About June 12 – What Would MKO Say? by Michael Afenfia
Like most of the people on my timeline, the news from Mr. President proclaiming June 12 as the new Democracy Day—instead of May 29 we have become accustomed to since 1999—was totally unexpected. As soon as I confirmed the story [...]
“Where the Children Play” by Uzezi Ologe
Hearts! Black and beating Yet emptied of precious things That go to make heaven on earth Inebriated on a brew More committed to purpose than earth’s matriarch bacterium Gripped by a disease banishing sense and sanity And sentiments reign over [...]
14 Year Old Emerges Commissioner in Bayelsa
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon Seriake Dickson has again been commended for using education as a tool to change the negative narratives about the state. The overall winner of the state Essay Writing Competition, Master Africanus Noel, gave the commendation [...]
Call for Applications: The Seiyifa and Grace Koroye Writers Residency
The Seiyifa and Grace Koroye Writers Residency, Toru-Orua, which provides a serene, conducive and state-of-the-art ambience for writers of ANA Bayelsa to complete ongoing literary works, hereby calls for Applications from interested writers for the August/September residency session. Applications must [...]
Beyond Wishful Thinking: What If President Buhari Doesn’t Seek Re-Election – By Michael Afenfia
As I write this piece, forgive my optimism, but I am hoping that it will be the one article the president or someone quite close to him reads and says to him, there is something here. A meeting is called [...]
POEM: Love Note by Arabina Ebizimo
I am a bard, My voice echoes beyond my yard, Silencing my peers, On me, ears cast their cares, Mouths never yawn, My bard-ness isn’t to everyone. I am also that reckless drunk driver, With handbrake up to calm your [...]