Salute to Falola, the foremost African Historian for winning Lifetime Achievement Award
By Olusola Ogunnubi On Wednesday, May 31st, 2023, US-based Nigerian renowned historian, Professor Toyin Falola, was awarded the distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award by the Canadian Association of African Studies (CAAS) for his contributions to African Studies. The entire hall was full of elevation, and the side talk was that this was one of the best […]
Danbazau becomes “Jagunmolu” of Ede on June 7
The Timi of Ede land, Oba Munirudeen Lawal, will confer on Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (rtd), former Chief of Army Staff the title of ”Jagunmolu” (meaning someone who has fought and overcome) of Ede land. This is contained in a statement by the Chairman Planning Committee, Prof. Tajudeen Akanji, in Ile-Ife. Akanji said that the coronation, […]
Online publishers set agenda for Tinubu
The Abuja Online Publishers Forum (AOPF) has advised the Bola Tinubu administration to roll out urgent palliative measures nationwide to cushion the negative effects of the current economic crisis. The Forum, in a letter to congratulate Tinubu and jointly signed by its Chairman, Martins Odiete, and Secretary, Shola Akingboye, said such palliative measures must be […]
10th Assembly: Coalition demands inclusion of women as principal officers
A coalition of 20 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has urged members-elect to include women as principal officers in the 10th National Assembly. The coalition, at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday also demanded that women should occupy top offices, and should have “Grade A” committees to chair. The Coordinator, Gender Technical Unit (GTU), Ms […]
I’ll be Speaker come June 13, says Tajudeen Abbas
The All Progressives Congress “anointed candidates” for the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker for the 10th House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and Benjamin Kalu on Thursday met behind closed doors with President Bola Tinubu. The meeting, held at the Presidential Villa Abuja, came on the heels of the inauguration of the 10th leadership of […]
IDÁN
By Toyin Falola “Idán no dey read but Idán de pass.” “Idán no dey work but Idán dey eat.” “Idán no dey stress himself.” “Idán no dey talk but na idán dey make sense pass.” “Idán fit dey sick, but idán no go die.“ “Idán no dey watch car for road, na cars dey […]
Between a bookfair and a cook-a-thon
By Olayinka Oyegbile He enjoys true leisure has time to improve his soul’s estate – Henry David Thoreau In life, the choices we make define us and the company we keep says a lot about us and what we care about. From May 10-13, 2023, book lovers and stakeholders in the industry gathered […]
Canadian Association gives Falola ‘Life Time Achievement Award’
The Canadian Association of African Studies (CAAS) has awarded a ‘Life Time Achievement Award’ to Prof Toyin Falola of the University of Texas at Austin, USA. The award was bestowed on the respected professor of humanities as a recognition of his “exceptional contributions, unwavering dedication, and profound impact on the field of African Studies in […]
NNPCL unfolds new fuel price
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has raised the pump prices of petrol (PMS) by over 200 per cent bringing the price of fuel to between N488 and N557 per litre. A new pricing template purportedly sent to marketers by the NNPCL management to oil marketers late yesterday directed that the new price adjustment […]
Akwa Ibom Gov appoints SSG, CPS
Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has appointed Mr Enobong Uwah, as the Secretary to the State Government. According to a statement by Dr Nathaniel Adiakpan, Permanent Secretary, Government House in Uyo on Tuesday, Uwa’s appointment takes immediate effect. The statement also announced the appointments of Mr Ekerete Udoh, as the Chief Press Secretary, […]
