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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...

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...
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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

The Third Wave: Another Pandemic
Tobi-Makinde Melody & Oladipo Waliyah | November 21st 2022 | Like | Subscribe | Comment | A few days ago, I came across an article...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Ronke’s Revenge ( from Wahala by Nikki May)
RONKE’S REVENGE From Wahala by Nikki May THURSDAY Ronke took a look at her surrounding...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

-Arike
“Arike, ayè mi tèmibámi!” Those were Papa’s last words to me, knowing fully well I couldn’t understand the language he spoke. Growing up as a...

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FATE AND YOU
Last Days in July I take out the light blue shirt from my wardrobe. I don’t think I’ve worn it this year. Since January the...

Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad: Smut or Not?
When a friend’s review of this book called it “smut”, I wasn’t repulsed, I was low-key impressed. Which Nigerian writer has the courage to write...

Bitter Waters.
He shot her thrice at close range.Right in their living room.Then picked up his mobile phone and dialed 911.The voice at the other side sounded...