In Nigeria, All graduates of universities and polytechnics are required to go on a mandatory paramilitary service to the nation for one year. This is NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS. Its mostly termed NYSC. Its importance in Nigeria, can be likened to that of a degree certificate. In the service year, youths are posted to states …
TALES OF A NIGERIAN STUDENT
It is the second time this week that this particular lecturer has been marked absent in class, and as usual the lecture hall was boisterous with various discussion and gossip here and there. I managed to plug in my headphones as I listened to music from my favourite artist, 'Billie Eilish' on the highest volume; …
SHOULD I TAKE BACK MY EX?
I know you could be up in your feelings right now, as I am. I am usually an emotional rock (like I can be emotionally off)... Now, someone is just flipping the switch incessantly; and worse is I'm listening to 'This time' by John Legend. She can be cold and warm at the same time; …
I AM A WOMAN!
I grew up as the pride of my father;My pride was as tall and huge as the Iroko.Grandma adored and adorned my neck with countless blessings;I was a princess envied by many. But my rose lost a petal when education came knocking.Don't send her to school, send her brothers instead!I love school and I'm sharper …
THE FAULT IN OUR STARS
Good morning all; I trust you had a faultless night. I am part of a department in my church that is crowded with women. Yes, the teachers of children department of my Church. It is a department that is often undermined in churches. I am also part of the ushering department, and the choir of …
THE CURSE OF THE FEMALE GENDER!
Happy Sunday, that's if your GMT is +1 (Smiles). Growing up in primary school, I remembered how some girls didn't talk to others because of one reason or the other. What if I told you that they carried it up to adults now in their twenties. They can't talk to each other, like they don't …
I HATE VALENTINES
Back then in secondary school in anticipation of Valentines day; everyone was happy, preparing gifts for their girlfriends and boyfriends. While I had nothing to do with their preparation cause I was damn single. Although, I had one crush like that. So the day before valentines, I escorted some of my friends to go get …
WHO IS GRRRACIANO?
Graciano Enwerem, a Nigerian poet celebrates twelve years as a poet. I am a poet of not up to ten years (smiles); but I can say it really is a huge struggle as its something that can actually leave you any day. So I invited him to give us a peep into his adventure as …
MIRACLE: SEXUAL PERVERTS ARE ON THE RISE
Good day everyone; I trust we are having an awesome day, as we prepare for St. Valentine's day. I think that makes today St. Valentine's day eve (winks). Well then; I brought a guest writer to share her experience with you. In a time when it appears sexual perverts are on the rise; the kind …
ESCAPE FROM THE KIDNAPPER’S DEN
It was a normal Wednesday like any other one. I was instructed to go over and get some amount of money from someone. I wondered why the person couldn't make a bank transfer. Well, since I would go there anyways; I guess that's why I was asked to get it. I had arrived at Nafcon …
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