Prof Jide Osuntokun: A Life of Service and Legacy
By Toyin Falola The Noble Academic and Patriot by Ayorinde Omosebi is a biography of Professor Jide Osuntokun chronicling the life of this great historian, diplomat, and educator who has left significant marks across Nigeria’s academic and political landscape. In a careful reading of this biography, it is seen that important aspects of his life, […]
Northern Senators’ Forum applauds Tinubu for ordering release of protesters
The Northern Senators’ Forum on Tuesday applauded President Bola Tinubu for showing leadership in ordering the release of minors arrested and detained during the #EndBadGovernance protests. The Chairman of the forum, Sen. Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, indicated this in a statement in Abuja. He said the President’s decision was a demonstration of his commitment to protecting the […]
CSOs present 21 recommendations on electoral reforms to National Assembly
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), has presented its Citizens Memorandum on Electoral Reforms to the National Assembly’s Joint Committee on Electoral Matters on improving Nigeria’s electoral legal framework. This was contained in a statement by Samson Itodo, Executive Director YIAGA Africa on behalf of members of the coalition on Tuesday in Abuja. According […]
Shettima, Diri, others to discuss economy/security as editors meet
*Amuka, Osoba, Obaigbena, Aigbogun, others to address media’s challenges Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, Minister of Budget & Economic Planning, Atiku Abubakar Bagudu; and Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris and others are to lead conversation on economy and security, as the 20th edition of All Nigeria Editors Conference […]
Can democracy work in Nigeria?
By Toyin Falola It is an honor to have been invited to give the 2024 Convocation Lecture at Koladaisi University, Ibadan, on Thursday, December 7, 2024. I chose to speak to the project of advancing Nigeria’s future. I do not address the two practical platforms: can federalism work? Can democracy work? In this piece, I […]
‘Agbako’ Charles Olumo, dies at 101
Veteran actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo or Agbako, is dead. According to a statement by the president of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) , Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin on Instagram on Thursday, he died on October 31, 2024. He wrote, “#tampanglobal announces the passing […]
Reforming Higher Education in Africa
By Toyin Falola On November 4, 2024, I will address the faculty and students of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria, on the future of higher education. My gratitude goes to Professor Biodun Ogunyemi, who facilitated the invitation. Last May, we assembled a competent and courageous team of educators in Kenya to offer […]
What is African Ancestral Studies?
By Toyin Falola My decision to write this piece could not have come more opportune. First, I gave four well-received lectures in Ghana on African Ancestral Studies and the variety of knowledge connected with them. Its intellectual demonstration was applied to land, politics, and festivals. The set of these papers will be upgraded into a […]
Kola Daisi and the University
By Toyin Falola Chief Kola Daisi is widely recognized as a prominent industrialist of his era. The Chief has been a prosperous entrepreneur for decades. As a philanthropist, he constructed a university to influence the lives and communities of those who value education. He has repeatedly narrated how his modest origins ignited his passion for […]
President issues new directives on reduction in cost of governance
President Bola Tinubu has restricted Ministers, Ministers of State, and Heads of Agencies of the Federal Government to a maximum of three vehicles in their official convoys. No additional vehicles will be assigned to them for movement. The cost-cutting measure was announced today in a statement by the President. In January this year, President Tinubu […]
