People are put in prisons for four different reasons – retribution (removing the freedom of prisoners is a way they pay for their crimes to society), incapacitation (so that they can no longer harm other people), deterrence (as a warning to others in the society who may want to be criminally minded) and rehabilitation (activities […]
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What better way to usher in a new year than with a fresh helping of fatphobia, am I right? The new year is one significant celebration people who do not have small bodies dread because of society’s peer pressure, at large, to ensure that we conform to Eurocentric beauty standards. Unfortunately, many people do try […]
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December is a special time for everyone. It houses arguably the biggest holiday in the world, families can spend time with each other, it provides a time to recoup and reflect, and everything just feels different. Nigeria is not exempt from this December fever, as it is a significant thread that runs through the fabric […]
Historically, African cinema has been crafted on celluloid film by its directors, or auteurs, and it has always been intended to project images of Africans and to inspire thoughtful reactions from its audience, as opposed to Hollywood filmmaking, which aims to entertain. Nollywood emerged as a popular industry in the 1990s, and the industry has […]
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Lionel Messi is a global sporting icon and one of football’s greats; many even argue that he’s Greatest of All Time (GOAT)). Yet, before winning the 2022 Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) world cup in Qatar, his claim to greatness was contested by those who have followed his career all through the years, especially […]
There are very few incumbent and past female heads of government around the world. According to Wedu Global, an online magazine that advocates for the involvement of more women in government, the more prominent names among these female heads of government are Yingluck Shinawatra, Joyce Banda, Angela Merkel, and Dilma Rousseff. While we can count […]
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Runtown has turned into a bit of an enigma over the last few years. He is sparsely on the scene or caught by the camera’s wink, opting for a low profile away from the world’s chaos. We can draw parallels between Runtown’s music and apparent personality and realize there is a shared element of escapism. […]
Records were matched and recreated, with African teams producing mouthwatering performances in their encounters. The Black Stars of Ghana, Atlas Lions of Morocco, Teranga Lions of Senegal, Carthage Eagles of Tunisia and Indomitable Lions of Cameroon were the five representatives of the African continent. Statistics Goals Scored: Africa had a decent outing in front of […]
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While the current rise in popularity of Peter Obi is down to the fact that he’s emerged as a strong candidate ahead of the election, he’s also become the de facto favorite of the nation’s youth He seemingly represents a breath of fresh air, a step away from the recurring faces that a growing swath […]
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For the third year running, we have compiled a comprehensive list of the best albums you should be listening to in the new year, especially if you missed any of the releases. 2022 got jam packed with albums from different parts of the continent and we have filtered through the sound scape to make your life easy. […]
Students are like unfinished products in the production line of a factory. A car manufacturer will usually go to great lengths to ensure that the product his company is offering to the world meets the highest standards of quality; that manufacturer wants to be confident of what will become the final product, and proudly invite […]
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I’ll start by stating the simple fact that we cannot live forever. But that does not mean the work we do and the structures we create cannot outlive us. On everyone we come across, we leave an impression — an imprint of us that lingers in their subconscious. Our existence transcends our physical bodies. […]
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