Untouchability in Nigeria
- by Igwe Leo
Scornfully referred to as sacrificial lambs to the gods (ndi ejiri goro ihe in the Ibo language), the Osu are the s of Nigeria. They are stereotyped as lazy, dirty and dishonest, and are shunned by the rest of society
Read MoreAfrica: The Dilemma of the 21st Century.
Across the globe, Africa is presented as ‘no good’ a continent. It is violence, hunger, disease, corruption, poverty and ignorance.
Read MoreSubstance Abuse Among Single Moms: Towards a Qualitative, Psychological and Emotional Approach
This paper reviews the emotional and psychological assessment of substance use among single mothers who are in a recovery program. The study addresses the impact of addiction on children and family.
Read MoreTeen Fatherhood
The term teen fatherhood is for me a new coinage from the existing studies on teen parenthood in family studies. In the last century, the etiology of teen fatherhood has been studied and documented in western literatures.
Read MoreChildren and adolescents with learning disabilities: its impact on school, family and society
Millions of children in Europe, U.S, the Caribbean and primarily Africa, have trouble in learning and reading. Most of these children may not be able to read at all, while many might be considered “slow readers.” Besides being a slow
Read MoreThe Illusions And Delusions of Nigeria’s Political Class
“Political dynasties are families that have exerted disproportionate influence on the politics of their societies. If they are successful, they may produce more than one Head of State or Head of Government.
Read MoreTowards a tribal emancipation of Ndi-igbo from northern domination-part 4
In our last reflection, we identified how environmental adaptation can provide moral steam for tribal survival. We called on all and sundry to cast down so that society can move forward in the event where progressive spirit of adaptation has
Read MoreRe-evaluating Anxiety Disorder from a family perspective
Viewed from the standpoint of human emotion, anxiety is strongly connected with fear. However, anxiety has to be distinguished from fear itself. This distinction must be made if one must engage in objective scholarship.
Read MoreHumanism and the Quest for Justice in Africa
- by Igwe Leo
Justice, they say, is the first condition of humanity. That means justice is imperative for human existence and coexistence. Justice is necessary for any society to grow, develop and flourish.
Read MoreTransforming Nigeria, Igboland, Blacks
- by Emeka Njoku
I thank all those who kept in touch with me as well as urged me to write more articles on various issues and to run for political office while I was in Nigeria for almost a year.
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