Interview

Research, innovation, and development in Africa

March 18, 2026

By Toyin Falola It is a pleasure to have hosted the program on this topic by some of the most eminent researchers and scholars in the world, comprising Professors

The Nigerian Labour Congress and the Struggle for Workers’ Rights

December 30, 2025

By Toyin Falola On January 4, 2026, we will open the year’s Toyin Falola Interviews with a conversation with Alhaji Hassan A. Sunmonu, former General Secretary of the Nigerian Labour

Dele Farotimi: A champion for justice

February 11, 2025

By Toyin Falola In every democratic society, having free voices is not just crucial; it is necessary. These voices, often bold and unafraid, are needed to challenge and question the

Prof Kingsley Moghalu and the Value of Determination

January 10, 2025

By Toyin Falola Across every African culture, there is a central belief system that human destiny is preternaturally designed, and I found compelling a presupposition that comes with this understanding.

Why Women Deserve Full Salary During Maternity Leave – Senator Banigo

April 29, 2024

Senator Ipalibo Harry Banigo, former Deputy Governor of Rivers State represents Rivers West Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly. Ipalibo, Chairman of the Upper Chamber’s Committee on Health, speaks

‘We haven’t had potable water in 15 years’

March 21, 2024

Following reports of water contamination in some parts of Lagos State and ahead of the World Water Day on March 22, 2024, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA)’s water

‘I’ve deep emotional investments in Nigeria’ – Kperogi

January 12, 2024

Dr. Farooq Kperogi is a professor of journalism and emerging media at Kennesaw State University, Georgia, United States of America. He recently visited Nigeria and spoke with the Editor, Olayinka

Ìkà

December 18, 2023

By Toyin Falola Ìkà is an evil person. Wicked people exist in numbers, littering every place they are with their evidently obnoxious, outrageous, and even sadistic attitudes. Yorùbá people accurately

Bishop declares: Christmas merrymaking is worthless if you do not help the poor

December 15, 2023

The Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Oyo, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo on Friday in Ibadan urged the Christian faithful not to make merry during Christmas without helping indigent people. He advised

The Toyin Falola Interviews: A Conversation with Baba Elebuibon (PART 1)

December 1, 2023

ORGANIC INTELLECTUALS By Toyin Falola There is a high number of intellectuals based outside of the University system. The Yoruba have produced many of them since the nineteenth century. Almost

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