‘Not as exotic as you’: The poetics of difference and othering
By Oko Owi Ocho Afrika Isaac Miebi Mandez creates a persona who is in therapy—but it is a collective self-therapy that takes us through the history of colonial violence, the continued impact of the wound of that violence, and what Frantz Fanon had noted as the continuity of the wound of colonialism, which we have […]
The legacy of the born at the right time generation
By Martin Ugboma I think of all the great inventions of my generation. All of us born from the 1960s. The lucky generation who neither had to fight for our nations’ independence nor play a role during the civil war. The born at the right time children who witnessed their parents struggle to rebuild their […]
Celebrating Nigerian Postage Stamps at 150 years
By FEMITOLA DUROSOMO The first set of postage stamps issued for the area known as Nigeria clocked 150 years on June 10, 2024. The stamps popularly referred to as “Stamps of Lagos”, were released in 1874. It was a set of six postage stamps, valued and denominated in British currencies of Pound (£), Shilling (S), and […]
Olori Atuwatse III honored with US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award
…Gets honored by New York State Assembly for Humanitarian efforts Her Royal Majesty Olori Atuwatse III, of Warri Kingdom, has received the US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award and also been recognized by the New York State Assembly for her humanitarian efforts. US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award is a prestigious honor conferred by Americorps and the […]
Edo Election Reflection: A call to action for political parties to introspect and reform
By Ezenwa Nwagwu The Edo State election has come and gone, but its aftermath has once again highlighted the changing dynamics of political strategy in Nigeria. While election winners naturally celebrate and losers lament their loss, this article however, seeks to help correct misleading post-election narratives, while also highlighting the imperative for political parties to […]
Ayo Ogunsan At 48: An apostle in public governance and Nation building
By Dapo Babalola To have a full glimpse of Dr Ayodele Ogunsan’s impact is to appreciate the convergence of skills and values he has brought into public governance and his deep involvement in shaping security initiatives, fostering business innovation, and advancing education in Nigeria. His legacy, as he approaches his 50s, speaks volumes of a […]
