Effect of Government Ownership: LASU Students Asked To Vacate School Premises As Staff Collapses

Following the collapse of a staff of the Lagos State University
(LASU), Ojo, Monday, the management of the university had directed all
its students to proceed on recess with immediate effect.


According to the university's spokesperson, Kayode Sutton, the
directive became necessary as a precautionary measure to avert any
unfortunate incident on campus since academic activities were not in
progress, following the strike by lecturers under the aegis of
Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU-LASU chapter since May 20.

Sutton who stated that health workers at the institutions health
centre under the aegis of Senior Staff Association of Universities,
SSANU-LASU, are also on strike since May 23, however, said it was
better for the students to go home under the care of their parents
than roamed the campus aimlessly.

He said: "A staff collapsed today on campus, but while he was rushed
to the university's health centre, nobody was there to attend to him,
which prompted him to be rushed to the Igando General Hospital. If
such unfortunate incident happens to any student tomorrow and
something unfortunate happens, the management will be held
responsible.

"In view of this, the management has directed all students of the
university, full-time, part-time and postgraduate to proceed on recess
with immediate effect to avoid any unforeseen circumstances. All
students of the university are expected to vacate the university
premises, including the female hostel until further notice, as
resumption of academic activities will be announced in due course."
[Vanguard]

Chibok Girls: Questionable as Mbu bans #BringBackOurGirls protests in Abuja

FCT Police Commissioner, Mbu Joseph Mbu, Monday announced that
henceforth, all protests by groups seeking the release of the over 230
girls of the Government girls college, Chibok abducted by Boko Haram
terrorists, have been banned in the FCT.

He claimed that security operatives have intelligence information that
the activities of protesters may be cashed in on by terrorists to bomb
the FCT.
CP Mbu also disclosed that all permits for tinted glasses issued by
the Police have been cancelled and that only the Inspector General of
Police can not issued permit for tinted glasses.
In a statement CP Mbu said, "You will recall that the first peaceful
protest on the "BRING BACK OUR GIRLS" (Chibok) took place on the 28th
April, 2014 which I took part in the procession until when the Senate
President and Speaker addressed them".

"The protest continued and on the 22nd May, 2014 they were again
addressed by over Ten Ministers, SGF and others".
"They are still unrelenting; the group has now shifted to Maitama
Amusement Park. This area is very close to the residence of
Diplomats".

"Again a new group RELEASE OUR GIRLS suddenly emerged and started the
same protest, it has degenerated to the extent that they are now
selling and cooking at the Unity Fountain".
"The trend is now posing a serious security threat to those living
around and citizens who drive through".
"We are all aware of what happened yesterday 01/06/2014 in Mubi Adamawa State".

"As the FCT Police boss, I cannot fold my hands and watch this lawlessness".
"Information reaching us is that too soon dangerous elements will join
the groups under the guise of protest and detonate explosive aimed at
embarrassing the government".
"Accordingly protests on the Chibok Girls are hereby banned with
immediate effect".
"I urge all to encourage our security agencies in this war and
appreciate them for the sacrifices we have made and are still making".

Source: Vanguard

Gunmen kidnap Kogi Poly registrar

Gunmen on Saturday morning,31 May 2014, abducted the Registrar of the
Federal Polytechnic Idah in Kogi State, Mr Kareem Abu. The Rector of
the institution, Mr Mathew Akpata, last month escaped abduction when
the vehicle used in kidnaping him got stuck and was eventually rescued
in the vehicle's trunk, where he was kept.

Akpata escaped when his official vehicle in which he was being
abducted had an accident. The kidnappers fled, abandoning the vehicle
and their prey. Kidnappers also abducted the Librarian of the
institution some time last year.
The whereabouts of the registrar were not known as the kidnappers had
not contacted his family at press time. The state police public
relations officer could not be reached for comment as he did not pick
his calls.

Source: New Telegraph