Professor Akinwande Bolaji Akinyemi, the son of a priest and politician, is an academic colossus whose impact on various aspects of Nigerian life cannot be captured in a single tribute. He is a scholar, policymaker, adviser, public intellectual, and a man with extensive academic engagements and networks.
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It’s Against International Law To Threaten to Assassinate A Foreign Head Of State
Former Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, has condemned recent statements by the United States that appeared to threaten the Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warning that such rhetoric violates both international and American law.
Continue reading “It’s Against International Law To Threaten to Assassinate A Foreign Head Of State”Murtala Muhammed Brought Out the Pride in Nigeria
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, has declared that the country’s late military head of state, General Murtala Muhammed, inspired a deep sense of accomplishment and national self-esteem in Nigeria with his radical foreign policy.
Continue reading “Murtala Muhammed Brought Out the Pride in Nigeria”Legal sovereignty no longer enough to protect countries – Akinyemi
In this interview with WALE AKINSELURE, former Nigeria Minister of External Affairs, Prof Bolaji Akinyemi speaks on the United States invasion of Venezuela, Nigeria’s vulnerability to superpower pressure, the Country of Particular Concern designation, the limits of the United Nations, Nigeria’s decline as the “giant of Africa,” delayed ambassadorial appointments and their diplomatic consequences
Continue reading “Legal sovereignty no longer enough to protect countries – Akinyemi”Kudos as Erudite Scholar, Bolaji Akinyemi, Turns 84
As Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, one of Nigeria’s most renowned political scientist and international relations experts, marks his 84th birthday on January 4, 2026, his family, friends, associates, leaders, and the global community will gather in various groups to celebrate his distinguished career.
Continue reading “Kudos as Erudite Scholar, Bolaji Akinyemi, Turns 84”Akinyemi disowns anti-Tinubu publications
Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs, has disowned publications falsely attributed to him on many social media platforms which are critical of the present administration of President Bola Tinubu.
Continue reading “Akinyemi disowns anti-Tinubu publications”Academy of International Affairs pays tribute to late President Jimmy Carter
The Academy of International Affairs has joined global leaders in mourning former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at 100. Founder and President of the Academy, Prof Bolaji Akinyemi, reflected on President Carter’s historic 1978 visit to Nigeria, during which he addressed the nation at the National Arts Theatre.
Continue reading “Academy of International Affairs pays tribute to late President Jimmy Carter”Akinyemi, Idahosa, Ali-Balogun, others for awards
Leading PR expert, Nkechi Ali-Balogun, has been listed in the 2023 edition of Portraits of Patriots: 100 Leading Nigerian Thought leaders. Also listed are Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, Chief Bisi Akande, Archbishop and Margaret Idahosa.
Continue reading “Akinyemi, Idahosa, Ali-Balogun, others for awards”Na’Abba contributed to 2014 National Confab’s success, says Akinyemi
Deputy Chairman of 2014 National Conference, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, has said the late former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na’abba, was one of the delegates, who worked assiduously with the management team to ensure the conference was a success.
Na’Abba died in the wee hours of Wednesday.
Continue reading “Na’Abba contributed to 2014 National Confab’s success, says Akinyemi”Sudan Crisis: Peace may be elusive until military, civilians prioritize national unity
The former Minister of External Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, spoke on several issues about the ongoing crisis in Sudan, including how a ceasefire can be achieved, and the challenges of evacuating stranded students to Nigeria. He was featured on a television programme monitored by The Guardian On Sunday’s GBENGA AKINFENWA
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