On behalf of KTcorps, we welcome the new PCMs into the state, your service to the fatherland starts now.
May almighty God bring success and prosperity throughout your service year.
May God continue to protect us all.
Amen.
Once again, Welcome 👌
Tuesday, 15 August 2017
Wednesday, 7 June 2017
Forget about Apple's iPhone 7 or Samsung's Galaxy S8, here is Xiaomi's Mi 6, powerful flagship with a low-cost price.
Seven years in the making. That's what Xiaomi says and you can feel the pride of a job well done. Is it arrogance? Maybe. And it may be surprising but not completely unfounded. A five-inch screen in a hot, curved metal-and-glass body. A dual camera with 2x optical zoom. A Snapdragon 835. The Xiaomi Mi 6 has many virtues and well... modesty isn't one of them.
To be fair, Xiaomi did well to refine the series design and even added splash resistance. The dual 12MP camera with a telephoto lens and portrait photography is Xiaomi's take on what seems to be the latest fad in phones. All of these - at the expense of an audio jack. If Apple can get away with it... What did we say about modesty?
There are far too many similarities with a certain Cupertino smartphone though - the lack of an audio jack, the added water-resistance, the telephoto camera for portrait photography, and the newly introduced stereo speakers. It's not that we don't welcome those upgrades, but it looks like the new Mi is for the first time trying too hard to be cool instead of simply playing to its own strengths - of which it obviously has enough.
Xiaomi Mi 6 key features:
1. Body: 3D glass body with stainless steel frame; curved all around, splash resistant
2. Screen: 5.15" IPS LCD display, 1080p resolution, HDR video support
3. OS: Android OS v7.1.1 Nougat with MIUI 8.2
4. Chipset: Snapdragon 835 chipset: octa-core Kryo 280 CPU (4x2.46GHz +4x1.9GHz); Adreno 540 GPU; 6GB of RAM
5. Camera: Dual 12MP Sony IMX386 camera; wide-angle F/1.8 + telephoto F/2.6, live bokeh effects, 4-axis optical image stabilization, dual-LED flash, phase detection auto focus, 2160p@30fps video;
6. Selfie: 8MP front-facing camera with 1080p@30fps video
7. Storage: 64GB/128GB of built-in storage
8. SIM: Dual-SIM (nano-SIM)
9. Connectivity: 1Gbps LTE; Dual-band Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac; GPS/GLONASS/Beidou, Bluetooth v5.0; NFC, USB-C port, IR blaster
10. Audio: Active noise cancellation with a dedicated mic; 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio
11. Battery: 3,230mAh non-removable battery, QuickCharge 3.0 support
12. Misc: Fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers
Main shortcomings:
1. 1080p screen resolution falls short of flagship standards (though, not an issue)
2. No 3.5mm audio jack (but an adapter is provided)
3. Not fully water-resistant
4. No microSD slot
5. Limited market availability, markup on gray import prices takes away its competitive edge
The Mi 6 lost the audio jack in favor of more battery juice, which should have made it easier for Xiaomi to focus on waterproofing. Recent teardowns have revealed that Xiaomi attempted to secure the Mi 6 against water, yet the USB port omits any kind of seals and is left completely unprotected. The company just did not go the extra mile, for some reason. IP68 certification could have made up for the lack of the fan-favorite audio jack.
So, the Mi 6. The low-cost flagship redefined. Xiaomi's most powerful smartphone and an ambitious cameraphone. It looks like an exciting journey ahead. Anyway, let's see how good it is at what it does.
Culled from GSMarena.com
Wednesday, 17 May 2017
Protect Yourself from WannaCry Ransomeware
For those unaware, Ransomware is a computer virus that usually spreads via spam emails and malicious download links; specially designed to lock up the files on a computer, until the victim pays the ransom demand, usually $300-$500 in Bitcoins.
But what makes WannaCry so unique and nasty is its ability to self-spread without even need to click any link or a file.
The WannaCry ransomware, also known as Wanna Decryptor, leverages a Windows SMB exploit, dubbed EternalBlue, that allows a remote hacker to hijack computers running on unpatched Microsoft Windows operating system.
Once infected, WannaCry also scans for other unpatched PCs connected to the same local network, as well as scans random hosts on the wider Internet, to spread itself quickly.
WHAT HAS HAPPENED SO FAR:
Day 1: OutCry — WannaCry targeted over 90,000 computers in 99 countries.
Day 2: The Patch Day — A security researcher successfully found a way to slow down the infection rate, and meanwhile, Microsoft releases emergency patch updates for unsupported versions of Windows.
Day 3: New Variants Arrives — Just yesterday, some new variants of WannaCry, with and without a kill-switch, were detected in the wild would be difficult to stop for at least next few weeks.
Here are some simple tips you should always follow because most computer viruses make their ways into your systems due to lack of simple security practices:
1. Always Install Security Updates: If you are using any version of Windows, except Windows 10, with SMB protocol enabled, make sure your computer should always receive updates automatically from the Microsoft, and it’s up-to-date always.
2. Patch SMB Vulnerability: Since WannaCry has been exploiting a critical SMB remote code execution vulnerability(CVE-2017-0148) for which Microsoft has already released a patch (MS17-010) in the month of March, you are advised to ensure your system has installed those patches.
Moreover, Microsoft has been very generous to its users in this difficult time that the company has even released the SMB patches for its unsupported versions of Windows as well, including Windows XP, Vista, 8, Server 2003 and 2008.
Note: If you are using Windows 10 Creators Update (1703), you are not vulnerable to SMB vulnerability.
3. Disable SMB: Even if you have installed the patches, you are advised to disable Server Message Block version 1 (SMBv1) protocol, which is enabled by default on Windows, to prevent against WannaCry ransomware attacks.
Here's the list of simple steps you can follow to disable SMBv1:
1.Go to Windows' Control Panel and open 'Programs.'
2.Open 'Features' under Programs and click 'Turn Windows Features on and off.'
3.Now, scroll down to find 'SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support' and uncheck it.
4.Then click OK, close the control Panel and restart the computer.
4. Enable Firewall & Block SMB Ports Always keep your firewall enabled, and if you need to keep SMBv1 enabled, then just modify your firewall configurations to block access to SMB ports over the Internet. The protocol operates on TCP ports 137, 139, and 445, and over UDP ports 137 and 138.
5. Use an Antivirus Program An evergreen solution to prevent against most threats is to use a good antivirus software from a reputable vendor and always keep it up-to-date. Almost all antivirus vendors have already added detection capability to block WannaCry, as well as to prevent the secret installations from malicious applications in the background.
6. Be Suspicious of Emails, Websites, Apps Unlike WannaCry, most ransomware spread through phishing emails, malicious adverts on websites, and third-party apps and programs.
So, you should always exercise caution when opening uninvited documents sent over an email and clicking on links inside those documents unless verifying the source to safeguard against such ransomware infection.
Also, never download any app from third-party sources, and read reviews even before installing apps from official stores.
7. Regular Backup your Files:To always have a tight grip on all your important documents and files, keep a good backup routine in place that makes their copies to an external storage device which is not always connected to your computer.
That way, if any ransomware infects you, it can not encrypt your backups.
8. Keep Your Knowledge Up-to-Date: There's not a single day that goes without any report on cyber attacks and vulnerabilities in popular software and services, such as Android, iOS, Windows, Linux and Mac Computers as well.
So, it’s high time for users of any domain to follow day-to-day happening of the cyber world, which would not only help them to keep their knowledge up-to-date, but also prevent against even sophisticated cyber attacks.
WHAT TO DO IF WANNACRY INFECTS YOU?
Well, nothing.
If WannaCry ransomware has infected you, you can’t decrypt your files until you pay a ransom money to the hackers and get a secret key to unlock your file.
Never Pay the Ransom: It’s up to the affected organizations and individuals to decide whether or not to pay the ransom, depending upon the importance of their files locked by the ransomware.
But before making any final decision, just keep in mind: there's no guarantee that even after paying the ransom, you would regain control of your files.
Moreover, paying ransom also encourages cyber criminals to come up with similar threats and extort money from the larger audience.
So, sure shot advice to all users is — Don't Pay the Ransom.
Tuesday, 16 May 2017
(Answered) Riddles: Lets See If You Can Answer Correctly...
1. What goes in Hard and Dry, but comes out Soft and Wet?
Answer: Chewing Gum.
2.Your finger fits right in it. You play with it when you're bored. Once you're married, you're stuck with the same one forever. What is it?
Answer: Ring 💍
3. What's at least 6 inches long, goes in your mouth, and is more fun if it vibrates?
Answer: Toothbrush.
4. You play with it at night before bed. You can't be seen fiddling with it at work. You only let very, very special people touch it. What is it?
Answer: SmartPhone.
5. What does every woman have that starts with a "V" and that she can use to get what she wants?
Answer: Voice.
Drop your answers in the comment section below.
Real answers to be revealed in 2 days. Have FUN!!! 😁
Thursday, 27 April 2017
GET READY FOR CAMP
NYSC ORIENTATION CAMP PREPARATION
Youths Obey the Clarion Call!!!!!!
MIND PREPARATION
You need to prepare your mind that you are leaving home for a regimented life in the camp. Life in the camp is deliberately made stressful so as to prepare you for any challenge that may confront you outside the camp.You will not find it too comfortable, it' s a camp and not your house! Just be ready for anything....
ITEMS YOU WILL NEED
1. Very Important Ones
a. Statement of Result
b. School ID Card
c. Passport photographs (10 pieces)
d. Call-Up Letter (DO NOT laminate it please).
NB: Get 5 photocopies each of items A,B, and D above along with originals...
2. Important Ones ( For your Convenience)
a. Two or three white T-shirts and shorts (You will be given two sets but may not be enough for you in 3weeks).
b. Two or three pairs of socks and a white rubber tennis shoes or canvass.
c. Bathroom slippers and Dettol
d. A plastic bucket (You can buy it in the camp) and a permanent marker.
e. Sponge and its case, bath-soap and detergent
f. Bedsheet, towel and two pairs of casual wear, (and a mosquitoe net if you feel like) Just have them for Sundays and Fridays.
g. Waist bag (very very important for housing your phones, ID Cards, Handkerchief, biros, etc)
h. Small-sized Torchlight/ Rechargeable lamp (small one please)
i. Cooler (not a party cooler please) cup and spoon. Fork is not allowed
j. Ladies could add any other few conveniences. I believe you understand me...
k. Money! Money! Money! Hold good cash depending on how you spend...
GO EARLY!
Even if the camp is on your street, go early. If you are posted to a far state, go the day before the camp opens. They will allow you in. Going late will make you go through registration stress!!!
SCREENING
It starts at the gate. They dont want u to bring in prohibited items like iron, knive, heater, fork etc.
REGISTRATION
The first one is for hostel/ bedspace. Then the paper registrations proper. Make everything ready. Look out for information pasted on walls. Follow instructions strictly...
YOUR KITS
During the registration, you will get your kits - shirts, shorts, etc. Use the marker to write your State Code Number on them. You will be given a meal ticket. Misplace it and forget about NYSC food...
DURATION
You will be in the camp for 20 full days. The 21st day is the day you will leave camp...
THERE YOU GO!
Immediately you have your kits, only your T-shirt and shorts with the tennis shoe are allowed on you. No room for casual wears. Parade/ marching training starts immediately. The soldiers will not give you breathing space at all. You will have the first one that same Day One...
YOUR MORNINGS
A small trumpet wakes you at 4:00am. Everybody gathers at the Parade Ground at 5:00am. You have your praise, worship and prayer the Christian and Muslim ways. Till the day breaks finally, breakfast follows!
After eating, you will be called out again for the series of programmes lined up for you. Then you have your lunch. Rest a little and you are out again for evening parade. Then later your dinner. This will repeat itself everyday perhaps except on Sunday...
SOLDIERS
Hmmm, Obey them pls. They can punish you. No walking, its all jogging when they call u. Dont prostrate or kneel down greeting a soldier. Do it the soldier way. They could be friendly anyway. Be wise!!!
ALLOWEE
Your first allowance will be given to you in the camp cash. All other ones will be through the bank. You will get Bicycle Allowance.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photographers are ready to snap you every minute. Manage your cash...
NOW, YOU ARE ABOUT GOING OUT OF THE CAMP YOUR POSTING
You will be posted from the camp to where you will work. The place you work in is called your Place of Primary Assignment (PPA). Hear this: most Corpers, I mean about 90% of the Corpers will be posted to schools (especially primary and secondary schools). Only VERY FEW will be posted to the universities, polytechnics, colleges, ministries and parastatals.
Please! Don't lobby for your posting. Don't pay ANYBODY for assistance. Pray rather than pay... Receive the shocking or expected posting as you receive your letters with joy. It's a clarion call to service; that's what we call it....
GOING OUT: TRANSPORTATION
When you get your Posting Letter, the first place to go to is your PPA.
Please, when you leave the camp, 'home-sweet-home' will be on your mind, having been used up in the camp, but please, don't go home straight. Please!
Very few of your employers (i.e. PPAs) will send down vehicles to convey you from the camp to their work places... Commercial transporters will likely be available at the gate too...
ACCOMMODATION
You don't know anybody in Gusau, Misau, Awka, Jalingo or Ekiti! Where will you sleep on the first day? The Muslim Corpers' Association of Nigeria (MCAN) and Nigerian Christian Corpers Fellowship(NCCF) will give you a TEMPORARY accommodation pending the time you will HAVE TO GET YOURS. You could be lucky if your employer gives you a room... Many of them don't give Corpers accommodation anyway. So be prepared to rent one at your cost. Your first 'allowee' which you received in the camp is already going down!!!
REGISTRATIONS
This is why you don't have to go home straight. Your registration at the NYSC Office in the Local Govt you will be posted to, is important. Failure to complete it before going home is the beginning of a Corper's cup of tea. You may begin to have problems with your subsequent monthly allowances. Do all registrations first. Then you can take permission to go home...
Corpers weeee 👌
Monday, 17 April 2017
SAMPLE OF NYSC ONLINE FORM REGISTRATION
Study all the information needed before going for registration to avoid Error
LIFE INSIDE NYSC CAMP.
I'm writing this to educate every prospective corps member. This are some of the experiences u may have inside the orientation camp old take 📝.
1. Charging phones: Corps members are not allowed to charge phones in the hostels or in any nysc building... Do not even think of breaking this rule because there is no socket or other provision for charging. Corps members pay #50 to charge phones or torchlight to those doing it as business at mami market. Some of the shops at mami market are owned by nysc officials. There may be light in the hostels but whether light or no light you must pay to charge your phones, period!!! That is Nigeria for you. Lol!
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2. Light out hour: Once it is 10:00pm, Corps Members are expected to be on their bed bug sleeping mattresses. At this time, the only noise expected from you is ‘snoring’. All light must be off, no call, no chat, nothing nothing except snoring, until 4.00am in the morning when soldiers will come and pursue corpers to the military fortified pared ground. Do not violate any rule because soldiers won't take it easy with you.
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3. Sex and romance: Maybe you have heard or misinformed that camp is an opportunity for sexual activities. Some bad guys have bought some condoms already, waiting for the time to click. Unfortunately, there is no room for sexual intercourse in nysc camp. Bad market, I guessed!.. lol!. You better throw those condoms away because there is no room for that 'thing'.
Females hostels and male hostels are far apart with Soldiers patrolling day and night. Hostels are like a big hall, where everybody is your roommate. A corps member may have approximately 400 people as roommates.
Remember soldiers are everywhere watching you, and they are trained to catch sex offenders, if they catch you crawling around opposite sex hostel, brother or sister your name will be sorry, because they will surely decamp you (meaning no more NYSC for you). So, my advice for you is to comport urself during this 21days in camp.
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4. Falling in love: NYSC camp is not an ideal place for love, courtship or meeting one's life partner. In camp some ladies are too cheap to get, but are temptations as well. Some of them have very rough background, and you won't know. I advise you to forget about girls and focus on your mission to nysc camp...
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In camp bad girls always chop 'mumu' guys. You think she is in love with you, after 21 days in camp, Na that time u go know.
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5. NYSC food: Even though the food is always like poison, eat it if you can. But some people are too funny shaa…! In camp you will see some guys and gals ‘forming’ too big to eat NYSC food. They buy food at Mami market. After one week in camp, you will be surprise to see them fighting in the queue to collect NYSC food. Lolz! O boy money don finish!!
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6. Fainting: It is very common to see Corpers fainting in nysc pared ground. Do not be surprise when you faint or see someone beside you faint. Huge guys with big muscles do faints as well. So it is not a matter of,, how big I am (NYSC camp no be moi moi).
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7. You must wake up every morning, around 4:30am for morning drills, till 8:00am when you will be released to take your breakfast, after that another pared or boring SAES lecture. when you come back from the lecture, another drill. No time to rest. Just take a look at yourself, you think say there is rest for NYSC camp? Lol!
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8. Snoring: This one is the most annoying thing you will ever meet in camp. Imagine having about 400 people as roommates! That would be snoring competition. As you battle snoring, there are also people that scream in the middle of night while sleeping. O boy! There is nothing you will not see.
After all the drills and stress soldiers caused you , your fellow PCMs will still not allow you to sleep at night...
Have you ever slept in a small hall containing about 400 people and at night not less than 150 people will be snoring and another 50 screaming in the middle of night.
Oh! oh! you thought you would have your own room? Lol! Hahaha! The hostel is like a hall, many people will be there.
9.. Stand Still: you must stand still for Nigeria to sleep at 6:00pm and at 6:00 am you must stand still for Nigeria to wake. This you must do when you hear the beagle’s sound, you must remain stand still until the sound stop. Make sure you don't violet that rule.
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10. Please, come with enough money. #15,000 is ok, but you will have to be combining NYSC food and mami food OR come with #40,000 if you have no intention to eat NYSC poisoned food.. LOL!
GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS YOU
See u in camp.
Saturday, 15 April 2017
NYSC Camp Registration Requirements
Part 1
1. CALL UP LETTER: This is a vital part of camp registration and the only evidence that you are a prospective corps member
(colloq. Corper, or Otondo) and you are
not impersonating anyone. This will be
taken from and not returned to you. So if at all you even forget you luggage never forget this.
Tip: Since many will choose the N4,000
option to print online, do try to use a café with laser jet printers and not DeskJet.
Why? Documents printed with DeskJets are more susceptible to water/moisture damage. Just to be on a safer side and you should do this with any document you intend to keep for a very long time. If you can’t find a LaserJet, use anyone.
Tip: DO NOT LAMINATE IT! And keep it like its your life. I know someone who was sent back because she forgot hers. Also someone who had to beg and beg before his letter was collected because he laminated his own copy. So please avoid all these stress and make enough copies of this letter.
Tip: Remember you can REPRINT your
Call-Up letter online if subscribed
(N4,000) to that option.
2. Registration Documents: If you’re a
foreign graduate, take along the original credentials you uploaded (to the NYSC Portal) for physical verification / evaluation. >> The List here
3. Green Card: It contains your bio-data. Print and bring along your signed copy.
4. Final Year Student IDENTITY CARD
5. Notification/STATEMENT OF RESULT from School.
6. PHOTOCOPIES OF YOUR DOCUMENTS:
Now make about 10 copies of every
document required. There would be
photocopiers in camp at mammy market but trust me, it is double the price and it saves time.
7. PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPHS: This is very important. Take as many as you can, about 20 in red backgrounds. You would need them for different kinds of registration. e.g, skill acquisition groups, religious groups, sports, redeployment, bank account opening e.t.c
8. My CLEAR BAG: You’ll need to put the aforementioned in a portable envelope/ bag that can withstand some amount of wear/tear. Hence, My Clear Bag.
Tip: The forms that will be handed to you are very easy to fill. Attach your passport where necessary and fill them correctly. After your registration, you will be issued
with your State Code Number. This will be like your PIN throughout your Service Year.
PART 2:
9. CERTIFICATES/LICENSES: For Doctors, Pharmacists, Nurses & Lab Scientists, take along your proof of certification. Graduates of Medicine and Pharmacy are expected to have their Certificates of Registration with Nigerian Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (NMDCN) and
Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN)
respectively.
10. STATIONERY: PEN, PAPER, GUM. This saves time and lots of unnecessary begging.
Tip: Some camps do seize staplers at the gate during check-in. But do not forget to include pins in your stapler if you still decide to take it along.
You will be given a meal ticket that gives you access to the Camp kitchen for the 21 days. Lose it and you have to feed yourself. Even if you do not intend to use it, you will come across someone who would appreciate the kind gesture.
Tip: After getting your NYSC State Code Number (which you have to wear around your neck all through camp with your ID card), you can proceed to claim your NYSC Kit and Mattress after which you can proceed to get a Room. After you have gotten your kit and secured a place in the hostels, you can settle down and you are good to go to start the Military parades.
Now, Your NYSC kit should contain 1
NYSC Crested Vest, A pair of Khaki
Trousers, Cap and Jacket, 2 White T-
shirts, 2 Pairs of Knickers, 2 pairs of
green-stripped Stockings, A Pair of
Orange Jungle Boots and One Pair of
White Converse. A “Belt” is also included.
PART 3:
DAILY NEEDS:
11. ROUND-NECKED WHITE T-SHIRTS: This is an essential outfit in camp in fact in most camps this is the only allowed cloth to be worn throughout your 3 weeks. Even to church, you might not be allowed to wear colored cloths. You would be given 2 pairs of white t-shirts at
camp to just fulfill all righteousness
which surely would never be your size
especially our very slim and small otondo in size . So you can bring extra pairs (6).
Why? Because you probably wont have
time to wash during the week after being stressed out from the parades and Man- O-War drills.
Tip: Do not carry more than 2 pairs of
colored clothes because you wont need
them.
12. WHITE SHORTS: I beg you please do bring yours. you would also be given 2 pairs of shorts which are really poor in material. They tear easily and it can be annoying. So my dear Otondos bring like 4 pairs of shorts. Trust me also you wont like to wash everyday, so bring enough to last you like 3 days so that you wont be stranded.
13. PLAIN WHITE SNEAKERS/TENNIS
SHOES: This is a very important outfit. you would also be given an ugly pair of low quality white tennis shoes
customized for NYSC. It’s either you are not given your size although you can find someone with your size and swap. But after the first wash it starts tearing. So just buy yours (white). They also sell this
in camp, so in case you are not able to
get you could buy in camp just carry
extra cash for that because the price
would be higher – as with everything in Mammy – because they know you haveno choice than to buy. Now, If you
happen to camp during the rainy season (Batch ‘B’ & ‘C’), get white rubber sneakers/boots especially if you’re posted to the Southern part of the country (esp. the South South. Read, Bayelsa).
The parade fields/mammy market will be messed up after the rains. You will get this in camp. Rubber boots in action. Kaiama Camp, Bayelsa. Batch ‘B’ 2013
14. WHITE SOCKS: Just get extra pairs.
15. PADLOCKS: [BRING or BUY from
Mammy] Please lock your boxes and
bags to avoid regrets and tears. I know someone who lost more than 5 items including his two phones – like he’s the only one in camp.
16. WAIST POUCH: /Fanny pack/Bum bag (or for the more fashion-conscious, a cross-body purse). The bum bags are more popular because they won’t bang against you when you’re active and your hands are free to do whatever. You need it to carry your money, phone, small valuables, pens, etc around with you at all
times. You should sleep with it too.
17. MOSQUITO TREATED NET: You would do not want to fall sick in camp from malaria and miss out on the fun. Just bring yours. Also bring ropes you would use to hang it. The nets usually have these. I also used mine as a room to protect my box and properties from thieves and also from some insects and ants.
18. BASIC DRUGS: Like paracetamol,
medicine for your allergies, menstrual
pain relief drug, nausea relief drugs,
antibiotics e.t.c. The camp clinic is
sometimes inadequately s tocked with
drugs so help yourself. To all my friends let get set for this because it is our turn
Wednesday, 5 April 2017
RE: NYSC MEMBER’S FINGER CUT OFF BY VILLAGERS IN KATSINA
The attention of the management of NYSC Katsina State, has been drawn to the publication in the Punch Newspaper of Tuesday, 4th April, 2017 captioned “NYSC Member’s finger cut off by villagers in Katsina”.
We wish to state categorically that no corps member’s finger was cut as reported in the story, nor a male corps member living with the purported female corps member.
The true story is that there was an attack in the early hours of Monday, 3rd April, 2017 by some hoodlums in a rented compound located at Sabuwar Unguwa, Kofar Kaura, Katsina Local Government Area, where corps members and other tenants occupy. Four corps members live in the compound, and none of them was hurt or injured in the attack.
Their names are;
1. Joseph Egbezemori, KT/16B/5486, serving with Gaskya Modern School, Katsina,
2. Omede Joy Ojomo, KT/16B/6066 GDSS Kofar Yandaka,
3. Atta Vincent, KT/16A/3110, GDSS Kofar Yandaka and,
4. Ujonu Ansong, KT/16B/6870, GDSS Kofar Yandaka.
At 5:30am same day, the State Coordinator, NYSC Katsina, Mr. Okpo John A on receiving the information of the attack in the compound housing some corps members moved with the Assistant Director (Information) Emeka Ugwu, Alhaji Mohammed Mustapha Zonal Inspector, NYSC Katsina Zone and Mr Davou Gado, Principal Inspector, NYSC Katsina to find out if the corps members were affected by the incident. He immediately ordered the evacuation of the corps members from the compound. He further directed the police to make a thorough investigation of the incident.
The two victims of the incident:
• Dorcas Negede is an NCE holder and staff of Saldefi International School, Katsina while,
• Benjamin M. is a student at Isa Kaita College of Education, Dutsinma.
• Both Dorcas and Benjamin are not corps members.
Dorcas’s thumb was dismembered while Benjamin sustained matchet cuts on the head.
The writer of the Facebook story, one Ikenna Maduabuchi, KT/16A/2525 is currently doing his primary assignment with Bank of Industry, Dutsinma. He does not therefore reside in the compound where the incident occurred neither was he at the scene of the incident. In an interview, Ikenna claimed the story was posted to him by one Samuel Adoniyi (Sammy Elijah), KT/I6B/5703. Samuel’s place of primary assignment is Katsina Television, Katsina.
The Punch Newspaper reporter on his part lifted the Facebook posting without reaching out to either the State Coordinator of NYSC Katsina, Mr. Okpo John A. or Mr.Emeka Ugwu, Assistant Director, Information, to cross check his facts. The state coordinator is media friendly and could have clarified the issue. The clarification could have averted the embarrassment the publication has caused.
We wish to place on record that Katsina state is one of the most peaceful states in the country and the government and people of Katsina State are highly accommodating and friendly. Therefore, we cannot understand what Ikenna stands to gain by raising false alarm.
Monday, 3 April 2017
NYSC 2017 Batch A Time Table Updated
#2017BatchA Time Table updated. Check it below:
Thursday, 30 March 2017
#5KBae: How it all started
Ahhh I wish all girls were like this, refund once I complain. With change as well pic.twitter.com/NQmctuKGyl
— Sub Delivery Man ( @SubDeliveryMan) March 29, 2017
In summary, some kid named Ayodeji went on a ‘date’ with a lady named Ore. Turns out she wasn’t interested in a relationship and told him. The kid went on Twitter and started ranting that he took her out on a date, spent money and she still turned him down. Ore then dropped this tweet that we consider one of the greatest comebacks of all time.
@Pabloayodejilol
Movies(2)- 1200
Water (2 bottles)- 400
Hot dogs (2)- 1000
Yogurt- 1200
Total- 3800
Use the change for public transport pic.twitter.com/5QRldFABrS
— Ore ^_^ ( @Missmoshiku) March 29, 2017
She refunded him and asked him to keep the change. Everywhere scattered. Someone used the hashtag #KeepTheChangeBae, and the rest, as they say is history.
But here, starting with Wema bank (where the broke juvenile kid banks), we take a look at how brands joined the conversation and are flourishing with it.
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Wema Bank
The “broke ass nigga” banks with Wema, but instead of joining the kid in taking the L, the purple bank jumped on the conversation and have been trending since. Whoever is managing the account, well done. Big well done for seeing the opportunities and milking every bit of it. Don’t overdo it though.
You don't need the change to open an account with *945# today! #keepthechangebae #5kBae #Withyoualltheway
— Wema Bank ( @wemabank) March 30, 2017
2.
Quickteller
Payments platform – Quickteller facilitated the transaction and it was only right that they quickly jumped on it to sell their market.
We've been powering clapbacks for God knows how long. We are here for all those fund transfers. 5k, 3800, you name it.
— Quickteller ( @Quickteller) March 30, 2017
3.
Baton Nigeria
For those saying N3,800 is small money, Baton, makers of Nigeria’s finest toothpicks is here to tell you that it can give you a ONE YEAR supply of Baton Toothpicks, and still leave you with enough change.
If you say N3,800 is not a lot of money, we will say it can get you one year supply of the finest toothpicks and you can #KeepTheChangeBae. pic.twitter.com/DRp7bE5CuS
— Baton Toothpicks ( @BatonNigeria) March 30, 2017
4.
Yudala
Yudala joined the party too.
We not only let you shop with 5K we let you #KeeptheChangebae https://t.co/LeVFnrqqnN pic.twitter.com/H1YWWjj0QZ
— Yudala ( @yudalaonline) March 30, 2017
5.
Road Chef
Listed meals you can get for N3800 or less. Dope
Meals you can buy with < 3800. #KeepTheChangeBae #RoadChefPizza pic.twitter.com/4Xdd1MDCQQ
— RoadChef Drivethru ( @weareroadchef) March 30, 2017
6.
Mobile Punch
One would think that Punch is too ‘big’ for this. But they joined in and it banged. New media rocks
Date gone wrong, girl returns N5,000 for N3,800 spent on her #keepthechangebae #Ibadan https://t.co/cixY46rLuu pic.twitter.com/V7KcfSjXQ0
— The Punch Newspapers ( @MobilePunch) March 30, 2017
7.
The Nail Boutique
Foremost Lekki-located nail brand – The Nail Boutique is here to tell you that you can get pampered for as low as N3500 and #KeepTheChangeBae.
With less than 3800, you can get a proper Pedicure or manicure at the Nail boutique, and #KeepTheChangeBae.
— The Nail Boutique ( @NailBoutiqueNG) March 30, 2017
They also offered Ore a free Mani or Pedi session for ‘inspiring them’. Who saidsavagerybeing dope doesn’t pay?
Hi @Missmoshiku, for inspiring us today, come get a Pedicure session at #TheNailBoutique. It's on the house, so no need to #KeepTheChangeBae pic.twitter.com/oiSUiPAG7R
— The Nail Boutique ( @NailBoutiqueNG) March 30, 2017
8.
HotelNowNow
For those who do not have a lot to spend on accommodation, there are rooms you can get for N3,800 or less at www.hotelnownow.com
Believe it or not, there are rooms you can get for N3,800 or less. Go to https://t.co /oa2HrSzf1Iand #KeepTheChangeBae
— HotelNowNow.com ( @HotelNowNow) March 30, 2017
9.
PiggyBank
Only N50 and you have a Piggybank account. N3,800 is plenty sef. Dope!!
You don't even need up to N3800 to open a Piggybank account. All you need is N50! #KeepTheChangeBae
— PiggyBankNG ( @PiggyBankNG) March 30, 2017
10.
First Bank
Wema bank is not the only bank that means business. First Bank noticed the transaction was done from a Firstbank account and jumped on the trend.
#RefundMadeEasyByFirstMobile #Keepthechangebae #BoldforChange #MarchforWomencc @missmoshiku @pabloauodeji pic.twitter.com/qmaF1u1qNX
— FirstBank Nigeria ( @FirstBankngr) March 30, 2017
They offered Ore N5,000 (which we think is small), welcomed her to the FirstGem family (whatever that is) and are encouraging people to get FirstMonie, for easy transactions. First Bank is enjoying every bit of the mileage this thing is getting them, and that is perfectly okay.
We now pronounce @Missmoshikua #FirstGEM. Welcome to the FirstBank Family!!! #YouFirst #KeepTheChangeBaecc @IbukunAwosika @AAdeduntan pic.twitter.com/XdvuxmnWyc
— FirstBank Nigeria ( @FirstBankngr) March 30, 2017
11. Amasa Store
We want you to keep 5K change. Get yours now at just N10,000 #KeepTheChangeBae #5KBae https://fb.me/amasastore
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Other brands that joined the conversation include Boom Play, WakaGirl, BrownskinGirl, Shaunz Bar, Git NG Lottery, Utazi NG, and so on. Impressive that brands are jumping on these things. Well done Social Media Managers!!
Wednesday, 29 March 2017
JokesTime: UNIVERSITY OF LIERS Department of claimers. First Semester Examination.
Department of claimers.
First Semester Examination...
Answer all question
Time allowed...2hr
Q.1.) Defined the word " Graduation"..?
by applying the method of Dame patience ..........!!!
Na only you waka...🚶 ...come...🚶....🚶
Q2...In which among the following institutions a student can go to NYSC before his graduation year??
A) ATBU BAUCHI
B) UNIMAID BORNO
C) ABU ZARIA
D) UNI JOS
E) UNILAG LAGOS
Q3...Based on the requirement of UTME, what is the probability of Dino Meyale getting admision into University system with only 3 credits...?
Q4..By using the "Amnesty semester system" at ABUzaria, calculate the actual credits unit that Dino mmelaye has before his graduation...?
Q5.)...Between VC's office and HOD's office in an academic line, who has the power interms of graduating A Dino Melaye at ABUzaria...?
Q.6)...Deffrenciate the activities of two offices above, by using mathematical Differenciation method.
Q.7)...Compare and contrast, the relationship of Dino melaye between VC's and HOD's office of Ahmadu Bello University,zaria. Provided that, all the Lecturers,HOD and Exams officer of the same Department and faculty level are not corrupted...
Q.8)...if DINO MELAYE can graduate from ( 360° circle) at Ahmadu Bello University,zaria, what do you think if the same person has been apply for admision at the kogi state university within 90°...?
Q.9.) with reference to Dino melaye graduation saga at ABUzaria, what can you say about this figure of speech...." NATURALLY AHEAD OF YOU"..
Q.10....In not less than 350 words, make a comment on Ahmadu Bello University,zaria and Senator DINO MELAYE....
Your time start.....
Goodluck....😜😜😜
Monday, 27 March 2017
JokesTime: A man has a curse
say two the next year, then three, and so on.
One day he meets a beautiful woman and wants to ask her to marry him, but he has no words saved up so he must wait four years.
So he waits four years and he is finally able to ask her the question. He looks her in the eyes and says "Will you marry me?"
She looks back at him with a smile and twinkle in her eye and replies "Come again?" 😂😂😂
If you were the man, what will you do? Drop your comments in the comments section below.
Wednesday, 22 March 2017
2017 BATCH 'A' MOBILIZATION TIME-TABLE
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Sunday, 19 March 2017
Army Begins 1 week Shooting Exercise at Natsinta Katsina; urged public not to Panic
The 35 Battalion command of the Nigeria army Natsinta Katsina has informed the general public about the shooting range exercise from 20th to 25th of March 2017.
The exercise is to hold along Jibia road from 7am Morning to 6pm Afternoon. The command however requested members of the public not to panic on hearing gun sounds in the area.
The command warned and prohibits any movement by the people and livestock pending to the time of completion of the exercise.
Culled from http://katsinapost.com
Saturday, 18 March 2017
These Hausa phrases will be useful while serving in Katsina
One of the aim of NYSC is to unite Nigerians, but when a northerner is posted to south, or a southerner is posted to north, communication with the locals becomes a difficult task as some of the locals don’t understand English at all.
Katsina is a Hausa majority speaking state, and that's why I wrote some common Hausa phrases that will help you (non-Hausa speakers) a little while conversing with the locals.
Yes - E
No - A'a
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Good Morning - Ina Kwana
Good Afternoon/Evening - Ina Yini
Answer to above greetings - Lafiya Kalau
Goodnight - A Kwana lafiya
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Do you speak English? - Kana jin Turanci? (to Male)
Do you speak English? - Kina jin Turanci? (to Female)
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Help/Assist Me - Taimake Ni
Sorry - Yi Hakuri
Please - Don Allah
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I'm Hungry - Ina jin yunwa
I'm thirsty - Ina jin kishin ruwa
I'm sick - Bani da lafiya
I'm fine - Ina lafiya
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How much? - Nawa?
How many? - Guda nawa?
Ina son na siya - I want to buy
Bana son na siya - I don’t want to buy
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I love you - Ina son ki (to female)
I love you - Ina son ka (to male)
I miss you - Nayi kewar Ki (to female)
I miss you - Nayi kewar kA (to male)
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I'm going back home - Zan koma Gida
I'm going to work - Zan tafi aiki
I'm free today - Yau bana Komai
Where are you going to? - Ina zaka? (to male)
Where are you going to? - Ina zaki? (to female)
Where are you from? - Daga Ina Kake? (to male)
Where are you from? - Daga Ina kike? (to female)
Let's go to my house - Muje Gida na
Let's go to your house - Muje Gidan ka/ki
Bye - Sai Anjima
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Where is the nearest Bank? - Ina ne banki mafi kusa?
Where is the nearest Market? - Ina ne Kasuwa mafi kusa?
Where is the nearest Hospital/Clinic? - Ina ne Asibiti/Kilinic mafi kusa?
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Where is the nearest _______? - Ina ne _________ mafi kusa?
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Happy Weekend - Barka da Karshen Mako
Happy Birthday - Barka da zagayowar ranar haihuwa
Happy New Year - Barka da sabuwar shekara
Happy Eid - Barka da Sallah
Happy Christmas - Barka da Kirismeti
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Take me to ________ - Kai Ni ________
Give me your number - Bani lambar kA (to male)
Give me your number - Bani lambar Ki (to female)
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Days of the week
Monday - Litinin
Tuesday - Talata
Wednesday - Laraba
Thursday - Alhamis
Friday - Jumma'a
Saturday - Asabar
Sunday - Lahadi
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Count
One - Daya
Two - Biyu
Three - Uku
Four - Hudu
Five - Biyar
Six - Shida
Seven - Bakwai
Eight - Takwas
Nine - Tara
Ten - Goma
Twenty - Ashirin
Fifty - Hamsin
Hundred - Dari
Two Hundred - Dari Biyu
Five Hundred - Dari Biyar
Thousand - Dubu
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Common items
Tomato - Tumatir
Pepper - Tatasai
Chili pepper - Attarugu
Onion - Albasa
Lettuce - Latas
Cabbage - Kabeji
Rice - Shinkafa
Beans - Wake
Egg - Kwai
Chicken - Kaza
Fish - Kifi
Water - Ruwa
Orange - Lemun Bawo
Banana - Ayaba
Pineapple - Abarba
Apple - Tufa
Guava - Gwaba
Watermelon - Kankana
Papaya - Gwanda
Mango - Mangwaro
Sugarcane - Rake
Vegetable Oil - Mai
GroundNut oil - Mai Gyada
Palm oil - Mai ja (Man ja)
Seasoning - Dandano
Salt - Gishiri
Kerosene - Kalanzir
Stove - Risho
Fire Matches - Ashana
Fire wood - Icce
Broom stick - Tsintsiya
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Recognize Insult, but don’t insult people.
Ubanka - Your Father
Uwarka - Your Mother
Shege - Bastard
Banza - Idiot
Sakarai - Stupid
Allah ya Isa, Ban yafe ba - God is sufficient, I didn’t forgive.
Thursday, 16 March 2017
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