NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY ACADEMIC BRANCH (Office of the Academy Registrar) REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION INTO ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS OF THE NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY

RESTRICTED 1 RESTRICTED NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY ACADEMIC BRANCH (Office of the Academy Registrar) REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION INTO ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS OF THE NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY 1. To be eligible for admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy, a candidate must have the following: a. Minimum of 5 credit passes at SSCE (WAEC or NECO) or GCE ‘O’ Level obtained in not more than 2 sittings relevant to the Faculty of their choices. b. Credit in English Language and Mathematics. c. At least two supporting relevant credits to the compulsory credits in Faculty of Military Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and Faculty of Science. However, only one supporting relevant credit is required in the Faculty of Engineering. d. Be at least 17 years old and not more than 21 years old as at the month of August in the year of entry into the Academy. Note that candidates who desire to join the Nigerian Airforce must be between 17 and 18 years old at entry, and also the Nigerian Army has suspended the enlistment of female candidates in her Regular Combatant programme in Academy. e. Must not be less than 1.68 metres tall for male and 1.58 metres for female. f. Must be medically and physically fit and must be of good moral character. g. Must be single male or female without legal obligation to support any child or other individuals. h. Present a Certificate of State of Origin obtained from a Local Government Area or a Certificate of State Indigeneship from the Office of the State Governor. RESTRICTED 2 RESTRICTED 2. Furthermore, candidates are to note the following: a. Candidates awaiting results are not qualified. Results not submitted with application form will not be accepted. b. Only examination results of 5 years old from the date of examination will be accepted. c. Currently, admission into the Academy is for both male and female Nigerians only, and is limited to Navy and Airforce in the case of female candidates. COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR FACULTY OF MILITARY SCIENCES AND INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Course General Requirement Compulsory Credits Relevant Credits BSc Intelligence and Cyber Security Studies 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Computer Studies and Mathematics Economics, Government/Civic Education, Geography and History BSc Peace and Conflict Studies 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Government/Civic Education and Mathematics Economics, Geography and History BSc Leadership and War Studies 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, History and Mathematics Economics, Government/Civic Education and Geography COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Course General Requirement Compulsory Credits Relevant Credits BSc Economics 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Economics and Mathematics Accounts, Commerce, Government/Civic Education, Geography and History BSc Accounting 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Economics and Mathematics Commerce, Government/Civic Education, Accounting, Geography and History RESTRICTED 3 RESTRICTED BA French 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, French and Mathematics Economics, Geography, Government/Civic Education and History BSc Geography 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Geography and Mathematics History, Economics, Government/Civic Education Physics, Chemistry and Biology (preference will be given to those having credits in social science subjects) BA History 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, History or Government/Civil Education and Mathematics Economics, Geography, Commerce and French BSc Political Science and Defence Studies 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Government/Civic Education and Mathematics History, Economics, French and Geography BSc Psychology 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Biology and Mathematics Economic, Government/Civic Education, Chemistry and Geography COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR FACULTY OF ENGINEERING BEng Civil 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics, Biology and Geography BEng Electrical and Electronics 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics and Biology BEng Mechanical 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics and Biology RESTRICTED 4 RESTRICTED COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR FACULTY OF SCIENCE COURSE GENERAL REQUIREMENT COMPULSORY CREDITS RELEVANT CREDITS BSc Biological Sciences 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry Physics, Further Mathematics and Agric Science BSc Chemistry 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology Physics and Further Mathematics BSc Mathematics 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Mathematics and Physics Chemistry and Further Mathematics, BSc Computer Science 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Mathematics and Physics Chemistry, Further Mathematics and Biology BSc Physics 5 credit passes in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics English Language, Mathematics and Physics Chemistry, Biology, Further Mathematics and Technical Drawing RESTRICTED 5 RESTRICTED APPLICATION GUIDELINE All applications for the 68th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy must be done electronically through www.ndaapplications.net. Please read through the Requirements Section before continuing with the application. 1. Accessing the Home Portal a. Using any browser of your choice, preferably (google chrome, Mozilla firefox) go to http://www.ndaapplications.net and wait for the portal to load. b. If you are visiting the site for the first time, click on Purchase Access Code, fill in your details as required via REMITA then click NEXT to obtain your ORDER ID and REMITA Retrieval Reference (RRR) Code. c. Click on Pay with Remita after which you would be redirected to Remita’s site to make payment. i. Follow the instructions on the site to pay online after which you would be returned to the sign up page on the Application Portal to create your login profile, or ii. Click on Print Invoice to print your details and pay at a bank. Go back to the Application Portal to http://www.ndaapplications.net and click on Create Account/Login, on the Login page select Sign Up Here to create your account profile after entering all the required details including the RRR Code. d. If you have previously created an account then click on Create Account/Login and then login using your registered Email and Password credentials previously created. e. If you have previously created credentials protocol but have forgotten your Password, click on Create Account/Login and then on Recover Password link to take you to the password recovery page to recover your password. 2. Creating your Credentials (Sign Up) a. All the fields on this page are compulsory. RESTRICTED 6 RESTRICTED b. You must provide your full name, email address (working email address), mobile number and password. c. Your password and confirm password must be the same and must have at least 6 characters in length preferably with a combination of alphabets and numbers. d. The portal will respond with a success message if you have successfully created your credential data and redirect you to the Log In Page automatically. e. If for any reason you are not successful with the Sign Up, please try again. 3. Log In a. On the Login Page, provide the email and password that was used to create your credential protocol, and click Log In. b. This Action will authenticate the User before redirecting you to the Application Form. c. If the email and password provided are wrong, the application will respond with an error message and request for another. 4. Filling the Application Form a. The Application Form Page opens as soon as you provide your correct credentials and it is divided into 6 sections (Personal Data, Schools Attended, Qualifications Obtained, Choice of Service, Faculty and Departments, Passport Upload). b. All the fields marked asterisk (*) are compulsory. c. Personal Data – (1) Application Number is generated by the System if your application is successful. (2) Fill the Form in a Capitalize Each word Format (e.g NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY). (3) Type in boxes as provided. RESTRICTED 7 RESTRICTED (4) Select your option in Drop down boxes as provided. (5) Provide your Phone Numbers as (e.g 070XXXXXXXX). (6) Date of Birth must be filled in the format dd-mm-yyyy. (7) Height must be in numeric format only (e.g 170) in centimeters. d. Schools Attended (1) You should provide the complete name of each school attended. (2) From and To Fields must be numeric only 4-digit year. e. Qualifications Obtained – (1) You must provide your correct JAMB details as required. (2) You can only use 1 or 2 results which can be 2 different exams in a particular year or 2 exams done in different years or 1 single exam of any of the Exam Type. (3) Select your Subject and grades as applicable. f. Choice of Service – You must choose 2 different options here. g. Faculty and Department – Select faculty and then the department for the course you wish to study. Only one option is available here. It must correspond with the course you chose on JAMB portal. h. Passport Upload – Please choose passport with a clear view of your face showing your two ears with a plain background. The passport size should not be more than 300KB. i. Save button – Use this button if you have not completed some parts of the Application Form. The platform will retrieve your saved session when next you log in to complete the form. Note: You must complete the form and Submit before the closing date of the application. RESTRICTED 8 RESTRICTED j. Submit button – Click on this button where you have provided all the compulsory and optional fields of the Application Form. (This will automatically take you to Document Upload Form). Changes cannot be made to the Application Form once it is submitted. 5. Document Upload Form – The Document Upload Form must be completed, otherwise your application will be disqualified. You must upload the following documents:  Scanned WAEC/NECO Certificate for each of the Qualification submitted.  Scanned birth Certificate. Click on Submit to Complete as soon you have uploaded the scanned documents. 6. Printing Acknowledgement Form – Please print the Acknowledgement Form as soon as you have completed the Application as specified above. Note: The Link to Print Acknowledgment Form will be automatically seen after you have completed your application form and submitted your documents. 7. JAMB Result Requirement (OFFICIAL PROCESSING) The remaining steps will involve the Nigerian Defence Academy to process your application against your submitted JAMB details. a. You must score at least the National Cut-Off JAMB Score to qualify to sit for the Entrance Examination. b. You must sit for JAMB UTME Examination with subject combinations relevant to your intended Course of Study in Nigerian Defence Academy as provided by JAMB. c. Candidates for Engineering Courses must score at least 210 in JAMB. 8. Choice of Examination Centre – After the release of JAMB results candidates who meet the cut-off mark will be required to log on to the portal and select the examination centre of their choice. AFTER SITTING AND RELEASE OF THE NDA EXAMINATION RESULT FOR 68TH COURSE, AN SMS AND EMAIL WILL BE SENT RESTRICTED 9 RESTRICTED TO YOU TO PRINT LGA and PARENTS/GUARDIAN ATTESTATION FORM. 9. Printing of LGA and Parents/Guardian Attestation Form – Please log online and Print the LGA Attestation Form and Parent/Guardian Attestation Form. Follow the instruction on the Forms to complete them and await your invitation for final interview.

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Khloe Kardashian Gets Candid About Sex Again, Says Dirty Talk Is "Hot as F--k"

by Iyoha austine Wed, Feb 17, 2016 8:12 PM

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Khloe Kardashian is not a fan of silent sex.

The 31-year-old Keeping Up With the Kardashians star, whose famous partners have included Lamar Odom, French Montana and James Harden, got candid about her preferred bedroom behavior in a raunchy post on her website Wednesday. She states bluntly that "dirty talk is hot as f--k."

"Communicating during sex is a MUST, and I actually think it's rude if you're not vocal, LOL," Khloe wrote. "If my guy isn't vocal, I'm not excited. How am I supposed to know if he's enjoying himself???"

Khloe said her partner does not have to "come up with crazy s--t to say" either. He just has to indicate vocally that he's having a good time.

"If the person is silent, I'm like, 'This is awkward. I feel like I'm violating you!!!'" she wrote. "This isn't f--king work, honey! Enjoy it or get out!!!"

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Khloe had also gotten candid about sex and other personal topics during an interview on The Howard Stern Show on SIRIUS XM last month.

She is not believed to be dating anyone currently. Khloe and her last boyfriend, Harden, broke up recently. She has been spending a lot of time with Odom since his October overdose. While the two have called off their divorce proceedings and also spent Valentine's Day together, a source recently told E! News getting back together is "not a priority right now for Khloe," adding, "Her top priority and main focus is Lamar's recovery and well-being."

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Morena Baccarin Delays Divorce Deposition Due to ''High Risk'' Pregnancy

by Austine  Wed, Feb 17, 2016 8:02 PM

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Morena Baccarin asked to push back her deposition needed for her divorcefrom estranged husband, Austin Chick.

The Gotham actress is currently expecting a child with her boyfriend and co-star Ben McKenzie and nearing her March due date ever so quickly, which is why she is hoping to postpone the deposition.

E! News obtained the court documents that were filed on Feb. 3 in which Baccarin stipulates her request to appear for her deposition until 30 days after the birth of her child, barring any medical complications for her or the child.  

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The Brazilian-born actress declares in the documents, "I am now almost eight months pregnant, and I continue to have a high risk pregnancy. My physician, who I last saw on Jan. 29, 2016, has advised me to have as  much bed rest as possible and limited activities."

Baccarin continued, "She further advised that sitting (as to answering questions) for a deposition, regardless of length of time, is unduly and unnecessarily stressful to me at this time. Such stress will affect my personal well-being and potentially cause harm to the health of my unborn child."

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Meanwhile, Baccarin shares one child with Chick, a 44-year-old independent screenwriter who filed for divorce from the actress in June after more than three years of marriage.

Already in their divorce battle, Baccarin has been ordered to pay Chick$23,000 in child and spousal support. They currently share legal custody of their son, but the bi-coastal battle over physical custody continues. Chick had changed his mind about co-parenting the boy in New York, whereGotham is filmed, and moved to Los Angeles after learning Baccarin had a boyfriend, court documents had showed.

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Police kill two suspects on bank robbery operation

Police kill two suspects on bank robbery operation

Men of the Osun Police Command on Friday killed two suspected armed robbers in Ikirun area of the state, while robbing a new generation bank in the town.
DSP Folashade Odoro, the Police Public Relation Officer of the command, who confirmed the incident, said two of the armed robbers were killed during cross fire.
She said two others were captured alive, adding that one of captured robbers was seriously wounded.
Odoro explained that the robbers attacked the bank with dynamite and also placed explosives in strategic locations to aid the robbery operation.

Odoro said that men of police anti-bomb squad were able to identify the explosives and successfully diffused them.
She said that one of the robbers who sustained bullet injury was among the two arrested, while the rest escaped through the residential areas.
Odoro urged residents to report any strange individual in their area to the police.
She said that the police recovered pistols and the money stolen from the bank during the robbery operation.

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Apologies

Apologies don’t come easy but they bring the power to restore broken relationships with them. If you have committed a mistake, you also have the simplest and most effective trick to make things better. A simple ‘sorry’ is your savior. You may need a lot of courage to say it but once said, it can work wonders for your relationship. Using that word sparsely but effectively will show you the effects when you see the cold, hard and insensitive woman near you turn to mush. Weave a web of words or pick up a few from here to let her know that you are truly sorry.

1. I am sorry, forgive me and be mine again.
2. I may have been wrong but if I don’t do this, I’ll never be right. I apologize.
3. If I could avoid what happened, I would, but since I can’t, I’ll apologize.
4. You are the kindest person I have met. Forgive this fool who can’t live without you.
5.  Our future hangs on this note of apology! Accept it and change my life forever.
6. I send this message to say sorry, you can take it or leave it. If you leave it, I’ll send in another message till you accept it.
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7. You know that you’re pretty; you know that you’re smart; you know you’re intelligent but do you know that I am sorry too?
8. I know saying sorry once won’t help. So here… sorry * infinity. Accept my apologies.
9. It’s surprising to see where we have landed because of a simple mistake, here is my sorry but where is yours?
10. Let’s put things back as they were! I am sorry.
11. The hardest to say but the easiest to acknowledge is a five letter word – Sorry. I said it, will you acknowledge it?
12. Saying sorry can revive our relationship and let it blossom like before. I miss you sweetheart and I love you.
13. I am sorry if I hurt you, I didn’t mean to. You are the love of my life. Come back to me.
14. S-O-R-R-Y.
15. For old times’ sake, accept my apology. I want to be with you again, don’t keep me away.
16. Our relationship is important to me and here comes a sorry for you to forgive me and forget what I said.
17. My world is a better place because of you. Don’t walk away. I am sorry.
18. If you won’t hold me, I’ll cry, if you won’t be with me, I may not survive and if you don’t accept this apology, I’ll surely die.
19. I apologize not because I am wrong but because I value our relationship more than my ego.
20. I want to forgive and forget. But unless you forgive, I can’t forget!
21. Saying sorry is the first step to restoring a broken relationship. I said it but will you accept it?
22. I didn’t mean to do what I did but I am willing to be forgiven. Will you forgive me?
23. Love is a four letter word and sorry is five, but when they walk hand in hand, they make a relationship shine.
24. The genie granted me 1 wish. I asked for world peace. ‘No’ he said. I asked for your forgiveness. He said he he’d try world peace.
25. You are the brightest ray of light in my life. Your anger makes my world dark. Please forgive me.
26. I apologize for doing wrong to you. Forgive me, honey!
27. You are as sweet as honey. You are as bright as the sun. If you accept my apology, you’ll be my number 1.
28. Things were said in haste, things happened against fate, but if you do accept my apology, everything will be better again.
29. If not for me, accept this apology for the bond we share.
30. I send you my love with this apology, accept it and make me happy.
31. I hope you accept this apology, for it comes not only with the deepest regrets but with feelings so pure, that it’d make a pearl seem tainted.
32. If our relationship doesn’t work, I’ll blame you for it. Accept my apology and I’ll take the blame.
33. Words are rare for a feeling so pure, saying sorry won’t suffice.
34. I love you deeply and apologize for hurting you.
35. If I could take back my words I would, but since I can’t – here is a new set: I am sorry!
36. Accept my apologies or send me yours! *wink*
37. You have the heart of an angel; forgive me my love, for I will never do this again.
38. I may not be the best but I love you better than the rest, accept my apologies and be mine again.
39. I would wake up with you in bed, but unless you accept my apology, I don’t think that can happen again.
40. If you leave me to myself, I would self-destruct. But if you accept my apology, I would be born again.
41. Our life is like a flower in spring. If you leave, you’ll take away the essence! Come back and let’s be together again.
42. I could apologize again but would you accept it?
43. Take my hand and guide me. Take my apology and forgive me.
44. Life is bleak without you. I am sorry, my angel. Forgive me.
45. Let’s get our life back on track again. Take my apology and make it happen.
46. You are my pole star. But when you are angry, you misguide me. Accept my apology.
47. If I could, I would take back all the things I did to hurt you. But since I can’t, please make do with my apologies.
48. I said my sorry, but you still have to accept it!
49. I won’t quit until you accept my apology. I am sorry.
50. Be with me forever, sweetheart. I am sorry!

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7 Questions You Should Never Ask During Black History Month

Wednesday, February 3, 2016 by austine

It’s Black History Month, which means that I’ll spend the next few weeks basking in black pride, learning new things about black figures of the past and present, and dealing with a whole lot of racists on the internet and in real life. Great! No, but really, it’s that last bit that can turn a month of celebration into a month of misery, especially as a black woman.

And before any of you read this and think that you’re not part of the problem, you just might be. Some of the most egregious examples of racism I’ve dealt with during Black History Month aren’t coming from people who are self-described racists who think the KKK was pretty cool. No, it comes from people who would never think they have a racist bone in their body, until they ask a racially insensitive question and get called out for it. Some of the most seemingly innocent questions can be laden in a lot of racist BS and a general lack of understanding about how the world works. Need some examples to help you get through the month without pissing anybody off? Check out these seven questions you should never ask during Black History Month. Instead, receive the answers you’re seeking without making an ass out of yourself. Good luck!

1. “If there can be a Black History Month, why isn’t there a White History Month?”

It’s impossible to accept the answer to this question without realizing the following quick and dirty facts: There’s a history of racism in the United States based on a hierarchy that puts white people at the top, white people aren’t systematically oppressed based on the color of their skin, and there’s a history of black people being oppressed because they’re black. Are we all on the same page? Okay, cool. Black History Month is a way to reflect on the history, continued struggles, and important achievements of black people, something that has been undervalued and often ignored in a country that was literally built on racism and continues to neglect black lives. The accomplishments and history of white people are already at the center of our education–be it in history class or English class–our media, etc. Isn’t a month dedicated to what we already do every day pretty redundant? Plus dedicating a month to whiteness is actually just a month about white supremacy. That would be great from an educational standpoint, but a place of pride? Not a good look.

Want to celebrate pride? There are plenty of months dedicated to groups that are largely white without celebrating whiteness. There’s an Irish History Month in March, Italian History Month in October, and so on. Why celebrate whiteness instead of those things?

2. “Okay, I get why we might have needed Black History Month a long time ago, but why do we still need it now? America elected a black president, racism isn’t such a big deal anymore! It’s outdated.”

Racism still exists. Black people are still disproportionately punished for the same crimes as white people. Black people are still racially profiled thanks to stereotypes. It’s 2016 and black people are still getting ignored by the Academy Awards. Politicians are inciting fear based on race in hopes of winning elections. Unarmed black people are still getting killed by the police on a regular basis because they “look suspicious.” So, tell me, how is racism not a big deal anymore? Why should we ignore black issues?

3. “Doesn’t Black History Month just make racism worse?”

Is Woman’s History Month making the world more sexist? No, and Black History Month isn’t making the world more racist. You know what is making the world more racist? People who are racist.

4. “Black history is a part of American history. Why let this divide us even more?”

First of all, black history isn’t just American history. There were, are, and will always be black people all over the place. But when it comes to black Americans, the fact is that our history is still ignored in most history classes and courses. Most people go through their entire high school experience without even being able to name five iconic black authors. I’m not sure why people think that focusing on a marginalized group’s experiences is divisive, that just doesn’t make sense unless you think that anything that doesn’t focus on white people’s history and experiences is a distraction. Hmmmm…

5. “Haha, why is Black History Month during the shortest month of the year?”

This is actually a fair question that always gets a few laughs, but here’s a quick history lesson for you: Black History Month was originally Negro History Week and it started way back in 1926 thanks to Carter G. Woodson and Jesse E. Moorland. It just became a month long after it grew in popularity. It’s a coincidence that the week just happened to belong to the shortest month of the year!

6. “Black History Month is boring. Slavery, Civil Rights, Obama, the end. Why dedicate an entire month to that?”

Uh, that’s part of the problem. Not only is black history and black experiences more than just slavery and Martin Luther King Jr., there are also tons of black figures in history that people aren’t even taught about in school! And it’s not just political figures; why don’t people read books from black writers in Literature class? Why don’t people learn about black artists? They do exist. Also, honestly, most schools do an absolutely garbage job of teaching slavery and the civil rights movement. Martin Luther King Jr’s message is watered down to, “be nice to each other” and his radical speeches about white supremacy, poverty, and war are largely ignored. Plenty of schools never even teach you about Malcolm X because he’s seen as too radical. Black women are ignored entirely, aside from Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks, who were great, but not the only great black people making history. Black history isn’t boring, you just need to open your eyes.

7. “Black History Month is just for black people. Why force the rest of us to celebrate it?”

Black History Month is a great reason for black people and non-black people to familiarize themselves with black art, music, history, etc. This month is literally for anyone and everyone who wants to learn a lil’ something, so why be opposed to that? Read some James Baldwin and get woke, okay?

Which of these questions gets on your nerves the most? Do you think there are any legit questions to ask during BHM? Tell us in the comments!

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Ibinabo Fiberesima Still In Court Over Death Of Lagos Doctor, As Court Sets Aside Day Of Judgement

From Pm News

An appeal court sitting in Lagos, south west Nigeria has adjourned for judgement the appeal filed by star actress and former beauty queen, Ibinabo Fiberesima challenging the judgement of a Lagos High Court which sentenced her to five years imprisonment for causing the death of a Lagos medical doctor, Giwa Suraj.

The embattled actress was sentenced to five years imprisonment by Justice Deborah Oluwayemi for reckless driving which caused the death of one Dr. Giwa Suraj in an auto accident along Lekki-Epe expressway, Lagos State. The deceased was a staff of one of Lagos state owned hospitals.

At the hearing of the appeal today, the appellate court presided over by Justice U.I. Ndukwe-Anyanwu (Mrs.) adjourned for judgement in the appeal after counsel adopted their written addresses.

The court also directed that the appellant (Fiberesima) who was not in court should appear in court when judgement is to be delivered, adding that, the date will be communicated to the parties.

Fiberesima had earlier been fined a N100, 000 by an Igbosere Chief Magistrate Mr. O.A. Isaacs but the then Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner of justice, Olasupo Sasore (SAN), felt unsatisfied with the judgement and appealed. This prompted the state government to take its case to the Lagos High Court.

At the Lagos high court, Justice Oluwayemi set aside the option of fine imposed by the Magistrate’s Court and sentenced Fiberesima to five years imprisonment for dangerous and reckless driving.

In her judgment, Justice Oluwayemi held that the trial Magistrate exercised judicial recklessness when he gave the convict an option of fine.

The court held that the option of N100, 000 given to the convict did not serve the purpose of justice in the matter and subsequently ordered that the N100, 000 should be returned back to Ibinabo Fiberesima.

The court noted that the trial magistrate must have misdirected himself based on the plea of leniency made by the counsel to the convict that she is a working mother.

Justice Oluwayemi held that Sections 28 of the Traffic Law on which the accused person was convicted does not give an option of fine stressing that when term of imprisonment is mandatory the court cannot and should not give an option of fine.

The court added that Section 28 of the Road Traffic Law clearly provides that where a reckless and dangerous driving has caused the death of a person, the accused person shall be guilty of an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment of seven years.

Dissatisfied with the judgement of the high court, Fiberesima in her amended appellant brief filed by her lawyer, Nnaemeka Amaechina before the Court of Appeal urged the court to set aside the five year sentence and restore the decision of the Magistrate Court.

Adopting his brief of argument today, Amaechina argued that the Magistrate’s Court exercised its discretion properly and there was no ground to review it by the high court.

He submitted that by virtue of the Notice of Increased in Jurisdiction of Magistrates, No. 7 of 2006, the trial Magistrate could only impose a maximum of 7 years imprisonment or N100, 000.00 fine.

He added that N100, 000.00 fine is the maximum limit the trial Magistrate can impose as fine and that was what it imposed on the appellant.

In her response, counsel to Lagos State, Rotimi Odutola (Mrs.) argued that the law creating the offence of dangerous driving causing death has provided for a term of imprisonment as punishment for anyone convicted under section 28 hence the trial Magistrate ought not to exercise such arbitrary discretion to impose N100.000.00 as fine.

Odutola further submitted that the children of the deceased have been permanently deprived of the ‘’measureless contributions’’ of their father to their lives as a result of his death caused by the appellant.

She urged the court to uphold the judgement of the Lagos High Court and dismiss the appeal.

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command had in 2005 charged the ex-beauty queen [Fiberesima] to the magistrate court on a two-count charge of dangerous and reckless driving along Epe Expressway, Lagos which resulted to the death of Dr. Giwa Suraj.

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Annie Idibia Stars In Abbyke Domina 2016 Luxe Lace Collection

Celebrity fashion designer and stylist Abbyke Domina has released photos from her 2016 luxe lace collection featuring the delectable actress Annie Idibia. See more photos after the cut…

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We Can’t Wait To Show Davido To The World- Sony Music

Sony Music has finally spoken about the deal they signed with Davido despite many Nigerians doubting it. Even when his name was listed on Sony Music’s website and we brought it here, some still said anyone could have altered that and insert his name. Anyway, the body has finally confirmed Davido has one of their artists and now says they can’t wait to show him to the world.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ‘Working with incredible talent like Davido heralds a new era for Sony Music Entertainment Africa on the continent. We couldn’t be prouder of our partnership with Davido and we are extremely keen to support his vision to succeed at the highest level in our industry,’ Sean Watson, Managing Director, Sony Music Entertainment Africa said.

Adam Granite, President, Northern & Eastern Europe and Africa also said;

‘We are thrilled to welcome Davido into the Sony Music family.  We are very much looking forward to bringing one of Africa’s biggest stars to the world. We are also excited to partner with Kamal Ajiboye, Davido’s manager as well as Efe Ogbeni, who will be executive producing the album on our behalf.’

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There was drama on the floor of the Senate when the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio refused to apologise to his colleague, Senator Danjuma Goje over uncomplimentary comments and, what was described as an attack on his integrity and personality.

The drama started on Wednesday when Akpabio accused Senator Goje of not doing enough in his state in the area of infrastructure when he held sway as governor between 2003 and 2011.

Senator Akpabio who took his turn to contribute to the 2016 budget, turned the heat on his colleague when he described the 2016 budget as “uncommon “, but went further to state that, “I want to commend the President for raising capital expenditure to 30 per cent, but for me it is nothing new, it might be new to my Colleague Goje because while as governor he did not place premium on capital expenditure, but for me I was doing between 80 to 83 per cent of my budgets on capital projects and that is why there is massive developments in Akwa Ibom under my leadership.

“If you go to Akwa Ibom, you will see those developments”, he added.

In a swift reaction, Senator Goje raised a point of order, drawing attention of the Senate to what he referred to as, “attack on his image and reputation”, accusing the Senate Minority Leader of deviating from the main issue of budget debate and misrepresentation of his views.

Attempts by Goje for his colleague to either withdraw his comments or apologise were in vain. Some of those present said it’s a joke, others say Akpabio is just a trouble maker.

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