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http://www.titopeblog.com/2017/12/university-of-lagos-unilag-part-time.html

UNILAG DLI
AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES
DEGREE PROGRAMMES

1. AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES ARE:

1.1 B.Sc. IN ACCOUNTING

1.2 B.Sc. IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

1.3 B.Sc. IN ECONOMICS

1.4 B.Sc. IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

1.5 B.Sc. IN EDUCATION SCIENCE

(a) B.Sc. Education Biology

(b) B.Sc. Education Chemistry

(c) B.Sc. Education Mathematics

(d) B.Sc. Education Physics



2. ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

2.1 B.Sc. ACCOUNTING AND B.Sc. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The following candidates are eligible to apply:

Graduates of University of Lagos or any other university recognized by Senate (only candidates with good honours degrees in relevant disciplines will be considered for admission at enhanced entry level).

Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) or National Diploma (ND) or National Certificate in Education (NCE) in the relevant disciplines. For this category, please note that only holders of HND with at least Upper Credit will be eligible for admissions at enhanced entry level.

Holders of recognized relevant full professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, ACMA, ACIA, ACIS, ACIB, CII, may be considered for admission at enhanced level provided they have five credits at WASSCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO (O’ Level) or its equivalent, which must include English Language, Mathematics, Economics plus any other two subjects at not more than two (2) sittings.

Holders of WASSCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO (O’ Level) or its equivalent with credits in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Economics plus any other two subjects at not more than two (2) sittings.

NOTE: Point of entry for candidates in categories a, b and c will depend on details of their Transcripts and such candidates must also satisfy the WASSCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO (O’ Level) or its equivalent as stated in (d) above.



2.2B B.Sc. ECONOMICS

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY INTO YEAR ONE

WASSCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO (O’ Level) or its equivalent with 5 credits to include English Language, Mathematics, Economics plus any other two (2)subjects at not more than two (2) sittings.



2.3 B.Sc. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY INTO YEAR ONE

WASSCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO (O’ Level) or its equivalent with 5 credits to include English Language, Mathematics, Government plus any other two (2) subjects at not more than two(2) sittings.



2.4 B.Sc. EDUCATION SCIENCE PROGRAMME

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY INTO YEAR ONE

Applicants must have relevant professional experience, plus any ONE of the following three qualifications:

(a) WASSCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO (O’ Level) or its equivalent with credits in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics and at least two other science subjects; at not more than two(2) sittings from the following:

(i) B.Sc. Education Biology

Biology, Chemistry and one other Science subject of Physics or Agricultural Science.

(ii) B.Sc. Education Chemistry

Chemistry and any two of Physics, Biology, Agricultural Science or any other Science subject.

(iii) B.Sc. Education Mathematics

Mathematics and Physics and one other Science subjects of Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science or any other Science subject including at least a pass in Further Mathematics.

(iv) B.Sc. Education Physics

Physics and Chemistry and one other Science subject of Biology, Agricultural Science or any other science subject.

(b) Teacher's Grade II Certificate (TCII) with at least Merit in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics and at least two other science subjects at the TCII/WASSCE/SSCE/NECO/GCE (Ordinary Level) or its equivalent;

(c) Any other qualification that may be considered equivalent to (a) and (b) above, by the University Senate.



QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY INTO YEAR TWO

(a) Two A/Level passes in proposed subjects of study(Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics) plus the WASSCE/GCE/SSCE/NECO (O’ Level)or its Equivalent with credit in five subjects in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and any other science subject (For Education Mathematics at least a pass in Further Mathematics is Compulsory)

(b) National Certificate in Education (NCE) obtained from the former College of Education, University of Lagos, in the Science subjects to be offered, or from any College of Education recognised by the Senate of the University of Lagos with Credit/Merit (in proposed subject of study) and any other Science subject



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a. Applicants for Distance Learning Institute programme shall not be less than 21 years of age by 31st December, 2017 i.e. applicants whose date of birth were on or before 31st December, 1996

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c. On-line Print Out Results Slips will not be honoured at the point of registration.

d. Candidates awaiting results are not eligible to apply.

e. Certificates and not Statement of Result Slips are acceptable for WASSCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO results obtained before 2015.

f. All completed application forms are to be submitted on or before 31st July, 2018.

g. Candidates should be on the look out for the date and details of a selection test/screening.

h. For further Assistance, applicants may call any of these Help Lines: +234-1-293-0910, +234-907-368-9973, +234-907-342-3647; E-mail Address: dlienquiries@unilag.edu.ng


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http://www.titopeblog.com/2017/12/fayemi-explodes-says-lets-see-who-will.html

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi​,​ has ​lambasted Governor Ayodele Fayose over the latter’s comments and actions about him.

He also ​described the attempt being made by the Peoples Democratic Party​ ​(PDP) to​ ​reclaim power in 2019 as​ ​plot to continue to loot the country.

The Minister of Mines and Steel Development​ ​urged Nigerians not to use the current fuel scarcity to rate President Muhammadu Buhari’s​ ​performances​.

​’W​hat we are witnessing is just a normal curve in the life of any administration. We will get over it and move on, but largely President has not disappointed Nigerians​,” he said.​

The Minister described the panel of enquiry inaugurated by Fayose to probe his administration as a kangaroo one,​ noting that it was an attempt to smear his reputation and render​ ​him unpopular​.​

“Fayose stock in trade is lying against someone to score political gains. They started with the probe of N852 million UBEC fund and when they knew they could not go far, they started concocting lies and said.I looted N17 billion.

“Let t us wait and see who will go to jail between Fayose and I. I have been out of office and I am still moving free, but I am sure he won’t be able to walk free on the streets after losing immunity​ ​because of the way he ha​s run the state aground”, he stated.

Addressing the pressmen in Isan Ekiti in Oye local government area of Ekiti State on Wednesday, Fayemi said Nigerians would ensure that PDP didn’t return to power because of the high level of looting it perpetrated while in the saddle.

Fayemi, who didn’t say categorically whether he is still nursing governorship ambition, said the APC is ​very​ committed to making sure that Ekiti rejoins the league of developing states by ensuring​ ​that the party wins the 2018 governorship poll.

“What the PDP want to come back and do is stealing. The options for Nigerians in 2019 is to either return to the old age of criminalization and brigandage by voting for the PDP, because nothing to convince Nigerians that they have changed with the shenanigans that characterised their national convention and poor performances by their​ ​governors.

“Up to now, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan and his henchmen have not apologized about how they ran the country aground. So, there is nothing to suggest that PDP remains a credible alternative to APC in 2019”, he​ ​said.

Fayemi ​further ​discountenanced attacks by his political adversaries that he has not used his ministerial position for the benefit of the state​.

​”What I have done is measurable and clear. This government has began the construction of a federal secretariat and housing​ ​estate in Ekiti​; ​the rail-line was extended to this state in the FG’s proposal due to my intervention.

“4,000 Ekiti indigenes are benefitting from N-power and very soon it will go up to 12,000. The proposal for kaolin exploration in Ekiti has just been completed​; ​that of the bauxite will begin soon.

“President Buhari’s government is planning to set up a cottage​ ​industry in Ekiti for the sake of the solid minerals exploration and I have enlisted small scale miners around Ijero Ekiti for them to benefit from the N5b loan set up by the Bank of Industry”, he​ ​revealed.

http://www.titopeblog.com/2017/12/davido-declares-wizkid-new-best-friend.html

The highly hyped 30 Billion Concert by Davido held Wednesday night at Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The show featured some of the most celebrated names in the industry.

They include Wizkid, Patoranking, Wande Coal, 2Face, Reminisce, Don Jazzy, Dbanj, Dr Sid, Kay Switch, Wande Coal, D Prince, CDQ, Terry G, Humble Smith, Dremo, Mayorkun, Dice Ailes, Reekado Banks, Daddy Showkey, Solidstar and South African rapper Nasty C.

The thousands of fans in attendance witnessed Davido bring out the stars one after the other.

However, right before he introduced Wizkid, the DMW boss asked; “Would you like to meet my new best friend?” to which everyone chorus “Yes!”.

Wizkid then emerged from backstage and the two embraced.

The Starboy went on to perform ‘Manya’ alongside Davido, raising the ecstasy in the atmosphere.

Photos from the event below…

http://www.titopeblog.com/2017/12/29-nigerian-referees-get-fifa-badges.html

World football governing body, FIFA has presented badges to 29 Nigerian referees.

Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Referees Association, Kelechi Mejuobi, said 22 men and seven female referees received the badges.

They are 14 centre referees and assistant referees, four futsal referees and four beach soccer referees.

According to him, the seven women are all football referees and assistant referees.

He explained: “From the 2017 approved referees, Abubakar Ago – from male football – Hadiza Musa – from female football – and Ushie Micheal – from beach soccer – all retired and have been replaced by three young referees – Abubarka Abdulahi (men’s football), Patience Madu (women’s football) and Olayinka Olajide (beach soccer).

“The referees received their FIFA badges from the Nigeria Football Federation officials in Kano and are available to officiate in any continental game – as well as domestic matches.”

http://www.titopeblog.com/2017/12/zimbabwe-chiwenga-ex-army-general-who.html

General Constantino Chiwenga, Zimbabwe former army commander who led a military takeover that helped end Robert Mugabe’s rule has been sworn in as the country’s vice president.

Chiwenga, who stopped Mugabe’s 37-year rule was Thursday sworn in as one of the country’s two vice presidents.

He took the oath of office at the presidential office in Harare.

He pledged to obey, uphold and defend the laws of the Southern Africa country.

Meanwhile President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to engage the services of Interpol to hunt down Robert Mugabe’s allies.

Mugabe in trouble as Mnangagwa’s govt arrests allies, targets more

In what is considered as beginning of probe of Mugabe’s government, Mnangagwa has ordered arrest of former officials who fled the country when the military toppled the veteran ruler last month.

Former ministers Jonathan Moyo, Saviour Kasukuwere and Paddy Zhanda are believed to be the prime targets because of alleged corruption-related crimes, The Standard reports.

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) pursued Moyo during Mugabe’s era for the alleged theft of Zimbabwe Manpower Development Fund money.

ZACC has already arrested four close Mugabe allies namely Joseph Made, Walter Chidakwa, Ignatius Chombo and Jason Machaya.

Former Zanu PF youth leaders Kudzanai Chipanga and Innocent Hamandishe were also arrested on criminal charges linked to the army takeover.

Home Affairs minister Obert Mpofu told The Standard that the government would use Interpol to apprehend those outside the country.

“We are doing everything possible to ensure that those that have committed crimes within Zimbabwe and are outside Zimbabwe are brought to book. If it means engaging Interpol, we will go that route,” he said.

“The process is two-pronged, we are looking at the local investigations and outside investigations”.

http://www.titopeblog.com/2017/12/how-military-caused-fuel-scarcity.html

A former Secretary of National Democratic Coalition, NADECO and Convener of Coalition of Democrats for Electoral Reforms, Mr. Ayo Opadokun said it is shameful that Nigeria, which is one of the largest global producers of crude oil, still imports petrol for domestic consumption.

Opadokun told journalists in Offa on Tuesday that the lingering fuel crisis is a result of prolonged misrule by military.

He also blamed the sole ownership of fuel tanks built by independent marketers for fuel scarcity across the country.

Opadokun said “I am extremely sad and weakened over the fuel crisis. But I know it to be a cumulative effect of the prolonged misrule of the country by the military.

“When Buhari was there as the military Head of State, he built refineries but none has been added to the ones he built. The population was not as large as this; the vehicular movement was not as large and wide as this.

“Since then, what has happened? Those who took over from him have totally ravaged Nigeria. What they needed to do, they did not do.

“I was part of the Nigeria Labour Congress team that did sufficient research. We went to Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Venezuela to find out how much it costs to explore one barrel of crude oil. Nigeria’s own is the most costly in the world and then, what are they doing now?

“What has happened in the last three or four months is that because the government is not willing to add more money to their profit, they (importers) said they would not import. So, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has been importing the totality of fuel being used in Nigeria.

“But because we have been used to a system where fuel tanks (tank farms) are being built by independent marketers, they made that unavailable and impossible for the distribution to go seamlessly. That is the cause of the crisis.”

http://www.titopeblog.com/2017/12/boko-haram-number-of-dead-chibok-girls.html

Snake bite, hunger and malaria have killed thirteen of the 276 Chibok schoolgirls in Boko Haram custody.

The girls were kidnapped from their school in Chibok, Borno State by Boko Haram in 2014.

Of the 276 kidnapped schoolgirls, 163 are now free; while 57 fled in the early days after their abduction, three more escaped later, and a Swiss-coached mediation secured 103.

The Wall Street Journal, WSJ, reports that 13 of the girls have lost their lives during their nearly three years in Boko Haram custody.

WSJ report said, “Of the remaining 113, at least 13 have died, officials say.

“Some were felled by malaria, hunger or a snake bite.

“The majority died in airstrikes. Among those forcibly married to fighters, at least two died in childbirth.”

President Muhammadu Buhari had, after the release of the last batch of the girls numbering 82, promised to ensure the last of the girls returned home to the families.

http://www.titopeblog.com/2017/12/wizkid-signs-young-rapper-ahmed-to.html

WIZKID SIGNS YOUNG RAPPER, AHMED TO STARBOY WITH 10 MILLION NAIRA AT WIZKID THE CONCERT








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http://www.titopeblog.com/2017/12/christmas-what-tinubu-want-nigerians-to.html

A national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ahmed Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to support President Muhammadu Buhari to fix Nigeria’s economic problems.

The APC leader made the call in a Christmas message he signed and circulated through his Media Officer, Tunde Rahman in Lagos.

He urged Nigerians to learn from the example of Jesus Christ “who faced and overcame the greatest evil” by uniting to overcome the country ’s various challenges.

“The challenges facing the country are difficult ones. Let us unite to overcome our challenges and keep the hope alive.

“We must support President Buhari and complement his efforts in his resolve to stimulate the economy and reposition the country.

“The president needs our support , understanding and prayers. We must fully break the terrorism of Boko Haram and completely put down the last vestiges of the terrorists.

“We must continue to pray for the men in uniform who risk their lives to keep us safe and to end this scourge on the nation. I commend our troops battling the terrorists . I thank them again for their courage and bravery.

“Let us remember those who have been dispossessed of their homes and traumatised by the evil of these terrorists and pray that they all will be able to return home soon and begin their lives a new and better.

“Yet , we must do more than pray . We all have something to give, something to contribute to the greater good . As Jesus gave of himself that we may live better, we must give of ourselves that others around us may have a better life.

“Christmas Day , is one of the most precious days of the year for it celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

“Be you Christian, Muslim or just a human being with a soul that yearns for peace, compassion and hope, Jesus Christ belongs to all of us . His teachings are universal in application and speak of truth eternal.

“He reached out to all. Jesus fed the poor and healed the sick. He spread compassion and charity and preached love and justice . There are no finer aims than these and we can do no better than to do all we can to follow his example.

“We must commit ourselves to peace and unity . Let us eschew all bitterness and bigotry ,” he said

http://www.titopeblog.com/2017/12/nnpc-has-finally-solved-problem-of-fuel.html



The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, has said that long queues at petrol stations in Lagos and Ogun states will soon disappear.

According to IPMAN, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has flooded the Ejigbo depot with Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol.

IPMAN said that the Ejigbo depot supplies no fewer than 900 filling stations in Lagos.

The IPMAN chairman in Lagos State, Alhaji Alanamu Balogun, said this in a statement on Sunday.

Balogun said the NNPC had now increased daily supply to Ejigbo from six trucks to 80 and has even promised to increase the supply.

He said, “Before the fuel crisis, the NNPC was supplying our members only six trucks daily, but since about five days now, the corporation has increased the supply to 80 trucks per day and promised to increase the supply.

“Our members and the NNPC staff are now working 24 hours daily to ensure that fuel circulates all over Lagos and Ogun State regularly ,” the statement quoted Balogun as saying on Sunday.

“The NNPC has repaired all the existing facilities at Ejigbo satellite depot to enhance fuel supply to the public. The situation now is that the fuel scarcity in Lagos and Ogun state will end within the next few days. Members of the public are advised to stop panic buying of fuel and storing petroleum products in their homes which could cause fire disaster.”

“The NNPC has promised to repair all its facilities in Ilorin , Ibadan and Ore depots to ensure regular fuel supply nationwide,” he added.

http://www.titopeblog.com/2017/12/badoo-police-reveals-financier-of-cult.html

Lagos State Police Command has declared a popular independent oil marketer and prime suspect of the Badoo cult killings in Ikorodu and Epe axis of the state, Alhaji Alaka Abayomi Kamal, wanted.

The 51-year-old suspect, who is the owner of Alaka Petroleum, is wanted in connection with series of well-orchestrated killings and nefarious activities of the Badoo cult group.

The notorious activities of the dreaded cult group had sent many to their early graves with cruel killings through the smashing of mortar and pestle on victims’ heads.

In a Special Police Gazette Bulletin issued under the authority of the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, with reference number CR 07/2017, Alaka who had earlier been arrested and released on bail by the police, was said to have frustrated attempts to rearrest him.

His declaration as a wanted man followed a warrant of arrest duly obtained from a Lagos State Magistrate Court.

According to the bulletin, “The above-named person (Alhaji Alaka Abayomi Kamal “M”) is hereby declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force on CRO Form “5” issued by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Criminal Intelligence and Intelligence Department, Musiliu Smith Street, Yaba, Lagos.

“He (Alaka) is wanted for the offence of Badoo Cult Killings in Ikorodu and Epe areas of Lagos State. He was once arrested, and released on bail; since then it has been impossible to rearrest him.

“He is 5ft 8ft tall, dark in complexion, stout in stature, no tribal marks, speaks Yoruba and English. A Yoruba by tribe, 51 years of age. Home Address – No 22, PSSDC Magodo Estate, Shangisha, Lagos State. A business man with good set of teeth, brown eyes, oval face, small head, low forehead and always on white kaftan.

“If seen should be arrested and handed over to the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Musiliu Street, Yaba, Lagos or any nearest Police Station or call 08068169076 and 08125151772.”

The State Government and the State Police Command had earlier uncovered and demolished the alleged Badoo shrine belonging to Alaka in Agbowa area of Ikorodu on September 20, 2017 in an operation led by the Commissioner of Police, Mr Imohimi Edgal.

http://www.titopeblog.com/2017/12/pdp-chieftain-onuesoke-reveals-when.html

Sunny Onuesoke, a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has revealed those that will defect to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, before 2019

Onuesoke disclosed that eight governors, twenty two senators and sixty-six House of Representatives members of APC will be declaring and returning to PDP before the end of February 2018. He also said former Lagos governor, Bola Ahmed Tinubu would be returning to the party.

He told Daily Independent that, “In a very few moment from now, not less than eight governors, twenty two senators and sixty six House of Representatives members of APC stocks will be declaring and returning to PDP before the end of February 2018. It is a concluded issue for now.

“And for your information, it will shock you to note that two APC governors are among the eight expected governors who has concluded their declaration and return to the party.

” Do not be surprised that 35 percent of the Federal exco members are already prepared to declare for PDP.

“I believe that a big fish like Bola Tinubu is expected to declare for PDP soon than later. Do not forget that PDP remains the largest party in the continent of Africa.”

http://www.titopeblog.com/2017/12/breaking-suspected-herdsmen-attack.html

One person has been reported killed following an attack by suspected herdsmen on Bilachi, a community in Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

The attack was reported to have occurred at about 7:00 pm on Thursday.

The suspected herdsmen set the village ablaze, leaving residents fleeing into bush.

It was gathered that the one person killed is the younger brother of the village chief while other person sustained injury from a machete cut on his left hand and back.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Othman Abubakar, while confirming the incident, said only one has been confirmed dead

Abubakar, promised to give updates on attack later.

Details later…

http://www.titopeblog.com/2017/12/fani-kayode-blasts-buhari-for-rejecting.html

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has blasted President Muhammadu Buhari over his vote rejecting US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

The PDP chieftain said Buhari’s support at UN assembly was expected since he is a supporter of radical Islamists terrorists.

The United Nations assembly on Thursday voted against Us recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

The motion by UN General Assembly adopted a decisive vote of 128 to 9, with 35 abstentions rejecting the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

The ex-minister in his tweets wrote “Given the fact that we are being led by a man that has sympathy for radical islamist terrorists and jihadist Fulani militias.

“I am not surprised that Nigeria was amongst those nations that voted against Jerusalem being recognised as the capital of Israel at the U.N. yesterday!”

http://www.titopeblog.com/2017/12/mko-abiolas-daughter-reacts-to-hijab.html

MKO Abiola’s daughter, Hafsat Abiola-Costello, has reacted to the controversy over a law graduate, Firdaus who was denied call to bar for wearing hijab.

Hafsat commended Firdaus Amasa for defending her religion and challenging the status quo in the Nigerian law school.

She wrote on her Facebook: “A law student passed all the requirements to be called to the bar but was not allowed to attend the ceremony because she refused to take off her hijab, which violates the rules of the Law School.

“She knew of the rule but because she felt that it was unjust, she refused to comply. By so doing, she has chosen to challenge the status quo.

“If she succeeds, the Law School will change the rule. If she fails, she would either have to comply in order to be called to the Bar in Nigeria or give up her dream of being a lawyer here.

“Wish we would all be like Firdaus in pursuit of the world we want to live in. To stand up or take a knee and speak up against a practice or rule that we do not support. To be willing to challenge the prevailing practice, no matter the cost. After all, the problems we remain silent about are the ones we are condemned to live with.

“As we think of what gifts to give each other during this Christmas season, let us gather stories of the courageous, the stories of the scared-but-acted-anyway to share at our tables. Let them inspire us to enter 2018 prepared to raise our voices about the issues we are concerned about; to push past complacency and complicity and demand change.
“Well done, Firdaus. A lioness can only ever be the mother of cubs.”

http://www.titopeblog.com/2017/12/congratulation-message-to-all-2016.html

It is a success, you truly deserved. It is an achievement you have truly earned. I congratulate you on your success and wish you all the best for your future. Well Done.

http://www.titopeblog.com/2017/12/buhari-arrests-innoson-who-creates-jobs.html

Reno Omokri, former Special Assistant on New Media to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has claimed that President Muhammadu Buhari was behind the arrest of Innocent Chukwuma, the Chief Executive Officer of Innoson Automobile group.

He faulted the arrest of Chukwuma by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, wondering why killer herdsmen were still on the loose.

In a tweet via his Twitter handle, the US-based Pastor asked if killing Nigerians rather than creating jobs is the way to progress under Buhari’s administration.

He wrote: “Buhari quickly arrests the innocent five percenter Innoson who creates jobs for Nigerians, yet can’t arrest the guilty ninety seven percenter herdsmen who killing Nigerians.

“Is it that if you want to progress in Buhari’s Nigeria you should kill Nigerians instead of creating jobs?”

http://www.titopeblog.com/2017/12/nigerian-government-declares-dec-25-26.html

The Nigerian government has declared December 25 and 26 as well as January 1 as public holidays.

The holidays are to celebrate the Christmas and New Year.

The announcement of the holidays was made in a statement by the Permanent Secretary in the Interior Ministry, Abubakar Magaji.

Dambazau urged Christians and all Nigerians to use the period to pray for continued growth and development of the country.

“Christians and all Nigerians are urged to use the period to pray for continued growth and development of the country.

“Nigerians should also strengthen their resolve to maintain national peace and unity.

“All citizens, both at home and abroad are enjoined to support the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in its determination to improve the living standard of the people,” Dambazau said.

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http://www.titopeblog.com/2017/12/british-deputy-prime-minister-resigns.html

British Prime Minister, Theresa May, on Wednesday accepted the resignation of her deputy Damian Green, who announced he was stepping down following a probe into his conduct.

May wrote in a letter addressed to Green, “It is therefore with deep regret, and enduring gratitude for the contribution you have made over many years, that I asked you to resign from the government and have accepted your resignation.”

The departure of one of the Prime Minister’s closest aides is the result of an investigation into Green’s conduct following newspaper allegations published last month.

The Times had reported that pornography was found on Green’s parliamentary computer in 2008, while in a separate article a journalist claimed Green acted inappropriately towards her in 2015.

In its report the Cabinet Office said Green had breached the ministerial code when he made “inaccurate and misleading” statements, by falsely claiming he was unaware that pornographic material had been found on his computer.

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http://www.titopeblog.com/2017/12/lagos-state-christian-association-of.html

Lagos State Branch of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) yesterday re-elected all its former executives in which Apostle Alexander Oyewole Bamgbola was re-elected as the chairman for second term for another three years.

These executives were re-elected as a result of their undeniable transparency in the Last three years. The re-elected executives members however pledge allegiance to work harder and make Lagos CAN a spectacle through which others see through.


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http://www.titopeblog.com/2017/12/breaking-buhari-extends-tenure-of.html

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday approved the extension of the tenure of the Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of Army Staff, the Chief of Air Staff and the Chief of Naval Staff.

The approval was confirmed by the Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, in a statement by his Public Relations Officer, Colonel Tukur Gusau.

Buhari extended the tenures after considering the ongoing military operations across the country.

The statement, which did not specify the duration of extension, means that the CDS, Gen Abayomi Olonisakin, the army chief, Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai, the Air Chief, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, and the Naval Chief, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete-Ibas, will continue in office.

Details later…

http://www.titopeblog.com/2017/12/estate-agent-who-helped-diezani-buy.html

An estate agent who assisted ex-minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, to buy properties in the UK has been arrested in Lagos.

According to Premium times, Adeyemi Edun was detained upon arrival in Nigeria on Wednesday and is currently being held at the EFCC office in Ikoyi, Lagos.

“He is being held as part of investigations into Diezani’s multiple corrupt schemes,” an official told Premium times

It was learnt that Edun was named in U.S. court documents as having links to an alleged money laundering scandal swirling around Mrs. Alison-Madueke.

The court papers said he had ‘assisted’ various Nigerian businessmen with the purchase of £8.3m of prime London real estate intended ‘for the use and benefit’ of Mrs. Alison-Madueke in March 2011.

The former petroleum minister is held up in the UK for money laundering.

Also, property worth billions of Naira seized from her has been forfeited to the federal government.

http://www.titopeblog.com/2017/12/police-informant-killed-by-unknown.html

An official of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Nasarawa State Chapter, Yakubu Mama, has been killed by some unknown gunmen.

The gunmen reportedly attacked and murdered Mama on the claim that he exposed members of a crime syndicate operating along the Keffi-Karu-Abuja axis.

The state chairman of MACBAN, Alhaji Muhammed Hussaini, said on Sunday the unknown gunmen invaded the deceased’s residence and took him to a nearby bush where he was killed.

He said MACBAN officials, vigilance group members and police Special Anti- robbery Squad helped in the recovery of Mama’s body which was later interred in Karu.

According to him, “the deceased had passed important information that assisted security operatives in tracking down armed robbers and cattle rustlers in Keffi, Karu and Abuja areas.”

“He had also provided useful tips that had prevented conflicts between herders and farmers in Keffi and Karu local government areas of the state before he was abducted and killed by the gunmen,” Hussaini stated.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Nasarawa State Command, DSP Idrisu Kennedy, who confirmed the incident to journalists, however, said: “one person had been arrested in connection with the incident.

“The command is doing everything possible to arrest the other culprits and bring them to justice.”

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Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of Nigeria, has sent birthday wishes to President Muhammadu Buhari.

The Vice President described his principal as a dependable leader.

Osinbajo said Bubari”s committment to Nigeria served as an example to him.

The Professor of Law made the remark in a message via his verified Twitter to celebrate the President as he clocked 75 years.

The tweet reads, ” To a dependable leader, your commitment to Nigeria continues to serve as an example to me and our nation, Happy Birthday Boss!
Happy Birthday President Muhammadu Buhari!”

Buhari, who clocked 75 has continued to receive congratulatory messages both from his party and the opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

On Sunday, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu also congratulated Buhari on his 75th birthday.

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Abdulrasheed Maina, embattled former Chairman of defunct Pension Reform Task Force Team, PRTT, has alleged that bigger names involved in the looting of public funds are in the Presidency with President Muhammadu Buhari.

Maina, who made the allegation also maintained that the anti-corruption fight championed by the Buhari-led government has not achieved result because those around him are lying to him.

Speaking with The Sun, Maina said, “The unfortunate thing is that some people around him (President) whom he has trusted are lying to him. I can attest to this and I can give you instances and documentary evidences. People portray themselves as if they are saints. It is a lie; they are not. We know it and that is why they are after my life.

“Why is it that the former SGF and other big personalities accused of stealing monies, including big personalities in the Villa, nobody is talking about them? Maina who is just a deputy director whom the Minister of Justice has said the DSS has cleared of any wrongdoing.

“The National Security Adviser has cleared me of any wrongdoing. His office has also cleared me. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Prosecution has cleared me of any wrongdoing and that I have no case to answer and then a small unit under the ministry will come and start fighting me for N2.1 billion.

“So are we trying to fight corruption in Nigeria or diverting attention by lying to Mr. President? Listen to me, Mr. President would have achieved more than what he has achieved. But because they are lying to Mr. President because they hate Maina, he won’t be able to achieve more.

“You hate me. I know why you hate me. You hate me because I am somebody who is bold. I know how to fetch the money. I know how to follow the money. We have talented people in Nigeria. Let’s start harnessing these talents and stop all these bickering and stuff out of the system. Nigerians have elected a very decent man as president and has given you the trust, please stop lying to him. Speak the truth and let’s move forward. We have so much to recover.”

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Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Thursday presented a budget of N267b, which represented an increase of 28% on the 2017 budget to the state House of Assembly.

The budget christened “Budget of Stabilization” has a difference of N60b from that of 2017 which had the figure of N207b.

Ajimobi while presenting the budget disclosed that the budget submitted for consideration and approval of the legislature stood at N267,436,357,912.19, stressing that detailed facts behind the budget would be made known later by the State Ministry of Finance, Budget and Planning.

He explained that the proposed budget was expected to be funded from Internally Generated revenue of N112.10bn, Federation Account N93.68bn, Capital Receipts of N43.72bn, Transfer (LG, JAAC for LGSPB & LGSC) of N7.53bn and an unspent income of N10.40bn from 2017.

Ajimobi said that the structure of the 2018 budget proposal reflected the priority the government had accorded the various sectors in terms of their expected developmental effects, noting that the relative aggregate sectoral allocations were Economic Sector N85.390bn (57.29%), Social Services Sector N54.280bn (36.42%), Law & Justice Sector N0.517bn (0.35%) and General Administration Sector N8.860bn (5.94).

He said “The aggregate percentage of 93.71% of the capital expenditure allocated to the economic and social sub-sectors underscores the State Government’s determination to continue to pursue a people-centered, empowerment-focused agenda. We consider this as the best antidote to the problem of poverty amongst our people.

“It is to be recalled that apart from consistently utilizing more than the stipulated minimum of all the recurrent intervention from the federal government to settle salary/pension and arrears, our administration had conceded 100% monthly allocation from the federation accounts to payment of salaries and pensions of the State’s work force”.

He pointed out that elections into Local Government Areas and the newly created Local Council Development Areas will hold in 2018.

“This is intended to bring governance to the door steps of the people and to enhance development at the grassroots. Therefore, the content and structure of this proposal have captured our vision towards achieving this and the continuation of our developmental strides in the 2018 fiscal year”, he said.

Ajimobi hinted that necessary actions would be taken to further control hazards associated with sanitation and street trading as more neighborhood markets would be established to cut down on centralization of social facilities in the cities which always lead to urban crisis.

Areas where rehabilitation and expansion of water projects would be embarked upon in the coming year include rehabilitation of Igboho water supply scheme at a cost of N474m, rehabilitation of Owode water supply scheme with N200m, expansion of Ogbomoso/Ikoyi-Ile water supply scheme and procurement of water treatment chemical, worth N500m.

“It gladdens me to register my sincere appreciation for the wonderful support that our administration has enjoyed from all segments of the State.

“These range from our highly revered traditional rulers to community, political, opinion leaders, professional and trade groups, market women, civil society and nongovernmental organizations as well as students across all educational levels.

“You have all demonstrated to us your readiness to contribute directly or indirectly to the State’s economic growth. On the other hand, I appeal to tax defaulters to perform their civic responsibilities and join hands with others to contribute to government efforts at advancing the development of the State with its attendant socio – economic benefits”, he said.

Speaker of the Assembly, Hon. Micheal Adeyemo while speaking promised to support the administration of Senator Abiola Ajimobi and work in harmony with the executive to see to the transformation and repositioning of the State.

Present at the presentation were former Deputy Governor of the state, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja; Former Senate Leader, Senator Teslim Folarin, Former Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Ashimiyu Alarape.

Others include the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi; Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Salawudeen Adekunle Ajinese 1; Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba Samuel Adegbola, members of Olubadan-in-Council, Ambassador Olu Sanu, among others.

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The Council of Authentic Ibadan Mogajis (Family Heads), has given a 7-day ultimatum to some High Chiefs in Ibadan who issued a 21-day detronment notice to the Olubadan of Ibadanland.

It warned that failure to withdraw the threat will amount to facing the wrath of Ibadan people.

Some High Chiefs and Baales promoted in a controversial manner as Kings by the Senator Abiola Ajimobi led administration in Oyo State had last Monday issued a 21-day ultimatum to the monarch to be of good conduct or risk being removed from the throne.

The High Chiefs who were members of the Olubadan-In-Council led by the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Lekan Balogun accused the Olubadan of taking decisions on behalf of the Council, inciting the people against the state government.

‎But, the Mogajis (family heads) at the end of their meeting held on Thursday, urged the High Chiefs to stop parading themselves as Ibadan kings in order to avoid anarchy in the city.

Chief Olawale Oladoja who spoke on behalf of the group said that the family heads decided to speak out on the threat to the Olubadan by the new kings in order to avert disintegration of the Ibadan chieftaincy customs and tradition.

The mogajis also called on President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Ajimobi to stop the 21 kings from disrespecting the Olubadan, whom they described as a peace loving monarch.

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered 21 new political parties, taking the number of registered parties in Nigeria to 67.

The decision was taken on Thursday during the weekly meeting of the electoral body held at the INEC Headquarters in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.

A statement signed by INEC National Commissioner, May Agbamuche-Mbu, said the parties were registered after they fulfilled the requirements provided by the constitution.

They are as follows; All Blending Party (ABP), All Grassroots Alliance (AGA), Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN), Abundant Nigeria Renewal Party (ANRP), Coalition for Change (C4C), Freedom and Justice Party (FJP), and Grassroots Development Party of Nigeria (GDPN).

Others are Justice Must Prevail Party (JMPP), Legacy Party of Nigeria (LPN), Mass Action Joint Alliance (MAJA), Modern Democratic Party (MDP), National Interest Party (NIP), National Rescue Mission (NRM), and New Progressive Movement (NPM).

Also registered are Nigeria Democratic Congress Party (NDCP), People Alliance for National Development and Liberty (PANDEL), People’s Trust (PT), Providence People’s Congress (PPC), Re-Build Nigeria Party (RBNP), Restoration Party of Nigeria (RP), and Sustainable National Party (SNP).

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@ TITOPE-BLOG presents to you Samuel Okwaraji, Stephen Keshi, Peter Rufai and Coach Yusuff Salami at a qualifying match, at the National Stadium Surulere, Lagos, for the Seoul '88 Olympics, January 1988.

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A Muslim group, the Muslim Rights Concern has revealed those attempting to eliminate the Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu.

The group, while threatening that heads would roll if anything happened to Magu, accused powerful corrupt politicians of trying hard to silence Magu forever.

MURIC, in a statement on Wednesday, signed by Professor Ishaq Akintola, leader of the group, lamented that powerful corrupt politicians want to eliminate the EFCC boss.

It could be recalled that unknown gunmen attacked Magu’s residence in Karchi Abuja two days ago, which led to the death of his police security officer.

MURIC’s statement reads, “Unknown gunmen have again attacked the house of the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu. A police sergeant on duty was reportedly killed on the property located at Karshi, an Abuja suburb two days ago.

“Being the third attempt on the life of the EFCC boss this year alone, there is no iota of doubt at this time that a powerful corrupt person or persons whose case or cases are being investigated are determined to eliminate the no-nonsense anti-graft fighter.

“The handwriting is on the wall and the Federal Government must give marching orders to the nation’s security agencies to leave no stone unturned in the mission to protect Magu. Some powerful people just want him out of the way by hook or by crook. They want anyone else except Magu as head of the EFCC.

“This man should not just be sacrificed like that. He is not fighting a personal battle. He is on a mission to rescue Nigeria from the abyss of moral debauchery. He is fighting for both the present and future generations. Corruption must not be allowed to win the battle. Nigerians will lose hope in this war if the arrowhead is eliminated. We believe it is high time FG read the riot act to the security agencies. Heads must roll if anything happens to Magu.

“MURIC demands round-the-clock impregnable security network around the person of Magu, his house as well as members of his nuclear family, no more, no less. No option should be underestimated, including his consumables and the possibility of the use of explosives anywhere around his vicinity. This is not asking for too much because any successor of Magu will have been intimidated if the latter is eventually eliminated. The implication of this for the war against graft is better imagined.”

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The former General Evangelist of the Christ Apostolic Church, Prophet Samuel Abiara, has again weighed in on the issues of tithing and how it’s being spent by clerics.

Recall that we had earlier reported the Prophet saying the controversies surrounding tithes and offerings show that “we are living in the end time.”

Meanwhile, in another interview with journalists yesterday, Abiara said “people do not need to know what happens to the tithe they pay in church. However, clerics must account for the tithes and offerings paid by church members.”

He said: “You don’t need to know what happens to the tithe you pay. Leave it to the servants of God who will use it for evangelism. It is not for you to investigate how the money is utilized.”
“However, it is compulsory for the servants of God to give an account of the tithe and other offerings paid by church members to avoid corruption. Proper accountability of incomes accruable to the church will enable the authorities to pay the salaries of pastors and other workers as and when due,” he added