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The Fortress Of Delusion: Satire, Power And Self-Deception – A Review Of Uzor Maxim Uzoatu’s ‘White Men Can’t Write’

Global UpfrontJul 5, 2026July 5, 20260

By Enam Obiosio Uzor Maxim Uzoatu’s ‘White Men Can’t Write’ is not merely a short story. It is a political fable disguised as absurdist comedy,

Communication Critical In Military Operational Successes —CAS

Global UpfrontJul 5, 2026July 5, 20260

Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, says effective communication remains a critical component of military leadership and operational successes. Speaking

El Anatsui: Beyond Bottle Caps and Glory

Global UpfrontJul 4, 2026July 4, 20260

A Review of El Anatsui: The Man, the Myth, the Legend at 80 and Counting (2026) By Chris Uchenna Agbedo, PhD, fnias, mnal. Preamble “Beyond

The Luxury Of The Pen: A Critique Of Soyinka’s Wartime Radicalism

Global UpfrontJul 4, 2026July 4, 20260

By Aoiri Obaigbo In General Yakubu Gowon’s new book, what does he say regarding Soyinka’s detention? In the theatre of political history, few things are

The Gowon Story: Post-Colonial Nation-Building In West Africa: An Intimate Narrative

Global UpfrontJun 30, 2026June 30, 20260

A review by Lindsay Barrett The story of the growth of Nigeria from independence in 1960 to its present day manifestation as Africa’s most populous

Nigeria’s Foreign Policy Fashioned To Serve Defence, Security Goals – Minister

Global UpfrontJun 26, 2026June 26, 20260

The Federal Government says Nigeria’s foreign policy is being recalibrated to directly support national defence and security. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador

June 17 Is Achebe Day Because Of ‘Things Fall Apart’

Global UpfrontJun 24, 2026June 24, 20260

By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu On Tuesday, June 17, 1958, Things Fall Apart was published in England. The book has over the years become a standout

Ogboli, UNIMAID Professor of Industrial Design, Presents Two Books In Abuja Tuesday

Global UpfrontJun 22, 2026June 22, 20260

Professor Ashiedu Peter Ogboli of the Department of Industrial Design, University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), will on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 present two of his books

University of Nigeria, Nsukka To Unveil Landmark Book El Anatsui, Africa’s Most Celebrated Contemporary Artist

Global UpfrontJun 21, 2026June 21, 20260

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), in collaboration with the University Senior Staff Club, will on Wednesday July 1, 2026 unveil the landmark book: El

Don’t Blame Me For Pogrom Against Igbos In Northern Nigeria – General Gowon

Global UpfrontJun 14, 2026June 14, 20260

Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, says those who suggested that he did not do enough to stop the killing of Easterners in the North in