Friday, 31 March 2017

FUTO: You Can Now Communicate with the Vice Chancellor via Twitter handler

FUTO: You Can Now Communicate with the Vice Chancellor via Twitter handler

March 31, 2017 0 Comment

To FUTO Students; Recall this which was cut out from the "State of the SUG Address" Released in March 7th, 2017 by the SUG President – Comr. Akanno Nnameka......

"2). Once again, we apologise for notable communication gap and, will do all it takes to get better and bridge all gaps; We shall embark on weekly visits or more often, as urgency demands, to Hostels and off-campus areas; Eziobodo, Umuchima, Ihiagwa, Obinze , to interact with Nigerian students and make announcements.
- Regular sms to Faculty Presidents/Pro, Dept. Pres./pro,SRC's, Hall Govs,Offcampus Ambassadors, Lodge Pres., Course Reps.,etc"....

The Vice Chancellor of FUTO, Prof. F.C Eze has succeeded in creating a medium of communication b/w him and his students.

He has created a Tweeter account from which every FUTO Student is entitled to communicate through....

The Twitter handler is "@VC_FUTO'
FUTO RESUMES ON APRIL 21, 2017

FUTO RESUMES ON APRIL 21, 2017

March 31, 2017 0 Comment

Information reaching Mynewsvilla says that a new resumption date has been approved by the University Management to end the semester break.

The date was approved by the university senate at its 421st meeting held yesterday the 30th of March 2017.

The Senate Concluded that Students are expected back on campus on the 21st of April 2017.
Lectures are to start in earnest starting from Monday, 24th April 2017.
JAMB list of Public Universities that you can choose as 2nd Choice

JAMB list of Public Universities that you can choose as 2nd Choice

March 31, 2017 0 Comment

Information reaching Mynewsvilla says that the 2017 UTME Candidates can now choose two (2) Public Universities in their application.

This isn't what JAMB disclosed to us at first, the board told us that Candidates can only choose one (1) Public University and one (1) private university during their Registration.

We understand that JAMB disclosed this to us because in the past years, Candidates who choose Public Universities as their 1st and 2nd choice always end up not getting Admission in any due to high level of competition in the universities they selected.

So Candidates who would love to choose two Public Universities as 1st and 2nd choice can go ahead. Below is the PDF of list of less competitive list of universities that you can choose as 2nd Choice.

DOWNLOAD (.PDF) HERE
JAMB TO REDUCE NUMBER OF UTME QUESTIONS AND TIME DURATION

JAMB TO REDUCE NUMBER OF UTME QUESTIONS AND TIME DURATION

March 31, 2017 0 Comment

The management of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board also said during the Strategic planning retreat on Supervision and evaluation for the 2017 UTME that they would change the procedures and time for the 2017 UTME.

The board said that the are going to cut out questions for prospective courses of choice......
For Use of English, they are looking at setting 60 questions instead of the 100 questions it use to be.
Then for other questions, they are going to set 40 questions each instead of 50.

The JAMB Registra further stated that the 2017 UTME questions would be uploaded five (5) minutes to the examination to check malpractice questions and leakage. He also said that as for the 2017 UTME, they are going to reduce the examination duration to two (2) hours instead of the 3-hrs timing.

The board also said that about 300,000 Candidates would take the Mock examination and it would be used to test it's new technology and adoption.
JAMB Scraps the Use of Mouse for UTME and initiates 8-Keys Device

JAMB Scraps the Use of Mouse for UTME and initiates 8-Keys Device

March 31, 2017 2 Comments

Due to Computer illiteracy and Phobia for Mouse on the path of the UTME Canndidates, the management of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board has announced that it would adopt an 8 keys device for this year's UTME.

Prof. Ishaq noted during a Strategic planning retreat on Supervision and evaluation of the 2017 UTME, that in order to ensure equity and level playground for all 2017 UTME candidates, the board has designed an 8 keys device for Candidates to use instead of the mouse.

The Eight (8) keys comprise of ......
A, B, C, D for RESPONSES to answers of questions.....
P N S R
P = Previous Question
N = Next Question
S =  Submit the entire questions after solving all.
R = Reverse; don't submit again

On the arrangement for the Visually impaired 2017 UTME candidates, the board said that they have reached an agreement with the Association of Blind persons in Nigeria that all prospective blind UTME candidates would be invited to three centers in the country for special assessment in their subjects of choice and relevant to their desired programmes.

Thursday, 30 March 2017

FUTO MID-SEMESTER BREAK EXTENDED AGAIN FOR 3WEEKS

FUTO MID-SEMESTER BREAK EXTENDED AGAIN FOR 3WEEKS

March 30, 2017 0 Comment

We are Sad to inform you all that the Management of Federal University Of Technology Owerri has just Extended the Mid-Semester Break for another 3weeks Starting from Monday April 3rd, 2017.

From our report, we gathered that the Management needed more time to release the adjusted School Calendar, and other preparations regarding the Harmattan Semester.

Below is the Memo as regards the extension.......


Wednesday, 29 March 2017

Buhari Sends Names of Ministerial Nominees to the Senate for Approval

Buhari Sends Names of Ministerial Nominees to the Senate for Approval

March 29, 2017 0 Comment

President Buhari has sent a list comprising two Ministerial Nominees ( to fill the Slot of Kogi & Gombe State @ the federal Cabinet ) to the Senate for Approval.

The Ministerial Nominee list was sent to the Senate on Tuesday night.

The Gombe State Nominee would Supersede Mrs. Amina Mohammed the former Minister of Environment who is now the Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations.

The Kogi Nominee would Succeed Mr. James Ocholi (SAN), the late Minister of State for Labour who died in an accident.
Samsung Galaxy S8 To Be Launched On April 21st

Samsung Galaxy S8 To Be Launched On April 21st

March 29, 2017 0 Comment

The Owners of Samsung today announced two versions of the Galaxy S8;.......

1) The standard Galaxy S8 with a 5.8-inch screen.....


2) The larger S8 Plus with a 6.2-inch screen.

Both will be available for preorder on March 30th and will be shipping U.S on April 21st and would be sold at $720.


The Comprehensive Specifications of the Galaxy S8:.....

SAMSUNG'S INFINITY DISPLAY: The screen extends up and down to cover almost the entire front of the phone. It also curves around the left and right. S8: 5.8-inch OLED, 2960 x 1440, 570ppi. S8+: 6.2-inch OLED, 2960 x 1440, 529ppi

- US VERSION: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Octa core (2.35 GHz Quad + 1.7 GHZ Quad). International version: Samsung Exynos Octa core (2.35 GHz Quad + 1.9 GHZ Quad)

- REAR CAMERA: 12MP, OIS, F1.7;
FRONT CAMERA: 8MP, auto focus, F1.7

- BATTERY CAPACITY: 3,000 mAh,...
S8+: 3,500 mAh

- S8: 148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm, 155g,...
S8+: 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm, 173g

- USB-C; 3.5mm headphone jack

- WIRELESS CHARGING


- WATER AND DUST RESISTANT!

- SAMSUNG PAY

- FACE UNLOCK:
Unlock the phone just by looking at it.

- DEX: connect a display, keyboard and mouse to your Phone.

- BIXBY:
Samsung's new way to talk to the phone.

Boko-Haram Leader, Shekau Still Alive In Sambasia Forest

Boko-Haram Leader, Shekau Still Alive In Sambasia Forest

March 29, 2017 0 Comment

The Minister for Defense, Mr. Mansur Dan–Ali after having a meeting with President Buhari, disclosed to Jornanlists that the Leader of the Jihadist group (Shekau) is still Alive and that it has been difficult to arrest him because their members always wear mask to Confuse.

He further explained that the Nigerian Army has taken over the Sambasia Forest and that his Cup will soon FULL.

In August Last Year, the Nigerian Air Force disclosed that it killed many key members of the Sect including Shekau their Leader Via an Air Strike @ Taye Village in Borno State.

Though it was reported that Shekau Released a 27 minutes video where he spoke for 20 minutes in Hausa and Kanuri criticizing the Nigerian Security Agencies and the Army of neighboring countries attacking them.


Simone Gbagbo— Ivory Coast Former First Lady Acquitted!!

Simone Gbagbo— Ivory Coast Former First Lady Acquitted!!

March 29, 2017 0 Comment

The former first lady of Ivory Coast, Simone Gbagbo has been acquitted of Crimes against humanity by a court in Ivory coast.

The charges were related to the violence that emanated in 2010 presidential elections in Ivory Coast when Laurent her husband refused to admit defeat to Alassane Ouattara when she headed a crisis cell and tried to purchase war ammunition.

More than 3000 people died in the 2010 Presidential election violence.

She is already serving a 20–year jail tern for undermining state security. Though the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a warrant for Simone on similar charges.

Simone and her Husband was arrested in 2011 after the 2010 violence in a bunker where they were taking refuge in Abidjan.
The Coca Cola Products (Fanta & Sprite) Could be Poisonous

The Coca Cola Products (Fanta & Sprite) Could be Poisonous

March 29, 2017 0 Comment

The Consumers of the Coca Cola products – Fanta & Spirite enter a state of Chaos and worry when the High Court Judge rulled that "the Coca Cola products could be Poisonous".....

The Court held that the consumption of the popular soft drink (consisting benzoic acid and sunset addictives) could pose a dangerous risk when mixed or taken with ascorbic acid (Vitamin C).

The high Court judge, Justice Adebayo Oyebanji instructed the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) to inscribe warnings or alerts on Fanta and Sprite bottles against taking them alongside with Vitamin C.

"NAFDAC has failed the citizens of this great nation by its certification as satisfactory for human consumption products, which become poisonous in the presence of ascorbic acid".....the Judge said.
Boko Haram Abducts 10 People in Konduga Local Government Area

Boko Haram Abducts 10 People in Konduga Local Government Area

March 29, 2017 0 Comment

Suspected members of the Jihadist group "Boko Haram" yesterday abducted 10 Nigerian Citizens again (4 Women and 6 Youths) in Konduga Local Government Area. This was disclosed to the general public by Mr Ibrahim Abdullahi – The Commandant of the Nigerian Security and civil defense corps in Borno, According to the Report they got from the Men of Anti-Vandalism and Intelligence unit of the Command.

The Commandant told us that the Insurgents had also attacked Mittiri, Akalli and Arribbari villages in the same Local Government Area.
We also learnt that the Sect are now operating in Dalla Fatimiri village with about 10 Motorcycles.

He further explained that the rest of the Insurgents are desperately recruiting more youths to help sustain their fight in the State after been deserted & destroyed by the Nigerian Army.

We hereby alert and call on Nigerian Citizens to "Be @ Alert" and report as soon as possible any Suspicious Movement to the Security Agencies around them.

Internally Displaced persons from Konduga and other Local Government Areas who are eager to return to their deserted homes should desist from villages which aren't secured Properly by Security Personnels....He Said

Tuesday, 28 March 2017

The Nigeria-Burkina Faso Match Cancelled Yesterday

The Nigeria-Burkina Faso Match Cancelled Yesterday

March 28, 2017 0 Comment

Burkina Faso team has been instructed to withdraw from Yesterday's International friendly as a result of seven of their players not cleared to travel to the United Kingdom.

According an NFF official Chris Green, he said that "Seven out of the Squad of the Burkinabe Contingent failed to gain entry visas into the United Kingdom".

The NFF explained that the reason why the failed to fulfil the match came about, with the British embassy in Morocco – where Burkina Faso played the Atlas Lions on Friday – and not processing their visa applications through in time for their planned flight to London.

As a result, the Burkinabe Football Federation told match organisers Eurodata that they would not be able to play.

Monday, 27 March 2017

2017 Mothering Sunday Celebration

2017 Mothering Sunday Celebration

March 27, 2017 0 Comment

Happy 2017 Mothering Sunday to all the Mothers all over the world. It is a thing of Joy and Thanksgiving to God despite all challenges, we are alive to celebrate this year's Mothering Sunday.

Mothering Sunday is a day (Sunday) set aside in the Church's calender to celebrate Motherhood all over the world.....It reminds us of the unique role Mothers play in the home, Church and Society. It is a time we appreciate God for his creative ingenuity in the making of Women.

This year's Mothering Sunday Celebration was just Excellent and fascinating.
Mynewsvilla Crew decided to grace the ceremony on Sunday 26th at Anglican Church of the Healing Cross Oparanozie Street.
This Year's Mothering Sunday was anchored on the Diocesan Women's Ministries theme for the year-end "CHRIST IN YOU THE HOPE OF GLORY".....Col 1:27
The Church Service was Conducted by Mrs. Amaka-Dubem Dabrinze (the Priest's wife) with the Preacher; Rev. Engr. Chidubem Dabrinze (the Officiating Priest).
Below is the Gallery of Pictures taken during the church service......

* A cross section of the Mothers singing



* Inside the Church Premises...............





* During the Award Ceremony...



. Mrs. Chinonyerem Nwosu (MD Royal Garden Sport)- Award of Diligent Service.....
. Mrs. Esther Emenike (Acting Director Owerri North LGA)-Award of Diligent Service....

 , The 2017 Golden Kids Award Recipients.....



Sunday, 26 March 2017

UBA PLC has instructed her employees to return the #1,551,000 stolen from the ATM

UBA PLC has instructed her employees to return the #1,551,000 stolen from the ATM

March 26, 2017 0 Comment

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has enforced nine of her employees to refund the monies Stolen by them from the Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transactions.

The Management of the bank has mandated them to return N1,551,000 (One Million, five hundred and fifty one thousand naira) before March 30, 2017;

The Chief Executive Officer said in her Mail, "As Regards the huge loss of N1,551,000 (One Million, five hundred and fifty-one thousand naira only) from the ATM transaction in your BO, as a result of your dereliction of duty; you are hereby required by the Executive Management to pay the amount listed against your name to retrieve this loss".

Based on this directive which was communicated to the BOM in Dec 2016, Angela Obiakala (the former BOM) refunded #300,000 , Isaac Telewa (the Cash Officer) refunded #250,000 and Adebimpe Adenuga (the FTO) refunded #20,000 making a total refund of N570,000 leaving a balance of N981,000 which has remained unpaid till date.

Friday, 24 March 2017

Arik Airlines: Industrial Lapses Resolved; Resumes all Flight Operations Today

Arik Airlines: Industrial Lapses Resolved; Resumes all Flight Operations Today

March 24, 2017 0 Comment
 

According to the statement issued today been Friday 24th by the Media Director of Arik Air Mr Simon Tumba; The Management has resolved it's lapses in the peace Meeting with Labour Unions Mediated by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.

The Following Unions were present at the meeting: National Union of Air Transport Employees, Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria and National Association of Aircraft Pilot & Engineers.

According to Mr. Simon, the Airline has resumed it's Operations with full effect from Today.

He quoted the Chief Executive Officer of the Airline; who said that "The Airline fully apologizes to its Customers for the disruptions on Thursday due to the Picketing of the Airline's operations by the Unions.

Mr. Tumba said that the Management of the Airline has reactivated it's online services, for customers to pay and book their flights online, easier and faster.
"We promise all our customers nation wide of timely departure and great travel experiences"....He said
FORBES: 2017 LIST OF RICHEST MEN IN THE WORLD

FORBES: 2017 LIST OF RICHEST MEN IN THE WORLD

March 24, 2017 0 Comment

Forbes list of Richest Men in the World; Microsoft Founder, Bill Gates topped the List the fourth time in a Row.

Forbes says; that the global world billionaires population increased by 13%.

U.S.A had a total number of 565 billionaires on the list while China had 319 billionaires on the list.

Though with the population of the 195 new billionaires that joined the list, China had 76 billionaires and U.S.A had 25 billionaires.

Nigeria's Industrialist Aliko Dangote who topped the list in Africa, was seen in the 105th position with a net worth of $12.2bn.

U.S President, Donald Trump who was the 324th position as at last year with net worth of $4.5bn, dropped  from 324th to 554th with net worth of $3.5bn. Though Forbes linked his wealth shrinkage on the receding real estate market.
Below are the list of Billionaires in the World.....

#1 Bill Gates;
Microsoft Founder & CEO Gates Foundation
Net Worth: $86bn

#2 Warren Buffett;
CEO Berkshire Hathaway
Net Worth: $76.3bn

#3 Jeff Bezos;
CEO & Founder Amazon Company
Net Worth: $72.8bn

#4 Amancio Ortega;
CEO Zara Parent Inditex
Net Worth: $71.3bn

#5 Mark Zuckerberg;
COfounder & CEO FACEBOOK
Net Worth: $56bn


See Full List HERE
FORBES: 2017 LIST OF RICHEST MEN/WOMEN IN AFRICA

FORBES: 2017 LIST OF RICHEST MEN/WOMEN IN AFRICA

March 24, 2017 0 Comment

Forbes has compiled the list of Rishest Men/Women in Africa for this year, 2017.
After all delibrations, considerations, calculations and all that, Nigeria's Aliko Dangote maintained the first position, he continues to excel.
Though this year's annual list of  Forbes shows that the number of Billionaires in Africa reaches 25.

Meet the 2017 Billionaires in Africa below......

1) Aliko Dangote; (Nigerian)
Net worth: $12.2bn
Source: Cement, Flour, Sugar and Salt


2) Nicky Oppenheimer; (South African)
Net worth: $7bn
Source: Diamonds

3) Mike Adenuga; (Nigerian)
Net worth: $6.1bn
Source: Telecom, Real Estate, Oil

4) Johann Rupert; (South African)
Net worth: $6.3bn
Source: Luxury Goods

 5) Nassef Sawiris, (Egyptian)
Net worth: $6.2bn
Source: Constructions, Chemicals

 6) Christoffel Wiese; (South African)
Net Worth: $5.9bn
Source: Retail

7) Nathan Kirsch; (South African)
Net worth: $3.9bn
Source: Retail

8) Naguib Sawiris; (Egyptian)
Net worth: $3.8bn
Source: Telecom

9) Isabel dos Santos; (Angolan)
Net worth: $3.1bn
Source: Investments

10) Issad Rebrab, (Algerian)
Net worth: $3bn
Source: Food

Thursday, 23 March 2017

BARCA AGAIN MESSI'S YELLOW CARD OMMITED

BARCA AGAIN MESSI'S YELLOW CARD OMMITED

March 23, 2017 0 Comment




In what appears to be a rare occurrence  the Spanish league association committee has conspicuously forgotten to include Lionel Messi's yellow card against Valencia in its weekly summary of yellow and red cards given.
     The yellow card which is his fifth of the season and should see him miss there teams next match against Granada.
     This development now leaves Barcelona in a state of dilemma as to whether there star player will be eligible to face Granada.