By Omordia Efe – It is heartbreaking to discover unsavory facts about an individual that is highly respected in the society. It is extremely disturbing if it is revealed that the individual in question intentionally and painstakingly gained people’s trust to perpetuate disdainful acts. A few years ago, a popular West African Magazine narrated the story of how a boy was repeatedly sexually abused by the Parish Priest in his community. At the moments he tried to resist the unhealthy relationship, his parents unwittingly resisted and forced him to continue visiting the priest. Today he is a full-fledged Homosexual. Making... Continue Reading
By Omordia, Efe Alexandra – A good marriage starts out pretty much as any other; the bride and the groom exchange looks filled with meaning as they say their wedding vows. The mother of the bride wipes her eyes as she sees her daughter being led away. The guests dance till their aching feet protests. Nothing extra-ordinary takes place (except when an old sweetheart decides to take revenge) what makes a good marriage different from a lousy one is not what lies on the surface but on years and years of preparation and mind set of the major characters. A... Continue Reading
By Omordia, Efe Alexandra – Choosing a course of study in a Nigerian university is neither here nor there because more often than not, one would end up working in the most inappropriate place after graduation (that is if he/she is lucky enough to find a job after applying with thousands of other disgruntled unemployed for a single miserable position). This anomaly has led to a serious lack of creativity and courtesy in the workplace (you know the look the front office executive gives that makes you feel like the most unlikable human being in the world?). An individual who... Continue Reading
By Omordia, Efe Alexandra – Lagos is worse than the stuff nightmares are made of. This is because nightmares at least come to an end. However, for the commuter who has to travel a long distance everyday it is a reality that may last for a life-time. For the average Lagosian it is a given for the individual to get up with the roosters and to sleep long after the roosters have settled down for the night. Due to the astronomical rates of accommodation in the residential areas close to commercial centers, workers have to live quite a distance away... Continue Reading
By Omordia, Efe – An election year is regarded by a large population of Nigerians (especially impoverished ones) as a year of tremendous uplifting, blessing as well as elevation. This is because it is a period that good things happen. Politicians who hitherto where inaccessible, mean and indifferent suddenly become much nicer and really really generous individuals. They leave their stately mansions and state of the arts cars to embark on door-to-door political evangelism. Like missionaries they seek converts but unlike missionaries they are ready to use really persuasive means to get followers. However, their converts are not moved by... Continue Reading
