Police Disrupts ASUU Protest In Bayero University Kano
The Nigeria Police in Kano state has disrupted a peaceful protest by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Bayero University, Kano (BUK).
The protest was thwarted by armed policemen, who joined those stationed at the University gate as they blocked the entrance, forcing the lecturers back into the university campus.
Although an argument ensued when a police officer made threats, the lecturers marched back to the university premises where the protest held peacefully.
The leader of the ASUU in BUK, Dr. Mahmud Lawan, said although they had been denied the opportunity to express their grievances, the strike will continue because the federal government is not ready to listen to them.
Although the protest was peaceful carried out despite the presence of armed police officers, the protesters said there will be no going back on the struggle for a better university system.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Putin named most powerful man in the world
Photo: RIA Novosti
You know what time it is? It’s time for the Forbes’ annual World's Most Powerful People list. Guess who tops it this year? That’s right, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin was named as the most influential person in the world this year. The 61-year old politician left behind last year’s leader, his American counterpart Obama (second place), and Chinese Xi Jinping, who comes third this year. Last year, the President of the Russian Federation held third place among the 70 most influential people in the world according to magazine's version. In 2011, Putin, then Prime Minister, was placed second in the ranking.
Apparently most of our Facebook fans share Forbes’ opinion of President Putin:
Taufik Kurniadisimply says he’s” the best leader “
Daniel Souloukna agrees: “the best the world has, for decades already. no doubt history will surely acknowledge it...”
Ejaz Ahmad chimes in: “He deserves this,and he used his influence for right cause- avoiding the bloodshed”
Michelle Thomas praises his peacekeeping initiatives: “Putin is seen as a true world leader because of his stance against US intervention in Syria .”
And Elena Indracusin is a bit more antagonistic: “Obama is still second? He should not make the top ten list.
But, back to global news. We have several articles on use of military drones, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, by the United States.
One of the most anticipated documentaries on drones has been released for audiences worldwide to finally see the #US drone program for what it really is. The film takes viewers on a journey through the struggles of Pakistanis affected by the strikes as well as a former USAF #drone sensor operator’s feelings about what he has done. You can watch the whole film and read out review at voiceofrussia.com.
We have a lot of accompanying material, too:
The Voice of Russia discussed the story of Rafiq ur Rehman, a Pakistani primary school teacher has felt personally and profoundly the impact of US drone strikes in his country with Shahzad Akbar, the attorney of Rehmans’ family and director of Foundation for Fundamental Rights, that protects human rights in Pakistan.
Not only were Rehman’s three young children, aged 5 to 13, injured, but his 67-year-old mother was killed by US drones. Rehman has traveled to Washington DC and appeared before members of Congress on Wednesday to describe his experience. This is the first time in US history that lawmakers were hearing directly from the survivors of a US drone strike. Interestingly, the lawyer of the war-torn family has been prevented from entering the US. Here’s what our readers and listeners have to say:
Lawrence Mmidi Mankga believes “Drones should only be for surveillance and they shouldn't be able to carry weapons or have any striking capability”
Mothupi Sefularo suggests that “Technology should make our lives easier not sad and painful”
Not everyone condemns drone use:
Ankur Gupta wrote: “I disagree. […] I firmly believe that Pakistanis totally deserve these strikes. Pakistan has been running terrorist camps to be used against India for decades”
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