By Toyin Falola On July 2nd, 2026, the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, will host the Toyin Falola Masterclass on “Power, Politics, and the African
By Toyin Falola Poetic Preamble You will die. I will die. When? How? Time? Where? Don’t ask me For years, we have continually asked the wrong questions. There
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“They make claims that are not substantiated, fund alternative research, and use the media against the public. They sit at policy tables to arm-twist the government through their well-planned Deny, Dilute, and Delay tactics. When it fails, they rally innocent citizens against the government. Their lies about paying taxes to help the economy do not reflect the pain of consumers who bear the cost of paying these taxes and their health problems” – Abayomi Sarumi
By Oluwafunminiyi Wasiu Raheem In the past week, waves of immigration protests have been encountered in some parts of the world. Nowhere has this been very conspicuous
The study of History is the beginning of wisdom – Jean Bodin By Olayinka Oyegbile (A review of My Life of Duty & Allegiance, Yakubu Gowon, Havilah Group. Lagos,
By Toyin Falola Life is a rolling wheel with all of us holding to each side that faces us. It is transient, unstable, and unpredictable. It is a
Film review: By Olayinka Oyegbile What does a bottle of sugary drink have to do with literature and books? Quite a lot, actually. For many bibliophiles, reading is often
By Toyin Falola TOFAC is a platform for scholars to come together and have progressive discussions about Africa. Its 2026 edition is scheduled to hold from 7th to
By Bola Tinubu Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen
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