1.Stop Wishing; Go After Him I have been in circles where ladies discuss their crush. Or sometimes they discuss one lovely guy that has been profiled in a magazine. They simply read about the guy, wish the guy was theirs, drop the magazine and walk away. And the wish ends there! All that can be […]
DEAR PASTOR, WARN YOUR MEMBER (2)
Pastor Sampson did not know what to make of the letter from Mr. Dike about his member; he decides to invite Chukwuemeka to see him before the following Sunday. He sends Tochukwu to deliver his letter to Chukwuemeka. His letter reads… Dear Chukwuemeka, Peace and Grace be unto you. This is to inform you that […]
DEAR PASTOR, WARN YOUR MEMBER (1)
Dear Pastor, I bring you greetings. I am writing to bring to your knowledge the activities of one bro Chukwuemeka Ikeagwu who I reliably gathered is a member of your church. I am the Caretaker of the house where this Chukwuemeka resides in Isolo. I initially did not want to report this young man to […]
LIVING IN LAGOS? HERE ARE THE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
First of all, introduction! Okay, I kid, there’s no introduction. I was just thinking what difference it would make if we paid attention or observed closely certain things we otherwise ignored? Well, here, I have compiled some very vital points/interests/ things you need to observe to avoid troubles in Lagos. Enjoy the trip. 1. […]
BEHOLD EKENE
His second visit was all it took for Nma to make up her mind she was going to have a piece of Ekene. Ekene had come the previous day with Ifeoma to her mom’s shop. Ifeoma was excited to introduce to her mom for the first time somebody she called “my man.” Her mom, Nma […]
NIGERIANS LOVE FREEBIES
Freebies have a Nigerian surname. It is called Awoof! I love freebies, you love freebie, Nigerians love freebies. In Naija, as far as it free, forget it; we all will grab our share. Why not? Nobody wants to be ‘chanced’ or be tagged a learner. Nigerians embrace freebies, class does not matter. If you doubt […]
KING JONA AND THE SUSPENSION OF THE CHIEF KEEPER OF THE TREASURY
It came to pass that in the third year of the reign of King Jona of the land of Naija; a certain man the Chief Keeper of the Treasury a son of the Caliphate Sanusi Lamido Sanusi was suspended. The Chief Keeper of the Treasury had alerted the people of the Land of Naija of […]
THIS IS HOW WE LOOT YOUR MONEY
Chidi rushes out from where he always stationed at the National Assembly complex. His contact just told him that more DDD members were set to jump ships. The Majority leader is leading one of the plenary sessions and couldn’t be reached immediately to confirm the latest development. Chidi pulls out his phone from his pocket; […]
MY EXPERIENCE AT OLOWU STREET, IKEJA
Our flight didn’t depart Banjul International until about 3pm local time. I was returning to Lagos after spending over sixty days in the Gambia. Sixty whooping days! It was a mixed feeling for me leaving a community when I was beginning to settle down and getting used to the locals. I love the warmth and […]
FATHER CHRIS
Dear Father Chris, Peace and grace be unto you. We appreciate the good work you have been doing since you came to this Parish. Our people have taken mass seriously ever since you arrived. The whole town is talking about the way you preach and how they have been made more aware of the Tenets […]
VERY VERY IMPORTANT PERSONALITIES!
Events these days are no longer child’s play. O boy to attend an event these days, one would nearly break a bank. Or be ready to join the standing committee at one awkward corner of the hall where you would stretch your neck all night to catch a glimpse of the show you paid for. […]
6 CREATIVE WAYS TO MARK VALENTINE’S DAY IN THE ABSENCE OF A VAL
This opening sequence was written when the general election was scheduled to hold about this time last year. I hear many guys had hoped that the election scheduled for this week Saturday went as proposed just to avoid the commitments that come with that special day. I also heard if the elections had gone ahead […]
CHURCH SERVICES BEFORE AND AFTER SMARTPHONES AND TABS
The advent of technology is eroding away some of the old cultures we enjoyed in church growing up. I remember we used to sing this song as kids I have a wonderful treasure; The gift of God without measure; We will travel together; My Bible and I. In those days, praying with the bible a.k.a […]
WHEN A TATTOO COUNTS FOR NOTHING
The noise coming from my neighbour’s room was deafening. I quickly sprang on my feet and I struggled to catch my balance. I looked at the wall clock hanging on the left side of my bed; it was fifteen minutes past four in the morning. Tunde and his girlfriend Ndidi were quarrelling. I listened as the […]
THIS IS HOW YOU WOULD HAVE LOST HIM (VALENTINE CONVERSATIONS)
It was about this time last year that Ifeanyi asked Uju his then girlfriend to list 3 things she would love for valentine. He promised he would meet at least one of the items on the list. Ifeanyi claimed he doesn’t believe in surprises; so he wanted them to be clear on what his lady would […]