Indigenous knowledge critical in education curriculum, says Falola
Toyin Falola, a professor of History, University of Texas, Austin, U.S. on Monday said that indigenous practices and beliefs should be exposed to scientific investigations in Nigeria’s education curriculum, rather than being dismissed. He stated this while delivering the 54th convocation lecture of the University of Lagos, with the theme, ‘Decolonising African Higher Education for […]
Fire incident renders 120 homeless in Ilorin
A fire incident, which occurred at at Megida Onikanhun Compound, Edun Isale, Ilorin South Local Government, had left 120 persons homeless, razing 44 Rooms of a building and a mosque. This is contained in a statement by the Head of Department of Media and Publicity of the fire department, Hassan Adekunle, on Monday in Ilorin. […]
Tanker, loaded with petrol, falls in Ile-Ife, spews fuel
A tanker loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, fell on Monday along Fajuyi Road, close to Ilesa motor park in Ile-Ife, Oyo State. The petrol tanker, said to belong to BOVAS filling station, was going to Moore Area to offload its content when it suddenly fell. When a News Agency of […]
Ex-minister, one other in EFCC net over alleged N3.6bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former Minister of Commerce and Industry, Charles Ugwuh, over an alleged conspiracy and fraud to the tune of N3.6 billion. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday that Ugwuh was arrested alongside Chief Geoffrey Ekenma on Jan. […]
FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria gets new MD
FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc has appointed Roger Adou as the Managing Director, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Ore Famurewa, Executive Director, Corporate Communications, made the disclosure in a statement on Monday in Lagos. According to the statement, Adou will report to Ali Khan, President, Middle East, Pakistan and Africa Business Group (MEPA), and will be based […]
The University of Lagos 54th Convocation Address
BY Toyin Falola To have the opportunity to address the University of Lagos on January 10, 2024, is a revered honour. However, what is more important is the necessity of the topic and the influence of the same on the epistemological and structural makeup of African society. Education and knowledge are the fundamental pillars of […]
Israelis strike to mark 100 days of Gaza war
Hundreds of Israeli companies went on strike for 100 minutes on Sunday as a sign of solidarity with more than 130 hostages still being held in the Gaza Strip. They were responding to a call by the Israeli umbrella organisation of trade unions, Histadrut, to mark 100 days since the start of the Gaza war […]
Houthi official vows to make Yemen ‘graveyard’ for the U.S.
A leading member of the Iranian-backed Houthi movement has threatened to turn Yemen into a “graveyard” for the United States, following the latest U.S. airstrikes on Houthi targets. “Yemen’s leaders, armed forces, and people are fully prepared to enter a direct and all-out war with the Great Satan to defend Palestine,” Ali al-Qahoum said in […]
Vacant slot: Federal High Court transfers Justice Lifu to Abuja
The Federal High Court has transferred Justice Peter Lifu Odo from Lagos to the Abuja division of the court.Justice Lifu will occupy the space left vacant following the elevation of Justice A.R. Mohammed to the Court of Appeal.Justice Mohammed will fill the Sharia slot on the appellate court bench.In a notice dated Thursday, January 11, […]
Culture minister congratulates new heads of agencies, urges them to deliver on mandate
Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, has congratulated the newly appointed heads of agencies under the ministry and urged them to deliver diligently on their mandate to make the sector vibrant. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minister ‘s message was conveyed in a statement by her Special Assistant […]
