Igbinigie, Isreal, Obasa emerge winners of PuPS writing competition ’19
We say hearty congratulations to Jesuferanmi Igbinigie, Winlade Isreal, and Funmilayo Obasa for emerging as top entrants in the maiden Punocracy Prize for Satire writing competition. The grand prize-winning entry,…
Shortlist: 2019 Punocracy Prize for Satire
The jury is still out on the question of who the top three entrants are. But having published all longlisted entries for the prize, we’re glad to finally announce those submissions that made the shortlist.
Macpherson Farm
By: Tekena Charles Banigo IV (A story from the lost books of George Orwell) Of all the farms whose animals had rebelled against their oppressive human owners (just as Old…
Where justice thrives
By: Halima Abishola Abdullahi Keep the scribed bribe for the bench; Let them have every penny of the meager money. Lavish their souls with the pauper’s luxury And you will…
When you speak of Africa
By: Jesuferanmi Igbinigie It is not pronounced lay-gus, it is lah-ghos. To learn the accurate pronunciation, watch the first twenty or so minutes of Captain America: Civil War—a movie which…
To my friend coming from abroad
By: Ahmad Adedimeji Amobi Dear O. The last time I was able to send you a letter was five months ago when I got shortlisted for a writing prize I…
Ticket
By: Ukange Doose Diana All line up for the ticket, Coloured to the left, Pure white to the right. Identification in hand. “Thou in black; the dark black On the…
This is Diejiria
By: Justin Clement “Welcome to Diejiria PLC! I’m Nkechi, and I’ll be showing you around!” she squeaked, shaking my arm quickly, furiously, making my entire body quiver in the process….
The Nigerian intellectual guide: 5 random principles
By: Favour Olajide Disclaimer: Random Noun ‘A roving motion; course without definite direction; lack of rule or method; chance.’ 1. As an intellectual, you need to always be armed with dozens…
Immorality now Nigeria’s greatest security challenge, say police after ‘Operation Risky Bob’
“Yesterday’s invasion, which is the first phase of what we’ve tagged ‘Operation Risky Bob’, was no doubt successful as we prevented the commission of ungodly atrocities on our soil. I mean, what insecurity could be greater than not feeling secure with the gender your wise parents gave you?” the PPRO asked, as some policemen and journalists nodded in approval.
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