THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION…
It took a long time for the wounds inflicted by my father to heal. And every single day as I sat and stared at my severed fingers, I could not but wish that I had never been born by […]

Have you ever wondered why so much emphasis is placed on STEM subjects in Nigerian schools even though virtually all the science students barely practice the science they have been taught? Indeed, several […]

As the year 2016 finally comes to an end, here are my final words to the Nigerian Education Community…
There is no doubt that technology is taking over every aspect of our lives. Of particular interest is the r […]

So many School Children do not seem to understand the huge emphasis placed on Science Subjects. Some do not even understand the relevance of Mathematics and such related abstract subjects including Physics […]

This past Christmas weekend, I was at my Uncle’s house honouring his family’s invitation to spend the moment with them. My God; was it boring! Shhhh… Anyway, my Uncle and his wife have four children, beloved cousi […]

Hello there! Are you currently feeling the harmattan cold against your skin? Chances are that if you live in Nigeria or anywhere near West Africa, you are currently “enjoying” the very special weather called har […]

It’s four days to Christmas and we are all excited! Everybody knows that the Christmas period is the best time of the year. It is indeed the most anticipated holiday of all. And what’s more…the Christmas break […]

HOPE
Across the hills, in a place of open spaces
I see the hope; before my very eyes-
empathetic!
And off to it I go, crossing the distance.
The hurdles…they weigh me down.
But then the hope I […]

We all get wounded at some point in our lives or the other; it’s almost unavoidable! But have you ever wondered why the skin tends to leave a scar each time a wound [fusion_builder_container h […]

As you may well know, Biology (which is the study of living organisms) has so many broad aspects that can be hard to grasps a times. But then nothing makes it easier to better understand these broad scope of […]

Okay just to be clear, these are not the funniest quotes there are; but then again they aren’t the most boring.  In any case, I compiled these quotes just to put smiles [fusion_builder_container […]

Some of the greatest minds the world has ever known understood/understands just how indispensable education is to humanity. Little wonder they took out time to voice their perspectives on education, some quotes of […]

I went out of the house today for the first time after coming to the west. You know, just walk around and see the town. I kept exploring until I met a face that seemed like a huge blast from my past.
It was […]

Virtually all teenagers have something in common- their challenges with acne. As you may well know, acne is a skin condition which sets in right after puberty, leading to pimples to breakout on the face. This […]

Most teenagers hate to write. This is one of the things that worry me the most. For how could they not be able to write?! I mean, they can talk all right and as a matter of fact could have quite a lot of things to […]

As a student, you have to handle paper every day, all the time; throughout the duration of your studentship and beyond. You read texts written on paper, write on paper and draw on paper. Indeed, paper is so […]

There has been so much debate and controversy in the academic world about whether or not homework is good for students. Okay I know…these debates aren’t as pronounced here in Nigeria as they are in countries l […]

Ever wondered how poisons are made? Being young and curious, I bet your curious minds often ponder over these things. But really…has it ever occurred to you that poisons are often made from toxic plant extracts? B […]

The fear of failure and failure itself are two things that weigh most students down. Not only does one’s inability to excel in exam bring shame (especially considering how such a student would have to repeat a c […]

When it comes to assessing the performances of students, there are usually no universally acceptable standards. While teachers in certain parts of the globe may be more interested in knowing how well students are […]