Nigerian Voices

October 20, 2016

Samson Toromade : Footprints in hell [Nigerian Voices]

by Samson Toromade I don’t have fond memories of the first time I crossed into the boundaries of Taraba state, I instinctively blocked out most of it. I do remember, though, my first thought as my drowsy eyes forced awake to feast on what was supposed to be “nature’s gift to the nation”. I remember... Read More

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nigeria, Northern experiences, nysc, students, teaching

October 20, 2016

Moses Kamil: The story of my whole life at Kings College [Nigerian Voices]

by Moses Kamil I saw the article on this competition some days back and I felt like Eureka! This is what I’ve been waiting for a very long. I’ve always wanted to write a piece about myself, for people to read and see if anyone else felt that way also or I was just the... Read More

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bedwetting, Body image issues, exam malpractice, FAMILY, friendship, Girls, nigeria, School, writer

October 20, 2016

Omofuma Cosmos: It turned out right [Nigerian Voices]

It was on the 21st that I heard the most shocking news of my teenage life. On the 21st of the month of July, 2014. I was at home as usual watching television when I got a call from my mom that I was to be in Benin on the 26th for my post-UTME examination... Read More

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cross roads, education, graduation, JAMB, nigeria, UTME

October 19, 2016

Iyasele, Isioma Osahon: I’ve overcome my physical disability through computers [Nigerian Voices]

by Iyasele, Isioma Osahon Ever since I first got introduced to computers and computing in the mid-1990’s, I have always been fascinated with the idea that an individual no longer needs to be limited by physical handicaps or geographical boundaries to get things done. The simple fact that one does not necessarily need to exert... Read More

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chess, computers, disabled persons, nigeria, personality, technology, young people

October 18, 2016

Festus Ogun: Government useless and the Nigerian State [Nigerian Voices]

by Festus Ogun Today, 2016 Nigeria is simply synonymous to the Hobbesian State of Nature. In this State of Nature, it has been said that life is solitary, nasty, brutish and short. This was the era of survival of the fittest where there were no laws. The world had since left this sorry state and... Read More

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boko haram, Chibok girls, citizens, government, nigeria

October 18, 2016

Samuel Ogechukwu: “They tell you you’re not supposed to be thinking such depressing thoughts…” [Nigerian Voices]

by Samuel Ogechukwu They tell you to cheer up. You try to convince yourself to and fail. Then they pull you down with that phrase “there are many you’re better than, ” as if you’re purposefully hurting yourself…as if the war in your head means nothing. Sometimes you feel helpless, you feel the dark... Read More

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depression, emotional instability, mental health, nigeria, Sadness

October 18, 2016

Blessing Iyamadiken: Love was… [Nigerian Voices]

by Blessing Iyamadiken Love was… Growing up, I wanted a certain degree of love and affection, one that wasn’t just about school fees being paid, or about being fed or housed, as these are the normal things that any child should have. I wanted more, more love, more affection, but most importantly, I wanted peace in... Read More

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education, FAMILY, life, Love, nigeria, Relationships

October 17, 2016

Orowale Samuel Kolapo: I did not quit [Nigerian Voices]

by Orowale Samuel Kolapo I was at home on that day in February 2011, lost in my thoughts as usual. I didn’t go to the football field that day like I always did. I was a failure. It wasn’t news anymore. I left secondary school 10 years ago with flying and colorful results, made my O’levels... Read More

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education, failure, Nigerian Navy, Success

October 17, 2016

Ayodele Ibiyemi: The paradox that is Port Harcourt [Nigerian Voices]

by Ayodele Ibiyemi I was privileged to have attended a Federal Government College for my secondary education. In the school, I met people from other tribes, fellow Nigerians whose names I found hard to pronounce but it showed me the side of Nigeria many people I know have never seen. From secondary school, whatever tribe... Read More

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corper, Militants, Muslims, nigeria, nysc, Port Harcourt

October 17, 2016

Ogungbesan Adedoyinsola: My mum was forced to marry my father after he raped her [Nigerian Voices]

My name is Ogungbesan Adedoyinsola. I am 20 years old. I was born in Lagos state, Nigeria. And I have lived in Lagos, since I was born. Sometime many years ago, I was diagnosed with cerebral malaria and had serious episodes of convulsions. After undergoing several blood transfusion. My condition became critical, I was in... Read More

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children, Marriage, nigeria, poverty, rape, society

October 16, 2016

Nike Ladokun: The wake up call [Nigerian Voices]

by Nike Ladokun Ever since I was 16years old, I’ve always been a firm believer of the ‘you’re better off not knowing’ philosophy until recently. 27th of September 2016 will always be a reminder for me not to take life for granted and also not to let the scars of my past dictate my decisions... Read More

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breast cancer awareness, cancer scare, health challenges, nigeria, specialist hospitals, survivors

October 16, 2016

Iwundu Wisdom: Sunset -Twilight from within [Nigerian Voices]

by Iwundu Wisdom The sun was setting in Stonehenge and I was not about to leave the experience yet. Though Stonehenge was a place completely distant from where I watched it from, I saw all of it, entranced by the landscape; orange-red light dissolving behind a henge of tall stones. The world was mourning the death... Read More

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Aunties, Elechi Amdi, extended family, hard knock life, home, Hopes and Dreams, lagos

October 16, 2016

Wilson Iyorah: Should the tough get going despite our current national difficulties? [Nigerian Voices]

by Wilson Iyorah Ever since the emergence of President Muhamadu Buhari as the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, so much glimmers of hope have been in the air. so many Nigerians especially the masses anticipated a permanent relief from the scourge many believed the past administration have caused to the nation. Great expectations... Read More

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Change begins with me, economy, Niger Delta Avengers, Nigeria APC, PDP, recession, tough times, youth

October 15, 2016

Igwe Ozioma Peace: A corset and a smile [Nigerian Voices]

by Igwe Ozioma Peace The clock on the parlour wall chimed- one ringing bong. Could it really be two O’clock in the morning? I sat on the floor, wondering what had happened. My mum had stormed into our room, “open the gates!” had been her order, then she had zoomed out with my dad, leaving... Read More

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Doctors, FAMILY, Health, medical institution, nigeria, Prostrate Cancer, survival

October 15, 2016

Monye Ebelechukwu Gloria: Just live [Nigerian Voices]

by Monye Ebelechukwu Gloria Road trips have always been my ‘thing’. I love the fact that one gets to create a million images in one’s mind, just by sitting at a spot. Pictures of nature (good, bad or ugly), of humans-the motorists, hawkers and fellow passengers, of roads covered in so much mud, that they... Read More

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accident scare, Life Lessons, nigeria, procrastination, road trips

October 15, 2016

Elemide Benjamin: Plight of a perpetual latecomer [Nigerian Voices]

by Elemide Benjamin The sun hung on the horizon, clothed in flaming gold, announcing the breaking of a new day to the ears of the living. It was a bright Tuesday morning. The screeching of car tires and hooting of horn from trucks told me I was getting late for school, so I hurried. Life... Read More

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education, indigent students, nigeria, playing truant, School

October 15, 2016

Tosin Dada: My mum is dying? [Nigerian Voices]

by Tosin Dada Is she dying? The words were slurred because my tongue felt thick and heavy from the tears that chocked my throat. I kept looking straight ahead at the tap head as though expecting an answer from it. Yes she is. The answer came in my head; maybe it was God himself answering... Read More

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breast cancer, death, FAMILY, Health, nigeria

October 14, 2016

Oloruntorera Adesina: All I want is a scar on my face [Nigerian Voices]

by Oloruntorera Adesina All I want is a scar on my face. My friends think I’m insane for having such a bizarre desire. I can’t pinpoint the exact moment when this need, so acute to the point of pain, came up. I just remember taking one of my usual leisure walks and deciding that a... Read More

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depression, heartbreak, nigeria, Relationships, scars, Suicidal

October 14, 2016

Sarah Apuu: What is the rationale behind religious crisis? [Nigerian Voices]

“We had just entered kaduna when we saw people gathered on the street, blocking the road with tires aflame. We alighted the bus and all kept running in the same direction; both Christians and Muslims alike. We ran till we entered a bank and the security guard locked the gate. Not up to five minutes... Read More

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fear, Muslim versus Christian, nigeria, oppression, religious crisis, religious intolerance, Religious violence

October 14, 2016

Odichukwuemeka Valentine: The negative effects of cheating in a relationship [Nigerian Voices]

by Odichukwuemeka Valentine I wish to use this story to educate the society on the negative effects of cheating in relationships. I equally wish to inspire people to love genuinely and be loyal partners. Few months ago, prior to the end of last academic session, I boarded a keke (Tricycle) from my campus gate, Micheal... Read More

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cheating, Fidelity, nigeria, Relationships, women

October 13, 2016

Oyin Oludipe: Of Ogun, runnels and fevers [Nigerian Voices]

by Oyin Oludipe It began as jerks, turned into a tremor and then became a chorus of spasms. Metal wriggles. Lapsing route. Dead ancient omnibus. It had set forth at the crack of dawn to weather the cracks of the road. A retinue of dust and smoke flatters the small triumph, till premonition waives the... Read More

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dities, gods of the land, nigeria, Ogun, sticky, superstitions, Yoruba culture

October 13, 2016

Oluwadamilola Shonibare: In pursuit of happiness [Nigerian Voices]

by Oluwadamilola Shonibare “Dude, Can you just delete this movie from your laptop? How one earth would we need memory space to install this software and you will be keeping this one-point-something-gig movie that every Tom, Dick and Harry has seen…” My roommate, Femi was exasperated. He couldn’t fathom how we’d spent the previous 35... Read More

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Career, dreams, fulfilment, happiness, nigeria

October 13, 2016

Gideon Emmanuel: Pa Akpruka, my greatest influence [Nigerian Voices]

I am going to tell you my story. I have a neighbour. He is an old man. People say he is well over a hundred years. We call him Pa Akpuruka. He is as fit as anyone. He is not blind, he hobbles about with a stick and speaks with a tiny voice that sounds... Read More

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children, influencers, influences, nigeria, old men, society

October 13, 2016

Utukwa Bemshima Benedict: Police is my friend? [Nigerian Voices]

by Utukwa Bemshima Benedict The day was 30th June, 2014. I had left the house about 6:30pm with my young friend Teryila tagging along. Quite recently, we had discovered Mama Nkechi, a food joint three streets from where we lived and had formed an evening ritual of going there to eat. We often argued that... Read More

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corruption, Innocent victims, nigeria, Police Force, police raids

October 12, 2016

Kester Onyemaechi: My dreadlocks – all four of them [Nigerian Voices]

by Kester Onyemaechi Let me take you back in time My friends always wondered why I have no pictures of myself as a kid, I did actually have one, but is one really enough to quench the undying thirst of friends who wanted to see where this fella is coming from? I guess not. When I... Read More

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cchildhood, dreadlocks, life, Religion, sticky, survival

October 12, 2016

Elonell Attah: How I survived Ikeja bomb blast [Nigerian Voices]

by Elonell Attah The memory is clearer than crystals. The fateful Sunday (27th of January, 2002) marked the beginning in my life. I had sneaked out of the church to go home leaving my family bin the church during the evening Mass. Coming home around 17:30, I saw my neighbour, a kid like myself, distributing... Read More

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bomb blast, Ikeja cantonment, lagos, nigeria

October 12, 2016

Opinion: Yes, girls motivate me [Nigerian Voices]

by Joseph Abiagom I have a good command of Pidgin English, even though I am not as fluent as I was before. Nonetheless, I find it difficult to communicate in the language with my younger brother. My younger brother speaks the language with so much zest; he gives Warri locals a run for their money.... Read More

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academic performance, education, Girls, nigeria, parents, sticky, teenagers

October 12, 2016

Charity Okorie: Finding love across the sea [Nigerian Voices]

by Charity Okorie “I think I’ll send him a friend request just for laughs.” I took my phone and immediately sent it, knowing he will probably won’t even accept, then I headed back to my bed. *The next day* “Ekene! He accepted my request and sent me a message! What am I supposed to say?... Read More

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boyfriend, Canada, ldr, Love, relationship

October 11, 2016

Blessing: I jammed JAMB [Nigerian Voices]

by Blessing “Repent! For the kingdom of God is at hand!” Screamed the preacher into a portable speaker. I wake up and check the time. It’s 4:30am. It’s too early. When the second preacher passes, I’ll wake up. Who needs alarm clocks, when we have living and breathing religious clocks moving from street to street... Read More

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exams, JAMB, life, nigeria, Success, UTME

October 11, 2016

Ugochukwu Favour: A tribute to our late sister [Nigerian Voices]

by Ugochukwu Favour When she was alive, she did not forget the birth date of every of our family member, as she called to remind us. She would call to know if any of us had wished the person celebrating a very Special Happy Birthday. During her dates, if you fail to call her, she... Read More

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death, eulogy, FAMILY, God, Religion

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