The ancient city of Ibadan didn’t seem to notice the day my first son, Adewale, died. The city was as busy as ever. Cloudless skies hung...
The faint trickle of blood from her nose pools beneath what used to be a luxurious mane of black hair. All that’s left now of those...
Born in the city of Warri in Delta State on 18 December 1982, Ibukun Kevin Emuwawon, better known as IBK, is a producer, rapper, singer, songwriter,...
Two days before his final undergraduate exams, tragedy struck – Lanre Aluko-Olokun (Jazz) lost his father. While the 20 year old Business Economics & Finance student bravely...
Another day, Another list. However, this one, we like! Forbes has compiled a list of the 20 Youngest Power Women In Africa.
The greatest desire of every human being is to attain success in every aspect of their life; be it in the home, in one’s career, academics,...
Yah, Yah, Yah (Cane slashes) Yah! Yah! Yah! Father: Junior, why did you get the second position in class? Son: I’m sorry Papa, the boy only...
I was born Muslim, so automatically I was expected to follow Islam. I guess this is true for most Nigerians and as with all things that...
In recent years, we have seen a raise in the social consciousness of many Nigerians. Various organizations, all seeking to better the lives of the less...
Everyday we hear of different stories that simply tug at our heart strings. Regardless of our own personal issues, sometimes it helps to look beyond our...
I’ve been largely absent on BN since the world ended well over a month ago. And, you don’t want to know where I was when I...
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Saddled with a plethora of socioeconomic burdens, yet with at least half of its population under 24 years old and largely unemployed, Africa is lagging behind...
United States of America First Lady Michelle Obama is currently completing her first major solo tour without her husband – US President Barack Obama. Michelle Obama...
“Don’t use the sins of my youth to judge me, Father use mercy to judge me” This is a line from an Ibo song my father...
Nigerian football international, Kanu Nwankwo officially celebrated his exit from international football with a testimonial match which took place in Lagos, Nigeria. According to the BBC,...
Over 30 years ago, I was born to Mr. and Mrs. X. For many years, I didn’t know the difference between the two of them. I...
I am a keen fan of the medical drama series, Grey’s Anatomy. Ever since the first episode of season one, I have been hooked. I really...
In a recent magazine interview, I was asked what spirituality meant to me. My answer “Spirituality for me is an awareness of deeper values and meanings....
In light of the recent tragedy in Northern Nigeria, here is a special call to action driven by the Future Project. *** We all know that...
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