Tinubu congratulates Sanwo-Olu, Ali Baba on 60th birthday
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and ace Comedian Alibaba Akpobome on attaining the age of 60. Sanwo-Olu attained 60 June 25 while Ali Baba was on June 24, 2025. Governor Sanwo-Olu, the sixth democratically elected Governor of Lagos State, began his political career under President Tinubu’s mentorship. His extensive […]
Tinubu hosts Queen of Denmark, seeks cooperation on livestock development, education
President Bola Tinubu has emphasised the importance of expanding Nigeria’s dairy and livestock economy, noting that with the country’s growing population, the sector holds enormous potential for job creation, rural development, and food security. The President spoke on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja, while receiving Queen Mary Elizabeth of Denmark, who is visiting Nigeria […]
Power, Education, and Change in Africa
By Toyin Falola It is a privilege to have received the opportunity to give the first distinguished lecture at Karl Kumm University at Vom under the leadership of Professor Audu Nanven Gambo. It was such an exciting moment for the entire student body and the entire management. Thank you. The modern debate on the evolution […]
Language, Culture, and Media in Africa: The Legacy of Professor Abiodun Salawu
By Toyin Falola At dawn, a voice spoke from the corners of a desolate hut: “Let’s promote our tongues.” The heritage of the talking drum, preaching Yoruba to all and sundry must endure. Abiodun is a custodian of culture Like Salawu, we should preserve our heritage. The beauty of the Zulu language should spread across […]
Leading Rwandan opposition politician arrested
Leading Rwandan opposition politician Victoire Ingabire has been arrested on accusations of attempting to incite unrest, the country’s top investigative authority said. The Rwanda Investigation Bureau said on Friday her arrest was linked to a plot in which nine people, including a well-known YouTube star, are accused of plotting to overthrow the government. This is […]
Tinubu Lauds Uba Sani, pledges more support
*Confers CFR National Honour on Col. Dangiwa Umar President Bola Tinubu Thursday in Kaduna State, commended the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, for leading the process of restoration of peace, and harmony in the state. The President, who was on an official visit to the state, inaugurated the Institute of Vocational Training and […]
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James Ogude on Ngugi wa Thiong’o
By Toyin Falola For Ngugi and his intellectual ballistics―the ones he launched against oppressors of the state―contexts matter. Men of courage in his time armed themselves with sufficient knowledge and the courage to dare the devil and organized their resistance struggles in ways that ordinarily conscripted anyone with a flair for liberation and emancipation. In […]
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Tinubu in Benue: Tor Tiv says president has capacity to restore permanent peace
Prof. James Ayatse, the Tor Tiv, has said President Bola Tinubu has the capacity to restore permanent peace in Nigeria and Benue in particular. The monarch stated this on Wednesday in Makurdi at a town hall meeting with Tinubu following the recent killings of more than 200 persons in an attack on Yelwata community in […]
