Exile of Security: Endangered Despite Protective Restrictions
Mazeed Mukhtar Oyeleye writes, He spoke when I least expected. He said, “I know him. My daddy and mommy said he is not in Nigeria,” with a mundane countenance. I…
My COVID—19 Lockdown Diary
Mazeed Mukhtar Oyeleye writes, “I think stupidity is a criterion of employment in electricity distribution companies. If there is anything their staff have proven to be good at, it is…
DIARY: ‘The Greatest Aim of Education Is Not Knowledge But Action’
Mazeed Mukhtar Oyeleye.writes While in basic 5, we were asked to rewrite a quote by Herbert Spencer, which says “the greatest aim of education is not knowledge but action” in…
Valentine’s Day: Crossing the T’s and Dotting the I’s
Mazeed Mukhtar Oyeleye writes, Ever wondered why February is the third most deadly month, despite being deficient in days, unlike August (which happens to be the least deadly according to mirror.co.uk)…
Faces or Canvasses
Mazeedulkhayr Mukhtar Oyeleye writes, Rambling through the streets and relishing the touch of the mild Lagos sun amidst the bustles. The mildness gave me a sapience of the semblance of…
For Tomorrow’s Arrival
Mazeed Mukhtar Oyeleye writes, It’s a shame Tomorrow has refused to come dwell in our midst despite decades of patiently anticipating his arrival. We rekindled our hope in him, chanting…
Wake Up Africa, The Time is Nigh!
Mazeed Mukhtar Oyeleye writes, A few days ago, I stumbled upon an extract from a speech given by late Nelson Rolihlala Mandela, which goes thus; “the world will never respect…