Bayero University set January 20th for exams

source: vanguardNG

The Bayero University Management Committee has fixed January 20th for the 2012/2013 first semester examinations of the institution.

A competent source close to the Vice Chancellor told Vanguard that “the outcome was part of the resolution adopted by the institution highest body yesterday during a marathon meeting at the senate chamber of the school”.

The source further confided in Vanguard that students of the institution are expected to return to campus January 1st, while normal academic activities resume the following day.

The source who do not want his name to be in print revealed that “the University management Committee had agreed for a two and half weeks comprehensive revision before the exams, adding that the grace would allow those who are yet to complete their course outline to do so before the exams.

Vanguard learnt that “the management committee of the institution also agreed on a week semester break after the examination to pave way for the resumption of second semester.

Vanguard further learnt that “several lecturers have completed their course outline before they embarked on an indefinite strike action last July”, and that the decision of the management committee of the institution is allow them brush up “.

Reacting to the development, the spokesman of the University, Alhaji Mustapha Zaharadeen told Vanguard that “what you have is not far from the truth”, adding” that the institution was never closed for a day while the industrial action embarked by the lecturers last”.


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Former Akure Monarch Address To Gov. Mimiko In 18-Page Apology Letter

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The deposed former Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oluwadare Adepoju Adesina, has written an emotional letter of consideration to the Ondo state government to reinstate him as the paramount ruler.

Mr. Adepoju was deposed after beating and pouring hot ash on his wife, Olori Bolanle, in May 2010. .

His battered wife (pictured) took ill and subsequently died in July 2011

In the letter, obtained exclusively by SaharaReporters through Adepoju Adesina’s lawyer, Barr. Olusola Oke, the deposed Deji appealed to Governor Olusegun Mimiko, for whom he claimed to have worked tirelessly during his election campaign, to consider his plea.

“I must passionately plead with your Excellence to remember how well I stood behind you and fought with you towards ensuring that you won the election and to ensure that you also recovered your stolen mandate,” he said.

Recounting how he was deposed from the town because he allegedly poured a concoction on his estranged late wife, Olori Bola Adepoju Adesina, he said the avoidable communication gap was the reason behind the widely-reported incident.

He claimed that the escalated fracas between him and the late Olori was misconstrued by the press which, he also alleged, refused to report his own version of the story.

Dr. Ige Ogunleye, the Chairman of the Osupa Ruling house which Adesina hails from, confirmed receipt of the letter, but he declined further comment.

Many sources in the ruling house disclosed that the letter comes at an important time, as the Deji throne is vacant. It has been previously learnt from a kingmaker in the palace that the Osupa Ruling House is the next family to present candidates for the throne.

Chiefs in Akure will this week complete traditional rites for the late Oba Adebiyi Adegboye Adesida. A source revealed that the daughter of the deceased, Princess Adetutu, is expected to be installed as Regent of Akure pending the emergence of a new king.

The palace source a newsman that the belated installation was on account of family exigencies.

“The issue is that Princess Adetutu was nursing her baby when the sudden death of her father was pronounced. But immediately after the whole rites she might will be installed as the regent of the kingdom this week or early in the New Year,” the source said.

But an aide to the Lisa of Akure, High Chief James Olusoga, said in a phone interview that the traditional rites would be completed with the installation of a regent, most likely between Christmas and the New Year festival period.

With just 23 days since the death of Adebiyi Adesida, the jostling for the throne has begun at a frantic pace, with members of the Osupa Ruling House lobbying kingmakers for the vacant sit.

While some seem to favour the return of the deposed Adesina to the throne, others object, fearing victimisation should he re-emerge the king.

In the letter, however, the former and perhaps future Deji seems to have leant his lessons of his experience and reconciled with those who worked against him.

Dated December 19, it was addressed to Governor Olusegun Mimiko through his Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Eyitayo Jegede (SAN).

It was copied to the Deputy Governor, Ali Olanusi; the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Samuel Adesina; the State Chief Judge, Sehinde Kumuyi; Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bamiduro Dada; and the Akure Council of Chiefs through Lisa of Akure, High Chief James Olusoga.
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iPhone 5S named Best Phone, iPad Air is Best Tablet in 2013 reader poll

Apple dominated the technology section of Digital Spy's end of year survey with its flagship products winning the Best Mobile and Best Tablet categories by a distance.

Over 22,600 people cast a vote in the complete 2013 survey and the iPhone 5S had over half of the votes in its category. Among the tablets, the iPad Air also dominated, beating its own Mini rival into second place by a considerable margin.

The BBC's latest edition of its iPlayer app was judged to be the Best App (Non-Gaming) of the last 12 months. Sky's entrance into the streaming market with Now TV gave it the Best Home Entertainment prize ahead of various high-end technology.

The top five in each Tech category were as follows:

Best Mobile
1. iPhone 5S - 56.5%2. Samsung Galaxy S4 - 19.8%
3. HTC One - 6.3%
4. Nokia Lumia 1020 - 5.1%
5. Sony Xperia Z1 - 4.5%

Best Tablet
1. iPad Air - 47.5%2. iPad Mini with Retina Display - 16.8%
3. Samsung Galaxy Tab - 11.0%
4. Kindle Fire HDX - 9.0%
5. Nexus 7 - 7.4%

Best App (Non-Gaming)
1. BBC iPlayer - 29.8%2. Instagram - 21.9%
3. Snapchat - 21.1%
4. Sky Go - 10.9%
5. Vine - 8.5%

Best Home Entertainment
1. Now TV - 31.2%2. Samsung UE55F8000 TV - 17.8%
3. Sony 4k X9 TV - 16.5%
4. Sonos Play:1 - 11.2%
5. Samsung Evolution kit for Smart TVs - 8.6%

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Google blocks child porn in 100,000 searches, plans filter for YouTube

Google Chairman Eric Schmidt today said his company's search engine has made it far more difficult to find images of child pornography and that Google is developing a technology that will identify children being abused in YouTube videos.

"While no algorithm is perfect—and Google cannot prevent pedophiles adding new images to the Web—these changes have cleaned up the results for over 100,000 queries that might be related to the sexual abuse of kids,"

UK Prime Minister David Cameron recently called on search engines to impose a blacklist of search terms related to child sexual abuse. Microsoft's Bing was "the first to introduce pop-up warnings for people in the UK who seek out online images of child abuse" back in July. The UK is also forcing Internet service providers to roll out filters targeting all porn.

Google's changes aren't just for the UK. "[W]e will soon roll out these changes in more than 150 languages, so the impact will be truly global," Schmidt wrote. In addition to the 100,000 search queries mentioned above, Google is now showing warnings for more than 13,000 queries. "These alerts make clear that child sexual abuse is illegal and offer advice on where to get help," Schmidt wrote.

Schmidt noted that "Google and Microsoft have been working with law enforcement for years to stop pedophiles sharing illegal pictures on the Web." In this case, Schmidt credited Microsoft for sharing its picture detection technology with Google to help its rival better identify pictures of children being sexually abused.

To prevent false positives, Google has employees reviewing photos before blocking them. "This is because computers can't reliably distinguish between innocent pictures of kids at bathtime and genuine abuse. So we always need to have a person review the images. Once that is done—and we know the pictures are illegal—each image is given a unique digital fingerprint," Schmidt wrote.

Google also has a plan to target child pornography videos. "[P]edophiles are increasingly filming their crimes. So our engineers at YouTube have created a new technology to identify these videos," he wrote. "We're already testing it at Google, and in the new year we hope to make it available to other Internet companies and child safety organisations."
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Truck kills four, several others hospitalised in C’River

In what could be described as a Christmas eve tragedy, four youths were on Tuesday killed and several others critically injured after a Mercedes Benz 911 truck rammed into them while on road side at the Akamkpa area of the Calabar-Ikom highway in Cross River State.

The incident, which occurred at about 6am just by the state College of Education in Awi, Akamkpa Local Government Area, had left the community and loved ones in mourning mood.

It was learnt on Wednesday that the truck, with number plate Lagos FKJ505XC, was immediately burnt by angry mob, while the driver and its conductor were critically injured.

The names of two injured persons receiving treatment at the hospitals are Blessing Etim (18) a female; Okechukwu Mbaka (11) male. The condition of six others could not be immediately ascertained. While the names of the injured conductor and driver,who were also said to be receiving treatment in the same hospital are Chidi Duruba and Edwin Oragunye respectively.

An eyewitness, Ekam Emmanuel, said, “It was about 6am a day before 2013 Christmas day celebration in Awi, Akamkpa LGA when some youths from Mbarakom community decided to go for a road walk along the Calabar-Ikom highway.

“A Mercedes Benz 911 truck with number plate FKJ505XC plying the road at the same time the youths were jogging rammed into the group from behind and the incident claimed four lives on the spot while several others were injured.

“This incident happened at about 6am when I came to clean my shop. I met the youths jogging on the highway but suddenly a truck coming from Calabar on high speed blared its horn from afar for the youths to properly stay off the road. But unfortunately, before I knew what was happening the truck had already climbed on the four that died on the spot.
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Guinness World Record for heart transplant patient

A British man has entered the record books as the worlds longest-surviving heart transplant patient.

John McCafferty, 71, has surpassed the previous Guinness World Record of 30 years, 11 months and 10 days set by an American man who died in 2009.

Mr McCafferty was told he had five years to live when he underwent the life-saving operation at Harefield Hospital in Middlesex 31 years ago.

He says his record should give hope to others awaiting transplants. Mr McCafferty, from Newport Pagnell in Buckinghamshire, said: “I want this world record to be an inspiration to anyone awaiting a heart transplant and to those who, like me, have been fortunate enough to have had one.

“My advice is always to be hopeful, to look ahead with a positive mind, and, of course, to follow the expert medical advice.”

Mr McCafferty received his new heart on October 20, 1982 in a procedure carried out by world-renowned surgeon Sir Magdi Yacoub.

He had been diagnosed, aged 39, with dilated cardiomyopathy – one of the most common causes of heart failure. It leads to scarring of the heart wall and damage to the muscle, which causes the heart to become weakened and enlarged, preventing it from pumping efficiently.

The first ever successful heart transplant operation was performed in South Africa in 1967 by Prof Christiaan Neethling Barnard and a team of 30 physicians at the Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town. The patient, Louis Washkansky, survived for 18 days with the new heart.
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POLITICAL TENSION: Al-Mustapha challenges Obj to public debate

Major Hamza Al-Mustapha

Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, former Chief Security Officer to late Head-of-State, Gen. Sani Abacha, has challenged ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, to a public debate on any issue concerning Nigeria.

Al-Mustapha threw the challenge in an interview with the Hausa Service of the Voice of America, monitored in Abuja, on Wednesday.

The former CSO was reacting to news reports about portions of a letter written by Obasanjo to President Goodluck Jonathan, alleging that snipers were being trained in North Korea.

He explained that he was not around when Obasanjo’s letter became public, but read about it in the media.

The military officer said ex-President Obasanjo knows that he knows Nigeria as much as he (Obasanjo) knows the country. As such, he was ready to face the former President anywhere in the world to discuss Nigeria.

Al-Mustapha said “first of all, he (Obasanjo) did not mention me by name in his letter. Secondly, he knows that “I know Nigeria as much as he does, if he has something to tell me, I want him to come out and tell me straight.

“He should ask me or challenge me, I challenge him to (discuss) anything about Nigeria that he wants to talk about even long before he became Head-of-State (1976-1979), I am ready to meet him in public anywhere in the world”.

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A quick peak into the Mass failure recorded at WAEC NOV/DEC results

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Thursday released its November/December results with a total of 86,612 candidates, representing 29.17% of the total number of candidates who sat for the examination, obtained credits in five subjects and above including English Language and Mathematics.

Announcing the result at the WAEC office, Yaba, Lagos, Head of National Office, Mr Charles Eguridu said that a total of 308,217 candidates registered for the Nov/Dec 2013 WASSCE. 82 blind candidates registered and sat for the examination. From the figure, he noted, 17 candidates, representing 20.73% obtained credits in 5 subjects including English Language and Mathematics.

According to him, 296,827 candidates, consisting of 163,659 male and 133,168 female candidates sat for the examination. Out of the total of candidates, 299,784 candidates, representing 97.26% have their results fully released, while 8,433 candidates, representing 2.74% have a few of their subjects still being proceed.

Eguridu said: “Of the total of candidates that sat the examination, 120,115 candidates, representing 40.46%, obtained 6 credits and above; 161,721 candidates representing 54.48% obtained 5 credits and above. In addition, 198,832 candidates, representing 66.98% obtained credits and above in four subjects while 230,325 candidates representing 77.59 obtained Credits and above in 3 subjects. A total of 256,500 candidates representing 86.41% obtained credits and above in 2 subjects.”

When compared to the November/December 2011 and 2012 WASSCE (Private) results, Eguridu said, there is a marked decline in candidates’ performance.

He said: “In 2011 a total of 139,827 candidates, representing 36.07% obtained credits in 5 subjects and above including English Language and Mathematics.

Also in 2012, a total of 150,615 candidates, representing 37.97% obtained credits in 5 subjects including English Language and Mathematics.”

There was over 8% decline in candidates’ performance as only 29.17% obtained credits in 5 subjects and above including English Language and Mathematics in 2013 WASSCE.
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Gionee Elife E7 mini launched with Oppo-like swivel camera, octa-core CPU

Chinese phone maker Gionee has just released the Elife E7 mini version of its

 mega-spec'd 5.5-inch, 

1080p Elife E7 phone, but it resembles its larger sibling in name only. First off, the 13-megapizel camera and flash are on a swivel at the top,Oppo N1-style. 

The specifications are otherwise a step down, starting with the :

• 4.7-inch, 720p screen 
•  1.7GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6592 CPU (instead of a 2.5GHz Snapdragon 800) and
•  1GB of RAM in lieu of 3GB.
•  It also sports 16GB of storage, dual-SIM 3G capability
•  Android 4.2.  (about $310).

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Samsung Galaxy S5 5.25-inch QHD screen enters production

The S5 looks set to add a QHD display

With the Samsung Galaxy S5 release date now mooted to be just a matter of weeks away, latest reports have suggested the phone’s 5.25-inch QHD screen has already entered production.

A step up in both size and quality over the 5-inch Full HD display on the Samsung Galaxy S4, the reported Samsung Galaxy S5 panel is said by Korean media to have entered production as the manufacturer readies itself for a Q1 flagship phone unveiling.

While the S4 boasted a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, now the standard for high-end flagship phones, the Samsung Galaxy S5 will reportedly host a QHD panel with a 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution, This screen is said to offer a 560 pixels-per-inch image density, a move that would make it a leader of the smartphone scene.

Contrary to recent reports that the Samsung Galaxy S5 would see the Korean manufacturer move to cheaper LCD panels, the 5.25-inch QHD offering is said to be an AMOLED offering.

What’s more, claims that the Samsung Galaxy S5’s 5.25-inch QHD panel has entered production reaffirms reports earlier this weeks that the S5 will not play host to a curved display like the recent Samsung Galaxy Round offering.

One of many Samsung Galaxy S5 rumours to do the rounds in recent weeks, the S5’s specs sheet will reportedly pair the high-end display with a new 64-bit processor, 3GB of RAM and a 16-megapixel rear-mounted camera.

Elsewhere, the S5 has been tipped to run Google’s latest Android 4.4 KitKat OS alongside an all new metal form factor that will see the handset better compete with the market leading iPhone 5S.

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Here Is Edward Snowden's Christmas Message

Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden has given a short Christmas address, broadcast on the UK's Channel 4 news, from his temporary asylum in Russia.

The 30-year-old American is wanted for taking hundreds of thousands of classified documents and is credited for starting a necessary debate about government surveillance in the digital, post-9/11 world.

His basic message is against mass surveillance, and he goes full Orwell: "A child born today will ... never know what it means to have a private moment to themselves."

Here's the transcript: 

Hi, and Merry Christmas. I'm honored to have the chance to speak with you and your family this year.
Recently, we learned that our governments, working in concert, have created a system of worldwide mass surveillance, watching everything we do.
Great Britain's George Orwell warned us of the danger of this kind of information. The types of collection in the book -- microphones and video cameras, TVs that watch us -- are nothing compared to what we have available today. We have sensors in our pockets that track us everywhere we go.
Think about what this means for the privacy of the average person. A child born today will grow up with no conception of privacy at all. They'll never know what it means to have a private moment to themselves -- an unrecorded, unanalyzed thought. And that's a problem, because privacy matters. Privacy is what allows us to determine who we are and who we want to be.
The conversation occurring today will determine the amount of trust we can place both in the technology that surrounds us and the government that regulates it. Together, we can find a better balance. End mass surveillance. And remind the government that if it really wants to know how we feel, asking is always cheaper than spying.
For everyone out there listening, thank you, and Merry Christmas.

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Top 10 smartphones that made headlines in 2013

With Christmas here, many might be wondering which phones they should get next or considering an upgrade to see in 2014 in style, especially if there are any good deals to be had in the January sales.

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10. Samsung Galaxy Note 3

9. Nokia Lumia 1020

8. Apple iPhone 5C

7. Sony Xperia Z1

6. Samsung Galaxy S4

5. Nokia Lumia 1520 

4. Motorola Moto G

3. HTC One

2. Apple iPhone 5S

1. Google Nexus 5

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11 must-have apps for your new Android phone

 Naturally, your Android phone came bundled with many of Google’s own applications, like Google Maps and Google Keep, but to really trick out your new smartphone, you should head to the Google Play store for some killer apps. These 11 are must-haves for any Android phone

 Dropbox

Cloud services are all the rage, but Dropbox is especially helpful in the way it pairs with your mobile device. A Dropbox account lets you sync files and folders between your mobile device and PC or Mac, seamlessly. You get 2GB free, and can buy extra space or earn it through referring friends. The best part of the app, however, is its automatic camera upload abilities, which backs up all of your photos and videos to the cloud so you’ll always have a copy stowed away somewhere safe.


AirDroid

You don’t have to use a cable to transfer media from your computer to your phone, or even dig your phone out of your bag to send text messages. Instead, you can use AirDroid to control your smartphone from your computer’s Web browser.


 Astro File Manager

Navigating the files on your Android devices can be a bit of a pain. Although AirDroid can help facilitate getting those files on and off of the device, sometimes finding files and media on your phone can be a chore.


 Google Voice

Google Voice assigns you a phone number, in addition to the one already associated with your phone through your carrier, so that you can send free texts, make cheap phone calls to your friends and family overseas, or even use it as the default voicemail system to take full advantage of its transcription abilities.

Google Keyboard

Google Keyboard is the default keyboard application that Google supplies in stock version of Android. It’s mostly bare-bones, though it features gesture typing, voice typing, and dictionaries for 26 languages. There’s even emoji support, though only in Android 4.4 KitKat.
Price: Free

 VSCO Cam

The free application features the usual arsenal of photo-editing tools, but you’ll mostly get a kick out of its faux-realist vintage filters. You can choose the strength of each individual filter and then tweak it further even after you’ve applied it. Want to make the photo look even more weathered? Add a fade or drop the color saturation just a little bit. Once you’re finished, you can share the photo across different social networks, like Google+, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and even VSCO’s own VSCO Grid photo-sharing network.

Price: Free

 Podkicker

There is no need for a bloated, busy podcast app, which is why Podkicker is so highly recommended. You can download podcasts for offline listening and then delete them after you’re finished, or engage car mode so that you’re not distracted trying to navigate the menus to get to the episode you want to play. The paid version gets you even more features and removes all advertisements.

Price: Free or $3

 TuneIn Radio

Whether you like to listen to a broadcast of your favorite team up to bat, or you just miss some of the radio stations from back home, TuneIn offers free access to more than 10,000 radio stations from around the world. If you’re a fan of live radio shows, you can send yourself a reminder to “tune in” when it’s on. Or if you miss the days of clock radios, you can even set your phone to wake you up to the radio. The paid version lets you record live radio shows and play them back later.

Price: Free, or $7

 Yelp

Looking for a place to get a bite to eat? Or perhaps you’re in the mood for some roller disco? Whatever you’re hungering for, Yelp is the de facto service for checking out crowd-sourced reviews. Can’t decide what you want to do at all? Just hit the Nearby button to see what’s in the area. The best part of Yelp on your mobile phone is that it provides an easy-access button to get directions to where you’re going.

Price: Free

  ESPN SportsCenter

Hey, sports buff. You don’t have to lose track of your team just because they’re not in season. ESPN SportsCenter can keep you connected with personalized news for your favorite teams, live scores, video highlights, and personalized alerts. And if you couldn’t make it to the game, you can even follow along with the buzz on Twitter.

Price: Free

 Pocket

The Web is a treasure trove of awesome content (hey, you’re reading some right now!), but it’s impossible to read every interesting thing you find the moment you find it.
Price: Free
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