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Johnny Broke The Siege. Story with an all lifetime lesson

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     Jonny was only five years old when he lost his father Agbeli Dzidepo. The mother’s name is Asinyo Esinam, a woman of value but unfortunately financially handicapped. Even before Mrs Esi lost her husband, life has not been easy for this household even though her husband was a teacher in Living Academy Preparatory School. Johnny was a handsome and a respectful boy who took exactly after his father’s good moral. His parents were very particular about his moral upbringing and his growth academically. Unlike children who turn out to be a disappointment even when their parents work tirelessly for their upkeep, his attitude was different. At home, he is the type that would run errands for the mother and made sure he reads his notes after and before school. Johnny learnt a very common saying one day which gingers him to aspire higher even as a child. “Reading makes the man“ and “Practice makes man perfect.“ He never went a day without saying this after his morning devotion with the mother

The experience when your house and property gets captured by flood - Agbozume Flood

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An area in Agbozume which is also affected by the flood. Canoe is now the mode of crossing to the other side It was like over a decade ago when something like this was experienced in the township of Agbozume in the Volta Region of Ghana of which many places got flooded. The experiences were diverse though properties were carried away by the floods and houses, schools were flooded, tilapia and catfish came close to the people and catching them for meals was just a cool chop. This is just by the way because the adverse effects of the phenomenon far outweigh something like catching fish. Nonetheless, it remains an unforgettable experience for those who witnessed it.   In this current incident which has occurred due to heavy rains in the region this year 2023, many continue to lament because of the losses and how hard it has become to even go to work and put food on the table. In some pictures that surfaced on Facebook, some schools were shown flooded and the level of the water is a bit hi