Education

An Open Letter to a DISTRESSED PRIEST

October 5, 2026

BY Wole Soyinka My dear Reverend Aburo, You have reached out to me, and I feel moved by your entreaty. You urge me to say something, anything at

Joseph Abayomi Olagunji and Ayandiji Daniel Aina, Anthology of the History and Culture of Oke-Ila Orangun: A Review

October 5, 2026

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

Tunde Babawale at 65: The scholar who refused to keep knowledge in the classroom

October 4, 2026

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

Journalism, trust and the pursuit of truth in the digital age

October 4, 2026

BOOK REVIEW by Olayinka Oyegbile Title: Truth, Trust, and the Future of Journalism in Nigeria Publishers: Premium Times Books and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (2026) Editors: Chinyere Stella Okunna,

Another encounter with Professors Grace and Ademola Tayo: The Adventist University of Africa in Nairobi

September 28, 2026

By Toyin Falola There are encounters that happen because circumstances bring people together, and there are encounters that seem to gather together the many strands of one’s intellectual

AI should not replace critical thinking, VC declares

September 23, 2026

The Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, has charged postgraduate students to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) responsibly. He gave the charge during the 2025/2026 matriculation ceremony

Why responsible reporting matters for peaceful 2027 elections

September 21, 2026

By Zubairu Idris, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Careless journalism can deepen political tension, while responsible journalism can help protect peace and democratic participation. That was the message

YABATECH Rector urges Nigerians to embrace walking culture

September 21, 2026

⁠‌⁠‌‍⁠‌⁠‌The Rector, Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Dr Abdul Ibraheem, has urged Nigerians to revive the culture of walking to promote fitness and healthier living. He made the call

JAMB reviews policy on SIM swap, email change

September 21, 2026

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reviewed its policy on the swapping of candidates’ registered GSM numbers and changing of registered email addresses. The board’s spokesperson, Dr

Stray bullet kills 400-level varsity student in Niger

September 19, 2026

The Management of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL), has announced the death of Isma’il Ishaq Magaji, a 400-level student in the Department of Public Administration. This is contained

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