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Admission ecstasy has enveloped newly admitted students [freshers] consciousness that they tend to forget where they are coming from and where they are going. The first few weeks of every  resumption as a new student in any higher institution have always been a moment of irrational merriments, meeting of new friends from a completely dichotomous background. It is expected that your ambition to reach the apogee of your academics should be your sole priority. New students tend to be unnecessarily carried away by some activities that are not worth it and thus leading them to abrupt failure. There are activities and behaviors  you should indulge in as a new student in the higher institution. 1.) Avoid doing it like them : this attitude is a killer of life, time and destiny. It is synonymous to using another man's life pattern to suit yours, which are different. Using another man's way to suit yours will end  you in a destructive ditch. Be distinctive to

Governor Nasir Ahmad elrufai is attending the Joint UN-National Peace Committee (NPC) support to State level Peaceful 2019  Elections Dialogue in collaboration with INEC and the Kaduna State Peace Commission, holding at the Asaa Pyramid Hotel, Kaduna. Governor Nasir Ahmad elrufai has reiterated the Kaduna State Government’s commitment to peaceful and issue based campaigns and also free and fair elections. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, the UN Special Representative of the  Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, and head of UNOWAS is also present at the Dialogue.  Elrufai has reportedly declared his full support for the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, come February 16.

Dr. Olisa Agbakoda has reportedly condemned the newly sworn in Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Tanko Mohammed, for lending himself to constitution infraction. He said "On 25th of January 2019, Buhari pursuant to an exparte order of the Code of the Conduct Tribunal purportedly suspended the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Justice Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghnen and purportedly swore in Hon. Justice Tanko Mohammed as the Acting CJN. "The Constitution is clear about the procedure for suspending or removing the CJN. The CJN can only be removed on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council. See Section 153 (1), Paragraph 21 (a) of the 3rd Schedule and Section 292 (1) (a) (i) of the Constitution of the Fed Rep of Nigeria 1999. "Hon. Justice Tanko Mohammed is fully aware of the state of law, yet presented himself to be sworn in by the President . "Incidentally, Justice Tanko Mohammed was a member of the NJC panel that removed Just

Vice President Prof. Osinbajo has arrived in Ondo State for the launching of TraderMoni for petty traders in the state.  He was received at the Akure Airport by Ondo Deputy Governor, Hon. Agboola Ajayi, Ondo_APC Chairman, Engr. Ade Adetimehin with members of the State Executive Council. Osinbajo at the palace of Osemawe of Ondo Kingdom, Oba (Dr.) Victor Adesimbo Ademefun Kiladejo, Jilo III. He was accompanied by the deputy Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Agboola Ajayi.  This program was launched few months back for the purpose of meeting the petty traders and artisan's need. The Vice President arrival in the Sunshine State was also to canvass for the ruling party's campaign. He was warmly received by the people of the State, especially the Akure and Idanre people. 

In continuation of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, Presidential campaign, the President was present in  Abia and IMO States, as he commissioned a project. Present at the campaign were; former Lagos State governor and present Minister, Babatunde Fashola, APC National chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, the governors of Abia and IMO States, the ABIA State APC Governorship Candidate, Hon Uche Ogah and other party dignitaries. On his arrival, the Presidency was warmly received by the people of the State as the turnout was quite impressive. The supporters of the party came out en-masse to welcome the Presidency. During his visit to the two states he  said "Today we took our Presidential Campaign to Abia and Imo States. In Aba I commissioned the Ariaria Market Independent Power Project. I assured the business owners in Ariara that under my watch, they will experience better days. Greater prosperity is coming. "With this new IPP, 4,000 shops in Ariaria now have dedic

Academic Staff Union of University, ASUU,  has received the certificate of operation for Nigerian University Pension Management Company, NUPEMCO, from the National Pension Commission. This was announced that the Federal Government has met one of our major demands. While congratulating all our members for this landmark achievement of the union, we also thank them for their patience as the struggle continues. "We are still consulting with our chapters across the country. There are promises that government made and we are trying to consult with the various university chapters on the options before the union. "By the time we are fully aware of what is left of our demands from what the government is offering, then we will know what steps to take, even as negotiations with the government continues. ASUU is to be involved in another round of meeting with the government within the week, where we expect a positive outcome.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has recorded a major haul of 851.027 kilogrammes of psychotropic substances. They are chemical drugs that change brain function and result in alteration in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition or behaviour. Ondo state commander of the agency, Haruna Gagara, who gave the figure while speaking with newsmen in Akure, the state capital, said the dangerous drugs were uncovered during phase 1 of its “Operation Ijo Oloogbo” in the state. He said during an operation at Ipele forest in Owo Local Government area of the state, it also confiscated 30,618 tonnes of cannabis sativa, five hectares of Indian Hemp farm and also recovered three single barrel guns and one pump action gun during the raid. He said that "the psychotropic substances included Tramadol and 93,480 tablets and syrup containing codeine. Others are 8,630 tablets of Rophynol, 80,000 tablets of Benzhexol-5 and 4,800 bottles of Panpedeen cough syrup with

Dr. Olisa Agbakoba SAN has stated that  the Presidency's suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen is the most brazen assault on Nigeria`s constitutional history. Olisa said "The President has obviously not listened to the advice of the Hon. Attorney General of the Federation or the Attorney General of the Federation has misadvised him or both. "President Buhari claims that the suspension of the Chief Justice Onnoghen is pending the determination of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT. This is simply not true. The CCT itself adjourned proceedings in respect of Justice #Onnoghen `s matter. "This it did in order to determine if it had jurisdiction to try Justice Onnoghen. The President`s decision contravenes the Ruling of the CCT. "There are atleast six (6) pending cases in superior courts of Nigeria and one in the Court of Appeal. All these cases ruled that Justice #Onnoghen should remain in office pending when all case

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, in Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, has condemned the removal of the institution’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Samuel Oye Bandele, by Governor Kayode Fayemi. The vice chancellor of EKSU was arbitrarily removed. The removal is hereby condemned in strong terms and in its entirety. The university is an autonomous institution with extant rules and governing regulations. The appointment and removal of a VC has procedures under the laws of the university. In order to prevent unnecessary crisis and administrative  due process should be followed in governing of the university. ASUU-EKSU chairman, Prof. Olufayo Olu-Olu, in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday said Fayemi’s action did not follow due process. Olu-Olu said the governor lacked the powers to remove the VC... Adding that, “It is the university's Governing Council that has the power to remove the VC, after following due process.”

Real Madrid are the highest-revenue-generating membership in world soccer, in line with a new record. The Spanish giants, who've won the Champions League for 3 consecutive seasons, became over a record €750.Nine million ($854.8m) within the 2017/18 season, the Deloitte soccer money League 2019 located. Barcelona, who currently lead la Liga, is 2nd with revenue of €690.Four million ($785.5m) whilst Manchester United, first remaining yr, finishes third with €666 million ($758m). It's miles the twelfth time Real Madrid has crowned the rankings however the first time because 2014/15 that Spanish golf equipment have completed in the pinnacle two. Deloitte’s analysis found out the pinnacle 20 maximum earning clubs noticed their mixed sales grow 6%, to a report €8.3 billion ($nine.4b). The pinnacle 3 generated €2.1 billion ($2.3b) collectively, extra than double their mixed revenue of 10 years formerly. Earnings from broadcasting changed into again the biggest

Monaco have suspended head coach Thierry Henry until a final decision is made on his future. The former Arsenal striker joined the club in October 2018 after the departure of his predecessor, Leonardo Jardim. Henry has managed just five wins in all competitions in his three months in charge of the Ligue 1 team, who are in the relegation zone, two points from safety. Henry is yet to win a home league game, with their last match at the Stade Louis II ending in an embarrassing 3-1 French Cup defeat to Ligue 2 side Metz. Their previous game there resulted in a dreadful 5-1 league defeat to Strasbourg, meaning Monaco have not won at home since May last season. Henry - who has won just two of his 12 Ligue 1 matches - was forced to apologise after their latest league defeat for insulting Strasbourg defender Kenny Lala. Television cameras caught the Frenchman shouting abusive and insulting language at Lala as he delayed a throw-in with Strasbourg winning 2-1.

The Finance Minister, Zainab Shamsuna Ahmad, has reportedly joined the stakeholders of SPECS to make case for social protection. Shamsuna said "Earlier, I joined stakeholders of SPECS to make a case for social protection; reflect on progress this administration has made in establishing a government-led social protection framework; consider what we can and frankly must do, to build on the momentum gained in recent years. "Social protection policies, programmes, and interventions are extremely important in the reduction of poverty and inequality, particularly for vulnerable communities (including women, children and those displaced due to conflict).  "Additionally, the potential economic impact of sustained social protection systems cannot be ignored, particularly given the clear evidentiary link between human capital development and economic growth. "Over the last few years, we have provided targeted interventions for the most vulnerable

Former Napoli and Juventus forward, Gonzalo Higuain, has completed a loan move to Premier league giant, Chelsea, until the rest of the season. With Alvaro Morata stepping out on a loan move from Stamford Bridge to Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, Athletico Madrid  in Spain capital. The former Napoli forward netted 36 goals in 35 games before his reported move to Juventus. The shock signing of the Portuguese and enigmatic forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, in a region of €100 million from Real Madrid last summer has limited his chances of playing following the serie A giant's attacking talents. He left for Ac Milan on a loan move for more playing time but he has reportedly struggled to be seen in the limelight. In the current club AC Milan played 2 seasons, during this time he played 24 matches and scored 9 goals. 0 goals in national team( World cup, Friendlies). In the club he scored 9 goals ( Europa League , Serie A, Coppa Italia, Friendlies). Gonzalo Higuai

The All Progressive Congress, APC, governorship flag bearer, Babajide Sanwo-olu,  visited the Spar in Lagos State today, as the world celebrates "world Education Day". Sanwo-olu met with shoppers with great smiles as he told them he is a good listener as he braces himself for the upcoming governorship election in the State. He is the reported heir endorsed by the All Progressive Congress, APC National leader, Ashiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, after the incumbent Governor, Akinwumi Ambode, fell out of favour in the sight of the Lagos State APC Political enigma. Sanwo-olu said "I am a very good listener. I learn everyday and speaking to shoppers at SPAR today, education is one of the needs that Lagosians are clamouring for.  "On this World Education day I want to promise that we will transform education at every level." Ambode has been on  busy political schedules following his tours with the Presidency to the various  states across the

President Muhammadu Buhari has landed  in the "Land of Equity", Kebbi State, for his Presidential Campaign ahead of the February 16 Presidential election. Buhari has  reemphasized his commitment to delivering on dividends of good governance to Nigerians.  Present at the campaign were the Lagos State Governor, Akinwumi Ambode, the host Governor, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar Badugu, the All Progressive Congress, APC National Chairman, Com. Adams Oshiomhole, and other APC Governors of the Northern States, to mention a few. The Lagos State Governor, Ambode, has reportedly affirmed that the people of Kebbi State are in full support of the Presidency's ambition of running for the second term in office. He said "going by the support I witnessed today, I am confident that Buhari-Osinbajo and APC have the overwhelming support of the people of Kebbi," The incumbent Governor, Bagudu, has previously declared his interest in running for the second term

A young man, Gideon Ntui, has been suffering from spleen enlargement for many years due to liver malfunction.  His Current condition is critical and looks deteriorating by the day, as he is financially incapacitated to treat the acute ailment. The young man in question reportedly needs  an amount between #700k to  #1m Naira for an operation. Cheerful givers are hereby implored to financially assist the helpless Gideon. We also plead to some Charity organizations to help see to the young man's critical situation as no amount is too small to help dying brother. The members of the public are expected to pay into his father's First bank account number: 2010896055, Ntui Samuel  For proper information and willingness to help, we implore the general public to  contact his dad, Samuel on 08115114072.

The national president of Academic Staff Union of Universities, Prof Biodun Ogunyemi, says there are grey areas to be resolved. Following a heated meeting between the Federal Government and the Union, it has been confirmed that meeting has hit a dead end, as their refusal to reach consensus. ”We have not suspended the strike, discussion will continue at a later date. We are going back to for further consultation with our members,” say the ASUU President. The strike will be suspended, when the Federal Government addresses the issue of revitalisation. Revitalization is central to our academic work. Unless that area is addressed, our members will still have issues. We are not demanding for N50 billion. We are saying that the minimum that the Federal Government can release to reactivate revitalization fund is ₦50 billion. With the demand of the Union, the strike remains indefinitely going on until the Federal Government reaches agreement with the Union

An academic Doctor has given his comments regarding the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, flag bearer, Atiku Abubakar's withdrawal from the Presidential debate following the absence of the incumbent and ruling President, Muhammadu Buhari. He said "I’ve read commentaries that aver that Atiku’s decision to bail out of the 2019 Debate in protest against PMB’s decision not to participate in it was a tactical error. I disagree. Here is why. "The presidential debate is designed to be a match--or, if you like, a push and pull-- between the defending champion, i.e., Buhari, and contenders to the title he holds, i.e., Atiku, Moghalu, Madam Oby, Sowore, and others.  "If the defending champion declines to thrown his hat into the ring, the entire match becomes pointlessly self-injurious to the challengers. In other words, it would have been a fatal strategic and tactical error for Atiku to partake in a potentially bruising contest with other challengers while

Vice President, Osinbajo, has  arrives at Ikeja City Mall, Lagos State. He has reportedly made his  first stop is Glendora Bookstore to clean his reading glasses while still at the mall.  VP Osinbajo proceeds to The Grill in Ikeja to meet with Christian leaders and youth, taking questions and answering them on a number of issues.  From there he is meeting the Igbo community in Lagos for a "family meeting." His visit to Lagos State was also for the purpose of the February 16 Presidential elections, to seek their maximum support for the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC.

West Ham  United has confirmed that  forward, Marko Arnautovic, will be staying put with the Hammers amid reported interest from other clubs in China. It was recently confirmed that Chinese club, Guangzhou Evergrande, is in talks with the Premier league club. The forward who was in the starring lineup against Arsenal, seemed to have wave the club and its fan goodbye, a gesture which was predicted by the commentator of the London Derby saying "is that a farewell". Arnautovic was omitted from the starting lineup away to Bournemouth on Saturday, as it was predicted that the player's intending move could hamper his form. Prior  to the reported talks, West Ham has made it known that the Club was never ready to sell their in-form star, but it looked the player was determined to leave the Premier league for China, as irresistible offers are awaiting him if a move was materialized. But the Club has stood on its stance by not willing to sell their star

The Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU and the Federal Government are to resume talks today 21st January, 2019. Following the recent  saga between the ASUU and the Federal Government as a result of the disagreement between the two parties. This disagreement has surfaced from the deal less than the expectations being offered by the Federal Government to the Union. The Union further accused the Federal Government for not fulfilling its promise. The Union has deemed it fit and are determined to get their right from the Federal Government before the election as the strike may be taken with levity by the Federal Government  after the election. Time and venue for the meeting is yet to be confirmed but the information will be communicated as soon as possible. The general public hope to get  a fruitful response when the two parties meet today.

It was reported not quite long that a 66 year old woman, Rebecca Nyamedor, on Onasanya street Surulere, Lagos. Rebecca was last seen yesterday, 17 January, 2019, and has since then disappeared into the thin air. Her families have searched for her but all their efforts were futile. The missing woman can speak English, Yoruba and Ewe languages. It has been publicly reported to call the following lines if you have useful information; 07064171642, 08092070287. We hope the families of the missing woman have reported at the police station.

Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, have appealed to the people of Ifon and Elegbeka in Ose Local government to troop out enmasse to vote for President Buhari in the February 16 poll.  Osinbajo and Akeredolu made the appeal at the Palace of  olufon of ifon as part of the house to house campaign of the Vice President to Ondo State. Osinbajo noted that the election is very important for them to continue the good job started over three years ago. The Vice President while explaining that corruption has eaten deep to the nation's economy in the last sixteen years of the PDP said the present administration has initiated rail projects, infrastructure, school Feeding program and other social investment program . Governor Akeredolu in his remarks appreciated the Vice President's visit to the state. He appreciated the VP for the choice of the northern senatorial district of the state for the door to door camp

Kogi State Senator, Dino Melaye, has been granted bail on health grounds, following his previous apprehension by the Police. The Senator after his apprehension, fell sick, and was immediately rushed to the military hospital for proper treatment. He was later transfered to another hospital for a better treatment at a specialist hospital. Justice Yusuf Halilu, in his ruling has ordered Dino to produce three sureties including the Clark of the National Assembly who must produce a written undertaking to produce him in court. Dino is expected to go his home and have some rest with good medical attentions in order to recover from his ill health. The Senator is expected to return to court when he is fully fit as the Federal Government continues its investigations on the Senator's case.

Chinese club,  Guangzhou Evergrande, is presently in talks to sign West Ham Forward, Marko Arnautovic. The striker has been in a bolstering form for the Hammers, as the club sits ninth on the Premier league log, with a point above tenth placed Everton and levels on same point with Leicester City but some goal differences separating the two clubs. Recently, it was reported that fellow Chinese Club, Shanghai SIPG, has approached West Ham for the availability of the 29 year old striker but the Club immediately rejected the bid and talks as regards the in form striker. Arnautovic featured in the Club's last game against the North London Club, Arsenal, but he was unable to have his name on the score sheet. He was later substituted during the closing minutes of the London Derby,  he appeared to wave goodbye to the Hammer's fans. Asked about Arnautovic's future, Pellegrini said on Thursday: "If I say the player must stay, the player will stay. &q