If Nigeria Finally Breaks up by Simon Kolawole
Nigeria, a country of roughly 250 ethnic groups arbitrarily coupled together by the British colonialists in 1914, is mired in an “existential crisis”, probably like never before. Apart from the north, it seems every other part wants out. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), under the leadership of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has long declared its […]
TAMPAN Suspends Yomi Fabiyi Indefinitely Over ‘Oko Iyabo’ Movie
The Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) has suspended popular Yoruba actor, Yomi Fabiyi, indefinitely, over the release of his controversial movie, ‘Oko Iyabo’. Fabiyi’s suspension was announced in a statement issued by the association on Friday, saying its Ethics, Conflict and Resolution found him guilty of professional misconduct and unethical […]
PHOTOS: Synagogue Founder, Pastor TB Joshua Laid To Rest
The founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations(SCOAN), Prophet Tunji Balogun Joshua being laid to rest on Friday in Lagos. The cleric passed away on June 5 at the age of 57.
Mayor of Johannesburg Dies of Coronavirus
The mayor of Johannesburg, South Africa, Geoff Makhubo has died of Coronavirus. The spokesman of the city, Mlimandlela Ndamase said Makhubo was hospitalized after testing positive for the virus in June. He said the mayor later succumbed to the virus He was 53 years old. According to South Africa’s Sunday Times, Eunice Mgcina, acting executive […]
WE MUST KEEP TALKING: FEMALE VOICES IN NIGERIAN POLITICS
By Toyin Falola Ayisha Osori, Ibijoke Faborode, Nseabasi Ufot, Chiedo Nwankwor, and Ireti Bakare-Yusuf will have a vibrant conversation on women in Nigerian politics on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Expected to be rich in outstanding statements, the access to it is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83593109980. Here, I provide the context to one of the most important conversations […]
A CONVERSATION WITH DR. BISI ADELEYE-FAYEMI, PART 3
(This is the second of three reports on the interview conducted with Dr. Adeleye-Fayemi on June 27, 2021) For its entire recording, see https://fb.watch/6oxK6nvXx7/) Dr. BISI ADELEYE-FAYEMI ON MARGINALIZING FEMININITY By Toyin Falola Would we still consider the feminist slogan sometimes credited to Carol Hanisch, “the personal is political”, relevant in the 2021 […]
A CONVERSATION WITH DR. BISI ADELEYE-FAYEMI, PART 2
(This is the first of three reports on the interview conducted with Dr. Adeleye-Fayemi on June 27, 2021). For its entire recording, see https://fb.watch/6oxK6nvXx7/) Dr. Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi and the Institutionalization of Feminist Power By Toyin Falola Contentions have always emerged whenever the concept of feminism pops up in intellectual or political […]
Civil Society Rejects Petroleum Industry Bill
*Says it is anti-people A coalition of civil society groups on Wednesday roundly condemned and rejected the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) as proposed by the Senate and House of Representatives. The Bill is one of the oldest and most contentious Bills since the country returned to democracy in 1999. It was introduced to the legislature […]
Police Commission Declines Promotion of Magu To AIG
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has declined the promotion of former acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) , Ibrahim Magu to the position of assistant inspector -general of police(AIG). This was disclosed in a statement issued by the commission spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani on Thursday. According to Ani, the decision was taken at […]
Minister Says Nigerian Airlines Are Owning FG $37b
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika says Nigerian airlines are owning federal agencies to the tune of $37 billion Sirika stated this during the weekly ministerial press briefing organized by the presidential communication team at the presidential villa, Abuja, noting that the debt is owed to agencies including the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), […]
