Former Gospel singer; Maheeda Throws Caution to the Wind

I wonder she's still being referred to as a gospel musician

ASUU Is Lying, FG Says As ASUP Resumes Strike

Just weeks after the Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities, ASUU, described the Federal Government as deceitful due to the way the latter has been dealing with issues responsible for the lingering strike by the union, the FG has also ASUU of being economical with the truth on the strike. Speaking in Abuja when he received some youth groups who were on a visit to his office, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Youth and Students Matters, Com. Jude Imagwe, stated that the claim by the union that its action was to restore infrastructural decay in universities was nothing but a lie, noting that ASUU was fighting for allowances.“They initially told us that it was about infrastructure, but it is about allowances. N30b has been released for the payment of their accumulated allowances, and N100b earmarked for infrastructural development. It is important for the public to know that government did not say this is all that it will give, but government says go and start the payment with this amount and let us know the amount it will add”.Meanwhile, the suspended strike by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) is to resume on Friday. The union alleged insincerity and failure of the Federal Government to honour agreement entered with the union. The union also passed a vote of no confidence on the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), alleging that the board has failed to meet the needs and demands of polytechnic education in the country.

Boko Haram attacks College of Agriculture in Yobe, over 30 students killed

Reports has it that Boko Haram gunmen this morning Sunday September 29th stormed the student dormitory of the College of Agriculture in Gujba, Yobe State, shooting students as they slept, killing at least 30 of them. The death toll could be way higher as several dead bodies were recovered from hostels, classrooms, bushes and corners around the school. Area Military spokesman Lazarus Eli confirmed the incident and said that security forces have been deployed to the school to protect surviving students until they can all leave the campus. Eli said the attack was carried out by “Boko Haram terrorists who went into the school and opened fire on students while they were sleeping"

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Why Military Can Never Provide Solution To Boko Haram Insurgency, Ex-Chief Of Defence Staff

A former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Martin Luther Agwai (rtd), has said that the current Boko Haram insurgency cannot be resolved using only what he called military solutions. Agwai stated this Saturday in Jos, Plateau State, during the public launch of a book entitled, ‘Integrity Matters: Men of Honour in the Public Square’, written by the Dean, Graduate School, Evangelical Church Winning All, ECWA Theological Seminary, Jos.According to him, “You can never solve any of these problems with military solutions. The military can always be an enabling force. They will sensitise; they will stabilise the area. It is a political issue; it is a social issue; it is an economic issue, and until these issues are addressed, the military can never give you a solution. “So, to say the military has failed or is overwhelmed or has not failed… But I will say that if anybody expects the military to give you a solution to this problem, it is not a military problem, it is not a war. You are not fighting another country invading Nigeria. So, you cannot get a military solution to that.” Agwai, refused to assess the performance of troops deployed to the areas under state of emergency when he does not have “all the operators gathering the information and what is happening, the overall plan and the exit plan.” He attributed his military career which saw him rise to the pinnacle as Chief of Army Staff and then Chief of Defence Staff to the grace of God just as he added that during the period, there was insurgency in the southern part of the country but it was contained. Agwai, who once led one of the biggest United Nations peacekeeping operations in the world in Darfur, Sudan, also spoke on the country turning 53 years on Tuesday. He expressed appreciation to God that Nigeria became independent the very year he went to Senior Primary School. “I remembered vividly how we used to sing the old National Anthem, ‘Nigeria we hail thee’. I remember also vividly the Coat of Arms, the Green White Green they (the British) gave us. We have come a long way. “As human beings, there are always high expectations. And I have always said that the most difficult thing to manage is expectation. There were other challenges, which included the civil war; we had our challenges but we have also had our good points. We have championed freedom in Africa. Everybody knows what role Nigeria played in getting South Africa and the southern part of Africa to become free and independent. Everybody knows what we did in Angola, everybody knows what we have done in our sub-region, in Liberia, in Sierra Leone, in Guinea Bissau and so many other places”, he said. -The Guardian

Photos from Vanessa Amadi's white wedding

Top PR guru Vanessa Amadi married her sweetheart yesterday Saturday September 28th in the UK. The beautiful bride wore the mermaid silhouette 'Gemma' (my dream wedding dress) by Vera Wang. So beautiful! Vanessa also had two very famous women in her bridal train -singers Estelle and Keisha Buchanan, singer of girl group Sugababes. Genevieve Nnaji, Toolz, Alexander Amosu and D'Banj were also at the wedding.

Lamido: Mutual Distrust Between ASUU, FG Prolonging Strike

Gov. Sule Lamido of Jigawa on Saturday appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to end the ongoing strike in the interest of the students. Lamido made the appeal when he received a delegation from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in Dutse. He said it was unfortunate that the industrial action was still on almost three months since it began. The governor blamed the protracted strike on lack of trust between the Federal Government and ASUU.“It is really unfortunate that the strike has lasted up until this time. There is no trust between the two bodies and when there is no trust it will be difficult to have a common ground. “As a parent, I am so worried seeing our children that supposed to be in school at home. “I am appealing to ASUU to go back to the classroom while the negotiation with the government continues,” he said. Lamido, however, pleaded with the Federal Government to continue to dialogue with the union, even after the strike had been called off. He said this would enable the two parties to sort out the gray areas in the dispute, adding that ASUU and the Federal Government should approach the dialogue with sincerity. Earlier, the leader of the delegation, Mr Ahmed Jibril, appealed to Lamido to intervene to end the lingering industrial action. Jibril, who is the Vice President National Affairs, NANS, said that it was unfortunate for students to be allowed to stay at home for more than three months as a result of the strike. According to him, parents and students are left to bear the consequences of the strike. He told Lamido that they were in the state on tour of education facilities. (NAN)

Entertainment- Why I Will Never Marry – Oprah Winfrey

Talk show host, and one of the world’s most influential women, Oprah Winfrey has revealed why she will never, ever marry her longtime partner Stedman – despite friend, Tina Turner demanding she walk down the aisle. Oprah and Tina have been friends for years, with Oprah attending the singer’s wedding back in July. But the talk show queen says she has come to the conclusion that such a union is just not for her. When asked if she would leave earth as a “never-married” woman, Oprah made her feelings very clear. “Yes,” she told Access Hollywood. “Yeah, I think that’s my final answer.” Tina exchanged vows with German music producer Erwin Bach at Lake Zurich, Switzerland. And the romantic affair made Oprah wonder if she and partner Stedman Graham should tie the knot. “I think that it’s interesting that you would ask it because I thought about it again at Tina Turner’s wedding,” Oprah revealed.

‘Nobody Listened When I Preached, Now I’m Showing Privates Even Pastors Come Around’– Gospel Singer Maheeda

Nigerian prostitute turned gospel singer, Caroline Sam, aka, Maheeda is fast becoming one of Nigeria’s most talked about women.

This leaves one wondering what kind of message she is preaching. Well, Maheeda’s recent video of her, unclad in the shower didn’t go down well with many of her fans and she has being receiving criticisms from all over. Responding to her critics, she says when she was preaching nobody listened now she is exposing her privates and everybody is coming to her even pastors.

MI, Burna Boy, others, celebrate Nigeria with Close Up Loves Naija Concerts

You remember the Close Up Loves Naija concert last year which featured musical acts as TuFace Idibia, Naeto C, Omawunmi, Ice Prince and DJ Jimmy Jatt, and the popular theme song produced by Cobhams Asuquo? Well, preparations for this year’s concert are in full gear. With Nigeria’s 53rd Independence anniversary just a few days away, Nigeria’s top music artistes have gathered to celebrate with concerts in different locations across the country. The concerts will feature MI, Olamide, Burna Boy, Chidinma, Phyno and DJ Jimmy Jatt at Silverbird Galleria in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja on the 1st of October, 2013. The events will comprise full games and activities from 10am and free for all to attend, so mark it down in your calendar. For more information log on to www.facebook.com/closeupng. The Countdown begins! Naija get ready!!!

President Jonathan to speak on current national issues tomorrow

President Goodluck Jonathan will host another edition of the Presidential Media Chat tomorrow Sunday, September 29, 2013 at 7pm. See the State House Press Release below President Jonathan will in the course of the programme, answer questions from a panel of journalists on current national issues and events, as well as policies and actions of his administration. Members of the public who have questions they will like the President to respond to on the programme may send them in via Twitter to @mediachatng1. The programme will be broadcast live on the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and the Voice of Nigeria (VON). Other television and radio stations are enjoined to hook up to NTA and FRCN to relay the programme to their viewers and listeners.