Pin It As the various university chapters of the Academic Staff Union of Universities meet this week to deliberate on the 5 month old strike, UNIJOS chapter has decided that they want the strike to continue. Speaking to journalists,
Dr. David Jankam said the chapter did not see any substance in the negotiations the leadership of the Union had with President Jonathan. According to Dr Jankam, “We have just rounded off our meeting, as a matter of fact our members voted overwhelmingly for the continuation of the state strike. “I can also confirm to you that five of the eight universities that made up the Bauchi Zone of ASUU has also voted for continuation of the strike, and the general saying is that the federal government has not shown any commitment so far. “We started the meeting by briefing our members on issues resolved with the federal government in their last meeting with the president of ASUU. “But in responding to the briefing, our members observed that the main issues that led to the strike were not discussed as part of the meeting in Aso Rock. “As such my members said president Jonathan is taking them for a ride by trying to divert attention from the core subjects of the strike” According to Dr. Jankam, “I will now convey the resolve of our branch to our national president in our NEC meeting scheduled for this week. If the majority of the chapter voted for call off, it will ne called off, but if majority of chapters voted for continuation, so be it” said Dr. Jankam
Monday, 11 November 2013
ASUU Update: UNIJOS votes to continue strike
ASUU Update: UNIJOS votes to continue strike
Pin It As the various university chapters of the Academic Staff Union of Universities meet this week to deliberate on the 5 month old strike, UNIJOS chapter has decided that they want the strike to continue. Speaking to journalists,
Dr. David Jankam said the chapter did not see any substance in the negotiations the leadership of the Union had with President Jonathan. According to Dr Jankam, “We have just rounded off our meeting, as a matter of fact our members voted overwhelmingly for the continuation of the state strike. “I can also confirm to you that five of the eight universities that made up the Bauchi Zone of ASUU has also voted for continuation of the strike, and the general saying is that the federal government has not shown any commitment so far. “We started the meeting by briefing our members on issues resolved with the federal government in their last meeting with the president of ASUU. “But in responding to the briefing, our members observed that the main issues that led to the strike were not discussed as part of the meeting in Aso Rock. “As such my members said president Jonathan is taking them for a ride by trying to divert attention from the core subjects of the strike” According to Dr. Jankam, “I will now convey the resolve of our branch to our national president in our NEC meeting scheduled for this week. If the majority of the chapter voted for call off, it will ne called off, but if majority of chapters voted for continuation, so be it” said Dr. Jankam
BreakingNews: ASUU Strike: Universities to re-Open to students for normal academic activities by next monday
A source close to top guns in the Academic Staff Union Of Universities (ASUU) has told icemoodent the lecturers will ditch their four month old strike this weekend so students could resume on November 18 (next Monday).
The source said there was no way the union could reject the new offer of N220bn a year tabled by President Goodluck Jonathan during a marathon meeting with ASUU last week Tuesday. ASUU had come out of that meeting to tell Nigerians it needed time to deliberate on the new deal and reach a consensus among it members before talking to the press. A top official of the union, has however said the government could not be trusted even on the new offer, and that ASUU’s members were divided over the government’s offer. He, however raised a beam of hope by saying the majority still decided to give the government the benefit of the doubt. As ASUU executives meet this Wednesday, if the fate of the strike is down to a vote among the striking lecturers, as suggested by ASUU chairman, Nasir Fagge, the four month old impasse may surely end this week. ASUU went on strike July 1 over the non-implementation of a 2009 agreement it had with the government with a key component of the memorandum of understanding the allocation of 26% of Nigeria’s total budget to education. Although the government is planning to allocate just 9% of the 2014 budget to education, ASUU now seems set to end the strike after government offers that would surely boost lecturers’ take home pay and improve varsity infrastructure.
Seven ways to flirt using technology
1. INNOCENT PICTURES
Now I’m not talking about provocative pictures. You can flirt by sending a snapchat of his favorite snack and offering to buy him some. You can take a picture of your hands in the shape of a heart to show him that you care. The choices are endless, especially if you already have inside jokes together. One of the best ways to flirt using technology is by taking cute or silly pictures that you know will make him smile.
2. VARIOUS VIDEO GAMES
With the Internet, anything is possible. Most gaming systems let you connect with players from across the world. If you and your crush are into the same games, you can play against one another. If there’s a chat feature during the game, you have extra time to talk. It’ll show him that you have something in common and will give you bonding time.
3. SMALL THINGS
If you’re on FaceBook, you can poke your crush. If you’re on Tumblr, you can send them fan mail. If you’re on Instagram, you can comment on how good they look in their selfie. There are plenty of little things that you can do that show your interest. The best part is that they’re safe methods, so it doesn’t necessarily tell them that you like them.
4. SHARE SONGS
Send him music that you think he’d like. If you’re not sure of his taste, try sending him funny videos instead. If they make him laugh, he’ll think that you have a good sense of humor. Plus, people love people who make them happy. This could be the first step in winning his heart.
5. JUST TEXT
When you think about flirting over technology, texting probably comes to mind. Once you exchange numbers, texting is the easiest way to contact your crush. You shouldn’t be afraid to start a conversation with him. If he replies, it means that he’s willing to talk to you. If he doesn’t text you back, then it’s his loss
6. DON’T FORGET PHONE CALLS
Don’t forget about old-fashioned phone calls. You can always call up your crush to hear his voice. Don’t worry if he doesn’t answer. Sometimes it’s more fun to leave voice mails for each other. That way, you can listen to what he had to say multiple times instead of only once.
7. SKYPE SESSIONS
If you don’t have Skype, download it! It’ll make you feel like you’re in the same room as your crush. It’s the closest thing you can get to actually having him right there with you. Tell him you have to tell him a story that’s too long to text to him or that you want to show him something you just bought. Once he agrees to a Skype session, it’s time to flirt! Since he can see you, you can use the same moves you’d use in person
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How AIT cameraman was ‘attacked by SSS officer’ at Obasanjo’s son’s wedding
According to reports, the AIT staff, Chineye Sunday was assaulted by an operative of the State Security Service (SSS) who was deployed to the Ebonyi State Government House in Abakaliki.
Mr. Sunday was trying to take photos of dignitaries at the event when he was allegedly pushed and punched by the SSS officer.
Vanguard reports:
The event which was the traditional marriage ceremony of the former President of Nigeria, General ‘s son, and his wife, Chigozie Nwenyi at Okpuitumo, Ndufu Ikwo Development Centre of Ikwo LGA in Ebonyi State was almost ruined, if not for the display of comportment and maturity exhibited by the AIT cameraman during and after the attack on him.
Vanguard gathered that Mr. Sunday left the scene of the event with bruises, swollen face and a damaged camera worth over N1 million.
Narrating his ordeal, “The thing is that similar incident has happened before during a function and it was a National Assembly member, Hon. Tobias Okwuru that had to intervene in the matter.
After that incident, the next one was the one that happened at Ikwo during Chief Obasanjo’ son’s traditional marriage on Saturday.
Immediately I entered where dignitaries were and established my shots the guy (SSS operative) who was at my back pushed me. When that happened, I now started staggering with myself and my equipment.
“I went to the guy and asked him, why he did what he did; the next thing was for him to punch me close to my eyes. It was a terrible incident that happened before dignitaries and even before the ADC to the Governor and if it was possible the ADC would have beaten up the guy but he restrained himself.
“My camera that was damaged is worth over N1 million and I cannot use it again to cover any function for government or anybody else until it is repaired or a new one purchased for me,” he lamented.
Speaking with a cross section of journalists in the state, some of them expressed disappointment over the incident and called on the state government to deal decisively with the SSS personnel, if not they would never cover any event involving the Governor since their safety cannot be guaranteed.
“We are shocked, embarrassed and humiliated by this development. This SSS guys are fond of obstructing us from doing our job both in the Government House and at the Stadium; and the most annoying aspect of it is that they know us very well. We are all in the Government House. We are not strangers to them.
“We wonder who gave them the audacity to attack us. It is only in Ebonyi State we feel threatened to do our job. These guys need training and retraining; they shouldn’t vent their anger on us if their condition of service is not acceptable to them. They should allow us to do our job while they do theirs. Journalists world over are harmless persons”.
Reacting to the incident, the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists, South East Zone, Mr. Christopher Isiguzo who stated that he was yet to study the intricacies surrounding the case, condemned it entirely. He added that the zone would reach out to State Director of SSS with a view to ensuring that such development does not occur in future.
Meanwhile, the ADC to Ebonyi State Governor, Mohammed Tijan, Chief Security Officer, CSO, and Chief Detail appealed to Journalists in the state to express calm over the incident as the affected SSS operative would not escape any disciplinary measure.
However, effort made by Journalists in the State to get the attention of the SSS operative proved abortive as he did not want to discuss the matter.
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Police eventually covered him up with a blanket before removing him from the scene. He was taken to a clinic for treatment and placed under arrest.
Pavelnsky has previously performed painful protests to highlight political causes. In 2011 he sewed his lips together to highlight the plight of the jailed Pussy Riot group and he later wrapped his naked body in barbed wire outside a government building in St Petersburg.
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Usher Sued For Allegedly Stealing “Confessions” Single ‘Caught Up’
Wow, this isn’t good news for the handsome singer.
A group of songwriters are accusing Usher of stealing his 2004 single ‘Caught Up’ from them.
TMZ reports that a group of songwriters, Zacharia Edwards, Mitch Moses and Vince McClean, are claiming the R&B icon stole his chart-topping Confessions single “Caught Up” from them.
They claim that they played it for an administrator at Arista Records (Usher’s label) in 2002, who then played it for LA Reid.
Two years later, they heard Usher’s version on the radio.
Just Blaze received the producer credit for the track, but his name hasn’t come up in the case so far.
Considering it’s been nearly a decade since the single dropped, the songwriters may not have the strongest case here.
Photos Beverly Osu gets her first Endorsement
Good news for the controversial BBA2013 contenstant
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Davido hangout with Eaglet
Skelewu crooner Davido met the Under 17 World Cup winning Eaglets recently and shared the picture on his instagram. The gobe singer said ''Congrats to my lil bros!!!!!! Love to see young pple prosper! The sky is the limit for these dudes!!! Champions!!''
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Well wonders they shall never end,as its seems i think the world is coming to an end,if not it has come to its end......am scared for our generation.lol
Asuu to suspend strike action on or before friday-futmx lecturer
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, may call off its over four-months’ strike on Thursday, icemoodent has gathered.
It has been revealed that the Union’s plan is to suspend the strike after the National Executive Committee of the body meets on Wednesday night to deliberate over the outcome of the congresses held in over 50 universities across the country on the new offer extended to ASUU by the Federal Government.
The Union leadership had after its meeting with the Federal Government delegation last week promised to take President Jonathan’s message to all members and resolve on whether to call off the strike or not.
The ASUU leadership had since then briefed the zonal coordinators on the offer, and consequently directed the local branches to organise congress meetings between Friday last week and Tuesday (tomorrow) to deliberate on the new offer and make their final position known this week.
However, information gathered from the different Universities after their various congresses showed that the lecturers are now willing to call of the strike, even though they are unsure of government’s commitment to abide by the terms of the new agreement. Some of the lecturers that spoke with icemoodent yesterday have disclosed that the strike may be suspended this Thursday.
Meanwhile, the Ibadan Zonal Coordinator of ASUU, Dr. Nasir Adesola, has confirmed that the NEC meeting has been scheduled to hold on Wednesday. However, he did not disclose whether the strike would be called off after the meeting or not.
“Yes, the NEC will hold on Wednesday evening, but ASUU has a process which we are going to follow. NEC reserves the right to call off the strike after due consultation with members and this is why congresses are being called in all the chapters of the union. Please, wait till after the congress,” He has disclosed.
Sources have revealed to icemoodent that most of the lecturers have argued that the strike be called off, having seen the President’s commitment. They have said that the new agreement has been made public with the involvement of President Jonathan, hence the need to call off the strike. They have argued that such an agreement cannot be twisted even at the long run.
