Why Do Men Cheat? – RHETORICS

Why do men cheat? Is it ever excusable or permissible? Can a man ever be faithful to his lady? Is love really cursed by monogamy? Would polygamy be the fix and make a man not cheat anymore?

One – Tiwa Savage (Song Of The Day)

One by Tiwa Savage is a song of prayer in readiness for a New Year where we will be counted amongst those who have truly been blessed.

Best Of Friends 2.0 (The Women I Love)

We were best of friends for the most part of the school day, until Tinu got in the mood to "torment" Hezekiah.

No. It’s Not You Against The World (With Love From Dad)

The world might sometimes seem to be against you, but the world is meant to come under your dominion.

Save Myself – Ed Sheeran (Song Of The Day)

The song Save Myself by Ed Sheeran describes the unhealthy situation, relationship and "situation ship" a lot of us find ourselves in.

Accountability (Word For The Week)

As much as 2019 is your year of Abundance, Greatness, Increase and lots more, personally, 2019 should be your year of Accountability too.

Abraham Lincoln’s Letter Addressing Rumors Of Infidelity (Words And Life)

First is a letter to the editor of the Lacon Illinois Gazette which had published said rumor, then is a letter to the populace of Illinois.

Glorious – Macklemore (Song Of The Day)

Why did I choose Macklemore's Glorious as my first Song Of The Day in 2019? Easy answer. This song best describe my feeling coming (going) into this New Year.

To Tell Or Not To Tell? (Deputy Girlfriend)

In the midst of all this palaver of convincing Hannah to let Tomi stay with me, I forgot something just as important. I forgot to tell Dan about Tomi's debacle. How do I even begin?

FRIEND-ZONE CITY – EPISODE FIVE

In episode five of Friendzone City, Esther chats up Isabel to plead Tony's case. Can she convince her elder sister to give Tony a chance? How will Isabel react? Should Tony have asked for Esther's help? Is this the breakthrough that Tony needs?

Finding The Open Door (The Good Life)

As Christians, we spend a lot of time praying and praising. A resultant effect of this is that God consistently open doors we need to be opened up for us.

Beauty Lies In The Eyes Of The Beholder (IDIOMS AND PROVERBS)

Indeed, there was a time when beauty truly lay in the eyes of the beholder. A time when men were open to judgement and did judge each other honestly.

Let Us Sell Nigeria – YMCMPP

There is a rising sentiment among Nigerians that the government should sell the country, share the proceeds, so we can all move on with our lives. Despite how funny that sounds, a ridiculous amount of people are actually buying more into the idea daily.

No Men Hoe – THE COUNSELLOR

Ralph chats up the Doctor to find out if he is a hoe or if a guy can even be a hoe.

Wife Material (Being Joshua)

I have been an admirer of Will and Jada Pinkett Smithfor a while now. Looking at their family, it seem like the perfect blend of husband and wife material, resulting in arguably one of the most beautiful family in Hollywood.

First Day, Big Change.

Sometimes, they wanted to be so next to each other, I would expect them to merge into one. Other times, they'll be at each other’s throat and I'll have to be the buffer, to prevent them from exchanging punches.

Not My Business – Niyi Osundare (A Poem)

They picked Akanni up one morning Beat him soft like clay And stuffed him down the belly Of a waiting jeep. What business of mine is it So long they don’t take the yam From my savouring mouth?

PSA: Nigerian Trekkers Union

Fellow countrymen, we at the National Trekkers Union have decided to bring some things to public knowledge, so you all can be aware of why we take our next line of action.

Magnanimous In Victory, Graceful In Defeat (With Love From Dad)

Be magnanimous in victory, and graceful in defeat is one of the most underrated sayings in the history of mankind. This is despite the fact that man has been a race that has nonstop been at war with itself.

How Much Is That Bouquet? – RHETORICS

Before I go crazy, will you kindly tell me again, how much is that bouquet of flowers you just threw to those girls? Will the girl that caught it kindly return my money or my flower, or does she really think she is the next to marry when she is still single to stupor right now?

Norm (Word For The Week)

A norm is defined as something that is regarded as typical or normal. It is also a rule that is enforced by members of a society.

Cover Letter – Robert Pirosh (Words And Life)

Here is a cover letter written by Robert Pirosh, with the intention of becoming a screenwriter. He sent a copy of this to all directors, producers and studio executives he could think of in Hollywood in 1934. He would go on to win an academy award in 1949.

FRIEND-ZONE CITY – EPISODE FOUR

Tony chats up Esther, asking her to help him in his quest to woo her elder sister Isabel. How will this go?

Bros Before Besties (Deputy Girlfriend)

Yes, I know the normal phrase is Bros before Hoes, but there's no way I am going to describe Tomi as such. Now how do I describe Dan? Daniel is someone I have known all my life. We were inseparable as kids and he knew Tomi through me.

HE PREPARETH A TABLE BEFORE ME

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want... He prepareth a table before me, in the presence of mine enemies: what next?

Conviction (SPOKEN WORDS)

Conviction is a spoken word drama, which aptly describes two extremes in modern Christianity. Sadly, both camps are hell-bent on ushering the other towards hell. Every conversation is an argument to be worn.

Misery Loves Company (IDIOMS AND PROVERBS)

Man is a social being. We tend to share our belongings as well as mental state with the company around us. Happiness, misery, confidence, jealousy, any other feeling we might be having, we inadvertently share it with those around us.

The Wall (YMCMPP)

We at YMCMPP believe that the time has come for Nigeria to build her own wall. It is going to be the tallest, grandest and most beautiful wall this planet has ever hosted.

Neither Tall Nor Short (Being Joshua)

To your friends, you never change. You are either tall or short, wise or foolish, dark or fair, gentle or hyper. Despite your efforts to change yourself, your closest friends will seem like the last to notice.

Am I A Runs Girl? – The Counselor

Trish talks to the counselor about how her friends have tagged her a runs girl and she is unhappy about it.

The Enemy’s Portrait – Thomas Hardy (A Poem)

He saw the portrait of his enemy, offered At auction in a street he journeyed nigh, That enemy, now late dead, who in his life-time Had injured deeply him the passer-by. "To get that picture, pleased be God, I'll try, And utterly destroy it; and no more Shall be inflicted on man's mortal eye A countenance so sinister and sore!"

FRIEND-ZONE CITY – EPISODE THREE

Tony tries to claw his way out of the friend-zone. He chats up Isabel to finish up their previous conversation. Will Tony finally get the girlfriend of his dream or will he be shut right back into the friend-zone?

Me And MB – The Reunion (The Women I Love)

Once again, it seemed the party and come to a halt and everyone was staring at our awkward reunion. "Hi" she finally whispered.

PSA: Association of Already Born Beautiful Ones

In conclusion, if you choose to be blind, that doesn't negate the fact that the beautiful ones have already been born, and we have no intention of minimizing our beauty.

The Company You Keep (With Love From Dad)

Evil company corrupts good manners is a saying you will hear at an early age, but very few people will tell you of another aspect to the company you keep.

What Is A Certificate? – Rhetorics

To get any other job, you need a certificate, but when you run for the highest political office in Nigeria, you can gladly tell your followers "Who WAEC done help?"

ETHOS – Word For The Week

Ethos is the summation of who a person is. It is the determining factor of every action you will take. Your ethos is the root cause for everything you do knowingly or unknowingly.

If – Rudyard Kipling (Words And Life)

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, ‘ Or walk with Kings – nor lose the common touch, if neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you, If all men count with you, but none too much; If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run, Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it, And – which is more – you’ll be a Man, my son!

Sisterly Rules (Deputy Girlfriend)

According to her, since Tomi was like a sister to me, she'll be giving us some "Sisterly Rules", made with sisterly love, and having non-sisterly consequences.

Ten Suggestions (The Good Life)

It seems some Christians have gone so high in Christianity, they have come so deep into the new testament, they have come so far from the Mount Sinai, at their current level, the ten commandments have been updated to ten suggestions.

All Is Fair In Love And War

It is easy to claim that "I am in love", just as it is easy to say "I hate him". What isn't easy is the responsibility that comes with love or war.

Ending Distraction (YMCMPP)

Here at the Young Money Cash Money People's Party, it has come to our attention that one of the biggest problem bedeviling our nation is that of distraction.

Tax Payers Money In Action (Being Joshua)

The level of ridiculousness I have witnessed in Nigeria, in terms of usage of tax payers money is quite baffling.

Phenomenal Woman – Maya Angelou (A Poem)

It's in the click of my heels, The bend of my hair, the palm of my hand, The need of my care, 'Cause I'm a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That's me.

Mr Six Pack – The Counselor

Tony, a self proclaimed "Gym Rat" wants to be Mr Six Pack for the ladies. He chats up The Counselor to get some advise on a little issue he has been having.

Me And MB – The Pre-Reunion (The Women I Love)

But then, ice cream is the smallest price to pay to see MB again. She is worth a thousand, even a million ice creams. I just can't wait.

PSA: Imo State Statues Union

We the general assembly of the Imo State Statues Union, having heard all of your disparaging remarks about us have finally decided to put out our rejoinder.

Clean Up After Yourself (With Love From Dad)

Just as it is with chores, so it is with responsibilities. Tackle them while they are still a mole hill, and they'll never rise to be a mountain.

Did You Miss Me? – RHETORICS

Yes. I stayed long. Yes. I missed you. Yes I am back to never leave again. Yes. We are set for life. I need to know though, did you miss me? Did you wait for me? Or am I the new town fool?

MARD Talk – 23 October 2018

Most problems don't exist until a government agency is created to solve them. — Kirk Kirkpatrick