Robtakes

It is one of the most remarkable assumptions about relationships that reside within any pair of sweetness lay the ingredients that may cause the sweetness to unravel. Why are we saddled with this patch of mystery wherein two lovebirds enchant observers with impressive expressions of love for each other only for the same pair to transit into the vilest of foes afterwards? How come something…

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If we accept the idea that the death of any individual, diminishes the collective in ways we can never fully articulate (just as the birth of any individual enriches the collective in ways, we can never fully articulate) then we must expand the meaning of recently bereaved to include every one of us. Yet there is no escaping the fact that some persons will feel more particularly…

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Trev came out of the miry clay. He could hardly stand straight for long because the land of his birth was mostly a slippery slope. Seeing his condition, Mungu took pity on him and lifted him from the miry clay. Suddenly, standing on solid ground, Trev was smitten by a new realization. That he was raised out of the miry clay because he is such an…

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Being overcome by what he cannot exactly say, Ben put the blame for his previous allegiance to the bottle on his former flame. His previous allegiance to the bottle started off rather casually and without incident. But over time, the relationship became a very strong one.  He simply yielded the cooperation of his members from the first time he perceived the enchanting aroma evinced by…

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Did she really say that? She said more. But why do you think she thinks porn is a disgrace? Should you not direct the question to her? I was hoping you’d give me some insights I’m sorry I cannot help you; I’m thinking of Christmas but wait a minute, is disgrace a quality one can hang on something like porn? Is that the most important question…

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The same King Faisal of Saudi Arabia that masterminded the rise of the kingdom in remarkable ways, came to the world-famous UCH, Ibadan for treatment in the 60s. The same King Faisal who initiated a remarkable program with many ivy-league universities in Europe for them to groom and educate many young Saudis, who returned to the kingdom, bearing multiple degrees in various professional fields. And…

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Looking for inspiration on how to convert the unnerving energies of frustrations into something remarkable? Then consider the example of Hwang Dong-hyuk. He created something phenomenal out of the ashes of his frustrations. He took to playing game comics to minimize the sense of frustrations arising from his joblessness and the disturbing fact that his family was heavily in debts. Somehow from playing game comics like Liar Game and…

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His name is Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa and the name of the citizen is Monsignor Pedro Martins. His car broke down on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi enroute to St. Gregory’s College where he lived. While he worked to fix the car, Prime Minister Balewa drove past on the opposite side of the road but stopped shortly after. The Prime Minister came out of his car and asked Monsignor Martins…

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Simple Answer: ‘E-shock’ you changed gears.

You have quickly situated and planted Nigeria in the context of the disrupting idea from Elon Musk. You Nigerians, eh. It’s not what you think, my friend. Oh, how I love it when I see counter-perspectives that are logical, sensible and based on the truth I know you have always been enamored by Elon Musk Do you know that Africa is bigger than Europe and…

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