Education

Ama Ata Aidoo: A Gallant Intellectual

June 5, 2023

By Toyin Falola Our encounters were not limited to knowledge sharing. Yes, this is important, as Ama Ata Aidoo and Ngugi wa Thiong’o were among those who read

Salute to Falola, the foremost African Historian for winning Lifetime Achievement Award

June 5, 2023

By Olusola Ogunnubi On Wednesday, May 31st, 2023, US-based Nigerian renowned historian, Professor Toyin Falola, was awarded the distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award by the Canadian Association of African Studies (CAAS)

IDÁN

June 2, 2023

By Toyin Falola “Idán no dey read but Idán de pass.” “Idán no dey work but Idán dey eat.” “Idán no dey stress himself.” “Idán no dey talk but

Canadian Association gives Falola ‘Life Time Achievement Award’

June 2, 2023

The Canadian Association of African Studies (CAAS) has awarded a ‘Life Time Achievement Award’ to Prof Toyin Falola of the University of Texas at Austin, USA. The award was bestowed

Akwa Ibom Gov appoints SSG, CPS

May 31, 2023

Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has appointed Mr Enobong Uwah, as the Secretary to the State Government. According to a statement by Dr Nathaniel Adiakpan, Permanent Secretary, Government

FG shifts date for national award

May 31, 2023

The Federal Government has changed the date for the collection of the National Honour Award for the recipients to yet undisclosed date. Mrs Ibiene Roberts, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Special

Ama Ata Aidoo, renowned Ghanaian writer dies at 81

May 31, 2023

Renowned Ghanaian poet and author Ama Ata Aidoo has died. She was 81. She died after a brief illness, according to a statement by her family today. The prolific writer

World No Tobacco Day: CAPPA seeks support for farmers to grow food crops

May 30, 2023

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on governments across the country to provide support for farmers to boost agricultural production. Speaking at an event to herald

Olóṣó!

May 30, 2023

By Toyin Falola Life is trade by barter! We use what we have to get what we want. Even our Daddy GOs, Oyedepo and Adeboye, collect money from us before

Buhari: The Illusion of Hope

May 30, 2023

By Toyin Falola Leadership is pivotal to development; as such, every election is taken seriously, and the transition of power is especially given attention in Nigeria. Nigeria is coming from

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