Saturday, 31 March 2012
Friday, 30 March 2012
JAMB releases 2012 UTME results
The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board has released the results of the 2012 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, with only three candidates scoring above 300.The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the results of 27,266 candidates across eight states were withheld for various reasons.
This was stated by JAMB Registrar/Chief Executive, Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, at a news conference in Abuja.
A total of 1,503,931 candidates were registered for the 2012 UTME, which held across the country on March 24, making it the one with the highest number of registered candidates since the existence of JAMB.
Contrary to earlier fears that the Boko Haram sect would disrupt the exam in some Northern states, Ojerinde, said the State Security Service and other security agencies had been engaged to deal with any security threat.
The exam proceeded on the set date without any security problem.
At the news conference, Ojerinde, the JAMB Registrar, listed Abia, Benue, Cross River, Delta, Imo, Lagos, Nasarawa and Rivers as the affected states, due to malpractice such as extortion of money by some examination officials.
“In 2012 UTME, we had some disturbing news of extortion of money from innocent candidates by greedy proprietors and supervisors all these persons will be brought to book,” he said, adding that the outcome of investigation would determine if more results would be released..
Ojerinde said 72, 243 scored 250 and above while 336,330 scored below 170.
He said 374,920 candidates scored between 170 and above, 601,151 candidates scored between 200 and 249 while 901 scored between 270 and 299.
“In 2010, 96,451 results were recorded invalid, while in 2011, the figure reduced drastically to 28,069, due to sensitisation on 2011 UTME.
“For the 2012 UTME, the number was drastically reduced to 5,161; the board will continue to work to ensure that the incidence of incomplete and invalid results is totally wiped out,” he stated.
Ojerinde said that Imo had the highest number of applicants with 123,865 candidates; Delta came second with 88,876 candidates while Anambra placed third with 84,204 candidates.
Conversely, FCT recorded the lowest number with 3,380 candidates, Sokoto placed next with 5, 664 candidates while 5,713 candidates sat from Zamfara.
He said the University of Lagos recorded the highest applicants with 83,865 candidates; Nnamdi Azikiwe University came second with 82,148 candidates while University of Benin came third with 80,048 candidates.
He said arrangement had been made for candidates to check their results online using JAMB web site, www.myjambonline.com, and using the scratch card used earlier for registration.
Wife sacks actor, Prince Uche from home
Veteran actor, Prince James Uche who has been battling diabetes and hypertension that left him almost bedridden for two years now is homeless at the moment.
The tough-talking actor has been kicked out of their Gbagada, Lagos residence by his wife, Ekene who claimed to be tired of running the affairs of their family all alone.
The displaced actor is currently squatting in a white-garment-Church, located near his former Gbagada home in Lagos. He is calling on all well-meaning Nigerians to come to his rescue.
WG gathered that Uche’s wife, a seamstress in Gbagada, allegedly got fed up with her husband’s endless predicament after two years of single-offhandedly fending for the family, resulting in her reaching the drastic decision to throw him out of their house.
A source close to the couple said trouble started for the Abia state-born actor, when he recently returned to Lagos after spending more than a year in his home town, in Abia State. He had gone to seek alternative solution to his protracted ailment only to return to Lagos, to meet his wife a changed person.
He was said to be practically having issues with her almost on daily basis since stepping into their rented apartment.
“While he was sick, his wife took over the responsibility of catering for the family, including paying the children’s school fees. So, when he returned to Lagos recently after spending more than a year in Abia State, his wife couldn’t stand him any more.
The situation forced the actor to relocate to a nearby white garment Church, in Gbagada. It was in the said Church he allegedly received healing from his illness. “The Church serves as his current abode” narrated our source.
Given his present condition, Prince Uche who has been off the screen for sometimes now, and almost impoverished following his protracted illness is calling on Nigerian to help save his marriage from hitting the rock as well as rehabilitating him. He does not want his marriage to crash because of his inability to fend for his family.
According to him, since his illness started two years ago, he has not featured in any movie, adding that his desire is to stay together with his wife to train their three children.
His words “Í don’t want my marriage to crash. I’m once again calling on Governor Theodore Orji of Abia State to come to my rescue. He responded well by paying my hospital bill the last time I was on admission. Though God has healed me, I sincerely need help.”
Prince James Uche, two years ago was diagnosed to be suffering from diabetes and hypertension. He spend over eight months at PAX Medical Clinic located in Ijesha-Tedo, Surulere, Lagos, where he was unable to upset his medical bills until Governor Theodore Orji of Abia State came to rescue, courtesy of Saturday Vanguard reports on his predicaments.
Still recuperating from the illness, Prince Uche relocated to the eastern part of the country about a year ago to seek for alternative solution to his ordeal. He returned to Lagos recently to reunite with his family, only to be kicked out of the home by a wife who stood by him even when his condition was unbearable.
Genesis of his ordeal could be traced to when he collided with a BRT bus in the Anthony Village area of Lagos in 2010. The father of three children, recalled that after colliding with the bus, the next thing “I noticed was that my leg began to swell. And since the incident happened, I have visited several Churches and hospitals to no avail”.
Today what Prince Uche thought was a minor injury has surpassed his wildest dream. With no solution in sight only the aid of well meaning Nigerians can make the difference in the life of the veteran actor.
Mokeme set to quit bachelorhood
List of Nollywood bachelors will soon decrease as actor Chidi Mokeme is set to quit bachelorhood. According to reports, the artiste will be getting married in a matter of weeks to his lover whose identity has not been disclosed. Mokeme is also a model and TV host. He is believed to be one of the ‘unrepentant’ bachelors of the industry.
Thursday, 29 March 2012
PARENTS ARE SACRED
Don’t offend parents
They are sacred
God defends their cause
God confirms their words
God seals their sayings
Their blessing or curse sticks
- Noah cursed His son who announced & published his nakedness.
- Abraham blessed Isaac
- Isaac blessed Jacob irreversibly. Heb.11:20,21
- Jacob blessed his children and cursed one.
Gen.49
Beware of parental curse. Prov.20:20
Obey your parents
Regard your parents
Honour your parents – Ex.20:12
They are sacred
God defends their cause
God confirms their words
God seals their sayings
Their blessing or curse sticks
- Noah cursed His son who announced & published his nakedness.
- Abraham blessed Isaac
- Isaac blessed Jacob irreversibly. Heb.11:20,21
- Jacob blessed his children and cursed one.
Gen.49
Beware of parental curse. Prov.20:20
Obey your parents
Regard your parents
Honour your parents – Ex.20:12
Still basking in the euphoria of the success of their last album, Cupid Stories, the duo of Vast and Smash popularly known in the music scene as Bracket have acquired new automobiles worth N25 million. The Yori-Yori crooners increased the number of automobiles in their garage over the weekend with the acquisition of two brand new Range Rover Sports and a G-class. The two Range Rover Sports which will carry the special plate number ‘Peace Ambassador’ will be used by Vast and Smash respectively, while the G-class is for their promoter, Ape Planet.
Professor’s hubby commits suicide in Ilorin
The husband of Prof. Oyeronke Olademo of the Department of Religions, University of Ilorin, Olubunmi, was on Wednesday found dangling from a tree in the family’s uncompleted building at Oke-Odo, Tanke, Ilorin, Kwara State.
According to a source, who pleaded anonymity, Olademo requested some money from his wife on Tuesday. But Oyeronke was said to have declined his request.
Our correspondent learnt that Olubunmi, a businessman, had initially left a note threatening to commit suicide if his wife refused to give him the money.
Our correspondent was informed that Olademo later called his wife on the phone reiterating his threat, but she would not bulge, instead she reported the matter at the Tanke Police Station.
The Division Police Officer, immediately began a search for Olademo. All efforts by the police team and some members of his family to determine his whereabouts reportedly proved abortive.
According to the source, one of the couple’s children later informed Oyeronke that her father went to their new building site.
The search team was said to have immediately rushed to the uncompleted building and found the lifeless body of Olademo dangling from a tree with a rope around his neck.
The police were said to have moved the corpse to about 7.30am on Wednesday to the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital.
The Professor, our correspondent learnt, was arrested and later released on bail.
The Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Dabo Ezekiel, confirmed the incident.
He told journalists that the officials of the state Criminal Investigation Department were already investigating the circumstances surrounding Olubunmi’s death.
“It is true. We got information that the man was missing on Tuesday. This morning, his lifeless body was found dangling from a tree at Tanke area of Ilorin. His corpse was later evacuated and deposited at UITH while investigation into the matter has commenced,” he said.
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Photos: Man beats his wife 4 days after wedding |
A newly married man. Nicky Pearce, who is supposed to be having a blast with his bride currently cooling his feet behind the bars after accusing his wife flirting with the best man, then beat her up and smashed all their wedding gifts.
The couple Tammy Driver, 21, and Nicky, 29, separated upon returning from their honeymoon weekend, following a violent row at their home near Aberdare, South Wales.
Jealous Pearce flew into a drunken rage and attacked his new wife, grabbing her by the neck before allegedly biting her and breaking her nose.
He has now been jailed for a year after admitting the assault.
Narrating her ordeal, the devastated bride said: "The sacred vows that Nicky and I took four days earlier meant nothing to him at all. He promised to love me and take care of me for the rest of my life. but it was nightmare.
The couple Tammy Driver, 21, and Nicky, 29, separated upon returning from their honeymoon weekend, following a violent row at their home near Aberdare, South Wales.
Jealous Pearce flew into a drunken rage and attacked his new wife, grabbing her by the neck before allegedly biting her and breaking her nose.
He has now been jailed for a year after admitting the assault.
Narrating her ordeal, the devastated bride said: "The sacred vows that Nicky and I took four days earlier meant nothing to him at all. He promised to love me and take care of me for the rest of my life. but it was nightmare.
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