The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) did not reach an agreement on Earned Allowance due to lecturers despite the Senate’s intervention. The meeting, which was held on Monday, November 21, was convened by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETfund and chaired by its chairman, Senator Jibrin Barau. It was gathered that the Committee adjourned the meeting indefinitely after the two parties failed to reach an agreement on the matter. In attendance at the meeting were the national leadership of ASUU led by its national president, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi; the executive secretary of the…
Author: David Folami
The Presidency has dismissed the assertion that the masses will desert President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. Reacting to the statement by Alhaji Buba Galadim that the masses will abandon Buhari in 2019, the official spokesman, Garba Shehu described the statement as “unfounded and utterly ridiculous.” Galadim, a former national secretary of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) had said ordinary Nigerians were the backbone of Buhari’s mandate “and the only reason he ran for the office is to protect them against the rapacious merchants of corruption who held Nigeria back for decades.” Shehu, however, said Galadima’s calculation and prediction “is…
Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Monday, inaugurated a 330KV power switching station in Ikot Ekpene in Akwa Ibom. The minister, at Ikot Inyang village in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, said that the switch on of the station would boost electricity supply in the country. He said that the station was expected to evacuate electricity from power plants in Alaoji, Afam, Calabar and Ikot Abasi and route same to Ugwuaji in Enugu up to Jos. Fashola said that the development would solve the problem of stranded power as the generating plants would have…
The Ebonyi Government is to enforce its ban on the sale of foreign rice in markets and other outlets in the State. Gov. David Umahi made the disclosure when participants of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Senior Course 39, Jaji, visited him in Abakaliki on Monday. According to the governor, the order would soon be enforced to ensure that the residents patronise home-grown Ebonyi Rice. “I will personally lead a task-force, consisting of the State Executive Council members to various markets and enforce the order. “Individuals who are selling the produce will provide certification of its quality because…
Talented singer, Davido turned 24 yesterday and to celebrate himself, he released photos of himself looking super dapper to make your day.
Popular Nigerian comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka shares five important tips for being a great boss on Accelerate TV’s Boss Moves. Adeyinka, who is also an event compere, revealed that one of these tips is paying salaries on time to ensure his staff retains deep respect for him.
Lil Wayne and Birdman won’t be breaking bread this Thanksgiving. Negotiations for a settlement in their ongoing legal battle have been called off. The camps were reportedly one meeting away from finalising an agreement before the plans were shifted, according to TMZ. Insiders say that the Cash Money boss was upset when Lil Wayne changed his ‘I’m Me’ lyrics at the Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival to shout out Jay Z’s Roc-A-Fella Records instead of his long-time label Cash Money. There, he also yelled ‘suck my d*ck,’ adding insult to injury. Sources also say that if a settlement is going to…
Everyone knows the Nollywood actress never goes wrong when it comes to fashion. She rocked this 2016 Lanre Da Silva collection to the closing gala of the Africa International Film Festival on Saturday evening in Lagos. Her outfit was simply stunning.
Burna Boy found his patience seriously tested during his performance at Phyno’s concert, Phynofest2016, where fans tried to strip him of his shoes and socks. In video clips from the concert shared via Instgram page by HipTv, a fan can be seen untying one of his Nike Air Max sneakers before it was later taken off. According to an Instagram user, c_codenwafor, who also shared a video from the concert, Burna Boy went a step further to take off the second shoe and tossed it at the fan. The singer only got worked up when an attempt was made on…
Award winning musician, D’banj, has dropped a new single with the title ‘Focus’. The DB Records singer comes with his usual energy and creativity in the Killertunes produced track. As far as content is concerned, this track is a compass. You will find a lot of it in the awesome jam.
Justine Skye is out with the visuals for her single ‘You don’t know’ featuring Wizkid. The pair who are thought to be dating leave liitle to no clue in the video as to whether they may be a couple, but rather focus on delivering the music and its message the best possible they can.
Kanye West has weirded out on his fans again and has officially called off the remaining part of his Saint Pablo tour. The news comes days after the controversial rapper cut short his concert in Sacramento after a rant against his fellow artitses, celebrities and dignitaries. Us Weekly reports that Kanye’s Rep confirmed the cancellation, saying: “The remaining dates on the Saint Pablo tour have been cancelled. Tickets will be fully refunded at point of purchase.” According to the reports, Kanye had 21 dates to go in the U.S part of his tour. A source reportedly disclosed to Us Weekly,…
Kanye West has been hospitalised at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, reports say. The rapper, who recently called off the remaining part of his Saint Pablo tour, was taken to the hospital after the police responded to a medical welfare call. According to MTV, the police said he had to be rushed to the medical center for his own health and safety. You will recall that after the cancellation of the Saint Pablo tour, a source who spoke to US weekly said West was stressed. The source said “He’s just exhausted. He’s been working around the…
Seems like recession has got nothing on musical duo, Peter and Paul Okoye. The twins in celebration of their 35th birthday bought a new home in one of Lagos choicest location! Banana Island ofcourse. The duo also celebrated their birthday in their new home and present at the occasion was Aliko Dangote, Omoni Oboli, AY Makun, Iyanya, Freda Francis and others.
Lionel Messi is happy at Barcelona but not in Argentina, former Barcelona coach and fellow Argentinean Cesar Luis Menotti said on Monday. Menotti, 78, blamed the environment which surrounds football in Argentina for the reason fans see a different Messi for Barcelona than for his national team and even suggested the Argentine Football’s Association’s (AFA) poor planning and preparation was responsible for failing to consistently get the best out of Messi. “At Barcelona Messi is happy,” Menotti said in an interview with Diario Sport. “But it seems he’s not allowed to be [happy] here [in Argentina]. We live in so…
Cristiano Ronaldo has told France Football how Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann joked of his “hate” toward the Real Madrid forward when they met shortly after Portugal beat France in the final of Euro 2016. After leading his team to last summer’s final, Ronaldo played just 25 minutes against the hosts at the Stade de France before limping off with a knee injury. The 31-year-old then watched from the dugout as his nation triumphed 1-0 courtesy of Eder’s extra-time winner, allowing a jubilant Ronaldo to lift the Henri Delauney trophy while Griezmann, 25, and his teammates were left devastated. “It’s…
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic says it is an “unreal” feeling after it was revealed the Swedish Football Association have commissioned a statue to be built in his homeland. Ibrahimovic, 35, retired from international football after Euro 2016 having scored 62 goals in 116 games for his country. The news was announced as Ibrahimovic collected the Golden Ball award as Sweden’s Player of the Year for the 10th consecutive season, and the 11th time in the last 12. He will be honoured with a 2.7 metre statue outside the national stadium, the Friends Arena in Stockholm. “It feels unreal,” Ibrahimovic…
Henrikh Mkhitaryan is set to be handed the chance to prove his worth at Manchester United this week with manager Jose Mourinho confirming that the out-of-favour Armenian will face Feyenoord in Thursday’s crucial Europa League tie at Old Trafford. Mkhitaryan, a £26.3 million summer signing from Borussia Dortmund, has made just six appearances for United this season — starting only one game, the 2-1 derby defeat against Manchester City in September. The 27-year-old has made just one senior appearance since being replaced at half-time by Mourinho in the City game, when he was used as a second-half substitute in the…
Manchester City, buoyed by the return of Yaya Toure, will look to seal a spot in the Champions League knockout stage when they travel to Borussia Moenchengladbach on Wednesday to play a team struggling for form. Toure, banned by coach Pep Guardiola following comments by his agent about the manager, returned from a three-month exile to score both goals in City’s 2-1 Premier League win at Crystal Palace on Saturday. Guardiola’s decision to restore the Ivorian has further boosted spirits, already high with the team just a point behind leaders Chelsea in the Premier League. “His personality and his quality…
Arsenal have a gilt-edged opportunity to kick a self-destructive Champions League habit when they host Paris St Germain on Wednesday knowing victory will seal top spot in Group A. The north Londoners have fallen in the last-16 in each of the past six seasons and during that period only once did they finish first in their initial group. Their punishment for finishing runners-up on the other five occasions was harsh, twice being drawn against Bayern Munich and twice against Barcelona, losing all four ties, while even when fortune did favour them they succumbed to Monaco. Even if they do beat…