We are Bigger Than the NorthThe misconception that the Tiv people and other minority tribes of the Middle Belt belong to “the North” was deliberately created by the British colonial government in conspiracy with Northern elites. This was done after the Tiv and other tribes of the Middle Belt united against the Europeans during slavery…
Amala Happiness Some people have accused me of excessively praising amala because it’s just food. They wonder why I give so much respect to an “ordinary” food and commit scare time and energy to writing about it. They think that my anxiety over the dying of amala buka culture is exaggerated and unnecessary. Here is…
Photo credit: Nigerian Eye The US Mission in Nigeria has declared that all non-immigrant visa applicants will provide details of their social media accounts for the last five years. The Nation reports that the policy mandates the disclosure of usernames or handles on all platforms within the period. The embassy said, “Visa applicants are required to list social…
Photo credit: ABC News Senegal now has “schools for husbands”, a United Nations-backed initiative where respected male community members learn about “positive masculinity” in health and social issues and promote them in their communities. ABC News reports that in Senegal, as in many other West African countries with large rural or conservative populations, men often have the final…
Photo credit: Los Angeles Times The Newark Immigration Court in the Peter W. Rodino Jr. Federal Building on Broad Street is a place where child cases are heard. NJ Spotlight News reports that most of the children show up in court when their case is being heard. But the rate is greater for those who are represented by…
I would have wished everyone have a merry Christmas but I can’t afford to be unrealistic! With hunger caused by global inflation in the land, with instability and wars ravaging our world: Russia versus Ukraine; Israel against Palestinian people; Some 35 armed conflicts in Africa; Over 20 in the Middle East; Seven in Europe and, six…
Photo credit: South China Morning China is doing a great job by offering returning Afghans humanitarian and educational supports. People’s Daily Line reports that across Afghanistan, stories of returnees and students alike paint a picture of resilience and renewal. But the process has been strengthened by China’s timely humanitarian aid and far-reaching educational cooperation. A returnee,…
