Chapter XXIV continued

At Petersburg I found a large, fine building for public schools for colored youth; the principal, a white man, with six assistants, but not one colored teacher amongst them. Yet Petersburg has turned out some most excellent colored teachers, two of whom I met at Suffolk, with small schools. These young ladies had

Chapter XXIV

The education of the negro in the South is the most important matter that we have to deal with at present, and one that will claim precedence of all other questions for many years to come. When, soon after the breaking out of the Rebellion, schools for the freedmen were agitated in the North, and teachers dispatched from New England to go down to teach the “poor contrabands,”

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Teenager girl caged for 30 months by parents released in Bayelsa

A teenage girl said to have been
locked up in a wooden cage for about 30 months by her parents over alleged strange ailment attributed to witchcraft has finally been released by members of a foundation.
The rescued victim, a twin,

18-yr-old girl dies of abortion as Police nab lover.

Policemen in Ondo State have
arrested  a quark nurse over the death of an 18- year-old girl, Omolayo Afolabi, who she helped
to terminate a two-month pregnancy in Iju/Itaogbolu area of the state.
Also arrested by the police is Joseph Endurance, the deceased lover said to have been responsible for her pregnancy.
The quack nurse, Favour Adebiyi, was reportedly approached by the deceased to help her abort the pregnancy.
The deceased, who was
introduced to the quack nurse by one of her friends, informed her to help them terminate the
pregnancy since her boy friend was too young to father a child.
The nurse was said to have given her some drugs to use which, according to information,
led to her untimely death.
It was gathered that the drugs taken at night by the deceased later led to some complications.
Instead of seeking medical help, the deceased, according to report, thought she could still
salvage the situation until the pain became unbearable and resulted in her death some 24
hours after she administered the drugs.
The news of her death later got to her family members following which one of them reported
the case at the Iju Police station.
In a swift response, some detectives were deployed to the town and they met the lifeless
body of the deceased which they took to the General Hospital in Iju for autopsy.

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Lagos state passes smoking ban

MPs in Lagos state have passed a bill banning smoking in public places, including restaurants and on public transport. Those who ignore the ban could face a $62 (£38) fine or up to three months in jail or both. The bill also makes it an offence to smoke in front of a child - offenders will be fined $94 or be sentenced to a one-month jail term or both. Lagos has already banned drivers from smoking to promote road safety. Lagos is one of Africa's biggest cities, with a predicted population of 12 million in 2015, according to the UN. Lagos state says it has about 21 million inhabitants. The smoking ban will only come into force once the state's governor, Babatunde Fashola, signs the bill into law. In Lagos, smoking is popular in bars, beer gardens and nightclubs, Lagos has long had a reputation of being a chaotic and disorderly city.The new bill stipulates that the owners or overseers of public areas will have to ensure that no-smoking signs are prominently displayed. Failure to do so will mean a $627 fine or six months in prison. Anyone who repeatedly contravenes the smoking ban would also be liable to a six-month prison sentence or $313 fine or both.

BBC

18-yr-old boy killed girl, 12, for money ritual

The police in Lagos State, yesterday, arrested an 18-year-old boy, Ikechukwu Friday, who allegedly killed a 12 year-old girl for money ritual.
The suspect, who is currently being interrogated at the State
Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Panti, Yaba was paraded before newsmen.
According to him, a pastor he asked for money instructed him to kill a young girl and obtain
her faeces.

Sunderland 2-1 Manchester United

Manchester United lost a third game in a row for the first time since 2001 as Sunderland took a one-goal lead into the Capital One Cup semi-final second leg.

Fabio Borini's second-half penalty, after Tom Cleverley was controversially penalised for a challenge on Adam Johnson, was the decisive goal.

Ryan Giggs' own goal in first-half injury time had put Sunderland ahead.

Nemanja Vidic levelled with a towering header soon after the restart.

But Sunderland earned their first win over United since 2000, a run of 21 matches, when Liverpool loanee Borini kept his calm from the penalty spot after substitute Johnson went down under Cleverley's challenge.

United were furious with the decision but Cleverley's attempt to win the ball looked rash as Johnson cut across him, leaving United chasing the game ahead of the second leg at Old Trafford on 22 January.

The defeat deepens the woes of manager David Moyes after United's FA Cup hopes were ended by Swansea on Sunday, while their hopes of retaining the Premier League title appear to be disappearing, with leaders Arsenal 11 points clear.

United have won the League Cup three times in the past decade, in 2006, 2009 and 2010, but a premature exit this time around would leave them relying almost solely on the Champions League to rescue their campaign.

China lifts ban on games consoles

The Chinese government has temporarily lifted a ban on selling foreign video games consoles, paving the way for firms such as Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft to enter a lucrative market.

China banned gaming consoles in 2000, citing their adverse effect on the mental health of young people.

A grey market in the sale of consoles has continued in the country.

But, partly as a result of the ban, PC gaming dominates - capturing two-thirds of the $13bn (£8bn) market.

In a statement, the government said that it would allow foreign firms to make consoles within Shanghai's free trade zone and sell them in China after inspection by cultural departments.

But China's State Council did not say how long the suspension would last.

In response to the news, Sony said: "We recognise that China is a promising market. We will continuously study the possibility, but there is no concrete plan at this stage."

Man United, Tottenham eye top four

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will be looking to poke sticks in each other's wheel spokes when they face off in the Premier League's stand-out New Year's Day fixture. Both sides have endured trying periods this season, United losing five of their first 15 games and Tottenham sacking manager Andre Villas-Boas, b

Mourinho doubts Chelsea trophy chances

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says his side are not leading contenders to win any trophies this season because they lack a cutting edge in front of goal. The Blues to move two

Germany develops anti-Nazi music app

German police have developed a smartphone app that allows them to identify rock songs with neo-Nazi or racist lyrics.

President Jonathan Arrives From The UK, Speaks To The Press

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The ASUU Strike

I can still remember vividly in the month of July when the academic staff union of universities embarked on an industrial strike. The strike which came unexpected to students of universities (public Universities to be precise) still leaves a sour taste in the mouth of each student. Most schools were writing their semester examinations while others were busy preparing for exams before the strike incident. Worse of all are those set to graduate and leave their various campuses to proceed to the one year compulsory National service.
Initially within the first month of the industrial action, all fingers could be seen pointed at the Federal Government for a breach or will I say failure to implement an already signed agreement in 2009. Slowly days turned to weeks, weeks to months and months running into a year yet there has been no mention of suspending the strike despite the Federal Government’s ‘effortless’ effort. Yet the finger pointing has not stopped amongst students as some see the stand of ASUU as inconsiderate while others perceive the Federal Government to be magnanimously wicked for their inability to honor an agreement which has spanned five years. With meetings and counter meetings been held still there has been no score on the strike. This has since justified the saying that ‘when two elephants fight, the grasses suffer’.
The strike came also with its negativity as acts of deviances have since been reported such as increase in crime and prostitution also the issue of dependency is also not excluded as most students could not get meaningful part time jobs due to the high level of unemployment in the country.
Now we are hearing of schools voting to cut off from the industrial action by ASUU. How true is this?  we don’t know. What are the implications of this action for any such school? We still do not know
Many students have given up hope on continuing academic studies this year as can be seen on their various updates on social Medias. We can only but count losses of both time, human and material resources wasted within this period of strict industrial action and of course do what we really know  how to do best in situations like this… pray.

Chilling @ Monsterboi's party

Yenagoa was kept busy tonight as Nickolas aka 'Monsterboi' held his birthday party. An ocassion which was filled wit Yenagoa's finest and upcoming celebrities. Artistes like payper, brizzy, funclef, vrizzy, also in attendance were Hally, Dante and of course myself.

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18 year old victim of gang rape commits suicide

An 18-year-old girl, allegedly
gang-raped by three boys, has committed suicide at her Amarata residence. It is a suburb of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.
The deceased, simply identified as

Vatican suspends 'bishop of bling'

The Vatican has suspended a senior German Church leader dubbed the "bishop of bling" by the media over his alleged lavish spending. The Bishop of

4 Boko Haram Suspects Arraigned

The Federal Government, yesterday, arraigned four suspected members of Boko Haram sect before a Federal High Court in Lagos on terrorism-related charges.
The suspects, Adamu Mohammed, Mohammed

ASUU To Meet Over Strike

THE National Strike Coordinating Committee, NSCC, comprising of principal officers and Zonal Coordinators of Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU will be meeting Saturday to take

ICC Partially Excuses Kenyatta From Trial

The International Criminal Court on Friday partially excused Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta from his upcoming crimes against humanity trial in order for him to fulfill his "demanding" political duties at home.
"The trial chamber conditionally

UN Helicopter Attacked In DR Congo

A United Nations helicopter
came under fire in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday, a UN source said, the second such incident in a week.
“Two helicopters left on reconnaissance missions this morning … the pilots of one of the helicopters felt some impacts on the cockpit … and landed” to inspect the damage, a source close to Monusco, the UN peacekeeping mission in DR Congo, told AFP.
The incident took place some 15 kilometres (10 miles) north of Goma, capital of North Kivu province, which has been in turmoil since warfare ravaged the country from 1996 to 2003.
There were no injuries and the helicopter was able to return to base.
Last week, Congolese M23 rebels shot at a UN helicopter but no one was injured.
The M23 was founded by former Tutsi rebels who were incorporated into the Congolese army under a 2009 peace deal.
Complaining the deal was never fully implemented, they mutinied in April 2012, turning their guns on their former comrades and launching the latest rebellion to ravage DR Congo’s mineral-rich and conflict-prone east.
A spokesman for the rebels,Vianney Kazarama, denied that the M23 was behind the attack.
“This morning, the M23 did not fire and did not want to fire on Monusco,” said Kazarama, indicating that the shots came from the Congolese army (FARDC).
But Lieutenant-Colonel Olivier Hamuli, a spokesman for the army in North Kivu, hit back, saying: “Monoscu is a partner of the FARDC and we are together on the ground. It’s the M23  which shot,” said Hamuli.

Nigeria's Oil Revenue climbs to N2.57bn as Shell opens TNP

Nigeria’s crude output and oil revenue is set to increase by 150,000 barrels per day and $16.05 million, about N2.568 billion daily, as Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited, SPDC,

About 500 Nigerian Youths In Japanese Prison

NO fewer than 500 Nigerian youths are languishing in Japanese prisons over alleged drugs and other related offences, a Nigerian- born cleric, Bishop Enoch Adebayo, has said.
Adebayo, who is the President

Ijaw Professionals Seek Amendment To Petroleum Industry Bill

The Ijaw Professionals Association (IPA) has made a strong recommendation for an amendment of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) currently before the National Assembly to remove the discretionary powers of the President and the Minister of Petroleum Resources, and also expunge the compulsory acquisition of resources by th

Okonjo Iweala: Why Recovery Of €185 Abacha Loot Is Delayed

The federal government has thrown more light on the challenges it is facing in the recovery of the €185 million stashed away by the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha,

Hundreds Die In Nigerian Jail

Hundreds of people have died in detention facilities in north-east Nigeria as the army tries to crush an Islamist militant rebellion there, according to Amnesty International. The human rights group said some detainees died

Afghan Governor Dies In Mosque Bomb Attack

The governor of Afghanistan's Logar province has been killed in a blast in a mosque, during prayers for the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha. Arsala Jamal was s

tanding at the front of the mosque greeting worshippers when a bomb hidden under a table detonated. At least 15 people were injured, and several are said to be in a critical condition, Mr Jamal's spokesman said. Logar is south of the capital, Kabul, and the Taliban increasingly control much of the countryside. The attack took place at Logar's main mosque in the provincial capital of Pul-i-Alam, said spokesman Din Mohammed Darwesh. There was no immediate claim of responsibility.

Belgium Arrests Somalian Pirate Leader Mohammed Abdhi Hassan

One of Somalia’s most notorious pirate leaders, known as “Big Mouth”, has been arrested in Brussels and placed in custody pending charges, judicial sources said Monday.
Mohamed Abdi Hassan, known as “Afweyne” or “Big Mouth”,

PDP's Aguariavwodo Wins Delta Central By Election

CANDIDATE of the ruling Peoples
Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Emmanuel Aguariavwodo, Saturday, won the Delta Central Senatorial by-election in a landslide, polling a
total of 263, 024 votes to beat his closest opponent,

Nigeria urged to reduce child marriages

Child marriage - defined as a marital union with a person under the age of 18 - affects more girls in Nigeria than in all the countries of West Africa combined, according to a