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I still maintain that Elections are not won on the internet.

Why do you take your bath? To wash off dirt.

What is happening to Christendom?

Interesting . Fayose nawao

Is this the latest form of political campaign?? Doyin Okupe, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs dedicated his time yesterday (Monday) to take swipes at the opposition party All Progressives Congress APC. The SA to President Jonathan gave his own fair share of political backlash to APC presidential aspirants General Mohammed Buhari (GMB) and Speaker of the House of Representatives Aminu Tambuwal through his social media.

Source: http://www.nationalhelm.com/2014/11/tambuwal-na-nonsense-nigerian.html

Capitas7:
Concise but reasonable posts. That's one of the reasons some people can't get good jobs (inability to endure situations). If he saw joblessness as a reason to die, what would have happened if he survived and at the right stage, gave birth in life, and had to cater for his family's needs on daily basis? Even employed people are faced with several situations, so are we who come here to read this post. I believe majority of us who commented on this post visited this section in search of good jobs. We aren't better than him, but the HOPE keeps everyone going in life. My dad tells me each time I'm pensive: "a man who kills himself out of frustration is a VERY selfish person because he obviously thinks about himself alone, and his death would give his people more problems". The situation may be bad, but no one should give up on God, as we all have our own appointed times. I pity his people.

You said it all. But not everybody is that mentally strong. Especially people that doesn't speak/talk to other people.

eightsin:
Okay. Minus one unemployed citizen. More chances for those who can stomach life's challenges

He was overwhelmed by the frustration.

The Implementation Committee, Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for Innovation and Development (PRESSID) is pleased to announce that the list of shortlisted candidates has been published for the 2015/2016 scholarship aptitude test.

Candidates should check for their names on the document below;
http:// www. nuc.edu. ng/nucsite/File/Monday%20Bulletin/MB%202014/PRESSID%20ADVERT%20For%20Shortlisted%20Candidates.pdf

The shortlisted candidates are hereby invited to the next stage of the selection process, a Computer-Based Test (CBT) scheduled to take place as follows:

Venues:
[1] Abuja FCT [Venue would be communicated to candidates]
[2] London UK [Venue would be communicated to candidates]
[3] Washington DC, USA [Venue would be communicated to candidates]

Date: Monday, 8th December, 2014.
Time: 10.00am prompt

Please note that:
1. Candidates are to come along with original copies of their credentials (WAEC, NYSC discharge certificate, First degree, birth certificate, etc.);

2. Candidates who would prefer to take the aptitude test in any of the 2 designated centres outside Nigeria are to contact the secretariat immediately and indicate their preference (presidentialscholarshipscheme@gmail.com, pressid@nuc.edu.ng);

3. The Implementation Committee would NOT be liable for transportation and/or accommodation of candidates to any of the designated test centres.

Source: http://campusportalng.com/scholarships/presidential-special-scholarship-shortlisted-candidates-2013-pressid-aptitude-test/7940/

The Nigerian Army Pre-Screening Examination Result and List of Shortlisted Candidates for the 2014 72 rri zonal screening is out. The 72rri recruitment zonal screening shortlist for Tradesmen/Women & Non-Tradesmen/Women is now out.

How To Check:
Follow the steps below to check the 2014 Nigerian Army 72rri Screening result/Zonal screening shortlist;
1) Visit the official Nigerian Army e-recruitment portal, www.narecruitment.org
2) On the home page, Enter your Application Number (e.g. 72RRI/AA/123/0123456)
3) then click on the Get Result button to get your result.
Best of luck To All Nigeria Army 72rri Applicants…


Source: http://campusportalng.com/na/nigerian-army-shortlisted-candidates/23829/

The explosion that rocked Government Science
Secondary School, Potiskum, Yobe State
last Monday is still causing ripples across the country
as the Nigerian Police confirmed 47 students dead.
The principal of the school, Mr. Buba Sanda
Mustapha, who relived the suicide attack, said the
bomber struck as the pupils prepared for the
morning assembly.
He said: “The incident took place at exactly 7.48 am
when the pupils were waiting on the assembly
ground. All of them were in front of this place,
waiting for us to come to assembly. All of a sudden,
we heard a heavy sound and our students started
shouting and running in all directions.
“Immediately I saw this, I tried to inform the police
and the JTF. I called for my car and we used it to
convey the children to the hospital. Other people
came in with their tricycle, packing both the dead and
the wounded to the hospital.
“We thank God that the hospital is very close to the
school; if not, it would have been very difficult. We
spent the whole day in the hospital, trying to know
the condition of the boys.
“The first casualties that we took to the hospital were
given first aid. Those that sustained multiple
fractures were referred to the Federal Medical
Centre, Azare in Bauchi State and the Federal Medical
Centre in Nguru.
“The casualties as at yesterday were 81 students. 41
of them taken to the two medical centres; others
were left here. Only one of those admitted here is left
now.
“According to our statistics, as at yesterday, we had
only 35 dead. Today we got a report that one of our
pupils at Azare could not make it; so we have 36 dead
now.
“No teacher was affected because all the teachers
were in front of my office waiting for us to proceed to
the assembly when it happened”, Mustapha said.
Meanwhile, the Minister of State for Education,
Professor Viola Onwuliri, in her reaction, condemned
the attack, describing it as callous, inhuman and
satanic.

Source: http://campusportalng.com/education/yobo-school-bomb-blast-eyewitness-account/25225/

A polytechnic graduate (names withheld) has committed suicide by jumping into a lake located at Aba Apata, Adegbayi, Oyo State over his inability to get a job after graduation.

Eyewitnesses said that the corpse of the deceased was still floating on the water but was identified from his certificates which he dropped at the bank of the river before taking his own life.

A fisherman in the area, Taofeek Dauda, narrated that: “His parents were here, and I told them to pay N30,000 so I can bring out the corpse with my canoe. I also told them that the money covers the materials we are going to use to perform some rituals before he could be buried, because it is very important to do such for whoever dies in this kind of circumstance.”

This highlights the sorry state of Nigeria presently, as security, unemployment and corruption continues to ravage the country.

Source: http://campusportalng.com/education/unemployed-graduate-commits-suicide-failure-secure-job/25224/

BTW... That's an interesting tweet. Reno is doing his work perfectly.

This is one thing Nigerians fail to understand. You might not care about copyright infringement here but those abroad do.
Let's Say No To Intellectual Theft and stop calling somebody pursuing his/her right a Hater.

Chelsea FC players were training at the Cobham ground this Morning (Tuesday) ahead of tomorrow’s Champions League opener against Schalke.

The players were put through their pace by the fitness coach, Luis Faria, with each player squaring up with fellow players in the same position.

When it reached the turn of John Mikel, Cesc Fabregas and Nemanja Matic, the picture below is the result. Am sure he's laughing over there. LOL!

Insightful. But the environment in Nigeria makes some of the points impossible.
It's all about putting food on the table.

callydon: Bros, plz these estimates is based on which year?
I mean, what year did u serve so I can know.
Thanks.

Batch A 2013.. Finished Feb this year.

callydon: Hmmmmmm... just watching from d corner.
Am Oddy from Anambra state university, posted to kwara.
I just noticed dt am d ONLY ONE yet posted to this state from d east. Hope it's fun shaaaaa.
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plz anyone who knows d way to kwara from d south east shud plz give me a detailed explanation n also d expected duration of d travel.
THANKS.

I went there during my time from Enugu. But the easiest way is through Onitsha via Head bridge. Lots of Ilorin Buses load there. Onitsha to Ilorin is estimated to be 7 to 8hrs drive, thou some drivers can be faster. When you reach Ilorin, to get to Yikpata is easier as some corps members on ground are always there to help. Just incase, once bus stop you at Unity roundabout (the normal bustop), take a cab N50 to maraba garage. That is where Yikpata buses loads. They can charge upto N600 or more depending on how una JJC reach. BTW, if all the passengers in your bus from east is going to camp, its best to negotiate with your driver to take you to camp straight at an extra cost. The buses from Ilorin to Yikpata are not always funny to travel with and its almost a 2hrs journey to a seemingly no-mans land. YIKPATA IS FUN SHAA especially for guys that will stay in "HALL". Lolz. Mami sweet die! but PPA?? Better experienced than told.

KWARA COPAs! Served there batch A 2013. Wasn't funny at all.

The National Youth Service Corps has now distributed the 2014 batch b Nysc call up letters to schools. All Prospective batch b 2014 Corps Members are advised to check their posting and collect their call-up letters from their respective schools.

Foreign trained Nigerian graduates are to collect their own from the NYSC secretariats of their states of domicile as indicated during registration.

Remember, prospective corps members posted to some states including Lagos and Osun states will report to camp on two different dates.

Goodluck and Safe trip to all Prospective Otondos!

Source: http://campusportal.com.ng/nysc/nysc-call-letter-batch-b-2014-now-schools/23513/

Information reaching CampusportalNG at the moment has it that the former governor of Kano State, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau has been appointed the new Minister for Education by President Goodluck Jonathan.

Shekarau will be taking over from Barr. Nyesom Wike who has been temporary occupying the position left vacant by the former minister, Prof. Ruqayyatu Rufai after she was relieved of her duty last year.

The two time governor of Kano state (2003 & 2007) had contested the position of presidency in 2011.

We hope this appointment will bring a quick resolution to the over one year industrial action embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) as well as the College of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) strike.

Source: http://campusportalng.com/education/breaking-mallam-ibrahim-shekarau-appointed-education-minister/22637/

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;
Thursday 24th July 2014 Faculty of Management Sciences, Arts, Agriculture, Education and Environmental As shown on the application slip.
Friday, 25th July 2014 Faculty of Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Law As shown on the application slip.
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).

Best of luck To You all…


Source: http://campusportalng.com/aau/aau-ekpoma-post-utme-2014-cut-off-mark-date/21807/

The management of University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka has announced the details of the 2014 Post-UTME Screening Exercise for admission into all courses for the 2014/2015 academic session.

Eligibilty:
The screening exam is for all candidates who scored 200 and above (unilag post utme 2014 cut-off mark) and have made UNILAG their First Choice Institution in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME).
In addition, candidates must possess five (5) credit passes in relevant ‘O’ level subjects including Mathematics and English Language at ONE sitting. Candidates awaiting results are also eligible.
Candidates, who will not be sixteen (16) years of age by October 31, 2014 are not eligible and need not apply.

Registration Procedure:
The online registration of candidates for the Post-UTME Screening Exercise is scheduled to start on Thursday, July 3, 2014 and end on Wednesday, July 16, 2014.
Candidates are to pay the Screening Fee: N 2,000 at the following banks (specific branches are listed on the 2014/2015 POST-UTME Link under the Prospective Students section on the Home-Page of this website): ACCESS BANK, ECOBANK, FIRST BANK, GTBank, UBA, UNION BANK, WEMA BANK AND ZENITH BANK.
After payment, candidates should click on the 2014/2015 POST-UTME Link under the Prospective Students section on the Home-Page of the school website www. unilag. edu.ng to register.
Post-UTME e-REGISTRATION SLIP: Candidates are to follow instructions for the registration as indicated on the University website to print their e-registration slip for the screening exercise.

Screening Exam Date:
The Post UTME screening exercise will take place from Monday, July 21 to Thursday, July 24, 2014 and it will be a computer based test. The Computer Based Test (CBT) Screening Exercise is in the Use of English, Mathematics and General Paper.
Good Luck to all Unilag aspirants...


Source: http://campusportal.com.ng/unilag/unilag-post-utme-2014/21766/

The Nigerian Army has published the list of candidates shortlisted for the 71RRI Pre-Screening Examination. The Nigerian Army shortlist for trades men and women was published today 28th June 2014.

Candidates who applied for the 2014 Nigerian army 71 RRI regular recruit intake can now check for their names on the Nigeria army e-recruitment portal.

How To Check:
Follow the steps below to check the names of successful candidates for the 2014 Nigerian army recruitment screening exam;
1) Visit the official Nigeria army recruitment website, www. narecruitment. org
2) Click on your selected Exam Centre on the homepage to view the list of students shortlisted for nigerian army recruitment exam in that state.
(NB: The list is best viewed with a computer device and not mobile phones).
Best Wishes To All the 2014 71RRI Applicants…


Source: http://campusportalng.com/na/nigerian-army-71rri-screening-shortlisted-candidates-2014/21629/

Etisalat Nigeria has announced the 2014 Etisalat Prize for Literature Call for Entries, the second edition of the much celebrated innovative literature prize launched in 2013.

Literature Prize Profile:

The Etisalat Prize for Literature is the first ever pan-African prize celebrating first time writers of published fiction books. The Prize aims to serve as a platform for the discovery of new creative talent out of the continent and invariably promote the burgeoning publishing industry in Africa.

By recognizing and celebrating writers and other members of the literary community across Africa, Etisalat plans to bring some much needed awareness and acclaim to the art of Fiction writing while also applauding and rewarding the efforts of those who have ventured into this genre in recent times.

At the core of Etisalat’s vision is promoting passion, nurturing talent and providing a platform for communicating ideas, The ‘Etisalat Prize for Literature’ wholly embodies this vision, bringing together celebrated high profile writers, book critics and academics from across the Continent and beyond in order to give credence and honor to ‘home-grown’ talent while also rewarding new entrants and encouraging further participation in this area.

Etisalat Prize Structure:

The Etisalat Prize for Literature celebrates new writers of African citizenship whose first fiction book (over 30,000 words) was published in the last twenty four (24) months.

For the purposes of this definition, first book means first printed production in book form of any type or genre. Authors and their publishers can be based anywhere in the world.

An online Flash Fiction Prize will be launched later in the year driven entirely by social media – more information on this will be made available on our website.

The winner of the Etisalat Prize for Literature receives £15,000, a Samsung Galaxy Note and a Montblanc Meisterstuck. In line with our vision of promoting upcoming writers, Etisalat will sponsor a book tour to three African cities.

The winning writer will also embark on the Etisalat Fellowship at the University of East Anglia mentored by Professor Giles Foden (author of The Last King of Scotland) which will include significant opportunities to meet other writers, publishers and most importantly work on their second book. Shortlisted writers will win a Samsung Galaxy Note and also go on a book tour to two major African cities.

The Etisalat Prize for Literature is unique in that it also aims to promote the publishing industry at large and will therefore purchase 1000 copies of all shortlisted books which will be donated to various schools, book clubs and libraries across the African continent.

Criteria for Entry:

Submissions will only be accepted from publishing houses. All books entered must have a registered ISBN number or equivalent.
Entries for fiction books will be submitted by publishers who have published a minimum of ten (10) authors. Each publisher will be allowed to enter a maximum of three (3) books – however books maybe called in by the judges. Each entry will be required to be accompanied by Seven (7) copies of the book being entered along with acceptance of publicity terms.

The Etisalat Prize for Literature is not open to employees of any organisation under Emirates Telecommunications Corporation with branded trade name Etisalat.

How to Enter:

Applications will be accepted via post only. Please complete the attached entry form signifying acceptance of our terms and conditions.
http:// etisalatprize. com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Entry-2014.pdf

The application form should be submitted along with seven (7) copies of the submitted book to the following address:

Etisalat Prize for Literature
Etisalat Nigeria
6th Floor
Building 2, Oriental Office Building
3, Lekki Road, Victoria Island
Lagos.

Entries fulfilling the criteria listed below will be accepted until the 30th August 2013
The book was first published between 01 May 2011 and May 31 2013
The book was first published in English and by an author of African citizenship

All shortlisted and winning authors will cooperate fully with Etisalat corporate communications, making themselves available for interviews, events and other opportunities where possible

Entries by non-African based publishers will require a co-publisher partnership with an African based publisher should any entries be shortlisted

Source: http://campusportalng.com/education/etisalat-prize-literature-2014-application-now/21541/

The University of Jos (UNIJOS) campus turned into a confusion zone as students and staff alike ran for their dear lives over the sighting of a suicide bomber in the school premises today.

As the rumour of the presence of a male suicide bomber spread across the school, more and more confused persons continued to escape the institution.

According to eye witnesses, everybody were all running to save their own lives even as some people doesn’t know the source of the pandemonium.

It was gathered that some students summoned courage and apprehended the alleged suicide bomber, beating him almost to a pulp before he was saved by security officials.

There is no official statement from the school authorities or the Police over the incident at this time.

Source: http://campusportalng.com/unijos/alleged-suicide-bomber-causes-pandemonium-unijos/21583/

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Christmas is the best time to travel... wouldn't miss it for anything. The long hours of traveling is wort it.

Lolz

I just have a feeling that @littlehooper is mentally deranged. See ranting abeg. Shoo!!!