“They Called Me a Traitor”: Adegboro Oluwafemi Ordeal Reveals the Personal Hell of Boko Haram’s Reign of Terror
For over a decade, northern Nigeria has been a landscape scarred by fire, fear, and death. Behind the staggering statistics of killings and displacements caused by Boko Haram’s insurgency, lie individual stories, stories that cut deep into the heart of…
Writers Are Breaking Stereotypes in Uyo
The 2025 Boldoz Book and Arts Festival is underway in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, having kicked off on June 20. The two-day literary and cultural event is themed “Breaking Stereotypes”, and it promises to be a celebration of firm storytelling, diversity, and…
Twice The Devil
Chapter One: The Tree by the Gutter I make bad decisions until it becomes a tree ripe for harvest.. My name is Kola, and I was born on a Monday evening, just before the rains came. My mother told me that the first sound I ever made was not…
Uncle Tommy’s Visit ( Short Story )
“Now remember, I don’t want you talking to him unless I’m around, you hear?” “Yes, dad.” “I’m serious. Now tuck in your shirt—he’s here.” The front door swung open and there stood Uncle Tommy, drenched in sweat from a day’s work in the summer heat. “It’s…
Mabel Segun: The End of an Era, But Not Her Legacy
The passing of Mabel Segun at 95 is more than the loss of a literary icon, it is the closing of a chapter in Nigeria’s cultural and intellectual history. A woman of many firsts, Segun was not just a novelist; she was a poet, a broadcaster, a diplomat, an…
Ejire: When children with disabilities beg to live – By Saheed Ibrahim
A heart-wrenching discovery awaited me as I uncovered a tragedy hidden behind closed doors in Akure, Ondo State. I found a child on January 6 2025, in a state of despair, unclothed and vulnerable. A concerned neighbour had earlier tipped my contact, who…
Poetry: The Sting of a Badly Written Verse
A poem, at its finest, should ignite something deep within—an emotion, an image, a thought that lingers like the scent of rain on dry earth. But what happens when poetry falters? When instead of striking chords, it stumbles into awkward phrasing, forced…
Historic Wins and Memorable Moments at the 67th Grammy Awards
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 2, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, celebrated a night of groundbreaking achievements and heartfelt performances. Hosted by Trevor Noah, the ceremony honored musical excellence across diverse…
Stories That Matter: Cinema Meets Science, Society, and Global Affairs at John Hopkins
Everyone has a story to tell. It all depends on when and how personal it is. At Johns Hopkins University, a bold new dimension to cinematic storytelling is warming up with its Stories That Matter film series – one designed to merge art, science,…
Women Are Classified Beings – A Reflection on Palmwine Sounds “God Bless Women”
Most often than not, “world people” fail to recognize the depth, complexity, and resilience of women. However, “God Bless Women” a stirring poetry collection by Palmwine Sounds, seemingly lifts the spirit in this direction. This…