Former BigBrother Naija Star, Rico Swavey Is Dead
A former Big Brother Nigeria star, Rico Swavey is dead. Swavey’s death was confirmed by his former colleague Alex Unusual in a post on Twitter on Thursday morning “This was not what we agreed Rico. Rest in peace,” she wrote in the terse post. This was not what we agreed Rico. Rest In Peace #ricoswavey. […]
Agenda 2044: Transforming the African University College of Communications
By Toyin Falola Transformation does not always imply that what existed was bad; sometimes, it is about scaling to a higher level, creating bigger missions, and envisioning a more elaborate future. The African University College of Communications (AUCC) is a model higher institution that has proven that an African educational institution can devise its mission […]
Africa Water Week kicks off
*Says no to water commodification African governments have been urged to uphold the human right to water as its obligation and ensure they make access to water easy for the population across the continent. Speaking at the opening of the Africa Week of Action against water privatisation, 2022, the Executive Director of Corporate Accountability […]
ICT Growth: Stakeholders Task Nigerians on Emerging Technologies
By Patrick Aigbokhan Stakeholders in the country’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector have charged Nigerians to brace up for the disruptions occasioned by the emergence of modern technologies, especially now that the country is on the verge of experiencing the Fifth Generation (5G) network commercial services. The stakeholders spoke during a panel session at […]
African Communities kick Against Water Privatisation
As Water Week kicks off Local communities across Africa have kicked against attempts by governments to privatise water and take it beyond the reach of impacted communities. The communities in Nigeria, Mozambique, Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon, Kenya, Gabon, Uganda, and a host of other African countries are making this their focal demand as they mark the […]
Former PDP National Chairman, Vincent Ogbulafor Is Dead
A Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Vincent Ogbulafor is dead. Ogbulafor reportedly died on Thursday night in Canada at the age of 73. He is from Olokoro, in Umuahia South local government of Abia State. The former chairman was born on May 24, 1949. Ogbulafor was first PDP’s National Secretary […]
Folashade Ogunsola Emerges UNILAG VC
A professor of microbiology, Folasade Ogunsola has emerged as the Vice Chancellor of University of Lagos (UNILAG) Ogunsola became the 13th and first female of VC of the institution for the first time in the last 60years The professor is expected to succeed the outgoing VC , , Prof Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, whose five-year single term […]
Campuses Must Reopen!
By Toyin Falola I call the deaf by his name he hears me, but I claim I’m being ignored and shamed; I count stones on the streets put them in different pots to heat. Done, I assume, and ready to eat But in my rage, I soon chew, and it breaks my teeth. […]
Annie Ernaux wins the 2022 Nobel Prize in literature
The 2022 Nobel prize in literature has been awarded to Annie Ernaux, a French author whose works are mostly autobiographical. The committee cited her work “for the courage and clinical acuity with which she uncovers the roots, estrangements and collective restraints of personal memory”. Ernaux had been among the favourites to win the prize. […]
Nigeria At 62: Osinbajo Group Tasks Students on Patriotism, Loyalty
School seeks VP’s help to fix dilapidated building, equip Science laboratory A group loyal to the Vice President, the Osinbajo Grassroots Organization( OGO), has called on younger Nigerians, particularly students, to keep the faith in the future of the nation by embracing the virtues of patriotism and loyalty. National Convener of the […]
