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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Senator Dino Melaye, the senator representing Kogi West, has said that he will not allow the Kogi State Governor, Mr. Yahaya Bello, to destroy the state. Dino made this in a video shorty before an attack on his supporters at Kogi State polytechnic gate, Lokoja where he was holding a protest against the state government. //storify.com/Adekunle2/i-will-not-allow-yayaha-belo-to-destroy-kogi-state/embed?border=false //storify.com/Adekunle2/i-will-not-allow-yayaha-belo-to-destroy-kogi-state.js?border=false [ View the story “I will not allow Yayaha Bello to destroy Kogi state – Dino ” on Storify ] The post I not allow Yahaya Bello to destroy Kogi state – Dino Melaye, appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2s4BUYN

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Perez Brisibe & Paul Olayemi O GHARA — LECTURERS in the three polytechnics in Delta State, under the aegis of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, have begun an indefinite strike action over unresolved labour issues with the state government. The lectures are also accusing the state government of unduly dismissing the ASUP chairman of Delta State Polytechnic, Oghwashi-Uku, Tobechukwu Ogidi. The union, in a statement by the President and Public Relations Officer of the state polytechnic Otefe-Oghara, Collins Oniyemofe and Nyore Mowarin respectively, said: “The purpose of the strike is to drive home our demands with the state government over unresolved labour disputes. “At this latitude, the union has directed its members to withdraw their services.” The demands, according to the union, include the non- implementation of the Revised Scheme of Service for Polytechnics and other similar tertiary institutions in Nigeria and resumption of promotion fr...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Emma Amaize A SABA— THE Commissioner of Police, Delta State, Mr. Zanna Ibrahim, said police have killed eight suspected kidnappers, apprehended 21 and rescued seven victims  without payment of ransom in the last three weeks. Speaking to Vanguard in Asaba, Ibrahim said five kidnappers were shot dead by Police while trying to escape after other members of the kidnap syndicate laid ambush for a police team within Ebrumede/Ughelli area. He said in another operation, operatives of the State Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber Crime Squad, SAKCCS, arrested a notorious kidnap kingpin, called Awilo , who is on the wanted list of Delta and Edo commands, and seven members of his gang.   The post Police kill 8 kidnappers, nab 21 in Delta appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2su9vKs

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J T he Nigeria Olympic Committee and the IOC Olympic Solidarity are currently holding a technical course for athletics coaches at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to a signed statement by the Public Relations Officer of the NOC, Tony Ubani, the course, designed for coaches in athletics CEC Level 1 U16, is being facilitated by two resource persons, Ms Funmi Nutayi and Prof. Ezra Gunnen. Ms.Nutayi is a lecturer in the Department  of Human Kinetics of the University of Lagos while Prof. Ezra lectures in the Department of Human Kinetics at the Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria. Ubani quoted the course assistant, Ogazi Ekeoma Chinedum as saying that 24 persons were participating in the programme that ends on June 9th. The statement added that the participants would be exposed to the latest developments in their specific areas of concentration, in order to properly impact such to athletes under their tutelage. The post NOC, Olympic Solidar...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Providence Emmanuel THE Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, may be getting ready to involve itself in the legislative process for purposes of accountability and good governance. This was disclosed by Mallam Isma’ila  Zakari, at his investiture as the 53rd  President of the foremost accounting body. In his inaugural speech,  Zakari who is also the  managing partner, Ahmed Zakari & Co. Chartered Accountants, said the Institute would, in his tenure, deepen its relationship with the National Assembly and actively involve in evolving various indices for accountability measurement. He stated: “During my tenure, we shall make sustained efforts towards building a good and harmonious working relationship with the National Assembly. The role of the National Assembly in law making is of uttermost importance. We shall deepen our relationship and explore ways of partnering towards law reforms that are in the best interest of Nige...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Prince Osuagwu The future of building smarter homes is all about digital applications with more functional and convenient devices designed to bring life changing opportunities Some of these highly innovative technologies aid connectivity at home and guarantee a more secured world for mankind. Homeownership is now, more than ever, showing a sign of achievement in so many societies of the world. While the home has always been a place where families escape from the ever increasing pressures of the world, modern technology is helping to redefine what an ideal , safe and secure home should look like with its complexities. That appears what digital device maker LG Electronics is cashing in on, to line up smart technologies and other advanced home products which prioritize user engagement. The company says that a new range of technology enabled services such as smart lighting, mobile working solutions and smart governance will define and shape consumers everyday ex...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Jimitota Onoyume PORT HARCOURT—  FORMER Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr  Chibudum Nwuche, has urged the Federal Government  to evolve urgent measures to redress the problem of youth unemployment in the country. Describing the situation as a time bomb,  Nwuche, who spoke in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, yesterday  commended the  Federal Government  for its success in the area  of  security. He   said there was need to ensure the anti- graft war was fought within the confines of the law, adding that politicians should not be allowed to interfere with the process. “What is critical for Nigeria now is to address the issue of unemployment. The army of unemployed youths is a time bomb that the government must address and create the  economy to engage them. I think the government has done well  but there are areas for improvement  they should focus on.” “For instance, if you talk abo...