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I didn’t make it to the exit door when suddenly, I felt a sharp pain in my head, as if it had been kicked. It was followed by the sensation of drums beating in my head, and I had to stop and clutch my head with both hands. “Is Muido okay?” I heard Auntie Hajaar…
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At the doorway of Umma’s room, she motioned for him to follow her and led him to Abban’s room. He stood there in the center of the room as she entered. His eyes followed her, and he knew what had brought her. “Pilgrim…” He quickly interrupted her. “Words won’t change anything. Let’s simply pray for…
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In the afternoon, Kano City was enveloped in a cool breeze, reminiscent of the onset of the monsoon season. The chilly wind provided relief to every living being in the town. It painted a picture of green leaves swaying and people’s clothes billowing as they strolled about, dancing and moving with a sense of happiness…
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In Agarin Kaduna, in the Sarki neighborhood, there stood a grand house that I ventured into to learn more about its inhabitants. Alhaji Abba Bala, a wealthy man of means, resided here with his one wife and two daughters. His wife’s name was Hajiya Zarah, hailing from Zaria, and she was the daughter of Malam…
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One day, a girl in their class showed off a new phone, and the other children gathered around, curious to see it. Their interest was evident, but it didn’t bother the girl. The excitement in the air was palpable. Mahmuda had a plan to steal the girl’s GSM phone. She had her own motives; she…
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Fateema remained in slumber until 12:23, gradually blinking her eyes as the world around her came into focus. She turned her head in the direction of a woman’s voice, discovering a graceful lady with a petite frame at her side, assisting her to sit up. The woman kindly suggested, “Take some rest and I’ll prepare…
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At the entrance of a well-maintained house, a group of individuals, marked by their determination, contemplated the locked door. They had resorted to violence, and among them, a quieter figure mustered the strength to call out, “JAMIL!!, SULAIMAN! !, ABUBAKAR!!, KAMAL!!, MUSTAPHA!!” They responded eagerly. Kamal suggested, “Hey, ALIYU, let’s use your words to enter.…
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While doing the laundry, she hurried to finish her chores so she could attend school. Suddenly, she heard the sound of a bowl hitting someone, and a sharp pain struck her waist as tears welled up in her eyes. Haneefa, her sister, stood nearby, instructing her to wash the food bowl so they could eat…