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"Oracle" as he is fondly called by his supporters yesterday at his country, home, Ibusa hosted some PDP youths from Anioma, where he intimated them of his intention to go back to the red chambers.
2019: NWAOBOSHI BEGINS SUBTLE CAMPAIGN, ALLEGEDLY DOLES OUT N9M TO PDP YOUTHS
"Oracle" as he is fondly called by his supporters yesterday at his country, home, Ibusa hosted some PDP youths from Anioma, where he intimated them of his intention to go back to the red chambers.
Group Honours The Immediate Past Ika South Local Government Boss While Soaring Support For Okowa's Reelection..
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In an exclusive Interview by news men, the convener, Sir IDION Peter, says," we are for great achievement and in this, we Are supporting Okowa's reelection since he has proved beyond reasons that he is a great manager through his intimidating achievements even in the face of acute recession.".
Okowa Denies His Responsibility, Says," Delta Not Owing Workers Salary"
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By Agboje Chuks
I read with shock and great dismay the reply made in favour of Delta State government over a publication published by vanguard news paper dated 28, Tuesday, November 2017 on the status of workers salaries .
In the reply, I was puzzled as I perceived the reply by Patrick Ukah, the Commissioner of information, Delta State , Nigeria, as scuzzy, odious and misleading with highly vitiated motive and fixated make-up as many Deltans are still Sick with the deep-rooted lies that is keeping them in wonderment as he laid claim that okowa is not owing workers salary.
DAY OF HONOUR FOR PETER IDION AS HE DISHED OUT THE SNIPER MISSILE THAT SENT OPPOSITION ELEMENTS IN WARD 10 GASPING FOR BREATH!
By Ernest Okorie Onyeagbor
The tough talking retired Customs Officer, Sir Perter Idion is not a 'bom boi ' in Ika South politics, he has long over-paid his dues. He is an S.A on Community Development to His Excellency Sen Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, The Executive Governor of Delta State, .A pragmatic, philanthropic and practical political leader with penchant for helping the down trodden. He confided in Tsm media that wealth is meaningless if it has no impact on the masses. Make no mistakes, he is not a money bag but a selfless individual who hates to see people suffer. A certain Mrs Beatrice told the story of how her roasted yam business got a boast when the Agbor -born politician assisted her financially when her business almost crumbled. The benevolence of this iconic is public knowledge. He is the authentic pride of the masses!
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BREAKING: “Fresh PDP” Emerges, Announces Breakaway
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The group said the emergence of the Prince Uche Secondus-led National Working Committee, NWC, at the December 9 national convention will not stand.
WHY EFCC ARRESTED INNOSON MOTORS CEO
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) under Buhari's govt has arrested the Chief Executive Officer of Innoson Motors, Mr Innocent Chukwuma.
Mr Chukwuma was arrested at about 11 am on Tuesday at his residence in Enugu.
The company, in a tweet, accused EFCC officials of storming the residence and arresting Chukwuma “like a common criminal without any prior invitation”.
DELTA 2019: IKA POLITICIAN, IDION SENSITISES AGBOR LANDLORDS AND LANDLADIES ON GOV. OKOWA'S REELECTION
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The Special Assistant to Delta state Governor on Community Relations, Sir Peter Idion has pleaded with the people of Agbor, Ika south local government to continue to support the state government.
Sir Idion, who made the appeal during a breakfast meeting held on Sunday 17th December 2017, with all Neighborhood ( Ebe onye bi ) Landlords and Landladies in Agbor town, at his residence briefed them on the activities of the Governor, while sanitizing them, he also pleaded for their continued support to "our compassionate Gov. Dr Ifeanyi Okowa."
GOV. OKOWA, THE ONLY GOVERNOR EMPOWERING YOUTHS - Hon. Ochei
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| Hon. Ochei Kennedy |
The Special Assistant to governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state, on Youths Mobilization, Hon. Ochei Kennedy, has said that Sen. Dr. Okowa is the only governor that has empowered the youths across the 25 Local Government areas.
Hon. Ochei disclosed this to newsmen on Monday, 18th December 2017, at Government House, Asaba.
I Never Believed In Okowa's Administration Until I Met One Of His Aides....... Chukwuka Ejime, A Beneficiary Of Hon. Sunny Ogwu Kind Gesture Opens Up
"As a young boy, my parents desired to give me the best in life. They worked hard. In fact, in order that they might give me the best, they created a vacuum by exposing me to the care of strangers.
Not too long into the journey of my life, I had started smoking and was exposed to so many bad things at the early stage of my innocent life.
Though, my parents never knew anything. All these vices affected my life adversely. I stopped been a promising child. I became a source of sorrow to my parents. My father gave up on me while my mother would look at me and burst into tears. Neighbours made sure that their children kept a distance. I also lost all hope of ever making any success in life.
Thank God, my story changed when I stumbled on Hon. Sunny Ogwu, when he newly assumed office as SUBEB Chairman, Delta State, Nigeria. A man who knows how its hurts. He was skilled in mending the hopeless pieces of my yielded life. He gave me what no one had given me and I had a great peace.
He helped me, encouraged me and gave me the love that I had lacked. He advised me and asked me to go and acquire skill that can help me to be a man and also combat the challenges of life.
He encouraged me to apply for YAGEP Program and expedited on it just to make sure that my name is shortlisted. Through YAGEP, I learnt a skill that is not only feeding me and my immediate family but my relatives that abandoned me.
When my family members saw that I was cool headed and enhanced financially, they started coming close to me again not just for love but with their financial demands. They are holding me in high esteem in the family.
PDP EXPELS LAWMAKER, IZEZE FOR ALLEGEDLY DISHING OUT INFORMATION TO OJUOGBHOH
The embattled member representing Ughelli South Constituency in the Delta State House Assembly, Mr. Reuben Izeze has been expelled from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for allegedly dishing out information to Cairo Ojuogboh, an APC chieftain.
We gathered that Izeze, while still serving his three-month suspension for misconduct at the State Assembly, was expelled from the party by the Chief Kenneth Gbagi-controlled Ward executive of the PDP.
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A source who craved anonymity disclosed to DELTA DECIDES that Izeze, together with Hon. Monday Igbuya have been dishing out negative information to the opposition party, APC in the state.
Task force officials allegedly lose genitals while raiding in Delta State
An eyewitness, who preferred to be addressed as Mama Juliet, said the victims, in what appeared to be a movie scene, screamed aloud, which attracted passers-by to the scene.
Six operatives of the Delta State task force on illegal packing, in Asaba, were yesterday allegedly hit by the strange disappearance of their genitals after they picked a wrapped paper in a seven books of Moses containing the sum of N3,000.
It was gathered that officials of the task force along the Asaba-Onitsha Expressway around Okwe in Asaba, stumbled on the wrapped paper, which unknown to them contained N3,000 neatly wrapped inside it.
WHY PDP CAN'T WIN 2019 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION - Gov. Dickson
Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson, yesterday dimmed hope on the chances of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rebounding in the 2019 presidential election.
He expressed doubt that the party would emerge victorious during the forthcoming presidential poll, saying some forces within the major opposition party in the country are tearing it apart.
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According to Governor Dickson, though the PDP is expected to form a strong opposition for a viral democracy, the anti-democratic forces within the PDP are against a cohesive and a strong party that would take over power at the centre.
FEAR OF TSTV? DSTV ADOPTS FREE INTERNET-BASED SUBSCRIPTION MODEL
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A’s leading pay-tv provider, Multichoice has partnered with Telkom to offer a combined entertainment and Internet service to subscribers at an affordable cost.
This service is currently only available in Kenya, and there is hope it would be extended to other African countries.
Internet-based pricing model was first introduced by a Nigerian pay-tv provider, TSTV, which was launched on October 1, 2017. The high level of acceptance of the model by Nigerians shows it is good business strategy to capture more customers.
Thus, posing a threat to DSTV and other products of Multichoice in Nigeria. This is because Nigeria is the largest market of DSTV and GOTV in Africa.
The special promotion dubbed 'DSTV Na Net', customers purchasing a full DSTV HD decoder will get a free Mifi-router preloaded with 30GB Data from Telkom.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Daddy takes a bow.
The Families of Uzum and Igborbu (Okete Quarters Otolokpo) wishes to announce the Glorious exit of our Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Mentor Mr Francis Onyemaechi Uzum who departed this world on the 4th of October 2017 at the age of 80.
UNKNOWN GUNMEN ABDUCT OKOWA'S AIDE
Unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnapers on Saturday night abducted the SSA to Governor Okowa on Special duties, Sir Austin Onianwa in his home at Ibusa.
His whereabout is yet unknown as no contact for ransome has been established by the abductors.
More details later...
PDP CHIEFTAIN APPLAUD DELTA GOVERNMENT OVER PARTNERSHIP WITH GOD IS GOOD MOTORS
The Convener of Bridge Builders, a political pressure group within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ika South Local Government Chapter, Mr. Peter Idion has applauded the Delta State Government for taking a pro-active measure aimed at resuscitating the hitherto ailing Delta Line Transport Company through the partial privatization of the company.
Idion who was speaking during an enlarged meeting of the Bridge Builders whose membership cuts across all the political wards in the area, said that the decision of the state government to partner with God Is Good Motors, a reputable transport company, in repositioning Delta Line for enhanced productivity was quite germane, “considering the fact that the company has not done well despite government’s huge investment in it.”
According to him, government has no business running a transport company, adding that, Delta Line has, over the years, faced serious challenges resulting in outright decline of its service delivery due to poor management, poor work ethics and personal aggrandizement.
He disclosed that the state government had intermittently invested millions of naira to salvage the company, pointing out that a few years ago, 200 buses were procured for the company, “but unfortunately, most of the vehicles have either disappeared or are in state of disrepair."
Speaking further, Mr Idion explained that NLC can not manage Delta line because union is not experienced to run transportation company. "Take the instance of the buses donated by Chief Obasanjo and Jonathan regime. What happened to the buses till date? While some private transport companies are still on course. It's beyond mere saying I have N2 billion. Where is the evidence to show you have the money? Anybody who does not support what the government has done must be insane as it concerns delta line, he queried
The convener while congratulating the state government for reversing the increase on the payment of school fees by DELSU management, he said, " It shows that Gov Okowa is a listening Governor. Gov Okowa is a compassionate human being".
On the payment of retirement benefits to retirees in the state, Idion who is, also, a Senior Special Assistant to Delta State governor on Community Relations, said “going by the statistics released recently by the Chairman, State Bureau of Pensions, Mrs. Christiana Siakpere, the Okowa administration has done well as over N2.7 billion has so far been paid to 418 retirees in this 2017 fiscal year in the face of the present economic situation in the country.
He, therefore, urged retirees who were yet to get their retirement benefits to exercise patience with the government as they would certainly get their entitlements.
Also speaking during the meeting which was held at Mr. Idion’s residence in Agbor, the Chairman of the Bridge Builders, Hon. Chuks Emuebie said that Deltans were very comfortable with the faithful implementation of the SMART Agenda of the Okowa’s administration in the state, adding that more people from the opposition party in different parts of the state were decamping enmasse to the Peoples Democratic Party because of the way the PDP government is piloting the affairs of the state.
PANIC IN ASABA AS FMC RECORDS 4 CASES OF MONKEYPOX
There are palpable tension in Asaba, Delta state capital as four suspected cases of Monkeypox was recorded in Federal Medical Centre on Thursday.
The suspected cases DELTA DECIDES gathered is being attended to by Public Health Department and Infectious Disease Control Committee.
RE: THE POOR STATE OF AFFAIRS, INCOMPETENCE, LACK OF CAPACITY AND FRAUDULENT BUDGET PROCESS IN DELTA STATE.
We condemn in strongest terms the egregious display of hatred, narrow-mindedness and meanness by Ojuogboh in his press statement with the above caption.
Ojuogboh's press statement is pretty laughable and better left in the court of public opinion. Ordinarily, we do not want to join issues with Ojuogboh, but we have a responsibility to set the records straight for the general public, in the defence of the truth.
To say the least, that his (Ojuogboh) press statement did not only grossly misinformed unsuspecting public; it also portrays traces of campaign of calumny, blackmail and slander bent on destroying the name of our amiable Governor.
Nigerian Navy Commences Recruitment of Graduates.....APPLY HERE
The Nigerian Navy has commenced the process for the recruitment of suitably qualified Nigerian graduates through the Nigerian Navy Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 25.
The guidelines for the enlistment can be accessed on the Nigerian Navy Enlistment Portal www.joinnigeriannavy.com which will be opened on October 11 for interested candidates to apply online.
Interested applicants, who must be Nigerians by birth, should possess a minimum of Second Class Upper Division for first degree holders and Upper Credit for HND holders. Male applicants must not be less than 1.68 metres tall while female applicants must not be less than 1.65 metres in height. Applicants should be between 22 and 28 years by 31 January 2018, except for Imams and Chaplains who should not exceed 30 years by January 31, 2017.
Chinese Firm Locks 30 Nigerian Staff In Premises For 3 Days
Workers at Centre South Construction Company (CSCC), in Ogun State on Monday protested their 72-hour incarceration by the management over a theft at its construction site.
The workers told NAN that over 30 workers were locked in at the firm’s three construction sites.
Their incarceration started on Friday and they were only set free on Monday morning.
According to NAN, CSCC, the Chinese firm handling the construction of Sango-Ota–Mowe Road, has three construction sites at Sango-Ota, Oke-Aro and Mowe in Ogun.
The illegal lock in, according to workers who were on weekend duty, was allegedly to prevent them from stealing the company’s property.
INFANT MEDICARE REMAINS FREE IN DELTA STATE, SAYS NKECHIKA
The Director General, Delta State Contributory Health Commission, Dr. Ben Nkechika, has said that the current administration has not only retained the free medical policy of the last administration but strengthened it for improved service delivery.
The clarification was made today at Asaba in response to online reports that misrepresented the health policy of Senator Okowa's administration.
The DG said," Dr Ifeanyi Okowa did not phase out the Free Maternal and Under 5 Health-Care Programme in Delta State. The Delta State Government is still paying for the healthcare services given to all pregnant women and children under 5 years in hospitals. The programme only transitioned into the Health Scheme through which government pays to the hospitals for the service to ensure sustainability and accountability in the programme".
RE: FESTUS OFUME AND HIS YDP: HOW HONEST IS HE TO HIS FOLLOWERS?
We read with dismay how Barr. Festus Ofume and his Young Democratic Party (YDP), Delta State chapter lied against our group, _Bridge Builders_ while attempting to shift attention from some allegations levelled against him by one Delta Igoruh in a publication with the above caption.
Ordinarily, we would have ignored his infantile ways of diverting issues that need public knowledge but for the attention of the public, particularly Deltans, we wish to put the record straight.
It is unfortunate that while leaders and loyal Ika South People’s Democratic Party (PDP) members are struggling to sustain the new love and unity in the peace brought by our amiable governor, Sen. (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, some people could still be working underneath to scuttle the peace in the party by resolving to sponsoring of lies just to achieve selfish political goals.
For record purpose, we want to state here that we are not Delta Igoruh that did the said publication neither are we part of _Delta Decides_ where the publication was posted. We wonder what could be the motive of such concocted lies aimed at misinforming the public especially Deltans.
We also wish to state clearly that the antics of sponsors of the lies reported have again failed woefully in his (Ofume’s) bid to resort to mischief-making, blackmail and feeding the public with lies just to frustrate the newly found love in the Ika South PDP family and in Delta general. We in Ika South PDP are focused and no amount of lies can derail us again.
The truth is that Barr. Ofume lacks respect and if we don't know his late father, Hon. Jumbo Ofume, people would have questioned his upbringing. It is so sad that he could be talking about a man that has spent so much money for the youth of Ika South. Barr. Ofume told us that he collected money even when he is not a delegate but he (Ofume) didn't tell us how much this man in question have been spending his personal money for the people. The man he tried to dent his image has empowered people of Ika South since 1999. His kindness is not in doubt all over the local government. How much is delegate money compared to what he has been spending for people? We must give respect to whom it is due. The truth is that people love him because of his character and personality unlike a young Barr. Ofume that is a houseboy to an ‘big’ man in Abuja. This man he tried to insult is a tested man that has been financing PDP since 1999.
We are again calling on leaders and members of our great party particularly in Ika South and Delta State in general to disregard those wicked lies and join hands with our party leaders in preaching the gospel of prosperity which is one of our principles so we can face other challenges ahead of the party.
Aigboje Godstime
Media Assistant
''WE ARE OUT FOR GOV. OKOWA'S 2019 REELECTION'' - Emuebie
The Chairman of Bridge Builders, Hon Chuks Emuebie has disclosed that their group is out to mobilize the people of Ika south for the reelection of Delta State governor, Sen(Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa
Mr Emuebie stated this on Monday at the residence of the convener, Sir Peter Idion in Agbor during the group's weekly meeting.
While thanking the members for the successful hosting of the prayers session where prayers were offered for Gov Okowa with his executives, Hon Emuebie advised members to get ready for the town hall meetings and interactive session with the NUT, NULGE, NLC, Market women.
On his part, the Ika south local Govt Chairman, Hon Fred Ofume who is a leader in the group gave the vote of thanks. Hon Ofume said he is very proud of the group as he also told the group members that Bridge Builders was not set up for chairmanship or councilor Local government primaries elections, rather principally set up for Gov Okowa 2019.
DELTA 2019: GROUP GOES SPIRITUAL, HOLDS SPECIAL PRAYERS FOR GOV. OKOWA
It was a moment of real value on Monday, 18th of September 2017 in Agbor, the administrative headquarters of Ika south as a group known as The Bridge Builders under the auspices of PDP, seek a deep intimacy and communion with God for Governor of Delta state, Gov Ifeanyi Okowa, his executive members and Ika land
The prayer sessions which witnessed about 40 Anointed Ministers of God (Pastors) from CAN/PFN and some Muslim faithfuls had more than 2000 members of the group from local government in attendance.
Ozubulu Catholic Church Attack Was Over A Failed Drug Business By Two South Africa-Based Drug Barons
Preliminary investigations by the police is suggesting that the attack by gunmen at the St Phillips Catholic Church in Ozubulu in Anambra state yesterday August 6th, was due to a failed drug business. A man identified by his alias, Bishop, and one of his brothers in the community known as Obrocho, both based in South Africa, were reportedly drug barons.
The fight between the men bean after a business deal failed and both men stärted accusing each other of cheating.
The feud from the failed business culminated in one of the men sending assassins to kill Bishop who was reportedly in Nigeria on a visit. However, when the assassin and his gang members arrived Bishop's home, they did not meet him at home, so they went in search of his Father, Chief Akunwafor Ikegwuonwu, who was at the church for the morning mass. They shot him dead as well as other church members.
The state police commissioner, Garba Umar, has dismissed allegations that Boko Haram members were behind the attack. Umar told newsmen yesterday that the church members say the gunmen spoke Igbo during the attack.
Eleven people have so far been confirmed dead in the attack.
DR CHUKWUMA NWAONICHA IS THE OWNER OF THE PLOT OF LAND AT MY FAMILY COMPOUND (ISHI ODARA) IN ALIHAME AND NOT VINCENT ARIMOKU (Chairman Ika South Landlord/Landladies Association). THE SAID PLOT OF LAND WAS GIVEN TO ME BY MY LATE FATHER, CHIEF ONWUKAEGWU NWAONICHA. I SOLD THE LAND TO MY YOUNGER BROTHER, DR CHUKWUMA NWAONICHA.
I am Madam Esther Nwaonicha Okoh. I am the eldest child of late Chief Nwaonicha Onwukaegwu of Alihame, Agbor, Delta State. My father, Chief Nwaonicha Onwukaegwu married two wives, my own mother and another woman called Alice who unfortunately was snatched from my father by another man. My father refused to let go as he fought to get back what belonged to him. Unfortunately, the case dragged to the court and my father was later given four months jail sentence for not handling the issue legally. I was angered over the court judgment because i knew my father was not wrong in his action. During this period, I hired the services of Barr Maidoh and Barr Oven to help get justice for my father.
SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENT: PETER IDION URGES SHERIF PDP FACTION TO EMBRACE PEACE AND RECONCILIATION
By Aleh Anita
Since the declaration of the Supreme Court last week on who the real chairman of PDP is, calm has returned to the party, with both factions toeing the line of reconciliation.
With this development, the PDP Chairman Ika South local government, Hon. Collins Bello has during the week inaugurated a reconciliation committee in the local government headed by Chief Igumbor, the Osagwe of Agbor Kingdom, with Mr. Peter Idion, S. A to the governor on Community Relation as one of the members. As a member of the reconciliation committee, Mr. Idion has appealed to the Sherif PDP faction to return to the umbrella body of the PDP, especially in Ika South Local Government.
He stated that there would be no point in going to form or float another political party, as they are well known, recognized and respected in PDP, he urged them to join hands and work together with the Markarfi led PDP in order to ensure the governor of the state, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa is returned to office in 2019, stressing that there is no vacancy at the Government House, Asaba.
He further urged all PDP members in both local governments to work together, adding that if Ika Nation misses the opportunity to return Okowa as the governor come 2019, it will take another 50 years before such opportunity will come to Ika Nation again.
According to him, “it will be wrong for any Ika man to support anybody aside Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for governor, saying that anybody that does that will be referred to as an enemy of Ika Land, and also an enemy of progress”.
He urged all hands to be on deck, to embrace peace and unity in pursuing a common goal, saying that a house divided against itself cannot stand. He further affirmed that there is no opposition party in Delta state, as the state is a PDP state, and the opposition in the state is submerged in internal crisis, and has no plans for the people.
He concluded by admonishing all PDP members to avoid blame games and finger pointing, urging them to work as one big family. He used the opportunity to call on the Makarfi led PDP to forgive and welcome the Sheriff led PDP members, so that the party can forge ahead, especially in Ika South Local Government Area.
Senate Bans Goodluck Jonathan From 2019 Presidential Polls
The Nigerian Senate has today ruled against the participation of a former president of the country, Goodluck Jonathan in the forthcoming elections.
Recall that the former president who lost in 2015 against the ruling president, Muhammadu Buhari had made his plight to re-contest for the Presidency known some months ago.
The Nigerian Senate has however on Wednesday shattered the ambition following its decision which was reached after a voting process.
The Senate declared that the former president was barred from re-contesting and running for a second term in office. This was done during voting in series of new bills being passed by the upper legislative chamber.
The Bill sought that any vice president who had completed a tenure of a sitting president and contested a fresh four years mandate shall not be eligible to run for a second term of office.
Re: Okowa's Aide Fumbles On His Own Speech
By Agboje Chuks
I stumbled on a report, by a media blog with the above title, which I read with rapt attention because, I wanted to know which of the Okowa's aide and how he fumbled on his own speech.
Reading through the report, I became astonished, and was left in wonderment as, the said Aide happens to be a retired teacher, educationist of not the modern era, but a teacher of the old block, who unleashed his best when there was educational potency.
In the report also, he mentioned that a board member absconded with the sum of 500 thousand naira and that food was diverted.
These gave me a clearer picture of what his intentions were, and also gave me the requisite strength and reasons to intro inspect him.
Sequel to the above, I would have replied him from my understanding immediately, but was in a tight corner due to the ever increasing demand of my job.
In a clearer sense, I concluded that the writer's report was full of paradoxes and lacked Res Sua, since the body of report lacked the informative strengths to prove to the public how a teacher and a former local Chairman who was signing memo and other correspondence could not read his own speech.
The report is not only defamatory, but against writing rules, since there is no complete the "5 ,W and The H" hence, the writer would have told us who was the board member who absconded with the said amount, since there is a saying that "he who accuses one for stealing his chicken, should be able to provide his feather as prove".
Scanning also through the accused, Hon. Sunny Ogwu's profile, one would see that he have excellent track records and has trained people who are colossus in variant profession.
Ruminating on the above, one would also see that the writer may have written because he was prompted to have reasoned through his stomach as he emphatically mentioned it that they also diverted food or, he may have had his reasoning deficiency surfaced which I suggest that a psychotherapist should recommend psychotherapy after much intro - inspection.
PDP CRISIS: Nwaonicha Hails Supreme Court Judgment
A community leader and Chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State, Elder Dr Chukwuma Nwaonicha, has hailed the July 12, 2017 Supreme Court judgment that validates the appointment of Senator Ahmed Makarfi as the Chairman, National Caretaker Committee PDP.
Nwaonicha who spoke with newsmen shortly after the apex court judgment, at his Agbor residence, said he is overwhelmed with joy that the long awaited judgment was in favor of Senator Makarfi and other political leaders who meant well not only for the PDP but the entire country.
In the words of Nwaonicha, "I salute the Supreme Court Judges for their historical judgment that has restored hope and light in our great party, PDP. I hail the judgment and appreciate most especially, my governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, other governors in the country and all PDP leaders for the sacrifices, time and resources committed to the case while it lasted in court. The judgment no doubt will reposition our party towards landslide victories in 2019 general elections. I urge Senator Ali Modu Sheriff and his cohorts to sheath their swords and join hands with Senator Makarfi to build the PDP as there is no victor no vanquish. He used the medium to reiterate his avowed commitment towards the success of Governor Okowa's administration."
Finally, Nwaonicha said "the apex court decision is a victory to democracy, loss to dictatorship and one party state. It is a victory to the true and real national political party that unifies (PDP) rather than the one that divides (APC). He advised that the PDP win is a wake-up call for all authentic stakeholders of the party to show discipline, embrace good leadership and governance."
BREAKING! Obaseki is Dead
Retired Jurist and Justice of the Supreme Court , Hon. Justice Andrew Otutu Obaseki, JSC, BSMA, CFR., The Obaseki of Benin is dead. He was 93 years. He was until his death this morning the Head of Obaseki Family Worldwide. May his soul rest in perfect peace
DESOPADEC is Moribund, Dead and Buried With Forgotten Obsequies - Sam Odibo
A high chief from Udu, Chief Sam Odibo, the Spokesman of Udu Kingdom, has declared that as far as Udu Local Council Area was concerned, the Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission, DESOPADEC, is moribund, dead and buried with forgotten obsequies.
He adding that for so many years running, the commission has not done anything for the people of the oil-rich Udu LGA of the state, stressing that the purpose for which the agency was established has been defeated.
It would be noted that since the inception of this Okowa led administration not a single contract has been awarded,the oil producing communities have been completely neglected in the very eyes of our representatives in government and our traditional rulers.
The Governor has consistently diverted the 13% derivation funds meant for oil bearing communities thereby leaving the once vibrant organisation in comatose.
Former DTHA Members Petition Okowa Over Unpaid Allowances and severances Allowances
Three former members of the Delta State House of Assembly in the last administration have petitioned Governor Ifeanyi Okowa over their unpaid allowances and severances.
In a letter made available to this medium, which was signed by A. O. Ikolo on behalf of Austine O. Ikolo & Co., Hon. Chief Barr. Obukohwo Joseph Oshevire, Hon. Chief Julius Okpoko and Hon. Jenkins Duvie Giane who represented Ethiope East, Okpe and Ughelli North 2 constituencies respectively from 2011-2015 stated that "their salaries and allowances borne by the Delta State Government were fully paid save for the allowances for the months of April and May 2015, where a paltry sum was paid out of the total allowances for both months".
The letter further reads: "we are further informed that the severance and allowances for the members of the House and that of their aides which falls due at the end of 2011-2015 session has also not been paid up till date".
The former Honourable members wondered why Sen. Okowa who himself has received all his allowances and severance allowance from the federal government shortly after serving as Senator of the federal republic but refused to pay the former lawmakers of his state.
The former honourable members asked Governor Okowa to pay up their allowances and severances within three weeks upon the receipt of the letter as they will be left with no option than to seek legal option should he neglect/fail or refuse to pay them what is due to them.
N-Power releases official phone lines, warns applicants against scammers
N-Power on Tuesday warned applicants against receiving text messages from numbers not directly from the programme.
This information was posted in a series of tweets on its Twitter handle, @npower_ng.
It reads: “Dear 2017 N-Power applicant, Everyone will get an SMS to either proceed to the testing stage or end their application journey for 2017.”
“PLEASE ensure that it is one of our official lines. DO NOT GIVE YOUR DETAILS TO ANYONE WHO DOESN’T CALL WITH ANY OF OUR OFFICIAL LINES.
“To the 2016 Beneficiaries who have issues with their payments, N-Power will call you to get your correct details”.
Meanwhile, the programme has released full timetable for which applicants in respective field will be assessed.
The N-Power portal reopened for registration on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 and closes on July 13th 2017.
The N-Power Volunteer Corps is part of the Federal government’s Social Investment Programmes, under which it plans to hire 350,000 unemployed graduates
Delta Gov. Okowa Proceeds On Medical Leave Abroad
Shortly after sending a letter to the House of Assembly requesting for a 15-day leave, Gov. Okowa has left Nigeria on a medical visit to the United States.
A government house source who craved anonymity disclosed that the governor is already in the U.S on a short medical leave.
Though disguising under annual vacation, the source further hinted that the Governor formally notified the Speaker, and the members in line with the Constitution. Barrister Otuaro will act as Governor while he is away.
“Gov. Okowa has been having abdominal pain lately so he was advised by his personal physician to seek further treatment abroad”, another source added.
The Governor’s leave notice was contained in a letter titled: ‘Notice of Vacation’ read on the floor of the House by the Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, said the Deputy Governor, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, shall act in his stead, as Acting Governor during the period of the governor’s leave.
The letter read, “I send warm greetings to the Right Honourabe Speaker, and write to intimate the Honourable House, that I would be proceeding on 15 days leave which will form part of my 2017 annual vacation from Monday, June 26 to Wednesday, July 12, 2017, while the remaining part of my annual leave will be enjoyed later in the year.
In accordance with Section 190 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended, His Excellency, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, the Deputy Governor of Delta State, shall perform the duties of my office as Acting Governor during the period of my absence on leave.”
“I will greatly appreciate if the foregoing is placed before the Honourable House for information. Please, accept the assurances of my high regard and best wishes for you and the Honourable Members of the House.” the letter stated.
A motion by Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Tim Owhefere, sued that the letter be received and acknowledged by the House and was unanimously acknowledged by the House after the member representing Udu, Hon. Okagbare Uviejitobor, seconded the motion.
Photo: EFCC arrests NABDA's DG for N23m scam
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested a serving Director General of the National Biotechnology Development Agency, NABDA, Professor( Mrs) Lucy Jumeyi Ogbadu, for her alleged involvement in criminal conspiracy and diversion of public funds to the tune of N23million.
Ogbadu was arrested on Wednesday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, following her alleged linkage with the Bayelsa State's Director of Bioresources Development Centre, Mr. Josiah Habu who is being investigated by the EFCC in a case of fraudulent diversion of the sum of N75,0000,000.00k( Seventy Five Million Naira only).
Investigations by the EFCC showed that Ogbadu allegedly received the sum of N23million through a bank account belonging to the wife of Habu, Mrs. Esther Habu and admitted same in a voluntary statement made to the EFCC.
Further investigations have also shown that, Mrs Esther Habu is one of the contractors with Bioresources Development Centre, Odi, Bayelsa State and a total sum of N603,000,000.00k( Six Hundred and Three Million Naira only) has been traced to her, in different deals involving over 20 Directors of Bioresources Development Centres across the country.
Ogbadu's linkage with all these scams is being investigated. She has been duly served with bail conditions while investigations continue.
BUK POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION FORMS FOR 2017/2018 SESSION NOW ON SALE
Bayero University, Kano [BUK] 2017/2018 School of Postgraduate Studies Application Commences.
This is to inform the general public that online sale of the Bayero University, Kano, Postgraduate application forms for the 2017/2018 Academic Session has commenced since on Wednesday, 10th May 2017 and would close on the Friday 25th August 2017.
BUK APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION INTO POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2017/2018 SESSION
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following courses for the 2017/2018 academic session.
1. FACULTY OF ARTS AND ISLAMIC STUDIES
Department of Islamic Studies
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Islamic Studies
ii. M.A Islamic Studies
Department of Arabic
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Arabic (Language)
ii. Ph.D/M.Phil Arabic (Literature)
iii. M.A Arabic (Language)
iv. M.A Arabic (Literature)
v. Postgraduate Diploma in Arabic (PGDA)
Department of English and Literary Studies
i. Ph.D/M.Phil English (Language)
ii. Ph.D/M.Phil English (Literature)
iii. M.A English (Language)
iv. M.A English (Literature)
Department of History
i. Ph.D/M.Phil History
ii. M.A History
iii. Masters in Development Studies (MDS)
iv. Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies(PGDDS)
2. FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Department of Education
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Education with specialization in;
a. Educational Administration and Planning
b. Curriculum Studies
c. Guidance and Counselling
d. Educational Psychology
e. Tests and Measurement
ii. M.Ed Education with specialization in;
a. Educational Administration and Planning
b. Curriculum Studies
c. Guidance and Counselling
d. Educational Psychology
e. Tests and Measurement
iii. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
iv. Postgraduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling (PGDGC)
Department of Adult Education & Community Services
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Adult Education with specialization in;
a. Gerontology
b. Social Welfare Education
c. Extension Education
d. Community Development
e. Adult and Non-Formal Education
ii. M.Ed Adult Education with specialization in;
a. Gerontology
b. Social Welfare Education
c. Extension Education
d. Community Development
e. Adult and Non-Formal Education
iii. Postgraduate Diploma in Community Development & Extension Education (PGDCDEE)
Department of Library and Information Sciences
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Library and Information Science
ii. Masters in Library and Information Science
iii. Masters in Information Management (MIM)
iv. Masters in Records Management (MRM)
v. Postgraduate Diploma in Information Management (PGDIM)
vi. Postgraduate Diploma in Records Management (PGDRM)
Department of Physical and Health Education
i. Ph.D/M.Phil in Physical and Health Education with specialization in any of the following Areas:
a. Exercise and Sports Science
b. Sports Management
c. Adapted Physical Education
ii. M.Sc (Ed) Physical and Health Education with specialization in any of the following Areas:
a. Health Education
b. Exercise and Sports Science
c. Sport Management
d. Adapted Physical Education
iii M.Sc (Recreation and Sports Tourism Management)
iv. Postgraduate Diploma in Health Education (PGDHE)
v. Postgraduate Diploma in Recreation and Tourism Management (PGDRTM)
Department of Special Education
i. Ph.D/M.Phil in Special Education with area of specialization as follows::
a. Learning Disabilities
b. Gifted and Talented
c. Visual Impairment
d. Hearing Impairment
e. Behaviour Disorders
f. Intellectual Disorders
g. Physical and Health Impairment
ii. M.(Ed) in Special Education with areas of specialization as follows:
a. Learning Disabilities
b. Gifted and Talented
c. Visual Impairment
d. Hearing Impairment
e. Behaviour Disorders
f. Intellectual Disorders
g. Physical and Health Impairment
iii. Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education and Rehabilitation (PGDSER)
Department of Science and Technology Education
i. M.Sc (Ed) Biology
ii. M.Sc (Ed) Chemistry
iii. M.Sc (Ed) Geography
iv. M.Sc (Ed) Physics
v. M.Sc (Ed) Mathematics
vi. Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology Education (PGDSTE)
3. FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Department of Mathematical Sciences
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Mathematics
ii. M.Sc Mathematics
iii. M.Sc Computational Mathematics
iv. M.Sc Applied Mathematics
v. Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics (PGDMaths)
Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Chemistry with specialization in:
Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Colour Chemistry and Polymer Chemistry
ii. M.Sc Chemistry with specialization in:
Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Colour Chemistry and Polymer Chemistry.
iii. Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry (PGDC)
Department of Biological Sciences
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Zoology with specialization in:
Fisheries and Aquaculture;
Parasitology;
Entomology
ii. M.Sc Zoology with specialization in:
Fisheries and Aquaculture;
Parasitology;
Entomology.
iii. Ph.D/M.Phil Biology with specialization in Ecology and Environmental Biology, Hydrobiology and Conservation Biology
iv. M.Sc Biology with specialization in Ecology and Environmental Biology, Hydrobiology and Conservation Biology
v. Postgraduate Diploma in Biological Sciences (PGDBS)
Department of Plant Biology
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Plant Biology with specialization in: Genetics, Plant Physiology, Plant Ecology, Plant Anatomy, Biosystematics/Taxonomy, Mycology/Plant Pathology, Aquatic Botany and Ethnomedicine
ii. M.Sc Plant Biology with specialization in:
Genetics, Plant Physiology, Plant Ecology, Plant Anatomy, Biosystematics/Taxonomy, Mycology/Plant Pathology, Aquatic Botany and Ethnomedicine
Department of Microbiology
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Microbiology with specialization in: Medical Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology and Pharmaceutical Microbiology.
ii. M.Sc Microbiology with specialization in: Medical Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology and Pharmaceutical.
iii. Postgraduate Diploma in Epidemiology PGDEP)
iv. Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental and Public Health (PGDEPH)
Department of Physics
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Physics with specialization in: Atomic Physics; Nuclear Structure Physics; Solid-State Physics; Optics; Electronics; Geophysics.
ii. M.Sc Physics with specialization in: Atomic Physics; Nuclear Structure Physics; Solid-State Physics; Optics; Electronics; Geophysics.
iii. M.Sc Electronics
iv. M.Sc Geophysics
v. M.Sc Nuclear Physics.
vi. Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Physics (PGDIP)
4. FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES:
Department of Economics
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Economics
ii. M.Sc Economics
iii. Masters in Banking and Finance(MBF) Full-Time/Part Time
iv. Masters in Health Economics (MHE) Full-Time/Part Time
v. Postgraduate Diploma in Health Economics (PGDHE) Full-Time/Part Time
vi. Postgraduate Diploma in Banking and Finance(PGDBF)FullTime/Part Time
Department of Political Science
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Political Science with specialization in: Political Economy, Political Theory, International Relations, Policy and Administration, Nigerian and African Politics, Islamic and Middle Eastern Politics, Comparative Politics
ii. M.Sc Political Science with specialization in: Political Economy, Political Theory, International Relations, Policy and Administration, Nigerian and African Politics, Islamic and Middle Eastern Politics, Comparative Politics
iii. Masters in Public Policy and Administration (MPPA)
iv. Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy and Administration (PGDPPA)
Department of Sociology
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Sociology with specialization in: Demography, Criminology, Complex Organizations, Medical Sociology, Social Policy
ii. M.Sc Sociology with specialization in: Demography, Criminology, Complex Organizations, Medical Sociology, Social Policy
iii. Masters in Crime Management Prevention and Control (MCMPC)
iv. Postgraduate Diploma in Social Policy and Administration (PGDSPA)
v. Postgraduate Diploma in Crime Management Prevention and Control (PGDCMPC)
Department of Accounting
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Accounting
ii. M.Sc Accounting
iii. Masters in Treasury Management(MTM) Full-time and Part-time
iv. Masters in Accounting and Financial Management (MAFM)
v. Masters in Taxation and Revenue Administration (MTRA)
vi. Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance (PGDAF) Full-Time and Part-Time
Department of Business Administration and Entrepreneurship
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Management
ii. M.Sc Management
5. FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION
Department of Mass Communications
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Mass Communication
ii. M.Sc Mass Communications
iii. Masters in Public Relations (MPR)
iv. Masters in Communication Studies (MCS)
v. Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication (PGDMC)
6. FACULTY OF EARTH AND ENVIRONEMENTAL SCIENCE
Department of Geography
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Geography (Physical Geography)
ii. Ph.D/M.Phil Geography (Human Geography)
iii. Ph.D/M.Phil Geography (Population and Development)
iv. Ph.D/M.Phil Land Resource (Administration)
v. Ph.D/M.Phil Land Resource (Development)
vi. Ph.D/M.Phil Natural Resource Management and Climate Change
vii. M.Sc. Natural Resource Management and Climate Change
viii.M.Sc Geography (Physical Geography)
ix. M.Sc Geography (Human Geography)
x. M.Sc Geography (Population and Development)
xi. M.Sc Land Resources (Land Development)
xii. M.Sc Land Resources (Land Administration)
xiii.Postgraduate Diploma in Land Administration (PGDLA)
Department of Environmental Management
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Environmental Management
ii. M.Sc Environmental Management
iii. Masters in Environmental Management (MEM)
iv. Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management (PGDEM)
7. INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ISLAMIC BANKING AND FINANCE (IIIBF)
a) M.Sc Islamic Banking and Finance
b) Masters in Islamic Banking and Finance (MIBF)
c) Postgraduate Diploma in Islamic Banking and Finance (PGDIBF)
8. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department of Agricultural Engineering
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Agricultural Engineering with specialization in: Farm Power and Machinery Engineering; Soil and Water Engineering; Processing and Storage Engineering
ii. M.Eng Agricultural Engineering with specialization in: Farm Power and Machinery Engineering; Soil and Water Engineering; Processing and Storage Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
i. Ph.D/M.Phil (Energy Engineering)
ii. Ph.D/M.Phil (Production Engineering)
iii. Ph.D/M.Phil Materials and Metallurgical Engineering.
iv. M.Eng (Energy Engineering)
v. M.Eng (Production Engineering)
vi. M.Eng Materials and Metallurgical Engineering.
vii. Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (PGDME)
Department of Electrical Engineering
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Electrical Engineering
ii. M.Eng. Electrical Engineering with specialization in
(a) Communication Engineering,
(b) Control & Instrumentation Engineering
(c) Power & Machines Engineering
(d) Electronics Engineering
iii. Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical Engineering (PGDEE)
Department of Civil Engineering
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Civil Engineering (Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering and Transportation Highway Engineering)
ii. M.Eng Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management, Transportation, Highway Engineering, Water Resources and Environmental Engineering)
iii. Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering (PGDCE)
9. FACULTY OF LAW
i. Ph.D Law
ii. LL.M Islamic Law
iii. LL.M Commercial Law
iv. LL.M Public Law
v. LL.M International Law
vi. Masters in Business and Commercial Law (MBCL)
10. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Agricultural Economics
ii. M.Sc Agricultural Economics
iii. M.Sc Agricultural Extension
v. Ph.D/M.Phil Agricultural Economics (Livelihood and Natural Resources Economics)
v. M.Sc Agricultural Economics (Livelihood and Natural Resources Economics)
Department of Soil Science
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Soil Science
ii. M.Sc Soil Science
Department of Agronomy
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Agronomy
ii. Ph.D/M.Phil Agronomy with specialization in Crops and Cropping Systems in the Dry
iii. M.Sc Agronomy
iv. M.Sc Agronomy with specialization in Crops and Cropping Systems in the Dry Lands v. Postgraduate Diploma in Horticulture (PGDH)
vi. Postgraduate Diploma in Irrigation Agronomy (PGDIA)
vii. Postgraduate Diploma in Dryland Agriculture (PGDDA)
Department of Crop Protection
i. M.Sc Crop Protection with Specialization in (Agricultural Entomology), (Phytomycology), (Phytobacteriology), (Phytovirology) and (Phytonematology).
Department of Animal Science
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Animal Science with Specialization in any of the following areas: Pasture Production and Range Management; Ruminant Nutrition; Monogastric Nutrition; Animal Reproduction and Physiology; Animal Products and Processing;
ii. M.Sc Animal Science with Specialization in any of the following areas: Pasture Production and Range Management; Ruminant Nutrition; Monogastric Nutrition; Animal Reproduction and Physiology; Animal Products and Processing;
iii. Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Science (PGDAS)
iv. Ph.D/M.Phil Dryland Agriculture with specialization in Range and Livestock Management
v. M.Sc Dryland Agriculture with specialization in Range and Livestock Management
11. FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Department of Computer Science
i. M.Sc Computer Science
ii. Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS)
Department of Information Technology (IT)
i. Masters in Information and Communication Technology (MICT)
12. FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Pharmacology
ii. M.Sc Pharmacology
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
13. FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
Department of Physiotherapy
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Physiotherapy
ii. M.Sc Physiotherapy
iii. Master of Physiotherapy (MPT)
Department of Medical Laboratory Science
i. Ph.D/M.Phil MLS with areas of specialization
a. Chemical Pathology/Clinical Chemistry
b. Haematology and Blood Transfusion Sciences
c. Histopathology
d. Medical Bacteriology
e. Medical Mycology
f. Medical Parasitology and Entomology
g. Medical Virology
h. Immunology
ii. M.Sc Medical Laboratory Science with areas of specialization
a. Chemical Pathology/Clinical Chemistry
b. Haematology and Blood Transfusion Sciences
c. Histopathology
d. Medical Bacteriology
e. Medical Mycology
f. Medical Parasitology and Entomology
g. Medical Virology
h. Immunology
iii. Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science (PGDMLS) with areas of specialization in: a. Chemical Pathology/Clinical Chemistry
b. Haematology and Blood Transfusion
c. Histopathology
d. Medical Microbiology
14. FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
Department of Physiology
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Human Physiology
ii. M.Sc Human Physiology
Department of Biochemistry
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Biochemistry
ii. M.Sc Biotechnology
iii. M.Sc Biochemistry with the specialization in any of the following areas; Medical; Toxicology; Nutrition; Environmental; Industrial
Department of Anatomy
i. Ph.D Anatomy
ii. M.Sc Anatomy
15. FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES
Department of Microbiology Obstetrics and Gynaecology
i. M.Sc Human Reproduction
ii. Masters in Reproductive Health (MRH)
Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
i. Ph.D/M.Phil Medical Microbiology with specialization in Bacteriology, Parasitology, Virology, Immunology and Mycology
ii. M.Sc Medical Microbiology with specialization in Bacteriology, Parasitology, Virology, Immunology and Mycology
Department of Otorhinolaryngology
i. M.Sc Otorhinolaryngology Department of Community Medicine
i. M.Sc Public Health
Admission Requirements for the Programmes
1. The M.Phil/Ph.D Degree Programme
A candidate who seeks admission into the degree of the Doctor of Philosophy Programme must hold an Academic Masters Degree of Bayero University, Kano or any other recognised University and satisfy the conditions in (i) (iv) of (2) below.
The CGPA of the Masters Programme should be at least 3.50 on a scale of 0.00 to 5.00. A Ph.D candidate who satisfies all admission requirements except the CGPA can be considered for admission into M.Phil/Ph.D provided the CGPA is at least 3.00.
2. The Academic Masters Degree Programme
A candidate seeking admission into the Academic Masters Degree Programme must hold:
i. A minimum of a good Second Class (Lower Division) Degree with a CGPA not below 2.75 on the scale of 0.00 to 5.00 of Bayero University, Kano or any other recognised University (provided the University matriculation requirement is satisfied) in the relevant area.
ii. A minimum of Third Class Lower Degree plus a good Postgraduate Diploma at credit level from Bayero University, Kano or from any other recognised University (provided the University matriculation requirement is satisfied) in the relevant area.
iii. A Postgraduate Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a scale of 0.00 to 5.00 and an HND with Upper Credit from any recognised institution.
iv. Any other qualifications deemed by the Board of School of Postgraduate Studies and Senate to be equivalent to (i) and (ii) above.
3. Candidates for admission into MBF, MHE and MTM, should have:
a. A minimum of a Good Second Class Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Management, Economics, Banking and Finance from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University.
b. A Degree or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit plus a Postgraduate Diploma with a minimum of Merit in the relevant areas from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University.
4. Candidates for admission into MRH should have a degree in Medicine, Nursing and Biological Science of Bayero University, Kano or any other recognised University.
5. Candidates for admission into MDS, MPPA, MEM, MCMP shall have:
a. A Good Honours Degree with at least Second Class Lower in the relevant areas from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University.
b. A Degree or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit plus a Postgraduate Diploma with a minimum classification of Merit in the relevant areas from Bayero University, Kano
6. Candidates for admission into MBCL shall possess:
a. A minimum of a Good Second Class Degree in Law or the Social Sciences from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University.
b. A Degree in Law or the Social Sciences plus a Postgraduate Diploma with minimum classification of Merit from Bayero University, Kano or any other recognized University.
7. Candidates for admission into PGDBF, PGDHE, PGDPPA, PGDSPA, PGDCMPC, PGDMC, PGDDS, PGDE, PGDGC, PGDRTM, PGDHE, PGDDA and PGDIM shall possess a Degree in any discipline from BUK or any other recognized University or HND with a minimum classification of Lower Credit obtained from recognized Institutions.
8. Candidates for admission into PGDEM, PGDLA and PGDSE, shall possess a Degree in Geography, Environmental Sciences, Agriculture and related disciplines or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in the related disciplines.
9. Candidates for admission into PGDAF shall hold a Degree in Accounting or related disciplines obtained from a recognized University or HND with a minimum classification of Lower Credit in Accounting or related disciplines obtained from recognized Institutions.
10. Candidates for admission into PGDHS should have at least a 3rd class Degree in Hausa or combined honours or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in the relevant areas obtained from recognized Institutions.
11. Candidates for admission into PGDBS, PGDC and PGDIP shall have a Degree in the relevant Science subjects or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in the relevant areas obtained from recognized Institutions.
12. Candidates for admission into PGDEE, PGDCE and PGDME shall have a Degree in the relevant Engineering areas or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in the relevant engineering areas obtained from recognized institutions.
13. Candidates for admission into M.Sc in Public Health must;
a. Have MBBS or BDS degree of Bayero University, Kano or an equivalent Medical Degree from a recognised University.
b. Be registered with the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council and posses a current practicing license.
c. Have at least three years post qualification cognate experience in Medicine or health related area at Federal, State or Local Government Area levels.
Those employed in non-governmental organisations, engaged in occupational health services as well as those in the private sector are also eligible.
d. There shall be an entry written examination, short listed candidates will then be interviewed to determine eligibility of the candidates.
NB: All candidates for admission into Ph.D, M.Phil, M.A, M.Ed, M.Sc, M.Eng and LLM Programmes must provide records of their Academic Transcripts.
The Application Procedure
STEP 1
Visit www.buk.edu.ng and under the PROSPECTIVE STUDENT TAB click Applications at the home page.
Login using FULL NAME OF THE APPLICANT and select “Applying for a Postgraduate Programme”.
A username and password will be generated for you.
Please take careful note of them, as you need them for subsequent steps of the application process.
STEP 2
Login to your account and generate/print your BUK Personalised Payment Form (BUKPPF). Anon-refundable application fee of N10,500:00 (Ten Thousand Five Hundred Naira Only) is reflected on applicant's BUKPPF, to be paid using Remita e-Payments and e-Collection platform (www.remita.net).
Applicants must make sure that they entered ALL the information of the BUKPPF EXACTLY. Applicants must also ensure that
• Name of MDA
• Name of Service/Purpose
• Description
• Amount to Pay (₦)
• Application No.
• BUKPPF ID
• Payer's Full Name
• Payer's Email
• Payer's Phone are captured exactly as they are written on the BUKPPF.
Note that Payer (Payer's Full Name, Payer's Email, Payer's Phone) means the applicant, so even if the applicant is not the one making the payment (payment by proxy) make sure to use the applicant information.
STEP 3 Return to www.buk.edu.ng and login with your username and password to fill in the Application Forms; Programme Selection Form, Personal Data Form, Qualifications Form.
STEP 4 Transcript Request Form shall also be filled by candidates for Ph.D, M.Phil and Academic Masters’ Programmes in addition to the forms listed in Step 3 above.
STEP 5 Review your forms to ensure accuracy of all information provided.
Click ‘SUBMIT’ to complete the application process.
STEP 6 An Acknowledgement Slip will be generated for you immediately. Print the Slip and keep it safe.
The slip will be needed during the collection of admission letter and during If you have any enquiry or are encountering any difficulty, write an email to application.pg@buk.edu.ng clearly stating the difficulties or enquiries
Payment at the bank opens on Wednesday 10th May, 2017 and closes on Friday, 25th August, 2017.
The website for completing the Application Forms will close by 11:59 PM on Sunday, 27th August, 2017. registration.
For List of Available Programmes pdf click here.
Please note the following information: The cost of each application is Ten Thousand Naira (N10,000.00) only, plus administrative charges of Five Hundred Naira (N500.00) only.
Please ensure that you have the entry requirements of the programme applied for, plus five ‘O’ Level Credits (including English Language and/or Mathematics).
Applicants for Ph.D/M.Phil and Academic Master’s programmes should ensure that transcripts of their academic records are sent to the School of Postgraduate Studies.
Applicants for Ph.D/M.Phil programmes should ensure that they submit their research proposal during application.
DELTA COMMISSIONER, NNAMDI SURVIVES FATAL ACCIDENT, AIDE CONFIRMED DEAD (PHOTO)
The Commissioner representing Ndokwa in Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Hon Nnamdi Ezechi has survived a fatal auto accident, Delta Decides can authoritatively report.
It was gathered that while Hon. Nnamdi was lucky to have survived the accident, his police escort, Sergeant Sunday Victor, alias Ojukwu however died.
Although information about the accident was still sketchy at the time of filling this report however, sources revealed that the white TOYOTA HILUX which they were travelling in somersaulted severally and squeezed into flat sheet.
The survival of the Commissioner was by the grace of God, a source disclosed
"Okowa Remains The Worst Governor Delta Has Ever Produced" - PDP Chieftain
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Isoko Federal constituency, High Chief Paul Olotu Eriri assessing the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa administration in Delta State in the past two years came out with his damning verdict: “It is a disaster.”
Eriri spoke while fielding questions from a community newspaper. He stated: “If you ask me about my assessment of Okowa’s administration within the last two years, I will answer this way, it is a disaster. He is the worst governor this state has ever produced. In fact, Okowa is the worst governor Africa has ever experienced. Nothing has been done; no achievement of anything.”
Eriri who described himself as a member of the PDP, a chieftain and a leader of the same party with the governor pointed out that his assessment would not be based on the fact that he belongs to the same political party with the governor. “I will be sincere, honest, professional and patriotic in my assessment,” he declared.
He began: “The way to start assessment of Dr. Okowa’s administration for the period of two years is to read his own personal assessment which has been published in the State newspaper, The Pointer. If you read several editions of The Pointer from December 30th, 2016 to the middle of January 2017, you will get a lot of information about his own personal assessment as it has been published Ministry by Ministry, Directorate by Directorate, Agency by Agency.
“If you go through the whole page, then you can now match it with the realities on ground. You can subtract publicity and image making from partialities and realities on ground. When you read the assessment in those editions of The Pointer, you will first ask yourself a question: Where are we going? In one of the publications, you will see that the Ministry of Information, some of the achievements so listed include the servicing of a generator. In other words, one of the achievements of the Governor is to service a generator that was not working before.What an achievement!
“And they went further to list other achievements that are completely ridiculous, talking about provision of smart phones to directors as an achievement. I just said, is anything wrong with this guy as a Governor? The Governor that is supposed to develop the State, provide infrastructure, provide facilities and you are talking of distribution of Smart Phones to Directors of Ministry of Information as achievement.
“You go to the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources and others; you see that one of the achievements is testing of bore holes and others as an achievement. Frankly speaking, that a governor who could not provide water for the citizens of the state would go ahead and ask people that have boreholes under the pretense that he is testing the quality of water. It is unthinkable, it is unimaginable, but it is real. It was even published. “
Asked as an economist if the shortfall in revenue accruing to the state is accountable for the slow pace of development in the state, or is there enough revenue that His Excellency can use to develop the state as expected, Eriri responded this way: “As an economist and with my understanding of the economy of Delta State economy in particular, I can tell you that Delta State has more than enough resources and have no reason to shy away from their responsibilities claiming that there is down fall in income.
“You have to compare what comes to Delta State and what goes to other states. Go to Cross River and see wonders, go to Akwa Ibom and see miracles, go to Rivers and see projects that are going on. What is the difference in terms of Federal Allocation, what is the difference in terms of internally generated Revenue? The last time I read, according to their board, they are generating over six billion in a month in Delta State. So, it is not a question about resources,” Eriri declared.
He accused Governor Okowa of killing and burying the Delta state Oil Producing and Development Commission (DESOPADEC). He said: “I can tell you right away that Okowa deliberately killed and buried DESOPADEC. DDESOPADEC is dead and buried. The problem we have here is that, Okowa, since he came to power has never provided funds for the running of the commission. That is why no project is going on anywhere in the oil producing communities because Okowa has starved the whole Commission of funds.
“There is a monthly allocation from Federal; the 13 percent derivation is not given to the commission. Where is the money? Okowa should tell the state where the money is.”
He said the oil producing communities have been destroyed in terms of development, claiming that there is nothing happening in those places.
Eriri also said he was holding the governor responsible even for the 13 months non- payment of salaries to local government workers, with “all the France Club refund money.”
“So, I hold Okowa responsible; that we have never never seen anything like this in my entire life, and I said it and I am repeating myself, Okowa remains the worst governor Delta has ever produced,” High Chief Eriri exclaimed.
The PDP chieftain also took a swipe at the the administration’s SMART agenda. Pointing out that that there is nothing smart in the acronym SMART, Eriri said: “It think that is the least intelligent thing in the world. I want to give you the challenge, as any of the government officials you come across; ask the governor, His Excellency, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa when you meet him that, Sir, what is the meaning of SMART. It will take Okowa the next one hour to explain the meaning of SMART. In other words, there is nothing smart in that word SMART. There is nothing smart about the agenda.
“The programme is a failure. It is just a way of siphoning money, and I will give a practical example right away. Recently, I read in the newspaper, and of course, The Pointer because it is the voice of Okowa, that he distributed 40,000 fingerlings to farmers. A fingerling sells for N20 now, that is N800,000 for 40,000 fingerlings. I am very sure if they check the account for the amount for the supply, you will see N8 million or more, but the actual cost of a fingerling is N20 per one because I am a farmer, I know the cost.
“Forty thousand fingerlings are not enough for an average farmer, one farmer. Again, when you distribute 40,000 fingerlings to farmers and you think you have you have done wonders in the world, if they are not lucky they may not get 10 percent of those fingerlings to eatable size because they will not be able to manage it.,” Eriri stated.
