[ Previously on E.10 ] "Are you sure you can drive? I don't mind driving you home and taking an Uber back to pick up my car." They were approaching Mercy's car, so they slowed down and stopped a few feet away. She turned bleary eyes to meet Tunde's calm ones. She could see the uncertainty and care in them. He was obviously still worried about her and she tried to give him a reassuring smile but failed.  "You know it will not be a problem," he continued; "besides it will be a great opportunity for me to get to know where your house is at. I still can't believe it took us forever to meet up after the last time. I just don't want you slipping away again. Infact, we must make out time to meet every weekend. What do you think?" He grinned down at her, eyes dancing. Mercy nodded slowly with a tight smile. She shouldered her bag and sighed deeply; "that's something I wish I did often with Bola. I wish I had made out time to see or mee

And I met kelechi Promise Iheanacho today...Yes, our own Kelechi of  Manchester City and Leicester City. I was humbled by this very simple, down to earth and blessed youngman who is renowned for his impeccable soccer skills and is said to earn £85,000 per week (kindly do the conversion).

Have you ever heard of  Adebayo "Bayo" O. Ogunlesi, a Nigerian-born Lawyer and Investment banker, who was born on  December 20, 1953  and is currently the Chairman and Managing Partner at the private equity firm, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP)? I'm sure you are wondering; "who the heck is he?"  On this segment of Tales from the past you will learn about a Nigerian who deserves to be celebrated and yes, it is not a take from the past...

                                       "those who are unfamiliar with their history, are bound to repeat it." For those who are not familiar with "Bode Thomas", the prominent Surulere Street in Lagos Nigeria, tales from the past is about the man it was named after. As you read about Chief Bode Thomas, try to learn something from history

On the eve of October 1 1960, Nigerians were eager to usher in our Independence and take the mantle of leadership from our masters. The streets were alive with joy and hearts were filled with expectations. We had reasons to celebrate and the country was agog with the fanfare "Are you ready?" His voice drowned out the volume of the radio documentary. I turned to see my husband wrestling with the lid of a bloated traveling box.  I frowned down at him and the pile of neatly arranged luggages and used cartons filled with household equipments. We had packed all night. Almost everything we owned was tied up and placed next to our bedroom door. Well, everything but our son who was asleep in his room. "Honey, must we go?" My voice could not conceal my exhaustion. He paused, slowly  pulled away from the closed box,  stood up and turned towards me. His eyes mirrored his surprise and displeasure at my question;

It is M.I's day. Happy Birthday from us to M.I Abaga.

Its a Friday and I am elated because yesterday, posts on this blog clocked TWENTY and I think it's worth celebrating! Relax. No partying yet... Before I start popping bottles,  I want to say a big thank you to you all for making today possible. Especially for reading my stories and making out time to comment. I deeply appreciate NIB fans like; Chyk, troublemaker, MichaelDenis, Juddy, Dan, Odinaka, Jayne, Chibueze, Emmanuel, Ken, Helen, Mr. Mba and every other person wey don comment for my posts. It has been fun and I love your comments. Please keep them coming and I promise not to run out of stories... .hopefully . Enjoy your weekend!!!!

Victor Chukwueke's story won today's vote as the most inspirational. I was deeply inspired. According to this article by the US COMMITTEE FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS, he overcame obstacles and achieved his life long dreams. Read below The last time the mother and son saw each other was when Victor, now 25, left Nigeria to live in the United States at the age of 15.  Fast-forward a decade, and Victor is not only graduating with honors from Wayne State University, he is also a commencement speaker.  His mother, Mary, arrived in Detroit to witness this major milestone in her son’s life.  BATTLING A GENETIC DISORDER Just ten years ago, neither Victor nor his mother would have thought such an achievement possible.  As a child, growing up in an impoverished family in a rural village in Nigeria, Victor developed large tumors on the top of his head and side of his face.  His mother took him from hospital to hospital to seek treatment for his condition, an extreme