In recent years, whenever my birthday is approaching, I feel a sense of trepidation. I question myself a lot. One question that I never cease to ask myself regularly is, ‘Ryta, what exactly are you spending the currency of your life on?’...
Today is Mother’s Day and two Sundays ago was International Women’s Day. I took time out to celebrate the mothers and women in my life for their labour over me. I do not take their love for granted at all, especially my biological mum. I...
Sometime last week, one of my elder sisters marked her 10th wedding anniversary. It called for celebration indeed and then a big question ensued in the process; “what is 10th anniversary called?” Until that time, I have never looked...
I had a beautiful experience this evening. I left my house to quickly get something close by. Walking down the street and taking in the evening breeze, my attention was drawn to a frenzy flapping and agitation of a hen. When I drew closer and...
Few days ago, I saw a virtual reality exhibition showcasing the story of 37-year-old Hannatu Yusuf, a mother of nine children and an IDP from Baga in Borno State. The exhibition is about Hannatu’s reflection on her most cherished...
My family and I just returned from a week-long trip a few days ago and I was quite taken aback at the dust I found around the house. I ensured the house was thoroughly cleaned before we traveled and the amount of cobwebs the spider spun made me...
“I can’t find my laptop” my husband said at the other end of the line. “How?” I asked, mouth gaping. We left the church together that morning after Friday stewards all-night prayer meeting. He did not drive so I walked him and our son to the...
As we grow and advance in life, birthdays gradually shift from the groovy euphoria to a serious moment of retrospect. A realization suddenly hits you in the head, Gbagan! ‘I am XX years today, what have I done with my life’...
I feel sad that we celebrated Inauguration yesterday 29th, we will celebrate Democracy 12th of June & today 30th of May, a section of Nigeria is celebrating Biafra Heroes Remembrance Day. I don’t blame them. They simply need closure...
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