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http://ift.tt/2ggVAFr By Adeola Badru IBADAN-THE Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) chapter has announced the commencement of an indefinite strike. This action came three months after the suspension of an 8-month industrial action earlier embarked upon by the union. According to a statement signed by Biodun Olaniran, chairperson of the ASUU, LAUTECH chapter, and Toyin Abegunrin, secretary, this is an indefinite and comprehensive strike commencing immediately. “This is to inform our members that the National Executive Council (NEC) of our union has granted the branch the permission to resume the strike action that was earlier suspended in February with immediate effect.” “This is an indefinite and comprehensive strike commencing immediately. The three weeks wait for the White Paper or audit panel report, dating back to 11th May, 2017, ended today and nothing is yet to come out.” According to them, the strike became inevit...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Isco was picked to start for Real Madrid instead of the fit-again Gareth Bale in Saturday’s Champions League final against Juventus at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Cardiff native Bale has recovered from a calf injury that had sidelined him since April 23, but coach Zinedine Zidane elected to keep faith with Spanish playmaker Isco, who has excelled in recent weeks. Holders Madrid were otherwise as expected, with Cristiano Ronaldo partnering Karim Benzema in attack, while there was no place in the match-day squad for Colombia star James Rodriguez. Juve coach Massimiliano Allegri selected a full-strength team, with Dani Alves and Alex Sandro the wing-backs and Paulo Dybala and Mario Mandzukic supporting lone striker Gonzalo Higuain. Madrid are seeking to become the first team to successfully defend the European Cup since AC Milan in 1990 and the first to do so in the Champions League era. Juve, who have lost their last four Champions League finals, are aiming...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Dayo Adesulu Authorities of Lagos State University(LASU), has said it will conduct make-up examinations for External System Students (ESS) who failed their courses and those having issues with missing results. In a release made available to Vanguard, its Acting Head, Centre for Information, Press and Public Relations, Mr Ademola Adekoya said: “The External System has concluded arrangements to conduct make-up examinations for all courses yet to be passed by students or students with outstanding/missing results.” According to him, the examinations for 100, 200 and 300 Levels students are scheduled to take place on Saturday July 8th and 9th 2017, while 400 and 500 Levels will have theirs on Saturday July 15th and Sunday July 16th 2017. “Students are to note that all examinations will hold at the Main Campus, Ojo. They are to visit the online website: http://ift.tt/2rzRAVk for registration of courses, applicable fees and examinations time schedules,” he said. ...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J A non- governmental organisation known as Sonny Abumhenre Odion Foundation, yesterday rewarded five JAMB candidates from Esan Land otherwise known as the Edo Central Senatorial District of Edo State with the sum of N500,000 for their excellent performance in the 2017 JAMB examination. The ceremony which was held at the Multipurpose Hall of Holy Trinity School Uromi, Ebhebe, Edo State saw five students drawn from the five local government areas which make up Esan Land smiling home with N100,000 each. Those who walked away with the cash prizes include Freedom Iseghohi (Esan North East), Ogbidi Eronmosele Godwin (Esan Central), Aiyanbhor Ehizojie Osadebamen (Esan South East) Abhulimhen Thomas Osariemen(Esan West) and Joy Okonoboh(Igueben). Present at the presentation ceremony were dignitaries school principals, students and parents/guardians of the beneficiaries including Hon. Fred Akhelumele,a former Esan North East Chairmanship Aspirant, Dr( Mrs) Felicia Ojemhen...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J PIB: Senate unbundles NNPC, approves creation of two companies PIB: Senate unbundles NNPC, approves creation of two companies By Cecilia Ijuo/Naomi Sharang The Senate on Thursday passed first tranche of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), titled the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB) 2017. The bill, which is expected to take care of the governance aspect of the industry, scaled third reading following presentation of report of Joint Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream, Downstream, Oil and Gas). If assented to by the President, the Act will unbundle the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) into two companies: Nigeria Petroleum Assets Management Company and the National Petroleum Company. According to the bill, the two companies shall be created and supervised by the Ministry Of Petroleum Incorporated. It provides that “the Minister shall, within six months after the Effective Date, take such steps as are necessary under the Companies an...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday revealed strategies being adopted towards moving the State from mega city to smart city, just as he said that his administration has put in place policy framework for a technology-driven land administration and mapping, tax administration and justice administration. Speaking at an international conference held at Eko Hotels and Suits as part of activities marking the Lagos@50 celebrations with the theme: “Towards A Smart City: Preparing For The Next 50 Years Of Prosperity,” Governor Ambode said the government has completed modalities for the take-off of the digital switch, all of which he said would come on stream in the coming months. The Governor acknowledged that for the State to be prosperous in future and occupy its pride of place among city states, concerted efforts must be geared towards equipping the youth with technological and educational skills they can use to develop solutions to challenges. He s...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Nyanya, has expressed concern over President Muhammadu Buhari’s health, and called on the Church to pray for his quick recovery. The Church made the call in a communiqué issued on Sunday in Abuja at the end of the Annual Synod of the diocese, under the chairmanship of the Bishop of Nyanya, Rt. Rev Samuel Nortey. The communiqué was signed by Very. Rev Noble Kalu, the Synod Secretary. Kalu, in the communiqué, commended Buhari for the fight against corruption, noting that the fight should be based on the rule of law and no sacred cows should be spared. He also praised Buhari for the relative peace in the Niger Delta region through the dialogue option adopted by the Federal Government. He called on Nigerians, irrespective of political, religious and ethnic background to join hands with the present administration to build a country where peace, rule of law and freedom of speech reign. “We call on the government to sustain ...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has said that if Nigeria spent money on the right things it will get the right result. Kemi Adeosun speaking at The Platform, a programme organised by Covenant Christian Centre, Lagos, Monday said that now we are looking for money because during the boom years Nigeria did not spend the money its made on the right thing. //storify.com/Adekunle2/send-money-on-the-right-things-you-will-get-the-ri/embed?border=false //storify.com/Adekunle2/send-money-on-the-right-things-you-will-get-the-ri.js?border=false [ View the story “Spend money on the right things you will get the right results – Adeoun ” on Storify ] The post If you send money on the right thing you will get the right results – Adeoun appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2qq1g1X