(Office of the Head of Department, Dress Code Department. The HOD is seated at his desk, across from ayosogunro, glowering at a sheaf of papers, after a brief silence, he raises his head and speaks.) HOD: You’re Ayo Sogunro, with matric number 010601253, currently in your 400 level, (he pauses expecting a response and getting … Continue reading
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Enough of Your Sirens, Already. My Ears Hurt | An Exasperated Letter by Ayo Sogunro
To: The Military Officer Who on the Third Mainland Bridge Blew Past Me with a Blaring Siren Dear Sir: Re: Enough of Your Sirens, Already. My Ears Hurt. I refer to the incident on the Third Mainland Bridge this morning, a very common incident, too common, in fact, but still very annoying despite its commonness. … Continue reading
THE UNCRITICAL CITIZENS | An Analysis by Ayo Sogunro
Introduction During the dark and heady days of Occupy Nigeria in January of 2012, a roadblock was mounted by some community citizen protesters at Pako, a minor junction that connected the traffic from the Yaba, Somolu and Bariga axis. As was my irregular practice in those days, I would first stop to provide some moral … Continue reading