By Efe Omordia – What if you watched a movie in which a horrible creature was about to break into an apartment filled with the exact number of people in your own place of abode? And at the point of entry, you hear a bang on your own door. The nightmare doesn’t end because as you open your own door, a creature is there poised to pounce. Sounds highly unlikely doesn’t it? But residents of Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, the hitherto safest city are becoming jittery and are experiencing sleepless nights worrying about what appeared impossible mere months... Continue Reading
By Efe Omordia – They are everywhere; at places of worship, on the streets, in offices, everywhere. They look and act like humans but if you look at them closely, look into their eyes; you will see a soullessness and blankness that will make your skin crawl. How they got here, nobody can tell but some say they were not like this from the beginning when things were regular, when people ate three square meals, when individuals where honest in their dealings and lived simple lives, when each man looked out for his neighbor, when leaders where true to their... Continue Reading
By Efe Omordia – The presidential and gubernatorial inaugurations are over and done with and it is now time for those that have painstakingly played the game of sycophancy to be appointed into positions. They deserve it because it is not an easy task to be a sycophant. First of all, to be eligible, one has to strip away every vestige of pride. He has to act subservient as well as foolish to make any progress. Another criteria for the individual who wants to get in the favour of the elected official of the day, is for him to totally... Continue Reading
By Omordia Efe – As children, most of us read about or were told stories about someone decent being granted three wishes to better his or her life. In such kinds of tales, the person who usually was a pathetic sight (not as pathetic as Arnold the former Governor of California is, I must say) would be given the opportunity to live in a huge palace, to marry the man or woman of his or her dreams and to have a chest full of gold. Dreams or fairytales do come true if you believe, that is, so, close your eyes... Continue Reading
By Omordia Efe – There is an attachment people have for tangible possessions. There is a buzz one gets from building or buying his/her first house. It goes way beyond any other emotion. It is the stuff romantic movies or blockbusters are made of. Houses are really attractive you know, especially for one who takes forever to buy or acquire one. For such individuals, their living space takes on a personality and becomes like a living being, one that they can’t live without. The house becomes symbolic. It depicts a whole new life, a life that is a step above... Continue Reading
