JAMB SCORE FORMAT

NEW POST UTME SCREENING SYSTEM.      

O Level Result:- 40%
Breakdown
A1-8%
B2-7%
B3-6%
C4-5%
C5-4%
C6-3%

Five A1-40%
Five B2-35%
Five B3-30%
Five C4-25%
Five C5-20%
Five C6-15%

UTME Scores-60%
180-189 = 10%
190-199 = 20%
200-209 = 30%
210-219 = 40%
220-229 = 50%
230 & Above = 60%

Please, let our children, siblings, nieces and nephews, be aware that the era of C's is over, higher institutions are now in the era of A's.

A's isn't meant for everyone but good for everyone. A is achievable with undiluted concentration, adequate preparation and determination.

Important Notice :

This may be of interest and assistance to our children. All candidates seeking for admission into University through JAMB should take note that English Language is compulsory for all and is already an automatic part of the subject combinations:

2016/2017 Full List of JAMB Subject Combinations for All Courses:-

JAMB Subject Combinations for Sciences:

1. Medicine and Surgery:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

2. Agricultural Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

3. Computer Science:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and one of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics and Geography

4. Biochemistry:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

5. Biological Sciences:
Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics.

6. Physics:
Use of English, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or Biology.

7. Mathematics:
Use of English, Mathematics and any two of Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Biology and Agricultural Science.

8. Chemistry:
Use of English, Chemistry and two of Physics, Biology and Mathematics.

9. Nursing:
Use of English, Physics, Biology and Chemistry

10. Food, Science and Technology:
Use of English, Chemistry, Mathematics / Physics and Agric Science

11. Pharmacy:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

12. Industrial Chemistry:
Use of English, Chemistry, Mathematics and any of Physics/Biology/Agricultural Science.

13. Fisheries:
Use of English, Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science and any other Science subject.

14. Geology:
Use of English and any three Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology and Geography.

15. Geography:
Use of English, Geography and any two of Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Agricultural Science.

16. Surveying an Geoinformatics:
Use of English, Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology and Economics.

17. Statistics:
Use of English, Mathematics and any two of Physics, chemistry, agricultural science and economics.

18. Building:
Use of English, Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology and Economics.

19. Microbiology:
Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics.

20. Botany:
Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and any other Science subject.

21. Zoology:
Use of English, Biology and any two of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

22. Pure and Applied Mathematics:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Biology or Agric Science or Chemistry or Geography.

23. Agriculture:
English, Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and any one of Physics and Mathematics.

24. Agricultural Economics:
English Language, Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science and Mathematics.

25. Agric-Extension:
English, Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science plus Mathematics or Physics.

26. Agronomy:
English, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture and Physics or Mathematics.

27. Animal Production and Science:
Use of English, Chemistry, Biology/Agric Science and Physics/Mathematics.

28. Crop Production and Science:
English, Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and Mathematics or Physics.

29. Soil Science:
English, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science plus Mathematics or Physics.

30. Veterinary Science:
English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology

31. Forestry:
Use of English, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture and Physics or Mathematics.

32. Civil Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

33. Chemical Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

34. Computer Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

35. Electrical Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

36. Electronic Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

37. Marine Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

38. Mechanical Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

39. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

40. Petroleum and Gas Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

41. Systems Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

42. Structural Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

43. Production and Industrial Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

44. Architecture:
English, Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology and Economics.

45. Quantity Surveying:
Use of English, Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology and Economics.

46. Urban and Regional Planning:
English, Mathematics, Geography and one of Economics, Physics, Chemistry.

47. Estate Management:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and one other subject

48. Anatomy:
English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry or Physics.

49. Dentistry:
Use of English, Chemistry, Biology and one Science subject.

50. Medical Laboratory Science:
English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

51. Medical Rehabilitation:
Use of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology

52. Physiology:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

53. Physiotherapy:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

54. Radiography:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

55. Veterinary Medicine:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

JAMB Subject Combinations for Social Sciences:

1. Accountancy:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subject

2. Business Administration:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subject

3. Public Administration:
Use of English, Government, Economics and any other subject

4. Banking and Finance:
Use of English, Mathematics, one Social Science subject and any other subject

5. Economics:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and any of Government, History, Geography, Literature in English, French and CRK/IRK.

6. Demography and Social Statistics:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics/ Geography and any other subject.

7. Geography:
Use of English, Geography and two other Arts or Social Science subjects

8. Library Science:
Use of English and Any three Arts or Social Science subjects

9. Mass Communication:
Use of English and any three from Arts or Social Science subjects.

10. Sociology:
Use of English, Three Social Science or Arts subjects.

11. Political Science:
Use of English, Government or History plus two other Social Science/Arts subjects.

12. Philosophy:
Use of English, Government and any other two subjects

13. Psychology:
Use of English, Any three subjects from Arts or Social Science

14. Religious Studies:
Use of English Language, CRK/IRS and any two other subjects.

15. Social Works: Use of English Language, Mathematics, Economics/ Geography and any other subject

16. Sociology and Anthropology:
Use of English, Three Social Science or Arts Subjects

17. Industrial Relations:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics plus one other relevant subject

18. Human Resources Management:
Use of English, Economics, Government and any other relevant subjects.

19. International Relations: Use of English, Economics, Literature- in English and Geography/Government / History.

20. Business Management:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and one other subject.

21. Cooperative and Rural Development:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics plus one other subject.

22. Tourism:
English, Mathematics, Economics and any other subject.

23. Marketing:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics plus one other relevant Subject.

24. Insurance:
English, Mathematics, Economics and one other subject.

JAMB Subject Combinations for Arts:

1. Arabic and Islamic Studies:
Use of English, Arabic and Two subjects from Arts and/or Social Sciences.

2. Christian Religious Studies:
Use of English, Two Arts subjects including Christian Religious Knowledge and any other subject.

3. Fine and Applied Arts:
Use of English Language, Fine Art and two other Arts subjects or Social Science subject.

4. Theatre Arts:
Use of English, Lit. in English and two other relevant subjects.

5. Linguistics:
English, Two relevant Arts subjects and any other subject.

6. English and International Studies:
Use of English, Literature in English, Government or History or any other Arts subjects.

7. French:
English, French and any other two subjects from Arts and Social Sciences.

8. English Language:
Use of English, Lit.-in-English, one other Arts subject and another Arts or Social Science subject.

9. Hausa:
English, Hausa, Lit in English and any of Economics, Government, History and Arabic.

10. History and International Studies:
Use of English, History/Government and any other two subjects from Arts & Social Science.

11. Islamic Studies:
English, Islamic Religious Studies plus two other Arts subjects.

12. Igbo:
English, Igbo and two subjects from Arts and social Sciences.

13. Mass Communication:
Use of English, Any three Arts and Social Science subjects.

14. Music:
Use of English, Music, one other Arts subject plus any other subject.

15. Philosophy:
Use of English, Any three subjects.

16. Religious Studies:
English, CRK/IRS and any two other subjects.

17. Yoruba:
Use of English, Yoruba and two other subjects in Arts or
Social Sciences.

18. Anthropology:
Use of English, Any three of History, CRK/IRK,
Geography, Economics, Literature in English and French.

19. Criminology and Security Studies:
English, Economics, Government, and any one of the following: History, Geography, Literature in English,‎ French, IRK, Hausa.

20. Law:
English, Literature, Economics and any other Art Subject.

21. Civil Law:
English Language and Any three Arts or Social Science
subjects.

22. Islamic / Sharia Law:
Use of English Language and Any three Arts or Social
Science subjects including Arabic or Islamic Studies

I hope this piece of information will go a long way as parents/mentors, in admonishing/ providing Career Guidance and Counseling to our wards, relations, as well as neighbours ‎for sound professional growth and development.NEW POST UTME SCREENING SYSTEM.      

O Level Result:- 40%
Breakdown
A1-8%
B2-7%
B3-6%
C4-5%
C5-4%
C6-3%

Five A1-40%
Five B2-35%
Five B3-30%
Five C4-25%
Five C5-20%
Five C6-15%

UTME Scores-60%
180-189 = 10%
190-199 = 20%
200-209 = 30%
210-219 = 40%
220-229 = 50%
230 & Above = 60%

Please, let our children, siblings, nieces and nephews, be aware that the era of C's is over, higher institutions are now in the era of A's.

A's isn't meant for everyone but good for everyone. A is achievable with undiluted concentration, adequate preparation and determination.

Important Notice :

This may be of interest and assistance to our children. All candidates seeking for admission into University through JAMB should take note that English Language is compulsory for all and is already an automatic part of the subject combinations:

2016/2017 Full List of JAMB Subject Combinations for All Courses:-

JAMB Subject Combinations for Sciences:

1. Medicine and Surgery:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

2. Agricultural Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

3. Computer Science:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and one of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics and Geography

4. Biochemistry:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

5. Biological Sciences:
Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics.

6. Physics:
Use of English, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or Biology.

7. Mathematics:
Use of English, Mathematics and any two of Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Biology and Agricultural Science.

8. Chemistry:
Use of English, Chemistry and two of Physics, Biology and Mathematics.

9. Nursing:
Use of English, Physics, Biology and Chemistry

10. Food, Science and Technology:
Use of English, Chemistry, Mathematics / Physics and Agric Science

11. Pharmacy:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

12. Industrial Chemistry:
Use of English, Chemistry, Mathematics and any of Physics/Biology/Agricultural Science.

13. Fisheries:
Use of English, Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science and any other Science subject.

14. Geology:
Use of English and any three Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology and Geography.

15. Geography:
Use of English, Geography and any two of Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Agricultural Science.

16. Surveying an Geoinformatics:
Use of English, Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology and Economics.

17. Statistics:
Use of English, Mathematics and any two of Physics, chemistry, agricultural science and economics.

18. Building:
Use of English, Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology and Economics.

19. Microbiology:
Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics.

20. Botany:
Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and any other Science subject.

21. Zoology:
Use of English, Biology and any two of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

22. Pure and Applied Mathematics:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Biology or Agric Science or Chemistry or Geography.

23. Agriculture:
English, Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and any one of Physics and Mathematics.

24. Agricultural Economics:
English Language, Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science and Mathematics.

25. Agric-Extension:
English, Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science plus Mathematics or Physics.

26. Agronomy:
English, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture and Physics or Mathematics.

27. Animal Production and Science:
Use of English, Chemistry, Biology/Agric Science and Physics/Mathematics.

28. Crop Production and Science:
English, Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and Mathematics or Physics.

29. Soil Science:
English, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science plus Mathematics or Physics.

30. Veterinary Science:
English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology

31. Forestry:
Use of English, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture and Physics or Mathematics.

32. Civil Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

33. Chemical Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

34. Computer Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

35. Electrical Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

36. Electronic Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

37. Marine Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

38. Mechanical Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

39. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

40. Petroleum and Gas Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

41. Systems Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

42. Structural Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

43. Production and Industrial Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

44. Architecture:
English, Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology and Economics.

45. Quantity Surveying:
Use of English, Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology and Economics.

46. Urban and Regional Planning:
English, Mathematics, Geography and one of Economics, Physics, Chemistry.

47. Estate Management:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and one other subject

48. Anatomy:
English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry or Physics.

49. Dentistry:
Use of English, Chemistry, Biology and one Science subject.

50. Medical Laboratory Science:
English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

51. Medical Rehabilitation:
Use of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology

52. Physiology:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

53. Physiotherapy:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

54. Radiography:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

55. Veterinary Medicine:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

JAMB Subject Combinations for Social Sciences:

1. Accountancy:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subject

2. Business Administration:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subject

3. Public Administration:
Use of English, Government, Economics and any other subject

4. Banking and Finance:
Use of English, Mathematics, one Social Science subject and any other subject

5. Economics:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and any of Government, History, Geography, Literature in English, French and CRK/IRK.

6. Demography and Social Statistics:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics/ Geography and any other subject.

7. Geography:
Use of English, Geography and two other Arts or Social Science subjects

8. Library Science:
Use of English and Any three Arts or Social Science subjects

9. Mass Communication:
Use of English and any three from Arts or Social Science subjects.

10. Sociology:
Use of English, Three Social Science or Arts subjects.

11. Political Science:
Use of English, Government or History plus two other Social Science/Arts subjects.

12. Philosophy:
Use of English, Government and any other two subjects

13. Psychology:
Use of English, Any three subjects from Arts or Social Science

14. Religious Studies:
Use of English Language, CRK/IRS and any two other subjects.

15. Social Works: Use of English Language, Mathematics, Economics/ Geography and any other subject

16. Sociology and Anthropology:
Use of English, Three Social Science or Arts Subjects

17. Industrial Relations:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics plus one other relevant subject

18. Human Resources Management:
Use of English, Economics, Government and any other relevant subjects.

19. International Relations: Use of English, Economics, Literature- in English and Geography/Government / History.

20. Business Management:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and one other subject.

21. Cooperative and Rural Development:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics plus one other subject.

22. Tourism:
English, Mathematics, Economics and any other subject.

23. Marketing:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics plus one other relevant Subject.

24. Insurance:
English, Mathematics, Economics and one other subject.

JAMB Subject Combinations for Arts:

1. Arabic and Islamic Studies:
Use of English, Arabic and Two subjects from Arts and/or Social Sciences.

2. Christian Religious Studies:
Use of English, Two Arts subjects including Christian Religious Knowledge and any other subject.

3. Fine and Applied Arts:
Use of English Language, Fine Art and two other Arts subjects or Social Science subject.

4. Theatre Arts:
Use of English, Lit. in English and two other relevant subjects.

5. Linguistics:
English, Two relevant Arts subjects and any other subject.

6. English and International Studies:
Use of English, Literature in English, Government or History or any other Arts subjects.

7. French:
English, French and any other two subjects from Arts and Social Sciences.

8. English Language:
Use of English, Lit.-in-English, one other Arts subject and another Arts or Social Science subject.

9. Hausa:
English, Hausa, Lit in English and any of Economics, Government, History and Arabic.

10. History and International Studies:
Use of English, History/Government and any other two subjects from Arts & Social Science.

11. Islamic Studies:
English, Islamic Religious Studies plus two other Arts subjects.

12. Igbo:
English, Igbo and two subjects from Arts and social Sciences.

13. Mass Communication:
Use of English, Any three Arts and Social Science subjects.

14. Music:
Use of English, Music, one other Arts subject plus any other subject.

15. Philosophy:
Use of English, Any three subjects.

16. Religious Studies:
English, CRK/IRS and any two other subjects.

17. Yoruba:
Use of English, Yoruba and two other subjects in Arts or
Social Sciences.

18. Anthropology:
Use of English, Any three of History, CRK/IRK,
Geography, Economics, Literature in English and French.

19. Criminology and Security Studies:
English, Economics, Government, and any one of the following: History, Geography, Literature in English,‎ French, IRK, Hausa.

20. Law:
English, Literature, Economics and any other Art Subject.

21. Civil Law:
English Language and Any three Arts or Social Science
subjects.

22. Islamic / Sharia Law:
Use of English Language and Any three Arts or Social
Science subjects including Arabic or Islamic Studies

I hope this piece of information will go a long way as parents/mentors, in admonishing/ providing Career Guidance an CF TCdy Counseling to our wards, relations, as well as neighbours ‎for sound professional growth and development.NEW POST UTME SCREENING SYSTEM.      

O Level Result:- 40%
Breakdown
A1-8%
B2-7%
B3-6%
C4-5%
C5-4%
C6-3%

Five A1-40%
Five B2-35%
Five B3-30%
Five C4-25%
Five C5-20%
Five C6-15%

UTME Scores-60%
180-189 = 10%
190-199 = 20%
200-209 = 30%
210-219 = 40%
220-229 = 50%
230 & Above = 60%

Please, let our children, siblings, nieces and nephews, be aware that the era of C's is over, higher institutions are now in the era of A's.

A's isn't meant for everyone but good for everyone. A is achievable with undiluted concentration, adequate preparation and determination.

Important Notice :

This may be of interest and assistance to our children. All candidates seeking for admission into University through JAMB should take note that English Language is compulsory for all and is already an automatic part of the subject combinations:

2016/2017 Full List of JAMB Subject Combinations for All Courses:-

JAMB Subject Combinations for Sciences:

1. Medicine and Surgery:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

2. Agricultural Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

3. Computer Science:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and one of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics and Geography

4. Biochemistry:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

5. Biological Sciences:
Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics.

6. Physics:
Use of English, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or Biology.

7. Mathematics:
Use of English, Mathematics and any two of Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Biology and Agricultural Science.

8. Chemistry:
Use of English, Chemistry and two of Physics, Biology and Mathematics.

9. Nursing:
Use of English, Physics, Biology and Chemistry

10. Food, Science and Technology:
Use of English, Chemistry, Mathematics / Physics and Agric Science

11. Pharmacy:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

12. Industrial Chemistry:
Use of English, Chemistry, Mathematics and any of Physics/Biology/Agricultural Science.

13. Fisheries:
Use of English, Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science and any other Science subject.

14. Geology:
Use of English and any three Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology and Geography.

15. Geography:
Use of English, Geography and any two of Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Agricultural Science.

16. Surveying an Geoinformatics:
Use of English, Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology and Economics.

17. Statistics:
Use of English, Mathematics and any two of Physics, chemistry, agricultural science and economics.

18. Building:
Use of English, Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology and Economics.

19. Microbiology:
Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics.

20. Botany:
Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and any other Science subject.

21. Zoology:
Use of English, Biology and any two of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

22. Pure and Applied Mathematics:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Biology or Agric Science or Chemistry or Geography.

23. Agriculture:
English, Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and any one of Physics and Mathematics.

24. Agricultural Economics:
English Language, Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science and Mathematics.

25. Agric-Extension:
English, Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science plus Mathematics or Physics.

26. Agronomy:
English, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture and Physics or Mathematics.

27. Animal Production and Science:
Use of English, Chemistry, Biology/Agric Science and Physics/Mathematics.

28. Crop Production and Science:
English, Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and Mathematics or Physics.

29. Soil Science:
English, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science plus Mathematics or Physics.

30. Veterinary Science:
English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology

31. Forestry:
Use of English, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture and Physics or Mathematics.

32. Civil Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

33. Chemical Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

34. Computer Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

35. Electrical Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

36. Electronic Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

37. Marine Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

38. Mechanical Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

39. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

40. Petroleum and Gas Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

41. Systems Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

42. Structural Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

43. Production and Industrial Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

44. Architecture:
English, Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology and Economics.

45. Quantity Surveying:
Use of English, Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology and Economics.

46. Urban and Regional Planning:
English, Mathematics, Geography and one of Economics, Physics, Chemistry.

47. Estate Management:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and one other subject

48. Anatomy:
English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry or Physics.

49. Dentistry:
Use of English, Chemistry, Biology and one Science subject.

50. Medical Laboratory Science:
English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

51. Medical Rehabilitation:
Use of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology

52. Physiology:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

53. Physiotherapy:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

54. Radiography:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

55. Veterinary Medicine:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

JAMB Subject Combinations for Social Sciences:

1. Accountancy:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subject

2. Business Administration:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subject

3. Public Administration:
Use of English, Government, Economics and any other subject

4. Banking and Finance:
Use of English, Mathematics, one Social Science subject and any other subject

5. Economics:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and any of Government, History, Geography, Literature in English, French and CRK/IRK.

6. Demography and Social Statistics:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics/ Geography and any other subject.

7. Geography:
Use of English, Geography and two other Arts or Social Science subjects

8. Library Science:
Use of English and Any three Arts or Social Science subjects

9. Mass Communication:
Use of English and any three from Arts or Social Science subjects.

10. Sociology:
Use of English, Three Social Science or Arts subjects.

11. Political Science:
Use of English, Government or History plus two other Social Science/Arts subjects.

12. Philosophy:
Use of English, Government and any other two subjects

13. Psychology:
Use of English, Any three subjects from Arts or Social Science

14. Religious Studies:
Use of English Language, CRK/IRS and any two other subjects.

15. Social Works: Use of English Language, Mathematics, Economics/ Geography and any other subject

16. Sociology and Anthropology:
Use of English, Three Social Science or Arts Subjects

17. Industrial Relations:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics plus one other relevant subject

18. Human Resources Management:
Use of English, Economics, Government and any other relevant subjects.

19. International Relations: Use of English, Economics, Literature- in English and Geography/Government / History.

20. Business Management:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and one other subject.

21. Cooperative and Rural Development:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics plus one other subject.

22. Tourism:
English, Mathematics, Economics and any other subject.

23. Marketing:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics plus one other relevant Subject.

24. Insurance:
English, Mathematics, Economics and one other subject.

JAMB Subject Combinations for Arts:

1. Arabic and Islamic Studies:
Use of English, Arabic and Two subjects from Arts and/or Social Sciences.

2. Christian Religious Studies:
Use of English, Two Arts subjects including Christian Religious Knowledge and any other subject.

3. Fine and Applied Arts:
Use of English Language, Fine Art and two other Arts subjects or Social Science subject.

4. Theatre Arts:
Use of English, Lit. in English and two other relevant subjects.

5. Linguistics:
English, Two relevant Arts subjects and any other subject.

6. English and International Studies:
Use of English, Literature in English, Government or History or any other Arts subjects.

7. French:
English, French and any other two subjects from Arts and Social Sciences.

8. English Language:
Use of English, Lit.-in-English, one other Arts subject and another Arts or Social Science subject.

9. Hausa:
English, Hausa, Lit in English and any of Economics, Government, History and Arabic.

10. History and International Studies:
Use of English, History/Government and any other two subjects from Arts & Social Science.

11. Islamic Studies:
English, Islamic Religious Studies plus two other Arts subjects.

12. Igbo:
English, Igbo and two subjects from Arts and social Sciences.

13. Mass Communication:
Use of English, Any three Arts and Social Science subjects.

14. Music:
Use of English, Music, one other Arts subject plus any other subject.

15. Philosophy:
Use of English, Any three subjects.

16. Religious Studies:
English, CRK/IRS and any two other subjects.

17. Yoruba:
Use of English, Yoruba and two other subjects in Arts or
Social Sciences.

18. Anthropology:
Use of English, Any three of History, CRK/IRK,
Geography, Economics, Literature in English and French.

19. Criminology and Security Studies:
English, Economics, Government, and any one of the following: History, Geography, Literature in English,‎ French, IRK, Hausa.

20. Law:
English, Literature, Economics and any other Art Subject.

21. Civil Law:
English Language and Any three Arts or Social Science
subjects.

22. Islamic / Sharia Law:
Use of English Language and Any three Arts or Social
Science subjects including Arabic or Islamic Studies

I hope this piece of information will go a long way as parents/mentors, in admonishing/ providing Career Guidance and Counseling to our wards, relations, as well as neighbours ‎for sound professional growth and development.NEW POST UTME SCREENING SYSTEM.      

O Level Result:- 40%
Breakdown
A1-8%
B2-7%
B3-6%
C4-5%
C5-4%
C6-3%

Five A1-40%
Five B2-35%
Five B3-30%
Five C4-25%
Five C5-20%
Five C6-15%

UTME Scores-60%
180-189 = 10%
190-199 = 20%
200-209 = 30%
210-219 = 40%
220-229 = 50%
230 & Above = 60%

Please, let our children, siblings, nieces and nephews, be aware that the era of C's is over, higher institutions are now in the era of A's.

A's isn't meant for everyone but good for everyone. A is achievable with undiluted concentration, adequate preparation and determination.

Important Notice :

This may be of interest and assistance to our children. All candidates seeking for admission into University through JAMB should take note that English Language is compulsory for all and is already an automatic part of the subject combinations:

2016/2017 Full List of JAMB Subject Combinations for All Courses:-

JAMB Subject Combinations for Sciences:

1. Medicine and Surgery:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

2. Agricultural Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

3. Computer Science:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and one of Biology, Chemistry, Agric Science, Economics and Geography

4. Biochemistry:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

5. Biological Sciences:
Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics.

6. Physics:
Use of English, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or Biology.

7. Mathematics:
Use of English, Mathematics and any two of Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Biology and Agricultural Science.

8. Chemistry:
Use of English, Chemistry and two of Physics, Biology and Mathematics.

9. Nursing:
Use of English, Physics, Biology and Chemistry

10. Food, Science and Technology:
Use of English, Chemistry, Mathematics / Physics and Agric Science

11. Pharmacy:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

12. Industrial Chemistry:
Use of English, Chemistry, Mathematics and any of Physics/Biology/Agricultural Science.

13. Fisheries:
Use of English, Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science and any other Science subject.

14. Geology:
Use of English and any three Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology and Geography.

15. Geography:
Use of English, Geography and any two of Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Agricultural Science.

16. Surveying an Geoinformatics:
Use of English, Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology and Economics.

17. Statistics:
Use of English, Mathematics and any two of Physics, chemistry, agricultural science and economics.

18. Building:
Use of English, Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology and Economics.

19. Microbiology:
Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics.

20. Botany:
Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and any other Science subject.

21. Zoology:
Use of English, Biology and any two of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

22. Pure and Applied Mathematics:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Biology or Agric Science or Chemistry or Geography.

23. Agriculture:
English, Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and any one of Physics and Mathematics.

24. Agricultural Economics:
English Language, Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science and Mathematics.

25. Agric-Extension:
English, Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science plus Mathematics or Physics.

26. Agronomy:
English, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture and Physics or Mathematics.

27. Animal Production and Science:
Use of English, Chemistry, Biology/Agric Science and Physics/Mathematics.

28. Crop Production and Science:
English, Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and Mathematics or Physics.

29. Soil Science:
English, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science plus Mathematics or Physics.

30. Veterinary Science:
English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology

31. Forestry:
Use of English, Chemistry, Biology or Agriculture and Physics or Mathematics.

32. Civil Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

33. Chemical Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

34. Computer Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

35. Electrical Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

36. Electronic Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

37. Marine Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

38. Mechanical Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

39. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

40. Petroleum and Gas Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

41. Systems Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

42. Structural Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

43. Production and Industrial Engineering:
Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

44. Architecture:
English, Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology and Economics.

45. Quantity Surveying:
Use of English, Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology and Economics.

46. Urban and Regional Planning:
English, Mathematics, Geography and one of Economics, Physics, Chemistry.

47. Estate Management:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and one other subject

48. Anatomy:
English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry or Physics.

49. Dentistry:
Use of English, Chemistry, Biology and one Science subject.

50. Medical Laboratory Science:
English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

51. Medical Rehabilitation:
Use of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology

52. Physiology:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

53. Physiotherapy:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

54. Radiography:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

55. Veterinary Medicine:
Use of English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

JAMB Subject Combinations for Social Sciences:

1. Accountancy:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subject

2. Business Administration:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subject

3. Public Administration:
Use of English, Government, Economics and any other subject

4. Banking and Finance:
Use of English, Mathematics, one Social Science subject and any other subject

5. Economics:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and any of Government, History, Geography, Literature in English, French and CRK/IRK.

6. Demography and Social Statistics:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics/ Geography and any other subject.

7. Geography:
Use of English, Geography and two other Arts or Social Science subjects

8. Library Science:
Use of English and Any three Arts or Social Science subjects

9. Mass Communication:
Use of English and any three from Arts or Social Science subjects.

10. Sociology:
Use of English, Three Social Science or Arts subjects.

11. Political Science:
Use of English, Government or History plus two other Social Science/Arts subjects.

12. Philosophy:
Use of English, Government and any other two subjects

13. Psychology:
Use of English, Any three subjects from Arts or Social Science

14. Religious Studies:
Use of English Language, CRK/IRS and any two other subjects.

15. Social Works: Use of English Language, Mathematics, Economics/ Geography and any other subject

16. Sociology and Anthropology:
Use of English, Three Social Science or Arts Subjects

17. Industrial Relations:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics plus one other relevant subject

18. Human Resources Management:
Use of English, Economics, Government and any other relevant subjects.

19. International Relations: Use of English, Economics, Literature- in English and Geography/Government / History.

20. Business Management:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics and one other subject.

21. Cooperative and Rural Development:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics plus one other subject.

22. Tourism:
English, Mathematics, Economics and any other subject.

23. Marketing:
Use of English, Mathematics, Economics plus one other relevant Subject.

24. Insurance:
English, Mathematics, Economics and one other subject.

JAMB Subject Combinations for Arts:

1. Arabic and Islamic Studies:
Use of English, Arabic and Two subjects from Arts and/or Social Sciences.

2. Christian Religious Studies:
Use of English, Two Arts subjects including Christian Religious Knowledge and any other subject.

3. Fine and Applied Arts:
Use of English Language, Fine Art and two other Arts subjects or Social Science subject.

4. Theatre Arts:
Use of English, Lit. in English and two other relevant subjects.

5. Linguistics:
English, Two relevant Arts subjects and any other subject.

6. English and International Studies:
Use of English, Literature in English, Government or History or any other Arts subjects.

7. French:
English, French and any other two subjects from Arts and Social Sciences.

8. English Language:
Use of English, Lit.-in-English, one other Arts subject and another Arts or Social Science subject.

9. Hausa:
English, Hausa, Lit in English and any of Economics, Government, History and Arabic.

10. History and International Studies:
Use of English, History/Government and any other two subjects from Arts & Social Science.

11. Islamic Studies:
English, Islamic Religious Studies plus two other Arts subjects.

12. Igbo:
English, Igbo and two subjects from Arts and social Sciences.

13. Mass Communication:
Use of English, Any three Arts and Social Science subjects.

14. Music:
Use of English, Music, one other Arts subject plus any other subject.

15. Philosophy:
Use of English, Any three subjects.

16. Religious Studies:
English, CRK/IRS and any two other subjects.

17. Yoruba:
Use of English, Yoruba and two other subjects in Arts or
Social Sciences.

18. Anthropology:
Use of English, Any three of History, CRK/IRK,
Geography, Economics, Literature in English and French.

19. Criminology and Security Studies:
English, Economics, Government, and any one of the following: History, Geography, Literature in English,‎ French, IRK, Hausa.

20. Law:
English, Literature, Economics and any other Art Subject.

21. Civil Law:
English Language and Any three Arts or Social Science
subjects.

22. Islamic / Sharia Law:
Use of English Language and Any three Arts or Social
Science subjects including Arabic or Islamic Studies

I hope this piece of information will go a long way as parents/mentors, in admonishing/ providing Career Guidance an CF TCdy Counseling to our wards, relations, as well as neighbours ‎for sound professional growth and development.

Newspaper Review Online

*NEWS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 17TH FEBRUARY 2020*



*PUNCH*


Idahosa, others blame Oshiomhole, APC leadership on Bayelsa

Why Supreme Court cant hear Ihediohas judgment review application Uzodinma

Ondo ex-APC chairman vows to unseat Akeredolu

NWFL should get part of World Cup money

Abiodun fumes over alleged extortion of border residents

Felas spirit gaining more converts at New Afrika Shrine

Germanys new visa policy

The tortoise and the palm tree (2)

Achieving access to clean water and sanitation for all

Ikpoba Okha win Edo Sports Festival

2023: Diaspora, electronic voting not ruled out, says INEC

I left Govt House a fulfilled man Dickson

Electoral Act: CSOs want all elections conducted same day

CBN forex intervention hits $43.5bn in 15 months

Power sector loses N19.15bn in 10 days

CBN to offer single-digit loans to rice farmers

Ibadan-Kano rail line ready by 2023, says FG

FG supports creative industry with N7bn loan

Dangote Group joins PMI council

Budget ministry gets new perm sec

Real estate has enormous opportunities for investors Developer

Sell-pressure persists on equities market

Affordable housing: Stakeholders to address data problems

LAWMA to support Edo on waste management

Exchange rate policy may trigger forex hoarding, inflation Experts

Global carbon dioxide emissions stopped growing in 2019 Report

New tax lawll boost insurers profitability, recapitalisation NIA

Nigerias future in private sector hands, says ICSAN


*VANGUARD*


22 killed, 11 injured in Katsina auto crash

Coronavirus: China's economy maintains momentum of growth'Consul-General in Lagos

World Bank to deliberate on Nigeria's loan request tomorrow

After Vanguard's reports, Army rectifies soldiers' salary discrepancies

ROYAL CRISIS: We reserve rights to dethrone you, Olubadan-in-Council tells Olubadan

Banditry, kidnapping: Don't revenge, Buhari tells victims

Bayelsa: Sylva calls for calm, describes Supreme Court verdict as provocative

NDLEA arrests NAMA staff over drug trafficking at Lagos Airport

Imo Governorship: Uzodinma asks Supreme Court to dismiss Ihedioha's motion

Police arrest Aiye confraternity kingpin in Ikorodu

APC writes INEC, demands fresh governorship election in Bayelsa

ThrowBack: Why I prefer exile to living under Buhari ' Bode George

ThrowBack: I know Tinubu, I know Buhari, they cannot mix ' Bode George

Supreme Court: Group urges peace, solidarity in Imo

APC: Time for Oshiomhole to go '' Peter Esele

How LADOL's infraction against NPA endangers foreign investments

OGBORU: Will he be Great again!

Okowa and Sports: The pride of Delta

The Koko leadership tussle

Bala Muhammed: Breathe of fresh air in Bauchi

Gen. Buratai still focused on victory over Boko Haram

Google removes alleged spying app ToTok from the Play Store for a second time

Positionings in Christ

God's words of silence

Ilaro Poly SUG President: Police warn Ogun students against solidarity protest

Over 1.9 million candidates registered for 2020 UTME, DE ' JAMB

Kebbi Govt to evaluate teachers' performance in primary schools

Expert suggests regular fruit intake to reduce diseases


*THE NATION*


Supreme Court should order fresh election in Imo, says group

I am a strong contender for governor, says Ogiemwonyi

ECOWAS meeting on Nigerias land borders closure ended

Church eviction: Our story by, M.K.O. Garden residents

Why 2020 to 2030 might be Chinas decade

Junction hazards

Nissan delights less privileged children

Three Nigerian movies selected for Hollywood showcase

N50.2b Calabar-Itu road dualisation will boost Southsouth, Southeast economy

Fed Govt awaits Russian firms nod on Lagos-Calabar rail line

Katsina road accident claims 22 lives, 11 injured

$5m recovered money: SERAP seeks details of expenditurefrom Fed Govt

IPMAN calls off strike as Oyetola intervenes

Troops foil Boko Harams attack on Damaturu

Aregbesola urges fire services to prevent inferno

Sylva apologises to Buhari over Bayelsa loss

Middle Belt Forum seeks review of security structure

Boroffice, others unite against Akeredolu

APC chief seeks Abioduns intervention in crisis

ADC dissolves Ogun exco

Supreme Court should order fresh election in Imo, says group

Mitsubishi L200 wins pick-up of the year

CFAO introduces Trade-in scheme

Kia brands win iF Design awards

Rethinking the unemployment crisis

CITN, stakeholders seek growth of tax revenue

Hard war isnt enough

ETI Group CEO harps on Nigerias agric potential


*THISDAY*


Group Organises Forum on NIN

Afreximbank Harps on AfCFTA

LAPO MFB Empowers Entrepreneurs

Buhari Commends ACCIs Role in Economic Development

Investors Trade N12.126bn Shares amid Bearish Sentiments

Shinkafi Writes Embassies, Seeks Revocation of Yaris Visa

Ighalo Trains with Man Utd Teammates ahead of Tonights Debut against...


*THE SUN*


Ondo: APC ex-chairman joins guber race

APC leaders marginalising northerners 'Ex-SGF, Lawal

Oshiomhole under fire

We're ready for Edo election ' EOD

Bayelsa: Sylva calls for calm over sack of Lyon, apologises to Buhari

Diri offers Sylva, APC candidate olive branch

Tension, anxiety in Imo as Supreme Court reviews case

Elders warn against interference

I learnt much from Dickson while serving Bayelsa for 8 years ' Iworiso-Markson

Imo ALGON plans one-million-man march for Uzodinma

AfDB refutes World Bank's comments on Africa's debt profile

Jaiz Bank declares N1.79 billion profit

WHO, UNICEF rate Osun high on polio eradication

Ogun restates commitment to end virus

Border closure: Ogun opens complaint centre

Task force impounds 215 vehicles, prosecutes 98 in Ikoyi

215 vehicles impounded, 98 people arrested, prosecuted in Ikoyi/VI Clean-up

Kano conclude plan for take off of Hisbah Academy

Expert urges ex-Presidents to lead pact for structured nation

El-Rufai made success of my administration's privatisation programme 'Obasanjo

Let's all strive to emulate Peter Obi 'Cleric

I left govt house a fulfilled man 'Dickson

Surgery for church hermaphrodites

My heart goes out to David Lyon

Still on the environment! 'Air pollution

NDDC: Nunieh needs special protection

Insecurity: The challenge of sincerity

Fever


*GUARDIAN*


GOC solicits stakeholders'support to curb insurgency in Borno

Dubai forecast to add 127,000 more homes before 2023

FUPRE laments FG's neglect, may approach National Assembly

Niger Delta ministry seeks $800m loan for Oron-Calabar East-West road project

Amaechi wants $3b to rejig Port Harcourt-Maiduguri old narrow gauge

Blue House wins Estaport Schools' 21st inter-house competition

Renewable energy leads to global carbon emissions decline in 2019

Court stops Lagos from stripping judiciary of power over probate registry

Leighton Kings win Majeks Cup as NRT, RCF take Low, Governor's trophies

Only PSG's strike force equal Lukaku, Martinez pairing, says Vieri


*DAILY TIMES*


Kebbi begins primary school teachers evaluation

Benue requires peace, security, infrastructure Buhari

Zulum plans repatriation of 120, 000 refugees from Niger Republic

Shinkafi petitions US, UK, EU, seeks revocation of Yaris visa

Bayelsa: Reps PDP caucus demand prosecution of Oshiomhole

APC stalwart says its time for Oshiomhole to exit position

Time for Oshiomhole to go, says party stalwart

China introduces death penalty for concealing coronavirus symptoms

Expert suggests regular fruit intake to reduce diseases

Insecurity: Presidency lacks power to stop protests Falana

APC demands fresh governorship election in Bayelsa

APC writes INEC, demands fresh governorship election in Bayelsa

Insurgency: Buratai promotes 3 soldiers for outstanding performance

Lagos impounds 215 vehicles, arrests 98 offenders in Ikoyi /VI clean-up

NiMet predicts dust haze for Monday

Nigeria to save $1bn from fish import ban, says expert

Sylva cautions Bayelsa APC supporters against violence

Fire destroys 8 shops in Apongbon Market LASEMA

Lacazette ends goal drought as Arsenal crush Newcastle United 4-0

Super Eagles, Leone Stars to clash in Asaba in 2021 AFCON qualifier, NFF says

Live: Aston Villa 2-3 Tottenham

Five sure games prediction

Klopp sympathises with Guardiola after Manchester Citys European ban

Klopp revels in insane 25-point lead as Liverpool edge past Norwich


*DAILY TRUST*


Due diligence on new visa policy

Apex Court ruling: Sylva calls for calm in Bayelsa

APC demands fresh poll in Bayelsa

Imo gov'ship: Uzodinma asks S/Court to dismiss Ihedioha's appeal

Insecurity: Ka'oje wants devolution of power

Why I paraded my family during plenary ' Doguwa

When water runs uphill

Nasir El Rufai: Audacious leadership at 60

COVID-19: Preventable, controllable and curable

Gen. Buratai and quest for victory over Boko Haram

JAMB registers highest number of UTME candidates

Riot police deployed to quell planned student protest in Ogun

2 fishermen nabbed over attempt to smuggle petrol to Benin Republic

Man bags 3 months for drug trafficking

Lagos police nab 33-year-old car snatcher

FCT police bust visa racketeering syndicate

FCT minister promises teachers better welfare

Vaccination: Agric secretariat hails FCT residents on Compliance

Experts to converge on Abuja over transport infrastructure

Foundation to empower youths via comedy reality show

After six hours, rescuers suspend search for 22-year old man who jumped inside Lagos lagoon

Blackest of black stomach

Milk import waiver: Experts differ on CBN concession to 6 firms

We'll sustain support for productive life initiatives ' Bill & Melinda Gates

Ports' efficiency remains crucial to current non-oil revenue

Buhari inaugurates ACCI's legacy projects, woos investors

On the techno-economic impact of the coronavirus from China

FG mulls handing over IPPIS, TSA to Galaxy Backbone


*DAILY INDEPENDENT*


Gov. Bello Assures Monarchs Of Good Governance

Taraba: Need For Fiscal Discipline In New Aviation Ministry

Ogalaja Ofada Greets Bello, Onoja, Makes Case For Community

Cases Of Rape, Sodomy Becoming Alarming In Kano ' FIDA

APC Leadership Deserves Blame On Bayelsa Governorship Conundrum ' Sagay

Buhari's Confidants Misleading Him On State Of The Nation ' Opadokun

Ondo 2020: Why Adetula Wants To Succeed Akeredolu

Bayelsa: Comply with Electoral Act Now, Prosecute Oshiomhole ' Reps PDP Caucus

The New Revenue Sharing Formula

FG Set To Boost Creative Industry With N7bn ' Finance Minister

Covid-19: ICAO Forecasts $5bn Drop In Airline Revenues In Q1 2020

Contactless Payment Transactions To Hit $6trn Globally By 2024

FG Policies Have Negative Impact On SMEs Development, ACCI President Laments

LCCI Holds Roundtable On Impacts Of Border Closure

FG To Begin Work On Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

World Bank Settles For 1.75bn 10-Year Bond For Sustainable Devt

DPR To Hold Nigeria Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme Bidders Conference Today

Youtube TV Withdraws From App Store

Thailand Raises $3.2 Billion At 5G License Auctions

Police Nab Fake Blind Woman Beggar

Four Arraigned Over Alleged 2.5bn Fraud

Alleged Cult Kingpin, Eight Others Arrested In Lagos

Gunmen Abduct Perm Sec In Nasarawa ' CP

Three Land In Court For Allegedly Impersonating Anambra Revenue Officials

For Losing Ailing Son, Man Goes Berserk, Stabs Nurse, Doctor Escapes

Two Die In Boat Mishap In Delta

NAMA Staff In NDLEA Net Over Drug Trafficking At Lagos Airport

Fire Destroys Eight Shops In Apongbon Market


*TRIBUNE*


Police nab alleged Aiye confraternity kingpin, 'samora' in Ikorodu

215 vehicles impounded, 98 people arrested and prosecuted from Ikoyi, Victoria Island clean-up

Let's know your stand on ownership of LAUTECH, Osun resolution committee writes Oyo govt

Immunisation: Kano did not record wild polio case in 64 months ' Ganduje

Supreme Court judgement: Mandate of Bayelsans will be restored ' Sylva

APC writes INEC, demands fresh governorship election in Bayelsa

UPDATE: Fire destroys eight shops in Apongbon Market ' LASEMA

Buhari receives Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi at Aso Rock

BREAKING: Arsenal secure impressive win, beat Newscastle 4 ' 0

Man City could be stripped of 2014 premier league title

Guardiola to stay at Man City despite champions league ban

Nigerian should unite to stave off disaster 'Shettima

Adetula: The man after Akeredolu's job

Infrastructure dev't: SEC emphasizes the need to attract private, domestic capital

Nigerian Breweries to pay N1.51kobo/share final dividend

Equities investors exchange N10.75bn worth in bearish trade

Lead well, live well, gain immortality

Rising Strong

The 5 non-negotiable disciplines of high achievers

Don't evaluate the 'fig tree' from afar

This economy is in a bubble, and the bubble will burst if' 'Chike-Obi

The art of delegation ' 1

2 years after, Nigeria yet to benefit from currency swap with China

Ex-Zambian President, Kaunda, endorses #ONEUNITEDAFRICA for African unity

Attacks in Syria's Idlib must stop, Turkey tells Russia

Belema Oil calls for declaration of state of emergency on education sector

Jaiz Bank declares N1.8bn profit after tax for 2019


*BLUE PRINT*


NPFL: How Abia Warriors fans' attack marred Enyimba clash, + results, scorers of other matchday 20 games

Kaduna-Abuja route: Railway workers, police in ticket racketeering, rake between N450, 000, N1m daily

Niger: Police, other security agents discover bandits' hole

Zulum visits Abadam town, Boko Haram stronghold

Finance Act 2020'll promote insurance business ' NIA

Railway: Abuja-Kaduna route gets 10 more coaches

ANOH gas plant to boost power generation by 1200mw ' Seplat

FG to tightens rules on multiple SIM cards ownership

Can Akande committee end crises in Edo

Linette ends Kung's dream run to win Thailand Open

NBA All-Star MVP Award to be named after Byrant

Coleman narrowly misses breaking 60m world record

England keeper Heaton set to miss Euro 2020

Son double sinks Villa to send Spurs 5th

Mouktar launches 'football-table tennis' Teqball in Abuja

Maltina School Games kicks off Monday with state preliminaries

CSO counsels Bogoro to beware of saboteurs

Army records 100% in 2020 LCPP examination

Benue: Akume opens up, denies insulting Tor Tiv

Niger bandits launching attack from Gidani-Kaduna camp ' Police

Committe tells Area council workers when they 'll earn minimum wage

FG owing us N2bn, protesting South-west NSCDC retirees cry out

Woman 'holds election to pick groom' in Bauchi

23m Nigerians now jobless -NACCIMA

People with disabilities demand inclusive budget for accessible healthcare

Oke Ogun Poly bans miniskirts, other indecent dressing

Breaking: Traders count loses as fire wrecks havoc at popular Lagos market

Breaking: APC demands fresh governorship election in Bayelsa


*SPORTS*


2021 AFCON qualifiers: Eagles, Leone Stars clash in Asaba - Punch

2021 AFCON race: Eagles, Leone Stars to clash in Asaba - New Telegraph

2021 AFCON: Eagles, Leone Stars to clash in Asaba on March 27 - New Telegraph

5 Winners & 4 Losers After Manchester City's Champions League Ban - FTBpro

Action continues in GP777 football academy scouting tourney - Daily Trust

Ahead of Tokyo Olympics: Athletes' welfare my priority, says Sports Minister - New Telegraph

Aina set for 50th Serie A game against Milan today - Punch

Alex Hales: Eoin Morgan says batsman won't get England recall soon - BBC

Anyansi-Agwu injured as violence mars Abia, Enyimba clash - Punch

Arsenal roll too much-needed win over Newcastle - Daily Trust

Awaziem returns for Leganes in Real Betis draw - Daily Trust

Balogun excellent against Cardiff Cook - Punch

Barca-linked Lautaro Martinez only interested in playing for Inter - Marotta - Goal

Borussia Dortmund vs PSG Preview: How to Watch on TV, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News - FTBpro

Borussia Dortmund's Achraf Hakimi Could Be Unlikely Source of Champions League Heartache for PSG - FTBpro

BREAKING: Arsenal secure impressive win, beat Newscastle 4 ' 0 - Tribune

Cagliari 0-1 Napoli: Dries Mertens Scorcher Edges I Partenopei to Narrow Victory - FTBpro

Consistent, unflinching Aina thriving amid Torino turbulence - Goal

Conte calls on 'scared' Inter to bounce back from Lazio defeat - Goal

Crystal Palace 'Still Interested' in Nathan Ferguson Despite Deadline Day Move Collapsing - FTBpro

Delta State Schools Sports Festival: Zonal preliminaries start Tuesday - New Telegraph

Dessers cleared for Sierra Leone clash Pinnick - Punch

Dybala, Cuadrado fire Juventus back top - Punch

Ejuke bags 12th goal of the season - Punch

EPL: Arsenal end winless run, beat Newcastle 4-0 - Punch

EPL: Arsenal get seventh win of season with Newcastle victory - New Telegraph

EPL: Late Son winner moves Spurs fifth - New Telegraph

Etebo rues Getafe loss at Barca - Punch


















Compiled by:
 abdulkareemihiovi@gmail.com


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Cruel Murder Of Seminarian Michael Nnadi And CAN Chairman Law an

Exactly 21 days of being held hostage,
We overheard our abductors speaking in hausa “an kamala tattaunawar” “an biya fansa”
Meaning the negotiation has been concluded, and the ransom has been paid.

Although we haven’t been released, and stood completely oblivious of the one to whom those allusions were made, but this news does indeed strike in all 11 of us in captivity, sentiments of happiness and sighs of hope

Yet, I heard one of them saying something about sending a message- “amma har yanzu muna bukatar aika sako”
But I couldn’t really make anything out of it until now, when I watch life fade out of my brother, friend and colleague Mike, who was bleeding profusely and gasping for breath.

A bullet had hit him on the neck.
I held him tight in my arms and put a pressure on his neck to stop the bleeding
Grasped with fear untold, I called out…
Mike! Mikky! Stay with me, we are almost out of this bush
While gradually fading out, he stretched out his hand to wipe my tears,
In whispers I heard him mutter
“Pray for me”
I cried even more, and screamed for help,
Hum… but just in a jiffy, I suddenly became conscious of Mike’s increasingly plummeting temperature
Others; Pius, Peter and Stephen came back running
Only to find him dead in my arms…

Remembering our shared hope of return to freedom, tears rolled down my cheek effortlessly
Lost in thought, I took the wing of reminiscence
Recalling moments shared prior to our kidnap…
it was around 10:27pm on Wednesday, January 8, just few minutes before light out
I had gone to Mikky’s room to get the provision he promised to buy for me from outing
I met Stephen and Mikky’s roommate Pius, soaking garri
Mikky was also in the room, so I joined in the feast, even though it wasn’t a free night

Then we heard a loud thud, it was the fence
But before we could phantom all that was happening, we heard gunshots simultaneously with the words, Ja su waje! Ja su waje!! Drag them out!!!
Our first line of action was to lay down flat, as the gunshot continued
We heard other been dragged out of their room, but we couldn’t hide
Our door gave way on a single heavy kick
Two men, in military uniform entered
Heavily armed, with bullets across their shoulders
Stephen was the first to jump up from where we laid, he was slapped back to the laying position,
Then we were dragged out into the quadrangle of the hostel
We were the last to be dragged out
To join the line of other seminarians already on a straight line in the quadrangle
We were asked to submit our laptops and belongings, which we did.

They packed it into their van and as they were about leaving they dragged us into their van,
last four persons on the line which happens to be Me, Pius, Michael and Stephen and then they took Peter too.
We were blind folded, chained and thrown into the van,
The van was on speed for about an hour before there was a turn
Into a rather not too smooth road and the drive went on for about another 2 hours…

All I knew was that by the time they removed the blindfold we were already in a forest camp
We were striped of our clothing and thrown into a cell, to join 7 others who were abducted at different times

In the cell, there we met a Pastor; Lawan Andami who we later found out to be the CAN chairman of Michika, A Doctor’s wife; Mrs Philip Ataga, An elderly Muslim couple; Alhaji and Hajia Bisiriyu with their first son Usman, who were alleged to have masterminded the escape of Christians in the past, and others
persons whose name I would rather not mention.

Hours rolled into days
Days into weeks,
We were fed once in 2 days.
We kept on praying together with the pastor, who unwaveringly encouraging us not to lose hope in God.
Then a day came they, that was like a week after we arrived
They came to call the pastor, he followed them without hesitation,
We never thought we would see him again, but to our surprise he came back, and when we asked him, he said they ask him to make a video telling people he is fine, and encourage his people to pay his ransom.

After some days, they came again and took Usman, the son of the Bisiriyu,
we were wondering what they wanted with him, but still he followed.
Moments later, we heard gunshots at some distance and we conjectured that he had been killed

The Bisiriyu’s cried uncontrollably for days
We mourned with them and prayed for his happy repose,
Why they killed him was unknown to us all
Then two days later, just before evening fall,
There was noise and rage in the camp, we don’t know why,
But we heard the leader of the group shouting
“ Ja su waje! Jaa su waje! Alsaabiuwn…. Kafirai
Drag them out… Infidels.

We were dragged out of the cells, lined on a queue.
Then they forcefully dragged Lawan, the CAN chairman out of the line,
They accused his people of not paying up to the amount requested and with that they felt much slighted.

And so he was going to die
He beg for his life, but they refused,
They dragged him out,
forced his neck on stake they have prepared
Then the Dagger-like cutlass was revealed
and so it was, with two strikes, his head rolled off,
blood gushed out profusely, the sight was horrible.
when we tried to look away, they slapped us to look at the horrific sight
according to one of them, we were to witness it so as to serve as a motivation for us to ask our people to pay the ransom.

Caught up in immense sorrow and in pain, we were led back to the cell
again, we prayed for the repose of his soul
while we await similar fate to befall us,

on the morning of the 21st day
we overheard them saying the negotiation had been
concluded and the ransom had been paid.
Then I also heard one of them saying something about sending a message, well I didn’t pay attention to it as we were a midst the joy of been released.

Moment later, they threw the gate of the cell opened; four of us and Mrs Ataga, the doctor’s wife were let loose.
Then they ask to run for our lives
Initially we hesitated, then they fired some shots at a close range to our feet, then we started running through the direction we thought was the way out of the forest.

We had only run a few distance when we heard gunshots from behind, they were coming after us
We increased our pace and took to our heels, scattered in the forest,
Mike took the same direction with me,
The shots continued
They sprayed sporadically…

Then I heard one last single shot,
The very one that hit Mike,
I turned back to look, Mike was already on the floor
I rushed back to help him, but he was already gasping.
I looked back to see where the shot had come from
Then I saw him, few meter away, smiling...

Then he said “kai wannan gida ... wannan shine sakon”

Take that home… that is the message.

©The Confessions of a Seminarian
Written in Honour of Michael Nnadi, Seminarian of the Good Shepherd Seminary, Kaduna

And all those who have lost their lives in the hands of kidnappers and terrorists.

Eternal Rest grant unto them oh Lord… and let your perpetual light shine upon them
May the soul of Micheal Nnadi, Lawan Andami, Philip Ataga, and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

The Tragedy Of Insecurity In Nigeria

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Homily at the Funeral Mass of Seminarian Michael Nnadi
(Sokoto Diocese), on 11th February 2020 at Good Shepherd Seminary, Kaduna

Matthew Hassan Kukah, Bishop of Sokoto Diocese

We have gathered around the remains of Michael in supplication but also as solemn witnesses to the penetrating darkness that hovers over our country. I have the rare honour of being considered the principal mourner in this ugly tragedy. It is not an honour that I am worthy of receiving. The honour belongs to God Almighty who created Michael and marked out this moment and pathway for him. The greater honour goes to his immediate family whose devotion as Catholics laid the foundation for his faith and vocation. To his grandmother, Mrs. Eunice Nwokocha, a most simple, beautiful and devout Catholic woman whose devotion and dedication saw Michael and his siblings, Chukwuebuka, Francis, Augustine and Raphael brought up in all the fine principles and disciplines of the Catholic faith.

The way that Mama and her grandchildren handled this family tragedy has shown clearly the depth of their faith. I got to know Mama only after the sudden death of her daughter, Caroline, who had been a devoted Lector in our Cathedral. On the day we learnt that Michael and the other Seminarians were kidnapped, breaking the news to Mama and the children was not an easy task. She took the news with equanimity and we focused on praying for their release. She and the grandchildren lived through the torments of the brutal, harsh and senseless haranguing of the kidnappers who are totally empty of any show of human emotions.

When the worst finally happened, breaking the news to her and the grandchildren proved to be one of the most emotionally challenging moments for me. She had called me three days earlier to say that the kidnappers had told her that they had killed Michael. I dismissed it by telling her that first, I had discouraged her from taking their calls, and secondly that this was part of the psychological warfare by these evil men. On Wednesday 29th, Peter Paul, the brave young man who had served as the main negotiator with the kidnappers, had already told us that they had gone to the village where the kidnappers said they had dumped the bodies of both Michael and Mrs. Ataga but found no corpses. This was the thread of consolation we held on to as a means of solace that Michael was still alive.

When we concluded the negotiations with the kidnappers on Thursday evening, I was in the Seminary to receive the three Seminarians and, although we received only two, I was still confident that Michael was still alive. We were simply going to sit and wait out for the next call and the agonizing round of negotiations again. I left for Abuja that same evening to continue my trip to Sokoto the next day. It was on my way to the airport to catch a flight back to Sokoto on that Saturday morning that Fr Daboh called to tell me that the corpse of Mrs. Ataga had been found and that there was a second unidentified corpse which they were being asked to come and identify if it was Michael. My heart sank.

After the call, I switched off my phone in denial, but hoping for some reprieve to enable me board my flight with some sanity. I arrived Sokoto and refused to switch on my phone for some time. When I finally did, I refused to read the text messages, but then, Fr Habila’s call came through at about 1pm with the news that, sadly, they had identified the corpse as that of Michael. I did not know where to start and how to break the news to Mama. Happily, two of our senior Parishioners, Sir Julius Dike and Mathews Otalike, were on hand and I summoned them to my house. It took us the better part of seven hours to negotiate how to break the news because, first, Mama was in the market and I felt she should at least finish the day’s business in peace. Finally breaking the news opened a different chapter in this ugly, painful but memorable tragedy. Like the death of Lazarus, it would become clear to me that Michael’s death would bring glory to God.

Later that evening as I sat down to try and console Mama, she looked up at me and said tearfully, “My Lord, you said Michael was still alive. Is he really dead?” Before I could say anything, she provided a moving answer: “My Lord, but Michael entered Seminary with all his heart and body, all”, she said with finality. From that evening, I watched her regain her composure and right up to Saturday, the evening before I left Sokoto, she had become a consoler and an inspiration to others.

The depth and impact of this tragedy belongs first, to the three surviving colleagues of Michael, the entire Seminary community led by the Rector, Fr. Habila Daboh, his team of formators and entire family of Good Shepherd Seminary. All have lived through almost two months of trauma, agony, pain and despair. They have been held together by the glue of deep faith, hope and family solidarity. I commend all the Formators for standing together and guiding the Seminarians through this dark tunnel of emotional pain in the days that turned to weeks, and weeks that turned to months. The entire Catholic community in the Province, led by our Metropolitan, Archbishop Matthew Ndagoso, all shared in this burden. His Grace and the Rector will both speak to us at the end of the Mass.

The third layer of pain has been borne by the entire country and the Catholic world. The national and international reactions to the death of this young man have made me step back and ask what message God has for our country. Michael is the first Seminarian to carry the mark of this brutality and wickedness. Priests have died in the hands of these wicked human beings. Michael was only a Seminarian in his first year of training. I had seen him in his cassock which he wore in my presence, not with pride but with dignity. Why would the tragic death of a young man such as him elicit such an unprecedented level of emotions here and around the world?

Maria Lozano, a staff of the Aid to the Church In Need, an organisation dedicated to the cause of the persecution of Christians around the world, called me frantically immediately after the news of the kidnapping of the Seminarians went out. The next day, she sent me an emotional voice message to say that she heard that Michael was an orphan and that since the kidnappers will be looking for money might his life be in danger if they realise that he is an orphan? Could she mobilise especially mothers to become parents for him, to keep him and others in their hearts and to continue to pray for him? Maria remained with us emotionally and requested for information about the burial.

When the Archbishop approved the date of the burial, I passed the information to her immediately. By the next day, February 5th, she sent me a message to say that when she asked people around the world to light a candle for Michael on the date of his burial, 2, 436 persons from Afghanistan, Pakistan, United States of America, Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, Madagascar, South Africa, Congo, Mali, Spain, Turkey, Saudi Arabia responded. Germany alone had a total of 3,305 persons in a matter of hours. In the light of this, I wondered, who are we to mourn? Who are we to refuse this crown of honour and glory? We ceased to mourn for Michael thereon.

Your Grace, my brother Bishops, Rev Fathers, Rev. Sisters, and all the good people of God, I therefore bring you only greetings and praise to God from all of us in Sokoto Diocese. This is a solemn moment for the body of Christ. This is for us the moment of decision. This is the moment that separates darkness from light, good from evil. Our nation is like a ship stranded on the high seas, rudderless and with broken navigational aids. Today, our years of hypocrisy, duplicity, fabricated integrity, false piety, empty morality, fraud and Pharisaism have caught up with us. Nigeria is on the crossroads and its future hangs precariously in a balance. This is a wakeup call for us. As St. Paul reminds us; The night is far spent, and the day is at hand. Therefore, let us cast away the works of darkness and put on the armour of light (Rom. 13:12). It is time to confront and dispel the clouds of evil that hover over us.

Nigeria is at a point where we must call for a verdict. There must be something that a man, nay, a nation should be ready to die for. Sadly, or even tragically, today, Nigeria, does not possess that set of goals or values for which any sane citizen is prepared to die for her. Perhaps, I should correct myself and say that the average office holder is ready to die to protect his office but not for the nation that has given him or her that office. The Yorubas say that if it takes you 25 years to practice madness, how much time would you have to put it into real life? We have practiced madness for too long. Our attempt to build a nation has become like the agony of Sisyphus who angered the gods and had to endure the frustration of rolling a stone up the mountain. Each time he got near the top, the gods would tip the stone back and he would go back to start all over again. What has befallen our nation?

Nigeria needs to pause for a moment and think. No one more than the President of Nigeria, Major General Muhammadu Buhari who was voted for in 2015 on the grounds of his own promises to rout Boko Haram and place the country on an even keel. In an address at the prestigious Policy Think Tank, Chatham House in London, just before the elections, Major General Buhari told his audience: “I as a retired General and a former Head of State have always known about our soldiers. They are capable and they are well trained, patriotic, brave and always ready to do their duty. If am elected President, the world will have no reason to worry about Nigeria. Nigeria will return to its stabilizing role in West Africa. We will pay sufficient attention to the welfare of our soldiers in and out of service. We will develop adequate and modern arms and ammunition. We will improve intelligence gathering and border patrols to choke Boko Haram’s financial and equipment channels. We will be tough on terrorism and tough on its root causes by initiating a comprehensive economic development and promoting infrastructural development…we will always act on time and not allow problems to irresponsibly fester. And I, Muhammadu Buhari, will always lead from the front.”

There is no need to make any further comments on this claim. No one in that hall or anywhere in Nigeria doubted the President who ran his campaign on a tank supposedly full of the fuel of integrity and moral probity. No one could have imagined that in winning the Presidency, General Buhari would bring nepotism and clannishness into the military and the ancillary Security Agencies, that his government would be marked by supremacist and divisive policies that would push our country to the brink. This President has displayed the greatest degree of insensitivity in managing our country’s rich diversity. He has subordinated the larger interests of the country to the hegemonic interests of his co-religionists and clansmen and women. The impression created now is that, to hold a key and strategic position in Nigeria today, it is more important to be a northern Muslim than a Nigerian.

Today, in Nigeria, the noble religion of Islam has convulsed. It has become associated with some of worst fears among our people. Muslim scholars, traditional rulers and intellectuals have continued to cry out helplessly, asking for their religion and region to be freed from this chokehold. This is because, in all of this, neither Islam nor the north can identify any real benefits from these years that have been consumed by the locusts that this government has unleashed on our country. The Fulani, his innocent kinsmen, have become the subject of opprobrium, ridicule, defamation, calumny and obloquy. His north has become one large grave yard, a valley of dry bones, the nastiest and the most brutish part of our dear country.

Why have the gods rejected this offering? Despite running the most nepotistic and narcissistic government in known history, there are no answers to the millions of young children on the streets in northern Nigeria, the north still has the worst indices of poverty, insecurity, stunting, squalor and destitution. His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, and the Emir of Kano are the two most powerful traditional and moral leaders in Islam today. None of them is happy and they have said so loud and clear. The Sultan recently lamented the tragic consequences of power being in the wrong hands. Every day, Muslim clerics are posting tales of lamentation about their fate. Now, the Northern Elders, who in 2015 believed that General Buhari had come to redeem the north have now turned against the President.

We are being told that this situation has nothing to do with Religion. Really? It is what happens when politicians use religion to extend the frontiers of their ambition and power. Are we to believe that simply because Boko Haram kills Muslims too, they wear no religious garb? Are we to deny the evidence before us, of kidnappers separating Muslims from infidels or compelling Christians to convert or die? If your son steals from me, do you solve the problem by saying he also steals from you? Again, the Sultan got it right: let the northern political elite who have surrendered the space claim it back immediately.

The persecution of Christians in northern Nigeria is as old as the modern Nigerian state. Their experiences and fears of northern, Islamic domination are documented in the Willinks Commission Report way back in 1956. It was also the reason why they formed a political platform called, the Non-Muslim League. All of us must confess in all honesty that in the years that have passed, the northern Muslim elite has not developed a moral basis for adequate power sharing with their Christian co-regionalists. We deny at our own expense. By denying Christians lands for places of worship across most of the northern states, ignoring the systematic destruction of churches all these years, denying Christians adequate recruitment, representation and promotions in the State civil services, denying their indigenous children scholarships, marrying Christian women or converting Christians while threatening Muslim women and prospective converts with death, they make building a harmonious community impossible. Nation building cannot happen without adequate representation and a deliberate effort at creating for all members a sense, a feeling, of belonging, and freedom to make their contributions. This is the window that the killers of Boko Haram have exploited and turned into a door to death. It is why killing Christians and destroying Christianity is seen as one of their key missions.

On our part, I believe that this is a defining moment for Christians and Christianity in Nigeria. We Christians must be honest enough to accept that we have taken so much for granted and made so much sacrifice in the name of nation building. We accepted President Buhari when he came with General Idiagbon, two Muslims and two northerners. We accepted Abiola and Kingibe, thinking that we had crossed the path of religion, but we were grossly mistaken. When Jonathan became President, and Senator David Mark remained Senate President while Patricia Ette was chosen by the South West became a Speaker. The Muslim members revolted and forced her resignation with lies and forgery. The same House would shamelessly say that they had no records of her indictment. Today, we are living with a Senate whose entire leadership is in the hands of Muslims. Christians have continued to support them. For how long shall we continue on this road with different ambitions? Christians must rise up and defend their faith with all the moral weapons they have. We must become more robust in presenting the values of Christianity especially our message of love and non-violence to a violent society. Among the wolves of the world, we must become more politically alert, wise as the serpent and humble as the dove (Mt. 10:16).

Every Religion has the seeds of its own redemption or destruction. It is a choice between Caesar and God. We cannot borrow the crown of Caesar without consequences. The boundaries between faith and reason are delicate but they are fundamental to how a society builds a moral code. Faith without reason breeds the fanatic, the demagogue who genuinely but wrongly believes that he has heard the voice of a god ordering him to kill another. Reason without faith produces the ideologues who will also kill because the ideology of the state orders him to do so. Societies can only survive when a Constitutional basis has been established to create a balance between both extremes and to place our common humanity at the centre of every pursuit.

My dear brothers and sisters, Anger, the quest for Vengeance, are a legitimate inheritance of the condition of unredeemed human being. Both have appeal. Through Violence, you can murder the murderer, but you cannot murder Murder. Through violence, you can kill the Liar, but you cannot kill Lies or install truth. Through Violence, you can murder the Terrorist, but you cannot end Terrorism. Through Violence, you can murder the Violent, but you cannot end Violence. Through Violence, you can murder the Hater, but you cannot end Hatred. Unredeemed man sees vengeance as power, strength and the best means to teach the offender a lesson. These are the ways of the flesh.

Christianity parts ways with other Religions when it comes to what to do with the enemy. Here, we must admit, Christianity stands alone. This is the challenge for us as Christians. Others believe in an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, or that one can take either blood money or make some form of reparation one way or the other. However, for us Christians, Jesus stands right in the middle with a message that is the opposite of all that is sensible to us as human beings. Put back your sword (Mt. 26: 52). Turn the other cheek (Mt. 5:38). Pray for your enemy (Mt. 5: 44). Give the thief your cloak (Lk. 6:29). None of these makes sense to the human mind without faith. This is why Jesus said the only solution is for us to be born again (Jn. 3:3). The challenge before us is to behold the face of Jesus and ask the question, Are we Born against hatred, anger, violence and vengeance?

There is hope, my dear friends. Are we angry? Yes, we are. Are we sad? Of course, we are. Are we tempted to vengeance? Indeed, we are. Do we feel betrayed? You bet. Do we know what to do? Definitely. Do we know when to do it? Why not? Do we know how? Absolutely. Are we in a war? Yes. But what would Christ have us do? The only way He has pointed out to us is the non-violent way. It is the road less travelled, but it is the only way.

How and why does God choose these young persons as our models? Leah Sharibu and now Michael, all teenagers when they confronted evil and became martyrs. In a recent report in Daily Trust on February 2, 2020, I read the story of one of the Dapchi girls and their incredible show of bravery in the face of fire. They were asked by their ferocious captors to point out the Christians among them or they would all face death. In response, they said in unison that they were all Muslims. Then, she continued, “when they intensified their threat to kill us, Leah stood up and said that she was a Christian. She said they could go ahead and kill her instead of killing all of us. So, they separated her from us…before we were rescued, they told us that if Leah would convert to Islam, they would free us, so we tried as much as possible to convince her but she refused saying she would never renounce her religion for fear of death.”

We have no evidence of what transpired between Michael and his killers. However, for us Christians, this death is a metaphor for the fate of all Christians in Nigeria but especially northern Nigeria. For us Christians, it would seem safe to say that we are all marked men and women today. Yet, we must be ready to be washed in the blood of the lamb. The testimony of the Dapchi girl above suggests that our country has a future, a future based on the innocence of our youth who have seen beyond religion. Leah Sharibu is a martyr for the faith and so is Michael. St Paul has already said it well: We carry this treasure in vessels of clay so that all this surpassing power may not be seen as ours, but as God’s. Trials of every sort come our way, but we are not discouraged. We are left without answers but we do not despair, persecuted but not abandoned, knocked down but not crushed. At any moment, we carry in our person, the death of Jesus, so that in life, Jesus may also be manifested in us (2 Cor. 4: 7-10).

Finally, we praise and thank God that Pius, Peter and Stephen are alive and will continue to bear earthly testimony of this horror. May God help them to all heal. We join the family of Michael in their act of forgiveness while calling on God give these killers their own road to Damascus experience deep in the forests and highways. For now, we in Sokoto are at peace and feel mightily honoured that we have been chosen for this task of being called upon to walk the footsteps of the passion of Jesus Christ. We know that the Lord’s burden is never heavy. We are humbled but not bowed. Although we are only a little flock, we are pleased to offer from the little we have to the Master. Like the owner of the donkey on which Jesus rode to Jerusalem, we are asking no question because the Master has asked for Michael (Lk. 19:31). Like the Galileans (Lk. 13:1), we surrender the blood of Michael to the vicious Herods of today but we know we will one day rise to a new life. The choice of our son Michael as a Simon of Cyrene is a remarkable gift that we must embrace with both hands. We feel as if our son has been chosen to represent us in the national team of martyrs. Without fear, we will complete the journey he started because his memory will give us strength.

We know that Michael’s strength will inspire an army of young people to follow in his steps. We will march on with the cross of Christ entrusted to us, not in agony or pain, because our salvation lies in your cross. We have no vengeance or bitterness in our hearts. We have no drop of sorrow inside us. We are honoured that our son has been summoned to receive the crown of martyrdom at the infancy of his journey to the priesthood. We are grateful that even before he could ascend the earthly altar, Jesus the high priest, called Him to stand by His angels. He was a priest by desire but he is concelebrating the fullness of the priesthood beside His Master. He was lifted up even before his hands could lift up the sacred chalice. May the Lord place him beside His bosom and may he intercede for us. If his blood can bring healing to our nation, then his murderers will never have the final say. May God give him eternal peace.

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Keep Off From Trouble

*KEEP OFF FROM TROUBLE*

One of the most prudent things you should do for yourself in Nigeria today is keeping out of trouble. One of the worst things that can happen to a person is to be sent to jail in Nigeria.

Jail in Nigeria is halfway house  to hell. Maryam Sanda will probably never be executed, most Governor's do not sign the death warrant anymore. Orji Kalu Uzor will probably never serve full-time.


But still Nigerian prisons are like Nazi concentration camps. The food is calamitous, healthcare is none existent.

I have seen a prisoner holding his eye ball in his hand, it was still attached to his eye socket by a tendril. Someone used a spoon to scoop out his eye ball in a fight. The nurse was off duty. Nobody cared, he died.

I had a client once who was remanded in prison. He was HIV positive and did not tell me. Maybe that would have been further grounds for bail. He could not take his drugs and he relapsed. Before I could try to get him out it was too late, he died.

The food given to prisoners is not fit for human consumption, even animals should not be made to eat such rubbish. Meanwhile, huge sums of money has been budgeted for feeding prisoners.

Avoid trouble, infact, flee from trouble. Anything that will involve police charging you to court is trouble. If you can kill a matter in the police station, by all means do it. Stop shouting,

"I know my right!"

This is Nigeria. Your right and left can change anytime.

Police will definitely ask for big money, if you have it and you suspect your case is not very solid kill the matter there. Even if you think you have a good case, this is Nigeria.

If your lawyer is shouting,

"we will meet in court!"  in Police station tell him to calm down.

It is your case, not his. The use of "we," is merely  figurative. He will not stand in the accused box with you.

Remember, it is not what you know that matters in court, it is what you can prove. Besides, this is Nigeria. Ihedioha can testify.

I was attacked once by a pedestrian in Lagos. The car I was inside brushed him slightly. I was not the one driving. I just told him to be more careful.

 That is how the guy attacked me. He threw 4 punches, I blocked two and dodged two.

 I had the opportunity to counter punch but I did not. I am not Anthony Joshua.  A police man eventually stopped him. I quickly removed myself from the scene.

I was happy enough I was not going home with a broken jaw, neither was I being charged for assault. Sometimes it is better to let some things go.

I do not mean that you should turn to everyone's foot mat, but if you are going to take up an issue, ensure you are blameless, or almost blameless.

Avoid wahala. If people are beating up a thief do not join, or even stand and watch, even if it is your property that was stolen.

If someone hits your car don't start fighting because of that.

Do not lend people money. It hardly ends well.

Do not surety people you don't absolutely trust.

Avoid too much night movement, and partying and clubbing.

Avoid people who cannot control their alcohol, they always start brawls.

Realize that a bad situation can always get worse, or better, depending on how you handle it.

Avoid people who talk too much.

Be wary with your speech. Do not talk about people behind their backs.

Always assume that someone is recording your speech and videoing your actions.

Even if someone comes with negative gossip about another person, do not say anything. If you talk, it is what you said that will somehow find its way to the person's ear.

Stop saying things like,

" Do you know who I am?"

"I no dey fear anybody!"

"My yes is my yes and my no is my no!"

Finally, remember to keep your anger and ego in check, the world does not revolve around you, it revolves around the sun 🌞.

Lagos State Government Provides Buses For Erstwhile Motorcycle And Tricycle Riders

There are secret plans by the Lagos State Govt to provide all registered Okada Riders with LASRAA and NURTW Identification Card with new Mini Buses as a way to Curb the menace of unemployment.



The mini buses will be given to riders who can proof they can drive and possess a valid driver license.



For those interested, visit room 305, block F at the Lagos State Secretariat in Alausa, Ikeja to get a Free Registration Form. When you get there, ask of Mrs. Omobolanle.


If possible, get a letter of introduction from your local govt chairman, local chief or oba or any elected leader or politician.



The registration process closes February 14th 2020.


Kindly note that there are over 10,000 buses to be given. This information isn't public so you can share widely to your family, friends and relations who are affected by the Okada ban.--------------------------
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Ignorance And Knowledge Compared

LOOK AT THESE COMBINATIONS OF KNOWLEDGE AND OBSERVE ITS IMPACTS:

_1 - ignorance + poverty =  criminality_
_2 - ignorance + wealth = Corruption_
_3. Ignorance + Freedom = Chaos_
_4- Ignorance + Power = Tyranny_
_5 - Ignorance + Religion = Terrorism_

 NOW, Replace ‘ignorance’ with ‘knowledge’ and see what happens:

_1- Knowledge + Poverty = Contentment_
_2 - Knowledge + Wealth = Creativity_
_3 - Knowledge + Freedom =  Happiness_
_4- Knowledge + Power = Justice_
_5- Knowledge + Religion = Integrity_

*May God help us.*

Nigeria Newspaper Today

*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 5TH FEBRUARY 2020*



*PUNCH*


Workers threaten to shut down institute in Niger

Kwara labour declares fast, prayers

Niger gov begs labour to shelve planned strike

Oshiomhole must apologise if he wants reconciliation Shuaibu

Aisha Buhari receives Turai YarAdua at State House

Group gives Uzodinma two weeks to vacate office

Agro rangers will complement anti-insurgency fight Ortom

Exercise restraint with Kanus family, says Ohanaeze youths

Abdulrazaq names UK ministers aide secretary

Weve taken steps to combat Lassa fever Rivers

Expert links skin disease with internal cancer

Why Nigerians are emigrating (2)

Firm sensitises meat sellers to hygiene

Age and infertility (2)

Eating meat increases heart disease, death risk Study

Bandits kill 11 villagers in Kaduna, Zamfara

N6bn food production

Ogoni group raises panel on insecurity, youth restiveness

Ex-Niger Delta militants seek sustained synergy

Nigerian politicians are blackmailers, says Bauchi REC

Sudan leader says met Israel PM to protect national security

Investors dump bank shares as market dips N52bn

FG offers fresh savings bonds to investors

NSE, SEC train capital market operators in derivatives market

Nigerian Breweries to raise N45bn from commercial papers

Customs investigate $8.07m seized at Lagos airport

FG approaches China for $17bn loans

Banks recover N39.4bn non-performing loans from ICT sector


*VANGUARD*


Bandits kill 6 vigilantes in Kakangi village, Kaduna

We'll expedite action on Amotekun's legal framework 'S/West speakers

FG signs tripartite agreement to repatriate $318m Abacha loot

Hate Speech Bill: Stakeholders, sponsors clash

Okada ban: MAX, ORide, Gokada condemn violent protests

No going back on Okada ban 'Sanwo-Olu

Insurgency: 90% of Boko-Haram's victims are Muslims ' BUHARI

US optimistic on lifting Nigeria visa ban ' Pompeo

NDLEA arrests 462 suspects, secure 11 convictions in Borno in 2019

Visa curb: Full text of the media briefing by Mike Pompeo and Geoffrey Onyema

Nigeria to be producer of cyber security experts ' Minister

Coronavirus: Formula E cancels China event over virus outbreak

Buhari mourns Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria

FAAN withholding N8bn in remittances 'Reps

Aso Rock meeting: I didn't discuss Amotekun with Buhari, says Akeredolu

Lorry crushes 5 in commercial tricycle to death in Yenagoa

Our accounts unaudited in 6 years, says NHIS boss

How PDP crisis began ' Oyinlola

Buhari dishonest on claim 90% victims of Boko Haram are Muslims ' CAN

NIMASA: The change and the odds

Senate seeks to establish Agency for persons with Special needs

Imo defector lawmakers must forfeit their seats ' PDP chieftain

Ekiti APC members protest alleged plot to zone NDC to Oyo at South-West zonal meeting

No supreme court date for review of judgement yet ' Ihedioha's SSG

INEC warns politicians against attack on staff

Buhari, I, Security chiefs, others in government are handling security well ' Osinbajo

Fresh crisis rocks Delta APC as party 'suspends' Deputy Chair, seven others

Elon Musk's wealth soars by $13bn amid Tesla stock boom


*THE NATION*


NCDC DG: virus not as deadly as painted

No solution yet to Coronavirus, says Ambassador

Police, Air Force take over MMIA toll gate

Tinubu hails Osiyemi as Nigerians eulogise ace journalist at 70

JNI worried by rising insecurity

Senate raises panel for security reforms

Ekiti APC protest disrupts zonal meeting

Oyinlola a strong pillar we want in PDP, says Makinde

Operation Amotekun should fight ritualists, says Oluwo

Akeredolu makes case for marijuana

Kwara APC warns agents of destabilisation

How House of Reps can fight corruption, by lawmaker

INEC will enforce code of conduct, says Okoye

Vested interests responsible for Edo APC crisis

INEC fixes March 14 for Kwara Assembly by-election

Ekiti APC members protest, disrupt southwest caucus meeting

Congress: Ekiti PDP rejects Fayoses chairmanship candidate

Obasekis performance in 3 years dwarfs Oshiomholes in 8 years

Mama Rainbow launches YouTube channel

Sinzu opens up on jail time, relationship with Tee Billz

Chairman HKN gets hitched

The Legend of Inikpi is biggest opening weekend in 2020

Adedimeji Lateef stages one-man show

I want my music to showcase our culture, says Seyi Weli

Monalisa Chinda takes up first Igbo role

FAQ on Governance and Integrity of the New Pension Scheme

Lagos okays N I.92b to pay 444 retirees

Pension complaints and solutions


*THISDAY*


Folorunso: Nigerian Environment Not Conducive for Budding Entrepreneurs

Confronting Growing Challenge of Fraud

Hard Shift from Easy Money

ACCA Honours Ajayi

FG Directs Stock-taking of Agricultural Assets

AM Best Revises AXA Mansard Insurances Outlook

African Alliance Records 45% GPW Growth

Mutual Benefits Assurance Rewards Staff

Anchor Insurance Targets N10bn Premium in 2020

NSE Advocates Homegrown Innovation for Nigeria

It Takes More Than Hard Work Politics is Key

Group Counsels FG on Plan to Use Pension Fund for Infrastructure Devt

EnergyHubTM, Oil Industry Information Marketplace Launched

Finance Act to Boost Securities Lending Market

Sahara Group Tackles Substance Abuse

NIESV Wants Land Use Act Expunged from Constitution

Fairtrade Unveils Agrofood & Plastprintpack Nigeria 2020

Insecurity is the Issue

Disclosures and Closure on the War

Race against Time for Grace Taku, Alice Loksha

World Indoor: Amusan Third In Dusseldorf, Enekwechi Fourth in Shot Put

2020 GTBank Lagos Intl Polo Wontra, Golden Alchemy Make Winning...

LuckyBet.NG Unveils Finidi George as Brand Ambassador

Barcas Dembele out for the Rest of the Season with Fresh Injury

Chelsea Set to Boost Lampard with 150m for Summer Transfer

SuperSport Seals the Deal for Wilder-Fury II Fight

Edo 2020: FCT Minister Receives Unity Torch

Peter Alumas Demise Leaves NBBF in Shock


*THE SUN*


Kano: Ganduje's many steps to demystify Kwankwasiyya's movement

APGA dead over leadership failure 'Ezenagu, House of Reps candidate

Oshiomhole not Obaseki has killer squad, Shuaibu replies Edo lawmakers

Nkire lauds Onyejiocha for supporting indigent students

Imo defector lawmakers must forfeit their seats ' PDP chieftain

Peace in Edo: Oshiomhole must apologise, endorse Obaseki for 2ndterm ' Shuaibu

INEC fixes March 14 for Kwara Assembly by-election

Oyo LG crisis: Police arrest 1, recover sack containing cutlasses, charms

Arrest me! Onyeagucha dares Imo govt, police

Delta APC sacks deputy chairman, woman leader, 6 others for over misconduct

Ighalo's No 25 jersey sells for N50k

We 're perfecting Real Madrid Academy as devt. tool -Wike

Buhari appoints Amokachi football ambassador

Racism: Trabzonspor backs Mikel

2020 GTBank Lagos Int'l Polo Wontra, Golden Alchemy make winning starts

Abuja 2020: Dare urges athletes to focus on gold

ARM Doubles tourney: Okubena hails standard

PDP an alarmist party ' APC

Buhari appoints Amokachi as Nigeria's Football Ambassador

Buhari appoints Amokachi football ambassador

2020: Our vision is to be among 7 top ICT firms ' Raji, CEO, Focus Group

GE, ALU kick off 3rd cohort of AIIP

Pantami calls for effective usage of public, private data

Bhojsons Powerhub introduces Amaze Power Backup

Smile commends Mainone, Globacom

Tips on how you can create a 'smart home

Virus forces Apple to close China stores

Startups: Standard Bank, others partner


*GUARDIAN*


Team Delta hits camp for 2020 Sports Festival

Sanwo-Olu launches strategic document to tackle social, economic, physical challenges

Ferdinand doubts Ighalo's ability to meet Man United's expectations

We won't use Bakassi Boys for South East security, says Umahi

Cardinal Okogie queries service chiefs' competence, says Nigeria at war

D'Tigress optimistic as Nigeria meets Mozambique

SON destroys N480m substandard goods, raises concerns about importation

Hate speech, social media bills fail to get support of Nigerians at town hall meeting

Ortom charges Agro-Rangers on rules of engagement

Manufacturers struggle with inventories, losses as border closure, inflation bite harder


*DAILY TIMES*


NAHCO denies ownership of intercepted $8m at Lagos Airport

Perm sec tasks religious leaders on peace sermons

Islamic leader frowns at nagging insecurity in Northern region

Customs Uncover Warehouse with Pangolin Scales worth over N10 Billion in Lagos

Tolerate one another, Council boss urges farmers, herdsmen in Nasarawa

Senator advocates summit on insecurity in Taraba

WORLD CANCER DAY: WHAT ARE WE DOING AGAINST THIS MONSTER

NLC opposes FGs plan to borrow N2trn pension fund

Teachers Registration Council licences 15,000 teachers in Delta

NAHCON pays condolence visit to Saudi Embassy

Jangs meeting was with those he worked with as governor PDP Chairman

Group commends Sanwo-Olus steps over Coronavirus, pledges support

APC urges Senator Abaribe to seek forgiveness over call for Buharis resignation

Its time to dismantle current security network and dialogue on way forward -Baraje

Abaribes call for Buhari to resign an affront on Ndi Igbo Ohanaeze

Senate passes N238.15bn budget for Nigerian Customs Service

INEC fixes March 14 for Kwara Assembly by-election

Jersey bank to return over US$300m Abachas loot to Nigeria

Features of Nigerias new visa policy NVP 2020

No governor in Nigeria has performed better than Obaseki

Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, Bostaji is dead

Korea to be hit by strongest cold wave this winters

Britain tells citizens to leave China

Japan to amend laws to help elderly work until 70

Cancer: Centre advocates increased awareness, screening for rural women

FCTA flags off lassa fever, corona virus awareness campaign

Early diagnosis of cancer `ll save more lives- Ogun Dep. Governor

Enugu State Govt confirms 4th case of Lassa fever, starts step-down awareness in communities


*DAILY TRUST*


Banditry: Surprising, Buhari's surprise

Buhari's 'indifference' worsens APC crises in states

A year after defeat, Atiku's campaign office still active

Ignore opposition to Osho's nomination as Commissioner, Gov Abiodun urged

S/Court has caused confusion in Imo ' Archbishop Obinna

2023: Why North Central must produce president

Despite party differences, Bauchi lawmakers support me ' Gov

Ado Doguwa's room for expansion

PMBs doctrine of necessity and the military

UPDATED: Four burnt to death in accident along Zaria ' Kaduna road

Spending the Abacha money wrongly

JUST IN: One injured in Abuja auto crash

Insecurity: Buhari deserves encomium

Maryam Sanda's conviction and Grounds for appeal

Why lecturers can't enroll in IPPIS ' Unijos ASUU chairman

Saudi Embassy announces death of its ambassador to Nigeria

Court gives verdict on Sierra Leone's ban on pregnant pupils

Lebanon: The Daily Star suspends print edition over economic crisis

Former Kenyan president Daniel arap Moi dead at 95

Cancer care in 'sorry state

Coronavirus: Reps invite NCDC DG over evacuation of Nigerians from China

HIV experimental vaccine fails to prevent virus

The limits of indecency

Africa's informal sector most difficult to tax ' Nami

Customs intercepts N10bn worth of Pangolin scales in Lagos

Analysts list steps to reversing Nigeria's balance of trade deficit

Online scam: FG to review Cybercrimes Act 2015

Rail projects' completion will reduce road pressure, fares ' Amaechi


*DAILY INDEPENDENT*


Court Remands Bus Conductor Over Armed Robbery, Rape Of 59-Year-Old Woman

Anambra Govt Set To Build 3 World Class Fish Villages In Senatorial Districts

Man To Spend 6 Months In Prison Over Illegal Drug Peddling

I'm Ready To Pay Ultimate Price Telling Truth ' Obasanjo

Samsung Launches Powerful Memory Chip For AI, Supercomputing Systems

Abia Interested In Incorporating Diasporans In Dev't ' Gov. Ikpeazu

Uhunmwonde APC Passes Vote Of Confidence On Charles Idahosa

Southwest Catholic Bishops Back Call For Buhari's Resignation

Insecurity: FG Should Overhaul Security Architecture

Border Closure: Farmer Seeks Strict Enforcement

Inadequate Vet Doctors, Extortion worries Cattle Rearers In Gombe

Anambra Workers Give Obiano 14-Days Ultimatum To Implement New Minimum Wage

Kogi To Enroll Cashew Production Into Anchor Borrowers Scheme

U.S Dollar Strict About Manufacturing Data

Ronaldo, Bale Stopped Me From Taking Freekicks At Real Madrid- Di Maria

Pogba Not Happy At Man Utd, Tells Teammates He Wants To Leave

Trabzonspor Files Criminal Complaint After Racist Attack On Mikel

Venezuela Commemorates National Dignity Day

Coronavirus: Thailand Confirms Six New Cases


*TRIBUNE*


Protest rocks APC South-West caucus meeting in Osun

Amotekun not initiated for my reelection ' Akeredolu

Okada ban: Hailing operators condemn violent protests

No public health intervention to repatriate Nigerians from China ' NCDC boss

Abacha loot: US welcomes Buhari's commitment to fight corruption

Buhari mourns late Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria

Insecurity: Presidency welcomes CAN's protests

As AbdulRasaq lays hands on the plough in Kwara

A house divided against itself

Consensus candidate, threat to democracy

How to end insecurity in the North

Vandalism: Firm to develop alternative crude evacuation infrastructure

NIPCo bags Platinum Award in HSE compliance

Stakeholder harps on importance of fossil fuel in global energy mix

Savannah, Sahara Group sign gas sales agreement

Our people'll not allow us to rest if we back down on Amotekun 'Fayemi

My innate passion transcends distractions from men 'Bimbo Esho

Quick money, poverty, unemployment: Nigeria's growing multimillion dollar betting industry

NW Syria violence displaces 500,000 in two months

Coronavirus infections rise as Hong Kong reports first death

Turkey says no intention for conflict with Russia after Idlib attack

SEPLAT appoints new Non-Executive Director

IOSA audit: The way to go for Nigerian airlines


*BLUE PRINT*


Low oil prices: Analysts see reserves averaging $37bn in 2020, peg growth at 2.5%, inflation 11.9%

Banks devise new ways of making money

It's wrong for Customs to raid markets, seize traders' goods ' Nwabunike

Nigeria Police gets Institute for Police Studies

2023 in 2020: How Buhari's second term evaporates into 2023 discourse

Insecurity: JNI lauds police for averting another Kaduna crisis

Insecurity: Presidency concurs with CAN

FCT Police to dock Mpape bank robbery suspects Friday

House help arraigned for allegedly stealing priest's phones, dollars

Borno APC stakeholders disown former deputy governor

LG crisis: Oyo govt slams AGF for alleged selective action

Stop giving tax preference to wealthy Nigerians, ADP cautions Buhari

Ban on okada, tricycle in Lagos long overdue ' Adewale

Ihedioha and bizzare threatics of defections in Imo

Minimum wage: Labour exposes govs as Kwara, Niger raise concerns; Taraba adamant *See states on workers' strike list

NLC tells workers what to do as16 states refuse to pay minimum Wage

United States welcome Buhari's commitment to anti-graft war

Late Saudi Arabian Ambassador was Nigeria's great friend ' Buhari

National Park Service committed to Nigeria's ecological integrity- C-G

Minister launches Lassa fever, Coronavirus awareness campaign in FCT

Stop indiscriminate bush burning in Abuja, FCTA warns residents

Treat Lassa fever with oral Ribavirin ' Director

Insecurity: Yola Disco projects low performance in North east

DPR approves installation of 5 LPG plants in Taraba

NAF offers free cancer screening exercise in Bauchi

Drama at Yola High Court as kidnapper accuses colleagues of perjury

Ebonyi commissioner rejects Bakassi Boys for South-east regional security

Traders elect Dan'azumi as new chairman of North Jos


*SPORTS*


2020 GTBank Lagos Int'l Polo Wontra, Golden Alchemy make winning starts - The Sun

2020 GTBank Lagos Int'l Polo: Wontra, Golden Alchemy make winning starts - New Telegraph

2020 GTBank Lagos Intl Polo Wontra, Golden Alchemy Make Winning... - Thisday

A-League and Australian football news LIVE: Sainsbury scores in Maccabi rout - Goal

Abuja 2020: Dare dares athletes to focus on gold - Punch

Abuja 2020: Dare urges athletes to focus on gold - The Sun

Adepoju joins calls to bring back Ighalo to Super Eagles - Daily Times

Amokachi tips Ndidi for Eagles' captaincy, gets Buhari's job - New Telegraph

Angel D Maria Says Liverpool Lead Shows Ligue 1 Is Just as Competitive as the Premier League - FTBpro

ARM Doubles tourney: Okubena hails standard - The Sun

ARM Doubles tourney: Okubena hails standard as winners emerge - New Telegraph

Arsenals Europa League squad - Daily Times

As Liverpool deliberately fields a youthful side, is the FA Cup 'damaging itself - CNN

As Liverpool deliberately fields a youthful side, is the FA Cup 'damaging itself - CNN

Atltico Madrid Planning Summer Move for Barcelona Midfielder Ivan Rakitic - FTBpro

Atltico Madrid Want Mauricio Pochettino as Next Manager But Face Major Stumbling Block - FTBpro

Babangida urges state govts to invest in grassroots football - Punch

Ballack advises Havertz against Bayern Munich move - Goal

Barcas Dembele out for the Rest of the Season with Fresh Injury - Thisday

Buhari appoints Amokachi as football ambassador - The Cable

Buhari appoints Amokachi as Nigeria's Football Ambassador - The Sun

Buhari appoints Amokachi Football Ambassador - Daily Trust

Buhari appoints Amokachi football ambassador - The Sun

Buhari appoints Amokachi football ambassador - The Sun

Buhari names Amokachi football ambassador - Punch

Caf sanctions Al Hilal over crowd trouble in Champions League meeting with Al Ahly - Goal

Chelsea Set to Boost Lampard with 150m for Summer Transfer - Thisday

Chelsea Star Mateo Kova'ic Compares Boss Frank Lampard to Real Madrid's Zinedine Zidane - FTBpro






















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40 Years Ago

🔴 ⭕ 40 Years Ago

40 years ago, children were gentle with their parents. Today parents have to be gentle with their children

40 years ago, everyone wanted to have children. Today many people are afraid of having children.

40 years ago, children respected their parents. Now parents have to respect their children.

40 years ago, marriage was easy but divorce was difficult. Nowadays it is difficult to get married but divorce is so easy.

40 years ago, we got to know all the neighbors. Now we are strangers to our neighbors.

40 years ago, people had to eat a lot because they needed the energy to work hard. Now we are afraid to eat fatty foods for fear of the cholesterol.

40 years ago, villagers were flocking to the city to find jobs. Now the town people are fleeing from the stress to find peace.

40 years ago, everyone wanted to be fat to look happy ... Nowadays everyone diets to look healthy.

40 years ago, rich people pretended to be poor. Now the poor are pretending to be rich.

40 years ago, only one person worked to support the whole family. Now all have to work to support one child.

40 years ago, people loved to study and read books ... now people love to update Facebook and read their whatsapp messages.

Acknowledge And Celebrate Students

Acknowledge and Celebrate Students' Achievements.

Aside their role as instructors, teachers are also motivators, peacemakers, listeners, managers, planners, learners, and so on. The teacher's role as a motivator is one of the most important of their roles. And one of the ways teachers can motivate students is by celebrating their achievement.
Some of the ways that teachers can motivate and celebrate students' achievement are:

- Through verbal encouragement. Praise students who have worked hard to complete a project or improve in a subject area.

- Writing a personal note to them. A note filled with praise and encouragement always warms students' heart.

- Send a note of acknowledgement to their parents or guardian. This will give students a sense of pride