ASUU finally calls off strike

After 169 days Nigerian public Universities are now open for academic activities as the National Executive Council (NEC) of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) suspends its action.

The national President of the Union, Dr. Nasir Isa Fagge announced the suspension of the action at the Federal University of Technology (FUT) Minna after a 17 hour council meeting.

Announcing the council decision Fagge said, “NEC resolved to suspend the strike embarked upon on the 1st July 2013, with effect from Tuesday December 17th, 2013 and directs its branches to resume work forthwith”.

Deeper life in Christ

Overview

What does it mean when we say we want to "go deeper" in our faith? What should we go deeper into? 1 John spells out exactly what a deep life with Christ looks like and why really knowing Christ is the most important piece.

Session One

Deep Joy
To know deep, lasting joy, we have to truly know Christ.
1 John 1:1–4

Sincere Christians universally want to “go deeper” in faith and knowledge of the Scripture. With this in mind, we wanted to create a Bible study that would be exegetically strong and focused on personal spiritual vitality. For a variety of reasons, 1 John fits the bill. The subject matter is simple and straightforward: truth (right doctrine), obedience (right living), and love (right relationships). The cyclical structure of the book invites deeper reflection on these themes. And the letter’s original purpose was to strengthen and assure new believers.

But spiritual depth isn’t simply about knowledge (a common misconception), but about everyday life and relationships. And where better to begin than reflecting on how to have deeper joy in Christ?

Chronology of Nelson Mandela’s life

As the remains of a great African icon, Nelson Mandela, the first South African post-apartheid President, are committed to mother earth today in Qunu, here are some of the memorable moments of Mandiba’s life before his passage.   

1918, July 18: Born Rolihlahla at Mvezo village in Transkei, one of 13 children in a family with connections to Thembu royalty.

1925: Attends primary school near Qunu. Teacher names him Nelson, in line with the custom at the time of giving English names to children.

Village heads beat up monarch over chieftaincy disagreement

Scores of angry youths on Saturday went on the rampage in Ayetoro, Yewa North Local Government Area, Ogun State, following an alleged assault on the Alaye of Ayetoro, Oba Azeez Adelakun, by 10 village heads, popularly called baales.

The youths also took to the streets on Sunday and prevented the opening of the market in the town, while other businesses were forced to close shops.

YEMI ALADE DENIES DATING HER MANAGER

When Yemi Alade  emerged as winner of Peak Talent Show, within four years her eyes opened and she realized that she have to make something out of this talent. Rumour has it that she is dating her manager, and she wants us to know that the answer to that rumour lies in the lyrics of her song, ‘Johnny’, she wants us to listen to that track and get our answers.She said the truth of the matter is that when it comes to her relationship she always try to let it reflect in her songs. Her relationship status at the moment is in ‘Johnny’, so if you listen to the song, you will know what’s happening in her life. The truth is she is not dating him.

Impeach Jonathan now, APC tells N’ Assembly

The All Progressives Congress has called on the National Assembly to immediately commence the process of impeaching President Goodluck Jonathan for alleged gross misconduct.

It  said  in a statement on Sunday by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, that Jonathan’s impeachment  would  save Nigeria from imminent collapse.

Alleged N6b pension fraud: EFCC grills Oronsaye

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) detectives have grilled a former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mr. Steve Oronsaye, for alleged N6.2billion pension scam during his tenure.

About N5billion in bogus contracts were allegedly awarded and payments made between January 2009 and November 2010 while Oronsaye was in office.

The scandal was uncovered in the Pension Unit of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF).

Four companies are being investigated by the EFCC on the scandal. They are Frederick Hamilton Global Limited, Xangee Technologies, Fatidek Venture and Obanlado Enterprises.