential target of attacks such as those in Paris, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Wednesday.
Police Commissioner William Bratton agreed with the mayor during an evening news conference by both men outside a police precinct in Times Square, adding that there was nothing new about the video, which he called “hastily produced.”

“There is no credible and specific threat against New York City,” de Blasio said, encouraging New Yorkers to “go about their business” as normal, while remaining watchful.

Islamic State has claimed credit for Friday’s attacks in Paris that killed 129 people in shootings and suicide bombings at a concert hall, restaurants and a soccer stadium in Paris.

The assault on the French capital stirred memories in New York of the September 11, 2001, hijacked plane attacks that felled the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers, killing more than 2,600 people.

The Islamic State video, which runs for nearly six minutes, includes a scene that appears to show a suicide bomber making preparations and zipping up a jacket, according to a description provided by SITE Intelligence Group, a Bethesda, Maryland, organisation that tracks militant groups, reports Reuters.

The clip briefly shows Times Square and Herald Square, two Midtown Manhattan crossroads popular with tourists, and a suicide bomber holding what appears to be a trigger.

 Source: NewTelegraph 

Man hangs himself due to hardship in Taraba

An unidentified man was found dangling from a tree  in the early hours of today, Thursday, November 19, in the premises of Hassan Suleiman Primary School, opposite Roman Catholic Church, Drowa, Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State.

According to residents who knew the man, he could have decided to end it all after he had suffered untold hardship with things not going his way despite his struggles.

To add to that, he was also said to be indebted to so many people and with the creditors on his neck and with no means of paying them back, he decided to call it quits with life .

 Source : Pulse.ng  

Taliban gunmen launch suicide attack near Kandahar

Taliban militants wearing Afghan army uniforms launched a suicide and gun attack on a police headquarters near Kandahar Thursday, killing one soldier before the attackers were shot dead, authorities said.
The attack came at dawn in the district of Arghandab, some 25 kilometres (15 miles) west of Kandahar in southern Afghanistan, a relatively quiet area unused to such attacks, which appear to be a sign of the Taliban’s alarming new push into urban areas.

Six people — five assailants and one Afghan army soldier — were killed in the attack, police told AFP.
“First one attacker detonated his vehicle laden with explosives at the entrance of the Arghandab police headquarters, then four others tried to enter the compound,” Zia Durrani, Kandahar police spokesman told AFP.

The attack lasted half an hour before the gunmen were killed by security forces, Durrani said.

Niaz Mohammad Mujahid, police chief for Arghandab district, said that one Afghan soldier was killed and three others were injured. A spokesman for the Kandahar governor confirmed the assault.

The Taliban, who have been fighting a bloody insurgency since they were driven from power in the US invasion of 2001, claimed responsibility for the attack.

“When I heard the explosion I thought of my son, who serves in the police force,” Shafi Aka, a local Arghandab resident, told AFP.
“I called my son right away and heard him saying, ‘We are under attack’.”

His son survived the assault.

 source: The Guardian 

Skype for Android now lets you save video messages to gallery

Skype is rolling out an update to its Android app that adds the ability for users to save any video messages to their gallery for later.
So now when you receive some type of video message that’s got maybe an enduring freshness and is memorable you can simply click/tap on it and select to “Save to Gallery.”
In addition, the update also adds few other features, including an improved search functionality that allows you search for conversation content. It now also offers quick access to some other functionalities — delete, mark as read and mute notifications — by just tapping and holding onto a conversation in your Recent tab, you can effect those. You can send mini reactive clips (Mojis) and images (from your gallery) to a group chat and even forward to friends.

Source: Skype

UNIJOS Admission List Now Available On School Portal

The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has released the list of candidates offered provisional admission into the university degree programmes for the 2015/2016 academic session.

UNIJOS prospective students that participated in the university screening test can now check their admission status online.

Steps to Check Your UNIJOS Admission List.
1. Go to UNIJos  admission status checking portal at http://mis.unijos.edu.ng/utme_portal/ ,
2. Click on ‘Login’,
3. Enter your JAMB registration number and Access code in the required column,
4. Finally, click on login to access your UNIJOS admission status.

ALTERNATIVELY/OR
You can also access your UNIJOS admission status on JAMB admission status checking portal.
Note: After checking your admission status, if you’ve been successfully offered admission, get your proof of admission called ‘Admission Letter’.

Source: MyShoolGist

Yobe State University 2nd UTME & DE Admission List

This is to inform both UTME and Direct Entry candidates seeking admission into the Yobe State University (YSU) various undergraduate degree programmes for the 2015/2016 academic session that the management of the institution has UTME second batch and Direct Entry admission list.

Check Yobe State University UTME and DE Admission List online in Portable Document Format (PDF). Via the school portal.

SOURCE: MySchoolGist