ABUJA—ACADEMIC activities will commence in the universities next Monday, following the suspension of two weeks indefinite strike embarked upon by non-teaching staff of universities.

The President Amalgamated Market Traders Association (AMATAS ), Chief Okwudili Ezenwankwo, Friday stated that Governor Obiano deserved to be re elected for 2nd term due to the facts that he has justified the confidence reposed on him by the people of the State.

The talent hunt which is scheduled to kick off in November 2017, on Wazobia TV, will cut across four major artistic talents to include; singing, dancing, comedy and pageantry, producing four ultimate winners at the grand finale which will take place in January 2018.

MANY Nigerians, especially victims of crime and survivors of rape and other cases heaved sigh of relief when Lagos State government announced commencement of skeletal work at its Deoxyribonucleic Acid, DNA Forensics Centre, LSDFC. Their action bordered on the fact that many high-profile cases had been stalled due to lack of evidence that could link the suspects to the crime.

Following the allegation leveled against governor Willie Obiano’s led administration on Thursday by the PDP flag bearer for the forthcoming governorship election of the state, Oseloka H. Obaze, over the poor condition of Nibo-Isiagu bypass road which he (Obaze) was quoted to have said was an evidence of government not working in the state, has been squashed by the former president general of the community, Hon Okey Goodluck Nwankwo who said that Ex-governor Peter Obi should be blamed for having a poor design for the said road during his administration, noting that Obaze was a pathological liar for linking Obiano as the cause.

ABUJA—INSPECTOR-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, yesterday directed Assistant Inspectors General of Police, AIGs, and Commissioners of Police, CPs, to replicate his efforts at tackling crimes in the country by beefing up security on highways and major roads.

HURRICANE Maria made a landfall on the Caribbean on Tuesday, tearing homes and towns, leaving so massive destruction, that humanity is still trying to comprehend it.

Akure—HOODLUMS yesterday beat up and stripped the Osun state Commissioner for Regional integration, Hon Bola Ilori, naked during the All Progressive Congress, APC, Committee on True Federalism and Restructuring held in Akure, the Ondo state capital.

YENAGOA—Joint Task Force, JTF, in the Niger Delta, code named Operation Delta Safe, has said its troops have rescued two soldiers and four civilians, including a lady, who were kidnapped by militants in Rivers State, following a gun battle.

The PDP candidate, Oseloka Obaze has flayed Willie Obiano administration for causing the flooding problem in the state capital, Awka.

Police have arrested 13 suspects for kidnapping, robbery, rape and unlawful possession of prohibited fire arms in Jere area of Kaduna State.

The Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Harry Purwanto, yesterday said though the volume of bilateral trade between the two countries is falling, Nigeria still remains Indonesia’s largest commercial partner.

AGBARHO—MEMBERS of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, from the Urhobo ethnic nationality in Delta and Bayelsa states, have called for the creation of New Delta State, covering the present Delta Central and Delta South senatorial districts, as recommended by the 2014 National Conference.

Former chief whip of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Chuba Oranusi has said that the incumbent governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano is in fear of the emergence of Dr. Tony Nwoye as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Sokoto —The apex Igbo  socio-cultural group in Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, yesterday  stressed that the country should not be allowed to undergo another civil war.