Conversations on the Impacts of Private Universities on Public Universities in Africa (Part 3)
By Toyin Falola This conference was a gathering of progressivists. While planning for the conference, we invited a unique composition of participants because our aims were not as commonly seen elsewhere. We were quick to realise that for the conference to have the effects we expect and hope it would have, there needed to […]
APC Loses Key Members to ADC in Ekiti
The political fortunes of the All Progressives Congress (APC), further dwindled Wednesday, as scores of its strong members converged in Ado, Ekiti State capital, to declare loyalty for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Deputy National Chairman of the ADC, Dr Bamidele Ajadi, who was on hand to receive the defecting politicians, hailed the move and […]
FG Lifts Suspension on Twitter
The federal government has approved the lifting of the suspension placed on the operations of the micro-blogging site, Twitter in Nigeria This was disclosed by the National Information Technology(NITDA) in a statement issued on Tuesday, adding that the lifting will be effective from midnight Janaury 13 2022. The statement signed by Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director-general, […]
Conversations on the Impacts of Private Universities on Public Universities in Africa (Part Two)
By Toyin Falola Of all the superstructures that hold the evolution and development of a society, the education sector accounts for a wholesome characterisation of civilisations and cultures. This was the basis of the conference conveyed by the University of Texas at Austin, funded by the Carnegie Corporation. The overall goal is to redefine the […]
BREAKING: Former Oyo Governor, Alao Akala , Dies At 71
A former governor of Oyo State, Otunba Christopher Alao Akala is dead. The politician and chieftain of All Progressives Congress(APC) was said to have died on Wednesday morning in Ogbomoso. The cause of his death is yet to be ascertained as of the time of filing this report. He was the governor of the state, […]
COVID: Nigeria Records 422 New Cases , One Death
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 422 new cases of coronavirus and one death. The public health agency announced this in its daily update on Tuesday. According to the agency the new cases were recorded from 14 states and the federal capital territory( FCT) The center said the Rivers States topped the […]
Iheanacho Stunner Sinks Salah’s Egypt
This was the eighth meeting of the Super Eagles and the Pharaohs in the flagship African tournament and three-time Cup of Nations champions Nigeria have won four and drawn two. Nigeria succeeded after a troubled build-up in which German coach Gernot Rohr was fired following an unimpressive World Cup qualifying run and former national star […]
Kaffy Confirms Separation from Husband, Joseph
Nigerian choreographer, Kafayat Shafay, professionally known as Kaffy, has opened up about her separation from her husband, Joseph Ameh, after ten years of marriage. The singer confirmed this in the latest edition of her podcast. Kaffy said she left her ex-husband so that they can go grow individually, adding that their destinies did not align. […]
NDLEA Arrests Instagram Comedian, De- General
Officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a popular Instagram skit maker, Sunday Joshua popularly known as De-General. According to a statement by the Agency, the comedian was arrested following the raid of a notorious drug joint at Orchid Estate, Lekki area of Lagos State. The statement added that illicit drugs […]
BREAKING: Former Nigerian Leader, Shonekan Is Dead
Former Nigerian Leader, Chief Ernest Shonekan has died. Shonekan who headed the Interim National Government that succeeded the junta of General Ibrahim Babangida, died in Lagos at the age of 85. More to follow…
