I need to faint. The movies make it look so easy. Someone hears a bad news and the next thing you knew, they were on the floor. But here I am, trying to faint, yet, only succeeding at staying conscious. I have only fifteen minutes till the deadline, fifteen minutes till the grating, shrill sound … Continue reading The Need to Faint
The deserted Savior, Thou are more sinned against than sinning. Thou I like hell deserted. Thou I know overwhelming your love. Thou I know love you possess for me. Bow I before ye, arms down before ye. Pride and arrogance before ye I drop. Before ye stand a sinking ship thou alone can save. Before … Continue reading The Bow of a god
#Dear Artiste, Firstly, I must congratulate you on the recent successes that “ya’ll” have achieved in the industry in the recent past. Many of you have become staple names in many homes across Nigeria, Africa and indeed the world. Now, hold on a minute! Isn’t that just mind blowing? Who would have thought that Nigerian … Continue reading #dearArtiste…Letter From Me To You
09/04/2011 I watched an aerial attack launched towards the roof of Nigeria’s Number One. The missile hit its target. At the time of the attack, the president was in the house of his neighbor. He attended to the need of his children. The president came out to access the damage done his roof. I saw … Continue reading Dream Stories - Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
The crowd was still and quiet as if cold water had been pour on them. ‘Great king Imoh,’ One of the chiefs drew the king attention. This puzzle has taken us by surprise because we are just getting to hear it now. However, we would like to know how long you expect us to solve … Continue reading The Coconut Conundrum (Episode Four)
From nowhere, two pistols appeared in the stranger’s hands. And suddenly the thunder of gunshots filled his ears. He shrank to the far corner of the room as the stranger worked his weapons at the creatures who hauled themselves at him. He was so fast, his hands moved in a blur. So fast, his eyes … Continue reading Sundown 0666. Pt 4
I stood in the dock Sweating and wishing I could duck From the inevitable judgment I faced But one look around and I lost hope. In the witness box I saw the Accuser And turning to the Judge I saw on His desk an inscription saying “The Incorruptible Righteous Judge” I was done … Continue reading The Court Case
My Elan, i so wear you today. A thing am so happy doing, A blessing from Jah! Elan, how comforting you are, ma endless effort. For more of elation does she give, a joy so great like the heavens. Just like ember she glows, So assuring and endless goes her looks, Like the clouds she … Continue reading My Elan
Her background lacked definition in poverty rating. Far from being born with a metal spoon let alone a silver one, it could not still be placed in the province of a wooden spoon. It was not bad enough to be the first child of poor, rural parents who encouraged poverty with numerous children. At age … Continue reading Without a wooden spoon
SYNW IN CONJUNCTION WITH IBC DONATES E-BOOKS LIBRARIES AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN OYO STATE As part of their efforts in promoting electronic books in the country, the Society of Young Nigerian Writers in collaboration with Ibadan Book Club and the Society for Microsoft Practitioners on Thursday 25th of July, 2013 donated 30 cds that contained … Continue reading SYNW In Conjunction With IBC Donates E-books Libraries And Professional Organizations In Oyo State
We got to the Bus Park at Sabo, Lagos and trust me; I felt relieved to be able to get down and stretch my over folded legs and sore butts. I had just gotten down when I heard this now familiar and rather irritating voice of Chidi asking me where I was heading to. I … Continue reading Musings Of A Hustler (episode 23)
Doctor Tunde could not hide the mixture of fear and surprise before him. The size of his bulging eyeballs could pick a place in the world book of records. He had never seen anything like this in his twelve years experience as an obstetrician. The once quiet state hospital had been thrown into turmoil. … Continue reading Sacred Heart
I had my own share of the toil Placing my bare hands in the soil I had accomplished much for the day Don’t care what critics had to say With enthusiasm I welcomed the night Grabbing my pillow, I slept like a knight There would be no blinking ‘cos my eyelids would be hugging Hard … Continue reading Sleeping In the Deepest Dawn
“That girl would slip through your fingers,” my mother said. “It’d be stupid of you.” “And what makes you think so?” I asked her. “Well, you know, she’s too patient with you, she understands you, and she’s caring. She’s the only one who’s persevered till this time despite your missing in action and disappearing acts,” … Continue reading Musings of a Rogue Bachelor: III
I love colours, I love colourful dresses more Like what Little Amy wears I love her yellow hair They contrast deeply to my rich black hair Her eyes are blue with thick lashes I envy them a lot She is my companion when I’m alone She never says anything to me But we understand each … Continue reading For We Must Not Cry