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  Ton the Little Man by Omoruyi Uwuigiaren Chapter One - Hard Times Tom wore a long face and trudged on. His trousers had faded and clothed with dust. Reaching the threshold, he inserted the key into the lock and embraced his house. He hissed and slammed the door behind him, for the evening was the worst day of his life. He had to work late again even though it was Christmas Eve. But now, at last, the hammer had fallen on him! As soon as he was indoors, Tom sank into his favorite chair. After a time, he sat up and drew his rickety table. The little man lit up the room and his face looked pale in the lamplight. Tom took the letter out of his pocket. He lowered his bifocals. He glanced above them at the letter and a deep melancholy settled over his spirit. The company had sacked Tom, and it was a bitter pill to swallow. "WHY ALWAYS ME?" he banged the table. Tom had disposed of the letter when he heard a faint knock on the door. "Who's there?" "It's ...

After months of undergoing multiple surgeries for an undisclosed ailment, veteran Nollywood actor John Okafor, alias Mr Ibu, died on Saturday. The president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, confirmed this in an Instagram post. Mr Ibu, 62, suffered a “cardiac arrest” and “didn’t make it,” Rollas stated.

  World Famous author, Opëshum, will be opening The 2023 Favorite Fan Competition on June 1st and closing it for entries on June 30th. If you love SciFi and Fantasy Fiction Novels, and have a solid following on Instagram, you are eligible to enter the competition, and compete with others for the title of being her FAVORITE FAN of 2023 along with a cash prize of $75 U.S. 👉🏼CONTEST RULES: • Read "Beyond the Father -Book 1 of gods on Trial: The Series™️" • Prepare a four minute video reel and post on your Instagram, sharing your detailed analysis of the book, the plot, theme, greatest problems facing at least two characters, and what you liked most about the book.  • Reels must be authentically yours and reflect ACTUAL content in the book. Brief recap summaries of the book synopsis are not eligible to win. • The competition opens on June 1, 2023 which means those competing may start posting their Instagram reels as early as...

  Our part in life is to persevere and learn as quickly as we can, for our victory depends upon our perception of the world Kids - Bedtime and Dreams,  Kids - Illustrated Stories eBook: Tunde's Red Hen Tunde’s Red Hen Author: Omoruyi Uwuigiaren Publisher: Fiction4All Imprint: Dragon Claw Books   SYNOPSIS Tunde did not know his loyalty to his red hen would be tested. The boy wanted the best for the hen, but an intruder wanted the hen and everything for itself. For the hen to survive, the boy must be brave.   EXCERPT:   Chapter Three   Later on  the day, Tunde’s father had arrived from work. The man sunk into his favourite chair when Tunde ran to him. “Welcome, Daddy!” “Tunde, how are you today?” he smiled. He began to untie his shoelaces. Once the laces were undone, he took his shoes and socks off. The boy wore a frown and hissed. “I am not fine,” he managed to reply and lowered his head. “What is the problem?” The man ...