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YAWA DEY (There is trouble)

Thanks to Burna boy for painting our Nigerian scenario in his track "Yawa dey";I got the lead/inspiration for this article from the song. Now let me fire on. "Yawa dey my people",when Ahmed,a graduate has stayed at home for seven years searching for job with no luck.

Strike Continues till FG complies...

Public university lecturers on Sunday insisted that they would not return to the classrooms on Monday (today).
They also accused the Federal Government of insincerity in its bid to resolve its dispute with the Academic Staff Union of Universities.
The President of ASUU, Dr. Nasir Fagge, confirmed this on Sunday via a Short Message Service to an enquiry made by our correspondent.
The Federal Government had through the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, Prof. Julius Okojie, deferred its earlier ultimatum to the lecturers to resume work on Monday (today) or risk being sacked. The shift was to enable them to participate in the burial of Prof. Festus Iyayi, a former president of ASUU on Saturday.

Nigeria Mourns 3days

 

 President Jonathan has declared three days of national mourning for former South African President, Dr. Nelson Mandela who passed away yesterday.

Flags are to be flown at half-mast across Nigeria during the period and President Jonathan urges all Nigerians to unite in solidarity with the brotherly people of South Africa as they mourn the great liberator, freedom fighter and hero of the black race.

The President also calls for special prayers in mosques and churches in Nigeria during the period of mourning which begins today, for the peaceful repose of Dr. Mandela’s soul.

A special inter-denominational memorial service for Dr. Mandela will be held at the State House Chapel on Sunday.

President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday arrived in Paris, France, to join other world leaders that are participating in a summit on peace and security in Africa.

Also the President has declared three days of national mourning for former South African President, Dr. Nelson Mandela who passed away yesterday.



Flags are to be flown at half-mast across Nigeria during the period and President Jonathan urges all Nigerians to unite in solidarity with the brotherly people of South Africa as they mourn the great liberator, freedom fighter and hero of the black race.

The President also calls for special prayers in mosques and churches in Nigeria during the period of mourning which begins today, for the peaceful repose of Dr. Mandela’s soul.

A special inter-denominational memorial service for Dr. Mandela will be held at the State House Chapel on Sunday. - See more at: http://www.gistplanet.com/2013/12/president-goodluck-jonathan-declares.html#sthash.moDbgwup.dpuf

President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday arrived in Paris, France, to join other world leaders that are participating in a summit on peace and security in Africa.

Also the President has declared three days of national mourning for former South African President, Dr. Nelson Mandela who passed away yesterday.



Flags are to be flown at half-mast across Nigeria during the period and President Jonathan urges all Nigerians to unite in solidarity with the brotherly people of South Africa as they mourn the great liberator, freedom fighter and hero of the black race.

The President also calls for special prayers in mosques and churches in Nigeria during the period of mourning which begins today, for the peaceful repose of Dr. Mandela’s soul.

A special inter-denominational memorial service for Dr. Mandela will be held at the State House Chapel on Sunday. - See more at: http://www.gistplanet.com/2013/12/president-goodluck-jonathan-declares.html#sthash.moDbgwup.dpuf

WORLD CUP 2014

2014 FIFA WORLD CUP DRAWS

GROUP A: Brazil, Croatia, Mexico, Cameroon

GROUP B: Spain, Holland, Chile, Australia

GROUP C: Colombia, Greece, Ivory Coast, Japan

GROUP D: Uruguay, Costa Rica, England, Italy

GROUP E: Switzerland, Ecuador, France, Honduras

GROUP F: Argentina, Bosnia- Herzegovina, Iran, Nigeria

GROUP G: Germany, Portugal, Ghana, USA

GROUP H: Belgium, Algeria, Russia, S-Korea


GOD HELP NAIJA

The World mourns

 
Mandela passed away at his home in Joburg.

The elderly statesman and global icon passed away at 20:50 South African time, aged 95 following a long illness.

South African president Jacob Zuma said, "Although we knew that this day would come, nothing can diminish our sense of a profound and enduring loss,"

"His tireless struggle for freedom earned him the respect of the world."

He also sent his condolences to Madiba's widow Graca Michel and his family.

Leaders from all over the world paid tribute to the great man.
US President Barack Obama said, "We will not likely see the likes of Nelson Mandela again,"
British Prime Minister David Cameron said: "A great light has gone out in the world. Nelson Mandela was a towering figure in our time; a legend in life and now in death - a true global hero."
Microsoft founder Bill Gates said: "Every time Melinda and I met Nelson Mandela, we left more inspired than ever. His grace and courage changed the world. This is a sad day."

  Nigerian president said: "Mandela will always be remembered and honoured by all mankind as one of its greatest liberators, a wise, courageous and compassionate leader, and an icon of true democracy."

He added that the passing of the icon, "will create a huge vacuum that will be difficult to fill in our continent".
Jonathan also said Mandela was "a source of inspiration to the oppressed peoples all over the world".

EXPERIENCE LAGOS 2013

It's a day away from the yearly Concert which features Gospel Artiste around the Globe including Nigerians. Its Experience Season8. Am sure you wont like to miss it. This time, line ups to feature are: 

Tye Tribbet, Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Donnie Mcclurkin, Don Moen, Cece Winans, Micah Stampley. From Nigeria we have: Eben, Frank Edwards, Sammie Okposo, Midnight crew, Freke Umoh, Kingsley Ike, Mike Aremu and the Prestigious LMGC [Lagos Metropolitan Gospel Choir]. 

Ministering : Bishop Tudor Bismack, Bishop John Francis and Host, Pastor Paul Adefarasin

Venue : Tafawa Balewa Square ,Onikan Lagos. Time: 7pm till Dawn.Be There

 Watch Lara George Perform @ Experience2011  HERE

THE 5months Old Asuu Strike will end soon - TUC

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) is optimistic that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will call off its strike before the expiration of the Dec. 9 deadline given by the government.

Enterprise Bank Sacks 150 Employees

 

Enterprise Bank Limited, one of the nationalised banks, has retrenched about 150 workers.

FG releases 200billion for Infrastructural Funds to Asuu

Federal Government says it has deposited the N200bn promised as funding to universities in an account with the Central Bank of Nigeria.

The Truth about the strike By Dr. Segun Ajiboye

 

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY

 
 December 3rd is annually observed as the INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY promoted by the United Nations since 1992. 

Asuu Strike Latest

If you have big dreams...

If you have big dreams,then get ready to die many times before you
live. When you live in a society that is filled with much mediocrity
and poverty,they'll call you a fool if you dream big. They will see
your dreams as utopian and your efforts as worthless.

Jonathan denies giving Asuu an Ultimatum

President Goodluck Jonathan tried to distance himself from the  seven-day ultimatum to striking university lecturers to return to work  or face sack.

Chief Obiano, Anambra State Gov. Elect

 
All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) flag bearer, Chief Willie Obiano, has been declared Anambra State Governor-elect by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The announcement was made minutes ago by the state returning officer in the governorship election concluded yesterday, Prof. James Epoke, who is also Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar.