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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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Arts, Culture & Tourism

Nigeria one again,...

Nigeria one again, by Rita andrawus My timeless and ageless fatherland I am full of boundless gratitude I am indebted for shaping me aright From a toddler to...
Aisha Auyo -
Arts, Culture & Tourism

A poem on...

A poem on the theme: "A United Nigeria", by Fatima Garba Yusuf (A.Y.M) Sorely, she limps On broken limbs. Dazed, she fumbles, Voicing grumbles! "Naija," I call, "How come you...
Aisha Auyo -
Neptune Poetry Top 10

A Poem In...

A Poem In Which I’m A Matador, by Ben Okechukwu haven’t you heard them on air who offer sarcophagus on boxing day? can’t you see them...
Aisha Auyo -
Media

Winner of Neptune...

Winner of Neptune Prime poetry competition, Rita Andrawus, receives prizes in Abuja The third-place winner of the Neptune Prime poetry competition, Rita Andrawus, has been...
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Arts, Culture & Tourism

Neptune Prime Poetry...

Neptune Prime Poetry Competition: Winners to smile home with cash prizes, employment opportunities Winners have emerged following the recently organised Poetry competition by Neptune Prime...
Aisha Auyo -
Arts, Culture & Tourism

Neptune Prime Poetry...

Neptune Prime Poetry competition: Introducing the judges A huge thank you to everyone who has submitted something to our Poetry Competition awards! We have been totally...
Aisha Auyo -
Competition

Poetry competition: Theme:...

Poetry competition: Theme: A united Nigeria Neptune Prime Network Limited is pleased to announce a poetry competition with the theme "A united Nigeria". This is...
Aisha Auyo -
Poet's corner

Journey of a...

Journey of a daughter, by Aisha M Auyo Earlier when she burnt her fingerUsed to make lot of fuss at homeNow, even if she burns...
Aisha Auyo -
Poet's corner

When the weak...

When the weak become the meatOf the strong When mere onlookers become the judges When those in position to wipe the tears Are the ones making sure...
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