LASU Workers Cripple Convocation Ceremony, Chase VC Out

Members of staff of the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, yesterday protested what they called bad administrative style of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. John Obafunwa, chasing Reghim out of campus alongside other principal officers.

The staffers under the various trade unions in the institution, including the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, and Non-Academic Staff Union, NASU, listed victimisation of staff, non-payment of outstanding salary arrears, violation of due process, ruining staff image in newspapers, withdrawal of PhD certificates of some lecturers, denial of letters for elected Governing Council and Senate members, as some of their grouses against the authority, thus warranting the protest.

Nigerian Government Cuts Electricity Tariff By 50%

The Nigerian government has announced a reduction in electricity tariffs by half.
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission on Wednesday announced the immediate review of electricity tariffs by about 50 per cent.
The Chairman of the Commission, Sam Amadi, who announced the review in Abuja, said the reduction, which takes effect from the end of March, followed the regulatory agency’s decision to remove collection losses from customer tariff under the multi-year tariff order.

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People shouted 'jump' before suicidal man fell to his death

A suicidal man died when he fell from a building after people shouted ‘get on with it’ and ‘jump’ while police tried to coax him back from the edge.

Some people even filmed the victim, aged in his 40s, as he fell to the floor on Saturday afternoon and one person was heard asking ‘how far can you bounce?’

Police were called to the scene in Telford, West Midlands, and have since criticised those who shouted to the man.

Man United to pay £55m For Pogba's Service

Manchester United are ready to pay £55 million to bring Paul Pogba back to Old Trafford at the end of the season.

United have been strongly linked with a move for Pogba in recent weeks, with the Frenchman looking likely to depart Juventus this summer.

Kissing on set: I’m always afraid of bad breaths – Habibat Jinad

Habibat Jinad needs no introduction in the entertainment industry. Many people who know her would remember her for her refreshing show ‘Miliki Express’ which airs from 1pm to 2pm on Startimes Channel Orisun TV.

But her profile does not stop there. She has also made her mark as a prolific Yoruba actress who is defining the landscape. Some of her movies include “Omo K’omo”, “Iku L’okunrin”, and “Irin Ajo Eda Laye,” to name a few. She recently won an award for Fastest Rising TV Presenter of the Year organized by Azaria 360. In this engaging interview, she talks about her career, life and more:

Another Facebook Lover Dies In Lagos

Another Facebook lover has died in Lagos a few years after Cynthia Osokogwu, the daughter of a retired miliitary officer, was allegedly lured to Lagos by her Facebook lover, drugged, raped and murdered in Festac Town.

The latest victim, identfied as Adekemi Faboro, who teaches at a private nursery and primary school, in Ojota,died in Ogba area of Lagos last weekend while on a date with her married Facebook lover, Christopher Ezekiel, for the first time.

Shocking: Landlord Rape 8year Old Tenant daughter

MADAM Bola (surname withheld) moved into a new accommodation at Sakapena, Idi-Arere area of Ibadan, Oyo State about seven months ago but she never envisaged her recent discovery that her eight-year-old daughter (names withheld) could have been having sexual intercourse. And no other person was accused of involvement than her landlord, Mr Aderemi Babatunde a.k.a Baba Sango, a Sango worshipper.

Video: Woman Smokes On A Plane Then Blames It On Guy Sitting Next To Her

Photos: Sultan of Sokoto Honours Joke Silva

Rather than drum support for a political party, veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Silva along with Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, Project Cordinator & Founder of Savanah Center for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development, were in Sokoto state with the Emir to discuss ways of enlightening and averting election violence in the country.

Liverpool’s Sterling ‘wants 25% more than Neymar’

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists he is “relaxed” about Raheem Sterling’s contract situation despite claims that the latest discussions have failed to find a solution to a long-running impasse.

The club have tabled what a couple of weeks ago Rodgers described as an “incredible” offer – reported to be in the region of £100,000 a week.

Pastor Creflo Dollar wants $65 million so he can buy a new private jet

This pastor in America wants $65 million in donations, so that he can purchase his own private jet.

We’re not entirely sure that Jesus would have approved of the lavish purchase, but Pastor Creflo Dollar of the World Changers Church International in Atlanta is seeking a minimum of $300 from more than 200,000 people, so he can buy a Gulfstream 650.

Photos: Alaafin Of Oyo +2 Of His Many Wives At University Of London 4 A Convocation

Oyo Monarch Alaafin Lamidi Adeyemi III and two of his numerous wives were recently at the University Of London to witness the honouring of Senior Advocate of Nigeria Aare Afe Babalola with Doctor of Letters degree at the University's convocation ceremony.

Suarez reveals real reason why he left Liverpool for Barcelona

Luis Suarez has admitted that he made the decision to leave Liverpool for Barcelona last year because of the British media.

The Uruguay star said he grew ‘tired’ of the coverage he received from the press in England during his three-year stint on Merseyside, which saw him make headlines for being found guilty for racially abusing Patrice Evra and biting Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic.

Manchester United ‘open talks with Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent over £71.1m transfer’

Manchester United have opened talks with Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent over a shock deal to sign the Real Madrid ace.

Ronaldo’s future has been subject of intense speculation in the last few weeks, with fresh rumours that he’s unhappy with life in Madrid.

Single woman launches social media competition for man to impregnate her

A woman has posted an advert on social media to find a man to get her pregnant after she got fed up with her mother nagging her about not having children.

Lena Komleva, 29, from the city of Chelyabinsk in southern Russia stuck the‘Leave Your Trace In Me’ advert on her Vkontakt page (the Russian equivalent of Facebook) saying: ‘On the eve of my 29th birthday I announce a contest.

Three Chinese nationals kidnapped in Kogi

In what has become a trend, Barely one week after two expatriate Chinese workers were kidnapped in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, three other Chinese citizens were on Friday abducted in the state.

It was gathered that the three Chinese nationals were kidnapped at the crusher area, a suburb of Lokoja metropolis in the early hours of Thursday.

Man Dies While Chasing Mysterious Goat

The body of a 31-year-old young man simply identified as Ade, has been retrieved from a 30-feet well at Amikanle road, Agbado Okeodo local government area of Lagos, he fell into while chasing a mysterious goat.

According to report, the deceased, who is married with three children usually, patronize a particular woman in the street who sells local herbs before setting out for the day’s work with his friends.

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Senate Defends Confirmation Of Musiliu Obanikoro As Minister

"Innocent Until Proven Guilty”

Responding to the grouse of the APC Senators, the spokesman for the Senate, Enyinnaya Abaribe, said although there were allegations against Senator Obanikoro, there was no court decision, condemning Senator Obanikoro for any crime.

Four Soldiers Die As Troops Uncover Yobe Bomb Factory

Four soldiers died in the course of the operation to clear terrorists from Buni-Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State as troops, on cordon and search, uncovered a bomb-making factory, where the improvised explosives devices, used by terrorists, are being produced.

The soldiers were reportedly killed by explosions while clearing the IEDs, which the terror group, Boko Haram, had deployed in different parts of the town.

More Than 200 Witch Doctors Arrested In Tanzania Over Killing Of Albinos

More than 200 witch doctors and traditional healers have been arrested in Tanzania in a crackdown on the murder of albino people. The killings have been driven by the belief of some witchdoctors that their body parts have properties that confer wealth and good luck.

Osun Workers Unpaid Salaries Dangerous - Security Expert

A security expert, Mr. Lekan Jackson-Ojo, has said the failure of Osun State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, to pay workers for the last five months could trigger insecurity and other forms of crimes in the state. 

Jackson-Ojo said this in an interview with our correspondent in Osogbo on Friday.

“Linda Ikeji Is The Lamest Of All Bloggers” – Jim Iyke

Jim Iyke Is On the cover of Glam Africa Magazine‘s Spring 2015 issue. Of course, he granted an interview and in the interview, Jim Iyke poured out his heart, lungs and ribs starting with Charles Novia, for criticizing his deliverance session at prophet T.B. Joshua’s Synagogue Church, Segun Arinze down to His ex- girlfriend, Kenturah and then his BFF, Nadia Buari. And errmm, my fellow writers/bloggers, he has something for us.