Professor Albert… has always been committed to the belief that scholarship should not alienate itself from society. Universities should neither isolate themselves in ivory towers nor should their work be …
Toyin Falola
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Segun Osoba: The Intellectual who kept the Faith
by Toyin Falolaby Toyin Falola 7 minutes readDr. Samuel Olusegun Ọṣọba was more than a famous historian. He was something uncommon, a dependably honest one. He informed Nigerians what their nation is and how it came to …
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Falola launches free online global Masterclass on studies of Africa staff writer
by Toyin Falolaby Toyin Falola 3 minutes read“This initiative is about restoring Africa to the centre of its own knowledge production. We must create spaces where scholars can interrogate inherited ideas, engage critically with history, and develop …
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Osmund Agbo: Honouring a great mind with the Thabo Mbeki Award for Scholarship and Service
by Toyin Falolaby Toyin Falola 8 minutes readAlthough Agbo’s work is neither purely academic nor overtly journalistic or classist, he creates a middle ground that is accessible to all and, at the same time, intellectually engaging. This …
At 60, Dr. Chido Onumah is a testament to a purposeful life. He has demonstrated that consistency over time breeds excellence and drives reform through effective journalism and advocacy. He …
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Sharpeville, 1960: The Echo that refused Silence
by Toyin Falolaby Toyin Falola 10 minutes readThe situation of the current Sharpeville community echoes contradictions of the past in many ways. The victims of the 1960 incidents have not been forgotten, their memories have been etched …
- Campus Reports
Thebe Ikalafeng becomes Chancellor of Sol Plaatje University
by Toyin Falolaby Toyin Falola 7 minutes readIkalafeng is well regarded within the ranks of Africa’s foremost brand strategists. He has championed the idea that Africa’s future lies heavily not only on economic growth but also on …
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Kofi Anyidoho: See What They’ve Done To Our Sunrise
by Toyin Falolaby Toyin Falola 9 minutes readSee What They’ve Done To Our SunRise demonstrates evidence of the enduring power of poetic imagination in times of uncertainty. The collection reminds readers that cultural renewal is not achieved …
TO be released at Abuja on 7 January, the memoir of Comrade Hassan A. Sunmonu titled, Organise Don’t Agonise, is a compelling read. Reviewing the memoir proved a Herculean task than …
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Nigeria in 2025: Reform, rupture, and the balance of democratic forces
by Toyin Falolaby Toyin Falola 10 minutes readAs a troubled Nigeria moves into 2026, several factors suggest it will be a year marked by a tug-of-war between reforms and vulnerabilities. Amid these uncertainties in the coming year, …