Opinion

Area Fada!

June 19, 2023

By Toyin Falola My life is a long story. People think I am wealthy. They get angry if I don’t give them money when they ask. People think I am

African Marginal Identities: Justifications and Reflections (part 2)

June 16, 2023

By Toyin Falola As stated in the preceding part of this piece, culture changes as perceptions evolve or get replaced over the years, and, as such, African conceptualization of

African Marginal Identities and the Tyranny of the Majority

June 15, 2023

By Toyin Falola Nothing is far worse than the tyranny of the majority, and if one hides under the primacy of the majority, it will not always be

ACF denies endorsing Kalu for Senate Presidency

June 5, 2023

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has denied endorsing former Abia State Governor, Sen. Kalu Uzor Kalu as its preferred candidate for the Senate Presidency of the 10th National Assembly. Alhaji

TB Joshua: Remembering exit of a world changer

June 5, 2023

BY DARE ADEJUMO The month of June is a significant month in the annal of Synagogue Church Of All Nations SCOAN. It is the birth and passing of its

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

Buhari: Four Unforgivable Sins

May 31, 2023

By Toyin Falola Life and everything within it are transient, including power and authority. What started with hopes and high expectations in 2015 has come to an end, bringing with

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