Category: Essays
Our Unending Tribal Wars and The Power of Understanding
Many have made money and built reputations by solving problems. Doctors cure the suffering of illness, psychiatrists help heal the troubled mind,
Read MoreThe Osu Caste System
- by Igwe Leo
The Osu caste system is an obnoxious practice among the Igbos -in Nigeria-which has refused to go away despite the impact of Christianity, modern education and civilization, and the human rights culture.
Read MoreNigeria: The Role of Education in the Service Industry
The educational system in Nigeria has been seriously battered by the failure of the socio-political system. Politics is an important factor in the development of nations and where the political class and political policies have failed, one of the most
Read MoreFatherhood and Family from a Greek perspective
Fatherhood and Family from a Greek perspective (Greek Fathers: Gender, Culture and Sexuality) Most Greek men live in families with a mother and a father and children. Many of them claim their journey into fatherhood has been a pleasant experience.
Read MoreIgu aro Ndigo – Igbo Calendar System
Igu Aro is the proclamation of Igbo Lunar Calendar, a ritual performed every year at Nri in Anaocha LGA of Anambra State.
Read MoreColonialism: the Greek gift given to mama Africa
O! Poor mama how could she have known that those who she looked onto as saving were practically gold diggers who have come to reap where they did not sow? She gave in to their advanced fraud (410). Permit me
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Reflections On Patriotism and Nigerian Unity
“Nigeria don spoil! Nigeria is a failed state! Nigeria na yeye! There is no hope for Nigeria! Nigeria has to break up! Nigeria and Nigerians cannot change! Nigeria cannot be united!
Read MoreOnwasato or Ilo Muo New yam festival in Nri
This is the biggest festival in Nri tradition. Some towns call it “Iri Ji” or “Iwa Ji” festival. Nri people call it “Onwasato” or “Ilo Muo” festival.
Read MoreManaging The African Environment
In the context of this very writing, environment would be defined in the sense of both the biotic and abiotic. It is the entire conglomeration of the natural habitat—the surroundings, influences and conditions wherein human beings live and interact. That
Read MoreFatherhood and family from a German perspective
Men in German culture are always at the focal point in public concern and cultural resolution. This public concern rose to a high level significance after the Nazi war which grievously impacted families and societies.
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