Soyinka@90: Film about arrest, detention to be screened next month A documentary film based on the building on the University of Ibadan campus, where Prof Wole Soyinka was arrested in 1967 during the Nigeria Civil War is to premiere as part of activities marking the Nobel laureate’s 90th birthday in July. The film entitled Ebrohimie […]
Sabelo Ndlovu-Gatsheni at 56: His Impact on Africa’s Knowledge Systems
By Toyin Falola My friend is 55 today. I was discussing with Professor Chris Isike of the University of Pretoria how Professor Sabelo Ndlovu-Gatsheniwill reshape his intellectual future post-decolonial. I argued that it would soon lose steam, but Professor Isike corrected me: the tropes of anti-colonial are endless. I dropped my line of argument. Whether […]
The National Anthem, et cetera
By David Da-Costa Shodeinde © The many, heavy, and grave afflictions which denude the nation will not be off-staged by a goodwill reversal of the national anthem; great symbolism but no substance. An anthem does not fill up the empty stew pot, gleaming, bright, and bare. An anthem does not fill an empty belly. An […]
Prof Wahab Egbewole: An Illumination of Intellect (2)
By Toyin Falola Central to social advancement is a vast constellation of ideas that springs from the knowledge of informed individuals. These ideas are not indiscriminately produced; rather, they are accumulated through dedication and a commitment to improving people’s ideas and transforming their vision. The satisfactory achievement of these goals often leads to people generating […]
Prof Wahab Egbewole: A Mighty Trunk in the Olive Tree of Great Ife
By Toyin Falola Many people know that an Olive Tree is a phraseology that symbolizes reconciliation, friendship and, above all, peace. However, not many understand that the same expression also means light, victory, and prosperity, among other things. Perhaps an Olive Tree was what the founding fathers had in mind when they ascribed the word […]
Professor Amidu Sanni’s Academic Trajectory
By Toyin Falola People’s contributions to human affairs differ in approach and models, but this does not eliminate the fact that the quality of our additions to conversations of advancement cannot be homogenized or generalized, for some people have impregnable influence in changing the human world with their outstanding contributions. Differences in the applicability of […]
New National Anthem captures our being, says NUJ President
The President of the Nigeria Union of Journalist. (NUJ), Chris Iziguzo has that the now new anthem captures the whole core of being Nigerians. He made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. “Look at Nigeria, we have different languages and tribes. This anthem unites us […]
Woman diagnosed with rare condition that makes her appear drunk
A 50-year-old woman who visited hospital seven times with slurred speech and extreme tiredness, only to be discharged with a diagnosis of being drunk, had a rare condition that gave her the appearance of being intoxicated. This happened even after saying she had not been drinking. Called auto-brewery syndrome, the condition sees fungi in the […]
CBN revokes Heritage Bank’s licence
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has announced the revocation of the licence of Heritage Bank Plc with immediate effect. This is according to a statement by Hakama Sidi-Ali, the Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department on Monday in Abuja. He said that the action was in accordance with the apex bank’s mandate to promote a […]
Meeting with Arewa leaders, Tinubu challenges governors to do more for their people
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to state governments to prioritize the needs of local communities by ensuring accountability and effectiveness in the administration of local governments. The President made these remarks on Thursday at a meeting with the leadership of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. “We are running a constitutional democracy. […]
