When the tools you use to measure your talent, your beauty, and your intelligence were built by people who have never seen you clearly — everything you believe about your …
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A memorable week of Reconnecting and Rediscovering in the UK
by Femi Odugbemi 1 minutes readThe years may pass, projects may come and go, but the friendships and shared memories remain among the most rewarding parts of this work. ONE of the best gifts of …
A dumpsite of this magnitude, located so close to residential, commercial and traffic corridors, cannot continue to operate in this manner. When compactors block access roads and spill onto major …
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Taipei 2026: A historic Rotary Convention and Nigeria’s moment on the global stage
by Ehi Braimahby Ehi Braimah 7 minutes readThe city of Taipei, Taiwan, became the meeting point of hope, service, friendship and global leadership as over 35,000 Rotarians and Rotaractors from across the world came together in a …
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are badly missed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Although, this ongoing edition of the world’s biggest single sports event has been a feast of …
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Belonging through community, connection, walkability and safety
by Gbenga Onabanjo 1 minutes readBelonging is not created only by houses. It is created by thoughtful design, shared spaces, safe streets and a community that allows everyone to feel considered, welcome and included. Let …
If God created humanity in His image, and that image includes the capacity to create — then creativity is not a skill. It is a mandate. And understanding why …
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 …
No one understands the emotional textures of Lagos, Kano, Enugu or Jos better than Nigerians themselves. Our objective should not be to imitate Hollywood, Bollywood or any other tradition, but …
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The Drum Remembers… ‘Sound, Story and Strategy: Reimagining Nigerian Music for the Next Decade’
by Femi Odugbemi 7 minutes readI am not saying artists should become some kind of moral police. Yes, Creativity must remain free and experimental. But freedom without reflection can slowly damage culture. When music constantly …