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We are still on strike – ASUU

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said the ongoing strike is still on, ahead of a crucial meeting with the federal government, today, Monday. ASUU’s national president, Biodun Ogunyemi, stated said this in an interview with newsmen on Sunday in Lagos. “We are going into another round of meeting with representatives of the Federal government tomorrow, Sept. 18,” Ogunyemi said. “We are still on strike. However, we are hoping that we will sort out all the grey areas and hope, too, that the Federal government will show sincerity…

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IPOB sponsored by treasury looters – FG

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The Federal Government has said the Indigenous People of Biafra is being sponsored by certain disgruntled elements to sabotage the Buhari administration, under the guise of fighting for the rights of the people of the South-East. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, made the allegation on behalf of the government on Sunday. He said that the outlawed organisation was not set up to fight for anyone, but to destabilise the country. He said, ”Nigerians must understand that IPOB was not set up to fight for the right…

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POLITICSBiafra: Falana blasts Obasanjo, Jonathan over advice to Buhari on IPOB

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A human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has criticized two former presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, over their advice to President Muhammadu Buhari on how to tackle the tensions caused by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Falana called on Obasanjo to apologise to Nigerians over the deployment of the military, to invade communities under his administration. Obasanjo had said: “I don’t see anything wrong in that (Buhari meeting with Kanu). I would not object to that; if anything, I would encourage it. I would want to meet Kanu myself…

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Nigeria with endless talents cannot fail – Osinbajo

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Elated by the potentialities of Nigeria and with its endless flow of talents, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, is optimistic that the nation would be great. Osinbajo expressed the optimism at a literally event, “Activating Success with Love Idoko’’ and presentation of “Celebrating 100 Episodes’’ being broadcast-to-print works of a young Nigerian, Love Idoko. He said that the works of the author showcased the future of the country. According to him, the calibre of persons who graced the event is a reflection of the saying that “what you sow you reap’’.…

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World’s oldest woman dies in Jamaica

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The world’s oldest person Violet Brown has died in Jamaica at the age of 117 years and 189 days old. Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed his condolences in a Facebook post, calling her “an inspiring woman.” The woman known as “Aunt V” died Friday at a local hospital, where she had been treated for heart arrhythmia and dehydration. With her death, the Gerontology Research Group lists Nabi Tajima of Japan was the oldest surviving person. She was born on Aug. 4, 1900. Brown spent much of her life…

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FIFA 18 ratings: Cristiano Ronaldo named best player

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Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo retained his EA crown as the highest-rated player in FIFA 18 as EA Sports completed their unveiling of the top 100 stars in this year’s game on Monday. The Portgual international was given a 94 overall rating by the creators – the same rating he received for last year’s game – following his 42-goal campaign that fired Madrid to a famous treble. He is rated one better than his Barcelona rival, and outscores Messi on every stat bar dribbling and passing. There were spots in FIFA’s…

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Nollywood actor drums support for local fashion

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Nollywood actor, Ramsey Noah, has called on Nigerians to appreciate and patronise indigenous fashion designers to move the fashion industry forward. The veteran actor made the when he addressed guests at the Tozali African Fashion and cultural week on Friday in Abuja. “It is good we love and appreciate our own designers. We have the best in the world and by patronising them, the industry will experience positive change for the better. “Let us wear our own and show the world that we have it all,” Noah said. The event…

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Man United’s Jose Mourinho unclear on severity of Paul Pogba injury

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Paul Pogba has been ruled out for “a few matches” by Jose Mourinho but the Manchester United manager has admitted he still does not know the severity of the midfielder’s problem. Pogba left Old Trafford on crutches on Tuesday night after suffering a hamstring injury during the first half of the 3-0 win over Basel in the Champions League. Sources said after the game that the club feared he could be out through the Liverpool game on Oct. 14, before he had a scan at Carrington on Wednesday. Mourinho said at…

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Bill Cosby sexual assault retrial set for April 2018

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U.S. actor, Bill Cosby’s retrial on charges of sexual assault has been scheduled for April 2, 2018, the Pennsylvania Court said on Friday. The 80-year-old Cosby is charged with three felony counts of aggravated indecent assault for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting accuser, Andrea Constand, at his home in 2004. Cosby already stood trial in June but Judge Steven O’Neill declared a mistrial after the jury was unable to agree on a verdict. The actor hired new lawyers for the retrial, including Tom Mesereau, who is best-known for his part…

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Nollywood actor plans film on xenophobia

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Nigerian Popular Nollywood actor, Mr John Okafor, also known as “Ibu’’ is planning to shoot a movie involving stars from Liberia, Kenya, Ghana and Botswana, to highlight evils of xenophobia. Okafor, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Johannesburg, on Friday that majority of the actors would also be South Africans. He said that the movie would turn the table around and help in promoting peace on the long run. He said that the script of the movie was being written by some gifted writers while planning and pre-production…

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