IMT Post 2014 UTME Screening Exam date, Cut off Mark and Registration details

The management of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu invites applications for the 2014/2015 Post UTME Screening Exercise.

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify for the imt post utme screening exercise:

(a) Candidates must have picked Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu as their first or second choice;

(b) Candidates who did not choose Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu, but wish to be considered for admission into the Institute, may also apply;

(c) The general UTME score of 150.

Registration procedure:

Interested candidates should go to the following Banks to purchase an IMT electronic application PIN for N5,000.00 only:

• Zenith Bank Plc = Trans-Ekulu, Enugu.
• Fidelity Bank Plc = Ogui Road, Enugu.
• Mainstreet Bank Ltd. = Ogui Road, Enugu.
• First Bank of Nig. Plc. = Okpara Avenue, Enugu.
• United Bank for Africa Plc = Station Road, Enugu.

Using the PIN go to www.imt.edu.ng to fill and submit the application form. Download and print the acknowledgement slip after filling the form.

Application Closing Date:

The IMT Post UTME screening registration ends on 29th August 2014.

Screening Date and Requirements:

The imt post utme screening is from 17th to 19th September 2014. Candidates are required to arrive the screening venue with:

1. The acknowledgement slip as in 2(c) above
2. HB Pencil and eraser
3. Photocopies of JAMB slip showing their photographs and
4. JAMB online result, two (2) copies each.

Only bonafide candidates will be allowed into the halls (Cell phones will not be allowed). Parents, guardians and friends are strongly advised to keep away from the venues of the screening.

Igbinedion University Undergraduate 2014/2015 Admission Form

The management of Igbinedion University, Okada hereby announces to interested candidates that the form for admission into undergraduate programmes are out for the 2014/2015 academic session.

General Entry Requirements:

• To be eligible for admission into the four-year disciplines and five or six-year professional programmes, candidates must possess a minimum of five credits at the GCE/WAEC, SSCE/NECO, or SSCE/NABTEB certificate examinations, which must include English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings.
  In addition, candidates seeking admission into Law must possess at least a credit pass in Literature in English. Candidates awaiting GCE/NECO SSCE/WAEC SSCE/NABTEB results are also encouraged to apply provided the results would be available by September 2014 when the new session commences.
• Candidtate may also seek admission into the 200 level of the degree programmes with the following qualifications:

1. Passes in at least two subjects at the Advanced level and an additional subject at the subsidiary level in the General Certificate of Education Examination. The subjects must constitute a suitable preliminary to the intended courses.
2. Diploma/NCE at credit level pass and above in the appropriate subjects from a recognized institution.
3. IJMB in the appropriate subjects.
4. First Degree in relevant discipline.
5. In all these cases, candidates must also satisfy the requirements for matriculation viz: five credit passes at the GCE/WAEC SSCE/NECO SSCE/NABTEB Certificate examinations.

Candidatates are required to show evidence of application to JAMB

UTME Requirement:

Candidates applying for admission are required to sit for the 2014/2015 UTME and obtain the prescribed cut-off marks. This is a statutory requirement for entry into Nigerian universities

Age:

Candidates who are above 22 years of age will not be deemed eligible for admission. Older candidates may be admitted under exceptional circumstances.

How to Apply

Application forms are obtainable in person on payment of a non-refundable fee of N6,500 (Naira) only in bank draft drawn on any reputable bank, made payable to IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY, OKADA, directly from the under-listed or apply online:

1. Igbinedion University, Okada
2. Benin Liaison Office, No. 69 Airport Road, Benin City, Edo State,
3. Igbinedion Education Centre, 218/220 Murtala Mohammed Way, P.O. Box 24, Benin City, Edo State,
4. Lagos Liaison Office, 187, Adeleke Adedoyin Street, Off Kofo Abayomi, Victoria Island Lagos,
5. Zenith and Access Bank Branches throughout the country
6. NIPOST General Post Offices throughout the country
7. Peace Promise International School, Anjorin Street, Anorin Bus Stop, Surulere, Lagos,
8. Alvana Model Secondary School, Owerri – Onitsha Road, Owerri, Imo State
9. Bereton Montessori Primary School, Plot 270 Stadium Road, G.R.A. Phase IV, Port-Harcourt
10. Marketing Department, ITV, Abuja
11. Gof International School, Oshogbo
12. Government Secondary School, Garki, Abuja
13. International School, ISI, University of Ibadan
14. El-Amin Int. High School, Minna (Near NECO Headquarters)
15. Oyemekun Grammar School Akure
16. Barrister Tony Onyia, No 7c Murtala Mohammed Way, Kano,
17. Katsina Education Trust Fund, No. 2 Gobarau Road, Gobarau Quarters, Katsina
18. Government Secondary School, Katsina
19. Mobil Pegasus School, Eket
20. Marketing Department, AKBC, Uyo
21. Marketing Department, CRBC, Calabar
22. Marketing Department, ABS Radio, GRA, Onitsha
23. Marketing Department, FRCN, Enugu

Submission of Completed Application Form:

Completed application form must be accompanied with Photostat copies of academic certificates/statements of results, birth certificate and certificate of Local Government Area of origin. All applications are to be addressed to:

The Registrar
Igbinedion University, Okada
P.M.B. 0006
Benin City
Edo State, Nigeria

Applicants are encouraged to send completed forms to the Registrar Igbinedion University or bring them along to the screening centres.

To Apply Online:

Log on to www.iuokada.edu.ng, click on the Online Application Tab, complete and submit the online form, and make a printout of the successfully completed application confirmation page which carries a Registration Number. This should be brought along with a certified bank draft of N6,500 drawn on any reputable bank made payable to Igbinedion University Okada to the preferred screening centre on the day of screening. International applicants can also apply online and forward along with their confirmation page an application fee of US$60, 30BP or 30 Euro payable through international money order or certified cheque made payable to Igbinedion University Okada.

Please note that any confirmation page without a Registration Number will not be processed

Post-UTME Screening Date and Centres:

Screening of applicants will take place in the following centres on Saturday July 19, 2014 (candidates are to report at the screening centre of their choice)

• Benin City: Igbinedion Education Centre (IEC) 218/220 Murtala Mohammed Way, Benin City, Edo State
• Lagos: Peace Promise International School, Anjorin Street, Anorin Bus Stop, Surulere, Lagos;
• Port Harcourt: Bereton Montessori Primary School, Plot 270 Stadium Road, G.R.A. Phase IV, Port Harcourt
• Abuja: Government Secondary School, Garki, Abuja

Time: 10 AM

Candidates who chose Igbinedion University, Okada as their first and second choice JAMB (UMTE) should also attend the screening exercise.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE UNIVERSITY OPENS FOR THE 2014/2015 ACADEMIC SESSION ON 20TH SEPTEMBER, 2014.

Ambrose Ali University Ekpoma 2014 Post Utme –Cut Off Mark, Exam Date and Registration Details

Ambrose Alli University AAU Ekpoma Post Utme 2014 details has been announced. All 2014/2015 UTME candidates who applied to Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma as Institution of Choice, with a UTME cut-off mark of 180 and above are invited to attend a screening exercise in the University.

Method of Application:
Applicants are required to pay for the Aau Ekpoma post utme 2014 on-line application form at a fee of N2,500.00 (Two thousand, five hundred Naira only) using their ATM debit cards on Interswitch or purchase an eTranzact PIN (Payment Voucher) from any of the under listed Banks Nation Wide.

• ACCESS BANK Plc, 
• ECOBANK NIGERIA Plc, 
• FIDELITY BANK Plc, 
• FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA Plc, 
• FIRST CITY MONUMENT BANK Plc, 
• KEYSTONE BANK LTD, 
• UNION BANK OF NIGERIA Plc, 
• UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA Plc, 
• ZENITH INTERNATIONAL BANK Plc.

Examination study guide: N1,500.00 (One thousand, five hundred naira only), Technology fee N1,000.00 (One thousand naira only) and bank charges, will be charged at the point of purchase of the forms online via ATM debit cards on Interswitch or eTranzact PIN (Payment Voucher).

Procedure for Online Application:
Only candidates with their names on the cPortal as uploaded from the JAMB Institution of Choice list and with a score of 180 and above are eligible to make payments and also participate in the AAU Ekpoma post utme 2014 screening exercise.

Consequently, candidates are advised to first check the Ambrose Alli University cPortal at www.myaau.com for their details by logging on to the cPortal with their JAMB UTME registration number as access code.

Such details containing the student’s bio data and AAU application number should be printed out by the candidates and used as payment instruments using their ATM debit cards on Interswitch or at the designated banks for the purchase of the eTranzact PIN.

All candidates are to visit the Ambrose Alli University college cPortal at www.myaau.com to complete and submit the post UTME online application form with their payment details.

Every candidate must upload their coloured passport photograph and scanned copies of all relevant certificates/documents to the cPortal.  All names should be written in full when completing the online application form as no initials shall be entertained.

Candidates should preview and confirm that the passport photograph is properly uploaded as no complaint of wrong or blank picture will be entertained after submission of forms.

Candidates are to print out a copy of the application form with their passport photograph for presentation along with other documents on the screening dates stated above. The examination study guide is available for download on completion of the application process.

Duration of Application:
Application forms for UTME candidates will be available online for completion and submission from Monday 7th July, 2014 to Tuesday 22nd July, 2014.

Screening Time-Table:
Screening exercise for the various Faculties is scheduled to take place at 9.00 am each day on the following dates;

DAY DATE FACULTY VENUE

DAY	DATE	FACULTY	VENUE
1	Thursday 24th July 2014	Faculty of Management Sciences, Arts, Agriculture, Education and Environmental	As shown on the application slip
2	Friday, 25th July 2014	Faculty of Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Law	As shown on the application slip
3	Friday, 25th July 2014	College of Medicine and Engineering & Technology	As shown on the application slip

Candidates are expected to report at the venues of screening at 7.30am prompt.

Subject for Screening:
Candidates will be screened in subjects relating to their First Choice course of study in Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.

All candidates are to come to the venue of the screening exercise with the following:

• UTME e-registration slip and UTME result slip for sighting and admission in examination hall only.
• HB pencil, eraser and biro.
• A print-out of the duly completed post UTME Online Application form.

NOTE: Any candidate who fails to appear for the screening exercise automatically forfeits his/her eligibility for consideration in the 2014/2015 academic session’s admission exercise.

Anyone caught impersonating will be handed over to the Police and the candidate so impersonated will be automatically ‘disqualified’.

All communication gadgets/telephone handsets are strictly prohibited as invigilators are mandated to confiscate any of such items and penalize erring candidate(s)

UNIPORT 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 a Screening Exercise as indicated below. 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.  Details of the Exercise are as follows:

 

Day/Date of Exercise   Time College/Faculties/Disciplines 

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

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

 

PARTNER BANKS

• U & C Microfinance Bank,
• UBA Group,
• Access Bank,
• Eco Bank,
• Fidelity Bank Plc,
• First Bank of Nigeria Plc,
• First City Monumental Bank
• Sterling Bank Plc

 

IMPORTANT DATES

• 7th July - 28th July, 2014           - Registration

o Candidates: Input UTME Registration Number and confirm pre-loaded UTME details.

o Print slip for payment.

o Proceed to any of the Bank Branches listed on the Registration Procedure and make payment of N1,000.00 (excluding Bank and Access Charges to an online practice test). 

o The Screening Exercise will be Computer-Based. 

o Obtain an e-Tranzact receipt showing an access code from the Bank Teller confirming the payment.

o Login with your UTME Registration Number and the Access Code on the payment slip and print pre-loaded photo card.  

o Click on submit button and print Photo-card.

• -  Screening Exercise  4th  – 8h August, 2014

Login to www.uniport.edu.ng to read the detailed Registration Procedure for Post UTME Screening Exercise 2014/2015.

 

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.

University of Ibadan Post 2014 UTME Cut Off mark, Exam Date and Registration Details

The University of Ibadan UI post utme screening form is out. The University of Ibadan UI hereby requests all candidates who made the University their Institution of choice and scored 200 or above in the 2014 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination UTME to apply for the admission screening test of the institution.

How To Apply For 2014 UI Post-Utme / Registration Instructions:

Interested candidates are expected to to pay the sum of 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 under-listed 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.

UI Post Utme 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.

Application Closing Date:

The closing date for the University of Ibadan post utme screening is on Monday, 21 July, 2014.

NOTE: 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

Best of luck To You all…
SKJ Team

ADMISSION PROCESS FOR AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY 2014/2015 UTME

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

• To Start New Application, Pay the sum of N7,500 to any branch of the designated banks below:
• NOTE: Applicant's Name Should Be Written as Depositor on the Bank Teller.
• ACCOUNT NAME: AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY POST UTME ACCOUNT
  Skye Bank Plc - 1770775995
• First Bank Plc - 2017401566
• Wema Bank Plc - 0122139765
• Ecobank Plc - 2862016620
• UBA Plc - 1015574946
• Diamond Bank Plc - 0033828634
  
•  After Payment, Enter your Payment Details Here:CLICK HERE
• After Submitting Your Payment Details, Then Click Here To Complete Your Online Application (IF YOU CHOOSE ABUAD).
• (NOTE: During Your POST UTME, Come with The Bank Teller For Verification Purpose )
• Complete the Form Online and provide all the required information. In addition to your personal information and application information, you will be required to provide your SSCE/GCE/NECO result
• You will be required to upload a colour passport photograph of NOT MORE THAN 20kb in size 6.After Completing the Application Form,you can submit it (Note: Once You Submit the form,you cannot edit it again) Click on "Print" to print out your Confirmation Slip. Screening date shall be determined after the release of the POST UTME result. After screening, candidates can check their admission status online on this portal.
• Then click PrintWhen the applicant clicks Print, a copy of the Photo card (Post UTME on-line Registration form) will be downloaded and can be printed. This will also be sent to the Applicants valid email address he provided when filling the application form.

ON THE SCREENING DAY

Candidates should come with the following:

• HB pencil, eraser and sharpener.
• Two clear copies of the printout of the completed on-line registration form.
• UTME result slip and Photocopy.
• eTranzact payment slip.
• Post UTME photo card (on-line Registration form).

CHECKING RESULT

• After the Post UTME Result has been uploaded, the applicant can log on to the portal to check the aggregate POST UTME Result, by clicking Check Result.
• Enter your UTME Reg No/Application Number/Confirmation Pin.
• Click Search.
• The Post UTME aggregate result will appear on the screen.
• Then the applicant clicks Print Result below the page.

University of Benin (UNIBEN) Post UTME Registration guidelines 2014/2015

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) Post UTME Registration has commenced in earnest since July 4th, 2014. This year, University of Benin is calling for application from all candidates who choose UNIBEN as first choice and scored 200 and above in 2014 UTME.

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) POST-UTME Screening Exercise for 2014/2015 academic session will take place on Friday 25^th 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.

How to apply for University of Benin (UNIBEN) Post UTME

All applications should be done between July 4^th 2014 and 7.00am of 22^nd July, 2014.
The procedure for the 2014/2015 PUTME Entry screening application is as follows:
1.    Visit UNIBEN Post UTME Portal at: www.uniben.edu
2.    Candidates are advised to have a valid e-mail account before starting the application process.
3.    Click on WAEUP Portal
4.    Click on Register for application at the top left of the display page to proceed.
5.    Enter your Surname exactly as written on the JAMB Registration slip and your JAMB Registration
       number.
6.    Immediately, your ID and Password will be displayed on the browser.
7.    On the https://uniben.waeup.org click on ‘Login’ (top right of front page).
8.    Enter your Username and the password to login.
9.    To start the application process, please click on ‘Application record’, provide all required information and upload your passport photograph.
10.     Upload a RECENT and CLEAR “1×1” 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.
11.     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
12.     A link is displayed “Download past questions to practice.
13.     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 website closes by 7:00am on 22^nd July, 2014 (i.e. all applications must be concluded online not later that 7:00am of 22^nd July, 2014).  Candidates who pay after the deadline will not sit for the examination.

Police ban anti-Boko Haram protest marches in Abuja

Supporters of missing girls told they can no longer gather due to 'security risk

Nigerian police have banned protests in the capital Abuja by supporters of the more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram militants as the activists vowed to challenge the "illegal" move.

Noisy street demonstrations in Abuja have become a regular feature of the campaign to put pressure on the government and keep the issue in the public eye seven weeks after the girls were abducted from a school in northern Nigeria on April 14.

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police spokeswoman Altine Daniel confirmed the ban in a text message to AFP, saying the decision was taken "because of security reasons".

Protest organisers questioned the legitimacy of the move and eyed a possible political motive, but police chief Joseph Mbu said the ban was imposed because of the threat of infiltration from "dangerous elements".

"There is no basis for and no power of FCT Commissioner of Police to ban peaceful assembly of any group of persons in... the city. None@ ALL," said protest leader Oby Ezekwesili on Twitter.

"The decision to ban the protest is insane. We are going to court as soon as possible to challenge the ban," said the group's lawyer, Femi Falana, adding that permits were not required for peaceful protests. Bring Back Our Girls spokesman Rotimi Olawale said that the protesters were "unperturbed" and would meet again in the capital on Tuesday.

"We have been peaceful in our protest. We don't obstruct traffic or constitute ourselves to a public menace," he added.

The demonstrations grew out of a social media campaign #BringBackOurGirls, which attracted worldwide support from ordinary people to US First Lady Michelle Obama and Pope Francis.
Copycat demonstrations have also been held around the globe.
Families and supporters of the missing girls were critical of Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan's response to the abduction, accusing him of being slow to react and indifferent to their plight.
The head of the world's top Islamic body Iyad Ameen Madani branded the violence carried out by Boko Haram "criminal acts that have nothing to do with Islam, Islamic teachings, the religion and history of Islam, the culture and civilisation of Islam".

Speaking to reporters after talks with Jonathan he added, "we should identify them for what they are, a terrorist group".

"We offered anything that the OIC could do in terms of expressing its support and willingness to be actively involved in facing up to this terrorist group," the secretary general of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation added.

In the weeks after the April 14 abduction, Nigeria has been forced to accept foreign help, including from the United States, to try to find the girls.

The protests meanwhile have grown to involve activists and campaign groups, who have sought meetings with senior figures in Jonathan's administration, including the president himself.
But on Wednesday last week, the high-profile marches descended into violence after scores of young men attacked women protesters, throwing chairs, bottles and stones.

Some of the men were carrying posters in support of Jonathan, protest leaders said, although there was no immediate evidence connecting the gang to the head of state or his ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Mbu said in a statement that the emergence of a second group of protesters - Release Our Girls - was "posing a serious security threat" to nearby residents.

"As the FCT Police boss I cannot fold my hands and watch this lawlessness," he said.
"Information reaching us is that too soon dangerous elements will join the groups under the guise of protest and detonate explosive(s) aimed at embarrassing the government.

"Accordingly protests on the Chibok girls is hereby banned with immediate effect."
Information Minister Labaran Maku claimed after last Wednesday's violence that the majority of the protesters were members of the main opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), which is looking to unseat the PDP in next year's general election.

Banners of the smaller opposition Labour Party have been seen on previous marches, according to AFP reporters.
Ezekwesili, however, is a former education minister under ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo - Jonathan's mentor - and a regular presence at the demonstrations.

The former World Bank executive claimed that the FCT police chief did nothing to prevent last week's violence and said the ban indicated that Nigeria's government wants to deflect attention from itself.
"Banning protests in Abuja further underlines our govts not wanting to take responsibility," she tweeted.
Mbu was recently transferred from Rivers state in the southern Niger Delta region to the capital, amid accusations that he was doing the presidency's bidding - charges he has denied.

The Rivers state governor Rotimi Amaechi, who defected from the PDP to the APC last year, accused the police chief of targeting opposition rallies after police fired live bullets and tear gas at APC members.
Mbu said at the time that teargas was used only because organisers did not have an official permit to demonstrate.

CHIBOK GIRLS: Chukwumerije Blasts CDS For Disclosing Military Secret

Senator Uche Chukwumerije, Chairman, Senate Committee on Education has condemned the Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshal Alex Badeh, for revealing that the military has located where the over 234 Chibok girls that were kidnapped on April 14 by Boko Haram is being held captive.
 

Speaking to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja, Chukwumerije insisted that such information should have remained a classified military secret.

The senator, who personally blamed Badeh for disclosing what the military considered as a secrete to the public said: “I am very much elated by the news that the location of our girls is now known to the army. But like the rest of the nation, especially observers, I am puzzled by one phrase, according to the military spokesman; their location is a military secret.

“Now what puzzles me is simply this: why do you make public what you consider a military secret? As you are announcing the location or your discovery of the location of these girls, the news is being known to those holding them captive.

“And you think they are going to stay there and wait for you until you come to locate the girls and take them away?

“This puzzles me because we know in all American military operations you don’t hear a word about that until after their mission is accomplished.

“The next you will hear is that their mission has been accomplished. When the leader of Al Qaeda was dealt with, we know how it was done.

“Nobody even had a wind of what was going on until it was completed. So, let us hope and pray that if the news of the location of the girls is true that the enemy is not sufficiently warned to move before our men would strike” Chukwumerije said.

Senator Victor Ndoma – Egba, the Senate Leader also pleaded with the Islamist sect members to free the abducted Chibok girls in the spirit of the Children’s Day.

Meanwhile, the over 234 kidnapped female students have been in captivity for over 40 days now
READ MORE:  http://news.naij.com/67156.html

READ MORE:  http://news.naij.com/67156.html

Nigerian Army: 'We know where missing girls are'

Nigeria's military says it knows where the more than 200 girls abducted by Boko Haram are but it has ruled out using force to rescue them

Nigeria's military knows where the more than 200 girls abducted by Boko Haram are but has ruled out using force to rescue them, the state news agency quoted Chief of Defence Staff Air Marshal Alex Badeh as saying on Monday.

Seven weeks since Boko Haram militants abducted more than 200 girls taking exams in a secondary school in the remote northeastern village of Chibok and little is known of there whereabouts or what exactly the military is doing to get them out.

"The good news for the parents of the girls is that we know where they are, but we cannot tell you," Badeh was quoted as saying. "But where they are held, can we go there with force? We can't kill our girls in the name of trying to get them back."

Most officials think any raid to rescue them would be fraught with danger and probably not worth the risk that the girls would be killed by their captors - an Islamist group that has shown a degree of ruthlessness in killing civilians.

Since the girls were captured, at least 470 civilians have been killed by Boko Haram, which says it is fighting to establish an Islamic state in religiously mixed Nigeria, in various locations, according to a Reuters count

The BBC reported earlier today that a deal was close to being agreed to rescue the girls in exchange for Boko Haram prisoners - a demand the group had made public - but that it was called off at the last minute.
Over the weekend, Senate President David Mark, the country's number three, ruled out doing a deal with Boko Haram.
"This government cannot negotiate with criminals and ... will not exchange people for criminals. A criminal will be treated like a criminal," he was quoted by local media as saying.

 

Van der Vaart ruled out of World Cup

The Hamburg midfielder has picked up an injury and will not be fit in time for this summer's tournament in Brazil

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal will have to make do without the services of Rafael van der Vaart at the 2014 World Cup due to a calf injury.

Van der Vaart picked up the knock during Tuesday's training session at Netherlands' camp in Portugal and he has now been ruled out of the finals as a result.

The 30-year-old was widely expected to make Holland's final 23-man squad for the tournament in Brazil, but his physical problems will now prevent him from making it to the third World Cup of his career after previously featuring in 2006 and 2010.

Van der Vaart was the most experienced player in Oranje's squad, having made 109 appearances for the national side since making his debut under Van Gaal back in 2001.

The Hamburg star's withdrawals is yet another blow for the 2010 World Cup runners-up after the previously confirmed absence of Kevin Strootman and Gregory van der Wiel due to injury, too.

The midfielder will likely be replaced by either PSV skipper Georginio Wijnaldum or Feyenoord youngster Tonny Vilhena.

Netherlands meet Spain, Australia and Chile in Group B this summer.

Borno Children’s’ Day celebration cancelled

The office of the wife of the Executive Governor of Borno State Hajiya Nana  Shettima in collaboration with the State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social  Development has cancelled this year’s Children’s’ Day Celebration

A release from the office of the press secretary to the wife of the governor Hajiya  Aishatu Muhammad Hassan indicates that the cancellation is to serve as a mark of  respect to Victims of various insurgency attacks and offer special prayers for the  safe and quick release of the abducted schoolgirls as well as for peace to prevail in  the state and the country at large.

The wife of the Governor Hajiya Nana Shettima and the Women Affairs Hajiya  Inna Galadima enjoined women and children to offer special prayers on that day  because God accepts their prayers quickly in view of their love and compassion for humanity.

Meanwhile the wife of the Executive Governor of Borno State and Founder SWOT  Foundation Hajiya Nana Shettima also congratulates the New Chief Imam of  Borno Zannah Laisu Ibrahim Imam over his new appointment as the Chief Imam of Borno.

In a congratulatory message the Hajiya Nana Shettima said, his appointment is a  clear attestation of his outstanding qualities, reputation, discipline, experience and  respect for constituted authorities.

She prayed Allah to guide and protect the new chief imam and enjoined him to  emulate the exemplary leadership qualities of his late father Imam Ibrahim Ahmad.

The wife of the Governor appealed to the new chief Imam to pray fervently for  peace to prevail in the State and the country at large.

Teacher nabbed for defiling 3 pupils in Ibadan

A teacher, identified as Olayinka Folarin, has been arrested by the Oyo State Police Command for allegedly defiling three under-aged primary school girls, including two orphans, who live in an orphanage, His Heritage Home.

The incident happened at a private school in Oluyole Estate, Ibadan. The victims whose ages were put between 10 and 11 years were said to have been serially abused by the teacher.
According to one of the rape victims, the teacher, who has four children, had been having sex with them since 2013 on a weekly basis.
The girls, it was gathered, were being abused inside the school toilet without the knowledge of the school management.

Though, the suspect had allegedly threatened to kill any of the girls who spoke out, but his shady deal was exposed when one of the girls was seen crying after another round of illicit sex with the teacher.
The wailing of the girl prompted some male students to ask what happened to her.  She then confided in them that Folarin had just finished raping her.

Plot to nab him
In a bid to get him red-handed, the boys reportedly told her to let them know when next their teacher wanted to take advantage of them.
The boys advised the girls to tell their guardian, Mrs Temilolu Morounkeji, who runs the home for orphans and vulnerable children after school hours.
It was the woman and one Pastor Marcus Williams, a member of the Child Protection Network, Vanguard gathered, that informed the Police, who later arrested the teacher.

A medical check was carried out on the victims at the Adeoyo state hospital by one Dr Ariwoola and his report read: “Semen was seen around the victims vulva. Hymen was not intact.”
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Olabisi Ilobanafor, described same as “pathetic.”

“This was happening in a school and it has been happening for months undetected. The teacher has been sleeping with the victims in the school toilet. He has been sleeping with the girls every week since last year. When the matter was reported to us, the Police went into the matter and our investigation revealed that he has a gel used in lubricating the girls. The gel has been recovered from where he kept it in the school premises. He has been arrested and he will be charged to court.”

She explained further that the police will also investigate if there were other girls who had the same experience, saying: ”He even threatened to kill them and one of the girls said she was afraid of what the suspect would use in killing her whether physical or spiritual.”

‘We will force Jonathan to run for second term’

A former Security Adviser to the Bayelsa State Government, Chief Richard Kpodoh weekend said the Boko Haram campaign of terror in some parts of the Northern states is targeted at stopping President Goodluck Jonathan from declaring his intention to run for second term in 2015.

According to Kpodoh, though the decision to declare or not to declare to run in the 2015 Presidential election lies with President Goodluck Jonathan, the dangerous tactics of using insecurity as a tool of blackmail against the rising profile of President Goodluck Jonathan will not hold waters as he will be forced by the peace loving populace to run for second term in office.

Chief Kpodoh, who served under Goodluck Jonathan administration in Bayelsa State as Senior Special Assistant on Strategy and Policy Monitoring, in a statement in Yenaoa  urged President Goodluck Jonathan to shun the dangerous antics of opposition politicians through the sponsored killings by the Boko Haram and declare for re-election.

He said:”There is no better time for the President to declare than now. We have studied elected presidents from the time of the second republic with Shehu Shagari, and the military era with Olusegun Obasanjo, Ibrahim Babangida, Buhari and the elected Olusegun Obasanjo and discovered that the style of administration of Goodluck Jonathan in spite of provocation and temptation, has remained calm, cool and collected.”

“Under past Presidents, the opposition claim they were bold and decisive could not be proved. Many paid oppositions and genuine critics have lambasted, without facts, some policies of the Jonathan administration and nothing violent and deadly happened to them. The so called bold civilian administrations of Obasanjo and the military era of Buhari and others would have boldly dealt with opposition.

“Some of us embarked on criticism against Jonathan administration and nothing evil happened to us.The kind of utterances against Jonathan has never been accommodated by any administration in this country. It is not weakness but an administration style that has human feelings and the one that believe in the unity of the country.”

Chief Kpodoh noted that though the Northern leadership have been at the fore front of criticism against President Goodluck Jonathan, they have failed to accept that the style of Northern leadership have failed and President Goodluck Jonathan should not be blamed for it.

He added: “the Yoruba leaders led by late Chief Obafemi Awolowo believed in the future of his people and created free education policy that has created millions of educated and creative youths.

“Even in the South-east, Igbo leaders allowed education and backed it up with empowerment programme through trading and settlement. In the South-South, empowerment and education led to various questions and improvement from the leaders. There are many businessmen to show for it. How many of such industrious youths were created by the Northern leaders?”

“Instead, what they have created is the league of homeless youths known as Alimajiris. They prefer to feed them daily and hand them dangerous weapon to fight. The Northern successful politicians are interested in building a dynasty of Alimajiris. Is this caused by Jonathan?

“A check on the ownership of oil blocs will show that 60 per cent are Northerners. Let the North leave Jonathan alone. They should solve their problem themselves.”

Chief Kpodo called on President Goodluck Jonathan to shun the antics of Boko Haram and its sponsors and declare his intention to run in 2015.

“What have they done that they have never done. They have killed innocent people in Nyanya, Jos, Kano and many others in order to stop Jonathan at declaring for 2015.”

Jonathan should call the bluff of the Boko Haram and it’s sponsors and declare to run.Or we will declare for him.”

“Instead of sponsoring these deadly onslaught against the people of this country, the sponsors of Boko Haram should invest the fund in campaigns and strategies to contest against the monumental achievements of President Goodluck Jonathan.

“If they claim the worst will happen if Jonathan declares, we want to remind them that nobody or region is born to rule. Everyone or tribes fought in the Nigerian Civil War to keep the nation together. To keep Nigeria one was a task done by all Nigerians. The Ijaws fought and Jasper Adaka Boro died amongst many others.”