NCDC’s Ihekweazu gets WHO appointment
Chikwe Ihekweazu, the director-general of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has been appointed as an assistant director-general of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in charge of health emergency intelligence. A statement by Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general, said Ihekweazu will lead the work on strengthening pandemic and epidemic intelligence globally. According to him, the […]
Afolayan’s new film out October 1
Kunle Afolayan’s new feature film is to be released on Netflix on October 1. The celebrated filmmaker’s new film is an adaptation of Sefi Atta’s best-selling novel, Swallow, which he is directing. The screenplay is by the writer. The film will feature Ijeoma Grace Agu, Deyemi Okanlawon, Eniola Badmus, Chioma Akpotha, Kevin Ikeduba, Offiong Anthony […]
Lagos House members visit Tinubu, say APC leader hale and hearty
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, is hale and hearty, members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have said. Some of the members who were led by the Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, said they had lengthy discussions with their host. He said Tinubu was his jovial self and had […]
Adetanwa Odebiyi’s Twisted Love and The Dangers of Favoritism in a Nuclear Family
By Toyin Falola The story of Jacob’s family is a popular tale among religious families, but there is an aspect of the Biblical story of Joseph to which people do not pay attention. There are many aspects to that story, but the one that seemingly gains less attention is Jacob’s favoritism of Joseph […]
A CONVERSATION WITH OMOYELE SOWORE, PART 1
Omoyele Sowore and Today’s Nigeria By Toyin Falola In today’s Nigeria, the subject of national “ideals” and “values” do not feature prominently in the national discourse on nation-building and the improvement of national life. Like nation-building, the subjects of patriotism, nationalism, and national values—justice, fairness, equity, equality, the supremacy of law, sanctity […]
Veteran Nollywood Actor, Victor Olaotan Dies At 69
Veteran Nollywood actor, Victor Olaotan has died at the age of 69. The lead actor of Tinsel, the popular Nigerian soap opera was said to have died on Thursday after a prolonged illness. The 69-year-old actor who is best known for his role as Fred Ade-Williams in the soap opera had been bedridden for five […]
Simon Harry Is New Statistician-General of federation
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Simon Harry as the new Statistician-General of the federation to head the National Bureau of Statistics(NBS). Harry is replacing Kale who second tenure of five years expired on August 16, 2021 This was disclosed in a statement signed by Yunusa Tanka Abdullahi, special adviser, media and communication […]
Ndokwaland: Roadmap to social change and responsive leadership
Utagba Ogbe Grammar School Old Students Association (UGOSA), Kwale Delta State recently explored issues surrounding the incessant flooding in Ndokwaland. In this article, KINGSLEY DIKE, a Foreign Affairs Reporter with The Guardian Newspapers and retired United States Army Intelligence Analyst argues that the problem of flooding in Ndokwaland is exacerbated by unresponsive leadership. It is […]
A CONVERSATION WITH DR. OBADIAH MAILAFIA, PART 5
Dr. Obadiah Mailafia on Nigeria’s Plague of Policymaking By Toyin Falola Several factors contribute to the condition a country or a state finds itself. Some of these factors include the beliefs and values of a nation-state’s people, its economic strength, population, and government. One other seemingly less considered factor is a […]
A CONVERSATION WITH DR. OBADIAH MAILAFIA, PART 4
Dr. Obadiah Mailafia on the Parameters of a Failing State (This is the second report on the interview with Dr. Obadiah Mailafia on August 15, 2021. Well-attended, the number of live audiences was 1.3 million on six platforms. For part of the transcript, see Facebook https://fb.watch/7q9qf8tqEd/ Or YouTube: https://youtu.be/vskrSktBGJY). By Toyin Falola […]
