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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Abeokuta—The two non-academic staff unions of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta FUNAAB yesterday, expressed mixed reactions over the suspension of the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Olusola Oyewole. The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, had in a letter dated May 5, signed by the Acting Permanent Secretary, Dr. Hussaini Adamu, suspended Oyewole. The suspension is pending the determination of a criminal suit instituted against him by the EFCC. Oyewole, whose five- year tenure will expire on May 23, however defied the directive and reported for work at his office on Monday. But members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, of the institution yesterday, held separate rallies on the campus to express their respective feeling for and against Oyewole. While NASU members converged on the open space in front of the Senate building, to condemn the suspension ...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J …threaten to shut down oil facilities By Chris Ochayi ABUJA—YOUTH wing of Pan-Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, has berated the House of Representatives over the rejection of the motion requesting it to compel International Oil Companies, IOCs, to relocate their operational and administrative offices to the Niger Delta region. It will be recalled that the House recently rejected a motion sponsored by a member representing Imo State, Mr. Goodluck Opiah, calling on oil companies to relocate or establish their administrative offices in the Niger Delta region where they engage in oil exploration. The motion was sequel to an earlier presidential order by the acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, asking oil multinationals to relocate their headquarters  to the region. The PANDEF youths, while rejecting the House of Representatives’ decision, threatened to shut down oil exploration activities in the region if the resolution was not reversed. According to the grou...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Festus Ahon ASABA—Bishop of Asaba Diocese, Anglican Communion, Rt Rev. Justus Mogekwu, has warned Christians all over the world against compromising their faith in God. Speaking during the 2nd session of the 14th Synod service, held at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter, Asaba, with the theme, Of whom the world was not worthy, Mogekwu charged Christians to increase their drive to win more souls for the kingdom of God through the preaching of the gospel. According to him, Christians should convert more persons through “preaching of the undiluted word of God by using every opportunity at their disposal. “Our vision is to faithfully and effectively carry out the divine mandate of winning the world for Christ and to make all men and women member of the heavenly kingdom.” Urging Christians to faithfullly pursue a holistic ministry that will enable the Church to maintain God’s relevance, he said: “In a world that is strenuously pushing itself into Christlessness,...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Charles Kumolu Pan-Igbo socio-political association, Igboekulie, has commended  the decision by governors of the South east to institute a commission on economic integration for the zone. A statement jointly signed by Prince Ben Onuora and Mr. Benjamin Obidegwu, president and secretary respectively, said it had for long advocated for such a structure, adding that the group was excited given the roadmap  allowed  Igbo-speaking areas to adopt an inclusive economic plan. The statement read in part: “The present steps and declarations must not be another dream designed to douse tensions and appease agitated minds. This programme must not be viewed as another political jamboree. “It  is, therefore, sacrosanct that the committee is given a free hand to propose practical solutions to the social and economic problems of the South east zone without any interference whatsoever from the governors or other politicians for that matter. “We cannot con...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Onozure Dania Secretary to the Edo State Government, Mr. Osarodion Ogie, has assured the people of the state of better things to come, saying that the Godwin Obaseki-led administration in the last six months, has already laid the template for sustainable development. Speaking on the efforts of the administration, he said: “In six months,  we have been able to chart a course that will carry Edo people along and intimate them on what to expect from the government in our four years. In terms of infrastructural development, already we are working on over 35 roads including Agbede-Awain Road, which is more than 25 kilometres in Edo North, we have awarded Evbevbe-Obagie Nevbosa Road, which is about 29km in Edo South.” According to him, areas formerly congested,  such as Oba Market and King’s Square, had been decongested and it had shown Edo people that politicians could keep their words. “This government is about law and order and nobody is above the law...