Inter-university centres that have been battling to be included in the series of intervention programmes of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, may soon smile, as the House of Representatives is considering a bill to make the centres beneficiaries of the Fund’s activities too. A bill in that regard passed second reading in the House on Tuesday. It was titled, “”Bill for an Act to Amend the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act, No.16, 2011 to Provide for the Inclusion of Inter–University Centres among beneficiaries of the Tax Imposed under the Act; and for Related Matters HB.1754,” was sponsored by the…
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By Kayode Adebiyi History has always been unkind to visionary leaders—at least in their own time. They dream in decades while their people struggle in days. They build for generations while their critics complain in the moment. But if history teaches us anything, it is that nations that succeed are led by those bold enough to think beyond present discomfort and into a future of possibility. My last trip back home for my father’s funeral rites was heartwarming. I was overwhelmed by the goodwill of friends and family alike. Indeed, you never truly understand the depth of your friendships until you…
The recent release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results has, once again, sparked widespread concern. Out of approximately two million candidates who sat for the exam, over 1.5 million failed to attain the benchmark score of 200 out of 400, which is 50% of the total. This outcome has sparked further debates about the difficulty of the examination, the declining standards of education in Nigeria, and the perceived lack of seriousness among students. However, while these discussions are important, they overlook a fundamental structural flaw in the system—the rigidity of JAMB’s once-a-year examination model. In an era…
The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria has rejected the recent summons issued by the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions, targeting the Speakers of the Benue and Zamfara State Houses of Assembly. The summons, allegedly based on petitions from the civil society group Guardians of Democracy and the Rule of Law, is seen by the conference as an overreach of constitutional authority and a direct challenge to Nigeria’s federal structure, which it said undermined the autonomy of State Legislatures as guaranteed under the 1999 Constitution. READ ALSO: Rivers: Reps unveils 21-member committee to oversee emergency rule In…
The Chairman of the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, in Lagos State, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, has expressed deep concern over the growing trend of established politicians promoting their children—especially sons—to contest in the upcoming local government elections in Lagos. Speaking in an interview monitored by The New Daily Prime, Olusi described the development as “alarming,” warning that it signals a dangerous shift in Nigeria’s political culture, where public office is increasingly treated as an inheritance rather than a calling. READ ALSO: Despite Tinubu, GAC’s intervention, Lagos Assembly leadership crisis deepens “This is part of what is wrong in this country that all…
The United Kingdom is ready to help India and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions following an exchange of fire over Kashmir, a Cabinet minister has said. Officials said at least 19 people have been killed and 38 wounded after India fired missiles across the border into Pakistani-controlled territory in at least six locations overnight. Pakistani forces were reported to have shelled Indian-controlled Kashmir. The escalation in the conflict between the two nuclear-armed powers follows last month’s massacre of tourists in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir. New Delhi has blamed Pakistan for the attack, which killed 22 people, but Islamabad has denied…
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have agreed to a ceasefire with the United States and vowed to adhere to the agreement if Washington does the same, the group’s spokesman has said. “The U.S. interfered to support the Israeli entity by attacking Yemen. “So, if they stop their aggression, we will stop responding,’’ Houthi spokesman Mohamed Abdel-Salam told al-Masirah TV late Tuesday. “If the U.S. does not abide by the agreement in any way, the response will be fatal,’’ he added. He said that talks with the mediator Oman have been going on for weeks before the announcement. Oman said that both parties…
A newlywed woman, Saudat Jibrin Adam, has been arrested for allegedly killing her husband, Salisu Idris Ibrahim, just nine days after their wedding in the Farawa community of Kumbotso Local Government Area, Kano State. The tragic incident, which occurred late Monday night, has shocked residents of the area. According to eyewitnesses, Saudat allegedly asked her husband to close his eyes for a “surprise” before fatally slitting!ng his throat with a knife. A neighbour, Dini Mada, who was one of the first to arrive at the scene, disclosed that Salisu named his wife as the attacker before succumbing to his injuries…
Who should rightly use the title Dr? This question has sparked intense debates in certain quarters. How do we distinguish holders of honorary doctoral degrees from those with academic qualification using titles? A fundamental distinction exists between honorary doctoral degrees and academic qualifications, particularly the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Unlike the PhD, which demands rigorous scholarly inquiry, original research, and academic rigour, honorary doctoral degrees symbolise exceptional individual achievements, contributions, and service to society, distinct from academic accomplishments. Honorary doctoral degrees acknowledge non-academic achievements, including exemplary leadership, innovative entrepreneurship, exceptional artistic expression, and humanitarian endeavors. In the United States, these…
President Donald Trump has issued an ominous new justification for his tariff hikes, saying more products need to be made in the United States so it is prepared in case of ‘war.’ Trump has sparked fears of a recession with his crackdown on foreign imports which is part of a campaign to ramp up domestic manufacturing and have more goods made in America. In his latest explanation of the tariff policy he suggested it was necessary to deal with any future war. Trump made the comments on Air Force One while talking about possible pharmaceutical tariffs. He said: ‘We’re going…
