JAMB: University of Ibadan gives update on candidates who changed courses, institution

The University of Ibadan, UI, on Thursday updated candidates for admission who changed their courses or institution to the premier university in the country.

This is contained in a statement by the Registrar, O.I. Olukoya.

The statement said the university was still waiting on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board to take action.

It reads: “This is to inform candidates who either changed courses or Institution to University of Ibadan on the JAMB website that the print out of the change is yet to be forwarded to the University.”

OAU SUG Vice President Who Fought with Social Director Over Money Suspended By the University

Jacob Tosin fought with the Director of Socials over money and was beaten mercilessly

 

Vice President of the Students union, Jacob Tosin, popularly known as Emerald, and the Director of Socials, Adedayo Afolabi, popularly known as Lamba have been suspended by the school. 

The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University has suspended two Students’ Union officials who fought over money at the university.

 

It was gathered some days ago that the Vice President of the Students union, Jacob Tosin, popularly known as Emerald, and the Director of Socials, Adedayo Afolabi, popularly known as Lamba engaged in a serious fight leaving Emerald injured. 

ASUU fails to end strike despite truce with FG

Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have resolved to set up seven-man committee to work out modalities for the actualization of its 2009 agreement.

Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment stated this at an intensive conciliatory meeting with the leadership of ASUU, Minister of Education, among others on Friday in Abuja. The meeting was an effort at revolving the lingering strike embarked by the union. Despite the truce, the university lecturers however failed to call off the strike.

It will be recalled that members of ASUU had embarked on indefinite strike on August 13, following government’s failure to implement the agreement reached with the union in November 2016.

ASUU, on Aug. 17, had met with the officials of the Ministry of Education and Labour and Employment where it was agreed that the union should consult and report back to the government within a week.

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LIST OF APPROVED SCHOOLS OF NURSING, MIDWIFERY, POST BASIC NURSING, AND DEPARTMENTS OF NURSING WITH THE ACCREDITATION STATUS AND ADMISSION QUOTA ON STATE BASIS

Note: School of Nursing name followed by last time it was accredited or denied accreditation and the total number of students the school is permitted to admit per year.

ASUU to meet FG again on strike

There are indications that the Academic Staff Union of Universities may meet with the Federal Government this week over the ongoing strike by the union.


The ASUU strike which started on Sunday, August 13, 2017 was announced by its National President, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, at a meeting of the National Executive Council of the union in Abuja.

It was learnt on Sunday that the union would present its position to the government on the offers made by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, during their meeting on August 17, 2017 in Abuja.

SSANU, NASU, NAAT set to join ASUU on strike

There are indications that three non-academic staff unions of Nigerian universities are set to embark on industrial action.

Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are currently on indefinite strike nationwide over non-implementation of the demands, including the 2009 signed agreement between it and the FG.

A major aspect of the issues in contention is the non payment of N880 billion Earned Academic Allowance (EAA).

The non-academic staff on the platform of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) had therefore mandated the various branches to conduct referendum to ascertain whether to down tools in protest against non-implementation of their demands by the Federal Government.

Vice-Chancellors, ASUU, reject FG's 120 cut-off mark for varsity admission

Vice-Chancellors and the Academic Staff Union of Universities have rejected the decision of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board to peg admission cut-off mark at 120 for universities and 100 for polytechnics, monotechnics and colleges of education.

ASUU said the action, which it described as a “sad policy decision,” was in tandem “with the dream of the present government to destroy public universities in the country.”

Most of the vice-chancellors our correspondents interviewed on the issue maintained that they would not lower admission standards in their respective varsities.

The vice-chancellors stated that the decision would add no value to the nation’s university system.

For instance, in a statement issued by the Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Prof. Idowu Olayinka, on the issue and released by his Media Assistant, Mr. Sunday Saanu, on Thursday, the premier university stated that it would never admit any candidate that scored 120 in the UTME.

LEAVE NOW! UNILORIN VC Orders Herdsmen To Vacate Institution's Land

Prof. Abdulganiyu Ambali, the Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin, on Tuesday gave herdsmen encroaching on the institution’s land a seven-day ultimatum to quit.


The Vice-Chancellor gave the ultimatum at a meeting he held with the representatives of the herdsmen and other stakeholders on the campus.

Ambali said their presence was a violation of the laws governing the university.
He said: “Your activities are affecting our research works.

“Plants grown for research works are being destroyed, slowing down the pace of research work.
“We must ensure we do not hinder and frustrate each other, as we are members of the same society.”
Ambali said the meeting was called because the institution believed in dialogue and peaceful resolution of conflicts.

Home Remedies for Whitlow

Whitlow is scientifically called ‘Paronychia’. This condition is found on the fingers near the nails and is extremely painful and contagious. The tingling sensation caused due to whitlow in the fingers is is extremely bad than pain caused due to severe headache. This condition is caused in the finger tips due to ‘herpes simplex virus’. Thus, it is also called ‘Herpetic whitlow’.

Both the types of herpes simplex virus – Type 1 and Type 2 can cause herpetic whitlow. It occurs when the skin is broken on fingertips and it comes directly into contact with the body fluids infected herpes virus.

Some symptoms of whitlow include intense pain, itching, swelling or redness on the fingertips. Small blisters can also be seen. Some general symptoms accompanied with whitlow include swollen lymph nodes, fever, red streaking on arms. If these symptoms are seen, it indicates a significant infection.

Though, the problem of whitlow resolves within two to three weeks without treatment. If you need help from medical practitioner, then he might prescribe you some medications which can reduce pain and swelling, but if you experience repeated episodes of whitlow, then he might give you a course of antiviral medication to prevent severe symptoms of its future occurrences.

JAMB, Banks trade blames over delays in UTME registration

With Benue candidates encountering more difficulties in their bids to register for the 2017/2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME), banks and the Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB) have continued to trade blames.

While JAMB has accused the banks of causing the delays, the banks have shot back, arguing that JAMB was solely responsible for generating the Personal Identification Number (PIN), which was the main cause of the delay

Mr Simeon Isimishere, the Operations Manager of Zenith Bank, Makurdi branch, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Friday in Makurdi that the banks were not responsible for the delays experienced by applicants seeking to register the JAMB examinations.

Full List of 286 Accredited CBT Centres Recommended for 2017 JAMB Registration

After a meeting with owners of Computer Based Test, CBT, centres nationwide, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, released the full list of CBT centress for the registration of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board examination

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) last Monday commenced registration of candidates for its 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME.

JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, after a meeting with owners of Computer Based Test, CBT, centres nationwide, said the exercise will be for a period of one month – March 20 to April 19, as against the previous three months period.

He said that the essence of reducing the period of registration from three months to one month was to eliminate all ills associated with prolonged registration of candidates.

To assist candidates, parents and guardians in different parts of the country locate their nearest recommendedCBT centre, DAILY POST has obtained the full list which is reproduced below:

Unbelievable! How 6 Male Students of UNILAG Lured and Gang R*ped Their Female Colleague

Illustrative photo

 

Some students of the University of Lagos are being made to pay for their unbelievably criminal act after they were found out to have r*ped their colleague. 

About six students of the University of Lagos, who allegedly gang-raped a 17-year-old female colleague, were on Wednesday granted reprieve by a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.

 

NAN reports that they were released on a N6 million bail.

 

The accused are: Simeon Omowole, 18; Randy Chukka, 17; Samuel Oyefara, 18; Peter Adeboyega, 17; Chuka Chukwu, 19; and Peace Nwakanma, 18 (a female).

Prospective UTME candidates struggle to purchase registration pin in banks

Prospective candidates for this year's Joint Admission Matriculation Board's Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) on Monday crowded banks in Lokoja, the Kogi State in their quest to obtain registration pins for the exam.

It was observed that many of the prospective candidates were stranded outside the designated banking premises struggling to find their way in to obtain the registration pin.

Some of the candidates who spoke with Daily Trust correspondent, called for more hands at the various designated banks to ensure candidates don't go through unnecessary hardships before obtaining the registration pin.

Students React As UNIJOS Raises School Fees From N27,000 To N45,000

Students of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) have reacted strongly against the N45,000 new school fees, and appealed to management to be “more considerate in view of the hard times”.

The institution’s Vice Chancellor, Sabastian Maimako, recently announced the review of the fees, from N27,000 to N45,000, citing dwindling budgetary allocations, rising bills and the need to upgrade some materials.

Mr. Maimako said the figure was endorsed by parents, old students and other stakeholders at a meeting in Jos, where all factors were considered.

But Sydney Daman, President of the institution’s Students Union Government, SUG, who briefed journalists on Friday in Jos, described the new charges as “too harsh”.

Horror! Osun State University Student Arraigned for Allegedly Killing His Colleague

 

A student of the Osun State University is being made to pay for his criminal acts after being found out to have killed his colleague. 

Akanbi David, a 34-year-old student of Osun State University, Osogbo, was, on Tuesday, remanded in Ilesa Prison by an Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged murder of his colleague, Amodu Kazeem.

 

NAN reports that the accused is facing a two count-charge of murder and conspiracy.

 

The Chief Magistrate, Mr Olusola Aluko, said he ordered the remand of the accused due to the magnitude of the offence against him.

10 important malaria symptoms most people don’t know

Malaria remains one of the greatest health challenges in the world today. Millions of people have died from malaria, and millions are being infected yearly. Malaria is no new thing the average person is informed about malaria.

Each time you fall sick, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? When you mention to someone that you feel sick, what usually is the person’s response? Most likely, it’s malaria.

Malaria is usually accused and labelled as the culprit when sickness or some form of illness is perceived. Do you know that each time you feel sick, malaria might just not be responsible? There are so many factors responsible for illnesses and malaria is just one of them.

It would be helpful to know the signs and symptoms of malaria. Here are some of them:

Teacher’s cane blinds JSS student's eye in Kaduna State

A teenager,  Raliya Suleiman has lost sight in her right eye after a teacher hit the eye with his cane.

Raliya, a Junior Secondary School (JSS) student of Government Secondary School,  Kachai is said to have been allegedly flogged by a teacher in the school,  one Moses Aura because she came to school late on 23th February, 2017.

Govt Plans 1.5 Million Jobs By 2020

Photo: The Guardian

The Federal Government says it will focus on the implementation of the National Industrial Revolution Plan (NIRP) aimed at creating 1.5 million jobs by 2020 through Special Economic Zones (SEZs) as a part of its economic recovery plan.

BREAKING: JAMB UTME Pre-registration Tips For Candidates – 2017

Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB releases pre-registration tips for candidates preparing for the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released some pre-registration tips for candidates preparing to write the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) via its Twitter handle @jambhq.

JAMB Clears Speculation On 2017 UTME, CBT To Hold In May

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) yesterday put to rest speculation on when it will conduct the 2017 University and Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME).

The board disclosed that the examination would now hold in May 2017. Speaking in an interview with The Guardian in his office, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede gave reasons for the shift in date from March when the Computer-Based Test (CBT) usually hold to May.