LASU Lecturers Declare Indefinite Strike Over High Fees

ACADEMIC Staff Union of Universities, Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, branch yesterday, declared a total and indefinite strike over what it described as failure of the state government to meet its three core demands.

Togolese Women Protest Pants Down (PICTURES)

Several Togolese women who are protesting under the opposition name, “Sauvons Le Togo” (“Let’s Save Togo”), have on August 28 in Togo’s capital Lome, dropped their trousers in front of police forces to provoke them, to the great amusement of fellow protesters, bystanders and journalists. The day before, the collective had called on its female members to join a week-long “sex strike”, designed to motivate more men to join them in their fight against President Faure Gnassingbé. For the moment there is no way of knowing if this appeal to “close their legs”, as local journalists describe it, has been adhered to. Another demonstration is planned for next Thursday, where this time women have been openly invited to undress.

U.S. deploys 80 troops to Chad to help find kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls

The United States has deployed 80 troops to Chad to augment efforts to find Nigerian schoolgirls who were taken hostage by a militant Islamist group, the White House announced Wednesday, in a significant escalation of Washington’s contribution to a crisis that has drawn global consternation. “These personnel will support the operation of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft for missions over northern Nigeria and the surrounding area,” the White House said in a statement formally notifying Congress about the deployment.

Bomb Blast Averted In Bauchi

Just one day after the Boko Haram sect attacked the city of Jos Plateau state with a twin bomb blast,

 The insurgents planned an attack in Bauchi which was unsuccessful.

According to reports, the anti-bomb squad averted what could have been another bombing disaster at densely populated area which could have claimed many lives in the state.

The bombs were arranged to take off around Wunti roundabout near Laushi markey.
An eyewitness who spoke with The Trent said a vehicle loaded with explosives was discovered in the area.

More details come.

Nigerian Military sights abducted Chibok schoolgirls in 3 Boko Haram camps

Foreign specialists have yet to provide any concrete assistance for the search, and rescue of the Chibok schoolgirls, military sources say.

7 feared killed as Boko Haram invades Alagarno Village, Borno

Residents said virtually all the buildings in the village were also razed.

Thailand's Army Chief Summons Country's Leaders

Thailand's Army Chief Summons Country's Leaders To Resolve Conflict Following The Announcement Of Martial Law

Thailand's army chief, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, summoned the country’s political leaders, members of its election commission and senators on Wednesday to discuss a solution to the ongoing political crisis.

Over 200 people killed in Jos explosions as corpses litter mortuary floor

Officials say 15 of the injured victims brought to the casualty unit died just before midnight. The casualty figure from the Jos explosions has increased to over 200, disclosures by emergency and health officials and body count by a PREMIUM TIMES reporter have shown.