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ASUP STRIKE UPDATE Information reaching us indicates that THE federal government have slated a date to dialogue over the ongoing industrial action embarked upon by polytechnic lecturers. NIPOSAC gathered that the 24th of June has been fixed for the supposed meeting in Abuja. Also there are speculation that the seven weeks old strike might be suspended on that day if a compromise is reached. Meanwhile on Wednesday 5th of June, the south west wing of the Academic Staff Union Of Polytechnic met in Ibadan the capital of Oyo state to deliberate on the same strike issue. NIPOSAC also learnt from a reliable source that some faction of ASUP especially the 23 members of the National Executive Council who voted for the suspension of the strike at the last NEC meeting in May are wary of the harm the prolong strike would have on the academic calender of their respective institution. However all hands are on desk toward the forthcoming meeting in a fortnight which most sta

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It seems Don Jazzy and D'Banj have patched things up. D'Banj is preparing for the release of his record label's first project, 'DKM', and news has broken that Don Jazzy is one of the artists who will be featured on the debut album. 'DKM' also features Big Sean, Snoop Dogg, Fally Ipupa, Olamide, Naeto C and Ikechukwu. Source: MTV Base Share @LastßornNews(07060428346)

despoliation of the environment, the Federal Government yesterday said plans are underway to ban the use of plastic bags in the country. Minister of Environment, Mrs. Hadza Mailafia, who dropped the hint during the 2013 World Environment Day celebration in Abuja, said government would favour the use of paper bags in their place. Mailafia, who said the ban would take effect from January 2014, also said the Federal Government was also considering banning the use of sachet water. According to her, the move to ban the plastic bags are necessitated by the numerous health and environmental hazards associated with their use. The minister noted that unlike the paper bags that could easily decompose, plastic bags are non-biogradable materials which could stay in the soil for years, contaminating water sources when washed into the rivers by the rain. Relying on the Food and Agriculture Organisation, FAO's, statistics, the environment minister said one-

Dangote has been named Africa's first $20billion man, thus becoming one of the top 25 richest people in the world. From Forbes Nigerian billionaire and Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has become the first African entrepreneur to lay claim to a $ 20 billion fortune as the stock value of his largest holding, Dangote Cement, leaped just about three-fourths since March when Forbes released its annual ranking of the world’s richest people. Aliko Dangote’s 93% stake in the cement company is now worth $19.5 billion. Add this to his controlling stakes in other publicly-listed companies like Dangote Sugar and National Salt Company of Nigeria and his significant shareholdings in other blue-chips like Zenith Bank, UBA Group and Dangote Flour; his extensive real estate portfolio, jets, yachts and current cash position, which includes more than $300 million in recently awarded Dangote Cement dividends, Dangote is now worth more than $20 billion. Put into context, t

Jose Mourinho says the Premier League is stronger than ever despite English clubs flopping in the Champions League this season. Chelsea ended Mourinho's six- year exile in Italy and Spain when they reappointed him manager for his second stint at Stamford Bridge on Monday. But the Portuguese refused to state that he was returning to a poorer top-flight in England. "The Champions League is a thermometer of world football and English football was out of the competition too early," he told Chelsea TV. "People were speaking about the level of the Premier League going down compared with other countries, but I don't believe that. Sometimes things happen when there are no reasons. "But the Premier League is still a fantastic competition and I believe five or six teams are very strong. "When I was here before it was more about us, Man United and Arsenal and after that there was a gap to the other teams. "Now you can put five or six

President Goodluck Jonathan has formally approved the proscription of Boko Haram and authorized the gazetting of an order declaring the group's activities as acts of terrorism. The order, which has been gazetted as the Terrorism (Prevention) (Proscription Order) Notice 2013, affects both Boko Haram (Jamaatu Ahlis-Sunna Liddaawati Wal Jihad) and Jama'atu Ansarul Muslimina Fi Biladis Sudan (Ansaru). The order was approved by President Jonathan pursuant to section 2 0f the Terrorism Prevention Act, 2011 (As Amended). A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Rueben Abati, said this "officially brings the activities of both groups within the purview of the Terrorism Prevention Act and any persons associated with the two groups can now be legally prosecuted and sentenced to penalties specified in the Act". The statement said the proscription order warns the general public that any person "participating i

Transfer stories and gossip from today's Daily Mirror Tottenham boss Andre Villas- Boas is eyeing a £10m deal for Benfica's Spain under-21 striker Rodrigo. Click here to read more Tottenham transfer news. Real Madrid striker and Arsenal target Gonzalo Higuain has admitted he wants to move this summer. West Ham boss Sam Allardyce is swooping for Spanish keeper Adrian San Miguel on a free transfer from Real Betis. Newcastle United will let versatile James Perch go - to make way for new foreign signings. Transfer stories and gossip from other papers and websites Liverpool will consider bidding forAston Villa striker Christian Benteke should Luis Suarez force through his move to either Real Madrid or Atletico. (Daily Mail) Jesus Navas has edged closer to joiningManchester City in a £25m deal, with his club Sevilla accepting he will move this summer. (The Sun) Victor Wanyama footballing mentor has revealed that the Celtic midfielder has set his heart on joiningArs