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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

yar adua rumoured unconscious

There has been palpable anxiety all
over Nigeria in the last 24 hours
over the health of Nigeria's sickly
leader, Umaru Yar'Adua, who was
admitted to the King Fahd Armed
Forces Hospital in Jeddah on
Monday after he was evacuated
from Nigeria on medical
emergency. It is his third medical
trip in four months. The presidency always gives the impression that the is in the country for something
else, although Nigerians now know
better.
After Saharareporters broke the
story of his latest medical
evacuation two days ago, his office
issued a statement admitting that
he would be visiting his doctors in
Jeddah.
Yar'adua suffers from a
degenerative disease known as
Churg Strauss syndrome.
Saharareporters sources said
Yar'Adua, who appears increasingly
gaunt for a man who is not yet 60,
was unconscious for about four
hours last night, fueling widespread
rumors that he had died in Saudi
Arabia. Saharareporters received
thousands of inquiries from readers,
including government officials who
claimed they had not heard from
the "president".
Characteristically, Yar'Adua did not
hand over to his vice, Jonathan
Goodluck, a man he either fears, or
holds in contempt, as he never
hands the constitutional batton of
power to him. In the corridors of
power, the lackluster deputy is
generally referred to as the "Social
Prefect" because of his
powerlessness and lack of influence
in the presidency. Even the
presentation of the 2010budget
was done by Yar'Adua aides on
Tuesday. His most powerful
political performance this year was
at the final match of the just-
concluded Under-17 World Cup
event in Abuja, where he
represented Yar'Adua.
Source: http://
www.saharareporters.com/
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option=com_content&view=article&id=4347:yaradua-
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mount-in-nigeria&catid=1:latest-
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

$96000 Internet Fraud

In a manner reminiscent of a popular case of a Christ Embassy member who a few years ago duped his hotelier employers and donated the money to Christ Embassy as tithe, another Christ Embassy member has replicated the fraud. Are these guys under a spell? Please read:
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Some female foreigners who were promised marriage by a 23 year old Nigerian posing as Jerry Finger, a British expatriate have been allegedly defrauded of over $96,000 via internet scam.

Okoro Osagie Victor who dropped out from the department of Chemical Engineering at the Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo state in 2004 had his 'yahoo-yahoo' business exposed after operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested him.

Investigations revealed that Victor started his illicit business after he dropped out of the university in 2007. Before then he had worked as a bartender in two hotels in Benin City, Royal Marble Hotel and Ede Confectionaries.

EFCC said yesterday Victor donated a large share of the money he collected from his victims to his church, Christ Embassy as tithes and offerings.
When the church inquired about the source of the money, he explained he earned the money legitimately through his job.

The suspect allegedly sent a photograph of a white male to his victims mostly female Germans and Americans posing as Jerry Finger, a successful expatriate who was in Nigeria to execute a project.

He then lured them with promises of marriage and demanded for money to execute his project which he said he would refund upon completion.

Also to camouflage his criminal activities, Victor held regular jobs as an Independent Field Advisor and Multilevel Marketer for an Insurance company in Benin.

According to EFCC the suspect denied defrauding his victims, adding "they are all my friends. I didn't defraud any one. I only asked for assistance and they were willing to help."

He was petitioned to the EFCC by a regional compliance officer with Money gram International and was later arrested on October 23 in Benin.

EFCC said the suspect has been admitted to administrative bail and would soon be charged to court.

http://allafrica.com/stories/200911230465.html http://allafrica.com/stories/200911230465.html

Saturday, November 21, 2009

List of Nigerian Universities websites

Here are Nigerian University Websites, Vice Chancellor Name and Year Founded For Your Uses

FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
VC: Prof. G. A. Babaji
http://www.atbu.edu.ng
Year Founded: 1988

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
VC: Prof. Shehu U. Abdullahi
http://www.abu.edu.ng
1962

Bayero University, Kano
VC: Prof. Attahiru M. Jega
www.buk.edu.ng
www.buk.edu.org
www.buk.edu.net
1975

Fed. Univ. of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
VC: Prof. Babatunde Alabi
2007

Federal University of Technology Yola.
VC: Prof. Abdullahi Y. Ribadu
http://www.futy.edu.ng
1988

Federal University of Technology, Akure
VC: Prof. Adebisi M. Balogun
http://www.futa.edu.ng
1981

Federal University of Technology, Minna.
VC:Prof. Muhammed S. Audu
http://www.futminna.edu.ng
1982

Federal University of Technology, Owerri
VC: Prof. C. O.E. Onwuliri
http://www.futongr.com
1980

Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
VC: Prof. Ikenna Onyido
http://www.mouaportal.com,
http://mouau.edu.ng
1992

National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos.
VC: Prof. Olugbemiro Jegede
http://www.nou.edu.ng
2002

Nigerian Defence Academy,Kaduna
VC: Prof. Aliyu Abdullahi
www.nigeriandefenceacademy.edu.ng
1985

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
VC: Prof. Boniface C. Egboka (Ag.)
http://www.unizik.edu.ng
1992

Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife
VC: Prof. M. Oladimeji Faborode
http://www.oauife.edu.ng
1962

University of Abuja, Gwagwalada
VC: Prof. Nuhu O. Yaqub
http://www.uniabuja.edu.ng
1988

University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.
VC: Prof. Oluwafemi O. Balogun
http://www.unaab.edu.ng
1988

University of Agriculture, Makurdi.
VC: Prof. D.V. Uza
http://uam.mycportal.com
1988

University of Benin
VC: Prof. E. A. C. Nwanze.
http://www.uniben.edu.ng
1970

University of Calabar
VC: Prof. Bassey O. Asuquo
http://www.unical.edu.ng
1975

University of Ibadan
VC: Prof. O. A. Bamiro
http://www.ui.edu.ng
1948

University of Ilorin
VC: Prof. Is'haq Oloyede
http://www.unilorin.edu.ng
1975

University of Jos
VC: Prof. S. G. Tyoden
http://www.unijos.edu.ng
1975

University of Lagos
VC: Prof. Tolu Odugbemi
http://www.unilag.edu.ng
1962

University of Maiduguri
VC: Prof. M. M. Daura
http://www.unimaidportal.net
http://www.unimaid.edu.ng
http://www.unimaid.org
1975

University of Nigeria, Nsukka
VC: Prof. C. O. Nebo
http://www.unn.edu.ng
1960

University of Port-Harcourt
VC: Prof. Don M. Baridam
http://www.uniport.edu.ng
1975

University of Uyo
VC: Prof. A. I. Essien
http://www.uniuyo.edu.ng
1991

Usuman Danfodiyo University
VC: Prof. T. M. Bande
http://www.udusok.edu.ng
1975

PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

Abti-American University, Yola
VC: Prsdt: Dr. C. Michael Smith
http://www.abti-american.edu.ng
2003

Achievers University, Owo
VC: Prof. J.A Odebiyi
http://www.achievers.edu.ng
http://www.achieversuniversity.org
2007

African University of Science & Technology, Abuja
VC: Prsdt: Dr. Karl Voltaire
http://www.aust.edu.ng
http://aust-abuja.org
2007

Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan
VC: Prof. Olajire Olaniran
www.acu.edu.ng
2005

Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
VC: Prof. 'Deremi Abubakre
http://www.alhikmahversity.org
2005

Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo
VC: Prof. Kayode J. Makinde
http://www.babcockuni.edu.ng
1999

Bells University of Technology, Otta
VC: Prof. A. I. Adeyemi
http://www.bellsuniversity.org
2005

Benson Idahosa University,Benin City
VC: Prof. Gideon E. D. Omuta
http://www.idahosauniversity.com
2002

Bingham University, New Karu
VC: Prof. F. I. Anjorin
http://www.binghamuniv.net
2005

Bowen University, Iwo
VC:: Prof. T. Olagbemiro
http://www.bowenuniversity-edu.org
2001

Caleb University, Lagos
VC: Prof. Timothy O. Tayo
http://www.calebuniversity.edu.ng
http://www.calebuniversitylagos.com
2007

Caritas University, Enugu
VC: Prof. Romanus O. Unegbu
2005

CETEP City University, Ibadan
VC: Prof. Akin Aju
http://www.cetepuniversity.com
2005

Covenant University Ota
VC: Prof.Aize O. Obayan
www.covenantuniversity.com
2002

Redeemer's University, Mowe
VC: Prof. Oyewale Tomori
http://www.run.edu.ng
2005

Renaissance University, Enugu
VC: Prof. Ethel-Doris N. Umeh
www.rnu.edu.ng
2005

Salem University, Lokoja
Prof. Paul Omaji
VC: www.salemuniversity.org
2007

Tansian University,Umunya
Prof. Angulu Onwuejeogwu
VC: http://www.tansian-edu.com
2007

University of Mkar, Mkar
VC: Prof. Nancy Agbe
www.unimkar.edu.ng
2005

Veritas University
VC: Prof. (Fr.) Justin S. Ukpong
www.veritas.edu.ng
2007

Wesley Univ. of Science & Tech.,Ondo
VC: Prof. 'Tade Badejo
www.wusto.com, www.wesleyuniversity.org
2007

Western Delta University, Oghara
VC: Prof. P.G Hugbo
www.wduniversity.org
2007

Wukari Jubilee University,
VC: Prof. Godwin Akpa
www.wukarijubileeuniversity.org
2005

Crawford University Igbesa
VC: Prof. M. I. Ige
www.crawforduniversity.edu.ng
2005

Crescent University,
VC: Prof. B. A. Ola-Adams (Ag.)
http://www.crescentuniversityng.com
2005

Fountain Unveristy,Oshogbo
VC: Prof. H.O. B. Oloyede
http://fountainuniversity.org
http://portal.fountainuniversity.org
2007

Igbinedion University Okada
VC: Prof. (Rev.) Eghosa E. Osaghae
http://www.iuokada.edu.ng
1999

Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji
VC: Prof. C. O. Oshun
http://www.jabung.org
2006

Katsina University, Katsina
VC: Dr. Umar Muhammad Labdo (Ag.)
http://katsinauniversityportal.net
2005

Lead City University, Ibadan
VC:Prof. J. B. Aladekomo
http://www.lcu.edu.ng
2005

Madonna University, Okija
VC: Prof. L. C. Unukwube
www.madonnauniversityportal.com
1999

Novena University, Ogume
VC: Prof. E. O. Adedeji
2005

Obong University, Obong Ntak
VC: Prof. Enefiok S. Udo
www.obonguniversity.net
2007

Pan African University, Lagos
VC: Prof. Albert Alos
http://www.pau.edu.ng
2002

List of Nigerian Universities websites

Sports Minister, Nine others quizzed over 12billion naira u-17 world cup funds

Sports minister, nine others quizzed over N12b U-17 World Cup funds
THURSDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2009 00:00 NIGERIAN COMPASS
SPORTS Minister, Sani Ndanusa and top officials of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the organisation of the just-concluded Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) Under-17 World Cup were yesterday grilled by the State Security Service (SSS).

Their drilling was in compliance with a presidentail directive that the tournament be investigated to determine how the N12 billion earmarked for the three-week fiesta were applied.

The Federal Government raised an eye-brow that the several billions of the tax payers’ money released for the World Cup may not have been well utilised and demanded to know how the funds were disbursed.

It was learnt that the minister and nine other officials of the LOC were interrogated for hours yesterday.

The SSS will also invite other members of the committee to say all they know about the disbursement of the monies released to their sub-committees.

Majority of the sub-committee seats had complained during the competition that they were starved of funds and had nothing to work with.

In fact, one of the sub seat chairmen told the Nigerian Compass that he was tired of waiting daily for money to come from Abuja.

He had said: “I don’t know what is happening again. They promised that they are going to give us money to work.

“I have borrowed money to make sure that this centre is not lacking behind, but my prayer is that after the World Cup, they will pay back all the monies that I have borrowed,” fumed the sub seat chairman.