Nigeria not relegated to observer status, says Mathematical Olympiad
The National Mathematical Centre (NMC) has dismissed claims that Nigeria was relegated to observer status by the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), describing the report as false and misleading. This is contained in a statement on Saturday in Abuja by the Controller, Information and Public Relations of the centre, Mr Onyekachi Njoku. He said Nigeria’s […]
Rescue of Oyo teachers, pupils signal renewed push against insecurity, Oyebamiji declares
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the Osun State Aug. 15 election, Bola Oyebamiji, has described the rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State as heartwarming. Oyebamiji, in a statement on Saturday in Osogbo, said the development underscored the Federal Government’s commitment to safeguarding lives […]
Ooni commends Tinubu, security personnel over release of abducted Oyo pupils, teacher
s The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has commended President Bola Tinubu, the Oyo State Government and Nigeria’s security personnel for the successful rescue of the school children and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ile-Ife by […]
NELFUND debunks fake upkeep suspension notice
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has dismissed as fake a social media document claiming that upkeep allowances under the Federal Government’s Student Loan Scheme for the 2025/2026 academic session were suspended. The Fund said the document, dated July 10 and attributed to its Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, did […]
Shettima’s re-nomination, roadmap to APC’s victory in 2027, says Representative
A member of the House of Representatives Aminu Jaji (APC-Zamfara), has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his re-nomination as running mate to President Bola Tinubu. In a statement issued in Gusau on Saturday, Jaji, who is also the Chairman, House Committee on Ecological Fund, described Shettima’s re-nomination as a wise decision. The lawmaker, […]
Oyo kidnap: NSCDC boss lauds resilience, professionalism of rescue team
Dr Ahmed Audi, Commandant General (CG), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commended the resilience and professionalism by the rescue team of the abducted Oyo pupils and teachers. This is contained in a statement by NSCDC Public Relations Officer (PRO), Babawale Afolabi, on Saturday in Abuja. Audi recalled that 44 students and […]
Why Mythologies Matter
By Toyin Falola I am happy to deliver the lecture to inaugurate the Alaafin Institute of Yoruba Studies at Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. I had previously commended the University for this initiative: https://toyinfalolanetwork.org/new-ideas-from-emmanuel-alayande-university-of-education/ I will be speaking on mythologies, to take an aspect from their larger theme […]
Tinubu approves upgrade of Fed Polytechnic Nasarawa, to specialised federal university
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa State, into the Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology. The upgrade is in line with President Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening technical education, developing human capital, and unlocking Nigeria’s vast solid minerals potential. The approval followed a proposal by Senator Ahmed […]
PROFESSOR WILHELMINA J. KALU AT 80
By Toyin Falola Human society is interesting. It is interesting because of its dual nature. Above and below, loud and silent, outspoken and reserved. These dynamics have significantly marked how certain individuals are perceived and accorded respect and a place within society. As mentioned above, some personalities command attention through noise, and there […]
Oriire 46: Oyo says rescue is victory for principled leadership
The Oyo State Government has described the rescue of the pupils and teachers abducted on May 15 in Oriire Local Government Area, as a victory for resilience and principled leadership. This is contained in a statement issued in Ibadan on Friday by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mr Dotun Oyelade. He said […]
