Nigerian Women March in Abuja to Back Reserved Seats, Independent Candidacy Bills
Hundreds of women from across Nigeria converged in Abuja on Monday in a mass march to demand the passage of the Reserved Seats for Women Bill and the Independent Candidacy Bill currently under consideration at the National Assembly. The women, drawn from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, began their procession at the […]
Returning to Natural Hair
In the past chemically modified hair was in vogue among black women, chemicals called relaxers were used to alter the texture of kinkier hair. It was believed that natural kinky hair was not beautiful and those who kept natural hair were considered non-sophisticated, Local, and ‘unfashionable’ until the recent wave of black women returning to […]
Bikinis and Pageantry
A beauty pageant is a competition that focuses mainly on the physical beauty and features of the contestants. However, some aspects of personal intelligence and talent are also required The first beauty pageant was held in 1859 by Archibald Montgomerie, the 13th Earl of Ellenton. In the 1880s all participants had to supply a photograph […]
Dreadlocks: Myths, Facts and Realities
Children born with hairs that have a strong tendency to lock on their own are regarded as “special” in some societies. Such children are called “Dada” among the Yoruba speaking people of Nigeria. Some Igbo communities in the past believe they were reincarnate of great men and women Comfort Yakubu Dada is common among members […]
Geriatric management in Nigeria
‘’Ageing is both a ‘natural’ and universal process; but growing old can be as Graceful as it can be traumatic Mrs. Mary Zhiri is a Nigerian Nurse who had practiced for over thirty years in Nigeria, she explains that geriatric is a branch of medicine concerned with the diseases and care for old people. […]
Nupe Marriage Customs
Before the advent of both Christianity and Islam, Nupe Marriage Customs were unique and rich.But like many Nigerian cultures which modernity has dealt a heavy blow on, this traditional heritage is gradually fading out.Contemporary Nupe families appear to be more inclined to the waves of civilization than the ancient heritage that distinguished the entire Nupe kingdom. […]
Twisted Tongues, Faked Accents and Lost Identity
In 1789, Olaudah Equiano who was captured in Igbo land into slavery described his home town in his memoirs as a nation of dancers, musicians, and poets, He said, every great event is celebrated with public dances, accompanied with songs and music ” Penetration of the Europeans into Africa began in the 1450s when Portuguese […]
“Intellectual Property, Globalisation, and Nigeria’s Economy”
freepik image Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind—literary works, inventions, designs, and symbols used in commerce (World Intellectual Property Organization, 2018). In the 21st century, the global economy is knowledge-based, relying on ideas and innovation rather than land and natural resources (Adebambo, 2018). Technological advancement and the internet have made the world […]
Legal Fees and Justice: What Nigerians Need to Know
Solomon Mamman Jiya Esq., Principal Partner at S.M. Jiya & Co. Citadel Chambers in Minna, Niger State, brings to light an important conversation about the legal profession and the cost of justice in Nigeria. Many Nigerians hold the view that legal fees are too high, but Jiya offers a more nuanced perspective, suggesting that the […]
