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09/02/2026
I entered a bus from Oshodi to Ajah for N50. Yes, N50. In this Tinubu economy where fuel is gold. I should have known that in Lagos, if the price is too good, the payment is your life.
My name is Kunle. I work as a bricklayer in Mushin. I finished work late last Tuesday. It was around 10:30 PM. I was tired, dirty, and just wanted to go home.
At the bus stop, the crowd was massive. People were fighting to enter the few available buses.
"Ajah! Ajah! N1,500!" the conductors were shouting.
I touched my pocket. I had only N200 left. I was stranded.
Then, a battered yellow Danfo bus pulled up silently behind the crowd. The conductor didn't shout. He didn't hang out the door. He just raised one finger and whispered, "Ajah. N50. Enter."
I didn't think twice. I thanked God for the miracle and rushed in.
I was the last person to enter. The bus was full.
As I sat near the door, I expected the usual Lagos bus noise. People arguing about change. The driver blasting Fuji music. The conductor insulting passengers.
But there was silence. Dead silence.
The bus zoomed off. The driver didn't ask for money.
I looked at the passenger beside me. It was an old woman carrying a basket of okra. She was looking straight ahead. She didn't blink.
I tapped her. "Mama, please shift small. The metal is paining my leg?"
She didn't move. She didn't breathe. Her skin felt like ice water.
I looked around. Every passenger was sitting stiff. Eyes wide open. Staring at nothing. A young man in a suit. A schoolgirl in uniform. A woman with a sleeping baby.
None of them were moving.
"Conductor!" I shouted. "Collect your money now! I want to drop at Oworonshoki?"
The conductor turned to look at me.
Brothers, his neck turned, but his body didn't. He turned his head 180 degrees like an owl. His eyes were white. No pupil. Just white.
"We don't stop," he whispered. His voice sounded like dry leaves being crushed. "We only pick up."
My bladder opened. I peed on myself right there.
I looked out the window. We were on the Third Mainland Bridge. But the bus wasn't driving on the road.
We were floating beside the railing. Hovering over the dark lagoon water.
I saw a police checkpoint ahead.
"Help! Police!" I screamed, banging on the window.
The bus drove through the police van. Literally through it. Like we were smoke. The policemen didn't even look up.
That was when I realized.
I wasn't in a "One Chance" bus. I was in a hearse for the wandering dead.
The passenger beside me, the old woman, suddenly spoke. She didn't open her mouth. The voice came from her chest.
"I died here three years ago. Brake failure."
The schoolgirl spoke next.
"I died here last month. Hit and run."
The conductor looked at me again. He smiled, revealing teeth that looked like broken glass.
"You are the only one breathing, Kunle," he said. He knew my name. "But the bridge is long. We have space for one more."
The bus swerved towards the railing. We were heading straight for the water.
I didn't think. I didn't pray.
I grabbed the door handle. It was locked.
I used my elbow. I smashed the glass window. The wind roared into the bus.
"You cannot leave!" the conductor shrieked.
His hand stretched out. Long. Rubbery. Grey. It grabbed my shirt.
I pulled. I struggled. The fabric tore.
I threw myself out of the moving bus.
I hit the tarmac hard. I rolled for meters. My skin scraped off against the rough concrete of the Third Mainland Bridge.
I lay there, bleeding, looking up.
There was no bus.
The road was empty. Just the yellow streetlights humming above me.
But in my hand, I was still clutching a piece of torn fabric.
It wasn't my shirt.
It was a piece of the conductor's uniform. It was old. Rotten. It smelled of the lagoon.
I walked from Third Mainland Bridge to Yaba that night. I didn't stop.
Today, I am still treating the wounds. People ask me if I was attacked by robbers. I just nod.
Because if I tell them that I entered the Ghost Bus of Lagos, they will carry me to Yaba Left?
But I beg you.
If you are at the bus stop at night, and you see a bus that is too quiet.
If the price is too cheap.
If the conductor looks at you with eyes that have seen the bottom of the ocean.
TREK.
Just trek home. Your legs will ache, but at least your soul will arrive with you.
Drop a comment if you have ever entered a bus and felt something was wrong! Lagos people, gather here!
Today We Remember Mrs Christianah Oluwasesin
On March 21, 2007, 30-year-old Christianah Oluwatoyin Oluwasesin was lynched by Muslim students for allegedly desecrating the Qur'an at a secondary school in Gandu, Gombe State, North-East Nigeria.
A mother of two, Oluwasesin was assigned to supervise an Islamic Religious Knowledge exam when one of the students, a female, wanted to enter the exam hall with her bag. Oluwasesin collected the bag and threw it outside.
The student whose bag was thrown suddenly began to cry claiming that her Quran was in the bag, then she began chanting the words, "Allahu Akbar" (Allah is Great), prompting the other students to join in the chant as they rush to attack Mrs Christianah who then ran into to school principal’s office.
More student from other classes got wind of what Mrs Christianah had done, words soon got out into the community that Mrs Christianah a Christian Yoruba teacher had desecrated the Quran and soon the school was packed with angry Islamic extremist demanding the head of Mrs Christianah, asking the school principal who is Muslim to bring her out of her office. The principal tried to beg the students but he could not convince the angry blood thirsty extremist.
They dragged her out of the office, stripped her naked and stabbed her multiple times. Beat her with sticks, threw stones, sand sticks and spit. Hit her continously until she died.
Then they burnt her co**se in her car, beat up the school principal, for trying to protect to her, and burned down three classroom blocks, the school clinic, the administrative block, and the library. (Note; Mrs Christianah was a nursing mother at the time and her baby was in the vehicle sleeping but a good samaritan rescued the child before the mob could get to the car with the intention of actually killing the baby too).
The marauding students were between the ages of 12 and 14 years old and were supposedly joined by members of a gang called Yan Kalare. Gombe State Governor Mohammed Danjuma Goje ordered the immediate closure of all secondary schools in the state and the deployment of soldiers and policemen to strategic points, especially churches. Three persons were arrested in connection with the murder. They were arraigned before the Federal High Court, Gombe, but overtime the case died and the suspects were let go. May she continue to find rest!
The Day I Opened My Parents’ Bedroom Door, My Childhood Ended
The night before my father travelled, he called me into his room.
“Take care of your mother while I’m away,” he said, placing his big, rough hand on my shoulder.
His words sank into me like a commandment. I was seventeen — old enough to understand responsibility, but still young enough to crave guidance. My father was everything I wanted to become: strong, hardworking, respected.
He fixed cars for half the town. His hands carried grease, but his voice carried wisdom.
I nodded that night, staring into his tired eyes, promising myself I would never disappoint him.
When his bus left at dawn, I stood by the gate, waving like a loyal soldier.
That was the morning everything began to crumble.
---
My mother was beautiful in a way that made men look twice and women whisper. She carried herself like a queen, even when sweeping the compound or scolding me for forgetting to fetch water.
My father loved her fiercely, but his love came with sacrifice. He worked long hours. Sometimes he travelled to buy car parts from Aba or Onitsha. He always said, “One day, all this suffering will make sense.”
I believed him.
Until that afternoon.
---
The sun was ruthless. The whole street smelled of dust and burning sand. I came home early from lesson because our teacher had malaria. My plan was simple: eat the leftover yam porridge and nap before evening football.
But as I pushed the gate open, I heard a sound that froze me.
Not laughter.
Not crying.
Something in-between.
A voice. My mother’s voice. Soft. Shaky. Strange.
I paused. My heart pounded like a drum in a masquerade festival.
I tiptoed into the house. The sitting room was empty. The TV remote lay abandoned on the chair. A wrapper hung loosely over the couch.
Then I heard it again, this time mixed with a man’s grunt.
I swallowed hard. My throat went dry.
The sound came from my parents’ bedroom.
I wanted to run. I wanted to disappear. But something pulled me forward, like a wicked spirit dragging my legs.
The door wasn’t locked.
And when I pushed it gently…
My whole world scattered.
---
My mother was on the bed.
And on top of her… was Musa.
Musa, the mechanic.
My father’s boy. His helper. The same man who ate in our kitchen, who carried car batteries into our compound, who always greeted my father with “Oga, well done sir.”
I staggered back, almost choking on my own breath.
My mother gasped. She pushed him off with the strength of shame.
Musa jumped up, fumbling with his trousers. He looked like a rat caught stealing garri.
“Jesus Christ!” I shouted.
But the Jesus I called felt far away.
My mother’s eyes met mine. Tears sprang instantly. “It’s not what you think,” she whispered.
Not what I think?
The picture was clear. Too clear.
I turned and ran.
---
I didn’t stop until I reached the football field. Boys were chasing the ball, shouting, laughing. Life went on, as if mine hadn’t just been shattered.
I sat on the dusty bench, shaking, sweating though the harmattan breeze was cool.
I remembered my father’s words: Take care of your mother while I’m away.
How could I take care of her now?
How could I ever look at her again?
---
That night, she came to my room.
She sat on the edge of my bed like a prisoner awaiting judgment. Her voice was calm but heavy.
“I know what you saw,” she said.
I didn’t reply.
She touched my shoulder. I flinched.
“Your father doesn’t know. And you must not tell him.”
Her words pierced me deeper than a knife.
“Why?” I asked, my voice breaking.
She looked away. “Because it will destroy everything. He will never forgive me.”
I laughed bitterly. “So what about me? Am I invisible? You destroyed me too.”
Her tears rolled silently. “I’m sorry. I was weak. Your father… he’s always gone. I was lonely. Musa was there.”
I wanted to scream. To slap her. To shake her until the world made sense again.
But I just stared.
Lonely?
My father was killing himself to provide. And she was finding comfort in his apprentice?
---
For days, the house became a graveyard. We spoke only when necessary. She cooked, I ate in silence. She tried to smile, I looked away.
Every time I saw Musa on the street, anger boiled inside me. But I couldn’t confront him. If I did, my father would know.
And my mother’s warning echoed in my ears.
Don’t tell him.
It was like a curse.
---
One evening, my father called from the road. I sat beside my mother as she answered, forcing laughter, pretending like nothing was wrong.
“Everything is fine,” she said sweetly. “We are waiting for you.”
Her performance made my stomach turn.
After the call, she looked at me. “Please. For the sake of this family.”
I shook my head slowly. “I don’t know how to carry this secret.”
She knelt before me, holding my hands like I was suddenly the parent.
“Help me, my son. I beg you.”
I pulled my hands away. “You don’t deserve him. You don’t deserve me.”
Her face crumbled, but I turned off the light and rolled to the wall.
---
The weight grew heavier each day.
I couldn’t laugh with my friends. I couldn’t study. Even football lost its taste. Everywhere I went, I carried an invisible wound.
One Saturday morning, I saw Musa again. He was at the corner shop, buying beer. Our eyes locked. He looked away first.
Rage surged through me. I marched towards him.
“If you ever step into our house again, I will kill you,” I hissed.
He chuckled nervously, trying to act bold. “Small boy, respect yourself.”
Something in me snapped. I grabbed his shirt and shoved him against the wall. People around started staring.
“Touch my mother again and you’ll regret it,” I said, my voice trembling with fury.
He pushed me back and walked away quickly, muttering.
That was the first time I realized I had become a man too early.
---
But the real storm came the night my father returned.
I stood by the gate as his bus dropped him. He looked tired but happy, carrying a small bag.
“Ah! My soldier,” he said, hugging me tight.
My mother came out, her smile wide, her voice warm. She hugged him like nothing had ever happened.
I watched them, my chest burning with secrets.
As we entered the house, my father laughed, asking for food. My mother rushed to the kitchen, humming.
I sat quietly, staring at him.
The man I respected most. The man who trusted me.
I had two choices.
To keep his heart safe and carry the pain alone.
Or to break him with the truth.
And that night, as I lay in bed, tears soaking my pillow, I knew the worst was yet to come.
To be continue...
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04/02/2025
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04/02/2025
It’s time to stop playing the role of UNDERSTANDING GIRLFRIEND.
-If he doesn’t have well-structured financial plans for his life and business, dump him.
-If he doesn’t have meaningful friends but keeps those he discusses about big breasts and Nyansh every day with, dump him.
-If he can’t confidently define what he intends to do with his life, dump him. Someone who’s still lost should not be talking about kpekus.
-If he still lives in his parent's house and eats free food, dump him. He’s not a man yet.
-If he can’t control his appetite for food, lust for s3x, and desire for quick money, dump him. Let him learn self-control first before leading a relationship.
Did you realize that I did not use any funny emojis in this post? That’s to let you know that this post is not a joke. Take everything here seriously.
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04/02/2025
HE SAID I WAS A MISTAKE
I met my husband 12 years ago.
After we got married, things weren't rosy, but I stood by him as we built a life together.
Then his family used to pray for me and thank me for standing by their brother.
A few years after marriage, things started looking up for us.
Then his family started to interfere and he began to misbehave.
I complained to my husband but he said I was hallucinating and overreacting.
8 years after marriage his family moved into our home and started calling the shots.
We just built our dream house and they moved in with us.
By that time, I knew the ground wasn't level, but I kept my plans very close to my chest.
I knew my husband was involved with other women outside our marriage but I acted like I didn't know.
He was acting smart, and his family thought they were covering their tracks, but they were seriously mistaken.
By the 10th year of marriage, my in-laws ordered me to pack out of our matrimonial bedroom because my husband had gotten a better woman than me.
I told them I wouldn't leave the bedroom until my husband returned and packed out my belongings.
He returned with the said woman and her belongings and was furious that I had not already moved out of our bedroom.
He couldn't even make eye contact with me as he yelled at me to leave our bedroom for the love of his life to move it.
I quietly moved out my belongings with our children assisting me.
By this time, my husband no longer took care of his children because his family said they were not sure that the children were his.
I didn't care about their allegations because I knew I didn't play any away games.
I requested that my husband do a DNA TEST but he never showed any interest.
I moved all my belongings into our children's bedroom because all the other rooms were occupied by my in-laws in a house I contributed financially to build.
However, I moved in with my children, and they were so happy because they have always pleaded with me to spend the night in their room.
We acted happy and played games into the night.
My In-laws even stopped me from accessing my own kitchen, so I had to make alternative arrangements to cook for my children.
In all this, I kept calm as I watched my husband sleeping with another woman under our roof and in our own bedroom.
A few months later I found out the woman my husband brought into our bedroom was pregnant.
From how much she was showing, I strongly believe that she was already pregnant before he brought her in, and it changed the tide of our marriage.
The funny aspect is that they expected me to serve her because she was pregnant.
I asked them who served me while I was pregnant.
I was alone all through all my pregnancies; I never had help, so she should carry her cross.
She wanted to get pregnant so she should bear the brunt alone.
While all this was going on I kept my eyes and ears open.
I even eavesdropped on conversations, and that's how I heard that my husband and his family were disappointed that I didn't break down in tears and beg them, but instead, I remained happy with my children.
They were so pained that they couldn't break me, and no matter what they did, I still wore a smile with my children.
They began hatching a plan of kicking me out with my children in the middle of the night when I least expected it.
My mother-in-law and her oldest daughter were the most pained.
Judging by how they used to pray for me and praise me at the beginning of marriage I couldn't believe that they were just pretending all that time.
Once I found out their plans I couldn't let them take me unawares.
I vowed to protect my children and couldn't let anything harm come to them.
I sprang into action immediately and started looking for an apartment.
It truly hurt that I was going to spend money on rent after building a house with my husband but I let it go.
That was not the place and time to sulk.
I found an apartment after some time and began setting it up.
I quietly moved out our belongings gradually whenever the coast was clear without raising any suspicion.
Just a few days before they carried out their plans I told them I wanted to speak to them.
I remember all their faces as they expected I was going to apologize or beg them.
I thanked them for all they've done for me and how they've treated me and their mouths just opened waaaa.
They didn't see it coming but I didn't care.
Finally, I told them I was moving out with my children because we were living like refugees in our own home.
We were stepping on each other in the bedroom.
The children couldn't feel free in their father's house.
They couldn't watch television, they had to improvise with my laptop.
They couldn't even play around like children because they'd be yelled at and hushed for making noise.
It'll never be well with any family members who don't let children drink water and keep down the cup in their father's house.
They were confined to their bedroom.
They felt happier.
THE PAIN OF BUILDING SOMEONE WHO TURNS TO BE A MONSTER...
01/02/2025
🆘She Wore a Box to Hide Her Face—Until This Happened!🆘
Amara’s Enchanting Curse.
Amara had always been different. From the moment she was born, her parents knew her beauty was more than extraordinary—it was otherworldly. But her striking appearance came with a horrifying consequence: anyone who saw her face would die instantly, unable to withstand the overwhelming allure. To protect others, Amara’s parents decided to homeschool her, raising her in near isolation. Her face was always hidden, covered by a specially crafted box with small slits for her to see through. It was heavy, cumbersome, and a constant reminder of her curse.
“You’re not like other children, Amara,” her mother often said, her voice filled with both love and sadness. “This box isn’t a punishment; it’s your shield. It keeps everyone safe.”
Amara nodded silently. She understood, but the weight of loneliness was a constant ache in her heart. She would sit by the window, watching other children play outside, their laughter echoing in her ears.
“Why can’t I join them, Mama?” she once asked, tears brimming in her eyes. “I’ll be careful. I promise.”
Her mother knelt beside her, cupping her gloved hands around Amara’s small shoulders. “Because we love you, my sweet girl. And love means protecting the ones you care about—even if it hurts.”
As Amara grew older, she began to understand the depth of her parents’ sacrifice. They gave up their social lives, their careers, and their dreams to keep her safe. But it didn’t stop the whispers in their small town—the rumors about the girl with the hidden face.
When she turned 18, Amara pleaded with her parents to let her attend university. “I can’t live my life locked away forever,” she said firmly. “I’ll be careful. I promise.”
Her father hesitated. “What if someone removes the box, Amara? What if—”
“I won’t let that happen,” she interrupted. “I’ll be vigilant. Please, Papa.”
Reluctantly, they agreed, and Amara began her journey into a world that was entirely new to her. At university, her brilliance quickly made her stand out. Her intelligence and wit drew people to her, but the box on her head made her a target for ridicule.
“Hey, Box Girl!” Zara called out one day, her voice dripping with mockery. Zara was the most popular girl on campus, and her cruelty knew no bounds. “Why don’t you take that thing off? What are you hiding? A hideous face or a brain even smaller than your box?”
Amara’s hands tightened into fists, but she kept walking. “It’s for your own good, Zara,” she said calmly.
“Oh, please,” Zara scoffed, rolling her eyes. “Who are you kidding? You’re just a coward. Show us your face, or are you too ashamed?”
A few students laughed nervously, unsure whether to side with Zara or stay silent.
Among them was David, a charming and outgoing student who had recently befriended Amara. He often walked with her to classes, asking questions and sharing stories, though he had never once pressured her about her box.
“You don’t have to listen to her,” David said one afternoon, catching up to Amara after Zara’s latest taunt. “Zara’s just… Zara. She loves attention.”
Amara sighed. “It’s not just about her. I wish I could be normal, David. I wish I didn’t have to hide.”
David gave her a sympathetic look. “Maybe you don’t have to hide forever. Maybe it’s not as bad as you think.”
Amara stopped walking and looked at him through the slits in her box. “David, if you knew what would happen if I took this off, you wouldn’t say that.”
Unbeknownst to Amara, Zara had been plotting. She convinced David to help her uncover Amara’s secret. “Come on,” Zara urged him. “She’s just messing with everyone. Nobody dies from seeing a face. It’s probably just a weird birthmark or something.”
Reluctantly, David agreed. One day, while Amara was studying in the library,
Zara and David approached her.
“Amara,” David said, sitting beside her. His tone was unusually serious. “Zara’s right. You don’t have to hide. You’re among friends here.”
Amara looked up, her heart sinking. “David, what are you doing?”
Before she could react, David reached out and removed the box from her head. For a split second, there was silence. Then David’s eyes widened, and he collapsed onto the floor, lifeless.
The entire library erupted into chaos. Students screamed and fled, leaving Amara and Zara alone.
“What did you do?” Zara shrieked, backing away. “You… you killed him!”
Amara stood, tears streaming down her face. “I warned you,” she said, her voice trembling. “I warned both of you.”
Rumors spread like wildfire. The girl with the cursed face became the talk of the university, but Amara had made a decision. She walked into the main courtyard the next day, her head held high, her face uncovered. Gasps rippled through the crowd as students stopped in their tracks to look at her. Some shielded their eyes, while others stared in awe, unable to look away.
“This is who I am,” Amara said loudly. “I’m done hiding. If you can’t accept me, that’s your problem.”
Zara, trembling, stepped forward. “You’re a monster,” she hissed.
“No,” came a calm voice from the crowd. It was Ethan, a quiet and kind student who had always stayed in the background. He walked up to Amara, meeting her gaze without fear.
“She’s not a monster,” Ethan said firmly. “She’s just different. And maybe that’s not a bad thing.”
To everyone’s astonishment, Ethan didn’t collapse. He stood there, smiling at Amara. For the first time in her life, someone had seen her true face and survived.
Ethan later explained that he had always admired Amara from afar, drawn to her intelligence and strength. “Maybe the curse isn’t about beauty,” he said thoughtfully. “Maybe it’s about finding someone who truly sees you for who you are.”
Amara’s parents were overjoyed when she brought Ethan home, introducing him as the person who had broken her curse. They embraced him warmly, grateful beyond words.
From that day forward, Amara’s life changed. She was no longer the girl with the box on her head. She was Amara, a young woman finally accepted and loved for who she truly was.
Ethan and Amara became inseparable, their bond growing stronger with each passing day. Amara began advocating for others who felt different or ostracized, using her story as a beacon of hope. Together, they proved that even the most enchanting curses could be broken by understanding, acceptance, and love.
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26/01/2025
A Night with a Rich Man - Episode 1
It was a cool Friday evening in Lagos. The bustling streets were alive with the usual chaos of traffic, hawkers, and commuters eager to make it home or head out for the weekend festivities. Chioma stood at her small roadside food stand, serving steaming plates of jollof rice and fried plantains to her regular customers.
Chioma was beautiful, with striking features and a smile that could light up the darkest of days. But beneath that radiant smile was a woman who carried the weight of the world on her shoulders. At 27, she was the sole breadwinner for her family—a sick mother and three younger siblings, all depending on her.
That night, as she was packing up her stall, a sleek black Range Rover pulled up. The tinted window rolled down slowly, revealing a man dressed in a perfectly tailored suit. He looked to be in his late 30s, with an air of confidence that only wealth could bring.
“Good evening, beautiful,” the man said, flashing a charming smile.
Chioma was startled. She rarely attracted attention from men like him, especially not those driving luxury cars.
“Good evening, sir,” she replied politely.
“I’ve been watching you for a while. You’re hardworking, and I admire that. What’s your name?”
“Chioma,” she said hesitantly, unsure of his intentions.
“My name is Richard. I’m hosting a party tonight at my place in Banana Island. I’d like you to come. It’s nothing serious—just good food, music, and an opportunity to relax.”
Chioma froze. A part of her wanted to decline, to avoid stepping into a world she didn’t belong to. But another part of her was curious. This was a chance to escape her daily struggles, even if just for a night.
“I don’t think I can. I have to get home to my family,” she said, her voice trembling.
Richard wasn’t one to take no for an answer. “Just for a few hours, Chioma. I’ll make sure you get home safely. And if you’re worried about your family, I can help. How much do you make in a day?”
Chioma
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