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Don’t Give Up Yet  

In 1991, I wrote the MSG Common Entrance examination to get into JSS1. I didn’t pass (abi I failed). Then I got admitted into GCM. Not deterred, I attempted the MSG late entrance to get into JSS2, but I failed again. I tried again in JSS3 and your guess is as good as mine – […]
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Culture Shock

In 2009 as a ‘Johnny Just Come’ (someone who is new to a place), a friend invited me to a birthday party. I said “great! I will attend”. Then he added, “the cost of meals (drinks inclusive) per person should be around £20”. Do I have to pay to attend someone’s birthday party?” I...
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Managing Your Emotions

It was a lovely evening on the 31st of December 2012. My wife said we should go sightseeing at Piccadilly Circus. As we got off the train station walking through the crowd, a young dude (about 14years old) approached me to buy his music CD. “I’m sorry, I am not interested”, I politely told...
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Perfectionism – a BIG timewaster

After completing my SSCE in 1997, I left Benue for Kaduna. While in Kaduna, I heard our WAEC results were out and my dad was to collect mine. So, when my dad came, I listed all the subjects and the corresponding grades I was expecting. This is because, anytime I am writing an exam, before […]
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Your Network Is Your Net Worth

I recall in 2006 when I received my NYSC call-up letter and discovered I was posted to Kebbi State. I didn’t know exactly what to expect. Having spent most of my time in Kaduna, I assumed it wouldn’t be anything different. Incidentally, I did not have a clue how far Kebbi was from Kaduna....
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