GOD IS THE FATHER OF THE ORPHAN

Posted by Edith Ohaja
On May 26, 2017

In all the years I’ve worked at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), I’ve noticed a common trend among students. Many struggle to sustain themselves in school. Payment of fees, purchase of books, taking care of assignments, feeding and other needs are met after much anxiety for many of them. Some depend on coping mechanisms […]

“DON’T ENVY ANYONE. YOUR MIRACLE IS COMING!” (MY JOB TESTIMONY)

Posted by Edith Ohaja
On May 4, 2017

When I think back on the goodness of God upon my life, I get very excited. I want to share with you one of my testimonies. This one is about my securing employment after school. (You may wish to see my other praise report: Wonderful Testimony.) The year was 1988. It was the month of […]

OF BIRTHDAYS AND ORACLES (A TRUE STORY)

Posted by Edith Ohaja
On March 23, 2017

Intro: This was meant to be a “Thank you” note to everyone who showed me love two days ago on my birthday but I am led to share a true story based on what transpired before and on that day. Be assured that I did not write or post it lightly, otherwise it would have […]

“CLEVER” WAY OF GETTING BREAKFAST! (NONFICTION)

Posted by Edith Ohaja
On March 2, 2017

Our people are really showing their “ingenuity” as Buharinomics* is hitting most people hard. Lol! I wanted okpa* for breakfast and there was this sixtyish guy (artisan sort) before me at the stand. He announced he would have two hundred Naira (N200) worth. The lady seller put the hot wraps in a black cellophane bag […]

A TESTIMONY OF GRACE

Posted by Edith Ohaja
On January 17, 2017

Intro: This article is a follow-up to my last post: Grace and the Golden Rule. In it, I explained the meaning of grace which I am further elucidating here. Grace was seen not only as unmerited favour but considerate speech and action. Although I have many testimonies of grace from my dealings with people on […]

THE COURAGE TO BE DIFFERENT

Posted by Edith Ohaja
On November 25, 2016

Some days ago, I was teaching a class and a student who had probably been held up in a lecture in another faculty came in. As she was walking to a seat, I noticed she had this retro look. Her hair was plaited in one of those styles women did in the 1970s. The only […]

A YOUTH AND HER DREAMS!!!

Posted by Edith Ohaja
On November 5, 2016

About a month ago, a lovely young woman walked into my office at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and excitedly introduced herself as a first-year mass communication student. She said she’d heard about me and was thrilled to see me. She also disclosed that she’d visited my blog and was fascinated by the contents. […]

MY LIFE AFTER SCHOOL by VINCENT IHESINULO

Posted by Edith Ohaja
On November 2, 2016

Intro by Edith Ohaja Many people are not privileged to earn their living doing what they are passionate about. Many do not work in areas related to what they studied. Vincent Ihesinulo, the subject of this post falls into these categories. So what is his present occupation? And does this mean he’s given up on […]

MY EVENTFUL YEARS AT UNN by VINCENT IHESINULO

Posted by Edith Ohaja
On October 31, 2016

Intro by Edith Ohaja Here is the first part of Vincent ‘da Vinci’ Ihesinulo’s story in his own words. Before diving into it, you might want to check the preamble I wrote about him, A SOCIAL CONSCIENCE WORTH APPLAUDING. It presents my interactions with Vincent over the years and the perceptions arising therefrom. You need […]

A SOCIAL CONSCIENCE WORTH APPLAUDING

Posted by Edith Ohaja
On October 31, 2016

This piece is a preamble to the story of our current feature in the Celebrating Super-Jacksonites’* Series. Our focus is on Vincent ‘da Vinci’ Ihesinulo, a multi-talented guy. When he was admitted into the department and came to my office, I took a liking to him because he reminded me of my cousin, Ibe Abrahams. […]

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