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Super Eagle Mid-Fielder Mikel Obi During Chelsea's Pre-Season Training At The Catholic University of America.
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Owelle being Welcomed to Houston at the Sugarland Airport by SOME Igbo leaders in USA

President Goodluck Pays Condolence Visit To Governor Fashola

President Goodluck Jonathan has paid a condolence visit to Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola over the death of his father, Pa Ademola Fashola who died on Monday at the age of eighty.

President Jonathan who was accompanied by key members of his cabinet described the death of Fashola’s father as saddening.

Asuu Strike Update: Negotiations With Government Ends In Deadlock Again

There seems no end in sight, for now , to the ongoing industrial action being embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU

On Tuesday, talks between the Federal Government negotiating team and the striking lecturers mediated by Governor Gabriel Suswan at the BENUE State Governor's lodge were inconclusive.

This much was admitted by Minister of Education who came to brief President Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja after the meeting.

Benue state Governor Gabriel Suswan is at the head of the Presidential Committee set up to assess the needs of Federal Government tertiary institutions thus his stepping in to mediate between Federal Government and the striking lecturers

But even his charisma and the good will he enjoys could not convince the striking lecturers to rescind their decision to down tools.

For almost 4 years, President Jonathan has enjoyed relative industrial peace from ASUU, now the body is reminding the President that it has teeth to bite.

Minister of Education, tight lipped and looking flustered, admitted that much more negotiations still needed to be done.  

High Court Grants Chidi Lloyd Bail

Leader of the Rivers State House of assembly Chidi Lloyd has just been granted bail by a High Court in Port Harcourt to the tune of ten million naira with three sureties who must have landed property in Port Harcourt.

The court also asked CHIDI Lloyd to drop his international passport with the court clerk.

Meanwhile, the rivers state house of Assembly Leader has been taken back to prison till he completes his bail process.

State House Press Release President Jonathan Condoles Governor Fashola On Father’s Death

On behalf of himself, his family, the Federal Government and the people of Nigeria, President Goodluck Jonathan conveys sincere condolences to Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State on the death of his father, Pa Ibrahim Ademola Fashola earlier today in Lagos.

As they mourn Pa Fashola, President Jonathan urges Governor Fashola, his family and people of Lagos State to give thanks to God Almighty for the octogenarian’s very exemplary and accomplished life.

The President urges to them to be comforted by the knowledge that Pa Fashola is returning to his Creator as a very blessed and fulfilled man who lived to see his son become a two-term Governor of one of  Nigeria’s most populous and vibrant states.

President Jonathan joins Governor Fashola, members of his family and the people of Lagos in praying that God Almighty will grant Pa Fashola peaceful and eternal rest from his labours on earth.

Plateau State Police Command Bans Okada And Carts During Sallah Cerebration.

The Plateau State Police Command says it has put in place several measures to ensure a hitch-free Sallah celebration in the state.

To this end, the Command has banned the use of motorcycles and carts including other sundry activities which might threaten the peace during the period.

The State Police Commissioner, Chris Olakpe, said this during a consultation meeting with religious and youth in Jos on Monday.