Author: New Daily Prime

By Alade Adisa The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has said the federal government will kill public tertiary institutions and education in the country with its proposal to phase out the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, by 2030.According to the union, such a proposal would not only make futile all the efforts put into setting up the Fund, but would also take tertiary education out of the reach of the poor.The position of the union was made known to New Daily Prime by the National President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, while reacting to the provisions of some sections in the…

A Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, Dr Moses Mafowosofo, has advised those suffering from erectile dysfunction to seek medical and psychological attention fast to rebuild their confidence.Mafowosofo, a Co-founder of M2 Specialist Hospital, made the call yesterday during an interview with journalists in Lagos.He added that erectile dysfunction could create a huge psychological problem on patients with regard to sexual activities.He said that many patients with erectile dysfunction had fear of initiating sex.The consultant said that erectile dysfunction could attack self-confidence.“What we have seen in most patients is that when they start medication, they tend to get their confidence back,” he…

A Broadcast journalist and Chairman of Agidigbo 88.7 FM, Ibadan, Oyo State, Oriyomi Hamzat, has been reportedly hospitalised following a stampede at a funfair that claimed multiple lives. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the tragic incident occurred during a children’s Christmas party organised by Queen Naomi Silekunola Ogunwusi, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife. According to a source who requested anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the matter, Oriyomi has remained unconscious since yesterday, overwhelmed by the shock of the tragic incident. The source further disclosed that he is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed…

Israel’s military yesterday launched deadly strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen j,ust hours after the Iran-backed militant group’s latest attack on Israel.Nine people were killed and three others injured in Israeli airstrikes on a port and oil facility near the capital Sanaa, said Nasruddin Amer, deputy head of the Houthi media office, in a post on X.Earlier, Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV said the Israeli strikes targeted the Heyzaz and Dhahban power stations near the capital, and the Hodeidah port and Ras Isa oil facility.Israel’s military said the airstrikes were retaliation for Houthi missile and drone attacks on Israel over the past…

The State House has earmarked a significant portion of the 2025 budget for various expenditures, including N15.09 billion for the purchase of tyres for bulletproof vehicles, Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs), operational vehicles, and plain cars. Additionally, N5.49 billion has been proposed for the annual maintenance of the Presidential Villa. These details were made public in the newly released 2025 Appropriation Bill, presented by the Budget Office of the Federation on Thursday, December 19. The bill was introduced by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday as part of his administration’s ambitious N49.70 trillion spending plan, titled the “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace,…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas, and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Additionally, the service has introduced zero per cent import duty on these products. This decision is in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to improving Nigeria’s investment climate and increasing domestic gas utilization. The announcement was made by the NCS’s National Public Relations Officer, Mr. Abdullahi Maiwada, in a statement issued on Wednesday. In the statement, the NCS explained that, under the Presidential Gas for Growth Initiative, fiscal incentives were…

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), is expected to meet with the Senate today (Thursday) to review the Tax Reform Bills sent by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly. In light of the widespread controversy surrounding the tax reform bills, particularly with resistance from the North, President Tinubu had called for calm and instructed the Attorney General to engage with the National Assembly to resolve the contentious issues. In response, the Senate established a panel to meet with the Attorney General for discussions on the matter. However, the proposed meeting had been…

Elder statesman and Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has stated that the ongoing debates around President Bola Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills will only be resolved through a comprehensive restructuring of Nigeria. Clark argued that the disagreements regarding the tax reforms could be addressed if the country underwent restructuring, adopted a new constitution, or returned to the 1963 Republican Constitution. In a statement released on Wednesday, the former National Commissioner for Information emphasized that the controversies surrounding the tax reforms underscore the urgent need for a full and detailed review of Nigeria’s fiscal federalism. He called for political consensus-building among stakeholders…

The Federal Government has announced a strategic shift towards the renewable energy sector to address energy access challenges and enhance supply to critical sectors such as education, health, agriculture, rural communities, and transportation. The move is part of efforts to meet the energy needs of millions of Nigerians, particularly in rural areas. A key component of this initiative is the deployment of mini-grids through the e-HEART project, which aims to solve energy access issues in rural communities. The project is expected to benefit over 80 million Nigerians, who are currently without electricity, and help in creating sustainable local economies while…

The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere, has expressed its pride and admiration for Ademola Lookman following his recent accolade as the African Player of the Year. The organisation lauded the 27-year-old for his achievement, his inspiring speech, and his exemplary conduct during the Confederation of African Football (CAF) award ceremony in Morocco on Monday, December 16. In a statement issued by Afenifere’s National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, in Ibadan, Oyo State, the group congratulated Lookman on his success, marking his entry into the ranks of Nigerians who have won the prestigious award in recent years. “Afenifere is proud of…