The cigarette smoke wafted in the air around us, thick and sour, almost provoking me to involuntary tears. The smell of different strengths of beer added to the assault on my nostrils. The din from the restaurant was heavy, as pot-bellied men and girls in skimpy dresses jived and chattered away. Sandy sat there, elated …
Episode 17. After they had finished telling her the story, Chidera rubbed her brow thoughtfully. “Guys, I think I know who it is,” she said. Then turning to Remi, she said: “Remi, do you remember that guy that Ruth told us about? The creep that kept chasing her?” Remi pursed her lips in concentration then …
Chief Kosoro poured himself some red wine and watched the melting ice cubes as they sank to the bottom of the goblet. He took a sip and licked the corner of his mouth. \”When do the goods arrive?\” He asked Tiri Kolajo. \”Matthew placed an order last week.We have ten thousand bags of cement on …
The Misunderstanding. Have you ever had one of those times when you thought you understood a person but then found out retrospectively that you did not? Has it ever happened that you felt you knew what a person was thinking and then you later discovered how wrong you were? Did it ever cost you the …
Why Christians should not go into politics. With the 2015 elections looming and the Boko Haram drama, there have been many predictions about who will come in or go out of the political circle. Some people have taken it upon themselves to debate every issue about the government and the country while others have decided …
\”I missed my period\”, Sandy says, bluntly. She fixes her gaze on me. A menacing, cold stare. She is doubtless daring me to say anything inappropriate. Anything that would be be deserving of the full force of feminine fury. She brushes aside some itinerant strands of artificial hair from the side of her face. I …
FATHER\’S DAY HAS COME AND GONE. AGAIN…. Kini big deal? Oh yes. What\’s the big deal? I got a whatsapp message from a friend that day: Please go to him, and tell him how much he means to you. Remind him of your love, remind him it\’s Father\’s day. It\’s all mushy, ain\’t it? So …
Hello guys, we’ve missed a couple of days and we’re sorry about this. Welcome to today’s Wednesday special. Reframing the picture. Sade glanced at the family picture that was on the mantelpiece, annoyed. It was one more reason she had to gripe with her sister who had always been the centre of attention even right …
\”Our most pressing need is water\”, Baale Aborojoko Said. The wizened old man took off his skull cap and wiped his face with one hand. The other commununity leaders nodded in agreement. It was such a momentous occasion. Never before in the history of Ifemekunuland had the leaders of the communities been involved in the …
Episode 16. Richard stared at Chidera’s pale face after she stopped the call. “What is it dear?” he asked reaching for her hand. “It’s Ruth,” she said her mouth hanging open. “What about her?” “I’m not sure. Tomiwa sounded so hysterical. I think she’s been kidnapped.” Richard exhaled. “What?” “I have to go Richard,” she …
