The Missing Government Papers (5)
Presently Aunt Deline asked: ‘What is this I am reading about the permanent secretary misplacing some papers?’ ‘You know’, Inspector Gogo said, leaning forward confidentially, his hunger forgotten, ‘I...
View ArticleHow to regain a lost friend
Dear Harriet, I am a 52-year-old man, self-employed and a constant reader of your column. I need your counsel on how to regain a lost friend. Please, help me. Anonymous, Lagos. Thanks for your text...
View ArticleEnjoying marital harmony (2)
Dear Reader, You are welcome to another time of refreshing. In this week’s edition of your favourite column, we shall be looking at the topic: ‘Understanding’. Understanding is a very important factor...
View ArticleBullying scandal rocks elite Lagos school as victim suffers dual fractures
Parents accuse high school authorities of shielding mystery perpetrator in elaborate cover-up School expresses disappointment, dismiss allegations as ‘very wrong’ The school was silent when Ebunoluwa...
View ArticleMadeline Berah, the African DETECTIVE In The Missing Government Papers (6)
The inspector leaned back. ‘And what did your observing eye tell you in this matter?’ I thought I detected sarcasm. If Aunt Deline heard it too, she ignored it. ‘First, I observed many lapses in the...
View Article‘How hearing aid project turned our lives around’
ESTHER Eniaboye is a 100-level medical student of the Lagos State University (LASU). From childhood, Esther always dreamt of becoming a cardiologist and started working at it early in life. But a fog...
View ArticleHow to handle an unfriendly partner
Dear Harriet, I am 33 years old with a job and in a relationship. Please, I need your help on how to handle a boyfriend that is not affectionate? Thanks. Tessy O., Lagos. Thanks for your text...
View ArticleThe return to STONE AGE
THE ancient practice of cutting down trees for use as firewood has found its way back to civilisation. Firewood, charcoal and sawdust are now preferred to gas and kerosene in many households because of...
View ArticleU.S returnee arrested for N7m fraud
The police have arrested a United States of America (USA)-based businessman, Uzoukwu George, for allegedly obtaining N7 million from a couple under false pretence. The police alleged that George, from...
View Article‘How I killed my girlfriend with a stone’
A twenty-two year-old Student of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO) in Ondo State, Chukwudi Oweniwe has been arrested for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Miss Nifemi Adeyeye in a bush at Ilu-Abo...
View ArticleWe planned to kidnap Otedola – Robbery suspects
An armed robbery suspect, Ikechukwu Daniel, also known as Ike, has disclosed that his gang hatched a plan to kidnap businessman, Femi Otedola, but the plot was foiled by the police. He also confessed...
View ArticleMadeline Berah, the African Detective in the missing government papers (7)
The inspector spoke up. ‘This is my friend, Dr. Madeline Berah, she is interested in the case; and this is her niece, Miss Enita Parry. I assure you that they are the only ones who know anything about...
View ArticleA neighbour’s WOES
LIKE a festering wound, commercial activities in the Republic of Benin is bleeding from the blow dealt on Nigeria by the economic downturn triggered by the global decline in crude oil prices and the...
View ArticleHow to cope with sudden change of attitude in relationship
Good day ma, I am a big fan of yours. I sincerely appreciate your useful counsel. Please, I need your advice. I am emotionally down. My girlfriend for some years has now changed. I really don’t...
View ArticleOur plan to kidnap Otedola —Robbery suspects
An armed robbery suspect, Ikechukwu Daniel, also known as Ike, has disclosed that his gang hatched a plan to kidnap the businessman Femi Otedola but it was foiled by the police. He also confessed that...
View ArticleJourney through the pathways of fuel smugglers
BEBE, an outpost of Benin Republic has an aversion for the lily livered. Only the lion-hearted ply its windy road which connects with Zomi Road and peters out at the Ajegunle axis of Ipokia Local...
View ArticleArmy arrests suspected kidnappers in Bauchi
Men of the 33 Brigade, Nigerian Army have, in Toro Local Government Area (LGA) of Bauchi State, arrested two suspected kidnappers. The soldiers were part of the Forward Operation Base (FOB) in Toro....
View ArticleAdventure of a fat angel
Angel Annie was still with Ginshi in the IDP camp in Borno , when she got a signal that something was wrong with Bisi. Bisi had gone home in preparation for her father’s wedding but had to be rushed to...
View ArticleObtaining rest in the family (1)
Dear Reader, This is a glorious day. It’s a day of rest, laughter, rejoicing and fulfilment. I am so excited today about what God is expounding to His people. He says in His Word that there is a place...
View ArticleQuestion and Answer
Dear Aunty Rita, Why do some girls have pimples on their face when they enter secondary school? I am in primary 6 and I am afraid of having pimples on my face. Ese T ( 10 years old) Staff School, Warri...
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