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Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by rapmike(m): 2:24pm On Sep 11, 2015
The woman, who was stunned by the assault kept mute as the two men continued their misdemeanor. Soon enough, like minded fellows also took a cue from them and entered their own cheating mode.

It continued like that for twenty minutes until the slapped invigilator, who had left the hall, returned with ten mobile police officers. They moved so swiftly that the men could not run but were nabbed.

The woman walked towards the two men.

"You thought you will write this exams like that abi?" She started, facing them. "Make note of this day, because I will make sure you won't pass this course." She ended with a note of finality.

"Take them away." She shouted,a bit unnecessarily.

All the action had unsettled Shittu but he composed himself to continue the exams.

Twenty minutes after the incident, about five cult guys walked into the department.

"Where is the winch wey dey dare Nonso? I say where the winch wey dey dare Nonso?" The most hefty of them spoke. The woman, who had sent the mobile police officers away, kept quiet. Shittu rose his head from his question paper in disgust. Can't he have this exam in peace?

"Nobody wan answer am abi?" Another person spoke. Shittu, sensing impending danger looked around for any exit. The doors were blocked and the windows were protected with burglary proof, all apart from one window. Fortunately for him, the window was besides him.

"Close that window." The first speaker said, dwindling Shittu's chances of escape. As soon as it was closed, the leader brought out a gun and fired a shot at the roof.

"Everyone, lie down flat!"
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by orluuchi(f): 2:59pm On Sep 12, 2015
rapmike:
Orluuchi, I see you. You are recognized.
Thanks.
Nice story, keep it up
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by Kpakam(m): 6:30pm On Sep 12, 2015
Keep it up Bro,just Wanna let u know dat I'm wiv u
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by donkross1(m): 7:41pm On Sep 12, 2015
Haaa rapmike na you dey write dz tori. Oya make I settle down read.
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by rapmike(m): 12:57am On Sep 13, 2015
Shittu, who was thinking of running, quickly went prone for the fear of been shot. Some others were slow in obeying and were promptly beaten into submission.

Oya, who be the person wey dare Nonso? Their leader spoke again. This time students quickly pointed to the woman, who was shivering behind a desk. As the leader advanced towards her, a dozen of police officers came in, like it was planned.

Stop there! One of them ordered. The cult guys, obviously unfazed tried to open fire at the officers. Unfortunately for them, the officers were more prepared and before anyone could raise his head, the cult members were dispossessed and hand-cuffed.

The woman, who was shaking a few minutes ago, was now bouncing around in a boisterous manner, like she acquired some fresh powers. The students were relieved that nothing happened and continued writing, only that Shittu was in trouble.

He had forgotten everything he read!
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by rapmike(m): 5:50pm On Sep 13, 2015
Shittu scratched his head continuously, trying to force something off his head. Nothing came out of it, apart from specks of dust and bits of hair. All around him students were writing. In fact, one of them was calling for extra sheet.

Oloshi! Shittu cursed in his mind as he knew Uthman, the 'i-too-know' student of the department.

"Five minutes left." The woman called out, to the anguish of other students who had backlog of work to do. Two of them were already protesting silently, attracting the attention of the woman.

Suddenly Shittu had a brain wave and before you could say Jack, he had answered two of the questions. He was on the third when he heard.....

"Drop your pens and stand up!"

Shittu moaned desperately, like a small child who had not eaten for days. He was not the only one, as almost half of the class moaned with him and the same protesting students now complaining loudly at the woman.

Excuses like "the time was not enough", "those cultists disturbed us" etc rained the air, with other students lining up behind the two 'troublemakers'. The woman was not bulging and soon enough, she left with their scripts.

Shittu was nowhere near them though, for he left the place quickly, hurt by his inability to do everything on time. He entered his room and dived on his bed, tears streaming down his face.

He was an extra year student at this point and he did not need another year!

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Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by JigsawKillah(m): 9:59am On Sep 15, 2015
Rapmike. . . Cumman continue na
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by twinklestar(m): 5:57pm On Sep 15, 2015
Rapmike, we dey wait u o. Abeg make d upload long oo. Nice writeup, me self dey charge up in case tade needs my support
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by rapmike(m): 10:29pm On Sep 15, 2015
Apologies. I had to repair my phone on Sunday evening and am just receiving it this night.

Will see what I can do between today and tomorrow.
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by ddshow(m): 10:35pm On Sep 15, 2015
rapmike:
Apologies. I had to repair my phone on Sunday evening and am just receiving it this night.

Will see what I can do between today and tomorrow.

The same excuse again.
Na wa o....I know where this story go end sha.
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by rapmike(m): 10:41pm On Sep 15, 2015
ddshow:


The same excuse again.
Na wa o....I know where this story go end sha.

What do you mean by the same excuse? Do you know what I go through with my phone at times?

Please since you know the end, continue from here. I won't continue this story until you finish it.
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by rapmike(m): 3:37pm On Sep 16, 2015
ddshow:


The same excuse again.
Na wa o....I know where this story go end sha.

Still waiting for you to conclude the story oh, maybe you will tell me the end and everything in the middle.
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by obumsway(m): 3:53pm On Sep 16, 2015
rapmike:


Still waiting for you to conclude the story oh, maybe you will tell me the end and everything in the middle.
pls oga rapmike just forget him ........ Some people are matured babies in their statements, pls ..... Your fans are behind you watching and reading in 3D ............
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by rapmike(m): 4:37pm On Sep 16, 2015
obumsway:
pls oga rapmike just forget him ........ Some people are matured babies in their statements, pls ..... Your fans are behind you watching and reading in 3D ............

Please wait for him, maybe he forgot where he saw the end...........

Mr ddshow, people are waiting for you!
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by nellyme(f): 6:24pm On Sep 16, 2015
ddshow:

The same excuse again. Na wa o....I know where this story go end sha.
Abeg I still dey wait make u complete d story o. Mr. Talkative ddshow. #peace.
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by ddshow(m): 10:29pm On Sep 16, 2015
nellyme:


Abeg I still dey wait make u complete d story o. Mr. Talkative ddshow. #peace.

HOE-K
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by rapmike(m): 11:27pm On Sep 16, 2015
ddshow:

HOE-K
As usual, nothing to show.... Am waiting for you.
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by princesssusan(f): 1:21pm On Sep 17, 2015
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Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by JigsawKillah(m): 1:33pm On Sep 17, 2015
Rapmike
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by rapmike(m): 4:56pm On Sep 17, 2015
Sorry for the delay, fans. I was waiting for someone to put himself in order before I continue.

If ddshow does not provide the continuation of this story by midnight today, I will continue.
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by crazo(m): 5:59pm On Sep 17, 2015
Oga rapmike no mind am abeg, na ARO d guy dey do..Good job boss
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by ddshow(m): 7:20pm On Sep 17, 2015
rapmike:
Sorry for the delay, fans. I was waiting for someone to put himself in order before I continue.

If ddshow does not provide the continuation of this story by midnight today, I will continue.

LMAO! Like seriously?
You are still on this?
You'd better enjoy the fame and stop the unnecessary drama while it last.
We both know this story too well.

Your tactics of attention has been overstretched.
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by rapmike(m): 7:55pm On Sep 17, 2015
ddshow:

LMAO! Like seriously? You are still on this? You'd better enjoy the fame and stop the unnecessary drama while it last. We both know this story too well.
Your tactics of attention has been overstretched.
Really? Attention tactics?
You are clown, you know. I will just ignore you because you are not worth it.
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by rapmike(m): 12:16am On Sep 18, 2015
He could not imagine what his parents, mere artisans will say if he was asked to withdraw from the university. He had used all his campus life to study, avoiding business and any other extracurricular activities. Now it seems like it will all come to waste.

Tade was distributing leaflets about an upcoming symposium when he came across Shade.

"Tade, what's up? How you dey?" Shade greeted with enthusiasm, with Tade replying in the same manner. Instead of engaging in the usual friendly banter, Shade dragged him to a corner.

"What is this I hear about you, Tade? What is this?" She seized the leaflets and spared a microsecond with them. "So its true? All the noise I have heard are true. Tade, are you mad? Do you realize what you are getting yourself into?" She whispered with great strain. "Maybe you think its cool, but am not cool with it."

She went on about it for about five minutes, enlightening him about all the dangers in his choice. Tade was already annoyed and even though he expected her reaction, he was beginning to lose his cool.

"Shade, please stop." He told her firmly, brushing her hands off him. "I understand your concerns but I will be fine. I don't need the attention." He walked towards his department, ignoring any further warnings from her.

As he was about to move back to the hostel, he heard someone call him.

"Tade, come to my office now!" Mr Kunle said with authority.

Oh Lord! He exclaimed in his mind as he moved towards his office.
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by vickkydgreat(m): 6:56am On Sep 18, 2015
I finally reach here... I must confess dis is truly a great story..bross rapmike keep it all, sky is ur limit
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by Jumizie13(f): 10:07am On Sep 18, 2015
Hmmmmm
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by rapmike(m): 1:08am On Sep 19, 2015
Tade walked in solemnly, expecting a sermon on what he was doing.

"I see you have joined DSM. Mr Kunle started. I have many things to ask from you, but I will first ask this; why join DSM? What pushed you into following them?" Tade said nothing. Mr Kunle was about asking again when he noticed something and walked towards the door, opened it slightly and then closed it immediately. He then returned to Tade.

"Why did you join?" Tade refused to budge, rather he stiffened up.

"So you don't want to tell me. Well, I can't hold it against you. But I hope you know what you are up against. You are up against some of the strongest groups on campus. A lot of cult groups here have strong patronage from lecturers and other persons in administration. Your organization have a lot to do and they are behind."

He then walked closer to Tade. "I see you as a brother, ever since I realized that you were Andrew's younger brother. I promised that I will watch over and act as an elder brother to you. Tade cringed at this information. I have acted accordingly all this while."

"But if you continue this, I can't protect you any longer. You can leave."

Tade stood up and walked away, unshaken by all Mr Kunle said
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by Lionhearted: 6:11am On Sep 19, 2015
Hmmmmmm...

Mr Kunle must also belong or close to someone who belongs...

Nice work OP
Re: Tade - The Rise Of An Activist. by rapmike(m): 2:07pm On Sep 19, 2015
Wande looked from across the department, waiting for Tade to be done with Mr Kunle before she could pounce on him. As she waited, Doyin, her classmate and pal came around.

"Wandy baby!" She greeted, shaking her head gleefully.

"Doyin cubes!" Wande shot back with glee, connecting her palm with that of Doyin.

"Ore mi, how far?"
"I dey oh, how that your guy?"
"Deji, the I.diot just dey there jare."
"Iyawo maga." Wande teased her.
As they gisted, Wande forgot about Tade temporarily and therefore did not see him step out of the office and back to the hostel. They had talked for about thirty minutes before Wande finally remembered Tade.

"Ah! Where did this guy go to?" She spoke as she quickly pushed Doyin aside and hurried towards Mr Kunle's office.

"Good afternoon sir." She quickly scanned for traces of Tade before zooming off. She was however stopped by Mr Kunle.

"Wande, please come in, I wanted to see you.."

****************

Tade arrived his room to see a disturbed Made and a seemingly beaten Shittu.

"What happened?" He quickly asked Made.
"He said that cultists attacked his exam venue and because of that he did woefully in the course."
Tade dropped his books and moved to Shittu.
"Guy, how far?" Tade asked soothingly, touching Shittu's back. Shittu, who was lying face down, refused to answer, just continued to cry, though not as torrential as before.

"See, its possible that you will still pass the course. Don't allow what happened now to affect your plans for the next paper." Tade advised.

"That's what I have been telling him. Made said. I just not get why he is still crying like a baby."

Shittu raised his head, looking at Tade and Made, before wiping his tears off his face.

"What do you know?" He asked Made.

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