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The so-called Twitter Swindler is Iriodalo Emmanuel Obhafuoso, a graduate of the Uniben Demonstration Secondary School and Uniben. Odalo used Twitter to meet multiple women and then he established lines of interactions while maintaining the same profile of being a well-travelled and brilliant man. Ultimately, most of these women sent money to him whilst he ran from one lecture theatre to another for his Eco classes on the Ugbowo campus.

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We are definitely happier and luckier than our forefathers

October 10, 2023October 10, 2023

by Guest writer

I can almost picture my great great great grandfather in the late 1800’s smoking his pipe in his thatched hut lit by an old paraffin lamp … oh, how sad he must have been, unable to see in the night.

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Travel advisory for Naijirians going to Parees

October 10, 2023October 10, 2023

by Guest writer

The Naijirian government hereby advises her citizens going to Parees to reconsider their travel in the light of bedbug infestation in the city. The bedbugs carry a high risk of sucking your blood, disturbing your sleep, undermining your confidence, and making you unproductive — all of which we care deeply about.

From Our Allies Society

When it comes to NEPA, the change begins with your change-over

September 23, 2023September 23, 2023

by Guest writer

They toggle the power on and off as if it were a toy they were given to play with as children. At the NEPA office, they chant their slogan before restoring power, “You foolish people, we are about to turn on the light for you,” and when they shut it off again, another slogan resounds, “Back to sender, all your curses are not for us.”

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On Portable and Nigeria’s learned fighters

September 16, 2023September 16, 2023

by Guest writer

When some lawyers start to behave recklessly and executives exchange dirty laundry in public, and we don’t see any decisive step to correct it, you will realise why Portable is a good fit for their conference. It’s the open season. Let Portable celebrate with the silks. Let Ìdààmú àdúgbò dance with ìdààmú àgbejoro. It’s the clown meeting the gown.

From Our Allies Politics

Radio talk: ‘The election tribunal decision will favour me and my family’

September 9, 2023September 9, 2023

by Guest writer

Now, we will open the line for callers to contribute. The topic we have been discussing is: Ahead of the election tribunal judgement, what is your opinion? You already know the rules. Move away from your radio set. Do not use swear words. Remember, we are in the state of the ọmọlúàbí. And mention your name and where you are calling from. Hello, good morning.

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‘The outrageous dress code circular is not from us, but expect our version soon,’ Oh-Hey-You clarifies

September 2, 2023September 2, 2023

by Guest writer

The Oh-Hey-You management has debunked the viral dress code circular, which sprouted several reactions on the social media space in the late hours of Sunday, adding that even though it has no idea where it came from, it is working on the official version — which sources say may be just as bad.

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An old man’s sleep talk

August 26, 2023August 26, 2023

by Guest writer

At about 3:00 a.m., just before dawn on Wednesday, 15th of March, 2023, a chocolate-coloured old man, with a bald head, deserted beard and moustache, baggy face and fading eyes, stretches on his bed made of gold in his well-furnished master bedroom and begins a sleep talk that lasts for two hours. The white blanket that shields half of his body before now folds out over his uncontrolled stretch.

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All you need to know about becoming a Nigerian pastor

August 26, 2023August 26, 2023

by Guest writer

Nigeria is a vast land full of gullible people with no faith. It is where you are told salvation is free but you need to buy anointing oil and holy water, pastor’s stickers and even pay for your miracles. Yes, you have to pay for all of these because the Nigerian god blesses based on the measure you give.

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How to thrive as a Nigerian: A practical, comprehensive guide

August 12, 2023August 12, 2023

by Guest writer

Nigerians will accord you some respect when you go about with your bottle, sipping the water in bits. Never be in a hurry to drink everything at once, no matter how thirsty you are. When you are about to talk to a friend, open up and have a sip. Make sure there’s always at least a quarter of the contents left, at which point you can drop it inside your car. That is more honourable.