Epe community demand access to potable water
*Rejects privatization plan The people of Epe have called on the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to ensure the community gets safe, clean and affordable potable water. In a letter sent to their representative in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mustainu Abiodun Tobun, the community called on the state government to […]
Court Convicts Peter Obi’s Campaign DG, Okupe For Money Laundering
The federal high court sitting in Abuja on Monday has convicted Doyin Okupe, former Senior Special Assistant on Media to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and current Director General of Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the Labour Party for breaching the Money Laundering Act. In the ruling delivered by Justice Ijeome Ojukwu stated that Okupe is guilty […]
FROM PRESIDENTS TO SOLDIERS TO NATIONS
Musikilu Mojeed, The Letterman (A Review, Part 2) BY TOYIN FALOLA The second part of the review of The Letterman focuses on the series of letters written by Chief Olusegun Obasanjo to presidents, regional leaders, nations, and even military men. These letters are more critical and were either Obasanjo’s responses or observations on […]
The Ripple Effects of Underfunding in Nigeria’s Higher Education Sector
By Toyin Falola Today Monday, December 19, 2022, I am a guest of Osun State University, where I am delivering the Fourth Prince Tunde Ponnle Annual Lecture. The management of the University was careful to choose a subject dear to my heart: the funding of higher education in the context of global practices. I am […]
BREAKING: Argentina Beat France 4-2 To Win 2022 FIFA World Cup
Argentina defeated France 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup . Lionel Messi ,scored twice and France striker Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick to finish 3-3 after extra time at the Lusail Stadium More to follow…
Army council promotes 122 to Major, Brigadier General ranks
Army council promotes 122 to Major, Brigadier General ranks The Army Council has approved the promotion of 122 senior officers to the ranks of Major General and Brigadier General in recognition of their meritorious service to the nation. The promotion, comprising of 52 brigadier generals to the rank of major general and 70 […]
Honouring Professor Akinjide Osuntokun
(A review of Africa and the Challenge of Underdevelopment: A Festschrift in Honour of Akinjide Osuntokun) By Toyin Falola On April 25, 2022, I confessed my desire for the personality and achievements of Professor Akinjide Osuntokun on the celebration of his eightieth birthday in a piece published by Tribune: https://tribuneonlineng.com/opinion-professor-akinjide-osuntokun-at-80-the-tour-de-force-life/. I stated that Osuntokun’s life […]
Osinbajo asks NIPSS to brainstorm on food security, climate change
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies(NIPSS) to plan, interpret and predict trends on food security, technology, climate change and other related phenomena. Osinbajo said on Thursday at the Presidential Villa while inaugurating the newly constituted 11-man Board of Trustees of the NIPSS Endowment Fund, chaired by […]
Army council promotes 122 to Major, Brigadier General ranks
The Army Council has approved the promotion of 122 senior officers to the ranks of Major General and Brigadier General in recognition of their meritorious service to the nation. The promotion, comprising of 52 brigadier generals to the rank of major general and 70 colonels to the rank of brigadier general respectively, was approved […]
Nigeria’s Ambassador To Spain, Seriki Is Dead
The Nigerian ambassador to Spain, Demola Seriki is dead. His death was confirmed in a statement signed by children on Thursday. According to the children, the former minister died on Thursday , December 15 surrounded by his family. “It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude to Almighty Allah that we announce the loss of […]
