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By    Francis Udoakpan Reading Time: 2 min read ....................................................................................................................................................................... ‎It was an evening of reflection and inspiration as Dr Eugenia Chinenye Ndukwe , the dynamic MD/CEO of XEM Group , was honoured with the Entrepreneurial Excellence Award by Drum Majors for Peace during the 6th Edition of the annually organised and internationally recognised NATIONAL PEACE AND ENTERTAINMENT SUMMIT, held in partnership with the China Cultural Centre, Nigeria. ‎The award, bestowed in recognition of her visionary leadership in business, commitment to the welfare of retirees, and unwavering support for the creative industry, stood as a testament to years of impactful service, innovation, and compassion. ‎ ‎According to Ambassador Nsikan Paul , MD/CEO of Drum Majors for Peace , the honour was well deserved. “ Women like you are rare. Your voice needs ...

By  Barnabas Benjamin-Iorguma Reading Time: 2 min read ................................................................ International Prisoners' Justice Day: A humanitarian and Catholic clergyman, Rev. Fr. Victor Nyoroh CM, sends a message of hope to citizens behind bars, calling for advocacy and action in Nigeria. The International Day of Prisoners’ Justice, observed annually on August 10, is a solemn occasion to remember those who have died in custody and to advocate for the rights, welfare, and dignity of incarcerated individuals. This global observance serves as a rallying point for human rights defenders, civil society organisations, and governments to reflect on the conditions within correctional institutions and push for reforms that uphold justice and humanity.  In Nigeria, the significance of this day cannot be overstated. Our custodial centres continue to face immense challenges—overcrowding, underfunding, prolonged pre-trial detentions, lack of adequate healthcare, ...

By  Barnabas Benjamin-Iorguma Reading Time: 2 min read ................................................................ Song to Hunger Cock crows to the moment of the giant battalion, Knocking on the door, the house of the voiceless. Hunger feasts on the festering sores of the masses, As inflation dawns on them. Garri cries out in price, Elubo skyrockets, Yam becomes unaffordable, Beans multiply in amount, Rice turns to gold, The market becomes forbidden for the masses. Battalion of hunger, Accompanied by librettos and celebrations of tears, Dancing to the tune of the dying masses, Their voices muted in the background. Who shall hear their voices? The cries of the battered masses! To the honorable leaders, Seated behind black beetles, Flying in swift jets, Feasting on hot cakes, Deaf to the voices of the masses, Glittering like rotten wood. The battered eyes turn to God, The house of God harbors the masses, To redeem lost treasures, For relief from biting pains. Pay your tithe to t...

By  Barnabas Benjamin-Iorguma Reading Time: 2 min read ...................................................................... Blood Softly and gently, Breaking the cage to see my reality, Wrapped in foreign and modern sterility. I was fooled. Twisted my tongue to fit the realm, I'm not fit into, Neglecting the liquid that flows in me, Silencing my natural dialect, Taming the black gene that never dies, Enclaved in the negro blood. The blood of my ancestors, That travails in slavery, The blood of my ancestors, That never bows to oppression. The blood that speaks, till it regains freedom, The blood that stands in Mau Mau, That cracked the sterility of the alien. Softly and gently, I hear the sound of the mystic river, The lullaby my mother sounds Sweeter than the rhythm of libretto. The hand of my mother nurtures me to bed, I wish I was in the ancient, When the days were peaceful, under the control of my mother. The story of the griot, Portruding the mystic folk under the solemn tree...

By  Barnabas Benjamin-Iorguma Reading Time: 2 min read ............................................................. ............................................................ ...... Ecological Precarity and Nature Activism in Helon Habila's Oil on Water and D.H. Lawrence's Sons and Lovers At The Consolidation Blog , we are committed to showcasing bold, socially-conscious scholarship that pushes boundaries and provokes thought. Today, we feature an outstanding abstract by Oyelabi Peter Olawale, the 2024 Best Graduating Student from the Department of English and Literary Studies, Federal University Lokoja. Oyelabi is not just an academic standout but also a talented writer and advocate for social justice. His research, like his poetry, confronts the complex intersections between environment, power, and human survival. The abstract below, titled “Ecological Precarity and Nature Activism in Helon Habila's Oil on Water and D.H. Lawrence's Sons and Lovers ,” ...

By  Barnabas Benjamin-Iorguma   Reading Time: 2 min read In a remarkable showcase of scholarly excellence, Dr Abba A. Abba , a distinguished lecturer from the Department of English and Literary Studies   at Federal University Lokoja, recently participated in the prestigious  Achebe Redivivus   conference held on July 3–4, 2025, at All Souls College, University of Oxford. Organised by the British Academy in partnership with the University of Edinburgh and All Souls College, this two-day event brought together global scholars to explore and reinvigorate the literary and political legacy of Chinua Achebe, widely regarded as the father of modern African literature.                           Dr. Abba A. Abba The Achebe Redivivus conference convened world-leading academics and emerging scholars in fields ranging from anthropology and African literature to history and politics. The event ...