Author: New Daily Prime

“Love wasn’t something we planned; it was something that happened, naturally, effortlessly, beautifully.” – Ismaeel ALEEM. Inioluwa and I met during our undergrad days at the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), two fresh-faced newbies stepping out of our parents’ shadows, eager to embrace campus life. Looking back, I’d say fate played its cards that night. We were both stuck on campus, braving the cold while waiting for our medical registration the next morning. At first, I hesitated, my heart thumping like a faulty generator. Talking to a girl at close range? Definitely out of my comfort zone. But I mustered…

“From the moment we met, there was an unexplainable connection” Love, they say, is written in the stars, but sometimes, it unfolds in the quiet corners of everyday life. For me, it began in 1988, fresh out of secondary school, when I moved to Ado-Ekiti—unaware that destiny was about to introduce me to my greatest love, Temitope. From the moment we met, there was an unexplainable connection. He was a brilliant and ambitious student at Obafemi Awolowo University, and I was preparing for my JAMB examination. With a heart full of kindness and an intellect that inspired me, Temitope offered…

“I may have lost my first love, but I found something far more important—my worth” – Boluwatife Adedokun  Love has a way of creeping into our lives when we least expect it. It starts with butterflies, whispered conversations, and hopeful dreams. But sometimes, it also comes with heartbreak, disappointment, and painful lessons. This is my story—a journey of first love, betrayal, and ultimately, self-discovery. How It All Began I had always believed that dating and schooling didn’t mix. My focus was on my education, and I had no interest in distractions. That was my belief, until 2018, when I met…

“He accepted me, not for who I was, but for who I had become. He showed me that love was not about pain but about healing.” Love stories don’t always begin the way we expect. Some are full of joy, some take us through pain, and others bring us back to where we were always meant to be. This is my story—a story of first love, betrayal, heartbreak, and ultimately redemption. Let me take you back to the moment I first stepped into the world of dating. I was both excited and nervous, unsure of what to expect. It all…

“By 400 level, still single, I gave up. No one else had ever loved me like Adewale did.” – The pain of waiting for a love that never returned. It was late 2018, and the year was wrapping up when I received the best news of my life—I had finally gained admission into my dream university! Excited beyond words, I packed my bags and left Lagos for Ondo, eager to start this new chapter. Determined to be a serious student and make my parents proud, I embraced the life of night reading at Intercontinental Hall, a lecture hall that always…

Dr Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of Education, has approved a one-year moratorium on new applications for polytechnics and monotechnics, with immediate effect. However, health institutions have been exempted from this ban due to challenges with low enrolment rates. The announcement was made in a statement by Prof. Idris Bugaje, the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), on Thursday, February 13, in Kaduna. The moratorium will pause any new applications for the establishment of polytechnics and monotechnics for 12 months, allowing for a review of the existing institutions. For institutions currently under assessment, they will need to…

The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi, has called for a policy requiring the recruitment of first-class graduates into the intelligence agency to bolster national security. Ajayi made the appeal while delivering the 2025 Distinguished Personality Lecture at the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State. In his lecture titled “The Roles of the DSS in Security, Peacekeeping, and National Integration,” Ajayi emphasised the need for a paradigm shift in recruitment to ensure that only the brightest minds are enlisted in security agencies. Represented by the DSS Deputy Director,…

US Secretary of Defence, Pete Hegseth, defended President Donald Trump’s efforts to end the ongoing war in Ukraine by initiating peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, asserting that such actions were “certainly not a betrayal” of Ukraine. Hegseth made his comments on Thursday ahead of a NATO defence ministers’ meeting. He explained that Trump’s initiative to engage in direct discussions with Putin was not a betrayal but rather a necessary step towards peace. “There is no betrayal there. There is a recognition that the whole world and the United States is invested and interested in peace,” Hegseth stated. “That…

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has refuted claims that its Executive Secretary, Prof. Idris Bugaje, is under investigation by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). In a statement issued on Thursday, the NBTE described the report as “orchestrated by some staff of the NBTE who were being investigated for unwholesome practices and corruption.” The statement further clarified the accreditation process, explaining that cash advances were traditionally provided to staff for physical accreditation. The NBTE emphasised that all financial activities related to this process were thoroughly audited. NBTE also denied any wrongdoing or violations of…

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed recent reports claiming that 3,907 firearms are missing from its armouries, clarifying that these claims are misleading. In a statement on Thursday, Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, explained that the allegations stem from a 2019 audit report by the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation, which found that 3,907 arms were “unaccounted for,” not “missing,” as reported. Adejobi further explained that discrepancies during audits may occur due to weapons being assigned to officers for operational purposes. He also acknowledged that some firearms were lost during attacks on police formations, particularly during…