TunAb8:
It is no longer news that the cut-off points for the recently concluded Higher National Diploma (HND) entrance examination into The Polytechnic, Ibadan has been released.

It a generalized perspective, it didn’t come off as a surprise that when the cut-off was revealed to the stage, it was to the utter shock of all candidates. This surprise, of course, is of polar views. Few were elated, and a very large some were appalled.

This latter largely includes aspirants into the department of Civil Engineering, Mass Communication and Computer Science. Which had the points average of 88%, 84% and 88% respectively.

In a conservative opinion, its grossly too much. 88% is too much to be used as a grade point for anyone. Even the best Universities do not use such. After investigation, it was discovered that each candidate had answered 25 questions each, each going for four marks. Which is to say that the only way to pass is scoring at least 22 questions right. 22 out of 25! Yes.

What makes it more disturbing is the discovery that the department of Physics with Electronics has a cut-off of 8. This is also a very difficult course in its own. So It is hard to fathom that on one side of an institution, a student would require to score at least two questions right, whereas another would require twenty-two.

Obviously, the cut-off is calculated statistically. That is, the amount of admission slots with respects to the rate of high score. And one could understand that it is very possible for a student to achieve a score of 90%. However, it is also not logically possible to believe that more than 50% had scored over 88%.

This would then imply a long con is happening somewhere. Some would like to imply that the questions were leaked beforehand. With investigation carried out amongst affected candidates, it was realised that the case of Computer Science and Civil Engineering is occurring the second consecutive year.

The cut-off mark for Civil Engineering last year was 65%, while that of Computer science and Mass Communication were 70% and 75% respectively, before skyrocketing to 88% and 84%. This, absolutely, would depict the Institution’s admittance of best brains. On the contrary, it may not be so, because what if the prospective students had access to the questions before hand?

Conversely, it’s hard to believe how another Engineering department, Electrical Engineering to be exact would have a cut-off of 12%, while Civil Engineering would have seven times that. It is even amazing to know that this department admits no less than other departments with the average of hundred students.

During the investigation, a young man who was trying this examination for the second time, and repeatedly failing narrowly talked with PRESS COUNCIL. This applicant, Olaniran Timothy missed out on the 2018/2019 after scoring 60 against a cut-off of 65. And when he tried again after vigorous study, he scored a whopping 80 percent. And he had already begun rejoicing only to discover that he had be edged past by 8 marks. Timothy complained bitterly as to how the institution expected more of him after clinching a score of 80. He also admitted to have heard that the question had been leaked to a few.

Nepotism as eaten into our bones. who is to say that the questions weren’t leaked by some members of staff of the department or institution to some favoured personals. How can the public be sure that more than the 50% of the students who scored over 88% did not cheat? We live in a corrupt nation; we all can attest to that.

An applicant to the department of Mass Communication, who wouldn’t like his name to be disclosed said that the whole cut-off hike was a targeted ploy at departments with the highest numbers of applicants to force them into applying for the Daily Part Time Programme (DPP).

“The thing with the DPP programme is that it is much more expensive than the actual full time programme, over 50% much expensive. And with the state of the economy, is this a right action from a public institution? The more discouraging aspect of applying for the Daily Part-time programme was that graduates of such programme was not eligible to partake in the National Youth Corps Service (NYSC).”

The general populace find it quite unfair on some students who are well meaning and might not have come across the leaked questions to be punished in such manner. With the interview slatted for 23rd and 24th of October, 2019, it’s safe to say that nothing can be salvaged by those who could not meet up with the cut off. This is unfortunate, and the ship has now long sailed to the middle of the ocean and cannot be boarded.

However, the management should look closely into the process of examination preparations and markings so as to avoid such discrepancies in the future. Simply because events like these may not be the justifiable process of admitting the best brains, and this is embarrassing to the great name of the institution.

TunAb8:
Please I'm in a bit of confusion here.
Please how much is the total amount of fees freshers are supposed to pay for their first year. Like the total sum of everything.

At first I calculated about 350k for a science student.

Now I'm being told it's way over 450k.

Please kindly respond.

thunderbabs:


Guy no wound person jare... Tragedic kwa? Lol

Saintp:
Lol.The writer is exaggerating Nigeria. Nigeria has nothing to offer for world powers to be scared or contain them. Nigeria has not even reached the level of Iran. The writer should be more concerned about Nigeria solving her basic problems like electricity ,water,roads,health care system etc instead of worrying about US bases.

Tonero231:
I dont think that American need all those things to deal with Nigeria that has the lifeless one as the president.


They can just come straight from their base, beat us and go back. They can even beat us home and awayaway

Healthboy:
I don't know.Just be patient.

Xisnin:

Why would you want to touch a woman in the first place?
Do you go around touching random men?

No woman will say you rape her because you met in a bus, not even in the USA will such happen.
Note there is a great difference between harassment(not leaving someone alone) and rape.
That is why there is no jail time for the former.

cyrilamx:
. i think men should come together to fight this war started by women. that why i love the muslim world. they seem to understand the overreaching power of women more than their secular or christian societies counterpart. that why they do everything to curtail their activities and we call it women oppression. i think men should start a moment kicking against feminine harassment of men due to indecent n seductive exposure. one thing that saddens me is the long list of foolish men who throw their weight behind women's indiscretions. today it is CR7, tomorrow it might be u.

Temple1288:


To add to that, she's $900,000 richer.

Now, most sensible parents especially here in Mississippi are warning their male kids to stay off females!
No one wants the son, grandson, great grandson to be labeled rapist.. I visited Natchez, and while I was with a friend, he picked up a call and told his longtime family friend to tell him whatever she wants to tell him on phone, and not mind visiting his home even when the wife is around. Immediately he dropped the phone he told me he doesn't want be labeled a rapist..
A protest by students at the Mississippi State University triggered people to warn their kids to stay off girls.

onegig:
Are you guys this dumb?

Why would Ronaldo pay her hush money to keep her silent in the first instance and request she signs a non disclosure agreement?

He has been charged with rape previously and at this point I would believe what this lady says over what Ronaldo says.

It is not witch Hunt if she feels still bad and affected by the actions after years. She may have been naive and scared as at then to have signed such but nothing stops her from seeking justice or more money if she feels violated and thinks the more money would soothe the pain she feels.

If Ronaldo didn't want his name all over he should not have gone all the way with her.


Even excerpts from the reveal directly from German DEL Spiegel which is one of the most reputable German newspaper states clearly this.



"That Cristiano Ronaldo hired a team of “fixers”, known as “personal reputation protection specialists” (defendants DOES I-XV and ROE Corporations I-XV, and hereafter referred to as the “team”), to:

Develop and implement a strategy to delay, diminish or eliminate plaintiff’s claim for civil damages arising from the sexual assault on June 13, 2009."


So what in hell are you fan boys trying to label the Lady a gold digger when she was actually raped and Ronaldo did agree she said no at some point?

Avedonn:
Dr.Christine Blasey Ford has emboldened women to be making baseless allegations against men with her unsubstantiated character assassination and rape allegation against Judge Brett Michael Kavanaugh.

We'll be witnessing more baseless rape allegations against prominent men in coming days Dr. Ford has open the gate for them.

Timil:
First choice.. i'm not active on whatsapp, are you on twitter?.. If you are on twitter DM me @luukasztimjesus

Timil:
Its better you do the change, they may charge you N3,500.

Timil:
You can still change, go to any cyber cafe nearest to you right away the form cost N2000 but you will be charged N3000, while they will charge you N3500 for change of instituion.

Timil:
Yeah i've obtained the form and done the change of institution, not enthusiastic about it too but its better than wasting another year at home besides UNIOSUN will give you the same Bsc certificate as U.I.

Timil:
Why not try uniosun

Timil:
Have you checked your result?

sabbiboi:



10q

jerrykuvira:
from my observations, i guess ui is a Wednesday person , so let's chill this next Wednesday and see what they'll do then