Saturday, 30 November 2013

ABU ASUU Chair: "President Has No Power To Sack Us... But We're Waitning For HIS Dismissal"

ABU ASUU Chair: "President Has No Power To Sack Us... But We're Waitning For HIS Dismissal"

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Even the President cannot relieve university lecturers of their duties, the Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria chapter, Dr. Muhammad Kabir Aliyu, said yesterday.
No minister, and even no the President, hold the power to hire or fire, Mr. Aliyu said.
"Nobody can tell us to go back to work.
"If they think they can get other lecturers, let them go and get them.
"We are not going back and we are ready to be dismissed by the minister. But even the President cannot sack us. Even the President has no place in the university when it comes to employment issues.
UNN Re-Opens For Normal Academic Activities

UNN Re-Opens For Normal Academic Activities

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ASUU Strike Update 2013: We have just been reliably informed that The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN has has announced immediate resumption for all staff and students of the Institution. They are no longer waiting for ASUU to call off the strike.

The University made this announcement a day after the Federal Governments Declaration that all staffs who fails to resume in a week should consider themselves resigned. And it seems that F.G are already winning the war!

According to our source, a memo was pasted inside the school premises noticeboard across The Faculties of the Institution.

Below is the memo:
Mozambique Plane Carrying 34 Passengers Missing

Mozambique Plane Carrying 34 Passengers Missing

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Flight TM470 took off from Maputo at 09H26 GMT and had been due to land in the Angolan capital Luanda at 13H10 GMT, but never arrived, the airline said in a statement.

“Initial information suggests it might have landed in Rundu, in northern Namibia near the border with Botswana and Angola.”

“LAM airlines, aeronautical and airport authorities are trying to establish contact to confirm the information,” it added.
Italian Woman Leaves $13Million To Her Cat

Italian Woman Leaves $13Million To Her Cat

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Maria Assunta was the wealthy widow of an Italian property tycoon. She passed away two weeks ago at age 94. What makes Assunta's passing so unique is all of her fortune was left to her 4-year-old cat , Tommaso, according to ABC News. The cat inherited $13 million in real estate and cash.
Assunta had no children. When her health started to fail in 2009 she
bequeathed her estate to Tommaso. Italian law prohibits animals, such as
pets, from a direct inheritance , states the New York Daily News.
Assunta could not find a satisfactory animal shelter to care for her cat
when she passed away.
Instead, her nurse Stefania took care of them until her passing. Stefania
and Tommaso are living in an undisclosed location away from potential
kidnappers and avoiding con artists. The cat is not the first to inherit a
huge fortune.

Blackie -- $13 Million
Blackie's owner, Ben Rea, died in 1988. Rea's $13 million estate went to
his beloved cat and other cat charities in the U.K. His relatives were not
too pleased with the decision, according to The Pet Gazette.

Friday, 29 November 2013

BBA Winner Dillish Has Been Featured In Flavour‘s New Video Titled ‘Ikwokrikwo‘

BBA Winner Dillish Has Been Featured In Flavour‘s New Video Titled ‘Ikwokrikwo‘

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Dillish Matthews

We think this #BBATheChase 2013 winner has spent the most time in Lagos than any other country – why wouldn’t she, the West African state is the home of entertainment these days…

Dillish Matthews who’s been globetrotting in the last few weeks is back in Nigeria and has featured in singer Flavour‘s new video titled ‘Ikwokrikwo‘. The video was directed by Clarence Peters.

‘I always said if I am to be in a music video, I have to be lead, has to be for a huge musician and they have to pay me good!!! power of the tongue!!!‘, Dillish says.

The video will be released in the second week of December.

Check out some behind-the-scene photos below…

Thursday, 28 November 2013

Federal Govt. Gives ASUU 7-Day Ultimatum To Call Off Strike

Federal Govt. Gives ASUU 7-Day Ultimatum To Call Off Strike

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The face-off between the Federal Government and the Academic Union of University (ASUU) has reached its climax today with the latest development.

According to a Punch Reports , the Federal Government has given the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) a 7-day ultimatum to call of the ongoing nation wide strike.

This was stated by the acting Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike during a press briefing in Abuja.
AAUA Begins Recruitment To Replace Striking Lecturers

AAUA Begins Recruitment To Replace Striking Lecturers

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The academic war between Management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko [AAUA] in Ondo State and its striking lecturers has deepened following a report that the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Femi Mimiko has commenced recruitment of new lecturers to replace the striking lecturers, having refused to pull out of the ongoing Academic Staff Union of Universities’ [ASUU] strike.
{PICS} Tiwa And Her Hubby Make First Post-Wedding Appearance

{PICS} Tiwa And Her Hubby Make First Post-Wedding Appearance

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Tiwa Savage and her hubby Tunji 'Tee-Billz' Balogun who got
 married on Saturday, 23 Nov. 2013 are back on the red carpet
 barely 72 hours after their wedding.

Tiwa and hubby were spotted at premiere of the MTV Shuga 
series which held yesterday, November 26 at the Silver Cinemas 
in Victoria Island, Lagos.In the movie, Tiwa Savage plays the role of a fierce club owner
 who risks her club's reputation by helping two young promoters.
MEET The ’28-Yr-Old Grandmother Who Just Became A Great-Grandmother’

MEET The ’28-Yr-Old Grandmother Who Just Became A Great-Grandmother’

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For many 28-year-olds, the idea of starting a family can be a daunting prospect.

But one woman has embraced her matriarchal role with open arms, after welcoming her first great-grandchild into the family.

Kelly Baker from Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, took on three step-children and their nine offspring when she married 68-year-old Bob in 2010.

But the 28-year-old couldn’t be happier with their budding family, despite her husband being more than a decade older than both her parents and her eldest grandchild just three years her junior.

 

According to Daily Mail reports, ‘It’s so wonderful having a baby in the family,’ says Mrs Baker, who has resigned hopes of children of her own. 

Kelly, whose friends tried to warn her off grandfather Bob when they first met, loves grandchildren, Chanice, Amber, Warren, Chloe, Toby, Kamran, Arran, Jade and Tahra like her own. 

Baby Layla who is just five-months-old is the first great-grandchild in the family.

Wednesday, 27 November 2013

mysterious Healing River 'Orimiri Jordan' Appears In Enugu state

mysterious Healing River 'Orimiri Jordan' Appears In Enugu state

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A healing river was reportedly discovered in Nachi Oji River in Enugu State, last week.
According to reports, it's a mystery to the people of Nachi for decades, was nick named the “Pool of Bethsaida” and appears every 20 years, as confirmed by the indigenes.
This year, the pool was discovered by fulani herdsmen who were on their way to feed their cattle. According to them, they passed the spot where the water usually came from and there wasn’t any water, but on their way back they discovered the whole place has been covered with water.
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Tuesday, 26 November 2013

Longest Married Couple Celebrates 81st Anniversary

Longest Married Couple Celebrates 81st Anniversary

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Meet John and Ann Betar. They are celebrating their 81st wedding anniversary today! They are the longest married couple in America and I would imagine that not a lot of couples around the world can beat their record. 

Their advice on how they have stayed together for so long - just roll with the punches.

“If you think a little bit about what you’re doing, and if it’s wrong… we straighten it out, and if not we just try to go along with it,” said Ann Betar, 97, who is married to 101-year-old John Betar.
ASUU Strike Update: Striking Lecturers Want Four Month Salary

ASUU Strike Update: Striking Lecturers Want Four Month Salary

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The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of University, ASUU, has said that the 4month old strike would only be called off if the federal government pays them their four month salary arrears since the inception of the strike as well as the full implementation of the N1.2trillion federal govt proposed funding for public universities with the immediate release of N100billion this year. The remaining N1.1trillion would be spread for 5 years.

Monday, 25 November 2013

FG Blasts ASUU’s New Demands

FG Blasts ASUU’s New Demands

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University teachers are seeking audience with President Goodluck Jonathan.
They delivered yesterday a letter containing the request to the Supervising Minister for Education, Chief. Nyesom Wike.
Also, top leaders of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), led by National President, Dr. Nasir Issa Fagge, converged yesterday on Abuja for the last stage of discussions with the Federal Government.
The leaders were awaiting the President’s invitation on the three conditions they tabled for the almost five -month strike to be called off.
The conditions are:
ASUU Agrees to Call Off Strike, Gives conditions as they Meet with FG Today

ASUU Agrees to Call Off Strike, Gives conditions as they Meet with FG Today

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VARSITY teachers have agreed to suspend their five months old strike, The Nation learnt yesterday.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given three conditions to be tabled before President Goodluck Jonathan today. If the terms are acceptable to the Federal Government, the union will call off the strike.
The ASUU leadership has banned its local chapters and zonal chairmen from talking to the media until after the session with the President.
ASUU President Dr. Nasir Issa Fagge and other leaders of the union were being expected in Abuja last night.

Friday, 22 November 2013

Uche Ogbodo On Why She Married A UK-Based Man

Uche Ogbodo On Why She Married A UK-Based Man

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That Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo wedded her UK based ex-footballer fiancé, Apo Arthur, on the 5th October 2013 in Nkanu, Enugu is not a secret anymore.
But Uche sure did a pretty good job of keeping it under wraps until after the wedding.

In a recent interview with Encomium magazine, Uche talked about why she chose a secret wedding, how she met her man and why she married him. And if she will relocate abroad after their white wedding.
Fit-again Walcott returns to Arsenal squad for Southampton clash

Fit-again Walcott returns to Arsenal squad for Southampton clash

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The Gunners boss is excited about welcoming the England international back into his side as he feels he offers the team another dimension going forward
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Theo Walcott has returned to fitness and is back in his squad ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Southampton.
The England international has been sidelined for two months after he sustained an abdominal injury in September.
Samsung Pays Apple $1 Billion Sending 30 Trucks Full Of 5 Cent Coins

Samsung Pays Apple $1 Billion Sending 30 Trucks Full Of 5 Cent Coins

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Last week more than 30 trucks filled with 5-cent coins arrived at Apple’s 
headquarters in California. Initially, the security company that protects the 
facility said the trucks were in the wrong place, but minutes later, 
Tim Cook (Apple CEO) received a call from Samsung CEO explaining that they
 will pay $1 billion dollars for the fine recently ruled against the South Korean
 company in this way.

Thursday, 21 November 2013

SSS Parades Boko-Haram Suspects Including A University Lecturer

SSS Parades Boko-Haram Suspects Including A University Lecturer

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The State Security Service (SSS) today in Abuja paraded five suspected Boko Haram members alleged to have planned deadly attacks on Igala, Kogi State.


Among the suspects were Dr. Mohammad Nazeef Yunus, an Assistant Lecturer in Arabic and Islamic Studies at Kogi State University.  He was said to be the Spiritual Leader and Coordinator for Boko Haram in the State, and the leader of the gang.

Nazeef, who was born in Idah, Kogi State, attended the Arabic Central Primary School in that town, and El-Kanemi College, Maiduguri.  He also studied at the Islamic School, University of Medina, in Saudi Arabia and served in the National Youth Service Corp in 1995 at Al-Iman Secondary School, Dogon Dutse, in Jos.
More Pics and Info after the cut>>>>
Microsoft and Facebook have jointly introduced photo-editing app [Instagram] for Windows Phone .

Microsoft and Facebook have jointly introduced photo-editing app [Instagram] for Windows Phone .

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As promised, today Microsoft and Facebook have jointly introduced photo-editing app Instagram popular platform for Windows Phone 8 . However, Facebook said Instagram first version (beta) on the WP is still in its infancy stage, so it lacks some important features such as: allows you to share video, tag your friends in picture, mark the location for the photo. In return, thanks to interfaces Modern UI , Instagram for WP will tell you the most recent content through box Live Tiles . Finally, Facebook representatives insist that you spend Windows Phone do not worry, by Instagram on WP now be considered as a beta version, and it will certainly similar to the experience on iOS and Android in the upcoming update.
$1 Million Gold Bars Found In Airplane Toilets

$1 Million Gold Bars Found In Airplane Toilets

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Jet Airways workers in India made a million-dollar discovery in the most of unusual of places—two dozen gold bars stuffed into a plane's toilets, reports AFP. Smugglers apparently hid the bars in two boxes and jammed them in there, but the cleaning crew in Kolkata got to them first. India is a major buyer of gold, and a steep hike in taxes has led to a rise in smuggling, explains Reuters. Its story includes this quote from an investigator: "We are also asking the aircraft crew to tip us off about people who spend slightly more time in toilets."

Wednesday, 20 November 2013

Happy Birthday To President Goodluck Jonathan!

Happy Birthday To President Goodluck Jonathan!

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Popping an imaginary champagne and singing P'squares "E no easy oh" on his behalf! Born on November 20th 1957, our beloved president is 56 today! He should be celebrated, because despite all the odds it is not easy to govern a diverse nation such as Nigeria! He is leaving for London today to preside over a 3-day meeting of Nigeria’s Honourary International Investors’ Council... Long Live our president! Long Live the Federal Republic of Nigeria!
Friday Njengo Is Dead (Golden Eaglet)

Friday Njengo Is Dead (Golden Eaglet)

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Nigeria’s football family was thrown into mourning on Tuesday after news filtered in that former Golden Eaglets’ defender, Friday Njengo, who had been in intensive care at the National Hospital, Abuja for more than nine months, had died.

Njengo, a regular with the Manu Garba team during the qualifying series for the 2013 CAN U-17 Championship, during which the Eaglets thrashed Niger Republic, Guinea and Mali home-and-away, was involved in an accident with team-mate Adamu Abubakar while traveling from Jalingo to Calabar for the team’s first phase of final camping for the African Championship. The accident occurred on February 3.