JAMB fixes UTME for April 12, May 17

 

JAMB Registrar and Chief Executive, Prof. Dibu Ojerinde

THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has scheduled this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination for April 12 and May 17.

The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, said  on Thursday that  paper-pencil test  would hold on April 12 while computer-based test would hold on   May 17,2014, across 2,000 centres.

Ojerinde stated this in an interview with theNews Agency of Nigeria  in Bwari, Federal Capital Territory.

According to him, the examination will be paper- pencil-based as well as computer-based.

“We are ready for the examination even now; however we will give them time until April 12.

“We are going to do the PPT on April 12 all over the country, but the CBT will start on May 17, and it will continue for 12 days.

“In any case, we are prepared; we have 300 centres for CBT while we have 2000 centres for PPT.

“This is the last time we are going to do PPT; it will be all CBT next year, we want education to move forward, one of the ways of moving it forward is to eradicate examination malpractices.

“That is our ambition and Nigeria will join the comity of nations in terms of technological development.”

Ojerinde enjoined candidates to study hard to be able to pass.

He, therefore, expressed the organisation’s resolve to eliminate examination malpractices.

The registrar explained that the choice of the CBT was to curb exam malpractices, release results at the same time and encourage candidates to prepare adequately.

Oduah, others still under investigation –EFCC

 

Former minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission  has said  that all those involved in the controversial purchase of  N255m  bulletproof cars  by the Nigerian Aviation Civil Authority, including the sacked   Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah, were still being investigated.

 A   source at the EFCC, who made this known to The  PUNCH   on Thursday in Abuja,  said  the outcome of the investigation would determine those to be  prosecuted.

 “We are progressing in the investigation into the scandal and I can assure you that anyone who is found culpable will be prosecuted; just wait and see,” he  stated.

The source spoke just  as  the Trade Union Congress, the   Campaign for Democracy, the   Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders,    the Nigerian Voters’ Assembly, Civil Society Network Against Corruption and human rights lawyer, Bamidele Aturu,insisted that  Oduah  must be made to  face trial for corruption.

The  EFCC had late last year interrogated the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Mr. George Uriesi;  the Director General of the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency, Mr. Nnamdi Udoh, and the Director General, NCAA, Capt. Fola Akinkuotu, over the   scandal.

The Managing Director of Coscharis Motors Limited, Josiah Samuel, whose firm  supplied the   bulletproof cars,  and  officers of First Bank Plc were also quizzed.

Mariah Carey claims to have ‘deleted’ Nicki Minaj from her life

Mariah Carey has released a belting new tune called You’re Mine (Eternal) (Picture: Reuters)

Mariah Carey has sharpened her claws for her latest clash with Nicki Minaj, claiming she has ‘deleted’ the Super Bass singer from her life.
The Always Be My Baby singer, 44, and the rapper, 31, did not see eye to eye when they co-judged on American Idol last year and are now battling once more by releasing singles and music videos at the same time.
‘I was a professional on that show, and that’s all I have to say. I was a complete professional,’ the five-time Grammy award winner told Power 105.1′s Breakfast Club radio show of her time on Idol.
However when one caller mentioned Minaj, Mimi cuttingly asked ‘Who?’
‘I don’t even remember what that was. That was a moment in my life that I’m just going to press delete,’ she said of her experience of fighting backstage with Minaj.

‘She’s still in discussions with bosses’: Nicole Scherzinger denies quitting The X Factor to make way for Cheryl Cole

Nicole Scherzinger has not quit The X Factor despite reports claiming she wanted to focus on her music this year instead (Picture: PA)

EXCLUSIVE: Nicole Scherzinger has denied quitting The X Factor to make way for Cheryl Cole, revealing she’s still very much in discussions with show bosses.

Tackling storms is the ‘biggest emergency operation since the Blitz’

Rescue effort: Soldiers place sandbags around a house in Chertsey, Surrey (Picture: Ministry of Defence)

The biggest emergency response since World War II has been mobilised to deal with the storms.
More fire and rescue personnel have been deployed than at any time since the Blitz, Peter Holland – the government’s chief fire and rescue adviser – confirmed tonight.
About 70 per cent of crews in England and Wales are now involved in the flood relief effort.
On a visit to Somerset, Chief Fire Officers Association president Paul Fuller praised the operation.
‘The valiant efforts of fire crews in Devon, Somerset and other services across the country, who have been working tirelessly to help those affected by flooding should be recognised and applauded,’ he said.
‘In the face of exceptionally poor weather conditions, they have provided invaluable assistance to people whose lives and livelihood are under threat

Mesut Ozil dividing opinion at the Emirates

Sky Sports News reporter Andy Burton meets journalists and fans to discuss how they view Arsenal's record signing.

Mesut Ozil: Form has dropped off in recent weeks

After their opening-day defeat at home to Aston Villa, Arsenal needed a significant signing in the summer transfer window to appease fans unhappy with a lack of significant investment in the first-team squad.

That signing was Mesut Ozil, and he didn't come cheap. The club sanctioned a club-record fee of £42million and the Arsenal faithful had a new hero. Just remember the scenes on Sky Sports News when his signing was confirmed live on air.
Lauded upon his arrival at the Emirates, Ozil has everything needed to become an Arsenal great. The midfielder registered four goals and six assists in his first 12 Premier League games and with it, the club's title challenge began in earnest.

Nine ways to tell if your

Valentine's Day date is

interested - or if the 

romance will die before

 the roses

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Women have been known to spend hours on end analysing a first date, but there's no need anymore with this handy body language guide

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Body language: It's all in the way you act, says Susan Quilliam (left)

With Valentine's Day just hours away, it's never been more important to understand how your partner really feels about you.

Women don't need to spend hours wondering whether their date will call, all thanks to this new handy guide with nine key body language signs to look out for.

Online dating site Cupid.com hired body language expert Susan Quilliam to reveal how the fairer sex can discover a man’s true intentions.

Whether your man is totally into you, has a wandering eye, or just wants to be friends, there are signs for all three which are easy to look out for.