LESSON FROM THE OCEAN

LESSON FROM THE OCEAN

As I sat by the shores of the ocean admiring the tide and waves, watching the sea gulls hurl up and down and pushing themselves in great movement, the ostriches fill the far end of the ocean in their colours and varieties, the breeze which is cool at some point and harsh when the sea roars in turbulence, beats the trees and causes the birds to either fly away in disarray or say things beyond human understanding. I looked at the sand on the shore, it was white and very clean. I bent down and gathered a handful but it disappeared in seconds as I clasped them together in my hands.

I sat back again, reflecting on the lesson this beautiful scenario offers. It occurred to me that the ocean had times and seasons. There was a time when it would seem as though an invisible force went into it and stirred it up, thereby causing an eruption of the undergrounds of the ocean. That would cause a very visible turbulence. At other times, it would seem as though the force left it and it would return to its state of absolute tranquility.

Same way, life offers us experiences through seasons and episodes. There comes a time in a man's life when the only thing he experiences are the wild clasps and roars of situations. He experiences so much trauma that it even affects those around him. He feels helpless, hopeless and dejected. He feels like its the end of the world.

Dear troubled, just like the ocean experiences ups and downs, you might be going through hell but, please do not give up. Don't feel lost, don't confess negatively. Join the trend and keep calm. Soon, just like tranquility descends upon the ocean, your storm will be over. You will overcome. You will conquer. Your light will surely shine and you will manifest in your full glory.

Just keep your eyes on Him who knew you before you were born. He is dieless, changeless and matchless and sure enough, he will take care of you.

              Love,

             OY

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HOW TO BEND YOUR BOSS by Rose 🌹 Ume

HOW TO BEND YOUR BOSS

I think there's no one I can't conquer.

I've always thought so and well, it has always worked for me.

I think that when people say no to people's requests, they're truly saying, "not that approach, try the next one."

But the problem is that those people aren't quick to grasp what the next one is or they just don't know.

Sometimes people aren't difficult, they're just stressed and you're there with more stress.

In NYSC camp, it is a taboo to get a kit exactly your size. I don't know which gods are custodians of this rule but I haven't seen or heard about anyone who got their complete sizes in everything. It's either you get a cap the size of the head of state or a mosquito size shorts (rarely, it's always on the big side)

In my own case, I got a jungle boot looking for a tenant. I could have sworn that man saw my future! 

I wore them for the swearing in and while people who I was privileged to be their WCW were awning and asking for pictures, I was in sifia pains. I was scheduled to join the protocol unit but well, I couldn't even arrange my steps, na to arrange State Coordinator seat? Wahala! 

After the ceremony, I decided I'd rather walk barefooted than wear that thing again! It's fatherland I came to serve, I didn't protest at Lekki Toll gate, so I moved. 

My Platoon leader couldn't help me, same with my platoon officer, same with every important person I had connected with. 

O-Y-O! 

That day, I decided to go to the kit store and face my demon. He was a fair complexioned middle age man whose face looked like it hoarded aroma from kitchen. He walked briskly and had a traditional catch up line when anyone tried to approach him, "maifriend moooove! We don't change kits here," afterwards you'd hear a bang. 

As I entered his magnificent presence, I started smiling, ah! Ezenmuo nekwa eze m o... How are you doing Sir? I hope work isn't too stressful? Eyah... You're working so hard. 

Oga was confused... Who's this wan dashing him kind words here and there? 

"Sir please, I sincerely hate to bother you. You're already working so hard that I can't even begin to think of giving you more stress. Please forgive me" 

Ah! (In his mind, I'm guessing something like, "say it Baby, even to the half of my kingdom" was ringing) 

Sir, something happened today, I almost fell into the ditch at the parade ground. I was supposed to handle a function too but I couldn't. I still feel dizzy from my shaking. It's just my jungle boot Sir, I got a bigger size and apart from being really oversized, I can't seem to find someone to change with. We have another function in two days and I was wondering if there's anything you can do to help me?"

After saying this, I lavished my alabaster box of smiles... Gear one, two and let's go unlimited please. 

The 'almighty' looked at me and said,"well, we don't usually do this but keep it there, let me see what I can do."

Bowing time...

I came out and sent him a text message of appreciation even when I wasn't sure he would actually do something about it. Somebody say commitment....! 

Two days later, I got a perfect size to the awe of my platoon members who had earlier been sent back and of course, I became a kit celebrity... Osheyyyy

If you like, say it's luck or because I'm a fine geh or because he was in a good mood that day, but I call it tactic.

Smile into any office and take them by storm! 

PS: If you have muscles like Mayweather and a quick temper or know someone that knows someone eh, ejor forgive me, is not you I was talking to.

© Africa's Premier Head Corrector

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DESPERATION

DESPERATION....WHAT GOOD ROLE CAN IT PLAY IN A RELATIONSHIP??.....

None!!

According to the oxford advanced learner's dictionary, Desperation is a situation where an individual is so conscious of getting something, to the extent that he or she can do anything to achieve the desired result. It's like a do or die stuff and a 'by all means' attitude.

What does this cankerworm have to do with our relationship with others, especially with an opposite sex? 

I discovered that 85%of people we have around are so desperate when it comes to a relationship. 

One of the ways to prove this is this: a young man saw a lady at a conference and liked her, he went to her and they exchanged phone numbers. After the conference, the young man walked the girl home. On reaching his own house,he called the girl on phone to know how she was faring. Before he slept that night, he called the lady on phone again to say goodnight and even sent her messages. First thing the next morning, he sent her messages and called to say goodmornin. During breakfast the same mrng, he called 2 knw what the girl would eat. That afternoon, he called to say good afternoon, and even sent messages.... This continued for so long a time. Now, if you were that girl, how would you feel? It's no more caring, it's now pestering. Thats what desperation does to a relationship. Dearie, take it easy with the people around you. Take time to build a loving relationship with them, not hurrying them as if your whole life depended on that relationship. Dnt ever appear desperate so that you dont lose your value... Most of all, try to know where you're wanted and stick there. Dont try to force anyone to love you, because you might end up making the worst mistake of your life..you are too big and precious to be tolerated. You should be appreciated.. Finally, the only one who you should be desperate and obsessed about your relationship with him is God. Anyone short of Him is absolute debasement to your personality and self esteem..

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NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY; COUNCIL OF PAST PRESIDENTS COMMENDS PROF. CHARLES ESIMONE ON HIS ACHIEVEMENTS WITHIN TWO YEARS IN OFFICE.

 NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY; COUNCIL OF PAST PRESIDENTS COMMENDS PROF. CHARLES ESIMONE ON HIS ACHIEVEMENTS WITHIN TWO YEARS IN OFFICE.

The council of past presidents of Nnamdi Azikiwe University students Union have commended the digital vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Prof. Charles Esimone on his numerous achievements since he assumed office in June 2019. This was discussed in a press statement issued by the council, and jointly signed by Comrades Patrick Afubera and Chigozie Onwuanyi, Chairman and secretary of the council respectively.

The council noted that the vice Chancellor, Prof. Charles Esimone upon assumption of office two years ago, had set a goal tagged "Project 200" which is aimed at making Nnamdi Azikiwe University one of the top universities in the World. During the 2nd quaterly meeting of the council for year 2021, the council considered a report of the tour of of projects sites in the university as well as expositions made by the deputy vice Chancellor (Administrative) Prof. J. I. Ikechebelu who received the visiting council members as well as conducted them round the various project sites.

According to the statement "Council notes specifically, the commissioning of the molecular laboratory at the Agulu Campus, the expansion of the university medical center by progressive groups, beautification of the university and resumption of work at the stadium complex

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The council was informed by the deputy vice Chancellor (Administrative) that the vice Chancellor had succeeded motivating the staff tremendously by ensuring the promotion of staff, including those whose due since 2015, resulting in the promotion of about 100 professors and about 80 readers ( Associate professors), and in view of the above, council came to the sincere conclusion that the vice Chancellor, Prof. Charles Esimone has the interest of the university at heart.

The council in her letter of recommendation, jointly signed by the duo of the Chairman and secretary as well as the council leader, Professor Denis Aribodor, and presented to the vice Chancellor, Prof. Charles Esimone, at the vice Chancellor's conference room on Friday, June 18, 2021 during the solidarity visit in commemoration of the VC's two years Anniversary in office, made a few recommendations including calling for speedy completion of the stadium complex project, building of a Post-Graduate hostel and moving the university teaching hospital to it's permanent site.

Finally, council confirmed that the vice Chancellor is on track towards actualizing "project 200",  as he has worked round the clock with his management team to ensure that the university does not loose any academic session, even in the face of the lockdown occasioned by the covid-19 global pandemic and the 9-month nation wide ASUU strike.

~ GNC CHUKWUEMEKA

Awka, Anambra State.

June 21, 2021

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African Foodies episode1

This is the first edition of African Foodies let us know what you think in the comment section below and please don't forget to comment the name of your favourite warrior thanks 

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MY STEP COUSIN AND I🔞 (EPISODE 2)

A Writer_Vee Series

Writer: Vivien Raphael

"Am no-oot so-o sure" I stammered a bit, then continued, "I mean, I haven't been to a ball party or such" I said blinking at every word, it was a fucking strange moment for me, but luckily a call came to his phone. He smiled, gently dropped my hand and brought out his phone from his pocket. "I will have to take this, am coming" he stood up and left. I was really glad and got back to my comfort zone.

Later that evening, Mom was back and made the whole family eat on the dinning table. That was one of the rarest family tradition we kept. Honestly the dinning table was really for fancy, neither I, Mum nor Dad ate on the dinning table. I really enjoyed my meals in my room so as Mom, but Dad would always ask me to serve him in the main sitting room downstairs. We where all sitted eating the macaroni I prepared as Dad started "Joshua", he called out, Joshua quickly dropped his fork and answered him with full attention. "Chioma" he called out to me, turning in my direction with a smile, rather mischievous. "Yes Daddy" I responded having a hint of the conversation, my old man was about to start. "If you had studied hard and got atleast 300 in your jamb, you would have been studying a professional course" He said as he chewed the macroni in a very annoying and sounding manner. His statement pinched my soul, but i tried not to loose my appetite. "Joshua" he continued, "why didn't you go for medicine", Joshua smiled smartly and replied. "Honestly sir, I really prefer physiotherapy" he said and sipped from his glass of water. "Hmm" Dad sounded and turned back to me. "Nwanyi mkporogwu, na mkpakwukwo" (MEANING: leaves and herbs lady). "Daddy, it's botany, and we are called botanists" I defended myself murmuring quietly. At this point my Mom finally Spoke up. "Daddy is Ok, she is already studying it, the least you could do is support her, okwu ebee (MEANING: end of discussion)". Mom said as her mood forced Dad to keep mute. Few minutes after dinner, every one had to disperse to their various night activities. I was in the kitchen as usual, washing the plates and speaking out my thoughts. "Chioma if you had studied hard, you would have atleast got 300 in jamb" I said mimicking Dad and making an ugly face. "What does he mean self, mchewww as if during his own time... mchewww not to talk of that nonsense Joshua, sir I prefer physiotherapy, nonsense! Infact, they should all just get out" I said throwing the cooking spoon I was washing. "Wow, you really got anger issues" it was Joshua, standing by the kitchen entrance. "What do you want" I said not looking at him. "See am sorry, I shouldn't have replied your Dad, if I knew it would really get on your nerves." He said with sincerity in his tone. "Is not your fault, my Dad does that a lot" I replied and bent to pick up the cooking spoon which I threw few minutes back. "I know you are still angry at me, if care isn't taken you might throw me that spoon now" he smiled as he joked, then continued almost immediately, in a serious manner, "how do I make it up to you." He said and tickled me a bit. Lucky me, I don't feel those... With my face still molded up in anger I reacted to his act."stop Biko, I don't want you to make up for anything; just leave me alone." He continued and persuaded for a while, as his last statement,  threw me off guard. "Alright then let me give you a kiss" his smile melted into a smirk as he said those words to me. I immediately held still on hearing it, my eyes popped open as the only words I could find slowly dropped out of my mouth. "Did you mean that?"

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MY STEP COUSIN AND I 🔞 (EPISODE 1)

A Writer_Vee Series

Writer: Vivien Raphael

      I laid down half naked, my ear pods plugged into my ears, as I enjoyed the loud blues that hot afternoon. Soon I could heard a voice calling my name so loud; that I could hear it in my music background. I gently removed my left ear pod, to hear the gate being shaked heavily, and my mum screeming my name, which peharps the whole neighborhood could hear. "Nawa ooh, mchewww, am coming I shouted from inside, reached out for a top, wore it and rushed outside to open the gate. Mummy good afternoon, she gave me this wicked look and asked me to bring in everything she had in the car packed outside. As she angrily gave me her car keys and walked in, I almost bumped into the guy following her, dressed in his NYSC outfit, good afternoon sir I greeted him, as he only nodded and I headed towards the car. Few minutes later, I was back inside arranging everything proper and mumbling that mummy had to invite someone, without giving me any notice, call or text. I so much hated staying around lots of people and very much Happy, I was the only child. Chioma! She shouted from the sitting room, which made me almost drop one of the glass wears I was holding, out of fright. "Ooooh, what is all this na, why is she even back this early" i complained and quickly rushed to answer her, with my boobs clapping against each other, as I ran to the sitting room, the youth copper guy obviously looked at it in a really wired and funny manner, which triggered me to immediately wrap my arms together. "Yes mum" I answered her with a rather squeezed face , she looked at me, smiled and ask "what did you cook", as i looked at her in annoyance, I sharply replied "nothing". She looked at the youth copper guy and made this unimpressed expression, then turned back to me, and asked, "so what is our visitor going to eat?" "I don't know ma, you didn't tell me you were returning with someone" i replied, looking away. "So if you are not being told you won't know" she said as the copper guy cut-in. " Is ok ma, am not that hungry" he said knowing fully well he was totally lieing. 

"My friend go and prepare something, nwa agbọghọ ga anọ na ụlọ oman sị nri debe" (MEANING: a full grown girl will stay home, without knowing she will cook) She said. As i didn't bother to reply, I turned to walk out. She instantly called me back. "Come here! by the way, do u know this young man, she grained at me expecting me to guess right. "No, I don't" my face still squeezed. "You don't know Joshua, your step cousin na" she said raising her eyebrows, "mummy please I don't know" I replied ignorantly. "Ok but u know teacher Felisha" she asked giving me a direct clue. "Hmmm, the one that is now in Europe". " Yes! This is her younger brother Joshua, he..." she didn't even speak, before i immediately had to cut-in, to avoid a long and boring wait, listening to her explanation of whom the so called Joshua was and peharps all his achievements. Mum had this habit of explaining our family tree and histories, which she didn't even encounter any. "Brother Joshua Welcome" I greeted and immediately left. 

 After dinner, mum made me sit and check out a few new clothes she got herself. "This one nko" she said hitting me to gain my attention, "it's fine now, I love the color, by the way when is that uncle going", I asked hoping to get a positive answer. "He just arrived, and you are already chasing him, Bia nwa, ịga abụ ogbenye bụrụ amụnsu" ( MEANING: come this child will you be a pauper and a witch?). "Am not chasing him, am just asking biko". She leered at me, then continued in her usual unserious manner of responding to serious issues or questions. "Go, ask your father","mummy now?" I disturbed, "your father said he will be staying with us, till he finds an accommodation close to the hospital he was posted at." "Jesus! What if he doesn't find kwanu (na)". "That means he will be staying with us for a year" she smirked and gave me a funny look. "What is all this na" I shaked and stamped my feet in discomfort of the news. " Eh ,madam oya hanlele to your room, don't come and tear my expensive clothes" she said pushing me to stand. I murmured as I left mum's room and headed to the sitting room. On getting to the sitting room, I fell to the sofa and picked up my phone, just to receive a text from mum. "Pls go give your uncle Joshua some blankets, I forgot to drop some, and make sure to sleep early" , I sighed after reading the message and slowly moved to give the copper guy some blankets.

 Soon I was infront of the guest room, contemplating on whether or not to give him the blankets I got and just as I was about knocking, the door flung open, my heart immediately skipped as I staggered a bit. He held my shoulders immediately and balanced me "no fall abeg" he said smiling, his touch were so cold, that I had to notice he was just coming out of the bathroom. I raised my head and my eyes quickly caught his chest hairs, nicely curled and arranged as the water droplets remaining on his chest, slowly rolled down his Abs. I further looked down to discover he was wearing a tight short, which flaunt his nice hairy legs and his d**k, which was all very outlined underneath the shorts. I shivered as his cold hands, which where on my shoulders slowly dropped and caressed my arm. "Oh, thanks for the blanket, I was about to come and ask for it, goodnight" he smiled; walked in –and shot the door behind him. "Why, the fuck will this one come out to ask for blanket dressed like that, the kin body he is showing; is not even fine" I thought to myself as I headed back to the sitting room.

  The long Asuu strike, had made a 200l student me to stop sticking to my 6:00am alarm. I woke up at approximately 9:40am and the echo of my yawn, gave me the thought that I was home alone as usual. I slowly dragged myself up from the bed, and walked down to check on our guest. I knocked but no one responded, I opened the door and walked into the room...the room smelled so nice and he had already arranged some of his belongings in a clean manner. "Brother Joshua! Brother Joshua!" I got no response and then I moved out to go do the usual morning chores. 

Swears! Keeping our big house in order, was really a huge challenge. I would always put on my headset, then pick one of my real vibe's music and tune it to the fullest, then shout on top of my voice singing, while I did the chores. Half way into washing the dishes, my left eye caught an image walk pass the kitchen door, but I didn't care to look. I felt it was one of those lonely ghost feelings; which I always got when home alone. Not long after, i heard the fridge door slammed, I turned out of fright and accidentally hit the glass Tumblr I kept on the kitchen counter. "Brother Joshua! Jesus! I thought you went Out" i said holding my chest, as he rushed and tried to help me pick-up the broken pieces of the glasses. "I went out for CS but am back, am really sorry I scared you, hope your mom won't be angry about this..." At his last statement, i noticed his attention got channelled to my boobs, which were all laid out below my top, on trying to pick the glasses. I immediately stood up straight, "I will get the Packer and broom" I said and quickly left to go get the broom and Packer, On returning I saw a few drops of blood on the group. "Jezz, it injured you!? am really sorry," I said as I took his hand and washed off the blood into the kitchen sink –out of care. "It's all my fault, I said as I kept washing the blood" he then withdrawed his hand, smiled and said "Don't apologize when you did nothing, I should let you get back to the plates you were washing."He said and walked out of the kitchen. I swept off, the remaining pieces of those glasses, disposed it and continued washing the dishes.

Around the early hours of the noon, I was sitted in the second palour up stairs, watching a few Nickelodeon series, as I heard Joshua talk. "You still watch cartoons at your age?" He smirked and began walking into the sitting room. I found the question insulting, but i had to maintain. "How old do you think I am?" I asked giving him a puzzled look, "Probably 20" he said feeling so confident. "Sorry to burst your bubbles Mr smart pants, I am 18yrs old" I said as I enjoyed the 'IT CAN'T BE' expression on his face. "I know you are lieing" he said still very surprised. "You can ask my mum, October 24th 2003, forget the big body tho" I said giggling in a fancy way. "Wow you are really young and already in your 200l" he said still very astonished. "As the only child, I was really forced into school early, nothing much." I said feeling smart. "Ok, enjoy your cartoon baby girl." He said in a funny but sarcastic manner. "Oh, yes I will." I turned back to the television.

Before evening we had talked alot, he cranked me with lots of funny and crazy things he did back in secondary school and alot of mumuish experience he had as an undergraduate back then. We were really bounding well..."ok give me your left hand, it's actually a popular queens greetings. He was actually illustrating the way, he greeted his date at a ball party. He held up my palm and gently kissed it's surface. Time paused before my eyes, as I watched his lips slowly land on my palm, our eyes meet immediately he raised his head. "Didn't I do it well?" He asked confused at the pop up looks my eyes made.

To Be Continued...

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