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IDÁN

June 2, 2023

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

Canadian Association gives Falola ‘Life Time Achievement Award’

June 2, 2023

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

Akwa Ibom Gov appoints SSG, CPS

May 31, 2023

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

FG shifts date for national award

May 31, 2023

The Federal Government has changed the date for the collection of the National Honour Award for the recipients to yet undisclosed date. Mrs Ibiene Roberts, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Special

Sani retains El-Rufai’s appointees

May 31, 2023

Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved the retention of senior government officials of his predecessor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, to help him run the administration of the state. This

Ama Ata Aidoo, renowned Ghanaian writer dies at 81

May 31, 2023

Renowned Ghanaian poet and author Ama Ata Aidoo has died. She was 81. She died after a brief illness, according to a statement by her family today. The prolific writer

Buhari: Four Unforgivable Sins

May 31, 2023

By Toyin Falola Life and everything within it are transient, including power and authority. What started with hopes and high expectations in 2015 has come to an end, bringing with

World No Tobacco Day: CAPPA seeks support for farmers to grow food crops

May 30, 2023

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on governments across the country to provide support for farmers to boost agricultural production. Speaking at an event to herald

Magashi lauds Armed Forces for defending Nigeria’s territorial integrity

May 30, 2023

Former Minister of Defence Retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, has hailed the Armed Forces for standing firm in defence of the nation. This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday

Olóṣó!

May 30, 2023

By Toyin Falola Life is trade by barter! We use what we have to get what we want. Even our Daddy GOs, Oyedepo and Adeboye, collect money from us before

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