Jonathan Orders Release Of Reports Of Forensic Audit Of NNPC Accounts (Download)

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has ordered that the full reports of the forensic audit of NNPC accounts be released to the public.

In a Press Statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati on 27th April has played down the ever growing concerns that the president still has a cockcroach in his cupboard as to the NNPC audited accounts.

Part of the statement reads "President Jonathan is also deeply concerned by the continuing suggestions that his administration still has anything to hide about the unproven allegation that about $20 Billion is unaccounted for by the NNPC during his tenure.

To lay the matter to rest, President Jonathan in line with Section 7(2) of the NNPC Act, has directed that the full report of the PWC Forensic Audit of the NNPC accounts be released immediately to the public so that all Nigerians will be properly informed on the matter."

Download Full PwC Audit Report On NNPC Here

AIT Free To Cover Buhari's Activities -APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that all accredited media organizations in the country, including the African Independent Television (AIT), are free to cover the activities of the President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said the incoming Buhari Administration will not discriminate against any media organization, irrespective of its role during the electioneering campaign leading up to the recent polls.

It however enjoined all media organizations to observe the highest level of professional standards in carrying out their duties.

”There is a Code of Ethics guiding the practice of journalism in Nigeria, and this demands every journalist to ensure a strict adherence to the highest levels of ethics and professionalism in carrying out their duties.

”There must be repercussions, within the realms of the law, for media organizations which have wantonly breached the Code of Ethics of the journalism profession and turned themselves to partisans instead of professionals. But such repercussions will not include barring any accredited media organization from covering the activities of the President-elect,” APC said.

Alhaji Lai Mohammed
National Publicity Secretary

All Progressives Congress (APC)
Abuja, April 28th 2015


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"Buhari's Restriction On AIT: Undemocratic, Unpresidential And Unacceptable"

By Solomon Tonye

My heart was filled with grief after reading the Vanguard Report titled "Hate campaign: Buhari fights back, bars AIT from covering his activities".

The question that stroke through my mind was "Can this be be justified in any sane democracy?".

It appears like Muhammadu Buhari is yet to come to terms with the present day democratic dispensation that he is bound to lead for the next for years or he is just acting naive. Perhaps the Daura-born General wants to bring back Decree 4 through the back door or he is out to fight any media organisation that he considers to be his adversary. Whatever be the case, Nigerians will not allow anyone to tamper with the freedom of media as provided by the 1999 Constitution.

President-elect Muhammadu Buhari need to be reminded that Sections 22 and 39 (1)(2) (quoted below) specifically made provision for Press Freedom.

Press Freedom In Nigeria's Constitution
Section 22 of the Nigerian 1999 constitution states that: “the press, radio, television and other agencies of mass media shall at all times be free to uphold the fundamental objectives contained in this chapter and uphold the responsibility and accountability of the government to the people.”

Section 39(1) States that "Every person shall be entitled to freedom of expression, including freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart ideas and information without interference.
Section 39(2) further went on to say "Without prejudice to the generality of subsection(1) of this section, every person shall be entitled to own, establish and operate any medium for the dissemination of information, ideas and opinion."


Buhari Should Remember His Words on Press Freedom
At his interactive session with members of Newspapers Proprietors of Nigeria (NPAN) and Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) on March 17, 2015, he pledged to uphold Press Freedom and to be a friend of the Press. In his own words...

“Concerning the Decree 4 of 1984, I have to assure you that the time for that is over. That was part of military administration and dictatorship, but I have also promised you that I am now a converted, and converted democrat. Therefore, I want to assure you that I am going to be a friend of the media and this time, I will work well with you as friends and partners in the development of the nation, and that is my promise to you.”

“I want to give you my full assurances that in this democratic dispensation, I will ensure that the Nigerian Constitution is upheld. This includes respect for the media, respect for the right to free expression and freedom of speech. I have said elsewhere that I cannot change the past. But I can change the present and the future. Dictatorship goes with military rule as do edicts such as Decree 4"

"...I will continue to promote the consolidation of democracy in our great country, Nigeria, by guaranteeing that the media’s freedom is not compromised in any way. I give you my full assurances that the Nigerian media will be free under our APC government.”.

The Unfortunate AIT Restriction
It is a unfortunate that President-elect Muhammadu Buhari that claimed to be a "reformed democrat" throughout the electioneering period will take the ignoble decision of preventing AIT from covering his activities even before taking oath of office. It is also unfortunate that the man that pledged to be a friend of the media will issue restricting order on a law abiding corporate citizen and a legally recognise media house. Buhari is expected to treat all members of the Media in the most appropriate manner. He should remember that the rights of the media as enshrined in the Constitution is not subject to change via Presidential desire. If he hasn't been told, he should be aware that his restriction on AIT is undemocratic and can never be tolerated in any sane democracy. If the President-elect has anything against AIT, he should seek redress in court. He may not like AIT as a media outfit but he should allow them conduct their duties unfettered as long as they operate within the ambit of the law.

Finally, let me remind President-elect Muhammadu Buhari that Nigerians are looking up to him to fulfil his numerous electoral promises. We will not tolerate any form of impunity or "executive rascality" whether from him(as President) or from any officer of his incoming government.

God Bless Nigeria

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Last Year Reduction In OAU School Fees Effected In New Payment Structure

The N3,000 reduction in school fees of Obafemi Awolowo University students following a protest that greeted the astronomical increment in the same fees last year has finally been effected as promised by the university management.

Students of the Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Environmental and Design Management and Faculty of Technology will now pay N24,700 as against the N30,700 they paid last year. The University management promised to shed the N3,000 deduction in the fees last year to the payment for the new session (2014/2015 academic session). So the supposed new fees structure payable this new session which is N27,700 eventually got reduced by the N3,000 deduction of last year. Now, the students are expected to pay N24,700.

Also supposed to be affected by this development are students of the College of Health Sciences and Faculty of Pharmacy. Just like the other faculties affected, their students should now pay N27,700 as against the N33,700 they paid the last time. As at the time of filing this report, we are yet to verify the reduction in their own fees.

In the meantime, the school e-portal is now opened for undergraduates to start paying for the 2014/2015 academic session.

It will be recalled that the Ibikunle-led 2013/2014 parliamentary session led the Students' Union to confront the increase in schools fees and in a Press Statement on Sunday, August 23, 2014 counted the further reduction of N3,000 as parts of the gains of the struggle against school fees hike.

Funke Adejumo Donates N100,000 To OAU English Students

The renowned Rev Mrs Funke Felix Adejumo on Saturday 25th April 2015 upon her visit to the Obafemi Awolowo University Campus,donated N100,000. She visited the campus last, 10 years ago.

She made this donation during the bright and beautiful session of CMC2015 powered by Rhemaword Int’l. At the end of her One hour session which had in large attendance students, requested that students of the English Department Present in the All Souls Chapel stand up for recognition, after which she celebrated them for being in the Department.

In her words "English Department is the best ever and I love to identify with them anywhere I go. I studied English Language"

In that regard, She said her Personal Assistant would get in contact with Rhemaword Int’l Pastor on how the N100,000 would be received for the English Department Students.

The donation was in connection with her life mandate.

Funke Felix Adejumo is a graduate of English Language with the life mandate of Honouring God and Blessing Lives(Humanity).

She ministered personally at the just concluded CMC Meeting on how to remain bright and beautiful where she centered her message around; Having a relationship with God, Celebrating one’s individuality, managing relationships/making the right choice,Job/Career/Self Development.

About Funke Felix Adejumo

Reverend Mrs. Funke Felix-Adejumo, wife of Pastor Felix Adejumo, President Agape Christian Ministries, is one of Nigeria’s most graceful female enthusiasts and motivational speakers,
who has become a philanthropic powerhouse, financially empowering women. Founder of Funke
Felix Adejumo Foundation (FFAF), a development agency set up to help women, the farmer- turned-preacher tells Mary Ekah and Omolola Itayemi about her passion for empowering
women as she holds yet another female
development project, ‘Women On The Winning Edge’


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2015 Global Energy Essay Contest On Climate Change

To engage students in our mission of fighting energy poverty, protecting the environment, and mitigating the effects of climate change, GEI annually organizes our Global Energy Essay Contest. This contest is a valuable platform for students from all backgrounds to share their ideas on energy issues and make their voices heard throughout the world.

Global Energy Initiative is delighted to announce the 2015 Global Energy Essay Contest. This year we are asking students to present their thoughts on the topic “Road to Paris 2015: Vision, Reality, and Solutions for a meaningful Climate Agreement”.

In 2013, GEI received an overwhelming response to the competition, with over 400 quality entries from 67 countries. This year, we expect more than 1,000 interested students from 100 countries to get involved in this exciting contest. We hope students will take this opportunity to contribute to the energy discourse and help to ensure that the global agenda for sustainable energy becomes a reality.

Topic

“Road to Paris 2015: Vision, Reality, and Solutions for a meaningful Climate Agreement”

Organizer

The Global Energy Initiative

Prizes

All submitted essays will automatically be evaluated for the global and regional awards. The awards consist of two global winners and five regional winners. The classification of regions is based on university locations in the main geographical regions: Africa, Europe and Russia, The Americas, South Asia and the Middle East, and East Asia and South Pacific Countries. To see in which region your country resides, please check out our FAQ.

Contest winners will receive their awards and have the opportunity to present their creative approaches towards building a sustainable energy future at the GEI Global Conference on Sustainable Energy Future, which will be held in 2015. Airfare and accommodation will be covered.

Deadline

May 15, 2015

Guidelines

• Eligibility: Participants must be currently enrolled students (e.g. B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S., M.B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. or equivalent) OR degree holders who will graduated in either 2014 or will graduate in 2015.
• Formatting and Style:
  • Length of Essay: 1,000-1,200 words (excluding bibliography and citations)
  • All references must appear as endnotes
  • Students must produce their own work and cite sources properly and consistently
  • Information used for research that is not cited in the essay should be listed in a bibliography page at the end
  • The essay CAN NOT mention the participant’s name, university name, or location of university to ensure anonymity during the evaluation phase
  • The essay must be written in English
  • All submissions must be typed in Times New Roman, double-spaced, with standard one-inch margins and twelve-point font
• How to Enter/Pre-Registration:
  • Students should pre-register by filling out Global Energy Initiative’s online form HERE (preferred). Once the form has been successfully submitted, a confirmation receipt will be sent to the email address the student provides
  • If the student is unable to submit the electronic pre-registration, they can email  essaycontest2015_preregister@globalenergyinitiative.orgwith the contestant’s name, address, phone number, email address, and the name of the university where they are currently enrolled (alternative)
  • Students should not pre-register by both online form and email
• Essay Submission:
  • Students should submit their essays through our online submission portal (preferred)
  • If the student is unable to submit through the electronic submission portal, they can email their essay as an email attachment, in Word Document or PDF form, toEssayContest2015@GlobalEnergyInitiative.org
  • The subject line of the email should read, “Global Energy Essay Contest 2015”
  • Please name the file as follows: First & Last Name_University Name (ex: John Smith_University of Richmond)
  • Essay must include a cover page with the contestant’s full name (with Mr. or Mrs.), address, phone number, email address, and University name
• Evaluation Criteria: Essays will be judged on the following key points:
  • The student’s understanding of the issue
  • The student’s vision for creative solutions
  • Originality in treatment of the topic
  • Clarity and effectiveness of style and organization
• Selection Process:
  • All eligible essay submissions received by May 15, 2015 will be reviewed by two sets of qualified expert panels in two rounds.
  • Winners will be notified by June 30 2015 and recognized during the 2015 GEI Global Conference on Sustainable Energy Future.
• Disclaimer: By participating, applicants accept and understand the Essay Guidelines and agree to the decisions made by the judges; and to release, discharge and hold harmless Global Energy Initiative and its officers and directors from all claims arising from their participation in the contest. Applicants also release all rights to their writing upon submission.

Inquiries

All queries may be directed to EssayContest2015@GlobalEnergyInitiative.org

JUPEB Entrance Exam Results Released, Mop Up Exam Fixed

The entrance exam results for the JUPEB 2015 programme has been released.

JUPEB mop up Entrance Exam holds on April 28th, 2015 at Centre for Distance Learning, Moro Campus, Ife North Local Govt.

All Candidates that missed the first exam are expected to come with the following:

Examination Slip
HB Pencil
Eraser
Non-Programmable Calculator

Interested candidates can still apply.

Read details here