Stop fee hike, commercialization of education, CAPPA tells government
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has condemned the recent hike in school fees across public universities in the country, saying they are outrageous and unconscionable. In a statement issued in Lagos, the group said that this disheartening trend is not just a knife in the back of poor students […]
The West and the Hypocrisy of Democracy
By Toyin Falola Western deception has been with Africa forever: 1493: Pope Alexander VI issued a papal bull, “Inter Caetera,” proclaiming the right of Spain and Portugal to enslave Africans and own the land. They were subjects. They stole your people and your land. 1885: Africa was a Dark Continent. It required colonization to […]
Tinubu celebrates wife @63
President Bola Tinubu has described his wife, First Lady Oluremi, as a strong pillar in his journey to success. In a personal message, the president said he had enjoyed the delight of family, political and business life with the First Lady. “My trusted partner in every venture, and the one special person who […]
Delta Assembly tasks govt on rising prostitution, drug abuse
The Delta House of Assembly has passed a resolution urging the State Government to take drastic measures against rising cases of drug abuse and prostitution in the state. This followed the adoption of a motion by Mrs Bridget Anyafulu (PDP-Oshimili South) at the plenary in Asaba. Presenting the motion, Anyafulu decried rising cases of […]
BREAKING: Dead doctor didn’t work for 72-hour, says LUTH
The management of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, has denied allegations that one of its house officers, Dr Michael Umoh, died after a 72-hour call. This is contained in a statement issued by LUTH management team in Lagos on Thursday. According to it, “LUTH management understands the fact that the family of Dr […]
Full text: President Tinubu’s First Statement at UN General Assembly
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, September 20, delivered his first statement at the on-going 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. In his address, Tinubu called on global institutions, other nations and private sector actors to see African development as a priority. STATEMENT DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR […]
A – Z of Ibadan Achievements
By Toyin Falola I am glad to accept the invitation of the Ibadan Descendant Union, the Dallas Branch, celebrating its 25th anniversary on September 23rd, 2023. As the Keynote Speaker, my topic was not imposed on me. In the spirit of the occasion and speaking to city fellows, I know I must be in […]
Sanwo-Olu Invites DSS To Join Investigation on Mohbad’s Death
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos, has invited the operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) to join in the ongoing investigation into the death of Mohbad. The fast-rising singer died on September 12 and was buried the next day However, his death has continued to generate some controversies on social media. On Monday, […]
Aguoru @ 50
By Toyin Falola Numerous people have graced the academic system but not many made indelible marks while in service. It is not the case that those in the latter category did not want to contribute ideas that would transform the activities of the educational system. More often than not, their inability to make enduring marks […]
Achebean Studies: A Tribute and A Syllabus
By Toyin Falola On September 29 and 30, 2023, some of the most prominent names in the field of African literature will present papers at the Chinua Achebe International Symposium, which also doubles as the 10th memorial celebration of the late sage and central figure of African literature. There will be poetry reading, […]
