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Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has said that those arresting people today will be arrested tomorrow. This followed his insistence that he will become Nigeria’s next president. Fayose, in a series of tweets on Thursday night, was reacting to the arrest of Toyin Ojo, his Commissioner for Finance. The Governor insinuated that some people in Aso Villa were using the security and anti-graft agencies to intimidate him. “The arrestors of today would be arrested tomorrow. “Those who gave [email protected] won’t be POTUS know better now. I want to be President of Nigeria, that’s what I will be. “They think they can use @officialEFCC to intimidate us, we are waiting. But tell the Villa hawks that last year, they used DSS, it failed. “They remembered bailout fund the moment I made it public that I was declaring for President. So, Ekiti was the only state that got bailout?,” Fayose tweeted.

Happy birthday to Joke Silva, we wish you long life and prosperity. We really admire your work in touching lives. Has you add another year today, may God answer all your prayers and grant you all your heart desire. Much love from Drbam concept.  Happy birthday maami

Nollywood actress, Ajoke Silva is sure a leading example to most filmmakers that consistency and doggedness attribute success on the chosen field. Having featured in countless movies and powerful stage performances, Joke Silva is still very much relevant in the industry having kicked off her career in film in the early 1990’s. Married to veteran actor Olu Jacobs; the couple founded and operate the Lufodo Group covering film production and distribution assets and the Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts, where she is Director of Studies. She is also the pioneering managing director of Malete Film Village, in association with Kwara State University. However, it will interest you that Joke and Olu Jacobs met in 1981 at a rehearsal and got wedded in 1985, showing that love can truly last a lifetime. Cornered at the 100th premiere of Battleground, Joke Silva shares her journey in the industry with MUTIAT ALLI, and her thoughts on marriage break-ups, domestic violence and loving moments wi

Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, has called up 23 players for next week’s all –important 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying showdown against the Chipolopolo of Zambia in Uyo.Super Eagles, Black Stars set to do battle in WAFU finalFirst goal for Super Eagles inspires Okpotu Rohr calls up Mikel, Moses, Ighalo, 20 others for Zambia Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, has called up 23 players for next week’s all –important 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying showdown against the Chipolopolo of Zambia in Uyo. Skipper Mikel John Obi and forward Odion Ighalo (both based in China) and England –based Victor Moses, who bossed the two encounters against Cameroon earlier this month, retained their places, but Portugal –based goalkeeper Dele Alampasu dropped down to the standby sector alongside wing back Tyronne Ebuehi, and South Africa –based Daniel Akpeyi and Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi return after injury knocked them out of the sessions against the African champions. The list

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, on Monday promised to cover the academic period lost to its strike. The ASUU National President, Biodun Ogunyemi, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. NAN reports that lecturers in public universities, under the aegis of ASUU, embarked on what they described as total, comprehensive and indefinite nationwide strike on August 13. The lecturers protested non-implementation of the 2009 agreement and the 2013 Memorandum of Understanding it entered into with the Federal Government. The union suspended the strike conditionally on September 18 after dialogue with a Federal Government delegation headed by the Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige. “We wish to assure our students and parents that they do not have any cause to worry over the lost period while the strike lasted. “As we have always said, it is not our intention to be disrupting academic activities in our institutions. “W

Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi has condemned the attacked on the palace of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji. This comes hours after gunmen stormed the palace of the traditional ruler who was installing some chiefs on Monday, wreaking havoc on some vehicles parked inside the palace. Governor Ajimobi, in a statement signed by his special adviser on media and strategy, Yomi Layinka, directed security agencies to ensure that the masterminds were swiftly arrested, interrogated and brought to justice. “The governor has vowed not to brook anyone or group of people desirous of bringing back the regime of violence and brigandage to the state,” the statement said. The Governor, however, reiterated his commitment to the security and protection of lives and properties of all citizens of Oyo State. He said he has laboured hard to restore and maintain peace in the state in the last six years, noting that anyone found culpable would not be spared.

Whether small or big, businesses should grow. According to some experts, there are things to do to help grow your business quickly. Mrs Yohanna M. N. McDavid, an architect and financial consultant said diligence and knowing how to woo customers are required for any business to grow. “People are your biggest assets in any business. You must find a way to keep both new and old customers. This is the only way you will increase your patronage,” McDavid said “Also, reviewing your business model and adjusting it to meet any raising need will help you get customers,” she said. She added that to grow business quickly in the present economic situation, entrepreneurs should have good bookkeeping skills and have a working business model that can evolve. Similarly, an economist, Mr Ogunrinde Olabusayo Felix, said entrepreneurs must learn to embrace the uncertainties in the business world.  “As an entrepreneur, risk taking is very paramount.  Therefore, an entrepreneur needs to lea

The non-teaching staff unions of Nigerian government universities under the umbrella of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) have suspended their industrial action. JAC comprises members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU), and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT). National President of the three unions, Sam Ugwoke, announced the suspension at a media briefing on Thursday in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The decision followed the agreement reached with the unions by the Federal Government, after eight hours of negotiations since last night. Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, who led the Federal Government delegation at the meeting, gave assurances that the government has agreed to address all 12 issues raised by the striking workers.

Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko has been involved in a car crash on his way home from training today according to The Sun. The Franch international Bakayoko who moved to Stamford Bridge from Ligue 1 holders Monaco in the summer, he was driving along Blundel Lane near their Cobham training ground at around 3.30pm when the accident happened. London Police was called to the scenario this afternoon, but it is unclear how bad the accident was and if he sustained any major injuries. He was traveling towards Oxshott, Surrey when the incident happened. It is understood nobody else was involved. Premier League Champions Chelsea paid £40million to Monaco for the 23-year-old and earning £110,000 per-week for a five-year contract. Bakayoko has made six appearances for the Blues since joining them where he has scored his first goal for the club in the 6-0 win over Qarabag in the Champions League earlier this month.

Some political thugs in Ondo state nearly snuffed life out of Osun State Commissioner for Regional Integration, Mr. Bola Ilori after they attacked him at a meeting. Osun State Commissioner for Regional Integration, Mr. Bola Ilori The Osun State Commissioner for Regional Integration, Mr. Bola Ilori was on Thursday beaten mercilessly by persons suspected to be political thugs in Akure while attending the zonal meeting of the All Progressives Congress in the state. Ilori speaking after the encounter revealed that he was attacked by thugs acting on the instructions of a top government appointee in Ondo State (name withheld). According to Punch, the incident took place at the International Events Centre, Akure when Ilori left the hall to grant interview with reporters at the entrance of the hall. His clothes and underwear were torn by his attackers. Without any elaborate explanation, Ilori alleged that a top Ondo State Government official sent the thugs to attack him. “It is

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Oyo State chapter has commended the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, for resorting to court for justice over the disputed Ibadan Chieftaincy review. The party in a statement by its Director of Media, Research and Strategy, Dr AbdulAzeez Olatunde, said the Olubadan’s move was honourable to advance his oppposition to the review. On positions that the state government withheld the salaries of the Olubadan for six months, the party said it discovered from the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters that allowances meant for the Olubadan and other members of the Local Government Traditional Council and the Oyo State Council of Traditional Rulers have been paid up to date. APC added that the Olubadan’s allowance was not treated in isolation but alongside that of other traditional rulers in the state and others on the payroll of the government. According to him, the state government paid the Olubadan just as it paid others on

Senate President Bukola Saraki has confirmed that students and lecturers of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomosho, will resume on Friday. The management of the university had announced that students and staff of the varsity should resume on Monday, September 18 but the news had elicited a negative reaction from the striking staff members who said they were unaware of the development. However, Saraki, via his Twitter page on Wednesday, said the imminent resumption of academic activities was due to the intervention of his office during a meeting held with the aggrieved lecturers. Quoting a post by DailyPost on the resumption on Friday, he wrote; “Glad that after our intervention, #LAUTECH students will be returning back to school. Kudos to the @oyostategovt and @StateofOsun!”

The Western Regional Zonal coordinator, of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Dr. Ade Adejumo said in a chat with our correspondent that asking students to resume without sorting out the institution’s crisis was a way to turn the students and public against the union. He said as opposed to the news that has been making rounds, the two state governments are yet to pay the six months salary arrears to the university and didn’t even meet with the unions before announcing resumption. He pointed out that the unions would not be open to dialogue unless their agitations are taken care of. Their agitation, he said, are more than salaries. “We need a sustainable way to run the institution” When asked the outcome of the meeting with the school’s governing council which was held on Monday, 18th of September, the unionist said, they have not gotten far from the beginning of the crisis and that the strike subsits until their prayers are answered by the government. He added th

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The last may have not been heard about the clash between Neyamr and Edinson Cavani over who takes the penalty and free-kick at PSG. The battle lingers as Neymar has written to PSG’s team of Directors demanding that PSGsell team-mate and forward partner Edinson Cavani. As reported by a Spanish Sport publication on Tuesday, the Brazilian made his feelings abundantly clear to those in charge of the club. Neymar reported that his  relationship with the Uruguayan has become ‘impossible’ following their penalty dispute and dressing-room bust-up in the aftermath of the 2-0 victory against Lyon on Sunday. ‘Neymar has already communicated to Nasser Al-Khelaifi that his coexistence with Cavani is totally impossible and he has asked for the transfer of the Uruguayan striker,’ the Spanish publication quoted With the development, the PSG owner will now have a decision to make to smooth the duo relationship or go with the demand of the world-record signing sell Cavani who is one of the cl

Have you ever think about your life? How you came about how to read and write? Do you remember those days when you do writing in nursery school and your teacher beat you just to make sure you get it correctly? Do you remember how the teacher struggle to make sure you understand the subject? Do you even care if such a teacher has his/her own problem yet he/she finds joy in teaching you, now you are a big man and woman but do you remember that teacher that did so much for you? You can read and write today, all thanks to those teacher figures. You are who you are today, thanks to them. Do you even remember their faces, hope you are not saying at least I pay school fees, yes you did, but what you paid for, was it worth what was given to you? It saddens my heart that teachers who ought to be collecting high salaries more than our political leaders are just collecting a stipend, enough of the epistle, am not write this to change your heart but can you think back to how it all start

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Oyo State Government has notified the House of Assembly of plans to borrow £5 million, to purchase tractors. This was made known in Governor Abiola Ajimobi’s correspondence to the House of Assembly. The letter was sent last Thursday and read by Speaker Michael Adeyemo. Deliberating on the letter, Adeyemo’s deputy, Musa Abdulwasi, commended the initiative. He said it would enhance agricultural development in the state and urged the Executive to “make judicious use of the fund to achieve a laudable goal of promoting agriculture.” Also, another member,  Segun Olaleye, said the matter should not be discussed on the floor of the House but, at the parliamentary caucus meeting. Speaking to the contrary, the speaker said the matter should be discussed on the floor and added that it was a matter of interest to the people of the state that journalists needed to witness the deliberation. But, Chairman of the Parliament, Segun Ajanaku supported Olaley

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani Kayode, has reacted to the address by President Buhari at the United Nations General Assembly Buhari in his speech strongly condemned terrorists acts across the globe. But Fani Kayode lampooned the president for not condemning killings in Nigeria. “You condemn the killing of the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar yet you slaughter Igbo Christians and Shiite Muslims in Nigeria and you turn a blind eye as your Salafist Fulani kinsmen and herdsmen butcher northern and southern Christians. You declare support for the establishment of a Palestinian state yet you reject the idea of Biafra. You condemn North Korea’s dictatorship yet you have proved to be the most ruthless dictator that Nigeria has ever known. “Your speech at the United Nations was pitiful, shameless and uninspiring. It was a cocktail of contradictions, deceit and mendacities”.

Manchester United vs Burton Albion: Early confirmed team news Jose Mourinho has confirmed David de Gea, Antonio Valencia, Nemanja Matic and Eric Bailly will all miss Manchester United’s League Cup game with Burton Albion after being given time off. All four players have featured heavily for Man United this season and allowing them two days off each should help them recuperate ahead of this weekend’s away trip to Southampton in the Premier League. Speaking ahead of the game, Mourinho revealed: “I gave two days off only to four players. Apart from that, everybody is selected. Do you want to know which four? De Gea, Valencia, Matic and Bailly.” The only player I thought might feature against Burton Albion was Matic but his absence means we’ll see a likely midfield pairing of Marouane Fellaini and Ander Herrera, or potentially Michael Carrick‘s first appearance of the season. Ashley Young‘s fine recent performances mean he will slot in for Valencia but Mourinho also has Matteo D

As the national Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), suspended its one-month-and-six days-long strike on Monday, the reaction from thousands of students across the country was surprisingly unenthusiastic. Students took to social media to express their reluctance to return to school. Why? For some, because of the heavy workload and examinations awaiting them upon resumption, and for others, its just sheer laziness. The story is, however, different for another set of students. While their colleagues begrudgingly prepared to return to school after the month-long strike, they still sat home in apprehension, waiting for a second, more important, confirmation before they begin packing their bags. These ‘special’ set of students are none other than the students of the infamous Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, who have been stuck at home for over one year. One may wonder, since the national ASUU, which oversees the majority of universities in Nigeria