Conflict Resolution in Marriage: The Neglected Institution

“We always advise couples to resolve their differences amicably. Consult faith-based institutions where they belong. Consult their family members because the union was born out of two families.” It has been reported that a 46-year-old civil servant, Patrick Markson, committed suicide by drinking a poisonous substance after murdering his wife, Hannah Markson, in her sleep with the use of a sledgehammer on Thursday, leaving behind their six children. At the location of the incident, Odede...

OPINION: Can Awka Afford Chaotic Urbanization?

The incoming government has a lot of work to do in making Awka a sustainable city, fit for human residence and with every semblance of a modern city. Only a few years ago, the bulk of the Ifite community which hosts Nnamdi Azikiwe University and the greater part of Agu-Awka, part of where the Government House is situated was largely uninhabited. In fact, different parts of Agu-Awka had only just one house to an entire...

Nigeria’s President Buhari Argues “Africa’s Fight Against Terror is the World’s Fight”

By John Campbell, Guest Columnist and Blogger In an op-ed in the Financial Times, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari highlighted the importance of development in curbing terrorism, a welcome departure from conversations focusing singularly on military might. Muhammadu Buhari has authored a thoughtful piece about Africa’s struggle against terrorism in the Financial Times, his chosen outlet an indication that his audience is international rather than domestic. He observes that with the U.S. departure from Afghanistan, Africa has become the frontline of...

21st Olu of Warri, Atuwatse III: Interesting Traditional Practices Behind the Selection of the Throne Name

Culture in Nigeria has its diversification peculiar to the different states and tribes in the country. On the 21st of August, His Majesty Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko was crowned the 21st Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III at Ode-Itsekiri kingdom in Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State. Before a king’s ascension to the throne, he is expected to perform certain traditional rites. A few days ago, on Channels television, a kinsman from Warri explained the rites...

Asking Why Is the Curiosity of Purpose

Writing ‘why’ is not as easy as asking why in some homes, schools, religious houses, communities, and so on. Children are taught to apologise to their elders when they( the children) are wrong, but they become perplexed when the elder offends them without any sense of apology, yet they do not ask why. University students get seated for a scheduled class of 2-4 pm. At 3:30 pm, they get informed by a representative about the...

OPINION: Nigerian Press Freedom in Grave Danger

The Nigerian government under President Muhammadu Buhari has launched a sustained attack on media freedom in Nigeria. By Nkasi Wodu, Guest Columnist and Blogger   In recent months, Koo, Twitter’s Indian rival, has begun advertising to Nigerians with the support of a powerful brand ambassador: President Muhammadu Buhari. The endorsement comes more than two months after Buhari banned Twitter from Nigeria, in response to the social media company deleting a controversial tweet from Buhari threatening violence against supporters of a...

The Breastfeeding Debate: Between Women, Motherhood, and Body Shaming

Conversations about the breast of a woman seem to be a very exciting and tickling one, especially for the men, when it is being discussed or debated in their favour. Last week on The Morning Show programme, aired on Arise TV, consisting of Dr. Reuben Abati, Kachi Offiah, Rufai Oseni, and Adesuwa Omoruan, the statement made by the Commissioner for Gender Affairs in Enugu state – Hon. Peace Nnaji, stirred their discussion on exclusive breastfeeding....

Governor Greg Abbott’s COVID-19 woes: Karma is not a bitch, it’s a fair judge

Texas Governor―an inglorious conservative extremist who banned mask and vaccine mandates tests positive for COVID, and we should not be worried So, the latest victim of karma is Texas Governor Gregg Abbott, who recently led a school of anti-science numbskulls to ban mask and vaccine mandates in the state of Texas. The news is the power-intoxicated Governor tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, just a day after attending a super-spreader indoor campaign event at the...

OPINION: The Nexus Between Unemployment and Summer Lessons

By Anthonia Ojoma Adejoh, Guest Columnist Here, parents have failed to understand that there is a place of critical thinking; the ability of an individual to be able to critically weigh the choices before him for an informed decision-making process but most children are denied the chance to develop even this basic skill from childhood. Here, parents have failed to understand that there is a place of critical thinking; the ability of an individual to...

Defence For Simone Biles: You Should Look in the Mirror

A couple of weeks ago, an American conservative activist and radio talk show host, Charlie Kirk, was tongue-lashed on The Young Turks’ YouTube channel for his demeaning remarks at Simone Biles. The 24-year-old superstar gymnast had, in the heat of performance, pulled out from the Tokyo Games last month, to focus on her mental health. It was a decision that did not augur well for America in the opinion of some people. Charlie Kirk who...

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