Association Seeks Reduction Of JAMB Cut Off Mark

The Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) has been advised to reduce the cut off for under-graduates seeking admission into tertiary institutions to address alleged irregularities noticed in this year’s examination.

Giving his opinion on the conduct and outcome of the extermination, a member of the Association of Private Coaching Centers, Olawuyi Olufemi, said complaints ranging from non-provision of calculator, irregular shutting down of computers and non-release of the results of the students were rampant.

He said that the additional allocation of 40 marks to some students was not clear, wondering how some would benefit while others would be exempted.

Mr Olufemi further urged JAMB to find a lasting solution to alleged irregularities and requested that the body should urgently release the results still outstanding.

Some students also explained their experience, ranging from non-release of results to irregular shutting down of computers during examinations.

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Army Council Commutes Ransome-Kuti’s Dismissal To Reduction In Rank

The Army Council has commuted the dismissal of Brig-Gen. Enitan Ransome-Kuti of the Nigerian Army (NA) to a reduction in rank to Colonel with four years seniority. It has also quashed his six months imprisonment with immediate effect from October 15, 2015.

This decision was contained in circular obtained on Wednesday dated March 1, 2016 and signed by Col. ON Taiwo on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS).

According the circular, the Council took the decision in its last meeting on February 22, 2016 after reviewing the judgement of the Special Court Martial (SCM) that tried Ransome-Kuti on a three-count charges of for Failure to Perform Military Duties and Miscellaneous Offences Relating to Service Property.

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Mariah Carey Considering Breast Reduction Surgery?

Insiders claim Mariah Carey is planning to reduce her boobs. She got breast implants many years ago

From In Touch magazine:

Mariah Carey is known as much for her diva behavior as she is for her voluptuous curves, but her curves may get a bit smaller soon! As she’s gotten older, she’s stopped liking the look of her breasts, and “wants her boobs fixed,” a source tells InTouch. “So what doesn’t she like about them? She’s been complaining that they’re too spread out and plastic-looking,” says the insider, which has led her to looking into breast-reduction surgery!

10 Naira Off Fuel Price- FG

The Federal Government has announced the reduction of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, from N97 per litre to N87 per litre.

Diezani Alison-Madueke the Minister of Petroleum Resources, made this known at a press conference at the presidential villa, Abuja, that the new price regime would take effect immediately. Mrs. Alison-Madueke said the N10 reduction in fuel price was necessitated by the reduction in crude oil prices in the international market.