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Under the Mango Tree | Edwin Ogie Library Under the Mango Tree A Heartwarming Story of Friendship, Kindness, and Growing Together The Story Tunde and Amaka met at the community hall. Tunde helped move things for the youth band while Amaka stayed after choir practice to assist younger children. Both were quietly kind, never showing off—simply doing small, helpful acts that mattered. Over time, Tunde noticed Amaka’s warm smile and gentle way of helping others. Amaka also observed Tunde’s constant willingness to assist. They began talking about music—Tunde played the keyboard, Amaka loved to sing—and discovered a shared calm and happiness when performing together. Their friendship developed slowly. They shared snacks on the hall steps, helped each other with homework, and laughed through small mistakes. Trust grew gradually, like the roots of a tree. One evening, under the big mango tree behind the hall, Tunde confessed, “I like you.” Amaka admi...

What School Never Taught Me About Life — Edwin Ogie Library What School Never Taught Me About Life A clear, practical guide to the everyday lessons we often learn the hard way — money, failure, feelings, choices, and the small skills that make life easier. Written for students, parents, and anyone who wishes school had shown them a few extra things. By Edwin Ogie Library Intro Money Basics Failure & Resilience Work, Time & Habits Mental & Physical Health People Skills Practical Everyday Skills Making Big Decisions Wrap Up & Steps Introduction — Why this matters School teaches subjects: math, science, literature, and history. These are important. But when we leave school and meet the everyday world, we discover gaps — skills and ideas that matter a lot but were rarely taught in class. How to manage money, how to cope with failure, how to make choic...

Your Word & You – New Book by Edwin Ogie 📘 Your Word & You – A Guide to Transforming Your Life Through Language Language is more than communication — it is power. The words we speak shape our thoughts, influence our relationships, and define the quality of our lives. That’s why I’m excited to introduce my new digital book: Your Word & You . 🌟 Why This Book Matters Every day, we use words that either build us up or tear us down. Your Word & You explores how intentional language can help you: ✅ Shift your mindset toward positivity ✅ Heal emotional wounds through mindful speech ✅ Speak with clarity and confidence ✅ Influence others with integrity ✅ Create lasting personal growth 📖 What You’ll Discover Inside these 40 pages , you’ll learn how to: 🧠 Reframe your inner dialogue to boost self-esteem 💬 Cultivate positive self-talk that strengthens resilience 🤝 Use words to build meaningful con...

The Day I Realized I Was Living for Everyone Else — Edwin Ogie Library The Day I Realized I Was Living for Everyone Else A true-feeling, plain-language story plus practical steps to reclaim your time, voice, and choices. For students, teachers, and anyone who feels worn out by pleasing others. By Edwin Ogie Library Begin The Turning Moment How the Pattern Forms What It Costs Steps to Start Choosing Practice & Prompts Closing Begin — A normal morning, until it wasn't The morning began like many others: the kettle boiling, messages buzzing, and a list of small tasks on my phone. I had a class to teach at nine, an appointment at noon, and a friend asking if I could help move a small stack of furniture in the evening. It felt like a usual day—busy, useful, expected. I remember standing by the sink, the steam fogging the window, and feeling an unexpected tightness i...

Why the World Feels Harder for This Generation — Edwin Ogie Library Why the World Feels Harder for This Generation A clear, compassionate look at the unique pressures young people face today — with practical ideas for students, parents, and teachers. By Edwin Ogie Library Overview Main Pressures How It Shows Up Why It Feels Different Coping & Practical Steps What Schools & Parents Can Do Resources & Next Steps Overview — The question we are asking Many young people say something simple and heavy: “The world feels harder now.” Teachers notice more anxiety and lower focus. Parents see more stress in their children. Students say they carry a weight that their parents did not have. This piece explains why the world can feel harder for this generation: what is different now, how those differences show up, and what simple things can help. This is not a list of thi...

Latest Updates on Education in Nigeria — How to Get Enrolled (UTME, DE, Post-UTME & More) EOL Latest updates on education in Nigeria — How to get enrolled (UTME, Direct Entry, Post‑UTME) A practical, step‑by‑step guide for prospective candidates. Copy this into your blog post on Edwin Ogie Library . At a glance — what's new (Jan 2026) JAMB has opened the sale and registration window for the 2026 UTME/DE cycle — check the JAMB portal for exact dates and CBT locations. Federal Government and ASUU reached an agreement aiming to end the cycle of prolonged university strikes — this is important as it reduces disruptions to academic calendars. Universities continue to run Post‑UTME / screening exercises on their own portals; deadlines differ by school. Essential resources (official) JAMB main portal — jamb.gov.ng JAMB e‑facility (login / profile / CAPS) — efacility.jamb.gov...