Oxford begins first human trial of new Lassa Fever vaccine
The global fight against Lassa fever has recorded another breakthrough as the Oxford Vaccine Group administered the first dose of a new Lassa fever vaccine to a volunteer in the United Kingdom. The event, announced online on Thursday, took place in Oxford through the Oxford Vaccine Group, a unit of the University of Oxford’s Department […]
NAWOJ asks Nigerians to report gender-based, digital violence
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kwara Chapter, has urged Nigerians to report any form of perceived Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and technology-assisted violence to the nearest authorities. The Chairperson of NAWOJ, Hajia Bashirat Ayantola, made the call on Thursday in Ilorin while speaking at a one-day sensitisation programme marking the 16 Days of Activism […]
Tinubu swears in five Perm Secs, chairman, members of NPC
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday in Abuja, swore in five permanent secretaries and the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr Aminu Yusuf. The ceremony took place during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Among the permanent secretaries sworn in were Dr John Chidiebere Ezeamama (Imo State), Ibrahim Abdulkarim Ozi (Nasarawa State), and Dr […]
New Ideas from Emmanuel Alayande University of Education
By Toyin Falola When Professor Akin Alao requested to see me in Ibadan on November 27th, 2025, I expected a social interaction. No. He came in his capacity as the Dean of the Faculty of Arts of Emmanuel Alayande University, Oyo. The new initiatives were well articulated, and we joined the Vice-Chancellor on the phone, […]
Front-of-Package Labels: A Vital Tool for a Healthier Nigeria!
By Bukola Olukemi-Odele Nigeria is grappling with a rising tide of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and hypertension. These illnesses are often closely tied to unhealthy diets, particularly the excessive consumption of processed and packaged foods high in sugar, sodium (salt), and saturated fats. The widespread availability, affordability, and aggressive marketing of […]
Tinubu nominates Gen Musa as Defence Minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence. In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu conveyed General Musa’s nomination as the successor to Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who resigned on Monday. General Musa, 58, is a distinguished soldier who served as Chief of Defence Staff […]
Professor Siyan Oyeweso, 1961-2025: Our drum has been soaked in rainwater By Toyin Falola 3 AM, Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Morning came heavy, like the ancient drums soaked in rainwater. A morning that refused to rise, a dawn that dimmed its own light, as if the sky knew a custodian of memory had gone. News […]
LASU matriculates 14,893, warns against cultism, hooliganism
The Lagos State University (LASU) on Monday matriculated 14,893 students, with a vow to decisively deal with anyone found to be in cultism or any other vices. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, made this known while addressing the students during their matriculation ceremony at the university’s main campus, Ojo. She said that […]
Tinubu nominates 32 additional ambassadors
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent the names of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, days after he sent the first batch of three names. In two separate letters to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu asked the Senate to consider and confirm expeditiously 15 nominees as career ambassadors and 17 nominees […]
Be creative and daring, Falola tells African universities
Professor Toyin Falola has challenged African universities to be bold and daring in fashioning curriculum that would change the system of learning and be relevant to the world at large. Speaking at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, the Jacob and Frances Sanger Mossiker Chair in the Humanities at the University […]
