I read through the pages of this book, written by a 300-Level student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho, Mayowa Rojaiye, and I was impressed by the depth of the knowledge invested in the book. Brevity of Life is one of those books that gently holds your hand and asks you to slow down and think about how you are living. It is not loud. It is not complicated. It is honest, calm, and deeply reflective.

From the dedication to the very first reflection, you can feel that this book was written from a place of sincerity. The author, Mayowa, does not claim to have life all figured out. Instead, she invites the reader on a journey, one that reminds us that life is short, fragile, and very precious.

What I love most about this book is its simplicity. You don’t need to be a philosopher or a deep thinker to understand it. The language is clear, the examples are relatable, and the message is something we all need to hear: live intentionally, love deeply, and don’t take time for granted.

Honestly, the reflections touch on everyday realities: time, regret, purpose, fear, gratitude, connection, and faith. As I read through the chapters, I found myself pausing often, not because the words were difficult, but because they were true. It’s the kind of book that makes you reflect on your own life choices, priorities, and the way you treat people.

The spiritual undertone is gentle and respectful. Faith is woven in naturally, reminding us that time is a gift from God and that our lives have meaning beyond daily routines and busy schedules.

I believe Brevity of Life will resonate with anyone who has ever asked:

• Am I living fully?
• Am I using my time well?
• What truly matters in the end?

Mayowa really reminded us in this book that while life is short, it can still be meaningful, purposeful, and beautiful if we choose to live it well.

I recommend this book Brevity of Life to readers of all ages, especially those who want to live more intentionally and with deeper awareness. It is a must-read for those who value purpose. It feels like a letter to the human soul and confronts you with the fragility and meaning of life.

A thoughtful, comforting, and timely read I must say.

*Dr Jaiyeola, who lives in the UK, is the CEO, Next Big Deal Hub.

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Herein lies the burden of young lady and budding author, Miss Mayowa Rojaiye, a 300-Level of Surveying and Geo-Informatics at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology,  Ogbomosho, Oyo State.

Mayowa Rojaiye’s burden, wrapped up in several pages in book form, is a wake-up call for all humans living on this earth to urgently discover the real purpose for existence and embrace purpose-driven lifestyles.

The book, titled, “Brevity of Life”, is set for launching and public presentation in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital on Sunday December 21, 2025.

Rojaiye spoke glowingly about the upcoming book during an interview as captured in this drift.

Her words: “This book was not written for formality. It was written from burden, reflection, and revelation. It came out of moments of deep thinking, questions that kept returning, and a desire to understand why people live without urgency or purpose.

“Every chapter was crafted with the intention to awaken readers, to make them pause and confront the truth that time is moving, choices are shaping us, and life will not wait for anyone.

“It is a book created to stir conscience, to challenge the soul and assist in helping the would-be reader to realign in terms of their priorities in life.

“The idea came from an urgent inner need to understand life, death, purpose, and time. It was fuelled by witnessing how people waste their days, live without intention, and die unfulfilled, never becoming who they were meant to be.

“The book was inspired by deep questions about what life means in practical term as well as reflections on mortality and observations of how people drift without clarity. It’s therefore a burden to awaken people before regret takes toll.”

To those closely associated with her, Mayowa Rojaiye is a writer, thinker, and proudly goes by the pen name, The Thought Alchemist.

Beyond academics, she is an emerging public speaker, a voice on online platforms, and someone who has been actively reaching out to teenagers and youths with messages of awareness, purpose, and conscious living.

She describes herself as someone whose thoughts run deeper than the surface, someone driven by curiosity, reflection, and a passion for conversations many people ordinarily avoid.

Her burden is simple but heavy: people are living, yet many are not truly alive. She is committed to changing that narrative, God helping her.

On Sunday, December 21, 2025, Rojaiye will draw a large assemblage of authors, fellow students, family members and church faithfuls to the launching of Brevity of Life scheduled to hold at the expansive Auditorium of the LordArise Global Christian Church, near Ile Paako at Oke-Aregba, Abeokuta at 1pm.

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The Prosecution Counsel, ASP Samuel Mayowa, who witnessed the incident, said that the ex-convict cunningly removed the chains from his leg with a broom stick, walked towards the restroom and scaled the court fence.

“He has four different criminal cases in this court. One of the cases was heard on Monday and he was sentenced to one year imprisonment.

“In the second criminal case, he was sentenced to six months community service and the third case was supposed to be heard today, before he pulled that stunt,” he said.

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Luckily, he said, the police officers in the court premises and the prison warder swung into action and pursued him.

He said that after a thorough search, and with the help of the community, the ex-convict was found in a dilapidated building at Oke-Suna Area, Ilorin.

The Correctional Service officer, he said, was called and the ex-convict was captured and returned back to custody.

Source: NAN

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