Source Societal value is deteriorating rapidly. Many factors are responsible, but the chief among them is civilization. Each agent of civilization comes with its merits and demerits. Civilization is raising

Source I was sitting with my fellow graduating students by the side of the podium. In front of us in the auditorium were parents, guardians, and well-wishers. I scanned my eyes through the hall, and I

Source I love animals, especially the young ones. On several occasions, I have had to stop and admire the beauty of young animals. I remember a day that I was admiring the beauty of some puppies without

Source The day I graduated from the university is a day that I will never forget. Friends and family came around to celebrate with me. A day before the event, my brother and my cousin arrived from Abuja.

Source I was lying down in my room, trying to take a short nap. It was during examination period, and it was in my culture to sleep in the afternoon, after school, to enable me to wake up at night to read.

Source Taking hard drugs has many damaging consequences. The first of them is addiction, followed closely by health complications. I battled addiction for years, and I know what it is in practical terms.

Source I spent a few years working for private organizations, particularly schools, before joining my present place of work, which is a military tertiary institution of learning. When I was in private

Source It took longer than usual for Susan's school bus to arrive. "It's almost 6 p.m.; have you reached out to the driver?" Paul asked his wife, Margaret. "We spoke a few minutes ago, and

First aid skill should be taken as a basic skill to possess for the benefit of ourselves and our loved ones. Imagine your skill in bringing a panicky situation under control or saving someone's life. It's

Source I stood by the roadside, waiting for when there would be a halt in traffic for me to cross the highway. The vehicles kept passing at top speed. I made a few attempts whenever the next car approaching

Source In the 35 years of my existence, I have learned many lessons from people around me, either directly or indirectly. Some I learned from experience, while people of the older generation sat me down

Source A perfect day means different things to different people. Just as what constitutes happiness varies, what makes a day perfect also varies. However, one common denominator is the ability to derive

Source It was time for me to resume school, and I planned on going to my uncle's house to inform him and receive his goodwill like he always did. "My brother is going through a tough time now. Don't

Source At some points, everyone tells a lie. What differentiates the lies is their magnitude and the premise on which they were told. I try to be as truthful as I can, but some situations may just warrant

Source Every eye was on Mr. John to see where he would direct Esther to sit. Sandra had just been transferred from another school to my school. She joined us in Primary 5. After giving her the opportunity

Source About three weeks ago, Nigeria marked the 25th year of uninterrupted democratic rule. The journey since independence in 1960 to 1999, when the present fourth republic started, wasn't without turbulence.

Source I love it when one's privacy is respected. One should be entitled to his or her opinion or whatever he or she deems fit not to tell any other person. The major challenge to respecting the privacy

Source Two people coming together to live as one calls for a lot of patience and understanding. Two people born of the same parents can hardly live together for a long time without any misunderstanding,

Source When I was appointed as the acting president of the National Association of Kogi State Students (NAKOSS), everyone that knew me on campus celebrated with me. NAKOSS is a national body for Kogi students

Source For peace to reign, there is a need for sacrifice. When none of the contending parties is willing to sacrifice and pave the way for dialogue and reconciliation in the face of misunderstandings,