Watching Girls Play Football, Part 2
Watching Girls Play Football, Part 2 I sat on the porch of our townhouse waiting when Chima finally arrived and parked his Toyota Venza close to the curb. It was…
Ogor Winnie Okoye, Esq.
Welcome to Seeker’s Corner
I am excited to join this incredible NPM organization to write a column called Seeker’s Corner. This column will feature stories about mindful living, finding meaning and purpose while living…
Ejike Eze, Ph.D.
The Sense of Loss that Trails Nigerian Diaspora Parents
A worrisome sense of loss nibbles at the hearts of many diaspora Nigerians, especially those of Igbo filiation, who raise children outside the shores of Nigeria. While they enjoy the…
Uche Umezurike, Ph.D.
Watching Girls Play Soccer, Part 1
Watching Girls Play Soccer, Part 1 Chima asked me if I had been expecting his call. Surprised, I said why. He mentioned that I had answered the call…
Uche Dike, Ph.D.
Numbers Behind Issues
I imagine that when you read about the exploits that Nigerian parentsand their children are making across the world, you may be amazed! Asyou consider the many developmental problems that…
Hamilton Odunze
Editor-in-Chief
The Paradox of Well-educated People and a Backward Community
Now that the excitement is contained significantly and the gloating has come down a couple of notches, it is time to bring back the Rockefeller-Aspen Institute for Diaspora Program (RAD)…
Monsignor Anselm Nwaorgu
A Deeper Look: Insights from Msgr. Anselm Nwaorgu, Ph.D.
The other day, I watched a video that was posted on WhatsApp about a child who was helping his mother bring in some firewood into the kitchen. After he brought…
Uche Umeruzike, Ph.D.
Welcome to Encounters
It is my pleasure to welcome you to my column, Encounters. The column will use vignettes to capture encounters, impressions, and experiences by Nigerian parents and their children in North…
Ejike Eze, Ph.D.
Welcome to Tribes and Tongues®
Welcome to Tribes and Tongues® One of the most deeply-rooted desires of Nigerian parents is to see their offsprings fluent in their languages. The reason for this is simple. Language…
Hamilton Odunze
Editor-in-Chief
Introducing Candid Pen®
I do not intend to start an engaging and insightful weekly column without first introducing it. Therefore, let me officially introduce to you my column, Candid Pen®, published every Friday…