Unijos Promotes 16 Lecturers to Professors

The University of Jos has promoted 16 academic staff of the university to the rank of professors.

This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Steve Otowo, Deputy Registrar, Information and Publications of the institution in Jos on Friday.

According to the statement, 15 other lecturers are promoted as readers.

The statement stated that the promotions followed a meeting of the university’s Appointments and Promotions Committee (Senior Staff) which considered and approved the promotions.

Those elevated to professors are Dr Uwemedimo Iweketok, English Department; Dr Ukwa Eke, Languages and Linguistics; Dr Tor Iorapuu, Theatre Arts; Dr  Rahila Gowon, Arts and Social Science Education.

Others are: Dr Mangut Mankilik, Science and Technology Education; Dr Yohanna Izam, Building; Dr Abdulrafi Omotoso, Religious Studies; Dr Sule Zoomsen and Dr Icha Onche, Department of Surgery.

The others are Dr Lohya Nimzing, Medical Microbiology; Dr Emmanuel Agaba and Dr  Edith Okeke of Department of Medicine; Dr Fidelia Bode-Thomas, Paediatrics; Dr Sunday Salami, Chemistry; Dr Georgina Samuel Mwansat and Dr O.O. Ajayi, Zoology.

Those elevated to readers are: Dr Nesther Alu, English Department; Dr Emily Alemika, Public Law; Dr Felicia Agbo, Science and Technology Education; Dr Michael Misauno,  Surgery Department; and Dr Solomon Ugoya, Medicine and Radiology.

Others are: Dr David Yakubu, Zoology; Dr Elizabeth Nyager, Theatre and Film Arts; Dr Joseph Mangut, Archeology; Dr Ikoni Ogaji, Dr Sunday Otimenyin and Dr Noel Wannang,  Department of Pharmaceutical Technology.

The others are: Dr Godwin Echejoh and Dr Joseph Emmanuel, Pathology/Haematology; Dr Barnabas Kwaha and Dr D.D. Bakwa, Physics Department.

Chris Brown diagnosed with mental illness

Chris Brown has been diagnosed as bi-polar, suffering from post traumatic stress disorder and self-medicating inappropriately. This was revealed during his last court appearance...

He appeared in court yesterday for a probation hearing and a letter from his rehab facility gave the singer high marks for improvement but suggested he remain in treatment.

The letter, obtained by E! News, reads in part, 

"Mr. Brown will also require close supervision by his treating physician in order to ensure his bipolar mental health condition remains stable. It is not uncommon for patients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Bipolar II to use substances to self-medicate their biomedical mood swings and trauma triggers."

"Mr. Brown became aggressive and acted out physically due to his untreated mental health disorder, severe sleep deprivation, inappropriate self-medicating and untreated PTSD."

Chris was ordered to remain in treatment for two more months. His next hearing is set for April 23.

Photos: Genevieve Nnaji, Chaka Chaka, open Mudi South Africa

Genevieve Nnaji, South African icon Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Nigeria's Consular General to South Africa, Okey Amuche, South Africa Consul General to Italy, Saul Kgomofdomolobi, Super Sport presenter Mozez Praiz, actor/comedian, Basorge Tariah Jnr and many others attended the official unveiling of the South African branch of Nigerian fashion power house Mudi Africa. Mudi CEO
Mudiaga Enajemo pictured above with Ms Genny. 

Mudi Africa also branches in Kenya and Ghana. See more photos after the cut...

Knorr Taste Quest Episode 7- Victor Bows to the Heat!

It’s another episode of your weekly culinary adrenaline rush, Knorr Taste Quest 2, Hot Just Got Hotter!! This week, the contestants were reminded that the competition is anybody’s game with the eviction of self-proclaimed adrenaline junkie, Victor Akpojovwo. The task of the day was tagged Healthy eating- cooking for a vegetarian, and the 11 contestants were asked to prepare a three course meal in Fifty minutes. Fourteen Ingredients were provided, out of which, six was to be used in all three courses. The six must use ingredients were; Karela (Bitter Melon), Mushrooms, Oatmeal, Lentils, Pawpaw and Cheddar Cheese. Other ingredients included, Okra, Zucchini, Radish, Knorr, Carrots, Green pepper, Cocoyam and Baby cucumbers. Continue...

As the contestants scampered about the kitchen to get their dishes done on time, the judges debated about the contestant’s familiarity with most of the ingredients and they were positive that most of them would be able to pull it off. 

During the presentation of dishes, Chef Renée liked Popoola’s mushroom soup but he was reprimanded for not using all the ‘must use’ ingredients as instructed, Olabode also got mixed reviews as his dish didn’t turn out well because it was hurriedly made.  On the other hand, a surprise performance came from the unassuming Dixon, as the judges had nothing but praises for her dishes, especially the dessert making her task winner of the day. She was rewarded with the sum of Twenty Thousand Naira for her performance, along with Wando and Ojo who came second and third, and got Ten Thousand Naira, and Five Thousand Naira respectively.

 The heat was however the hottest for the Calabar recruit, Victor, whose dish according to Dr Roberts “was a hot mess”!! This was also a far cry from his usual performance, leaving the judges very disappointed.  He subsequently was told to submit his knives, and was evicted from the show.

Five down, eight more to go!! Do you have an idea who might win the title Nigeria’s best?? Share your thoughts, and recipes on www.facebook.com/KnorrNigeria. You can also watch missed episodes on www.Youtube.com/KnorrNigeria.

Former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria queen Matilda Kerry weds

Former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria Matilda Kerry (pictured second from right) got married today in Lagos. The medical doctor and president of the George Kerry Life foundation, is pictured above with other MBGN Queens at her wedding.

Pictured from left: Munachi Abii - MBGN 2007. Chinenye Ochuba Akinlade- MBGN 2002. Matilda Kerry - MBGN 2000 and Agbani Darego - MBGN 2001. See a photo of Matilda and her husband at their wedding today after the cut. Big congrats to her...

Wizkid celebrates his parents

Wizkid shared a pic of his parents on his instagram page today and wrote that everything he is today he owes to them...

Etisalat crowns NoViolet Bulawayo winner of its Pan-African prize for Literature

Etisalat Nigeria on Sunday, February 23^rd at the Marquee, Federal Palace Victoria Island, crowned Zimbabwean writer, NoViolet Bulawayo, as winner of its pan African Prize for Literature, the first ever Prize celebrating first time writers of published fiction books. Continue...

According to the Acting Chief Executive Officer of Etisalat Nigeria, Matthew Willsher, the Etisalat Prize for Literature was designed to recognize and reward debut writers of fiction in Africa. "As a rite of passage, published and unpublished literary works of art have been passed down from generation to generation in Africa. Etisalat Nigeria is indeed pleased to celebrate all authors in the African literary spectrum”.

Bulawayo received a £15,000 cash prize, will attend the Etisalat Fellowship at the prestigious University of East Anglia (and will be mentored by Giles Foden – Author of the “Last King of Scotland”), have book tours to three African cities; and most importantly, get the chance to start work on her second book.

The event also witnessed an exclusive performance by Senegalese music legend, Youssou N’Dour who entertained guests with a medley of his songs including “Redemption Song” and “7 seconds”.  The high profile event was graced by literary buffs, celebrities, high profile guests including the Director-General, of the Nigerian Tourism Corporation; Sally Mbanefo.