Literature
31 Mar
In a communique, the Association calls on African writers to go back to their roots and start writing books in their African mother tongues. This is in order to unchain the Africans from the shackles of colonialism, more especially in the areas of literature and history.
17 Mar
Renowned Indian poet and playwright, Professor Shiva Prakash, was recently in Nigeria. In fact, he was hosted by one of Nigeria’s earlier female playwrights, scholar, poet and a Professor of Global Letters, Tess O. Onwueme.
17 Mar
When Nikki May explored the intriguing intersections of race, two cultures and friendship and how they impact young British-Nigerian girls growing up in London in her debut novel Wahala, there was a revival of an old, familiar theme – of black and white in love.
3 Mar
Four female writers from Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria have arrived Iseyin, Nigeria, for the February /March 2024 edition of the Ebedi International Writers Residency. They are Hembadoon Babatunde, Abundance Amamchukwu
3 Mar
The publisher/editor-in-chief of YES INTERNATIONAL! Magazine, Azuh Arinze, is out with a new book. Entitled, Anything And Everything Journalism, the 448-page book is dedicated to two of Nigeria’s greatest journalists
3 Mar
In the 1980s and 1990s, democratic movements across the world were dominant in the promotion of human rights, liberty, freedom, and democracy in developing countries.
3 Mar
Muyiwa Adeola Babayomi, in this collection of poems, Arrows of Joy, explores different forms of poems from cinquains to quatrains to verse and free verse poems that reflect a good use of sensuous meter. Though some of the poems are faint in formalism, the poet demonstrates mastery by combining the rhythmic elements with vivid imagery…
3 Mar
Ngozi Ruby Odega has unveiled Vjisibility of Divine Opportunities. Odega in this 176-page book with nine chapters, published by A. A-Peters Expressions Lagos, in 2023, exposes a timely, practical and intentional gift of God to the end-time Christian.
7 Jan
You probably have a slew of opinions on Godstime Assin, especially when you first read his Generation of Mad People and Urhobo Current Affairs. However, opinions alone are not enough. He is one person to love for his humility.
7 Jan
Plans have reached an advanced stage for the National Council for Arts and Culture and the Republic of Turkey to roll out several cultural Programmes geared towards the socio cultural and economic development of both countries.
7 Jan
A book, I Sold My Soul, is taking readers on a gripping exploration of the controversial act of selling one’s soul.
31 Dec
A raging conversation has been echoing across social media platforms: the notion that Nigerian literature is dying. This position has left literary enthusiasts feeling beleaguered.
31 Dec
Amakiri Welekwe, a technology consultant and evangelist, in his groundbreaking book, Homo Novus: A Brief His-story of Tomorrow, has tried to address concerns raised in an era where technological advancements are shaping societal trajectory.
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Iran's state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan Friday, as US media quoted officials saying Israel had carried out retaliatory strikes on its arch-rival. Air defence systems over several Iranian cities were activated, state media reported, after the country's official broadcaster said explosions were heard near the city of Isfahan. Israel had…
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Adolphus Onyeama, an agriculture produce buyer resident in Borno State, has had several close shaves with death in the last 14 years. The Enugu State-born businessman has lived in the North for 26 years.
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The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, yesterday had the last laugh at the highly staked National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which retained its acting national chairman...
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Rising inflation and weak earnings have pushed 10 million Nigerians into poverty in 2023, the World Bank in its Macro Poverty Outlook for Nigeria: April 2024 has stated.
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The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is deeply worried about the various economic headwinds confronting the stability of the Nigerian economy.
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Raymond Nwachukwu, a civil servant who lives in the Ijaiye area of Lagos State and commutes over many kilometers to and from work in Lekki, claims that his biggest problem is getting sleep.
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The Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) has provided an opportunity for Heartland of Owerri to fight to save their season by lifting the ban, albeit provisionally, on Dan Anyiam Stadium.
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Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has said the country would be able to ramp up oil and gas production to feed Dangote and other local refineries by curtailing pipeline vandalisation and oil theft through its new partnership with the Nigerian Armed Forces.
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Ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, a chieftain of the party, Bola Ilori...
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Today is the second Friday of Shawwal 10th after the glorious month of Ramadan. We thank Allaah for making us see the beginning and end of Ramadan. We ask Allaah to grant us all the successes of the month as He accepts all our acts of Ibaadah and sacrifices.