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Friday, December 29, 2017

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Yusuf Buhari Still In Coma After Surgery To Remove Blood From His Brain

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President Buhari Son Who Was Injured In A Motorrbike Accident Responding To Treatment But Still In "Coma"

BY SAHARAREPORTERS, NEW YORKDEC 28, 2017

Yusuf, the first son of Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari who was severely injured in a motorbike accident in Gwanripa area of Abuja on Tuesday is "responding" to treatment according to Presidency sources. However, he is yet to speak to anyone because he is still in "coma", however, our source did not reveal whether his comatose state is medically induced or not.


Yusuf crashed during a drag racing with a friend on Tuesday night. According to our source, he was fully kitted with helmet and biking body armor, otherwise, the accident could have turned fatal 

The source further stated that as soon as the crash happened, Yusuf suffered a broken limb and sustained head injuries that necessitated surgery to remove blood from his brain. He was considered for airlift but doctors handling his case advised against it warning that he may not survive a 6+ hours flight to Europe with traumatic brain injury.

Yusuf is President Buhari's only son. As expected, the president is reportedly devastated by the accident. Earlier today, prayers were offered for Yusuf's recovery at the Presidential Villa. Yusuf remains under intensive care at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja.
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World's Richest Became ₦360 Trillion Richer In 2017(Photos) - Business

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The richest billionaires in the world added a cool $1 trillion to their collective wealth in 2017 with Amazon's Jeff Bezos raking in the most.

New figures from Bloomberg show that the world's 500 richest people saw their wealth expand this year from $4.4 trillion to more than $5.3 trillion.
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OAU Professor Durosinmi Writes On Muslim Students In Hijab - Islam for Muslims

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NOW, EXPECTEDLY, AND ARISING FROM FIRDAOS AMASA THE BRAVE GIRL, ISSUES ARE BEGINNING TO ARISE ONE AFTER THE OTHER. 

WELCOME TO OAU, IFE.
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WAEC GCE 2018/2019 Private Candidates January/February Exam Timetable - Education

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WEST AFRICAN SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION FOR PRIVATE CANDIDATES, 2018 – FIRST SERIES EXAMINATION TIME-TABLE..


Monday 29th January, 2018
Civic Education 2 [Essay] 9.30 am – 11.30 am
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27 Months Salary Arrears: Osun Tertiary Institutions Embark On Industrial Action - Education

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AS the strike action declared by workers in the employ
of Osun entered its second day on Thursday, lecturers
in the state-owned tertiary institutions, on
Thursday said arrangements have been
concluded to embark on indefinite industrial action
by January 15th, 2018 to register their grievances
against the payment of modulated salary by Governor
Rauf Aregbesola’s adminsitration.
The lecturers, under the auspices of Council of
Academic Staff Unions of Osun State Owned Tertiary
Institutions (CASUOSTI) maintained that a 21-day
ultimatum issued to the state government on November
7, 2017 had lapsed, stressing that and more than a
month after the expiration of the ultimatum, their
demands have not been acceded to.
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Tuesday, December 26, 2017

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10 Things you should really ask a university when you want to study abroad

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10 Things you should really ask a university

Not sure what to ask a university? Don’t waste this opportunity! Below are some things you really should enquire about when deciding where to study abroad...
Student on laptop

As you may know, you can ask a university any questions which you have about them by clicking on the ‘Contact institution’ button whenever you see it on our site. This way you can begin a conversation with them; let them get to know you; and obtain all the information you need to make an informed decision about where you study.

But what should you ask?

It can be easy to simply ask about the scholarship opportunities they offer. However institutions receive hundreds of such enquiries, so your message won’t stand out. The more unique or personalised your question or enquiry, the more likely it will resonate with the university staff member who reads it; it will be something different from what they see normally.
There are a lot of other things you should be asking. Just think of everything which you would want to know about a university you might be studying at (especially one in a completely different country from your own).
Here are some ideas to get you thinking about what you may ask...

‘Where can I live?’

Do you know what accommodation the institution offers? Is this accommodation on or off-campus? How expensive is this accommodation and what’s included? Are you guaranteed a place in on-campus accommodation in your first year? What support is there to find accommodation off-campus?

‘What’s the international student body like?’

What proportion of students currently enrolled are from overseas? What countries do these students come from? Are there many students from your own country? If so, are there any specific clubs or societies which are tailored to students from here?

‘How is the course taught?’

Is the course taught through lectures, lab work or seminars? How many students are in these classes? What is the structure of a normal lecture/seminar? Will you work independently, or with one or more students as part of group-work? How many hours can you expect to spend on campus each week? Does this include face-time with your professors in their office hours?

‘What would you study specifically on a course?’

Can you get some specific details on the material you’ll be studying i.e. specific authors or cases? How much depth would you go into? Do you get to choose the modules you take? Or is there a core curriculum which is mandatory for everyone?

‘What have previous graduates on this course gone on to do?’

Does the university have any notable alumni in your field? Perhaps someone famous who you look up to? What companies or organisations are these alumni now working for which you might be able to apply to later too? Could you get work experience with one of these companies or alongside one of these individuals? Are there any unusual paths which graduates have gone down which might not be obvious?

‘What should I study if I want to study at a higher level later?’

If you have aspirations to study at postgraduate level or a further study level, what should you study before that (i.e. at undergraduate level)? What courses does the university offer which you could study which would allow you to make this progression? Are there pathways or pre-masters courses available?

‘Can you confirm the application deadlines?’

When are these deadlines? Are there different deadlines for students from different countries? What are the deadlines for scholarship applications for these courses? What do you need to provide by this date?

‘What’s the local area like?’

Why should you study in that region? What are the main attractions? Is there much of a nightlife? How easy is it to get around by public transport? Is it a major student town, or a mix of ages and backgrounds?

‘How can the university help me find employment after I complete my course?’

Does the university have links to local, national or international industries or organisations? Are any of these in the same field as you’re studying? Is there a careers department or service on campus? Are there are opportunities to complete work experience or practical work as part of your course?

And if you really must, ask about scholarships (but ask the right way)...

Universities will respond to enquiries about scholarships; but only if they’re specific and indicate that the student is passionate about studying at that institutions.
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Guatemala To Move Embassy To Jerusalem - Foreign Affairs

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Guatemala is to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, President Jimmy Morales said Sunday, becoming the first leader to back US President Donald Trump’s controversial change of stance on the holy city.

After speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Morales wrote to Guatemalans on his Facebook page that “one of the most important topics was the return of Guatemala’s embassy to Jerusalem,” from Tel Aviv, where it is currently located.

“For this reason I am informing you that I have given instructions to the foreign ministry that it start the necessary respective coordination to make this happen,” Morales wrote.
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Futasu Reacts To Off-campus Rents Fees

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The exorbitant rental prices of accommodation at the off-campus area seem to have been fairly minimized as the Students’ Union negotiated with landlords of the areas to ensure a downward review.

This negotiation was disclosed in a press release by the Union to NAIJAPARY, jointly signed by the President, Com. Adeyinka Olaseinde and the Public Relations Officer, Com. Ayomide Fowowe.

The press release explained how the downward review was achieved through a joint-committee.

“Students welfare as a sense of responsibility led us to ensuring a downward review of off campus accommodation fee.

“Sequel to this, a committee of five was set up comparising of three members from the executive arm of the union, a member from Student Representative Council and one appointed member by the president of the same union.

“Consequently, upon the conclusion of the second semester examination, the commitee commence moves to ensure a review in the fee of off campus accommodation”, the release stated.

It further stated that “series of meeting was held with South, North gate and west gate landlord associations, with management of the University dully represented in the meetings”.

The Union also narrated how the task was an arduous one, as the committee members were extremely abused and cursed.
It however added that they kept the resilience on, in negotiation.

“We made them realise that without students the house they all built is useless and also the orientation pictured by them, that; ‘students have no choice’, should not be an avenue for them to extort”, the release read.
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Mikel Obi And His Twins, Ava And Mia Chilling At The Beach

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Nigeria super eagle Footballer John Obi chills with his adorable daughter (twins) at the beach

And also with his baby mama as he wish us Merry Christmas and happy New Year in advance.

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OAU STUDENT DIED ON CHRISTMAS DAY WHILE DRAG RACING

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Remember late Paul Walker, one stars of the mega franchise Fast & Furious ? He passed away in a most horrendous manner. Eye witnesses say the vehicle he died in was speeding before it crashed into a lamp post and burst into flames that completely incinerated him and his companion.

Why am I making this morbid reference? Simple reason: speed kills, and is still killing.

A Nigerian Tweeter @chukaobi shared a terrible eyewitness account of the dangers of speeding. In this case, the people involved were drag racing at the midnight hour. Were they intoxicated? High on adrenaline?

One explanation is the victim was member of a race team, and was even going to participate in a big event next year, so perhaps he saw the midnight hour as a time to showcase his skills.

Read below:

"At exactly 12:50am today (Christmas Day) my Uni alumni pals & I were coming out of Lekki County Estate when two cars flashed by us, the sound they made you’d think they’re power bikes. 3minutes later 1 lost control & crashed right under the footbridge. Here’s what’s left of a BMW"
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Monday, December 25, 2017

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NUC APPROVES NEW GRADING SYSTEM FOR UNIVERSITIES

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NUC APPROVES NEW GRADING SYSTEM FOR UNIVERSITIES

RE: THE NEWLY APPROVED GRADING SYSTEM AND MINIMUM UNITS TO BE REGISTERED FOR AND PASSED BY STUDENTS AT EACH LEVEL, AS WELL AS CHANGE IN THE STATUS OF GES COURSES IN THE UNIVERSITY

I refer to my memoranda of 25 February and 2 March, 2016 respectively on the above subject matter.

The referenced memos were specifically on the implementation of the new 4-Point Grading System which was subsequently put on hold until the 2016/2017 Session due to some logistic constraints. The implementation is due this academic session (2016/2017).

Consequently, I write to inform you of Senate’s decision, at its meeting of 18 July, 2016, on the New Grading System and Minimum Units to be registered for and passed by students at each level, as well as Change in the status of GES courses in the University as follows:

1. The average minimum units taken at each Level should be 40 units.

2. The minimum units to be passed at each Level by students in order to proceed to the next Level should be 60% of 40 units.

3. All GES courses, with the exception of the “ Use of English I & II (GES 101 and 201) ”, should be made to acquire the status of REQUIRED COURSES .

4. The 4-Point Scale Grading System should be adopted in order to align with other universities world-wide and the recommendation of the National Universities Commission (NUC).

The above implies that the recommended Average Minimum Units expected of the students to take/register for is now 40 units (for the new intakes: 100 Level) as against the old 30 units. Given this development, the regulations guiding withdrawal of students in the University in respect of the new system are as follows:

i. 100 Level : At the end of first year, a student who has passed less than 24 units should be asked to withdraw from the University.

ii. 200 Level: At the end of second year, a student who has passed less than 48 units (cumulative) should be asked to withdraw from the University.

iii. 300 Level: At the end of third year, a student who has passed less than 72 units (cumulative) should be asked to withdraw from the University.

iv. The CGPA at each level should not be less than 1.0

Under the new Four (4)-Point Grading Scale, grades to be used for students who have satisfactorily completed the course of study are as follows:
Letter Grade: Marks Grade Point

A (70 and above above) 4

B (60-69%) 3

C (50-59%) 2

D (45-49%) 1

E (40-44%) 0

CGPA Ranges under the new Four (4)- Point Grading Scale for Classification of Degrees:

3.5- 4.00 - First Class Honours

3.0-3.49 - Second Class Honours (Upper Division)

2.0-2.99 - Second Class Honours (Lower Division)

1.0-1.99 - Third Class Honours

No student whose CGPA is less than 1.0 shall be awarded a degree
Deans of Faculties and Heads of Departments are enjoined to ensure compliance and commencement of the new regulations with the intakes of 2016/2017 Session, while the old regulations remain applicable to students admitted before the 2016/2017 Session.
Thank you.

Prof. M.A. Kehinde
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