Stories

The heat duel

The heat duel To have the tenacity of summerOne must be as rugged as the sun.And as willy as the masquerade tree blowing hot...

Melody Tobi-Makinde in Poetry
Mar 6 - 1 min read

CIRCLES

I was fourteen. … And then everything stopped, and something snapped. As the air stood still and the song of the cricket seized, his labored...

sylvester Bulus Mamman in AfricaRising
Feb 27 - 1 min read

YOU DON’T KNOW ME

You’ve envisioned me as a simple being, a single entity with a chaotic mind full of traumatic experiences of life, who emerges uncontrollably further into...

Aernyi Barbara in Poetry
Feb 15 - 1 min read

IF ONLY

Lying back-to-backConsecutive nights averseIf only we'd stuck to our truthLaying it off chest on chestLike a stack of drawersFilled with treasureI could do my best...

Idris Osunkoya in Poetry
Feb 14 - 1 min read

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Yielding

Photo Credit: Jonathan Borba Bolanle walked to the veranda of the last floor of Block K in her hostel. It was the only floor that...

Abiola Ojo in Short Stories
Feb 11 - 11 min read

God Kissed Me

God kissed me And I froze. In my filth and rage he held my hand. With a garment soaked in blood he cleaned me. And...

Britney Muoghalu in Poetry
Feb 5 - 1 min read

Cervical Cancer EASY as ABC

Come closer if you want to know about cervical cancer in the simplest terms. The goal of this article is to simplify the medical terminology...

Eyram in Health
Jan 30 - 2 min read

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VISION

Vision… What keeps a man awake at night? Probably insomnia. Hopefully not. Rather a fire that stirs from the inside – Vision. Vision… Seeing the...

Abiola Ojo in Poetry
Jan 26 - 1 min read

About retweets and living well.

It is a fine Saturday evening. After a long day of doing chores and running errands, you settle down to a steaming hot plate of...

Eyram in Health
Jan 16 - 2 min read

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COLOUR BLIND

COLOUR BLIND “Do you realize people are sleeping?” he screamed at you, in a rather hush tone. But you were barely whimpering. The contraction in...

Eti-Inyene Brooks in Love, Sex & Relationships
Jan 10 - 4 min read

If 2022 was a word…

Eh Em…is this mic on? Ok. *Coughs* *Clears throat*. Let’s go!. Well, I’m not one to share a “Year-In-Review” type of story. This is because...

Toheeb Ojuolape in Cornerpiece
Dec 31 - 6 min read

It’s that time of the year, again

“Oh no, I don’t believe in new year’s resolutions.” I’ve heard this statement countless times and anytime I hear it, I wonder why people say...

Eyram in Cornerpiece
Dec 30 - 3 min read

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Just Call Me Danny

When Tolu asked how this Christmas was going to be I narrated every other Christmas I had spent with my family in Aunty Gina’s New...

Britney Muoghalu in Series
Dec 29 - 2 min read

DAZZLING DAME

Jeluosy, a feeling I felt only on Christmas due to the fact that most of my friends always received what I wished for. Usually they...

Costa Diegod in Short Stories
Dec 11 - 3 min read

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Vow

It is not easy, to let go Habits that relieve my stress more For me the guilt hurts more than bore With each repeat, myself...

Costa Diegod in Poetry
Dec 4 - 1 min read

The Third Wave: Another Pandemic?

The Third Wave: Another Pandemic? Tobi-Makinde Melody &Oladipo Waliyah| 21st November 2022| Like| Comment | Subscribe Photo upload: Pinterest...

Melody Tobi-Makinde in Chronicles Of Consciousness
Nov 22 - 5 min read

The Third Wave: Another Pandemic

Teniola Oladipo in Chronicles Of Consciousness
Nov 21 - 5 min read

AQUAPHOBIA

Tremors arrest my entire muscles,Fears handcuff all my thoughtsMind numbingChill spurringWhispering that you might land beneath the water The beauty of the blue seaAttract like...

Rashidat Fashina in Poetry
Nov 11 - 1 min read

Boomerang

There was no love lost between mother and daughter.It had been that way since dad eloped with the maid.The runaway father of one… once a...

Daniel Ibanga in Short Stories
Nov 4 - 2 min read

Beginner’s guide to learning Design

Everyone advises you to get into tech, but no one tells you how to or guides you through finding yourself a niche. Notwithstanding, you are...

Ameenat Ayodimeji in Tech.
Oct 31 - 1 min read

Water; the Diamond in Enugu city

For some people, water is something available, common, and okay. For us living in Enugu, water is much more than that. It is very precious...

Amarachukwu Grace Awaeze in Chronicles Of Consciousness
Oct 28 - 1 min read

The End of an Era

The end of an era Tobi-Makinde Melody I’ve always heard,That time waits for no one.I admit, I never truly understood it.I just knew the words...

Melody Tobi-Makinde in Poetry
Oct 22 - 1 min read

Inú fùfù; RAGE

RAGEIn the deepest part of my heart,Emotions put aside,All thought put on holdWith folded arms and steady eyes Neither fear nor surpriseLook upon them as...

Rashidat Fashina in Poetry
Oct 16 - 1 min read

Broken Hearts To Mended Hearts. 💗

Most times we hurt ourselves and blame it on others, sometimes we don’t. Either intentionally or not we allow ourselves to love people when we’re...

God's Writer in Impressions
Oct 12 - 1 min read

TRIBUTE TO THE PAST

Day 2. Writing Prompt: A gift from the past. TRIBUTE TO THE PAST Why does everyone need to ask about your taste in music when...

B'kunmi in Short Stories
Oct 8 - 2 min read

Seek First The Kingdom of God

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. -Matthew 6:33(NKJV). The verse above literally...

God's Writer in Lifestyle
Oct 4 - 1 min read

If a stammerer could sing

My stories, the songs I sang for myself, the blessings and worries in my world. I fought some, I loose few, and I am still...

OLa Jeremiah in Poetry
Oct 4 - 2 min read

MR NIGER D

Writing Prompt: Write your own myth to describe what happens to people when they die. MR NIGER D That was the mnemonic we were...

B'kunmi in Short Stories
Oct 3 - 5 min read

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THE BOY BEHIND THE MONSTER

The buzzer on the door leading to the execution chambers sounds, breaking an uneasy silence and snapping the Warden back to reality. There was something...

sylvester Bulus Mamman in AfricaRising
Sep 27 - 2 min read

The Paedophile

After retiring from the army, old soldier became an accomplished businessman, politician and community head. Who’s debauched ways was an open secret in the neighborhood...

Daniel Ibanga in Punography
Sep 25 - 2 min read

We Love You

This is an appreciation poem,My way of saying thank you.Thank you for being here,For walking through the dark days that stole your light.Thank you for...

Michael Ordia in Poetry
Sep 21 - 1 min read

Ilé-Ogbó [The Last Batch]: Movie Credits

Ladies and Gentlemen, 😎 Here are the movie credits for Ilé-Ogbó [The Last Batch]: – Yinka – Able landlord. “Everyone under the sound of my...

Ebunoreofe Adedeji in Series
Sep 18 - 2 min read

Last Card… Check Up!

Friday, September 16, 2022 11:47am. We were waiting for the bus. They said it got stuck in traffic at Olodo. After we’ve packed since 9....

Ebunoreofe Adedeji in Series
Sep 18 - 4 min read

Ilé-Ogbó – Ebunoreofe’s Diary Sessions

Tuesday, 13th of September, 2022. How was the trip to this classroom in the middle of thick bush? This place we visited in January to...

Ebunoreofe Adedeji in Series
Sep 18 - 2 min read

Ilé-Ogbó Semi-Last Day: Games Night

Thursday, September 15, 2022 Around past 9, the games night commenced. The planning committee consisted of Olamijuwon, Temitope, Tomilola, Ireshubomi and Oyinkansola. First, I’m giving...

Ebunoreofe Adedeji in Series
Sep 18 - 1 min read

Don’t judge me for I know not

Knowledge is a tree with countless fruits And mastery is but one deep bite Debates and paradigms abound And even the expert’s stance Is...

OLUWAYOMI ALAO in Poetry
Sep 18 - 1 min read

Death!!!

I did not hear the bullet eject, the Colt 1911 semi auto pistol.Only felt myself being lifted up and off my feet.Then i hit the...

Daniel Ibanga in Short Stories
Sep 9 - 1 min read

Ronke’s Revenge ( from Wahala by Nikki May)

RONKE’S REVENGE From Wahala by Nikki May THURSDAY Ronke took a look at her surrounding...

Abdullahi Thurayyah in How you Wish the Story Ended
Sep 6 - 9 min read

When nature calls

The clock struck one o’clock and Mother Nature was bored as usual. So she called and this time she called a lady who was...

OLUWAYOMI ALAO in Short Stories
Sep 4 - 3 min read

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How To Use Tameawu (Miracle Leaf) For Health, Wealth And Spirituality?

I’ll show you how to use the tamawu leaf to improve your physical health, your financial security, and your spiritual growth. How to Make Use...

Domenah Anarfi Emmanuel in Health
Aug 25 - 1 min read

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I Tricked Sheikh Goni Aisami Out Of His Car And Shot Him When He Refused To Run; Suspect Reveals

Sheikh Goni Aisami was an Islamic cleric in Yobe. According to reports , the Police Command in Yobe has apprehended two individuals who claimed...

Domenah Anarfi Emmanuel in Article
Aug 25 - 1 min read

IN THE CLASSROOM

“Eii God“ That’s me and 15 others in this classroom.” Eii God” is just the Nigerian version of “Brrrr“, as in the written expression of...

Ebunoreofe Adedeji in Lifestyle
Aug 19 - 1 min read

How To Start Eating Vegetables (even if you don’t like them)

7 steps on how to start eating vegetables (even if you don’t like them) Its 2022 and everyone is more health conscious than...

Precious Obinwanne in Health
Aug 19 - 1 min read

A report of our 7th community project

Africans have a lot of stories to share but over time, our stories have been told by other people. Most times, we are not portrayed...

Amarachukwu Grace Awaeze in Tell! UNN
Aug 16 - 1 min read

A Report on our sixth community project

It’s not news that Tech is the future. It’s also not news how Africa has a teeming population of youths who are unemployed. Ingressive for...

Amarachukwu Grace Awaeze in Tell! UNN
Aug 13 - 2 min read

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A report of our fifth community project

Africa, just like every other continent is faced with many challenges. Amidst the challenges, she has a gift; the gift of young human resources. Unfortunately,...

Amarachukwu Grace Awaeze in Tell! UNN
Aug 13 - 1 min read