Breaking Literary Ground: Delta State to Host First-Ever World Book Day Festival
By Mercy Neme (NAN)
By Mercy Neme (NAN)
As AI dominates global communication, languages not digitized, preserved, or actively promoted risk extinction. On World Mother Language Day 2026, experts warn Nigeria: safeguard indigenous tongues or lose them to irrelevance forever.
Nigerian women are rewriting history with the Special Seats Bill, demanding justice, equity, and representation in governance. Inspired by Rwanda and Senegal’s success, this movement is a bold call for inclusive democracy. The time for symbolic gestures is over—women deserve a seat at the table. The future of Nigeria starts now.
Brutal hands have scarred countless women, leaving bleeding hearts and broken homes in their wake. Female genital mutilation (FGM) robs women of sexual pleasure, turning intimacy into pain. Survivors face marital struggles, emotional trauma, and physical harm. As cultural norms perpetuate this practice, advocates demand urgent action to end this violation of human rights.
By Oluwaseyi Elizabeth Jimoh
A Poetry: How I Made. a Million On My Bed” by Ikechukwu Frank.
Opinion by Abiodun Adetula
When a woman does not fix What’s broken inside her, she’ll continue to be a victim and tool enabling her self-destruction.
By Oyinna Ogbonna
Literary Opinion By Olumide Lawrence Odeyemi
Ifeyinwa Stephanie Anagbor
Despite Nigeria’s rich literary heritage, reading culture remains low, with many Nigerians preferring social media and entertainment. This trend worries stakeholders, who cite benefits of reading for personal growth, education, and national development. Efforts like NOA, NBRP’s initiative aim to reverse this trend and foster a nation of readers.
By Saheed Mukaila