Why Nigeria keeps building what it cannot keep
Every government likes to build something that can be photographed: roads, bridges, schools, hospitals, boreholes and many others. Of course, read more Why Nigeria keeps building what it cannot keep
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Poet Kemi Alabi Brings MELONCHOLIA, a Black Rage Ritual, to Chicago This Fall
Poet Kemi Alabi, author of the acclaimed collection Against Heaven, is returning this fall with the next edition of MELONCHOLIA: a black rage ritual, set to take place in Chicago, Illinois. Part performance, part communal healing practice, the event takes its name and central metaphor from fibroids,
12 Books at the Heart of Congolese Literature
For decades, Congolese writers have used fiction to chronicle the forces that have shaped life in the Congo, from colonialism and dictatorship to migration, memory and everyday resilience. Their work spans genres and generations, reflecting a literary tradition that is as politically engaged as it i
Love, and Mutton Pilau | Aziz Durrani | Fiction
The Supreme always smelled of hot oil, cardamom and smoke – the kind that sank into fabric and followed people home long after the last cup of chai. Ceiling fans chopped at the warm Nairobi air, pushing it out through open windows that looked onto River Road, where matatus jostled, hawkers shouted,
Kenyan Scholar Christopher Ouma Named New Host of Duke’s Acclaimed “Left of Black” Series
Left of Black, the Webby Award-nominated video series that has spent over a decade spotlighting Black Studies scholars and artists, has announced Christopher Ouma as its new host, according to Left of Black. Ouma, a Kenyan-born scholar and Associate Professor of English at Duke University, steps int
EXCLUSIVE: How alleged coup leader’s hidden motivation led him into arrest trap
In this part of its series of exclusive reports on the 2025 failed coup plot, PREMIUM TIMES reveals for the first time the unreported direct account from the alleged mastermind about how he was lured into an arrest trap. The post EXCLUSIVE: How alleged coup leader’s hidden motivation led him into ar
Tinubu: Why I increased army divisions, there’ll be guardrails for state Police
The president stated these while receiving traditional rulers under the auspices of the Oyo State Council of Obas. The post Tinubu: Why I increased army divisions, there’ll be guardrails for state Police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
WORLD IN BRIEF: Wales Declares Drought, Oprah to Close South Africa Academy, Ghana Backs Five Year Presidential Term And Other Stories
Wales declares nationwide drought as record dry spell deepens Wales has declared a nationwide drought after prolonged hot weather pushed read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Wales Declares Drought, Oprah to Close South Africa Academy, Ghana Backs Five Year Presidential Term And Other Stories
Osun 2026: Accord Party petitions Tinubu, IGP over alleged police intimidation
The Accord Party alleged that police actions in recent weeks disproportionately targeted the party ahead of the governorship election. The post Osun 2026: Accord Party petitions Tinubu, IGP over alleged police intimidation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Osun 2026: Political parties seal peace accord for peaceful poll
The peace accord was organised by the National Peace Committee (NPC) headed by a former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar. The post Osun 2026: Political parties seal peace accord for peaceful poll appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.