By Ayeye Toluwalope ‘E don happen! My hand dey on top my head, and I know say true true, kasala don burst. Who send me message?’ This is precisely the position my roommates want me to be in, but I don shock them. Lolzz. They don’t get it, emi idan; […]
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The Long Trek to Politics
By: Nnamdi Maduabuchi “Wow! I didn’t know you wanted to run for a political position. Why are you just telling me now?” “Well Tolu, the truth is that it was just yesterday that the thought occurred to me. I feel like being a politician would fit me very well. […]
Of Scarcity and Trauma on Independence Hall’s Clothing Lines
By: Ochi Maduabuchi Nnamdi Imagine this, it’s Friday night and the weekend is approaching, free and clear of activities. You decide you’re going to wash tomorrow, after all, today has been tiring and you sorely deserve some sleep. Haha! Sorry. Why am I laughing you ask? It’s simple; everyone knows […]
The Anatomy of UI Politicians; How to Become One
By: Echoda Daniel Starting from the beginning of the second semester when elections are held, you have to begin to iron things out. This is the time to make yourself approachable and friendly even though you were not. If you never smiled, now is the time to put on a […]
Big Brother is Watching You
By: Moboluwarin Ogunleye BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU. Rest easy, this isn’t 1984, Oceania. Nor is this a certain house we shall not be speaking of. Welcome to a certain scholastic city, where BIG BROTHER presides over everything and BIG BROTHER decides all. Now, you might be wondering “ who […]
Madam Speecker, Abeg Reason my Matter!
By: Sofo Makinde ACT 1 Scene 1. Inside the office of the Speecker of the School Replenishment Chamber (SRC), Fess and Bess Institution. The Olórí-Oko of the Fess and Bess walks into the office. Olórí-Oko: (raising up his two hands) My Speecker! My Speecker! The only Speecker in the Premier […]
BookDSM: Youhai and the 3 Shades of Shege
By: Lord Whistledown Renowned Philosopher, Pagan Grey, said, and I quote “Pain is the Ultimate Aphrodisiac”. The famous Japanese Tao Master, Niggato, consolidated this when he opined that, “you can see the beauty of the world, only by knowing True Pain” . Why did I have to go this route? […]
A Sermon On Mount Hindy: Aroism In A Way That Pleases The Lord
Preacher: Lord Whistledown Text: The Gospel according to St. Zeek 2:33 I am the voice of one that cries in the Quadrangle, heed my voice. For I have not come to abolish the tradition, but I have come to fulfill them. The strength of a society lies in its traditions. […]
Travails of a Polysaccharide Patriarch
By: John Eriomala I’ve listened to you all rant for the last two weeks; shaking my head at your lack of understanding. You people do not seem to comprehend the importance of what men like me do. See, it is necessary oh, very necessary what we the polygynists of Nigeria […]
Leadership in Katanja Rebuplick; Stories from the Oga at the Top
By: Sofo Makinde – Oga at the top I have always known that I’m born to rule. Yes ke! Leadership is in my DNA. In fact, my relationship with leadership is like that of Alajo Somolu and his money bags (you can read that again). It had even been foretold […]