‘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 […]
Lessons from Venezuela and Greenland
By REMI LADIGBOLU The Trump administration’s move to help Venezuela sell its oil has exposed the high stakes behind the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Framed publicly around narcotics allegations, the action is really about control over energy, influence in the global dollar system, and the broader contest with China. […]
My AFCON 2025 Observatory: Nigeria didn’t lose to Morocco, we lost to football culture
Culture isn’t about perks or posters. It’s the decision-making system a football team rely on when uncertainty hits.
Reflections on service and mentorship: Senator Barau’s visit to his Media Office
I was overwhelmed with joy when my principal, boss, mentor, and benefactor, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, CFR, PhD, FCNA, paid a visit to the media unit of his office
Armed Forces Day: Nigeria’s worth dying for, but what really are we celebrating?
By EBUKA UKOH Every January 15 since I can remember, Nigeria pauses. We lower flags. We lay wreaths. We release white pigeons into the sky. We stand still while the bugle sounds. We speak solemn words about sacrifice, valour, and duty. We call it Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day. And we should. But remembrance is […]
Elumelu as an architect of African transformation
By DAN AIBANGBE Tony Elumelu’s influence on the African business landscape is now undeniable, carrying a prestige comparable to global icons like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, or Nike in the fashion world. His track record is so formidable that it would likely impress even a figure of legend like King Midas. Ultimately, Elumelu’s ascent proves that in […]
