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Kenneth Okpomo Wins First Prize ($5,000) John Dale 24 Hours In Journalism Contest

May 2, 2013 Kenneth Okpomo 7 Comments

Dear fellow writer-colleagues, I have pleasure in informing you that I have just won the first prize in the coveted John Dale 24Hours in World Journalism contest. Please feel free to felicitate with me and to break this news in your various online channels. For information on the contest and announcement of winners, please visit … Continue reading Kenneth Okpomo Wins First Prize ($5,000) John Dale 24 Hours In Journalism Contest →

Everyday Poem Contest

Preparing for work

September 1, 2012 Kenneth Okpomo 7 Comments

1. The wall-clock rings the familiar alarm tone bringing a sudden abrupt end to my sleep. Lazily I wake up with a loud yawn. My eyes still heavy with sleep but I force himself up. The needful has to be done, first things first. Kneeing beside my crumbling bed — an old mattress placed atop … Continue reading Preparing for work →

Touch of Spice

How Sophie found her man

May 17, 2012 Kenneth Okpomo 9 Comments

Richard was munching the hotdog and sipping from the chilled juice drink Sophie brought him. “So tell me, now that you’re fully recuperated, where were you coming from the night you were attacked?” Sophie inquired as he devoured the snacks with ravenous appetite. “From a friend’s birthday party” Richard replied, crushing a load of the … Continue reading How Sophie found her man →

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Kenneth Okpomo Wins First Prize ($5,000) John Dale 24 Hours In Journalism Contest

Preparing for work

How Sophie found her man

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