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Why Mythologies Matter

July 11, 2026

By Toyin Falola I am happy to deliver the lecture to inaugurate the Alaafin Institute of Yoruba Studies at Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, on Tuesday, July 14,

PROFESSOR WILHELMINA J. KALU AT 80

July 10, 2026

By Toyin Falola Human society is interesting. It is interesting because of its dual nature. Above and below, loud and silent, outspoken and reserved. These dynamics have significantly

Oriire 46: Oyo says rescue is victory for principled leadership

July 10, 2026

The Oyo State Government has described the rescue of the pupils and teachers abducted on May 15 in Oriire Local Government Area, as a victory for resilience and principled

The urgent need for therapy after the release of the kidnapped students and teachers of Orire community

July 10, 2026

By Toyin Falola We are blessed that the students and teachers have regained their freedom. The emotional agonies that many of us suffered, especially following the wicked

NIMC, NIPOST partner to strengthen national address system

July 10, 2026

The Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Mr Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has said the commission is collaborating with the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) to strengthen Nigeria’s national address

BREAKING NEWS: Kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers regain freedom

July 10, 2026

The pupils and teachers abducted in OriIre Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga,

Woman docked for allegedly threatening to kill husband

July 9, 2026

A 35-year-old woman, Onyinyech Ndubuisi, was on Thursday docked in before Chief Magistrates’ Court in Wuse, Abuja for allegedly threatening to kill her husband. The police charged Ndubuisi

Kila faults NYSC reforms, proposes voluntary national service Scheme

July 9, 2026

Professor of Strategy and Development, Anthony Kila, has criticised the Federal Government’s proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Kila, who is a renowned political economist, described

LIFE CHALLENGES, No. 5: TRAUMA

July 9, 2026

By Toyin Falola Trauma is not always recognizable dragging bloodied baggage behind it. Sometimes it creeps in disguised as a quiet voice reminding you of the thing

Osinbajo emerges NCF BOT President, vows stronger climate action

July 8, 2026

Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has pledged to strengthen environmental conservation and climate action following his emergence as President of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Nigerian

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