Diary of a Nigerian Student

12 common mistakes students make in the university, polytechnic and college of education

  Diary of a Nigerian student during covid 19 pandemic – Random rant There is nothing much to make of a Nigerian student during the period of covid pandemic. I doubt if we would have been in school now with or without the pandemic-thanks to ASUU. Not know what is ASUU? ASUU is an annual …

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The Reality of Entrepreneurship Education in Nigeria

Entrepreneurship education in Nigeria universities and polytechnics

The reality of entrepreneurship education in Nigeria is far from the required standard. The system needs a total overhaul. I remember a few years ago at the University. My roommate and his colleague ran helter-skelter during the exam period. Their panic was because of a course on entrepreneurship development (CED 301). The University Centre for …

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Scars: A Short Story by Charles Chimezirim

let me live

We used to have a happy family. Everything went well; father worked for five figures, and mother owned a clothes store which was booming very well. I was probably seven then and in class two, Chudi was still a toddler and grandma was staying with us when the tragedy broke out.  In tears, I stared at my mom …

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Disguise (Episode 1): A Short Story by Debby Igbonanwa

Come by Once Again

Upon gaining admission into the university, Abena who was from a very humble background, swore never to give heed to any poor guy who made love advances to her on campus. Her mum, Mrs. Ogbonna had always emphasised it to her that poverty was like a sadistic guy who is bent on leaving the people …

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DISGUISE (Episode Two): Lagos Fiction Story

After Abena and her mum had been forced out of their apartment by the landlord, they had no option but to live temporarily in an abandoned ramshackle building, down the street. A litany of woes continued to befall mother and daughter. As poverty continued to ravage them, they also became a butt of jokes from …

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A Nigerian Love Short Story by Chisom Igwurube

Nigerian love story

Her face was clothed with shyness as she smiled and looked away. Emeka saw from her eyes that she was still unused to the flattery words of men. The kind Chukwudi will call ‘tamed bird’, the kind that never challenges you with their eyes or question the sweet flowery words of your mouth.  “Ihuoma,” She said, “my name …

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How to Stay Vigilant; Fraudsters Are On The Look-Out

fraud in nigeria

Humans: a set of unsatiable and never-to-be-pleased creature. That’s what humans are. Just few days ago, I had come online, on WhatsApp, to meet a message from my friend: Philemon, asking me for help that he needed a thousand Naira urgently for something very important.  I knew if I were to be in the same shoe as he was, he …

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My Moon: An Emotional Poem

my moon

My dearest moon I look up to you in the sky I see your perfect round figure Your beauty so reflective and unhindered You shine every time with glamour Appearing always in glory Penetrating the clouds Dominating the sky with pride When I try to reach you You seem to be too far away Too …

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Sidi: A Short Story by Umeh Prisca

sidi

Sidi was impressive. A small man and thin correctly dressed, but never fussily so, he always displayed good taste. He stood gallantly in front of the elegant and magnificent construction company with the bold inscription: “SETZ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY” with great confidence.  He adjusted his neat knot necktie and observed his dressing to make sure his …

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Memoir of a Nigerian Student

let me live

Lying calmly on my uncomfortable, rickety hostel bed, in a congested room and saturated atmosphere, patiently waiting for sleep to creep through my window and cast its gentle irresistible spell on me. I stared at the shelter continuously, carelessly counting the lines of the zinc. I could barely fathom what the lines were communicating, because I was …

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