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SUNDAY POST: Of Nigerians and ‘Unchristian’ Public Prayers
An esteemed schoolmate recently narrated on his Facebook wall, this hilarious account of how he had chanted a loud “Eeeeriiiiiiiiii wooooooo yaaaaaa!”*¹ when summoned to give closing prayers at a public meeting, and how he had been hushed and quickly replaced with someone else… Rib-cracking account! I laughed because I could imagine the Christian women in the gathering clutching their breasts, snapping their fingers, stamping … Continue reading SUNDAY POST: Of Nigerians and ‘Unchristian’ Public Prayers
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Nigeria’s Health Sector and My Experience – Afeso Akanbi
Although I am not a stranger to the fact that Nigeria is in bad shape, I got the rudest confirmation yet of this truth today, after experiencing first hand what it meant to have a patient in one’s hands, in an emergency situation, and yet be made to wait in the merciless environment we call hospitals in Nigeria today, endlessly in a queue for hours, … Continue reading Nigeria’s Health Sector and My Experience – Afeso Akanbi
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“When was the Last Time you Saw a Leper?” – The Story of Doppler Films
When was the last time you saw a leper, that’s if you have ever seen one, or the last time you, at least, heard the word leprosy? Of course, we all know leprosy exists in Nigeria, and as a matter of fact, 5, 000 new cases of leprosy are reported in the country annually. Yet, the very large community of lepers living in shanty isolated … Continue reading “When was the Last Time you Saw a Leper?” – The Story of Doppler Films
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A Lone Voice for Our Environment from the East – Afeso Akanbi
As at this morning, it would have been close to three weeks since the government of Nigeria declared a total lockdown in two states and the Federal Capital Territory, and advised all Nigerians to stay at home. All over the world, governments, religious leaders, celebrities, scientists, experts, politicians, just name it, everyone is unanimous in advising people everywhere to stay indoors, to stay safe because … Continue reading A Lone Voice for Our Environment from the East – Afeso Akanbi
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Goofed! Opportunity has a PhD in ‘Mystery Shopping’ – Bankole Williams
A few years ago, I decided to go on a ‘mystery visit’ to a certain Bank in Akure. Apparently, this bank had it’s assigned mystery shoppers: people pretending to be normal customers, but are spies sent by the Management. I was not one of them, but as a trainer to that organization, I was merely doing this to assess the quality of the service delivery … Continue reading Goofed! Opportunity has a PhD in ‘Mystery Shopping’ – Bankole Williams
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It’s NOT Holiday: We’re only Working from Home
Finally, almost everyone in Lagos, Ogun and Abuja will be required to work remotely (work from home precisely) for the next two weeks (hopefully), as mandated by Mr. President in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. Holiday? Not quite! And that reminds me of what I said to my son when he had to start taking his second term assessment online last week … Continue reading It’s NOT Holiday: We’re only Working from Home
Just a Little Yeast: A Reflection for Democracy Day
Featured image by Bing Image Creator It’s another Democracy Day, and once again—as I always do on this occasion—I’m pleased to share Just a Little Yeast, a poem by me on the subject of impact, a matter that’s deeply dear to my heart. Here’s my intro on this year’s occasion. One reason people often struggle to make tangible impact is because they focus on grand … Continue reading Just a Little Yeast: A Reflection for Democracy Day
7 Productivity Hacks That Help Me Crush My Goals Amid Heavy Distraction
In this article, I share 7 productivity hacks that have worked really well for me—especially during seasons of distraction or chaos. I believe you’ll find them helpful too, whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or just trying to stay ahead. Continue reading 7 Productivity Hacks That Help Me Crush My Goals Amid Heavy Distraction
‘Essential Service’ or No? – Another Puff-puff Story…
I have been writing CSS and HTML for a while (story for another day), but something happened last Thursday morning that gave me a story prompt, and I thought to share it with you fam … So, here goes: I woke up with this strange craving for freshly-made smoking-hot street puff-puff that morning. Something similar to the abnormal craving that comes with pregnancy. The strange … Continue reading ‘Essential Service’ or No? – Another Puff-puff Story…
Poetry: Just A Little Yeast… reflections for Democracy Day – by Funmi Adebayo
Evil triumphs when good men discount the power of their little contribution and refuse to act. These are challenging days in Nigeria, but your little contribution counts. Continue reading Poetry: Just A Little Yeast… reflections for Democracy Day – by Funmi Adebayo
It’s All Within me! … A Poem by Funmi Adebayo
Editor’s note – On Sunday Post column, we feature inspirational and faith-based articles and opinions. Continue reading It’s All Within me! … A Poem by Funmi Adebayo
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