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  Salma looked at her daughter Zara with a mixture of pride and worry. Zara was 20 years old and had just announced that she was getting married to her boyfriend of two years, Ahmed. Salma knew Ahmed was a good man, but she also knew how hard marriage could be, especially at such a young age. Salma had married Zara's father, Yusuf, when she was only 18. They had fallen in love and eloped, against the wishes of their families. They had faced many challenges in their marriage, such as financial difficulties, cultural differences, and family conflicts. They had also struggled to balance their roles as parents and partners, as they had Zara soon after their wedding. Salma had sacrificed her education and career aspirations to raise Zara and support Yusuf, who worked long hours as a mechanic. Salma loved Yusuf and Zara, but she sometimes wondered what her life would have been like if she had waited to get married. She wanted Zara to have more opportunities and choices than she did. She ...

Hilarious Groundnuts 👀👄 Rahab was a woman who loved to eat groundnuts. She would munch on them all day long, cracking the shells with her teeth and spitting them out. She did not care about the health risks of eating too many groundnuts, such as gas, bloating, or allergies. She just enjoyed the crunchy and salty taste of her favorite snack. Too much everything is bad. One night, she had a strange dream. She dreamed that she was farting and the fart was producing groundnuts. She was delighted by this, as she thought she had found a way to get unlimited supply of groundnuts. She kept farting and collecting the groundnuts, filling up her baskets and bags. She did not notice that the groundnuts were different from the ones she usually ate. They were bigger, softer, and had tiny faces on them. She realized her mistake when the groundnuts started to move and make noises. They were not groundnuts at all, but babies! She had given birth to dozens of babies from her fart, and they were hungry...

Pineapple babies Funke was a woman who desperately wanted to have children. She had been married for 10 years, but she and her husband had no luck in conceiving. They had tried everything, from medical treatments to prayers, but nothing worked. Funke felt like she was cursed and that God had forgotten her. One day, she heard about a traditional remedy that involved eating pineapple. She learned that pineapple was a fruit of the womb, and that it contained bromelain, an enzyme that could help with digestion and inflammation. She also read that some people claimed that pineapple juice was more effective than cough syrup, and that it had immune-boosting and antibacterial properties. Funke thought that maybe pineapple could also help her get pregnant. She decided to give it a try. She bought a bunch of pineapples and started eating them every day. She ate them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. She drank pineapple juice, made pineapple smoothies, and even applied pineapple slices to her ski...

                                      THE HOMELESS GIRL             PART 1 Tolu was a bright and hardworking student who had a dream of becoming a doctor. She loved her mum more than anything in the world. Her mum was a single parent who worked as a nurse at a local hospital. She supported Tolu's education and encouraged her to pursue her passion. Tolu was preparing for her WAEC exam, which was the most important exam of her life. She had studied for months and was confident that she would ace it. She wanted to make her mum proud and get a scholarship to a prestigious university. One day, a few days before the exam, Tolu received a phone call from the hospital. It was the worst news of her life. Her mum had been involved in a car accident on her way to work. She was in a critical condition and had been rushed to the emergency room. Tolu dropped everything and ran ...

 The birth of Triplet               by Khadijat Babansule Faiza had always dreamed of becoming a mother. She loved children and wanted to have her own someday. She married Ahmed, a kind and handsome man from Ondo State, when she was 22. They were happy and in love, and looked forward to starting a family. But as the years passed, Faiza's dream remained unfulfilled. She and Ahmed tried everything they could to conceive, but nothing worked. They visited doctors, herbalists, and religious leaders, but none of them could help. They spent a lot of money and time on treatments, tests, and prayers, but they always ended up disappointed. Faiza felt like a failure. She blamed herself for not being able to give Ahmed a child. She felt ashamed and hopeless. She also faced a lot of pressure and criticism from her family and society. Her mother-in-law constantly nagged her and accused her of being barren. Her sisters-in-law mocked her and flaunted their own ch...

     Beating the rain to meet the train               ( Determination)                         by       KHADIJAT BABANSULE Chinwe knew she had made a mistake when she saw the two pink lines on the pregnancy test. She was only 14. She had been hanging out with  Ben, despite her mother's advise to keep away from boys. She had never felt loved by her Father, who were always fighting,drinking and ignoring his responsibilities. She had dropped out of school because of inability to pay school fees, feeling like she had no future.   Chinwe faced a reality that would forever alter the course of her life. The news sent shockwaves through her family and community, where teenage pregnancy was often met with stigma and disappointment. Chinwe's initial feelings were a complex tapestry of fear, shame, and confusion, emotions that are not uncommon for young girls ...

THE ODDS OF FEMALE CHILDREN  by  KHADIJAT BABANSULE  Bukola had endured years of abuse and humiliation from her husband Adamu, who blamed her for not giving him a son. He treated her and their three daughters like dirt, while he lavished his attention and money on his second wife, Fatima, who had given him two sons in quick succession. Fatima was a cruel and arrogant woman, who took every opportunity to mock and belittle Bukola and her girls. Bukola's only solace was her daughters, who were smart, kind, and hardworking. They excelled in school and had big dreams for their future. Bukola encouraged them to pursue their education and their passions, despite the obstacles and challenges they faced. She knew they deserved better than their father and his Community, who valued boys over girls. As the years passed, Bukola's daughters grew up and left home, one by one, to follow their paths. The eldest, Aisha, became a doctor and moved to Lagos, where she worked in a prestigious...

Zahra the honest girl by Khadijat Babansule  Zahra was overjoyed when she received the letter of admission from the University of Ilorin. She had worked hard to pass her WAEC and  JAMB exams, and her dream of studying accounting was finally coming true. She packed her bags and boarded a bus to Ilorin, leaving behind her parents and siblings in Abuja. She arrived at the university campus and checked into her hostel room, which she shared with three other girls. They introduced themselves and exchanged pleasantries, then helped her settle in. Zahra felt nervous but excited about starting her new life as a jambite, a term used for freshers in Nigerian universities. The next day, she attended the orientation program, where she learned about the rules and regulations, the academic calendar, the courses and faculties, and the student services. She also met some of her classmates and made friends with them. They formed a study group and agreed to help each other with assignments and ...

  AGONY OF LOVE BY : KHADIJAT BABANSULE In the bustling heart of Ogun state, Kikelomo, a devoted wife and mother, found her world crumbling when her husband, Ajadi, announced his intention to divorce her. Despite her unwavering commitment to their marriage, Ajadi's eyes had wandered, and his heart had settled on a younger woman. Kikelomo's pleas fell on deaf ears as the man she had built a life with turned his back on their union. The pain of abandonment was only the beginning for Kikelomo. In the years following the divorce, fate dealt her two cruel blows. She lost two of her four beloved children to illness, a tragedy that is all too common in parts of Nigeria where access to quality healthcare is a luxury. The loss left Kikelomo with a grief that seemed to overshadow even the bustling Lagos life where she settle down. Amidst the heartache, Kikelomo's remaining children, Akin and Bolu, became her solace and her strength. She poured her love and hopes unto them, and throug...

HAD I KNOW OF A  WAYWARD TEENAGER              BY  KHADIJAT BABANSULE Once upon a time, there was a teenage girl named Lola. She was a free-spirited and rebellious girl who loved to have fun and hang out with boys. Lola’s parents were strict and wanted her to focus on her studies, but Lola had other plans. She would sneak out of the house at night to go to parties and hang out with her friends. One day, Lola met a boy named Mike. Mike was charming and handsome, and Lola was smitten. She started spending more and more time with him, and soon they were inseparable. Lola’s grades started to slip, and she stopped going to school regularly. Her parents were worried about her, but Lola didn’t care. She was in love. One day, Lola found out that she was pregnant. She was scared and didn’t know what to do. She dropped out of school and moved in with Mike. Her parents were disappointed in her, but Lola was determined to make things work. As time went b...

  THE WEDDING BLISS AND  ENDURING CHALLENGES  BY : KHADIJAT BABANSULE In the vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria, Amina and Yusuf celebrated their union with a joyous wedding, surrounded by the colorful attires and jubilant dances of the loved ones. As the festivities died down, Amina found herself in the midst of a new reality, grappling with the expectations of her friends and the traditions of her in-laws, which often seemed at odds with each other.    THE BRIDE'S DILEMMA   Amina, a young bride with a gentle demeanor, faced a torrent of advice and demands from her social circle and Yusuf's family. Each had their own idea of what her role as a wife should be, leaving her torn between trying to please everyone and finding her own path in her marriage.    Turning to Faith and Counseling   In search of solace, Amina turned to the teachings of Islam, which emphasized patience, kindness, and the importance of mutual respect between spous...

**Day 1: First Bell Rings** The corridors of **Sunrise High School** echoed with the laughter of students, the rustle of textbooks, and the soft hum of gossip. Mr. **Emeka Okoro**, a seasoned teacher, stepped into the staff room. His neatly pressed shirt clung to his broad shoulders, and his eyes darted around the room. The female teachers—**Mrs. Amina**, **Miss Ngozi**, and **Madam Funke**—were already engrossed in animated conversations. *"Welcome, Mr. Okoro!"* Mrs. Amina's voice was warm, her smile genuine. She was the mathematics teacher, her spectacles perched on her nose like a scholarly owl. *"We're thrilled to have you join our team."* *"Thank you,"* Mr. Okoro replied, his heart racing. He was the only male teacher in a sea of femininity. The air smelled of lavender and chalk dust. --- **Day 7: The Faculty Meeting** Mr. Okoro sat at the end of the long table, his pen poised over the agenda. Mrs. Amina led the meeting, her voice fir...