An Indonesian Airliner, Trigana Air Plane Crashes in Papua


An Indonesian Airliner carrying 54 passengers crashes in remote side of Papua. The Trigana Air flight which took off from Sentani airport in Jayapura at 14:21 and headed to the town of Oksibil lost contact with the ground before the crash.

The crash site was discovered by the villagers who informed the authorities. It is still unclear if there were survivors while the families of the passengers waited for news about their loved ones.

Asian continent has suffered serious plane crashes last year including the still missing MH370 and the AirAsia Airliner that crashed into the Java Sea.

After four Indonesian Airliners, others are in the EU blacklist of banned carriers.

ANSU Postgraduate Form 2015 is Out on Sale

ANSU Postgraduate Form 2015 is Out on Sale

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, (COOU), Formerly, Anambra State University (ANSU) announces the sale of forms for application into Postgraduate programmes leading to the award of Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Degree of Masters (MA, MBA, M.Sc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degrees for the 2015/2016 academic session.

Requirements:
Atleast, a Second Class Lower grade for MSc. OR
3.5 CGPA obtained in MSc for PhD

Method of Application:

"Application forms are obtainable at the School of Postgraduate Studies, Chukwuemeka
Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli and Igbariam Campuses on the payment of the sum of
Ten Thousand Naira (N10,000.00) only made payable to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu
Ojukwu University, in any of the under listed Banks. They should also provide their e-mail
addresses, telephone numbers, and two self addressed, stamped official envelopes."

Participating Banks:

Eco Bank, Fidelity Bank and Zenith Bank

Closing Date:

30th September, 2015


For more details, download the advert here.

Post UTME Dates for Madonna / Caritas University for 2015

Post UTME Dates for Madonna / Caritas University for 2015

Madonna University Post UTME date has been announced as follows:

Date: 24 August and 11 September 2015

Venues: St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Ekwulobia, Madonna University Okija and St. Mary's Catholic Church, Inland Town, Onitsha

Application Fee: 6000 Naira

Requirements for the Test: Birth Certificate, Secondary School Testimonial, Jamb Slip and Passport Photograph.

Candidates who did not choose the school in Jamb are also eligible to register for the test and participate.

UNIZIK, NAU Post UTME Date for 2015

UNIZIK, NAU Post UTME Date for 2015

The date for Nnamdi Azikiwe University Post UTME has been released.
The procedure are as follows:

Dates: The exercise will run from 7th to 10th September, 2015.

Days:

DAY 1: Monday, 7th September, 2015

1. Basic Medical Sciences
2. Biosciences
3. Health Sciences and Technology
4. Medicine
5. Pharmacy

DAY 2: Tuesday, 8th September, 2015

1. Engineering
2. Environmental Sciences
3. Physical Sciences
4. Agriculture

DAY 3: Wednesday, 9th September, 2015

1. Management Sciences
2. Social Sciences
3. Law
4. Arts

DAY 4: Thursday, 10th September, 2015

1. Education
2. Affiliate Institutions:
a. Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze
b. Enugu State College of Education (Technical)
c. Pope John Paul II Major Seminary, Okpuno
d. Auchi Polytechnic


Qualifications:

1. You must have chosen Unizik as your first choice
2. The general cut-off mark is 200 except for
Faculties/Departments indicated below:

Faculties with UTME cut-off mark of 180
(a) Arts (All Programmes except English)
(b) Education
(c) Agriculture
(d) Environmental Sciences
(e) Engineering (Agric & Bio Resources Eng., Polymer /Textiles only)
(f) Physical Sciences ( Mathematics, Statistics only)
(g) Health Sciences and Technology (Radiography, Nursing science only)

Registration for the Test:

Visit the site my.unizik.edu.ng

Upload your recent passport photograph

The PIN code for the registration is obtainable at N2,000.00 (Two Thousand Naira only) from Diamond Bank, First Bank, Fidelity Bank, GTB, Zenith, Enterprise and UBA

Registration ends on Wednesday, 2nd September 2015.

Time for the Test:

Accreditation starts by 8.00 am each day


Requirements to Bring Along to the Exam Hall:

a. Two (2) copies of their online registration forms showing their
photographs.
b. Baptismal Card or Certificate of Birth Registration
c. Photocopies of JAMB Slip showing their photographs and
JAMB online Result. (a copy each)
d. Local Government Identification Certificate

Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi is Recruiting for Graduate Internship Jobs

Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi is Recruiting for Graduate Internship Jobs

The Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi is recruiting. This is a teaching hospital for NAU, Awka. The teaching hospital is however located in Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions:

1. Job Title: Intern, Imaging Scientist

Location: Anambra

Job Description
Selected candidates are expected to undergo a twelve-month unbroken pre-registration internship in the Radiography department, NAUTH, Nnewi.
Qualifications
Candidates must possess a Bachelors Degree in Radiology (B.Rad) from a recognized University plus the provisional Registration of the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (R RBN).
Application Closing Date
18th September, 2015.

Interview Date
9:00 am 20th November, 2015.


2. Job Title: House Officer

Location: Anambra

Job Description
Selected candidates are expected to undergo a Twelve-month unbroken per-registration rotation through the Clinical Departments of Surgery, Medicine Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, NAUTH, Nnewi.

Qualifications
Candidates must possess MBBS Degree from a recognized University and the provisional Registration of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
Application Closing Date
18th September, 2015.

Interview Date
9:00 am 19th November, 2015. 


3. Job Title: Intern Physiotherapist

Location: Anambra

Job Description
Selected candidates are expected to undergo a twelve-month unbroken pre-registration internship in the Physiotherapy department, NAUTH, Nnewi.

Qualifications
Candidates must possess a Degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized University plus the registration of Medical Rehabilitation Therapist Board of Nigeria.
Application Closing Date
18th September, 2015.

Interview Date
9:00 am 18th November, 2015.

4. Job Title: Intern Medical Laboratory Scientist

Location: Anambra

Job Description
Selected candidates are expected to undergo a twelve-month unbroken pre-registration internship in the Laboratory department, NAUTH, Nnewi

Qualifications
Candidates must possess BMLS Degree from a recognized University plus the registration of Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria.
Application Closing Date
18th September, 2015.

Interview Date
9:00 am 16th November, 2015.

5. Job Title: Intern Pharmacist

Location: Anambra

Job Description
Selected candidates are expected to undergo a twelve-month unbroken pre-registration internship in the pharmacy department, NAUTH, Nnewi
Qualifications
Candidates must possess a degree in Pharmacy registrable with the pharmacist council of Nigeria.
Application Closing Date
18th September, 2015.

Interview Date
9:00 am Tuesday 20th October, 2015. 

How to Apply to any of the jobs above:
Interested and qualified candidates should send a type-written application which should be addressed to:
The Chief Medical Director, 
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital,
P.M.B. 5025,
Nnewi,
Nigeria.

Please enclose the following documents:
Two (2) copies of Curriculum Vitae
Two (2)copies of all relevant credentials
Evidence of Change of Name where necessary
Birth Certificate
Current practicing license
Three referee reports.
Remember to indicate your phone number in the tyoe-written application.

All applications should be submitted to the Office of:
The Director of Administration,
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH),
Nnewi,
Anambra State.



6 Confirmed Medicinal Values of Okra Vegetable

6 Confirmed Medicinal Values of Okra Vegetable

One of the early confusions I battled with as a child was that okra is a vegetable. I wondered what fruits were if okra qualifies as a vegetable. That was so many years ago.

Okra is a vegetable used to cook soup especially in West Africa in general and Nigeria in particular. The vegetable is rich in medicinal values and that is the crux of this post. We are going to discuss the medicinal benefits of the plant which you would be surprised to hear.

I have eaten okra of several preparations for an unbroken one year but that was not until I discovered the therapeutic and preventive potentials of the divine gift to mankind, okra.

1. Okra cures infertility in both men and women. The message is written all over the wall of okra that it cures infertility. It increases spermatozoa count in male. Human semen is slimy just like a typical okra fluid. Substantial consumption of okra quickens the production of semen. Above all, it strengthens men sexually. 

In women, it renders ovary productive. A dissection of an okra plant will reveal ova sticking to the ovary in a way similar to that of women. Okra helps ovary to produce as much eggs/ova as possible which are ready for fertilization.

2. Okra quickens digestion and eases defecation. Hard faeces could result in pile. Okra softens faeces for smooth passage via the anus. Indigestion quakes at the site of okra.

3. Okra keeps your colon clean and healthy because it contains fibre.

4. Research has also shown that it cures and prevents diabetes.

5. Okra makes you a better singer if you are interested in singing career. The secret of the voice of Celine Dion is an okra taken raw first thing every morning and flushed down with a glass of water.

6. Okra prevents rapid aging. It renders skin smooth and luxuriant.

Dear reader, it pays to eat Okra often; both cooked and raw.

The Date of English Proficiency Test of the Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan

The Date of English Proficiency Test of the Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan

Update: 

DATE FOR TEST OF PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE

The Test of proficiency in English Language for entrance into the Postgraduate programme (Masters and Postgraduate Diploma) of the University will be conducted on the 2nd, 4th and 5th NOVEMBER, 2019.

All applicants are advised to check their photo card for more information.

Thank you.




Update on the English Proficiency Test of the University of Ibadan would be made available here once the PG School announces it. Please check back soon.


If you are one of the candidates, just find a bottle of cold water and  relax in waiting. If you drink beer, kindly get one and stay cool.

The PG School will notify you via text message and emails. Keep tab of the information through those channels. Check your mail regularly and most importantly, keep your phone on.

You can always check here also for updates, humans are error prone, to avoid occasion where you might not be contacted. UI however is to a very large extent, meticulous.


While you wait, the PG School advises:

"The date for the Test of Proficiency in English Language will be communicated to candidates via email/text messages. Please discountenance information on this from ANY OTHER SOURCE. The Posgraduate School is aware that fraudsters are now on the prowl. Please be warned."

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2 Simple Steps for Making a Website Favicon to Show Up


2 Simple Steps for Making a Website Favicon to Show Up

Have you uploaded a favicon to your website and it is not showing?

Worry not, just follow the steps below:

1. Try refreshing your favicon. You can do that by typing your web address in the address bar of your browser and add: /favicon.ico


For example: www.yourdomain/favicon.ico

When you follow the link, it will show you the old favicon. When it does, just hit "refresh" on your browser. Like charm, your favicon will show up.

Then return to your website/blog and behold your favicon.

2. Try clearing your browser cache if no. 1 fails to work.

Patrick Obahiagbon Spews Fire in Favour of Buhari

Patrick Obahiagbon Spews Fire in Favour of Buhari

The grandiloquent ex-legislator and the rare Anglo-vocabulary icon in Nigeria, Patrick Obahiagbon has bounced back again.

He has this time employed his grammatical prowess in favour of President Buhari.

According to him this time, Buhari's "Spartan discipline" was already yielding results.

It should be recalled that Honourable Obahiagbon was he who observed that Nigeria' democracy was in the state of "crinckum-cranckum."

Popularly known as Igodomigodo, Patrick is currently the Chief of Staff to Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomohle.

Amber Rose Breaks Relationship with Machine Gun Kelly

Amber Rose Breaks Relationship with Machine Gun Kelly

Like a candle in the wind, Amber Rose's relationship with Machine Gun Kelly has puffed away. Amber Rose revealed their quitting to Perez Hilton on her podcast. Many people remarked that they didn't know about the relationship until it was over.

Amber stated point blank:

“No we’re not dating anymore. I think it was just a mutual agreement. We’re still really good friends. “I can’t really support a man on tour anymore. I kind of did that already and I’m just not in a space where that’s really what I want to do. I just need to focus on my son and my business. I’m dating other people and just having a good time.”

North Korea Threatens War Against South Korea if they Fail to Cancel Military Rehearsal

North Korea Threatens War Against South Korea if they Fail to Cancel Military Rehearsal

In reaction to the annual US-South Korea military exercise scheduled for August 17 to 28, North Korea has threatened fire and brimstone that it would be nothing shot of an all-out war if Seoul did not cancel the plans and also stop her anti Pyongyang campaign along their joint border.

North Korea condemned the exercise and called it a war rehearsal.

An unnamed spokesman for the National Defense Commission in North Korea threatened to take "the strongest military counteraction."

He bragged:

"The DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) is the invincible power equipped with both the latest offensive and defensive means unknown to the world, including nuclear deterrence."

Shakira is Set to Voice Gazelle in the Disney's Upcoming Film, Zootopia

Shakira is Set to Voice Gazelle in the Disney's Upcoming Film, Zootopia

The Colombian Pop Star whose Hip Don't Lie, Shakira is set to voice a Disney's animation character in the company’s upcoming animal-themed animated flick, Zootopia.

The unmistakable unique voice of the Pop star and singer of "Can't Remember To Forget You," explains why Disney tipped her for the role.

Shakira will play Gazelle, a beautiful and an anthropomorphic famous pop star in the land of Zootopia.

She will also lend voices to the film's soundtrack: Try Everything.

The film, Zootopia, directed by Byron Howard and Rich Moore is due for release come March 2, 2016.

RHINO WOUNDED BY POACHERS IN SOUTH AFRICA TO UNDERGO SKIN GRAFTING WITH AN ELEPHANT SKIN

RHINO WOUNDED BY POACHERS IN SOUTH AFRICA TO UNDERGO SKIN GRAFTING WITH AN ELEPHANT SKIN

A rhino severely wounded by poachers in the face is to undergo grafting with an elephant skin. 

Poachers shot the 12-year-old rhino on Aug. 5 at a wildlife park in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province.They were reported to have killed the calf of the rhino and shot the mother which fell down unconscious. Then, they began hacking off the horns which were actually what they wanted.

The rhino is named Ithemba, which means "hope" in Zulu, said Marais, who works for Saving the Survivors, an organization committed to rescuing and medically treating injured endangered species.

Marais described the attack on the endangered animal as a horrific injury.

Reports have it that poachers killed 1,200 rhinos in South Africa in 2014. 

This increasing spate of killings of the endangered species, rhino is attributable to the high demand of rhino horns in Asian continent where it is believed to have medicinal value and also a symbol of high social status.