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WORDS YOU SHOULD NEVER SAY TO A CHILD... Written by E PLUS The Storyteller ✍️

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  “Why do they keep using these words on us ?” Maxwell lamented as he and his sister coiled up in the corner of their room, feeling downcast. “They don’t even care about our feelings,” Angela, Maxwell’s sister, added. _________________________ Words are seeds—good or bad. So the question is: what kind of seeds are you planting, especially in the lives of your children or wards? Let’s look at it this way: the daily nurturing of a seed goes a long way in determining the state of its growth—whether healthy or unhealthy. Every time you speak negative words to a child, you plant negativity in that child, and their entire state of mind is affected. Likewise, when you speak positive words to a child, it yields a positive impact and boosts confidence. While it is true that moments of provocation may arise, it is equally important to process our thoughts before they become words. This requires intentionality. All it takes is a decision and a step, and it gets better from there. Now, let’s ...
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The President's Son (Part 7)

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              The President's Son (Part 7)       Created by E PLUS The Storyteller ✍️  The entire atmosphere in the room was solemn. Demola sat still among the men and women who occupied various positions in his father’s administration. At this moment, all eyes were on him. His father beckoned him to stand and face everyone. “Demola, like I said… it’s time. The baton is gradually coming to you, and there is a need for you to begin to understand the game,” President Dapo Makinde said as he slowly rose to his feet. For a moment, there was dead silence. Then, one after another, the others began to stand. Demola grew edgy. One of the men in the gathering—Olu Julius, a special aide to President Dapo Makinde—stepped forward and stretched out his hand, beckoning Demola to come closer. Responding to the gesture, Demola walked steadily toward him. Almost immediately, the man signaled him to stop as everyone—including the President—watched on...
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The President's son (Part 6) Created by E PLUS The Storyteller ✍🏾

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                  THE PRESIDENT'S SON      Created by E PLUS The Storyteller ✍🏾  BREAKING NEWS! “ Reports have it that the youths of Kolobri have taken over the entire community, and this time around, it appears there is no turning back. This action comes on the premise of failed promises by the government to address the incessant pollution of the community caused by multinational oil companies. At the time of this report, the entire state house has been thrown into confusion. It looks like this is going to be a very long day,” the news filtered through the airwaves in the early hours. “Ochuko! Shey you dey hear? Make you try come back quick o! Just go drop the bags of fish wey I say make you give Mama Laye, then run come back house. No go join people wey dey protest o!” Mama Ochuko warned. “But Mama, how things go change if everybody siddon for house?” Ochuko lamented. “So you dey challenge my instruction? Try am first…...
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THE PRESIDENT'S SON(Part 5)...Created by E PLUS The Storyteller ✍🏾

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THE PRESIDENT'S SON(Part 5).. . Created by E PLUS The Storyteller ✍🏾  "Mr. President, the meeting is set, and everyone awaits your arrival,” the president’s PA announced as soon as she stepped into the president’s office. “Hmmm… give me some more time. I will be with everyone shortly,” President Dapo Makinde responded. “Okay, sir,” the PA said and left. Frantic calls erupted in the president’s office as he remained still, watching the different phone lines light up. Just then, Demola’s number began to blink on the dashboard. He moved forward and picked up the call. “How are you, son?” President Dapo Makinde asked. “Yes, Dad. I just arrived,” Demola replied. “Great! Head straight to the villa,” President Dapo Makinde instructed. “The villa?” Demola paused. “Yes, son—the villa. We’ll talk when you get here,” President Dapo Makinde reiterated. “Hmmm… okay, Dad,” Demola said, and headed off. _______________________ “See, make I tell una something… you see all this back and forth ...
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Crowned Winners of WORDMATHICS, SEASON 2

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  Congratulations 🎉 🎉 🎉 to the winners of THE CREATIVE WORDMATHICS (Season 2) on E PLUS The Storyteller ✍🏾. Every season is an opportunity to get better and more creative in the English word usage. You can also register your children/wards to enroll for the Creative Content Writing, Storytelling and Voiceover Artistry Training Session on E PLUS The Storyteller ✍🏾 Platform where their creative prowess can be well harnessed and explored.     Children also emerge as young creatives and authors as E PLUS The Storyteller ✍🏾 team help to launch out their audiobooks.    For more enquiries use the link below. https://chat.whatsapp.com/FYCdH6fvKiM4oFzJgQwrzu?mode=ac_t or send a direct message to  08130601267 Remember, inspiration is the bedrock of creativity, every child has one👍🏾         ____________________________________  " Do you want your brand, products or services mentioned on E PLUS The Storyteller ✍🏾 Blog?    Whe...
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THE PRESIDENT'S SON (Part 4)

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        THE PRESIDENT'S SON   (Part 4)      Created by E PLUS The Storyteller ✍🏾    "Breaking News!  What would have been a tragedy yesterday at the commissioning of the state-of-the-art gallery by the the president, was promptly averted by the competent security details of the president. A young man in his mid 30s who has been identified as 'Julius' was apprehended in his attempt to attack the president. Investigations are still ongoing to unravel the cause of this unsettling development.   And to other news...talks are currently on with respect to the oil companies stationed at Kolobiri; this is in view of proffering lasting solutions to the incessant oil spillage responsible for pollution of the entire community. Hands are crossed and hopes are high as the youths of Kolobri---who recently protested---and the entire community look forward to a positive outcome." The broadcast from the TV station filled the air.  "Na wa ...
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THE PRESIDENT'S SON (Chapter 3)

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      THE PRESIDENT'S SON (Chapter 3)      Created by E PLUS The Storyteller ✍🏾  "Welcome to Community News, and this is your broadcast on community updates. The youths of Kolobri have once again taken to the streets, calling upon the state house and the government to call the attention of the multinational oil companies to the incessant pollution of their farmlands, crops and waters. Honourable Warebi, the community chairman has reassured that everything is under control as negotiations were ongoing, also emphasising that there's light at the end of the tunnel," The newscaster stated through the airwaves     "I just pray say no be one of dis dier lie lie promise again o!" One of the Kolobri indigene said as she attended to her poultry.    "Hmmm...no be today we dey hear all diz tins," A trader added.    "Di one wey dey pain me pass for the whole tin na our children wey dey risk dier life for dis protest...I just de...
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