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The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, says Nigerian universities can be the best in Africa, if they can enjoy a stable academic calendar. Ogundipe made the observation in an interview on Thursday in Lagos. The vice-chancellor was reacting to incessant strikes by labour unions in the Nigerian university system. According to him, there is the need for education stakeholders to effectively manage issues that result in strikes. “Universities especially the first generation ones in the country can be ranked best in Africa, if we can continue with a stable academic calendar. He also said that there was the need for the stakeholders to take university administration and related issues more serious. Ogundipe urged that Nigerian university administration should be done in line with best practices. “We are talking about global ranking of universities, and here we are, still grappling with issues of strike,” he said. “An instance is the ongoing strike

All you need to know about the game which will be going down today. Nigeria’s Super Eagles will be battling the Albiceleste of Argentina in its first friendly games after qualifying for the Russia 2018 World Cup. The match will be played in Krasnodar, Russia, on Tuesday, November 14th, 2017, and it is expected to show the level of preparation of the Super Eagles for the maiden tournament in Russia. Hence, the game is big test for Gernot Rohr and his team. This fact was also echoed by the coach of Nigeria’s Under 17 team, Emmanuel Amunike while commenting on the importance of the game. “On the face value, it is a friendly match because there is no trophy on the table for the winner to take home,” he said. “But it is one match the Super Eagles should pay attention to all its details because aside national pride, it is one game that gives you a clear picture of what to expect during the World Cup in Russia next year.” Time of the day The play will be played today, Tuesday, Novemb

Recently, Nigeria Universities Commission made a visit to the so-called Great Ife University, Obafemi Awolowo University, through my research, I was made to realize that some part of the structure and culture of NUC is to always supervise, access and validate all colleges, faculties and departments in all federal and State universities In Nigeria. These operation is always been embarked upon every four years to check whether each department’s curriculum is up-to-date, to check the standard of laboratory equipment, if its a conducive learning serene and other special duties which may include departmental programmes etc. the last time Nigeria Universities Commission made there last visit to OAU was 2012/2013 Academic session, during there last visit some department have been placed on probation, those departments include; Dept. of Microbiology, Faculty of Education, Dept. Of Political Science, Chemistry and Physics department just to mention few of them. Again, 2016/17 academic sessi

The CAN president, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, led the delegation to the Villa on Friday morning. President Muhammadu Buhari met with the leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) at the Presidential Villa on Friday, November 10, 2017. The association's president, Rev. Samson Ayokunle , led the delegation to the Villa to discuss with the president in a private meeting. Christian leaders in the delegation include Primate Nicholas Okoh , Rev. Dr Benebo Fubara Manuel , Bishop Francis Wale Oke and Bishop Stephen Adegbite. Other officials in attendance are Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, National Security Adviser, Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno and Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita. Cabinet members were also present while recently-appointed Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha, was represented by Permanent Secretary, Ecological Fund Office (EFO), Hajiya Habiba Lawal. The President will also meet with representatives of the count

CEO TimzzyMedia Nigeria By the special grace of God, Yesterday through the help of a friend, we launch TimzzyMedia Nigeria Brand at Ibadan Poly, Our Services Includes: TimzzyMedia Blog, TimzzyMedia Edu-Tainment Hub, TimzzyMedia Ventures, TimzzyMedia Tutors, all our members at Ibadan Poly includes, Seun Aluwe( Campus Head), Daniel Mbah(Blog Correspondent and Publicity Manager), Victoria Chukwunah(Ventures) and ayomide Faronmbi(Tutors). By the special grace of God we would be starting operations powerfully next year January. Recruitments is still going on........ N.B. University Of Osogbo is our next target Motto: We give the Best

CEO TimzzyMedia Nigeria By the special grace of God, Yesterday through the help of a friend, we launch TimzzyMedia Nigeria Brand at Ibadan Poly, Our Services Includes: TimzzyMedia Blog, TimzzyMedia Edu-Tainment Hub, TimzzyMedia Ventures, TimzzyMedia Tutors, all our members at Ibadan Poly includes, Seun Aluwe( Campus Head), Daniel Mbah(Blog Correspondent and Publicity Manager), Victoria Chukwunah(Ventures) and ayomide Faronmbi(Tutors). By the special grace of God we would be starting operations powerfully next year January. Recruitments is still going on........ N.B. University Of Osogbo is our next target Motto: We give the Best

The monarch spoke after a close-door meeting with Gov. Abiola Ajimobi at the Government House, Ibadan. Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba AbdulRasheed Akanbi, on Wednesday said that the ongoing face-off between the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji and the state government would soon be resolved. The monarch spoke after a close-door meeting with Gov. Abiola Ajimobi at the Government House, Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akanbi led 11 “Beaded Crown” Obas from Iwoland to the meeting. Akanbi said he had spoken with the Olubadan on the crisis, and the discussion with the governor on Wednesday showed that the issue would soon be resolved. He said that the governor had displayed high level of courtesy and respect for traditional institutions, particularly that of the Olubadan. The monarch said that Ajimobi had insisted that the Olubadan was more like a father to him and should be highly respected. What really happened NAN recalls that the state government had, on

Premier League leaders Manchester City announced record revenues of £ 473 . 4 million ($ 619 . 9 million, 534 . 5 million euros ) for the past financial year on Wednesday . The figures published in City ’s annual report for 2016- 17 mark an increase of 21 percent on the previous year’ s revenues and represent the third successive year the club ’s revenues have grown. City are flying on the pitch as well at the moment , with Pep Guardiola ’ s free - scoring side eight points clear at the Premier League summit and into the Champions League last 16. “ This report is about making sure our fans and our partners can see the true detailed status of every aspect of the club,” said City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak in a press release . “ What hopefully comes across is that the football organisation and off - field business have the right symmetry and balance to allow us to continue to further strengthen and grow. ” City , who were purchased by Sheikh Mansour of Abu Dhabi in 2008 , remain

Manchester United's 22-man travelling party has been spotted at Stockport Station ahead of their Sunday afternoon game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Jose Mourinho will be seeking a more positive result on his latest trip down to London after suffering a 4-0 loss last season in the same fixture and can boast an almost fully fit squad, bar one obvious absentee. Romelu Lukaku will be available to face his former club, who sought to sign him for a second time this summer only to lose out to United in the transfer window. He could be joined on the pitch by two other ex-Chelsea regulars in Juan Mata and Nemanja Matic. Argentinian defender Marcos Rojo could make his first appearance since April but Paul Pogba remains out and did not travel with the squad from Stockport. Chelsea vs Manchester United Zlatan Ibrahimovic is still working on his own recovery from injury but both Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford will be on hand to fill in the gaps up front with Henrikh Mk

N'Golo Kante is going to be assessed on Saturday ahead of the United game, but Antonio Conte remains hopeful that he will be fit enough to return after a week of training. Conte wasn't decisive when asked about Kante's fitness in his press conference on Friday and may have been holding back to keep Jose Mourinho's side guessing ahead of Sunday. “He's progressing well," Conte said at a press conference at Cobham Training Ground. "He's progressing well. We have also tomorrow, and then I'll take the best decision for him and for the team. "But, for sure, N'Golo is progressing well and I'm very happy for this. You know very well that we are talking about an important player.” Chelsea will be without Victor Moses, who has been officially ruled out as he recovers from the hamstring strain suffered against Crystal Palace. Danny Drinkwater is back in the squad to face his former club and he has made one start and two substitute appearanc

Jose Mourinho has a number of injuries but he should be able to welcome back Phil Jones, who was rested against Benfica in light of his recent knee problem. Marouane Fellaini could make himself available again too following his recovery from a knee injury sustained on international duty with Belgium in October. Michael Carrick is nearing a return after stepping up his solo training this week as he recovers from a calf issue. Paul Pogba's fitness remains a mystery but he remains unlikely to feature for Chelsea and he has been left out of the France squad. Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be back in the next few weeks having missed seven months due to his ACL injury. Marcos Rojo is still out after suffering the same injury, in the same match back in April.

Babachir Lawal, President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday sacked the Secretary to Government of the Federation , Babachir Lawal who has been on suspension since over the contract scandal. He was replaced with Boss Gida Mustapha. Shortly after the news hit the social media, Nigerians began airing their opinion about the replacement. Many applaud the move , but they believe it came too late . Some think the case should not be allowed to die down yet , calling for the prosecution of the former SGF . There are other opinions too . Here are a few of the comments registered on the net.

Reports say the bomb blast occurred near a security checkpoint. A bomb blast has occurred in Muna, Maiduguri in Borno state. According to Sun News, the explosion went off near a security checkpoint. Reports also say that 14 people were killed on the spot.

Sambo Dasuki he detained former National Security Adviser , Sambo Dasuki , has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to set aside the subpoena served on him to testify in defence of a former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party , Chief Olisa Metuh . Dasuki ’ s lawyer, Mr. Ahmed Raji (SAN), informed Justice Okon Abang on Monday that his client had filed an application to that effect on October 20 and that same had been served on all the parties to the case. While introducing the application on Monday , Raji said Dasuki had asked as an alternative prayer in the application, an order of stay of execution of the subpoena served on the detainee pending his (Dasuki ’ s ) release from the custody of the Department of State Service . The DSS had detained Dasuki since December 2015 after the ex - NSA was granted bail in respect of two separate sets of charges instituted against him before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory . Justice Abang had earlier

Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has said the late Afrobeat maestro , Fela Anikulapo, remains his most interesting client . He recalled that Fela used to walk up to him to inform him ahead of his plans to violate the law, telling him to get ready to defend him in court. According to Falana , Fela had a penchant for breaking the law, but he got away with a lot of violations because he always prepared his defence ahead . A video clip circulating on the Facebook captured Falana as saying this during a lecture organised as part of the activities marking this year ’ s Felabration and Fela ’ s 79th birthday , which was marked post- humously . Falana said , “ I was Fela ’ s lawyer and I can tell you here , he ’ s been my most interesting client . “ Fela, for many of us , had propensity for criminality – for many people . But here was a guy, Fela would tell you , ‘ Femi , I wan commit this offence ’ . ‘ Ah , no nao ’ . And he would say , ‘ No , I am going to breach the new co

The Alaafin of Oyo , Oba Lamidi Adeyemi , on Sunday declared the National Coordinator of the Oodua People ’ s Congress , Gani Adams , as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland . The position was held last by the late MKO Abiola , who died in the detention camp of the late military dictator, Gen . Sani Abacha , in 1998 for refusing to trade his presidential mandate for freedom. In June this year , there was an indication that Adams could be named the new Generalismo of Yorubaland by the monarch but the OPC leader refused to confirm nor deny the rumour . But Alaafin , who confirmed the declaration to one of our correspondents in a chat on Sunday night , said that a letter of appointment had been issued to Adams during his (monarch ’ s ) 79 th birthday celebration . “ Yes , I have confirmed Otunba Gani Adams as the next Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland. He emerged out of the five aspirants that I considered for the position but I will hold a press conference where he will be formally

Over two hundred Students of University of Lagos who are law students have been streaked from writing the ongoing semester examination for allegedly failing to meet up to the School Attendance, 65% of their course attendance. Some of the affected students complained that the rule came up without prior notice, adding that the University’s enforcement of the rule was to reduce the number of students who get to the final year, and subsequently get admitted to the Nigerian Law School. He opined that many students prefer to stay in their hostels to study as the capacity of their lecture hall cannot accommodate students if they all decided to be in class. A 400 level student said the faculty of law annex which has bigger capacity lecture halls does not have a public address system to amplify the voices of their lecturers when they teach. Another student said stated that out of over 300 in his class (400 level) which used to be up to 400 in the lower level several were advised to withdra

•Okebukola urged the students to apply their quality training and let their entrepreneurial spirit come alive Ex NUC Secretary want students to develop Nigeria with their talents The former National Universities Commission's executive secretary Prof. Peter Okebukola has advised Nigerian students to develop the country with their talents. Okebukola who spoke at the seventh convocation ceremony of Caleb University, Imota, Lagos on Friday, October 13, also urged the students to apply their quality training and let their entrepreneurial spirit come alive. He also enjoined the graduating students to embrace the institution's core values which according to him include Godliness, innovation, service, integrity, teamwork, excellence and creativity. He said ''to my ‘Emerald Graduating Class’, the entire country looks forward to you to be God-Solution Persons (GSP’s) . “You must be ready to deploy your God-given talents and the quality training, you have received at Cale

_Ex-First Lady, Patience Jonathan__ The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has traced N 2 . 114 bn to the bank account of Magel Resort Limited , which was allegedly owned by Mrs . Patience Jonathan and her late mother , Mama Charity Oba. According to the EFCC, the total amount of money traced to Mrs . Jonathan is now N 17bn . Patience , the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan , had, last week , filed a N 2 bn fundamental human rights suit against the EFCC, accusing the anti - graft agency of subjecting her to psychological trauma , unnecessary persecution and going as far as freezing her late mother’ s accounts. However , an interim report of the EFCC, made available to The PUNCH , accused Mrs . Jonathan of perpetrating fraud through some of her non -governmental organisations . The report adds that at least N 17bn , including funds from some government agencies , were paid into the accounts of Mrs . Jonathan’ s NGOs . The report states , “ Another company owned by

Zambian Player , Augustine Mulenga was seen yesterday, weeping bitterly at the burial of his daughter, who died, while he was playing for his country in Uyo , Akwa Ibom, Nigeria On Saturday evening. The player broke down in tears at the burial of his little girl. According to the findings, officials knew the player lost a daughter but could not tell him because he offered hope in helping his country qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Some photos below;

The prestigious Awolowo Hall of residence, Castle of great men is about to get fumigated, as those who who are to start the fumigation exercise are already on ground. Also in accordance with the directive of the DSA in a way to generated funds for students, student are also involved in the exercise. See photo's; ImzzyMedia_Blog

• During Everton's Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon, Wayne Rooney was left with a gruesome gash above his left eye after a nasty clash with defender Simon Francis. As the lofted ball came in from the right hand side, Rooney climbed for the ball fairly, but Francis caught the England international with a heavy elbow. Blood gushed from his eye and Rooney protested to referee Martin Atkinson, but the official failed to recognise the challenge and continued with play. Wayne Rooney was furious at the officials as blood poured from his left eye. Nobody would believe referee Martin Atkinson's decision to play on at Goodison Park, as Rooney continued his argument throughout the first half. The 31-year-old even gestured at the third official, signaling that an elbow was used. Here's how Twitter reacted to Rooney's injury;

• Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko has been involved in a car crash on his way home from training today according to The Sun. Bakayoko The Franch international Bakayoko who moved to Stamford Bridge from Ligue 1 holders Monaco in the summer, he was driving along  Lane near their Cobham training ground at around 3.30pm when the accident happened. London Police was called to the scenario this afternoon, but it is unclear how bad the accident was and if he sustained any major injuries. He was traveling towards Oxshott, Surrey when the incident happened. It is understood nobody else was involved. Premier League Champions Chelsea paid £40million to Monaco for the 23-year-old and earning £110,000 per-week for a five-year contract. Bakayoko has made six appearances for the Blues since joining them where he has scored his first goal for the club in the 6-0 win over Qarabag in the Champions League earlier this month

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, has admitted his team was below their best, as they were forced to settle for 2-2 draw at stoke city on Saturday. __TimzzyMedia_Blog__ Mourinho’s side lost their perfect start to the season, after failing to hold onto the lead given to them by goals from Marcus Rashford and Romelu Lukaku. After trailing to Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting’s first half goal, United were on course for their fourth successive league win, until the Cameroon forward headed in his second of the game. “It was a difficult match for different reasons. My players, after the international break, are not the same. “They weren’t performing at their normal level but we were in the game, we fought hard and we were closer to winning than losing. “I’m not satisfied with a point because we were the team closer to winning. “One team tried to win, one team tried to get the point but they fought hard to get that point. “They defended well, they counter-attacked and in set-

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