LIFE CHALLENGES No. 3: BETRAYAL
By Toyin Falola Strangers do not forge the bitterest knife. It sleeps inside the cloth of a familiar shoulder. Ẹni tí mo pè ní ọ̀rẹ́, Ní ó kó iná sí ilé mi. (The one I called a friend. brings fire into my house.) Who fears the leopard? Yet embraces the hyena? Who locks […]
Silent killers on our shelves: Why Nigeria needs nutrient profile models
By Bukola Olukemi-Odele A mother walks into a store to buy a healthy snack for her child. The shelves are stocked with snacks, chocolates, and drinks, all featuring brightly coloured packaging adorned with child-friendly cartoon characters. She picks an item that displays bold nutrition claims, such as “fortified with brain-boosting vitamins for growth […]
State police will strengthen federalism, improve policing, says Magaji
Former Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Muhuyi Magaji, says creating state police will strengthen federalism and improve Nigeria’s security architecture. Magaji, a lawyer and human rights activist, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja while sharing his views on the proposed […]
Lagos to sustain global opportunities for youths, unveils Singapore study tour
The Lagos State Government has said it will continue providing opportunities for youths to thrive globally through leadership development and international exposure initiatives. The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, said this at a media briefing on Monday at the ministry’s conference hall in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Nigeria, others renew push to end GBV through male champions
Nigeria and other West African countries have renewed their commitment to ending Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by empowering male champions and traditional and religious leaders to transform harmful social norms and advance gender equality. The renewed commitment was made at the close-out high-level convening of the Leadership, Engagement, Action and Prevention (LEAP) Project, a Ford […]
Court jails man for stealing items worth N4.7m
An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Monday, sentenced 27-year-old Mohammed Bello, to one year imprisonment for stealing items worth N4.7 million. He was arraigned on May 20 on a three -count charge of conspiracy, unlawful breaking and stealing. He pleaded guilty to the three -count charge. Delivering the judgment, Magistrate Oluwaferanmi Raji sentenced Bello […]
Azaiki named Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Ritman University
Foundation lauds appointment Prof Stephen Sinikiem Azaiki has been named the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Third Governing Council of Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, by the Founder and Visitor of the University, Senator Emmanuel Ibok Essien. Reacting to the appointment, the Azaiki Foundation said the appointment was a fitting recognition of […]
Silent Killers on Our Shelves: Why Nigeria Needs Nutrient Profile Models
“Instead of relying on often-confusing nutrition facts labels at the back of the pack or misleading marketing information, the NPM takes a holistic approach to assess food items. It identifies products that contain injurious amounts of salt, sodium, sugars, unhealthy fats, and other ingredients of concern, highlighting the need for front-of-pack labels that are visible at a glance and easy to comprehend, enabling the consumer to make healthier food choices.” – Olukemi-Odele
The Toyin Falola Masterclass on “Power, Politics, and the African Condition,” University of Lagos, July 2nd, 2026
By Toyin Falola On July 2nd, 2026, the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, will host the Toyin Falola Masterclass on “Power, Politics, and the African Condition.” Africa’s future, it may be argued, will depend less on new leaders but more on new ideas, structures, and institutions. In certain periods, each […]
Expert warns against charging phones while asleep
An electrical safety educator, Mr Patrick Okoye, has advised Nigerians to avoid charging their mobile phones while sleeping, saying that the practice increases the risk of fire outbreaks. He gave the advice during an electrical safety awareness programme on Saturday in Awka, Anambra State. He said placing mobile phones on mattresses, pillows or under […]
