President Bola Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, following the death of his elder brother, Engineer Sunday Makinde. In a statement issued on Monday, the President conveyed his deep sorrow, describing the loss as a “profound sorrow” and offered his sympathy to the Makinde family and the people of Oyo State. With a heavy heart, President Tinubu wrote, “I extend my deepest sympathies to you, your family, and the people of Oyo State on the passing of your beloved elder brother, Engineer Sunday Makinde.” Recognising the pain of losing a loved one,…
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By Alade Adisa The Senate of the Lagos State University, LASU, will today elect a new Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics. The person so elected will replace Prof. Funso Omobitan, whose tenure has expired.The two contestants for the position are Prof. Oseni Taiwo Afisi of the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts; and Prof. Maruf Suraqat Animashaun of the Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Arts.Two were cleared by the Senate of the university to contest the position following the submission of their names by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello.New Daily Prime will keep you updated on the development.
By Alade Adisa Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Congress of University Academics, CONUA, and the National Parent Teacher Association of Nigeria, NAPTAN, have described the over $1.82 billion spent by Nigerians to pay tuition fees in foreign universities in the first nine months of last year as a national embarrassment and an indictment of the university education system in the country.They also called for an investigation into the sources of the incomes of those who paid such money.The leaders of the groups spoke in chats with New Daily Prime through their National Presidents.They were reacting to the data…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged for the preservation and celebration of African cultural heritage, stressing its importance to the continent’s identity. Obasanjo made these remarks on Sunday, January 26, during a luncheon hosted in honour of renowned female drummer, Aralola Olamuyiwa, also known as Ara, at the Green Legacy Resort within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta. Lamenting the relegation of African traditions in favour of Western cultures, Obasanjo stated, “Culture is the totality of who we are. Unfortunately, we have relegated some aspects of our culture to the background—our food, our language, our dress, and so on.” …
The National Association of University Students (NAUS) has condemned the recent 50% tariff hike announced by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). In a press statement, by it’s National Director of Campus Interventions, Comrade Ologe John Oluwatobiloba, he said that the tariff hike “ill-advised” and urged the federal government, and the National Assembly to stop the increase. NAUS strongly believes that this significant increase in tariffs will create an unnecessary financial burden on students and other vulnerable populations who depend on affordable communication services for academic and daily activities. In response to this move, NAUS has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has awarded over N3.2 million in business grants to Corps members in a bid to encourage entrepreneurship and reduce unemployment among Nigerian graduates. The grants were presented as part of an ongoing effort to empower Corps members towards self-employment. Brigadier General YD Ahmed, the NYSC Director General, made the announcement in a statement issued on Sunday, January 26, by the Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu. In his statement, Ahmed reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to partnering with stakeholders to provide empowerment opportunities for Corps members. “As part of my five-point policy…
Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, the former pastor of the City of David Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has emphasised the capital-intensive nature of running a ministry, explaining that tithes are essential to meeting the financial needs of God’s house. Speaking during the church’s second service at Civic Centre on Sunday, Janauary 26, Pastor Iluyomade shared his thoughts on the importance of tithing and offerings, stating: “Ministry costs money—that’s why God said we should bring tithes to ensure the needs of His house are met.” He also noted that offerings should be given in accordance with how God has…
A 32-year-old man, Sunday Abilewa, has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly killing his father, Abu Abilewa, following a dispute over a motorcycle. The incident occurred on December 31, 2024, in the Eberi quarters of Isua Akoko, the headquarters of Akoko South East Local Government Area in Ondo State. According to the police, Sunday had asked his father to buy him a new motorcycle, but the deceased refused. This led to a heated argument between the father and son. In the course of the argument, Sunday allegedly grabbed his father’s neck and strangled him, leading to…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed a significant drop in the mandatory remittance of electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) and the Market Operator (MO) for the first nine months of 2024. The data shows a decline of N156bn in remittances. In the first quarter of 2024, the DisCos were expected to remit N114.12bn, but they managed to pay N110.62bn, which is 96.93% of the required amount. Of this amount, N65.52bn went to NBET, and N45.10bn was allocated to MO, leaving an outstanding balance of N3.50bn. This remittance performance marked an improvement over…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is under intense scrutiny following a series of thefts by some of its operatives, including missing recovered assets such as cash and gold bars. In 2024, at least 27 officers were dismissed for misconduct, with ongoing investigations into the theft of high-value items. The EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, confirmed an internal investigation into allegations involving $400,000, as well as incidents of stolen operational items, including gold bars and cash valued at millions. In the most recent scandal, an officer at the Kaduna zonal office allegedly stole $30,000. The rising trend of theft within…