Many men desire to marry a beautiful woman. Why not?  But they say beauty is contextual and in the eyes of the beholder. True, but some are very clear. There is nothing like “contextual” and “in the eyes of the beholder.” My 97-year-old aunt, my father’s cousin, Mama Theresa Dafiaghor, was one of such beauties. As […]

Grannie Ngwo Elizabeth Pam flew to Enugu in search of Major Humphrey Chukwuka, the man who led her husband, Col. James Yakubu Pam, to death on January 15, 1966. It was a mission that showed the humanity in the Pam family. Mrs Pam went to Col. Patrick Anwunah and asked for Chukwuka. When the retired major […]

By Vera Ayagafu Immigrating to a new country is a life-altering experience that weaves together a delicate tapestry of emotions, from the thrill of a new  beginning to the ache of uncertainty. As individuals embark on this journey, they must understand it is a multifaceted experience that is emotionally tasking, with feelings of excitement and […]

The vote of confidence passed in the leadership of Senate President Godswill Akpabio last Thursday was only a reflection of the tension that has engulfed the legislative body following the outbursts of Mrs Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The action of a parliament passing a vote of confidence in the leadership is normally a design for parliamentary democracies. However, over […]

Exactly 30 years ago, women all over the world made a bold declaration in what came to be known as the Beijing Conference. The 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, which was adopted at the Conference, stressed the need to uphold all human rights and fundamental freedoms for every woman without exception. Since then, most […]