Apply for Ooni’s Scholarship Award – 2016

Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates for the Ooni’s Scholarship Program for Prospective Master/Ph.D Student of Ile-Ife Origin.

Ooni’s Scholarship Award Eligibility.

*Applicants for master programmes should be withing the age bracket of 20-30 years while PhD applicants should be within the age bracket 30-35 years.

*Applicants must possess a minimum of second class upper division/Ph.D grade for master and Ph.D programmes respectively.

*Applicants with second lower grade already pursuing master degree who are in the employment of any recognized tertiary institutions shall be considered. This category of applicants are exempted from the first bullet above.

How to Obtain Ooni’s Scholarship Award Application Form.

Formal application forms are obtainable at the following centres:
NIDSA National Secretariat, Ife City Hall, Enuwa, Ile Ife.

NIDSA Local Chapters Nationwide.
Hammath Wheel 111, Ibadan Road, Ile-Ife.

Application Closing Date
13th May, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the completed application form to the following centres:
1.) NIDSA Secretariat Nationwide
2.) Treasureland Office – Hammath Wheel 111,
Ibadan Road,
Ile-Ife,
Osun State.

For more information, contact:
Barr. Funsho Olagbaju,
Chairman, Scholarship Committee,
08034025755.
Mr. Omisakin Waheed Adekunle,
Administrative Secretary,
08065474364.

Senate reduces UTME registration fee to N2, 500, extends validity period to 3yrs

The Senate today passed a resolution reducing the registration fee of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to N2,500 from N5,650 that was paid by prospective university students this year. At the plenary session today, the senators recommended the extension of the validity period of the UTME to three academic year.
The resolution was taken following the adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund on the inquiry into the new admission policy of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB). They also resolved to amend the Act establishing JAMB to reflect the extension of the validity period which is at the moment a year.

Messi, Usain Bolt nominated for World Sportsman of the Year award

Lionel Messi will battle Formula one champion Lewis Hamilton, NBA MVP Steph Curry and world No 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award.

Messi lifts his 5th FIFA player of the year award when he was awarded the FIFA Ballon D’or winner on January 11.

Messi continued his remarkable career during 2015 as he led the Catalan club to La Liga, Copa del Rey and Champions League titles.
Luis Enrique’s side are also in the running to claim the World Team of the Year award.

Sprint king Usain Bolt, NBA star Stephen Curry and golfer Jordan Spieth make up the six-man shortlist for the prestigious award.
Serena Williams and FIFA World Player of the year winner Carli Llyod are in the running for the World Sportwoman of the Year award.
World Heavy weight champions Tyson Fury is up for the breakthrough award alongside the Chile men’s national team who claimed the Copa America in 2015.

Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award

Usain Bolt (Jamaica) Athletics
Stephen Curry (US) Basketball
Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Tennis
Lewis Hamilton (UK) Motor Racing
Lionel Messi (Argentina) Football
Jordan Spieth (US) Golf

Ambode vows to rescue abducted Secondary school girls

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode says his government will spare no effort to ensure the safe return of the three female students of Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary School in Ikorodu area of the state, who were kidnapped by a group of armed gang on Monday evening February 29th.

Ambode in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Steve Ayorinde and released today March 2nd, condemned the unfortunate incident, just as he assured that the Police and other security operatives have swung into action, with useful leads and with an unwavering determination to track down the perpetrators of the act and ensure the safe return of the girls.

“We have not been silent on this unfortunate development. In a delicate security matter of this nature, where young innocent people are involved and management of information demands utmost circumspect, we were convinced that swift and coordinated reaction, guided by intelligence reports on the part of the Police, was a better and more sensitive approach to take, rather than a sensational, panic-stricken reaction”he said. He said the State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni as well as the Assistant Inspector General of Police for the Lagos/Ogun Command were fully on ground at the scene and vicinity of the incident leading the entire coordinated effort involving every military apparatus. “We believe in the capacity of the Police to lead this rescue mission. I have had ceaseless briefing with them since the incident happened and God helping us, we shall spare no effort in securing the safe release of the girls and continue to secure the school and indeed every part of Lagos”. Governor Ambode said the incident may not be unconnected with his recent visit to some parts of Ikorodu where he read the riot act to vandals and criminal gangs on the resolve of the state government to take the battle to their hideouts in a spirited effort to secure the pipelines. “We believe this is a case of evil fighting back. But Lagos will neither succumb to threats of lawlessness nor bow to terror. Our resolve is very clear; we will assist the Police and other security agencies in dealing decisively with this one unfortunate case and prevent future reoccurrence. We will deploy the resources at our disposal to safeguard every life and property within our care,” he said.

Governor Ambode also recalled a similar incident in Arepo area of Ogun State, where a senior staff of a leading telecommunications agency was kidnapped three days ago, however saying that he has gotten assurance from both the Ogun State Police and Lagos Police Commands on their collaborative efforts to tame the menace of kidnapping and ensure return of order and safety. He also commended the gallantry of the students of the school who put up a courageous resistance to prevent the abduction of their mates, just as he praised the mature and measured response of the school management in the wake of the incident. “The state government is with you in bringing this unfortunate episode to a quick resolution. I wish to appeal for calm and support of every Lagosian. I urge them to be vigilant and helpful to the security operatives in this onerous task to rid the state of every form of criminality, cultism and terrorism,” he said.

David Mark sworn in as Senator for the sixth time

The Senator representing Benue South, Senator David Mark was today, March 2, sworn-in into the Senate for a record 6th time. The Appeal Court sitting in Markurdi annulled the election of the former Senate President last year and he was declared winner of the re-run election held on Saturday, February 20. Senator Mark was sworn in at exactly 11 am in the hallowed chamber by the Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki after taking the traditional oath of office and allegiance.

Shortly after the swearing in, Senators at the plenary session rose in solidarity with Senator Mark as they took turns to hug and exchanged banters with him.

He is the only Nigerian to have contested a Senatorial position six times, won and was sworn in accordingly. He was Senate President from 2007 to 2015.

Minister and Reps face-off over sacked 12 VCs

The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu and members of the House of Representatives Committee on Tertiary Education on Tuesday, March 1, clashed over the sacking of five of the 12 university vice-chancellors by the federal government.

According to The Punch, the minister and lawmakers exchanged words over the legality of the sacking of the VCs.

The VCs being contested include the federal universities of Eyo-Ekiti, Binin Kebbi, Gusau, Gashua and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)

Adamu told the lawmakers that the former VCs were sacked because there was no law backing their appointments in the first place by former President Goodluck Jonathan.
For Prof. Vincent Tenebe, the former NOUN VC, Adamu said that the governing council of the university illegally extended his tenure.

Lawmakers who were enraged by his comments, argued that Buhari, as the visitor to the universities, could only sack VCs on the recommendation of the governing councils in liaison with the Senate.

Other members of the committee, Hon. Sam Onuigbo (Abia, PDP),Hon Ezenwa Onyebuchi (Imo,PDP),Hon Mojeed Alabi (Osun, APC) were of the opinion that the ministry should have waited for the tenure of the affected VCs to expire before their removal, The Nation reports.

A member of the committee, Prof. Mojeed Alabi, described the removal of the VCs as an act of “impunity.”
Timothy Golu, in reaction to Adamu’s claim that four of the universities were not properly established, another member of the committee, said the minister should have advised the president to close them down instead.


The lawmakers who were not satisfied with the minister’s responses, asked Adamu to re-appear before the ommittee on Tuesday, March 8th, 2016 with “facts and more convincing reasons for the sack.”


Meanwhile, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has condemned the recent removal of 12 vice-chancellors of federal universities by the federal government describing it a violation of the law.

JAMB Adds 40 Marks to UTME Score – 2016

Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB added 40 marks to some candidates UTME score.
This is to inform candidates that have gotten their UTME score via SMS that the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has added 40 marks to the score earlier gotten by some students.

You can confirm whether you are among the lucky ones by re-checking your JAMB UTME Result .
Share this with your friends.

Korede Bello – 5 Things About The Singer You Didn’t Know

Godwin Singer and golden boy of the Mavin records.

The musician whose birthday comes only once in four years is 19 today and to celebrate his birthday, we have dug deep into a few things we can bet you don’t know about the singer.

1. He started performing at age 7
Korede Bello has been a performer from his childhood and seeing him sing today, we have cause to believe that it’s the gospel truth. He started performing with the stage name African Prince and went on to write his first song after forming a music group with a friend while in primary school.

2. He wanted to be an accountant or a footballer
In an interview with the Nation Online, the pop singer revealed he wanted to be an accountant or a footballer and just pursued music as a hobby and nothing more.

3. Korede defines his music as ‘sweet music’
When asked his genre of music, he defined it as ‘sweet music,’ not R&B, not hip-hop; I do ‘sweet music.’ And I am saying this because I don’t see music by how it sounds. The content of the message also defines my type of music. So I am not restricted to doing R&B or Afro-pop or dancehall.

4. He studied Mass Communication
He holds a National Diploma certificate after studying Mass Communication at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism. He is also an Associate Member of the Institute of Information Management.

5. His fans refer to him as lover boy
His female fans call him the ultimate lover boy because of his soft sweet vocals and also his looks. Okay, maybe you knew this one!

Top 8 Funny And Embarrassing Quotes By Nigerian Politicians

No matter how bad the economy may be crumbling, Nigerians still find humor in everything.

I hope this soothes your sunny day and brings some laughter to your face. Here are my top 8 hilarious but embarrassing quotes from 2010-2015.

1. Labaran Maku – 2010
“We want to thank the President for bringing Facebook to Nigeria.”


2. Olusegun Obasanjo – 2010
“With all due respect, If Jesus Christ will come to this world to become INEC Charmian, any election He conducts will be disputed.”


3. Jonathan Goodluck – May 2014
“Over 70% of what they call corruption in Nigeria is mere common theft.”


4. Jonah Jang – May 2013
“God is a democrat. He does not support rigging. But if you rig and succeed, that means God supports it .”


5. Patience Jonathan – November 2011
“Ojukwu is a great man, he died but his manhood still lives on.”


6. Adams Oshiomole – December 2013
“Go and Die.”


7. Patience Jonathan – May 2011
“My fellow widows.”


8. Rotimi Ameachi – September 2015.
“I will not die, I drank bottled water. You did not drink bottled water.”

17 brilliant quotes that will change the way you think about life

When you read quotes about moving on, you are giving your brain positive messages. It will help the healing process and get you back to a good-feeling place. So be inspired by these amazing words!

 1. “While one may encounter many defeats, one must not be defeated.” — Maya Angelou

 2. “No one can pull anyone back from anywhere. You save yourself or you remain unsaved.” — Alice Sebold

 3. “Never stop just because you feel defeated. The journey to the other side is attainable only after great suffering.” — Santosh Kalwar

4. “A lot of people are afraid to say what they want. That’s why they don’t get what they want.” — Madonna

5. “Turn your wounds into wisdom.” — Oprah Winfrey

 6. “in the chaotic rubble, she still remembered who she was.” — R. M. Drake

7. “I never thought of losing, but now that it’s happened, the only thing is to do it right. That’s my obligation to all the people who believe in me. We all have to take defeats in life.” — Muhammad Ali

8. “Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” — Sam Levenson

 9. “There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope.” — Bernard Williams

10. “Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time.” — Malcolm X

11. “We are not what other people say we are. We are who we know ourselves to be, and we are what we love.” — Laverne Cox

 12. “For a gallant spirit, there can never be defeat.” — Wallis Simpson

 13. “I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.” — Dalai Lama

14. “A year from now, you may wish you had started today.” — Karen Lamb

15. “If you’re going through hell, keep going.” — Winston Churchill

 16. “It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default.” — J.K. Rowling

17. “Don’t compromise yourself. You are all you’ve got.” — Janis Joplin


 Source: Thoughtcatalog

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Study at Lambton College, Canada

Do you wish to obtain an international certificate in a reputable and global institution and education provider  in Canada?

Lambton College, Canada is inviting you to a free education seminar for Post Graduate programs.

Programs available for Post Graduate includes:

·         Power Engineering Technician

·         Process Piping Design

·         Information Technology Professional

·         Chemical Production and Power Engineering

·         Instrumentation & Control Engineering Technology

·         Cloud Computing for Big Data

·         Mobile Application Design & Development

·         Embedded Systems Engineering Design

·         Business Management – Human Resources

·         Business Management – International Business

·         Advanced Healthcare Leadership

·         Financial Planning & Wealth Management

·         Human Resources Management

·         Computer Software & Database Management

·         Marketing Management & Professional Sales

·         Occupational Health & Safety Management

·         Quality Engineering Management

·         Hotel & Resort Management

·         Advanced Project Management & Strategic Leadership

Also, Few Undergraduate programs are available!

·         Business

·         Business Administration

·         Business Administration – Accounting

·         Business Administration – Finance & Banking

Come and meet with Chioma Udom, the representative of Lambton College here in Nigeriato get an easy placement into the institution.

Undergraduate applicantsshould come along with their WAEC/NECO result and International Passport Data page and should fall under the age bracket of 17 – 20 years old.

Graduate applicants should come with the following;

*University Transcript

*Degree Certificate or Statement of result

*WAEC/NECO Result

*CV

*International Passport Data page

Seminar Date,Venue and Time:

March  5, 2016

Protea Hotel

No. 1, Mugambo Close

By Mr. Biggs

Maryland, Ikeja. Lagos

 (08140389862, 07034165573)

10am-4pm