Dear Sadiq Abacha, I do not know you personally, but I admire your filial bravery—however misguided—in defending the honour of your father, the late General Sani Abacha. This in itself is not a problem; it is an obligation—in this cultural construct of ours—for children to rise to the defence of their parents, no matter what … Continue reading
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GONE BLOGGING, BACK SOON | A Short Memoir by Ayo Sogunro
As a university student, I gained a reputation for being rather clever, and the satisfactory nature of this reputation encouraged me to develop an even more satisfactory habit of imparting some of my versatile knowledge to friends and colleagues in the form tutorials. In the course of time, I had gained a wider reputation as … Continue reading
THE GREAT DRESS CODE DEBATE | A Thematic Scenario by Ayo Sogunro
(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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