Tag Archives: Nigeria

Sweet Surrender

Posted on February 5, 2015 by De-Me-Stified

“At fifteen life had taught me undeniably that surrender, in its place, was as honorable as resistance, especially if one had no choice” ― Maya Angelou “The greatness of the man’s power is the measure of his surrender” ― William … Continue reading →

Posted in #512iMagInG, 2013, 2014, Death, Disappointments, Life, Plans | Tagged Ayrton Senna, Brazil, Cars, Control, Death, Formula 1, Life, Maya Angelou, Murphy's Law, Nigeria, Paul Walker, Plans, Surrender, Toyota, Usain Bolt, William Booth | 11 Comments

Terminal 8: Executive Orders

Posted on April 21, 2014 by De-Me-Stified

Hi. Welcome back. This will be the last episode of the series. It was an absolute pleasure for me, getting to work with some writers I hold in high regard. I have to thank you too for staying with us. … Continue reading →

Posted in #512iMagInG, 5-12 iMagInG, Easter, Leadership, Nigeria, Nurse, Politics, Terminal 8 | Tagged Easter, Executive, Governor, Nigeria, Nurse, Politics, President, Terminal 8, Trains | 22 Comments

Terminal 8: Friend In Need

Posted on February 22, 2014 by De-Me-Stified

Hi, and welcome (back). Thanx for all the love you’ve shown the series so far. We didn’t plan for the break to be this long. Glad we can pick up from where we left off. Happy val’s in arrears. 😀 … Continue reading →

Posted in 5-12 iMagInG, Anger, Cancer, Corruption, Crime, Death, Decisions, Determination, Devotion, Dreams, Family, God, Hard Work, Hope, Hospital, Naija, Nigeria, NoFilter, Nurse, Police, Resolve, Stereotypes, Terminal 8 | Tagged Cancer, Compromise, Corruption, Death, Decision, Family, God, Life, Naija, Nigeria, Police, Resolve, Terminal 8, WhistleBlower | 17 Comments

Terminal 8: Highs and Lows

Posted on December 31, 2013 by De-Me-Stified

Hi, and welcome (back). Hope Christmas was as amazing for you as it was for me? Thanx a lot for making the series so much fun. We’ve literally been here and there – in case you’re just joining in. Now, … Continue reading →

Posted in 5-12 iMagInG, Anger, ASUU, Attraction, Christmas, Death, Desire, Disappointments, Dreams, Friends, Frustration, Fun, Hanging Out, Hangover, Life, Naija, New Year, Nigeria, NoFilter, Risks, Starting Over, Terminal 8, Tomorrow, Women | Tagged ASUU, Cars, Death, Dream, Friends, Hangover, Life, New Year, Nigeria, Terminal 8, Time, Trains | 13 Comments

Terminal 8: Crime Pays

Posted on December 21, 2013 by De-Me-Stified

Hi and welcome (back). Thanks for the very warm reception of the ‘Terminal 8‘ series. Hopefully, the dots begin to emerge from this episode (you choose when and how to connect them). In case you missed the opener, you can … Continue reading →

Posted in 5-12 iMagInG, Choices, Christmas, Corruption, Crime, Death, Family, Frustration, Life, Nigeria, NoFilter, Repercussions, Terminal 8, Trust | Tagged #512iMagInG, Business, Choice, Christmas, Corruption, Crime, Death, Family, Guinness, Life, Nigeria, Terminal 8, Trust | 23 Comments

Potential Independence

Posted on October 4, 2013 by De-Me-Stified

Hi. Welcome back to #DeMeStified. Hope I don’t owe any apologies? Let’s get to it, then. “What a man can be, he must be” – Abraham Maslow “Live long, live good. Above all else, live full” – Imisi A few … Continue reading →

Posted in 5-12 iMagInG, Independence, Maiduguri, Nigeria, Potential | Tagged Abraham Maslow, Amartya Sen, GodFather, Independence, Lagos, Maiduguri, Maslows Hierarchy of Needs, Michael Corleone, Nigeria, Nigeria at 53, Self-actualization | 15 Comments

TownCow Kobonaire

Posted on August 19, 2010 by De-Me-Stified

[Image Source] “He who is good at making excuses is seldom good at anything else” – Benjamin Franklin “The difference between school and life? In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you’re given a … Continue reading →

Posted in Chance, Experience, Purpose, Randoms | Tagged ARIK, Benjamin Franklin, Boko Haram, IRS, July, Maiduguri, Nigeria, Tom Bodett | 15 Comments

If I Were President

Posted on June 6, 2010 by De-Me-Stified

[Image Source] “Justice and power must be brought together, so that whatever is just may be powerful, and whatever is powerful may be just” – Blaise Pascal “When you doubt your power, you give power to your doubt” – L.F. … Continue reading →

Posted in Agriculture, Corruption, Nigeria, Oil, Politics | Tagged Blaise Pascal, GoodluckJonathan, Nigeria, President of Nigeria | 16 Comments

Nigeria: The Flaccid Trigger [Part 1]

Posted on April 23, 2010 by De-Me-Stified

[Image Source] “Ideas pull the trigger but instinct loads the gun” – Don Marquis “The black man says it’s the white man. The white man says it’s the black man. Indians say it’s the coloured. The coloured say it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Amokachi, Bahamas, Colonialism, DaGrin, JJ Okocha, Kanu, Nigeria, Politics, Racism, Saro-Wiwa, Soccer, Tribalism, Tunde Solate, Voting | Tagged Africa, Bahamas, Colonialism, Don Marquis, Ghana, Lagos, Nigeria, United States | 10 Comments

Nigeria: The Flaccid Trigger [Part 2]

Posted on April 23, 2010 by De-Me-Stified

[Image Source] “Have an aim in life – then don’t forget to pull the trigger” “You get more done with a kind word and a gun than with a kind word alone” – Al Capone Please read Part 1 here. … Continue reading →

Posted in Amokachi, Bahamas, Colonialism, DaGrin, JJ Okocha, Kanu, Nigeria, Politics, Racism, Saro-Wiwa, Soccer, Tribalism, Tunde Solate, Voting | Tagged Africa, Enugu, Kaduna, Nigeria, Owerri, Stockholm Syndrome, United States | 13 Comments

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