Constitution of Governing Councils: NUC to boycott erring Varsities by Jan 2016 ‎

Worried by continued failure of some universities to constitute a functional governing council, the National Universities Commission, NUC, on Thursday, said it would boycott all the activities of such universities by January 2016.

The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Professor Julius Okojie made this known in Abuja, while speaking with the Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, on the establishment of Innovation Enterprise Institutions.

APC Senators Fault Ekweremadu Presiding Over Senate

Some factions of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senators yesterday staged a walkout from the chamberas they fault the ascension of Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu presiding over the plenary in the absence of Senate President, Bukola Saraki.

Saraki had gone to the Presidential Villa to attend the swearing in of new ministers by President Muhammadu Buhari and consequently asked Ekweremadu to preside over the plenary.

5 tips for getting your song sold on iTunes

Once upon a time, the deal was to get your CDs in the music stores, Alaba and on the streets. But with piracy issues and the close extinction of proper music stores, many Nigerian artists now look to sell their music digitally.

iTunes is one of the biggest sources for music. As an upcoming or established act, this is a great platform to get you songs distributed to a large market and get paid for it.

Catholic Cemetery, Where The Living, The Dead Meet in Lagos

Topo Island, a sleepy community in Badagry momentarily came alive recently following the presence of a huge number of Catholic faithful, who solemnly converged on a colonial cemetery.

The mission of the devotees, who had come from various parts of Lagos State, was two-pronged. One, they were there to spend time with the dead. On the other hand, the gathering was to reflect on the essence of man’s spiritual being.

Police Sergeant Allegedly Defiles Neighbour’s 9-yr-old Daughter

It was learned that Edo State Commissioner of Police, Chris Ezike, ordered the arrest of the sergeant, following a report from the girl’s mother that the policeman, who was her neighbour, allegedly lured her daughter, a primary four pupil, and defiled her in his apartment.

She said: “I came home and was told that Sergeant Umoru sent my daughter to buy him recharge card.

MUSA BILITY OUT OF FIFA PRESIDENCY RACE

FIFA has confirmed the five candidates for the body’s presidential election, with Musa Bility’s candidature rejected.

Prince Ali, Sheikh Salman, Jerome Champagne, Gianni Infantino and Tokyo Sexwale are currently eligible to stand for election.

Chiwetel Ejiofor & girlfriend Frances Aaternir at the Premiere of “Secret In Their Eyes”

British-Nigerian born actor Chiwetel Ejiofor and his new girlfriend Frances Aaternir are quickly becoming one of the couples we like to look out for.

The two of them made their debut as a couple when they were spotted kissing a couple of weeks ago and since then they have kept a low profile.