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A songwriter said, "Life's easy when you're on the mountain." I didn't understand this at first, but as I grew older, it became clearer. Judging others when you're not in their sho…

"You're going to do our wish, Jose, and if you decline, you will see the other side of me and your father", Mrs Olumoroti snapped at Joseph, her son, who was planning to marry the …

Of course, life happens, tables do turn but what holds a relationship or bond is the value of humanity and a strong mentality that "no one knows tomorrow", even though this is a se…

Some people believe in fate while some don't. Some believe things will happen if we just let nature have its way. Some believe they can design their destiny just the way they want …

"It was all Chike's fault ma, I know nothing about it. It was Chike who came up with the idea that we should prank Mr Nonso because he scolded him", Emeka said, pointing at Chike …

Tina woke up from a short nap. It's Tuesday morning, and she has been at home for the past two weeks since she lost her job as a customer service attendant in a company. This was a…

Living in Amoyo, Ilorin, Kwara State, electricity has become one of those things we sometimes forget to appreciate because it comes so often now. In my area, we usually enjoy about…

Life has taught me that uncertainties are like a constant companion. I often wake up each day not knowing what lies ahead, but I still step out with faith, investing my time, energ…

The human body is a complex system with multiple organs, but two vital organs stand as pillars of life. The heart and the brain are essential for the proper functioning of the body…

Time is essential, it does not speak yet commands our daily activities. As humans, we tend to keep things for later, forgetting that what's lost to time can never be gotten back. T…

Lara is a salesgirl at McCarl stores. She is a college student; she lost her mother to cancer, and her father remarried to a woman who doesn't love Lara at all. This made Lara move…

Friendship is supposed to be one of the most important relationships that happens to humans. It should be cherished and valued. Growing up, I was told friendship is a sacred thing …

Natural disasters are phenomena that are beyond explanation. They are catastrophic events that occur due to natural forces and result in significant damage to human lives, properti…

Koye sat quietly under the mango tree in front of his father's rented apartment one afternoon in deep thought. His mother had left him with his father since he was one year old. Hi…

In a vast digital world, there are lots of investments and means of exchange that have been introduced, especially when it comes to cryptocurrencies. Many people are going into the…

Vocational skills are something everyone must have, not talking about the financial aspect now, but having a skill that even when not used as a source of income, can be used in the…

Culture distinguishes an individual; the language, food, mode of dressing, music, beliefs, values, traditions, and festivals are factors that encompass culture. These are the facto…

In the bustling city of Lagos, there lived Ada with her mother and younger brother. They had moved to the city from the village after the demise of her father, living in a cramped …

Growth is the fundamental aspect of every human life. Growth cuts across every area of life be it physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. It is a continuous process that shapes…

People can be funny at times, or should I say, life can be funny. I've always asked why people get a bad reward for good deeds. Growing up as a child, my parents gave me the best t…