Prof Nosiru Oyedele Ashiru: An activist scholar
By Toyin Falola Every time I pen a portrait for an individual, my mind races through the moments that made the individual one befitting of my words. Over the years, I have not faltered or failed in giving the right persons the support for the valuable contributions they have made to make our societies […]
African waterways and waterbodies: A research agenda
By Toyin Falola In listening to the papers presented at the conference on waterways and the mobility assets and access in Dakar, I offer in this piece my final reflections on a successful conference. The study of African waterbodies continues to evolve, especially in the contemporary era, as a reflection of the […]
African Historiography and Diaspora Studies: The Influence of Prof Julius Adekunle
By Toyin Falola I am delighted to congratulate Professor Julius Adekunle for receiving the 2026 Kwame Nkrumah Award for Service to Pan-Africanism from the University of Texas at Austin. The award goes to an African who has contributed in veritable ways to the realisation of the vision of African unity and development both at home […]
Oyo pledges commitment to global excellence as LAUTECH graduates 10,223
₦650m approved for Campus Development in Iseyin The Oyo State Government has restated its commitment to sustaining strategic reforms and investments that will further elevate the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, into a globally competitive centre of excellence in innovation, research, and development. Speaking at the 18th Convocation of the […]
Before cyber insurgents discredit Ekiti Guber poll
By Wole Olujobi The subterfuge is here. After a long lull in the game of trickery by election playmakers in the nation’s political chessboard, Nigeria is back again in the loop of astounding round of assorted blackmail to hector innocent fellows and the entire system into the dustbins of infamy over the offence […]
Tinubu swears in Muttaqha Rabe Darma as Minister
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Dr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma as Minister of Housing and Urban Development. He replaced Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, who was said to have resigned two days ago. Darma was confirmed by the Senate yesterday. President Tinubu, at the short ceremony at the State House, congratulated Dr Darma for coming on board […]
Aiyedatiwa’s leadership has boosted APC’s fortunes in Ondo, party chieftain declares
Mr Richard Olomofe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, has lauded Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa for strengthening the party’s electoral fortunes ahead of the 2027 general elections. Olomofe, a House of Representatives aspirant for Owo/Ose Federal Constituency, made the remark on Friday during a ward tour in Idoani, Ose Local […]
Military pledges fair trial for 36 alleged coup suspects
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Friday said the General Court-Martial inaugurated to try 36 serving military personnel over alleged mutiny and breaches of national security will ensure a fair, impartial and transparent trial. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, on Friday in Abuja. He said the […]
Court adjourns Yahaya Bello’s trial until May 6
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday adjourned the alleged money laundering case filed against former Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi State until May 6 for continuation of trial. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the hearing to allow the former governor’s lawyer, Joseph Daudu, SAN, continue with the cross-examination of EFCC’s 12 prosecution witness […]
Kaduna pilgrims’ agency begins airlift May 14
The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has said the first batch of intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj will depart Nigeria on May 14. This is contained in a statement issued on Friday in Kaduna by the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Malam Ibrahim Datti. Datti said the date marked the commencement of airlift operations […]
