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18Apr

The Tragedy of Victory

Godwin Alabi-Isama was a front line soldier. One that participated in the theatre of war fighting, at one time for Biafra and mostly for the Federal troops. He presents his own accounts of the happenings during the 30month long Nigerian Civil War
2 mins read
07Mar

The Ikenga’s in Museums Around The World: Reflections on the African Art Artefacts Debate

My reflection on the presence of African artifacts in museums worldwide delves into the broader implications of housing African art outside its place of origin. This supports the call by renowned voices, such as Chimamanda Adichie, for the return of these cultural treasures to their homelands. The article underscores the importance of preserving and honoring indigenous cultures, while raising critical questions about ownership, legacy, and the role of museums in contemporary society.
7 mins read
09Jul

From Accounts to Siberia: My Brush with Bureaucratic Corruption

There is corruption in high places and we are all afraid to resist it because doing so often comes at a cost. Youthfulness and idealism were helpful in my saying No. Someone has put it simply - we all want to be a Diamond but do not want to be cut!
10 mins read
21Jun

Kila’s Nightmare

Whoever compromised the email had also been able to access Kila's eBay account. Using the stolen information, over the course of six months, they ordered various goods – from exotic perfumes and wristwatches to iPhones – all delivered to different addresses while being charged to Kila's PayPal account.
4 mins read
30May

Yosemite – El Capitan and the Merced River

A few metres ahead of us are the pine trees, which with the huge mountain backdrop is probably the reason why this area is popular with many visitors. It was cold and there are little sheets of ice on the wooden bridge calling for extreme caution as we walked. Looking up at the mountain, one could see scattered white coverings being the snow flakes as they glitter in the morning sun. Also adding to the beauty is the waterfall high up the mountain. A tree lay on the floor with its root intact somehow depicting it was hewn next to which is the wooden chair for visitors to sit and absorb the beauty of nature, undisturbed.
6 mins read
07May

The Evolution of Morality: From Achan

The acceptance of one aspect of Paul's teachings (against LGBTQ+) while disregarding another (support for slavery) highlights the flawed nature of selective interpretation and the need for a more comprehensive understanding of scripture in its historical and cultural context.
6 mins read