6:00pm Ojota Bus Terminal, Lagos Nigeria Please excuse me, I sought permission from the lady in front of me on the Bus queue. A nylon containing groundnut had just fallen from my hands – I needed some space to pick it up. I was heading home from work and waiting to board a Rapid Transit…
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I pushed up my nose in scornful resentment as Papa was handed a microphone in church to bless the offering. James, my eight years old brother hissed as well, and it was loud enough to welcome some gazes. Some of the old women sitting beside us stared at us, in a way that told us…
The young James Kilroy was working on the docks of Boston harbor in the 1940s, loading the freight ships of the time with big crates filled with blue jeans, destined for the far reaches of the world. One early November morning the day started as so many before it. The wind was blowing, the weather…
I was admitted to study Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ilorin in the year 2005. I spent my time living on the schools hostel accommodation. Over this period, I lived with different roommates – each Session got me new roommates. I had a preference for staying on the campus because it afforded me some…
A story of a young girl whose life changed after a painful experience; I know that we have different categories of ladies. There are some who have already taken pain as their lifestyle and have refused to learn, there are some who intentionally go through pain for selfish reasons while some have allowed the pains they…
This is a continuation of a previous true life story “My Landlady and I”. In that account, I narrated the role Mr. Olorunfemi played in securing a place for me at Lady Rose residence. She turned out to be an exceptional landlady; she offered me her place for free. During my first nine month stint,…
The piece you are about to read, is a true life story spiced with creativity to make it interesting, entertaining and memorable. Enjoy as you read. Here is a true life account of my experience with Lady Roseline Ebunoluwa Olorunfemi. Her dear friend, Mr. Olorunfemi introduced me to her in the mid-80s. How long will…
“2010 VALENTINE DAY REMINISCENCE: A WALK THROUGH LOVE STREET”. This is a continuation and concluding part of a blog opera earlier published on October 10, 2013 continue if you have read the first part. otherwise read it here At the end of his account, Psts. Bami and Nathy were quick to quote some bible verses that strongly…
At 8:00pm on the night of Feb 13, 2010 I laid on my bed (I was an undergraduate at that time). After lying down for about 45 minutes, sleep refused to take its course. I picked up my world receiver and tuned to Unilorin FM The programme on air was about Valentine’s Day. It was…
Nigerian Tertiary Institution Info
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