Consistency wins: Keep writing, keep dreaming’ — Tares Oburumu, author of ‘Flora’s Love Colony’
By Japhet Davidson For Nigerian poet and essayist, Tares Oburumu, being shortlisted for the NLNG price for literature is more than a personal achievement. It is a moment of recognition for a writer who has spent years writing, mentoring young poets and exploring Nigeria’s history through literature. A poet, playwright and mentor to more than […]
Chilling account of S/Kaduna killings: ‘They killed people, removed their eyes, other body parts’
One of the survivors of last Wednesday’s attacks in some Southern Kaduna communities, Mr. Cleophas Yohana, in this exclusive interview, gives chilling details of the incidents.
INSECURITY: Nigeria is being governed by its second eleven – Sule Lamido
Remember Alhaji Sule Lamido? He was Foreign Affairs Minister under the Obasanjo administration. He later went to become a two-term governor of Jigawa State. After that, Lamido aspired to be Nigeria’s President on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP. But in this interview, the veteran politician claims his quest for the presidency led to some politicians viciously coming after him. He speaks on the state of the nation.
STATE OF THE NATION: Buhari’s critics are vocal propagandists – Bisi Akande
FORMER Interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Bisi Akande, has been absent from the political scene for quite some time but explains that “for reasons of old age at 82, I am not as ambulant as before in political activities.”
Nobody volunteers to be mentally unwell — Mental Health Expert
Mental health is one of the areas in the health sector that needs more attention. Nobody volunteers to be mentally unwell. Kyra Ame Udubor, speaker and coach, in an interview with Vanguard, said mental health is not getting enough attention. Excerpt: Do you think Mental Health is getting the required attention it deserves? I do […]
FG not ready to end Southern Kaduna killings ― Sarki, community leader
Danjuma Bello Sarki is a community leader in Southern Kaduna. In this interview, he speaks on the incessant killings in their communities. He looks at the matter from a historical perspective, saying the conflict centres on the quest for territories, political power and economic gains. By Ibrahim Hasssan-Wuyo What are the underlying issues in the […]
