By Alade Adisa The Governing Council of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has suspended its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina, following allegations of sexual harassment made by a senior university official, Engineer Folasade Adebayo. The suspension was confirmed in a statement on Monday by the university’s Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council, Mr. Mufutau A. Ibrahim. The statement reads in part: “The Governing Council of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti…

An unnamed student at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Distant Learning Centre, has reportedly died after being electrocuted while retrieving a ball from a compound in Moro, Osun State. According to eyewitnesses, the incident happened on Saturday evening in a private hostel located along the Moro/Ife route. The deceased had reportedly gone to the compound next to the one where he lived to retrieve a ball and after retrieving the…

By Alade Adisa Acting Vice Chancellors, Rectors, and Provosts of federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education can no longer aspire to become substantive heads of such institutions, the Federal Government has said. The government’s position is contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja. The move, aimed at strengthening integrity in the selection of Vice Chancellors, Rectors, and Provosts, became necessary, according…

Twin brothers, Busoye Opegbemi Matthias and Busoye Tolulope Matthew have made history at the prestigious University of Ibadan (UI) as they both graduated with first-class degrees and the same CGPA of 3.94/4.00 from the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering. In this rare academic feat, the brothers not only achieved academic excellence but also stood out as the best graduating students in both their department and faculty for the 2023/2024…

Itatiaia, RJ – Raphael Bruno, a multi-talented writer and actor hailing from Itatiaia, Rio de Janeiro, has added yet another title to his growing literary portfolio with the release of his latest digital book. A resident of the exclusive neighborhood of Penedo, Bruno has authored an impressive 124 literary works, many of which have been sold both in Brazil and internationally. The author’s latest digital creation, released in January 2025,…

By Alade Adisa Professor Lateef Babatunde Ayeleru, a renowned scholar of French and former Director-General/CEO of the Nigeria French Language Village (NFLV), recently concluded his five-year tenure at the inter-university centre based in Ajara, Badagry. In this exclusive interview with New Daily Prime, he reflects on the achievements, challenges, and the untapped potential of the French language in Nigeria. Has the vision for setting up the Nigeria French Language Village…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has declared a state of emergency on public schools across the state, citing their deplorable conditions as unacceptable. During an inspection tour of some schools in Ikpoba-Okha and Egor Local Government Areas of Edo South Senatorial District, the governor expressed deep concern over the dilapidated state of facilities in urban schools, emphasising that Edo children deserve a better learning environment. “I feel very bad about…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to implementing education policies that equip students with practical skills and prepare them for real-world challenges. He made this known over the weekend while receiving a delegation from South Korea, led by KOICA Deputy Country Director, Baik Ki-Hyyn, at his office in Ado-Ekiti. The delegation was in the state to conduct an in-depth survey of the Smart School Project. According…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to educational excellence with the commissioning of Ipara Junior College in Majiyagbe, Badagry. Speaking at the event held at the school premises, Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, described the development as a major milestone aligned with the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Developmental Agenda for high-quality and inclusive learning. The governor emphasised his administration’s literacy initiatives,…

By Alade Adisa The federal government’s decision to increase the PTA levy in its unity colleges has sparked outrage among parents, who have expressed disgust over the more than 100 percent increase. In a circular dated March 18, signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Dr. Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, the government announced that the PTA levy would be increased from ₦5,700 to ₦12,000 per term. The circular,…

Sunday mornings are different kinds of strands in the weave of a week. Sunday mornings are a call to consecration, honoring the Maker and Giver of Life. Stereos are blasting worship songs, with listeners humming and singing along to the tunes. For this Sunday, I bring songs from the Western Coast. They are worship songs that dwell on the goodness of God, the grace man has received as well as…

The authorities of Federal Polytechnic Nekede have issued a suspension letter to a lecturer, Mr. Okoroafor Ifeanyichukwu, who assaulted a male student, Mr Chidera for not adhering to his instructions. This action followed the widespread reactions from netizens after a video of the incident went viral, prompting calls for disciplinary action against the lecturer. The management has withdrawn Mr. Ifeanyichukwu from his role as a facilitator at the Technical and…