A few months ago, the matter of Nigeria’s centennial celebration was being discussed seriously by the legislative arm of the government. I remember vividly that when...
A few days ago, I received a phone call from a cousin of mine who lives somewhere in America. She had this “fantastic” business idea that...
The misery and plight of frequent visits to the porcelain bowl is better imagined than experienced, although more than a few of us have been at...
I walked into the office this morning and someone (who has begged me to protect his identity) was drinking some strong smelling tea. His response to...
It’s on blackberry messenger display pictures! It’s being posted on Instagram. Girls are getting hitched and flaunting that rock on their finger. Don’t dull in your...
One Thursday afternoon during lunch-break, I left my office for a phone store down the road, to get a phone accessory. On my way, I saw...
The minute I heard the knocking on my door at 12 am, I knew. Something in my spirit had denied me sleep that night and I...
Dearly beloved… Monday is upon us again. I hope you guys had a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious weekend! I had a blast and by now, regular readers of this...
After the BN Hot Topic sampling people’s opinion on the subject of adoption, the response was quite interesting. A lot of people had not considered the...
“Hello! Doctor! Doctor! Please help me, it’s my daughter, she has typhoid and malaria” If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard a patient...
On Saturday, I made the most delicious pot of Ofe Onugbu (bitterleaf soup). It had a very generous assortment of stock fish, dry fish, red prawns,...
Very few things in life leave me perplexed. Having been forced to grow up quickly, I take a lot of things in my stride. Nothing is...
When you’ve had a really restful and somewhat exciting weekend, it would be in very bad taste to moan about the arrival of Monday. Last night...
An article was published in the opinion section of the Los Angeles Times a few weeks ago about Nigeria and the dire state we are currently...
There is a popular quote which states that “absolute power corrupts absolutely”. Human beings are prone to be intoxicated and controlled by absolute authority. Once individuals...
Have you noticed how several married women fall over themselves trying to protect their husbands from us thieving, single, husband snatchers? With everything I’ve heard in...
I, Atoke, (also known as “Atoke”), a writer formerly signed to BellaNaija.com hereby wish to notify my fans and the general public of my volunatary exit...
Insomnia In our rapidly-paced Naira chase, sleep might seem like a distraction for some, or may be simply difficult for others. It is likely that most,...
My parents had a wonderful marriage and would probably still be together to this day, had my father not passed away. My parents were best friends...
Can we take a few minutes to try and understand what exactly is going on with the weather? It is insanely hot in Lagos. I shudder...
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