IT was a bundle of joy which she would not mind to get even though it is labourious and tedious to have. She was indeed happy, happy that before losing hope, she not only had a child of her own but two lovely babies.

That portion is always filled with water during the rainy season, and the potholes have deepened these past years. Every year, the story is the same. FERMA which is responsible for maintaining federal roads goes there to patch up the road with sand. This is washed away and the potholes become death-traps. It’s by the grace of God that there are still people alive in this country. Our government continues to fail us.

Pastor Stephen, Port Harcourt. ‘Sister Helen, all the friends I discussed this issue of the sex of a baby with, over here in Owerri, told me that the sex of their child is of great importance to them. They prefer the male child. One of them even said that he wouldn’t mind if he doesn’t have a female child. I agree with him. I would like a female child, but I will not be distressed if God doesn’t give me one.

I suggest that there should be a help-line that consumers can call for advice at their local S.O.N. when they have complaints about products. If the manufacturer is on their list, S.O.N should be able to investigate the complaints, and then advise and caution.

Lucky knows how anxious I am about being early for appointments, and yet he chooses to report for duty as late as he can. I’m not taking it any more.” “Darling, but he’s a good driver who used to be punctual. It’s the rainy season and the floods which make him report late.”