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By Azeez Oladimeji Even if my young age, may not fully permit me to say much about series of events, most importantly politically. I would to the best of my  knowledge as a good student of history. mostimes I think I'm convinced beyond a reasonable doubt to make a brief analysis on some political events, that  has at various time unfolded within the four wall of Nigeria, precisely from her independence till date; which has on its own triggered my inquisition. We are blessed beyond measure, Human resources, natural resources, and all you could think of. Yet, it is our polity that has caught my attention, permit me to say; If I'm not mistaken,  there has been about fifteen (15) different political changeovers either,  as parliamentary,  military, interim or democratically elected government; starting from Alh. Tarawa Balewa up to the present administration of president Muhammadu Buhari. But what baffles me the most about all these political changeovers under w...

By Igboamalu Chimezie Nelson The students of Rongo university has reacted sadly to the relocation notice given to them by the school management through the dean of student  affairs barely a week after resumption. The students has been directed by the dean citing changes in lecture venues through the school website to relocate to the main campus in a near by town Kitere about 8 to 10 kilometer from Ringo town. According to Kenya's Reel magazine the students lamented about the distance and expenses involved in the relocation were seen boycotting lectures to drive their point. The students argue that the relocation exercise will cost them a fortune and each one would have to spend money to move their belonging to kitere which would leave them broke for the rest of the semester, and the facilities at Rongo where in good condition for learning. The also claimed that accommodation and living expenses in Rongo town was affordable (ksh10000) compared to kitere which goes for (15000) a...

Bowen undergraduate students By Igboamalu Chimezie Nelson BACKGROUND INFORMATION The post of Vice-Chancellor of Bowen University will become vacant as from August 1, 2018.  In accordance with the relevant provisions of the University Charter, Bowen University Governing Council hereby wishes to commence the process of filling the vacancy.  Interested applicants are requested to note the following information about the University and the position. THE UNIVERSITY Bowen University is a licensed private institution owned by the Nigerian Baptist Convention. Established in July 2001, the University is committed to adding a distinctly moral dimension and godly values to tertiary education in Nigeria. The Motto of the University is  "Excellence and Godliness." THE POSITION The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Academic Officer as well as the Chief Accounting Officer of the University. He/she exercises general supervision and control as well as provides strateg...

Fountain tower(kenya) By Igboamalu Chimezie Nelson The University of Nairobi has announced date for its 57th graduating class. The University how ever made this known through its website recently saying; "The University of Nairobi wishes to inform all students from the Colleges of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences (CAVS), College of Architecture and Engineering (CAE), College of Biological and Physical Sciences (CBPS), College of Education and External Studies (CEES), School of Law, School of Nursing and Department of Biochemistry (BSc Biochemistry) who have qualified for the award of various degrees and diplomas at the end of last academic year (2016/2017) and members of the public, that the  57 th Graduation   Ceremony  will be held on  Friday, September 22, 2017 commencing at 8.00 a.m . at the Chancellor’s Court  next to Central Catering Unit, Main Campus.  The University has taken seriously with students owing clearance fees as it has sa...

UAM screen shot instructions By Frank Justice University of Agriculture Markudi Benue state of Nigeria has invited applications for postume while making this known on their website, the instruction reads below; Candidates who selected University of Agriculture, Makurdi as first choice in the 2017/2018 UTME and scored 170 marks and above are hereby notified that the Admission Screening application form is now available: Steps for Online Registration: Post UTME Screening a.     Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable fee of N2,500 (Two Thousand Five Hundred Naira) only for UTME (service charge inclusive) via the University payment platform https://fees.uam.edu.ng b.     Candidates should print/collect a University of Agriculture, Makurdi UTME screening payment slip containing candidate’s JAMB number as User Name and Payment Pin as Password. c.      Candidates are expected to register online for the UTME S...

Chelsea striker, Diego Costa is thinking of making his way back to Chelsea as he is keen to finally resolve the uncertainty surrounding his future, according to a report. The 28-year-old has been on self exile in his native Brazil all summer after being told by boss Antonio Conte via text that he is no longer for anted in Stamford Bridge. Costa declared in an interview last month that his Chelsea career is over, as he had no intentions of returning to the Premier League champions and would instead hold out for a return to Aletico Madrid. A transfer to his former side did not materialize during the summer window, however, meaning that the Spain international remains contracted to the Blues until at least January when Atleti are likely to return. The Telegraph claims that Costa's team mates expect him to give serious consideration to end his strike plans, however, having seen his stance soften in recent days. Do you think Costa should be coming back to Chelsea?Give your Sta...

Photo of OAU site By Igboamalu Chimezie Nelson IFE ; The Obefemi Awolowo University Ife has announced and called for candidates who has made the university as their first choice schools to apply. Making this information known on their website yesterday 2nd September 2017, the information reads "Candidates who have made Obafemi Awolowo University their first choice in the 2017 UTME and have scored 200 and above, and those who have applied for Direct entry (DE) are hereby informed to log on to Obefemi Awolowo University Ile-ife website (www.oauife.edu.ng) or (admissions.oau-ife.edu.ng) to register for post-ume screening exercise effective from September 11, 2017. The candidates re required to click on 2017 ADMISSION SCREENING-UTME/DE APPLICANTS link (or log into www.admissions.oauife.edu.ng) and log in with their JAMB registration number or download RRR (Remita Retrieval Reference) and use it to make payment online to any commercial bank" According to the website applicant...

By Igboamalu Chimezie Nelson Portharcaourt: The University of Portharcourt popularly known as UNIPORT on Wednesday 30th of August identified a suspect who dismembered his 8year old niece as 200level student of the institution. The spokes man for UNIPORT Dr Williams wodi confirmed this by a statement issued in Portharcourt on Wednesday. The suspect was said to have abducted, raped, killed and dismembered his 8 year old niece known as Chikamso Nmuzwumba on the 19th of August for ritual purposes. The suspect was caught by the the vigilante group while going to dispose off the remains of Chikamso's body and was handed over to the police in the state but escaped barely 24hours after he was handed over. According to wodi, "UNIPORT is working tirelessly with security agencies to apprehend and rearrest the dubious student who masqueraded  himself as a student. We will make sure he is brought to book for this grave injustice. " The University can not be blamed because the ac...

By Igboamalu Chimezie Nelson Lagos :The University of Lagos on Tuesday 29th of August announced that its aptitude test would for prospective students intending to be admitted for the 2017/2018 session would hold on the 18th to 22nd of September 2017. The deputy registrar of information, Mr Toyin Adebule said that the online registration for post Unified tertiary matriculation examination (UTME) would commence on August 31 through September 15. According to him, only students who made University of Lagos their first choice and scored 200 in their UTME are eligible to apply, students who are below 16 years by October 2017 should not apply. Additionally all students should who are interested in the school must posses 5 credits in O level at one sitting. "The post UTME fees is 2000, and all students should follow the guidelines strictly. Students who are qualified can   click here   to continue registration process. How to register Log into the website Click on admissio...

By Igboamalu Chimezie Nelson Abuja :The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB has explained that the decision by stakeholders to reduce the the cut of points for the 2017 calendar year was geared towards reducing the search for Education abroad by Nigerians. JAMB in a statement by its Head of Media Dr Fabian Benjamin said that education in the country in seriously retrogressive and fear of the public has led some to keep quiet in the matter. It also said that the bench mark strictly condemned by the public is never strictly followed by tertiary institutions in the country and some have gone below the cut off mark, while many has offered admissions without candidates even sitting for jamb. The Board which argued that the decision and controversies arising from the stakeholders action can be blamed on the rising trend for foreign education. "Such and so many poorly thought out policies have pushed our frustrated candidates to developed and neighbouring African countri...

CampusGistars official logo CampusGistars official logo CampusGistars a brand and product of Iconnelly Concepts(Inc) has opened multiple WhatsApp s groups for institutions and for students to connect with each other with their various universities in Nigeria and students from other countries. The group is like a test for connectivity within students before the chat apps are ready. Campusgistars is a platform created to center on students and their activities while on campuses. It is also to promote educational services, activities and persons that are within this sector. Here are the various groups and their group links available. CampusGistars worldwide This group is for students all over the world no limits to country,   click here to join   UniAbuja Group University of Abuja group is fun, and get to know about happenings within the school, our campus reporters and friends make it fun, don't miss thus if you are a student of Abuja, get to sell and buy goods within yo...

Uniben Gate   By I.C Nelson The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr Peter Shaibu has warned all the bus Drivers attached to the University of Benin(Uniben) that he will lead a protest against them if they increase the fares of their services to the student. The warning came as a result of the reaction that followed the joint payment of the State and Local Government levies by the drivers who are threatening to increase the fares of their buses. The deputy Governor issued the warning during the meeting with the Student Union Government (SUG) of the school. He said that since January they have not been paying any levies and did not reduce the fares for the students, he also noted that other drivers has responded positively to the fair and theirs would not be different.

Students books The Joint Admissions and matriculation board of Nigeria with Vice chancellors, and Rectors of Universities and Polytechnics in the country, unanimously agreed in a meeting held on Tuesday in Abuja for a general cut off mark of 120 for Universities and 100 for Polytechnics in the country for the 2017/2018 admissions. The Registrar of JAMB professor Isaq Oloyede cautioned that Universities should not go below the cut off mark of 120. "All we have done is to determine the lowest cut off for admissions into higher institutions, what ever score you adopt is not below the score adopted in this meeting for admission into your various institutions is the decision of the school" He said. He also called for schools to be flexible in their adoption of cut off marks for admissions. He stated that the senate and school board should be given opportunity to choose their cut off mark. He said "30 percent of those in higher institution do not write jamb or falls below...

Justice Frank Justice Frank is a reporter in CampusGistars and also handles content management. Please  subscribe to get news to your mail, like us on Facebook, follow on twitter google+ and Instagram. We look forward to you! ASUU strike          By Justice Frank Abuja: The Academic staff Union of universities of Nigeria met yesterday in University of Abuja  to delibrate on the offer made by the Federal government of Nigeria on Thursday. CampusGistars correspondent in university of Abuja gathered that at the time of this report, the meeting was held on zonal levels with all Union members available to ascertain if they will yield to the offer. According to the chairman of Abuja chapter of ASUU, He confirmed the meeting, as he tried to conceal the conclusion from his zone. "All zone is to communicate their decisions to the National body which will in turn reach a final conclusion on the matter based on their results. We in CampusGistars...