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Four Nigerian football teams have been suspended after crucial play-off matches ended in "scandalous scorelines" of 79-0 and 67-0. Shame: Nigerian officials have criticised the clubs for damaging the country's reputation   Photo: GETTY IMAGES Plateau United Feeders and Police Machine FC went into their matches level on points, with promotion to the lowest tier of the Nationwide League Division at stake. With both games being played at the same time, Plateau United Feeders scored 72 of their goals in the second half to beat Akurba FC 79-0, while Police Machine put 61 past Babayaro FC after half-time in their 67-0 victory. The Nigerian Football Federation called the situation a "mind-boggling show of shame" and said players, match officials and the tournament coordinator will be investigated for match-fixing. NFF chairman Muke Umeh said: "It is unacceptable - a scandal of huge proport...

At the meeting organized on Tuesday by the Joint Committee on Education of the National Assembly, the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has agreed to call off the strike as soon as possible - once their demands are met. The meeting sought to resolve the confrontation between the Federal Government, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), and ASUP. Rukayat Rufai, the Minister of Education, and Chukwuemeka Nwogu, the Minister of Labour and Productivity were present at the meeting.

Shocking series of text messages between rapper 50 Cent and his 15-Year-Old son, Marquise Jackson has recently been published. It was reported last week that the rapper was arrested for allegedly attacking his baby mama. The texts were reportedly exchanged before them. The abusive exchange, which began at 10.59 p.m and lasted for more than an hour, started after Marquis failed to open the door when 50cent came to see him. The rapper used some very obscene words to describe his son while adding that he does not believe he (50 Cent) truly fathered the 15-year-old. US website, RadarOnline claim they verified the texts originated from a cell phone registered to G Unit Touring, the record label created and owned by 50 Cent. Read the transcript of the unfiltered and raw exchange:

In this interview with MOTUNRAYO JOEL, the President, UNESCO Global University Network for Innovation and former Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission, Prof. Peter Okebukola, tackles various issues bedevilling the nation’s education system   Okebukola If we compare the curriculum of secondary schools and universities, would you say there is a link between both curricula? Yes of course, there is a link. The National Universities Commission in developing or revising university curriculum, factors in the content of the lower level curriculum, in this case, that of the secondary level. Take the B.Sc. Chemistry programme for example, efforts are made to ensure that the contents of 100-level courses are pitched at the exit level of the senior school certificate. This way, fresh students are guaranteed smooth transition from secondary to the university.

  © AFP/Getty Images Andy Murray celebrates winning his second major title at Wimbledon Andy Murray broke a 77-year singles title drought for British players at The Championships on Sunday. Murray, the second seed, erased memories of last year’s loss to Roger Federer , by defeating top seed and 2011 champion Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 in the Wimbledon final. The Scot adds to his 2012 US Open crown in his seventh major championship title match. A number of former players are watching Murray’s historic triumph from the Royal Box, including Roy Emerson , Neale Fraser, Jan Kodes, Rod Laver, Manuel Santana and Stan Smith.

President of ASUU, Dr. Nasir Isa Fagge IN the heat of the current strike action embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, the association has accused the federal government of insincerity at moving the education sector forward.    It also blamed the government for speaking from both sides of the mouth.   The non-implementation of the 2009 agreement that was reached between the federal government and the union was among the four fundamental issues that forced the university dons to down tools. Also, the issue of university autonomy and academic freedom, coupled with staff welfare and condition of service also formed part of contending areas that triggered the industrial action.

THE pomp and ecstasy that heralded the arrival of the popular Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System five years ago in Lagos is fast dying away as most buses on the system have basically become molue- Nigeria’s slang for rickety and sullied big buses.  The BRT is an intra-city public transport initiative instituted by the then Governor Bola Tinubu of Lagos State in 2007, but actuallised by Governor Babatunde Fashola-led administration in 2008 to alleviate challenges of Lagos heavy traffic jams, bus scarcity among others.

Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 U.S. officials examined flight information recorders and began investigating the crash of an Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 that burst into flames upon landing in San Francisco, killing two young passengers and injuring more than 180 people, officials said on Sunday. News courtesy : cnn.com

  Ezinne Akudo, 22, clinched the crown of The Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria (MBGN) Beauty pageant, beating 32 other contestants to take home the star prize of a brand new car, a trip to California and three million naira. Ezinne Akudo Ezinne , a law graduate will be representing Nigeria at the Miss World pageant, 28 September, Sentul International Convention Centre, Sentul, Indonesia. MBGN took place in Lagos on Saturday, July 6, at the Intercontinental hotel, Victoria Island. Miss Akudo from the initial Facebook pre-selection was seen to have got more ‘Likes’ than her counterparts. After a strict selection process which involved both voters from all over the country and a panel of judges.

New Spur: Brazil midfielder Paulinho has completed his £17 million move from Corinthians to Tottenham   Photo: ASCTION IMAGES Arsenal In : Yaya Sanogo (Auxerre, Free). Out : Vito Mannone (Sundrland, £1.5m), Martin Angha (FC Nuremburg, Undisclosed), Andrei Arshavin (Zenit St Petersburg, Free), Craig Eastmond (Colchester, Free), Kyle Ebecilio (FC Twente, Free), Elton Monteiro (Club Brugge, Free) , Sanchez Watt (Colchester, Free), Jordan Wynter (Bristol City, Free), Francis Coquelin (Frieburg, Loan), Johan Djourou (Hamburg, Loan). Released : Samir Bihmoutinel, Daniel Boateng, Reice Charles-Cox, Denilson, Zach Fagan, Sead Harjovic, Conor Henderson, Jernade Meade, Nigel Neita, Josh Rees, Philip Roberts, James Shea, Sébastien Squillaci.

Gunmen believed to be Islamists from Nigeria's Boko Haram insurgent group killed 42 people, mostly students, in an overnight attack on a secondary school in restive Yobe state, a medical worker and residents said Saturday. A school in Maiduguri, northeast Nigeria, in May 2012 following an attack by Boko Haram. Gunmen believed to be Islamists from Nigeria's Boko Haram insurgent group killed 42 people, mostly students, in an overnight attack on a secondary school in restive Yobe state, a medical worker and residents said Saturday. "We received 42 dead bodies of students and other staff of Government Secondary School (in) Mamudo last night. Some of them had gunshot wounds while many of them had burns and ruptured tissues," Haliru Aliyu of the Potiskum General Hospital told AFP. Mamudo is some five kilometres from Potiskum, the commercial hub of Yobe State which has been a flashpoint in the Boko Haram insurgency in recent months. "From accounts ...

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro talks to the media during a news conference in Port-au-prince Credit:reuters (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro offered asylum to former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden on Friday in defiance of Washington, which is demanding his arrest for divulging details of secret U.S. spy programs. "In the name of America's dignity ... I have decided to offer humanitarian asylum to Edward Snowden," Maduro told a military parade marking Venezuela's independence day. "He is a young man who has told the truth, in the spirit of rebellion, about the United States spying on the whole world."

(Reuters) - At least 24 people died across Egypt on Friday as Islamists opposed to the overthrow of President Mohamed Mursi took to the streets to vent their fury at what they say was a military coup. Fierce clashes in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria left 12 dead and 200 injured, while in Cairo, five people were killed as pro- and anti-Mursi protesters ran amok in central areas and armored personnel carriers rumbled among them to restore calm. Five police officers were gunned down in separate incidents in the North Sinai town of El Arish, and while it was not clear whether the attacks were linked to Mursi's ouster, hardline Islamists there have warned they would fight back.

Shola Ameobi  After several months of ignoring Nigeria, Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi, has again pledged his international future to the Super Eagles. In a surprise move from one of the longest serving Magpie players, he informed the managers of the national team that the clause in his contract that prevented him from being at the Africa Nations Cup had now been removed. A report from the Eagles camp in Kaduna says that Team Secretary, Dayo Achor, briefed Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi on the player’s correspondence with the Nigeria Football Federation. The secretary told Keshi, “He said the clause has been removed and he will be ready to play for the Super Eagles anytime he is called upon.”

Exasperated by the way Nigeria handles the homosexuality matter, an Irish hacker -- who goes by the monicker Paddyhack -- has conducted a cyber attack on the official government of Nigeria's website. The 'assault' is apparently aimed at making President Jonathan to veto the bill according to which all homosexuals in Nigeria are subject to imprisonment. The website was attacked on Thursday night; though things were later restored, it remains unknown if it were the officials that took matters in their hands, or the attackers stepped back. Naij.com reminds that, according to the anti-gay bill, recently passed by the National Assembly of Nigeria to the vigorous support of Nigerians, convicted homosexual persons are subject to 14-years imprisonment.

The death rumours of The Akran of Badagry went viral on the internet last week and this has caused concerns in the community. Oba Aholu Menu-Toyi, the Akran of Badagry   Oba Aholu Menu-Toyi, the Akran of Badagry, has dispelled death rumours concerning him, saying he is hale and hearty. The royal father made the denial at a press conference Wednesday, describing the death rumours as a figment of the imagination of some mischievous people. “I am hale and hearty. I attend royal engagements within and outside this community daily,” he said. Also reacting to the death rumours, Chief Ajose, the Setenme of Badagry Kingdom said: “The internet is a versatile tool for getting vital information, but some unpatriotic, shameless, lawless and godless elements use it negatively. It is imperative at all times we promote veracity and transparency in all our dealings as global citizens but we should not allow this kind of anti-social news to form our judgement about issues a...

A suspected fake National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, member, Opeyemi Ajala, 34, has been remanded in prison custody after he was arrested by the police at Dolphin Division, Ikoyi, Lagos, southwest Nigeria, and charged to court. He allegedly told the police that he was contracted by Olotu Osayowanon now at large to help him serve the one year compulsory scheme  with an agreement that he would be paying him N19,000 monthly. Trouble started for Opeyemi, a resident of 25, Jebba Street, Ebute Meta, Lagos on 27 June, 2013 when he went to the Ikoyi/Obalende LCDA, Ikoyi, Lagos to register for the one year NYSC compulsory scheme as a graduate. During screening, the officer in charge of the programme reportedly discovered that all the documents he presented were fake.

President Mohamed Morsi has been stripped of his power by the Egyptian army and the constitution has been suspended, General Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said in a statement. Egypt's chief justice of the constitutional court will become the interim president . Morsi has moved to an "undisclosed location," a presidential aide said. Morsi stated that he does not recognize the "military coup" and called on Egyptians to stand against it. "The address of the president yesterday did not meet the demands of the masses of the people," Sisi said adding the military held talks with various groups throughout Wednesday to work out a roadmap "putting an end to the state of division." "The military's roadmap consists of dissolving the constitution and holding early presidential elections," Sisi continued. He called for a panel would review the constitution and a national reconciliation committee which would include youth movements....

Wayne Rooney left Manchester United's training ground on Wednesday and Sky sources understand he has yet to hold talks with David Moyes over his future.  No progress ... Rooney and Moyes have yet to meet face to face. Source: AAP  Rooney, back at Carrington after his summer break, was due to have medical tests and stayed for just over three hours before departing.

THE remains of three of Nelson Mandela's children have been exhumed to be returned to his childhood village following a bitter family feud over the ailing anti-apartheid hero's final resting place.  A bitter family feud has led to the exhumation of the remains of three of Nelson Mandela's children.   The public row comes as the 94-year-old former political prisoner, who became South Africa's first black president, lies critically ill in what is now his fourth week in hospital. In dramatic scenes that unfolded in front of the world's media, a sheriff forced open the gates to the estate of Mandela's grandson Mandla with a pickaxe to allow three hearses to enter the property, where the disputed remains were moved in 2011, allegedly without the family's consent.

The Selecao, fueled by a deafening atmosphere inside the Maracana, brought la Roja to their knees with an outstanding display to win the tournament for a fourth time Two goals from Fred and a stunning Neymar finish saw Brazil claim their third straight Confederations Cup title in emphatic fashion, as they brushed Spain aside 3-0 in the final on Sunday. The tournament hosts were in supreme form inside a raucous Maracana, ripping the reigning world and European champions to shreds to end their 29-match unbeaten run, and claim the trophy for the fourth time, alongside their triumphs of 2009, 2005 and 1997. Fred needed only 90 seconds to open the scoring, before a thumping second from Neymar moments before the break rounded off an excellent first half for Brazil.

Blessing okagbare Blessing Okagbare of Nigeria (22.55) ran double Olympic 100m champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (22.72) into second place Sunday morning over the 200m Birmingham Diamond League in the United Kingdom. Sherone Simpson of Jamaica (23.34) finished sixth while Carmelita Jeter (23.36) coming off an injury in the Shanghai Diamond League was seventh. Third was Bulgarian Ivet Lalova. The top billed race of the Diamond League meet was touted as a head to head clash between Fraser-Pryce and Jeter. News Source courtesy: www.jamaicaobserver.com