All these jackals That follow at my back And this pursuing Tsunami With the scavenging Justifications That sow thoughts Of imperfections Sweeping gradually Those sweet memories Of victories And triumphs Those days Of pleasant moments – Past – But rewarding Shall, As I hope, All crumble And disappear As I find myself – A high … Read more
Habits are those things that we do often, mostly without even thinking. They are also those things we are most noted for; someone will be known as a drunk if he or she has the habit of drinking and getting drunk. Therefore, if one aims at something in the future, there are some habits … Read more
An interview with Jesman. Jesman is a Nigerian gospel music artiste and songwriter. He is a young man who does his craft with passion. A true lover of Christ, he is an active member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. LB: Can you tell us a little about yourself? Jesman: My name is Jesman. … Read more
After days on sea, Enun finally arrived Calabar. It was approaching midnight and only the moon lit the water side. Gently he offloaded his belongings from the boat, taking them up in a sling on his shoulder, as he walked into the town of ancient Calabar. He’d gone a while before he came to … Read more
In Thylos, the inhabitants are diminutive, meticulous creatures known as Thylosians. They bear resemblance to humans, except for the fact that they do not surpass the size of a mouse and primarily sustain themselves on water and air. Water is a luxury in Thylos due to the country’s desert location. Consequently, water has become the … Read more
Are you often considered a ‘weirdo’ by those around you for seeing the world differently? Or is it an identity you’ve won yourself by breaking numerous societal conventions? Are you a victim of their sneer for persisting where they think you can only fail? If this helps, the world is crawling with people like that. … Read more
Poverty, conflict, disease, and other negative situations prevalent in the world can be addressed and resolved through the acquisition of adequate knowledge. It has been rightly said that every person is illiterate to the extent of what they do not know. An illiterate individual can be likened to a blind person who may go hungry … Read more
There poses an existential threat to an intellectual culture, a genocidal sweep upon a population still in its infancy. It suffers from a symbolic violence actuated by the masses and birthed by our social structure. While the term “polymath” may be one largely unknown by the general populace, its synonym, albeit a negatively perceived one, … Read more