Alleged fraud: Court admits oil magnate, Akintoye, to N500m bail
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, admitted Mr. Akindele Akintoye, founder and Chairman of Platform Capital Investment Partners Limited, to a N500 million bail with two sureties in like sum. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, held that though he was not unmindful of the serious nature of the offence preferred against the […]
Prof Nuhu Yaqub, 1951 to 2025: The Departure of a Great Man
By Toyin Falola December 8, 2024: Professor Nuhu Yaqub was with us in Abuja, in the company of great minds—Jibrin Ibrahim, Yakubu Ochefu, Chris Ogbogbo, Aisha Maikudi, Chido Onuma, Tunji Olaopa, Paul and Paula Edeh, Adagio, Okello Oculi, John Odah and many more. We did a mini-seminar on Jibrin Ibrahim. I invited Nuhu Yaqub to […]
We Listen, We Don’t Judge
By Toyin Falola I bring you greetings from Lagos. As a street slogan collector, I have many new ones, but my favourite so far is: We listen, We don’t judge! Over the years, human communities have significantly transformed in many aspects to suit the times and the needs of their people. We have seen various […]
Toyin Falola At 72: The Conscience of the Nation
By Serges Kamga One of the most important yet demanding jobs in life is teaching and writing. Teachers, by virtue of their calling, foster the right to education and shoulder the responsibility of transmitting values and information to the learners who are believed to become the leaders of tomorrow. Teaching is difficult generally because it […]
Prof Babafemi Badejo: An icon of icons
By Toyin Falola People’s journey in life differs for fundamental reasons. First, every individual has specific God-given responsibilities to fulfill in the land of the living, and for that reason, they are imbued with fitting characteristics with which they would navigate the jungle of life where they exist. Second, humans have a body of history […]
Mozambique: President Nyusi’s State of Emergency Proposal Faces Backlash
Stakeholders have faulted Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi‘s controversial proposal to declare a nationwide state of emergency to curb the escalating violence and widespread destruction following October’s national election. Mozambique, a Portuguese-speaking country located in southeastern Africa, is currently grappling with a severe security crisis that has seen escalating violence and widespread destruction. In recent weeks, […]
Fire kills husband,wife, grandson in Ibadan
A fire incident has claimed the lives of a husband, his wife and their grandson which affected a storey building at Ori-Eru, Idikan area of Ibadan. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the fire incident occurred in the early hours of Friday. Mr Yemi Akinyinka, General Manager Oyo State Fire Services Agency, made […]
Tinubu felicitates with Olaopa at 65
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated political scientist, public administrator and Federal Civil Service Commission Chairman, Prof. Tunji Olaopa as he clocks the milestone 65 years today, Friday, December 20, 2024. A reputable intellectual and advocate of public service reforms and institutional strengthening, Olaopa rose to the zenith of his civil service career. Before retiring, he served as […]
Women lawyers seek speedy justice for Ibadan funfair victims
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Oyo State has called for speedy investigation and the discharge of justice to victims and survivors of Wednesday’s funfair tragedy in Ibadan. FIDA state chairperson, Mrs Ademubowale Adelabu, directed the call to the Oyo State Government in a statement issued in Ibadan on Friday. The News Agency of […]
Press corps honours Agric minister
The Senate Press Corps of the National Assembly has honoured the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, with the “Award of Excellence for strategic synergy for good governance” Receiving the award, at NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja, on Monday, December 16, 2024, an elated Dr. Sabi Abdullahi thanked members of the Press […]
