'I am quitting Nollywood temporarily' - Emeka Ike

'I am quitting Nollywood temporarily' - Emeka Ike

Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike, has said he's leaving Nollywood temporarily to strategies. Speaking to an Encomium reporter exclusively on Sunday July 22nd, the actor said:

"I have not quit Nollywood in the real sense of the word. What I did was to withdraw all my movies from the market, and I mean all the movies that are related with Emeka Ike...and the reason is not far fetched. I am angry with what is going on in the industry. My conscience would not allow me to go on with the decay in the industry. So, I feel that was the best thing to do, to dissociate myself from the problem and stand out! So, henceforth, any Nollywood movie would not involve Emeka Ike. Rather, I want to market all my movies on the label of Emeka Ike Production. If you want to deal with me as an actor, you have to work with me under the label. That clearly separates me from Nollywood

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EFCC lists 1st batch of alleged fuel subsidy fraudsters to be prosecuted

EFCC lists 1st batch of alleged fuel subsidy fraudsters to be prosecuted

EFFC is now ready to prosecute fuel subsidy oles and they've released the names of the first batch of suspects to be prosecuted in court. There are seven companies and 12 individuals...and they are:

The companies: Nasaman Oil Services, Eternal Oil and Gas Plc, Ontario Oil & Gas Plc, Nadabo Energy Limited, Pacific Silver Line Limited, Axenergy Limited, and Fago Petroleum and Gas Limited.

The individuals: Mamman Nasir Ali, Christian Taylor, Mahmud Tukur, Ochonogor Alex, Walter Wagbatsoma, Adaoha Ugo-Ngadi, Fakuade Babafemi Ebenezer, Ezekiel Olaleye Ejidele, Abubakar Ali Peters, Jude Agube Abalaka, Abdulahi Alao and Oluwaseun Ogunbanbo.


Ezekiel Olaleye Ejidele is director of renowned accounting firm, Akintola Williams Delloite, while Fakuade Babafemi Ebenezer is a staff of the Petroleum Products Pricing and Regulating Agency (PPPRA).

Nasaman Oil Services, Mamman Nasir and Christian Taylor are to face charges bordering on obtaining N4,460,130,797.94 from the Federal Government of Nigeria under false pretence. The sum is alleged to have been fraudulently obtained as subsidy payments from the Petroleum Support Fund for the purported importation of 30.5m litres of Premium Motor Spirit from SEATAC Petroleum Limited of British Virgin Islands.

In the same vein, the anti-corruption agency will equally prosecute Abdulahi Alao and Axenergy Limited for allegedly obtaining the sum of N2,640,141,707.75, being payments received from the Petroleum Support Fund for the purported importation of 33.3million litres of Premium Motor Spirit.

Others include Mahmud Tukur, Ochonogor Alex, Abdulahi Alao and Eternal Oil And Gas Plc, who will be docked for fraudulently obtaining the sum of N1,899,238,946.02 from the Petroleum support Fund for a purported importation of 80.3million litres of Premium Motor Spirit.

Also, Nadabo Energy Limited, Abubakar Ali Peters, Jude Agube Abalaka and Pacific Silver Line Limited are to be prosecuted for allegedly obtaining the sum of N1,464,961,978.24, being payments fraudulently received from the Petroleum Support Fund for a purported importation of 19.4million litres of Premium Motor Spirit.

Walter Wagbatsoma, Adaoha Ugo-Ngadi, Fakuade Babafemi Ebenezer, Ezekiel Olaleye Ejidele and Ontario Oil & Gas Nigeria Limited will be arraigned for fraudulently obtaining the sum of N1,959,377,542.63 from the Petroleum Support Fund for a purported importation of 39.2million litres of Premium Motor Spirit.

Lastly, Fago Petroleum and Gas Limited and Oluwaseun Ogunbanbo are to be docked for fraudulently obtaining the sum of N979,653,110.20 from the Petroleum Support Fund for a purported importation of 33, 627, 84 litres of Premium Motor Spirit.

According to EFCC, the suspects are among a larger list of more than 140 individuals and organisations involved in ongoing investigations into the subsidy payments, and so more suspects will be arraigned periodically as the investigation progresses.

The Commission described the investigation as massive and extensive, and reassured Nigerians that it would do all within its powers to apprehend and punish all the people defrauded the country under the guise of subsidy for imported fuel.

Before now, there had been widespread belief that those involved could evade justice, as a number of high-profile national figures are thought to have spearheaded the scam. (TheWill Nigeria

EFFCC to arraign PDP chairman's son Mahmud Tukur, others for Subsidy fraud

EFFCC to arraign PDP chairman's son Mahmud Tukur, others for Subsidy fraud..... http://ow.ly/1Omes0

LIST OF ILLEGAL UNIVERSITIES OPERATING IN NIGERIA

NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

List of Illegal Degree Awarding Institutions (Degree Mills) Operating in
Nigeria*
The National Universities Commission (NUC) wishes to announce to the general public,
especially parents and prospective undergraduates that the under-listed “Degree Mills” have
not been licensed by the Federal Government and have, therefore, been closed down for
violating the Education (National Minimum Standards etc) Act CAP E3 Law of the
Federation of Nigeria 2004. The “Universities” are:
1) Christians of Charity American University of Sci. & Tech, Nkpor, Anambra State or
any of its other campuses
2) University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses
3) University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin or any
of its other campuses in Nigerian
4) Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other campuses
5) Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other campuses in
Nigeria
6) Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any of its other
campuses
7) Atlanta University, Ayingba, Kogi State or any of its other campuses
8) Sunday Adokpela University, Otada Adoka, Otukpo, Benue State or any of its other
campuses.
9) United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of its other campuses.
10) United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any of its other
campuses.
11) Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its other campuses.
12) UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other campuses.
13) Saint Augustines University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or any of its other
campuses
14) The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Study Centres, or any
of its campuses in Nigeria
15) Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria
16) Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria
17) Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria`
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18) London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
19) Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
20) Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
21) West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
22) Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
23) JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal Campus
24) Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
25) St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
26) EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre.
27) Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of its campuses in
Nigeria
28) Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its campuses in Nigeria
29) Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in Nigeria
30) Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria
31) Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
32) Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria
33) Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria.
34) Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State
35) Open International University, Akure
36) Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo
37) Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State
38) Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja
39) Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State
40) Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State
41) Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja.
42) Temple University, Abuja
43) Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
44) National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State.
45)University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos - Ibadan
Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road, Lagos.
46)University of Education, Winneba Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
47) Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
In addition to the closure, the following Degree Mills are currently undergoing further
investigations and/or ongoing court actions. The purpose of these actions is to prosecute the
proprietors and recover illegal fees and charges on subscribers.
1) National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State
2) North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State
3) Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu
4) Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State.
5) West Coast University, Umuahia.
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6) Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State
7) Volta University College, Aba, Abia State.
8) Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University
For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any certificate from any of
these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk. Certificates obtained from these
sources will not be recognized for the purposes of NYSC, employment, and further studies.
The relevant Law enforcement agencies have also been informed for their further necessary
action.
* This list of illegal institutions is not exhaustive.

PROFESSOR JULIUS A.OKOJIE
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY,
NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION,
ANNOUNCER

List of Approved Universities in Nigeria

List of Approved Universities in Nigeria
UNIVERSITIES
S/N Federal Year S/N State Year S/N Private Year
1 University of
Ibadan, Ibadan
1948 1 Rivers State
University of
Science &
Technology, Port-
Harcourt
1979 1 Babcock University,
Ilishan Remo
1999
2 University of
Nigeria, Nsukka
1960 2 Ambrose Alli
University, Ekpoma
1980 2 Madonna University,
Okija (Suspended)
1999
3 Obafemi
Awolowo
University, Ile-
Ife
1962 3 Abia State
University, Uturu
1981 3 Igbinedion University,
Okada
1999
4 Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria
1962 4 Enugu State
University of
Science & Tech,
Enugu
1982 4 Bowen University, Iwo 2001
5 University of
Lagos, Lagos
1962 5 Olabisi Onabanjo
University, Ago-
Iwoye
1982 5 Covenant University,
Ota
2002
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6 University of
Benin, Benin
City
1970 6 Lagos State
University, Ojo,
Lagos
1983 6 Pan-African University,
Lagos
2002
7 Bayero
University, Kano
1975 7 Ladoke Akintola
University of
Technology,
Ogbomoso
1990 7 Benson Idahosa
University, Benin City
2002
8 University of
Calabar, Calabar
1975 8 Imo State University,
Owerri
1992 8 ABTI American
University, Yola
2003
9 University of
Ilorin, Ilorin
1975 9 Benue State
University, Makurdi
1992 9 Redeemers University,
Mowe, Ogun State
2005
10 University of
Jos, Jos
1975 10 Delta State
University, Abraka
1992 10 Ajayi Crowther
University, Oyo
2005
11 University of
Maiduguri,
Maiduguri
1975 11 Adekunle Ajasin
University,
Akungba-Akoko
1999 11 Al-Hikmah University,
Ilorin
2005
12 Usmanu
Danfodiyo
University, 1975
12 Kogi State
University, Anyigba
1999 12 Caritas University,
Amorji-Nke, Enugu
(Suspended)
2005
Sokoto
13 University of
Port-Harcourt,
Port-Harcourt
1975 13 Niger-Delta
University, Yenagoa
2000 13 CETEP City University,
Lagos
2005
14 Federal
University of
Technology,
Owerri
1980 14 Anambra State
University of
Science &
Technology, Uli
2000 14 Bingham University,
Auta Balefi, Karu,
Nasarawa State
2005
15 Federal
University of
Technology,
Akure
1981 15 Kano University of
Science &
Technology, Wudil
2000 15 Katsina University,
Katsina
2005
16 Modibbo Adama
University of
Technology,
Yola
1981 16 Ebonyi State
University,
Abakaliki
2000 16 Renaissance University,
Enugu
2005
17 Federal
University of
Technology,
Minna
1982 17 Nasarawa State
University, Keffi
2002 17 Bells University of
Technology, Ota, Ogun
State
2005
18 Nigerian
Defence
Academy,
Kaduna
1985 18 Adamawa State
University, Mubi
2002 18 Lead City University of
Ibadan, Oyo State
(Suspended)
2005
19 University of
Abuja,
1988 19 Gombe State
University, Gombe
2004 19 Crawford University,
Igbesa, Ogun State
2005
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20 Abubakar
Tafawa Balewa
University,
Bauchi
1988 20 Kaduna State
University, Kaduna
2004 20 Wukari Jubilee
University, Wukari
2005
21 University of
Agriculture,
Makurdi
1988 21 Cross River
University of
Technology, Calabar
2004 21 Crescent University,
Abeokuta
2005
22 University of
Agriculture,
Abeokuta
1988 22 Plateau State
University, Bokkos
2005 22 Novena University,
Ogume, Delta State
2005
23 Nnamdi Azikiwe
University,
Awka
1992 23 Ondo State
University of
Technology, Okiti
Pupa.
2008 23 University of Mkar,
Mkar
2005
24 University of
Uyo, Uyo
1991 24 Ibrahim Babangida
University, Lapai,
Niger State
2005 24 Joseph Ayo Babalola
University, Ikeji-Arakeji
Osun State
2006
25 Michael Okpara
University of
Agriculture,
Umudike
1992 25 Tai Solarin
University of
Education, Ijagun
2005 25 Caleb University, Lagos 2007
26 National Open
University of
Nigeria, Lagos
2002 26 Umaru Musa
Yar’Adua
University, Katsina
2006 26 Fountain University,
Oshogbo
2007
27 Fed. Univ. of
Petroleum
Resources,
Effurun
2007 27 Bukar Abba Ibrahim
University,
Damaturu Yobe
State
2006 27 Salem University,
Lokoja
2007
28 Federal
University,
Lokoja, Kogi
State
2011 28 Kebbi State
University of
Science and
Technology, Aliero
2006 28 Tansian University,
Umunya, Anambra State
(Suspended)
2007
29 Federal
University,
Lafia, Nasarawa
State
2011 29 Osun State
University, Osogbo
2006 29 Veritas University,
Abuja
2007
30 Federal
University,
Kashere, Gombe
State
2011 30 Taraba State
University, Jalingo
2008 30 Wesley Univ. of Science
& Tech., Ondo
2007
31 Federal
University,
Wukari, Taraba
State
2011 31 Kwara State
University, Ilorin
2009 31 Western Delta Univ.,
Oghara, Delta State
2007
32 Federal
University,
Dutsin-Ma,
Katsina State
2011 32 Sokoto State
University, Sokoto
2009 32 The Achievers
University, Owo
2007
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33 Federal
University,
Dutse, Jigawa
State
2011 33 Akwa Ibom State
University, Ikot
Ikpaden
2010 33 African Univ. of Science
& Tech., Abuja
2007
34 Federal
University,
Ndufu-Alike,
Ebonyi State
2011 34 Ignatius Ajuru
University of
Education,
Rumuolumeni
2010 34 Afe Babalola
University, Ado-Ekiti,
Ekiti State
2009
35 Federal
University, Oye-
Ekiti, Ekiti State
2011 35 Ekiti State
University, Ado-
Ekiti.
2011 35 Godfrey Okoye
University, Ugwuomu-
Nike, Enugu State
2009
36 Federal
University,
Otuoke, Bayelsa
2011 36 Bauchi State
University, Gadau
2011 36 Nigerian Turkish Nile,
University, Abuja
2009
37 The Nigeria
Police Academy,
Wudil, Kano
State
2012 37 Northwest
University, Kano
2012 37 Oduduwa University,
Ipetumodu, Osun State
2009
38 Paul University, Awka,
Anambra State
2009
39 Rhema University,
Obeama-Asa, Rivers
State
2009
40 Wellspring University,
Evbuobanosa, Edo State
2009
41 Adeleke University,
Ede, Osun State
2011
42 Baze University, Abuja 2011
43 Landmark University,
Omu-Aran, Kwara State
2011
44 Samuel Adegboyega
University, Ogwa, Edo
State
2011
45 Elizade University,
Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State
2012
46 Evangel University,
Akaeze, Ebonyi State
2012
47 Gregory University,
Uturu, Abia State
2012
48 Mcpherson University,
Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo,
Ogun State
2012
49 Southwestern
University, Okun Owa,
Ogun State
2012
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The University of the West Indies Vacancy for a Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer in Digital Systems

The University of the West Indies Vacancy for a
Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer in Digital Systems
The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago West Indies, has
issued a Vacancy for a Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer in Digital Systems, Department of Electrical
and Computer Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering.
The Person must have a PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and the successful
candidate will be expected to contribute to the Group’s research activities. The Group’s focus
includes embedded systems development using field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs),
complex programmable logic devices CPLDs and microprocessors. Familiarity with analogue
circuit elements and digital signal processing will be an asset.
N.B The Deadline for Applications is 30 July, 2012.
For those interested, applications (two copies) should be sent to the Campus Registrar, The
University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I., Fax No.1-868-663-
9684. Full CV and applications forms which must be completed fully and can be obtained at
the above address and at http://www.sta.uwi.edu/ must be submitted. The names and
addresses of three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) must
be indicated. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask
their referees to send references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Campus
Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by the University.

NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
PRESIDENTIAL SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR
INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (PRESSID)

As part of efforts to achieve the goals of Vision 20:2020 and the Transformation
Agenda, the Federal Government of Nigeria plans to develop a critical mass of
professionals who would serve as catalysts of change and agents of scientific and
technological advancement, as well as sustainable economic development. This would
be achieved through the sponsorship of outstanding students for postgraduate studies
in the top 25 universities in the world. To this end, the Federal Government has
instituted the Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for Innovation and
Development.
Eligibility Criteria for the Scheme
Interested candidates should:
1. be graduates from the 2009/2010 and 2010/2011 academic sessions, who
would have completed their National Youth Service by May 2012;
2. have obtained First Class Honours degree from any recognized and approved
University in the following disciplines and aim at postgraduate degrees in the
specified and allied disciplines:
a. Sciences: Nuclear Physics, Operations Research, Industrial Chemistry,
Quantitative Genetics, etc
b. Basic Medical Sciences: Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Biochemistry,
etc;
c. Special Aspects of Biology: Biometrics, Molecular Biology, etc;
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d. Economics: Econometrics, Development Economics, etc;
e. Engineering & Technology: Aeronautical Engineering, Mechatronics,
Metallurgy, Material Science and Production Engineering,
Nanotechnology, Cyber-Security, Software Engineering, etc;
f. Medicine: Oncology, Human Genetics, Hepatology, Nuclear Medicine,
Geriatrics, etc;
*In the case of Medicine, candidates must have a minimum of 2
Distinctions in their Part 3 and Part 4 MBBS examinations;
In all cases, candidates must:
(a) be below 30 years of age by July 2012;
(b) be computer literate; and
(c) be ready to be bonded and to work, preferably, as academic staff in any public
university or research institute for a minimum period of five (5) years.
Please note that universities in the United States of America require candidates to sit
for the Graduate Record Exams (GRE) before they can secure admission.
Method of Application
Interested candidates should visit http://www.nuc.edu.ng/ and click on ‘Apply for
PRESSID’ link (banner or menu) to complete the application. For further enquiries,
please contact the Committee through pressid@nuc.edu.ng on or before 30th July,
2012.
Only shortlisted candidate will be invited for further screening.
Signed
Professor Julius A. Okojie, OON
Chairman, Implementation Committee, PRESSID

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, ABUJA

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, ABUJA
SPECIAL VISITATION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA

Due to recent developments in the University of Abuja, The President, Commander- in-Chief
and Visitor to the University, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan GCFR, has approved the conduct
of a special visitation to the University.
A Special Visitation Panel has therefore been constituted to address the recurring systemic
problems of the University, from inception, in the areas of: Financial Audit, Programmes
Audit, General Administration (Senate and Council Affairs), Staff and Students Audit,
Conduct of Academic and Non-academic Staff, Project Administration and Procurement,
Admissions and Examinations Administration; and make appropriate recommendations on
each of these areas to the government.
The Panel has the following members:
Chairman – Dr. S. T. Osanakpo SAN
Secretary – Mal. Hamza Abdullahi MNIM
1. TEAM ONE - FINANCIAL AUDIT
a. Vincent Azie - Leader
b. Abdulkadeer Njigga
c. Prof Kabir Isa Dandago
d. Barr. Chima Boms
e. Mrs. Gloria Olotu - Secretary
2. TEAM TWO - PROGRAMMES AUDIT
a. Prof. Ignatius Uvah - Leader
b. Joseph U. Idachaba
c. Dr. O. Osasona
d. Prof. Fatima Tahir
e. L. M. Faruk - Secretary
3. TEAM THREE - GENERAL ADMIN (Senate & Council Affairs)
a. Prof. F. A. Ogunbona - Leader
b. Robinson Ezeife
c. Mrs. L.S.J Ahmed
d. Dr. A. T. Abubakar
e. Mrs F. O. Ezeozue - Secretary
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4. TEAM FOUR - STAFF & STUDENTS AUDIT
a. Prof. I. L. Bashir - Leader
b. Prof. J.O.J. Nwachukwu
c. Dr. Fatima L. Adamu
d. Dr Sabo Kurawa
e. Pharm. Mohammed Audu - Secretary
5. TEAM FIVE -CONDUCT OF ACADEMIC & NON-ACADEMIC STAFF
a. Prof. Dafe Otobo - Leader
b. Prof. Donatus O. Onu
c. Dr. A. T. Abdullahi
d. Engr. Lawal Abubakar
e. Mrs. Abosede Omotowa - Secretary
6. TEAM SIX - PROJECT ADMIN & PROCUREMENT
a. Dr. Adamu Yabani - Leader
b. Engr Solomon Agunbiade
c. Manir Yakubu
d. Arc. Nnamdi Obuzor
e. Engr. Abraham Chundusu - Secretary
7. TEAM SEVEN - ADMISSIONS & EXAMS ADMINISTRATION
a. Prof. Oronne Joyce Akaninwo - Leader
b. Alh. Mohammed Umar Koko
c. Mrs. Moji Ladipo
d. Dr. Animia Ajor-Wordu
e. Alh. Abubakar Diggi - Secretary
The Inauguration ceremony will hold as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 25th July, 2012
Time: 4pm (All Panelists are requested to be seated by 3.30pm)
Venue: Federal Ministry of Education’s Conference Room
The Panel has eight (8) weeks, from the date of inauguration, to complete the assignment.
Signed
Dr. B. D. Ibe
Permanent Secretary
Federal Ministry of Education

OAU IFE Alumna Appointed ICC Chief Prosecutor

OAU Alumna Appointed ICC Chief Prosecutor
n alumna of the Obafemi Awolowo
University, Ile-Ife, Fatou Bom
Bensouda, has been appointed
Chief Prosecutor at the International
Criminal Court (ICC), The Hague,
Netherlands. Her mission is to prosecute
those responsible for the most serious of
crimes, like genocide, war crimes and
crimes against humanity, when domestic
courts and prosecutors fail. Public Relations
Officer of the University, Abiodun
Olarewaju, said, in a release, that Bensouda,
51, graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in
Law from OAU in 1986 and attended the
Nigerian Law School. She also holds a
Masters degree in International Maritime
Law and the Law of the Sea.
The newly-appointed Chief Prosecutor was
the first International Maritime Law expert of The Gambia, who once served as the Attorney-
General and Minister of Justice in The Gambia, her home country. She had served as the
Deputy Chief Prosecutor at ICC from 8th September, 2004 until her appointment as the Chief
Prosecutor this year. At various times, she was the Senior Legal Adviser at the International
Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and also the first African woman to assume the top job at an
International Tribunal. In 2009, she received the International Jurists Award for her
contributions to national and international criminal law.
Bensouda took part in negotiations on the treaty of the Economic Community of West
African States (ECOWAS), the West African Parliament and the ECOWAS Tribunal. She
worked as a Delegate at the United Nations Conferences on Crime Prevention, the
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Late Mrs. Juliana Nnenna Uche
Former Registrar, Rhema University
Organisation of African Unity’s Ministerial Meetings on Human Rights, amongst others. She
honoured her alma mater, Obafemi Awolowo University recently, by flying down directly
from The Hague to attend the Inauguration of the Gambia Branch of Great Ife Alumni
Association of her homeland, The Gambia, where she was decorated with the Distinguished
Alumna Award by the Great Ife Alumni Association, with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor
Bamitale Omole, in attendance.
Responding, she said that the rigorous training and all-round academic orientation at the
University prepared her sufficiently to cope with life’s daily challenges. She assured
everyone that the whole world should look forward to a new, fair and more improved ICC
under her watch. Earlier in the year, she was named among the 100 most influential people in
the World by Time Magazine.

Literacy Rate in Bauchi Leap-frogs from 15% to

This was a revelation made by the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Bauchi
State, Alh. Ibrahim Mohammed Aliyu, in an on-the-spot interview with Monday
Bulletin on Monday, 9 July, 2012, at the National Universities Commission.
Responding to questions on the development and achievements of Bauchi State University,
the Commissioner said that, from the 10-15% literacy level previously recorded, it had risen
to 65-70%. The government had waged a war against illiteracy, by completely renovating
schools, approving the supply of text books at all levels and providing free accommodation
and mattresses for students at the basic education level, with free feeding and SSCE
registration.
On girl-child education in Bauchi State, the Commissioner said that recently, the State was
rated second best in providing access to girl-child education. To discourage premature
marriages and hawking, the Government planned to open two additional schools for girls,
located not too far from the capital, and to relocate boys from some schools to others so as to
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Prof. Okojie and Ms. Florenciano with some participants of the intensive Spanish training
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Alh. Ibrahim Mohammed Aliyu
Commissioner for Education, Bauchi State
increase the number of girls’ schools. The reason for the location of the schools, he said, was
to facilitate monitoring and evaluation. “By this year, about 40,000 will have graduated from
both the junior and the senior schools for the girl-child. It is our expectation that by the time
they finish their senior secondary school, they would appreciate western education enough to
continue from there.’’
Speaking on the evolution of the University, following its recognition by NUC in 2011, the
Commissioner said the State Government had appointed a Consultant, Professor Ango
Abdullahi, so as not to allow any form of interference from any quarters except for the
Commissioner of Education and the Secretary to the State Government, who were to serve as
project coordinators and channels of communication with the government and the consultant.
He said the Consultants were given a free hand to operate without any political or civil
service interference. This, he said, was why
the University took off within nine months
and operates within the university system as
required by the NUC Benchmark Minimum
Academic Standards. Immediately the
Consultant was done, the Government
appointed a Governing Council with the
same Professor Ango Abdullahi as
Chairman. To allow for smooth running of
the University, devoid of political
interference, the Government took a
decision not to appoint a Vice-Chancellor
and Registrar from the State, saying that the
Vice-Chancellor is from Kaduna State,
while the Registrar is from Adamawa State
and that other competent hands were
engaged to handle the running of the
University.
On local content, the Commissioner said the Government was careful not to locate the
University in any of its major towns but in communities along the Hadejia-Jamaare River
basin. With the location of the University on a land mass, along the river basin, he said,
“when the Faculty of Agriculture takes off, it will also serve as a centre for Agricultural
Research extension to help in addressing desertification challenges, which, he said was a
global priority. Arrangements are being made to acquire land for soil-based research on types
of plants and seeds to be generated.”
Responding on the running of multi-campus, which the Commission discourages, the
Commissioner said the State Government, being mindful of NUC benchmark, runs the
various campuses each with a peculiar programme of focus, saying the main campus was to
run Arts, Sciences, Agriculture and Medicine without Social Sciences, The Misau Campus
was to run the Faculty of Law only and the Bauchi Campus was to focus on Engineering and
Social Sciences. He said the Government, mindful of the financial implication of running the
three campuses, had enacted a Law for the University to be self-reliant with 2% from the
state statutory allocation and 5% of the local government grants to go to the Institution’s
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account. He further told MB that the Government was going to obtain about 250 million
dollar loan, for the development of infrastructure in the university.
On staffing and staff development, the Commissioner affirmed that the recruitment policy
indicated that all Graduate Assistants would be recruited from the State but were not allowed
to lecture. Rather, they conducted tutorials for the students. For other categories of staff,
suitably qualified persons were recruited, regardless of tribe, race or religion. As part of its
staff development initiative, government, through its Ministry of Higher Education, was
sponsoring graduate assistants for further studies both within and outside the country. “When
I recently visited the University, I found out that the University had given out loans to staff to
improve their welfare thereby maintaining good and qualified manpower. We have acquired a
land for the University to establish a model staff school.”

AIDS researchers discover new cell

Researchers at the Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland, US have identified a new behaviour for the human macrophage that provides new explanations for several features of HIV biology.

This was contained in a statement signed and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria by the Communications Manager, Institute of Human Virology of Nigeria, Mr Dennis Mordi on Monday.

Macrophages are white blood cells within tissues.

It stated that the discovery explains how the virus persists within the body, how inactive infected CD4+ T-cells arise and how the infection leads to depletion of CD4+ T-cells.

CD4+cells are specialised cells that are a part of the immune system, while the T-cell is a type of blood cell that protects the body from infection.

According to the statement, the research team found that the macrophages cultured from human blood can function as “nurse cells” and in this capacity, generate and release newly formed cells.

“The new cells released include a previously unknown small cell, termed “self-renewing monocytoid cell” that is highly susceptible to infection with HIV.

“This small cell can develop into another nurse macrophage that can, in turn, produce another small cell.

“This nurse macrophage/small cell developmental cycle can continue in culture for several generations, even during continuous production of HIV.

“Current anti-HIV drugs cannot inhibit HIV maintained through this process, because they act to prevent new infection. ’’

It said the researchers emphasised that, although working with HIV led them to recognise nurse macrophage behaviour all of the phenomena observed could be seen in uninfected, as well as HIV-infected macrophage cultures.

“Amazingly, nurse macrophages can also produce CD4+ T-cells, which are released as resting cells. These cells are a specific subtype of CD4+ T-cells, the subtype preferentially targeted by HIV.’’

According to the report the researchers observed a dramatic decline in T-cell production in HIV-infected macrophage cultures, as well as release of resting CD4+ T-cells that contained HIV DNA, but were not producing the virus.

It said that the findings suggested that nurse macrophages might represent a source of latently infected CD4+ T-cells, and the compromise of nurse macrophage production of CD4+ T-cells, brought about by HIV infection, might contribute to the CD4+ T-cell decline that characterises AIDS.

Dr. Suzanne Gartner, the leader of the Institute’s stem cell research team, noted, “Thus far, the experiments have been performed using macrophages obtained from blood, and then cultured in the laboratory.

“We are now trying to determine if this phenomenon is operational in vivo – within the human body.”

Dr. Robert Gallo, Director of the Institute of Human Virology adds, “The concept that a cell can be produced within another cell, a mother cell, is new and thought-provoking (at least in human biology) and it makes sense that a virus would exploit this process as a survival strategy.’’



How Ibidapo-Obe brought distinction to UNILAG

Prof. Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe emerged as the best vice-chancellor of Nigerian universities in 2005 during his tenure as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos. But it was not until Monday, July 23, 2012, that the general public had a glimpse of how he was able to achieve this feat. The occasion was the public presentation of a book at the Metropolitan Club, titled, From Excellence to Distinction: The University of Lagos on World’s Intellectual Map. The book contained selected speeches by Ibidapo-Obe to various audiences at the university.

The occasion was chaired by Chief Olu Akinkugbe, President of the Metropolitan Club. He replaced Chief Afe Babalola, who was unavoidably absent. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was the Chief Guest of Honour, while Alhaji Aliko Dangote was the Chief Launcher. He was represented by Joseph Makoju. Ibidapo-Obe’s opening remarks were followed by brief remarks by the above-named dignitaries and by the Acting VC of UNILAG, Prof. Rahamon Bello; the publisher of the book, Chief Joop Berkhout; and one of the co-editors, Dr. Okanlawon Oladipo Adediji. I provided a formal review of the book, which I summarise below.

The co-editors of the book are two successive librarians of the university, namely, the late Simeon Olajire Olanlokun, who conceived of the project, and his immediate successor, Adediji, who completed it. Their effort indicates that the university has institutional memory and that librarians are the official custodians of that memory. But these two librarians went beyond the call of duty to fish out the data for this book. They analysed the data well by sorting them out into meaningful categories described below. Finally, they communicated their findings effectively, especially in their separate prefaces, which highlight important developments at UNILAG during Ibidapo-Obe’s tenure.

The speeches provide interesting clues to Ibidapo-Obe’s vision and mission as VC; strategic thinking; planning capabilities; and leadership qualities. First, the speeches provide historical documentation of the events they commemorated and of major developments within the University of Lagos and beyond between 2001 and 2007. They reveal that various structures, begun during Ibidapo-Obe’s tenure, were (nearly) completed by December 2006. They included: Afe Babalola Lecture Hall; Julius Berger Lecture Theatre; Erastus Akingbola (Alumnus) Postgraduate Hall; HIVITECH Laboratory; LM Ericsson GSM Training Centre; NEPA/ABB High Voltage Laboratory; Zenith Cybercafe; Social Sciences Facilities; MTN Universities Connect Project; Students Block of Hostels through BOT arrangements; and WEMA/Alumni Block. These structures alone are sufficient to change the face of any university.

But the change that was most dear to Ibidapo-Obe as the VC was the one that affected research, academic productivity, the quality of instruction, value orientation, and service to the community. He made it known to the University Senate during his inaugural address in 2002 that he wanted UNILAG to be the nation’s best university: “…my vision is to make the University of Lagos a national institution of first choice and place her at the commanding heights of internationally acclaimed knowledge producing institutions in the world” (p. 2). He pledged to deploy “strategic thinking, planning, and technologically-aided and performance-driven management” (p.2).

By 2003, UNILAG was rated the best by the National Universities Commission, using the accreditation guidelines. In the same year, UNILAG was adjudged by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board as the institution of first choice. That’s not all. The University’s Governing Council, ably led by Chief Babalola, was rated the best by the NUC, while Ibidapo-Obe was rated the second best VC among his peers in federal universities. It took him only two years to reach the very top of the ranking. By 2005, UNILAG had become the best university overall: The VC and the Governing Council were rated the best of all the Nigerian universities.

It was the pursuit of knowledge that led Ibidapo-Obe to work hard on the second phase of his vision, namely, to “place UNILAG at the commanding heights of internationally acclaimed knowledge producing institutions in the world”. This led to various research partnerships and collaborations; staff and student exchanges; and memoranda of understanding and agreement with over 30 institutions worldwide.

These international collaborations should not be seen as manifestations of a dependency syndrome. I invite such critics to visit Microsoft, Apple, and Facebook headquarters and branch offices all over the world. What they will find are white, black, brown, and other kinds of faces working together to produce innovative software that are driving knowledge production and facilitating communication and social networking all over the world. The globalisation of knowledge requires a globalised workforce and globalised learning processes.

The speeches also show that the ability of a university to achieve its vision and mission rests on effective leadership. A university head must be able to design a plan of action, follow it through and effectively work with the University Senate, on the one hand, and the Governing Council, on the other hand. Ibidapo-Obe performed these tasks effectively. The result was a cooperative Senate and Governing Council as well as a very supportive Pro-Chancellor. And he was never shy of acknowledging their support and cooperation, especially in his Convocation speeches. His praises for the Pro-Chancellor, Babalola, were often particularly effusive, especially in regard to the establishment of a $550m Endowment Fund and Public Partnership Projects, which resulted in the construction of many new structures on campus.

Third, Ibidapo-Obe’s speeches are replete with statistical data about UNILAG from its inception in 1962 through 2007. The statistics included how many students applied to UNILAG each year; what percentage of them was admitted; how many graduated each year and in what field; and so on. These statistics indicated that more and more students have been making UNILAG their first choice since 2003.

Finally, one cannot but notice the structural construction of the speeches, especially those given at Matriculations, Convocations, and Inaugural lectures. The Matriculation speeches were intended to initiate newly admitted students into the university. So, they often contained information about how many students applied; how many of them were admitted; and what facilities are available for their learning. They were also given assurances about their safety and welfare.

The Convocation speeches were occasions to restate the university’s vision and mission and explain how far they’ve been accomplished by listing all achievements to date and looking forward to future developments. We also learned about how many students graduated in a particular year, and in what fields.

But my favourite category is the speeches delivered at inaugural lectures. They provide the historical DNA of each professor by providing information about when and where they were born, what schools they attended, and their career development up to professorship. They also provide a brief summary of each lecture; and a post-lecture comment.

Three major factors contributed to the quality and successful production of this book. The co-editors did an excellent job of arranging the content. Second, the publisher and printer produced a high quality book in very readable typeface. The high-quality biding ensured that the 508-page book remains intact, no matter how frequently you open the pages. Third, the speeches are of superb quality because their author is one of the most prodigious, ingenious, visionary, and yet vivacious vice-chancellors of our time.

In conclusion, it is important to reflect on the name of the institution that Ibidapo-Obe struggled so hard to place on the world map of universities. It is the “University of Lagos”, a 50-year-old name established by statue. That is the name that most students seeking admission look for when they want to pick their university of first choice. It is the name that the international community of scholars look for when they want to establish partnerships, collaborations, and exchanges. By the will of the people, by the wisdom of the courts, and by the good grace of God, may the name, University of Lagos, remain, and may the university grow in leaps and bounds

Ngige to report NBA election ‘fraud’ to trustees

A presidential candidate in the just concluded elections of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr. Emeka Ngige, SAN, will not go to court to challenge the result of the poll, despite his allegations that it was marred by serious irregularities.
Instead, Ngige, who spoke to our correspondent on the telephone on Monday, said he would send a formal report of the alleged irregularities to the trustees of the NBA.
Ngige came second behind Mr. Okey Wali in the presidential election, but, in a statement,  he alleged that the electoral process was manipulated to favour some of the candidates in the election.
The statement had since unsettled the NBA, which had been spiritedly refuting Ngige’s claims.
“I will not go to court. What I will do is that we have trustees of the association. I will send a formal letter of my findings to them so that they can ensure that such irregularities are not repeated in future elections,” he said.
Ngige said he would not be pressing for the nullification of the NBA election either.
He said, “If I get the election nullified, it will not affect only the presidency, it will affect all the offices contested.
“If that happens, there can be an impasse and the government can interfere.”
“So having considered the pros and the cons of such a development, I believe that it is better for the NBA to correct the anomalies through its internal mechanism.”
Ngige noted that he had no personal issues with Wali, who emerged the new NBA president.
Among other irregularities, Ngige specifically complained about the inclusion of names of deceased legal practitioners in the delegates list as well as the accreditation of lawyers who were constitutionally not qualified to be delegates.
He said, “The National Executive Committee list was manipulated to include non-NEC members and even those who are constitutionally disqualified from being NEC members.”
However, the NBA denied Ngige’s claims, saying the names of the dead lawyers were not intentionally included in the list in order to rig the election.
The outgoing General Secretary of the NBA, Mr. Olumuyiwa Akinboro, who spoke for the association, said the names were obtained from a register of living lawyers published by the Supreme Court in May this year.
Akinboro also justified the inclusion of the names of wife and son of the outgoing President of the NBA, Mr. Joseph Daudu, in the list of voters.
According to him, whereas Daudu’s wife voted in her capacity as a member of the NBA NEC, the son participated in the process due to his position as the President of the Young Lawyers Association of Nigeria

‘SSS wants Bakare to tone down his messages’

Spokesman for the Save Nigerian Group, Mr. Yinka Odumakin, said the officials of the State Security, who met with the Convener of the group, Pastor Tunde Bakare, at their Lagos office on Monday wanted the pastor to “tone down” his sermons.

Bakare is reputed for criticising government policies perceived to be unpopular. Through the SNG, the pastor led the Lagos protest against the removal of subsidy on fuel by the Federal Government in January.

Odumakin, who spoke with our correspondent on the telephone, confirmed that the state Director of the SSS invited Bakare on the account of his Sunday sermon.

The sermon by Bakare at his church, The Latter Rain Assembly, on Sunday, was entitled, ‘How to change government peacefully and make society better’.

Odumakin said, “The meeting lasted for about an hour. The State Director of the SSS received him (Bakare). The meeting went peacefully without any intimidation. They invited him because of his message on Sunday.

“He actually showed a copy of the message to the director to prove that there was nothing outrageous about it. They talked about the message and they were craving that he should tone down his messages.”

According to Odumakin, Bakare, received the SSS letter of invitation on Monday morning for a meeting scheduled for 2pm.

But he said due to “prior commitment”, Bakare’s arrival at the Lagos office of the SSS was delayed till after 3pm.

He said, “Early this morning, SSS officials came to tender a letter of invitation to him (Bakare) that he should meet with the state Director at 2 O’clock. But because of prior commitment he could not get to the venue until after 3 pm.”

Impeachment threat not over Lawan, contracts – Reps

THE House of Representatives on Monday said the ultimatum given to President Goodluck Jonathan to either achieve 100 per cent budget performance by September or face impeachment procedures, was borne out of genuine desire to move the country forward.
The lawmakers condemned insinuations that the impeachment threat had to do with their desire for contracts and the fight to protect Farouk Lawan, a Rep currently involved a $620,000 bribery scandal.
Spokesman for the House, Zakari Mohammed, on Monday said such insinuations were wicked and a ploy to intimidate the lawmakers out of their genuine concern for the nation’s economy.
Mohammed said, “The 7th Assembly has distanced itself from the Hon. Farouk (Lawan)  and (Femi) Otedola case as evident in the bold steps we took in suspending him (Lawan) as chairman of  both the committees on fuel subsidy and education in addition to encouraging the law enforcement agencies to do their work according to the dictates of the law.
“To now conclude that our resolution for Thursday is borne out of selfish motives is terribly out of place.”
Otedola, a billionaire oil marketer, had recently blown the lid over an alleged $3m bribery deal between himself and Lawan. He said the deal was made in order to remove the name of his firm, Zenon Oil and Gas Limited, from the list of firms indicted in the N1.7tn short-changing of government during the fuel subsidy regime.
He confessed to have given Lawan  $620,000 as part-payment but refused to pay the balance because, according to him, the lawmaker forced him into the deal. After initial denials, Lawan had also confessed that he collected the money but not as a bribe but as evidence that Otedola had tried to influence him unduly.
Mohammed said any attempt to connect the ultimatum given to Jonathan to the Lawan/Otedola case already under investigation would fail. He said the lawmakers would refuse to be intimidated.
According to him, lawmakers have a constitutional responsibility to ensure that the Executive takes the right decisions that will improve the lives of Nigerians.
He stated, “We will continue to raise our voices to the highest ebb where we sight injustice or impunity.
“No amount of blackmail or intimidation will cow us to abdicate our constitutional responsibility, which we signed with our employers (the Nigerian people) to stand firm and protect their interest.”
Mohammed said that the House moved against Jonathan because in spite of the impressive revenue posted by revenue-generating agencies, there was no commensurate performance of the budget in terms of the execution of capital projects.
He added, “We are aware that all revenue generating agencies have surpassed their annual targets by June this year.The House is worried that this positive development did not reflect the implementation of the budget for the benefit of the Nigerian people.
“This trend, if not arrested, will worsen the already fragile state of the nation, hence the need for our quick intervention.”
He denied that the impeachment ultimatum had anything to do with “pressure from a political party” or anger over constituency project contracts.
The House spokesman stated that the role of lawmakers in constituency projects was to nominate the projects, while it was the duty of the Executive to select and award the contracts.
Mohammed also denied that members were unhappy with the manner the Lawan bribery case was handled.
Meanwhile, the Senate on Monday said it should be counted out of the impeachment threat against the President.
Senate spokesman, Senator Eyinnanya Abaribe, told one of our correspondents in a telephone interview on Monday that the Senate never took any decision to join the House in the call on the  President to implement the budget.
He said reports linking the Senate with the agitation in the House were false.
Alaribe said, “We never took any decision to join the House of Reps, the reports are false.
“If we have to take any decision it will be at plenary, but the Senate has gone on recess and no such decision was taken.”
Although senators have not threatened the President with impeachment, they had at different times criticised the executive for poor implementation of the various Appropriation Acts.

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