WORLD DESERTIFICATION DAY SPECIAL The theme for this year’s commemoration, “Rangelands: Recognize, Respect, Restore,” is both timely and urgent. It calls on governments, communities, and individuals to acknowledge the importance …
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I In Nigeria, plastic waste has become a key factor in the worsening of seasonal floods that damage infrastructure, displace communities, and disrupt daily life. One of the primary ways …
I Modern society often prides itself on its scientific advancement and technological sophistication, yet even science, for all its achievements, has not completely resolved the deeper questions surrounding human consciousness …
Igbo Landing remains one of the clearest symbolic points in the history of the Atlantic world, not because it altered the system of slavery, but because it revealed a moment …
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Roots Before Roofs: Why our children must return to the earth
by Newton Jibunoh 8 minutes readEnvironmental sustainability cannot be achieved by a generation that has no meaningful connection to the environment itself. Policies, campaigns, and awareness programmes, while important, cannot substitute for direct experience. A …
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Art and History: When Memory speaks: Art, history, and the road back to ourselves
by Newton Jibunoh 6 minutes readFESTAC ’77 was about reconnection, then 2027 must be about consolidation. It must move beyond celebration into structure – creating lasting systems that support artists, preserve heritage, and strengthen cultural …
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Art, Memory, and Nationhood: The enduring relevance of Ben Enwonwu
by Newton Jibunoh 23 minutes read1 Beyond his famous royal commission and his celebrated sculpture Anyanwu, he was a cultural bridge-builder. Educated in both Nigeria and Britain, he became one of the earliest Africans to …
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Not rebellion, just reality: A young Nigerian’s take on leadership and hardship (1)
by Newton Jibunoh 5 minutes readNigeria has faced crises before and will likely face others again. What matters is how leadership manages transition and how citizens engage in dialogue. If we can confront our economic …
Leadership is not about letters in a name or the attention you command. It is shaped by history, context, and the choices leaders make to navigate complex political landscapes. While …
For over seven years, my office on the 17th floor wasn’t just a place to work. It was a home for my passion, surrounded by the rhythm of life and …