Education

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,

Tinubu approves upgrade of Fed Polytechnic Nasarawa, to specialised federal university

July 10, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa State, into the Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology. The upgrade is in line with

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

Tinubu joyful over rescue of Oriire abducted children, teachers

July 10, 2026

Lauds security agencies President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound joy at the successful rescue of the children and teachers from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, by the security

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,

Medical sciences academy seeks steps curb maternal mortality, epidemic risks

July 9, 2026

The Academy of Medical Sciences has condemned the continued maternal mortality, epidemic risks and called for ways to control them. President of the Academy, Prof. Frank Giwa-Osagie, said this

Why I Dedicated My Book on Elebuibon to Toyin Adepoju

July 8, 2026

By Toyin Falola This month, I released a book on the Ifa guru, Araba Elebuibon, titled Ifa Priestcraft: Ifayemi Elebuibon and Yoruba Ancestral Knowledge. I dedicate this book

Information minister tasks media on ethical, balanced journalism

July 6, 2026

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on media professionals in Northern Nigeria to uphold ethical, balanced and responsible journalism. Idris, who made the call

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