COVID-19: Lockdown averted 5.8 million infections in Nigeria, Researchers say
As Nigeria grapples with rising infections caused by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, a team of international public health researchers have revealed that the lockdown and restrictions imposed in the country between March and May 2020 may have averted not less than 5.8 million infections. The team of researchers drawn from […]
A CONVERSATION WITH PRESIDENT KUFOUR
By Toyin Falola It was a privilege for me to have met his Excellency when he was in power—first in England, then in Accra, and later in Kumasi. I was also later invited to review a book on some gifts he received while he was in public service and to write a blurb. Alas! […]
A disgraceful exit to a dishonorable man
By Toyin Falola “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” Proverbs 16:18 (NIVUK) Like myself, many concluded four years ago that this con man, Donald Trump, whose name is now approaching that of Judas Iscariot in infamy, would be kicked out of the White House after just a term. Even before […]
A CONVERSATION WITH SEGUN ODEGBAMI PART 2
Mathematical 7 Goes on Stage: Segun Odegbami, Abeokuta, and the Making of “Ayinla” by Tunde Kelani Kelani and Odegbami ABEOKUTA: THE PATH TO “AYINLA” By Toyin Falola Without Abeokuta, Kelani’s movie on Ayinla Omowura would not have been possible. Segun Odegbami describes the connections thus: Abeokuta provided all the ingredients that created […]
A CONVERSATION WITH PROFESSOR KENNETH HARROW PART 3:
AFRICAN FILM: VIEWING A POSTMODERN EPISODE Son, brother, husband, colleague, teacher, mentor, friend Titles good enough even for the best of us On this occasion have fallen short Of expressing our deepest gratitude In recognition of such aptitude Devoted to a yearning multitude So, we come bearing ovation From Yaoundé, Dakar, and Ouagadougou […]
The KUKAH OFFENCE and ONGOING OFFENSIVES
By Wole Soyinka The timing of Rev Father Kukah’s Christmas message, and the ensuing offensives could not be more fortuitous, seeing that it comes at a time when a world powerful nation, still reeling from an unprecedented assault on her corporate definition, is now poised to set, at the very least, a symbolic seal […]
The early birds of arts
By Olayinka Oyegbile Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now ― Alan Lakein There is nothing like good planning. But how does good planning start? It starts by planning early because if you do, there are guarantees that if anything would go wrong […]
NAFDAC to approve COVID-19 vaccine before use, says DG
The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, has warned Nigerians not to take any COVID-19 vaccine except the ones approved by the agency. About 20 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines are being expected in the country soon. Speaking at a media briefing on Friday, […]
Covid-19: Lagos College of Medicine shut
The Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) has been shut down after some students and officials tested positive for COVID-19. The Students Union in a statement said it was mandated by the provost to direct all students to evacuate the hostel and isolate themselves at home for two weeks effective from Friday. The union […]
FIRSTBANK introduces Virtual Payment Card
First of Bank of Nigeria Limited has launched the Virtual Payment card. It is a Naira denominated debit card and digital representation of the plastic debit card. The card is designed to be linked to either a customer’s operative account or wallet account. The FirstBank Virtual Payment Card is a suitable alternative to […]
