Among ugu plants, resuscitation is possible; dead ugu plants can come back to life. Maybe only such plants can belong in the world. 

“Whenever I hear a sudden noise from the blast, the shock won't leave until 40 minutes after I rest and wake up.”

The Xylom went to 15 countries this year to report on the intersection of science and society with a distinctly Asian American sensibility.

Nigeria has the second-highest number of global maternal deaths. Due to underfunding and other issues, interventions remain unsuccessful.

Rock quarrying companies in Nigeria conduct blasting operations close to residences, causing harm to the health of these communities.

I chose Nchuanwu to mean ‘To chase the sun’. It is more romantic, and more true to me because everything on Earth happens under the sun. 

“I was thinking when he makes it, he would take care of me and my daughters. But no, he is gone painfully.”

So I give up. I would turn off the lights, bury myself under layers of blankets, and soak my pillow with tears till I fall asleep.