With the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scheduled to hold today, the atmosphere seems set with the deployment of security operatives across the country.
The Registrar/Chief Executive of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. ‘Dibu Ojerinde, had earlier in the week allayed the fears of Nigerians, particularly the candidates, when he said that the State Security Services (SSS), Police, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other security agencies have been engaged to avert problem.
He said a total of 1,503,931 candidates were registered for the 2012 UTME, making it the one with the highest number of registered candidates since the existence of JAMB.
This year’s UTME, according to Ojerinde, will hold simultaneously in 375 towns in Nigeria and six foreign centres, namely Accra in Ghana , Buea in Republic of Cameroon, Cotonou in Republic of Benin, London in the United Kingdom, Jeddah in Saudi Arabia and Johannesburg in South Africa .
On the updating of the biometric fingerprint, the JAMB boss said: “In spite of some reported cases of malfunctioning of machine and late coming by some officials who are charged with the responsibility of managing the biometric machine, in this year’s examination, the biometric machine to be deployed is technically faster than the one used in 2011. It takes only a fraction of a second to get the machine to initialise, using candidate’s examination centre code.”
He appealed to supervisors and invigilators to avoid any sharp practises adding that: “The board on its part is determined to ensure that all officials engaged in the conduct of the examination are held responsible for any lapses during the examination and the full weight of the law will be brought to bear on any erring official.”
Saturday, March 24, 2012
U.S. Army soldier Charged with 17 Counts of Murder in Afghan Massacre
The 38-year-old U.S. Army soldier accused of an Afghan village massacre has been charged with 17 counts of murder and six counts of attempted murder, but it may be as much as two years before a trial. The deadly incident has further strained already-frayed relations between the U.S. and Afghanistan.
Staff Sergeant Robert Bales, an 11-year military veteran, is alleged to have walked out of his southern Afghanistan military post earlier this month under the cover of darkness and gunned down nine children and eight adults. Relatives of the victims said Friday they want Bales’ trial held in Afghanistan.
A spokesman for Bales’ home military base in Washington state said it will be several months before a preliminary hearing begins, and perhaps as long as two years until a trial, depending on pre-trial motions and actions.
Bales, the father of two young children, was officially informed Friday of the charges against him at the U.S. military prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, where he is confined.
Bales’ civilian lawyer, John Henry Browne, has admitted that his client had something to drink before the shooting spree, despite a military alcohol ban.
Browne has said his client was likely suffering from combat stress.
Bales, who served three tours of duty in Iraq before being deployed to Afghanistan last December, suffered a traumatic brain injury in Iraq in 2010. A day before the massacre, he witnessed one of his fellow soldiers get his leg blown off.
News reports have emerged that Bales has had past brushes with the law in the U.S. involving alcohol. He is also reportedly facing financial troubles at home, and had a $1.5 million securities fraud judgement issued against him several years ago.
Bales could face the death penalty for his shooting rampage. The U.S. military has not executed a service member in five decades.
Staff Sergeant Robert Bales, an 11-year military veteran, is alleged to have walked out of his southern Afghanistan military post earlier this month under the cover of darkness and gunned down nine children and eight adults. Relatives of the victims said Friday they want Bales’ trial held in Afghanistan.
A spokesman for Bales’ home military base in Washington state said it will be several months before a preliminary hearing begins, and perhaps as long as two years until a trial, depending on pre-trial motions and actions.
Bales, the father of two young children, was officially informed Friday of the charges against him at the U.S. military prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, where he is confined.
Bales’ civilian lawyer, John Henry Browne, has admitted that his client had something to drink before the shooting spree, despite a military alcohol ban.
Browne has said his client was likely suffering from combat stress.
Bales, who served three tours of duty in Iraq before being deployed to Afghanistan last December, suffered a traumatic brain injury in Iraq in 2010. A day before the massacre, he witnessed one of his fellow soldiers get his leg blown off.
News reports have emerged that Bales has had past brushes with the law in the U.S. involving alcohol. He is also reportedly facing financial troubles at home, and had a $1.5 million securities fraud judgement issued against him several years ago.
Bales could face the death penalty for his shooting rampage. The U.S. military has not executed a service member in five decades.
Senator's Wife Kidnapped In PH.
Gunmen on Thursday kidnapped the wife of the senator representing Rivers Central, George Sekibo, in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
The gunmen were said to have blocked the Hummer jeep which the senator’s wife was riding in company with four women and a baby on the East-West Road.
All the occupants of the car were taken away by the gunmen.
More details later.
The gunmen were said to have blocked the Hummer jeep which the senator’s wife was riding in company with four women and a baby on the East-West Road.
All the occupants of the car were taken away by the gunmen.
More details later.
Timi Dakolo Weds.
Timi Dakolo is in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital for the traditional wedding that is taking place today as a very private ceremony which only a few family members and friends will attend.
Sources say his lover, a light skinned beauty met the singer a couple of years ago and they started dating but press shy Timi made sure the relationship was conducted under utmost secrecy.
However, the pair began hanging out publicly when his widely acclaimed Ribbons & Roses Concert kicked-off last year as they were practically inseparable while the tour lasted.
“They just can’t have enough of each other,” an insider squealed to Off the Stage, “they are practically inseparable. You know Timi is press shy so he has managed to keep the relationship under wraps for so long but as soon as his Ribbons & Roses Concert kicked-off, she had to join him on tour as they couldn’t stay away from each other for long periods any more. She was on tour with him while Ribbons & Roses lasted. Timi has been so secretive about her; even those close to him don’t even know her name.”
According to the source, the couple had a baby boy last year.
“Timi was so excited when the baby boy arrived last year. The baby further bonded them together. In fact, the baby is a carbon copy of Timi.”
Timi shot to fame and stardom after he won the maiden and only edition of Idols West Africa in 2007. His debut album, Beautiful Noise was released last year. He is under Now Muzik management.
Sources say his lover, a light skinned beauty met the singer a couple of years ago and they started dating but press shy Timi made sure the relationship was conducted under utmost secrecy.
However, the pair began hanging out publicly when his widely acclaimed Ribbons & Roses Concert kicked-off last year as they were practically inseparable while the tour lasted.
“They just can’t have enough of each other,” an insider squealed to Off the Stage, “they are practically inseparable. You know Timi is press shy so he has managed to keep the relationship under wraps for so long but as soon as his Ribbons & Roses Concert kicked-off, she had to join him on tour as they couldn’t stay away from each other for long periods any more. She was on tour with him while Ribbons & Roses lasted. Timi has been so secretive about her; even those close to him don’t even know her name.”
According to the source, the couple had a baby boy last year.
“Timi was so excited when the baby boy arrived last year. The baby further bonded them together. In fact, the baby is a carbon copy of Timi.”
Timi shot to fame and stardom after he won the maiden and only edition of Idols West Africa in 2007. His debut album, Beautiful Noise was released last year. He is under Now Muzik management.
Good Times For Donjazzy As he Gets Mouth Watering Deal!
This must be a happy and good time for Michael Collins Elebuwa, who is well known as Don Jazzy, as he has slapped with a juicy deal.
According to information available to Nigeriafilms.com from a grapevine, the celebrated music producer signed a double digit million naira worth deal with Samsung for its home theatre system.
We learnt that he helped in designing the bass system of Samsung's Afro POP Home Theatre system. He is presently in Cape Town, South Africa.
We scooped that Don Jazzy is also in South Africa with Wande Coal working on a music video.
Don Jazzy and D'Banj called it quit with each other after about nine years together as Mohits label co-owners.
IDJA!!!
According to information available to Nigeriafilms.com from a grapevine, the celebrated music producer signed a double digit million naira worth deal with Samsung for its home theatre system.
We learnt that he helped in designing the bass system of Samsung's Afro POP Home Theatre system. He is presently in Cape Town, South Africa.
We scooped that Don Jazzy is also in South Africa with Wande Coal working on a music video.
Don Jazzy and D'Banj called it quit with each other after about nine years together as Mohits label co-owners.
IDJA!!!
Very Sad! 2 Female Students Die As 7 Fall Into A Well At Ekpoma University
Tragedy struck early this morning at the Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, after seven female students fell into a well located inside one of the hostels inside the school compound while fetching water and doing other things around the well.
According to eye witnesses, three girls were washing on top of the well, which is the hostel's only source of water, while the remaining four were sitting on its top, when all of a sudden the well collapsed beneath them. All seven girls fell into the well.
Other students around the hostel when the incident occurred rescued 6 of the alive. Unfortunately one died inside the well. Another one died on the way to the hospital. The remaining five are receiving treatment at the hospital.
According to eye witnesses, three girls were washing on top of the well, which is the hostel's only source of water, while the remaining four were sitting on its top, when all of a sudden the well collapsed beneath them. All seven girls fell into the well.
Other students around the hostel when the incident occurred rescued 6 of the alive. Unfortunately one died inside the well. Another one died on the way to the hospital. The remaining five are receiving treatment at the hospital.
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