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 Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited all the suspended chairpersons of the 18 LGAs in Edo state. The governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo reportedly submitted a petition to the commission, accusing the 18 LGA chairpersons of not paying workers’ salaries for two months. An insider in EFCC said the petition also alleged that the chairpersons diverted the funds meant for workers’ salaries for October and November…

As part of efforts to alleviate the economic hardship caused by the removal of the petrol subsidy, the House of Representatives has decided to present the sum of N704.91 million to President Bola Tinubu on December 31, 2024, for the benefit of vulnerable Nigerians. The decision was driven by the lawmakers’ resolution on July 18 to slash their salaries by 50 percent for six months and give to poor Nigerians…

The organizers of the Miss Nigeria pageant have named Rita Dominic, a renowned actress and advocate for change, as the Chairman of the Miss Nigeria Board, signaling a pivotal shift in the nation’s cultural and societal representation. They announced that this development is part of their mission to redefine the prestigious event as a platform for empowering women and fostering purpose-driven leadership. The actress’ appointment comes as the 45th Miss…

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has said that the suspension of Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Edo State was illegal and unconstitutional. Speaking to journalists in Abuja yesterday, Fagbemi stressed that removing from office or suspending any elected LG official in the country is the prerogative of Councilors in the said LGA. The AG said his…

Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has stated that some Nigerians abused him and rained curses on him and his family over the tax reform bills. Spoke during an event for the presentation of the report of a technical committee set up by the League of Northern Democrats (LND) to review the controversial tax reform bills on Thursday in Abuja, Oyedele, however said he…

A bomb explosion has shaken the Bassa Community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, leaving one person dead and four others injured. The unfortunate incident occurred early yesterday morning as the victims were on their way to their farms. Among the injured, three individuals suffered severe injuries, including shattered legs, and are currently receiving medical care at a government hospital. Ahmed Almustapha, a resident of the area, confirmed…

Former President Muhammadu Buhari, through his aide, has reacted to the recent revocation of lands by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, clarifying that the affected land does not belong to him. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that parcels of land linked to Buhari, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and others,…

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of former Ooni of Ife’s ex-wife, Naomi Silekunola; the Principal of Islamic High School, Ibadan, Fasasi Abdulahi; and six others in connection with the tragic stampede that claimed multiple young lives during a funfair in Ibadan on Wednesday. Silekunola, identified as the primary sponsor of the event, is among those under investigation. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the…

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…

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…

With few days to Christmas, the mood at some decorations and gift items stores in Ibadan ,yesterday cannot be described as encouraging. Basic Christmas decorations have become very expensive as sellers complain of low patronage while buyers lament their reduced purchasing power. At the popular Dugbe Market, middle aged lady,who identified herself as Ashabi, and sells Christmas decorations, said she now begs and uses various wooing tactics to persuade prospective…