“My brother, whatever has gone wrong this year, blame it on Coro”, Nze quipped. It is 2020… the year the novel Corona Virus; COVID-19 ravaged the world and left the economies of many Nations in total disarray. In Nigeria, this virus has been dubbed “Coro” by many who found themselves ...
Read More »Dike and the masquerade
Fear gripped him as he valiantly tried to fend off the grotesque being that was grappling at him. Those detestable hands were all over him and as he struggled for his dear life, he willed himself to remain rooted to the ground. His will however wasn’t enough to stop the mmanwu; that fiendish masquerade, from gleefully ...
Read More »The eventful life of a Lagos banker (8) – A day in court
Henry was speechless. How could he have made such a grave mistake after all the time he spent with Steve getting ready for this session? He was staring at the instrument, and could read clearly the bold inscription on it. How in the world did he say “reported stolen” in ...
Read More »The eventful life of a Lagos banker (7)
The Internal Control Officers are often derided in banks because of their unenviable task of ensuring compliance and control in their domain. Often isolated in their own offices, with powers to superintend over their seniors, they are habitually treated with suspicion as the successful execution of their duties spells doom, ...
Read More »The eventful life of a Lagos banker (6) – Checkmate
There was nothing unusual about that eventful day. Henry woke up early, as usual and got to the office well before the routine daily meeting. The Branch Manager; Ben Okosi’s excitement was clearly visible throughout the meeting and Henry just managed to put his curiosity in check at the thought ...
Read More »The eventful life of a Lagos Banker (5)
Henry left that meeting in a state of euphoria. As he drove home, he reminisced on the events of that evening. The striking ambiance of the venue, the melodious music, the inspiring testimonies and the riveting message from the Pastor all played out with a touch of excellence. He however ...
Read More »The eventful life of a Lagos Banker (4) -Extraordinary
Stella was a natural leader and in her subtle way, wielded a strong influence amongst her Colleagues. Pretty and effortlessly elegant, her allure was however way beyond her natural beauty. She was the perfect role model; imbued with a strong character, unquestionable integrity and high ideals, she was excellent on ...
Read More »Deep in the dark – The story
Hello Guys, thanks again for taking out time to stop by. I had received interesting responses on my first poem on this blog, published here last week. In response to popular demand, here is my account of the armed robbery attack that inspired the poem; Deep in the dark. Enjoy ...
Read More »The eventful life of a Lagos Banker (3) – The showdown
The stage was set, yet the spectators were none the wiser of the drama that was to unfold. Henry was a master in keeping his counsel… it took him three weeks to get the perfect timing to showcase his inert skills and he managed to keep his plot to himself. ...
Read More »The eventful life of a Lagos Banker (2) – Verbal Abuse
Henry stepped into his Branch Manager’s office with trepidation. He made sure he kept a straight face and greeted him with meekness. No way… Ben Okosi wasn’t to be denied his field day. He looked at Henry with disdain and hissed, “spare me all that cheap pretence. You can’t just ...
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