Friday 4 October 2013
Polytechnic Lecturers Commence Strike Today
The National President, Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Chibuzor Asomugha, on Thursday directed the union members nationwide to commence an indefinite strike on Friday, October 4.
Mr Asomugha said that the directive became imperative following the federal government’s failure to meet the union’s demands.
He explained that two months after the union had suspended its previous strike, nothing had been done by the government to address the union’s demands.
The decision to embark on the strike on October 4 was reached at the 75th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the union in Bida, Niger State on September 28.
The union embarked on a nationwide indefinite strike on April 29, over the federal government’s failure to address its grievances; and suspended it on July 17 as a result of the intervention of the Joint Committees on Education of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Mr Asomugha said that it was over two months that the union suspended its strike, but “nothing has been done since we suspended our strike in July”.
He said that the federal government had not fulfilled its bargain in the 2009 agreement with the union.
The union’s demands include the possibility of lower cadres rising to CONTISS 15, and the release of a White Paper on the Visitation Panel to the Federal Polytechnics.
Others are the discrimination between polytechnics and university graduates in job placements and career progression, and the constitution of the Governing Councils of Federal Polytechnics.
Nigeria's Next Super Model Contestants Unveiled (Voting Starts)
Nigeria's Next Super Model www.nigeriasnextsupermodel.org,
is a world class model contest that has been rated higher in Africa.
Since
inception in 2007, several girls from Nigeria and outside Nigeria
has benefited a lot and has had their lives changed. Prizes are awarded
to
winners, up to top 5 and then the rest of the participants participate
in
travelling to several parts of the world for modeling jobs, fashion
weeks and
the likes.
This year's edition is the season 7 and it is taking place in
November. The final screening has taken place and the voting is out.
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The finalists of the prestigious model contest – Nigeria’s
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The final screening took place on Saturday 31st August
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Niger Delta Militant Students That Attacked Nigeria Embassy In Russia
In a statement released by one of the students, Okoriko Maxwell, he gave an account of the events that led to their action citing the nonchalant attitude towards one of their mates who was in dire need of medical assistance.
The statement reads: “We were angry because the executives of the students visited the embassy for dialogue, we also put calls through to the Consular notifying them that two students needed serious medical attention but the embassy refused to take any action or come to their aid even as they await operation.
“The embassy in a recent meeting represented by the Consular and Deputy Head of Missions promised that we should give them one week to contact the head of education in the Niger Delta Scholarship Office which we did but they have till date refused to give us the feedback. Mr. Raymond Ekpobodo on the 28th of January 2013 gave the embassy the sum of 442,971.62 rubles (more than 13 thousand dollars) belonging to the students as the remains of funds used in paying students tuition fee. This money was received by the consular.
“According to Mr. Raymond Ekpobodo, he was trusted by the former head of education in the programme, Mr. Patterson Ogon, to help him and pay stipends of students after which the receipt for the payment be given to the embassy because the man who was supposed to coordinate the students according to the former head of education did not meet the requirements of being awarded a contract, the embassy promised to add some money to the existing one which will be used for payment of students’ stipends, but for more than nine months, the embassy never accounted for this money even when we told them that we have not paid for medical insurance. We therefore demanded for this money to enable us take two of our students to the hospital which they never provided. Heaven can bear us witness that we have met with the embassy.”
“We tabled our problems for four time but they never bring this money to save the lives of these two students who are still unable to attend classes because of their ill-health.
“We destroyed the furniture in the embassy because, we saw the billboard of the Sokoto state governor very large in the reception hall of the embassy, as civilized students, we see it as betrayal, unpatriotic and uncalled for to hang the portrait of Governor Aliyu Wamako on the wall of the conference hall of the embassy.
“The Defence Attache of the Nigerian mission in Russia, Air Commodore OluRotimi A. Ogunjobi who was the only principal officer pleaded with us the students and did his best by giving us evacuation fee to enable us vacate the premises and transport ourselves home. In that regards, we decided to live the embassy, five students have already left as we were all about to live back to the school. But to our greatest Surprise, a group of police men numbering up to 30 and above drove in through the back door of the embassy, they forcefully arrested us into the police BLACK MARIA VAN, we were then 16 because five persons already left the embassy. That was why every news headline only accounts for 16.”
“The police released us after confirmation from the Rector of the university that we the affected students have no records of hooliganism, or any traceable crime record with the university coupled with the efforts and attestation of Patriotic Nigerians for our outstanding records since our arrival in the Russia Federation on the 17th of March 2011. We were released after 19 hours under detention.
“We appeal to the office to contact the University for Further Investigation about some false allegations which was directed against us. We are proud to state here that we have never exempted ourselves from school and the university is our witness.
“We therefore appeal to the president of the federal republic of Nigeria to terminate the appointment of Amb. Assam Ekanem Assam. He is unprofessional and lacks managerial qualities, apart from the fact that he relegated the embassy to the status of a police post
Tonto Dikeh: I Need Deliverance Like Jim Iyke But I’m Too Shy
Since the story surrounding Jim Iyke’s deliverance on the social media many celebrities have had one reason or the other to react to the issue. While some, who could be described as spiritually dead, are of the view that “it’s not real”, many have praised Jim Iyke for taking a bold step.
Actress Tonto Dikeh who recently attempted suicide is one person who has commended Jim Iyke as she also confessed that she badly need it too.
See her exchange with Jim Iyke below:
Meet Woman With The Biggest Hips In The World
Curvy Mikel Ruffinelli has the world’s biggest hips – measuring a staggering EIGHT feet round her largest hips in the world.
The 39-year-old’s waist measures just 40 inches but her 100 inch hips are as so wide she can’t fit through doorways and has to buy two seats on planes and trains.
Incredibly, the mum-of-four’s largest hips in the world are completely natural and Mikel, from Los Angeles, insists she doesn’t want to lose weight, believing bigger really is beautiful with the world’s largest hips.
See video of her below:
Is she gorgeous or is it too much hips to have? What do you think? Have a say!
Obasanjo depressed after receiving rumours that his son Gbenga, died in the Lagos air crash
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was depressed ,Thursday, immediately he received the rumoured news that his son, Gbenga, was among the victims who died when the Akure-bound Chattered Associated Airline crashed in Lagos.
Obasanjo, clad in a white flowing agbada with blue cap, was a guest at a leadership training programme held at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, when he received a call during a photo session with attendees of the programme.
Vanguard correspondent, who was at the event observed that the former president received many calls during the session while the expression on his face showed that something was wrong.
Obasanjo was seen shivering and shaking shortly after he received the rumoured news, but comported himself and gently left the venue.
During the conversation with one of his callers, Obasanjo loudly said; “which Gbenga? But, he is in Abuja”
Holding the hands of his friend, Prof. Akin Mabogunje, they went straight into a room within the Library complex where they spent almost one hour.
It was learnt that Obasanjo was relieved after speaking with Gbenga.
Late Tasty Fried Chicken MD Bunmi Adedayo buried
10 Reasons Why You Should Not Have s*x Before Marriage
In what is fast becoming a very s*xual world, one might wonder if there still the need for abstinence
Here are 10 reasons to wait till marriage.
1. s*x is a powerful force that can destroy if not used properly. Like atomic power, s*x is the most powerful creative force given to man. When atomic power is used correctly it can create boundless energy; when it is used in the wrong way it destroys life. s*x is the same kind of powerful force. s*x is a gift from God to give us the greatest pleasure, to help in creating a deep companionship with one’s spouse and for procreation of the next generation. But if you play with this powerful force outside the bounds of marriage, it destroys you and those close to you.
2. s*xual activity for young people arrests their psychological, social and academic development. Studies show that when young people engage in premarital s*x, their academic performance declines and their social relationships with family and friends deteriorate. This is because adolescents are too immature to deal with the explosive s*x drive and it tends to dominate their life.
3. The majority of women cannot enjoy s*x outside of the bonds of marriage. The development of a fulfilling s*x life needs the security and peace of the marriage bond. Premarital s*x usually takes place sneaking around in hidden places dealing with the fear of being caught, the fear of pregnancy and feelings of guilt. All these (worrisome) factors undermine pleasure in premarital s*x, most especially for women.
4. Virginity is to be given to the most important person in your life, the person you committed yourself to stay with forever in marriage. Your virginity is the most precious thing you have to give to your spouse. Once you lose it, nothing in the world can bring it back. Don’t lose something so precious in a thoughtless way.
5. Those who engage in premarital s*x run a high risk of contracting one of the many venereal diseases rampant today, as well as losing their fertility. Not just AIDS, but other common disfiguring diseases like herpes have no cure.
7. The best and only method that guarantees 100% against AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases is to wait for marriage to have s*x and maintain fidelity in your marriage.
8. Premarital s*x breaks the 10 Commandments given by God. The 10 Commandments are given to man by God to make man happy. They are not outdated and they are not restrictive. If we follow these laws, we can create happy and prosperous lives. If we don’t follow them, we will pay a heavy price in divorce, disease, abortions, illegitimate children and loneliness. Modern men make a big mistake when they think that they can break these eternal laws and not suffer consequences.
9. Premarital s*x runs the risk of conceiving illegitimate children. Numerous scientific studies show that the children of single mothers suffer psychologically and are less successful socially and academically than children from intact families. Above all, children need both their father and their mother. It is wrong to risk having children who will never have their father’s love, protection and care.
10. If you date and you don’t have s*x, you can forget about that relationship when you stop dating. But if you have s*x with those you date and then break up, the nature of s*xual involvement creates strong, often unpleasant memories for your whole life. Every relationship you break up where you had intimate relations is like a mini-divorce. The psychological difficulties of these mini-divorces does damage to your character. Later, when you are married and go to bed with your beloved spouse, these unpleasant memories will accompany you.
True love waits. If a boy or girl truly loves you, they will want the best for you. They will not want you to suffer fear of disease, unwanted pregnancy and the psychological difficulties of premarital s*x. They will want to experience love with you only in the very best place of all – the love nest of marriage.
Flavour says he's single, that he never proposed to Beverly Heels
"It is not true. I never proposed to anybody. I am still single. Marriage is not on my mind now but my career.
Pics: Khloe Kardashian Steps Out Without Bra, N*pples On Display
Fan Blast P-Square's Elder Brother For Flaunting His Wristwatch And Shoe While Nigerians Mourn Plane Crash Victims
Another said Jude would make dudes rob the Government...lol
Lagos Plane Crash: Full list of passengers and crew members
Feyi Agagu
Femi Akinsanya
Akintunde Joseph
Akeem Akintunde
Tunji Okusanya
Chijioke Duru
Kingsley Amaechi
Deji Afolabi
Mrs. E.O. Alabi
Daji Bernard
Deji Falae
Samson Hassan
Olatunji Okusanya
Crew members
Capt. Yakubu
Flight officer Oyinlola
Engr. Saroh Elaiye
Flight dispatcher Ibrahim
Mr. Felix Tatoye
Cabin attendant Owolabi
Cabin attendant Samson.
The survivors are;
1. Agagu Feyi - Survivor
2. Akintunde Taiwo - Survivor
3. Akintunde Akeem - Survivor
4. Akinsanya Femi - Survivor
5. Unknown male - Survivor
Winner Of BBA 2013, Dillish Mathew NowThe New Face Of GOTV Namibia
Winner of the just concluded controversial African reality TV show Big Brother Africa – The Chase, Dillish Matthew is reaping the fruits of her labor.
While the other former housemates were in Nigeria drinking and celebrating with Nigerian rep, Beverly; Dillish was busy signing a multi-million deal.
Dillish was officially announced as the new face of GoTv Namibia, a pet project of multi-million dollar company, DSTV.
Dillish’s face has already begun to appear on their billboards, congrats to her!!!
P.S: If i were Melvin, Dillish oh Dillish, *sighs*
Singer KCee Acquires Another Exotic Car, A White Bentley
You know, just doing a little mental work and thinking back to all the times the Limpopo master showed off a new car, i’m counting 4 very luxurious and expensive cars; minus the ones we don’t know about.
KCee, might have been on a low key music-wise but his spending spree continues, the singer just showed off his new Bentley.
He follows closely behind Ice Prince who recently got himself a white Bentley too.
Meet The Miracle Man Of The Plane Crash: Femi Akinsanya walked out of the remains of the aircraft
.
It was miraculous survival for Mr. Femi Akinsanya in yesterday’s Associated Airlines’ plane crash
Akinsanya, son- in-law of the late former Governor Olusegun Agagu whose body was being conveyed to Akure, the Ondo State capital from Lagos for burial, walked out of the remains of the Embraer 120 aircraft.
Akinsanya, along with his brother in-law, Mr. Feyi Agagu, the late Agagu’s son, were the only family members of the late governor on board the ill-fated plane.
As it turned out, they were among the seven survivors. As the aircraft crashed, Akinsanya, a Lagos businessman, was seen walking out of the wreckage before the aircraft caught fire. He suffered a minor injury on his head.
As he walked away, apparently conscious, Air Force men who were among the first set of rescuers at the site, stopped him. They assisted him to stop the flow of blood on his head. He told them he wanted to go home to join his family, according to an eyewitness.
But the Air Force personnel told him he was under the Federal Government’s custody and could not go. They took him to the nearby Air Force clinic.
The eye witness said: “I saw one man walk out on his legs. I think he is the only one that walked out.”
It was gathered that Aklinsanya broke the news of the crash to the burial party waiting at the Akure airport to receive the body of the former governor, which was to lie in-state in the Ondo State capital yesterday.
He reportedly spoke to Mr. Femi Agagu, the late former governor’s younger brother, who broke the news to Governor Olusegun Mimiko, who was leading the burial party.
The airline, in a statement, expressed deep regrets and “with all submission to the will of the Almighty” confirmed the “unfortunate accident of one of our aircraft”.
The statement added: “The aircraft was chartered for a flight to Akure on the 3rd of October, 2013.
“We are currently cooperating fully with the aviation regulatory authorities with a view to establishing the remote and immediate causes of this most regrettable and unfortunate accident.
“Our prayers go to the affected families of the departed. We pray for
their souls to rest in peace while we continue to wish and pray for the
speedy and full recovery of the survivors of this grave and sad
accident.”
PHOTOS: Yvonne Nelson Flaunts Hot Legs While Showing Off N560,000 Louis Vuitton Bag
Celebrities have got money and they know how to spend it.Ghanaian actress/producer, Yvonne Nelson was spotted rocking a Louis Vuitton Leather handbag which sells for three thousand, five hundred and fifty US Dollars ($3,550) that’s about N560,000.
Having a fun day in New York on Tuesday, 1st October, 2013, the actress wore an army green tank top, cream shorts and slippers. She completed her look with the glossy Louis Vuitton ‘Melrose Avenue’ bag.
Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic was also spotted rocking same bag at the airport.
Weeks back, it was Genevieve Nnaji and Ini Edo rocking Chanel’s Spring 2013 Lego clutch, which sells for $10,000.
These celebrities are making money so they can afford to buy whatever they want, after all, the money belongs to them.
Thursday 3 October 2013
BREAKING NEWS: Plane crashes at Lagos Airport
A witness said the crash occurred at the local wing of the airport close to the section were JET-A1, plane fuel, is stored.
Fire service officials were seen evacuating the occupants of the plane.
It is not yet clear if there was any casualty.
The spokesman of the Nigeria aviation agencies, Yakubu Datti, asked for more time to get details of the incident.
Update.
NE has learnt that the crash involved a 20-seater Associated airline jet flying to Akure, Ondo State.
An eye witness said the plane
believed to be carrying passengers heading for the burial of former Ondo
State governor, Olusegun Agagu crashed on take off.
3 Suspected Cultists Nabbed Over Murder
The suspects, it was learnt, were arrested following investigation into the incessant clashes between rival cultists by members of a vigilante.
Among the suspected cultists is a 200 level Business Administration student of the Lagos State Polytechnic.
Their identities were given as Olawale Olushote 20; Idowu Gborokini 29 and Seyi
Adewunmi, 26.
According to Olushote, “I was forced into cultism by some of my course mates because of my built and intimidating looks. I was told I could one day become the Capone. But I have never killed anyone.
from left: Seyi Adewunmi, Idowu Gborokini and Olawale Olushote
“Rather, I was attacked by members of Eiye confraternity, where I had
gone to charge my phone. I did not know some members lived in the area.
The two other suspects, Idowu Gborokini and Seyi Adewunmi, however denied being cultists. They claimed to be a musician and a bricklayer, respectively. They said they were arrested during a raid by policemen.
Confirming the arrest, Lagos State Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Damasus Ozoani, said the suspects have been transferred to the Special Anti Robbery Squad, SARS, from where they would be charged to court at the end of investigation.
Okey Bakassy Writes In Support Of Jim Iyke's Deliverance
“Yesterday was The 53rd Anniversary of Nigeria’s ‘Independence’, I refused to comment or send messages for reasons u and I know. If u are reading this message, u are lucky to be alive. Thank God.
I’m fed up with all the noise about my Actor colleague who gained Independence from ‘demonic influence ‘ or ‘Deliverance’ at Synagogue. I respect him for seeking spiritual help when others are shying away from the reality of their situation.
Even those who are ‘Demons’ themselves are throwing insults at Jim. Our level of hypocrisy in Nigeria is nauseating. Established ‘Sinners’ find it convenient to throw stones at those whose stories become public, making it more difficult for people to seek help.
If you have never presented yourself for ‘Deliverance’ keep quiet because ur not sure of what forces are speaking through you.
Congrats Jim for being ‘man enough’……
Have a blessed day pals”. @okeybakassy
Nollywood Actor Flavian Okojie Shot Dead In Benin City
Flavian and former EBS but now NTA (Benin) presenter Omo-kivie Adeola got married barely three weeks ago.
He was also a staff of Edo State Board of Internal Revenue.
His wife shared the information via her Facebook page.
Flavian on set of a movie with his colleagues.
May his soul R.I.P. Amen
Wednesday 2 October 2013
Amaechi alleges attempt by Police to turn Rivers into military state
The governor, who spoke yesterday, at a ceremony at Liberation Stadium, Port Harcourt, to mark the 53rd anniversary of the country’s independence, also urged Rivers people to join forces with the state government to resist the move.
He recalled how the Police dispersed 13,000 newly recruited teachers by the state government at the Liberation Stadium over unfounded excuse that they were hired to protest against the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan.
It would be recalled that the teachers were invited by the state Ministry of Education to collect their posting letters before they were dispersed by the Police command in the state.
The governor said all steps should be taken to thwart attempts by those plotting to disrupt democratic flow in the state.
Amaechi further assured that his administration would continue to deliver the dividends of democracy to the state, adding that he would not compromise on the standard of education.
“We must come together as a people to chase away those who want to turn Rivers State into a military state.
“This state is identified by an elected government and we must identify with a civilian government,” he said.
Pardoned Thief Back In Prison For The Same Crime In Less Than A Year
When
the Chief Justice of Lagos State, Justice Ayotunde Philips, freed 233
inmates from the Kirikiri Prison, in September 2012, she urged them to
go and sin no more.However, barely one year after, one of the inmates, Musa Ojo, has been
arrested for alleged armed robbery. The suspect and stolen car. The
suspect and stolen car.
Operatives of Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, Ikeja, said they reportedly arrested Ojo and two others, now at large, on September 14, after they snatched a Toyota Corolla car at gunpoint.
Police sources told a source that SARS men, who were on patrol at the Ijesha end of Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, saw the robbers and chased them.
The sources said: “The suspects jumped out of the vehicle, when the heat became too much, and took to their heels.” Ojo, was, however, arrested and the vehicle recovered, while the other two escaped.
The suspect admitted to newsmen that he spent one and a half years in prison before being pardoned along with 232 others by the state Chief Judge. The suspect said he went back to robbery because he was tempted by his colleagues and undercover agents.
He said: “I dropped out of school in JSS2 and became an apprentice mechanic but I did not complete my training. After sometime, I got a girl pregnant and became a father with responsibilities.
“Unfortunately, my father is dead and my mother is old so I have no one to help me. “After leaving prison, I started receiving calls from people that they needed vehicles and I was short of money.
“So, I told myself that if I could steal just one car, I would be okay. I did not know that the police had been on my trail from the day I was released.”
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