Buhari Is Nigerian Mandela. - Buhari's Campaign.

The death of Nelson Mandela and his virtues has taken over the air waves and the social media. The Question in the mind of commentators is, will a African produce another Mandela. 

Why The Strike Will Continue – ASUU

Public university lecturers on Sunday insisted that they would not return to the classrooms on Monday (today). They also accused the Federal Government of insincerity in its bid to resolve its dispute with the Academic Staff Union of Universities. The President of ASUU, Dr. Nasir Fagge, confirmed this on Sunday via a Short Message Service  to an enquiry by The PUNCH.

Three Siblings Burnt To Death In Lagos

A one and a half year old child with two of his siblings were, weekend  burnt to death in an inferno that engulfed a building and a church in Iba Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Lagos State, leaving property worth millions of Naira destroyed. Also, two unidentified dredgers got drowned in a 70-feet domestic well in Ojo Local Government, Lagos.

The List Of Songs Reportedly Banned By NBC

25 local and foreign famous songs have been reportedly banned by The Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for containing obscene lyrics and visuals. Artistes ‘affected’ include Davido, D’banj, Olamide, Timaya, Wizkid, Skukin Olu Maintain, Phyno, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, 2Chainz to mention a few. A circular has reportedly been issued to media houses to its effect.

Drogba and Eboue face fines over Mandela tributes

The two Ivory Coast internationals unveiled their personal messages after Galatasaray’s game against Elazigspor on Friday, their first game after the death of South African icon Mandela. Chelsea legend Drogba peeled off his shirt at the 2-0 win to reveal a tribute which said: ‘Thank you Madiba’ and former Arsenal defender Eboue’s vest said: ‘Rest in Peace Nelson Mandela’.

WTF...Robin van Persie hands in transfer request?

Sensational reports from the Mirror are claiming that Manchester United ace may have handed in a transfer request on Tuesday. According to the source, which cites an interview with football pundit Mark Lawrenson, the Dutch forward is unhappy with life under David Moyes and is seeking a move.

Aluta Continua! Priest Booed At Iyayi’s Funeral For Urging ASUU To Call Off Strike

The University of Benin yesterday stood still in honour of former President, Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Late Prof. Festus Iyayi as it declared the Late Don irreplaceable. This came as one of the officiating Priests at the lying- in state ceremony held at the Akindeko Main Auditorium in honour of the former President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Festus Iyayi drew the ire of a cross-section of members of the academic community, civil society organizations when in his homily, he appealed to ASUU to suspend their six months old strike.