Literary works

The “Law of the Rubber Band” is not a scientific law you learn in physics, but a simple idea that was made very popular by a speaker Jim Rohn that teaches an important lesson about growth in life. It teaches that growth only happens when we stretch ourselves beyond our comfort zones. Just like a rubber band is useful only when it is stretched, a person also becomes better when they challenge themselves.

Hello guys! Lately, I have been skimming through some psychological phenomena that actually makes sense if you think about –not that they never made sense anyway. Today, I came with some fun tricks that you’ll love to know, just like I did.

You probably must have heard every motivator talk about self-awareness and how it can be a game-changer but no one talks about what happens next. Ask yourself this: How do you think? How do you study things around you? How do you show up for what matters? These are the things that you should consider after becoming self-aware. Here are the questions that will push you to do things differently;

In recent years, so many people have started to feel that the world is becoming colder, harsher, and less compassionate. The act of kindness now feels rare, while cruelty and selfishness are increasing. Lately, when you converse with some people, you’ll feel they have gradually begun to loss their humanity. Humanity is not just about being human by birth, humanity means showing empathy, kindness, patience, and respect towards other people. When people start to lose these qualities, the society begins to feel less safe and caring.

Everyone loves associating with smart people – at least people who appear to be so. From companies, to organizations and associations looking for representatives, ambassadors and frontline interactors, sounding smart and over-educated has become essential criteria for standing in such position. So, take a look at how you're going to become dangerously overeducated.

Who is Wole Soyinka? Wole Soyinka is a Nigerian playwright, critic, and Nobel Laureate. While I was an undergraduate in the University as an Art student, we were made to understand that Tragedy has been an important part of Dramatic literature, especially in Western tradition where it is often related with the works of the Greek playwrights such as Sophocles, Aeschylus and Euripides. We have the classical tragedy where the focus is usually on a great hero who falls due to fate, personal weakness or a tragic flaw.

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I visited my family home and i had to run an errand in another part of town, when I was done, a sudden sense of nostalgia struck me. As a teenager, i had been to this part of town multiple times and figured out a shortcut i could take back home. As a teenager, I wanted to save every 100 naira or 200 naira, so in order to avoid taking a cab i would pass that shortcut.

Even when our wallets are tight and we’ve sworn that we wouldn’t spend unnecessarily, we somehow still end up with items that sit in our closets, gather dust, or maybe disappear into a “maybe i’ll use it later” file. This is not just a lack of will power, it is a mix of psychology, marketing, and societal pressure. Brands and advertisers are good at triggering emotional responses. You see advertisements like “Limited time offers”, “only a few left in stock”; these flashy ads make us feel urgency and give us the fear of missing out. Products we didn’t know we wanted suddenly appear important.

I remember reading a book by Napoleon Hill titled “Think and Grow Rich” and I was wowed . I would love to share with you a little bit of what I learnt after reading the book. Tag along!

Love is very important in a relationship, but, love alone is not enough to keep a healthy and lasting relationship. So many people love each other and still can’t stay together because a relationship needs more than just the feelings.

Yesterday, on the 8th of March 2026, we celebrated women across the globe.

In life, people often create opinions about others based on what they see on the outside. The way a person dresses, speaks, or looks can easily make people create quick judgments. However, the saying “Never judge a book by its cover” reminds us that outward appearance does not always show the true value or character of a person. Like a book, the cover may look simple, old, or even unattractive, but the content inside may hold powerful knowledge and beautiful stories. In the same way, a person who appears ordinary or unimportant may have great wisdom, kindness, or strength that cannot be seen at first glance. Many times in life, people miss valuable opportunities because they judge too quickly. Someone may ignore a quiet person thinking they have nothing to offer, only to later discover that the person is very intelligent or experienced. In workplaces, schools, and even in everyday relationships, judging people by their appearance can lead to misunderstanding and unfair treatment. I would share a little story.

As a Thespian, I can confidently tell you that this life is a blend of passion, dedication, and resilience. I remember clearly when I was an undergraduate, my life revolved around rigorous trainings in a course popularly known as Theatre Workshop, this course is a 2 unit course but very dangerous if you ever dare have a carry over in it. The workshop involves honing skills in acting, voice projection, movement, and character development. Auditions are constant. Generally, being a thespian , auditions become a constant reality, it comes as a mix of excitement and potential rejection, as actors audition for roles in plays, films and other performances. Being a thespian, you should be able to bring stories to life.

Karma is a simple but deep idea about life. It is the belief that every action we take, whether good or bad, will eventually return to us in one way or another. That simply means, what a person gives to the world often comes back to them. Our actions, words, and even attitudes can shape the kind of life we experience. In everyday life, karma can be seen in the way people treat one another. A person who is always kind, patient, and helpful often builds strong relationships with others. People trust them, respect them, and are willing to support them when they face difficulties. On the other hand, a person who lies, cheats, or hurts others may gain something for a short time, but in the long run they often lose the trust and support of those around them. Life has a funny way of balancing things over time.

There are some lessons that cannot truly be learned just by hearing them. Sometimes, we understand them better when we experience them ourselves. Experience is often described as the best teacher because the lessons we learn from our own actions and situations stay with us for a long time.

The story of Adeline was a sad one. She was 15 when she got the diagnosis, Batten disease, a rare genetic disorder. Her mum cried that night in the hospital, the only child she could have would not live to 18.

I can still remember my grandpa telling me how they walked through famous African leaders, their shoulders high, as the nation that fed nations. Obviously, you don’t expect me to give in to such tales now, especially having lived my life in alternating and accelerating seasons of hardship in Nigeria. I’m not entirely always skeptical about information like this, but most of the time I appreciate reality more than fantasies. For me, I care less about the past because I live in the present, but that changed last month when I stumbled on what appeared to be an interesting piece of Nigerian agricultural history.

Consistency simply means doing the right thing over and over again until you get the desired result. It is about showing up every day and putting in effort , even when you don’t feel like it. Big success does not usually come from one big action. It comes from small actions done again and again. When we want to start something, many of us start with excitement. We feel motivated when we want to begin a new goal: reading books, learning new skills, saving money or exercising. But after sometime the level of excitement reduces. This is where consistency comes in. It means you keep going, not because you feel excited, but because you are serious about your goal. I am a perfect example, I remember when I just started learning website design. I was so focused and enthusiastic about it, there was nothing I wanted more. Believe me, it got to a time when I found it boring to learn, the excitement level had reduced. But I had to keep going, keep showing up and I still do till now.

Loneliness is something almost everyone feels, but many people don’t talk about it. It can happen when you’re sitting alone in your room, or even when you’re in a crowd full of people. It is that quiet feeling that says, “Nobody really understands me.” Sometimes loneliness comes after losing someone, moving to a new place, or going through hard times. Other times, it just shows up for no clear reason . You can have friends, family and still feel alone inside. That is because loneliness is not about how many people are around you, it is about feeling connected. The truth is feeling lonely does not mean you are weak or strange, It means you are human. We all want to be seen, heard, and valued. The good thing is that loneliness doesn’t have to stay forever. A simple conversation, spending time with someone who cares, or even opening up about how you feel can slowly push it away. In the end, loneliness is a feeling and feelings can change. Sometimes, all it takes is one real connection to remind you that you are not alone.

Dating has now become more flexible but also confusing. One common result of this is the rise of “situationships”. The word situationship has become so common because a lot of people has chosen that path. A situationship is a romantic connection without a clear definition or commitment. We have had people share their experiences about being involved in an undefined relationship, and they tell how draining it can be for a person emotionally and sometimes physically. Some of them even tell how they began to have feelings for the other person in the process, meanwhile the other person does not want to be committed to them.

Imagine a long, tense argument between two neighbors that suddenly turns into a violent confrontation(physical combat, breaking bottles here and there). Now imagine a powerful friend of one neighbor joining in, and that violence spreading into the streets of the wider community. That is similar to what is happening now between Iran, Israel, and the United States, but with real missiles, missiles launched over international borders, and global economic consequences. Towards the end of February 2026, the United States and Israel launched a coordinated military operation against Iran, targeting Iranian military and security facilities across several cities, including Tehran. Leaders from the U.S. and Israel justified the strikes by saying they were responding to what they described as an imminent threat from Iran’s missile and nuclear programs. As a result of this attack to Iran, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , was murdered along with several senior commanders and officials. Iran did not relent. Almost immediately after being struck, Iranian forces responded by launching missiles and drones not only at Israel but also at U.S. military bases across the Gulf region, including targets in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and other countries hosting American forces. Tehran’s response was not limited to military targets. Reports from CNN and Fox News indicate that some Iranian attacks hit civilian infrastructure such as airports and ports in the wider Gulf region, leading to travel disruptions and broader economic effects.

Majority of us know that social media has contributed to the growth and downfall to so many relationships across the globe. Social media has changed how relationships begin, grow and end. While social media helps people connect easily, it also introduces new challenges.

Ten years ago, Samuel and Beatrice Abbey a couple in love bought 5 acre of land worth 10 million naira to build their home, they both contribute equally to the purchase of the land. In order to cut costs they decided not to engage a lawyer before signing the deed of Assignment.