NPL: How three authors turned pain, history and faith into poetry
By Prisca Sam-Duru The 2026 edition of the Nigeria Prize for Literature nears its climax parading three poets, three different obsessions, but one common urgency — to hold a mirror to Nigeria. James Ngwu Eze writes against fear and silence. Tares Oburumu interrogates the colonial name we still bear. Ogaga Ifowodo asks a disturbingly simple […]
BOOK REVIEW: Nigeria’s Politics of Last Resort
The book takes a firm and foundational account of the seeming intractable menace of conflicts in Nigeria. Written by Chuba B. Keshi, D.Phil, PhD, Principal Partner,
“Allow Me to be Frank”: A frank review
Humour, punch lines, and catchy beats. Those are the words that would be emblazoned on any review of Allow Me to be Frank, an EP released by upcoming rapper Chidey. Sampling audio from Scarface and Bob Marley’s discography, and with talented producers like SynX and Mr Bangs, Chidey has, to be frank, created very impressive sonic art.
‘Books are not sold by titles,rather their contents’- Jimanze Ego-Alowes
Titles attract yes. But books move more by their content than by their titles.
Rebranding Nigeria with the entertainment industry
Nigeria’s entertainment industry should be the arrow head for rebranding the nation. Militarizing the nation’s youth should be the sanitizing factor. Every graduate from our tertiary institutions should undergo mandatory military training in the Army, the Navy, the Air Force or the Police.
NANS confers excellence award on Ogun culture commissioner
The National Association of Nigerian Students, (NANS) has conferred an award of excellence on the Ogun State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Rt. Hon Muyiwa Oladipo, for his role at ensuring that culture continues to thrive in the country.
