ÀDÁN: LET THE POOR LIVE!
By Toyin Falola I must first confess that the feeble-minded do not have any business with leadership, and when Nigeria is put in context, it takes some extraordinary human or individuals to lead the country outstandingly. So, we may cut Bola Ahmed Tinubu (aka BAT) some slack in the coming months. Let him “cook,” and […]
First Muslim Hajj pilgrimage without COVID-19 restrictions begins
Thousands of Muslim pilgrims have started the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, the first without any restrictions since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. According to official figures, up to 1.6 million people arrived from abroad alone, while two million pilgrims are expected in total. The pandemic forced a downsizing of the annual […]
Shettima decorates new Ag Customs C-G, Adeniyi
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday decorated the newly appointed acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Olusola Abiola, Director Information, Office of the Vice President, in a statement in Abuja, said the ceremony was witnessed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi […]
Court remands Skit maker “Trinity” for alleged sexual exploitation
A Family Court sitting at Iyaganku, Ibadan, on Monday, ordered the remand of a skit maker, Maruf Abdullahi, popularly known as “Trinity”, in Agodi correctional facility over alleged sexual exploitation of a 10-year-old girl. The court also arraigned Isiaka Ahmed, 40, and his wife, Rofiat, 29, who are parents of the victim on two-count charge […]
World Communication Library on fire: Where is Professor Lai Oso?
By Aondover Eric Msughter It has been difficult for me to script this tribute with respect to a distinguished and accomplished scholar, Professor Lai Oso. The shocking news with the caption “Renowned Communication Professor, Lai Oso, is Dead” literarily sent me to a coma. Haaaa! Prof. Oso now been referred to in the past; I still cannot comprehend it!! […]
Lóri Rọ́
By Toyin Falola I am surprised you don’t know that my father owns the Cocoa House in Ibadan. My brother just bid to buy the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos. We will soon change the name of British Airways to Oduduwa Air, and we don’t have to call it an Airline since we own all […]
Akinfeleye, others mourn Oso
Communication scholars have described the passage of Prof. Lai Oso as a colossal loss and a calamity not only for Nigeria but also for Africa and the world. Oso, a Professor of Mass Communication at the School of Communication, Lagos State University, died at the age of 67 in a fatal accident on Saturday, while […]
Kano Assembly confirms nominees as commissioners
Kano State House of Assembly on Thursday confirmed 17 commissioner-nominees whose names were forwarded earlier by Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf. The governor had on June 20 forwarded the list of nominees to the house for screening and confirmation. The Speaker, Ismail Falgore, (NNPP- Rogo), who presided over the plenary, announced the confirmation of the nominees after […]
Samia Nkrumah: Trans-Generational Leadership and Pan-Africanism
By Toyin Falola Samia Nkrumah is a prime example of the nexus between “leaders are born” and “leaders are made”. Born to one of Africa’s most patriotic and visionary leaders, Kwame Nkrumah, it could be said that leadership genes flowed in Samia’s blood from the gestation days. Talent is universal; but the opportunity to use […]
Court sets July 13 to rule in Emefiele’s enforcement of right suit
A FCT High court on Tuesday fixed ruling in the enforcement of fundamental rights suit filed by the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to July 13. Justice Hamza Muazu fixed the date after listening to submissions made by parties in the matter. In his submission, Counsel to Emefiele Joseph […]
