IBBU Pegs 160 As It's 2017/2018 Admission Cut Off Point

The Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU) Lapai, Niger State, has pegged its 2017/2018 admission cut off point at 160. Its Vice Chancellor, Professor Mohammed Maiturare, announced this at a press briefing on Tuesday in Minna.

Recall the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) last week fixed 120 as the cut-off marks for university admissions, signifying a 60-point reduction compared to last year’s minimum of 180 points.

“After analyzing JAMB’s decision to peg the minimum entry requirement at 120 points, IBBU has pegged its minimum entry requirement to 160 points for the 2017/18 academic session,” the VC said.

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400,000 Illegal Pilgrims Been Banned By Saudi Arabia From Entering Mecca

Saudi Arabia has banned more than 400,000 illegal pilgrims from entering Mecca for not having Hajj permits, Saudi Press Agency reports.

This was highlighted by the interior ministry during a news conference on Hajj security plans that were designed to accommodate more than two million pilgrims expected to perform Hajj 2017.

Saudi Arabia has taken serious steps, including fine and jail terms against violators to ensure smooth Hajj operation for the pilgrims. The ministry also announced that until on Tuesday 1.7 million foreign pilgrims and around 200,000 domestic pilgrims had arrived in Mecca.

More than 100,000 members of the Saudi security forces will participate in this year Hajj 2017 this week.

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FUNAI Post-UTME Admission Screening Exercise 2017/2018 Application Details

The management of Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI) wishes to inform the general public that on-line registration for the 2017/2018 Post-UTME Admission Screening Exercise of the University has commenced.

Eligibility:

• Candidates who made FUNAI their first choice institution in their application for admission in the 2017/2018 UTME, who scored 180 and above are eligible to apply.

Method Of Application:

Online registration commences on Monday, 28th August, 2017. Those who fail to register within the period WILL NOT be screened.

Eligible candidates are required to pay a fee of N2, 000 only. To register, follow the steps outlined below:

1. Visit the University website: www.funai.edu.ng
2. Click on the QUICK LINKS or ADMISSION Menu items.
3. Click on 2017/2018 Admission Screening Application sub-menu item
4. Enter your “JAMB Registration Number”
5. Select your payment mode (Generate Remita Retrieval Reference Number).
6. Proceed to any bank for your payment with your Remita number.
7. Return to the Application page and enter your “JAMB Registration Number” again.
8. Proceed with the completion of the form.
9. Upload CLEAR COPIES of 2017 UTME Result, O’ Level results, Birth Certificate, and Local Government Identification.
10. Confirm your entries.
11. Submit your application.
12. Print out your acknowledgement slip and come with it for the Post-UTME Test.

Screening Details:

The FUNAI Post-UTME Screening exercise for the under-listed programmes is scheduled to hold as follows:

DAY ONE: Monday, 18th September, 2017Time: 8.00 am

1. Faculty of Management and Social Sciences (1)
Business Administration
Mass Communication
Banking and Finance
Sociology
Psychology
Venue: University Auditorium.

2. Faculty of Science (1)
Biotechnology
Molecular Biology
Microbiology
Biology
Biochemistry
Venue: Faculty of Science Auditorium.

3. Faculty of Humanities
History and Strategic Studies
Languages
Linguistics
Literary Studies
Fine and Applied Arts
Theatre Arts
Philosophy
Music
Religion
Venue: School of Foundation Studies, Aguogboriga Estate, Abakaliki.

DAY TWO: Tuesday, 19th September, 2017Time: 8.00 am

1. Faculty of Management and Social Sciences (2)
Political Science
Criminology and Security Studies
Economics and Development Studies
Accountancy
Venue: University Auditorium.

2. Faculty of Science (2)
Statistics
Physics
Mathematics
Computer Science
Chemistry
Geology
Geophysics
Venue: Faculty of Science Auditorium.

3. Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
Anatomy
Physiology
Venue: School of Foundation Studies, Aguogboriga Estate, Abakaliki.

DAY THREE: Wednesday, 20th September, 2017Time: 8.00 am

1.  Faculty of Agriculture
Agriculture (Animal Science, Agribusiness, Crop Science, Soil Science, Agricultural Economics & Extension Economics)
2. Fisheries and Aquaculture
Venue: School of Foundation Studies, Aguogboriga Estate, Abakaliki.

2. Faculty of Education
Science Education
Arts and Humanities
Vocational and Technical Education
Educational Foundations
Venue: School of Foundation Studies, Aguogboriga Estate, Abakaliki.

3. Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Chemical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Venue: Faculty of Science Auditorium.

Candidates are required to come with the following items:
– Registration print-out acknowledgement slip from the University website
– 2017/2018 Original UTME Result slip (not photocopy) showing candidate’s picture and score

Closing Date:

Registration for the screening exercise end on Monday, September 11th, 2017.

Best of luck To You all

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'Cameroon Face A Tough Task Against Nigeria' - Hugo Broos Says

Indomitable Lions manager, Hugo Broos says the team face an uphill task of beating the Super Eagles in a 2018 World Cup qualifier in Uyo.

Cameroon will be desperate for a point in a bid to atleast keep their World Cup dream alive as they battle a Super Eagles, that are top of group B on Six points against Lion's two points from two matches.

Broos affirmed that though they could upset the odds, however, charged his team to pick atleast four points from the two-leg.

“These are two important matches. And even after that
there will be Zambia and Algeria, four important games," he
continued.

"If we still have the chance to qualify, we must take at least four points out of six against Nigeria.

"If that is not the case, I think it will not be possible to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. It will
become very difficult.”

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Meet Creative Nigerian Lady Using Vehicle Tyres To Build Furniture Products (Photos)

An industrious Nigerian lady simply identified as Banke is the rave of the moment after her creative skill was specially recognized at the second edition of the Lagos State Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Exclusive Fair #LagosMSMEFair held on Monday at Teslim Balogun stadium.

The young lady is creating beautiful furniture using old tyres. More photos...

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'Indomitable Lions Will Crush Super Eagles In Uyo' - Christian Bassogog Says

Indomitable Lions forward, Christian Bassogog has revealed that they are battle ready to conquer the Super Eagles ahead of Friday's 2018 World Cup qualifiera at the Uyo Stadium.

Nigeria currently top group B with six points after beating Zambia and Algeria while Cameroon are second on two points after drawing their two matches against Algeria and Zambia.

Both teams will be desperate for the points in order to put their team on a strong position to picking the sole ticket for the mundial.

However, Bassogog told Fifa.com that they would attack the Super Eagles from the blast of the referee whistle to the end.

"Nigeria are a strong team. They have very good players and many of them are playing in Europe. But we must defeat them if we are to maintain our qualifying hopes.

“We should take the game to them. We need to fight to defeat them.”

"Our players are young, but we are strong as a team. He is a good coach. He knows what the players are good at so he can get the best out of us. In this team, everyone has his chance.

“These are matches I want to win. We are not in an ideal position but these are qualifying games for the World Cup. I will do my utmost to help our team.”

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Gunmen Abduct 4 In Ondo, Killing One

Gunmen, yesterday, shot dead a passenger and abducted four others travelling in a commercial vehicle along the notorious Owo-lkare road in Ondo state.

Vanguard was informed that one of the passengers, who put up a fight, was shot dead on the spot. However, hours after the abduction, families of the victims have been contacted to pay ransom of N15m on each of the victim.

 A family source said, in Akure last night that they have been able to negotiate the ransom down to N1m each for each of the victim.

 It was gathered that the four victims and their driver who were heading to Akure from Ikare Akoko were stopped around Oba Akoko road and were forcibly abducted and marched into the bush.


 Speaking on the incessant activities of kidnappers in the area, the Oloba of Oba-Akoko, Oba Nurudeen Adegoroye called for more security presence in the area.

 Oba Adegoroye said a military checkpoint between the dangerous spot between Owo and Oba-Akoko will curb the activities of the kidnappers.

 The family source said that the abductors have agreed that N1m be paid before the victims are released. Spokesperson of the Ondo Police Command, Femi Joseph said investigations into the incident was underway adding that the miscreants would be smoked out from their hiding.

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Chelsea FC Player,Victor Moses Leaves London To Join Eagles Camp in Uyo

Chelsea star, Victor Moses on Sunday departed London after helping his side beat Everton 2-0 to join up with Super Eagles camp in Nigeria ahead of Friday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon scheduled to hold at the Godswil Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.

Reacting after Blues victory at Stamford Bridge, Moses took to instagram announcing his departure for the game. “Off to join up with Nigeriafor international duty after a massive 3 points today,” Moses wrote.

Players have started arriving the team’s Abuja camp, but are expected to converge in Uyo on Monday to continue preparation for the crucial qualifier against the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions in a make or mar clash.

However, the Cameroonians have expressed fears over the return of the Chelsea wing back and few other Nigerian players for the upcoming double header qualifiers both in Uyo and Yaounde, Cameroon respectively.

Nigeria leads the Group B with maximum six points from two games, while Cameroon trail with two points from same number of matches played so far in the ongoing qualifiers.

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(Photo) Super Eagles Begin Training Today

The Super Eagles will on Tuesday evening commence training for their crucial 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon in Uyo.As stated on the official twitter handle of the national team, the Super Eagles' training session on Tuesday billed to start by 5.pm will be open to the public.
However, the sessions for Wednesday and Thursday will be closed to the public.

As at Monday night, 16 players arrived in Uyo, while some landed in Lagos and will join up with the rest of the squad on Tuesday

Players who will begin Tuesday’s training in Uyo are skipper John Obi Mikel, Ogenyi Onazi, Daniel Akpeyi, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Dele Alampasu, Ola Aina, Mikel Agu, Ahmed Musa, Odion Ighalo, Tyronne Ebuehi, Oghenekaro Etebo, Elderson Echiejile, Chidozie Awaziem, Kelechi Iheanacho, William Troost-Ekong, and Wilfred Ndidi.

Players expected on Tuesday are Victor Moses, John Ogu, Anthony Nwakaeme, Leon Balogun, Aaron Samuel, Uche Agbo and Moses Simon.

The Super Eagles are top of Africa’s 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Group B with six points, after wins over Zambia and Algeria in their first two matches, while the Lions lie second with only two points following 1-1 draws with Algeria and Zambia.

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Pastor’s Wife Planned Her Kidnap To Raise Funds For Parents’ Funeral

The police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested a 32-year-old woman, Mrs. Victoria Ndu, for faking her own kidnap. Victoria, who claimed to have been kidnapped, was rescued in Awommama in Imo State on August 24 by men of the anti-kidnapping squad from Akwa Ibom.

She was said to have been rearrested the same day after investigations revealed that Ndu actually planned her own kidnap in order to get money from her church members.

Following investigation, police said she was found to have placed N3m as ransom for her release.

It was gathered that her younger brother, Victor Akan, an artisan resident in Awommama in Imo State, was also arrested for allegedly conspiring with her to commit the crime.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Chukwu Ikechukwu, said in Uyo on Monday that the suspects were rescued and arrested same day following interrogation by men of anti-kidnapping unit where Ndu confessed to masterminding the crime.

He said, “Victoria’s husband had, on August 16, reported to the Divisional Police Headquarters in Nsit Atai that his wife had been kidnapped. He told the police that his wife told him that she was going to the market that day.

“But Nsit Atai lacked the jurisdiction to handle kidnap matters. The case was subsequently transferred to the State Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department.

“They traced the calls used in contacting the church members and demand for N3m ransom to Awommama in Imo State. That was how the men of the anti-kidnapping unit swung into action and tracked down the suspects and rescued them.

“It was while Ndu was being interrogated at the anti- kidnapping unit that she confessed that she actually masterminded her own kidnap. That was how she and her brother were arrested. The brother was arrested because both of them conspired to fake the crime.

“What you are seeing here today is to serve as a deterrent to people who may be planning to go into this kind of crime. Police in Akwa Ibom are doing everything possible to ensure that crime in the state is reduced to the barest minimum.

“The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Zubairu Muazu, therefore appeals to members of the public to provide useful information that will help us to achieve that and serve them better.”

The suspects, in an interview, admitted to the crime even as both pleaded to be forgiven and attributed their action to lack of money to conduct burial ceremony of their late parents.

Ndu, who lamented her suffering after 10 years of marriage without a child, said, “We are orphans from very poor background. I only did what I did to help my family bury our parents.

“Our father died in 2008, but we did not conduct any burial ceremony for him. In April this year, our mother also died, but since then, she has not been buried because of no money.

“We wanted to conduct burial for both of them.”

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Meet Ikeoluwa 15yrs old student who scored 9A1 in WAEC & 305 in JAMB (Photo)

She recently received a scholarship. The brilliant 15 year-old student, Ikeoluwa Abioye, has been getting lots of commendation. Kudos!

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Evans Fundamental Rights Judgement Postponed

The Lagos federal Court, today adjourned till September 5 the suit seeking for the fundamental rights enforcement of Alleged Kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly Known as Evans.

This was against the anticipation that the court would deliver judgement today Tuesday, August 29.


The court fixed a new date after the Nigerian police brought applications seeking to set aside the delivering of the judgment among others.


Source: Premium Times

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Comedian Julius Agwu Hangs Out With His Kids and Wife (See Photos)

The popular comedian's health has really improved, good to see him looking better with his family.
All thanks to God

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Wow!, See Photos of This Beautiful Four Generations

They all look so adorable. See another one below..

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