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I am yet to read the news formally on any news platform. All I av bin seeing are messages claiming they received calls from some parts of the north. Pls, has there been any formal announcement from the sultan or Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs.

This shows that this strike is not ending soon, its rather unfortunate that both ASUU nd FG aren't concerned with welfare of the students

FG condemns ASUU’s new demands
on november 26, 2013 at 2:40 am in news
By LAIDE AKINBOADE & PETER OKUTU
ABUJA — The Federal Government, yesterday, condemned the new conditions which Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, insists must be met before the five-month old strike could be called off.
The three conditions were payment of four months salaries, which accumulated during the period of the strike; immediate implementation of the N1.2 trillion offered by the government to public universities, starting with the release of N100 billion this year and the balance of N1.1 trillion to be spread over five years from 2014.
The union also demanded that the salary arrears must not be paid in piecemeal.

These were some of the resolutions reached by members of the National Executive Council, NEC, of the union that met in Kano on Friday.
Supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike, condemned the new conditions but assured that he would present them before President Goodluck Jonathan.
EBSU breaks ranks, recalls students
Meanwhile, the management of Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, EBSU, yesterday ordered lecturers and students of the institution to return to classes following the inability of ASUU to end its strike.
A statement by the Registrar of the institution, Mr. Sam Egwu, stressed that the institution had resolved to resume academic activities regardless of the ASUU-FG dispute, adding that academic activities would resume in all the campuses of the institution from today, Tuesday, November 26.
EBSU chapter of ASUU however, said that lecturers would not return to classes until their demands were met in line with the position of its national body. http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/11/fg-condemns-asuus-new-demands/

I hope dey'll embark on d strike dis tym

ASUU: 'We'll shut down Nigeria - Labour
Thursday, October 10, 2013




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...Gives FG one-week ultimatum

From PETRUS OBI, Enugu

Labour activist and General Secretary, National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, Joe Ajaero has given the Federal Government one week to resolve its differences with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) or cripple the country with the mother-of-all-strikes.

Ajaero who was speaking during the opening of a training workshop organized for labour leaders in Enugu, threatened to ally with other unions across the country to join ASUU on a solidarity stike if the impasse persists.

He said: "If ASUU issue is not addressed, we will shut this country alongside other unions. We will ally with other unions and make sure that nothing works in this country."

Ajaero said government was being insensitive to the plight of Nigerian students because the children of the rich are studying outside the country.

"This is not a strike based on demand, it's based on agreement. As government, you must honour your agreement. Here, there's no social security, the price of food is high, the same goes for electricity tariff. We are going to join our children to stay at home and let them run the system," he threatened.

The labour leader said that the time has come to bar public office holders form sending their children to schools abroad or travel overseas for free treatment, noting that not until then, will government take the various institutions serious and put things the way they should be.

Ajaero however, reassured electricity workers that the union would ensure that everybody receive their entitlements before the final handover to private investors and urged them to make good and judicious use of the money and not go on spending spree.

"They are playing politics with us but all we have told them is to give us our entitlements and we will handover tomorrow. They said before the end of this week; if we don't see evidence of payment, we won't handover."

According to him, the workshop is to prepare them for better management of the funds through skill acquisitions and entrepreneurial skills and urged them to take the workshop serious.

http://odili.net/news/source/2013/oct/10/513.html

Before BRT drivers kill us all

by Bayo Olupohunda (bayoolupohunda@yahoo.com)

"I will kill you and nothing will happen. Useless woman, you die you be saara'', the area-boy looking Bus Rapid Transit driver fumed and raged as the traffic slowed down at the Lekki Roundabout in Eti Osa, Lagos. The subject of his rage was a private vehicle driven by a lady who had out of panic swerved dangerously to avoid being rammed from behind by the bus. Earlier at the Ajah terminus of the BRT, I had watched in horror as the same red painted LAGBUS with serial number GO14 and registration number AGL173XA recklessly joined the expressway as he made to leave the terminus. With headlights flashing and horn blaring, horrified motorists frantically got out of its way to avoid being hit. The driver became even more reckless as he sped towards Obalende. Swerving dangerously from side to side with the horn blaring menacingly, he warned other motorists to steer clear of his way or risk being crushed. At a point in the journey, he peered out and hollered invectives at another motorist, ''Ma pa e danu'', which literally translates to (I will send you to your early grave). It was scary. The driver was simply uncontrollable and abusive. He kept raining invectives on any passenger who dared to challenge him on his irresponsible driving.

In spite of several warnings by passengers and other motorists who were horrified at his reckless disregard for traffic regulations, he impudently drove on. His road rage created panic among motorists. With the manner the driver behaved on the afternoon of Monday, September 28, 2013, it was clear he was either under the influence of intoxicants or that he thought himself above the law. It was a most terrifying sight. At the Chevron toll point, the speed from Ajah was so much that he almost rammed the toll barrier. The alarm bell at the toll gate went off. But he hardly noticed. He simply increased his speed. Motorists who had noticed the long, monstrous vehicle barrelling at a top speed towards them cleared out of its way in panic. Then came the moment that shocked motorists, passengers and pedestrians alike. A female driver on the fast lane had been oblivious of the bus racing towards her. Then without notice, the BRT driver accelerated, and almost ran the woman over. The woman, out of fright, quickly swerved to the middle lane. It was a miracle that she did not cause multiple accidents. The driver levelled up with her car and let out unprintable rant at the hapless woman. It was the height of irresponsibility by a driver who was supposed to be aware of the importance of safety on our roads. Still he drove on, exhibiting more impudence towards Obalende.

In Lagos, the menace of BRT bus drivers is fast becoming one of the major hazards that make driving in this mega city a dangerous experience. But the recklessness displayed by the driver narrated above will pale into insignificance when compared to the danger their fleet constitutes to road users.

Still on the same Lekki-Epe Expressway, on a day that it rained cat and dog in the metropolis, another BRT vehicle with serial number FO15 and number plate XD 773 LSD suddenly emerged from nowhere and blocked the entire stretch of road linking Badore and Lekki- Epe Expressway. The bus, driven by one of the many reckless drivers in the BRT fleet had rammed a bus on the side damaging it in the process. Then, an argument soon snowballed into fisticuffs between the two drivers. The policemen at the scene of the accident wasted no time in blaming the BRT bus driver for reckless driving and for failing to observe the right-of-way. The traffic infraction and the argument that followed soon resulted into a major hold-up that lasted well over an hour on the busy intersection. But the encounter was not surprising. It fits conveniently into the recklessness that has come to define the operation of Bus Rapid Transit in Lagos. Across the city, BRT drivers have become notorious for their speed and impatience with passengers and motorists. They consider other road users as flies who can be crushed or maimed at will. With the frequent road rage displayed on Lagos roads by BRT drivers, it will not be long before avoidable carnage starts to happen if their recklessness is not curtailed. Recently, on the same Lekki-Epe Expressway, an elderly woman narrowly escaped being run over by a LAGBUS. In her attempt to disembark from the bus, the driver suddenly stepped on the accelerator. He complained that the woman was too slow to alight from the bus. Due to the sudden jolt, the woman missed her step and fell face down on the hard road. The driver drove on unperturbed. She narrowly missed being crushed by the huge tyres of the bus. Even when other passengers rebuked the driver, he remained adamant.

For most Lagos residents, that type of encounter has become a daily occurrence. At the Victoria Garden City roundabout, another BRT driver caused a multiple accident the other day. Coming with full speed from CMS, he arrived at the roundabout only to realise too late that he had to slow down. But it was too late. He cannoned into a car in his path. This caused a ricochet as the car also rammed into another car in front of it. While the chaos lasted, the reckless BRT driver tried to justify his action. He claimed to be in the right.

On another experience, yet another LAGBUS driver engaged in an open fight with a private car driver. He had been hell-bent on not ceding the right of way to the other motorist. In his attempt to forcefully bulldoze the bus through, he caused a massive dent on the car's rear. This action infuriated other motorists. But rather than being contrite, the driver stuck to his guns and became violently abusive. The ensuing argument later snowballed into a physical combat. As the fight raged, the police only stood to watch the chaos.

Reports have continued to detail the atrocities of BRT drivers. A soldier was reportedly crushed to death a few weeks ago by a BRT bus in the city. On the Ikorodu-Ketu road where you have one of the highest concentrations of BRT buses, they are known for excessive speed, traffic breaches and constant road rage. For the Lagos motorist, the fear of BRT drivers is the beginning of wisdom. From Ikorodu to Mile 12, down to Obalende, the story is the same.

Apart from the frequent violations of all known traffic regulations by BRT drivers, there is also the issue of maintenance. Governor Babatunde Fashola rightly expressed concern about the state of the buses and the attitude of drivers at a meeting with the operators recently. Many of the buses have become rickety and run down. This is due to the reckless handling of the buses and poor maintenance culture. Four years after its introduction, the BRT project is fast becoming a nightmare to Lagosians. The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority should be alive to its responsibilities. As the regulatory body, LAMATA should have functioning complaints and monitoring units that will check the activities of the drivers and staff under the fleet of LAGBUS and those operated by the National Union of Road Transport Workers Cooperative. Erring drivers found to contravene the state traffic laws should be punished. The BRT project is too important to be allowed to die.

http://odili.net/news/source/2013/oct/10/821.html

wesley80: Nigeria's first 5 star hotel? Someone needs to educate me. Meanwhile FTC.

emmysenior: 1st what? Are you serious?

Sometimes, some lies can resurrect a dead person.

Yea, its d first 5 star hotel in Nigeria.......u can confirm elsewhere

GEJ has a number of acheivements I won't want us to forget:
1. Jan 1st fuel subsidy removal
2. Boko Haram
3. ASUU strike
4. Doctors' strike
5. ASUP strike
6. World's most cursed president (confirm on google if you doubt)

And the list goes on and on....

The guy is the greatest mistake Nigeria ever made
JONATHAN...Just On National Assignment To Hurt All Nigerians

By DailyPost Staff on October 3, 2013

Reports reaching DailyPost’s newsdesk, have it that an Associated Airline plane carrying the body of late Agagu to Akure, has crashed in Lagos.

According to those present around the scene, the crash happened at the local wing of the airport, close to the section where JET-A1, plane fuel is stored.

As at the time of filing in this report, fire service officials were seen evacuating the occupants of the plane and it is not yet clear if there is any casualty.

Yakubu Datti, the spokesman of the Nigeria aviation agencies, has asked for more time to get concrete details of the accident.


However, Segun Demuren, the son of Harold Demuren, who was the immediate former Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, has tweeted his own account of the crash:

Congrats to all of them

On the issue of comparing private with govt universities, I beliv dey can't be compared cos dere is difference in their tuition fees and their lecturers have different orientaion compared to those in govt schools
I remember in my 300 level, a lecturer from a private uni took us a course and [b][/b]over 50% of d class had an A in dat course which has never happened. Infact, some of d faculty lecturers wanted to probe the result.
Anywayz, congrats to dem ooooo

This Jonathan guy has nothin to offer Nigerians, all he's after is how he'll return to office in 2015.....mtcheeeeeeeww
Later, some yeye pple will say he's d best.........nonesense

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adisa204: Wow both movies are very nice but I choose WHD cause it has more suspense,humour.And to my knowledge I work at the cinemas,customers prefere White house down to olympus of fallen.

Thanx for d insight

Olympus has fallen is a great movie........but I vote for white house down. Its more action and emotion filled. Imagine 3 presidents in one day.....ita a BAM.

luvola: news update - ASUU-lasu finally call off strike today and await the nec meeting to be held on wed, they also resolve to accept f.g proposal. kudos to the union.

Pls, can u give the source of ur information?

maasoap: And to you, banning the use of hijab in Lagos state is "following strictly the rule of law". Check that law of yours again.

What law? When the case is still in court

maclatunji: ^What if the Lagos State Government is coming up with conflicting reactions?

Then let's wait nd see who's lieing. If its Lagos State Govt. Or Punch Newspaper

Lagos Commissioner for Information Just claimed that Punch Newspapers lied on the LagosHijabBan in a Press Release. He claimed that the Lagos State Government has not banned the use of hijab in secondary schools.

The Lagos State government has denied banning use of hijab in public schools, as the issue is still being looked into with a view to taking a broad-based stand on it.


Muslims protest punishment of pupils for wearing hijab
In a reaction to a report by Punch newspaper which credited the Commissioner for Education, Olayinka Oladunjoye, with writing off the possibility of allowing hijab in public schools, the state government rejected the report as incorrect, sensational and out of context.

The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Lateef Ibirogba, said the government was still making wide consultations on the issue and will only come up with a position after exhausting all the avenues that will allow for a peaceful resolution of the matter.

To avoid a needless heightening of tension, the Commissioner advised the people of the state, particularly Muslim faithful, not to allow people with diabolic intentions to trivialise the issue of sustaining the peaceful co-existence of the diverse groups in the state.

He also urged media practitioners to avoid sensationalism and inflammatory statement in their reportage of government activities so as not to create unnecessary confusion and misrepresentation of government position.

According to him, what Mrs Olayinka explained at the briefing was that the government had held meetings with some key stakeholders and would still consult widely before taking a position, saying “it will therefore be premature and pre-emptive to say that government has rejected the use of hijab in public schools in Lagos”.

The Commissioner added that it was strange that the explanation of a public officer about on-going effort to resolve an issue could be misconstrued to mean that government had taken a negative position on such an issue.

He thanked Lagos residents for tolerating one another by living peacefully without playing up divisive interests and advised them to continue to be their brothers’ keepers.


http://www.channelstv.com/home/2013/05/20/weve-not-banned-use-of-hijab-in-public-schools-lagos-government/

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Insha Allah, I'll be there....I attended it 2 years ago and it was a very nice program.

gbamu gbamu

UR, FATHER:
You guys should be careful when insulting them o u can insult nepa no wahala but police make una no insult them becos u may go and insult a trigger-happy police man dem go just shoot you run nothing go happen!

lol, , it's the police, no doubt. I hate; emm, dislike those guys in black, they're nothing but a menace to the society

High_flyer:
Two kids were playing with their toys when the one of them said " My dad is very strong I saw him pushing a truck all by himself" The other smiled and said" My dad is very strong he kill a lion with his bare hands. The later took it as a challenge and said " my dad killed two robbers with one bullet. The other replied, this time out of envy " My dad will killed your dad if they fight because he is superman .
Pls I am not too good at jokes

Nawaoo, wen u no say, u're not good at jokes, why did you post in d first place, but try harder next time

bimbor:
A bike from Ketu to Ikordu will cost u 1,000 naira.

Is that so? I can't believe that.

Thanks for this great information, May Allah reward us abundantly. AMIN

javalove:
[size=8pt][size=8pt]A girl woke up had her bath dressed as muslim, entered the mosque, WAITED FOR JUMAT SERVICE TO COMMENCE. . .and she exploded. . .!!!![/size][/size]

If it was a muslim, i turst naija reporters. . they already have ready made headlines for these kinds of incidents. . .CNN, BBC and other foreign liars will be flashing it for like one week. . .RELIGIOUS CRISIS IN NIGERIA. . .lol

javalove:
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Thousands of women and children are being killed in Palestine everyday but CNN prefers to give radiance to bombings in Iraq. . .War on "terror". . .Terror that they invented themselves. . .

Just a few weeks ago, israel attached a gaza bound aid ship abd killed 9 unarmed turkish nationals. . .its not called terrorism. . .

2 yrs ago, over a thousand women and children were killed in gaza by isrelites, its not called terrorism. . .

In dubai, some israeli nationals disguised a d killed someone in a building, despite video evidences and theb faces of the real culprits were seen, nothing happened in the media. . .it wasnt called terrorism. . .

In US last month, a man flew a plane into a government building in protest for some taz issues, it was not called terrorism. . .

So what is terrorism. . .cos i see lots of ignoramus use the word anyhow on this thread. . . .
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Anywyaz, we are in the month of ramadan, i enjoin my UI brothers to embrace peace as we muslims are peace loving people. . YES WE ARE. . .you can say whatever you want. . . .

May Allah help we muslims.

@ Jarus, May Allh reward you for this great initiative, pls add me on the list, I'll be there Insha Allah. Ma salam