Author: Alade Adisa

By Alade Adisa “We will impose some other penalty on them, that it will have been better for them to have stayed for their time, because they are going to waste their money.” – Prof. Ishaq The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has announced that there will be strict penalties for underage candidates participating in the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration. While monitoring the registration process across various centers in Lagos on Friday, Oloyede revealed that out of the 780,202 candidates registered so far, 11,512 were underage. He stated that…

“If love is about holding on, then I have done more than enough. And if love is about letting go… then maybe, just maybe, it’s time I finally learn how.” – Toheeb Babalola I am not sure I can open the door of my heart widely for another occupant like Àbíkẹ́ again. She left me, I lost myself and wounded with unfaded love. Before enrolling in a higher education institution in Ibadan, I made a commitment to myself not to be distracted by anything other than my studies and journalism. For me to sick to this, I engaged myself with…

A federal judge ordered the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to restore funding for hundreds of foreign aid contractors who argued that they were negatively impacted by a 90-day blanket freeze, a court filing showed late on Thursday. The order temporarily blocks the Trump administration from canceling foreign aid contracts and awards that were in place before Trump took office on January 20. It was the first such ruling to reverse Trump’s funding freeze on foreign assistance. The ruling came in a lawsuit brought by two health organizations that receive U.S. funding for overseas programs. Trump has attempted to…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) to a university. The announcement was made on Friday by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during a working visit to the college in Yaba, Lagos. After inspecting and commissioning several projects at the institution, Dr. Alausa shared the long-awaited news in an interactive session with the management, staff, and students. “The Rector mentioned earlier that the staff, students, and management of this college have been praying and fasting for it to be converted into a university. Somehow, you have ambushed me with this question, but…

In Britain, Valentine’s Day remains a beloved ritual for many, but the ways in which people celebrate love—and define it—are rapidly changing. Long gone is the assumption that February 14th must revolve around candlelit dinners for two in tightly packed restaurants. In recent years, couples are increasingly opting for quieter nights in, and single individuals are reclaiming the day for themselves and their friendships. According to a recent survey by YouGov, nearly half of British adults marked Valentine’s Day in some form last year. Yet only 6% of those who celebrated went out for a traditional dinner with a partner.…

Francisca Boateng wins immigration appeal as union with German man ruled long enough to allow her to stay in UK. A Ghanaian tourist was granted the right to live in Britain under Brexit marriage rules – even though she did not attend her own wedding. Francisca Boateng, 42, won her immigration appeal after claiming that her “proxy” marriage to a German citizen living in Britain had lasted long enough to qualify her to remain in the UK. Ms Boateng had come on holiday to Britain where she met Fatao Sualihu, a German citizen, before returning home to divorce her husband at the…

Termination notices sent to Department of Education and CFPB as Musk pushes to ‘delete entire agencies’ Mass layoffs have begun at several US agencies as Donald Trump and Elon Musk launch an unprecedented, large-scale plan to slash the federal workforce with the stated goal of cutting costs and boosting efficiency. Termination notices were sent to employees at the Department of Education, the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and the General Services Administration (GSA), Reuters first reported on Thursday. “The Agency finds that you are not fit for continued employment because your ability, knowledge and skills…

By Damilola Olufemi In an action aptly described by many stakeholders as hasty and defiant, MTN, Nigeria on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, announced a 200% increase across the board in all its internet data services – a decision that has left millions of its subscribers reeling in emotional pains and anguish. Meanwhile, in a swift reaction to the sudden hike, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed workers across the country to immediately boycott telecom services. However, other internet service providers including Globacom, Airtel and 9Mobile are yet to announce any increase in their data tariffs, but prices of their…

With less than 24 hours to this year’s Valentine’s Day, music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, has proposed to Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru in a moment captured on a video that went viral on Thursday. The footage shows the pair dancing together before 2Face presents a ring to Osawaru, sparking cheers from onlookers. The couple then shared a long embrace, solidifying the proposal. The proposal comes just a day after 2Baba publicly confirmed his romantic relationship with Osawaru, following his recent separation from his wife, Annie Idibia. The revelation has ignited conversations across social media platforms.  Speculation…

Eleven-time Spanish La Liga champions, Atlético de Madrid, are weighing up an offer for Super Eagles star, Ademola Lookman as they look to replace the ageing Antoine Griezmann, NEW DAILY PRIME has learnt. The 33-year-old Frenchman has been an integral part of the Diego Simeone side that made the Rojiblancos a force to be reckoned with in Spain and Europe for the last decade scoring 196 goals and providing 90 assists in 423 games. Griezmann’s contract at the Wanda Metropolitano winds up in the summer of 2026, but there are rumours that he might leave for the Major League Soccer…