Ulayi’s new book explores social security as driver of national development
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi Emmanuel Ulayi’s 2026 treatise, Rethinking Social Security in Nigeria: Role of the NSITF, makes a timely and compelling case for elevating social security from a welfare afterthought to a core strategy for national development. The book is arranged into 16 chapters under the following subheadings: Social Security and Social Protection in Context, […]
Abisogun Leigh exposes origin of offensive memo on JAMB
It was just an opening remark as the Chairman of the 5th Idowu Sobowale International Conference. But Professor Abisogun Leigh, former Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University (2001-2005) in that remarkable short speech delivered…
Ngugi Wa Thiong’o, 12 others for Int’l Booker Prize
By Prisca Sam-Duru Africa’s literary colossus, Professor Ngugi Wa Thiong’o, made history on Tuesday, when he was longlisted among twelve other authors for the 2021 International Booker Prize, as both author and translator of the same book, ‘The Perfect Nine’, as well as the first nominee writing in an indigenous African Language. With his nomination, […]
Reminiscences by Prof Idowu Sobowale
Day 3 of the 5th Idowu Sobowale Conference held Wednesday, March 31, 2021, with Professor Idowu Sobowale and some other participants participating virtually
Governor Fayemi to host unforgettable 2021 NAFEST
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has assured Nigerians that Ekiti State will work hard to make the 2021 National Festival of Arts & Culture, NAFEST, an unforgettable experience. The governor said Ekiti, being one of the most peaceful and hospitable states in the country, is the most suitable to host such a national event of the size and stature as NAFEST
Author laments children abduction
A children’s book author, Mr. Anote Ajeluorou, has lamented the increasing rate of school children abduction in northern states like Niger, Zamfara, Katsina, and Kaduna, stating that the ugly trend needed to be halted at once, so as not to truncate the education of the Nigerian child. He specifically blamed President Muhammadu Buhari-led’s administration for […]
