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Fellow Nairalanders. I am a writer, an essayist, a columnist. I used to write for free for blogs and magazines desirous of content development. It has led me to drafting speeches sometimes for people. I am in my prime, and I believe my innocence was exploited by people posing as agents for potential customers. These are people I look up to; promising to pay when they nursed no intent whatsoever.
Now I need a job, for which I will be renumerated . I beseech the good people of this noble forum to come to my rescue. If you have someone needing the service of a writer, in any organisation, please contact me. I am not keen on freelance jobs. I love to have my works bearing the ownership of my name.
My poems have been featured in Footprints, an anthology of poems edited by award winning author, Professor Akachi Ezeigbo. My short story have been published in a collection of short stories called Broken Chimes put together by law students of the University of Lagos.
This doesn't negate the fact that I am a person with journalistic tendency. I can be reached on osariemeaisagbonhi@yahoo.com or 08032377146.
Please, I desire to sing a new song this year. Trust this meets you well. Thanks.
Cc seun, Ishilove, Lalasticlala

I swear e still dey pain Dammy Krane. That moment when somebody you can beat attacks you and before you can retaliate, the people of God will come and hold you down. I swear it can pain

@Op Pls don't take this personal but are you sure you aren't his illegitimate son?

I remember this, mehn. My name was always on the list e.g blunttalker - 2×2×2. But you know what pissed me the teacher would multiply the strokes of cane by the numbers above. I was taught by frustrated teachers.

I am sure Fayose is somewhat involved in this supposed scam, and his hands have been soiled

How I wish Wizzy met with Davido during their beef, and he did this: He would be in kirikiri before you can say, 20 man shall fall that day

Cancer killeth all

Mama Taraba said the BBOG group should stop harassing the FG after all the girls weren't kidnapped in the Buhari's administration. That, to me, is the height of callousness

Wahala dey.

Susannah- Nkem Owoh (osuofia)

Mine who would be Gordon. Because she is so lousy, her attempts at humour are always expensive

I have always reiterated that no matter how highly placed a man is, his bad habits /uncontrolled weakness will be his ruin. He has to be fired asap... To think that he stole the innocence of two people, his victim and the three year old. Konji is a curse to some,!

Me I am the only boy amongst three sisters. I think life without a sister isn't bad at all. And having them around you have its reverse side. From my experience, girls love to nag and dominate the only boy in the house. With time, he begins to lose his masculine veneer and act effeminate sometimes or becomes very sensitive. If your sister is the only girl in the house, inasmuch as you try to protect her, she will have your boundary spelt out to you when she is in a relationship even if you don't approve of it. Perhaps it is simply overrated

See that one in the middle with his beer belly, smiling like a mum u. I am sure he knows nothing. Olodo

kay29000:
Are you serious? Hmm!

Dead serious. In fact you will find that the number of non-students is equal to the number of students

kay29000:
Whoa! Newest hall. This picture brought back memories. I stayed in one of the rooms on the second floor of this hall in 2002. Congrats to the students...they got their request.

Oga mi sir, Newest Hall is now bad oooh as per the Bariga boys who have taken up permanent quarters

Whether it came directly from the arms deal or not, it is stolen money. And dear chief, pls be forming James Bond there until EFCC pays u a visit

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Remember last year, there was a protest in the University of Lagos over terrible beds, bed bug pandemic and the sorry state of the halls of residence which gained coverage in Punch Newspaper, Linda Ikeji's blog etc. Well the school management has commenced changing the beds in the hostel and fumigation. While this is viewed as a commendable step in the right direction, the fate of the students who led the protests hang in the balance as they have been summoned to face disciplinary action for dragging to the mud the image of the university. While these students may face expulsion or rustication for some semesters, everyone is calm since the management have decided to be co-operative for once.
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Bush meat don catch d hunter

Wait a minute. According to how the story went, as told by Linda Ikeji's blog, Davido and Sophie herself. Dele Momodu purportedly retrieved the baby from Davido at the airport. Then Sophie went on twitter to post a picture of her and Imade. So what is the baby doing with Davido now, or are they all stoking our listening pleasure with publicity stunt?

It gets messier

I love OAU. The only reason I dread the school is because of its incessant strikes

The face no need DNA

Valeree:
I just hate the Nigerian way of training their offspring.
a lady in my office once had to complain about this kind of behavior from her parents, and I was surprised the feedback she got from other colleagues especially the elder ones.
they said if her parents weren't harsh on her that she would have spoilt or become wayward, imagine!
when she told me I understood immediately what's she was going through as my folks use to be like that.
Op.. when u voice your opinion be simple and direct, don't go into agurement.
refuse to eat their food if u can, atleast for the time being, there's something about eating food that makes the Nigerian parents feel like they own your life, and when you don't eat they feel so bad.
when ever they use vile words on you, turn it around to positive and speak it back to them. Eg: if they call u bas.tard quickly say "i am my father's son, idiot, I'm not an idiot. etc don't be laughing again in that house just be mean and cool. you will earn your respect in no time. and if you don't, you can endure until u are able to get a place of your own. sorry for the long post.

Thank you kindly. I appreciate. Truly I do. I have even left their house now. I am presently squatting with a friend

Leriebloom:
It doesnt hav to teach me first,it has taught pple i knw.

Spot on. So true of the saying, experience is the fool's teacher. The wise do not need it (Because they learn from others.)

Just passing by

LouisBERG:
Hmmm i know that feeling bro. References to 48 laws of power i think law 3 or so says "use absence to create respect and honour" be patience, don't retaliate just ignore their abuses in a welcoming manner. And pls stop trying to initiate any act that they find offensive. You are a final year student aren't u going back to sch? Just curious. This is where absence play it's role.they will definitely anticipate just to hear your voice when you are away from them for too long.
#caLLmeBERG

Thanks

babythug:
Dear OP,

I do feel sorry that you're caught up in this situation. However you will have to make the best of the whole scenario.

Your parents are somewhat typical Nigerian in nature and it't not necessarily peculiar to your family. As a parent myself i find that sometimes spousal and financial crisis/pressures sometimes spill over into how i relate with my children. Luckily i noticed on time and i'm working on completely stopping.

In your case you will have to be somewhat proactive to reduce the general brouhaha. I don't know what the dynamics of your home is but for eg why not receive female visitors in the living room? at least no one will say you are indulged in anything inappropriate. While you are in your hostel you can have them in your room.

Do you help out with chores? Perhaps washing the car(s) before your parents are awake? When served food do you immediately wash at least your plate? especially if you have no maid/extra hand for these.

Like someone also said perhaps an extended stay in school will also help them appreciate you. Manage whatever resources they're giving you for now no matter how meagre. I find that frequently asking for funds can also add to this see finish.
May God be with you! this too shall pass

Thank you kindly

I guess outsiders might never know the truth behind an average Nigerian youth professing that he has wonderful parents. Even though I declare it amongst my peers, I know for sure that I have the most terrible parents in the world. Now this statement doesn't stem from physical abuse alone although I have had countless encounters with the family koboko. It is just that I have folks who are very insultive, using words like ba s Tard to you will never amount to anything in life. In fact they love to brag that they can ultimately destroy my life by word of mouth. My pastor has called to counsel them that they should desist from using damaging words but they wouldn't listen. It is not as if I am a black sheep. Perhaps it is because I am the only boy so my acts of independence sometimes is viewed as rebellion. That is not to admit I drink, or smoke or club. I don't. Mum is the worst. When she reports my misdeeds, she lies to add to it. If I entertain a female friend in my room, she will lie that she saw me fawking her. And when the old man comes, he starts swearing. When I challenge them, they will start weeping saying I have caused them so much pain. And when I think of the fact that I am a final year university student, I feel bad. Please your advice is keenly sought. As I type this, I am seriously depressed.

Passing by

For your mind!!