Mothers' cry (1994 - 1998)

Mothers' cry is another masterpiece from the writer of Talent on the Street (Ebony Story). Taiwo in this emotion soaked story deeps his pen into domestic violence that threatened marital bliss, he focuses on perceived public heroes marital affairs. He brings to bear his journalism skills and deep knowledge of historical political events to narrate his story. 

Ireti edures marital assualts from her brutal husband for the sake of love and her Son, she has an opportunity to abandon Tayo, her husband when Military Government arrest and detain him in faraway Maduguiri. Would she run away with her Son when her husband is cooling his feet in DSS custody?

Edward and Funmi continue their love where they stopped during their undergraduate days to the detriment of Ifeoma, Edward's wife, they embraced forgiveness after years of separation. . Who will be a big loser in their love game?

Salome strong believe in feminism is causng tension between her and her husband, Francis who returned from the United Kingdom to fight MIlitary Government to standstill. A battle between Africanism and Feminism, which ideology will prevail?  

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  • Mothers' cry (1994 - 1998) - Episode 1

  • The whole compound was serene, it was the sound of birds singing that could be heard. It was obvious that pupils were in their classes. Tayo drove in to the Headmistress’ off...
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  • Mothers' cry (1994 - 1998) - Episode 2

  • Francis has dressed for Office, he went to the dining to take his breakfast but there was no food on the table, he was almost late for office. He went to his bedroom, he met Salome...
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  • Mothers' cry (1994 - 1998) - Episode 3

  • Edward dialed his wife number on his Office receiver, she didn’t pick it at first dial. She was talking with her Boss, she called back when her Boss left her Office. ...
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  • Mothers' cry (1994 - 1998) - Episode 4

  • Tayo was eager to leave office for home, the day has been hectic from him with another military bloodless palace coup. He has told his News Editor to get new Head of State, General...
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  • Mothers' cry (1994 - 1998) - Episode 5

  • General Hospital Ikorodu was filled to brim, the atmosphere was a mixture of happiness and sadness. Some are rejoicing over birth of their new babies while others are agonizing ove...
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  • Mothers' cry (1994 - 1998) - Introduction

  • Ireti was three months gone before the incident. “Ireti, I know your husband beat you the first day you came to the hospital with a swollen face that you hit your face agains...
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  • Mothers' cry (1994 - 1998) - Episode 6

  • Edward was thinking about perfect headline to give his weekly article that must be submitted before he leaves office, he wrote about brewing tension between the Ogoni people a...
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  • Mothers' cry (1994 - 1998) - Episode 7

  • Francis was reading a copy of Nigerian Voices newspaper, he was waiting for Salome to return from office, it was twenty-five minute past eight. Traffic in Lagos at that time will b...
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  • Mothers' cry (1994 - 1998) - Episode 8

  • Power supply has been interrupted by National Electrical Power Authority, NEPA, the company was the national power provider in Nigeria. It was notorious for its regular power outag...
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  • Mothers' cry (1994 - 1998) - Episode 9

  • Cobin’s Estate was quite, most of the occupants were on their bed except those that were stranded inside Lagos traffic. Downpour that fell in the evening was blessing to most...
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  • Mothers' cry (1994 - 1998) - Episode 10

  • Francis was saddled with responsibility to write editorial for Nigerian Voices, he was to write on the impending rallies that will hold in Lagos and Abuja, Lagos rally was organize...
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  • Mothers' cry (1994 - 1998) - Episode 11

  • Tayo stance against military government is obvious, his hatred for Abacha’s self-perpetuation in office was evidenced in his daily column. He wrote daily to counter lies by P...
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  • Mothers' cry (1994 - 1998) - Episode 12

  • There was a heavy gridlock along Jebba-Mokwa road, heavy trucks plying the road have made it a herculean task for small vehicles trying to navigate huge potholes that have made the...
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  • Mothers' cry (1994 - 1998) - Episode 13

  • Ireti was sobbing, she was talking to a Journalist demanding for her husband’s whereabouts. It is almost two months that her husband has been whisked away by Operatives of th...
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  • Mothers' cry (1994 - 1998) - Episode 14

  • Federal High Court Maiduguri was filled to brim, both local and international press were on ground to cover the court proceeding. After much pressure on government, it has decided ...
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  • Mothers' cry (1994 - 1998) - Episode 15

  • Edward was crying, world was craving in on him, his world has come to an end. He was coming from Funmi’s Parent house where his fear was confirmed. He has knocked at the gate...
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