A bill seeking to convert the Yaba College of Technology in Lagos State into a full-fledged university has scaled the second reading in the Senate, marking a significant step toward upgrading the institution’s academic status.
The proposed legislation, titled a ‘Bill for an Act to establish the Yaba Federal University of Technology and Vocational Studies, Lagos State’, was debated today during plenary.
Leading the debate, the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, noted that the upgrade of the polytechnic to a university had already received presidential approval, and the bill aimed to give it full legislative backing.
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According to Bamidele, the proposed university would offer a broad range of academic programs with a focus on technical and vocational education in line with national development goals.
“This bill represents a bold step in Nigeria’s push for accessible, modern education tailored to the demands of a 21st-century economy. It will provide facilities for learning, encourage research with a focus on technical fields, and be open to all Nigerians, regardless of background,” he said.
EXCLUSIVE: The Celebrity Traitors line-up has now been announced by the BBC after former the Traitors star Paul Gorton spoke to the Mirror about the show at the BAFTAs recently
The Traitors star Paul Gorton spoke to the Mirror about the upcoming celebrity version of the show
The Traitors star Paul Gorton has teased what fans should expect from the celebrity version of the BBC show.. He’s also shared his advice for those taking part in the star-studded spin-off, which has finally announced its line-up tonight.
Paul, now 37, appeared in the second series of the hit BBC show, which aired last year, as a Traitor. Amid his scheming in the role, he was considered a reality TV “villain” by viewers, and the tables eventually turned on him when he was banished by his co-stars more than halfway through.
A host of celebrities are now set to follow in the footsteps of past contestants like Paul on the Celebrity Traitors, which will be released later this year. The Mirror spoke to him about the spin-off on the red carpet of the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises on Sunday.
Sharing his advice for the cast, he said: “You’ve gotta be cut-throat, you’ve gotta be brutal and you’ve got to stab people in the back.” Paul went on to tease at the awards ceremony in London: “They’re like the best three things you can do, right? And then you’ll either win or you’ll have a lot of fun.”
Asked if he expects the dynamic to be different among celebrities, Paul told us that he expects to see a different side to the contestants than their usual TV appearances. He also expressed hope that the show is “absolute chaos”.
The Traitors star Paul Gorton spoke to the Mirror about the upcoming celebrity version whilst at the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises(Image: Getty Images for BAFTA)
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He said: “I think you’re gonna see the people that you’re used to seeing on tele all the time doing like really naughty, bad things. Because we always see them in like a nice guise, whereas you can’t be nice in the Traitors – whether you’re a Faithful or whether you’re a Traitor.” Paul concluded by telling us: “Whatever happens, I hope it’s absolute chaos!”
Since our interview with Paul – who said that he didn’t know who the cast were – the BBC has announced the line-up for the Celebrity Traitors. The 19 celebrities who will compete on the show have been revealed this evening.
Comedian Alan Carr, singer-songwriter Cat Burns, actor Celia Imrie and singer Charlotte Church are all part of the line-up. Presenter Clare Balding, filmmaker David Olusoga and former rugby union player Joe Marler are also in it.
It has revealed that comedian Joe Wilkinson, presenters Jonathan Ross and Kate Garraway, as well as comedian Lucy Beaumont are among the other contestants. The line-up also features actors Mark Bonnar and Nick Mohammed.
The line-up for the Celebrity Traitors, which features 19 contestants, has been announced by the BBC tonight(Image: BBC/PA Wire)
Content creator Niko Omilana, singer-songwriter Paloma Faith and actor Ruth Codd will be on the show too. The remaining three contestants are presenter Stephen Fry, EastEnders star Tameka Empson and Olympian Tom Daley.
It’s been announced that the nine-part Celebrity Traitors will be released through BBC One and BBC iPlayer this autumn. The celebrities will compete in the hope of winning a cash prize of up to £100,000 for a charity of their choice.
Host Claudia Winkleman said: “We’re incredibly lucky these brilliant people have said yes. I’d love to say we’ll take it easy on them and they’ll just wander round the castle and eat toast for a couple of weeks but that would be a lie.”
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Elevate your garden this spring with a stylish firepit that’s the perfect place to curl up with friends and family on long summer evenings – and right now, it’s 60% less
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This Black Large Circular Outdoor Garden Heater Fire Pit Bowl has £60 off(Image: Debenhams)
This garden firepit is a must-have for creating a warm and inviting outdoor space. Perfect for cosy gatherings, roasting marshmallows, or simply enjoying a relaxing evening, it is sure to enhance any patio, garden, or backyard setup.
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With an efficient heat output, this firepit provides warmth for cool evenings, making outdoor spaces enjoyable year-round. Whether you’re using wood, charcoal or gas fuel, this fire pit has you covered. Choose between a traditional wood-burning fire pit or a gas-powered option for convenience, keeping you cosy when the temperatures drop in the evening.
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Normally retailing for £99.99, Debenhams shoppers can now add one of these stylish firepits to their garden for the majorly reduced price of £39.99 while this offer lasts.
British number two Emma Raducanu will play one final tournament before the French Open after being handed a wildcard in Strasbourg.
Raducanu, ranked 49th in the world, won three consecutive clay-court matches for the first time in her career at the Italian Open before defeat by world number three Coco Gauff in the last 16 on Monday.
It was thought her run in Rome would be her last tournament before heading to Roland Garros for this year’s second major, which begins on 25 May.
The 22-year-old, however, will make her debut at the Internationaux de Strasbourg, which starts on Monday.
The tournament posted on X on Tuesday: “A new Grand Slam champion will step on to the clay courts of the #IS25: Emma RADUCANU!”
