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March 19, 2015

Grammar Clinic: The REAL difference between SIMILE and METAPHOR

Firstly, a Figure of Speech is a figurative language in the form of a single word or phrase. It can be a special repetition, arrangement or omission of words with literal meaning, or a phrase with a specialized meaning not based on the literal meaning of the words e.g Simile, Oxymoron, Metonymy e.t.c. Simile A Simile is

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End of Internet Explorer: Microsoft confirms browser will be replaced by Project Spartan

Microsoft has confirmed that it is dropping the Internet Explorer brand. The move was rumoured in December but now the Redmond-based tech giant has said it will use a new name for its forthcoming browser, which is currently code named Project Spartan. It is believed the new browser will look more like Google’s Chrome browser

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U.S. Teacher, Nancie Atwell, Wins $1m Global Teacher Prize

Nancie Atwell, a teacher at the Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb, Maine, United States, has emerged the first ever winner of the $1m Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize. The prize was set set up to shine a spotlight on the important roles teachers play in the society by Dubai-based Education entrepreneur and philanthropist.

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After JAMB’s CBT, is there need for post UTME?

Recall that Nigerian Tertiary Institutions agitated for Post UTME as a technique with a view to authenticating the claims of candidates’ academic profiles, especially JAMB result. But with the introduction of JAMB’s CBT, irregularities in UTME should have been adequately dealt with. Candidates who sat for the UTME’s CBT, which started 10th of March with

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UTME: Top 4 Reasons You Haven’t Received Your 2015 JAMB Result

Although JAMB registrar, Prof. Dibu Ojerinde had before the commencement of the 2015 UTME promised that candidates would receive their results within 24 hours after taking the exam, the reality at present is otherwise… Many people haven’t received their result even after ONE WEEK. We’ve received so many questions from you guys as to why

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50,000 Students Write 2015 Cowbell Secondary School Mathematics Competition Test

Cowbell has reiterated its commitment to boost the study of Mathematics among students stating that Mathematics is the bedrock of Science and technology. Speaking at the first stage examination for NASSMAC held at the Immaculate Heart Secondary School, Maryland, Mr Abiodun Ayodeji , Category Manager Dairy said: ‘’the Cowbell Secondary School Mathematics Competition encourages the

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Borussia Dortmund 0-3 Juventus (Agg 1-5): Tevez stars as Juve see off Dortmund

Carlos Tevez struck a brace and created another goal as Juventus eased past Borussia Dortmund and into the Champions League quarter-finals. The Juve striker smashed in from 30 yards early on, giving his side a 3-1 aggregate lead and a key away goal. The home side pressed but created little and Tevez squared for Alvaro

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UCL: As expected, Manchester City knocked out by Barcelona (Highlights)

Barcelona 1-0 Manchester City (Agg 3-1): Lionel Messi’s masterclass dumped Manchester City out of the Champions League as the Premier League failed to provide a team in the last eight for the second time in three seasons. Already leading 2-1 from the first leg of the last-16 tie, Barca tore through City as Neymar hit

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