Category: True Life Stories

Before noon, we were already at Ibadan. The MD's mother, an old woman in her late 70s, welcomed us warmly into the sitting room. There was no time for much…

By 8am, Edmond and Austin were already in my compound, and without much ado, we headed to the office. Everyone who saw Austin and Edmond were amazed at their resemblance.

Having established their relationship as blood brothers, Edmond and Austin set out to find out the truth about the MD.

“Why waste time on a clown? It is obvious he is insane. I have so many engagements to catch up and it’s getting late. See, the earlier we start talking,…

Edmond got into the car and they drove off. By this time, the real hardship of this country was already shown on Edmond’s face. One could measure how hungry he…

"Who are you and what are you doing here?" the occupant of the vehicle asked as he pulled out his lenses. Unsatisfied, he opened the door and came down.

I watched as Edmond went out of sight and it was time to go home. It was dark already, so I hurriedly boarded a taxi home.

At the beer parlor, I met Edmond with his shirt off. He had emptied enough bottles, but was still coordinated. He appeared restless. "What kept you so long? I was…

I hurriedly returned to my office and began working on the details of all the staff of the company, especially that of Edmond as instructed.

“How is this possible?” asked Victor. “Oga, abeg come collect your letter. What do you mean by dead wife? Ru… Ru what? Wetin be dat name you mention?

Edmond, an indegine of Akwa Ibom, was born and brought up in Lagos state. After the death of his parents, he got married to a beautiful Yoruba lady named Rukiyat.