Friday, 29 April 2016
Thursday, 28 April 2016
APPLY @ DIVINE COMPUTER INSTITUTE FOR
Nigerian Army Direct Short Service Commission Application
Interested person persons should call Lucy on 08150585712
DSSC CRITERIA
1. Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces to civil institutions shall be considered..CORPS AND SERVICES
2. Applications should be into any of the following Corps and Services of the NA:
A. Nigerian Army Medical Corps.
(1) Medical and Dental Consultants. Applicants could belong to either of the following fields of specialization such as General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Anaesthesia, Neuro Surgery, Cadiothoracic, ENT Surgeons, Physicians (Cardiologists, Endocrinologist, Nephrologists and Neurologists), Ophthalmologists as well as Obstetrics and Gynaecologists, Paediatricians and Family Physicians. Applicants must also consider the following criteria:
(a) Must be Fellow of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or equivalent Postgraduate Medical College.
(b) Not be more than 40 years of age.
(c) Must have full registration of Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) for the undergraduate degree and additional qualification registration as appropriate.
(d) Must have current MDCN licence to practice as a specialist.
(2) General Duty Medical/Dental Officers. Applicants must possess MBBS/BDS or equivalent with not more than 5 years post - qualification experience and must be fully registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
Note: All applicants for Medical Corps, are expected to present proof of registration with their professional regulatory bodies and current practicing license.
B. Directorate of Army Aviation.
Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc/B Eng (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) with other relevant trade qualification from government - approved institutions for the following fields:
(1) Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering. Minimum of B Eng or HND in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering with not less than 3 years work experience.
(2) Mechanical Engineering. Minimum of B Eng or HND in Mechanical Engineering with not less than 2 years work experience.
(3) Electrical Engineering. Minimum of B Eng or HND in Electrical Electronics (Power option).
(4) Air Traffic Controller. BSc in Geography/Physics/Mathematics with NCAA approved Air Traffic Control License.
(5) Fire Fighter. BSc in Chemistry/Physics with NCAA approved Fire Fighting License from any reputable organization.
C. Directorate of Chaplain Services (Protestant).
Applicants must possess minimum of BA (Second Class Lower) degree in Pastoral Psychology, New Testament Theology, Old Testament Theology, Pastoral Counseling and Child Evangelism from any of the Seminaries/Universities recognized by the NA Directorate of Chaplain Services (Protestant). Applicants must belong to one of the 18 major denominations of the protestant faith. Soldier applicants must have served the NA with a minimum of 5 years experience in Chaplaincy work and must be vetted and recommended by the NA Directorate of Chaplain Services (Protestant).
D. Directorate of Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic).
Applicants must possess a minimum of Bachelor (Second Class Lower) degree in any of the following areas: Philosophy and Theology from a Roman Catholic approved seminary, affiliated to a National Universities Commission accredited University or Urbanian University, Rome. Applicants must have good standing in the church and be also released by a Diocesan Bishop. Applicants must be vetted and recommended by the NA Directorate of Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic).
E. Directorate of Islamic Affairs.
Applicants must possess a minimum of BA, B Ed (Second Class Lower) degree in Arabic and Islamic Studies, LLB Sharia with Diploma in Arabic from recognized Nigerian universities, Azhar University, Cairo or Saudi University. Each applicant would be required to produce testimony of excellent character from a reputable religious organization in Nigeria. Applicants must be able to speak English Language.
F. Directorate of Legal Service.
Applicants must possess LLB BL from a recognized institution. A minimum of 2 years post Law School legal practice is required and applicants must present evidence of this.
G. Directorate of Army Public Relations.
Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc, BA (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in Journalism, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Radio Operation and Performance. Applicants must have evidence of Membership to any Professional body in relation to media operation and journalism.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
3. All applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
a. Be a Nigerian as defined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
b. Be a male or female between the ages of 22 and 35 years, while medical consultants be not more than 40 years of age by October 2016.
c. Be medically, mentally and physically fit according to NA standards.
d. Be recommended by at least 2 recognizable referees who must attest to the applicant character and integrity. These could be by a Local Government Chairman/Secretary or an officer of the Armed Forces not below the rank of a Lieutenant Colonel and equivalent or an Assistant Commissioner of Police and above who must hail from the state of the applicant. Passport photographs of referees must be affixed to the letter of attestation.
e. Candidates must submit a letter of Attestation from their former institutions.
f. Measure at least 1.68m (for male) and 1.65m (for female) in height.
g. Must not have been convicted by any court of law. Military personnel must be free from any disciplinary case (This is to be endorsed by the Commanding Officer/Commander).
h. Possess at least a first degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division or HND of not less than Lower Credit from any recognized institution of learning.
i. Possess valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital or Local Government Council or valid age declaration.
j. Possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
k. Applicants (Less serving members of the Armed Forces) must possess NYSC discharge certificate or a valid exemption as the case may be.
l. Graduates with professional qualifications must be duly registered by relevant bodies recognized by Nigerian Laws at the commencement of cadet training.
m. Only academic credentials obtained from 2006 to date will be considered.
n. Candidates must present contact addresses and telephone numbers of parent/guardians and Next of Kin.
o. Candidates must not have any body inscriptions or tattoos.
p. Candidates must tender all original copies of educational certificates (primary to post secondary).
q. Service personnel must present valid military identity cards and letters of recommendations by their Commanding Officers/Commanders. They must also present valid letter(s) of NA sponsorship in tertiary academic institutions. Additionally, they must have served for a period of not less than 5 years in the unit.
r. Candidates must not be members of any cult/society/fraternity.
s. All female applicants are advised to seek for commission into specialist corps e;g Medical, Legal Service or Army Public Relations.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
4. Direct Short Service Commission will be granted for 10 years, for an initial probation period of 3 years, renewable yearly for another period of 7 years. Direct Regular Commission may be granted on conversion after 3 years as a commissioned officer.
a. Conversion to Direct Regular Commission is not automatic. It is based on availability of vacancy and other criteria that are or will be in force from time to time.
b. All graduating officer cadets must sign an acceptance on the terms and conditions governing the Direct Short Service Commission before they are granted commission into the Nigerian Army.
c. The reckonable period of service will be based on the date of commencement of cadet training of both civilian and military personnel entrants.
d. Medical Consultants Officers on successful completion of military training shall be granted the rank of Major and Direct Regular Commission.
e. Officer cadets who successfully complete the military training shall be granted the rank of Lieutenant with no advantage of seniority.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
5. Applications are to be made online free of charge from the 18th of April 2016.
a. How to apply:
(1) Log on to www.nigerianarmyms.ng to create an account.
(2) Read the Qualification Criteria.
(3) From the Home Page, Select DSSC application.
(4) On successful registration, you will receive an email notification
containing your login details.
(5) Click on 'Login' to complete the application form.
(6) Ensure all required documents are uploaded:
- passport photograph.
- educational certificates.
- evidence of membership of any professional body.
- certificate of state of origin.
- birth certificate or age declaration.
b. Print Out. Applicants must print out their online generated photo-slip on completion of their application. The first page is to be signed by a Court of Law and the second page is to be signed by the Local Government Chairman/Secretary or any military officer of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent and above who hails from your state. Successful applicants are required to present their printed photo-slip to the selection board during interview.
CLOSING DATE
6. All applications must be submitted not later than 13th June 2016.
FURTHER INFORMATION
7. For further information, you may call 07046349788 and 09099170154, or visit www.army.mil.ng
Thursday, 21 April 2016
What A Man Can Do - women have also started doing
What A Man Can Do...Woman arraigned by EFCC over dud cheque
A female managing director and chief executive officer of a company has been docked by the EFCC for issuing dud cheques.
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Faith Victor has shown that what a man can do, a woman can do better.(EFCC)
The Managing Director and Chief
Executive Officer of Rafuyal Nigeria Limited, Faith Victor, has been
dragged before Justice S. B Belgore of the Federal Capital Territory
High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on account of issuing a dud cheque.
The
financial crimes busters reports that Victor allegedly issued a cheque
to the tune of N4.1m to one Ndanusa Shafii Abdullahi which upon
presentation was dishonoured due to lack of funds.
The count as presented by the EFCC reads:
"That
you, Mrs. Faith Victor being the Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer of Rafuyal Nigeria Limited on or about 20th of December, 2013,
at Abuja within the Abuja Judicial Division issued a Guaranty Trust Bank
Plc Cheque No. 00000240 dated 20th December, 2013 for the sum of
N4,100,000.00 (four million, one hundred thousand naira) payable to
Ndanusa Shafii Abdullahi which, when presented for payment within three
months, was dishonoured on the ground that no sufficient funds were
standing to the credit of the account on which the cheque was drawn and
thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1 (1) (a) of the
Dishonoured Cheques (Offences) Act, Cap.D11 Laws of the Federation of
Nigeria, 2004."
The accused who pleaded not
guilty to the charge when it was read to her, was granted bail by
Justice Belgore after listening to the argument of the counsel, in the
sum of N5m and two sureties in like sum.
The case has been adjourned to March 31, 2015, for hearing.
2. Protest in Delta over alleged killings by Fulani herdsmen
25 local government areas in Delta State grounded activities on the Benin-Asaba Expressway. They reported that the herdsmen allegedly killed over 23 persons. Interestingly, the police recovered 20 AK-47 rifles, 70 dane guns, 30 double-barrel guns and over 1,000 live ammunition, mostly from Fulani herdsmen during this period.3. Fulani herdsmen attack Oyo farmers
Farmers in Lagun, Iyana Offa, Offa, Atagba, Lapata and their surrounding communities in Lagelu Local Council Area of Ibadan, Oyo State, alleged that a group of Fulani armed men attacked their communities at night, injured a guard and carted away valuables.4. Fulani herdsmen kill 15 in Taraba
Fulani herdsmen attacked two villages in Gashaka Local Government Area of the state on and killed 15 people.5. Fulani herdsmen kill five in Benue community
Five persons were killed on Thursday night by Fulani herdsmen at Okokolo village in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.
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