Opinion
On Lobbying, Dialogue, Constructive Engagement, ASUU, University Managements and the Federal Govt, By Emmanuel Omobowale
Over time, the Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU) has stood at the vanguard of the struggle for the...
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It’s time for Thanksgiving as Professor Joseph Woods attains the Platinum age, By Idowu Olayinka
Professor Joseph Anthony Orighomisan Woods has plied his trade for many decades now in the Department of Chemistry, University of...
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When Madness Nurtures Lucidity: A Folktale From The Two Estate, By David Ogbezode
Kobena Eyi Acquah remains one of my favorite poets, not only because of his use of language but also because...
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An Enduring Friendship: Late Nigeria’s Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Chief Bola Ige and the Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, By Funso Adegbola
I have known the Nobel Laureate, Prof Akinwande Oluwole Soyinka, who we fondly call Uncle Wole, Kongi, Prof and WS,...
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Cyber Scam in Nigeria: A Linguist’s Findings, By Temitope Michael Ajayi
Sometime in 2014, the video of a four-year old Nigerian boy was circulated on the social media. The viral video...
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Change your Ways and not the Anthem, By Sota Omoigui – Coauthor, Nigerian National Anthem
When I wrote my words for the anthem, in 1978, it was my dream for the country to move forward...
Read moreMisplaced Priorities with Distractive Governance and the Fuss over a National Anthem, By Babafemi A. Badejo
A song associated with a nation only started when human beings started having the emotionally possessive idea of being organised...
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UI: Ayo Banjo was here! By John Oluwole A. Akintayo
I was attending a function at Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan, when I received the news of the transition of...
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Professor Emeritus Ayo Banjo at 90: Celebrating a Gentleman per Excellence, By Idowu Olayinka
A boy was born at Oyo town to the family of late Pa. Reverend Samuel Ayodele Banjo and Mama Comfort...
Read moreThe day ‘Lanrewaju Adepoju visited the University of Ibadan, By J. Oluwole A. Akintayo
In 1987, I decided to stand election as the General Secretary of the Federation of Ibadan Students' Union (FIBSU), University...
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Police Arrest 64-Year-Old Barrister for Alleged Murder of Student
The Imo State Police Command has announced the arrest of a 64-year-old legal practitioner, Barrister Donald Mbamah. He is accused...
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UI Students’ Union Mourns Death of Former Student
The University of Ibadan (UI) Students' Union has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Akintayo Benjamin, popularly known as...
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Fire at Substation Shuts Down Heathrow Airport, Flights Disrupted
A major fire at an electricity substation forced the closure of Britain’s Heathrow Airport, Europe’s busiest, early Friday, causing widespread...
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FG to Pay N77,000 NYSC Allowance from March 2025
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, has announced that all corps members...
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