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Prof. Wole Soyinka, has once again lashed out at former President Olusegun Obasanjo and his supporters. He alleged that the retired General’s supporters harassed and bribed the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) delegates to approve the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital and give it a special status under the international body. In his new book, titled; ‘Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?: Gani’s Unfinished Business’, which was released to the public on Tuesday, Soyinka, who explained his role in letting the international body know that it was being hoodwinked over the real status of the presidential library, alleged that the ex-president’s supporters adopted the Nigerian ‘brown envelope’ method to lure the educational body into submission. Soyinka also recalled how he warned UNESCO that its “reputation ran the risk of being besmirched if it succumbed to the importuning from that ex-president” but that he...

The bill by the former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission(NHRC), Chidi Odinkalu,  described as unnecessary. Such critics say there are already enough existing laws that only need to be implemented and that the bill was designed to muscle NGOs and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). However the National Assembly on Tuesday, September 26, says it cannot be intimidated into abandoning its legislative duty of providing a platform for Nigerians to agree or disagree on any proposed legislative measure. The speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, stated this in his address to welcome lawmakers after the seven-week recess. The former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission(NHRC), Chidi Odinkalu, described the bill as unnecessary. Such critics say there are already enough existing laws that only need to be implemented and that the bill was designed to muscle NGOs and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). However the National Assembly on Tue...

Anybody found with Biafra flag will be arrested – Abia police commissioner The new commissioner of police in Abia state Anthony Ogbizi has warned that anybody found with the Biafra flag will be arrested. Ogbizi said anyone seen with the Biafra emblem will be arrested and charged to court. Speaking while parading seven suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, the newly deployed state commissioner of police said the proscription of the group by the governors of the south east automatically make its illegal. He said it has become illegal for anyone to operate under the IPOB which was declared a terrorist organization by the Nigerian military or adorn its emblems.

I don't believe we are out of recession  says Governor Wike The governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, has said he does not believe Nigeria is out of recession. He said: “When you say you are out of recession, it has an implication. The implication is that the economy has bounced back. When the economy has bounced back, it means there is food on the table for people to eat. “For the government, it means there is money for states to embark on infrastructure and development of their various areas. “But you can see that most politicians try to deceive the people who have given them the mandate and their votes to represent them. “I don’t believe that Nigeria is out of recession because there must be signs to show that we are out of recession. “All these things they are saying about Nigeria out of recession are gimmicks. Each time, the ruling party has a problem, they find one thing to talk about in order to keep on moving so that Nigerians can continue to believe in them. “Th...

More Problems for Nigeria Universities as SSANU, NASU, NAAT join ASUU, declare indefinite strike The problems facing the Nigerian educational institutions are about to increase as all the major non-teaching staff unions of public universities have resolved to embark on an indefinite strike. According to Premium Times, the strike is set to begin from September 11. The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) and the National Association of Academic Technologists, (NAAT), announced the strike on Wednesday, September 6. The president of SSANU, who is also the chairman of JAC while speaking at a press conference in Abuja explained reasons for the industrial action, saying the nationwide strike would be total and comprehensive. He said: “During the strike, there shall be no provision of services, no matter how skeletal. Concessions shall not be granted while all our members are to sta...

In a statement by Mr Samuel Olowookere , Deputy Director (Press) in the ministry, Ngige said the meeting would hold shortly after the holidays as requested by the leadership of ASUU. He also dispelled speculations of uncertainty over talks between the Federal Government and the union.  “Engagement of the striking ASUU members is still being handled by ministers of Labour and Employment and the ministers of Education. “Issues of strike by an employee are a labour matter. The Minister of Labour and Employment is, therefore, synergising with his the Ministry of Education to resolve the dispute. “This is normal procedure in government where ministers brief and report to the president or vice-president to streamline efforts and gains in a given assignment,’’ he said.

The leader of IPOB: No going back, after meeting with five south east governors. He insisted that he will not relent in his Biafra agitation Nnamdi Kanu has allegedly insisted that there is no going back in his agitation for Biafra shortly after his meeting with the five south east governors. The leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) met with the south east governors on Wednesday, August 30 alongside his father over his call for no election in the region.

Dangote for presidential 2019 PDP moves to woo Dangote for 2019 presidential election The Peoples Democratic Party is said to have sent emissaries to woo the billionaire businessman  Africa's most richest man Aliko Dangote is expected to contest for the 2019 presidential election under the platform of the PDP It has been reported that PDP is already making plans to woo the billionaire to contest for 2019 presidency under its platform.  A source said the party's decision to reach out to Dangote comes with its focus to win the 2019 presidential election.

FGN Declears 2 days public holiday for Sallah The government of President Muhammadu Buhari declared Friday, September 1 and Monday September 4, 2017 as holidays in celebration of the Eid-el-Kabir. The announcement of the public holiday was made by Abdulrahman Dambazau, the interior minister. He also urged Nigerians to use the period to pray for peace, unity, prosperity and the stability of the country’s democracy.

IPBO dears FG to rearrest him Nnamdi Kanu in Aba. The leader of IPOB Nnamdi Kanu, on Sunday, August 27, insisted that there will not be election in Abia state unless a referendum which his group has been clamouring, is conducted. and the IPOB has dears FGN, to rearrest leader, and this challenge came as a result of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, asking for the revocation of a court order that granted bail to Mr. Kanu. The leader of IPOB in Abia State said; “I’m a Biafran and we are going to crumble the zoo. Some idiots who are not educated said that they’ll arrest me, and I ask them to come. I’m in Biafra land. If any of them leaves Biafra land alive know that this is not IPOB. Tell them that’s what I said. “Tell Buhari that I’m in Aba and any person who comes to arrest Nnamdi Kanu in Biafra land will die here. I’ll never go on exile I assure you. “Some people talk about restructuring, are we doing restructuring of Nigeria now? Are we doin...

All branches of ASUU held a congresses meeting on 25th August, across the country over the ongoing strike. and the importance of this meeting is for the lecturers to consider the latest offer(s) by the federal government aimed at resolving the imbroglio. it was gathered that the meeting will discuss whether or not to accept the federal government’s offer. it was confirmed that all the branches are expected to submit their respective reports to the national body who will take a final decision.

ASUU meets today to discuses and draw resolutions to the ongoing ASUU strike. check later for update...

JAMB has release a new cut-off mark for Tertiary institutions in Nigeria, not withstanding that the institutions can raise there cut-off point mark above that of JAMB. It was reported by Premium Times that these decisions were taken at the 2017 Combined Policy Meetings on Admissions into Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria which ended on Tuesday, August 22. The Minimum Cut-Point: University = 120 Polytechnic and College of Education = 100 Innovating Institution = 110 Institutions are however allowed to raise their cut of above JAMB stipulated cut-off marks. and that admissions into public degree awarding institutions are to end admission October 15th for first choice and December 15th for second choice. He also spoke about illegal admissions saying the new process allows the registrar to approve all candidates.