Wednesday, 17 April 2013

KONIBAJE NEWS & FEATURES: List of illegal Universities in Nigeria-NUC

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 List of Illegal Degree Awarding Institutions Operating in Nigeria.
The “Universities” are:

1) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
2) Christians of Charity American University of Science & Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its other campuses.
3) University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses
4) University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
5) Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other campuses.
6) Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
7) Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any of its other campuses.
8) Cool Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of its other campuses.
9) Sunday Adokpela University, Otada Adoka, Otukpo, Benue State or any of its other campuses.
10) United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of its other campuses.
11) United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any of its other campuses.
12) Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its other campuses.
13) UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other campuses.
14) Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or any of its other campuses.
15) The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
16) Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
17) Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
18) Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
19) London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
20) Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
21) Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
22) West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
23) Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
24) JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal Campus.
25) Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
26) St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
27) EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre.
28) Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of its campuses in Nigeria
29) Concept College/­Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its campuses in Nigeria
30) Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in Nigeria
31) Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria
32) Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
33) Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
34) Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria.
35) Atlantic Intercontinenta­l University, Okija, Anambra State.
36) Open International University, Akure.
37) Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo.
38) Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State.
39) Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja.
40) Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State.
41) Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State.
42) Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja.
43) Temple University, Abuja.
44) Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
45) National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State.
46) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos – Ibadan. Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road, Lagos.
47) University of Education, Winneba Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
48) Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
49) African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, Benin Republic. 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.
6) Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State
7) Volta University College, Aba, Abia State.
cool 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 recognised 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

Suspicious substance found on letter sent to President Obama

Suspicious substance found on letter sent to President Obama


President Obama is pictured. | AP Photo
The letter was received at the Secret Service’s White House mail screening facility. | AP Photo
A suspicious substance was found on a letter sent to President Barack Obama and intercepted at an off-site mail facility Tuesday.
The Secret Service said it was not immediately clear what the substance is. It is also not known whether there is a connection with the letter sent to Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) containing the toxic poison ricin that was detected Tuesday.


Spokesman Edwin Donovan said the letter was received at the Secret Service’s White House mail screening facility, which examines all mail for the complex and is not located nearby. The facility, he said, “facility routinely identifies letters or parcels that require secondary screening or scientific testing before delivery.”
(Also on POLITICO: Letter with ricin sent to Wicker)
The Secret Service is working with the U.S. Capitol Police and the FBI in investigating the letter sent to the president.
A letter sent to Wicker’s office tested positive for ricin and has been sent to a Maryland facility for additional testing.
(Also on POLITICO: What is ricin?)
The Wicker letter was postmarked Memphis, Tenn., and had no suspicious markings or return address, according to a message sent to congressional staffers by Senate Sergeant at Arms Terrance Gainer.
The Senate’s mail facility is closed for two to three days “while testing and the law enforcement investigation continues,” Gainer said.
Senators were briefed on the letter Tuesday evening and were told a suspect has been identified.
Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) said the letter came from an individual who frequently writes to lawmakers. She wouldn’t identify the person but confirmed officials were investigating someone.
State congressional offices have been told what to look for if there are more letters containing the toxic substance.
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Gay marriage has been legalized in New Zealand



Gay marriage supporters celebrate in NZ
New Zealand has become the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to legalize same-sex marriage.

The bill was passed by parliament 77 votes to 44, making New Zealand the 13th nation worldwide to take the measure. The law redefines marriage as a union between two people, rather than a man and woman.

KONIBAJE LATEST JOBS :VACANCY ARIK AIR

TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVES 
JOB SUMMARY:   
To act as technical representative for Arik on Base Maintenance inputs and AOG situations as necessary, to ensure the company Interest are best served. Secondary role will be to train and mentor Arik’s Engineers in the by identifying suitable candidates and developing a program to carry this out.
LOCATION: Lagos – Nigeria

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Ensure that the operated aircraft are maintained to
the highest quality and
Safety standards and kept within the contractual/commercial agreements during Base Maintenance, ensuring on-time, on budget Delivery
Assist/Oversight of in the planning and contractual negotiation as required
Co-ordinate with Procurement team to ensure aircraft delivery on time and within budget
Maintain international aircraft appearance standards for our fleet coming out of maintenance.
Develop direct third-party provider relations
Co-ordinate closely with Operations and Technical on base and off wing activities through regular and routine meeting and minutes
Ancillary support to Programme Management.
Capture of data for financial and engineering control
Develop a Training programme to provide in  house skill growth leading to Arik Engineers becoming Technical Representatives, including co-ordinating and mentoring of this program
REQUIRED SKILL SET & QUALIFICATION:   
Must have 10 years minimum experience in base maintenance and major assembly shop visits in a similar Technical Operations role, including Regulatory requirements
Experienced on Airbus 330/340, Boeing 737 classic/ng, CRJ , Dash 8 and HB125-800 preferable with base operations
Knowledge of Technical support functions , maintenance program, maintenance planning systems
Good knowledge of budgets and financial reporting
Flexible and able to provide onsite support at multiple locations in support of the plan
Strong organizational and Leadership skills with Attention to details, Good communication skills, Persuasive and able to develop strong working relationships
TO APPLY
Please submit your CV on line : aviationmaintenance@arikairint.com

Monday, 15 April 2013

KONIBAJE NEWS &FEATURESGoogle challenges libel suit In Nigeria

An Igbosere High Court, Lagos on Monday fixed 18 June for hearing a preliminary objection filed by Google Incorporation in libel case filed by one Nicholas Okoye.

Mr Okoye is the Chairman of Anabel Group of companies.
Google, through its counsel, E.A Bahabo had filed a motion, challenging the jurisdiction of the court to hear the suit.
The N500 million libel suit was initially filed against Google for improper editorial censorship over a libellous publication but now includes a blog operator, Ladun Liadi and Google Nigeria as first and third defendants.
The counsel to the claimant, Emeka Okwosa had filed an application for interlocutory injunction to prevent the defendants from further publication of the libellous documents till judgement is passed on the case.
A.I Enaefo, counsel to the first defendant, said that his clients had complied and there is no evidence that the libellous publication had been downloaded.
“My clients have complied with that and up to this moment, there is still nothing to show that the libellous publication had been downloaded,” he said.
Mr Bahabo, counsel to the second and third defendants then told the court that two applications have been filed on motion challenging the court jurisdiction to hear the matter and that the name of the third defendant which is Google Nigeria be struck out.
“We have filed two applications challenging the court jurisdiction to hear the matter and that the name of the third defendant which is Google Nigeria be struck out,” he said.
Justice Adedayo Oyabanji, after listening to both parties then adjourned the case to 18 June for hearing of motion challenging the court’s jurisdiction to hear the matte

KONIBAJE NEWS& FEATURES:18 Arrested Over Police Station Bomb Attack In Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command said on Monday that it has arrested 18 armed robbers in connection with the bombing of a police station in Birnin Gwari local government area of the state.
The suspects were identified as those that have been terrorizing Birnin Gwari local government area and some other parts of the state.
The state police Commissioner, Olufemi Adenaike told Channels Television in an interview that some of the arrested armed robbers are immigrants from some African countries like Chad, Niger Republic and Cameroun, among them are those that specializes in stealing of cows belonging to Fulani herdsmen.
According to him, a joint operation by policemen and soldiers led to the arrest of the suspects in their hideouts inside the forest while temporary measures have been put in place to prevent armed robbers from terrorizing the town through the forest.
The commissioner also identified the topography in most local governments of the state as a contributing factor to the incessant killings witnessed in the southern part of the state and added that security agencies are winning the war against terrorism in the state.
Read more:http: //www.channelstv.com/home/2013/04/15/18-arrested-over-police-station-bomb-attack-in-kaduna/

KONIBAJE NEWS &FEATURES : Lion Air passenger plane crashes into sea off coast of Bali

All 101 passengers and seven crew on the Lion Air flight survived, although dozens were said to be injured and at least seven were taken to hospital with head wounds and broken bones.
The new Boeing 737-800 had been trying to land at Denpasar's Ngurah Rai International Airport about 3.30pm local time (1730 AEST) on Saturday when it crashed.
No Australians were on the plane, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra said.
Indonesian plane crash
A Lion Air Boeing 737 lies submerged in the water after missing the runaway during landing at Bali's international airport near Denpasar on April 14, 2013. AFP PHOTO/SONNY TUMBELAKA
Read more :
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/travel/news/plane-crashes-off-coast-of-bali/story-fn32891l-1226619817622