LASU lecturers call off strike

Lagos State University (LASU) chapter of the
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)
yesterday called off its six-week-old strike. In a
memo to Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing
Council of LASU, the striking lecturers noted that the
congress met on Monday and reviewed the strike it
embarked upon since May 20 and decided to suspend
it.
In the memo signed  by Chairman, LASU chapter of
ASUU, Dr. Kunle Idris, the lecturers noted that after
serious deliberation on the Governing Council’s letter,
the congress agreed to suspend the strike in the
interest of all.
“The congress of ASUU LASU met today Monday, July
14, 2014 and reviewed the strike it embarked upon on
May 20, 2014. After exhaustive deliberation on the
Governing Council’s letter ref: LASU/PRO-CHAN/
ASUU/31 of July 11, 2014, the congress took some
decisions.
“The congress suspended the strike but resolved that
discussions on the outstanding issues identified by
members should be continued by the executive
members. Congress believes that the letters and spirit
of the resolutions reached with the university
administration and the University Appointments and
Promotions Committee; and of the Governing Council
shall hold.”
“This letter, therefore, serves to notify the Governing
Council and the University Administration that the
Academic Staff of LASU has effective from 1500 hours,
Monday, July 14, 2014 resumed the teaching aspect
of their duties.”

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Sean Tizzle Signs N17million deal before going on tour

Just after his mouth watering deal with Telecoms giant
MTN, Sean Tizzle's affiliation with International brands has
grown stronger as he recently signed another endorsement
deal said to be worth 17million naira with a drink company,
this is according to his management. Continue...

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to tour America for his long awaited concert which kicks of

in New York on the 5th of September 2014.

He is also said to be working with some of Nigeria most

sought after video directors. To shoot the videos for Perfect

Gentleman, Loke Loke, Komagbon...songs off #TheJourney

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Fedral government should negoiate with boko haram -Tambuwal

The Speaker of the House of Representative, Aminu
Tambuwal has asked the President to negotiate with terror
group, Boko Haram if that would secure the safe return of
the kidnapped Chibok girls.
The speaker said this today July 15th while receiving the
leadership of the #BringBackOurGirls campaigner in his
office at the House of Assembly.
"If negotiations is what would bring back for example
Chibok girls, for Goodness sake, lets negotiate and
save the children. Negotiation is not
submitting......you are not just submitting, you are
not. It is a strategy. So let's get these girls out and
then if you want to confront them you go ahead and
confront them and take them head on but whatever
we need to do, we must do as a government to bring
back these girls safely & alive" he said.
He urged the campaigners to continue with their demands
for accountability.

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Heartbreaking pics: Tyrese cries at scene of Paul Walker's death

Late Paul Walker's friend and Fast & Furious co-star
Tyrese visited the scene of the car crash today and was
inconsolable. The actor and singer, who has been friends
with Paul for the past thirteen years cried through out. He
left a single yellow rose at the scene of the crash before
leaving.
Paul Walker, 40, was the passenger in his friend's Porsche
GT which spun out of control and hit a pole and tree,
bursting into flames and killing both men yesterday
afternoon November 30th.
TMZ reported earlier today that the county coroner revealed
that the bodies of Paul and his friend Roger Rodas, 38, who
was also his financial adviser, were so badly burned that
they are currently unidentifiable.
The L.A. County Coroner has requested dental records for
both victims before they can identify the bodies. Autopsies
on both bodies have been delayed until later this week.

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Seun Kuti finally reacts to Burna Boy performing in his underwear

During his interview on Rubbin Minds today, Seun Kuti said
Burna Boy should have known better than stripping to his
underwear to perform at Felabration final at the New Afrika
Shrine last month

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Finally Willie Obiano of APGA declared winner of Anambra Governorship election

All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), candidate Willie
Obaino, has been declared winner of the recently held
Anambra State governorship election.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
Anambra chapter declared today Sunday December 1st in
Awka that Mr. Obiano won the election by polling 180,178
votes in 19 local government areas in the state. He beat
PDP candidate Tony Nwoye, to the second position with
97,700 votes and Senator Chris Ngige of the All
Progressives Congress, who came third with 95,963.
Ifeanyi Ubah, of Labour Party came fourth with 37,495.

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Fast & Furious actor Paul Walker dies at 40 in tragic car accident

Paul Walker, the
actor who played undercover agent Brian O'Conner in the
Fast & Furious movies, is dead. He was killed yesterday
afternoon Saturday November 30th in a tragic car accident
in California. He had been shooting another installment of
the Fast & Furious franchise in Atlanta but returned home
to California for thanksgiving when the accident occurred
while on his way back from a charity event.
Paul Walker was a passenger in a Porsche Carrera GT
driven by his longtime friend, Roger Rodas, who lost
control and crashed into a light pole and tree in the
community of Valencia, north of Los Angeles. When police
arrived at the scene of the accident, the car was in flames
and the two men inside the car were declared dead at the
scene. Paul was just 40.
"It is with a truly heavy heart that we must confirm
that Paul Walker passed away today in a tragic car
accident while attending a charity event for his
organisation Reach Out Worldwide. He was a
passenger in a friend's car, in which both lost their
lives. We are stunned and saddened beyond belief by
this news." A statement on Paul's Facebook page
said.
His co-star Vin Diesel said in a post on Instagram that he
was speechless: "Brother I will miss you very much. I am
absolutely speechless. Heaven has gained a new Angel.
Rest in Peace."
See pics from the burned-out wreckage of the red Porsche
by the side of the road after the cut...

Roger Rodas was helped to establish Paul Walker's charity
Reach Out Worldwide. He was the CEO of Always Evolving,
a performance shop for high end vehicles owned by
Walker, located in Valencia.
Paul Walker is survived by a 15 year old daughter named
Meadow.

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