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Daughter of the late winner of 1993 presidential election, Hafsat Abiola-Costello, has hailed the decision of the federal government to re-name the University of Lagos (UNILAG) after her father but urged the federal government to work more on fighting poverty, as that will be her late father’s utmost desire. Mrs Abiola-Costello and other prominent citizens in Abeokuta, the hometown of the late politician, described President Jonathan’s announcement as a long overdue but welcome development In an interview with journalists in the Ogun state capital, she urged the federal government to give more priority to reduce the prevailing poverty level in the country, than naming schools and roads. “What I want to say to President Jonathan is that what we can do to honour the heroes past is to make sure that they do not die in vain.” According to her, “Nigerian people are still poor, majority of them are poor today, even more so than in 1993 when he (MKO Abiola) won his election and I ...

A top security source has told Daily Trust that a German, Raufach Edgar, who was kidnapped in Kano on January 26 this year was killed by his captors this morning before he could be rescued by men of the JTF. The JTF had conducted a raid at Danbare area opposite the new campus of Bayero University Kano this morning after tracing the kidnapped German to the hideout where he was being held but the captors killed him before the JTF could apprehend them. The raid is still ongoing and sporadic shootings are still being heard by residents who are all trapped within their homes and unable to go to work. A military helicopter is also still hovering overhead, providing aerial support to the forces on the ground. The JTF is to brief the press soon on the incident.

This is one gift horse which, contrary to traditional saying, must be inspected thoroughly in the mouth. Primary from all of us must be a plea to the MKO Abiola family not to misconstrue the protests against the naming of the University of Lagos after their heroic patriarch. Issues must be separated and understood in their appropriate contexts. The family will acknowledge that, among the loudest opposing voices to Jonathan’s gift horse, are those who have clamoured tirelessly that MKO Abiola, the Nigerian nation’s president-elect, be honoured nationally, and in a befitting manner. Next is my confession to considerable shock that President Goodluck Jonathan did not even think it fit to consult or inform the administrators of the university, including Council and Senate, of his intention to re-name their university for any reason, however laudable. This arbitrariness, this act of disrespect, was a barely tolerated aberration of military governance. It is totally deplorable in wha...

In this interview with SEGUN OLUGBILE, Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities at the University of Lagos, Dr. Oghenekaro Ogbinaka, argued that the union was not in support of the authorities’ decision to close down the university What is ASUU’s position on the change of name of the University of Lagos to Moshood Abiola University of Lagos? The leadership of ASUU, University of Lagos Branch’s leadership has diligently read the material details of President Goodluck Jonathan’s May 29th speech to the country. Without empathy, we sympathise with a Peoples Democratic Party-led government that has almost nothing to point to – as any achievement of substance of 13 years into our democratic dispensation. In crass demonstration of its continual lack of the feelings of Nigerians at a time that matters most, Jonathan’s PDP-led government has chosen this “moment of bereavement” of the entire UNILAG community to unilaterally announce a change of the institution’s name to the bewilder...

One of the three babies left among the quadruplets born to Mr. Samuel and Joy Chukwukaelo, died on Monday. This makes it two babies that have died among the quadruplets. One had earlier died on Sunday. The quadruplets were born at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital last Thursday. Their father said the family received financial assistance from the wife of Kwara State governor, Mrs. Omolewa Ahmed, who visited the hospital on Wednesday. Also, he said the Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, Dr. Bukola Saraki, and an unnamed individual had donated money to the family, adding that the money received from the three donors was N90, 000. While thanking the donors, he called for prayers and more financial assistance from Nigerians. Chukwukaelo said, “My wife is okay. Help has been trickling in from individuals and the wife of the governor. “Three individuals have called me. I have received N20,000 from one of them. Also, a delegation from Saraki visit...

The Senate of the University of Lagos on Wednesday shut down the 50-year-old institution for two weeks and asked the students to vacate the campus latest 11 o’clock in the morning. The closure came on the second day of protest by the students who are against the renaming of the university after the winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, MKO Abiola, by President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday. Notwithstanding the closure the students on Wednesday vowed not to leave the campus. The Federal Government has, however, said the decision to rename the university established by an Act of parliament in April 1962 was done in the best interest of the country and that the protest was not a disapproval of the decision to rename UNILAG. The Senate of the University of Lagos on Wednesday shut down the 50-year-old institution for two weeks and asked the students to vacate the campus latest 11 o’clock in the morning. The closure came on the second day of protest by the students...

Some days ago, controversial man of God, Apostle Sign Fireman posted a video on video sharing site, YouTube claiming to have healed veteran actor, Enebeli Elebuwa of his partial stroke ailment he has been battling with for some months now. The video showed Enebeli struggling to walk during the healing service done for him. The pastor thereafter claimed that in a matter of days, Enebeli would be able to walk well. In a political programme, Focus Nigeria aired live on African Independent Television (AIT) this morning, the show's presenter, Gbenga Aruleba reported that investigation carried out reveals otherwise. According to the report, Pa Elebuwa was interviewed and he claimed that his condition has not improved after his visit to Fireman’s church some days ago. The report further disclosed that the actor is presently lying critically ill at an Abuja hospital, where he is currently being taken care of by Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus, who is paying the bills. Actor...

The wedding of Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele to Almaroof Oloyede Kehinde seems to still be a news material. The wedding, which was held on Saturday, May 26 in Lagos, was not without controversies. Just two days after the wedding, the official wedding album has been released. The event, which took place at The Havens Event Centre saw some Nigerian stars stormed the wedding ceremony amidst tight security. Genevieve Nnaji, Ini Edo, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha, Desmond Elliot, Grace Amah, Tiwa Savage, Eldee and many others were present at their union. Here are some the pictures just released. Photo Credits: Shola Creative Foto

A UN-backed court sitting in A UN-backed war crimes court sitting at Leidshendam, Netherlands has sentenced former Liberian warlord and President, Charles Taylor to 50 years imprisonment. The sentenced was carried out today, Wednesday, May 30 after Charles Taylor was found guilty of war crimes he committed while in power. The trial chamber unanimously found Charles guilty of all charges brought against him. He becomes the first former head of state to be sentenced by a world court after the Nazi trials in 1946 at Nuremberg. Charles Taylor was found guilty of an-11 counts charges involving crimes against humanity for aiding and abetting Sierra Leone’s Revolutionary United Front (RUF) rebels and their allies during the war, in which 120,000 lives were lost. He was also found guilty of dealings in diamond sales which was done in exchange for arms and ammunitions used during the war. He sought an asylum in Nigeria during the Obasanjo regime few years ago.

Justin Bieber has a huge mess on his hands. The 18-year-old popstar allegedly attacked a photographer on May 26 while on a date with his girlfriend Selena Gomez. But now that he’s left for Europe, does this mean he’ll avoid being questioned? Raoul Felder tells HollywoodLife.com that the only way Justin will get out of being questioned is if his attorney’s can prove it never happened. But Justin will most likely be questioned by police. “Anytime the police say you need to come in for questioning they usually arrest you when you come in and then you get bailed out,” Raoul says. “They want to hear your side of the story. But very frequently, they arrest you right on the spot.” But now that Justin is in Oslo, Noway, does this mean he’ll get in trouble for fleeing the country? “It’s not a murder case where everyone stops the clock,” Raoul says. “He’ll show up with his lawyer when he’s back and they might arrest him. But it’s a misdemeanor, it’s not a felony. He is working with his ...

The Church of Christ Disciples at Awka in Anambra State is to honour a social crusader and philanthropist, Mazi Omeife I. Omeife, for returning N8 million belonging to one of the senior pastors of the church, Mr. Kelvin Ezennaya Chuks, who forgot the money in Omeife’s car.  The incident occurred after Mazi Omeife picked Pastor Chuks at Oji in Enugu State on his way back to Awka. It was gathered that after dropping the pastor, Omeife headed home and as he parked and about to shut his car, he surprisingly saw the money wrapped in a paper bag and decided to trace the pastor to return the lost money. A letter addressed to Mazi Omeife, conveying approval of the church to honour him, was signed by Elder J.J. Okafor, Evangelism Secretary. The church described him as an honest and transparent individual, whose character and behaviour are worthy of emulation. “The congregation is very happy that not all Nigerians are corrupt and slaves to money. Your attitude impressed most of ...

Nigerian musician, Terry G (Real Name: Gabriel Amanyi) is now an expectant father. His UK based fiancee Mimi Omoregbe is heavily pregnant. And they are naturally very happy about this- working towards a 'safe delivery and wonderful life after'.

The 1st female yoruba rapper. Tipsy the ChngChong comes out with a studio single I Dont't know. Produced by Teebeeo. Directed by JJC aka Skillz. Hope you like it. Enjoy

31 year old homeless man Rudy Eugene was shot dead by police on Saturday May 27th after he was seen chewing off the face of another homeless man while high on drugs. Rudy chewed off 75% of his victims face in the most horrific attack that has left the victim battling for his life in the hospital.  man was cycling off the MacArthur Causeway on Saturday afternoon when he saw a naked man tearing pieces of flesh from another naked man’s face at the side of a freeway. The cyclist, who later told reporters that it was the most gruesome, traumatic thing he’d ever seen in my life, called the police to the scene. When the police couldn’t get Eugene to stop the savage attack, they shot him dead. Continue… Surveillance footage shows the two naked men lying on the walkway. The body on the left is the victim whose face was being chewed by the man on the right Surveillance footage shows the two naked men after the attacker was shot by police Police described the scene of the attack as...

Today is the birthday of popular actress, Susan Peters. She is from Benue State (Nigeria). She attended Federal Government Girls College, Wuse, Abuja for her secondary school education. She started acting professionally in the year 2002, and she has appeared in more than 30 movies. Some of the the movies she has appeared in are The Ransom, Bursting Out, Nollywood Hustlers, Moment of Truth, Obscure Motives, and Wasted Effort. In the year 2011, she won the Best of Nollywood award for Best Supporting Actress.

Basketmouth has been doing it big for years. He has soldout the indigO2 three times now with his comedy brands. He hosted the recently concluded “Nigerian Kings of Comedy” UK tour and hosts MTV‘s “Big Friday Show”. Now he’s headlining his own one man comedy show “Basketmouth Uncensored” during the Olympics at the HMVApollo for two dates 11th and 12th of August 2012. This is billed to be the event to attend during the Olympics in London.

Rev. Adekunle Balogun-Arogunjo, the father of slain Diploma II student, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has asked government to ensure the killers of his son, Adeola, are brought to justice. Balogun-Arogunjo, who spoke in Osogbo on Monday, however, thanked the school’s authorities for “ensuring the arrest of the killers.” He added, “The case is now with the police; all I plead for is justice. How can cadets, who are supposed to ensure peace and tranquillity in the institution, turn into killers? “If my son was guilty of any offence, he should have been arrested, prosecuted and not beaten to death. There’s punishment for every offence in the country.” Also, the father of another Mass Communication ND student, Pastor Abiodun Morakinyo, whose son, Oladayo, is still lying critically ill in an undisclosed hospital in Ondo town – after being beaten along with Adeola by the cadets – has called for justice.

The University of Lagos was today renamed The Moshood Abiola University of Lagos by President Goodluck Jonathan. The president made the announcement early this morning during The Democracy Day Nationwide address.