Very few of us were lucky enough to go through school without running into a bully or two or without being teased by other children for our differences. Children can sometimes be cruel without meaning to, but it hurts just the same.Not that eight-year-old Peter Fanning meant to be cruel, not really; he just enjoyed teasing quiet, shy David Harris. David was fun to pick on; he always turned the brightest shade of red. Peter’s next opportunity for mayhem came when their teacher, Mrs. Tate, set them a fun assignment. They had to draw a picture of the superhero they…
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Marcus had always been known for his carefree and friendly ways with women. He was the type of man who would date around without committing to one relationship and live every day like it would be his last, but everything changed when he met Misha.She was his polar opposite — responsible, studious, and ambitious. They crossed paths as college was ending and instantly hit it off despite their different personalities. Marcus became more dedicated to his goals while proving his loyalty to Misha. MARRYING MISHA As she aspired to become a lawyer, Misha applied to different law schools to pursue…
Falling in love is perhaps the most beautiful feeling globally and can make a person do unimaginable things with no questions asked. Unfortunately, Carolyn fell in love with a person who conned her into giving her life savings.Her crazy and devastating experience later turned into a book, “Sleeping with a Psychopath,” that detailed all the twisted lies and pretentious schemes her con artist did. Here’s a glimpse into her story.BEFORE MARK CAMECarolyn Woods, a well-off and educated woman, is a proud mother to two beautiful daughters. She had been divorced for nine years before allowing another man into her life…
Millicent Harkness knew she was the very best gardener in the county, so why did that snivelly Tessa Rogers always win first prize for exotic hybrids at the State Country Fair?It couldn’t be borne. Milicent knew something was up. Tessa was pulling a fast one somehow, cheating. She had to be. Milicent was determined to find out exactly how she was producing those fabulous roses.So with the same meticulous care that she took in the raising of her flowers. Milicent laid out a cunning plan to uncover the truth about Tessa Rogers. Her plan worked — unfortunately for Milicent. Tessa…
Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola said he opted not to seek any political position in 2023 because he believes at his age, politicians should quit for younger elements to blossom.“We are talking about young people, is it not time for us to leave the space? The former two-term Lagos governor enthused in an interview with Punch. “I came in at 39, I’m going at 60, let some 30-year olds too come and start their journey. It’s time to go.” Earlier touted as one of the frontrunners for presidency in the 2023, Mr Fashola abstained from joining the potpourri…
A Stranger Gave Me His Kidney, Then I Gave Him Two Sons- Story of the Day Needing an organ donor for a transplant was one of the most challenging experiences Estrell experienced. She knew her life depended on finding one, and waiting for a donor who would help on the hospital list would leave her no time. Five months ago, things were quite different. Estrell, 26, was a joyful and active person who worked at the emergency department of a local hospital. Every day would be a new adventure for her as she tended to patients who usually met accidents.While…
A Nigerian man and his Senegalese girlfriend have been arrested in Greater Noida, India for allegedly duping crore of rupees from over 150 women on the pretext of marriage.The accused identified as Chidubem Christian, 27, and his partner, 26, were arrested by a team of the Sector 36 Cyber Cell of the Uttar Pradesh Police from their hideout on Thursday, July 28.According to the police, the accused had come to India on business visa in 2019 to do hair-related business. Instead, they duped women on matrimonial sites and social media by pretending to marry them. Noida Cyber ??Crime Police in-charge,…
Tension has heightened in Anambra community over the alleged gruesome murder of one of the sisters of the renowned novelist Chimamanda Adichie.The incident happened at Ogbunike, Oyi local government area on July 19.The 40-year-old daughter of Abba, Njikoka local government area and mother of five, Mrs Nkiru Okoye, was said to have been killed without any cause. Her husband, the family and the community are demanding justice over her death.Anambra Police Public Relations Officer, Ikenga Tochukwu, confirmed the incident Sunday to The Nation . He said investigations had already commenced on the matter while some of his men had been…
Pastor David Ibiyeomie of Salvation Ministry has stopped internet fraudsters popularly called ‘Yahoo boys’ from remitting tithes and offerings to the church.Speaking while delivering a sermon on Sunday, the cleric condemned the menace of cybercrime in Nigeria which is reportedly accompanied with ‘blood ritual’. “Carry your blood money and get out, it is not good, If it’s that kind of money you have, carry and go to another church. This church will be rich. You think God cannot supply? Or you think it’s your wicked blood money, carry and go, we don’t want it here..Money that you kill people you…
Needing an organ donor for a transplant was one of the most challenging experiences Estrell experienced. She knew her life depended on finding one, and waiting for a donor who would help on the hospital list would leave her no time. Five months ago, things were quite different. Estrell, 26, was a joyful and active person who worked at the emergency department of a local hospital. Every day would be a new adventure for her as she tended to patients who usually met accidents.While treating one of her trauma patients, Estrella began to feel a slight pain in her body.…