Asuu Update: 4 of The Striking Lecturers Wants 4 Months Salary

The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of University, ASUU, has said that the 4month old strike would only be called off if the federal government pays them their four month salary arrears since the inception of the strike as well as the full implementation of the N1.2trillion federal govt proposed funding for public universities with the immediate release of N100billion this year. The remaining N1.1trillion would be spread for 5 years.


 They made this resolution after their Friday November 23rd National Executive Council meeting held in Kano state. A meeting between them and President Jonathan is been called for by the association before they can call off the strike.

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Save The Child is Recruiting

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves.

 We work with other organizations, govemments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children’s mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children is looking for experienced development professionals to work within the Nigeria Country Programme. These roles will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.


MATERNAL, NEWBORN AND CHILD HEALTH (MNCH) ADVISOR

JOB DETAILS

The Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Advisor will take the lead in strategic planning, coordination and monitoring and evaluation of programme activities related to strengthening of MNCH service provision; Draft Terms of Reference for national and international consultants providing short term technical assistance to the programme in the area of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health;

Write quarterly progress reports about the MNCH component of the programme. Provide mentoring and capacity-building for programme teams at state level and for implementing partners in relation to MNCH; Identify ways to collaborate and coordinate with Programme Advisers in the areas of Community Engagement, Community-Based Service Delivery and Health System Strengthening to address issues of common interest and coordinate actvities.

QUALIFICATION:
A Post-graduate qualification in public health, maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH), or a closely related field; At least 5 years of relevant clinical experience in obstetrics & gynaecology and participation in public health programmes in Nigeria, especially in Maternal and Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH); In-depth knowledge and understanding of current evidence-based obstetric care and internationally agreed global strategies and interventions for the reduction of matemal mortality and how to operationalize; Experience in quality assurance of MNCH services and in conducting Maternal Death Reviews (Audit) and Criterion Based Audit will be of added value; Experience of working in Northern Nigeria will be of added value; Experience in working with NGOs, CSOs, FBOs will be of added value.

NEO-NATAL AND CHILD HEALTH SPECIALIST

JOB DETAILS
The Neonatal and Child Health Specialist will provide technical support, advice and coordination to the programme in the states. S/he will lead technical efforts related to neonatal and child health.

Support the MNCH Programme Officers in the states and state teams in capacity building and systems strengthening for IMCI, iCCM, ENC, and KMC in PHC facilities and the communities. The Neonatal and Child Health Specialist will ensure that international & national best practices and knowledge are brought into the programme.

QUALIFICATIONS:
A Post-graduate qualification in Public Health or Paediatrics, or a closely related field; A Public Health degree will be an added advantage; At least 7 years of relevant experience in Medicine or Nursing/Midwifery and participation in public health programmes in Nigeria, particularly in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH); Proven knowledge of current evidence based effective care in newborn & child health; iCCM.IMCI. CBSD, ENC, KMC ; experience of working with non-governmental organisations or multilateral & bilateral organizations. The successful candidate should have excellent Technical & Advisory Support as well as Programme Management skills: good experience in Planning & budgeting is inclusive.

STATE TEAM MANAGER

JOB DETAILS
The State Team Manager will be a member of the programme Senior Management Team. S/he takes overall responsibility for the management and coordination of the programme implementation activities within the state.
She will provide leadership for the Programme at state level and working in close collaboration with state counterparts, jointly facilitate planning and implementation of all programme technical activities; Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with officials in the State Ministries of Health and Local Govemment Authority; other key individuals in the government and other ministries relevant to the project:

representatives of other aid and UN agencies, the private sector and civil society groups; Ensure that the state programme staff have clearly defined objectives, roles, and responsibilities; Ensure the provision of high quality technical assistance and capacity building to the state programme and staff by managing all internal and external technical assistance. including application ofthe TAprotocols and tools/

QUALIFICATIONS:
A Post-graduate qualification in public health, primary health care, health management. social development. or a closely related field; At least 10 years professional working experience; Functional capacity to analyse information, evaluate options, and think and plan in an effective, strategic manner; Good understanding of complementary roles and values of public sector, not for profit and profit making private sector; Computer literate and ability to work in a team.

NATIONAL ADVOCACY ADVISER

JOB DETAILS
The National Advocacy Adviser will provide leadership and support for ail elements of the advocacy work in the programme across the various outputs and initiatives, engage in strategy development and ensure relevant evidence from the programme and other sources are strategically packaged and presented to government and communities to inform policy and decision making. The job holder will empower communities and non-state actors, to advocate with government and ensure quality health care is available for mothers and children.

QUALIFICATIONS:
A Post-graduate qualification in public health, Social Policy or any other related field. The incumbent should have at least 7 years professional working experience in health/social services delivery with a focus on governance ano enhanced voice and accountability; proven skills in policy analysis and high level engagement with policy makers. The successful candidate must have a profound knowledge of Nigeria political and policy landscape. Ability to speak Hausa language is essential.

TO APPLY
Kindly send your CV and covering letter on or before 27th November, 2013 explaining why you are suitable to
nigeriavacancy@savethechildren.org.

 State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Save the children offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Please note that positions advertised above are subject to donor funding being received. Please note that applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Early applications are strongly encouraged. In order to apply for more great opportunities, please visit our website on www.savethechildren.net/jobs.

For more information and to support our work, please visit our website on www.savethechildren.net Our selection processes reflect our commitment to safeguard children from abuse. Our people are as
diverse as the challenges we face.

DUE DATE: 27 November, 2013


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NYSC Recruitment Drive At P&G ( Procter &Gamble)

Procter and Gamble is the largest FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) company in the world with strong brands like Pampers, Ariel, Always, Gillette, Oral B just to name a few. We have been in existence for over 176 years globally and 21 years in Nigeria. For more information about P&G the company and our brands please visit http://www.pg.com and this website http://www.experiencepg.com

NYSC GRADUATE INTERNS

The NYSC Recruitment Drive is for Batch C 2013 Corp Members who will start serving in November 2013. Our aim is to pre-select exceptional graduates for future managerial openings in Procter and Gamble. The earliest any successful candidate will be hired is December 2014 (after completion of the mandatory service year).

This opening is not limited to any specific field of study but only graduates with second class upper degree and above will be considered this time. The job openings cover departments like Customer Business Development (Sales), Supply Network Organization, Marketing, Customer Market Knowledge, Human Resources e.t.c. Successful candidates will be considered for openings across Procter & Gamble departments in Lagos, Ibadan, and Agbara. Note that no specific field of study is required for any particular department.

QUALIFICATIONS

This opening is not limited to any specific field of study but only university or polytechnic graduates with second class upper degree and above will be considered this time. Only 2013 Batch C members will be considered this time.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should click here (https://pg.taleo.net/careersection/10000/moresearch.ftl?lang=en&type=job_num). Candidates successful with this online application will be invited for a test in January 2014. You can also join our facebook page:www.facebook.com/pgwestafrica. Practice questions will be available for you to download on our facebook page to help you prepare in time for the test.


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How to Love the Job You Hate

The term job dissatisfaction has been a popular topic of many water cooler discussions. How many times have you heard someone complain about their job? A better question is, how many times have you? How do you deal with a job you hate but have to keep in order to pay the bills and feed your family? 

Some studies show that job dissatisfaction is one of the main causes of stress and stress is one of the main causes of illness. This article is not about how to find out if you hate your job or not. If you hate your job, you know it. So let’s see what sort of options you have to deal with this without outright cutting off your only source of income.

When you have a job you hate, it’s very draining both mentally and physically. But if you’ve had your job for some time now, you most likely have done what most people do. You’ve found ways to make yourself believe that the job isn’t all that bad. You focus on the good things about the job in order to drown out the bad things.

Although this is a good temporary solution, overtime, it will have an adverse effect on you. You can’t lie to yourself for too long. That fake smile you put on everyday will eventually turn into a frown and your attitude will suffer as well. So what is a better solution?

Figure out exactly what makes you hate your job.

Is it the actual work itself or the environment or working conditions? If you have a job you can care less about, then the obvious solution is to find a way to get into a job that means something to you. If you have a job that is in a field you like but you hate because of the working conditions (pay, co-workers, lousy boss, etc.) then you need to find a way to upgrade your conditions by going to another company or getting a promotion.

Although these solutions may seem obvious, the challenge is that because many people use rationalizations to feel better about their jobs even though deep down they hate it, they will feel comfortable where they’re at. Whenever we’re comfortable, we will stagnate and not do anything to change our situation.

So the way to deal with a job you hate is to really hate it. Don’t deny your emotions, they’re telling you something. Use that energy to create a plan and take action to move yourself towards a job, career, or company you will actually enjoy working for. When you know that there’s a bright future at the end of the tunnel instead of a brick wall, although you’ll still hate your job, you’ll have something to look forward to each day. That will make a huge difference in your level of happiness.

You will spend the majority of your adult life working. You have one life to live and it’s short. If you agree with these two statements then it should make no sense to you to be sticking with a job you hate for the rest of your life.

So the way you deal with a job you hate but can’t just outright quit yet, is to create a plan of escape to eventually be able to leave the job and do something you enjoy even if it takes years to accomplish because if you don’t, you’ll end up hating your life. And when you hate your life, what’s the point?

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Popular Nollywood Actress on Her way To America To Deliver her 2nd Baby

After all the struggles, they finally got married, living happily and now she's having her 2nd baby. I guess it was all worth it at the end, really happy for her.
Heavily pregnant Mrs Annie Idibia left Nigeria yesterday to go have her second baby abroad.
You recall Annie gave birth to Isabella in California, 2008.
Wishing her a very safe delivery.

Meanwhile, Annie got to share these wonderful pictures of her family on Instagram. I'm in love with the very first picture. Way too adorable.
Turns out Annie ran into new mum Nike Oshinowo at the airport.


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GOBE! As Boyfriend Shared His Ex-Girlfriend's Raunchy Photos

Regret is what comes on after the word"Love is blind". You girls needs to be very careful of how t treat your love moments with your boy friend, because it can later bounce back.


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Barbaric[Video]-A Nigerian Man Publicly Beaten Till He Bleeds In India

According to the police, rivalry between the local Indian drug traffickers and Nigerian drug
traffickers is to be blamed for Uzoma' death.

Sources said that in a drug rivalry incident in November 2012, Uzoma had allegedly shot at one Palyekar's younger brother but the bullet hit the side of a car.
This incident triggered off the drug war between the Nigerians and the local drug peddlers.

Following the protest, Goan police arrested 53 Nigerians.
Goa's Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar asked police to track down Nigerians living illegally in the former Portuguese colony so they could be deported.

A minister in the state's Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party government, Dayanand Mandrekar, stirred more controversy by saying: "Nigerians are like cancer".



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Maheeda Reacted on How Nigeria condemned her Showoffs, and yet watch Nude videos of Rihanna

Maheeda today poured out her mind online when she told Nigerians that it's not fair when they condemn her of her actions and yet they embrace the likes of Rhianna. Read her words below:

"In Nigeria they stop their females artist videos to play on air if they open body but they play Rihanna's video , on the same station later.I have choose my path , and I love it, choose yours and love it, nahh most people in my country hate their lives! But afriad to change it!
Well if 9ja no gree internet gree! Oya show yourself ooooo! We self get girls wey fine like Riri n co, 9ja sexy girls make una come out jor!How stupid girls wan remain self? Guys use them naked shoot video blow, but them no fit shoot them own like that blow! Oh sorry 9ja no gree!"

what do you guys think about what she said? don't you think she is right? your comment is highly welcome.


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Toni Tones Reacted to what People said; that she Looks Like Mercy Johnson

Celebrity photographer /musician Toni Tones says people tell her she looks like Mercy Johnson..Do you guys think she does? anyway when i heard this so called rumor or miss match if i may call it. i had to run around to look for the both ladies photos and i think it's coming out to be real truth.

Checkout this Mind blowing photo of toni tones that looks very much like Mercy Johnson....

what is your say? what do you guys think? do you think Toni Tones Look like mercy johnson? Your comment is highly welcome.


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Finally!!! ASUU Gets A Better Deal of N1.1trillion From Jonathan

Details of the Monday/Tuesday marathon meeting between President Goodluck Jonathan and the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities have begun to emerge.

“The meeting should be the longest that we have ever had on this crisis but I can tell you that both parties were frank all through the discussions.

“The parties also showed commitment towards ending the crisis. The President in particular showed that he was serious about ending the strike and that was why he offered to release over N1tn to the universities in the next five years.”

Punch gathered on Tuesday evening that a key component of the agreement reached by the parties was that the Federal Government would inject N1.1tn into public universities in the next five years. A reliable source, who made this known, also hinted that the strike would be called off anytime next week. He said the government team which was led by President Goodluck Jonathan would release N220bn yearly into the sector beginning from 2014.


The source added, “The money will be released on a yearly basis at N220bn per annum beginning from 2014. For the outgoing year, the government will only release N100bn and this has been processed.” He said that the government, in order to show its commitment to a fresh pact, accepted that “the fund (N1.1tn) should domiciled at the Central Bank of Nigeria” “The money will be released on a quarterly basis to the universities.


So, there won’t be any problem about funding the deal,” the source said. The National Universities Commission and the Trade Union Congress, according to him, are joint guarantors of the agreement while the Minister of Education will be the implementation officer.


 The source said that the government agreed among other things, to revamp the public universities by ensuring that all those issues that always led to strike were dealt with once and for all. It was learnt that the negotiating team of ASUU led by Dr. Nassir Faggae met on Tuesday to further deliberate on the deal.

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New Video: Tiwa Savage ft Don Jazzy - Eminado

I bet you, you'll definitely love the video. it's one of my favorite video of the year.........Enjoy

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An Inspirational Story Of The Best Graduating Student of Bells University

When Aishat Farooq gained admission into the University of Ilorin at 15, to study Zoology, little did she know that she was not going to be an alumnus of the institution. That was in 2003.

Despite the fact that she was a high flyer in her first two years in UNILORIN, the now 25-year-old indigene of Ilorin West-Local Government Area of Kwara State got distracted along the line. She played the campus love game and got a shocking result: she got pregnant.

It was in 2006 and in her third year. She was pregnant for a fellow student whom she had been dating. She was disappointed in herself and thought the whole world was crashing on her. Yet, she vowed not to terminate the pregnancy.

Although she wanted to continue her studies in the university, she became disillusioned and dropped out at 18. She sought consolation in trading.

But her father, Mr. Shehu Farooq, who believed that his daughter’s academic prowess should not be wasted, was determined to get her back on the academic track.

Today, Aishat has a different story to tell. On Saturday, she stood tall among her peers at the 5th convocation ceremony of Bells University, Ota, Ogun State, where she emerged the overall best graduating student with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 4.93.

“The rebel in me won,” she declared while giving the valedictory address on behalf of the 208 graduating students of the university.

“I hope my story will inspire at least one person to change his or her circumstance. I was pregnant at 18 and by 19 I was already a mother. I had disappointed my father who believed so much in me. He had such big dreams for me and feared the dreams would become unfulfilled,” she added.

Breaking the news of the pregnancy to her father, who was at the time based in the northern part of the country, was not easy. Aishat’s mother, Fatima, who stayed in Lagos with the family, did not break the “sad news” to the man until the lady was almost due. The mum feared her husband would be too angry.

Fatima narrated to our correspondent, “Looking back, we knew her to be very brilliant. But all of a sudden she got pregnant. Though her father and I were always discussing on the telephone, I hid it from him. Whenever he said he would be coming to Lagos to visit us, I would quickly chip it in that I would like to be the one to visit. So, I ensured I was the one always visiting him.

“That was how I managed the situation until the pregnancy was eight months. But even when we broke the news to him, he felt really bad. Although there was nothing he could do, he couldn’t go out for three days.”

Aishat studied Business Administration with specialisation in Human Resources Management, and received the Vice-Chancellor’s Prize for the Overall Best Graduating Student with a cash reward of N50,000 and a plaque. She also won the College of Management Sciences Prize and Department of Business Administration Prize for the Best Graduating Student.

Speaking with our correspondent after she received the awards, Aishat, whose face beamed with smiles, expressed gratitude to her dad for not losing hope in her during her trying time.

She noted that the popularly-held notion that the child that goes astray belongs to the mother, while the good ones belong to the father, was not applicable in her situation as her father did not give up on her.

Asked why her dad had so much hoped in her, she stated that her history of academic excellence from childhood right to the university was a major driving force.

Aishat, who attended Nazareth Nursery and Primary School, Lagos; Penny International College, Lagos and Model Secondary School, Maitama, Abuja, said she bagged several academic awards while growing up and noted that she secured admission to UNILORIN the same year she completed her secondary education.

She noted, “I did exceptionally well and bagged awards in the schools I attended. I had the overall best result at the Senior Secondary School Certificate level at Model Secondary School, Maitama, Abuja. In fact in UNILORIN, I was on the first class grade in my first year but in 200 Level, I dropped to second class upper division because I had already started getting distracted by the boys.

“It just happened that things turned out the way it did. But here I am, a product of God’s unending mercies, unconditional love and grace – all coupled with the faith my dad had in me and my fierce determination.

“I’m a goal getter. I push myself hard. Even here (BELLSTECH) in spite of being a mother, I was pushing for the best despite the challenges. I wanted to make my dad proud again. Once you are determined, nothing is impossible. Nothing can stop you.”

She said her decision to study Business Administration as against the sciences, which she was studying in UNILORIN, was informed by her two-year experience in the world of business after she dropped out of university.

She explained that incessant strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, however, informed her decision to attend a private university. “Age was no longer on my side and I wanted to do it fast. And my dad could afford it because he was a businessman,” she added.

Asked if she was involved in any relationship at the Bells, she explained that she was a popular “snob” on campus because the majority of male students were younger than her. Besides, she did not want to get distracted or disappoint her parents and herself again.

Aishat, who has been posted to Lagos State to observe the mandatory National Youth Service Corps scheme, said, “If you ask around you will be told that I was a snob. My favourite spot was my room. I rarely went out of the room for social events. I went to mosque. However, when I contested for the president of my departmental association, Business Administration Students Association, the Nigerian system worked against me.

“I lost to my male opponent. Although I had plans to take some giant strides if I won, especially in the academic aspect for my fellow students, the fact that I was not the type of person who hangs out worked against me. I didn’t have a social life.”

She said she has no plans for marriage for now. She wants to pursue a master’s degree programme in Human Resources in the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. She added that she also plans to work in a corporate environment to garner experience and afterwards go back to the university to teach “as a way of giving back.”

The second child in a family of eight children, Aishat brought her six-year-old son, Damilola, to the convocation. It was, however, learnt that the Edo State-born father of the boy has since got married to another woman.

She noted that her major challenge on campus was the randomness of classes which denied her the opportunity of spending quality time with her son while her stay in the university lasted.

“We had visiting professors who came into the campus at anytime. Although we had schedules, many of them had a bit of flexible time. Sometimes on Sunday when I took permission to visit my child in Lagos, my classmates would call me up on the phone that there was going to be a class. Because attendance is very important, I had to rush down. This affected me a little,” she added.

Aishat’s father advised parents to give their children and wards the best of tutelage and close monitoring. He noted that he least expected the feat achieved by his daughter as he was at a time disturbed that “she could no longer make it.”

Asked if it was lack of adequate monitoring that made Aishat go astray at UNILORIN, he said, “Let’s just say that is how God wants it. You see, 70 per cent of the fault is on us the parents. Parents should give their children good supervision and tutelage. With this, they cannot derail. I thank God for her because it’s is not easy to have raised her from grass to grace.

“I screamed on the phone the day I learnt she was pregnant. I started asking questions: When, where and how. I burst into tears. But today, she is a new being. And I know the mistake will not repeat itself. My expectations for her are that she should fly higher and higher.”

Some other graduands who distinguished themselves were also recognised at the convocation ceremony.

Kolawole Lawal, who finished from the Department of Economics with a CGPA of 4.73, received the Olusegun Obasanjo’s Prize for being the best graduating student with outstanding academic performance and leadership qualities. Former President Obasanjo who is the Chief Promoter of the university, also attended the event.

Francis Sogunle, from the Department of Computer Science, who had a CGPA of 4.74, received the Chancellor’s Prize for excelling in external competitions of academic nature.

At the ceremony, 208 students were awarded first degrees with Aishat and 13 others being conferred with first class degrees, while 64 of them got second class upper degrees; 83 bagged second class lower; just as 43 were awarded third class degrees. Meanwhile four of the graduands finished with pass degrees.

The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof Isaac Adeyemi, charged the graduates to be patriotic and dedicated to nation building.

“Our beloved country is currently going through a rather stressful period. All hands must be on deck to seek lasting solutions to militancy and insurgencies and disregard for the rule of law. This is the time to prove your worth as you can’t afford to fold your arms or sit on the fence,” he observed.


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Enugu First Lady, Clara Chime, hires Falana to secure her release After she has been Imprisoned by Husband

I still find this story strange though I have confirmed it's 100% true. An update from SaharaReporters

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has asked the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. MD Abubakar, to ensure the immediate release from unlawful detention of Mrs. Clara Chime, the First Lady of Enugu State who is being held hostage at Government House Enugu by Governor Sullivan Chime, or be dragged to court.

In a letter dated November 1, 2013, Mr. Falana, representing Mrs. Chime, pointed out that his client has been kept incommunicado in solitary confinement for over four months on the directives of Governor Chime.

“Thus our client’s fundamental rights to the dignity of her person, personal liberty, fair hearing, private and family life and freedom of movement guaranteed by the Constitution and the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights (Ratification and Enforcement) Act, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 have been violated without any legal justification,” it said.

“Although our client’s dehumanizing detention conditions have had deleterious effects on her psychological state as well as her mental and physical health she has been denied access to her doctors by her abductors,” the petition said. “It is particularly disturbing to note that some of the police and state security service personnel assigned to secure the safety of the Enugu State governor, his wife and other family members have aided and abetted Mr. Chime in subjecting our client to egregious infringements of her aforesaid fundamental rights.”

It pointed out, however, that unlike the governor who is currently immune from prosecution under the constitution, the police and state security service officials involved in the illegal arrest and detention of Mrs. Chime ought to be sanctioned under the relevant laws.

In a letter exclusively published by SaharaReporters on October 28, Mrs. Chime complained that Governor Chime had placed her under house arrest, and begged human rights bodies to come to her rescue.

She said that eminent personalities such as President and Mrs. Goodluck Jonathan and the Bishop Callistus Onaga of Enugu State and other top priests had attempted to intervene in the matter without success.

Among other things, Mrs. Chime said she had been introduced to two psychiatrists, Dr. Onwukwe and Dr. Agumo, who prescribed “all kinds of drugs that ends up keeping me acute depressed and also drives me into hallucinations.”


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Speaker of Taraba State House of Assembly, Haruna Tsokwa Fell and Died

The news reaching us at gistmode news-desk is that the Speaker of Taraba State House of Assembly, Haruna Tsokwa, slumped in the early hours of this morning November 4th in his house and was rushed to the hospital where he was declared dead.


The late Speaker was one of the lawmakers in Taraba State who opposed Governor Danbaba Suntai's resumption of work in the state after his foreign medical treatment because of his frail state of health.

Tsokwa was attacked in September by unknown gunmen along the Akwanga-Keffi Road in Nasarawa State. The gunmen killed one of his aides but Tsokwa survived the attack.

Tsokwa is said to have been battling with some heart-related ailments before he suddenly slumped and died this morning. May his soul rest in peace. Amen.



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BREAKING NEWS: President Jonathan Seek To End ASUU Strike

There have been many indications that after today's meeting between President Goodluck Jonathan and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the four month strike of the lecturers may finally end.
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A closed-door meeting has started on Monday at 2:40 pm inside the First Lady Conference Room, Presidential Villa, Abuja.

It has in attendance the President, Vice President, Namadi Sambo; Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Pius Anyim; Supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike; and Minister of Labour, Emeka Wogu among others.

The ASUU is presented by its Chairman, Dr. Nasir Isa Fagge, Prof. Abdulahi Sule-Kano, Prof. Dipo Fashina and Prof. Festus Iyayi, Prof. Suleiman Abdul, and Prof. Abdullahi Sule-Kano. President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Abdulawahid Omar and that of the Trade Union Congress, Bobboi Kaigama, are also there.

Indication that the strike that is now into its 5th month may be resolved has emerged when the President stated, while shaking hands with Fagge:

"My president, I hope it will end today. Our children have suffered enough. We must find a solution."
All those in attendance responded with a loud "amen."

When greeting the NLC President, Abdulwahab Omar, Jonathan said:
"My president with you around today, there will be no problem, our agreement is signed, sealed and delivered."

This is the first meeting between the lecturers and Jonathan since the beginning of the strike. The Presidency took over negotiations with the striking lecturers September 19, with the Vice-President Namadi Sambo spearheading the FG side.

The lecturers were seen meeting among themselves in their bus during the break that has started at 6.30 pm. No details of there discussion have been yet made known.
We will keep you updated...

It will be recalled, that ASUU has embarked upon an indefinite strike July 1, 2013. The lecturers protest against an alleged FG’s failure to honor an agreement signed between the govenment and ASUU in 2009 pertaining to issues of university funding and improvement of infrastructure in the sector. So far all the attempts to come to an agreement between the FG and ASUU have been fruitless.


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The Nigerian music diva has gone a step further has she dropped this classical singles titled “Omini Knowest” produced by E-kelly.

 

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