Professor Akin Iwayemi: A Quintessential Scholar Turns 80, By Prof Olawale Ogunkola
It was a beautiful day on Monday, July 8, 1946. The sun rose over the horizon as usual, and hope ...
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Oluremi Tinubu Donates 140,000 Girl-Child Development Books to Schools
Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed her commitment to empowering young girls through education, saying every girl deserves ...
Video: Christians Are Not Safe in Northern Nigeria — Oyo CAN Chairman Speaks
As Nigeria continues to grapple with insecurity, economic hardship, and concerns over declining moral values, the Chairman of the Christian ...
Veteran Yoruba Actor Taiwo Adeshina (Elegbeje Ado) Dies After Brief Illness
The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Yoruba actor and filmmaker, Pastor Taiwo ...
FEC Approves First Major NYSC Reform in 53 Years
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), marking the first ...
Video: CAN Chairman: How a Choir Song About the Prodigal Son Led Me to Christ
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State chapter, Dr. Elisha Olukayode Ogundiya, has recounted how a ...
Why I am “Bullish” about Africa: The data tells a different story by Dr Wale Osofisan
A few people have asked why I have become so “bullish” about Africa. My years in international development and governance ...
Video: “I’m Already Feeling the Effects of Parkinson’s Disease” — Femi Osofisan at 80
At 80, Professor Femi Osofisan remains one of Africa’s most influential literary voices. In this wide-ranging interview with Gbenro Adesina, ...
Video: Nigeria Still Struggling With Colonial Legacy, Says Femi Osofisan
Renowned playwright and scholar, Professor Femi Osofisan, has said that many Nigerians who grew up before independence entered nationhood with ...
Video: Prof Osofisan Seeks Revival of Children’s Literature
Eminent playwright and literary scholar, Professor Femi Osofisan, has expressed concern over the declining culture of reading among young people, ...
Man Arrested Over Death of Scottish Charity Worker Found in Suitcase
Greek authorities have arrested a 26-year-old Afghan national in connection with the death of Scottish charity worker, Elisabeth-Jane Ross, whose...
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Tinubu Approves Salary Increase for Military Personnel
President Bola Tinubu has approved a new salary structure for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, granting pay increases ranging...
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Trump Says US Suspends Planned Military Strike on Iran Amid Diplomatic Push
United States President Donald Trump has announced the suspension of a planned military strike against Iran, saying the decision was...
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NYSC Makes NERD Clearance Mandatory for Mobilisation
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has introduced a new verification requirement for prospective corps members, declaring that graduates without...
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