Africa

Thoughts on identity

June 26, 2026

By Temitope Fagunwa Book Review (A review of Toyin Falola’s African Identities: Absence, Loss, and the Quest for Self-Definition, Pan-African University Press, Austin/Ibadan, 2026. 544

Police rescue two from Rivers building collapse

June 25, 2026

The Police Command in Rivers has confirmed that two persons are rescued from the collapsed three-storey building under construction along Odili Road in Port Harcourt. The incident occurred on

Nollywood actress survives motorbike accident during movie set

June 25, 2026

Nollywood actress, Omeche Oko, has been hospitalised after surviving a motorcycle accident on a movie set with his colleague, Michael, a few days before her birthday. The renowned actress

Türkiye partners NiDCOM to strengthen migration relations

June 25, 2026

The Presidency of Migration Management of Türkiye has sought collaboration with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) to facilitate the voluntary return and reintegration of undocumented Nigerians. The commitment

Africa must build resilience against AI-driven cyber threats, ECA declares

June 25, 2026

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has called on African countries to strengthen cyber security systems and build resilience against emerging threats associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Brain drain requires balanced brain gain solution, says Sambo

June 25, 2026

The President of the Nigerian Academy of Science, Prof. Abubakar Sambo, said brain drain remains a highly challenging issue that requires balanced national solutions through exploring brain gain. He

State police bill: IPAC, ex-lawmaker hail Senate, urge speedy implementation

June 25, 2026

Stakeholders in Lagos have hailed Senate’s passage of the State Police Bill, describing it as a decisive step toward fixing Nigeria’s security challenges. The Senate on Wednesday passed the

A Review of African Identities: Absence, Loss, and the Quest for Self-Definition

June 25, 2026

By Oluwafunminiyi Wasiu Raheem In the past week, waves of immigration protests have been encountered in some parts of the world. Nowhere has this been very conspicuous

Gowon’s memoir: A rendezvous with living history

June 24, 2026

The study of History is the beginning of wisdom – Jean Bodin By Olayinka Oyegbile (A review of My Life of Duty & Allegiance, Yakubu Gowon, Havilah Group. Lagos,

Customs succession gaps worry MAAN

June 24, 2026

The Maritime Arbitrators Association of Nigeria (MAAN) has raised concerns over succession gaps in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The association warned that weak leadership transition planning could

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