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Cangue: The crushing mantle of...

Cangue: The crushing mantle of discipline and...

Bravery of the first amphibious...

Bravery of the first amphibious combat unit...

Cangue: The crushing mantle of discipline and dishonour in imperial China

Cangue: The crushing mantle of discipline and dishonour in imperial China In centuries past, before the rise of modern justice, some punishments in China targeted not only the body, but the spirit. One of the most feared was the cangue: a heavy wooden collar locked around the neck, trapping its wearer in public view. From the Song Dynasty to the fall of the Qing Dynasty in 1912, this device, often weighing 10 to 100 pounds, was used for crimes like theft, adultery, or disobedience. READ ALSO: Between Israel and Sheikh Salem al-Harsh: A story...
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Poet's corner

The war monger,...

The war monger, by Ibrahim Chiroma (Ba'aba) War is business Your life is just a buzz Your soul, a weight of gold You are money in death. You are...
Neptune Prime -
Poet's corner

Salvage, by Angela...

Salvage, by Angela Chime Amidst multitude and cheers she walk Behind cameras she works With delight all and sundry adores In beauty and fragrance she’s adored A moment away...
Neptune Prime -
Poet's corner

I shall change...

I shall then pull him closer Very close as he continues to lose his entire guards. Now he's strong enough to plunge me.
Neptune Prime -
Poet's corner

Here’s to the...

AFCON battles, fierce and true, Though victory falters, our pride stays through.
Neptune Prime -
Poet's corner

ETERNAL BOND, by...

They forced us to Separate But they can never Eliminate What we shared – a Strong Bond
Auyo Aisha -
Poet's corner

It’s a weather...

With each sip, desire unfurls, A dance of flavors, as senses swirl. A delicate touch, a heated affair, In the enclosed mug, love's affair.
Auyo Aisha -
Poet's corner

Malam Ali, which...

Mallam Ali, which way should Nigeria go?, by Dr Prince Charles Dickson Dem Dey Go Once upon a time Some people come together Made a plan, took a...
Jane AISO -
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Review: A Meccan...

Review: A Meccan Spring, verses from Bá Sabauke, by Umar Yogiza Jr Bá Sabouke, being a partly young, partly mature poet, makes his poetry a...
Salim Sani -
Poet's corner

Nigeria Arise, by...

Nigeria Arise, by Kucheli Paul Gwari   Arise o Nigerians today, A wake up call you must obey. Your birthright bekons Your father's land calls Your service it demands Your lack...
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