FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI, EKITI STATE, 2016/2017 ADMISSION SCREENING EXERCISE (FOR UTME AND DIRECT ENTRY APPLICANTS)

2016/2017 ADMISSION SCREENING EXERCISE (FOR UTME AND DIRECT ENTRY APPLICANTS)
http://screening.fuoye.edu.ng   and  http://directentry.fuoye.edu.ng
1.0   ADMISSION SCREENING EXERCISE The Federal University Oye-Ekiti hereby inform all applicants who applied to FUOYE in the 2016 UTME to visit the screening portal www.screening.fuoye.edu.ng to participate in the on-line screening exercise effective from Monday 25thJuly – 5th Friday, August 2016. 2.0 ELIGIBILITY i)  Candidates who applied to Federal University Oye Ekiti and obtained UTME cut-off score of 180 and above. ii) All candidates must possess a minimum of five ‘O’ level credits obtained at not more than two sittings in subjects relevant to their proposed courses. Any candidate who does not have these requirements is considered as an Awaiting Result (AR) candidate iii) Direct Entry candidates must possess a minimum of Upper Credit at National Diploma or its equivalents.   3.0 EPORTAL ACCESS  FEE Each candidate will be required to pay a processing fee of Two Thousand, Five Hundred Naira (N2,500 .00) only. Payment should be made through E-transact.   REGISTRATION/PAYMENT PROCEDURE USING E- TRANSACT i)   Visit any bank and pay through e-Transact platform. ii)   You will receive a print-out with receipt number and confirmation-order. iii)  Visit Federal University Oye-Ekiti website www.fuoye.edu.ng and click on Admission to select 2016 UTME screening/ Direct Entry from the home page.  4.0 IMPORTANT NOTICE Applicants for the Screening Exercise will be required to do the following on the University website. i.)  Upload Passport Photograph ii.) Submit a valid e-mail address and a valid cell phone number in your Registration Form. iii.) Complete the O’ Level section with the required  5 O’ level credits for the applied course in either one (1) or two (2) sittings iv.)  Print out screening report 5.0 Direct Entry Applicants i.  In addition to the above information, you are required to upload your statement/Notification of results. ii. You are also required to forward your transcript to the Office of the Registrar, Federal University Oye Ekiti on or before Friday 5th August 2016.	6.0 CAUTION Applicants that do not adhere strictly to the instructions on the University website will be disqualified 7.0 AVAILABLE COURSES FOR 2016/2017 ACADEMIC SESSION A.     Faculty of Agriculture i)      B. Agric. Agricultural Economics and Extension ii)     B. Agric. Animal Production & Health iii)    B. Agric. Crop Science and Horticulture iv)    B. Agric. Soil Science v)     B. Fisheries and Aquaculture vi)    B. Food Science and Technology vii)   B. Water Resources Management and Agro-Meteorology   B.     Faculty of Arts i)      B.A. English and Literary Studies ii)     B.A Theatre and Media Arts.  C.     Faculty of Engineering  i)      B. Engr. Agricultural  Engineering       ii)     B. Engr. Civil Engineering iii)    B. Engr. Computer Engineering iv)    B. Engr. Electrical and Electronics Engineering v)     B. Engr. Materials and Metallurgical Engineering vi)    B. Engr. Mechanical Engineering vii)   B. Engr. Mechatronics Engineering D.     Faculty of Social Sciences i)      B.Sc. Demography and Social Statistics ii)     B.Sc. Economics and Development Studies iii)    B.Sc. Psychology iv)    B.Sc. Sociology E.     Faculty of Science i)      B.Sc. Animal & Environmental Biology ii)     B.Sc. Biochemistry iii)    B.Sc. Computer Science iv)    B.Sc. Geology v)     B.Sc. Geophysics vi)    B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry vii)   B.Sc. Mathematics viii)  B.Sc. Microbiology ix)    B.Sc. Physics x)     B.Sc. Plant Science & Biotechnology
CLOSING DATE FOR SCREENING EXERCISE:   Screening Exercise closes on Friday 5th August, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.fuoye.edu.ng Only enquiries not clarified by the above instructions should be addressed to:  admissions@fuoye.edu.ng or contact:    Ayodeji-08162491328, Ola – 08060239459, Bamidele – 08027409196, Maureen – 07080951567, 08034430891 between 8:00am - 6:00pm. Signed: Daniel Abiodun Adeyemo Registrar

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Suffering From Headaches? We Have a Few Natural Solutions

Headaches, very uncomfortable and very often issue that bothers a significant number of people.
Did you know that over 48 million Americans suffers from headaches and over 28 million have migraines?
There are various reasons why headaches occur. They can be stress related, genetic, fatigue, nutrition deficiency, dehydration, hormone related, etc. There are also some foods that can trigger headaches. But the pain is the same and leads to lack of concentration, nervousness and in the worst case scenario vomiting, dizziness, etc.
Women are more prone to headaches and this can be related to hormone change – PMS.
Before you reach to another painkiller, try to listen to your body. Maybe you lack on something, example: water, food, nutrients, etc.
There are also some natural ways to reduce or prevent the pain. We checked them out and segregated a few that seems to be the most practical solutions.

Natural Solutions For Headaches and Preventions
1. Drink more water
Since our bodies are mostly made of water, then fluids are essential for your well-being.
If your body slightly dehydrates you can get a headache. So the best solution is to prevent a problem by drinking enough water a day.
Some studies show that only seven glasses of water a day are sufficient to reduce the pain to people who suffer from migraines. So if you drink enough fluids daily, you can prevent possible headaches and reduce the current ones.
It is always better to prevent than cure!

2. Massage your head and face
Head and face massage is an excellent solution to sooth the pain. Massage can be helpful for a few headaches. And we a have a few massage techniques.
-If your headache is caused by the sinus inflammation, you can gently rub the critical areas with a few drops of peppermint essential oil (diluted with olive, coconut or almond oil). Peppermint oil will alleviate a headache and encourage the sinus cleaning.
-You can also massage your head and neck with the towel.
This is a very effective method for reducing the pain.
Pick a thinner towel and roll it into a tight cylinder. Wrapped towel press on the back, at the root of the head, with both hands holding tight both sides of the towel. Then move the towel up and down (unwrapping and wrapping) on your head and shoulders.
Massage your head like this for around 5 minutes, until the pain soothes. If the pain remains, rest for ten minutes and repeat.
-Next massage technique is a neck and back massage.
This method is very useful for migraines as a prevention.
If you are already in the migraine state, then it is recommended to rest in a dark and quiet room. But I’m sure you are already aware of that.
-The last technique we have for you is a hand massage – acupressure.
This is very practical, but you need to know to find the right spot.
There is a spot on the skin between your thumb and index finger which if you press on the exact spot, your headache will reduce.
So try to find the spot, press it and massage it in circular motions for three minutes. This should relax you and reduce the pain.

3. Drink salty beverage
There are numerous recipes in traditional medicine that reduces the headaches and migraines.
We have selected the one that is very simple to make. All you need is water, salt and lemon juice.
Get the juice from one fresh lemon and mix it with two teaspoons of salt.
Add the mix in the big glass of water.
Mix it and drink it all at once. This should work instantly.
Why is this recipe valid?
Well, the salt will increase the levels of serotonin in your blood, strengthens the immune system and normalizes the acid-alkaline balance in your body.
If necessary, repeat this method after one hour.

4. Use lavender and peppermint essential oils
Health benefits of peppermint and lavender essential oils are numerous. So it is not a surprise that they can help with those issues too.
Lavender essential oil reduces stress and is a relaxant. So if your headache is stress related, then this is a right solution for you!
Make a soothing and relaxing bath by adding a few drops in it. This bath will relax your tense muscles and improve the blood flow which will reduce the pain.
If you do not have time for a bath, just drop a few drops of lavender oil on a tissue and smell during the day.
Peppermint is also a great solution.
Drinking a peppermint tea can be effective too. But massage with peppermint essential oil is even better.
You can rub peppermint essential oil (if too strong dilute it with olive, coconut or almond oil) along the edge of the hairline and gently massage it. Peppermint has a cooling sensation that will relax your head and neck muscles.

5. Eat the right food
Some studies showed that some foods can trigger headaches and migraines. But this is optional and you need to listen to your body to find out wich food does that to you.
So fix your diet, find out with food doesn’t work for you and avoid it.
The most common triggers are dairy, chocolate, meats like bacon and hot dogs, red wine, fermented food, etc. But everybody is different, so this list doesn’t mean anything exactly!
Try to eat the healthiest possible, avoid bad foods and you are on the right path!

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Beat Anemia With Food – Best Allies In Battle With Anemia

The most common anemia is an iron deficiency anemia.
From the lack of iron suffers 20% of women, 50% of pregnant women and 3% of men.
People that suffer from this type of anemia feel tired, weak and irritated. And that is because the lack of iron leads to decrease a level of red blood cells, and your body can not produce enough hemoglobin, so the red blood cells can not carry oxygen through the bloodstream.
Anemia can, besides iron-deficiency, be caused by significant blood loss during trauma or surgery. A common cause of anemia among women of a reproductive stage is an excessive bleeding during their menstrual cycle.
Symptoms of anemia can occur in the form of reduced physical strength, weakened immunity and poorer ability to concentrate.
Every organism has some reserves of iron that is consumed. But when this storage is depleted, a manifestation of symptoms starts, and it is necessary to make up for lost.
And a diet rich in iron is certainly one of the main factors that can help you in the battle with anemia.
  
So here is the list of the foods that are the best allies in combat with anemia:

1. Red Meat, Fish and Poultry
Darker meat contains a large amount of iron and liver is the primary warehouse and rich sources of this mineral. Especially beef and chicken liver.
Beef meat has the most iron, and behind it there is a lamb, then pork and at the end of the list is poultry. Turkey is also an excellent source of iron.
Seafood, especially oysters, clams, mollusks and mussels, are the richest source of iron.
Behind them on the list are sea fish, such as salmon, tuna, sardines and swordfish.

2. Beet
 If you are anemic, eat beet as much as possible.
This vegetable is rich in iron and helps in purifying the blood.
Beetroot also contains carotenoid and a high concentration of some vital nutrients such as manganese, copper and phosphorus.
It also contains a small amount of or calories which are ideal for people who are on a diet.

3. Spinach
Spinach is an excellent fighter against anemia as it contains as much as 25% of the required amount of iron on a daily basis.
This green leaf vegetable is also a great source of vitamins from group B, C, A and K, and manganese, Mangan, etc.
In addition to spinach, a rich source of iron is another green vegetables and herbs, such as kale, broccoli, asparagus, nettles, etc.

4. Grains
Grains such as brown rice, oats, millet and wheat contain significant levels of iron.
For example, if you eat cereals that contain whole grains for breakfast, you can provide 100% of the recommended daily value.
If you add a glass of orange juice within that type of meal, then you can expect a high level of iron absorption.


5. Pulses
Pulses, in addition to cereals, are one of the richest sources of iron.
Beans, chickpeas and lentils provide between 4 and 7 mg of iron.
For example, boiled soybeans contain 9 mg of iron in one cup.
Soy products such as soy milk, veggie burger and tofu are also important sources of this mineral, especially in the diet of vegetarians.



6. Fruits
While most fruits do not contain sufficient amounts of iron, it helps its absorption which makes it a valuable addition to the diet.
Dried fruits such as grapes, apricots and plums contain the most iron.
Fruits rich in vitamin C (oranges, strawberries, melon, grapefruit) increases the absorption of iron.
Walnuts also serve as an excellent source of iron, especially almonds and Brazil nuts.
Good sources are also blueberry and blackberry wine.
Bananas are especially recommended to the people that suffer from anemia because bananas contain significant amounts of iron that contribute hemoglobin formation in the blood, which helps fight anemia.

7. Herbs
If you suffer from anemia, choose to drink tea instead of coffee.
Teas from anise, caraway, cumin, mint and nettle are the best choice since they increase iron absorption.
Also, when cooking try to use more parsley. You can also add fresh parsley into the salad.

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5 Excellent Exercises For Knee Pain Relief

Knee – a joint that carries a heavy load on a daily basis. And at every step, knees depreciate roughly three times of body weight.
Pain in joints usually indicates the beginning of arthrosis which is the loss of the cartilage of the knee. At every step, the knee depreciated roughly triple body weight, but after only 30 years of age, the cartilage gradually begins to be spent. Elastic tissue that protects the bones begins to disappear.
From knee pain mostly suffers athletes and overweight people. But unhealthy diet can also cause this issue. Especially if your diet is deficient in minerals and calcium.
Fortunately, it can be prevented, or at least postponed, with proper exercise and healthy diet.
6 Excellent exercises for knee pain relief:

1. Exercise No 1

Lay down on a flat and stable surface.
Bellow the knees put a pillow or a rolled towel to support them.
Bend one leg and keep the other straighten.
Lift the lower part of the straighten leg with the feet bent towards your body.
Hold in this position for 6 seconds with maximally tight thigh muscles.
The knee should constantly be in touch with a folded object below.
Repeat the exercise 10 times in one series. It is necessary to do three sets, with a break of 1 minute between sets.
Tha maximum load you can add onto your legs is 2 kg.

2. Exercise No 2

You can do the same exercise on the chair.
Sit on a stable surface (table or high chair), while your lower legs are relaxed and dangling over the edge of the chair.
Then straighten the leg at the knee and keep the end position 6 seconds.
You can use the load (“saddlebags”) up to 3 kg.

3. Exercise No 3

Lie down on the back and bend one leg at the knee.
Then lift the bent leg in the air and keep it straighten.
And stay in that position fo 6 seconds.
You should do three series with ten repeats with both legs. Make 1-minute pause between the series.
In addition, if you have a lower back pain then do not lift your leg higher than 20 cm and keep the other leg bent at the knee.

4. Exercise No 4

Lay on the side.
Keep one leg on the floor.
The other one lift up in the air, straighten.
Lift for 30-40 cm from the ground. Repeat this ten times in one series.
Do three sets, then switch the sides and repeat.
The maximum weight for the leg is 1 kg.

5. Exercise No 5

Now, turn around and lay on your stomach.
Keep one leg on the floor and the other one lift in the air, 10-15 cm from the ground.
Do not lift your pelvis from the floor, just one leg.
Repeat this ten times in one series. Do three sets with each leg!

But the knee pain will not just vanish.

Therefore, you need to be very careful and persistent.
I hope you will enjoy the workout!

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LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, (LAUTECH) OGBOMOSO POST SCREENING FORM IS OUT

Please read the Information below.

1. ELIGIBILITY SCREENING AND REGISTRATION

• Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso hereby invites candidates who made the university their first choice of institution and scored 200 and above in the 2016 UTME LAUTECH to log on to LAUTECH, Ogbomoso admissions website www.admissions.lautech.edu.ng for further information on the admission screening exercise.
• UTME candidates who also participated in the 2015/2016 PDS programme of LAUTECH and scored at least 180 in the 2016 UTME are also to log on the same website for information on the screening exercise
• Direct Entry[DE] candidates who chose LAUTECH, Ogbomoso their first institution and have a minimum of Upper Credit in the National Diploma, Credit in NCE and Lower Credit in HND in relevant courses are also to visit the admissions website as well
• The screening process for both UTME and DE candidates is scheduled to commence from Wednesday, July 20 to Wednesday, August 3, 2016.
  

2. METHOD OF APPLICATION

Candidates are required to;

• (i) proceed to log on to the university’s website www.admissions.lautech.edu.ng to make payment of non-refundable fee of Two thousand, two hundred Naira (N2,200.00) only for the purpose of online registration for the screening and result checking, using inter-switch enabled debit cards (ATM).
• (ii) Carefully complete and submit online the application form;
• (iii) Upload a digital copy of scanned passport photograph with white background not more than 20kb which must be in JPEG (i.e. jpg) with no eye glasses or veil and
• (iv) Print out the acknowledgement page to ascertain successful registration.

3. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

(i). UTME/DE Candidates

The candidates for the UTME and DE should note the following important information;

• (a) That blurred or unclear picture on the acknowledgement page will not be accepted for screening, as the photograph will be used as means of identification.
• (b) That candidates who posses five credit in the relevant subjects will be allowed to upload their results.
• (c) That candidates who are awaiting results are eligible to apply for the screening.
• (d) That scanned copy of certificate (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB/GCE or statement of result from schools will be accepted.
• (e) That late completion/submission of the online application forms will not be entertained.

(ii). DE Candidates

Candidates are expected to register online for the screening with the following:

• Direct Entry candidates are expected to register online for the screening exercise with the following:
• (a) O’Level results
• (b) Certificates/Statement of results as applicable
• (c) DE registration print-out from JAMB’s website, and
• (d) Acknowledgement page print-out from the online registration.
• Candidates are also expected to forward their academic transcripts directly to the Registrar of the University before the date of the screening.

All correspondences on 2016/2017 UTME/DE screening exercise should be forwarded to screening@lautech.edu.ng. The result of the screening exercise will be published on the same website.

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FUTA Admission Screening 2016: Eligibility, Screening And Registration Details

All candidates, who made The Federal University of Technology, Akure their choice of first institution and obtained a minimum score of 180 and above in the 2016 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), are invited for a screening exercise in the University from Tuesday 9th August to Friday 12th August, 2016.
Similarly, candidates who made FUTA their choice of first or/second institution for the Direct Entry Admission for the 2016/2017 Academic Session are also invited for the screening exercise.
Such candidates are to visit FUTA website (www.futa.edu.ng) to register for the screening exercise, after a payment of N2,500.00 (Two thousand five hundred Naira only) through e-tranzact.
Note: The portal for registration is yet to be enabled.
Candidates are expected to print out their screening schedule after a successful registration. They are also expected to come along with the following items on the day of screening as printed out on the schedule:
(1) UTME Original Result Slip.
(2) O’level result(s) print out of maximum of two sittings
(3) O’level result checking scratch card(s) (One or two, depending on the number of sittings)
Awaiting result candidates can also register, but they are expected to come along with their O’level results on the day of screening.

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News of Ngige’s rumoured death shakes N’Assembly

A rumoured death of the Minister of Labour, Dr. Chris Ngige, shook the National Assembly on Thursday.

But investigations showed that the former Senator and former Governor of Anambra State, did not visit the National Assembly complex on Thursday.

Ngige is said to be in Zambia for an official assignment.

However, a around midday on Thursday, rumour spread in the National Assembly that Ngige had come to the House of Representatives to defend the 2016 budget of his ministry but collapsed in the process.

The minister, in a terse reaction, quickly dismissed the rumour of his death.

His Personal Assistant, Mr. Nwachukwu Ngige, relayed the minister’s Facebook post in which he dismissed the rumour.

He wrote, “Dear friends , please disregard the wicked tissue of lies, contained in an online publication about an unfortunate incident said to have taken place today (Thursday) at the National Assembly and in which I was said to have been involved.

“I am currently not in the country let alone being at the National Assembly. I have since Monday, February 15, 2016 been attending the 42nd Ordinary Session of the African Regional Labour Advisory Council, taking place in Zambia.

“The meeting ends tomorrow (today). Indeed, as the Vice-Chairman of today’s session, I had the privilege of moderating as well as giving the vote of thanks on behalf of other African countries.

“I thereafter presented a gift also on their behalf to the Vice-President of Zambia, Mrs. Inonge Wina.”

Findings showed that the actual incident involved an unidentified visitor to the National Assembly, who reportedly suddenly took ill.

The man was said to have been walking along the corridor on Level III of the House of Representatives New Wing when he suddenly took ill.

Some eyewitnesses, who declined to be named, said the victim, in a bid to maintain his balance, held on to the door knob of Rm. 315 along the corridor, where he eventually collapsed.

The room is the office of the Chairman, House Committee on Police Affairs, Mr. Haliru Jika.

However, the man was not Jika’s visitor.

The man was said to have hailed from Auchi in Edo State. He reportedly died in the process.

“We have no idea who he was. He was not breathing.

“Doctors from the National Assembly Clinic were called in to help but their efforts were fruitless.

“The victim was quickly taken away for possible resuscitation at the National Hospital, Abuja,” one of the eyewitnesses stated.

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Tiwa Savage, Banky W, Praiz, Cobhams Asuquo, Stonebwoy set to put African music on world map

Nigeria’s foremost disc jockey had his patience tested by controversial singer, Terry G, when the singer slapped one of his apprentices at a comedy show tagged, D’Good, D’Bash and D’Ugly.

When the incident happened, the ‘cool’ DJ Jimmy Jatt simply asked his boy to close shop. In an exclusive chat with Saturday Beats, the disc jockey said that Terry G had mended fences and there was no problem between them.

He said, “There was not really any problem between Terry G and I. It was just the DJ association that placed a ban on his music but the ban has now been lifted. From our side, the initial reaction was that we demanded for a public apology and he has done that. Terry G went further to come to my office to apologise to the DJ and myself. He also went as far as meeting with some members of the association and I think that is what convinced them to lift the ban. To err is human and to forgive is divine, so it was just fair for them to lift the ban against him.”

Recounting the experience, Jimmy Jatt said although he was at the show, he did not know that his boy received a slap till someone informed him.

“To be honest with you, I was on a table far from the stage. I thought he was exiting the stage, I did not know what transpired. It was someone that called my attention to the fact that he actually slapped the boy. When I heard, I got up and went to ask if my boy was slapped and he replied in an affirmative manner. I was shocked. I just told the boy to vacate the place. Luckily; there was a backup DJ, so he took over,” he said.

With over 25 years of his life dedicated to his job, the disc jockey said the incident would make Nigerian artistes have more respect for DJs.

The disc jockey said, “The incident has sent a strong signal that there is a vibrant DJ association. Some other things have happened in the past that people have done and they got away with them but that would not happen again because an action has to be taken. For anybody that would not want an army of DJs to come after them, it would be in your interest not to look down on any DJ either established or up and coming. I am glad where the industry is today even though we have not got to the promised land yet. “We have come a long way. This used to be a profession that people shunned but now parents are now proud to say that their children are disc jockeys. If you check the calibre of people coming in, it is enough to be proud about. There is still a lot to be done.”

He also told Saturday Beats that his fans should not be surprised if they noticed he has ventured into the make believe world.

“Never say never, I actually shot a movie about three years ago but I did not release it. If the urge returns, then I might release it. I did not release the movie due to some personal reasons. Who knows if I wake up tomorrow, I could delve into movies,” Jimmy Jatt said.

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OAU 2016 ADMISSION SCREENING EXERCISE (FOR UTME AND DIRECT ENTRY CANDIDATES)

OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY ILE — IFE, NIGERIA

Our Ref: Your Reference:

Telegrams: ‘IFEVASITY IFE'

2016 ADMISSION SCREENING EXERCISE (FOR UTME AND DIRECT ENTRY CANDIDATES)

Candidates who made Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife their first choice in the 2016 UTME/DE and scored 200 and above are hereby informed to log on to Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife website (www.oauife.edu.nu) or eportaLoauife.edu.ng to participate in the screening exercise effective from July 15, 2016.

Candidates who are awaiting results are also eligible to apply for the screening. Such candidates will be allowed to upload their results when they are released only if they applied within the specified period.

To commence the on-line screening, candidates are required to log on to University eportal and click on 2016 ADMISSION SCREENING-UTME/DE APPLICANTS using their JAMB Registration Numbers to download RRR (Remita Retrieval Reference) and use it to pay for EPORTAL Access Charges for ICT Development (as paid by all regular students utilising OAU EPORTAL platform) to upload necessary data and N 1,500 screening charge on Remita platform which accepts cash payment via branch of any bank or master card.

Applicants for the Screening Exercise will be required to do the following on the University EPORTAL: 1. Update JAMB data 2. Upload Results (i.e WAEC, NECO, JUPEB, ND, NCE etc) 3. Upload scanned copy of credentials 4. Upload passport photograph (if not available) 5. Print Admission Screening Report

Closing Date for screening of UTME candidate is 20th July, 2016. Closing date for screening of Direct Entry is 30th July, 2016. Candidates are required to bring copies of the Admission Screening Report on resumption if admitted.

The exercise will not require physical presence of candidates on Obafemi Awolowo University campus.

D. 0. Awoyemi Registrar.

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World powers urge ‘stability’ in Turkey

World leaders urged “respect for democratic institutions” in key NATO member and European neighbour Turkey as parts of the military launched a coup attempt late Friday against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that saw violence erupt in Istanbul.
The United States, Russia, NATO and the European Union appealed for stability, with US President Barack Obama calling on all parties in Turkey to back the “democratically-elected” government.
Detailing a call between Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry, the White House said both agreed that “all parties in Turkey should support the democratically-elected government of Turkey, show restraint, and avoid any violence or bloodshed.”
UN chief Ban Ki-moon meanwhile lashed out against the attempted coup, as he called for civilian rule to be maintained.
“Military interference in the affairs of any state is unacceptable,” Ban said in a statement.
EU chiefs Donald Tusk and Jean-Claude Juncker backed Erdogan’s government and urged a “swift return” to normal.
“Turkey is a key partner for the European Union. The EU fully supports the democratically elected government, the institutions of the country and the rule of law,” they said in a joint statement with EU foreign policy head Federica Mogherini.
“We call for a swift return to Turkey’s constitutional order.”
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Moscow was “deeply concerned” about the situation, with President Vladimir Putin being kept up to date by the foreign ministry and intelligence services.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had earlier called on Turkey to avoid all “bloodshed” and insisted that the problems in the country be resolved “in accordance with the constitution.”
Turkey will now likely dominate an EU foreign ministers’ meeting on Monday which will also be attended by Kerry.
Ankara in March signed a controversial deal with the European Union aimed at stemming migration to the continent, and has recently mended ties with Russia after a major diplomatic crisis.
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg called for “calm and restraint, and full respect for Turkey’s democratic institutions and its constitution,” adding that the country was “a valued NATO ally”.
Obama, like other Western leaders, has repeatedly expressed concern about authoritarian steps taken by Erdogan’s government.
But the country is a key NATO ally and part of the coalition fighting IS in neighbouring Syria and Iraq. The US has military assets at Incirlik Air Base, carrying out strikes against the jihadists.

– ‘No impact’ on anti-IS strikes –

The ongoing coup attempt is not affecting operations targeting IS, and American forces will continue flying missions from a key airbase there, a US defence official said Friday.
The situation “has no impact on counter-ISIL operations from Incirlik Air Base in Turkey,” the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity, and using another name for IS.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton urged “calm and respect for laws, institutions, and basic human rights and freedoms” in the country.
The French Foreign Ministry meanwhile called for “the avoidance of violence and respect for democratic order,” in an appeal echoed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
“Support to the elected (Turkish) government,” a spokesman for Merkel said. “Everything must be done to protect human lives.”
German-Turkish relations have come under increasing strain in recent months, with Berlin criticising Ankara’s tough line against dissenting journalists and the country’s Kurdish minority.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif also said his country, which neighbours Turkey, was monitoring the situation with “great concern”.
“Stability, democracy and the security of the Turks are the priority,” Zarif said, according to the Iranian government website, as he stressed “the need to preserve unity” in the country.
Iran and Turkey have been at loggerheads in regional conflicts including Syria, where they back opposing sides in the five-year civil war.
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, whose nation also neighbours Turkey, has meanwhile expressed his “support for the democratically elected” government following the attempted coup, a government source said early Saturday.
Tsipras’ diplomatic advisor sent the “message of support for democracy in Turkey” to his counterpart in the crisis-hit nation, the source said.
The two leaders were set to speak by telephone later Saturday.
Television pictures showed tanks deployed outside Ataturk airport in Istanbul. Reports said that flights into the airport had been halted.
Greece’s Aegean Airlines confirmed it had cancelled Saturday’s flights to Istanbul and the coastal city of Izmir.
German carrier Lufthansa said it had delayed its flights to Turkey “for up to 12 hours”.

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How To Improve Immune System Naturally

Keeping your immune system strong is the number one goal for everyone. It saves you from all the illness, viruses and another microorganism that are attacking your body.

But keeping a healthy immunity is not a single thing to do, it’s not just eating healthy foods to boost your immune system, etc.

Everything you do affects your immune system. Therefore, the key to the good immune system is a healthy lifestyle.

Replace your bad healthy habits with the right one and there is nothing to worry about!

The To Do List For Good Immune System

1. Eat Wellimmune system - healthy diet

You are what you eat!

Try to keep your nutrition as healthy as possible. A healthy diet should include lots of vegetables and fruits.

For example, garlic is excellent for immunity because it has antibacterial properties.

Then, omega 3 fatty acids that are mainly found in fish.

Avoid junk foods and snacks. They include high content in unhealthy carbohydrates and fats that will not provide you any nutritive value.

immune system sleep2. Sleep Good

Sleep is a crucial thing for your body!

While we sleep our body and brain regenerate. So quality sleep is a must.

Try to regulate your sleeping habits and sleep approximately around 8 hours. And that is a key for a healthy immune system!

3. Exercise Regularlyimmune system powe walking

This is just another step for a healthy lifestyle.

Regular exercise is a necessary if you want to have a healthy body. And a healthy body leads to good immunity.

If you exercise daily, you will also sleep much better wich is another key for healthy immunity.

So try, at least, to walk 30 minutes a day!

4. Maintain Healthy Weighimmune system healthy weight

If you follow the steps listed above, this will be a no issue.

You all know that both, obesity and anorexia, are illnesses. A few extra inches around your waist will not harm you, but if you stick to the healthy lifestyle routine, those few inches will quickly disappear!

5. Quit SmokingStop-Smoking immune system

Words aren’t needed here!

You all know that smoking is killing you slowly, so why are you still poisoning yourself?

This is one very nasty habit that you should try to get rid of!

Did you know that nicotine destroys a significant amount of vitamins and minerals that you consume?

immune system red wine glass6. Drink Alcohol In Moderation

If you drink alcohol in moderation, for example, one glass of beer or wine a day can be beneficial.

But every time you cross that line, alcohol stops being beneficial and causes the contra effect.

What have we learned from that?

We learned that moderation is a key to happiness and good immune function!

7. Reduce The Stress Levelimmune system mediatation

We live in very stressful times.

I know that you can not just avoid stress, but at least you can try to reduce it to a minimum and fight it.

When you get overstressed, your body weakens and cannot fight even a simple cold. So when you are stressed your body is prone to simple and more serious health issues.

How to deal with stress? You can meditate, do yoga or do any other physical exercise that will help you to blow off steam!

Socialize immune system8. Socialize

Some studies showed that people who socialize and have more interaction with their friends have a stronger immune system than the people who are isolated.

You do not need to have a bunch of friends, a few loyal friends that you can talk to and interact with are more than enough!

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