ASUU update: FG extends resumption deadline for lecturers to Dec 9th

As a mark of respect to the late Prof Festus Iyayi, past president of ASUU, whose funeral rites begins tomorrow to Sat December 7th, the Federal Govt has decided to shift its deadline for resumption of lecturers to Monday December 9. This was made known by the Executive Secreatry of the Nigerian University Commision, Prof Julius Okojie while addressing  journalist in Abuja yesterday.

Prof Okojie in his briefing said 

"Government decided to shift the date of resumption so as to allow lecturers attend the funeral rites of Late Prof Iyayi We just received information that the burial rites of Festus Iyayi begins on the December5 and would last till December 7"

On the issue of salary arrears been demanded by lecturers, Prof Okojie said:

“You cannot pay someone who has failed to resume work. You are on strike and you want to be paid. What if some have already left the system? Some of our very bright lecturers may have gotten jobs elsewhere already,” he said

Woman found stabbed to death days after posting FB warning about her ex

5 days after posting the message above on her Facebook page, Michelle Rowling was found stabbed to death in her apartment. Michelle posted this on Monday November 25th and was found stabbed multiple times on Saturday November 30th.

According to NYDaily News, police are looking for Michelle's ex-boyfriend, 25 year old Montrell Cooper (pictured above), who threatened to kill her once he gets out of jail. Montrell was arrested and locked up for assaulting Michelle in August. He also stabbed her in the neck in 2012.

Now if you read Michelle's responses to friends on that same post, she explained that she made the statement because of some bad news she received. Friends later revealed that the day of the ominous post, Michelle had learned that her ex-boyfriend had been released from jail. See the Facebook post and her replies after the cut...

Jim Iyke in Sierra Leone for Jim Iyke unscripted

The actor shared these photos which shows a crowd of people following him on the streets of Sierra Leone while filming season 2 of his reality show, Jim Iyke Unscripted. Jim Iyke the superstar..:-). See another photo after the cut

Burna Boy's label denies he stabbed anyone or was barred from the UK

Burna Boy's management Aristokrat Records denied everything in this report. See more Tweets after the cut...

Reply to Maje? Toke Makinwa speaks on signs a woman is fed up

Maje Ayida tweeted about a guy (possibly him) being dumped by his woman, and now his fiancee Toke Makinwa has released her weekly Vlog where she talked about signs a woman is fed up in a relationship. Felt to me like she was speaking from the heart based on her own experiences.

Toke said;

"I'm tired of seeing men who have good women but don't just realize it. Some men will not know even if you hit them with thunder and lightning...they just will not realize. Some men have diamonds, girls who would do anything, she takes care of home, she's loyal to you, she tells you the truth, she's your buddy, she's your friend, someone who wants the best for you, but it's a lie, these men believe somewhere in their head that the sun rises and sets on their behind but me I've got news for you o... every woman has a breaking point. That mumu that you think does not know what's up, that mumu that you think all she does is cry and beg you to love her..one day mumu sef will open eyes"

Some of Toke's signs are: 1. When your woman no longer argues with you. 2. If she's no longer jealous. 3. If she doesn't want your attention any more.

         Video link below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjo2Db0GSL0&feature=player_embedded&list=UUyU8UEcfYE0_SBvp2EewAeA

JOKE OF THE DAY

Teacher: Who is a pharmacist?
Akpos raised up his hand.
Teacher: So it’s only Akpos that can tell who a pharmacist is in this class? So there is no body else to answer the question except Akpos?
(There was no reply from the students)
Teacher: Ok now Akpos, use this cane and give everybody ten strokes of the cane each….
Akpos: Excited, Akpos gave each student ten hot strokes of cane….
Teacher: Now, my dear Akpos tell this dumb students who a pharmacist is…
Akpos: Yes, sir. A Pharmacist is a farmer who assists people.
Akpos is now on admission at the State hospital.

Nigerian Senate seeks 7 year jail term for social media critics?

Is this story for real? According to a report by Daily Trust, the Nigerian Senate is set to pass law seeking 7 year jail term for social media critics.

The newspaper reports that the Senate has reached an advanced stage to pass a bill that seeks seven years jail term for social media critics found guilty of inciting the public against the government. 

The proposed legislation which has scaled second reading in the upper legislative chamber is also proposing a stiffer punishment for internet fraudsters and scammers in Nigeria as those convicted will face a seven years imprisonment. 

“Anyone who intentionally propagates false information that could threaten the security of the country or that is capable of inciting the general public against the government through electronic message shall be guilty of an offense and upon conviction shall be sentenced to seven years imprisonment or N5 million (fine).” Section 13 subsection 3 of the bill proposes

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The joint Senate Committees on Judiciary, Human Rights and legal matters, Drugs, Narcotics and Financial Crimes led by Senator Umaru Dahiru (PDP, Sokoto), yesterday organised a one day public hearing on the bill for an act to provide for the prohibition and punishment for electronic fraud and crime in all electronic transactions in Nigeria.

Declaring open the public hearing Senate President David Mark who was represented by the deputy minority whip, Senator Abu Ibrahim (APC, Katsina), said electronic fraudsters pose great danger to the country which must be tackled to attract foreign investment.
The committee chairman Senator Umaru Dahiru (PDP, Sokoto) said electronic fraud was posing serious threat to world economies and Nigeria being a developing economy should enact appropriate laws to deal with the challenges.

(Daily Trust)