Photos: LASTMA official allegedly beats motorist to convulsion

A LASTMA official by the name Asorona stopped a car he claimed had violated traffic rules, removed the man from the car and allegedly assaulted him around 7.30 am this morning in front of BRT yard at Ketu bus stop. He and his colleagues also seized the man's car. And before anyone knew what was happening, the young man fell down on the road into convulsion, shaking,

according to eye witnesses, like an epileptic patient. As the LASTMA official tried to leave the scene, he was surrounded by passersby who insisted he must stay there to see what happens to the man. See more photos after the cut...

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Nigerian army says it has killed 53 Boko Haram fighters

Maiduguri: Nigeria's military said on Saturday that it had killed 53 fighters from the Islamist Boko Haram group when it repelled an attack on a military base in the northeast Nigerian town of Damboa.

A statement from defence spokesman Major-General Chris Olukolade added that five soldiers and a senior military officer had also been killed in an exchange of fire on Friday night. The military often reports high casualty figures for the rebels and relatively low ones on its own side. It is usually not possible to verify these reports independently.

Earlier, police said insurgents had attacked the Damboa base, in the northeasterly Borno state, with rocket-propelled grenades. A security source said the raid was a revenge mission after dozens of Boko Haram militants were killed in an air and ground attack on two of their camps in the Yejiwa and Alagarno areas.

In a separate incident, also on Friday, a suicide bomber targeting worshippers at a mosque in a remote village in the village of Konduga in northeast Nigeria killed five people and wounded dozens, a security source said on Saturday, in an area where Islamist insurgents are mounting attacks almost daily.

The source, who declined to be named, said Muslims in the village were observing Friday prayers when the pick-up truck approached.

A local vigilante group stopped the truck to inspect it and the bomber then detonated the bomb a few metres from the mosque, he said. There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but Boko Haram was likely to be the prime suspect.

VAN CARRYING FIREWOOD

Witness Mohammadu Sheriff said he had seen the vigilantes conducting checks on a pick-up van carrying firewood.

"Suddenly it exploded," he told Reuters by phone. "It would have been more devastating if the bomber had succeeded in driving near the mosque, which had over a thousand people in it."

Boko Haram has killed many thousands since launching an uprising in 2009, and several hundred in the past two months, as it has stepped up a campaign against civilians in the northeast.

The militants, who are fighting for an Islamic state in religiously mixed Nigeria, see all who do not subscribe to their austere brand of Sunni Islam as enemies, and often attack mosques as well as churches, especially ones they regard as too moderate.

They have become by far the biggest security threat to Nigeria - Africa's most populous country, largest economy and leading energy producer.



The kidnapping of more than 200 schoolgirls by Boko Haram from the village of Chibok in April made world headlines. Despite pledges of Western support and promises by President Goodluck Jonathan to free them, they remain in captivity.
sources;http://zeenews.india.com/

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UNIPORT 2014/2015 Post-UTME Registration Process and Cut-off mark are out

The University of Port-Harcourt has. announced the 2014/2015 post-UTME screening exercise.Candidates who chose University of Port Harcourt in the 2014 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with a score of 180 and above, are invited to the Screening Exercise.

NB: Candidates who chose Physiology as their programme of study are hereby informed that they could be admitted into other/related areas of study, subject to acceptable performance.

Alternatively they should contact other Universities for admission into Physiology and contact the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for further directives.

Method Of Application:

Click on 2014/2015 Post UTME Screening Exercise to read the detailed Registration Procedure.

Qualified candidates are to input their UTME Registration Number and confirm pre-loaded UTME details on the registration portal via the school website.

Candidates are to print the pre-loaded details slip for the payment of the Uniport post utme 2104 form.

With the slip, candidates are to proceed to any of the Bank Branches listed on the Registration Procedure (Banks: U & C Microfinance Bank, UBA Group, Access Bank, Eco Bank, Fidelity Bank Plc, First Bank of Nigeria Plc, FCMB Plc, Sterling Bank Plc) and make payment of N1.000.00 (excluding Bank and Access Charges to an online practice test).

They will obtain an e-Tranzact receipt showing an access code from the Bank Teller confirming the payment.

Then proceed to the university website to login with your UTME Registration Number and the Access Code on the payment slip and print pre-loaded photo card. Click on submit button and print Photo-card.

Screening Schedule: Screening exercise will hold from 4th – 8h August, 2014 as follows;

Monday, 4th , August, 2014 7.00 am Management Science

Tuesday, 5th, August, 2014 7.00 am Humanities/ Science

Wednesday, 6th, August, 2014 7.00 am Medicine and Surgery/Dentistry/ Anatomy/ Nursing

Thursday, 7th August, 2014 7.00 am Social Sciences/Education/Pharmacy

Friday 8th August,2014 7.00am Engineering / Agriculture

Application Deadline:

Application closes 28th July, 2014 MATERIALS NEEDED FOR POST-UTME SCREENING EXERCISE Candidates are required to come with the following:

• A clear copy of Photo-card printed online. • A Pen, and Non-Programmable Calculator. NOTE: • The online Practice Test is to enable candidates familiarize themselves with the actual test environment. • Inconsistency in name is not acceptable to the University and may lead to disqualification. Candidates’ names on their 0’Level certificates and UTME results and other registration documents must be the same. • Mobile Phones, Walkman, Ipod, Ipad and similar gadgets are not allowed into the Screening Venue. • Candidates must apply within the Registration period as the link for the Application Form will be disabled at mid-night on 28th July, 2014 • Candidates must report to Screening Venues by 7.00am each day. • Parents and Guardians, as well as uninvited security agents, will not be allowed into the Campus on the days of the Screening Exercise. For technical support during the registration, send an email to putme 2014@uniport.edu.ng. For enquiries, call any of the following numbers: 08091153162; 08157374445; 08102450544,

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UNIBEN Post-UTME 2014/2015: Forms, Date & Procedures, now available

The University of Benin UNIBEN has announced the 2014/2015 post utme Screening exercise.

All candidates who applied through JAMB for UTME Admissionin 2014 and chose University of Benin as First Choice and scored 200 and above are invited for the Screening Exercise.

Method of application:

The procedure for the 2014/2015 PUTME Entry screening application is as follows: Visit www.uniben.edu

Candidates are advised to have a valid e-mail account before starting the application process.

Click on POST-UTME Screening Test 2014/2015 Click on Register for application at the top left of the display page to proceed. Enter your Surname exactly as written on the JAMB Registration slip and your JAMB Registration number. Immediately, your ID and Password will be displayed on the browser. On the https://uniben.waeup.org click on ‘Login’ (top right of front page).

Enter your Username and the password to login.
To start the application process, please click on ‘Application record’, provide all required information and upload your passport photograph. Upload a RECENT and CLEAR “1x1” COLOUR PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPH WITH RED BACKGROUND IN JPEG FORMAT ONLY. NOTE that the photograph uploaded will be the only valid ID for all admitted candidates throughout their stay in the University of Benin.

FAILURE TO UPLOAD THE SPECIFIED PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPH WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION and failure/forfeitures of admission.

To pay for the Application, click on “Add online payment ticket” at the bottom of the page, then click on “College Pay” on the top left corner of the page, follow the instruction to pay the application fee of N 2,000:00; the PUTME past questions for N1,000:00 (optional); the Interswitch and Portal Services for N550:00 with an ATM-Enabled Verve or Master Card from any Commercial Bank A link is displayed “Download past questions to practice.

Preview and confirm your information before submitting your application online. (No correction will be accepted after the closing date). Print out an acknowledgement slip that contains the screening schedule.

Application Deadline: All applications should be done between July 4th 2014 and 7.00am of 22nd July, 2014. accepted after the closing date). Print out an acknowledgment slip that contains the screening schedule.

SCREENING DATE & DETAILS: The Uniben post utme 2014 screening will take place on Friday 25th July, 2014 in designated centres within Ugbowo Campus of the University.

All candidates are expected to be seated, latest one hour before the stipulated time for the screening exercise.

The grouping of courses, time of screening exercise are as indicated below;

1.Social Sciences Management Sciences Education – Social Sciences Education – Management Sciences Mathematics and Economics 10.00 am – 11.00 am

2.Engineering Physical Sciences Education – Physical Sciences Technical Education 10.00 am – 11.00 am

3.Medicine Dentistry Basic Medical Sciences Pharmacy Life Sciences Education Life Sciences Agriculture 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm

4.Law Arts Education Arts 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm Candidates should go back on-line on 23rd July, 2014 to check for the venue for their examination.

NOTE that GSM phones and calculators are NOT allowed.

Application website closes by 7:00am on 22nd July, 2014 (i.e. all applications must be concluded online not later that 7:00am of 22nd July, 2014).

Candidates who pay after the deadline will not sit for the examination.

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UI 2014/2015 Post-UTME Registration Procedure and cut off mark are out

The University of Ibadan, Ibadan, hereby requests application from all candidates who made the University their Institution of choice and scored 200 or above in the 2014 UTME Examination.

The candidates are to submit their bio-data and SSCE, WAEC/NECO results ONLINE through http://www.admissions.ui.edu.ng on or before Monday, 21 July, 2014.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

A (i) Candidates are to pay N2, 000.00 for Admission Processing and N1, 000.00 for checking of results. The total sum of N 3, 000.00 should be paid into any of the underlisted accounts : UI Admission Processing Fee Account Details: Mainstreet Bank Plc (Acct. No- 6000085286) First Bank of Nigeria Plc (Acct. No - 2018156959) University of Ibadan Micro-Finance Bank, U.I. (Acct. No-1050000027)

The teller should have full names of the candidate (SURNAME first) as in the UTME result slip preceded by the JAMB Registration number, as the payee.

Name and JAMB Registration Number should be quoted in the depositor's name at the point of payment (in the Bank). The following format could be adopted:

JAMB registration number/names e.g. 93145667FE/ SHUAIB, OLADIMEJI OKIGBO Consequent upon payment of the total sum of N3, 000.00 for Admission Processing and for checking of results at the bank, candidates are expected to submit their Teller Numbers and branch details online.

This should be done by logging-in on: http:// www.admissions.ui.edu.ng with the JAMB Registration Number and submission of a valid/functional e-mail address and GSM number (for SMS text). Candidates will retrieve username and PIN-number on the same web page, immediately after submission of bank teller details. Candidates are then expected to log onto http:// www.admissions.ui.edu.ng to submit their bio-data and ‘O' level results.

Candidates should ensure that the on-line forms are carefully filled, following ALL necessary instructions, as "mistake(s)" may lead to disqualification. Please fill the on-line forms in CAPITAL letters only. Candidates can return to the portal, up till 21 July, 2014 to edit/complete their previous entries or otherwise review and print their submissions. Please ensure that you click "FINAL SUBMISSION" before printing.

Applicants should note that no further editing CAN be done after final submissions. Kindly use functional e-mail addresses and telephone numbers to enable the University reach you in the course of the Admission exercise or whenever the need arises.

Candidates are expected to upload their passport photographs and signatures. The image format for the passport and signature is JPEG and must not exceed 50kB. The photographs must be on white background showing both ears, without glasses, cap or headgear.

An online help desk platform on http:// www.admissions.ui.edu.ng/ helpdesk will be available to handle all genuine enquiries.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Application closes 21st July 2014

SCREENING SCHEDULE: Candidates that are duly registered and processed for the Post-UTME Screening exercise will access their screening details on the admissions portal at a date to be announced later.

Candidates should please note that it is only when an 'O' level result is deficient for a course of choice that another deficient result may be presented to complement.

Candidates presenting two 'O' level results (6 credits at 2 Sittings) should ensure that the comprehensive details of both results are submitted.

The deadline for submission of bio-data / 'O' level results may not be extended. Any candidate whose data are not submitted within the stipulated time may not be considered for Post-UTME Screening and for admission.

Misrepresentation/falsification of documents is a serious offence. Candidates are therefore advised to submit genuine documents only. Anyone found guilty of this offence will be disqualified automatically and in appropriate cases, be handed over to the Law Enforcement Agencies.

Candidates are strongly advised to adhere strictly to the guidelines stipulated above for successful completion of the online submissions. Finally, candidates are requested to note that payment of the sum of N3, 000.00 is for processing of each applicant’s application and for checking of result. This does not guarantee admission.

Signed

Olujimi I. Olukoya, MNIM, FPA

Registrar

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The Ibadan Poly Post-Utme Application Form 2014/2015 is Out

The management of the Polytechnic Ibadan hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for Admission into the National Diploma programmes of The Polytechnic Ibadan.

Entry Requirements:

The entry requirements for Full-Time National Diploma (ND) program of The Polytechnic Ibadan is determined by the JAMB-UTME Requirements for each of the courses for the 2014/2015 Academic Session.

Closing Date: The application begins 3rd July and closes Friday, 18th July 2014 and Friday,

How to Apply: Interested candidates for the Ibadan poly post- UTME form are to get application form from the campus of the institution at the payment of Post- UTME application Fee of ₦5,000.

Completed application forms are to be returned to the school.
The Polytechnic Ibadan – Main Campus Address: Km 1, Sango – Eleyele Rd, Sango – Ibadan Oyo State P.M.B. 22 NIGERIA Candidates are to visit the Polytechnic Ibadan website for more information www.polyibadan.edu.ng

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RUGIPO Post-UTME 2014/2015: Cut-Off,Forms, Dates & Procedures are Out!

RUGIPO Post UTME 2014/2015 This is to inform all candidates that applied for admission into Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo during 2014 Unified Teritary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and scored 150 and above, that online registration for 2014/2015 Post- UTME Screening exercise for the Polytechnic has commenced and will close on 23rd August.

The scratch cards for the online registration can be obtained at any branch of the following banks and post-offices:

i. First Bank PLC branches in Ondo state;
ii. Skye Bank PLC, Owo;
iii. Wema Bank Plc, Owo;
iv. Enterprise Bank Ltd, Owo; and
v. Post-Offices in Ondo and Ekiti States, and Higher Institution Consultancy Centre (HICC) Office, behind the Directorate of Academic Affairs of Rufus Giwa Polytechic, Owo.
The scratch cards for registration, checking of result, admission status and past questions and answers can be purchased at the aforementioned places on payment of a sum of Six Thousand Naira (N6,000)only.

Closing Date for the Entries:
The registration exercise shall close on Saturday, 23rd August, 2014 and there is no late registration.
Dates for the Screening Exercise:
The candidates that applied for courses in Faculty of Environmental Studies, i.e
i. Department of Architectural Technology;
ii. Department of Arts & Designs;
iii. Department of Building Technology;
iv. Department of Estate Management & Valuation;
v. Department of Quantity Surveying;
vi. Department of Urban & Regional Planning (URP); and
vii. Department of Surveying & Geo-Informatics The POST-UTME test for the above departments will be Computer Based Test (CBT) and will hold on Tuesday, 26th August 2014 While others, viz:
i. Faculty of Applied Sciences ii. Faculty of Agricultural Technology iii. Faculty of Business Studies iv. Faculty of Engineering Technology and v. Faculty of Social Sciences & Communication Studies will write Pencil Paper Based Test (PPBT)on Tuesday, 2nd September, 2014.
Venue of the Exercise:
The venue of the exercise is Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo Main Campus at 9:00am each day How to REGISTER for RUGIPO Post-UTME 2014/2015
Once you now have your scratch card in hand, you can proceed to register online by visit this link: http://rugipo.edu.ng/registration/utme/putme.php or click here to proceed

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