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Thursday 2 June 2016

FG SCRAPS POST UTME, APPROVES 180 JAMB CUT-OFF MARK.

The Federal Government has shifted its focus and has chosen to
scrap the Post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. Prior to
the announcement, Post UTME had been a compulsory condition for
admission into any Nigerian tertiary institution. Also included in the
set of decisions reached in a meeting to discuss the admission
processes for tertiary institutions, the Federal Government and
stakeholders pinned down the JAMB admission cut-off mark at 180.
The minister for Education in Nigeria, Mallam Adamu Adamu,
stated the reason for the policy during the meeting. His reason was
that since the body in charge of education and the nation had
confidence in JAMB, there was no valid reason in having tertiary
schools conduct their own admission exams. Adding, he said that
whatever problems the the schools may have with JAMB would be duly
addressed if brought to them.
The Post UTME was introduced in 2005 by the then minister of
education, Chinwe Obaji, who as a reason asserted that the post utme
was a second checkpoint to ensure that only qualified candidates got
admitted into tertiary schools. Ever since, schools especially
universities have been accused of using Post UTME as an opportunity to
squeeze money out of candidates. Also, many complaints of poor
organisation during the exams by the schools have been raised. In
2007, former president, Yar'Adua suggested that the screening process
could be scrapped if the complaints should continue.
Suggestions have been raised from many corners against the idea
of removing an important checkpoint that helps a lot in purifying
admission process. Others feel the system should be improved and
registration forms set at a fixed price by the FG.
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TURN BY TURN! ECO BANK FIRES 1040 WORKERS.

The trend of economic hardship currently being witnessed in
Nigeria has caught up with another bank in less than a week. Reports
from eco bank representatives revealed that no lesser that 1000
personnel have been sacked from the staff list.
The report also revealed that the initial number planned was
about 1400 persons. But the exercise stopped at just 1040 workers.
It also confirmed that the bank had converted over 200 outsourced
persons into permanent staff. The report was in a statement made by
the managing director of the bank- Charles Ekie, who said that the
intent of converting temporary staff to permanent staff was to
continue the development and nurturing of growing talent, and to help
boost people along their career paths.
"We fully understand that people are our greatest assets and so
we have duly emphasised the need to improve our performance towards
our customers. While at the same time repositioning other talented
minds on our path of success. We have been fair in dis engaging some
staff, and ensuring that they are treated fairly".
Eco bank Nigeria belongs to a Pan African group Eco bank, which
employs over 15,000 staff from roughly 40 countries.
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AS MONACO CLUB PRESIDENT IN MOST EXPENSIVE DIVORCE.

image: AS MONACO president Dimitri attends a France league one
match with his wife Elena.
Russian billionaire and president of French League One club, AS
Monaco has been ordered to pay his ex-wife a bitchy sum of 4 billion
swiss francs( about 4 billion dollars). In what would soon be making
history as one of the world's most expensive divorce cases. The Geneva
Tribunal on Monday delivered the details to Dmitri Rybolovlev and his
wife Elena Rybolovlev both aged 47 years.
The former 79th richest man on earth( now 147th), met and
married his ex-wife Elena in Russia, in 1987. Divorce proceedings
began in 2008. His ex-wife had previously demanded 6 billion from the
former businessman, who made the mark on forbes list of 100 richest
from "potash mining".
The divorce settlement statement issued to both parties will also
ensure that she receives property worth $140 million dollars located
in Switzerland, and also confirmed that she would be keeping charge of
their 13 year old daughter-Anna. The couple also have a grown daughter
named Ekaterina. Dmitri's wealth is currently quoted to be at
$8.8billion by forbes.
Three lawyers not involved in the case commented that the
proceedings laid emphasis on the fact that no billionaire was above
the law.
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20 COUNTRIES WITH THE LOWEST NUMBER OF DIVORCE CASES IN 2016

Divorce has almost become a celebrated norm in the world. Gone
are the when the word was a taboo never to be mentioned, and the
people involved stigmatised. With the chances of getting the right
partner reducing by 3% every five years, "For better for worse" isn't
a feature in most marriage unions anymore. In some countries couples
are even told to sign marriage divorce contingencies before their
wedding!
The rate of divorce geographically isn't the same,it varies
mainly as result of traditions and cultural ideals. In some countries
such as the US you could get as many as 53% divorce rating. Meaning
that getting ten people who have ever been married in their lives, 5
would be divorcees, and out of every 1000 marriages, 500 end up in
legal separation. Very high. But some regions in europe do actually
boast of 70% rating.
Down the valley, we have countries who probably due to the grip of
culture and tradition over the life of its citizens, do not record so
much as 3% from year to year. Want to take a look?
Note, this report is based on "crude divorce" rating. That is the
number of divorce cases per 1000 marriages.

1)Guatemala---0.32
2)Peru---0.45
3)Uzbekistan---0.63
4)Ireland---0.67
5)Bahrain---0.7
6)Montenegro---0.77
7)Mexico---0.84
8)Qatar--0.85
9)Jamaica---0.93
10)Mongolia---0.95
11)Tajikistan---0.97
12)Serbia---1.2
13)Ukraine---1.4
14)Malta---1.7
15)Azerbaijan---1.8
16)Slovenia---1.9
17)Albania---2.1
18)Romania---2.3
19)San marino---2.5
20)Croatia---2.7
*United Nations Organisation Divorce rates report.
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JONATHAN BACK TO NIGERIA

Latest reports have comfirmed that former president of the
federal republic of Nigeria, Ebele Goodluck Jonathan has just come
back to the country, after over a month of being away in the UK.
Reports gathered, revealed he got back on wednesday, 1st
june,2016. The former president was previously suspected to have gone
on exile in the one of the west coast countries. But he came out to
publicly deny the accusations.
Goodluck, who has been indicted by the current administration led
by Gen. Buhari in several corruption cases, may now have to prove
that he did not flee in the face of his suspected crimes.
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Wednesday 1 June 2016

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN LAGOS, 4000 CASES REPORTED

The Lagos State government in a statement released recently
revealed that no fewer that 4000 cases have been filed by the states
crime departments. Putting the exact figure at 4,035, the Attorney
General and Commissioner for Justice in the state, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem,
in a news conference yesterday also revealed that so far the state had
handled 192 cases of domestic abuse. All ranging from rape, attempted
rape,domestic assault, child neglect and even child abuse cases.
All in the past year. He further added that over 90 cases were
currently being heard in court.
During the conference held In Ikeja, Lagos to speak on the
activities of the states Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team
(DSVRT). He emphasised that no one was above the law, and anyone found
guilty of domestic or sexual violence will be duely prosecuted in
court under the strict guidance of the rule of law. He added that the
Lagos State government had no accommodation for perpetrators of the
act, and that while using every unit at its disposal to hunt them
down, consideration and rehabilitative provisions are being made for
victims.
One of these according to Mr.Kazeem, would be to ensure that every
victim of sexual violence receives the needed health care.
It should be remebered that during the family celebrations in the
state last in May 2016, Lagos State Governor Akinwumi Ambode,
identified the dysfunctional family as one of the main reasons for the
increase of domestic violence in Nigeria.
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10 TIPS TO MAKE YOUR LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP WORK.

Have you ever dated someone in high school, only for the both of
you to part ways after your high school finals? You both must have
wished you could still keep the relationship as hot as it was when you
were still together.
Maybe...just maybe yours didn't go this way. It could just be that
you met your date who came down from school for the summer holidays,
and you just may not see him till new year's eve, because he's gone
off to pursue some college degree.
Or maybe, you both have long been friends, developed feelings for
each other, and then this event comes crashing down between the both
of you, sending you miles apart, physically.
Now if you were in anyone of these shoes, what would you do? Would
you take your bestie's word which would likely be-" abandon the
relationship and move on, he's not coming back, you don't know what
she is doing over there"(Most are guilty of this here in Nigeria).
Would you allow your Mama get under your skin, with all that nagging
about your wasting time on a useless parole. Or would you bluntly
deafen your ears, throw your hands in and hold on to that
relationship?
Long distance relationships are difficult, yet possible to keep
alive. Possible because a real relationship founded on mutual
familiarity and trust can stand the test of time. But then, it takes
the determination of the partners involved, and their ability to make
the right choices and take the right decisions. The truth many don't
know is: Long distance relationship when handled the right way, has
higher survival chances than short distance relationships. Even
science has proved this. Remember-"distance makes the heart grow
fonder". A few "right" steps could go a long way keeping that
"sweetheart" living ten hours flight away from you in your life.

1)First, get to know each other: This is the first crucial step,
assess your knowledge about your partner, what do you know and how
much do you know. For example, he could be the "ever smiling type" but
are there things that could piss him off? Is she the type who hides
her pains with humour and smiles? What are his interests? What are his
likes? Do you in anyway share similar goals? What's his relationship
with her family and friends like. Is he a "mummy's boy"? These are
probing yet important questions that would make sure you're not left
in the dark.
Then, just try not to forget some little details about your
partner. Who wouldn' get impatient with a partner who can't even
remember his or her birthday?

2)Communication: This is key to maintaining the link while you both
are on the road. This has also been prescribed by a group of
researchers in Human psychology. Frequent Communication ensures that
the partners know and understand themselves more, how much they need
each other, set dates to see each other in person, and their daily
schedule. Think of how many times you would meet in restaurant to talk
about your day if she were near you, what positive effect it would
have. Its just the same if you're far apart.
Made easy with technology: If you had been living in the 19th or
20th century, then you would to write letters and wait a long time for
them to be posted. But right you could find out if your loved one had
a bad day just seconds after asking.
Now what I'm saying is this: The digital media provides you with
unlimited communication power through, audio and video calls, text
chats. The internet is crowded with social networks. Just agree with
your partner on the one to use. Remember, be flexible in your
comminication, and understand your partner's schedule. He or she may
just prefare voice calls, or video calls other than working the
fingers off on a chat. Lol

3)Share everything over the line: create an atmosphere with your
partner that help you talk about anything. Its not a taboo if you tell
him or her about some guy or lady colleague or winked at you during
office hours. Or a guy who asked you out after lectures at school.
Argue that it may spark jealousy, but go on to make him or her
understand, that despite the distance, you're still into him or her,
and you're not ready to let down your guard.
Just know that every conversation shouldn't be "official" stuff
(you understand?). Flex out, be free, discuss your shopping
experience, an interesting story a friend told you about another
"friend". Ask him his opinion on your personal secrets. This fosters
the feeling that the both of you are sharing a home. Don't forget to
send pictures of that flower vase you just bought, or the dinner you
just prepared.

4)Sort out your relationship: Now, this is the difficult part, and it
comes after you've discovered the both of you have a few common
interest. Ask the question, what kind of relationship are we into? Are
dating, just seeing each other, am I his girlfriend/boyfriend and
those he see me as one? Are we on the path of engagement and marriage?
Get the terms of the relationship. Did I hear you ask that? Why
not! every relationship has terms. Are you allowed to see other
people, are we going to be having sex? These may look haywire, but
then it should save you from a broken heart. In all don't forget to
find out what is expected from you as a partner, and what your partner
sees as the future of the relationship. Think positive about your
partner always and expect good from the relationship.

5) Surprises: Just as it applies to those in short distance
relationships, it just applies to you. Unpredictability will go a long
way in spicing up your link. Go out of your way to make your partner
know you adore him or her. It could be a flower sent during office
hours, a post card, a teddy or romantically worded love letter. All
these will always bring smiles to the face, and will be marked as
memorable moments. But try not to over do it. Don't go fussing around
bombarding you partner with gift, so the gesture doesn't become just
common.

6) Do things together, even from a distance: an essential part of
sharing is sharing your activities. You could plan to watch a
particular tv show or read the same book at a particular time,while
having a chat about what you're doing.

7)Support each other: Get the best out of your relation by creating a
form of interdependence on each other. Help your partner handle
crucial issues, regardless of the distance. Deserting your partner, or
leaving him or her to handle it alone will only prove, they could
exist completely without you. An advice or any other aid, even from
the distance will show your partner that you truly care.

8)Work to build trust: All of these will be vain if not backed up by
solid trust. Studies have proved that a relationship begins to crumble
when little lies are told. Be truthful and open to your partner,
especially in matters that concern the health of your relationship.
And try to avoid things that would make you lie to your partner. For
example, if you know he or she would would be talking to you at a
particular time, just make sure you're not found in questionable
places like clubs or parties at that time. But if you do find yourself
there, just tell him or, and remind the person how great it would have
been if you were together there.

9) Create other connections: Its not just enough to connect with each
other, make efforts to connect with other people he or she may be
involved with. Get to know the person's family, friends, you could
also help your partner create new relationships by helping him or her
link up with people you think he or she may share interest in some
areas. So many couples have gone on to find long lasting family
friends, and crucial business connections with this step.
10) Get to visit each other regularly: That you stay apart doesn't
mean you would never see each other at all. Its necessary you make
arrangements to see each other often. Decide who is going to visit,
and for the short time you're together, don't ever allow dull moments.
Enjoy the company of each other. Get involved in activities that will
create those beautiful memories you could reminisce on when you're
apart.
Remember, your partner is still human, and could still make
mistakes, understand and forgive. Give the relationship more of your
time and efforts, and you may never regret you did!
Do you have questions or comments? Just anything you say could
be of tremendous contribution to someone out there. Make sure you
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