Benin City, Nigeria – The stage is set for the launch of the maiden edition of the Dr. Osahon Enabulele Foundation State-wide Debate Competition for Secondary Schools, scheduled to begin on Friday, May 30th, 2025. The opening event will take place in Egor Local Government Area, with proceedings commencing at 10:00 AM at the Egor Council Secretariat, located on…
(A Lament in the Tongue of Empire) Chorus (whispered, rising):Resign now, Traoré…You’ve done too much good. ⸻ VOICE OF THE WEST:Resign now, Traoré!You’ve upset the order!You’ve stirred the soup without our spoon! You—child of Sankara,nephew of Nkrumah,heir of the drum that dares to beat against silence! We sent aid in envelopeslined with fine print and trap doors—you returned it…
(A Poetic Declaration of the Institute of the Episterresurrecist Arts (IEA) Mother,I have changed my name!No longer shall I answerTo “Renaissance Remnant,”Or “Revival Seedling” of borrowed tongues. I am notA footnote in Europe’s chapter!I am notA festival puppet with Ankara skinDancing to Shakespeare’s tambourine! No!I am the drum they tried to muteWith white chalk and infested libraries!I am the…
Before You Praise the Catholic Church, Ask the Children It Hurt My attention has been drawn to an article circulating widely—one which heaps glowing praise on the Catholic Church, portraying it as the fountain of enlightenment, the custodian of knowledge, and the harbinger of civilization. It goes further to romanticize the papacy as a coterie of intellectual titans, boasting…
White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church. That means the winner secured at least 89 votes of the 133 cardinals participating in the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis. The crowd in St. Peter’s Square erupted in cheers. The name will be announced later, when…
By Amb. Umudjere AfricamanChairman, Africaman Quest for Development03/05/2025 In democratic systems, the separation of powers is a fundamental principle designed to prevent any one arm of government from becoming too powerful; unfortunately, in some instances, the executive arm has assumed significant authority, often at the expense of the legislative and judicial arms. This has no doubt paved way for…
(In the voice of a lamenting Prophet) Where are my sons in suits?Where are the daughters in wrappers of sorrow?Where are the women with wombs of pain,The men with dreams leaking through torn pockets? Where are the midnight wailers?The miracle seekers?The tithers of last kobo?The sowers of rent money? Where are the prayer requests? Ah!They have vanished like demons…
Pastor packed his anointing in a Ghana-Must-Go!He stamped his passport with holy oil,And flew to Toronto,To plant revivalAmong the snow and silence. But in Canada,Nobody fell down when he shouted “Fire!”They just checked the smoke alarm.And went back to sipping coffee. In Norway,He tried to declare “Receive your car!”But they already had busesThat came every ten minutesWith heaters,With soft…
— For the goat beneath the kola tree — Come, NomaEat well.This cassava peel is sweeter than yesterday’s.Yes, I see the way your ears flick.You understand more than you let on. I remember when you were small,legs like broomsticks,chasing shadows across the compound.Now look your beard carries the wisdom of old drums. You’ve heard enough stories,sitting by my feet…
— for my dear Etop Precious Iniobong — Monsieur le Paka-paka-paka, twenty boys,barefoot,chased a ballthrough dust and dusk. They shared breath,shared salt,shared spit,shared bruises,shared breadshared the suninside their laughter. But time…time grew teeth. One found war.One found work.One found wealth.One joined the army.One boarded a bus.One forgot his name.One buried another.One wandered offnever returned.Others?Forgotten! Now the ball lies stillin…
What happens when you challenge the establishment?…
The Great Delusion invites you into a…
—for Professor Alofoje Unuigboje— by Majekodunmi Oseriemen…
By Majekodunmi Oseriemen Ebhohon They say the…
