ASUU decries alleged intimidation of members in UNILAG (Nation)
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday alleged intimation of its members in the University of Lagos by the institution’s Pro Chancellor, Dr Wale Babalakin. The ASUU National President, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, who made the allegation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, advised Babalakin to end the alleged high-handedness in the interest of university education. “Our attention has been drawn to the way the pro-chancellor, Dr Wale Babalakin, is ruling the University… Read more
Osinbajo in Germany, says grand corruption Nigeria’s greatest problem (Nation)
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the problem with Nigeria is not about resources or planning, but the poor management of resources in the past. This was contained in a statement by Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President, Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, on Monday in Abuja. Fielding questions from a cross section of Nigerians in Germany on Sunday night, Osinbajo said that those who made away with the nation’s resources should be made to account… Read more
Buhari, Amosun meet in Aso Rock (Nation)
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind closed doors with the Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Recall that the preferred candidate of Amosun, Adekunle Akinlade has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Allied People’s Movement (APM) due to controversies that trailed the governorship primary elections. Other loyalists of the Governor have also dumped the APC. Read Also: I’ll ensure Akinlade succeeds me, Amosun vows But Amosun has remained a member of the ruling party.… Read more
2019: Kano PRP guber candidate calls for issue-based campaign (Nation)
The gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Malam Salihu Sagir Takai on Monday has advocated for issue-based campaign among political parties in the country, devoid of hate-speech, fake news and negative tendencies. Takai who stated this at Kano NUJ Press Centre during the launching of a website platform by Takai 2019 New Media Team, urged his teeming supporters across the state to always uphold truth, honesty and sincerity of purpose while campaigning for the party’s victory in the… Read more
FG distributes food items to 45,000 displaced households in Borno (Nation)
The Federal Government (FG) on Monday said it had provided food assistance to 45,000 displaced households on monthly basis in Borno State, under its Food Emergency Intervention for Northeast Programme. The Programme’s Supervisor, Navy Cdr. Manga Danjuma, disclosed this in Maiduguri to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He said that assorted food items were provided to each of the deserving families at designated Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps, host and liberated communities based in Borno. Danjuma also said that… Read more
EFCC receives 75 petitions in Gombe in one year (Nation)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has received 75 petitions in the last one year in Gombe State, under its North East zonal office. Head of Operations in the zone, Mr Friday Ebelo disclosed this on Monday at the occasion of the road walk against corruption commemorating the 2018 World Anti-Corruption Day in Gombe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of this year’s event is “Say No to Corruption, Every No Counts’’. Ebelo… Read more
Seven suspected cultists docked in Ogun (Nation)
Seven suspected secret cult members were on Monday brought before an Ota Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State. The accused are Shobande Akeem, 28, Sunday David, 32, Quwin Jese, 21, Ismaila Raheem, 25, Abiodun Ajifolawe, 25, Ibrahim Adetunji, 25, and Segun Adeola, 33. They are facing trial on a two-count charge of membership of unlawful society and breach of peace. The Prosecutor, Sgt. Abdulkareem Mustapha, told the court that the accused committed the offences on Nov. 30 at about 4.30 p.m at… Read more
Woman docked over alleged N1.4m theft (Nation)
A 32-year-old man, Chima Ebirim, was on Monday arraigned in Ota, Ogun State over alleged theft of N 1.4 million. Ebirim, who lives at No. 5, Adeniyi Street, Iyana-Iyesi, Ota, is facing a count charge of stealing before an Ota Chief Magistrates’ Court, but he pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Sgt. Abdulkareem Mustapha, told the court that the accused stole the sum from Mr Adolphus Ezia on Feb. 15, 2016, at Dalemo, Ota. Mustapha said that the accused collected a Toyota… Read more
Nigeria population to increase by 68m with current fertility rate – Osinbajo (Nation)
Nigeria population will increase by additional 68 million by 2030 with the current prevailing growth rate, the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has said. The Vice President who was speaking at the just concluded 5th National Family Planing conference in Abuja posited that with over 180 million population, the country’s fertility rate poses a problem. The Vice President who was represented by Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, said “if Nigeria’s prevailing annual population growth rate 3.2 percent persists, we will… Read more
Child on death row in South Sudan as state executions escalate – rights group (CNN)
State-sanctioned executions are on the rise in South Sudan and people who were children at the time of the crime are among those who have received the death penalty, according to a new report by Amnesty International. Based on information compiled from legal professionals and government officials, Amnesty says the country has executed seven people, including one who was a child at the time of their offense, in 2018. This represents the highest number of executions since South Sudan became the world’s youngest nation following independence in 2011, according to Amnesty International. Read more
‘I can’t breathe.’ Jamal Khashoggi’s last words disclosed in transcript, source says (CNN)
“I can’t breathe.” These were the final words uttered by Jamal Khashoggi after he was set upon by a Saudi hit squad at the country’s consulate in Istanbul, according to a source briefed on the investigation into the killing of the Washington Post columnist. The source, who has read a translated transcript of an audio recording of Khashoggi’s painful last moments, said it was clear that the killing on October 2 was no botched rendition attempt, but the execution of a premeditated plan to murder the journalist. During the course of the gruesome scene, the source describes Khashoggi struggling against a group of people determined to kill him. “I can’t breathe,” Khashoggi says. “I can’t breathe.”…Read more
Macron to address French nation as students blockade dozens of schools (CNN)
France’s beleaguered president, Emmanuel Macron, will address the nation later Monday amid widespread protests that over the past four weeks have morphed from a grassroots movement against fuel tax hikes, to disparate demonstrations against his presidency. On Monday morning, as Macron met trade unions and business leaders ahead of tonight’s much-anticipated national address, French students took further action. Read more
England winger Jadon Sancho’s value rises 806% to £79.44m in three months (BBC Sports)
England winger Jadon Sancho’s transfer value has risen by an astonishing 806% to £79.44m over the past three months, according to new analysis. The figures, from CIES Football Observatory, show the 18-year-old ex-Manchester City player’s rapid rise. Sancho, who made his senior England debut in October, joined Borussia Dortmund for about £10m in 2017 and was valued at £8.77m in September. Read more
Joe Gomez: Liverpool defender signs new contract until summer of 2024 (BBC Sports)
Joe Gomez has made 58 appearances for Liverpool since joining the club in 2015. Liverpool defender Joe Gomez has signed a new contract with the club until the summer of 2024. The 21-year-old joined the Reds from Charlton Athletic in 2015. He has played 18 times for Jurgen Klopp’s side this campaign, but could be out for up to six weeks after suffering a fractured leg in the 3-1 win over Burnley on 5 December…Read more
Premier League stats: Have we finally got a real Premier League title race? (BBC Sports)
Mohamed Salah netted his second Liverpool hat-trick at Bournemouth on Saturday and is now the Premier League’s joint-top scorer. After Manchester City were beaten by Chelsea on Saturday, Pep Guardiola was asked if Liverpool could win the title. His answer? Yes. Yes they can. Here, the title race is assessed, Unai Emery’s half-time tinkering is dissected and Fulham’s leaky defence is exposed as BBC Sport takes a look at the key stats from the Premier League weekend… Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo challenges Lionel Messi to join him in Serie A (BBC Sports)
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have both won the Ballon d’Or award five times. Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has challenged Lionel Messi to leave Barcelona and sign for a club in Italy. Portugal international Ronaldo joined Serie A champions Juventus from Real Madrid in a £99.2m deal in the summer. Ronaldo and Argentina forward Messi, 31, have long been regarded as the world’s best players, each winning five Ballon d’Or awards before Real Madrid’s Luka Modric claimed this year’s prize….Read more
Miley Cyrus Says Her Mom Got Her Into Smoking Weed Again (E! Online)
After announcing her decision to take a break from smoking weed, Miley Cyrus has started again. In a new interview with The Sun published Sunday, the 26-year-old singer revealed she and her “Nothing Breaks Like a Heart” collaborator Mark Ronson “toke a little” every now and then and that her mom was the one to get her back into it. “My mom got me back on it,” she told the publication. “When I’m just working, I don’t think I function at my highest, most intelligent, most being-able-to-be-as-aware-and- as-present, so I don’t smoke when I work.”…Read more
Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty Make Their Relationship Instagram Official (E! Online)
Nicki Minaj has a new man in her life. Over the weekend, the rapper appeared to make her relationship with Kenneth Petty Instagram official. The “Barbie Dreams” star posted a series of photos and videos from her birthday getaway, including a shot that showed her cuddling up with him. “Did you ever make it out of that town where nothing ever happens?…it’s no secret…that both of us…are running out of time…,” she captioned a photo of her wrapping her arms and leg around him. She also shared a separate photo of him looking off into the distance….Read more
Herbalist docked for defrauding man of 4.5m (Nation)
A Herbalist, Olaifa Ajayi, 34, who police accused of allegedly swindling one Olufemi Olusoga, of N4.5million to offer special prayer for“ restoration of glory”, on Monday appeared in a Tinubu Chief Magistrates’ Court. Ajayi, who lives in Abiola Estate, Jakande Lagos is charged with three counts of conspiracy, fraud and theft. The prosecutor, Sgt. Hafsat Ajibode told the court that the accused committed the offence on Oct. 31, at 11 a.m. at No. 50 Ogombo Road, Sangotedo Lagos. She said… Read more
Man lands in jail for stealing to impress girlfriend (Punch)
A store clerk, Tawanda Chakaziva has been sentenced to nine months in prison, after he was arrested for stealing pants, skirt and shorts that he wanted to give to his girlfriend. The court heard that on October 9 2018, Chakaziva was caught by security guards whilst attempting to steal goods worth $22.85 meant for his girlfriend, a marketing student from Great Zimbabwe… Read more