May Ebute, Author at The News Chronicle

Pope Francis and the gay community. What would Jesus have done?

May Ebute Oct 25, 2020

I once wrote an article, asking people what they would if someone very close to them, got tired of hiding their sexuality and came out of the closet? I had totally forgotten about it only to check my mail one day and there was a mail from someone whom I don’t know, thanking me for […]

End SARS: A case of Soldier go, Soldier Come

May Ebute Oct 13, 2020

A relative of mine had arrived at Makurdi late, from a journey. Their vehicle had broken down at some point along the way. Hence their late arrival. That year, there was a curfew on bikes from 7pm. So his best bet at going to his house was with a commercial bus. At the time he […]

Dear Nigerians, what a daughter can do, a son can do, even better

May Ebute Sep 14, 2020

I had just finished cooking dinner and because the room was hot, l decided to go outside to enjoy the cool evening breeze. After sitting outside for a bit, a neighbour called my attention to something. l had to go to his room to sort it out. While at it, he began to complain of […]

The Nigerian and his fascination with inappropriate behaviour and lawlessness

May Ebute Aug 23, 2020

“Indecent dressing fuels rape. It does big time. Those who deny this are rank hypocrites.” Those words caught my attention on an article l came across and they made me laugh. I will tell you why, later. Some time ago, a video of a group of Yoruba people, lamenting that the Igbos were buying up […]

Dear God, I want to blow. But please let me blow with wisdom

May Ebute Jul 19, 2020

Within the week, the police arrested a certain Moses Moses who had confessed to the crime of murdering his friend and colleague, Abuchi Nwachukwu. The latter had informed his friend that his South African based elder brother, had sent him 13 million naira, to be used on a housing project in their hometown. After seeing […]

Nigerian Christians and their practice of Closet Juju

May Ebute Jul 05, 2020

For about a month now, a certain lady on Nigeria’s social media space, who claims she is an Ogbanje, with ties to river goddesses, has been a subject of criticism among social media users. She markets items that she claims can bring good fortunes to people and turn their lives around for the better. All […]

There’s a hidden blessing in that setback

May Ebute May 03, 2020

I had just stepped out of my compound that morning when this beautiful metallic grey jeep drove past. It was driven by a woman. She had her kids inside. At that time, l was crazy about jeeps, especially when it was a woman behind the wheels. I have always wanted to own one so while […]

Before you lose that weight, read this

May Ebute Apr 12, 2020

Jane is on the big side. Her weight keeps getting bigger and bigger every single day. Five years ago, she was not this big. Initially, she used to tell her friends that it was a sign that she was eating well and because she was eating well, her body was rewarding her by adding flesh […]

Break status quo. We need to do better with our daughters

May Ebute Mar 15, 2020

Exactly a week ago, the world celebrated the International Women Day. An article l had seen with regards to the event, formed the crux of my discussion with a group of ladies. One of us who had been silent for the most part, blurted, ‘’ l can’t believe l am still here eight years after […]

Pastor Adeboye’s tweet and the need for a change on our pulpits

May Ebute Feb 02, 2020

A few days ago, social media was on fire with reactions to another controversial tweet from the twitter handle of Pastor E.A Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church Of God. It reads: One of my sons once told me that he was always excited to resume in the office every Monday because […]

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