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Author: Tolu
Tolu
A true Gemini versatile with ink on paper.
Our Nile has refused to open and we are tired. Promise-and-fail have burnt our dear hearts. The land flowing with milk and honey now shed blood. It’ll get better they say but is it getting harder. We are cajoled into seeing another coming Messiah. Who knows if Nigeria will ever be healed?
We desire a working and sane government who would help build more schools and fund the existing ones with necessary equipment and facilities, train and employ more facilitators/teachers, re-visit the school curriculum, pay teachers/lecturers very well for their huge contributions in the society and help make a free flow academic calendar.
Nigeria got her independence from Britain on the 1st of October 1960. It’s been 59 years of independence and Nigerians can hardly have a cause for celebration. Nigeria, despite being blessed with everything to enable it to become one of the top nations of the world, is behind the times. The system – health, education, judiciary, sports, etc. – is nothing to write home about. 59 years and we are yet to get so many things right as a nation. The Nigerian entertainment industry, however, is one of the few areas we seem to be getting right. It has played…
Among the basic necessity of humans is clothing. It is as important as other basic needs such as food and shelter. To cover our nakedness, it is very important to put something on even if it’s the fig tree, just like Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Man has evolved from just the covering of the body to standing out in his clothing, which results in standing out as a being in all aspects of life. Looking good is good business; you just have to be involved in the transaction to have a good life. I thereby bring…
One of the creed we live by anywhere in the world is “chasing the papers.” Every human has to chase money, which is as old as the existence of man. From time immemorial, money has been one of the reasons we live as human. In fact, it is one of the reason for our existence because we need it to meet our human needs – food, education, health, security, etc. Many work 24/7 all because of the ‘paper’; they hustle hard to make their lives attractive and when they finally make their ‘grass to grace’ story, it never looks complete.…
If you’ve worked for a period of time, there will be a moment you will have to quit and face life in other dimensions. It is very good if you don’t have to hustle at an old age but relax and enjoy your remaining days on earth. This can be possible by planning before this time; saving a fraction of your earnings for this purpose. It is, therefore, safe to prepare for the future even when you’re young. In Nigeria, public officers/civil servants have part of their salaries going into a pension scheme automatically, which would be received on retirement.…
Understanding the circle of life If you’ve worked for a period of time, then there will be a moment you will have to quit and face life in other dimensions. It is very good if you don’t have to hustle at an old age but relax and enjoy your remaining days on earth. This can be made possible by planning before this time; saving a fraction of your earnings for this purpose. It is, therefore, safe to prepare for the future even when you’re young. In Nigeria, public officers/civil servants have part of their salaries going into a pension scheme…
A saving habit is a good thing for everyone involved in it. Many find it difficult to account for how they spend their income and bite their fingers at the end of the day. Some even say their financial enemies are the devourers. Truth be told, to survive and thrive in this kind of economy, saving is quite a good option. If you also have to get tangible projects done without the rigorous processes of accessing loan and the rest, then ‘thrift contribution,’ commonly known as ‘ajo’, is a way out. While growing up, I remembered my kinsmen always said…
The crab walks haphazardly,It’s out of its comfort zoneUntil it has an oil wellThat even man wants to haveSo why won’t you work my dear? Learn from the bees oh lazy man;Listen to their voice in their companyThere’s no room for idleness in the beehiveAll supply honey in their depotWill you still beg for bread with your fingers? Read also: POEM: A Dark World Go to the ants, you sluggardConsider her ways, and be wiseThey don’t sleep nor slumberBut hustle in summer, winter, autumn, and springAre you still going to wait for manna to drop? Have you seen the spider…
When a sinner suffers, the righteous also partake in it. This particular word from the Holy Book alludes to Nigerians. Many Nigerians are seen as criminals just because some of our citizens have been involved in crimes such as fraud, drug trafficking, human trafficking, embezzlement, and so on. The few bad eggs have given us a bad image globally. Nigeria, ranked the 7th most populated nation, has what it takes to be among the greatest nations of the world but bad leadership has hindered our growth as a nation. Upon gaining independence in 1960, we have had it tough as…
Nigeria is one of the most talked-about nations of the world; not for the good sides but for the negative image perpetrated by some of her citizens. The nation is sometimes referred to as “the greatest black nation”, but are we really great? This is a rhetorical question that most of us really answer in the negative. The state of the nation is depressing while some of us who left the shores of the country for greener pastures has given the nation a bad reputation. If greatness is measured by size, population, and intensity alone, then the tag “The Greatest…
A Yoruba festival called ‘Obaluwaye festival’ was held in some parts of Brazil earlier in the year and there were images of horsetail-fly-whisk, among other traditional accessories, used by the worshippers. Horsetail-fly-whisk is known as ‘Irukere’ by the Yoruba people. ‘Iru’ literally means tail in the Yoruba language. The Yoruba people are found in the Southwestern parts of Nigeria and they are known to have a rich cultural heritage with the irukere being a prominent feature. Origin of irukere One of the famous Yoruba deity known as Orunmila (deity of wisdom) is said to use the irukere. He uses the…
Tooth plaque occurs when food waste accumulates on the internal and external surfaces of the teeth. This is when foods such as cakes, candy, milk, biscuits, maize, milk, etc. are left on the teeth. This makes the bacteria that live in the mouth as normal microflora (they live there without harm) thrive on these foods and produce acids that later destroy tooth enamel, resulting in tooth decay. It can also develop in the tooth rot under the gum and cause breakdown of the bone supporting the tooth.
The Nigerian music scene has seen many faces come and go. Many reigned for a while before going MIA. Those that have stood the test of time and are still giving us awesome vibes really deserve some accolades. Meanwhile, in the social media world, Thursdays are for throwbacks, with the hashtag #TBT. Thus we’ll be looking at some songs that brought some of our artistes to the limelight. If you are a fan of Nigerian music or you reside in this part of the world, you’ll definitely relate to these 5 songs from Nigeria’s top 5 artistes. Here are the…
Wherever you see men gather, one of the things you see is bottles of beer on their table. The opposite sex is not left out too, even though men are known to drink beer more. The culture of drinking beer is common all over the world and Nigerians are not left out in beer drinking. There are many breweries around where beer is produced for the consumption of the people. In Nigeria today, beer is heavily consumed. Bars, pubs, guest houses, hotels, and homes are stocked with beer these days. Nigerian parties are not left out as crates of beer…
Snoring is a snorting or grunting sound made during sleep. For some people, it occurs during night sleep, while it occurs during the day and night in some severe cases. Many who snore are not aware of this – it only creates a problem for the people around them while they are asleep. It has led to problems in some relationships and has also ruined good sleep. But the good news is it can be dealt with. What Causes Snoring? Snoring happens when you can’t move air freely through your nose and throat during sleep. This makes the surrounding tissues…
Nigeria is a land with diverse cultures which share various things in common. Calabash, also known as white-flowered gourd or bottle gourd, has the scientific name Lagenaria siceraria. It is one object that is of the utmost importance in Nigerian culture. Calabash is a vine that is grown for fruit and it is cultivated in the various vegetation zones of the country, most especially in the rainforest. It can be harvested young and eaten as a vegetable. It can also be harvested when mature, and then dried and used for several purposes. Calabash fruits are of different sizes and shapes.…
A larger percentage of Nigerians living a better life are the ones who left the shores of the country. Our leaders are not left out as they seek medical help abroad while their children also reside and study outside the country. The foreign embassies in Nigeria are filled with our citizens knocking the door of other countries.
The book has its television series being developed by Showtime. The President is Missing is a book to read especially with the former White House Landlord Bill Clinton on this one as well as the veteran James Patterson.
From my heart to you
I mean from the kingdom you love to rule
You are the only one my lips want to woo
I mean the only fish my line wants to hook
