”Not Yet Uhuru”, by Patrick Omorodion
Uhuru, a Swahili word which means “freedom or independence” was popularized by Kenyan nationalist and leader Oginga Odinga who used it in the title of his 1967 autobiography, “Not Yet Uhuru “. The phrase was used to express the fact that “a long-fought struggle or goal is incomplete, even if nominal independence or a milestone […]
OZORO: Not tradition, not culture, just violence, by Stephanie Shaakaa
In mid March 2026, images and videos from Ozoro, in the heart of Isoko land, spread quickly across Nigeria and beyond. Young women were chased, assaulted, and humiliated
Our highest note cannot buy you a meal, by Stephanie Shaakaa
There is a number we carry every day. 1000 naira. It used to mean something. Not a fortune, not comfort, but enough to get through a moment
APC’s closed consensus capsule, by Emmanuel Aziken
The decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to return the majority of its national officers at its convention through consensus may, on the surface, appear to reflect unity and internal cohesion. However, beneath that carefully curated image lies a troubling contraction of democratic space within the party, it is one that raises fundamental questions about the […]
Fake Spirituality: The Ozoro rape festival, by Ugoji Egbujo
Despite every attempt to feign surprise and douse the outrage, this festival and its violence against women did not erupt overnight. If a fertility tradition had long gone cancerous, why wait for it to consume the community? The pictures told the story. Hordes of boys marched through the streets of Ozoro like packs of hyenas hunting for […]
Mortal betrayal and hypocrisy in marriage, by Francis Ewherido
Trust is one of the major legal tenders of marriage. Take away trust from marriage and what is left is carcass. Hypocrisy is another major drawback in marriage. Both can cripple a marriage like a pack of cards. I am a reality TV person. Recently, I have been watching one programme on Facebook, The Honour. Some of […]
