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P opular  comedian and singer, Julius Agwu who survived a brain surgery  last year has concluded plans to stage a mega music and comedy event  to thank God for sparing his life. The event tagged, ‘Life As I See It’ is slated for next month. Julius Agwu, who is known for his rib-cracking jokes and witty acts disclosed this, Thursday, to newsmen in Lagos. According to him, award winning American vocalist, Tye Tribbett will lead the cast of music performers. He will be performing alongside top Nigerian musicians such as songstress, Lady Onyeka Onwenu, Timi Dakolo, Banky W, Waje, Efya, Bez, Mimicko, and popular juju act, Yinka Ayefele. Also, the likes of British comedian, Eddie Kadi, Okey Bakassi, Senator, Dan D Humouros, Seyi Brown, Buchi, Oyinbo Princess among others will be on hand to spice up the event with their  jaw dropping jokes. The double-header concert will take place at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on Sunday, February 7, 2016 while t

English Premiership giants Manchester United have joined the race to sign CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa. The Super Eagles skipper is on the wishlist of table-toppers Leicester City who have already made of bid in the region of £15 million but it was rejected by the Muscovites. The Foxes now face competition from Manchester United, with the Old Trafford side opening a line of communication with Musa’s United Kingdom – based agency. South African defender Eric Mathoho (L) tries to stop Nigerian attacker Ahmed Musa during the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying football match between Nigeria and South Africa at Akwa Ibom stadium in Uyo, Nigeria, on November 19, 2014. AFP PHOTO Having said that, Leicester City remain in the driving seat to capture the signature of the former VVV Venlo and Kano Pillars star and they are expected to make another bid to CSKA Moscow on or before the next 40 hours. Ahmed Musa has contractual obligations with the Russian Premier League side until t

President Muhammadu Buhari’s quest to provide  500,000 unemployed Nigerian graduates jobs in the teaching profession, has attracted manifold reactions from stakeholders in the education sector. While a school of thought views it as a good policy thrust on tackling unemployment among youths, it is, however, perceived by many as a bid to solve one problem, which may lead to creating more in the process. File photo: Unemployed youths at Alausa, Ikeja It  will be recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari had recently stated that 500,000 unemployed graduates will be absorbed into the teaching profession to solve, in the interim, the problem of graduate unemployment in the country. Apart from the reality that many square pegs will end up in round holes, stakeholders are also asking who will be responsible for the 500,000 teachers’ salaries, as the states and local governments over the years have had the responsibility of paying teachers’ salaries. In her reaction, the Deputy Vice