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Unconditional family support may be the way in Nigeria, but when Kingsley turns to his Uncle Boniface for help, he learns that charity may come with strings attached.

— Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani I Do Not Come To You By Chance (2009)

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He brought out an it-was-white handkerchief from his trouser pocket and wiped the sweat from his brows.

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