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Concerns are arising among stakeholders in the education sector due to the increasing number of tertiary institutions in the country. This comes in the wake of reports that the National Assembly is contemplating the creation of 32 Federal Colleges of Education, 11 Federal Colleges of Agriculture, and five Federal Polytechnics. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, disclosed that the Green Chamber has received and considered 962 bills, 500 motions, and 153 petitions in six months, indicating a potential rise in the number of federal-owned universities to 99.
Currently, Nigeria has 52 federal universities, 63 state universities, and 147 private universities. The Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities (COPSUN) has cautioned against the proliferation of universities, urging both federal and state governments to enhance funding and improve the welfare of university workers instead of establishing new institutions. Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has also expressed concerns, highlighting issues such as the lack of a funding template and problematic government methods of appointment and recruitment in state-owned universities.
ASUU leaders, including the National President Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke and UniAbuja ASUU Chairman Dr. Kasim Umaru, have criticized the National Assembly for sponsoring bills to create more universities. They argue that existing universities are already underfunded, and the focus should be on improving conditions rather than creating additional institutions. Dr. Umaru specifically urged the government to ban the creation of public universities and set stringent conditions for state governments, ensuring they have the financial capacity to run a university for five years before accessing funds from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). Other ASUU representatives, including Stanley Ogoun and Prof. Gbolahan Bolarin, echoed similar sentiments, calling for an urgent amendment of the National Universities Commission Act to curb indiscriminate establishment of new universities without adequate funding.
Convicted billionaire kidnapper Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, also known as Evans, and his co-accused Joseph Emeka, have requested a plea bargain in their high-profile kidnapping case.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the State lead counsel, Mr. Yusuf Sule, disclosed the plea bargain request to the court on Thursday during the case’s call for re-arraignment. The case is being heard by Justice Adenike Cokers of the Ikeja High Court.
Evans and Emeka were scheduled to be re-arraigned on an amended five-count charge, including murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit felony to wit: kidnapping, and attempted murder.
Sule informed the court, “The case was for re-arraignment, but I am aware that the defendants have applied for a plea.”
The prosecutor also noted that the plea bargain terms are being reviewed by the Attorney-General of Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN).
Peruvian Health Minister Cesar Vasquez has classified transgender, non-binary, and intersex individuals as mentally ill.
On May 10, Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, Health Minister Cesar Vasquez, and Minister of Economy and Finance Arista Arbildo signed a decree. This decree states that transsexualism, dual-role transvestism, gender identity disorder in childhood, other gender identity disorders, and egodystonic sexual orientation are all categorized as mental health problems.
Cesar Vasquez explained that the decree was necessary for Peru’s public health services to ensure comprehensive medical attention for mental health issues.
The decree has sparked outrage among the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) community, which has labeled it discriminatory.
A medical researcher at Lima’s Scientific University of the South noted that although the decree might have been well-intentioned, it shows a lack of understanding of complex LGBT issues and potentially opens the door to conversion therapy.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has singled out captain Bruno Fernandes as the only senior player the club should retain at Old Trafford this summer.
Rooney urged the Red Devils to conduct a major clear-out of players during the summer transfer window.
This recommendation follows Fernandes’ key role in Manchester United’s crucial 3-2 victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
Speaking to Sky Sports (via United in Focus), Rooney stated:
“He is the one player with quality and fight in him. I would keep the young players and Bruno, but all the other players need to go. There has to be a massive clear-out. It’s not going to happen in one year, but over the next couple of years.”
He added, “To compete with Man City, Liverpool, and Arsenal, they need better players.”
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