'Dozens die' in Nigeria gun attack

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Thirty people are said to have been killed and several hurt in northern Nigeria, in an attack blamed by police on gunmen from the Fulani community.

The attack targeted a meeting of community leaders and vigilante groups in Galadima village, Zamfara state, a police spokesman told AFP news agency.

The meeting was discussing action against robbers and cattle rustlers.

Fulani herdsmen and farmers from other ethnic groups have frequently clashed in Nigeria over land and faith.

At least 100 villagers were killed in central Kaduna state last month in an attack that was also linked to a dispute between local farmers and the semi-nomadic Fulani herdsmen.

Police spokesman Lawal Abdullahi told AFP that security forces had been sent to the area where the latest attack took place.

The unrest is not connected with the Islamist insurgency waged by the Boko Haram group, which wants to impose Sharia law in the north.


Source: BBC.co.uk

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Study Subject (s):Scholarships are awarded to learn all full-time MBA programmes or MBA Fashion Brand Management programme available at University of Central Lancashire.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing master degree at University of Central Lancashire in UK.

Scholarship Provider: Lancashire Business School ofUniversity of Central Lancashire, UK

Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Accreditation: University of Central Lancashire is accredited by the Association of Million.

Eligibility:

-Applicants must be holding an offer for the full-time MBA or MBA Fashion Brand Management programme at UCLan for entry in September 2014.

-Scholarships are not transferrable and are available for entry in September 2014 only.

-Applicants must be privately funded (i.e., full fees being paid from their own or their family's resources).

-Applicants must not be in receipt of any other scholarship or financial award.

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Duration of award(s): Not Known

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-One award to the value of 5000 GBP

-Four awards to the value of 2000 GBP

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A 14-year-old Nigerian girl confessed Friday to poisoning and killing the man she was coerced into marrying, police said.

Police in the northern Nigerian state of Kano said Wasilu Umar admitted putting rat poison in her husband's food, BBC reports. Three of her husband's friends who ate the same food were also killed, and 10 were hospitalized. She is likely to be put on trial in a juvenile court.

Police Superintendent Musa Magaji Majia said that the marriage between Umar and 35-year-old Umaru Sani had taken place the previous week. The poisoning happend during a celebratory gathering in his village 60 miles north of the city of Kano.

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Shepherd University is announcing two undergraduate and graduate scholarships programs to both US students and international students. Scholarships are awarded in Digital Arts at Hollywood CG School of Digital Arts and in Music at Cornel School of Contemporary Music. Scholarships are awarded to outstanding qualified applicants based on the quality and creativity of their audition submissions. Full scholarships will be awarded to cover the tuition fees. Applicants who are not fully qualified may be considered for partial scholarships.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in the areas of Music and Digital Arts for the following programs:

Shepherd's Digital Art Programs-

1) The Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts program with two concentrations: 1. VFX (Visual Effects) & Animation major. 2. Game Art & Design major.

2) The Master of Science in Information Technology program has two top areas: 1. VFX (Visual Effects) & Animation. 2. Game Art & Design

Shepherd's Music Programs:

1) Bachelor of Music with 6 concentrations: 1. Performance. 2. Contemporary Christian Music. 3. Composition. 4. Film Scoring. 5. Music Production. 6. Songwriting.

2) Master of Music with 6 concentrations: 1. Performance. 2. Contemporary Christian Music. 3. Composition. 4. Film Scoring. 5. Music Production. 6. Songwriting

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate and graduate degree at Shepherd University.

Scholarship Provider: Shepherd University, USA

Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility: Shepherd University Scholarships are open for both US and international students. Basic requirements to apply for the Scholarship Program in the area of Digital Art:

- A high school diploma or bachelor's degree diploma

- An official transcript in English along with explanation of the grading system

- Recommendation letters

- A Shepherd University application form

- Portfolio of projects (if available)

Basic requirements to apply for the Scholarship Program in the area of Music

-A high school diploma or bachelor's degree diploma

-An official transcript in English along with explanation of the grading system

-Recommendation letters

-A Shepherd University application form

-Audition material (depending of major)

Scholarship Open for International Students: US and international students can apply for these Shepherd University scholarships.

Scholarship Description: The Hollywood CG School of Digital Arts at Shepherd University is offering full scholarships to creative students to support the next generation of global leaders in entertainment and digital content. The Cornel School of Contemporary Music at Shepherd University is also pleased to announce that it offers full scholarships to talent students. Scholarships are awarded to outstanding qualified applicants based on the quality and creativity of their audition submissions and only covers the tuition. This full scholarship only covers the tuition and will be offered to students who have an excellent academic background (GPA 3.7 or higher). The application can also be supplemented with a portfolio if it's available. Applicants who are not fully qualified may be considered for partial scholarships. The following details Shepherd Scholarships:

-Shepherd Board Scholarship: established by the Board of Shepherd for deserving students chosen by the scholarship committee

-Presidential Merit Scholarship: the Presidential Merit Scholarship was established to honor students who have exhibited or have the potential to exhibit extraordinary abilities and contributions.

-Dean's Merit Scholarship: the Dean's Merit Scholarship has been established to honor students who have exhibited or have the potential to exhibit exceptional talent and contribution in their major field.

-Graduate Teaching Assistantships: Graduate students who demonstrate exceptional talent and extensive professional experience may be eligible for teaching assistantships, which offer tuition assistance.The recipient is to be chosen by the Dean of each school and the Scholarship Committee.

-Special scholarships for talented students who have won awards in any contests related to Digital Arts such as computer graphics, character, animation, VFX, design, etc.

-Continuing education scholarships for students who are currently working in the Digital Arts industry.

Number of award(s): The university is offering a number of scholarships.

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? Full scholarships will be awarded. This full scholarship only covers the tuition and will be offered to students who have an excellent academic background (GPA 3.7 or higher). The application can also be supplemented with a portfolio if it's available. Applicants who are not fully qualified may be considered for partial scholarships. The following details Shepherd Scholarships:

-Shepherd Board Scholarship: Maximum $2,000

-Presidential Merit Scholarship: Maximum $10,000

-Dean's Merit Scholarship: Maximum $10,000

-Graduate Teaching Assistantships: Maximum $3,000.

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: As part of an admission application packet, a student will receive a scholarship application. By completing and submitting the form, the student can apply for a scholarship program.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline for Shepherd's Music Programs is July 10, 2014 (for fall session) and for Shepherd's Digital Art Programs are June 30. 2014 (fall) and November 30, 2014 (Spring).

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application