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chicobaddest:
I applied for the Davidan foundation scholarship and I was shortlisted to write the exam. I also received an email directing me to pay one thousand naira for my "examination pin".
Please is there anyone who is a beneficiary of the scholarship. I would like to know how legit this scholarship is. Thanks
I can't afford to waste 1k in this #BuhariRegime

The message on my e-mail reads: *Dear scholar,* *You are among the list of students whose
details has been verified. You
are required to fill your account details for
possible payment if you make
the test.* *Note that the test is broken into three (3)
different sections Abstract
reasoning, Numerical reasoning and General
Knowledge .* *
Does this mean that I was shortlisted? Please what's the message you got?

Memejem:
I know eh. I'm just sitting here laughing. It sounds like the gist that the village gossip tells you that they heard from someone who told someone who heard it from thier uncles sister cousins neices friend. Rubbish

Memejem!!!!

Adaure4ever:
"Gods own country". Oh pls don't insult God..
Nigeria is a satanic 3rd world hellhole.

Come on, that's caustic. Learn to be circumspect with your words.

bitex2:
Have you purchased a pin? Also was a confirmatory email sent to you?

Amazing! I'm delighted! Thank you very much for replying. All (other) things being equal I will complete the application process this week. This is my mobile number sir: 08186749479. I'd be very grateful to have yours.

I'm very interested sir. I'm studying pharmacy in the University of Benin. My email ad: alexkenneth2000@gmail.com

luvmedie:
LOL i pray say na scam o.I am a beneficiary self.I got it last year but the exam na die sha.The abstract reasoning fit make person die.Na google things make me get the scholarship

Congratulations boss. I am a student of Uniben. I applied for the scholarship this year and I would take the exam in a few months time . Could you please give me an overview of what the questions look like? I will be very grateful if you can send any available past question as regards Davidan scholarship to my email box. God bless you.

MadCow1:
Its because of people like this OP that Polytechnic Graduates think they are equal to University Graduates..



E no go better for the person wey build UNIBEN..

Here you go again! Goodness knows what UniBen has got to do with this!

Icon4s:
Sorry to say but your Sister still lives in the colonial days.

This is 2015! I can't believe there are still people who believe you can only earn a living from what you studied in School.

Your University first degree is jst a stepping stone for you to achieve several other things in life.

Fine there are courses that u know when you study them you will most likely get a job in industries or sectors related to their course of study.
Eg Medicine, Pharmacy(partially), Nursing and related medical line.

For crying out loud Accounting/auditing firms are not dominated by accounting graduates but Engineers and people from technical disciplines.
You see people who studied Agric Economics, English, Mathematics and all working in Banks, Telecom, Manufactuting, Oil and Gas and what have you.

Even in the Zoo they may nt have more than one zoologist.

Your sister is where she is today bc she has refused to wake up to the realities of today.

U do B.Sc for Zoology u no get job u come go do masters for that field again.

Pharmacy( partially)? Could you please shed more light on that?

I wanted to be a renowned pharmaceutical epidemologist and toxicologist. I believe I will to a large extent by God's grace provide therapy to diseases. I'm on the path... Only God knows the future. Man proposes and God disposes. All will be certainly well if you commit your future into God's hands.

Memejem:
I don't know you. Forget it. Seems you're not serious

What I can say? I'm very serious about it. Okay, I want to wish you a merry christmas and prosperous new year.

Memejem:
What exactly do you want to discuss?

There are many things one can discuss with a friend.

MadCow1:
Is this inferiority complex I sense? It was not me boasting.

The Thread is about Nigerian Universities, I didn't attend a Nigerian University. Now you are calling it 'Boasting'.

Just so you know, there is currently no Nigerian University ranked higher than my Alma Mata in Africa. So your 'harzarded' guess is a miss.



I am sure of that as well. That may however be also partly due to superiority complex of sorts.

However, in this case, I just don't want to tell you. Not because I am ashamed of my Alma mata (hells, there is nothing to be ashamed of especially when they are ranked in the top 20 category in Africa), I just don't want to tell you.

However, if you are that curious to know, feel free to research my post history. I am certain I have name dropped my Alma Mata on Nairaland before.








COVENANT UNIVERSITY IS CURRENTLY RANKED HIGHER THAN UNIBEN.. Take a Minute to meditate on that my friend.




On a side Note:: I must say your literary skills are very impressive. You write well, don't use all those annoying short texts & your vocabulary is very good.

I am just surprised you are an Alumni of UNIBEN. You must be a little genius.


Take it easy my friend, Its been nice riling you up.

Lol. You pulled a fast one on me there. Hmm! I'm blushing, save me bro. I'm still an undergraduate student and not an alumnus yet. Genius? I can't breathe. I'm just your humble home-boy.
It's also impressive to know you stopped being severely critical of Uniben. I never knew you could be so soft-spoken and amiable. In fact, in guiness mode, let's meet at the table of men this christmas. Sorry to burst your bubble: don't allow your imagination run away with you, I'm a complete teetotaller--- I don't drink alcohol.
On a more serious note, the bottom line is one can decide to chart a better course for his destiny irrespective of where he finds himself, Harvard, OAU, Sao Tome, Uniben, Covenant or in your words "poop university" and what have you. Success is personal. I'm a product of my own personal study though I won't discountenance the positive effects of stuudying in Uniben. Obviously Uniben's impact on me is not to be sniffed at. Uniben is a federal government asset and not my father's. I can huff and puff, take up the cudgel in support of my school, all in a bid to put my school in good light. Be that as it may, it doesn't add any worthwhile thing to my CV. Attending the Unibens, UIs, Unilags, MITs, Yales, covenants of this world doesn't necessarily guarantee success though it gives you an edge over others. It would definitely boil down to your personal accomplishments in the long run. That's just my two cents worth.
Boss, It's nice chatting with you. I wish you a merry christmas and a prosperous new year.
Your moniker sounds ridiculous though. No pun intended. Just kidding. With benefit of hindsight, the 2015 current ranking by 4icu placed Covenant ahead of UI, UNIBEN, UNILORIN, ABU, UNN. Are you kidding me? You can by no stretch of the imagination rank Covenant ahead of these schools. No hard feelings boss. Penny for your thoughts?
Cheers!

Memejem:
Nope. No email from you

Jeez! I can't make a head nor tail of this. I hope you're not doing it on purpose? Just kidding. This is enough torment to make my spirit crestfallen. Erm, hope I won't be presuming on your friendly gesture by asking for your email address? I'd appreciate that if you don't mind. Or better still, on a personal note, I think you can send mails to me on alexkenneth2000@gmail.com

Memejem:
Nope. No email from you

Jeez! I can't make a head nor tail of this. I hope you're not doing it on purpose? Just kidding. This is enough torment to make my spirit crestfallen. Erm, hope I won't be presuming on your friendly gesture by asking for your email address? I'd appreciate that if you don't mind. Just a minute, is there any other means to reach you?

MadCow1:
Lol..

I was not trying to cut any Ice with you metaphorically speaking. The thread is about Nigerian Universities and since my Alma Mata isn't Nigerian, I see no need to share that information with you.

Thanks.

Hope this post was civil enough for you and did not offend your sensibility.

UNIBEN however is still a shit school.

Hmm! Keep deluding yourself. I can hazard a guess that you attended one "mushroom" school in Benin or Ghana, and you're boasting you didn't study in Nigeria. Well, with the little knowledge I have about emotional intelligence, I can deduce that you have no sense of belonging, pride or dignity towards your school. Ask anybody who studied in Harvard, Cambridge or even Legon, on where they graduated from. I'm very sure that without any iota of equivocation, they would make no bones about it to let you know where they studied. That's the sense of pride we are talking about. Mr madcow, your school is not considered in the scheme of things. If at all your school is anything to write home about, I bet you wouldn' hesitate to mention it. If you can't tell me then good riddance to you. Just so you know, believe it or not, UniBen still remains one of the best universities in Nigeria.

MadCow1:
I didn't school in Nigeria..

That's all you need to know.


And UNIBEN is not a school but a centre for housing mentally deranged students who couldn't gain admission into proper Universities.

It cuts no ice with me wherever you studied. I only asked you a simple question, and I'll ask again: "Where did you study?" I'm not asking you if you studied in Nigeria or not. Wherever you studied, I believe the school has a name. Would you stop prevaricating and simply tell me the name of the University you studied, and be honest about it?
Next time, be civil with your choice of words.

Fynestboi:
27/28 (First stage...)

Amazing! I appreciate the information, Fynestboi.
Boss Ray360, it's been confirmed by the moderator extraordinaire--- Fynestboi. I think school will be on christmas recess by then. Come on Ray! Let's do this. I'll tell you what, we stand a lot to gain from this. It's not just about representing Uniben or for the sake of competition. This will absolutely go a long way in enhancing our intellectual capacity. We can integrate this with school work. I believe we can look at The Last Nazgul's--- Uniben's erstwhile exceptional representative--- accomplishments and take solace from that, just saying. That's my two cent's worth. Ray360, I believe in you and I believe we can do this.

MadCow1:
Arrant Nonsense



As soon as I saw an epistle, I knew it must be a post regarding UNIBEN.


Better school no need all this Grammar. Call Uni's like ABU Zaria and OAU, but please UNIBEN is not a school but an Animal Farm and Witchcraft Coven.

Thanks.


#Continu.

Gracious me! I can't believe this. Must you say say something so vile? Go ahead and give reasons why you think your school is a force to reckon with, and don't attack my views. As a matter of interest, where are you studying? The last time I asked you this question, you were evasive about it. Let guys from OAU, UI, Unilag, et al, speak for themselves. Sing the praises of your own school to the highest heavens, if you're a proud student of that school. I hope Uniben didn't squelch your dream of admission? If that's the case, then get the bitterness off your chest and move on bro. You can give it another shot. Feeling embittered that you were denied admission in Uniben would not solve your problem. Believe it or not, the University of Benin is among Nigerian universities with enviable records.

Ray360:
Boss, I feel honoured beyond the measure of words to be mentioned alongside ebullient intellectuals and egg-heads to Hoist the golden flag of the great Uniben in this debate. Permit me to stay away for now as I have not yet settled In school and also not the right frame of mind for this intellectual task. I would joyfully represent Uniben in the next season if called upon.
Be that as it may, I would check in once in a while to support the Uniben team. Good luck sir!

I respect that sir! All is well, bro. Just so you know, I don't think the debate will commence anytime soon. It would interest you to know that I'm also a freshman. I know how arduous our schedule has been, right from the get-go to this point where exam is fast approaching. I suppose your clearance was stress-free? If you don't mind my asking, how has lectures been? I think the debate will take place in March, and I believe we can work something out. Just a minute, Fynestboi, could you please tell us the kick-off date of the debate?

Memejem:
I didn't get any mail from you.

Blimey! sorry my lady. You can check again.

Today if there is any institution which exerts the greatest influence on us after the family, it is the school. The years that we spend in school are not merely time spent in learning and filling our minds with knowledge, but also time spent in moulding our character, acquiring various attitudes and imbibing basic principles of life.
Can you imagine a school where happiness is due to a beneficial study regime? Then look no further. I strongly urge you to visit the University of no mean repute--- The University Of Benin(UniBen).
First off, my undivided allegiance goes to the first among equals--- University of Benin(UniBen). The welcoming ambience will speak fo itself. First off, the quality of pulsating aestethics and architectural brilliance is absolutely breathtaking. The school building presents a magnificent view. Any outsider may form the idea that it is a memorial building. Besides the fascinating building, there are othe r things whicht would pique your interest. The reputation of Great UniBen is built on research and academic excellence. We have avalanche of internationally renowned erudite professors and lecturers who are at the top-of-the-range and well versed in their professions. The students view studying as an elixir. In UniBen, the students believe success in reading, in local parlance "jacking" can only be earned the hard way, therefore you read until you "run mad." Little wonder why we come out on top in most competitions-- home and abroad.
We have state-of-the-art laboratories, libraries, lecture theatres, sport complex,etc. at our disposal.
Co-curricular activities, such as scouting, Eco-club, inter faculty sport championship, school band, debates, have immensely contributed in making the University an exceptional educational institution. Little wonder why the school is the second most sought after as regards JAMB's statistics. The school operate a merit-based yet competitive admission that funnels in the best students. Suffice me to call UniBen "CANDIDATES' FAVOURITE."
In UniBen, a lot of emphasis is given to character formation and acquiring good values in life.
UniBen is incomparable. It's in a class of its own.
THE UNIVERSITY OF BENIN--- KNOWLEDGE FOR SERVICE.

Fynestboi:
Ok you want to join the team? No problem sir.

I feel awkward when you address me as "sir". Your Majesty sir, I grovel at your feet.
Yes, I'd love to join, but not without Ray360. I'd make sure he joins also. That way, we would become invincinble and indomitable.
Thanks boss!

Memejem:
Thank you. I've finished with him. I don't have the time to indulge his madness anymore .

Memejem, I sent you a mail. Please, would you deign to reply to it?

Fynestboi:
TEAM 3





Hello participants, you are qualify for the third edition. To that effect meet and pick a team leader and assistant, then forward the both number to
Nairalandinterschooldebate@gmail.com. We will communicate with the both so they can relay our message to other team member.

Kudos fynestboi.
Ray360, will you be chanced to participate by teaming up with the UniBen team?
Fynestboi, am I allowed to join the fray? It absolutely piques my interest. Ray360, are you interested? I forsee a formidable team that would go all out to clinch the much coveted prize.
EngineSamuels and Carlson001, I salute you guys.
Team UniBen
EngineSamuels
Carlson001
Ray360
Grandest
We rep the University of no mean repute--- UniBen.
Fynestboi, would you be kind enough to put your stamp of approval on this?

Zellie:
UNIBEN is anything but great. And I'm a student

Spot on. UniBen, as an ivory tower, is in a class of its own. It's absolutely incomparable.

MadCow1:
Chai..Poor Sanusi.


He cant save UNIBEN from eventual closure.


By 2025, UNIBEN campus would be an amusement park.

Lol! your're funny. Boss, why do you hate UniBen so much now? Was your aspiration to study in the great UniBen spurned? By the way, which school did you end up studying?

Wat abt Unizik

what about uniben?

lasisi69:
It's your job to acknowledge that.. .

I thought you would say 'end time donation.'

lasisi69:
End time criminals

You are very funny. You tag all news "end time".

Shey, uniben don give una admission, una don get the necessary info finish... Oya, make una take style begin unfollow this thread...hehe...



Glory, I'm really sorry if I sounded rude last night. I was in my worst. But, I'm reallie qood now.


#please, when is that gst tutorial holding tomorrow? Lemme get myself busy with it,afterall,na skool I kome....


Bluto, all this your grammar fit easily make you make mistake. Many years ago when we dey secondry skool, no levels then, we go jast dey blow grammar anyhow jast to get to a girl's panties. Na then grammar help well well...bekause na only book be our swag then.. Tis reallyreally funnie....

Now, there's hardly an english word I don't understand bekause I patronise them in my writing. You know, using obese words can add flavour to writing; but not when you are yanning with your pals, (it can make one look helpless, hapless and stupid)... If you see me address a formal meeting, you will know I love grammar too.

I had written a short story, a very nice one that people loved. But all a critic kould kome up with was that the piece was ungrammatical. My ego was injured. So, fat grammar is good when necessary.
You mince and mix up words at time; a context may require necessary and another, mandatory... In waec then, dunno if you remember that comprehension... When dash will litter the komprehension, and a table of "similar" options will pose bellow. Normally in everyday english, all options kan easily go, buh it doesn't work that way... If you wanna do this, leave no loophole....

Absolutely spot on!