Unilag Crisis: FG Has Ogundipe, Babalakin To Recuse Themselves From Official Duties

The Federal Government on Friday directed the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of the University of Lagos, Wale Babalakin, and Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe to recuse themselves from official duties, pending the outcome of the Special Visitation Panel set up by the President. The information was announced in a press statement signed by the Federal Ministry of Education spokesman, Ben Goong. “Government also directs the Senate of the University of Lagos to immediately convene to nominate an acting Vice-Chancellor from amongst its members for confirmation by the Governing Council,” the statement added. Babalakin’s Governing Council had, on August 12, sacked Ogundipe as Vice-Chancellor over alleged financial misappropriation and misconduct. Ogundipe, however, rejected the Council’s decision, saying the University’s due process had not been followed. The University’s Senate, alumni, and labour unions also put out statements saying the due process had not been followed. But Babalakin, in several media reactions, insisted that due process had been complied with in terminating Ogundipe’s appointment. The Presidential Panel, made up of seven members, is expected to determine whether the required steps were taken by the Council in sacking Ogundipe. They are also expected “to make appropriate recommendations including sanctions for all those found culpable” in the investigation, which is expected to last for two weeks. The panel will be inaugurated by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, on August 26. Members of the panel include Professor Tukur Sa’ad (Chairman), Barrister Victor Onuoha, Professor Ikenna Onyido, Professor Ekanem Braide, Professor Adamu K. Usman, Chief Jimoh Bankole and Barrister Grace Ekanem (Secretary).

How i was embarrassed simply because i looked gay - Nigerian man recounts

The man with the Twitter handle @BodilawFortune, wrote ''I initially didn't want to do this, but I think it's necessary to save other people from unnecessary stigmatization. In Ibadan today, I was assaulted by a man and his girlfriend after they gave me a free ride. I was at Elebu Market to see someone at a restaurant. Unfortunately for me, the fellow didn't show up and I had just N50 with me which I used to buy water, hoping the person will show up. After waiting for like 2 hours, I decide to leave as they were already looking at me 1kind But since I didn't have money, I decided to trek home. But what I thought was a blessing turn out to be a curse. I stopped a car with 3 occupants and asked them if they were heading towards Orita Challenge which was my next destination. The car stopped and I joined them There were 3 people, 2 men at front and a lady in the back. Some few minutes, I discovered that the lady is drunk and she was just saying rubbish to the man. I decide not to interfere cuz I was still pissed. All of a sudden, she just said 'Oyinbo, will you marry me' I said Nooo, Oga will vex. She said who's Oga? I didn't reply. Then all of a sudden her hand was going towards my manhood. My only crime was to say. Excuse me what are you doing. And I pushed her hand away. The next I heard was big blow on my head. I was terrified but decided not to shout. I just said what did I do now? The man at the passenger side, that I think is her boyfriend, just looked back and slapped me. That why am I talking to his girlfriend like that. That I even look like gay and he will treat my fuck up. It was at this moment that fear gripped me. I just started begging and all of a sudden the girl dragged my cloth by my neck and was pushing me back and forth. The only thing I could say was they should just drop me that I was sorry to enter their car. The driver was asking them to leave me that he does not want trouble (I think he's their friend) The guy asked him to stop the car where there are no much people passing. At that moment, we were close to New Garage, they just parked and I barely came down self when they zoom I just thanked God to be alive. People around the area where looking at me like a mad man, but I wss just grateful they didn't hurt me. It was at that moment my friend called me that's he's at Elebu Market. I took bike back there & he paid before heading home Nigerians need to stop discriminating against people you don't know. You can't just assume I'm gay because I'm light in complexion or have female face. Did I create myself. I face same stigma during some modeling audition, which is bad I'm traumatized but life just has to go on. I hope we can all learn to live together in peace and love.''

Anything Concerning Marriage Has Been Suspended For Now- Harrysong

Harrison Tare Okiri, better known by his stage name Harrysong, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and instrumentalist , 39 has revealed that he doesn’t want any baby mama. According to reports the eligible bachelor who once hinted of getting married in 2020 noted that he had suspended marriage temporarily because he was “not sure anymore.’’ He said; “Everything about marriage has been suspended for now. I’m focusing more on my music and business. The truth is that I’m still young and having the passion to settle down early is a normal feeling. When you meet someone and don’t really connect is a pointer of what could happen later in life. You can’t manage yourself into a life-time journey, you have to be 100 per cent sure. In my case, I wasn’t so sure anymore. There are some things I can’t talk about. For now, I have to manage it on my own.’’ “As long as you’re above 20 years, you should be eligible for marriage. As a celebrity, distraction can be one of the reasons of not getting married early but finding the right person is very important. “Personally I don’t support having a baby mama even though it’s a common phenomenon nowadays. Having a baby mama is a personal decision. I don’t have a baby mama because I don’t want it.’’ The artiste also said: ‘‘Young artistes are not a threat to me in any way. The sky is big enough. That’s why they came and took their own place. Music is a function of who works harder and smarter. These young guys are talented and I enjoy their music. Even in other countries, a time comes when young artistes spring up and it’s healthy for the music industry. It’s not a threat to me in any way. Rather, it’s very healthy for our industry. Sometimes, I don’t even know people who have booked me because you have to get through people to do that. I just know that I’m to perform somewhere and keep the date. You can criticise us, we’re open to it, when we (singers) make mistakes, we should be corrected and everyone should move on.’’

Jet belonging to King Air Jet, crashed into a fence as a result of break failure

A jet belonging to King Air Jet, crashed into a fence at the General Aviation Terminal of the Lagos Airport on Friday August 21, after suffering brake failure. The King Air 200 jet with registration number 5N-HIS is being operated by Mobil Oil Nigeria-Wings Aviation. An eyewitness said “The accident happened around 10:00am at a tarmac beside Bristow Helicopter Hanger 3. The brake of the jet was not functioning which led to the collision of the jet with the fence of Bristow Helicopter hanger” the eyewitness said The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) says an investigation has commenced to determine the cause of the accident. see more.....

Faze Am In The Mood Jul 20, 2011 - Peep the new RnB single from Faze called “Am In The Mood”. Produced by Fliptyce, It's definitely gonna put u in the mood to dance. His 4th album with the working title “Relate” will now be called “ReFazed”. Yup! Get Familiar! Faze – Am In The Mood.

Flavour NAbania Adanma In 2005, he released his self-titled debut album N'abania. In 2010, Flavour released his second studio album Uplifted. It was supported by the singles "Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)", "Adamma", and "Oyi Remix". The album's success made Flavour one of Africa's most sought out artists. Flavour was booked to perform at ...

May 31, 2012 - Aristokrat Records is proud to Present Burna Boy's Like To Party. After having a whirlwind year in the South-South of the country with shows, mix tapes, and multiple awards BURNA IS BACK!!!, but this time with something slightly different. Like To Party comes off Burna's debut album L.I.F.E. which is due for ...