Shettima, Diri, others to discuss economy/security as editors meet
*Amuka, Osoba, Obaigbena, Aigbogun, others to address media’s challenges Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, Minister of Budget & Economic Planning, Atiku Abubakar Bagudu; and Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris and others are to lead conversation on economy and security, as the 20th edition of All Nigeria Editors Conference […]
Can democracy work in Nigeria?
By Toyin Falola It is an honor to have been invited to give the 2024 Convocation Lecture at Koladaisi University, Ibadan, on Thursday, December 7, 2024. I chose to speak to the project of advancing Nigeria’s future. I do not address the two practical platforms: can federalism work? Can democracy work? In this piece, I […]
‘Agbako’ Charles Olumo, dies at 101
Veteran actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo or Agbako, is dead. According to a statement by the president of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) , Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin on Instagram on Thursday, he died on October 31, 2024. He wrote, “#tampanglobal announces the passing […]
Brig-General Benjamin Maja Adekunle… the illustrious (Akinkanju) war commander
By Olayinka Oyegbile, PhD A lecture presented at the inaugural 10th anniversary of Brig- Gen Benjamin Maja Adekunle at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso Oyo State, on September 18, 2024. The lecture was organized by the Family of the late war hero in his honour. The man, the myth, and the reality Gen. […]
Reforming Higher Education in Africa
By Toyin Falola On November 4, 2024, I will address the faculty and students of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria, on the future of higher education. My gratitude goes to Professor Biodun Ogunyemi, who facilitated the invitation. Last May, we assembled a competent and courageous team of educators in Kenya to offer […]
Fortification of Ultra-Processed Foods: When More Becomes Harmful
By Bukola Olukemi-Odele and Humphrey Ukeaja Throughout history, human survival has greatly depended on sourcing, preparing, and consuming different kinds of food. Food is the third basic need of man after air and water. It supplies our bodies with nutrients for growth, tissue repair, maintenance, and the regulation of vital processes. Food is not just […]
What is African Ancestral Studies?
By Toyin Falola My decision to write this piece could not have come more opportune. First, I gave four well-received lectures in Ghana on African Ancestral Studies and the variety of knowledge connected with them. Its intellectual demonstration was applied to land, politics, and festivals. The set of these papers will be upgraded into a […]
Kola Daisi and the University
By Toyin Falola Chief Kola Daisi is widely recognized as a prominent industrialist of his era. The Chief has been a prosperous entrepreneur for decades. As a philanthropist, he constructed a university to influence the lives and communities of those who value education. He has repeatedly narrated how his modest origins ignited his passion for […]
President issues new directives on reduction in cost of governance
President Bola Tinubu has restricted Ministers, Ministers of State, and Heads of Agencies of the Federal Government to a maximum of three vehicles in their official convoys. No additional vehicles will be assigned to them for movement. The cost-cutting measure was announced today in a statement by the President. In January this year, President Tinubu […]
Tinubu commiserates with NNPC over helicopter crash
President Bola Tinubu has directed an intensification of search and rescue for passengers of the ill-fated helicopter that crashed into the Atlantic near Bonny Finima on Thursday in Port-Harcourt. The helicopter, operated by East Winds Aviation and registered as 5NBQG, was hired by NNPC Limited to ferry some contract staff to the NNPC facility FPSO—NUIMS […]
