
Prof Bethwell Ogot, 1929-2025: A pillar of nationalist historiography
By Toyin Falola I went in search of Professor Ogot, as I looked for Professors Jacob Ade Ajayi and Adu Boahen. I traveled to Kenya and Ghana to meet both

By Toyin Falola I went in search of Professor Ogot, as I looked for Professors Jacob Ade Ajayi and Adu Boahen. I traveled to Kenya and Ghana to meet both

By Toyin Falola This is a reflection and takeaway from Professor Adelaja Odukoya’s Inaugural Lecture, “Armageddon,” delivered at the University of Lagos on February 5, 2025. One thing remains constant

By Olayinka Oyegbile I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life’s a bitch. You’ve got to go out and kick ass
The Governing Council of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has approved 20 new professors and 31 readers in various faculties of the institution. This is contained in a statement on

By Tosin Akeredolu In a significant move towards fostering intellectual property awareness, the Reproduction Rights Society of Nigeria (REPRONIG) team, led by Chairman Gbadega Adedapo, paid a sensitization visit to

The Governor Seyi Makinde administration has installed more traditional rulers than any other Administration either in the old or new Oyo State. This was stated by the Commissioner for Information

By Toyin Falola The principle of equality is theoretically recognized as one of the fundamental foundations of democracy. Over the years, scholars have argued that equality prevents marginalization, and that

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN Very recently, the iconic Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, appeared before the National Assembly to defend the budget of

By Toyin Falola Biographical writing constitutes a category of literary engagements that are explored in academia because they are helpful in revealing the network of events that make up the

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has called for grants to support climate change initiatives, combat illegal wildlife trafficking and support conservation efforts. Dr Joseph Onoja, Director-General of the NCF, made
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