Nigeria and the Burden of Afrocentrism

From the very beginning of its independence, Nigeria carried Africa on its shoulders as if it were a child born to guard an entire continent. There was a sense of duty that flowed naturally from its size, its population and its wealth. Every generation of Nigerian leaders kept repeating one idea in different ways. Africa […]

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When Can the United States Intervene for Peace? | The Nigeria Debate Explained

When Can the United States Intervene for Peace? Understanding the Nigeria Debate Recent remarks by the U.S. President, Donald Trump suggesting that the United States could use military force in Nigeria to stop mass killings of Christians have reignited global debate about law, power, and sovereignty.Some argue that America has a moral duty to step […]

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The Pressure to “Have It All” — and Why Slowing Down Might Be the Real Flex

Everywhere you turn, someone your age seems to be doing something big.One person just landed a scholarship abroad. Another launched a business. Someone else is suddenly a “content creator,” while another just posted a graduation photo with the caption “New Beginnings.” And then, there’s you — trying to balance lectures, assignments, and maybe a side […]

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