Category: Culture
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Tribal marks are scarifications that are made on the body in several Nigerian ethnic communities. Mostly seen on the cheeks, the marks are also made on the forehead, chin, abdomen, back, arms and hands. Presently considered by many people as a barbaric and unnecessary practice, tribal marking in the past was sometimes done for good…
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Hadiza Ladi Kwali born in c.1925, was a Nigerian potter, the best known one in her time whose work won international acclaim for its ingenuity and beauty. Ladi Kwali was a native of Kwali village in the Gwari region of Northern Nigeria. Growing up in a community where pottery was a common craft for the…
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Aso Ebi (also called Ashebi), which literally means ‘family cloth’ originated with the Yoruba people of south-western Nigeria, as can be deduced from the name. It refers to a piece or set of clothing that is chosen and worn by members of a family at a social function, especially if they are the celebrants. Its…
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Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library; Conceived in 1988, the idea to set up the library remained just an idea until 10 years later when the man in whose honour the project is being put together was released from incarceration ostensibly for planning a coup against General Abacha. When President Obasanjo rode from prison to the State…
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In Chinese Philosophy, as exemplified by Confucianism, ethical ideals are tailored to suit the demands of practical daily existence. This means that, as with African ethics, Chinese ethics is praxis-driven. That is why Confucianism is characterized as the ethics of virtuous living. Now, the praxis driven ethics or the ethics of virtuous living comes from…
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Ethics is a human science. But it is not just about deducing abstract moral principles in a philosophical manner. It is about the task of decision for a living person confronted with situations and challenges. Thus, the ultimate purpose or essence of ethics is to guide human beings in their daily interaction with their fellowmen…
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Jim Ijenwa UNAH (PhD) is the First University Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the University of Lagos. He was recently the Visiting Faculty Dean, Faculty of Arts, Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria, and formerly the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics) at the Premier University of Sao Tome and Principe, Gulf of Guinea, Central…
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IGBINEDION, Gabriel Osawaru; businessman, philanthropist who is honoured as the Esama of Benin, and Nwang of Tardh, Lantang, Plateau State. Born September 11, 1934 in Okada, later part of Edo State. Igbinedion shared same birthday with Archbishop of Church of God Mission, Benson Idahosa[i]. His son, Lucky Igbinedion was governor of Edo State. Igbinedion was…