NUC Takes Far - Reaching Decisions with Vice Chancellors

Scraps sub- degree diplomas, to review curriculum, rank Nigerian Universities soon

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has scrapped sub-degree diploma programmes in the  Nigerian University System (NUS), with a call on universities running them to begin the process of winding them down. A comprehensive review of the entire university curricula {the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (BMAS) } and ranking of Nigeria Universities have also been scheduled for 2017, while two of the cardinal activities of the Commission, Accreditation of Programmes and Resource Verification, will now take place only twice and thrice a year, respectively

Russia unveils image of its terrifying Satan 2 missile: Super-nuke could destroy an area the size of FRANCE

The RS-28 Sarmat missile, dubbed Satan 2, will replace the SS-18 

Flies at 4.3 miles (7km) per sec and with a range of 6,213 miles (10,000km) 

The weapons are perceived as part of an increasingly aggressive Russia

It could deliver a warhead of 40 megatons - 2,000 times as powerful as the atom bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945

Russia has unveiled chilling pictures of its largest ever nuclear missile, capable of destroying an area the size of France.

The RS-28 Sarmat missile, dubbed Satan 2 by Nato, has a top speed of 4.3 miles (7km) per second and has been designed to outfox anti-missile shield systems. 

The new Sarmat missile could deliver warheads of 40 megatons - 2,000 times as powerful as the atom bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. 

Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly planning to replace the country's older SS-18 Satan weapons with the new missiles.

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Russia has unveiled chilling pictures of its largest ever nuclear missile, capable of destroying an area the size of France. A contract for the weapons was signed in 2011, and they are expected to be ready in 2018

The pictures were revealed online by chief designers from the Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau.

A message posted alongside the picture said: 'In accordance with the Decree of the Russian Government 'On the State Defense Order for 2010 and the planning period 2012-2013', the Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau was instructed to start design and development work on the Sarmat. ' 

The RS-28 Sarmat missile is said to contain 16 nuclear warheads and is capable of destroying an area the size of France or Texas, according to Russian news network Zvezda, which is owned by Russia's ministry of defence.    

The weapon is also able to evade radar. 

It is expected to have a range of 6,213 miles (10,000 km), which would allow Moscow to attack London and other European cities as well as reaching cities on America's west and east coasts.

'But (President) Putin of course is happy for it to be portrayed as an aggressive move. He wants to stress his unpredictability and his importance.'

Each missile contains 16 nuclear warheads, according to pictures revealed online from the Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau. It is also able to evade radar.

Fani-Kayode Must Not Die In Detention, PDP Warns EFCC

By Onyebuchi Ezigbo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has charged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission not to allow the former spokesperson for the party’s 2015 Presidential Campaign Organization (PDPPCP), Chief Femi Fani- Kayode, to die in its detention.

Jose Mourinho tells captain Wayne Rooney he can leave Man. U as Chinese clubs line up £500k per week deal.

Man U coach Jose Mourinho has told England/Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney that he can leave the club if he desires to play regular football once again.

Rooney has been left out of the starting line up in Man U's last 3 EPL matches and on Sunday reached a new low as he was totally left out of the travelling squad to Chelsea altogether.

Rooney is currently injured, but Mourinho has refused to give England's all time highest goalscorer any assurances that he'll return to the starting line-up once he''s back from injury with plenty Chinese clubs willing to tempt away Rooney who earns about £300,000 per week at Man U.

According to a report by Sun Uk and Mirror UK, after 12 years, 532 games and 246 goals, the Red Devils captain's future looks more uncertain than ever after being told by Mourinho he is no longer first-choice.

 Former England coach Sven Goran Eriksson who now coaches in the Chinese Super League is willing to bring the Man U striker to the Far East and tempt him with a massive £80million contract and a massive £500,000 per week deal.

Expect 7,000 megawatts of electricity next year – Osinbajo

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday, promised Nigerians that the Federal Government has set machinery in motion to ensure 7,000 megawatts at the first quarter of 2017 . 

Police bust Nigerian smuggling and prostitution ring in Italy

Police have arrested 11 Nigerians for allegedly trafficking young women and girls from Nigeria to exploit them as sex slaves in the southern Italian city of Catania.

Police Officer Antonio Salvago said Monday, October 24th, that the victims underwent a voodoo rite to bind them to their debts after they promised to pay up to 40,000 euros ($43,000) for a journey they thought would bring them to a better life in Europe, a rite which made them obey their smugglers and pimps.

The victims, all under age 25 and some as young as 16, traveled through Libya before crossing the Mediterranean by boat with thousands of other migrants

Catania Chief Prosecutor Carmelo Zuccaro says the investigation shows that illegal immigration breeds more serious crimes of exploitation and forced prostitution.

Isis suicide bomber poses for the camera before killing himself and others in Iraq

The Islamic State militant group ISIS, has released pictures showing a suicide bomb attack on Peshmerga forces near Mosul area in Iraq. The suicide bomber was pictured in a vehicle before he carried out the deadly attack. Continue to see more photos

It’s impossible to sell petrol at N145 per litre today – NNPC

As Nigerians grapple with recession, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Monday reminded the nation that the sale of petrol at N145 per litre was no longer feasible with the current price of foreign exchange.

Avengers blow up Chevron export pipeline in Delta

NIGER Delta Avengers, NDA, at about 3.40 am, today (Tuesday), bombed a Chevron Nigeria Limited, CNL, offshore Export Pipeline at Escravos, Warri South-West Local Government Area in Delta State.

Why 2017 budget won’t be less than N6 trn, Adeosun tells Senate

MINISTER of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, Tuesday, told the Senate that the Federal Government would sustain its over N6trillion national budget in the 2017 appropriation bill, expected to be submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari, after the consideration and subsequent approval of the pending 2017—2019 Medium Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF and Fiscal Strategy Paper, FSP, by the National Assembly.

South Africa announces decision to leave the ICC

In a move that comes as a surprise to many, South Africa has announced it is pulling out of the International Criminal Court and has initiated the withdrawal process. This comes on the heels of Burundi's announcement that it was leaving the court.

A written notice of South Africa's intention was submitted to the UN secretary general, said Tshililo Michael Masutha, the country's justice minister. The withdrawal from the international court will be formalized one year after the notification.

The court in the Hague, Netherlands, comprises 124 states from around the world. The ICC is the "court of last resort" and tries four types of crimes: genocide, crimes against humanity, crimes of aggression and war crimes. The court was created by the Rome Statute, a treaty first brought before the United Nations. In recent years, African leaders have complained of bias in the court's activities as most of its cases have been against African leaders.

All six current prosecutions or prosecutions in the process are of Africans, and so far, the ICC has not indicted or pressed charges against any other people from any other part of the world. South Africa has complained of interference from the ICC, a case which began when the court requested the arrest of Sudanese president, Omar Al Bashir who was in South Africa last year for a meeting of African leaders on charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide stemming from the conflict in the Darfur region in western Sudan.

South Africa's justice minister added that the country remains committed to holding those who committed crimes against humanity accountable, and that it intended to work closely with the African Union and other African countries.

The ICC's 124 members is made up of 34 African nations, heavyweights such as America, China, Israel and Russia are signatories but are not active members.

Who wants to buy? Woman auctions her virginity for £325,000

An American lady, Katherine Stone is auctioning her virginity for £325,000 at one of Nevada’s legal brothels in other to get a new apartment for her family.

The 20 year old who works at the brothel and offers non-intercourse services to men seeking sexual experiences, made the controversial decision following a fire outbreak that burnt down her family apartment in 2014.
Katherine in an interview with CNN said she is doing it because she loves her family. 

‘But if you think about it, I am doing it because I love my family, and in this troubling economy, do you blame me?'

After she sells the virginity, Katherine plans to spend five more years at the brothel before leaving to study to law.

Footballers risk 67% memory loss – Study

Footballers are at a risk of developing memory reduction of up to 67 per cent as a result of heading the football a study by the University of Stirling has shown.

Shell confirms sale of 16 assets worth $500m

ROYAL Dutch Shell, weekend, confirmed plans to sell over 16 assets each worth more than $500 million. 

Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo nominated for Ballon d’Or as first five names of 30-man shortlist is released

France Football today released the first ten names of its 30man nominees for the 2016 Ballon D'or award. Real Madrid/Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Wales/Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale are among the ten nominees first released.

France Football magazine, who presided over the award from 1956 to 2009 is releasing the list of nominees in bunches of fives. The other eight names in the list includes;
 

Gianluigi Buffon(Juventus/Italy), Sergio Aguero (Manchester City and Argentina) ,Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Borussia Dortmund and Gabon), Gonzalo Higuain (Argentina/Juventus), Paulo Dybala (Juventus/ Argentina), Kevin De Bruyne (Man city/ Belgium), Antoinne Griezmann (Atletico Madrid/ France) and Diego Godin (Atletico Madrid/ Uruguay)

Ronaldo is the overwhelming favorite to win this year's award after winning the 2016 champions league and Euro 2016 with Real Madrid and Portugal respectively.

5 dead after plane carrying European Union officials crashes in Malta (Photos)

Five people have died after a plane believed to be carrying EU border officials crashed and exploded into a ball of flames in Malta. The light aircraft crashed shortly after taking-off from the runway at Malta Airport in Luqa at around 5.30am today, reports say. No one aboard the flight, heading for Misrata in Libya. is thought to have made it out alive. Emergency services are now on the scene searching the burning wreckage for any survivors

U.S. Poll: Clinton widens gap

Hillary Clinton has created a 12-point lead over Donald Trump and has reached 50% support nationally among likely voters, a new ABC News tracking poll shows. 

Pres. Buhari, APC govs in closed-door meeting

President Buhari is currently in a closed door meeting with APC governors. The meeting is being held at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. Amongst the governors in attendance are the chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, governors of Adamawa, Plateau, Kogi, Kaduna, Edo, Ogun, Kano, Kebbi and Benue States. Others are to join the meeting later. The reason for the meeting is yet to be disclosed.