National Universities Commission Publishes List Of Illegal Institutions, Warns That Certificates Obtained From Any Of These Will Not Be Recognized!

The National Universities Commission (NUC) on it's August 24th bulletin edition, published a list of illegal degree awarding institutions currently in operations in Nigeria.

The list which was signed by the NUC Executive secretary, Julius Okojie, warned that Certificates obtained from any of these universities and colleges will not be recognized for the purpose of NYSC, employment and further studies.

See full list below:
1. University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
2. Christians of Charity American University of Science and Technology Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its campuses.
3. University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses.
4. University of applied Sciences and Management Port Novo, Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
5. Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its campuses.
6. Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
7. Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any of its other campuses.
8. Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of its other campuses.
9. Sunday Adokpela University, Otada Adoka, Otukpo, Benue State or any of its other campuses.
10. United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of its other campuses.
11. United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any of its other campuses.
12. Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its other campuses.
13. UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other campuses.
14. Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos Plateau State or any of its other campuses.
15. The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
16. Columbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
17. Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
18. Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
19. London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
20. Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
21. Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
22. West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
23. Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
24. JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal Campus.
25. Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
26. St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
27. EC- Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre.
28. Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
29. Concept College/University (London) Ilorin or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
30. Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
31. Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
32. Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
33. Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
34. Houdegbe North American University Campuses In Nigeria.
35. Atlantic International University, Okija, Anambra State.
36. Open International University, Akure.
37. Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo.
38. Leadway University, Ugheli, Delta State.
39. Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja.
40. Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State.
41. Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State.
42. Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja.
43. Temple University.
44. Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
45. National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State.
46. University of Accountability and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos Ibadan Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road Lagos.
47. University of Education, Winneba Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
48. Cape Cost University, Ghana, operating anywhere inNigeria.
49. African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, Benin Republic, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
50. Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, Owerri Study Centre.
51. Evangel University of America and Chudick Management Academic, Lagos.
52. Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko Campus).
53. Career Light Resources Centre, Jos.
54. University of West Africa, kwali-Abuja, FCT.
55. Coastal University, Iba-Oku, Akwa-Ibom State.
56. Kaduna Business School, Kaduna.
57. Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger Delta.

The NUC also listed eight illegal institutions which it says are currently undergoing investigations and court actions. The commission said the action will lead to the prosecution of the proprietors and recovery of illegal fees and charges on subscribers.

The Universities are:
1. National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa state.
2. North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State.
3. Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu.
4. Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State.
5. West Coast University, Umuahia.
6. Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State.
7. Volta University College, Aba, Abia State.
8. Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Ali University.

If you find the name of your school in this list, please request for a full refund of your school fees.

500 Days On, Our Girls Still Missing!

It's exactly 500 days, and the high school girls kidnapped from their hostels at Government Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State - Nigeria, at night on 14/15 April 2014, are still missing. 

Apart from the regular news of Boko-Haram's (the terrorist sect which claimed responsibility for the kidnappings) onslaughts on innocent and harmless villagers in some Northern communities, especially those near the Nigerian/Cameroon/Chad border, and efforts of the Nigerian/Cameroon/Chad military to combat them, absolutely nothing has been heard of, in a long while concerning the where about and well being of the girls.

Flavour Recognized As One Of Africa's Top Global Acts!

Nigerian R & B artiste, Chinedu Okoli, better known by his stage name, Flavour Nabania, was recently recognised as one of Africa's top global acts in the U.K's first African music exhibition, tagged "Sounds Of Africa.

Here's wishing him more grease to his elbow.

Reporter, Cameraman Killed During A Live Broadcast!

Two journalists, a reporter and cameraman were at the early hours of Wednesday, 26th August, around 6:45 a.m, shot and killed  at Bridgewater Plaza in Moneta, Va., near Smith Mountain Lake during a live broadcast. 

The victims, identified as 24 year-old Alison Parker, and her 27-year-old cameraman Adam Ward, both staff of WDBJ7, in Virginia, United States. 

Video footage captured part of the shooting on the air as Parker was interviewing Vicky Gardner, head of the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce, who was shot in the back and later rushed to the hospital for surgery. Her condition was not immediately clear. The showed image of a man who appeared to be holding a handgun.

Confirming the incident, Terry McAuliffe, Governor of Virginia stated in a twit: 

"Heartbroken over senseless murders today in Smith Mountain Lake. State Police on scene working w/ local law agencies to capture suspect".

Authorities say the suspect, a former employee of WDBJ7, later identified by authorities as Vester Lee Flanigan, also known as Bryce Williams, killed himself near mile marker 17, on I-66 in Faquier County at about 11:25 a.m

South Sudan President Signs Peace Deal With Rebels!

In what signifies peace at last for Sudan, after more than a week of refusing to do so, Salva Kiir, South Sudan President on Wednesday August 26, signed a peace deal with rebels at a ceremony attended by African regional leaders in the capital city - Juba. 

Present at the  peace deal signing event were the Ethiopian Prime Minister, Kenya and Uganda presidents, who facilitated and mediated on the negotiations. The rebel leader Riek Machar  earlier signed the accord in the Ethiopia,  but said on the same day that his government needed more time to study the text.

Schlumberger Buys Over Cameron International Corporation!

World’s largest oilfield-services provider, Schlumberger Ltd. agreed to buy Cameron  International Corporation for $66.36 a share in a deal valued at $14.8 billion.

 

When concluded, Cameron stockholders will receive 0.716 Schlumberger shares and a cash payment of $14.44 in exchange for each Cameron share, according to a regulatory statement on Wednesday, August 26th.

Information indicates that the deal is expected to gradually add to Schlumberger earnings per share in the first year after closing while they see a combined $900 million in synergies in the first two years, according to the statement. Goldman Sachs Group acted as financial adviser for Schlumberger while Credit Suisse Group AG acted as adviser for Cameron.

This deal  comes after the proposed merger between Halliburton, the second-biggest oilfield services provider and Baker Hughes in a deal valued at near $35 billion announced last November. It is also expected to offer new growth opportunities by creating the industry's first complete drilling and production systems

Lion Kills Guide At Zimbabwean Park Where Cecil Was Shot!

In what looks like a 'cartoon revenge story', but very sad, a lion mauled a guide leading six tourists on a walking safari in the Zimbabwean national park where Cecil the lion lived before he was killed.

Late Quinn Terence Swales

Authorities said the guide identified as 40 year-old Quinn Terence Swales, was attacked on Monday, August 24, after the group left their vehicle to inspect a pride of lions with cubs under a tree in the Hwange National Park, the country’s largest natural reserve.

 According to Police spokeswoman Charity Charamba, “Some cubs came near the tourists and one adult lion identified as Nxaha charged at them,” 

“The adult lion retreated for a while and then came charging at the guide. It knocked him down and mauled him on the neck and shoulder.” 

Charamba further urged visitors to game parks to “remain wary even when the animals appear friendly because with an animal you can never predict its next move".

Swales, was airlifted from the scene, regrettably, he was pronounced dead on arrival at a hospital in the resort town of Victoria Falls.

Confirmed the incident in a statement, owners of the safari camp stated: “It is with deep regret and great sadness that we are able to confirm the death of Quinn Swales, a Camp Hwange professional guide, who was fatally mauled by a male lion whilst out on a walking safari,”.

“We can confirm that Quinn did everything he could to successfully protect his guests and ensure their safety, and that no guests were injured.”

So sad, lets hope there are better safety measures introduced to protect both guides and tourists.