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.

PRESIDENCY THREATENS APC LEADERS WITH TREASON •As party calls for immediate impeachment of Jonathan

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday challenged former President Olusegun Obasanjo to prove his claims in the 18-page letter accusing the president of sundry misdemeanour including the training of 1000 snipers towards 2015 election or shut up forever.

APC, party of angry politicians -Sule Lamido •Rules out plans to join them

The speculated crack in the ranks of G7 governors has started coming to the fore as the governor of Jigawa State, Dr Sule Lamido, finally ruled out the possibility of joining his colleagues in the group in their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Olaniyan: Boko Haram: Patience Jonathan changes name

Olaniyan: Boko Haram: Patience Jonathan changes name

Boko Haram: Patience Jonathan changes name

The First Lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan on Friday inaugurated the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme Maternal and Child Health otherwise known as MAMA Project with a declaration that henceforth she should no longer be called Patience but “Mama Peace.”

N’Assembly panel on oil benchmark adjourns indefinitely

Nigerians will have to wait till the first quarter of next year before the 2014 budget will be passed due to the decision of the joint conference committee of the National Assembly on the determination of the benchmark oil price to adjourn its sitting indefinitely.

The committee made up of senators and members of the House of Representatives is saddled with the responsibility of harmonising the different positions on the oil benchmark that will be acceptable to both chambers of the National Assembly for the 2014 budget.

Police tear-gas Rivers lawmakers •Stop them from reconvening

THE political crisis in Rivers State reached another crescendo Thursday as men of the state police command tear-gassed members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and journalists in Port Harcourt.

Members of the state’s House of Assembly who are aligned with the state governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, had attempted to access the premises of the House of Assembly to resume legislative proceedings following the judgement of an Abuja High Court, which insisted the National Assembly had no right to assume the functions of the state assembly.

20 Achievers University students bag first class honours

20 graduating students of Achievers Private University in Owo local government area of Ondo State have bagged First Class Honours Degrees. The First Class graduates were of the 2011/2012 academic session.

At its second convocation ceremony held yesterday in Owo, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adebayo Odebiyi said the results of the students have been quite encouraging.

Odebiyi noted that the 2011/2012 graduates of the institution have already completed their National Youth Service Corps [NYSC] programmes from the various states they were posted to, adding that those in the 2012/2013 are still undergoing the mandatory national programme.

Tread with caution – Tukur warns Obasanjo over letter to President Jonathan

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Bamanga Tukur has reacted to a letter written by former President, Olusegun Obasanjo to President Goodluck Jonathan.

Tukur in a terse statement released today by his Media Adviser, Oliver Opara, described Obasanjo’s 18 page letter as ‘unfortunate and unexpected’.

Boko Haram leader, Shekau claims attack on Military, vows to bomb America

Boko Haram spiritual leader, Abubakar Shekau, has claimed responsibility for December 2 attacks on military formations, Daily Trust has reported.

Shekau, who spoke in Arabic, Hausa and Kanuri in a 40 minutes recorded video, rejoiced over the successful attack on Nigerian forces and vowed to extend the “crusade” to the shores of the United States of America.

The sect had attacked the 79 Composite Group of the Nigerian Air Force in Maiduguri, destroying five aircrafts and buildings. It also bombed the 333 Artillery Regiment in Maiduguri, destroying structures and vehicles.

Boko Haram Claims Responsibility for Nigerian Military Base Attack

The leader of Nigerian militant group Boko Haram says his group was responsible for an attack on a Nigerian military base earlier this month.
 
Abubakar Shekau made the comments in a 40-minute video made public through Nigerian journalists on Thursday.

Jonathan, Obasanjo in kenya breakfast meeting •Atiku, Jubril Aminu, Sagay, Kashamu, others react to letter

BARELY 24 hours after the media release of a pungent letter to President Goodluck Jonathan, former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, joined Jonathan for breakfast in Nairobi, Kenya, on Thursday.

Jonathan was in the country as guest of President Uhuru Kenyatta, where he joined other African leaders at the 50th Independence anniversary celebration of the East African country.

We’re waiting for sack letters, say defiant lecturers

Striking lecturers in the nation’s public universities on Monday made good their decision not to return to work as directed by the Federal Government.

The striking teachers also refused to sign the attendance registers in their respective institutions as ordered by the government.

N’Assembly may demand 2014 budget from Amaechi

The National Assembly may request the Rivers State Governor,  Mr. Rotimi Amaechi,  to forward the state’s 2014 appropriation bill to it if he failed to do so on his own, at the appropriate time.

The senator, representing Rivers South East Senatorial District, Magnus Abe, said this during an interview with our correspondent on Sunday.

BENITA OKOJIE

In the 90s, Benita Okojie, at the tender age of 12, was a sensation as a gospel music child artiste. Now 24, the multiple award-winner relives the experience of stardom and adulthood 

Child stars face a lot of pressures while growing up, did you experience such?

I did but the winning factor for me was the close relationship I had with God and my family. I did not shut my loved ones out of my life. They are the ones who can tell me the truth about anything, no matter how big it is. I have a good relationship with my parents and I talk to them about everything. My mother, especially, was a pillar of strength for me and I was able to tell her a lot of things and she helped me through all the changes. I am a very spiritual being and I pray a lot.

How did you handle the superstar treatment in school?

Kanye West compares on-stage risks to 'being a police officer' or 'in war'

He's a music mogul, a father and one half of "a love story for the ages," but the truth is it's not easy being Kanye West — according to Kanye West. In fact, it's downright dangerous.

In a recent interview with SaturdayNightOnline.com, the rapper compared the perils of his on-stage maneuvers to those faced by members of law enforcement and soldiers on the front lines.

“Like, I’m just giving of my body on the stage; I’m putting my life at risk, literally!” West said of his performances.

Former Governor of Kwara State and serving Senator, Bukola Saraki has revealed plans to liberate not less that five thousand Kwara youths from the clutches of unemployment.

He made the revelation today at the launch of the Kwara Youth Technical summit organized by his senatorial district constituency office at the King Stone Hotels, Ilorin, Kwara state.

Fashola seeks financing for Lagos infrastructure projects from Chinese investors

Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola in a bid to sustain the tempo of infrastructural development the state has returned from a three day visit to China where he led members of the State Executive Council to meetings with major Public Private Partnership financial institutions and construction firms in Beijing.

Top on their agenda during the various meetings and inspection was the financing of infrastructure in Lagos through Public Private Partnerships especially in the areas of housing, roads and bridges as well as the Lekki Free Zone.

Jonathan vows to conclude national conference before 2015 election

The proposed national conference will be completed  before the 2015 general elections, President Goodluck Jonathan has assured.
The gave this assurance in Abuja on today while addressing the leaders of Ohaneze Ndigbo and the South-East Geo-Political Zone, who paid him a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa.

This assurance came on the heels of speculations that the Federal Government intended to drag the national confab till 2013

Tambuwal accusses Jonathan of aiding corruption

House of Representatives Speaker Aminu Waziri Tambuwal took a swipe at President Goodluck Jonathan today accusing him of encouraging corruption in the country by the way he has been handling of corruption cases.

Tambuwal disclosed this  in Abuja today when accosted by journalists after he presented a paper titled “The Role of the Legislature in the Fight Against Corruption in Nigeria” at a one-day round-table  marking the International Anti-Corruption Day organised by the Abuja Branch of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA).

The speaker alleged that the president’s body language seems to be encouraging graft in the country.

Tambuwal specifically accused Jonathan of refusing to take on high profile corruption cases exposed by the various committees of the National Assembly.

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