Fasting and Ramadan obligation
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Muslim year, during which strict fasting is observed from dawn (Sahour) to sunset (Iftar). It is the...
Visit Gembu in Taraba, weep for Nigeria
Assistant Editor (North), CHUKS EHIRIM, who was among journalists that visited Gembu Community in Sardauna Province, Taraba State, recently, presents the report of grave...
British Council LIFTs Nigeria’s theatre online
Those who tuned in to a dedicated channel on Google Hangouts at 6 p.m. on June 9, 16 and 23 witnessed a novelty. It...
I’m attracted to my sister-in-law
Dear Tinu,
I have followed your column for the past few weeks and I must confess that your advice has been enlightening.
I am 47 years...
Dark side of skin lightening
The growing trend of skin-lightening in parts of the world, especially in Africa, is now a source of worry to health experts. Woman Editor,...
Okwechime: A Nigerian but not of Nigeria
In Nigeria, he is prominent, yet he feels not of it. Retired Col. Mike Nduka Okwechime, from Ibusa in the present Delta State, has...
For coloured men
Men have stopped looking like they are heading for a funeral, as nowadays they are increasingly seen in bright-coloured outfits. As far as colours...
PHWBC goes to South Africa
The Port Harcourt World Book Capital (PHWBC) 2014 staged a reading conversation at the South Africa Book Fair, which held from June 13 to...
Women artists make NAC killing
Winners of the last two editions of the National Art Competition (NAC) organised by the African Artists’ Foundation (AAF) were women.
Last year, the Grand...
Coping with breast cancer: Hilda Egboh’s story
As far as Hilda Egboh knows, no one has ever been diagnosed with cancer in her family. But two years ago, she was diagnosed...
