A renowned historian and academic, Prof. Toyin Falola, has written a new book with the title, A History of West Africa. This book introduces readers to...
Prominent African historian and scholar, Professor Toyin Falola, has been honoured with his eighteenth honorary degree by the University of Mkar, Benue State. The honour was...
By Toyin Falola October 7, 2023, the University of Abuja. The Chancellor, The Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji (Dr.) Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, CR, stood up and announced...
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has said that his administration would continue to invest in programs and initiatives that celebrate the history of the people of...
By Toyin Falola In the realm of academia, a shining light, Akin, an inspiring sight. A beacon of dedication, unwavering and true, His journey through knowledge,...
A judge in a libel case once warned the jury not to award “Mickey Mouse damages”, plunging them into confusion over whether he meant ridiculously large...
By Toyin Falola Professor Felix Ekechi, an eminent historian, died on July 14, 2023, at 89. He was many things to many people−a teacher, scholar, legend,...
By Toyin Falola Paul Lovejoy has approached African history by studying commodities: kola nuts, salt, tobacco, and cowries, among others. My dialogue with him will reveal...
By Toyin Falola The history of slavery has always attracted nuances from those who examine its attendant consequences, implications and significance or lack thereof, in the...
By Toyin Falola Our long-lived king, the Obaro of Ikime, has committed death. Death does not kill a king; rather, the king requests the services of...