The picture acquired by NAIJ.com
showed the Facebook user taking a snap in the aisle of a plane next to man
spotting Soyinka’s famous gray afro hairdo.
Patience Jonathan, a former First
Lady of Nigeria and the wife of former president Goodluck Jonathan, is one of
those who can strongly disagree with President Muhammadu Buhari on his views
about women’s place in the society. Recall that earlier today the president has
laughed off his wife’s statement about his plans of re-election in 2019. During
a joint press briefing with German Chancellor Angela Merkel he said: “I don’t
know which party my wife belongs to, but she belongs to my kitchen and my
living room and the other room.” However, Dame Jonathan, who is known for her
work towards advancing the rights of women and children, called on Nigerian
women and girls to stop limiting themselves, go out of the shadow and expand
horizons. READ ALSO: ‘Pres. Buhari needs prayers’ Fani-Kayode, Omokri hit out
over ‘insults’ to first lady, Aisha In December 2014 during the presidential
campaign Mrs Jonathan stated: “Nigerian women should no longer go back to the
kitchen. It is not our portion to go back to the kitchen. We have women that are
capable. We can contribute our quota to the development of Nigeria.” Garba
Shehu, the official spokesperson to President Muhammadu Buhari, has hastened to
explain the controversial statement of the president. Reacting to the
development Garba Shehu: “My friends, can’t a leader get a sense humour
anymore? Mr. President laughed before that statement was made.” He also
stressed that President Buhari respects the place of women in our society and
believes in their abilities. Mr Shehu mentioned that one of Nigeria’s most
sensitive office today is headed by a woman, Mrs Adeosun. READ ALSO: German
Chancellor Angela Merkel, Nigerians mock Buhari over response to Aisha’s
Interview Sexism or gender discrimination is prejudice or discrimination based
on a person’s sex or gender. Sexism can affect any gender, but it is
particularly documented as affecting women and girls. It has been linked to
stereotypes and gender roles, and may include the belief that one sex or gender
is intrinsically superior to another. Extreme sexism may foster sexual
harassment, rape, and other forms of sexual violence.
The Association of
Witches in Nigeria is not happy with the Power Holding Company of
Nigeria (PHCN).
The Niger state chapter of the witches association has dared PHCN. In a
post uploaded by a Facebook user, Cecilia Iniperitiari Dikibo, some
alleged witches were seen placing what looks like a juju on a pole. This
serves as an embargo for PHCH officials. She captioned it:
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Broad Day Witchcraft
Them Born You Reach???”
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THE jinx of not winning the title since its inception may be broken
by Nigerian players at the 2016 ITTF Premier Lotto Nigeria Open.
According to the most decorated table tennis player in Africa, Segun
Toriola, there are possibility of Nigerian players dominating the
tournament this year. Toriola Segun
Twice Nigerian players have made it to the final of the ITTF Premier
Lotto Nigeria Open but they have not been able to clinch the title, and
with just few days to the kick off, former African champion, Segun
Toriola believes the title will not be beyond the reach of Nigerian
players.
Toriola, a finalist at the 2013 edition of the competition said he is
optimistic that Nigerian players have the wherewithal to claim the
laurel but three-time winner, Egypt’s Omar Assar has been
‘extra-ordinary lucky’ to have claimed the titles ahead of the local
players.
“I think Nigerian players have always been capable of winning the
title in all the three editions of the competition. It was just that we
were unlucky not to have won the title having made it to the final
twice.
I played the final in 2013 and Aruna Quadri made it to the final in
2015. Apart from this, Nigerian players have always been making it to
the semifinal stage. I believe we can win the title this year because
most of the foreign-based players have been doing very well in their
various clubs and the skills and talents of the local players cannot be
underestimated,” he said.
The former Commonwealth champion who will be attending his seventh
Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil was however thrilled with the turnout of
players particularly participants from Europe and this he says would
help raise the standard of the sport in Nigeria.
“I believe the presence of players across the globe particularly the
ones from Europe will surely help our players who have not been playing
against Europeans. The eyes of the world are now on Nigeria with the
giant stride the country has made in the last four years by hosting such
quality competition. I am hopeful that our players will surely gain
from taking part in the tournament and the profile of the sport will
continue to improve in the country,” Toriola added.
– Susan Asakpa is a female taxi driver based in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
– She studied Accounting at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka
– One day her father bought her the car which she converted into a taxi
History books recorded
that Funmilayo Ransom-Kuti, a political campaigner, women's activist and
the mother of the legendary musician, Fela Kuti, was the first woman to
drive a car in Nigeria.
Today, while some women are afraid of
the car steering, others have decided to earn a living in the
male-dominated field of taxi drivers. One of such ladies is Delta state
born Susan Asakpa.
"I studied
Accounting at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. I worked in a hotel for
about three years. There was nothing new anymore, no challenge and the
salary was stagnant. Later on, my boss called me up and told me that he
will be reducing my salary by N10,000. I was surprised."
Susan tells NAIJ.com
"Before
then, I have been thinking about what business I can do. I had three
business ideas (hair dressing, food and taxi business). I prayed about
them after which I chose this one,"
the young lady continued.
"I
spoke with my dad who happens to be my closest confidant and he quickly
got a loan from the bank and bought me this car. He has been so
supportive, not a single word of discouragement," she said.
With
the needed encouragement from her father who bought her a car on loan,
Asakpa began her journey as the first female graduate taxi driver in
Abuja.
Speaking on the journey so far, stated that her major
challenge on the job is being denied access into some government offices
and estates due to the colour of her car.
"One
of my low moments on this job is when I am not allowed into government
offices because my car is painted green which is the official colour for
Abuja taxis."
"Maybe
I read the law wrongly or something, but it is stated that if I want to
use my vehicle for commercial purpose, I should paint it in the uniform
colour which is green. I have lost a lot of customers and this has
affected my business a lot of times."
"Also, I have had
good times when others stopped me, often shocked to see me on the
steering, they hopped into the car and most times they even ask me to
keep the change (which is good for business)."
Susan continues
Miss Asakpa hopes to further her education and become a lecturer in future
The
beautiful lady declined to comment when asked about her marital status.
However, she hinted that she could marry a taxi driver if he is
educated, focused and speaks good English.
Asakpa, who is a role
model to other young girls, hopes to invest in her business, continued
her education and become a lecturer in the nearest future.
"My
advice to young girls is that they should dare to be positively
different because most of us are afraid to be different. Well that has
not been my challenge. Some of these young girls have the talent but
they are afraid to come out."
"I
know I am not the first girl who had this idea but today, I am the
first graduate who has come out to do it. There are graduates these days
that are diversifying. So be original,"
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1. This is to inform
the general public that the sale of online application forms for admission into
the 4th Regular Course of degree programme of the Nigeria Police Academy,
Wudil, will commence on Wednesday16thMarch,
2016 and end on Friday the 17th
June, 2016. Admission into the Academy is open to both male and female
Nigerians of good character.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
2. Interested Applicants
are advised to go to the Nigeria Police Academy’s Website: www.polac.edu.ng in order to
obtain or generate Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) Code. The RRR code
obtained can be used to make payment of N3,000.00 through
any commercial Bank Branch in Nigeria. Applicants must, in addition, apply
through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board as well as sit for the
Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Candidates need not select
the Police Academy as a university of choice in the JAMB form. However,
only candidates who obtained the minimum UTME scores which is to be determined
by JAMB and purchased the Academy online application form; will be eligible to
sit for the Nigeria Police Academy Selection Examination.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
3. Applications are
to be submitted online. On submission of the applications, candidates are
required to download Acknowledgement Form. Candidates who obtained the minimum
national cut-off marks or above, will be enabled to download and print their
examination cards.
COURSES OF STUDY
4. Courses leading
to Bachelor’s degrees in the following disciplines are available in the
Academy:
a. FACULTY OF HUMANITIES. BA
in:
English
Nigerian Languages & Linguistics
History & International Studies
b. FACULTY OF LAW: LLB
c. FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES: BSc in:
Accounting
Economics
Management Sciences
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
d. FACULTY OF
SCIENCE: BSc in:
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Computer Science
Forensic Science
Mathematics
Physics
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
5. The following are the admission
requirements:
a.
Candidates seeking admission into the Academy must be Nigerian citizens and
must be between 17 and 22 years of age, and must have a height of not less than
1.67 Metres (5 Feet 6 Inches) if male, and 1.62 Metres (5 Feet 4 Inches) if
female. In addition, male candidates must have an expanded chest size of not
less than 91cm (36 Inches). All candidates must be free from any physical
deformity or mental disability.
b.
Candidates must have obtained a minimum of SIX(6) credits
at the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) conducted by the
West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the National Examinations Council
(NECO) or the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB)
at not more than 2 sittings and including a credit
pass in English Language and Mathematics as well as subjects relevant to the
candidate’s chosen course of study in the Academy.
c.
Candidates must also obtain satisfactory scores in both the written examination
and the interview and must pass physical and psychological tests of fitness.
d. SSCE
STATEMENT OF RESULTS OR CERTIFICATES RELATING TO EXAMINATIONS TAKEN BEFORE 2012
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
SELECTION EXAMINATION DATE, CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
6. The Nigeria
Police Academy, Wudil Selection Examination, may be Computer Based Test
(CBT) or Pencil and Paper. The examination shall comprise of a
General Paper (Section A) which is compulsory for all candidates. It will
cover areas such as general knowledge and current affairs, English Language and
Mathematics. Other sections are to be selected according candidate’s
Faculty of choice. It will be conducted on Saturday the 16th
July, 2016. Only candidates who obtained the minimum national cut-off
marks or above will be eligible to sit for the Nigeria Police Academy Selection
Examination at 12 designated Centres. The list of Centres is in the Academy
Website. Eligible candidates are to bring along to the examination venue
their Acknowledgement Form, Examination Card, JAMB Result Slip and two Postcard
size photographs (3.5x5 Inches) which should show only from the chest upwards.
At the back of each of the two Postcard size photographs, the candidates must
write their name, State of origin, examination centre and signature.
7. Only candidates
who are successful in the Selection Examination will be invited for the Nigeria
Police Academy Selection Board Interview. The list of successful candidates
will be published on our website and in some national newspapers.
NATURE AND DURATION OF COURSE
8. Candidates
admitted into the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil degree course will undergo a
combined academic and Police training for a minimum period of Five (5) Years
leading to Bachelor’s degrees and commission into the Nigeria Police Force as
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP).
"I
know I am not the first girl who had this idea but today, I am the
first graduate who has come out to do it. There are graduates these days
that are diversifying. So be original,"