President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran Nollywood actor, Richard Francis Duru, extending his heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, fans and
By Ganiu Bamgbose There are scholars who spend their lives studying society, those who interpret society for the benefit of others, and those who make scholarship an
A new study has been recently published to show that Yoruba communities shared pottery technology across regional and stylistic boundaries in southwestern Nigeria between 1590 and 1725. According to
The recent trend in fashion has taken elegance, poise, style, and class to a new level of creativity and innovation in clothing, and Nigeria’s distinct position in this industry
The 2026 MUSON Festival is to kick off with the presentation of two plays. It is the first time in the 30 years of the festival that such
By Toyin Falola The creation of the Adeleke University Toyin Falola Annual Lecture (AUToFAL) means more than the name of a scholarly project. It marks the beginning of a
By Toyin Falola Tinwo Fatoki, Ọmọ Ìbàdàn Your name rises where the talking drum speaks. The hills receive it, The courtyards return it in praise. A great tree falls—
By Toyin Falola I was impressed by the youth-dominated audience that attended my lecture on October 6, 2026, on archives hosted by the G.A.S. Foundation in Lagos, as part
By Toyin Falola History is not remembered in only one way. A community with history survives through holding onto the traditions it inherited, knowing who its ancestors are, the
By Toyin Falola It is a privilege to have been invited to give a scholarly lecture on Professor Tunde Babawale at a well-attended virtual celebration to mark his birthday
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