By Adesina Wahab From humble beginnings in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and formative years in Osun State, Nigerian-born scientist, Azeez Adedayo Bankole has risen to prominence as a trailblazer in the field of nanomaterials and energy innovation. His academic journey reflects both brilliance and determination: graduating with distinction in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from the Federal Polytechnic, Ede (2009), […]

By Henry Ojelu When President Bola Tinubu announced the pardon of 175  ex-convicts earlier this month under the Federal Government’s Prerogative of Mercy, the gesture was expected to demonstrate compassion, align with the administration’s commitment to justice reform, and decongest overcrowded correctional centres across the country. But instead of applause, the decision stirred intense controversy, […]

By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin Former local government chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2024 council election in Kwara state, Comrade Musbau Esinrogunjo, was on Wednesday docked by the state High Court for alleged rape of a minor. Kwara state government had dragged the Musbau Esinrogunjo before the court for allegedly having […]

Across Africa, a dangerous misconception persists: cybercriminals only target large corporations. The truth is far more alarming

•Restoring trust between schools, government and society By Ebele Orakpo Worried by the state of education in Nigeria, especially secondary education, the Baptist Academy Old Students Association, BAOSA, presented an anniversary lecture during its ongoing 170th Founders’ Day Anniversary titled: Bridging the Gap: Restoring Trust between Schools, Government and Society. The keynote speaker, an old boy […]